Annual Report 2013-2014

Queensland Branch Inc.

Education For Life Our Aim

The Aim of The Scout Association of Australia is to encourage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Our Principles

The Principles of Scouting, as identifi ed by the Founder, are that Scouts should serve God, act in consideration of the needs of others and develop and use their abilities to the betterment of themselves, their families, and the community in which they live.

The Scout Promise

(alternative) On my honour On my honour I promise that I will do my best I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to my God and To do my duty to my God and To the Queen of Australia To Australia To help other people, and To help other people, and To live by the Scout Law To live by the Scout Law

The Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy A Scout is loyal A Scout is helpful A Scout is friendly A Scout is cheerful A Scout is considerate A Scout is thrifty A Scout is courageous A Scout is respectful A Scout cares for the environment. Contents

Foreword ...... 2 Adult Training and Development ...... 29 Queensland Branch ...... 3 Major Activities ...... 31 Branch Council ...... 4 Resources ...... 32 Branch Executive Committee ...... 5 Special Duties ...... 35 Branch Executive Chairman’s Report ...... 6 Community Development ...... 36 Honorary Treasurer’s Report ...... 8 Development ...... 37 Chief Commissioner’s Report ...... 10 Movement Support ...... 37 Youth Program ...... 16 Marketing and Promotions ...... 37 Youth Sections ...... 17 Grants and Projects ...... 37 Joey Scout Section ...... 17 Region Development and Support ...... 38 Cub Scout Section ...... 18 Scout Section ...... 19 2013 Awards ...... 39 Venturer Scout Section ...... 20 Young Adults ...... 22 Rover Scout Section ...... 22 Youth Program Support ...... 25 Adventurous Activities Program ...... 25 Environmental Education ...... 25 Heritage ...... 25 International ...... 26 Performing Arts ...... 27 Youth Activities ...... 28

Annual Report 2013–2014 1 Foreword

It is with pleasure, once again, that I take the local, State, national and international the opportunity of this Annual Report to levels, the range of programs offering extend greetings to all members of the Scouts physical and mental challenges appropriate community in Queensland and to deliver to different age groups, and projects that a message of thanks and appreciation to have embraced experiences and issues everyone associated with Scouts Queensland from adventure and teamwork, to science for all that has been achieved over the past and creativity – with a special mention of twelve months. the Gang Show which, at 62 consecutive seasons is now approaching pensionable As families in Queensland fi nd themselves age, but with no diminution in energy and increasingly time-poor and electronic devices enthusiasm, and fortunately no prospect of and platforms provide more and more retirement! temptation to young people to lead sedentary lives, Scouts Queensland continues to offer I congratulate the State Council, the an alternative: a range of activities that, Executive, Scouts everywhere in the State sometimes quite literally, take young people and all those who have supported the work out of their comfort zones, present them with and achievements of the organisation in challenges and offer opportunities to achieve 2013-2014. I commend the Report, not and excel, to gain self-confi dence and new only to Scouts and their families, but also skills, and to expand their networks of real to all those who seek to gain a greater friends. understanding of the strong contribution that Scouts Queensland continues to make While there is no easily demonstrable link, to the current and future well-being of our as Chief Scout of Queensland I would like communities. to think that the ethos of Scouting and Scouts Queensland’s focus on being active and on Regrettably, this is my last opportunity, as being challenged, are playing a part in the Governor and Chief Scout of Queensland, steady growth of youth member numbers – an to enjoy the Annual Report’s account of “a increase of fi ve percent in the past year and year in Scouting”, and to be reminded of over ten percent in the past two years. At the my many encounters with Scouts all over same time, I join the Chief Commissioner in this vast and wonderful State. I thank Message from expressing concern at the growing challenge, Chief Commissioners, other members of the common to many organisations, of retaining Executive, and the whole of the Scouting the Governor young adults in the ranks. The Chief movement for the support and assistance Commissioner’s continuing initiatives aimed given to me in my six years as Governor. of Queensland, at increasing the robustness and fl exibility of It has been a privilege to serve Scouting the organisation will, among other important in Queensland, and I wish the Scouting State Chief Scout objectives, go some way to resisting that movement in our State great and growing decline. success in the future.

In the Report that follows, the substantial Penelope Wensley AC range and reach of Scouts Queensland Governor is evident – engagement with Scouting at

2 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Queensland Branch

Chief Scout Branch Commissioners Her Excellency, Ms. Penelope Wensley, AC Mr. David Cruse Joey Scouts Mrs. Robyn Devine/ Cub Scouts Chief Commissioner Mr. Timothy Gibbings Mrs. Kirsty M. Brown, OAM Mr. Steven Marshall Scouts Deputy Chief Commissioners Mr. Philip McNicol Venturer Scouts Ms. Jean Clifford Adult Training and Development Mr. Gavin Brady Rover Scouts Mr. Pieter Van Der Kamp Major Activities Mr. Russell Davie Adventurous Activities Mr. Desmond Allen Resources Mr. Mark Cane Adventurous Activities Program Fr. Iain Furby Special Duties Mr. Lawrence Radcliffe Air Activities Mr. Peter Blatch, OAM Youth Program Ms. Judith Seymour Environmental Education Mr. Ryan Sodziak Information and Communication Region Commissioners Services Mr. Daryl Scott Brisbane North Region Dr. Paul Rollason International Mr. Ian McPhee Brisbane South Region Mr. Geoffrey Doo Performing Arts Mr. Stephen Kydd Capricorn Region Ms. Kerry Tully Youth Activities Mr. Dougal McWhinney Central and Coastal Region Honorary Commissioners Mr. John Finn Central Western Region Mr. Lars Eriksson Mr. Michael Brown Darling Downs Region Mr. Richard Franklin Mr. Peter Digweed Far North Region Mr. Maurice Law, AM Mr. Robert Campbell Gold Coast Region Major General John Pearn, Mr. Ernest Bunt Kennedy Region AO, RFD, MD Mr. Kenneth Millers Moreton Region Mr. Bradley Richards Mrs. Irma Howell Near North Coast and Country Region Mr. Fred Scott, OAM Mrs. Jennifer Staddon, OAM North Western Region Mr. Russell Lindsay/ Suncoast Region Project Commissioners Mr. Desmond Allen Mr. Joseph Barrett Mr. Albert Shelley Western Region Mr. Shayne Baker, OAM Mrs. Carole Howlett Wide Bay-Burnett Region Mr. Allan Newland Mr. Paul Parkinson Assistant Chief Commissioners Mr. Ian Waters, OAM Mr. Bryan Brown Community Development Mr. Dennis Brockman Development Executive Manager Mr. Ian Lightbody (to March 2014) Mr. Ryan Sodziak (Acting)

Annual Report 2013–2014 3 Branch Council

President Life Members Mr. Craig Ray Mr. Robert Atkinson, APM Mr. Ian Clarke Vice Presidents Mr. Manfred Cross, AM Mr. Manfred Cross, AM Mr. Clifford Farmer, OAM Mr. Clifford Farmer, OAM Mr. Owen (Kel) Griffi ths, OBE * The Honourable Glen Williams, AO Mrs. Nina Higgins Chief Commissioner Mr. Maurice Law, AM Mrs. Kirsty M. Brown, OAM Mrs. Elwyn McKee Mr. Evan Newton, OAM Honorary Treasurer Mr. James Priest, AM Mr. Myles Stanley Mr. Alan Sherlock, OBE, OAM Mr. Robert Waldie Mr. Geoffrey White Mr. David Whitman The Honourable Glen Williams, AO

*Called to Higher Service in 2013

Voting Members of Branch Council (a) The Chief Scout (b) The Chief Commissioner (c) Honorary Life Members (d) Members of the Executive Committee (e) Deputy and Assistant Chief Commissioners of the Branch (f) Branch, Region, District and Project Commissioners of the Branch (g) Branch Rover Executive Chairman (h) Group Leaders with a Certifi cate of Appointment (i) Honorary Commissioners

4 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Branch Executive Committee

Chairman Three (3) Commissioners attached to the Branch Mr. Craig Ray Deputy Chief Commissioner (Adult Training and Development) Jean Clifford Deputy Chief Commissioner (Major Activities) Pieter Van Der Kamp Chief Commissioner Deputy Chief Commissioner (Youth Program) Peter Blatch Mrs. Kirsty M. Brown, OAM Five (5) adults who are or who are eligible to Secretary apply to become members of the Movement Mrs. Nikketah Cuneo Mr. Gavin Brady Mr. Daryl Scott Honorary Treasurer Mr. Hamish Baird Mr. Myles Stanley Mr. Trevor Thompson Mr. Nathan Swaffer

Annual Report 2013–2014 5 Branch Executive Chairman’s Report

I am pleased to present this report to the Ian took on the role of Executive Manager in in the Association needs to not only be Branch Council of The Scout Association January 2012 and oversaw a considerable responsible and accountable for the actions of Australia Queensland Branch Inc., in amount of change in the Branch Support of the Branch Support Offi ce but in order relation to the delegated duties of the Branch Offi ce and the Executive wishes to formally for that accountability to be appropriate the Executive Committee concerning its actions express its thanks to Ian for his considerable person needs to be central to the strategies to during the last six months. effort and application to his role. be adopted by the Branch.

The position of Executive Manager has It is acknowledged that a lot more work The growth and development not been fi lled at this time and the reason needs to be carried out by the Branch of Scouting in Queensland why the Branch Executive has not moved Executive Committee in this area and this The Branch Executive Committee continues to advertise the role is essentially due to work will be undertaken. its endeavours to develop Scouting in the fact that an external consultant was Queensland. The actions around this engaged in February 2014 (Mr Peter Ffrench Finance Committee fundamental goal have included the of the Ffrench Connection) for the express The Audit Report for the last fi nancial year implementation of a number of initiatives, the purpose of reviewing the operation of the has been produced and has resulted in subject of previous reports to this Council. Branch Support Offi ce, the Branch Executive a clear audit which is refl ective upon the The fi rst Region Development and Support Committee and the senior members of considerable amount of work that the Finance Offi cer is discharging her duties well and has the Chief Commissioner’s team. Mr Ryan Committee and the employed staff in the done a tremendous amount of work which Sodziak has been fi lling the role of Acting fi nance department at the Branch Support has resulted in the direct action of opening Executive Offi cer and will continue to do so Offi ce have undertaken. and reopening a number of groups in the until a formal appointment is made. As I commented on in my previous report to Western Region. As a result of the Ffrench Connection’s review Branch Council the review of the reserves A second Region Development and Support a detailed and fundamentally important is now well underway and I am pleased to Offi cer has not been employed yet although report has now been delivered and is being report to Branch Council that this work will be the job has been advertised and steps will be considered and worked on by the Branch completed in the short term so that this area taken to employ a suitable person to that role. Executive Committee. Certain parts of of concern, the subject of my previous report, the report have already been the subject will be dealt with appropriately. Strategies are now being worked on in of implementation in the Branch Support relation to retention of youth members. It is Offi ce. The importance of the correct It is pleasing to see that our Finance acknowledged that the need for the delivery implementation of this consultant’s report Committee has now adopted a number of of a dynamic, interesting and relevant cannot be understated. It is my view that if the recommendations of the Branch Executive program to our Youth Members is key to this report is correctly implemented it will do Committee and ultimately of this Branch this issue. The Branch Executive Committee a lot to enhance the delivery of Scouting Council which have been recommended over acknowledges therefore the importance of in this Branch and will achieve a number the course of the last few years including – training and ongoing training for our volunteer of effi ciencies which will result in a more • The engagement of external fund leaders. It is essential that these volunteers are streamlined process around decision making, managers to manage our equities; supported and that the standard of program asset management and ultimately the delivery delivery is universally of a high and attractive of better Scouting in the Branch. A number of • The engagement of a formal process standard. There are a considerable number planning days have been allocated for the around managing our cash fl ow of challenges associated with that simple review and implementation of this report. To budgets and the investments of cash to statement and will require considerable effort ensure objectivity and to avoid any confl ict coincide with the Branch’s requirements from every member of the Branch as we strive of duty or interest the implementation of the for those funds; to enhance the overall quality of our program report is in the hands of Gavin Brady and • The appropriate review of activity and how it is delivered to our Youth Members. Daryl Scott. budgets; • The setting of perimeters in relation to A précis of the Ffrench Connection report has Branch Support Offi ce contingencies for various activities; been made available with papers circulated Our Executive Manager, Ian Lightbody, for this evening’s Branch Council meeting. • The active and effective collection of tendered his resignation in March 2014. bad debts; Ian leaves the role to take up an academic It is clear from the consultant’s report that the • The review of fi nancial returns and position at the Queensland University of Executive Manager must be appropriately associated data. Technology. empowered and as the highest paid offi cer

6 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. It is clear to me that the implementation of an the further development of this asset for the in 1907 in the United Kingdom. While it is effective and interactive IT platform for the benefi t of the Branch as a whole. recognised that there have been signifi cant Queensland Branch is now essential. The changes in society the fundamental needs of use of modern technology will be of great Subcommittees the youth of this State remain in my view the assistance not only to the Branch Support I confi rm that the other subcommittees of the same. I, with many other people who are Offi ce but to our volunteers in the various Branch Executive Committee are working passionate about Scouting, recognise the Sections, Groups and Formations throughout effectively and I am pleased to report that great skills that can be imparted to our youth the State. The use of technology will be able subcommittees have been established in through the great game of Scouting so that to save a considerable amount of time not relation to both the Karingal campsite and the these individuals, both boys and girls, will be only for our employed staff but also for our Eprapah campsite. educated to be better citizens and leaders volunteers. The use of pre-populated forms for the future of our State and Country. The and the assistance in relation to fi nancial The Resources subcommittee has prepared importance of an holistic approach cannot and other returns by Groups and Formations some recommendations for consideration be underestimated particularly as we refl ect will be of great assistance to everybody. It by the Branch Executive Committee and this on our duty to our God, to our country and to is my view that this is an area in which the may result in some property holdings of the our fellow citizens. Branch needs to invest time and money so Branch having to be sold in order to fi nance It is appropriate for me to express my thanks as to become a more effective user of the the works foreshadowed with respect to to the Chief Commissioner and her team, the technology and to save duplication, manual Baden Powell Park. We will keep the Council individual members of the Branch Executive imputing of data and the like. informed in relation to developments in that regard. Committee and the members of the various subcommittees for their efforts in supporting Baden Powell Park The Risk Management subcommittee the endeavours of the Branch Executive Subcommittee continues to enhance its working program to Committee and the Chief Commissioner. I would like to express my thanks to Vice report meaningful data through to the Branch President Cliff Farmer OAM for his able Support Offi ce and the Branch Executive A special thanks needs to be recorded to the management of this subcommittee and Committee. Honorary Treasurer for his dedication and his retirement from that role. Mr Trevor application and support. Thompson, an independent member of our The actions in relation to the Alumni I would also like to thank the Branch Support Branch Executive Committee, has now been subcommittee continue to tick along and Offi ce employees both paid and volunteers appointed as Chair of the Baden Powell I look forward to the development of the for their endeavours over the last 12 months. Park subcommittee. Trevor comes to this role Alumni over forthcoming years. Their application has made Scouting better following his chairmanship of the Outdoor for our volunteers. Recreation Education Centre Working Group. Grants My report to Branch Council would not be It is right and proper for me to also record It is quite clear that due to the lack of complete without commenting in relation my sincere thanks to the many passionate investment in this facility for many years it is to the actions of our Grants Offi cer who volunteers that support our Movement and now essential that this Council be prepared coordinates the application for funds through deliver the program to our Youth Members. It to support the investment of a large amount various grant processes for formations is these people who are ultimately the heroes of money in relation to the upgrade of throughout the Branch. of our Movement. that facility so that it can be a centre of excellence for Scouting in this Branch. I am able to inform the Branch Council that I have much pleasure in now moving the grants raised in the last 12 months are in the adoption of my report. As we are all aware, Baden Powell Park amount of $914,327.62 (excl. GST). is used for a number of very important Mr. Craig Ray, LL.B (Hons) Grad. Dip. activities to the Branch, including Agoonoree, As a result of the reports that this Council Leg. Prac. Triple S and of course Leader training. The has received this evening it is quite clear that Branch Executive Chairman recommendations of the subcommittee are while Scouting is still very much alive in this The Scout Association of Australia, that this facility needs to be upgraded so as Branch there are still a number of challenges Queensland Branch Inc. to overcome the fi nancial drain that it has that we must deal with in order to grow the become over the last decade on Branch Movement. funds. Clearly there are opportunities to commercialise this facility so that it is a The desire to allow the youth of this State to positive investment both fi nancially and be part of the Scouting Movement is a desire operationally for the Branch. which is central to the original purposes of Scouting as laid down by our founder, Lord I commend to Branch Council the actions Baden Powell. Very much the same principles of this subcommittee and look forward to apply to the use of this millennium as they did

