World Federation of Independent Scouts
| World Federation of Independent Scouts | |||
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| Country | Worldwide | ||
| Founded | 1996 | ||
| Founder | Lawrie Dring | ||
| President | Klaus Tegeder | ||
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| Website wfis | |||
The World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS) is a non-governmental international Scouting organization with 82 affiliated Scout organizations in 41 countries. The affiliate Scout organizations collectively had an estimated 200,000 members in 3562 Scout Groups in 2010.[1] WFIS was formed in Laubach, Germany, in 1996 by Lawrie Dring, a British Scouter with the independent Baden-Powell Scouts' Association (BPSA).
The World Federation of Independent Scouts is open to any Scouting association that is not affiliated with another international organization. WFIS requires that member associations "follow, and use, Baden-Powell's original program, traditions, uniforms, morals, ethics, and structure as laid out in Baden-Powell's Scouting for Boys," amended only for "health, environmental, first-aid, and safety reasons."
The current President of the WFIS World Council is Klaus Tegeder, who was elected for a five-year term in 2007 and reelected in 2012 and 2017.[2] He is the former President of WFIS-Europe and still leads a German Scout troop.
WFIS Worldwide Committee
The WFIS Worldwide Committee is the chief executive body of the World Federation of Independent Scouts and is composed of elected volunteers. WFIS-Worldwide acts as an umbrella association for each of the regional Scout organisations.
Current members of the WFIS Worldwide Committee[3]
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Klaus Tegeder | President |
| Fabian Figueroa | Vice-President |
| Silvana Silva Mauriello | Secretary |
| Per Stigaard | Treasurer |
| Marc Bruyneel | Wood Beads (Wood Badge) Coordinator |
Regional divisions
The WFIS is divided into eight regions:[4]
- Africa
- Asia
- South East Asia
- Europe
- Middle East Region
- America
The Asian Region and Middle East Region are currently inactive, although there are WFIS Associations operating there.
List of members
Including prospected members
WFIS Africa
5860 members in 2010[1]
| Country | Group | Membership status |
|---|---|---|
| Congo Brazzaville | Eclaireurs Eclaireuses Laïque du Congo | prospect member |
| Ghana | Baden Powell Scouts of Africa | prospect member |
| Ivory Coast | Association des Eclaireurs et Eclaaireuses Evangéliques de Côte d'Ivoire | prospect member |
| Baden Powell Scouts of Africa | prospect member | |
| Scouts d'Afrique de Côte d'Ivoire | prospect member | |
| Scouts Unitaires de Côte d'Ivoire | prospect member | |
| Kenya | Baden Powell Scouts Association | prospect member |
| Nigeria | Baden Powell Scout Association, Nigeria | Full member[citation needed] |
WFIS Asia
155,303 members in 2010[1]
| Country | Group | Membership status |
|---|---|---|
| India | The Scouts/Guides Organisation[5] | full member |
| Hindustan Scouts and Guides Association[6] | full member | |
| Scout Bharti[7] | full member | |
| Shriram Bajpai Scouts & Guides Organisations | full member | |
| Federation of India for Sports, Scouting and Education[8] | Prospect Member | |
| Future Scouts & guides | Prospect Member [citation needed] | |
| Japan | Independent Scouts of Japan | prospect member |
| Nepal | Metro Scouts Nepal [9] | prospect member |
| Nepal Independent Scouts Association[10] | prospect member |
WFIS Europe
10,834 members in 2010[1]
| Country | Group | Membership Status |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Scouts of Europa | full member |
| Belgium | Onafhankelijke Scouts en Gidsen - Scouts et Guides Indépendants | full member |
| Czech Republic | Skaut - Český skauting ABS | full member |
| Svaz skautu a skautek Ceske Republiky | full member | |
| Skaut SSV[11] | prospect member | |
| Denmark | De Gule Spejdere i Danmark – Baden-Powell spejderne[12] | full member |
| France | Scouts de Chavagnes | full member |
| Germany | Bund Europäischer St. Georgs-Pfadfinderinnen und -Pfadfinder [13] | full member |
| Bund Unabhängiger Pfadfinder, Stamm Cassiopeia [14] | full member | |
| Christliche freie Pfadfinderschaft Goldenstedt | full member | |
| Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Dreieich | full member | |
| Deutscher Pfadfinderbund e. V. gegr. 1911 (DPB 1911) [15] | full member | |
| Europäischer Pfadfinderbund - Georgsritter e. V.[16] | full member | |
