[1] The Scout Association is open to all young people, both boys and girls.

Its aim is to promote positive cultural and civic activities and moral standards through out-of-school educational programs.

The Scout Motto is Siempre listo para servir, Always prepared to serve.

"Yo por mi honor prometo, hacer cuanto de mi dependa para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al prójimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout."

He served as a member of the World Scout Committee of Geneva, Switzerland from 1979 to 1985.