Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko
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Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko (January 1929, Caracas
- August 1998) was a Venezuelan
writer, medical doctor, scout leader and ambassador to Germany.
, Carabobo
state, about 260 km west of the capital.
He continued through secondary education
at the Colegio La Salle in Caracas
, and graduated with a bachelor's degree
in Biological Sciences.
He then studied medicine at the Universidad Central de Venezuela, Escuela Luis Razetti and earned the title of Surgeon, and subsequently a Doctorate
in Medicine with a thesis
on tropical medicine.
He studied psychiatry in Chile and Switzerland, and became a specialist in this area.
He designed and directed the "Camping as a Scout" programme, an activity conducted by Scouts for participants who are boys with very low income, or from marginal areas, or (so-called) 'of the street'.
He joined the Venezuelan Society for the History of Medicine.
He was a diplomat of Venezuela
. President Luis Herrera Campins
appointed him Venezuela
's ambassador to Germany
.
Besides Spanish, he mastered English, French, German and other languages.
He collaborated with publications in The Homeopathic Gaceta de Caracas and joined the Board of Directors of the Venezuelan Congress of Homeopathic Medicine.
.
In 1951, he created the National Training Scout Bureau, led by Franz L. Huigen, attached to the National Scout Office. In December 1955 the staff participated in the course of the first Wood Badge issued in Venezuela
at the ranch "La Guadeloupe, in Ocumare del Tuy
, Miranda State.
In March 1956 he worked at the Wood Badge Course for Commissioners.
In 1957, he served as Head of Field for the first Wood Badge course for leaders of Cub Scouts Branch at Hacienda El Encantado.
He worked at the World Scout Bureau, which commissioned the review of the training program.
He chaired the Inter-American Council of Scouting and worked with the Food and Agriculture Organization
and Organization of American States
.
In 1976, the World Organization of the Scout Movement
decorated him with the Bronze Wolf
, the highest recognition of the youth movement, for his work in the World Scout Committee and Regional.
In recognition of his important role in training several generations, the Scout Association of Venezuela established the Order Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko to recognize Scout leaders with a proven dedication to the design, implementation and assessment of Scouting programs. This order highlights the importance of work in curriculum design and its constant revision to ensure they remain current and therefore the quality of training events. It is given to reward constant effort in this area for a period not less than eight (8) years, although other roles in the institution are eligible.
The World Baden-Powell Fellowship named him an Honorary Member in memoriam.
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
- August 1998) was a Venezuelan
Venezuelan people
Venezuelan people are from a multiethnic nation in South America called Venezuela. Venezuelans are predominantly Roman Catholic and speak Spanish, and a majority of them are the result of a mixture of Europeans, Africans, and Amerindians.-Demography:...
writer, medical doctor, scout leader and ambassador to Germany.
Studies
Gramcko attended primary school in Puerto CabelloPuerto Cabello
Puerto Cabello is a city on the north coast of Venezuela. It is located in Carabobo State about 75 km west of Caracas. As of 2001, the city has a population of around 154,000 people. The city is the home to the largest port in the country and is thus a vital cog in the country's vast oil...
, Carabobo
Carabobo
Carabobo State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, located in the north of the country, about two hours by car from Caracas. The capital city of this state is Valencia, which is also the country's main industrial center. The state's area is 4,650 km² and had an estimated population of...
state, about 260 km west of the capital.
He continued through secondary education
Secondary education
Secondary education is the stage of education following primary education. Secondary education includes the final stage of compulsory education and in many countries it is entirely compulsory. The next stage of education is usually college or university...
at the Colegio La Salle in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, and graduated with a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
in Biological Sciences.
He then studied medicine at the Universidad Central de Venezuela, Escuela Luis Razetti and earned the title of Surgeon, and subsequently a Doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in Medicine with a thesis
Thesis
A dissertation or thesis is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author's research and findings...
on tropical medicine.
He studied psychiatry in Chile and Switzerland, and became a specialist in this area.