| Europäischer Pfadfinderbund St. Georg | full member | |
| Freie Deutsche Waldläufer Olpe [17] | full member | |
| Freier Pfadfinderbund Asgard [18] | full member | |
| Freier Pfadfinderbund St. Georg | full member | |
| Freie Pfadfinderschaft Kreuzritter | full member | |
| Independent Scout Association [19] | full member | |
| Pfadfinder im Mühlenbecker Land | full member | |
| Pfadfinderbund Weltenbummler e.V. [20] | full member | |
| Pfadfindertrupp Frederick Selous[21] | full member | |
| Solmser Pfadfinderschaft [22] | full member | |
| Ireland | Baden-Powell Scouts Slyguff | full member |
| Italy | Associazone Amici Delle Iniziative Scout | full member |
| Associazione Esploratori e Guide Italiani[23] | full member | |
| Associazione Indipendente Scout | full member | |
| Associazione Sezione Scout di Gela | full member | |
| Assoraider | full member | |
| Federazione del Movimento Scout Italiano - FederScout | full member | |
| Fedarazione Italiana di Scautismo Raider – FIS Raider | full member | |
| Kosovo | National Scout Center of Kosovo[24] | full member |
| Latvia | Latvijas Kristīgie Skauti (Christian Scouts of Latvia)[25] | full member |
| Malta | Baden-Powell Scouts Malta[26] | full member |
| Romania | Asociatia Cercetasilor Traditionali din Romania | full member |
| Russia | Russian Union of Scouts | full member |
| Spain | Associació Catalana de Scouts - Catalan Association of Scouts[27] | full member |
| Asociación de Scouts Independientes de Madrid - Independent Scouts of Madrid[28] | full member | |
| Asosiación Juvenil Group Scout Independiente Gilwell | full member | |
| Federación Scout de la Comunidad Valenciana | full member | |
| Scout Group Alpha | full member | |
| Scouts Independientes del Principado de Asturias | full member | |
| Asociación de Scouts Independientes de Extremadura[11] | prospect member | |
| Grupo Scout San Pío[11] | prospect member | |
| Scouts Magma[11] | prospect member | |
| Switzerland | Feuerkreis Niklaus von Flüe[29] | full member |
| Turkey | Kapif | full member |
| United Kingdom | Baden-Powell Scouts' Association[30] | full member |
| Ukraine | Rodzvinsky | full member |
WFIS America
3643 members in 2010[1]
| Country | Group | Membership Status |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Asociación Argentina de Scouts de Baden Powell | full member |
| Scouts Navales de Argentina | full member | |
| Bolivia | Asociación Boliviana de Scouts Independientes de Baden-Powell | prospect member |
| Brazil | Associação Escoteira Baden-Powell (AEBP) | full member |
| Grande Fraternidade Escoteira IMPISA | full member | |
| Canada | Baden-Powell Service Association (Canada) | full member |
| Canadian Traditional Scouting Association | prospect member | |
| ZHR Polish Scouts of Canada[31] | full member | |
| Chile | Agrupación Nacional de Boy Scouts de Chile | full member |
| Hermandad Scout del Desierto Chile | full member | |
| Colombia | Asociación Colombiana de Escultismo (ACE) | full member |
| Curaçao | Independent Scouts of Curaçao | full member |
| Ecuador | Asociación de Boy Scouts del Ecuador | full member |
| El Salvador | Asociacion de Scouts Independientes de El Salvador ASI-ES | full member |
| Guatemala | Asociación de Escultismo Ecológico Baden-Powell Guatemala | full member |
| Honduras | Asociación Hondureña de Escultismo Tradicional | full member |
| Mexico | Agrupación Scout Mexicana, A.C. | full member |
| Asociación Nacional de Scouts Independientes Mexico (ANSI) | full member | |
| Federación Mexicana de Scouts Independientes, A.C. | full member | |
| Asociación Tradicionalista de Scouts Tiro y Pesca, A.C. | full member | |
| Asociación de Scouts del Sureste A.C. | prospect member | |
| Panama | Cuerpo de Exploradores Panameños | full member |
| Paraguay | Hermandad Scout de Paraguay | full member |
| United States | Baden-Powell Service Association[32] | full member |
WFIS South-East Asia
| Country | Group |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Independent Scouts of Bangladesh |
| China | Shanghai Scout Association |
| South Korea | Third Eye Scouting Association |
| Pakistan | Independent Scouts of Pakistan |
| Nankana Sab Scout Organization | |
| ADABKADA Scout Association | |
| Sri Lanka | Independent Scouts of Sri Lanka |
| United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates Independent Scout Association |
| Dubai Scout Organization |
Jamborees and international camps
WFIS has held World Jamborees in 2002, 2007, and 2011.
