Motto, sign, salute, Left hand shake

SCOUT MOTTO

Scouts/Guides – Taiyar (Be Prepared)By being physically strong, morally straight and mentally awake.

Be-Prepared: This means you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your DUTY.
Be Prepared in Mind by having disciplined yourself to be obedient to every order, and also by having thought out beforehand any accident or situation that might occur, so that you know the right thing to do at the right moment, and are willing to do it.
Be Prepared in Body by making yourself strong and active and able to do the right thing at the right moment, and do it. The Scout Motto “Be Prepared” denotes a way of life and an attitude of mind, which would enable you to get proficient in practical skills, help you face challenges in life and also to be in readiness to be of service to others. This can be achieved by being physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

 The Motto is also a reminder for you to be always in a state of readiness in mind and body to be able to do your duty and to help others even in times of unprecedented calamity.

SCOUT SIGN

The Scout sign identifies you as a Scout anywhere in the world. Use it whenever you give the Scout Oath or Scout Law.
The hand is still held palm facing out, and the thumb holding the little finger, but the hand is held at the shoulder
The three upraised fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath. The thumb and little finger together stand for the bond between all Scouts.

The Scout sign identifies you as a Scout any where in the world. The sign is given at the time of Investiture and at the time of renewal of the Scout Promise.
The three upraised fingers stand for the three parts of the Scout Promise. The thumb and little finger together stand for the bond between all Scouts.
The Scout Sign is given by raising the right hand, in level with the shoulder, palm to front with three fingers stretched together and thumb closing on the little finger. (Refer Camp fire yarn No.3 in Scouting for Boys.

SCOUT SALUTE

The three-finger salute is used by members of Scout and Guide organizations around the world when greeting other Scouts and in respect of a national flag at ceremonies. In most situations, the salute is made with the palm face out, the thumb holding down the little finger, and with the fingertips on the brow of the head.
​Scout Salute is an expression of mutual esteem and good-will. It is a mark of respect and good manners. It is the privilege and not a service act. It is an outward expression of the spirit of discipline and respect for the other. The manner of saluting indicates the standard of discipline and the state of training and the morale in the Unit. It is the privilege of the one who sees first to salute first.
Salute is given by raising the right arm smartly to the level of the shoulder, palm to the front with the three fingers stretched together, the first touching the forehead one inch above the right eyebrow and the thumb closing on the little finger and after that the arm, cutting to the front is quickly and smartly brought down curling the fingers. Nor mally all movements are done to the timing of four counts e… one, two, three, four counting mentally. “One – Raise the arm and salute, “Two, three Pause. “Four” Bring the arm down. The salute, as the sign, reminds members of the promise taken The 3 fingers held upright represents the 3 fold Promise Etiquette is to allow the other person to take the salute before bringing down the arm Breaking off On command a smart right turn, a side step and march off breaking the formation (a continuous movement).

LEFT HAND SHAKE

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The left-handed Scout handshake is a formal way of greeting other Scouts of both genders used by members of Scout and Guide organizations around the world when greeting other Scouts. The handshake is made with the hand nearest the heart and is offered as a token of friendship. In most situations, the handshake is made firmly, without interlocking fingers, and many organizations only use this handshake when both people are in uniform.

Shake greeting with a smile shaking hands with left and sa luting with the right is a specialty of the movement. Founder con ceived left hand shake as a form of greeting the members of the movement. The idea originated from an incident in his military ca reer in South Africa. When Col. Baden-Powell entered the capital city of the Ashanti tribe in 1896, he was received by one of the chief, who while greeting him formally extended his left hand. B.-P. held out his right hand in return. But the chief said “No, in my country, the bravest of the brave shakes with left hand.”

DAILY GOOD TURN

At the very heart of the Scout Movement is the friendly Good Turn. It might even be called the motive power of the Movement and because it is so essential to the boy gin, to the organization, and to society in general. It is of great importance that we understand all that it really means as well as how to best stimulate its use and recognize its values.
A Good Turn is a volunteered kind act of good deed without expecting anything in return. Scouts and Guides must be encouraged to watch for things that need to be done. and then do them without be ing asked. More, Scouts and Guides must be trained and educated into the Good Turn Habit. They must be helped to see that doing a job which they are already sup posed to even cheerfully, ought not to be classed as doing a Good Turn
As a real matter of fact it was an unselfish, fine spirited Good Turn by an unknown English boy which brought Scouting to America in the first place. The incident, now a cherished tradition in the annals of the Boy Scouts of America, ran as follows: William D. Boyce, the Chicago publisher, a matter-of-fact business man, had lost himself in the heart of a London fog, and in his bewilderment he looked here and there,
A street urchin, noticing his embarrassment, came up and saluted Mr. Boyce and said, “May I be of service to you?” Mr. Boyce said, “If you can show me how to find such-and-such an address it will be a real service. This lad very smartly saluted and said, “Sir, follow me.” He forthwith brought him to the place that Mr. Boyce desired
Then Mr. Boyce, characteristically of the travel ler, pulled his coin purse out and offered the boy a shilling. The boy promptly saluted and said, “Sir, I am a Scout Scouts do not accept tips for courtesies. The man said, “What did you say?”
The Scout repeated, and then added, “Don’t you know what the Scouts are?” He said, “No, I don’t, but I would like to know.” The boy said, “Follow me.” Boyce pleaded for the opportunity to do his errand and then, as he tells the story himself, this lad was waiting for him outside and took him to the office Sir Robert Baden-Powell, after which he brought back to America a trunk-load of printed matter.
He went to Washington and with his good friend Mr. Livingstone, who subsequently was for 15 years the president Boy Scouts of America, he incorporated the BSA under the laws of the District of Columbia
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in 1910, and in 1916 granted Federal Charter by Act of Congress,
Complying with the regulations and rules of the school and school grounds is doing one’s duty, and not a Good Turn. On the other hand the Scout who watches for things that need to be done, and volunteers His services to the captain, teacher or principal, has rendered a real Good Turn.
So you see the Good Turn hal has no end of avenues down which it may go. There is scarcely a day or an hour. an event or a situation where there is not an opportunity to do a Good Turn. The point is that Scouts and Guides must be trained to see these opportunities and to take real joy in making the most of the opportunity.
Scouts and Guides like to be useful; every community offers many opportunities to serve others. Help your Scouts learn what service opportunities are provided by community organizations and institutions. Encourage broad contact with government, business, social welfare, and service organizations through visits, inviting guests to meetings, and encouraging Scouts to prepare projects or displays about community services.