What is a Baden-Powell Guild?

A Baden-Powell Guild refers to a group of five or more adults who are (or were) members of the Scout or Guide organizations: the spouses of these eligible members, as well as other persons who subscribe to the principles of Scouting or Guiding, who have made a commitment to provide service and support to either organizations and who also accept the Aims and Principles of the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds.  All accept and reaffirm the Promise of either Scouts Canada or Girl Guides of Canada as a condition of membership.
Members share a common bond of experience with the Scouting and Guiding Movement and wish to continue associating with like-minded people; and to lend assistance to the Movement when and as they are able.

The Canadian Fellowship has no program and each Baden-Powell Guild operates independently under the limits of the Constitution/Bylaws, Policies/Procedures and other membership requirements. Each Guild is free to meet as often as they like and perform activities of their choosing; whether in service to Scouting or the community, or simply socialization amongst their members.

The 100th Canadian Baden-Powell Guild

This special Baden-Powell Guild has been established to accommodate all of those members from across Canada that have been unable to gather the required minimum of five people at their location to form a Baden-Powell Guild or who wish to register as a “member at large” rather than join a local Baden-Powell Guild.

Membership

Membership in the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds is available only to adult residents of Canada  who are registered with a Baden-Powell Guild in accordance with the Bylaws, Policies and Procedures.

The Baden-Powell Guild organization in Canada

Baden-Powell Guilds are organized on a local level and usually serve Scouting and Guiding in the Group, Area or Council in which they are organized.
All Canadian Baden-Powell Guild members, through their annual registration with the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds, automatically become members of the International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF).
In addition to membership in the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds, members must register, at no cost, with Scouts Canada as a Category 1 or Category 2 member. This entitles all members to all rights, privileges and recognition of membership (including Honours and Awards, insurance coverage and Scouting Life magazine)

Category 1: Registered Baden-Powell Guild Member, Member of Scouts Canada, Fully Screened

• PRC/Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Complete the screening process as required through their local Scouts Canada Area Council Commissioner or delegate;
• MAY work with youth;
• MAY wear Scouts Canada uniform.

Category 2: Registered Baden-Powell Guild Member, Member of Scouts Canada, Non-Screened

• No PRC/Vulnerable Sector Check or screening required;
• May NOT work alone with youth (following current BP&P for unscreened volunteers);
• May NOT wear Scouts Canada uniform.

Obligations and Responsibilities

They are chiefly of conscience as one carries out the objectives of the Baden-Powell Guild.  Baden-Powell Guild service to Scouting and Guiding does not assume any of the responsibilities of the active Scouters or Guiders, but assists, where possible, as and when requested.   Do what you can, when you can, if you can, without interfering with the running of Scouts Canada or Girl Guides of Canada. Assist in service projects of your Baden-Powell Guild whenever possible.  Service projects are undertaken on a voluntary basis.  Members can take part or not as they see fit.

Is There a Social Side?

Yes!  Social activities are a most important part of the fellowship in a Baden-Powell Guild.  They provide the inspiration for working together to achieve success.  Social activities are a way to introduce new and prospective members to the Baden-Powell Guild.  They can be where members make or renew friendships.  In other words any excuse to get together with fellow Scouters or Guiders to have some fun and reminisce about the enjoyment Scouting and/or Guiding brought into our lives and the good things we accomplished with our youth by using Scouting and/or Guiding programs over the years.

Is there a Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds Badge and Uniform?

While there is no official Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds uniform, certain forms of attire are commonly accepted.
On formal occasions attire is commonly as follows: a light blue shirt, navy blue tie, navy blue blazer, and gray slacks or skirt.
On informal occasions Baden-Powell Guild members are encouraged to wear t-shirts, vests, or golf shirts printed or embroidered with a group logo.  The official neckerchief, which is offered as a kit, may also be worn.

Upon Investiture, each member is presented with the badge and pin of the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds.  The badge incorporates the emblem, which is a red Scout Northpoint (Arrowhead) bearing two white stars, over a white Guide Trefoil, all centered on a red Maple Leaf.  This badge is commonly worn on the left breast pocket of a navy blazer and/or informal attire.
Official badges and pins are available through the National Treasurer.

Membership Fee Structure

A membership fee (currently $15.00) is paid, each year, to the National Registrar of the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds. This fee covers the cost of administering the business of the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds. This includes membership in the International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF).
A Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds membership card is issued to each member. Each member will receive a copy of the newsletter (Mamook Papah), either as a paper copy or electronically.
A separate membership fee (currently $4.00), paid only by members living in ON and BC, is added to the National membership fee and paid to the National Registrar. This fee is then forwarded to the respective Provincial Fellowships to cover their administrative costs.
Individual Baden-Powell Guilds may charge an annual fee.

Registration

When a group of five or more adults wish to form a guild, they can complete the (National Registration Form), or if an individual wishes to join as a member at large, they can complete the (Individual Application for Membership Form) that are posted under “Forms” on the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds website.