{"number":"6.15","body":"","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E6.15.1 Designation of Associate Organisations\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.1.1 \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EUK Headquarters may designate as Associate Organisations certain organisations whose aims and purposes relate to those of The Scout Association.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003E6.15.2 Student Scout and Guide Clubs\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.1 Scope\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA Student Scout and Guide Club may be formed in a higher education or further education institution.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.2 Recognition\u00A0\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C/strong\u003EA Student Scout and Guide Club is recognised through the local Scout and Guide County after its constitution has been approved by:\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe local County (\u003Csup\u003E[NI]\u003C/sup\u003E\u202FCountry) Lead Volunteer\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Ethe Guide County Commissioner or equivalent. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.3 Student Scout and Guide Club - aim\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe aim of a Student Scout and Guide Club is to promote a framework within which Scout and Guide and other social activities may take place, ideas may be exchanged, and students may maintain, renew or acquire an interest in the principles of Scouts and Girlguiding.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.4 Student Scout and Guide Club - purpose\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EThe purpose of a Student Scout and Guide Club is:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eto provide a programme of activities for its members whether or not they are members of the Scout and Guide movements\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eto create a wider understanding and appreciation of the work of the Scout and Guide movements, particularly among fellow students, by spreading information and by example\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eto render service, as a Student Scout and Guide Club, to Scouts and Guides and the community\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003Eto maintain relationships with the Scout and Guide movements locally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.5 Approval and registration\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStudents who wish to establish a Student Scout and Guide Club in a higher education or further education institution must seek the approval of their Students\u0027 Union and draw up a constitution, embodying the aim and purpose of a Student Scout and Guide Club. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThey must then submit it with a Student Scout and Guide Club Registration Form for approval by the local Scout County Lead Volunteer and Guide County Commissioner or equivalent, who must forward it to their respective Headquarters for registration. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.6 Status and affiliation\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA registered and recognised Student Scout and Guide Club receives Associate Organisation status of The Scout Association and is officially recognised by Girlguiding. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll Student Scout and Guide Clubs must affiliate to the Student Scout and Guide Organisation. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.7 Governance and finance\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA Student Scout and Guide Club elects its own Committee from among its members and is responsible for the organisation of meetings and planning activities. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA Student Scout and Guide Club is self-financing and must pay the annual affiliation fee to the Student Scout and Guide Organisation. \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.8 Compliance\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAll Student Scout and Guide Clubs must comply with the Camping, Activity and Safety Rules of The Scout Association and Girlguiding. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.9 Student Scout and Guide Club Badge\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EA member of a Student Scout and Guide Club who is also a member of the Scout or Guide movement may wear the Student Scout and Guide Club Badge on uniform. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E6.15.2.10 Further information\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFurther details can be obtained from \u003Ca 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