The Scout Association of Branch Inc. Annual Report

Creating a better Queensland for over 100 years Our Aim The Aim of 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 , as identifi ed by the Founder, are that 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 , 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 Mrs Robyn Devine 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 from our paid Project and the Moreton $1,200,000. staff at Branch. Region debt and issues The time and effort put into the exercise This information is now being collated to particularly by Pieter Van Der Kamp working prepare a response and a restructure if relating to general on it essentially full time for over 12 months necessary of our Branch operations will be debtors and the fallout and Jean Clifford working on the activity full undertaking to better serve our members. time for approximately four months and all of For the benefi t of members of Council, from the January 2011 our wonderful volunteers has produced this it is appropriate for me to confi rm that we extraordinary result. fl ood. All of these spend approximately $1,250,000 on events were signifi cant I should not let this opportunity pass without wages each year, approximately $1,000 also expressing my thanks to the of a week on insurance and around in their own right but in Queensland who ran a base at AJ2013 most $200,000 a year on IT. combination they were successfully. Audit Report formidable. Due to the I would request that the Branch Council acknowledge our gratitude to the AJ2013 The audit report will be commented on by tenacity and application team for the result that they have produced. our Honorary Treasurer but can I say that I must point out to Branch Council that the of the Branch, they are the audit this year has been much more Jamboree Executive Committee was carefully now behind us. managed and reviewed monthly by the successfully implemented than in previous Branch Executive Committee in relation to years and I believe that this will result in a risk management and fi nance and members considerable saving to Branch with respect to of the Jamboree Executive Committee were audit fees. By way and afar the most signifi cant of all the the subject of a Special Branch Executive events conducted by this Branch in its whole Committee meeting. Subcommittees history was AJ2013 the 23rd Australian Jamboree which was held in Maryborough in Culture and Communication Apart from the AJ2013 subcommittee, January 2013. I confi rm for the purposes of this report As alluded to in my previous report, a formally, that the following are subcommittees As I have previously advised Branch Council, considerable amount of work has been the Jamboree Executive Committee is chaired of the Branch Executive Committee: by Deputy Chief Commissioner (Major done in relation to changing the culture and 1. Finance Committee (a standing Activities) Pieter Van Der Kamp who is ably communication in the Branch. subcommittee) assisted by Deputy Chief Commissioner Jean It is important that we all recognise that we Clifford and has produced some outstanding are members of one Movement whether we 2. Risk Management subcommittee results for the Branch and for . have a uniform position or not. All of our 3. Compliance subcommittee (a standing As everyone is aware the history of Jamborees efforts must be concentrated on the central subcommittee) aim of the Association which I remind in recent years in Australia has been poor 4. Resources subcommittee from a fi nancial management point of view members of the Branch Council is: 5. The Alumni and it was my view that if the Queensland “the aim of Scouting is to encourage the Branch did not run a successful Jamboree physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and 6. Marketing subcommittee AJ2013 there was a possibility that the way emotional development of young people so 7. Baden Powell Park subcommittee in which Jamborees would be run in the future that they take a constructive place in society as in Australia would be put in jeopardy. responsible citizens, and as members of their Baden Powell Park The event that was conducted in January 2013 local, national and international communities”. As the Council will no doubt be aware, one in Maryborough was a success on all levels. I believe that this will be a continuing exercise of the major drains on funds is Baden Powell The Scouts that attended the event had a and the Branch Executive Committee is Park. Well over a million dollars has been wonderful 10 day experience, not only working with the Chief Commissioner and her invested in that site over the last decade. having fun but also learning skills. team with respect to managing this issue. The Branch Executive Committee has Signifi cantly, the Jamboree has produced a In May 2013 a meeting was convened determined that we need to as a strategy, result ahead of budget. with the key stakeholders to determine what

8 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. make Baden Powell Park our prime facility • Members of staff visiting properties In presenting this report, I would also like to and it is essential that it be now appropriately potentially for the fi rst time and getting a express my thanks to the members of the paid brought up to the standards required by better understanding who is involved in the staff at the Queensland Scout Centre for their today’s society so that it can be fully utilised. various properties. efforts over the last twelve (12) months. A subcommittee has now been appointed I have much pleasure in moving the adoption with a view to us moving towards a model • Members of our volunteers who care so of my report. whereby a professional staff member will be much and are passionate about the various employed to manage Baden Powell Park with sites, getting some recognition for the Mr Craig Ray a view to it making a profi t. wonderful efforts that they are putting in. LLB(Hons), Grad, Dip, Leg, Prac

Even if the exercise results in the costs of this The Executive will continue to conduct site visits. Branch Executive Chairman facility being covered, then that would be of signifi cant fi nancial benefi t to the Branch. Members of the Branch Executive Committee The Scout Association of Australia - and subcommittees continue education Queensland Branch Incorporated The subcommittee is being ably chaired by in their role, not only from such things as one of our Vice Presidents, Mr Cliff Farmer the facility tours but from the provision of OAM and I would implore the Council to continuing education by external providers continue to have an interest in this site and including BDO Kendalls. watch the developments as they unfold for the betterment of the site and ultimately our cash A review of our insurance policies was fl ow balance sheet. conducted with our brokers and a restructuring in relation to Branch fees, was worked through ably by our insurance working group Alumni and this was carefully guided by Deputy Chief Commissioner Jean Clifford. A more Peter Gardiner and his team in this subcommittee transparent basis for the fees that are charged have been working hard to launch the Alumni at from the Branch offi ce to members of the the Exhibition in August 2013. movement has been achieved. We see the Alumni as being a valuable asset Our Project Development and Grants Offi cer, to the Queensland Branch. Not only will it Cameron Stanley, continues to work with due provide former members of the Association endeavour and has been successful in raising with a connection to the Branch but will also $1,719,025.95 by way of grants in the enable us to have a body of people which past twelve (12) months. Our grant income can be utilised to provide additional resources is by far the greatest source of income to the and support to the Branch. Branch and most of that money is directed and raised for projects at group level. I believe that this will be a vital resource which will be able to enhance the level of It is important for me to record my thanks to Scouting that we are able to provide to the our Chief Commissioner, Mrs Kirsty Brown youth of this State. OAM, and all members of the Branch Executive Committee and subcommittees who have assisted the Branch so ably in the past Compliance Issues twelve (12) months to achieve the success that has been attained. I am also able to confi rm to the Branch Council As Council is clearly aware, there is a that the Executive has facilitated various site signifi cant amount of work still to be done visits to facilities on the north side of Brisbane, in order to grow the movement and achieve the south side of Brisbane and the west side the aim of being the pre-eminent youth of Brisbane. These facility tours have been organisation in this State. very successful for a number of reasons from a number of points of view including:

• Members of the Executive and subcommittees getting an understanding of the assets that we are dealing with. Annual Report 2012–2013 9 Mr President, Chief Commissioner, Members of Branch Council and Uniform Members of the Branch, Honorary Treasurer’s Report I now present the fi nance report of the Queensland Branch

for the year ended will be all too aware that Queensland All up, the surplus attributable directly to the 31 March 2013. Branch hosted the very successful AJ2013, Jamboree, the event, the contingent and the held in January this year. The Members of fee paid for rental of Branch equipment was the Executive Committee of AJ2013 led by $1,765,000. Pieter Van Der Kamp have been working In addition to the Jamboree we recovered on the event for a number of years and Consistent with normal practice, this fi nance $303,000 against the provisions we the planning and control that they have report does not include the results of the made last year on account of impairment exercised in achieving this result must be Regions, Districts or individual Formations. to debtors, and our branch staff are to be commended. Not only does the Queensland The accounts for the Australian Jamboree commended for the way they have worked Branch benefi t fi nancially from their efforts but AJ2013 have been maintained separately by with Groups and other Formations to manage through better funding for National, Scouting the AJ2013 Executive Committee and except the old debt and to assist them to control right across the country will benefi t. as disclosed in Revenue by way of distribution their current debt. The facility fee charged of funds to Branch the AJ2013 accounts do As well as hosting the Jamboree, Queensland to the Formations has reduced substantially not form part of the annual accounts. Branch, as usual, fi elded a strong contingent as is shown in Note 2 on page 12 of the of Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Leaders to Financial Statements and it is hoped that by The audited fi nancial statements report a participate in and support the activity. Our reducing the fi nancial burden we can help surplus (after depreciation and provisions Jamboree Contingent provides a substantial our Groups to recover and to grow. but before recognising the movement in fair contribution to our fi nances each three years value of available-for-sale fi nancial assets) The statement of comprehensive income on and this year was no exception. As our of $2,009,589 for the year ended March page 4 of the Financial Statements gives regular Contingent organisers were busy this 2013, an increase of $2,637,979 over comparative fi gures for the expenses for year running the whole event, our Contingent last fi nancial year. last year and comparative revenue fi gures was under new management so to speak and may be found on page 12. Apart from the Of course a result of this magnitude will be Steve Marshall and his team are also to be Jamboree fi gures there is nothing particularly driven by unique circumstances and Members congratulated for their efforts and their result. remarkable. Wages has increased by $300K but this refl ects the fact that the General Manager is now a salaried employee rather than a consultant, also, a number of new staff have been engaged. Depreciation has increased, but as part of our upgrade of the fi xed asset system, depreciation rates were reviewed to better refl ect the useful life of assets. Return on investment income refl ects the current trend in interest rates. The recovery of the share market has provided substantial gains on liquidated investments and increases in fair value on securities held have been brought to account.