His professional work
Gramcko was linked to the Venezuelan Council of the Child, where he worked for the boys who had to stay home for observation. (Juvenile Detention)He designed and directed the "Camping as a Scout" programme, an activity conducted by Scouts for participants who are boys with very low income, or from marginal areas, or (so-called) 'of the street'.
He joined the Venezuelan Society for the History of Medicine.
He was a diplomat of Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. President Luis Herrera Campins
Luis Herrera Campins
Luis Antonio Herrera Campins was President of Venezuela from 1979 to 1984. He was elected to one five-year term in 1978. He was a member of the COPEI party.- Early Life and career:...
appointed him Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
's ambassador to Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
Besides Spanish, he mastered English, French, German and other languages.
He collaborated with publications in The Homeopathic Gaceta de Caracas and joined the Board of Directors of the Venezuelan Congress of Homeopathic Medicine.
Role in Scouting
When he was a child, Gramcko participated as a Boy Scout at La Salle Scout Group in Caracas, and in January 1963, in the Scout Camp School Paramacay, while he was the director of a Preliminary course for leaders of Clan. At that time he held the position of National Commissioner for Training. He was Executive Secretary of the Interamerican Scout Council when its headquarters were in San José, Costa RicaSan José, Costa Rica
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica. Located in the Central Valley, San José is the seat of national government, the focal point of political and economic activity, and the major transportation hub of this Central American nation.Founded in 1738 by order of Cabildo de León, San...
.
His role in the Scout Association of Venezuela
After the 1st Conference of Scouting in 1946, Venezuela became further engaged with World Scouting and the training scheme aimed at Gilwell. For several years, Venezuelan leaders took their courses abroad, usually Wood Badge courses, including Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko, who extended his Wood Badge in Catalina de Guinness, Cuba.In 1951, he created the National Training Scout Bureau, led by Franz L. Huigen, attached to the National Scout Office. In December 1955 the staff participated in the course of the first Wood Badge issued in Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
at the ranch "La Guadeloupe, in Ocumare del Tuy
Ocumare del Tuy
Ocumare del Tuy is a city located in the Miranda State in northern Venezuela. With a 10.12°N of latitude and 66.78°W of longitude, Ocumare del Tuy is noted for warm and clear weather, with year-round sunshine and 60 days of rainfall annually, and an average temperature that ranges from 64 to 83...
, Miranda State.
In March 1956 he worked at the Wood Badge Course for Commissioners.
In 1957, he served as Head of Field for the first Wood Badge course for leaders of Cub Scouts Branch at Hacienda El Encantado.
Projection for Latin America and the world
He designed and managed, in many Latin American countries, the "New Directions" seminar, which exhorted scout leaders to reflect on the origins of Scouting, its principles, methods, programs, and the need to reach more individuals.He worked at the World Scout Bureau, which commissioned the review of the training program.
He chaired the Inter-American Council of Scouting and worked with the Food and Agriculture Organization
Food and Agriculture Organization
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is a specialised agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and...
and Organization of American States
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States is a regional international organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States...
.
In 1976, the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
decorated him with the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
, the highest recognition of the youth movement, for his work in the World Scout Committee and Regional.
In recognition of his important role in training several generations, the Scout Association of Venezuela established the Order Adolfo Aristeguieta Gramcko to recognize Scout leaders with a proven dedication to the design, implementation and assessment of Scouting programs. This order highlights the importance of work in curriculum design and its constant revision to ensure they remain current and therefore the quality of training events. It is given to reward constant effort in this area for a period not less than eight (8) years, although other roles in the institution are eligible.
The World Baden-Powell Fellowship named him an Honorary Member in memoriam.
External links
- The value of Jungle Book
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- Scouts of Venezuela badge
- His work on Lasalle Scout Group of Caracas
- Adolfo Aristeguieta's Biography
- The great game by Adolfo Aristeguieta
- His role on Scouts of Venezuela Association
- His advices for youth people education
- Adolfo Aristeguieta's teachings
- Adolfo Aristeguieta's Academic works
- His work at Interamerican Scout Council and the Organization of American States, OAS
- His work at Interamerican Scout Council, CSI
- His work at Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO