AALP |
Australian Adult Leadership Program |
AALJ |
Australian Adult Leaders' Journal |
ATTP |
Australian Trainers' Training Program |
Adviser |
The holder of a Region, State or National appointment - e.g. Region Training Adviser |
AGP |
Australian Guide Program |
Association, the |
Girl Guides Association (New South Wales) also known as Guides NSW. Nationally - Guides Australia Incorporated |
B.-P. |
Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell, founder of the Scout and Guides Movements |
Chief, the |
B.-P. Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell |
Campfire |
Traditional Guide activity where songs, skits and stories are shared around a fire |
Ceremonial/Ceremonies |
Order of procedure - set or made up by Guides - for a purpose |
Colours |
Use of flags at a Guide ceremony |
Challenges |
Activities which challenge the individual to attempt something new to her, or to extend her own ability |
Chief Commissioner |
Commissioner for Australia |
Commissioner |
The representative of the Association in a State - e.g. State Commissioner |
District Leader |
Team leader of Guiding in a local area |
District Meeting |
Meeting of Guide Leaders in a local area |
Elements of the AGP |
Four elements of the program - Physical, People, Practical and Self - which each Guiding activity incorporates to a greater or lesser degree |
Executive |
Executive Committee of the Australian or State Association |
Founder |
Lord Baden-Powell |
Fundamentals of the AGP |
Seven fundamentals of the AGP - Promise and Law; Outdoors; Service; Leadership Development; Guiding Traditions; World Guiding; and the Patrol System |
Guide |
Youth member of Guides Australia age 5 to 18 years |
Guide Lines |
The official handbook of the Association |
Guides' Own |
A time for spiritual growth and worship, organised by Guides for Guides |
Guiding Partner (GP) |
An experienced Leader who helps a new Leader "learn the ropes" and assesses competencies in her Leader's Journal |
Jamboree |
A State-run outdoor camp for Guides |
Journal |
The Leader's personal record of experineces and achievements relevant to her leadership role in Guiding |
Lones |
Members of the Movement who carry out Guiding by correspondence |
Method |
Implementation of the program as described in "A Challenging Movement" |
Movement |
The Girl Guide Movement throughout the world |
Olave Program |
For all Leaders and Rangers aged between 18 and 30 years |
Patrol |
A group within a Guide Unit, usually 4-8 girls |
P.L. |
Patrol Leader in a Guide Unit |
P.L.s' Council |
Meeting of Patrol Leaders with adult Leaders of the Guide Movement |
Patrol Second |
Assistant to the Patrol Leader |
Patrol System |
Method by which Guides are organised to play the Guiding Game |
P.O.&R. |
Policy, Organisation and Rules: the official handbook of the Association, now superseded by "Guide Lines" |
Post Box |
Linking girls, adults and Units with penfriends around the world |
Promise |
The three-fold promise. The fundamental principle of Guiding throughout the world |
Promise Badge |
Badge received at a Promise Ceremony and wornas a member of the Movement |
Promise Ceremony |
A ceremony arranged for the commitment to or renewal of the Promise |
Region Leader |
Team leader of Guiding in a regional area, usually comprising several Districts |
Registered Leader |
Adult who has completed competencies required for Leadership Qualification as se out in the Leader's Journal |
Appointed Leader |
A qualified Leader with a specific appointment within Guides Australia |
R.O.A.A. |
Region Outdoors Activities Adviser |
R.P.A |
Region Program Adviser |
R.T.A. |
Region Training Adviser |
Support Group |
The Support Group in each District, usually consisting of parents and interested friends |
Taps |
A vesper which is often sung at the end of Unit meetings and other Guiding occasions |
The Waratah |
Monthly magazine for adult members of Guides NSW |
Trainer |
Adult Leader with training qualifications with Guides Australia |
Trefoil |
Symbol of the three-fold Promise |
Trefoil Guild |
For members of the Movement over 18 years who do not currently hold uniformed positions. Active Leaders may become associate members |
Unit |
Girls in registered groups for the participation in the Australian Guide Program |
Unit Helper |
A non-uniformed female adult who is willing to assist with the running of a Unit |
WAGGGS |
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts |
World Centres |
The four Guiding homes of the World Association |
World Chief Guide |
Olave, Lady Baden-Powell (wife of Lord Baden-Powell) |
World Thinking Day |
Celebrated on 22 February when Guides think of other Guides and Scouts worldwide. |
