Annual Report

The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Annual Report Creating a better Queensland for over 100 years 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 THE SCOUT PROMISE 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. 2 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Contents Foreword .....................................................4 Queensland Branch .......................................5 Branch Council .............................................6 Branch Executive Committee ............................7 Branch Executive Chairman’s Report ..................8 Honorary Treasurer’s Report ...........................10 Chief Commissioner’s Report ..........................12 Program Operations .....................................17 Community Development ..............................23 Program Support .........................................24 Resources...................................................28 Adult Training & Development ........................30 Special Duties .............................................32 Major Activities ...........................................33 Information and Communication Services .........35 Movement Support ......................................36 General Manager’s Report ............................37 2012 – Awards ..........................................38 Acknowledgements ......................................43 Annual Report 2012–2013 3 Foreword Even before reading the following report, Jamboree is worthy of special note as it fundamental values. I note that encouraging I knew that the Queensland Branch of required the building of infrastructure for the young adults into long-term leadership and the Scout Association of Australia had equivalent of a small town and then the skilful management roles in the organisation is experienced an exceptionally busy year, management of a friendly “invasion” by over among these issues, and I can say from my because I was closely involved in four of 11,000 Jamboree participants. Bravo to all experience as Governor, as Patron of many Scouts Queensland’s major events in the year concerned. community organisations, that this is not an under review. issue unique to Scouts. Innovative, forward Throughout these high profi le events, the thinking strategies will continue to be needed In August last year, I hosted a ceremony day-to-day activities of Scouts Queensland for the foreseeable future if such challenges at Government House at which the did not come to a halt they continued are to be met. appointment of the new Chief Commissioner, uninterrupted across the State. As the Mrs Kirsty Brown OAM, was confi rmed. Chief Commissioner notes, it is at the local As Governor and Chief Scout I congratulate In September, I hosted the presentation level that Scouting really happens, that the State Council, the Executive, Scouts of Adult and Youth Awards. In October, the movement’s goal of developing young everywhere in the State and their families on I offi cially re-opened the Queensland people who make positive contributions to their many achievements in 2012 - 2013. Scouts Centre in Brisbane, rejuvenated after their communities is realised. The impressive I thank Scouts Queensland for the support the severe damage caused by the January breadth of activities for Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and assistance given to me and my Offi ce 20II fl oods. And in January this year I and the more senior levels of Scouting set during the year, including at our Government had the pleasure of offi cially opening the out in this document is testimony to the House Open Days, and I wish all involved in 23rd Australian Jamboree in Maryborough. continuing dedication and commitment the Scouting movement in Queensland every of those involved. In that respect, it was success for the coming year. The new Chief Commissioner’s fi rst year, a pleasing to see the efforts of the Queensland re-opened State headquarters and the hosting Branch “rewarded” by a signifi cant increase of a national Jamboree add up to a period in youth membership numbers in the year of signifi cant change and challenge for the in review. Queensland Branch, and the individual reports contained in the following pages As the Report also makes clear, there remain Penelope Wensley AC set out just how effectively the organisation challenges to be met and overcome as Governor of Queensland, is adapting and embracing the challenges Scouting strives to be relevant and appealing Chief Scout of Queensland. involved. The Branch’s role in the national to young people and yet remain true to its 4 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Queensland Branch Branch Chief Scout Mr Mark Cane Adventurous Activities Program Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AC Mr Ian McLeary Air Activities /Mr Lawrence Radcliffe Chief Commissioner Ms Judy Seymour Environmental Education Mrs Kirsty M Brown OAM Mr Ryan Sodziak Information and Communication Services Dr Paul Rollason International Deputy Chief Commissioners Mrs Kerry Tully Youth Activities Mr Des Allen Resources Mr Peter Blatch OAM Youth Program Honorary Commissioners Ms Jean Clifford Adult Training and Development Mr Lars Eriksson Fr Iain Furby Special Duties Mr Richard Franklin Mr Pieter Van Der Kamp Major Activities Mr Maurice Law AM Mr Ian Lightbody Region Commissioners Major General John Pearn AO RFD MD Mr Daryl Scott Brisbane North Region Mr Bradley Richards Mr Ian McPhee Brisbane South Region Mr Fred Scott OAM Mr Stephen Kydd Capricorn Region Mr Dougal McWhinney Central and Coastal Region Project Commissioners Mr John Finn Central Western Region Mr Joseph Barrett Mr Andrew Barton Darling Downs Region Mr Allan Newland Mr Peter Digweed Far North Region Mr Paul Parkinson Mr Robert Campbell Gold Coast Region Mr Ian Waters Mr Ernest Bunt Kennedy Region Mr Geoffrey Doo Mr Kenneth Millers Moreton Region Mrs Irma Howell Near North Coast and Country Region General Manager Mr Ian Lightbody Mrs Jennifer Staddon OAM North Western Region Mr Russell Lindsay Suncoast Region Mr Albert Shelley Western Region Mrs Carole Howlett Wide Bay-Burnett Region Assistant Chief Commissioners Mr Bryan Brown Community Development Mr Dennis Brockman Development Branch Commissioners Mr David Cruse Joey Scouts Mrs Robyn Devine Cub Scouts Mr Steven Marshall Scouts Mr Philip McNicol Venturer Scouts Mr Gavin Brady Rover Scouts Mr Russell Davie Adventurous Activities Annual Report 2012–2013 5 President Branch Council Mr Craig Ray Vice-Presidents Mr Manfred Cross AM Life Members Voting Members of Mr Clifford Farmer OAM Mr Clifford Farmer OAM Branch Council Major General John Pearn AO RFD MD Mr Alan Sherlock OBE (a) The Chief Scout The Honourable Glen Williams AO Mr Owen (Kel) Griffi ths OBE (b) The Chief Commissioner Mr Maurice Law AM (c) Honorary Life Members Chief Commissioner Mr Evan Newton OAM (d) Members of the Executive Committee Mrs Kirsty M Brown OAM Mr Ian Clarke (e) Deputy and Assistant Chief Commissioners of the Branch Mrs Elwyn McKee Branch Secretary (f) Branch, Region, District and Project Mrs Nina Higgins Mrs Nikketah Cuneo Commissioners of the Branch Mr Robert Waldie (g) Branch Rover Executive Chairman Honorary Treasurer Mr Manfred Cross AM (h) Group Leaders with a Certifi cate Mr Myles Stanley The Honourable Glen Williams AO of Appointment Mr Douglas Morton (i) Honorary Commissioners Mr James Priest AM Mr Geoffrey White Mr David Whitman Mr Robert Atkinson APM 6 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Branch Executive Committee Chairman Mr Craig Ray Chief Commissioner Mrs Kirsty M Brown OAM Three (3) Commissioners attached to the Branch Secretary Deputy Chief Commissioner (Adult Training and Development) Jean Clifford Mrs Nikketah Cuneo Deputy Chief Commissioner (Major Activities) Pieter Van Der Kamp Honorary Treasurer Deputy Chief Commissioner (Resources) Des Allen Mr Myles Stanley Five (5) adults who are or who are eligible to apply to become members of the Movement Adult Member Peter Blatch OAM Adult Member Gavin Brady Adult Member Daryl Scott Adult Member Hamish Baird Rover Nathan Swaffer Annual Report 2012–2013 7 The past year has seen signifi cant activity in the Branch, all of which has been of a Branch Executive positive nature as we have put behind us Chairman’s Report the diffi culties alluded to in previous years’ reports surrounding This will result in a dividend being paid to our customers, namely the members of the the Karingal Nursery the Queensland Branch of approximately Movement, expect and require

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