Scouts has long held a portfolio of shares and securities. The policy has been to select quality investments and hold them in the long term. While this has provided a steady income stream over the years, this year we have questioned if our passive approach to our investments is providing the best return possible. This year the decision was made to engage two professional fund managers and

10 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. establish equal investment funds with each. As AON have acted as the Associations brokers Scouts Queensland employs a Project at the current date, we have engaged Elston since 2005 and have again provided this Development and Grants Offi cer to assist and Partners as one fund manager and we service. As would be expected with the our Groups in identifying appropriate grants, are in the process of establishing the second. volume of claims from recent fl oods there has applying for grants and managing the During the fi nancial year Elston was provided been an increase in the cost of insurance and acquittal process. This process is not isolated with $1M in existing shares and securities for the 2014 Financial Year, total insurance to the south east corner and the Project with which to establish their fund. The costs including brokerage will be $569,415, Development and Grants Offi cer is eager to investment guidelines remain conservative. an increase of 19.5% on last year. meet with and assist all Regions to access these funds. I would urge all Formations to Attached to my report I have provided a utilise this service. breakdown of all the abnormal revenues and Cash Flow Budget 2013/2014 expenditures brought to account in the current The support we receive from the grant bodies year. After allowing for these items and adding The 2013/2014 cash fl ow budget projects is greatly appreciated. back depreciation, it shows that the underlying a surplus of $50,200. The budget is Mr President and Members of Branch cash result from operations was still a loss conservative and has been adopted by the Council, 2012 was a year where we of some $89K for the Financial Year before Branch Executive Committee. addressed many issues that had long been investment income. While not yet where we of concern. In 2013 we have continued may wish the result to be, this does represent a Development Fund to build on these efforts. Thanks to the signifi cant improvement over last year. hard work of our volunteers and our paid The Branch Development Fund provides an The notes to the accounts are comprehensive employees the fi nancial statements for “at call” investment facility for Groups and and provide details of signifi cant accounting the 2013 fi nancial year show a solid other Formations, and as at the end of the policies and a breakdown of revenues and performance which will restore funds lost in fi nancial year, $650,268 was invested. I balance sheet classifi cations; these should be previous years. The task in front of us is to encourage Groups to take advantage of the read in conjunction with the fi nancial report. continue to build on this result. facility available through the Fund. In closing, I would like to thank the Members Scout Supply Grants of the Finance Committee, the offi ce staff and the Uniform Members of the Branch and to The Scout Supply shop continues to provide As with normal practice, I would like to encourage them all for the coming year. a valuable service to our Members while report the value of grants received by Scout making a positive contribution to the Mr President, I move that my report and the Formations for the fi nancial year under review. operation of the Branch Offi ce. This year the Financial Report as tabled be accepted. Scout Supply shop staffed and successfully During the year, Formations have been Mr Myles Stanley ran the Trading Post at AJ2013. successful in securing a total of $1,719K (Last Year $2,182K) in grants from various Branch Executive Honorary Treasurer Insurance Government and Statutory Authorities. When we look at the comparative fi gure for last year, The Scout Association of Australia - Queensland Branch Incorporated The movement insurance policies have been we should remember that there were a number the recent subject of some criticism however of specifi c fl ood grants included in this fi gure there has long been transparency into the which do not apply in the current year. Associations insurance arrangements and While Branch Headquarters has applied for what is and what is not covered is quite and received some grants, the majority of the clear. Regions requiring special cover for funds disclosed here have gone directly to natural formations would need to specifi cally Scout Groups to assist them with repairs and request such insurance and be prepared to maintenance to dens and in upgrading the fund the cost. Group’s equipment.

Annual Report 2012–2013 11 Chief Commissioner’s Report

It is my pleasure to report on my fi rst year as Chief Commissioner of the Queensland Branch of Scouts Australia. During the period under review the Queensland Branch has worked tirelessly on re-establishing Scouting in Queensland, our 2020 Plan and progressively bringing Queensland in line with the Scout Association of Australia’s National policies and rules. Each Deputy Chief Commissioner will give a further report on their portfolio with my report being a general overview of the past twelve months. I was offi cially invested as Chief Commissioner of Queensland on 28 August 2012 at Government House. The Chief Scout gave a very interesting address which added to the splendour of the activity.

2020 Vision 2020 Mission That Scouts Queensland be recognised as the pre- To extend to every community the opportunity to provide eminent and dynamic Movement for the development of Scouting using our Aim, Principles, Promise & Law, Young People to better society Educational Methods and Recreational Activities to develop the whole Young Person

Approximately 75% of Adult Development Royal Commission Plans (ADPs) have been completed with the Every fi le in the confi dential cupboard has Branch and region teams with the regions been rechecked ensuring that our Branch now focusing on their districts and groups has complied with the requirements of the undertaking this review. This has been a National Association and the National Royal time consuming and interesting exercise and Commission into child and sexual abuse. ensures that our Leaders are taken through Queensland Branch already had a policy the Adults in Scouting process correctly which to refer such allegations to the Queensland reappoints them for a further three years, Police Service. We have established a reassigns them to another role or suggests To be a movement which is contact in the Child Safety and Sexual Crime retirement. sustainable by having adequate Group within the Queensland Police Service. and committ ed volunteer leaders One of the continuing challenges for the Currently I have found a small number of and supporti ng adults Association is our compliance with the Child fi les where leaders have been terminated Peter Blatch accepted my invitation to take on Safety Legislation in ensuring that all our Leaders for allegations of this nature but there is no the new role of Deputy Chief Commissioner and Adults have current blue cards. This evidence on fi le of referral to the police or (Youth Program) as at 1 September 2012. requires continual effort by not only the Branch investigation. These historical allegations All duty statements for the Branch, Region but by Region, District and Group Leaders. have been referred to the police for their and District teams have been updated decision and or action and as such reported and the reporting process clearly defi ned. to our National advisory body who is

12 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. overseeing Scouting’s response to the Royal Commission.

Queensland was identifi ed as one of the three hot spots in the country which is concerning for us. One request was to identify who our insurers were for the past 40 years because of pending historical cases – this information was extremely diffi cult to fi nd but I am pleased to say we have submitted all requests for information as at the due dates.

