Pathfinder Scouts Association

The Pathfinder Scouts Association(PSA) is an independent Traditional Scouting Association in the United Kingdom. The Association runs along the lines of Baden-Powell's original programme, upholding the traditions and practice set out by him in "Scouting for Boys".

History

1992 - 2003

The PSA split from the British Boy Scouts in 1992, and was registered as a charity in the United Kingdom in September 1993, [http://www.netpages.free-online.co.uk/sha/isa.htm Article on Independent Scouts in the United Kingdom] ] with nine Groups. In 1995 the founder and Chief Commissioner of the PSA, Steven Dudley-Coventry, died, the number of groups fell and the Association lost its charitable status. The Association was then officially wound up in April 1998, with the remaining badges being passed on to the British Boy Scouts.

Before the PSA was wound up, the older members of the Pathfinder Scouts Association had divided into a separate, but linked, organisation called the Rover Explorer Scout Association (RESA) which is still active.

2003 - Present

In October 2003 the Bedfordshire Pathfinder Scouts Association was registered with the Charity Commission, having the stated aims "to promote the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well being of children and young people aged between 5 - 18 years in Bedfordshire through the provision of Pathfinder Scouting activities. These include adventure, sport and other recreational activities." [ [http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/registeredcharities/showcharity.asp?remchar=&chyno=1099839 Extract from the Central Register of Charities maintained by the Charity Commission for England and Wales] ]

Views

In common with other members of the Traditional Scouting Movement, the main policy is to follow Baden-Powell’s original ideas, as outlined in Scouting For Boys.

cout Law and Promise

The PSA Scout Law is derived from the original Scout Law, but written in verse: [cite web |url=http://groups.msn.com/PathfinderScouts/scoutlawsamppromise.msnw |title=The Scout Laws & Promise |publisher=Pathfinder Scouts Association |accessdate=2008-06-09]

Trusty, loyal, helpful;Brotherly, courteous, kind;Obedient, smiling, thrifty;Clean in body and mind.

The PSA Scout Promise is:

On my honour I promiseto do my best to do my duty toGod and my CountryTo help other people at all timesand to obey the scout Law.

Uniform

The uniform worn by members of the PSA reflects that worn by all Scouts prior to the publication of the The Scout Association's Advance Party Report in 1969.
* Headwear: Beret, with the Association badge in front, or Campaign Hat.
* Scarf: Of the Group colour worn with a woggle or a loose knot at the throat.
* Shirt: In non Sea or Air Groups, a khaki shirt. Air Scouts wear Wedgewood Blue.
* Shorts or trousers: Khaki colour. Most Scouts now wear trousers. [ [http://groups.msn.com/PathfinderScouts/boyampgirlscoutuniformno1.msnw PSA uniform - badges and placement] ]

* Belt: Brown leather, Official pattern.
* Socks: Any plain colour, worn turned down below the knee
* Boots or shoes: Brown or black.
* Shoulder badge: Indicating the Group, worn on the right shoulder.Provision is also made for Marine Scouts. [ [http://groups.msn.com/PathfinderScouts/marinescoutsuniform.msnw PSA uniform - Marine Scouts] ]

References

External links

* [http://groups.msn.com/PathfinderScouts PathfinderScouts]
* [http://groups.msn.com/RoverExplorerScoutsAssociation Rover Explorer Scout Association]