Asociatia Ghidelor si Ghizilor din România
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The Asociaţia Ghidelor şi Ghizilor din România (AGGR) is the national Guiding
organization of Romania
. Guiding in Romania began in 1928, was restarted in 1990 and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
(WAGGGS) in 1993. The coeducational organization has 1,000 members (as of 2008).
, the daughter of Queen Marie. However, activities ceased in 1938 due to political constraints, and contact was lost.
In 1990, after the political change in Romania, a committee was formed to restart Guiding in Romania upon the initiative of members of the Greek Soma Hellinidon Odigon
. The Asociaţia Ghidelor şi Ghizilor din România was set up in 1990 and became a corporate body on March 1, 1991. Until 1993, the association was widely supported by WAGGGS representatives and by the Greek Guides.
The AGGR became an associate member of the WAGGGS in 1993, and received full membership in 2005. While working towards full membership, the AGGR started a partnership with the Swiss Guide and Scout Movement
.
The AGGR held its first national camp in summer 2006.
The association is divided in five age-groups:
1. Voi respecta intotdeauna adevarul pentru a fi o persoana de onoare;
2. Imi voi asuma responsabilitati in comunitatea in care traiesc;
3. Voi infrunta dificultatile cu optimism;
4. Voi avea incredere in mine si ii voi respecta pe ceilalti;
5. Ii voi ajuta pe ceilalti si voi fi prietena/ul tuturor;
6. Voi proteja mereu natura si viata.
B) Guide Promise:
„Promit din tot sufletul sa slujesc pe Dumnezeu*, sa-mi servesc tara si sa respect legea ghizilor“.
(*în functie de confesiunea religioasa).
The Guide Motto (Mottoul Ghizilor) is "Fii pregătită" (Be prepared).
Flower Law
The Flower Motto is "Dă mâna!" (Lend a hand).
Girl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
organization of Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
. Guiding in Romania began in 1928, was restarted in 1990 and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
(WAGGGS) in 1993. The coeducational organization has 1,000 members (as of 2008).
History
The first Romanian Guide groups were founded in 1928. The organizer and Chief of the Guides Movement was Princess IleanaPrincess Ileana of Romania
Princess Ileana of Romania was the youngest daughter of Ferdinand I of Romania, King of the Romanians, and his consort Queen Marie of Romania. She was born Her Royal Highness Ileana, Princess of Romania, Princess of Hohenzollern...
, the daughter of Queen Marie. However, activities ceased in 1938 due to political constraints, and contact was lost.
In 1990, after the political change in Romania, a committee was formed to restart Guiding in Romania upon the initiative of members of the Greek Soma Hellinidon Odigon
Soma Hellinidon Odigon
The Greek Guiding Association , formerly known as the Greek Girl Guides Association , is the national Guiding association of Greece. Guiding in Greece started in 1932 and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1933. The coeducational organization has 10,682...
. The Asociaţia Ghidelor şi Ghizilor din România was set up in 1990 and became a corporate body on March 1, 1991. Until 1993, the association was widely supported by WAGGGS representatives and by the Greek Guides.
The AGGR became an associate member of the WAGGGS in 1993, and received full membership in 2005. While working towards full membership, the AGGR started a partnership with the Swiss Guide and Scout Movement
Swiss Guide and Scout Movement
The Swiss Guide and Scout Movement is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Switzerland...
.
The AGGR held its first national camp in summer 2006.
Program and ideals
The AGGR's logo is the yellow trefoil.The association is divided in five age-groups:
- Curcubeu - Rainbows (ages 5 to 7)
- Flori - Flowers (ages 7 to 11)
- Ghizi - Guides (ages 11 to 14)
- Ghizi Mari - Senior Guides (ages 14 to 18)
- Aventurieri - Adventurers (ages 18 to 25)
Guide Promise, Law and Motto
A) Guide Law:1. Voi respecta intotdeauna adevarul pentru a fi o persoana de onoare;
2. Imi voi asuma responsabilitati in comunitatea in care traiesc;
3. Voi infrunta dificultatile cu optimism;
4. Voi avea incredere in mine si ii voi respecta pe ceilalti;
5. Ii voi ajuta pe ceilalti si voi fi prietena/ul tuturor;
6. Voi proteja mereu natura si viata.
B) Guide Promise:
„Promit din tot sufletul sa slujesc pe Dumnezeu*, sa-mi servesc tara si sa respect legea ghizilor“.
(*în functie de confesiunea religioasa).
The Guide Motto (Mottoul Ghizilor) is "Fii pregătită" (Be prepared).
Flower Promise, Law and Motto
Flower Promise- Promit din tot sufletul să fiu credincioasă lui Dumnezeu şi ţării, să ajut pe cei din jurul meu şi să respect Legea Florilor.
- I heartly promise to be faithful to God and my country, to help my fellow men and to observe the Flower Law.
Flower Law
- O Floare este veselă şi ascultătoare, nu se gândeşte numai la ea şi îi iubeşte pe ceilalţi.
- A Flower is cheerful and listens well, she doesn't think only of herself, and loves others.
The Flower Motto is "Dă mâna!" (Lend a hand).
See also
- Scouting in RomaniaScouting in RomaniaThe Scout Movement of Romania consists of several associations with slightly different aims. Among them are:* Organizaţia Naţională Cercetaşii României , member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, founded in 1991 with 4,927 members...
- Cercetaşii RomânieiCercetasii RomânieiCercetaşii României is the primary national Scouting organization of Romania...
- Organizaţia Naţională a Scouţilor din MoldovaOrganizatia Nationala a Scoutilor din MoldovaThe Organizaţia Naţională a Scouţilor din Moldova , the national Scouting organization of Moldova, became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1997...