Alice Muriel Gaddum (''née'' Behrens; 23 April 1885 – 28 June 1952)''England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995'' was a British advocate of

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and is remembered chiefly for her contribution to the training of adults in the movement. She was the first Guider-in-Charge at

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and Head of Training. She was the daughter of Sir Charles Behrens and Emily, Lady Behrens. In 1913, Behrens was persuaded by

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to become the Commissioner for the Guides in

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and organise them. In October 1916, after the suggestion of

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, she organised the Matlock Conference. Commissioners from around Britain met to share ideas and encourage one another. Beginning in 1926, Behrens visited Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to promote Guiding. Following her death, she was eulogised in ''

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'' by Lady Baden-Powell:

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Behrens, Alice Girlguiding officials 1885 births 1952 deaths People from Altrincham 20th-century British businesspeople

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