Encounter with UIGSE-FSE
In 2002, the World Youth Days (WYD) was presided over by St. John Paul II in Toronto and attracted Christians from around the world. Italian Rovers who were members of the FSE contacted Paul to find accommodation and transportation solutions.
This provided an opportunity to get to know the international scouting fraternity of the FSE more closely. Above all, it gave Paul an insight into growth opportunities for the Baden-Powell Explorers movement.
For Easter 2005, Paul took his group on a pilgrimage to Rome, Italy. It was a journey of great spiritual and social richness that motivated the Baden-Powell Explorers group to further growth. During this visit, an inaugural meeting took place between the Baden-Powell Explorers group and the FSE.
Closer ties with UIGSE-FSE
Similar to Scouts Canada, the AEBP adopted a more secular approach to the application of the scouting method and educational programs, and in June 2007, they left the UIGSE to become an independent movement.
However, Paul wished to remain within the framework of the UIGSE-FSE. He then flew to France in August of the same year to discuss the future of the Baden-Powell Explorers group within the FSE.
After three days of discussions with the Federal Commissioner of the FSE, Paul obtained the rights to implement the FSE program in North-America. Paul then changed the name of his movement to the "Federation of North-American Explorers" (FNE Explorers).
Why choose to stay with the UIGSE-FSE? Simply because spirituality and Christ are at the core of the method and educational programs.
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