impeesa_scouting

  Impeesa - the wolf that never sleeps Baden-Powell was once called  M'hlala panzi  by the Zulus - he who lies down (to shoot). He earned this nickname by developing a peculiar way of firing a rifle from between his legs while lying on his back. During the Ashanti expedition he was called  Katankye  - the man with the big hat. But his most famous African nickname came from the Matabele:  Impeesa  - the wolf. It was also translated as `the beast that does not sleep, but walks about at night'. The nickname became famous at Mafeking, where it was translated into English as `The wolf that never sleeps' - a tribute to his reputation as a watchful military scout. At Mafeking, a cannon built during the siege was called `The Wolf' in his honour. The origin of `Impeesa' is a strange story, however. There are no wolves in Africa, and `Impeesa' means a hyena. It is possible that Baden-Powell misunderstood the word, because to be called a hyena is not a compliment. But wha

SCOUT OATH OR PROMISE On my honour I will do my best To do m,y duty to Gof and my couyntry and to obey the  Scout Law To help other people at all times To keep my self physically strong ,mentally awake and morally straight SCOUT LAW 1.  A Scout is Trustworthy 2.  A Scout is Loyal 3.  A Scout is helpful 4.  A Scout is Friendly 5.  A Scout is Courteous 6.  A Scout is Kind 7.  A Scout is Obedient 8.  A Scout is Cheerful 9.  A Scout is Thrifty 10.A Scout is Brave 11.A Scout is clean 12.A Scout is Reverent

SCOUT PROMISE On my Honour Promise that I will Do my best To do my duty to God and the King. To help other people at all times. TO obey the Scout law. SCOUT LAW 1. A Scout's Honour is to be trusted. 2. A scout is Loyal to the king,His country,His scouters,His Parents.His Employers and Those undere Him. 3. A Scout's Duty is to Be Useful and to help Others 4. A Scout is a Friend to All,and a  Brother to Every other Scout, no matter to What Social Class the Other     Belongs 5. A Scout isCourteous 6. A Scout is a Friend to Animals 7. A Scout Obeys Orders of His Parents,Patrol Leader or  Scoutmaster without Question., 8. A Scout Smiles and Whistles under All Difficulties : 9. A Scout is Thrifty 10.A Scout is Clean in Thought Word and Deed