Leaders & Volunteers
About Trefoil Guilds
Trefoil Guild is the adult section of Guiding which links members and former members; female members of the Scout Association; and women who have not been Guides but are prepared to make the Guide Promise.
Members can join from 18 years onwards!
The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is
- to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law,
- carry this spirit into the community and
- to give support to Guiding.
Women living in Australia who were members of Guiding or Scouting in other countries can also join Trefoil Guild. Those still active in Guiding as leaders of youth or adults may join Trefoil Guild.
Trefoil Guild are members of their State Guide organisation and pay an annual fee which covers membership in Guiding (this includes insurances); administration of Trefoil Guild (who are financially self supporting); and membership of the Australian and International Fellowship (the International World Scouting and Guiding organisation for adults).
Each Guild plans its own program and decides how to further its own aims. The time, place and frequency of meetings are determined by the Guild members. Each Guild is autonomous electing its own president, secretary and treasurer.
Individuals living in areas where there is not a Guild, in nursing homes, or who are disabled or working full time and unable to attend regular meetings may be Lone Members.
Each State has a Trefoil Guild Adviser who keeps Guilds informed of activities and events through their state newsletter.
All members are encouraged to attend the Australia wide National Gathering held biennially. Most States also hold their own Gatherings, Conferences or special events.
Trefoil Guild has its own badge. Members do not wear uniform but may choose to wear 'Trefoil Guild dress' - white blouse with navy skirt or slacks and special scarf. When at events or helping with Guide activities an "informal" polo or rugby shirts of their State colour at events may be worn.
Trefoil Guild is a member of the International Scout and Guide Fellowship (ISGF). To facilitate membership of this adult Fellowship, Trefoil Guild has joined with the Baden-Powell Guild and St Georges Guild to create the Australian Fellowship of Former Scouts and Guides (AFOFSAG). Members may attend the triennial World Conference and any Regional Gatherings which are arranged.
As Guide members, Trefoil Guild are linked to the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts through Girl Guides Australia.
For more information about Trefoil Guild
Contact: Girl Guides Australia
Telephone: (02) 9319 7206 or Fax: (02) 9319 7453
Email: trefoil@girlguides.org.au