The Éclaireuses et éclaireurs unionistes de France (EEUdF, approximate translation ''Unionist Guides and Scouts of France'') are a

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and Guiding organization in

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. The association serves 6,023 members and is affiliated to the Fédération du Scoutisme Français; it is also a member of the

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History

Imperial Scout Exhibition 1913 - certificate signed by Baden-Powell

The adjective "" in the association's name refers to the , the French

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, and the , the

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, where the first Protestant Scout and Guide units were started in the years 1910 to 1912. The Protestant Scout association was founded in 1912; the Guides joined the (French Guides Federation) on its foundation in 1921. Both organizations were among the founders of the (Federation of French Scouting) in 1941. The , which rejoined non-denominational, Jewish and Protestant units, became the in 1964, when the non-denominational groups merged with the Eclaireurs de France and the Jewish with the . In 1970, the and the merged, forming the (FEEUF). This federation was renamed to in 1995. Since 2008, the EEUdF cooperates with the other Protestant Scouting organizations within the Protestant Federation of France: (with , (

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), , and

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) and ( Pathfinders).

Emblem

The emblem mirrors the evolution of the association. It is the old EUdF emblem enriched with a trefoil in the center to symbolize the merger with part of the PFF (girls) in 1970, lily flowers symbolizing the presence of boys. Until 1995, the logo included the word "federation" (again because of the merger with the FFE).

Program

The association is divided in three age-groups called "branches"; local units should work in all three branches: * ''Branche cadette'': Louvetaux/louvettes (

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) - ages 8 to 12 * ''Branche moyenne'': Eclaireurs/Eclaireuses (

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) - ages 12 to 16 * ''Branche aînée'': Aînés/Aînées (

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s/ Ranger Guides) - ages 16 to 19 The EEUdF runs an active

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section.

Ideals

Promise

;Cub Scouts: With the help of all of the Pack, I promise to do my best to: * respect the Law and the Charter of the Pack * know Jesus * help others * and ... ;Scouts and Guides: I promise to do all that I can to: * heed to the word of God * put myself in the service of others * live the law of the scout * and ... ;Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides:I promise to do all that I can to: * live the ideals of the Law * give meaning to my life * engage in the service of others * heed to the word of God * and ...

Law

;Cub Scouts:Each Cub in good spirits, does their best, respects others, and lives the Adventure of the Pack. ;Scouts and Guides: Each Scout: * ''keeps their word and puts in honest work, we can trust them,'' * ''thinks before acting, is responsible for their actions,'' * ''is a team player, learns to listen and share,'' * ''hones their skills and renders themself in the service of others,'' * ''respects, understands, and protects nature,'' * ''takes care of their body and health,'' * ''stays in good spirits and controls oneself, even when faced with difficulties.'' ;Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides: Each Elder * ''respects and understands their bodies, and knows their limits,'' * ''develops skills for being independent,'' * ''makes necessary choices and follows through with their promises,'' * ''stays deliberate during adversity'' * ''is supportive and attentive to others'' * ''is an example of open-mindedness,'' * ''witnesses their own spiritual journey'' * ''is aware of and takes responsibility for the consequences of their actions,'' * ''looks after their surroundings and protects its careful balance.''

Motto

;Cub Scouts: Our best. ;Scouts and Guides: Be prepared! ;Rovers Scouts and Ranger Guides: On the way!

References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Eclaireuses Et Eclaireurs Unionistes De France Scouting and Guiding in France World Organization of the Scout Movement member organizations World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts member organizations Youth organizations established in 1970