The Founder William Alexander Smith Lives in Pennyland House, Thurso , Scotland born on October 27, 1854
work as a clerk in his uncle’s business in Glasgow at the age of fifteen enrolled in the 1st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers while still in his teens he was a young Sunday school teacher in Glasgow The Founder
William Smith used to worry that the Boys in his class were rowdy and he had difficulty keeping them quiet in order to teach them. Advocacy of Youth Development
Advocacy of Youth Development Suddenly the idea came to him that if the Boys met together to do drill during the week, then perhaps they would be better behaved on Sundays.
Outcome 59 boys joined, many out of curiosity but 35 of them stayed. The Boys’ Brigade in Glasgow started on Thursday, 4 October 1883.
Motto and Verse “Sure & Stedfast ” taken from Hebrews 6:19. Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast , and which entereth into that within the veil (KJV)
The BB Object The object of The Boys’ Brigade shall be THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM among boys and girls and the promotion of habits of Obedience , Reverence , Discipline , Self-Respect and all that tends towards a true Christian Character .
The BB Object OBEDIENCE - Compliance to an order, request, law or submission to authority.
The BB Object REVERENCE - Deep respect to someone or others.
The BB Object DISCIPLINE - The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior.
The BB Object SELF-RESPECT - Confidence in oneself; a feeling that one is behaving with honor and dignity.
The BB Object and all that tends towards a true Christian Character .
The Twin Pillars Discipline Christian Education
The Uniform
The Uniform Members, particularly in the younger age ranges, are attracted by wearing a uniform; The emphasis upon appearing in front of other people smartly turned out in uniform makes the member aware that his/her appearance matters; Uniform helps a member to feel a sense of belonging to the Company; It is often true that a person will behave differently in different costumes.
The Method Luke 2:52 “Jesus increased in WISDOM and STATURE and in favour with GOD and MEN ” EDUCATIONAL PHYSICAL SPIRITUAL SOCIAL
Drills
Drills To promote the habits of: Obedience Discipline Self Respect Self Control Concentration Physical Bearing To Develop Leadership To encourage Company Esprit-de-corps
Drills
Awards and Activities Orange Badge 8 yrs old Elementary 2 Grey Award 9 yrs old Elementary 3 Pink Badge 7 yrs old Elementary 1
Awards and Activities White Award Silver Award Red Award Blue Award Purple Award Green Award
Awards and Activities President Badge – The 2 nd Highest Award Founder’s Badge – The Highest Award
Awards and Activities Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Badge Communication Badge Bands Badge Computer Knowledge Badge International Relations Badge Nature Awareness Badge
Awards and Activities Campers Badge Water Adventure Badge Expedition Badge
Awards and Activities Community Service Badge Fireman Badge First Aid Badge Safety Badge Citizenship Badge Environmental Conservation Badge Life Saving Badge
Awards and Activities Athletics Badge Physical Training Badge Gymnastics Badge Sports Badge Swimming Badge
Awards and Activities Target Badge Drill Badge Christian Education Badge Recruitment Badge
Traditions Bible Class 2. Members Members for Boys and Girls should always be spelled with a capital ‘B’ and ‘G’. Officers should be in the BB to serve members, not for any other reason.
Traditions 3. Bugle Call 4. Button Hole Badge
Traditions 5. Camp
Traditions 6. Church Parade 7. Cleanliness is Next to Godliness
8. Colours Traditions
Traditions 9. Competitions
Traditions 9. Competitions
Traditions 10. Deadlines 11. Designation 13. Fund Raising 14. Giving 12. Founder’s Day Promises must be kept, deadlines met, commitments honoured The Brigade Philippines Last Sunday of October Individual members are encouraged to give to extension work.
Traditions 15. Drills
Traditions 16. Glengarry 17. The Handshake 18. Meetings
The work began on January 22, 2010 with the first BB orientation seminar held at Grace Christian College, Quezon City, Metro Manila. The Brigade Philippines
The work of The Boys’ Brigade was formally incorporated in January 2011 and it took a new name “The Boys’ Brigade in The Philippines (The Brigade Philippines)”. The Brigade Philippines
In August 2011, training for teachers (BOTC and AOTC) and students (LDC) were conducted in CCT- Tagaytay . The Brigade Philippines
The 1 st National Boot Camp was held in March 2012 in the province of Bulacan . The Brigade Philippines
In July 2012, the first National Executive Committee was elected. The Brigade Philippines
The first National Enrolment Service took place in December 2012 at Grace Christian College. More than 10 companies were recognized as full members. The Brigade Philippines
In December 2012, during the Officers’ Fellowship and General Assembly in Hongkong , The Brigade Philippines was accepted as full member of The Boys’ Brigade Asia. The Brigade Philippines
Year 2013 was the year for nurturing what has been planted in the previous years. More seeds were also planted in the same year. The Brigade Philippines
1 ST BENGUET COMPANY The Brigade Philippines
1 ST TAYTAY COMPANY The Brigade Philippines
1 ST STA. ROSA COMPANY The Brigade Philippines
CCT Companies The Brigade Philippines
Participation in International Events The Brigade Philippines
The Junior Leadership Program was launched last October 2014. The aim was to tap the given leadership potential of Juniors as they bridge towards the Senior section. The Brigade Philippines