SECTION 9 GENERAL MANAGEMENT 9.1 WORLD EMBLEM

9.1.1. OVERVIEW The basic design of the World Emblem is used by Scouts in all of the 150 countries and territories throughout the world. It is one of the more widely recognised symbols about the globe because it has been worn by an estimated 200,000,000 Scouts, and is currently used by 16,000,000 Scouts.

The World Scout Emblem utilises the arrowhead surrounded by a rope in a circle, tied with a reef knot to symbolise the unity and World Brotherhood throughout the Scout Movement. The arrowhead and rope are white on a background of purple, the colours chosen by the founder, the late Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell. In heraldry, “purity” is the virtue most frequently symbolised by white, while purple denotes leadership and helping other people.

In Scouting, the three tips of the emblem represent the three main points of the . The two five pointed stars represent the original ten points of the , and, in some countries, they also stand for truth and knowledge. The “arrowhead,” as it is commonly known in Scouting, was selected by Baden-Powell from the “north point” used on maps. So the emblem helps to remind a Scout that he or she is to be true and reliable as a compass in keeping the Scouting ideals, and showing the way to others.

9.1.2. USE OF WORLD EMBLEM The use of the World emblem is protected by licence held by the World Scout Central Office in Geneva. Formations of Scouts Australia use this badge for identification purposes, however where the emblem is used for commercial purposes (e.g. on teaspoons or coasters) approval must be obtained prior to the goods being manufactured.

Applications for the use of the World emblem on commercial type products are to be submitted through the Chief Commissioner’s Office and where possible accompanied by a detailed sketch or sample of the article. It should be noted that the approval might take some time as it has to be gained from the World Scout Central Office in Geneva via the Scouts Australia national office.

9.1.3. USE OF SCOUTS AUSTRALIA EMBLEM The Scouts Australia logo is a trademark item. This means the logo is owned by Scouts Australia and cannot be used by anyone without express permission. Scouts Australia will allow Formations to use the logo but will not allow any external organisation or company to use the logo without its express permission.

Formations can use the logo on badges, stickers, letterheads, promotional items, t-shirts, newsletters etc. It is this emblem which is used on Branch, Region, District and special activity badges. The correct logo must be used, and can be obtained from the Branch Support Office or the Scouts Australia website. Scouts Australia has the right to change the use of the logo at any time and if you are in doubt about the use of the logo, contact Branch Support Office for further information.

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