Adult Recognition Awards Venturer Scouts from Queensland Branch participated in the National Mawson During the year we held two award Leadership courses held at Baden Powell ceremonies, one at the Queensland Scout Park and also in . Centre and one at Government House. Both events were extremely well received. The The defi nition of “Major Activities” has been number of submissions received this year accepted by the Deputy Chief Commissioners for the 2013 Adult Recognition Awards and the Branch Commissioners and included has been staggering. As a result I have in the Deputy Chief Commissioner (Major decided to introduce a Queensland Chief Activities) duty statement. From April 2013 all Commissioner’s Thanks Badge and a Chief To be a movement which major events will be under the watchful eye Commissioner’s Commendation. The Thanks delivers a dynamic, exciti ng of the Deputy Chief Commissioner (Major Badge would be awarded to a limited and vibrant programs Activities). number of Supporters in recognition of During the period under review the following exceptionally devoted service to the Branch 23rd Australian Jamboree Branch activities were successfully held; when they would not be eligible for other Agoonoree, Cuboree, Triple S, Joey Scout The 23rd Australian Jamboree (AJ2013) awards and the Commendation for adult Jaunt, Camp LUII, and the hosting of the provided a brilliant opportunity in showcasing members of the Branch in recognition of the 23rd Australian Jamboree by the Queensland Scouting to the Australian and international distinguished services rendered to the Branch Branch on behalf of the National communities. for a specifi c project or task. The fi rst two Association. Chief Commissioner’s Commendations will Thanks must be given to the AJ2013 Chief be awarded at the 2013 Branch Council. Director Pieter Van Der Kamp who has lived and breathed this Jamboree for over three

Leader numbers by year Leaders numbers by section 2500 700 608 600 540 538

2000 534 1936 465 463 500 460 1834 1820 1853 444 442 429 428 1500 417 400

1000 300 224 213 213 217 162 200 163 153 500 152 100 44 41 46 47 0 0 March 2010 March 2011 March 2012 March 2013 March 2010 March 2011 March 2012 March 2013 Joey Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Venturer Scouts Rover Scouts Other

Annual Report 2012–2013 13 Youth member numbers by year Youth member numbers by section 10000 4000 3474

3500 3265 8712 3084 3084 3025 8000 8574 3007 2894 7690 7858 3000 2650 6000 2500 2000 4000 1500 113 8 1095 933 889

1000 757 719 718 2000 644 411 362 349 500 336 0 0 March 2010 March 2011 March 2012 March 2013 March 2010 March 2011 March 2012 March 2013 Joey Scouts Cub Scouts Scouts Venturer Scouts Rover Scouts

years, ably supported by a very competent The 2013 Sign-on Day has contributed Jamboree Executive Committee. My role as greatly to this growth but we need to keep Camp Chief gave me a great opportunity to this momentum going. meet leaders and young people especially For a number of years the Queensland Branch those from the Queensland Branch. The has included two additional categories into tragedy of a parent helper’s death after the Membership. This has caused numerous issues fi nal clean-up day was heartbreaking to us for the awards recognition, fees, training and all. In the eulogy the children spoke of the fun National events which led to our Branch making they had at the Jamboree and of having dad the necessary changes to the Queensland policy on site for the two weeks. A full Jamboree on members and supporters. report will be tabled at the National Executive To be a movement which has Committee meeting this month but we should increasing membership of young Amendments have been made to the uniform record that this was described as an amazing people with opti mal retenti on policy. The changes to the policy bring Australian Jamboree at world level. It is extremely pleasing to note that at 31 Queensland back in line with National policy March 2013 there is a 12.7% growth in and procedures. It also includes amendments Brisbane Gang Show youth membership on last year’s numbers. to meet cultural and religious requirements. It is very pleasing to report that the While we have a long way to go to grow Queensland has now adopted wearing of appointment of David Teufel as Executive the Branch we have validated evidence that the National and State run events badges Director has had a positive effect on all Queensland has begun this task. Now it’s and changes to the uniform name tapes have members of the Brisbane Gang Show and up to everyone to ensure we retain all these also been made. that the cast numbers (at this stage) for the members. 2013 show will be approximately 100.

14 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. To be a movement which has increasing parti cipati on of young adults in management, leadership and support This core objective to be a Movement which has increasing participation of young adults in management, leadership and support is (Region Development and Support Offi cer) an ongoing challenge for the Queensland to support Scouting in the rural regions and Branch as a whole. Strategies are in place, the successful applicant will commence later and more are being developed, to help in 2013. Hopefully at next year’s Branch ensure the increase of young adults in Council we will be able to report on the management, leadership and support roles. benefi ts from having this position. A project has commenced on re-evaluating The Islamic Society in Brisbane has shown the current Region structure and boundaries interest in establishing Scouting in Brisbane which hopefully will assist the Branch in South Region. Our uniform now caters for ensuring Groups are located in the right To be a movement which is female members from this community when locations, encouraging the community to recognised by the whole community they join Scouting in Queensland. choose Scouting as the movement for the as the leading choice for the development of their young people. The development of young people report has highlighted the serious issues we have had regarding growth over the past 14 Mr President, it is impossible to adequately years, matters that will not be taken lightly. report on the myriad of events that Scouting No decisions have been made regarding has conducted during this period. I am any recommendations for change. Any privileged to lead a dedicated team of such recommendations would be tabled to Deputy Chief Commissioners, Region the Region Commissioners Conference in Commissioners, Branch Commissioners July 2013 for further discussion as we must and Assistant Chief Commissioners (and my Executive Assistant whom I could not continue to grow the movement and not To be a movement which is inhibit this growth with issues. do without) who listen to my concerns and through their commitment and beliefs go sustainable by having adequate A subcommittee to manage the maintenance those extra miles to provide support to our and committ ed fi nancial and and development of our major campsite leaders and Adults in Scouting contributing to material resources and training centre at Baden Powell Park in the fundamental principles of Scouting. Queensland Branch Scouting Samford has been re-established. Expressions Instructions (QBSI) of interest for young adults under the age of It is extremely important that the Branch offi ce, thirty years to be a member of this committee through the General Manager Ian Lightbody, The update to the Queensland Branch have been called. continue to support the leadership of Scouting Scouting Instructions (QBSI) is slowly coming in Queensland. It is in the formations locally together. Each minor change leads to others that Scouting really happens. somewhere else. I can advise we have employed Elaine Latta (as a volunteer) to do I am able to report that a number of Groups the fi nal consistency check and mapping to P in the western part of our State are re- & R on the updated QBSI. Elaine edited the opening as the communities have asked for very fi rst version of QBSI and is a professional Scouting to be delivered in these towns. A writer with a long Scouting history. new professional position has been approved

Annual Report 2012–2013 15 Reopening of the Queensland traumatic events. This meets the request from 2013 when Rasheed retires and returns Scout Centre Workplace Health and Safety following an to the Maldives. We would also like to incident during the 2012 Triple S camp. take this opportunity to extend our thanks The Chief Scout and Governor of and best wishes to Abdullah Rasheed for Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope his involvement in World Scouting notably Wensley AC, reopened the Queensland Asia Pacifi c Scout Region in the Asia-Pacifi c Region during the last Scout Centre and visited all activities at It is pleasing to note that three 11 years. I have worked with JR on many the youth rally on 13 October 2012. Queenslanders, Paul Parkinson, Peter Blatch, occasions overseas and fi nd him to be a true Queensland Branch young people who and myself have recently been appointed professional and very competent in what he are members of the National Youth Council to the Asia Pacifi c Scout Region specialist does. Queensland Branch extends a warm hosted the Chief Scout around the various panels in various subject areas. This is great welcome to J.R. Pangilinan as he prepares activities. recognition for Scouts Australia’s contribution to Scouting. to take up his new responsibilities for World On a person note I am extremely pleased Scouting. with the fi nal outcome of the new image Whilst in Jakarta recently we attended the There are so many who have supported of the Queensland Scout Centre, I believe opening of the Messengers of Peace camp me in the past twelve months and without that it now looks like a Scout building and for Rover age young people. The aim of the them Scouting in Queensland would not hope that this encourages growth within our Messengers of Peace initiative is to inspire fl ourish. As I said at the Queensland Scout membership. millions of young men and women throughout the world to work for the cause of Scouting: Centre reopening and youth rally, Scouting Fact Sheets Creating a Better World. The initiative in Queensland is like a phoenix rising again, promotes young men and women as Leaders thank you to all members and supporters who I am developing a number of fact sheets for Life in their communities and in their make this outstanding volunteer contribution to based on an idea that is used in the United world. Three (3) Australian Rover Scouts were the Scout Movement. Our challenge ahead Kingdom. These fact sheets, along with taking part in the camp. One of which was a is to grow the Movement and to ensure a special icon, have been added to the from Stafford Rovers. we deliver the program we promise. Our website where all leaders are able to access vision must be to make a real contribution to them. The four released are: New Regional Director for the creating a better world through Scouting’s 1. Managing Behaviour Asia-Pacifi c Region value system, based and expressed in our Promise and Law. 2. Bullying Scott Teare, Secretary General of the World 3. Promoting Good Behaviour Organisation of the Scout Movement, has Mr President, Members of Council, I move appointed Mr. J. Rizal Pangilinan, 50 years that my report be accepted. 4. Spiritual Development old, from Morong, Rizal, Philippines, as the Mrs Kirsty M. Brown, OAM Thanks must go to Hsien-Jin Teoh and new Regional Director for the World Scout Peter Blatch who have ably developed Bureau Asia-Pacifi c Regional Offi ce. J. Rizal Chief Commissioner a core group of psychologists state-wide Pangilinan – known to many as “J.R.” – will willing to assist Scout members through take over from Abdullah Rasheed in July The Scout Association of Australia - Queensland Branch Incorporated