Annual Report 2013–2014 7 Honorary Treasurer’s Report

Mr. President, Chief Commissioner, Members debtors at the end of the year were outside Scout Supply of Branch Council and Uniform Members of of current. Formations are continuing to The Scout Supply shop located within the Branch, I now present the fi nance report work with Branch to keep their accounts in the Branch Support Offi ce stocks a of the Queensland Branch for the year ended order. It should be noted that there were two comprehensive range of Scout product 31 March 2014. abnormal expenditure items:- and supplies both our Members and some Consistent with normal practice, this fi nance • Moreton Region Loan Discount $77,626 Regional Scout Supply outlets. Scout Supply report does not include the results of the – The Moreton Region debt reduced by operates at a modest surplus while providing Regions, Districts or individual Formations. $329,478 during the year leaving an a valuable service to our Members. outstanding amount of $222,009 to be During the course of the current fi nancial recouped over the period of the loan. Insurance year the AJ2013 Executive Committee paid As the loan is free of interest, accounting a further dividend to Scouts Queensland Once again AON has acted as the standards require us to show the loan at of $129,571. This amount has been Association’s Insurance Broker and they have its net present value. (Refer Note 15). recognised as income of 2013 and has worked to increase the benefi ts available to The discount amount will be recouped been adjusted in the comparative fi gures as Scouts while containing our costs. incrementally over the life of the loan. detailed in Note 1 (s) of the Notes to the For the 2015 fi nancial year, total insurance Financial Statements for the year ended 31 • Impairment of Preparat Loan $37,696 cost including brokerage will be $472,000 a March 2014. – No commercial benefi t is expected to be 9% decrease on the cost of the previous year. derived from the program creator Eurekit. It is pleasing to be able to report that after The loan made from the Queensland a number of years of qualifi ed audit reports, Cash Flow Budget 2014 / 2017 Branch to the joint venture to further Scouts Queensland has now received The Executive Committee has been adamant develop the product is not expected to be an unqualifi ed audit report for the 2014 in its opinion over the last few years that the recovered. (Refer Note 17) Financial Year. So many of the issues of ordinary operations of the Branch Support previous years have now been fi nalised or At the end of last fi nancial year we had Offi ce can be provided to Members at have reached a point of immateriality. Thanks placed $1M for investment through Elston an acceptable surplus without unduly must go to our Financial Controller and his and Partners. Wilson HTM has been chosen increasing the costs to either individuals or Finance Team for their diligence in delivering as the second fund manager. During the to Formations. The Executive Committee our annual accounts and audit outcome this course of the fi nancial year we received requested the Executive Manager prepare a year on time, on budget and unqualifi ed. the funds accrued from AJ2013 and also fi nancial plan over a three year time frame to collected substantial funds through the show how this would be achieved. The audited fi nancial statements show a reduction in outstanding loans. We currently defi cit for the period (before accounting for The cash fl ow budget presented shows have $4.4M invested in Australian shares the movement in value of our shares and an operating defi cit of ($860K) before placed between our two fund managers securities) of $126,136. investment income for the 2015 fi nancial providing income in the form of franked year, a defi cit of ($158K) before investment The statement of comprehensive income is on dividends and also over time, capital income in 2016 and then moving to a page 4 of the Financial Statements and gives growth. The movement in the fair value of surplus of $96K before investment income in comparative fi gures for the expenses for last our fi nancial assets as shown in the income the 2017 fi nancial year. year. Details of Revenue and comparative statement was $207,267. fi gures may be found on page 15. 2014 Investment earnings over the budget period Despite an operating defi cit for the year our was a year without any large activity hosted are expected to return a constant $215K balance sheet remains strong. A copy of the by the Branch which could be expected each year which will assist the overall result. annual accounts has been provided and I to return a substantial surplus. It was a would urge Members to take the time to look The defi cit in the 2015 year not only refl ects year where we were mostly reliant on our at these in detail. The notes to the accounts some large abnormal expenses in that year membership fees and our investments to are comprehensive and provide details of provided for specifi c purposes, but also provide the bulk of our income. signifi cant accounting policies, explanations recognises the need for some urgently required Expenses were largely in line with the for adjustments and a breakdown of revenue, repairs and maintenance at some of our previous year. Bad debt expense was up expense and balance sheet classifi cations by campsites to restore the utility of these premises but not disastrously so and it should be item. The fi nancial report should be read in and to encourage use by our Members. noted that very few of our outstanding conjunction with the notes.

8 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Development Fund with Scouts as the nominated recipient. In closing, I would like to thank the Members of the Finance Committee, the offi ce staff and Deposits held in the Branch Development Grants have been a valuable resource for the Uniform Members of the Branch and to Fund increased by $350,000 to our Formations and provided much needed encourage them all for the coming year. $1,000,725 which is pleasing to see. funding for repairs and maintenance to property, equipment purchases and training. Mr. President, I move that my report and the The Branch Development Fund provides an Scouts Queensland employs a Grants Offi cer Financial Report as tabled be accepted. “at call” investment facility for Groups and to assist our Groups in identifying appropriate other Formations. Mr. Myles Stanley grants, applying for grants and Branch B. Bus. (Accounting), FCPA manages the acquittal process. Groups are Grants Branch Executive Committee encouraged to make use of this facility. The Branch Support Offi ce submits grant Honorary Treasurer applications on behalf of Formations and The support we receive from the grant bodies The Scout Association of Australia, on its own behalf. During the fi nancial is greatly appreciated. Queensland Branch Inc. year a total of $914,000 ex GST (Last Mr. President and Members of Branch year $1,719,000) was received from the Council, as our accounts show, we are grant bodies, $168,000 to Branch and well resourced and our balance sheet $746,000 to the Formations. remains strong. We will continue to focus on A further $129,750 was received through improvements in operations in support of the the Department of Sports and Recreation in Movement in Queensland while maintaining the form of 865 get in the game vouchers. control of our costs. These vouchers are applied for by families

Annual Report 2013–2014 9 Chief Commissioner’s Report

It is my pleasure to report on my second year Committee, and continuing the diffi cult task as Chief Commissioner of the Queensland of progressively bringing Queensland back Branch of Scouts Australia. During the to being a credible Branch that works in period under review the Queensland Branch harmony with our National Association. Each has continued to strengthen Scouting in Deputy Chief Commissioner will further report Queensland through our 2020 Operational on activities during the past year related to Plan, the review the Branch Support Offi ce, their portfolio. Executive Manager and the Branch Executive

2020 Vision

That Scouts Queensland be recognised as the pre-eminent and dynamic Movement for youth opportunities and the development of young people who contribute as responsible citizens to the community. 2020 Mission

To extend to every community the opportunity to deliver Scouting using the Fundamental Principles, Educational Methods and recreational activities to develop self-reliant, supportive and committed people.

Key Strategies

To be a Movement which has trained, To be a Movement which is sustainable To be a Movement which delivers a competent and committ ed volunteer by its eff ecti ve use of fi nancial, physical dynamic, exciti ng and vibrant youth leaders and supporters and material resources program true to Scout fundamentals

To be a Movement which retains and To be a Movement recognised by the increases membership of young people community as the leading organisati on and young adults for young people

10 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Membership Numbers Honour Chief Justice Paul de Jersey AC will Region and Wide Bay Burnett Region in line accept our invitation as Chief Scout to enable with our growth strategy, size of Regions etc. It is extremely pleasing to note that the youth this year’s higher awards to still be presented We must continue to grow the Movement membership has continued to grow. We have at Government House. and not inhibit this growth. archived a 5% growth in youth numbers on last year’s census. We still have a long way to grow the Branch but we have validated Region Development and our KPI to increase membership but retention Support (Western Region) is still a major concern. At census time, 31 Interviews were held for the new position of March 2014, we had 1900 Leaders and Region Development and Support Offi cer Youth Member numbers are as follows. (Western Region) in August 2013. For this position we received 14 applications and 31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March shortlisted fi ve people for interviews. As 2011 2012 2013 2014 a result of the interviews Gillian Hill was offered and accepted the position and she 7734 7880 8479 8828 commenced her role on 2 September 2013. It is interesting to note that as at the end of Gillian is well-known as a very competent February 2014 Youth Member numbers Group Leader and was responsible for the had reached 10,500 but not all of these successful administration of the last two members have been retained. Queensland Contingents to Jamborees. In February 2014 I undertook a very successful Adult Development Plans performance review for Gillian. All Branch and Region vacant positions are Unfortunately prior to Gill’s appointment advertised and interviews carried out by Western Region closed many Groups and appropriate panels. Approximately 90% from 1 April 2014 it will merge with North Adult Development Plans (ADPs) have been Western and Central Western Regions Longreach Scout Group completed with the Branch and Region where Gill will support John Finn as Region Celebrations for the 100 years of Scouting Commissioners with the expectation that Commissioner and his new team. The in Longreach were held in September 2013. each Region and District Commissioner will new Region has been named Central and A large number of the Branch Team and now have undertaken at least 60% of their Western Queensland Region. spouses attended the celebrations which Adult Development Plans (ADPs) in the past Gill has met her six goals and has set will ran a full weekend from Friday evening year. This exercise ensures that our Leaders additional goals as the new Region begins to Sunday lunch time. I attended along are taken though the Adult in Scouting policy to develop and we readjust Groups into with Region Development and Support which either reappoints them for a further other Regions as part of the Region review Offi cer, Gillian Hall, also accompanied by three years, reassigns them to another role or undertaken in 2013. Assistant Chief Commissioner Bryan Brown, suggests retirement. This is a very satisfactory as this was an ideal time for Gill to meet method to undertake succession planning and The position for a second Region Leaders and Youth Members from Central is linked to the A1 process. Development and Support Offi cer has been Western Region with whom Western Region advertised with the expectation that the amalgamated with on 1 April 2014. Adult Recognition Awards successful applicant will provide support During the year we held two award in South East Queensland Regions. These ceremonies with a total of 164 Adult positions support Region Commissioners in Recognition Award recipients. Three Chief opening and reopening Groups and assisting Commissioner’s Thanks Awards and two with the growth of Scouting. Chief Commissioner’s Commendations were also awarded. The award ceremony held at Region Review the Queensland Scout Centre continues to The Region review outcomes were grow and the awards for presentation are implemented as at 1 April 2014 and this being reviewed for the 2014 ceremonies. review will continue during the next twelve With the current Chief Scout, Her Excellency months to re-evaluate the current Region Ms Penelope Wensley AC retiring as structure and boundaries in Brisbane South Governor this July we are hoping that His

Annual Report 2013–2014 11 Sign On Day Branch Adviser Melita Goff has been The following nominations from Queensland appointed Camp Chief for Agoonoree Branch were selected as fi nalists, with winners Positive reports were received from a number which will be held in September at Baden being announced on the night. of Regions in relation to expected growth Powell Park. Agoonoree is a Scouting term from this day. The proof will come when • 23rd Australian Scout Jamboree to describe a camp for young people with forms and payment arrive in the Branch special needs. • Rover Scout Nathan Swaffer Support Offi ce after 31 March 2014. • Branch Adviser (Adventurous Activities) A very positive report comes from Moreton Phil Harrison Region who had a very successful Sign On Day with around 185 applications being A number of us from the Queensland Branch handed out across the Region. The success and the National Training Committee of the Sign On Day will be very heavily attended the Outdoor Recreation Awards infl uenced by the fl ow on effect of the $150 dinner and presentation at the Greek Club. State Government rebate. Being optimistic, The 23rd Australian Jamboree (AJ2013) won the Region Commissioner suspects he could the Outdoor Event of the Year award. have up to 60% success rate, and that could take the Region numbers to just under 800 youth, the best in 12 years. Because of its success the Moreton Region is planning to have a mid-year Sign On Day in July.

Western Region has also continued with Sign On Day and this is having a positive result with the re-establishment of Scouting in country towns. Honoured Queensland Members Branch Appointments In October 2013 Leaders from Queensland After much discussion with the Gang Show Branch were honoured as follows: Executive, Geoff Doo, Kurt Rose and David Teufel and my further consideration, I agreed • Kirsty Brown, OAM, has been awarded, to change Geoff Doo’s role from Project by the President of the Republic of Commissioner (Brisbane Gang Show) to Taiwan, the Green Jade Great Wall Branch Commissioner (Performing Arts) as Award for services to Scouting in Taiwan. from 1 October 2013. • Peter Blatch, OAM, received the Griffi th Tim Gibbings was appointed as Branch University, School of Education and Region Commissioners Commissioner (Cub Scouts) from 5 October Professional Studies, Alumnus of the Year Conferences 2013. Tim will report directly to the Deputy 2013 for services to youth. Three Region Commissioners Conferences Chief Commissioner (Youth Program). were held during the period under review. Robyn Devine has been appointed as Key sessions included Adult Members/ Branch Adviser (Cuboree 2014), a one Supporters and Chartering. year appointment, and will report directly It has been a diffi cult transition for some to the Deputy Chief Commissioner (Major adults to understand the changes that were Activities). introduced in relation to Adult Members/ Branch Commissioner Philip McNicol has Supporters and this caused considerable been appointed Chief Director of Australian robust discussion. Hopefully everyone will Venture 2018. move forward and make the appropriate changes. Branch Commissioner Stephen Marshall has been appointed Queensland Contingent Queensland Outdoor Leader for the next Australian Scout Jamboree Recreation Federation (QORF) The current Chartering process was in 2016. The Queensland Outdoor Recreation workshopped and major changes were Federation (QORF) held its annual recommended. The draft of the changes was Branch Commissioner Russell Davie has been Outdoor Recreation Awards dinner on not fi nalised at the March 2014 conference appointed to organise the 2nd National 25 October 2013. and it will be reworked at an upcoming Adventurous Activities School in January 2015.

12 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. conference. All agreed Chartering was a P 5.2.10 was changed to read: they are referring to those matters where an quality of program delivery and compliance Adults in Scouting must report any conduct individual has pursued a claim, that is, when at check that was vital for all Groups. It was seen or heard that does not comply with some point in time during the processing of a agreed that annually there would be a check this Code of Conduct. Specifi cally, Adults in claim, there has been talk of “dollars” (whether list and chartering would be for a three year Scouting must report promptly any suspicion at the start or as the matter progressed), where rolling period. or allegation of child abuse of youth the complainant has requested compensation members in their care. or where the institution has offered money Branch, Region and District to the complainant to allow them access to Team Conference P5.5 Clauses 3a and 3b were changed counselling and other services. to read: This conference was well attended and The Commission is looking at the period a) Summary dismissal, when the ably facilitated by Ken Tapfi eld, General between 1995 and 2010 and is interested Association’s Duty of Care is infringed, or Manager, Human Resources, Organisational in data such as whether lawyers or insurers actions are likely to bring the Association Development and Volunteers for Endeavour become involved, whether money was paid into dispute, for behaviour that constitutes Foundation. The input received was very out, whether counselling was offered, etc. a risk or harm to youth members, or valuable to now glean the next step in the The Commission created a table for each failure to report allegations of abuse. challenge of whether the current Branch Branch based on information we had already structure in the Regions and Districts will serve b) Discipline of members in the event of provided to the Commission and asked that to enable the growth of Scouting. misdemeanours or infringement of the we review the cases in line with the above Code of Conduct except for behaviour Some very useful input was received to scope. This work involved a further review of that constitutes a risk of harm to youth enable the support required by the Branch all our fi les and a request for information from members, or failure to report allegations Support Offi ce to be more clearly defi ned. our insurance broker in regards to one fi le. of abuse (see (a) above). This input and outcomes led to the recent Seven fi les were sent back to the Royal review of the Branch Support Offi ce. New policies have also been implemented Commission through the National Offi ce. With regarding automatic suspensions for adults the exception of one fi le, the rest of the fi les did Queensland Branch Scouting whose Blue Cards are not renewed on time not show any indication that they had been sent Instructions (QBSI) and and regarding when a Trainee Leader can on to an insurance broker and we were limited National Policy and Rules (P&R) purchase a uniform. in the information we were able to provide. In October 2013 we released the updated Based on the information we have available National Strategic Plan and version on the website. This updated the original incidents that we have sent on took 2020 Operational Plan version has tried to bring consistency in our place in 1970, 1973, 1988, 1990, 1995, (2013-2016) Queensland policies linking them to National 1996 and 2005. Although the dates of the Policy and Rules as appropriate. In early 2014 The President, Executive Manager, Nathan incidents may not fall within the scope outlined, every Leader was issued with a USB containing Swaffer and I attended the National Strategic the dates when the Association was advised the current version of QBSI and instructions Planning weekend in August 2013 in may so it was agreed to include them. Six of on how to keep it up to date. The cost for the Sydney. This was an excellent weekend with the fi les were previously highlighted by the production of the USB drives and the updating a great facilitator and input from Dr Michael Royal Commission and one was added during of QBSI came from the Gouey Reserve which Carr-Gregg. This was timely as the 2020 our review of the fi les. was given to the Branch for this purpose. Operational Plan for Queensland was ready for distribution but I had held off until I saw We continue our liaison with the Child A number of major changes have been made the National goals. I believe I had already Safety and Sexual Crime Group within the to Policy and Rules at National Council included all of them in a slightly different Queensland Police Service. This support is in relation to Child Abuse and Volunteer form but amended a couple on my return to greatly appreciated. At this stage we are Checks. This change impacted on our Branch strengthen the expected outcomes and what aware that two people may come forward to and changes were made to Queensland reports I will need to do. the Royal Commission regarding their historical Branch Scouting Instructions (QBSI). allegations. Our Branch has complied with all Royal Commission into requirements of the National Association and P & R 5.2 Clause 9 will now read: Institutional Responses to the Royal Commission. Adults in Scouting are committed to providing Child Sexual Abuse a safe environment for youth members Concerns still exist as to whether the Branch Requests for further information continue participating in the Scout program, their carried molestation cover with the insurers in to come to the Branch. One of the Royal parents or guardians and visitors. the 1970s to 1980s as these records are Commission’s projects is a study into how not available. Our archive boxes are being This safe environment must be in accordance certain institutions have responded to the searched in this regard but much was lost in with other policy changes - zero tolerance claims that victims of abuse made. The Royal the 2011 State-wide fl oods. toward bullying, neglect, emotional, physical Commission has indicated that by “claims”, or sexual abuse of any kind.

