An Online Scout Encyclopedia
Syllabus for Pratham Sopan a) Looking after yourself a) Be able to tell correctly your duties at home b) Be able to make your bed c) Know the health rules regarding personal cleanlines d) Learn B.P. six exercises and practice yoga/asana/surya namaskar. e) Stitch a button. f) Clean or polish canvas/leather shoes. g) Make a…
Syllabus for Rashtrapathi (Rover) 1. The Rashtrapathi Rover Award is a unique distinction in the Movement for it alone carries with it a certificate containing a message from the President of the Indian Union. 2. As a Rajya Puraskar Rover, he will work at least for one year to qualify for the Rashtrapathi Rover Award.…
Patrol Method The patrol method is working when the adult acts as a guide, mentor, and counselor to the youth, helping them by word and example to lead one another, to influence one another, to encourage competition and excitement so that the boys grow as a group and as individuals. In 1920, Baden-Powel consolidated notes…
The Name Of The Patrol Let’s say that a new Patrol has just been formed under a new Patrol Leader. What generally happens next? At the very first meeting the fellows get out the Handbook For Boys to look over the list of Patrol names for the purpose of picking one for themselves. And what…
Patrol Leader “The patrol system is not one method in which Scouting for boys can be carried on. It is the only method.” — Lord Baden-Powell, Scouting’s founder The Patrol The patrol is a group of Scouts who belong to a troop and who are probably similar in age, development, and interests. The patrol method…
Patrol corner The patrol corner is where we put interesting and instructive documents that will interest Scouts and adult leaders alike. Patrol-in-council When a Patrol gets together to discuss and take decisions (what they want to do, how much to be paid as subs should be, where they would like to camp, etc) it is…
1) What is the colour of the Shoulder Badge? Ans: White 2) Where has to be the Membership Badge worn? Ans: Left Pocket 3) From which country BP got motto? Ans: South Africa 4) When we dip the Flag? Ans: During March past, Investiture Ceremony 5) What is the importance of 1907? Ans: Scout movement…
Reef Knot An excellent general purpose knot for tying two pieces of string or twine together, the reef knot is possibly the most commonly used knot for the job, and is easy to learn. However, it cannot be overly stressed that the Reef knot is not a long term or secure knot, and it should…
Fisherman’s knot Fisherman’s knot (Angler’s knot, English knot, Englishman’s bend, Halibut knot, True Lover’s bend, Waterman’s knot) The Fisherman’s knot is used to tie two ropes of equal thickness together. It is used by fishermen to join fishing line, and is very effective with small diameter strings and twines. Tie a Thumb knot, in the…
Bowline Knot A commonly used knot to tie a loop in the end of a rope. It has the advantage of not jamming, compared to some other loop forming knots (for example when using an overhand knot on a large bight to form a loop). Form a small loop (the direction is important), and pass…