16 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Program Operations Youth Program

The last twelve months has been very exciting growth - the spiritual, physical, intellectual, Mr Peter Blatch OAM and also exhausting for those involved character, emotional and social aspects - the in the Youth Program. Activities included SPICES of the Scouts Australia youth program. Deputy Chief Commissioner implementing the updated The youth program team worked together (Youth Program) program; contributing to the Rover Review; as on many issues including the relaunch of The Scout Association of Australia - well as our on-going challenge of providing the Queensland Scout Centre as well as the Queensland Branch Incorporated exciting and responsive, safe programs various facets of a most successful AJ2013 to support section leaders in Queensland. in Maryborough. Each of these areas are Nationally, we were involved with the addressed in the following section reports. updating and refreshing the areas of personal

Joey Scout Section

Participation challenges continue to Joey Scout Jaunt was a wonderful success Joey Scout Leaders are continuing to attend successfully be used to provide interesting and attraction for the Joey Scout Leaders, training courses embracing eLearning with programs for Joey Scouts. The Promise Joey Scouts and their families. With a theme great enthusiasm, and are participating in Challenge, available to the Joey Scouts who of ‘Olympics’ the activity was well attended other scouting activities such as Agoonoree, have celebrated their seventh birthday, has with 535 arriving at Baden Powell Park. As Brisbane Gang Show and Scout Revues. continued to prove very popular with a list of the day progressed some activities such as Thousands of Scouts had an experience Joey Scout names printed in Encompass each the climbing wall, rope bridge, fi re brigade, of a lifetime when they attended the 23rd month to acknowledge and celebrate their military cars, go carts and chariot races Australian Jamboree in Maryborough. Future achievements (see table below for numbers). could be seen with long lines of Joey Scouts Scout Day saw large numbers of Joey and patiently waiting. Thanks go to Phil Harrison Joey Scouts and their families attended yet Cub Scouts attending to see and experience for coming down to run the climbing wall and another wonderful Brisbane Gang Show held at the atmosphere of an Australian Jamboree, Laurie Radcliffe (Baden Powell Park weekend Schonell Theatre, University of Qld on Sunday and from the advice I have received, it was warden) for his assistance on the day. 1 July 2012. The theme for this year’s show a great success. Working as Team Leader was ‘Switched on Gang Show’ which was Regions and districts have also held Joey Scout Welfare in Queensland Contingent was a thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended. Jaunts in their parts of the State. wonderful experience, one I will remember Pre activities to the Matinee involved Joey Scouts for a long time. The support I received from Joey Scouts have also attended activities and Cub Scouts making and colouring theatrical my team members (Linda Bowkett - JSL and such sleepovers, Mob holidays, activity masks which they wore to the show. Simone Peatey – JSL) was tremendous and I camps, Skillorama, water activities including would like to acknowledge their support and continued to be a strong raft events, Environment Education activities, hard work during the Jamboree. interest for our Joey Scouts with many rising Heritage displays and many more exciting early and marching with their Mobs showing events. Mr David Cruse their respect to fallen diggers and returned Branch Commissioner (Joey Scouts) service personnel. The Scout Association of Australia - Promise Challenge Badges April 2012 to September 2012 Queensland Branch Incorporated April May June July August September Total 5 251914231197 October November December January February March 26 16 7 5 32 15 101 Total 198

Annual Report 2012–2013 17 Section

• encouraging the use of online resources Cub Scouts continue to develop through the and networking Award Scheme, with many Boomerangs and achievement badges presented. The Some of the actions from Branch 2020 large number of Grey Wolf awards received Cub Scout strategies that are currently being throughout the year is testament to the focussed on: continued support of dedicated and high • Actively promote the value and encourage achieving youth members with the support Cub Scouting continues to grow thanks to participation at training presentations of fantastic leaders and supportive parents. the amazing passion and dedication of All Cub Scouts have deserved their badges • Encourage Cub Scout Leaders to utilise over 150 Cub Scout Leaders, assistants and should be very proud of their personal families in support roles and advisers throughout Queensland. The achievement. Many Cub Scout Leaders will ability to coordinate dynamic, interesting and • Promote the resources available be awarded service medals and again these challenging programs ensures the deliverance • Ensure Cub Scout Leaders access their should be worn with pride as they are a of the Scouting philosophy to our Cub Scouts. training commitments small recognition of the enthusiasm that the This age group is an interesting and • Encourage Leaders to run quality Cub leaders have for this section. Scout programs that are fl exible, cost challenging time as they develop an Thanks must go to all the Cub Scout teams effective and fun awareness of themselves, others and their developing and inspiring our Cub Scouts. surroundings. The Cub Scouts love to explore, • Ensuring Cub Scouts link to Scouts by discover and have fun and Queensland’s encouraging ongoing communication Mrs Robyn Devine programs assist this development and provide between sections Branch Commissioner (Cub Scouts) skills to equip in the transition from Cub • Encourage other sections and joint section Scouts to Scouts – or even life outside the activities at district, region and State The Scout Association of Australia - Scouting Movement. based activities Queensland Branch Incorporated The Branch Cub Scouts team’s major focuses • Promote Cub Scouting in the community for the past 12 months have been: • Encourage Leaders to utilise community networks including schools or hold • encouraging and promoting linking promotional activities at local church and • supporting Cub Scout Leaders and Packs school functions

Changes to Scout Section Membership per Month (12 month moving average) 150

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Jul 13 Jul 14 Jul 16 Oct 13 Jan14 Apr 14 Oct 14 Jan 15 Apr 15 July 15 Oct 15 Jan 16 Apr 16 Oct 16 Jan 17 Apr17 Month Enrolments To Venturers From Cubs Resignations Net Change

18 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Scout Section

It has been a big year for the Scout Section the Jamboree. Previous Contingent members The Scout Section Council has had some and indeed the whole Branch with the were only too willing to assist in any way healthy debate over the past year about hosting of AJ2013 in Maryborough. This that they could but most also had roles on the issues within our Section. Usually the massive event is a lifetime highlight for Jamboree Executive Committee (JEC). discussions winds back to us needing to all of the Scouts that attended. It will be encourage our Section Leaders to complete There were of course many other leaders relived again and again as friends made their training and the need for ongoing and Rovers who were part of the JEC and at the Jamboree meet up once more as support and enrichment once they do. To devoted countless hours to making the they continue along their Scouting journey. this end Scout Out will be run again this Jamboree a success. To everyone who Perhaps this memory would be aptly titled year as well as a number of low cost fi eld contributed to the Jamboree I wish to extend “never forget IT”. The fi nal attendance fi gures days held in varying locations are currently a very loud BRAVO on behalf of the Scouts of for Queensland Contingent were: on the drawing board. Linking is also an Queensland. Thanks also go to the generosity area that we need to continually focus on. of the Lord Baden Powell Society. $15000 Scouts 1306 The inclusion of CCC (Cubs Can Come) in was donated and distributed amongst 52 Triple S has seen some good results but we Scouts to assist them in meeting the fi nancial Venturer Scouts 48 must continue to seize every opportunity to burden of attending AJ2013. engage our neighbouring Sections. The Scout Rover Scouts 32 Triple S was undertaken over the middle Leadership course is about to commence weekend of the winter vacation at Baden a review to ensure that we are current and Leaders 299 Powell Park. A lot of rain in the lead up meeting our objectives in the delivery of this meant that there was no shortage of the course. Supporters 38 Scouts favourite substance – mud. Numbers Since April, 63 Australian Scout Medallions were very good; 870 Scouts made up 147 have been awarded to some very Queensland was privileged to host two Patrols and were supported by up to 170 outstanding young people. It was surprising Scouts from Papua New Guinea. They Leaders over the course of the camp. This to notice a lot of applications were received fi tted straight into the Troop they were meant over 1040 people on site which just following the Jamboree. This indicated accommodated with and from some of the stretched facilities and dry ground to its limits. that Scouts were continuing on with their tales that were told a rich and diverse cultural progression through the Section rather exchange ensued. The various Regions did a fantastic job of running the activities and they were thoroughly than seeing the Jamboree as the fi nale. With this many Scouts in attendance we enjoyed by the Scouts and leaders alike. Membership within the Scout Section has formed 38 Troops which meant that there Activities included canoeing, abseiling, seen continued growth over the past several were a lot of inexperienced Jamboree Troop orienteering, pioneering, cooking, fl ight, Patrol years. More recently our retention has Leaders and Assistant Jamboree Troop challenges and the perennial favourite Mudlark. improved with resignation fi gures now below Leaders that had to step up into a new High numbers required us to send two busloads an average of 100 per month. This is the role. In September of 2012 a Jamboree of Scouts and Leaders to the Gang Show on fi rst time in over fi ve years. Our challenge Troop Leaders training weekend was held Friday night as well as fi lling the two Saturday remains to continually improve on this fi gure. at Baden Powell Park. This had close to shows. The Scouts had a great time at the show Mr Steve Marshall full attendance and was a weekend that and the opening song could be heard being was packed with information and activity. sung back at Triple S all weekend long. Branch Commissioner (Scouts) Everyone participated to their fullest and took a lot away from the weekend. To assist With so many Scouts in one place the The Scout Association of Australia - the new JTLs a peer support program was opportunity to conduct a forum could not Queensland Branch Incorporated put into place at the training weekend and be overlooked. Patrol Leaders attended one then continued on with at the Jamboree. This of two forums held over the weekend. This proved very successful. equates to around 70 Patrol Leaders at each forum which brought a great diversity in Similarly the Contingent team consisted mainly opinions and suggestions. It is refreshing and of leaders new to this role and they had to sometimes sobering to really listen to what face a steep learning curve in the lead up to our youth members have to say.

