Lebanese Scout

Outline

Ø  Introduction to Lebanese Scout Ø  My enrollment Ø  The Oath Ceremony Ø  Activities led by the scout Ø  Conclusion & Qualities gained

The Lebanese Scouting Federation

•  The Lebanese scouting federation was founded in 1961;

•  Scout members’ obey by the motto of « Be Prepared », be it in mind or in body to do your duty

•  The emblem of the federation is the Cedar;

I enrolled in the Lebanese Scout Association 5 years ago, in 2009, and enjoy and participate in all the activities linked to

the movement

My Enrollment

The Oath Ceremony

•  Before becoming part of the scout movement, I had to pronounce the scout promise in front of my scout brothers;

•  The scout promise says: « On my honor I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight »

The Scout Oath ceremony

The three upraised fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath. The thumb and little finger together stand for the bond between all Scouts.

The Scout Oath ceremony

Baden-Powell Day

•  On the 22nd of February, we celebrate the birth of Robert Baden-Powell (known as B-P) who is the founder of the Scouting movement

•  On this day, we organize games and competitions that go along with the 10 scout laws.

Baden-Powell Day

One of the scout laws saying that the scout obeys without arguing and never does half of his work.

Activities led by the scout

The Flying Camp

•  Every summer, we organise a flying camp of three days during which we walk a minimum distance of 50 km

•  This camp is one of the activity I enjoy the most because it gives me endurance, persistance and power.

•  The flying camp is a challenge in life that shows us that despite the difficulties encountered in life, we can always reach our goals.

Colony Camping

•  Initiation to the summer camp designed for unfavoured children

•  This camp allows us to learn how to deal with kids of different backgrounds and how to be a leader to them

The Flying Camp

Colony camping

ESIB 24th Rally paper After 3 days of hardwork and perseverance, we arrive at the 1st position of the ESIB 24th rally paper among 50 other teams

This event improved my teamwork, patience and endurance

It also contributed to the development of my searching,analytical and solving skills

Sport tournament

•  Each year, we hold a sport tournament against other scout groups;

•  In this tournament, we challenge each other in many sports including: rugby, football, basketball;

•  This tournament is a way to improve our teamwork in order to win.

Sport tournament

Conclusion & Qualities gained

•  I believe that being part of the scout movement has made me the person I am today;

•  “BE READY” stands for Bravery, Enterprise, Purpose, Resolution, Endurance, Partnership, Assurance, Reformation, Enthusiasm and Devotion;

•  All of the above are qualities I learnt during the last 5 years, and ones I live by;

•  All of these characteristics are necessary to start a future career in management and to go beyond our limits in our professional career