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Local groups, called variously units, companies or troops, are the fundamental unit of the Girl Guides. These are run by an adult, normally a woman who is between 18 and 65 years of age. She has responsibility for the girls in her group and plans out activities for the girls as well as leading the
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organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. Robert Baden-Powell chose to name his organization for girls "the Girl Guides". In the United States and several East Asian countries the term "Girl Scout" is used instead. Female scouts go under the
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meetings. These leaders are supported by assistants. Meetings are held anywhere from weekly to monthly depending on the commitments of the participants and the activities in progress.
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of about six Guides and engage in outdoor and special interest activities. Units may affiliate with national and international organisations. Some units, especially in
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418:Scout Motto
185:Scout troop
144:citizenship
104:Girl Guides
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737:Our Chalet
690:Kandersteg
546:Air Scouts
423:Wood Badge
222:References
120:Activities
98:Foundation
64:Girl Scout
60:Girl Guide
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566:Sea Scout
506:Cub Scout
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322:5 January
290:0160-9009
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700:Philmont
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384:Scouting
376:Movement
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