Annual Report 2012–2013 19 Venturer Scout Section

Queensland Venturer Scouts travelled outside Seven Venturer Scouts were sponsored the state to attend Dragon Skin in New by the Branch to attend the two Mawson South Wales in April 2012, and Venture Scholarship in Leadership fi ve-day courses South in New Zealand in January. They also during the year. This course, organised by assisted in the success of the Scout Section leaders from National, draws Venturer Scouts Skills (SSS) camp, Agoonoree, and the from around Australia interested in advancing Australian Jamboree. The Jamboree involved their leadership skills both during and after one hundred and forty Venturer Scouts from the course. around Australia camping on-site and running BRAVSLAC, a skills development and the Endure-It activity for about one thousand knowledge sharing camp for Venturer Scout Scouts per day, as well as promoting the Section leaders, was conducted with a back Venturer Scout Section to Scouts, leaders and to basics theme and enjoyed by 28 leaders. supporters. The Queen’s Scout Award was earned by 19 The Branch sponsored training courses for Queensland Venturer Scouts in the past Scout venturer scouts, namely unit management and year. This compares with 33 in the 2011- leadership, ran in many places around the 12 year and 26 in the 2010-11 year. Also Branch. 121 Venturer Scouts attended unit during the year, eight Venturer Scouts applied management courses in Mackay, Beenleigh, for and received from the Scouts Australia Landsborough, Raceview, Hemmant, Institute of Training (SAIT) a Certifi cate II Rockhampton, Aspley, and Toohey Mountain in Leadership Support and a Certifi cate II (153 in 2011-12, 81 in 2010-11). 57 in Business due to having completed the Venturer Scouts attended leadership courses Venturer Award (six in 2011-12, and 10 in in Landsborough, Highfi elds and Albany 2010-11). The Venturer Scout Section continues to Creek (65 in 2011-12, 44 in 2010-11). offer many opportunities for Venturer Scouts For the 2013 calendar year, eight unit Branch Commissioner (Venturer Scouts) Phil to take part in a wide range of activities. management courses and fi ve leadership McNicol is pleased to report that the year To supplement weekly programs, districts, courses have been scheduled. ahead looks as full of activities as the year regions, Branch and National have run just gone, if not fuller. In July this year, Branch activities specifi cally for or open to Venturer Camp LUII ran for the sixth year in a row and is conducting the fi fth triennial Queensland Scouts. The Queensland rovers conducted was attended by 35 Venturer Scouts. The Venture, this time in north Queensland the ever popular RoVenture camp and camp was originally set up as a response at Camp Barrabadeen on the Atherton Urban Challenge weekend. Regions to the diffi culties Venturer Scouts have in Tablelands. Planning has commenced conducted the VenMX hiking competition getting away from other commitments to to support the Queensland contingent of (Brisbane North), May Venture (Gold Coast), attend activities that can assist them complete Venturer Scouts and adults who will choose Operation Nighthawk attended by over three the Queen’s Scout Award, or getting to to attend 2015 in South hundred Venturer Scouts (Darling Downs), places where these activities are otherwise Australia, as well as plan and organise a Echidna AdVenture initiative course (Central conducted. The week long camp is now pre-Venture tour for those who wish to take up and Coastal), Stone Age Rumble games being seen as a personal and confi dence the offer. night (Brisbane North), Race Around the development experience for young people. Lake competition (Near North Coast and The plan for this camp in 2014 is to make Mr Phil McNicol Country), and C&C Venture (Central and it more accessible to Venturer Scouts from Coastal) to name a few. Noosa Venture, regions distant from South East Queensland. Branch Commissioner (Venturer Scouts) which started as a Charles S Snow District The Scout Association of Australia - activity, continues to be extremely popular. Queensland Branch Incorporated

20 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Young Adults Rover Scout Section

At the Queensland Branch Rover Council The June long weekend saw, the annual entertainment at the annual Scout Section Annual General meeting the following Rovers running of the Central Queensland June Moot. “Triple S” at Baden Powell Park. were elected to executive positions for the This year’s event, organised by the Fitzroy Rovers were actively involved in activities at ensuing year: Patrick Tiley - Chair of QBRC, Rover Crew, was held in Rockhampton at the “EKKA” in 2012 again assisting with the Libby Smith - Deputy Chair, Sam Caterer Seeonee Park. fruit display. - Resources, Libby Strong - Promotions & A hugely successful Urban Challenge was Service, Nathan Swaffer - Communications, In August QBRC Chairman Patrick Tiley and again run in July this year, led by Taringa Rebecca Jaenke – Secretary, Chase Brodie – BC Rover Scouts Gavin Brady attended the Milton Toowong crew member Jarrad Ritchie. Awards and Training – Travis Jordan. National Rover Section program review As the event’s name implies, Urban Challenge meeting in Adelaide. The meeting was a The new executive year began with the is a “challenge hike” in an urban environment valuable insight into the activities of the other Annual Rover Conference held at Baden in and around Brisbane. The weekend is state Rover sections and included major Powell Park. The conference updated the designed around a series of challenges workshops as part of the implementation of Rover 2020 Plan and established goals for including a scavenger hunt, activity bases, the recent Rover Section review. the year ahead including building on the photo challenges, etc. 165 Venturer Scouts previous year’s increase in Rover numbers, attended this year’s event with approximately At the Youth Program Team meeting reviewing the activities run each year by 45 Rovers and leaders supporting the activity. and subsequent National Rover Council QBRC and improving the promotion of the The event was again based at Queensland teleconference, a new social media policy section to assist with Venturer Scout linking Scout Centre for the fi rst time since the January was adopted, a new Rover poster was and recruitment. The major agenda item at the 2011 fl oods. Venturer Scouts who attended developed, website changes continued, conference related to changes subsequently have been encouraged to subscribe to the the Rover Responsible Alcohol policy was approved by the Chief Commissioner to Queensland Rover website to keep up to date updated and the National Rover Bullying the rules under which Queensland Rovers about what is happening with Rovering in and Harassment policy and resources were operate. The changes, enthusiastically Queensland. reviewed and adopted. supported by Queensland Rovers, will July also saw over 15 Rovers in the cast of this again see a Rover as the Chairman of the Several Rovers again assisted with judging year’s Brisbane Gang Show. A strong contingent Queensland Branch Rover Council and also the ideals course debate at Camp LUII. 20 of Rovers attended on Rover night to see for legitimises meetings of the executive between Rovers attended the annual CQ Service Moot themselves and cheer on the end result and hard regular QBRC meetings. in Mackay at Rowallan Park. work of six months of practice and rehearsals. In May a new event called Sci-fi moot was August saw the annual Rock the River boat North Queensland Rovers from Florence Bay run for the fi rst time at Karingal campsite, cruise organised by Clifton Hill Rover Crew. Rover Crew ran the inaugural Motor Moot in with approximately 40 Rovers and staff in conjunction with the V8 Supercars event in Baden Powell Scout Awards presentations took attendance. A great time was held by all, Townsville in July. place at Government House in September. including non-stop Dr Who, Star Trek, This year saw the award earned by Rovers movies, etc. Later in July, the Rover Scout Section again Brendon Wrigley and Tamara Ham. provided the “disco” evening activity and Rovers attended and supported the Queensland Scout Centre reopening, including running bases.

