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FEDERSCOUT
Federation of the Scout Movement Italian

The FederScout Federation of the Scout Movement Italian (name adopted in 2006 in place of the Italian Federation Scautistica) is a federation that brings together Italy scout associations regional or local. At the international level since 27 January 2008 accede to the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS).

History

The FederScout was born in 1986 on the initiative of some associations scout independent Italian. The founding organizations were: the Association of Young Explorers Sardi (AGES) of Sardinia, the Guide and Scout Association of Europe (Ásgeir) and the Centro Nautico Scout (CNS) of Lazio and the Friends of Scouting Initiatives (AMIS) in Trieste . Also in 1986 was created a training school heads at the federal level. From 1987 to January 2008, the FederScout has joined the Confédération Européenne de Scoutisme (CES). In late January 2008, to expand opportunities for international meetings of its members and thus reinforce a fundamental aspect of the Scout method is that of friendship International, the FederScout has joined the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS). Currently the FederScout, open to all Scout reality, counts 16 associations working in different regions of Italy.

Methodological Features

Peculiar feature of FederScout is its federal nature authentically. In fact, he somehow anticipated the request of the Company's current decentralization as from an administrative and organizational Associations Federation are completely autonomous, thus better responding to local needs, leaving, however, the federation representing their National and International , Training and organization of the Heads of all that is of common interest such as national meetings and activities for kids of all ages such as: Matches nutria, National Board for Lupetti, Campi National explorers / explore / Guide, etc Rover Moot., Or participation in international events such Eurojam, Indaba, Twinning with groups of other countries etc. etc. ..

Experience FederScout can be seen as a laboratory. In fact the practice of groups working together jointly for years, including difficulties and differences, respecting each other deeper overcoming resistance and selfishness and with the utmost attention to the different settings and traditions, is a concrete and verifiable example of cooperation between autonomous organizations with each other But united by common purpose and certainty to disseminate the contents of a large movement worldwide. This enabled the FederScout to find the balance today that makes it grow and look to the future with increasing safety and awareness.

School Heads

For FederScout the training of heads of units is essential and priority. For this purpose are organized yearly training for all branches from a nutria Rover Group and heads and managers association. The system used in training is to Gilwell. Who claims the whole process of training gets the Wood Badge. The responsibility of training is entrusted to a committee coordinated by a National Leader Trainer (LT).

National and international

The National Technical Committee is the collective body responsible for the Federal Activities for all branches. In succession are normally held every year for activities Rover (Rover Moot and National Route) for the Explorers (Campo National Technical Specialty courses, courses for heads Patrol / Squadron / Crew, etc.) For Lupetti (SO and Rupe National), for nutria (Vacation Cologne) and the Heads (Indaba). To strengthen the friendship and education to international peace, are also promoted several times to meet with the other scouts abroad, Eurojam every 4 years, Fires of Pentecost (similar to the Campo di San Giorgio) each year in a different country European Fields International Meetings of Heads, twinning with groups in Europe, etc.

For information:
www.federscout.it

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