The Scout Group Constitution
For Scouting Ireland Scout Groups registered in the Republic of Ireland
Constitution of Scout Group Scouting Ireland Executive Summary
Scouting in Ireland is a voluntary, uniformed, non-formal educational movement for young people. It is independent, non-political, open to all without distinction of origin, race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or ability, in accordance with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the Founder, Robert Baden-Powell as stated by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement. A Scout Group is the local and primary vehicle for Scouting in Ireland. It is a registered Charitable Organisation and is registered as a Scout Group with Scouting Ireland. All Scout Groups are supported by Scouting Ireland through a Charter which is renewed annually. All Scout Groups registered with a Charter are members of Scouting Ireland clg (hereinafter “Scouting Ireland”), a company limited by guarantee and itself a registered Charitable Organisation. They attend Scouting Ireland’s Annual General Meeting and elect its Board of Directors. This document is the constitution for the Scout Group. It provides for the aims and objectives of the Scout Group, how the Scout Group is organised and how it achieves its aims and objectives for the young people and adult supporters involved.
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Fundamentals - Aims and Objectives
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2. The aim of the Scout Group is to encourage the physical, intellectual, character, emotional, social, and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, to improve society. 2.1. The Scout Group achieves its aim through a system of progressive self-education, known as the Scout Method, the principal elements of which are: a. Promise and Law - the commitment to a code of living based on the values of the Scout movement. b. Personal Progression - a scheme to support the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes in all areas and to provide recognition for individual and group achievements. c. Learning by Doing - an approach that prioritises learning through practice, first-hand experience, and from both successes and mistakes. d. Small Group System – progressive, democratic and self-governing groups, usually of 68 young people, are the basic organisational structure of Scouting. Gasóga na hÉireann / Scouting Ireland Scout Group Constitution – Republic of Ireland May 2024 Page 1 of 9