Annual Report 2013–2014 13 Project Commissioner Paul Parkinson and myself were lucky enough to have been invited by the World Scout Committee to facilitate many of the sessions at the Congress. Deputy Chief Commissioner Peter Blatch was also in attendance as a participant as were some 15 other Australians from other states.

New Regional Director Girl Guides Queensland In agreement with the Asia-Pacifi c Regional Relations have been re-established with the Scout Committee, Scott Teare, Secretary State and Australian Commissioners for Girl General of the World Organization of the Guides. The new Commissioner commenced Scout Movement (WOSM), appointed Mr. K Marketing and Promotions her term in March 2014 and a meeting will Rizall Pangilinan, from the Philippines as the be planned in the near future with our various Lysa Dugandzic has done a remarkable job new Regional Director for the World Scout counterparts. since commencing her role in July 2013. Bureau Asia Pacifi c Regional Offi ce. J Rizal Rex, out mascot, was arranged by Shaun Pangilinan, known to many as “JR”, took Branch Youth Council and Sandilands before he left but Lysa had a over from Abdullah Rasheed in July 2013 Forum number of challenges to overcome before when Rasheed retired and returned to the the delivery just in time for the EKKA. Premier Deputy Chief Commissioner Pieter Van Der Maldives. I have worked with JR on many Campbell Newman has now had his photo Kamp and Branch Adviser Shaun Sandilands occasions overseas and fi nd him to be a true taken with Rex. Our display at the EKKA delivered the fi rst Branch Youth Council and professional and very competent in what he had three second places awarded. We just Forum to be held in over eight years. The does. cannot seem to beat the Girls Brigade in recommendations from the young people this area but our new team of young people were professional and we should be very Asia Pacifi c Scout Region have done remarkable well. I visited on proud of this new Council. I look forward to It is pleasing to note that three People’s Day and was very impressed with great input from these young people over the Queenslanders, Paul Parkinson, Peter Blatch, the display. coming year. and myself have recently been appointed to the Asia Pacifi c Scout Region specialist Representing Scouting 1st World Scout Education panels in various subject areas. This is Congress The Deputy Chief Commissioners, Assistant a great recognition for Scouts Australia’s Chief Commissioners and myself continue The fi rst World Scout Education Congress, contribution to Scouting. The three of us to represent Scouting externally at every organised by the World Organization of the continue to assist in the development of opportunity. Highlights in the past year Scout Movement (WOSM), took place in Scouting not only in Australia but at World include the 150th anniversary banner November 2013 in Hong Kong. The theme and Region level. presentation of the Queensland Police of this Congress was “Scouting: Education Service, which was a very impressive for Life”. Papua New Guinea (PNG) ceremony held in King George Square with Delegates included Chief Commissioners, Assistant Chief Commissioner (Community the Governor, Governor elect and Police International Commissioners, Youth Program Development) Bryan Brown and Commissioner in attendance. Commissioners, National Adult Resources Branch Commissioner (Information and Another was my representation at Commissioners and key decision makers of Communication Services) Ryan Sodziak have Government House for International Women’s National Scout Organizations (NSOs). spent four days in Papua New Guinea to further the scope for our 2014 project with Day. This was a great evening and lots The Congress brought people together to the National Associations of Australia and of promotion of Scouting was done with share, discuss and debate the experiences PNG. This includes pending repairs near the politicians, mayors, ex-Governors and Lord and expertise in Youth Program and Adult National offi ce in Port Moresby and adult Mayors etc. The mayor of Julia Creek was Resources from over 200 countries and training later in 2014. very aware that we are endeavouring to sell territories where Scouting exists. The event the Scout den after having closed Scouting also invited input from experts in the theory Unfortunately this project is temporarily on there some 10 years ago. of education and from representations of hold while the National Association works other youth organisations offering educational with PNG to obtain appropriate commitment programs, to give their perspectives. from this Association. It is expected that the Queensland Branch will deliver some training programs in late 2014.

14 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. In March 2014 Mr Buchholz, factsheets: campsite and Eprapah campsite. Wright Electorate, mentioned Scouts while 1. Managing Behaviour in Parliament. Closing Comments 2. Promoting Good Behaviour Wright Electorate: Scouts 3. Bullying With the Executive Manager’s resignation in March 2014, the President and I, in 4. Spiritual Development Mr Buchholz (Wright—Government Whip) liaison with the Branch Executive Committee, 5. Islam (16:32): Over the weekend within the have been looking carefully at this role, the 6. Buddhism electorate of Wright there was a special duty statement and support required by the presentation of the Australian Scout Medallion 7. Hinduism Movement from the Branch Support Offi ce. to two young members of the Greenbank 8. Sikhism I am hopeful, with the appointment of a scout movement. Gemma Wallace and 9. Christianity new Executive Manager, that the World Sarah Hall were the two deserving recipients 10. Anglicanism policy of the relationships of the three (3) key of the highly sought after award, which is 11. Judaism the highest award that can be achieved by leaders (Chief Commissioner, Chairman and 12. Aboriginal Spirituality scouts here in Australia. Scouts Australia is Executive Manager) will be re-established. a wonderful organisation which has been Psychologists list to support It is important that the Executive Manager contributing to the non-formal education traumatic events and Branch Support Offi ce staff continue of young people in this country for over to support the leadership of Scouting in Thanks to Hsien-Jin Teoh for creating a 100 years. They teach our children in an Queensland. It is in the Groups locally that network of psychologists who are prepared increasingly digital era practical life skills and Scouting really happens. the important tools of self-reliance. They do to offer their services State-wide following this to ensure that kids are taking constructive any traumatic event. People requiring this Mr President, it is impossible to adequately roles in their communities and society as assistance will be able to go to their GP for a report on the myriad of events that Scouting a whole, which is a wonderful ethos for referral and it will be covered by Medicare. has conducted during this period. I am learning. In Wright we have 11 scout groups The list is being kept on the Branch privileged to lead a dedicated team of operating across the region from Mudgeeraba website where all members can access this Deputy Chief Commissioners, Assistant Chief to Withcott. This is an outstanding statistic information. Commissioners, Region Commissioners and which speaks of the longevity of the scout Branch Commissioners and also my Executive movement, the importance of learning Bunk Beds Assistant (who is more than my right hand) practical life skills and that an appreciation From 21 October 2013 regulations require who all listen to my concerns and through for the outdoors is standing the test of time. that bunk beds shall comply with the their commitment and beliefs go those I hope children continue to sign up for manufacture, installation and usage. The extra miles to provide support to Leaders scout groups and remain committed in our Fair Trading (Safety Standards) Regulation and Adults in Scouting, contributing to the communities for yet another 100 years to was introduced in 2011. This regulation fundamental principles of Scouting. come. Congratulations to both Gemma and will ensure bunk beds on Scout properties There are so many who have supported me Sarah on their achievement of the Australian meet the mandatory safety standards or the in the past twelve months and without them Scout Medallion. It is a major achievement Association risks a $200,000 fi ne. The Scouting in Queensland would not fl ourish. and you should be proud. We should all be standards cover safety aspects such as guard- Thank you to all members and supporters proud of their success. I would also like to rails, ladders, gaps and protrusions on the who make this outstanding volunteer acknowledge their scout leader Brad for his bunk beds. contribution to the Scout Movement. Our obviously stellar job doing his role. Well done, challenge ahead is to grow the Movement keep up the good work. Baden Powell would We have progressed though campsites that and to ensure we deliver the program we be immensely proud of these two young ladies do not comply and as from 21 October 2013 promise. Our vision must be to make a who have achieved the highest award and the top bunk must not be used or accessed real contribution to creating a better world deserve their accolade. by any adult or child until the new standard is met. This meant that the top bunks in these through Scouting’s value system, based and (Note: the Australian Scout Medallion is the highest campsites needed to be removed, including expressed in our Promise and Law. award for Youth Members in the Scout Section). the base, ladder, rails and the mattress to Mr President, Members of Branch Council, ensure no one can access the area until such Factsheets I move that my report be accepted. time as the new standards were met. I have begun developing a number of Mrs Kirsty M. Brown, OAM factsheets based on the idea that is used Campsite Committees Chief Commissioner within the UK. These factsheets have been added with a special icon to the Branch During the period under review campsite The Scout Association of Australia - website where all Leaders are able to access subcommittees have been re-introduced Queensland Branch Inc. them. So far these include the following for Baden Powell Park campsite, Karingal

Annual Report 2013–2014 15 Youth Program

Teufel and Peter Blatch assisted to develop a culturally inclusive award scheme and youth program which could be used for young people aged eight to 16 years and suited to introducing Scouting in any developing countries. Through the Messengers of Peace program our Branch is supporting leaders in Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste and Singapore through the sharing of resources. In our efforts to ensure a more coordinated and streamlined Youth Program, in November 2013, the Youth Program activities support team were amalgamated with the Youth Program Sectional Commissioner team. This has the benefi ts of assisting to have I am pleased to report that the Youth Program greater interactions between the Sections and continues to be a priority area of Scouting. specialists supporting the activities. Similarly This is apparent from World and Region as the benefi ts of separating the major activities well as National levels and I am pleased to from the Youth Program area ensure that report on the activities that have occurred these signifi cant activities for young people over the last twelve months around these continue to progress in partnership. emerging priorities. Work continues to implement the Areas of Nationally the review of the Youth Program is At the World level, our Branch Team has Personal Growth as the basis of sectional in full swing. This has taken a different focus contributed to support the review of two training and planning. This will continue to at this fi rst phase to the previous reviews policies, the Review of the Policy of the be an issue this year. Effective programming where people’s comments are being sought Youth Program and the Involvement of Young at all unit levels is an essential ingredient to via online surveys. This has created some People in Decision Making in Scouting at all ensure quality weekly meetings. The reports interesting comments and debates and our levels. We have actively contributed to both from Sectional Commissioners indicate the Branch looks forward to contributing further these documents and look forward to seeing commitment we have to achieving the goals to this important research. We are also the results of our feedback at the World Scout of our Scout Plan. involved in supporting the current bullying Conference in August in Slovenia. project and acknowledge the leadership Mr. Peter Blatch, OAM We continue to support other countries in being provided by Assistant Region Deputy Chief Commissioner the region via our Youth Program areas. Commissioner Vicki Knopke as the National (Youth Program) Special mention is made of the Timor-Leste Project Coordinator. The Scout Association of Australia, projects where Michele Johnson, David Queensland Branch Inc.

16 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Youth Program Sections Joey Scout Section Leader numbers fl uctuated slightly from 243 Compared to the same period last year we and Cub Scouts making and colouring hand in 2013 to 237 in 2014 a variance of have had a 27.2% increase in the number of puppets which they took to the show. -2.5%, with youth member numbers rising badges presented. Joey Scout Jaunt continues to grow and from 1095 in 2013 to 1219 in 2014, improve each year. The theme was ‘Cartoon a variance of +11.4%. Mob numbers Characters’, and the number of bases provided continued to increase with new Mobs by Leaders offered Joey Scouts the opportunity commencing at Mount Louisa Scout Group, for a variety of experiences and fun. Some Yeppoon Scout Group, Palm Beach Scout of the wonderful bases provided included a Group and Moranbah Scout Group. rope bridge, visits to the Scout museum, screen Fun and excitement for the Joey Scouts printing, face painting, climbing wall, Star continues with a variety of great programs Wars The Clone Walls tunnels and mazes, mini delivered by Joey Scout Leaders in an golf, bookmark making, cartoon tunes, fl ying assortment of wonderful avenues such as heroes, Mad Hatter’s tea party, Mario Karts, sleepovers, Mob holidays, activity camps, cartoon word scrabble, Alice In Wonderland Kokoda Challenge, Skillorama, water obstacle course, slippery pig, Scooby Doo activities, environmental education activities, mystery, bubble blowing and a campfi re. heritage displays, visits to Police, Ambulance For the fi rst time we held a Joey Scout forum at and Fire Stations and many more. Joey Scout Jaunt. The Youth Members enjoyed Many Leaders are also including the World As always the Participation Challenges have answering, and giving their point of view to the Environment badge in their programing. been successfully used to provide a variety reporter’s questions. The activity was a great of interesting programs for the Joey Scouts. Joey Scouts and their families attended yet success, providing an insight into their likes and The Promise Challenge, available to the Joey another wonderful Brisbane Gang Show held dislikes about the Joey Scout Section. Scouts who have celebrated their seventh at the Schonell Theatre on 29 June 2013. This Mr. David Cruse birthday, has still proved very popular with a was Brisbane Gang Show’s 62nd consecutive Branch Commissioner (Joey Scouts) list of Joey Scout names printed in Encompass season, enjoyed by an audience ranging from each month to help celebrate their as old as six years to as young as ninety years. The Scout Association of Australia, achievements (see table below for numbers). Pre-activities to the matinee involved Joey Scouts Queensland Branch Inc.

Promise Challenge Badges April 2013 to March 2014

April May June July August September

20225 321712Total

October November December January February March 252

31 27 21 18 21 26

Annual Report 2013–2014 17 Cub Scout Section The reporting year has seen a steady growth The reporting period saw 330 Grey Wolf Also, the conduct of Cuboree preparation in the Cub Scout Section, both in Cub Scouts awards (the highest Cub Scout award) camps at Pack, District and or Region level and Leaders. Cub Scout Packs throughout achieved by Cubs Scouts, achieving the target has become part of the overall Cub Scout the state continued to provide appropriately for the period and an increase of 32 on the Program, to the benefi t of all Cub Scouts, not active, challenging and busy programs. The previous period. This is a good indication just those attending Cuboree. period has also seen a change to the Branch of strong and effective programs being run, In April 2013, Robyn Devine attended Commissioner (Cub Scouts) from Robyn as well as the high level of commitment and the National Cub Scout Youth Program Devine (after six years) to Tim Gibbings on dedication of our leaders and families to meeting in Adelaide. This meeting allowed 5 October 2013; and the ‘Call to Higher Cub Scouts. Also, eight Cub Scout Packs Branch Commissioners (Cub Scouts) from all Duties’, on 27 January 2014, of John completed the 2013 Branch Commissioner’s Branches to share ideas, discuss issues, and Mills, who was serving as Branch Adviser Cub Scout Challenge and submitted their consider the way ahead for Cub Scouting (Cub Scouts) and was a former Branch logs as a record of their participation and and to commence scoping and planning for Commissioner (Cub Scouts). Signifi cant completion; each of the Cub Scout Packs was the 100 years of Cub Scouting in 2016. The knowledge and experience in respect to the presented a special certifi cate in recognition. next meeting of Branch Commissioners (Cub Cub Scout Section resided with John Mills, he A key focus of the Cub Scout Team Scouts) will be via an online meeting early in is greatly missed. (Seeonee) is promoting and encouraging the new reporting year. communications, networking and resource Another key focus of the Branch Team sharing between Cub Scout Leaders and continues to be the linking of Youth Members Packs, in particular through Social Media, between Sections, especially up to Scouts. Encompass, District/Region Training In line with this, the Cub Scout Team worked Meetings and attending other Cub Scout to raise the profi le and awareness of Triple activities, outside of their normal District and C or Cubs Can Come (CCC), which is a Region, including Cuboree. The membership linking initiative by the Branch Commissioner of the Cub Scout Leaders of Queensland (Scouts), as part of the annual Scouts Triple Facebook page has grown signifi cantly S (Scout Section Skills). Triple C involves during the period. In conjunction with this Scout Troops liaising with their Cub Scout focus, the Branch Team actively encourages Pack to invite Cub Scouts, who are, or are Cub Scout Leaders to follow, contribute about to start, linking to Scouts, to come to, and get involved in the National Youth On behalf of Cub Scouts and their Leaders, along to Triple S for a day and join with Program Review, much of which is occurring the Branch Commissioner (Cub Scouts) would their respective Scout Troop/Patrols on and accessible via Social Media. like to sincerely thank Robyn Devine (Rikki) appropriate activities. for her dedication, passion, enthusiasm, sacrifi ce and achievements during her six Other points of focus for the Cub Scout Team years as Branch Commissioner (Cub Scouts). for the period have been ensuring that Cub Cub Scouting in Queensland has benefi ted Scout Leaders are aware of, and understand, greatly from her efforts and leadership. correct procedures, policies, and appropriate To highlight just a couple of the achievements: traditions/symbolic framework, especially in light of the recent rewrite of Queensland Taking the vision for a Queensland Cuboree Branch Scouting Instructions and the current and making it happen, with the 1st National Youth Program Review. Queensland Cuboree held in 2010, the next in 2012 and planning well in hand for 2014. It has been a great privilege to get around Cuboree 2014 should be covered in to the various Cub Scout Packs, Districts The increase in general communications and appropriate detail in the Major Activities and Region activities and to see the overall cooperation within and between the Cub Report. However, it is appropriate to include dedication, enthusiasm, cooperation and Scout Sections of Queensland, through her in the Cub Scout report, that planning is well support of the Leaders and parents, with the encouragement and use of Social Media. on track with the numbers registered to attend, Cub Scouts the ultimate winners and having exceeding the initial budget planning fi gure FUN. These two achievements, in combination, by more than 100 and on track for a potential alone have contributed signifi cantly to attendance in the order of 900. It was very Mr. Timothy Gibbings improving Cub Scouting in Queensland, encouraging noting that there are many Branch Commissioner (Cub Scouts) through improved networking of Leaders and new Cub Scout Packs (not having attended the support that comes with it. The Scout Association of Australia, the previous two Cuborees) represented Queensland Branch Inc. and Leaders attending for this Cuboree.

18 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Scout Section Many District and Region activities have been real. It’s all an adventure and we should be Again the various Regions were charged successfully run throughout the state. Two of offering more of this in our weekly Patrol or with the running of a particular activity. The the most popular are Triple S which is run by Troop programs. permanent staff allocated to the base as well Branch and Operation Nighthawk which is as other volunteers who moved around on Triple S was conducted from the 28 June to run by the Darling Downs Region. a rotational basis provided some interesting the 1 July at Baden Powell Park. Surprisingly and challenging activities for the Scouts. This Nighthawk continues to grow every year for a post Jamboree activity of this nature year’s theme was bushcraft. The activities and attract participants from far and wide. the attendance was better than expected; on offer included water activities, abseiling, This year was no exception with Scouts and 825 Scouts made up 134 Patrols and were pioneering, light weight cooking, Patrol Venturer Scouts from Bundaberg to northern supported by up to 177 Leaders and 12 challenges, bush craft, geocaching and the NSW making their way to Pittsworth. Over Venturer Scouts over the course of the camp. regular favourite Mudlark. This year saw a 1000 Scouts entered this year to spend a This meant that there were almost 1000 change to our attendance at Gang Show. winter’s night trekking from base to base in people on site which was only just below the Previously we went on the Saturday afternoon the environs around Pittsworth. Being such previous year’s Triple S. and early evening however this year we a successful activity I have often sat back One of the issues with having this number attended on Sunday morning and afternoon. and thought about what the attraction is and of people on site is moving them in and This worked well and we were able to avoid the answer is something quite fundamental out. Previous years have seen large potential problems with having enough to Scouting – adventure in the outdoors. To numbers of cars queued up along main Leaders to run activities on the Sunday. With most of these Scouts the Darling Downs is roads which created a lot of congestion. the large numbers in attendance we also unfamiliar country, its cold and they are out This year considerable effort went into sent some people to the Friday and Saturday hiking for a major part of the night. Not often traffi c management planning. A number shows and offered alternative nights to those do they have the opportunity to make their of improvements such as dedicated arrival that we were unable to obtain a seat for. way gingerly through a fi eld of prickly pear, times, the use of multiple approaches to shine their torch into the darkness and see a Apart from the major activities there are a Baden Powell Park, pre-distribution of hundred green eyes looking back at them, range of other shorter activities conducted campsites and clearly defi ned routes when wonder if you can really get close enough at various times over the weekend. These on site saw a marked improvement with any to tip a cow or use the stars to navigate for included a service activity to clean up Tapley traffi c congestion contained to Cash Avenue. Grove, market nights and a Patrol Leaders

Annual Report 2013–2014 19 forum. One of the suggestions that came out that regularly assist or deliver the Leadership the movement with the majority now of the forum was that a Facebook group for Course. This was a very productive meeting Venturer Scouts. Patrol Leaders be established as a means of and lot of good ideas and challenging debate Membership within the section has continued communication and sharing of ideas. This arising. The next step is to gain similar input to show signs of growth in all of the key has now been done and the membership is from regional course leaders and incorporate areas for most of the year. New enrolments continuing to grow on a daily basis. While it improvements into a restructuring of the course. have continued steadily with a slight is too early to realistically evaluate the worth Planning and budgeting for AJ2016 at increase. There is a small decrease in the or success of the group the early signs are Cataract Park in NSW is well underway. progression from Cub Scouts to Scouts promising. Membership is limited to Scouts Transportation for the Contingent will be by air which could be attributed to Cub Scouts and it is monitored by select Region or with some local bussing to distribute the load delaying their progression to attend Cuboree. District Scout Leaders. The operation of the amongst airports. The Jamboree Executive Progression from Scouts to Venturer Scouts group adheres to the National digital media Committee hasn’t held any meetings with has remained relatively steady. Resignations guidelines. A Facebook group has also Contingent Leaders as yet so there is not much took a large jump at the census due to been established for Scout Leaders and it is detail available outside of the offi cial website. a higher than normal amount of Scout growing at a similar pace. The fi rst meeting is scheduled for August after resignations. It is disappointing that Group The Scout Section Council has met regularly which a lot more information will be available. Leaders aren’t keeping records more current with healthy debate over a range of issues Plans are being made for a travelling as these negative trends could be identifi ed pertaining to the Section. With the revision roadshow to promote the Jamboree on a and acted on earlier in the year. Most of the Branch 2020 plan we have been District or Region basis and to also leverage indicators are promising and I am sure that turning our attention to a revision of our opportunities at major events. with continued effort and attention to the own Sectional plan so that it aligns with the issues and the provision of an adventurous In the last year, 92 Australian Scout Branch goals and addresses the issues we outdoor program by our Scout Leaders we Medallions have been awarded to some regularly face with regard to Leaders. Some can improve further. very outstanding young people. It has of these are the lack of practical skill level or been a pleasure attending some of the self-confi dence and an unwillingness to allow Mr. Steven Marshall award ceremonies to personally meet the Scouts to take on leadership roles appropriate Branch Commissioner (Scouts) recipients and hear their Group regale of to their age. Recent work has focussed on their adventures on the way to achieving this The Scout Association of Australia, the Scout Leadership course to ensure that we award. This is a signifi cant increase over last Queensland Branch Inc. are meeting National requirements and the year which saw 59 awarded for the same expected learning outcomes of the attendees. period. Many of the recipients attended the A workshop was held that was attended by Branch award ceremony in August and it Region/District Leaders and Troop Leaders was pleasing to see that they were all still in

20 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Venturer Scout Section The Venturer Scout Section has had a The Branch sponsored training courses for 28 Leaders came together for a weekend successful year with a range of successful Venturer Scouts, namely Unit Management in February to share ideas, ask and receive major events at a Branch and Region and leadership, ran in many places around answers to questions, and get to know their level, training opportunities for Leaders and the Branch. 134 Venturer Scouts attended fellow Leaders better. The weekend was very Venturer Scouts throughout the Branch, many Unit Management courses in Mackay, well supported by the Branch Youth Program successful events at District and Group level, Townsville and South-East Queensland (121 teams that explained how their activities can and participation in the award scheme. in 2012-13, 153 in 2011-12). 80 Venturer support Leaders of Venturer Scouts. Branch Scouts attended leadership courses (57 in Commissioner Phil McNicol met with a small The major Branch event for the year was 2012-13, 65 in 2011-12). group of Leaders in Townsville to discuss their Queensland Venture 2013 based at ideas for running the venturer program in Barrabadeen Scout Campsite on the Atherton Camp LUII, a week-long intensive Venturer north Queensland. Tablelands west of Cairns in July. Magnifi cent Scout training camp, was conducted at weather saw 110 Venturer Scouts, six Rover Rocky Creek Scout Campsite, Landsborough During the past year 31 nominations for Scouts and 26 Leaders and other adults during the April school holidays. The camp the Queen’s Scout Award were received at undertake an exciting range of four day was attended by 36 Venturer Scouts, and the Branch Support Offi ce. This compares expeditions from Cape Tribulation in the north to its aim was to give Venturer Scouts who with 19 in 2012-13 and 33 in 2011-12. Hinchinbrook Island in the south to Chillagoe in may otherwise have diffi culty with some It was also very gratifying to see 22 out of the west, and the Great Barrier Reef to the east. aspects of the Queen’s Scout Award scheme a possible 25 Venturer Scouts receive their a chance to complete all or the bulk of fi ve Queen’s Scout Award certifi cates from the Many Regions took the opportunity to badges, as well as make new friends in Governor and Chief Scout of Queensland run activities, some with large numbers in Scouting and strengthen existing friendships. at a ceremony at Government House in attendance and others with smaller numbers During activities ranging from personal early September. but no less enjoyable. Darling Downs consideration of the meaning of the Scout Region’s Operation Nighthawk at Pittsworth The next 12 months promises to be equally Promise and Law, through small group in August attracted almost half the Venturer full and exciting. Along with all the training based initiative and navigation activities, to Scouts in the Branch. Moreton Region ran courses and local activities that are part the all-out physical task of rehabilitating the two well attended and successful Operation and parcel of venturing in Queensland, a on-site earth dam involving the whole course, Archers, the fi rst in May 2013 was later contingent from Queensland is forming to the Venturer Scouts could be seen to grow than normal due to fl ooding earlier in the attend the 16th Australian Venture in South in self-confi dence and willingness to give year, and the second in March 2014 was Australia in January and planning has started challenges such as public speaking a go. at a new venue on Lake Wivenhoe. Gold for Queensland Venture in July 2016 and Coast Region ran a relaxed May Venture Six Queensland Venturer Scouts were for Queensland to host the 17th Australian at Karingal Scout Campsite. Central and selected and funded by this Branch to Venture in January 2018. Coastal Region ran their annual venture at attend the fi ve-day Mawson Scholarship Mr. Philip McNicol the end of November at the same time as in Leadership courses in 2013, three in Branch Commissioner (Venturer Scouts) Brisbane North Region ran another popular July in Adelaide, and three in October in Noosa Venture based as Badger’s Wood Melbourne. From all reports these courses are The Scout Association of Australia, Campsite at Noosaville. extremely valuable to the participants as well Queensland Branch Inc. as being equally exciting.

Annual Report 2013–2014 21 Young Adults Rover Scout Section At the Queensland Branch Rover Council end result and hard work of six months of Raceway at Willowbank on the October Annual General Meeting the following practice, rehearsals, etc. long weekend. The event was a huge Rovers were elected to executive positions success. Congratulations to Banana Bash At the July QBRC meeting Rovers raised for the ensuing year; Libby Smith (Chairman), Chair Kate Rimon, Deputy Chair (Motorsport) money for the Dollars for Dili campaign as Nathan Swaffer (Deputy Chairman), Sam Iain Reik and Deputy Chair (Event) Xavier part of World Scout Day activities. Caterer (Resources), Denica Gorman Musson and the rest of the committee (Promotions & Service), Joshua Brincat August saw the annual Rock the River boat for a job well done. After an absence of (Communications), Tahlia Johnston cruise organised by Clifton Hill Rover Crew. three years, this year’s event was a huge (Secretary), Kate Rimon (Treasurer), Kelsey Rovers were also involved in the annual undertaking for the committee, with many Reid (Awards) and Travis Jordan (Training). fruit stall promotional display at the RNA having never been to a Banana Bash before, Exhibition. Several Rovers again assisted with let alone having been involved in organising The new executive year began with the judging the ideals course debate at Camp one! The professional way in which the Annual Rover Conference which was held LUII. event was organised and run plus the way this year at the Brownsea Water Activities in which Queensland Rovers in attendance Centre. The conference updated the Rover Across the Pacifi c, 19 Queensland Rovers supported the committee is a real credit to Strategic Plan, discussed Rover training, new attended the 14th World Rover Moot the Rover Scout Section. The commitment to Baden Powell Scout Award issues, Rover in Canada. The pre and post moot tour safety throughout the planning and running of calendar, building on the previous year’s included sightseeing in the United States the event was rewarded with an incident-free increase in Rover numbers and improving and Cuba and was part of at least one Bash. the promotion of the section to assist with very interesting Baden Powell Scout Award Venturer Scout linking and recruitment. Ramble! The winners of each of the vehicle categories are as follows; The conference also established goals for the Baden Powell Scout Award presentations year ahead including specifi c goal setting took place at Government House in • Buggy class - Thumpa (Downlands) for each role through a one-on-one handover September. This year saw the award earned • Sports Sedan class - Son of Beast process between incoming and outgoing by Rovers Petah Ritson, Melanie McGregor, (Bilyana and Nundah Northgate) executive members. Shaun Sandilands, Christine Nuss, Iain Riek and Bradley Small. • Super Sedan class - Goanna (Clifton Hill) The June long weekend saw, the annual running of the Central Queensland June Rovers again supported the annual Rover In October QBRC Chairman Libby Smith, Moot. This year’s event, organised by games night at Agoonoree in addition to the Awards Offi cer Kelsey Reid and Branch the Fitzroy Rover Crew was held in many other Rovers who also served as staff. Commissioner (Rover Scouts) Gavin Brady Rockhampton. The QBRE meeting held at Agoonoree, just attended the Baden Powell Scout Award before games night saw almost 40 Rovers support team training weekend in Adelaide. July once again saw Rovers perform in the present. The support team is an important support cast of Brisbane Gang Show. A strong mechanism for Rovers attempting the new contingent of Rovers attended on Rover Banana Bash 2013 was held near Qld award scheme and will also play a vital role Night to see for themselves and cheer on the

22 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. during the transition period. 2014 (and in case you are wondering; better support the delivery of the Rover Scout Gavin has only attended two of these moots). Program. QBRC Chairman Libby Smith also attended the National Rover Section Youth Program The new Baden Powell Scout Award was Delegation members also participated Review meeting in Adelaide. fi nally offi cially launched at WAM. Shortly in regular National Rover Council NRC after this, the new Baden Powell Scout teleconferences/Go To meetings during In November, Rovers from throughout Award booklets and badges were released. the year, which were particularly valuable the state attended the annual Central Queensland’s Baden Powell Scout Award for preparing and planning for NRC and Queensland Christmas Moot held this year in support team has been offi cially formed and discussing Baden Powell Scout Award issues. Mackay at Rowallan Park Scout Campsite. includes Rovers Libby Smith, Nathan Swaffer, Brisbane South Region Rovers also held their The new year began with the QBRC mid-term Kelsey Reid, Ben Cherry-Smith and Branch fi rst Region camp in many years at Lake or start of year conference at the Queensland Commissioner (Rover Scouts) Gavin Brady. Moogerah dam. Scout Centre. The conference was attended The closing ceremony also recognised the by QBRC Executive, Region representatives Members of the Rover Scout Section were efforts of members of the Rover Review and the Branch Commissioner (Rover Scouts). again involved in the annual Noosa Venture Implementation Committee, which included The conference discussed Rover Scout in December for over 200 Venturer Scouts. Queensland Rovers Matthew Ray and Shaun training, marketing, increasing Rover Scout This was a valuable opportunity for Rovers to Sandilands. numbers, implementation of the new Baden introduce themselves to Venturer Scouts and Powell Scout Award, creation of a yearbook, to promote the Rover Scout Section. In January Queensland Rovers were the future of Rover motorsport, website and represented at National Rover Council (NRC) An 82 strong Queensland Contingent updating Crew contacts. by QBRC Chair Libby Smith, Deputy Chair attended the 19th Australian Rover Moot Nathan Swaffer, Kamerunga Rover Ben A proposal for updating the Queensland or WAM which was short for Western Digweed and Branch Commissioner (Rover Rover Awards, prepared by Travis Jordan Australian Moot! The Woodman Point site Scouts) Gavin Brady. NRC was held at Ern was adopted including provision for an on the beach, just south of Freemantle was Halliday Recreation Centre north of Perth. awards panel in future, chaired by the the perfect site for a moot. Over 10 great The next National Rover Moot in three years Branch Commissioner (Rover Scouts) to days, Rovers walked, hiked, boated, dived, will be in Victoria and is being promoted as receive and make recommendations on swam, abseiled and rock climbed their way “The Moot”. The meeting included several awards. The position of Rover Venturer around the South West of WA. Queensland workshops including ones on marketing, liaison offi cer was reintroduced and ways for Contingent Leader Rebecca Jaenke and Moots, training, publications, future of subsidising the cost of Rover training were her team are to be congratulated on a job Rovering, ANZAC Centenary, issues Rovers discussed to increase the number of Rovers well done organising one of the larger can speak out on, etc. undertaking training. Queensland Rover Contingents to attend a moot for many years. A major talking point at National Rover A guide to fi nance book was prepared by Council (NRC) this year was the proposed QBRC Treasurer Kate Rimon with comments The Queensland Contingent gift to the changes to the Baden Powell Scout Award, and feedback incorporated to assist future organising committee was a framed designed to help increase the number of treasurers and event organisers. collection of badges from Branch Rovers who will undertake the Award. Commissioner (Rover Scouts) Gavin Brady’s QBRC, together with the Branch Marketing Currently a very small number of Rovers badge collection representing 40 years and Promotions Offi cer, jointly funded a stall undertake the award and it is important of Rover Moots in WA; 1972, 1993 and at the University of Queensland Market Day. that we change this so that the award can

Annual Report 2013–2014 23 The stall included the Branch climbing wall • The Challenge Valley Award for Event or the Rover Scout Section in order to develop and was staffed by Rovers and was a great Project Management – 2013 Banana an outline of key matters still to be delivered way to promote Scouting and in particular Bash Committee in face-to-face courses delivered by the the Rover Scout Section. The stall has led to Training Team. The Section looks forward to • The Knight – Errant Award for new and many new members of Rover Crews locally the running of a new Rover Basic Training Active Rovers – Ben Kasper (The Gap and renewed interest in fi nding a way for course in the very near future. The fi rst Rover Rover Crew) University of Queensland Rovers to meet and dominated Wood Badge course is also now keep in touch. Stalls at similar events at other March saw the return of the Queensland scheduled. universities are also being considered. Branch Youth Council. Mirrabook Rover Three “Introduction to Rovers” sessions Denica Gorman chaired the forum which Baden Powell Lodge Founder’s Night was were run during the year in a new format, was attended by Scouts, Venturer Scouts and held at the Stones Corner Masonic Centre developed by QBRC Training Offi cer Travis Rover Scouts. in February with QBRC Chairman Libby Jordan. Sessions in regional areas are also Smith delivering the Rover report. Central Management of the Southport Den has been planned in the year ahead. Queensland Rovers were recognised this year a constant challenge for the Rover Scout Branch Commissioner (Rover Scouts) Gavin for their service efforts as part of the annual Section for several years, made even more Brady reports that it was a real plus for the Central Queensland service moot. diffi cult by the loss of non-Scouting income Rover Scout Section to have again increased after planning issues with the Gold Coast Roventure 2014, organised by Jack Neeland, numbers for the sixth year in a row. At the City Council and more recently with the loss was held at Murrenbong Scout Campsite, with same time it is great to see the increased of signifi cant Scouting income. As at 31 over 160 Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts activity now happening in many Regions, March 2014 Queensland Rovers surrendered in attendance. Roventure is an activity for with Region representatives and Crews the property back to the Queensland Branch. Venturer Scouts run by Rover Scouts each year routinely organising Region meeting nights, to introduce them to the Rover Scout Section. During the year, the Chief Commissioner activities for Crews, camps etc. Attendance Many Crews use the activity as a way of agreed to a small section of the downstairs numbers at monthly QBRC meetings also meeting and getting to know members of their area of the Auchenfl ower Den (old guide hut) continue to be strong with 53 Rovers in local Unit. This year’s theme was “Venturer being made available for Queensland Rovers attendance at the fi rst meeting for 2014. Games” with activities to match. to use for storage. For the fi rst time in many Gavin also reports attending numerous Crew years the Section now has a central, secure inductions, boots, investitures, Baden Powell St Georges Ball, organised by Sinead place to store the Queensland Rover trailer, Scout Award presentations etc., along with Ray, was held in April this year at Royal merchandise, BBQ, radios, gazebos, printers, regular QBRC and Region activities. on the Park Hotel, with over 360 Rovers banners, tarps, tools, conference materials, etc. in attendance. The theme was “Winter Mr. Gavin Brady Wonderland.” The committee used an online The importance of training has repeatedly Branch Commissioner (Rover Scouts) ticketing system called “try booking” this been identifi ed by Rovers at annual The Scout Association of Australia, year which greatly assisted with bookings, conferences as a major factor which can Queensland Branch Inc. payments, receipting etc., which has been help address many issues affecting the time consuming in the past. On a $75 ticket, Section. E-learning has greatly assisted Rover the booking charge is 30 cents. progress with training and the Section has been busy reviewing e-learning content for The annual Queensland Rover Awards were announced at the Ball as follows; • Award for Outstanding Rovering – Sam Caterer (Aspley) and Travis Jordan (St Johns Wood) • The Paddle – Majestic Park Rover Crew • QLD Chairman’s Award – Kate Rimon (Downlands), Jack Neeland (Lawnton), Emma Storie (Stafford) and Jean Clifford (Deputy Chief Commissioner Adult Training and Development) • Open Air Award for Adventurous Rovering – Cara Briggs (Mirrabook Rover Crew) • Rover Spirit Award for Outstanding Service Projects – Kamerunga Rover Crew

24 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Youth Program Support

The climbing equipment which was Heritage purchased for the climbing base at Jamboree The Heritage Team has had another busy is also commencing to be used. It is planned year ensuring the Heritage Centre at Baden Scouts and older members will be able to use Powell Park in Samford is open to the public this activity as part of the award scheme. and members of the Movement on Saturday afternoons from February to November Numbers of adult attending the courses are and re-establishing the Heritage Archival staying stable while the numbers attending Reference Centre. youth courses are increasing. We are grateful Approximately 1200 people have visited the to the Leaders that have helped us put the Heritage Centre during the past twelve months. activities together; promoted the activity and Adventurous Activities Program have worked with the Section Leaders to run The team has continued to provide program ideas and bases, using the Heritage Centre, Branch Commissioner Mark Cane advises that the activity. for a range of activities including being a base abseiling and rock climbing, both artifi cial and Mr. Mark Cane for activities during Triple S weekend, providing natural, have proved very popular over the Branch Commissioner (Adventurous activities for Joey Scout Jaunt and assisting with last twelve months. The abseiling activities are Activities Program) activity bases for the Branch activity camps and also linked to major activities such as Triple S, being open for the Agoonoree. Agoonoree and Queensland Venture. These The Scout Association of Australia, Individual Scout Patrols, Cub Scout Packs, major activities were well supported both Queensland Branch Inc. Joey Scout Mobs, Group and District camps by participants and activities leaders who have also been catered for during the year coordinate the activities. Environmental Education with a range of activities involving the This year the team has conducted programs Heritage Centre and the Heritage Team. for Youth Members as follows. This year has seen an increase in the number of caravan clubs using Baden Powell Park as Joey 6 Joey Scout Mobs a base and many of the participants have Scouts (3 at Rocky Creek) enjoyed the display in the Heritage Centre. Cub 3 Water Wise days, 9 World Scouting memorabilia and books continue to Scouts Scout Environment Badge days be donated and the Heritage Centre display 7 World Scout Environment Scouts and the library continue to expand, space Badge programs permitting. Venturer 2 camps for 6 Venturer Scout The Valley Baden Powell Guild continues to Scouts Units assist at the Heritage Centre by providing In addition to these regular programs the guides once a month. team has conducted bases at Joey Scout The Heritage Archival Reference Centre is Jaunt and Skillorama. being re-established in its new premises at the end of Carson Lane Upper Mt Gravatt The team meets for planning and training and, although not being fully functional, is still on a six-weekly cycle, there having been providing a service. The Reference Centre six meetings in this period. In order to keep continues to receive material of an historical in touch with Leaders and share information nature from a range of sources including The new mobile climbing wall has been of there have been attendance at six Youth Groups and individuals. great interest over the last twelve months with Program Team meetings, with further Request for information have been received it being transported to Sandgate, Jindalee, attendance at District Training Meetings from individuals, usually doing family history, Inala, Samford, Queensland University, and (DTMs), Region conferences and BRAVSLAC. Groups researching their history and fi nding Kedron. There are also bookings made for past members for Group celebrations, and Dalby and Warwick. This machine not only Encompass articles are now written by team members of Branch researching information gives Joey Scouts a chance to experience members in turn. for presentations and other information on climbing but also encourages members in the Ms. Judith Seymour past Leaders and Groups. older Sections to climb on natural surfaces. Branch Commissioner We are now able to offer this activity on Mr. Allan Newland (Environmental Education) a natural surface due to an appointment Project Commissioner (Heritage) of guides in the south east corner of The Scout Association of Australia, The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland and far north Queensland. Queensland Branch Inc. Queensland Branch Inc.

Annual Report 2013–2014 25 International Branch Adviser Susan Rogers continues to do clubs for the assistance they provided with an extraordinary job despite some diffi cult the running of JOTA/JOTI. Once again the The International Team led by Branch times due to a change in the National Western Region, in conjunction with the Commissioner (International) continues to process. This is being monitored closely. The local radio club, held a huge activity with support the youth and adult sections of the majority of the links are coming from the UK, the theme “communications”. A number of Branch by providing assistance in all areas of NZ, Norway and Canada. National has bases provided activities ranging from simple Scouting with an international fl avour. now managed to gain NZ Scouts on board string telephones, Morse code simulators, The team consist of the Branch Commissioner with the International Pen Pal Program; we semaphores signalling, building a radio Paul Rollason and four Branch Advisers and have also had links with Norway. antenna for the overnight foxhunt (a radio the team is part of the Youth Program Team. wide game). All participants completed A great majority of requests for links in the the practical elements of the amateur radio Scott Edwards as coordinator for SISEP program seem to be coming from Groups foundation license. As part of this contacts (Student International Scout Exchange in South-East Queensland. This is somewhat were made with other Scouts and amateurs Program) continues to promote this concerning, and we are currently looking into in a number of countries around the world wonderful program. ways of promoting interest in the program throughout the weekend both by radio and throughout the state, not just the South-East. using computers. Verifi cation of members both youth and adult has been an increasing battle, as Groups are One task of the International Team is not keeping records up to date. to also provide Host Corp services for international Scouting visitors. Branch Adviser Susan also puts together “International Sandra Hemming coordinates the Host Inklings” for Encompass. Susan has certainly Corp team. Sandra has a list of Scouting raised the standard of this article and it has families and Groups who are willing to a wealth of information. In fact, she fi nds it host our international visitors when they visit diffi cult to keep it to the required size. Susan Queensland. Our visitors may stay for one During the past Scout year, the SISEP has done and continues to do a superb job. or several days or some just wish to attend program has seen the following: an activity or meeting night to observe • Five Queensland families hosting Danish Australian Scouting as they travel around the Scouts in July and August (Warwick, world. Quite often, Brisbane Scouts have Marsden, Goodna and Karana) the opportunity to make contact with our international visitors when they are either • Two Venturer Scouts went to Europe on on holidays or they are enroute to another exchange (both to Denmark and came Scouting event such as a Jamboree. Members from Marsden Scout Group and Queens who make contact with these international Park Ipswich Scout Group) visitors fi nd it very fulfi lling and long lasting Once again, the families who hosted friendships result. The team is always on the got a great deal out of the experience. Jamboree of the Air and Jamboree of the lookout for more people to assist and hopes Our previous issue with registering at state Internet activities is coordinated by Branch that other Groups will be more willing to high schools has been resolved based on the Adviser Albert Shelley. Albert has also participate in hosting in the future. visitors getting a particular Visa which allows combined this role with electronics and Currently we have two Japanese Youth them to participate without the fee. Each of communication and will use this role to Members on holidays in Cairns and they the families showed our visitors a great time develop a whole new set of activities and have made contact with a Scout Group. In and lots of South-East Queensland, including also provide basic communication for events. May and June of this year we have a group various Scouting activities. The 2013 JOTA/JOTI was conducted in of 15 Venturer Scouts, fi ve leaders and fi ve The two Venturer Scouts who went on October. Participation numbers are loosely supporters travelling from Alaska and visiting exchange had a great time and each had based on badge sales in the absence of Cairns, the Gold Coast and Sydney. They unique experiences. The Australian group all reports from participating parties. For the have a very busy program. Thanks go to Bob caught up back in London for fi ve days and 2013 year there was an increase over the Campbell on the Gold Coast who has been from what can be seen on their blog, they previous year. A number of amateur clubs in touch with the Leaders and has offered were kept very busy and saw lots of London. assisted with running this truly international dens and other advice and information. I am Scouting event. We extend our sincere sure the Youth Members of the Gold Coast 2014 is looking to be a good year for SISEP. thanks to the all Scouting Leaders and Region will benefi t greatly from this visit. Queensland will be hosting four Danish supporters who made this a success. We Scouts and a UK Scout and we have one We also have a Venturer Scout from Holland must particularly thank the WIAQ (Wireless Venturer Scout who has applied to go on wishing to establish contact with the Kingaroy Institute of Australia Branch) and the affi liated exchange to England. Scout Group. We have also assisted a Venturer

26 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Scout Leader from Fareham in Hampshire in the The team also writes regular articles Conference. In addition to this, the team also UK who is visiting family in Brisbane. (“International Inklings”) in Encompass and assists Queensland members to establish advertises all aspects of the roles of the team contacts with other Scouting organisations Our team not only tries to assist with the as well as providing program ideas. The around the world especially when they are requests of these visitors but we also try article also promotes international events and travelling to that country and wish to visit to ensure our Youth Members are able to activities. local groups. exchange ideas via joint activities during their stay. The team is also responsible for the Dr. Paul Rollason International Explorers Award (two Branch Commissioner (International) During this period, the team ran an awarded this period), attending various international Scouting base at the JOTA camp The Scout Association of Australia, Branch meetings (Youth Program Team) and and an information session at BRAVSLAC Queensland Branch Inc. the annual International Commissioners which was well received.

The statistics for this period (April 2013 to March 2014) are:

Applications Approvals YTD

International Contingent Numbers 57 57 57

PenPals 73 73 73

International Letter of Introduction 58 58 58

International Explorers Award 222

SISEP - Outbound Scouts 222

SISEP - Inbound Scouts 100

International Visitors NA 0 0

Grants Received 000

Performing Arts contribution with the script writing and many Performing Arts Team ideas for the show. The 93 cast members had a great experience and worked hard During the period of this report the Chief throughout the rehearsals and performances Commissioner appointed Geoff Doo as to put on a great show enjoyed by all our Branch Commissioner (Performing Arts). In this audiences, which included the Governor of role Geoff has appointed a team of Leaders Queensland and many other special guests. who are currently developing resources and activities to assist Section Leaders across the Branch to bring the exciting element of Brisbane Gang Show Performing Arts to their programs. In its 62nd consecutive season, the theme These sectional programs will initially be of the 2013 show was a couple of focused in Joey Scout and Cub Scout backpackers travelling through Queensland Sections, with the fi rst programs trialled and by various modes of transport. This provided ready for April 2014. Other programs for the basis of some excellent songs, dances the Scout, Venturer Scout and Rover Scout and sketches which were greatly enjoyed by Sections are under development. All of these the audiences. Who could forget the “Lord of Over 1000 Scouts and Leaders from the programs are aligned to the award scheme the Dance”, “Working Class Man”, “I Will Triple S camp fi lled two special Sunday for each Section. Survive”, and “I’ve been Everywhere Man” shows and the Joey Scout and Cub Scout matinees were also very successfully The establishment of the Performing Arts Team and many more highlights in the show. attended. Thank you for your ongoing is another step towards aligning Queensland Once again, the young members of support. Branch to the National Association. the “Creative Team” provided excellent

Annual Report 2013–2014 27 Congratulations to everyone involved in of entertainment for their audiences. The Cub Scouts that participated in the ride the show – cast members, Production and Congratulations must go to all members of earned their level one cyclist badge. Executive teams, and all the Supporters who each Revue, including Nicole Smith and Matt There was an activity camp on in May at help out in so many ways. The show was a Campbell as the Producers of each show. Baden Powell Park. fi nancial success and once again we owe All of these shows continue to provide a huge thank you to our large corporate There was an attendance of approximately the opportunity for our young members to sponsor Hutchinson Builders. 80 youth members, the camp theme participate in a theatrical event within their was Communication. The Cub Scouts in For the 2014 season, the Chief Commissioner local area of Scouting and Guiding. It has attendance were engaged and challenged, has re-appointed Geoff Doo as Production been a year of development in this fi eld and learnt much about different ways in Director and Trevor O’Hara has been and we are very excited about opportunities which to effectively communicate with others appointed as Deputy Production Director, with for our young people to “Participate in through fun and fascinating activities. The David Teufel as the Executive Director. Performing Arts” in the year ahead. Scouts and Venturer Scouts in attendance Mr. Geoff Doo enjoyed canoeing, abseiling, nerf wars, Branch Commissioner (Performing Arts) geocaching, and a series of communication- based activities (with several twists along the The Scout Association of Australia, way to keep them guessing). Queensland Branch Inc.

Youth Activities In April the Youth Activities team held a bike bungle for Cub Scouts and Joey Scouts. This year they rode from Manly-Lota to the Auditions were held in November for the Wynnum mangrove boardwalk entrance, 2014 Show and we are pleased to report approximately 5.2km. that there are currently 93 cast members, At the start of the bungle the Youth Members of which 35 are new and there is a larger learnt about road safety and bike safety. number of younger members. The show is Base one was all about learning the parts of now well into its rehearsal phase. a bike. At base two they had to make up a Four members of the Production Team and word search, with words they had learnt at one cast representative attended the ANZPAC base one, and answer questions about road meeting in Auckland in September 2013. rules that applied to cyclists. This was also ANZPAC is the Australia New Zealand the lunch break. A walk along the jetty and a National Performing Arts Council and is a play at the park was also great fun. The Youth Activities Team attended Joey Scout meeting of representatives from Scout Shows Jaunt held at Baden Powell Park in August in each Branch and New Zealand. and participated in activities such as screen Wonargo Revue printing and face painting.

The 2013 season of the Wonargo Revue The Youth Activities Team also visited several had 42 cast members who once again District Training Meetings to promote the provided a very enjoyable evening team. of entertainment for all its audiences. The Youth Activities camp which was held at Congratulations to the show’s producer John Baden Powell Park in August was attended Martin and the whole production and support by 61 Youth Members. team who work hard to provide the best performing arts experience to the young cast The Youth Activities camp held in October Base three was further along the bike track members each year. was the JOTA/JOTI camp with the theme at Greene Park, where a mock cycling track “Let’s Share”. It was attended by 157 youth Other Scout Revues was set up so they could show the Leaders members. they knew their hand signals and how to Other revues taking to the stage included mount and dismount from their bikes correctly. Ms. Kerry Tully the Darling Downs and Rochedale Revues. Branch Commissioner (Youth Activities) These shows were also well supported by The last base was at the end of the ride their local Scouting and Guiding communities where the youth members showed us how The Scout Association of Australia, and provided a very enjoyable evening they clean and look after their bikes. Queensland Branch Inc.

28 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Adult Training And Training Development

Deputy Chief Commissioner Jean Clifford course training delivery which has now been reports that during the period under review agreed to and approved by the National the Branch has embraced e-learning with Executive Committee. Queensland will a signifi cant number of modules being implement these changes from January 2015. completed. Course content has been Work has commenced on the advanced continually reviewed to remove duplication course content and it is hoped that any and appropriate assessments are in place. changes will also be approved and ready for The National Training Team have also implementation in January 2015. worked on gaining consistency in basic

During the period under review the following Certifi cates and Diplomas where issued to members of Queensland Branch.

Qualifi cation 2012-13 2013-14

Certifi cate II in Leadership Support 8 4

Certifi cate II in Business 816

Certifi cate II Outdoor 9

Certifi cate III In Leadership Support 52 42

Certifi cate III in Business 80 99

Certifi cate III in Outdoor 2

Certifi cate IV In Leadership 29 53

Certifi cate IV in Frontline Management 37 97

Certifi cate IV in Outdoor 1

Diploma of Leadership 225

Diploma of Management 225

The below table identifi es the number of Adult Leaders who attended training courses and also the number of Certifi cates issued during the period under review

Number of Leaders attending courses and Certifi cates Issued All Joey Cub Scouts Venturer Rovers Leader For the period 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 Leaders Scouts Scouts Scouts of Adults

Leadership 1 423

Leadership 2 277

Leadership 3 258

Skills Training 1 347 46 108 71 42 14 66

Certifi cate of Adult Leadership 280

Skills Training 2 169 15 51 39 18 0 46

Skills Training 3 161 14 50 38 14 0 45

Certifi cate of Appointment 280

Wood Badge Course 102

Wood Badge Issued 121

Annual Report 2013–2014 29 The numbers of Leaders attending courses has relevant paper work prior to attending courses identify strategies to support Leaders in these increased in some areas by 100% which is is still a signifi cant issue and also completing areas so when attending training courses it will excellent to see, however the completion of the required e-learning. Work still continues to be practical work rather than paper work.

Number of e-learning units completed:

Type of e-Learning units November 2011 - March 2012 April 2012 - March 2013 April 2013 - March 2014

Basic 576 4111 5030

Advanced 52 625 1800

Electives 33 335 572

For many years the completion of a project courses are provided in the skills of abseiling A wide range of adventurous activities post the Wood Badge course has been a on both artifi cial and natural surfaces, training was provided. Two Venturer Scouts barrier to Leaders gaining their Wood Badge. bushwalking, canoeing and kayaking. from Queensland gained a Certifi cate II in With the introduction of the Certifi cate IV, However more skills such as climbing and Outdoor Recreation as a result of attending and the requirement for extra documented sailing will become available as Leaders the School and one Leader gained his evidence, a paper was prepared by are trained. Certifi cate III in Outdoor Recreation. Many Queensland and presented to the National other participants are well on the way to Bushwalking has been successfully introduced Training Committee to trial the removal of the gaining these qualifi cations. Planning is to the Scout and Venturer Scout Leader formal project and replace the project with the underway for the 2nd School to be run in training and these Leaders are provided with Certifi cate IV attachments. The trial has run for Queensland during 2015. the opportunity to obtain VET qualifi cations twelve months which has seen an increased in bushwalking Level 1 as part of their Work continues on the adventurous activities number of Leaders attending courses and the Advanced Training. part of Queensland Branch Scouting completion rate has been extremely high. A Instructions (QBSI) with the addition of a paper is being prepared for the May National The 1st National School in Adventurous section on water activities. The adventurous Training Committee presenting the results and Activities was based at and around the activities part of QBSI is under continuous recommendations. Cataract Scout Park at Appin just south review and further additions and amendments of Sydney, NSW from 13-25 January Russell Davie, Branch Commissioner are planned. 2014. About 140 Members attended from (Adventurous Activities) reports that there all States and Territories. Queensland was Ms. Jean Clifford are a signifi cant number of Venturer Scouts, represented by 14 Venturer Scouts, Rover Deputy Chief Commissioner (Adult Rover Scouts and Leaders taking advantage Scouts and Leaders. The Queensland Branch Training and Development) of the adventurous activities training and the adventurous activities team of Phil Harrison, qualifi cations being issued through the Scouts The Scout Association of Australia, Ian Heath and Russell Davie attended to Australia Institute of Training. Regular training Queensland Branch Inc. provide training and assessment support.

30 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Major Activities

Deputy Chief Commissioner Pieter Van Der attributed to the need for three nights under Kamp is happy to present the following canvas for AJ2013. Activities were a mix report on the various major activities held of the old favourites (abseiling, Mudlark, or to be held. Patrol challenges, pioneering and cooking) as well as some variety (water activities, AJ2013 Bushcraft and Geocaching). Unfortunately As mentioned at the previous Branch Council due to heavier rain on Monday the morning meeting it was a better than expected activities were cancelled for safety reasons fi nancial outcome. The fi nancial aspect of the and the camp closed early to allow the Jamboree is now completed. All repair work Scouts to have time to deal with all of the wet on the Jamboree site has been completed, gear. Moving the Gang Show attendance the facilitators of the site are extremely happy to Sunday proved to work well with a morning show and a matinee. At present the with the way we left the site. In May we QV2013 placed a plaque on the BBQ that was built team is hard at work to prepare for another The 5th Queensland Venture was held at as part of the Project that was completed by successful Triple S this year. Barrabadeen Campsite on the Atherton the Scouts. On this day we also presented Tablelands between 29 June and 6 July. cheques to Lions and Rotary for the work Included were four day expeditions and they did for us. The Regional Council was onsite activities. A challenge for Phil McNicol also presented with a cheque to go towards and his team was rearranging some of repairs to some of the roads on site. the activities due to lower numbers. 142 attended, the 110 Venturer Scouts that Queensland Contingent attended all had a great experience that will AJ2016 not be forgotten. On successfully being the Contingent Leader at AJ2013 Steve Marshall has Agoonoree AV2015 been approached and accepted the role Agoonoree was held and all who attended The next Australian Venture (AV2015) will of Contingent Leader for AJ2016 to be enjoyed themselves. There were 401 be held at the Woodhouse Activity Centre held at Cataract Park Sydney. The theme campers who attended, including 59 in the Adelaide Hills from the 2-13 January for the Jamboree is “Leap into Adventure”. special needs guests. The campers enjoyed 2015. Phil McNicol has been appointed the Since Steve has been appointed he has put activities around the theme “Crazy Science” Contingent Leader and together with his team together a Contingent team, this team is now and had a great time at the night activities. is working to make sure that those that attend preparing a budget and working on the While there where a number of incidents have a memorable experience. application process. Ken Millers has been over the camp there were no ambulances appointed a Sub Camp Leader, a role he has Many offsite expeditions and onsite activities called which is the fi rst time for a few years. carried out previously at Cataract Park. have been planned. The theme for the MASH and guest support were however kept Venture is “Heaps Good”. Phil and his team very busy making sure that all had hat and have been working hard to promote this sunscreen and drank plenty of water, with this event. There will be a pre-tour to AV2015 for camp being the hottest for a many years. The those that can afford to go. changes to the times of departure worked well and should be carried forward for future Cuboree 2014 years. The changes meant that the camp came down and the Scouts and Venturer Robyn Devine, together with her team, has Scouts were not sitting around waiting for been working hard to make this event a lunch and fi nal parade. A good job was success. The applications are now in and done by the whole committee in putting on a the numbers look good, budgeted were successful camp. Several meetings have now 700 attendees, at present there are over Triple S been held for the next Agoonoree, the theme 900 applicants. The theme for Cuboree Attendance at Triple S in 2013 was higher being “Monopoly”. is “Time of Legends” and will be held at than anticipated given that for 2010 and the Maryborough Showground’s 21-26 2011 the numbers were almost identical September. A whale watching trip is included. and 2012’s high attendance could be

Annual Report 2013–2014 31 The Youth Council was held in March this WAM year, and thanks must go to Shaun Sandilands 81 Rover Scouts and Leaders headed off for stepping in at the last minute to organise to Western Australia to attend the 19th the Council. Twenty fi ve Scouts, Venturer Australian Rover Moot run between from Scouts and Rover Scouts attended the Council 30 December 2013 to 10 January 2014. meeting, held concurrently with the Region All that attended had a great time and that Commissioners Conference. These Youth was conveyed though the many posts per Members did us proud in the way in which day through Facebook. Some of the offsite they tackled the questions provided to them. activities that were on offer were ice skating, Perth Zoo, paintball, sailing, jet boats, Banana Bash Rottnest Island, V8 Supercar hot laps and Rover Scouts successfully ran Banana Bash skydiving, then add the onsite activities and it at Willowbank outside of Ipswich at the is no wonder they had a great time. beginning of October. The organising committee is to be congratulated in the Mr. Pieter Van Der Kamp preparation of the documentation that was Deputy Chief Commissioner Youth Council prepared and any negotiations required for (Major Activities) Nikketah Cuneo was appointed to organise the event. 18 cars competed in the various The Scout Association of Australia, Youth Forums and the Youth Council but due to events through a tricky course, to fi nd a car Queensland Branch Inc. personal reasons could not continue in the role, you only needed to look for the dust. It was a we thank Nikketah for the work she has done. hot weekend but it was enjoyed by all.

Resources

Deputy Chief Commissioner Des Allen appreciative of the relationship established with the Movement and outside, with major non reports that during the year under review the the quarry. scouting users being Guides, church and Murrenbong Campsite Committee, under the school groups, Laser Skirmish and mountain As with all our campsites Murrenbong direction of Chairman John Masters, began the bike clubs. The Campsite traditionally bunkhouse has been impacted by bunk bed new fi nancial year with all Committee positions generates suffi cient income to be self-funding, legislation and the Committee had cause to fi lled, and a husband wife caretaker team on and in fact to show a small profi t. modify some bunk beds as an interim measure, site. The fi nancial position from the previous which effectively reduced the number of beds The campsite conducts an annual JOTA/JOTI fi nancial year was sound. This small but available. New bunks were purchased locally camp which attracts large numbers of youth. dedicated team has continued to develop and and installed to service in December 2013, Several members of the Committee assist with maintain the campsite in a most professional allowing a full complement of users once more. internet contact, while a local amateur radio manner. club provides radio contact. Grant funding was obtained for installation During the year the Branch Executive of a septic toilet block on the bush campsite Branch Adviser Trevor O’Hara led the team Committee agreed to fund the purchase of a above the water activities dam. Unfortunately at Brownsea Activity Centre for most of the large tractor for Murrenbong Campsite. This when certifi cation was being fi nalised, the year under review, and Des acknowledges tractor was to replace the aging Dong Feng certifi er insisted on additional features that the great job Trevor did in that period. Trevor tractor which was relocated to Baden Powell were not present with the demountable unit that has accepted a role with Gang Show and Park. With the substantially increased work was planned. Severe delays were experienced all members of the Brownsea team join Des capacity of the new tractor, most internal and an extension to the acquittal date for the in wishing him a rewarding and enjoyable roads and culverts have been repaired and grant was necessary. All matters were fi nalised term of appointment in his new role. With substantially larger areas of grass slashing and the building was scheduled for delivery to Trevor’s skills and ability, there is no doubt that were undertaken. Road gravel for the roads site early April 2014, well within the extension he will be successful in his new venture. In the was donated by the local quarry, whose of time granted. absence of a Team Leader for Brownsea Des management is extremely supportive of has taken that role on board as a short term Murrenbong Campsite. The Committee is most Murrenbong attracts usage from both within solution.

32 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. The Centre was quiet for the fi rst part of the asset of the Branch. While this venue hosts several bunk beds installed at Scout campsites year under review, due to cooler weather. Wonargo Revue for its annual show it is at Murrenbong and in Suncoast Region since With warmer weather from mid-August, also used by other Scouting formations for December 2013. All are domestic quality and bookings increased, and the Centre became ceremonies and meetings. diffi culty is already being experienced with more popular. However, the usage is not near damage due to heavier persons using these The Centre is also hired to a couple of outside what would normally be expected, and a new bunks. Common problems are that with light organisations mainly for culturally related team leader is being sought for the Centre weight steel it bends or welds in thin wall tubes functions. Team. The water crafts at Brownsea are all tear free. aging and some are nearing the end of useful The major project for the Committee during Unfortunately the dimensions of the bunks life. With reducing numbers on recent activities the year was completion of a new ablutions at Baden Powell Park are also of adult there are still suffi cient usable craft for the block. This project was completed in time for dimensions and present diffi culty with fi tting into foreseeable future and no replacement crafts Wonargo Revue, and its high standard and Eprapah bunk rooms. They are one metre wide are anticipated in the short term. functionality is testament to countless hours and 2020 mm long, whereas most previous of research and preparation by Chairman Brownsea was also impacted by bunk bed bunks were imperial dimensions and only 900 Richard Martin, supported by a small band of legislation and bedding was reduced for a mm wide and 1900 mm long. The extra width willing helpers. short period as a result. Due to the nautical and length presents access problems with nature of the Centre it was resolved to remain The Committee supported the very successful passage way dimensions between bunks in the with the built in bunks around the wall and 2013 Wonargo Revue, providing a well youth sleeping areas while their length prevents bring them up to standard. presented venue, promotion and ticket sales, them from fi tting between concrete walls in the along with all the necessary support services adult sleeping areas. The bunks were brought to compliant standards from security to technical support personnel, VIP just prior to Christmas and Brownsea can Facilities Manager Chris Morley consulted hosting and canteen. again host reasonable numbers. Thanks are with a few bed manufacturers in an endeavour due to our Facilities Manager Chris Morley Following the show season, the committee has to have beds made to order. Most were not and the maintenance team for carrying out had the building painted externally, soon to be entertaining to Chris but one suggested to the modifi cations. Painting of the bunks is followed by internal painting and access road him that if he drew plans and specifi ed what now required and this will be carried out in repairs. materials he wanted they would build to his conjunction with total internal painting in the drawings but would accept no responsibility near future. Des reports from Eprapah Campsite that if the bunks were not compliant. Des will camping numbers remain low, but increase continue to investigate alternatives. Currently the mattresses at Brownsea are not marginally with warmer weather. Camping suitable for use and users are bringing their and bunkhouse users are predominately The Eprapah bunk house alarm system requires own camping mattresses. As a short term Youth Members attending Environmental door sensors to be rewired. These are not solution, until fi nances allow purchase of new Education courses. Due to the implications of urgent as the passive detector directly above mattresses, it is planned to relocate some of bunk bed legislation, bed accommodation the door senses any entry and activates the the vinyl covered foam mattresses from Baden at Eprapah bunkhouse was halved. Eprapah alarm. Since entry to the ceiling space is Powell Park that were removed with the old was successful in obtaining GCBF funding necessary to replace the door alarm wiring bunks when the new bunks were installed. of $35,000 early in 2014 to replace the attendance of a Scouts Queensland member is Not all Baden Powell Park mattresses will be bunks and purchase materials for repairs to the required while the alarm work is undertaken. suitable due to the bunks at Brownsea being mangrove board walks. Some material was Des will work at following through as time narrower than some of the Baden Powell Park purchased for the board walks, but a major permits on the bunks and the alarm and the bunks. purchase of material is being delayed until acquittal date for the grant funding is still well the bunk beds are purchased. Only at that Brownsea currently has grant funding of into the future, and the date will be met. time will it be known what funds remain for $35,000 which needs to be acquitted for boardwalk materials. The old caretakers’ cottage at Eprapah was internal repairs and repainting. Trevor did not cleared of all debris and rubbish by Chris have an opportunity to attend to this matter Identifying suitable bunks to install at Eprapah Morley and the maintenance team. Quotes and Des has been unable to divert time to is proving a problem. There are several models were sought for repairs but the price was a tad seeking quotes to paint. An extension has been of bunks available but most are domestic open ended. A scope of work was drawn up sought to the acquittal date and quotes have quality and intended for use by children by Chris and quotes were about to be sought been sourced. At the time of report Des was rather than adult users. While these bunks are on Chris advising that he was leaving the awaiting reply from two painting contractors to about 60% of the cost of the units installed at Association’s employ. Due to current work load, arrange an inspection. Baden Powell Park they are nowhere near the Des requested Chris not to seek quotes, but strength. We need beds of suitable dimensions Wonargo Cultural Centre Committee, under leave it for Des. Des has not had opportunity to with the commercial properties of the bunks the leadership of Chairman Richard Martin, follow through at this point in time. at Baden Powell Park. Des has inspected continues to support an extremely valuable

Annual Report 2013–2014 33 Much of the maintenance work around hourly rate, while Scouts Queensland would up to compliant standards would be more Eprapah is currently carried out by a small purchase plumbing supplies and the pipe expensive than purchasing new bunks. but dedicated band of members of the would be placed in the trench by our regular Similar problems were encountered at Eprapah Fellowship which uses the Mungara Karingal volunteers. This strategy has proved Karingal as were seen at Eprapah. building as its meeting place. Maintenance sound to this point in time for 200 metres of The doors in the bunk rooms at Cooinda are work around the Eprapah site is principally new pipe laid to the north. The cost per 100 off set from central. The bunks as installed concentrated on repair and replacement metres of pipeline laid and commissioned at Baden Powell Park will fi t on one side of of sections of the aging boardwalks and is about half the cost per 100 metres paid the door but will encroach 100 mm into the maintenance of walking paths as well as for the recent eastern pipe line replacement. doorway on the other side of the room. If cutting of grass. Work will continue according to volunteer suitable compliant bunks cannot be sourced availability. The grant will be acquitted in Expressions of interest have been received soon consideration is being given to fi tting due time. from a small number of persons interested one double level bunk bed as per the ones in forming an Eprapah Committee. Names Repair of the main Karingal dam wall was at Baden Powell Park and cutting down the have been submitted to the Branch Executive completed extremely late in the fi nancial previous bunks to single level for the other Committee and invitations are expected to be year with a great deal of gratitude due to side of the room. While that would not be extended shortly. Scout Leader Scott Thomas for his design ideal, it would get the site up and working and supervision of the project. Sincere thanks again. It would reduce sleeping capacity at From Karingal Campsite Des reports that are also due to District Commissioner Chris Cooinda to 48 rather than 64. usage remains high with a mix of users from Burns for arranging survey work prior to Scott Scouting and Guiding as well as school and Bimbimbi presents the same problems as Thomas’ design. church groups, both Air and Army Cadets, Eprapah with the greater dimensions of the laser skirmish and mountain bike groups. The water level had to be reduced to ensure new beds. Passage way compliance and a major spill did not occur during the repair beds that would project into door ways are Karingal Committee, under the Chair process. the major problems. Reduced numbers of of Cynthia Gibson, is in its infancy but beds to be compliant with passage space quickly coming to grips with the campsite The wall repair was carried out by contract and not encroach on doorways at Bimbimbi management in general, as well as with fi nal turf placing on the wall and seeding would reduce its capacity to unacceptable. identifying priorities for services and facilities. of the material storage area carried out by The Committee is currently identifying facilities Facilities Manager Chris Morley assisted Grass slashing and building cleaning that can be brought back on line relatively by the maintenance team and Karingal at Karingal is performed by the Branch easily to make the site more attractive to volunteers. This project had a great result maintenance team on an as needed basis. users. Items high on the agenda are repairs and rain which fell soon after the repair went Volunteers Trevor Andrews and Peter Doyle to billy carts and the reinstatement of the a long way to returning the dam to its level carry out countless maintenance projects, obstacle course. Volunteer availability to prior to the repair. The dam wall has been working two mornings every week. Without carry out projects remains a problem. declared out of bounds while the repair work the extremely valuable services and efforts is stabilised and the grass cover is established. of these two men Karingal Campsite would Karingal, like most of our campsites, is struggle to operate. suffering from a need for injection of Additionally, advice has been sought by signifi cant maintenance funds. Grant our Facilities Manager with regards to the Weekend supervision is carried out by a applications are submitted on a regular basis reinstatement of the fl ying fox and repairs to dedicated warden team on a roster basis. for major issues and as soon as one grant is the abseiling tower. Current status is that the Without these people the site would have acquitted another application is submitted. fl ying fox has been deemed uneconomical to diffi culty operating. Jupiter’s grant funding early in 2013 certify and a replacement is recommended Baden Powell Park at Samford continued to fi nanced replacement of the water supply by our consultant. That has been put on be the major focus of our Facilities Manager to the eastern portion of the campsite and hold due to the need for urgent expenditure and the maintenance team, being home as soon as that grant was acquitted another elsewhere on site. to our primary training centre and having application to GCBF was submitted to The abseiling tower likewise is proving the only Branch operated abseiling tower fund replacement of the water supply to the diffi cult to have someone give clear direction currently in use. This site is home base to the northern side of the site. That application was on exactly what can and cannot be used. Branch maintenance team and they perform also successful and work has commenced on While that situation exists, the tower is the major portion of the maintenance and replacing the water supply lines to the north. deemed unsuitable for service. development around the site. Rather than have a contractor complete the whole job it has been determined to use a The bunk beds at both Cooinda and All of the Branch controlled campsites would contractor and machine to dig the trenches, Bimbimbi were non-compliant and have not function without the untiring efforts of and supply sand bed, and back fi ll the been removed from both bunk huts. Initial small bands of dedicated personnel who trench and make good the connections at an evaluation was that bringing these bunks keep the wheels turning.

34 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Des wishes to pay tribute to committees at burden of Baden Powell Park planning and values of Scouting. Without each and every Murrenbong Campsite, Wonargo Cultural negotiation. Cliff’s knowledge of the history one of you we would not be able to operate. Centre and Baden Powell Park as well as the of the “Park” has proved invaluable. To our Chief Commissioner and her Deputy Activity Leader team at Brownsea who carry Des also pays tribute to the non-sectional and Assistant Chief Commissioner teams, Des out the additional duties of a maintenance Youth Program teams who reported to the gives special thanks for valuable support, committee and the Eprapah Fellowship Resources portfolio until mid-year and now friendship and sound counsel. The Branch members who work tirelessly to maintain that report to Deputy Chief Commissioner Peter Commissioners and teams have supported site. It is heartening to be able to report that Blatch in the Youth Program fi eld. our facilities and resources in an admirable Eprapah and Karingal campsites will have manner. Thank you for all you do to make operational committees. To Kerry, Mark, Laurie, Allan, and Judy, Des Scouting what it is today. conveys thanks for support and that of their A great deal of workload at Baden Powell individual teams for the programs provided The dedicated support and assistance of the Park, Brownsea, Eprapah and Karingal is to our Youth Members during their time with Branch Support Offi ce staff is acknowledged carried by the Facilities maintenance team. Resources portfolio. and indeed valued highly by Des and all Facilities Manager Chris Morley supervised Resources personnel. There are a special Their separate reports will be contained the maintenance team for the year but as few that Des seeks assistance and counsel within the Youth Program report. mentioned previously in this report Chris will from on a regular basis but who he will not cease employ with Scouts Queensland a Des especially thanks all members and single out for fear of embarrassing. To those few days after the completion of the term of supporters who have worked so hard in the very special people, “thank you” for your this report. Des expresses gratitude to Chris past year to support Scouting so well. Our dedication and for going way more than that for his dedication to our facilities and for his campsite and activity centre personnel work extra mile to ensure smooth operation. extremely professional manner of address. tirelessly, quite often behind the scenes, In closing, Des extends to Sandra special Nothing was too much trouble for Chris and to provide safe and exciting venues and thanks for her valuable assistance, support and Des in particular will miss his friendship and programs for our members. In most cases company in his commitments and particularly availability for consultation on all facility these people have no children in Scouting during those many long trips to many functions. matters. Without Chris’ dedication to purpose and in a lot of cases no longer even have Her ability to engage people in light, non- and extremely long hours worked Baden grandchildren in the Movement. They work Scouting related conversation has proven Powell Park and Karingal in particular would on occasions when no youth are present and extremely valuable on many occasions. not be in such good shape. The Branch is often never witness the development of skills, extremely fortunate to have had the extremely the joy and excitement for youth that their Mr. Desmond Allen valuable skills and abilities of Chris Morley. efforts afford. Deputy Chief Commissioner (Resources)

Branch Adviser Cliff Farmer in conjunction To all those truly dedicated persons we say, The Scout Association of Australia, with Chris carried a great deal of the ”BRAVO” and thank you for your belief in the Queensland Branch Inc.

Special Duties

With the appointment of a new District developed one on Aboriginal Spirituality. During the period under review Iain has Commissioner for Bundaberg after nearly two Contained in these ‘factsheets’ is a précis revamped the Region Adviser (Chaplain) role years, Iain has relinquished his role of acting of the fundamental aspects of each religious description which has now been authorised by District Commissioner. Whilst Glenn is settling tradition, detailing the beliefs of each the Chief Commissioner. Iain is working with into his new role well, Iain, as his Personal tradition and some of the practices of each the Region Commissioners encouraging them Leader Adviser, continues to support him and religion. These “factsheets’ are on the Scout to appoint Chaplains in order to support the act as a resource person by providing advice website and available to all. Leaders and Youth Members of their Region in the various situations which arise. in the integration of the spiritual aspects of the Through the year Iain has maintained contact Promise and Law of their Scouting and lives. Over the Christmas break Iain took the with the Honorary Commissioners and Scout Chaplains aim to provide support to opportunity to develop and produce several shared with them some the things happening all Leaders in developing their own spiritual ‘factsheets’ detailing the fi ve major world in the Branch and endeavoured to build a awareness and incorporating the spiritual religions - namely Judaism, Christianity, relationship with them and help them to feel into all aspects of Scouting. They liaise with Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. He also they belong and are important to the Branch.

Annual Report 2013–2014 35 members of the Region team on arrangements Formation Committee of the Branch. At present Fr. Iain Furby for religious observances at Region gatherings a call for volunteers has been circulated Deputy Chief Commissioner and training courses and to assist when around the Branch and there has been some (Special Duties) required. From these humble beginnings it support voiced by a couple of Rover Scouts. is hoped that in conjunction with the Branch Among its responsibilities will be to support The Scout Association of Australia, Chaplain a support network will be developed. the Chaplains around the Branch and provide Queensland Branch Inc. some program ideas which will promote To assist this development of a support network spiritual awareness and development. Iain is working towards reinstating the Spiritual Community Development

ScoutReach Lones In late January at Baden Powell Park several parents of these young people to have them Margaret Barber and supporters have Scoutreach Lones Leaders and some helpers, included in Scout activities because of the managed to have the Group’s fi nances back in provided several activities over the three structured program, the chance to progress the black through a series of fundraising BBQs. days of the event for the 30 or so students. at an individual rate as well as the social Wednesday was just an afternoon of mixing opportunities provided for all members. The annual Scoutreach Lones camp (for youth and team games to enable the students to Autistic Spectrum Disorder information members) scheduled for the end of September bond and form friendships, with of course has been shared with Leaders and Youth was cancelled but rather than forgo the a swim in the pool. Thursday morning saw Members within Groups, Districts and event the Leaders decided to use the time as abseiling and climbing run by the Gold Regions by attending District Training a development weekend and general get Coast Region team and the afternoon was Meetings (DTMs), Region meetings and together to plan which direction the Group spent on or mostly in the dam, canoeing Section meetings. It is important for all was going. The weekend proved very or rafting or on a water slide. Friday they involved to understand potential behaviours successful with a number of areas identifi ed provided some cooking activities and also and to have some skills to deal with the which, as a Group, they could pursue to raise had tours through the Scout Museum. the awareness of Scoutreach Lones. behaviours in a calm and confi dent manner Late in February they received confi rmation should they occur. One was looking at distance education as a that one of their Venturer Scouts had achieved Meetings with parents of youth with possible avenue for new members. Together his Queen’s Scout Award, a feat in itself, but disabilities have been held. These interactions they drafted a letter to the Principals of the to be able to complete the requirements as can give both the parents and the Scout fi ve schools of distance education. They an isolated member of Scouting deserves a Association an understanding of what the also decided to promote Scoutreach Lones “Bravo” for the commitment to task. to the general Scouting arena by submitting Association can offer and what the parents an article to be published in Encompass, They have had several enquiries from are hoping their child might gain from the the Branch’s newsletter. One of the Cub possible members over the past few Scouting experience. Scouts, Massey, created a poster depicting months and fi nished the year with a Group Behaviour Support Plans have been prepared the Group and a picture of the poster was membership, including Leaders, of 32. for several Youth Members involving Leaders, included with the article. They received a parents and Youth Members. These set few enquiries from Leaders who had Youth Ethnic and Indigenous Scouting out specifi c responses to behaviours for Members that would benefi t from transferring During the year a second Chinese Scout both Leaders and Youth Members. This to Scoutreach Lones. Group has started, operating out of the St adds responsibilities to the role of Patrol Thomas More School. Many of the Chinese Late in October they were contacted by Leaders and others so it is important to help Scouts attend other Groups and meet with the Secretary of the P&C Committee of the them understand behaviours and possible the Chinese community for cultural and Brisbane School of Distance Education asking responses. language reasons. if they would be interested in providing Mr. Bryan Brown Scouting activities for the children of parents Special Needs Assistant Chief Commissioner (Community attending their inaugural tutor event. This event Development) would be providing training to the parents of Increased requests from Leaders and parents students from the school in how to cover the about including youth with disabilities in the The Scout Association of Australia, requirements of the Queensland curriculum. Scout program have been received. Many Queensland Branch Inc. doctors and social workers are encouraging

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Currently, there are 12 registered Scout is based on Rowallan Park in the Central and Mr. Dennis Brockman Fellowships in Queensland. Nine of these Coastal Region, is located outside of South- Assistant Chief Commissioner have 78 members, while the remaining East Queensland. In general, it would be (Development) three are not active. The membership has desirable to establish more Scout Fellowships The Scout Association of Australia, declined by eight members since October in the Branch and particularly in Regions Queensland Branch Inc. last year. Only one Scout Fellowship, which outside of the South-East Queensland area.

Movement Support

Marketing and Promotions also experienced a facelift in content and key We have maintained our involvement at It is with great pride that I report on the personnel photos. Government House with the Australia Day Marketing and Promotions initiatives, promotional stall and Open House in June. strategies and successes of the period 54 Groups registered for Sign On Day since my commencement in July 2013. in February resulting in hundreds of new Overall there has been a signifi cant lift in members. membership and profi le across the board which can be directly attributed to successful marketing campaigns resulting from the newly developed Queensland Strategic Marketing Plan and National Strategies.

McHappy Day 2013 participation dramatically increased, with 46 Groups registered, compared to around 10 Groups in previous years. New promotional items have been developed including a bequest brochure, new letterhead, campsite poster, The media coverage of Scouting in car stickers and fl yers for recruiting departing Queensland has been exceptional Leaders and Rovers into the Alumni or other covering events like Operation Nighthawk, Scouting roles. Tailored promotional posters Agoonoree, Sign On Days, ANZAC Day, and fl yers have also been developed for Founders Day, Gang Show, Kiwi Woggle, specifi c Region development. Clean Up Australia Day, Operation Archer, Harmony Day and Earth Hour amongst Our involvement in Defence Force Community hundreds of other stories about individual (DCO) events has been cemented now with Rex arrived in August 2013 just in time for Members, Groups and achievements. our permanent inclusion in the Welcome Day at a very successful Ekka. Marketing has a the beginning of the year and the Open Day in We will continue with the implementation new presence in Encompass and the Branch May. We also have a regular monthly presence of the Strategic Marketing Plan and keep website has evolved with a new ‘resources in their DCO magazine and a fl yer dedicated the momentum of marketing Scouting to area’ containing a downloadable newsletter, to promoting the Defence Force badge. We Queensland. fl yer, advertisement and press release have had signifi cant relationship development template. The new Scout cars have been re- Ms. Lysa Dugandzic with Griffi th University and we now have branded as has the Rock Climbing Wall. Marketing and Promotions Offi cer volunteering opportunities available to students Social media on Facebook has skyrocketed via the Community Internship Program. The Scout Association of Australia, with almost 3000 Likes and Twitter re- Queensland Branch Inc. January saw a re-introduction of the Rock tweets have been occurring to large global Wall to the UQ campus as part of O Week. audiences. The website and Facebook have

Annual Report 2013–2014 37 Grants and Projects Region Development and to become compliant with fi nancial returns and property returns being submitted. The From April 2013 to March 2014 Scout Support (Western Queensland) Chairman and Committee have been the Groups in Queensland have been successful This has been the fastest eight months ever. It driving force and continue to be so. They have in obtaining $1,003,100 (incl. GST) in grant has been wonderful to be able to help existing also done a lot of work to bring Mangalore funding towards building maintenance and Scout Groups develop and to see new Groups Campsite (40 minutes south) to a magnifi cent improvement, equipment and training. begin. Overall the response to having someone site for camping on the Warrego River. Their in this role has been very positive. Every Group The greatest value of funding has been membership is continually growing with an has their own unique issues, however, most of awarded by the Gambling Community open day adding to their numbers. these come back to the basics; Leader training, Benefi t Fund and Scouts Queensland are programs, parent training, committee training grateful to the Offi ce of Liquor and Gaming and promoting Scouting. Regulation for its continued support of Scout Groups in Queensland.

There has been an increase in the level of funding available to Groups for sports facilities, equipment and training with thanks to the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing and their Get in the Game Program. Since the program opened in January 2013, Scout members have benefi ted from over $225,000 towards membership fees, with applications for vouchers rising from 150 (round 1), 377 (round 2) to 980 vouchers (round 3) as promotion and awareness of the program has improved amongst Scout Groups. Roma is the latest Group to open in this Scout Groups have also been successful with Region. Many hours of work have gone grant applications which target Government Chinchilla Scout Group was also reopened into getting to this stage. After a lot of local published objectives to improve the Natural in July 2013 and although the team was advertising and talking by the Group Leader Environment and to address barriers to Access keen they did not progress to operating. An Jonathan Barford and Cub Scout Leader Jill and Inclusion thanks to The Department open day with activities was held in February Shaw, the result culminated in a successful of Environment and Heritage Protection, 2014 and they started in March with six community information evening. The people Everyone’s Environment Grant Program and Joey Scouts, six Cub Scouts and six Scouts. present all had a good interest in Scouting Brisbane City Council’s Access and Inclusion They are getting a lot of interest still and will and we were able to identify two more Cub Community Partnership Program. continue to grow. A new Group Leader, Iain Scout Leaders and a Scout Leader as well Chapman, has joined the ranks and with his Although Queensland Scout Groups continue as committee members. LT1s have been previous Scouting experience Chinchilla will to be very successful with applications for completed for all these and there is interest do well. The Leaders are extremely keen and grant funding it is becoming increasingly from another prospective Scout Leader. The running great programs. competitive with more organisations applying next step will be to hold an open day with for fewer funds. In 2014 the four grant activities and information. Information will be Other Groups that were already operating funds managed by the Offi ce of Liquor and fi ltered to the schools and businesses to make have been most welcoming. We have held Gambling Regulation will be amalgamated into this work. In the meantime the Leaders are an open day in Goondiwindi, had many one fund for the whole State with a maximum getting on with e-learning. meetings with Jandowae, a couple with award of $35,000. The Department for Taroom, Dalby and St George. Social Services has also indicated that there With the formation of the new Central and will be no Volunteer Grants in 2014. To meet Western Queensland Region, as from 1 April these future funding challenges Scout Groups 2014, I am making contact with Groups will be provided with greater support in the from the previously North Western Region identifi cation of suitable grants by targeting and Central Western Region. government priorities and meeting fund organisations own performance targets. Ms. Gillian Hall Region Development and Support Offi cer Ms. Catherine Schofi eld Grants and Project Offi cer The Scout Association of Australia, Charleville Scout Group had been reopened Queensland Branch Inc. The Scout Association of Australia, in July 2013 and they have worked steadily Queensland Branch Inc. 38 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Awards

Queen’s Scout Awards Paul Marnane Oakleigh Scout Group

Janelle Bailey Malanda Scout Group John Parr Gumdale Scout Group

Arthur Bradbury Dayboro Scout Group Henricus Roestenburg Mackay City Central Scout Group

Zachary Clune Woombye Scout Group Silver Emu Lachlan Collins Rangeville Scout Group Marie Andrews Caboolture Scout Group Lisa Crowley Oyster Point Scout Group Anne Bennett Murrumba District Jemma Davies Oyster Point Scout Group Michael Bischa Pamphlett Sea Scout Group Michelle Hansen Marsden Scout Group Alan Brake St Johns Wood Scout Group Liam Hogan Rangeville Scout Group Queensland Branch Leith Clift Hugh Hoyte Shailer Park Scout Group Air Activities Team

Benjamin Kasper Samford Scout Group Lesley Hansen Wavell Heights Scout Group

Ryan Kidd Burleigh Heads Scout Group Russell Lindsay Suncoast Region

Broderick Mace Rangeville Scout Group Philip Mcnicol Queensland Branch

Aidan Marsh Stanthorpe Scout Group Queensland Branch Heritage Stephen Mullen Mount Cotton Scout Group Graham Mitchell Team

Hope Musch Malanda Scout Group Charles Nantes Rochedale Scout Group

Dominic Nantes Clifton Hill Scout Group Jennifer Nielsen Blackwater Scout Group

Andrew Parnell Scoutreach Lones Scout Group Scott Orchard The Gap Scout Group

Ross Pickard Kepnock Scout Group Francis Ramsauer Albany Creek Scout Group

Peter Robinson Kawana Scout Group George Rowlinson Brisbane North Region

Brooke Shephard Kawana Scout Group Silver Koala Jack Stewart Highfi elds Scout Group Stanmore Cornish Queensland Branch Cassandra Tait Wishart Chester Scout Group Geoffrey Doo Brisbane Gang Show Matthew Timms Banksia Scout Group Irene James Atkinson District Jessica Warren Clifton Hill Scout Group Steven Marshall Queensland Branch Brendan Wilson Albany Creek Scout Group Lorraine Mcnab Imbil Mary Valley Scout Group

Baden Powell Awards Warren Morgan Nashville Scout Group

Nikketah Cuneo Indooroopilly Scout Group Trevor O’hara Queensland Branch Resources Team

Petah Ritson Camira Scout Group Suzanne Otto Moreton Region

Philip Verner Wishart Chester Scout Group John Searles Longreach Scout Group Debra Shaw Wynnum Scout Group Silver Kangaroo Ryan Sodziak Queensland Branch Russell Davie Queensland Branch Ian Sommerville Brisbane Gang Show Carole Lyall Queensland Branch Air Activities Team Sandra Tomlinson Bauple Scout Group

Annual Report 2013–2014 39 Silver Wattle Haylee Funk Aspley Scout Group

Iain Blain Imbil Mary Valley Scout Group Malcolm Gamble Fort Lytton District

Sallyann Carlile Salisbury Scout Group Jeffrey Gridley Bracken Ridge Scout Group

Robert Cullen Kawana Scout Group Thea Griffi n Queensland Branch

Robyn Devine Queensland Branch Tanya Howard-Osborne Maryborough West Scout Group

Brendon Dickenson Sir Leslie Wilson District Bruce Jaques Salisbury Scout Group

Howard Gorton Brisbane Gang Show Noeleen Jones Oakleigh Scout Group

Keith Gridley, Csm Bracken Ridge Scout Group Glenn Kutzer Chermside Burul Scout Group

Norman Holliman Tyakunda District Mark Lawrie Robertson Scout Group

Peter Jull Bardon Scout Group Wendy Little Kallangur Scout Group

Sharonn Miller Murrumba District Robert Lonergan Nashville Scout Group

Michelle Mizen Caboolture Scout Group Cynthia Marnane Oakleigh Scout Group

Michael Rice Beaudesert Scout Group Brian Masters Burpengary Scout Group

Debra Robinson Paradise Point Scout Group Pamela Mclaughlin Brisbane Gang Show

Philip Robinson Paradise Point Scout Group Alex Mizen Caboolture Scout Group

Albert Shelley Western Region Taringa Milton Toowong Scout Charles Morris Group Kevin Sinden Morningside Scout Group Madonna Nelson-Bamford Blackwater Scout Group Lachlan Whitta Oakleigh Scout Group Gerard O’connell Queensland Branch Patrick Zalewski Algester Scout Group Therese O’driscoll Chermside Burul Scout Group

Outstanding Service Award Richard Pearson Brisbane Central Scout Group

Jennifer Bateman Woodford Scout Group Marilyn Peatey Baddow Scout Group

Gordon Burnett Brisbane Gang Show Wayne Peatey Baddow Scout Group

Robyn Burnett Brisbane Gang Show Orazia Pennisi-Maynard Ingham Scout Group

Wayne Carlile Salisbury Scout Group Elizabeth Phelps Kennedy Region

Leanne Kelleher Murrumba District Linn Pihl Queensland Branch

Suzanne Van Der Kamp Queensland Branch John Pugh 2nd Toowoomba Scout Group

Ruth Querengasser Morningside Scout Group Silver Arrowhead *awarded posthumously Ellen Sommerville Brisbane Gang Show Sandra Assink Nashville Scout Group Lynette Stallard Emerald Scout Group Allan Browning Gold Coast Region Lawrence Thomas Salisbury Scout Group Ashley Burton Burpengary Scout Group Sonya Wayne Burleigh Heads Scout Group Wendy Coles North Ipswich Scout Group Elizabeth West Brisbane Central Scout Group John Collett * Gumdale Scout Group Kellie Turnbull-Milton Kennedy Region Denise Cox Queensland Branch

Gabriel Dubler St Johns Wood Scout Group Certifi cate Of Merit

Tracey Ferguson 2nd Toowoomba Scout Group Jennifer Ansell Alice River Scout Group

Joseph Forni Oakleigh Scout Group John Barritt Gold Coast Region

40 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Sharon Barritt Gold Coast Region Andrew Kington Nerang Scout Group

Angela Bassard Gumdale Scout Group Vicki Knopke Moreton Region

Warwick Blake Beaudesert Scout Group Karl Lingard Robertson Scout Group

Laura Brown Indooroopilly Scout Group Andrew Longland Robertson Scout Group

Judith Brumler Sir Leslie Wilson District Elizabeth Maher Kawana Scout Group

Claude Bull Moggill Scout Group Margaret Manthey Beaudesert Scout Group

Sharna Cauchi Moranbah Scout Group Leisa Mcclure Beenleigh Scout Group

Katrina Cheesman Emerald Scout Group Bernard Mcdrury Belmont Scout Group

Chev Christie Queensland Branch Host Team Allan Mortensen Charles S Snow District

George Colvin Caboolture Scout Group Arjan Plessius Mudgeeraba Scout Group

Lee Cripps Karalee Scout Group Fiona Preston The Gap Scout Group

Stuart Dale Coomera Scout Group Patrick Querengasser Morningside Scout Group

David De Jong Kenmore Scout Group Bradley Richards North Ipswich Scout Group

Amanda Digweed 2nd Toowoomba Scout Group Miriam Richards Longreach Scout Group

Christopher Doig Pamphlett Sea Scout Group Jennifer Robinson Kawana Scout Group

Louise Doig Pamphlett Sea Scout Group Gary Rose Oakleigh Scout Group

Jeffrey Douglas 2nd Toowoomba Scout Group Bradley Scott Greenbank Scout Group

Karen Dowie Blackwater Scout Group Peter Shield Capalaba Scout Group

Linda Dowrick Sunnybank Scout Group Glenn Skipworth Grovely Scout Group

Jacqueline Dunmore Rochedale Scout Group Marita Skipworth Grovely Scout Group

Bernice Eickenloff Goodna Scout Group Philip Verner Queensland Branch

Joshua Feek Wavell Heights Scout Group Phillip Walden Karalee Scout Group

Kerrie Freebairn Chermside Burul Scout Group Gena Walter Nerang Scout Group

Geraldine Gallifant Bayside Sea Scout Group Anthony Watt Burleigh Heads Scout Group

Colleen Gosden Centenary-Gympie Scout Group Janelle Watt Gold Coast Region

Nigel Gray Indooroopilly Scout Group Katie Woodbridge Raceview Scout Group

Katya Hawes Helensvale Scout Group Neal Woods Kawana Scout Group

Janine Hennessey Albany Creek Scout Group Chief Commissioner’s Commendation Sara Hobbs Nashville Scout Group Jean Clifford Queensland Branch Suzanne Holden Centenary-Gympie Scout Group Pieter Van Der Kamp Queensland Branch Jayne Hulbert Indooroopilly Scout Group

Tracey Johnson Grovely Scout Group Chief Commissioner’s Thanks Award Nicholas Justo Priestdale Scout Group Timothy Gibbings Murrumba District Karl Kalle Dayboro Scout Group Elaine Latta Queensland Branch Max Kasper Samford Scout Group Jane Zoller Queensland Branch Peter Keeton 2nd Toowoomba Scout Group Katrina Kelly Beaudesert Scout Group

Annual Report 2013–2014 41 Queensland Branch Inc.

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