Rovers again supported the annual Rover games night at Agoonoree in addition to the many other Rovers who also served as staff. The QBRE meeting held at Agoonoree, just before games night saw over 40 Rovers present.

In October, the Challenge Valley organising committee ran Hard Yakka Moot at the Maryborough Jamboree site as part of the

Annual Report 2012–2013 21 construction of the Challenge Valley obstacle The annual Queensland Rover awards were The section has assisted in the current Branch course. Over 60 Rovers attended and made announced at the ball as follows; review of QBSI providing feedback as great progress on several obstacles. The event requested on key sections which relate to the 1. Rover/Venturer Development Award - also helped to build excitement about getting Rover Scout Section in Queensland including Chris Drew even more involved in the forthcoming Jamboree. the linking process, C4/C5 activity advice 2. Certifi cate of Appreciation - Kate Rimon approval procedures, etc. In November over 40 Rovers from throughout 3. Certifi cate of Appreciation - Hannah Riches the state also attended the annual Christmas BC Rover Scouts Gavin Brady also reports Moot held this year in Maryborough. 4. Out There Award - Belinda Payne attending crew events including separate 5. All Rounder Award - Ben Digweed inductions, boots and investitures. Members of the Rover Scout Section were 6. Event Excellence - Jarrad Ritchie again involved in the annual Noosa Venture The cancellation of Banana Bash in 2011 in December for over 200 Venturer Scouts. 7. Leadership Excellence - Libby Strong was a disappointing loss to all Rovers in This was a valuable opportunity for Rovers to Queensland. The rules for the running of In April a group of Rovers attended the introduce themselves to Venturer Scouts and Banana Bash have been comprehensively ANZAC Day Service in the full uniform at the to promote the Rover Scout Section. Branch revised in a new “Banana Bash Manual” Cenotaph in Anzac Square, also assistance Commissioner Gavin Brady also reports complete with risk management plan. As a with set up for the parade. attending to assist with the provision of the result of this work the Chief Commissioner boating activities for the weekend. The next will be held in has now approved a new Queensland 2013/14 in and is being marketed as Branch Scouting Instruction for Banana Bash In early February, the annual National Rover WAM – Western Australian Moot. Currently and for the event to be run again late in Council meeting, organised by Queensland we are hopeful of taking a Contingent of over 2013. This exciting announcement has been Rover and Deputy Chair Libby Smith, was 100 Queensland Rovers to WA. extremely popular within the section and held at Baden Powell Park. The Queensland QBRC is grateful for the support of the Chief delegation to National Rover Council (NRC) The 14th World Rover Moot will be held in Commissioner in making this possible. comprised the QBRC Chair, Deputy Chair, Canada in August 2013. Currently 19 Rovers Rovers Emma Storie and Denica Gorman and from Queensland are planning to join the Lastly, the current Scouting calendar was of BC Rovers Gavin Brady. Congratulations also Australian Contingent to the World Rover Moot. course dominated by the preparation and to Shaun Sandilands on the completion of his running of the 23rd Australian Jamboree. Management of the Southport den continues term as NRC Chair. to be a challenge, following the loss of “non- Rovers were involved in a variety of roles A major talking point at NRC this year was the Scouting” income after planning issues with ranging from the organising committee, proposed changes to the Baden Powell Scout the Gold Coast City Council. to the troop lines and of course in making Award, designed to help increase the number “Challenge-it” one of the highlights for all The importance of training has been of Rovers who will undertake the Award. Scouts who attended the Jamboree. identifi ed by Rovers at their annual Currently a very small number of Rovers conference as a major factor which can help The Challenge-it activity was a combination undertake the award and it is important that address many issues affecting the section. A of minor and major obstacles, making use of we change this so that the award can better Rover specifi c training course the natural water ways and gullies of the site support the delivery of the Rover program. was held in May 2012, the fi rst for Rover with plenty of mud! The standout feature was BP Lodge Founders Night was held at the Advisers for many years. eLearning has the construction of the double helix cargo net Stones Corner Masonic Centre in February greatly assisted Rover progress with training obstacle – a unique obstacle conceived by with QBRE Chair Patrick Tiley delivering the and the section has been busy reviewing the Challenge-it team. Rover report. eLearning content for the Rover Scout Section The Challenge-it team, led by St Johns Wood in order to develop an outline for the “face to Roventure 2013 was again held at Baden Rover Matthew Ray are to be commended face” components to be delivered. Powell Park, with over 100 Venturer Scouts for their hard work and extraordinary and Rovers in attendance. Roventure is an BC Rover Scouts Gavin Brady also observed achievement in planning, building and activity for Venturer Scouts run by Rovers that it was a real plus for the Rover Section running Challenge-it. each year to introduce them to the Rover and vindication for the hard work of the Mr Gavin Brady Scout Section. Many crews use the activity QBRC Executive to have again increased as a way of meeting and getting to know numbers within the Rover Section for the fi fth Branch Commissioner (Rover Scouts) members of their local unit. year in a row; through a range of deliberate initiatives, despite concerns about the impact The Scout Association of Australia - St Georges Ball, organised by Denica of the loss of Banana Bash as an activity in Queensland Branch Incorporated Gorman, was held in April this year at 2011 and 2012. Cloudlands, with over 300 Rovers in attendance.

22 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Community Development

General In October 2012 David Cossart, Paul Parkinson and Bryan Brown worked with the Timor Leste Scouts and delivered a Leader Trainer course over a fi ve-day period. The course was attended by 10 UNETL participants, some of whom had travelled the Commissioners, both local and regional, Indigenous Scouting a long distance on very rough roads over know about the options that were available several days. The Timor-Leste Association is Glynis Williams, working as a teacher, to all groups from ScoutReach Lones, in being supported toward membership of the in Hopevale has restarted an Indigenous helping to retain their youth members. WOSM by Scouts Australia. group. The youth members have been drawn It is hoped that some new promotional from the school and leader support from the DCC Jean Clifford, BC Ryan Sodziak, material will be available soon, that we can community. RC Stephen Kydd and ACC Bryan Brown give out to the public to create awareness of have provided leader training support to ScoutReach Lones, and to also send out to Special Needs the Northern Territory Branch, prior to the members when queries are received over the Bryan Brown attended the Youth with Special appointment of a Training Commissioner. phone and by email. Needs workshop in in March. This was attended by representatives from ScoutReach Lones The annual camp has been booked in for the Australian branches. Support for Scout this year to be held at Baden Powell Park It has been an eventful year for ScoutReach Groups, leaders, youth and families, was the second week of the September school Lones. Margaret Barber joined as the new high on the agenda aiming to have as many holidays. This year we will be able to help Group Leader and experienced a very big young people with special needs as possible by subsiding part of the camp to make it learning curve. She has met many wonderful participate in the Scout Program. Queensland more affordable for the families and youth people attached to ScoutReach Lones, Branch support has also been given to many members to attend. So far the few families including the sectional Leaders as well as groups across the state. the youth members and their families. She that we have heard from are very happy watched them pull together to present a to have the camp back on the agenda. Mr Bryan Brown united front, what a great team! This camp is a very important part of the interaction of youth members in each section; Assistant Chief Commissioner At present ScoutReach Lones have seven this is one of the few times where they get to (Community Development) Leaders; a Group Leader, an Assistant Group work as a Patrol, Troop or Unit. The Scout Association of Australia - Leader, two Joey Scout Leaders, two Cub Queensland Branch Incorporated Scout Leaders and a Venturer . Ethnic and Indigenous Scouting They also have four Adult Members and Supporters. Two leaders resigned during the Brisbane First Chinese Scout year, one new leader has signed up, and Group another is in the process of signing up. The move from the Valley PCYC to the church There are no Joey Scouts with ScoutReach at Runcorn has maintained the membership of Lones at present but they have three Cub both youth and adult membership. The group Scouts, three Scouts, one Venturer Scout and participated in the Scout recruitment drive seven Rovers. and gained several members. The Chief Commissioner and Bryan Brown attended Numbers are down a little on last year, but several Cathay Association organised they have a number of queries that should functions. help bring the numbers back up again.

ScoutReach Lones put a presentation to the Region Commissioners Conference held at BP Park at the beginning of the year, letting all

Annual Report 2012–2013 23 Two cast representatives, the Production Program Support Director and Development Deputy attended the NatPAC meeting in ideas that tied the show together, as well as Two cast representatives, the Production providing the orchestrations for the show. Director and Deputy attended the NatPAC Sydney in Once again the Gang appreciated support by meeting in Sydney in September 2012. the Scouts from their Triple S camp fi lling two NatPAC is the Scouts Australia National September Saturday performances, and also from other Performing Arts Council and is a national sections attending the matinees and other meeting of Scout Show representatives from 2012 performances. The show was a fi nancial each Branch. success and a huge thank you to our large The Gang gave a performance at the QSC corporate sponsor Hutchinson Builders. Flood Recovery dinner, and also gave three With only 73 youth members in the cast, performances on the community stage during this was the smallest number in many years the Saturdays of the RNA Show. Several Gang Brisbane Gang Show and several actions were taken to attract Show team members also assisted in the arena The “Switched on” theme of the 2012 greater numbers for the 2013 Show. As a program for AJ2013 which contributed to the Brisbane Gang Show consisted of a trip result, following auditions in November we great success of the Jamboree. are pleased to report that there are 95 cast through pay TV and was a very well During the period, the Gang also relocated members in the 2013 Show which is now received by audiences. There was signifi cant from the old Hamilton Scout Den that well into its rehearsal phase. contribution to the program from youth was used for storage and construction of members in terms of creative content and backstage, sound and lighting equipment into a new large shed located in the Doomben racecourse grounds of the Brisbane Racing Club. The wardrobe and costume team still operate in the Whites Hill Scout Den.

Congratulations to the cast and the production team who put in all the work and made this year’s Show the success it was. Our sincere thanks also to all the team members and helpers who work on the Show; many of whom have given years, even decades of service. Thank you also to Neil Sardeson who fi nished as Executive Director after the 2012 season. The Chief Commissioner re-appointed Geoff Doo as Production Director and Kurt Rose as Deputy Production Director and appointed David Teufel as incoming Executive Director. Mr David Teufel Brisbane Gang Show Executive Chairman The Scout Association of Australia - Queensland Branch Incorporated

24 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. International

The International Team led by Branch Commissioner (International) continues to support the youth and adult sections of the Branch by continuing to provide assistance in all areas of Scouting with an international fl avour.

The team consist of Branch Commissioner Paul Rollason and four Branch Advisers.

Branch Adviser Susan Rogers continues to do an extraordinary job with another increase in NZ Scouts on board with the International an increase of 48% over the previous year. A participation in the program. Susan handles PenPal Program; also we have had links with number of amateur clubs assisted with running Pen Pals where her duty is to link Queensland Norway. this truly international Scouting event. We youth members with other international youth extend our sincere thanks to the all Scouting Queensland Joey Scouts have also been members so that an exchange of letters/ leaders and supporters who made this a participating in the Hands Across the Water emails can occur to enable our members success. We must particularly thank the WIAQ program which also establishes a link with to communicate with fellow Scouts from all (Wireless Institute of Australia Branch) and the the PenPal Program. Queensland has nine around the world. affi liated clubs for the assistance they provided Mobs involved. with the running of JOTA/JOTI in 2012. A Over the last six months we have successfully trial JOTA/JOTI program was conducted in the established 35 links and for 2012/13 A great majority of requests for links in the Western Region in conjunction with the local we have had 70 links. These are both program seem to be coming from the South radio club with the theme communications. A individual links and links for sections. Links East Queensland Groups. This is somewhat number of bases provided activities ranging with individual Scouts and individual Venturer concerning, and we are currently looking into from simple string telephones, Morse Code Scouts have increased signifi cantly. For the ways of promoting interest in the program simulators, semaphores signalling, building past twelve months we have had 14 Joey throughout the state, not just the South East. a radio antenna for the overnight foxhunt (a Scout Mobs, 21 Cub Scout Packs, eight Verifi cation of members, both youth and radio wide game). All participants completed individual Cub Scouts, four Scout Troops, adult, has been an increasing battle, as the practical elements of the amateur radio one individual Scout, fi ve individual Venturer groups are not keeping records up to date. foundation license. As part of this contacts Scouts and one Leader establish a contact. The new National Coordinator seems to were made with other Scouts and amateurs The fi gures are down slightly on the previous have slowed the linking process. in a number of countries around the world 12 month period. Joey Scout Mobs were throughout the weekend both by radio and down by six links, whereas Cub Scout Pack Susan also puts together “International using computers. links were up by 10. The main difference Inklings” for Encompass. Susan has certainly can be seen within the Troop linkings made, raised the standard of this article and it has For 2013 the program used in 2012 will there was only one for 2012/13 period as a wealth of information. In fact Susan fi nds it be supplied as a supplement of the 2013 opposed 10 for the previous 12months. diffi cult to keep it to the required size. Susan JOTA/JOTI handbook. We are presently in has done and continues to do a superb job. discussion with the WIAQ and local radio Currently we have a total of one Joey clubs to provide a list of clubs that are Scout Mob, two Cub Scout Packs and 69 Jamboree of the Air and Jamboree of the interested in providing assistance with the individual youth members awaiting links. The Internet activities is coordinated by Region running of 2013 JOTA/JOTI. 2013 JOTA/ majority of the 69 youth members (excluding Commissioner Albert Shelley. The 2012 JOTI will be held over the weekend 18–20 three) are registrations from AJ2013. JOTA/JOTI was conducted the weekend 20- October. We encourage all Scouts, young 22 October 2012. Participation numbers are and old, to participate as this is the largest The majority of the links are coming from loosely based on badge sales in the absence Scouting event each year with around the UK, NZ, Norway, Canada and the of reports from participating parties. For the 700,000 participants worldwide. US. National has now managed to gain 2012 year 1635 badges were sold, this is

Annual Report 2012–2013 25 One task of the International team is to also Scott Edwards as Branch Adviser for SISEP The four Venturer Scouts who went on provide Host Corp services for international (Student International Scout Exchange exchange all had a great time and each Scouting visitors. Branch Adviser Sandra Program) continues to promote this wonderful had unique experiences. A couple stayed Hemming coordinates the Host Corp program. at boarding schools that are based on team. Sandra has a list of Scouting Scouting, whilst others had the conventional During the past Scout year, the SISEP families and groups who are willing to experience in staying with a family for the program has seen the following: host our international visitors when they visit whole stay. The UK had some initial problems Queensland. Our visitors may stay for one • Three Qld Families Hosting Danish Scouts just before their arrival but was sorted out or several days or some just wish to attend in July/Aug 2012 – two in Warwick and promptly. The Australian group all caught up an activity or meeting night to observe one at Marsden. back in London for fi ve days and from the Australian Scouting as they travel around the reports and blog, they were kept very busy • Four Venturer Scouts went to Europe on world. Quite often, Brisbane Scouts have and saw lots of London. exchange – three to Denmark and one the opportunity to make contact with our to England and came from the following 2013 is looking to be a good active year for international visitors when they are either Scout Groups; Warwick, Karana, SISEP. Qld will be hosting fi ve Danish Scouts on holidays or they are enroute to another Goodna and Kawana. and we have two Venturer Scouts who have Scouting event such as a Jamboree. Members applied to go on exchange to Denmark. who make contact with these international Once again, the families who hosted got a visitors fi nd it very fulfi lling and long lasting great deal out of the experience and despite During this period, the team ran an friendships result. The team is always on the some problems with registering the Danish International Scouting base at the QSC re- lookout for more people to assist. Taringa Scouts at State Schools, the host families opening day and the JOTA camp. Numbers Milton Toowong has been very fought hard to get them in at the local Private for both events were far less than expected. generous in helping us assist these guests. The Schools. We are hoping that the same team hopes that other groups will be more problem will not occur this year and that the The team also writes regular articles willing to participate in hosting in the future. correct Visas will be obtained and the State (“International Inklings”) in Encompass and Schools will be able to register them without advertises all aspects of the roles of the team the $400 per week fee otherwise payable as well as providing program ideas. The for the cultural experience. article also promotes international events

26 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. and activities. Branch Adviser Susan Rogers Branch meetings (Youth Program Team) and Dr Paul Rollason has kindly taken over this role and is doing the annual International Commissioners a marvellous job as she has completely Conference. In addition to this, the team Branch Commissioner (International) revamped the article. also assists Queensland members to establish The Scout Association of Australia - contacts with other Scouting organisations The team is also responsible for the Queensland Branch Incorporated around the world especially when they are International Explorers Award (two travelling to that country and wish to visit awarded this period), attending various local groups.