In addition to World Jamborees, the WFIS also regularly host regional international camps, such as Eurocamp. The following camps having taken place or are scheduled:
| Year | Event | Location, Country | Theme | Dates | Attendance | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Eurocamp 2006 | Switzerland | ||||
| 2010 | Eurocamp 2010 | Germany | ||||
| 2014 | Eurocamp 2014 | Italy | ||||
| 2018 | Eurocamp 2018 | Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom | Lifelong friendships created by Scouting | 28 July to 4 August 2018 | 2030 | 21 |
| 2022 | Eurocamp 2022 | Austria | July 30 to August 6[33] |
WFIS also hosts a Jamboree On The Internet:
- WFIS-JOTI 2010, hosted by WFIS Africa[34]
Member Associations also regularly invite each other to their own camps, examples including:
- The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association 2007 Centenary Camp
- Jamboree 2008 (Northumberland)
International Scout Fellowship
| International Scout Fellowship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Country | Worldwide | ||
| Founded | 2007-08-01 | ||
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| Website isf-world | |||
The International Scout Fellowship is an affiliate of WFIS, but not a member. It is open to former and current adult members of WFIS, to other adult friends of Independent Scouting who wish to contribute to independent Scouting, regardless of their Scouting backgrounds.
The ISF is governed by its World Council which is composed of representatives of each member Chapter. It meets once a year, usually electronically. Its day-to-day affairs are directed by the Executive Committee, which is elected by the World Council.
All positions in the ISF are staffed by volunteers. There are no paid employees.
Uniform
The badge is that of the WFIS in reverse colours. There is no set uniform of the ISF. Member chapters determine their own uniforms with the badge of the ISF. Other chapters may use casual dress such as T-shirts, etc.
The emphasis of the ISF is on tangible results in supporting Independent Scouting associations, not on formalities.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e "WFIS World Council Report 2010" (PDF).
- ^ "WFIS WORLD COUNCIL". Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- ^ "Committee". www.wfis-worldwide.org.
- ^ "WFIS World Council » Regional Councils".
- ^ The Scouts/Guide Organisation of India
- ^ "HINDUSTAN SCOUTS & GUIDES-INDIA". hsga.webnode.com.
- ^ "SCOUT BHARTI". SCOUT BHARTI.
- ^ "Home - Federation of India for Sports Scouting and Education". fisse.org.in.
- ^ "METRO SCOUTS". metroscouts.blogspot.com.
- ^ Germany, page4 Ltd. "Create your own free website with our Website Builder page4". Create your own free website with our Website Builder page4.
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- ^ "De Gule Spejdere: Forside". {TSFE:tmpl|sitetitle.}
- ^ Bund Europäischer St. Georgs-Pfadfinderinnen und -Pfadfinder
- ^ Bund Unabhängiger Pfadfinder
- ^ Deutscher Pfadfinder Bund 1911
- ^ "Aktuelle News, Schlagzeilen und Berichte aus aller Welt - Arcor.de". www.arcor.de.
- ^ Freie Deutsche Waldläufer Olpe
- ^ "Startseite". www.asgard-pfadfinder.de.
- ^ "isa-scouts.de". www.isa-scouts.de.
- ^ "Pfadfinderbund Weltenbummler". Pfadfinderbund Weltenbummler.
- ^ "frederickselous". frederickselous.
- ^ "Willkommen". www.solmser-pfadfinderschaft.de.
- ^ Associazione Esploratori e Guide Italiani ASCI
- ^ National Scout Center of Kosovo
- ^ "Sākums - Latvijas Kristīgie Skauti". www.lks.lv. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ "Baden Powell Scouts Malta". Baden Powell Scouts Malta.
- ^ "Associació Catalana de Scouts". www.ac-scouts.org.
- ^ Independent Scouts of Madrid
- ^ "Feuerkreis.ch - Home". www.feuerkreis.ch.
- ^ "Home". www.traditionalscouting.co.uk.
- ^ "Związek Harcerstwa Rzeczypospolitej w Kanadzie". Związek Harcerstwa Rzeczypospolitej w Kanadzie.
- ^ "Baden-Powell Service Association, US". Retrieved 2 May 2017.
- ^ "Eurocamp 2022 Austria". WFIS Europe. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ http://joti.wfis-africa.org/ WFIS-JOTI 2010
