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The St. Francis District, created in 1973, is the first of three subdivisions of the Girl Guides of Canada's Sherbrooke Division formed during the Division's reorganization in the early 1970s. It first comprised companies in the Lennoxville, Waterville, Hatley, and North Hatley areas, but two years later the Hatley companies were transferred to the newly formed Dufferin District. The District Commissioner is accountable to the Division for the District's good management and the development of the companies, in light of the By-laws of the national organization, which stipulate that the main objectives of all its sections are to enable girls 'to develop personal values and respect for self and others; to develop respect for nature and the order of things; to have new experiences and outdoor adventure; to make friends and have fun; to achieve a sense of well-being; to learn the importance of decision making; to function in small groups; to achieve a sense of pride in accomplishment; to acquire practical and leadership skills; to develop their ability and willingness to help'. The District Commissioner works with a committee consisting of herself, the Deputy Commissioner, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Badge Secretary, a representative of the Local Association, the District Guider, the Guiders of the District, and optionally, community representatives. This committee meets regularly to look after the District's organizational needs.