The statistics for this period are:

Applications Approvals YTD

International Contingent Numbers 28 28 28

PenPals 70 70 70

International Letter of Introduction 26 26 26

International Explorers Award 222

SISEP - Outbound Scouts 444

SISEP - Inbound Scouts 033

International Visitors NA 0 0

Grants Received 000

Annual Report 2012–2013 27 Deputy Chief Commissioner Des Allen reports that the Murrenbong Campsite Committee, under the Resources direction of Chairman John Masters, began the year with all

Executive Committee participation numbers. Youth members that members of the Scout Fellowship, positions fi lled. The attended had a most enjoyable experience. which uses the Mungara building as its meeting place. Fellowship members are Committee fi nished the Des also reports that Brownsea Activity working at clearing and sign identifi cation Centre, conducted many youth water activity year with a small profi t of some of the historic sites and signifi cant weekends for Cub Scout Packs and Scout due in no small way to features. Troops, and night canoe expeditions for the diligence and hard Venturer Scouts as well as several Cub Scout During the year, some sections of the work of the small but program days. Brownsea also conducted a boardwalk and gravel tracks were repaired enthusiastic committee. Scout Section water activity target day, and and weed eradication of a small portion hosted two Adult VET Level Canoe courses. of the site was carried out by a work experience crew. During the year the team has grown by four members and is working well. From Karingal Campsite, Des reports During the year, this small band has that camping numbers remain solid, with Des reports from Eprapah Campsite that successfully managed the operation of the a balance between Scouting and other camping numbers remain low. During the campsite, and maintained all facilities and users. Karingal, like most of our campsites, year power to the bunkhouse was lost due equipment in a most professional manner. is suffering from a need for injection of to a termite infested property pole. Since no signifi cant maintenance funds. The campsite As well as regular Scout and Guide bookings were in place in the near future at water supply lines present continual problems camping, the committee has attracted the time, replacement of the pole was rated which result in leaks, and signifi cant loss campers and day users from a wide range of low priority, but was replaced, and power of water on a regular basis. Our volunteer organisations and individuals. restored within a few weeks. workers are continually repairing lines. Murrenbong again conducted the now Much of the maintenance work around We have applied for grant funding to popular JOTA/JOTI Camp, with good Eprapah is carried out by a few dedicated replace the water supply to the eastern side of the site, and are hopeful of approval of this grant application.

Internal roads also present problems and will be addressed once the water problems are resolved.

Our Facilities Manager is working with an engineering fi rm and a surveyor to have problems resolved at the main dam wall, and to have the abseiling tower and fl ying fox assessed.

Grass slashing and building cleaning at Karingal is performed by the Branch Facilities Team.

Baden Powell Park at Samford continues to be our major focus, being home to our primary Training Centre, and the only Branch operated abseiling tower currently in use. This site is home base to the Branch Facilities Team, and they perform the major portion of the maintenance and development around the site.

28 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Branch Commissioner (Youth Activities) Kerry Tully, reports that the Youth Activities Team held an activity camp on 19-20 May 2012 at Baden Powell Park. We had 60 youth members at the camp. The activities which were held were abseiling, heritage, water rockets, berg buggies, craft, and an obstacle course. The Scouts were given a challenge of boiling water using alfoil, chicken wire, wire and matches. It took them a little while to get their fi re going due to the timber having been wet due to the weather.

A bike bungle was held on 29 July from Decker Park, Brighton to Moora Park, order that more programs can be delivered, While this report is brief, the facilities Sandgate. Manly Lota Joey Scouts and Cub particularly to the more senior sections. Laurie covered would not continue to function Scouts and Capalaba Joey Scouts joined us also has several plans in place to expand Air without the love and care of the small but on the day. There were a total of 21 youth Activities from Brisbane and in particular has dedicated teams at each formation and site. members that attended. Along the way plans for an annual visit to regional centres. These people give unselfi shly of their time they made medals relating to the Olympics, and skills to maintain individual sites in order Branch Commissioner Judy Seymour leads the headbands. There was also an observation that they remain viable for current and future Environmental Education team in conducting exercise. It was a beautiful day and fun was generations of Scouts. To all these people, Youth Program sessions structured around the had by all. I extend a heartfelt thank you for what you Award Scheme at several campsites around continue to do. You are making a difference. The Youth Activities Team attended Skillorama South East Queensland. While a large at the Redcliffe showgrounds on 1 September majority of these courses are held at Eprapah I extend thanks to our Chief Commissioner 2012. The theme was Jungle Book. The campsite, alternative sites at Rocky Creek for her valuable support over the year. team made chickens/ducks out of plastic and Wirraglen are used as required. Together with our Chief, to fellow Deputy cups, string and foam. The youth members Chief Commissioners and the extended Branch Commissioner (Adventurous Activities enjoyed making them. Branch Team go sincere thanks for assistance Program) Mark Cane and his Abseiling Team and support to my role. Without that valued The Youth Activities Team held a camp at members remain busy maintaining abseiling support my role would be extremely diffi cult Baden Powell Park on 18-19 November activities for all sections on both natural to perform. 2012. It was well attended by 90 youth and artifi cial surfaces. During the year, members from the following groups; Kurilpa, several members of this team have gained Mr Desmond Allen Narangba, Burleigh Heads, Brisbane accreditation in operation of the Branch Deputy Chief Commissioner Central, Capalaba and Raceview. mobile climbing wall. Most members of the (Resources) team attended AJ2013 in Maryborough in We have welcomed Henry Newton and Jan January, and assisted in both abseiling and Neilsen to the Youth Activities Team; they The Scout Association of Australia - climbing wall activity bases were invested and re-affi rmed their promise Queensland Branch Incorporated on 14 March 2013.

Branch Commissioner (Air Activities) Laurie Radcliff took over responsibility from Ian McLeary mid-year and under the leadership of both BCs, the Air Activities Team has presented challenging programs for youth sections at Archerfi eld Aerodrome. Laurie is working at building team numbers in

Annual Report 2012–2013 29 Deputy Chief Commissioner Jean Clifford reports that during the period under Adult Training & review the Branch has embraced eLearning Development with a signifi cant number of modules

being completed. During the period under review eight Venturer Course content has Scouts achieved their Certifi cate II in Leadership been continually Support and two Leaders were awarded their Diploma of Leadership. reviewed to ensure that there is no duplication and that appropriate The below table identifi es the number of adult assessments are in leaders undertaking each course and also the number of certifi cates issued during the period: place. This will lead to Number of Leaders attending courses a number of changes and Certifi cates Issued for the period being made early in the 1 April 2012 to March 2013 new Scouting year. All Joey Cub Scouts Venturer Rovers Leader of Leaders Scouts Scouts Scouts Adults

Leadership 1 399

Leadership 2 93

Leadership 3 128

Skills Training 1 171235250151 30

Certifi cate of Adult Leadership 105

Certifi cate III Business 80

Certifi cate III Leadership Support 52

Skills Training 2 1161132244 1 23

Skills Training 3 1181336254 1 26

Certifi cate of Appointment 175

Wood Badge Course 40

Wood Badge Issued 46

Certifi cate IV FLM 37

Certifi cate IV Leadership 29

Number of eLearning units completed:

Type of eLearning units November 2011 - March 2012 April 2012 - March 2013

Basic 576 4111 Advanced 52 625 Electives 33 335

30 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. The numbers of Leaders attending courses and completing the relevant paper work is down on the previous year, this is currently being investigated and could be due to a number of reasons. Once the issues are identifi ed remedial steps will be implemented.

As previously reported the 2012-2013 Scouting year has seen a full year of eLearning in the Queensland Branch as can be seen from the table below.

As part of AJ2013 I was able to welcome 177 Gilwellians to the traditional Gilwell Reunion. Thanks must go to ACC Bryan Peter Digweed was presented with the fi rst The term of appointment for many Guides Brown and DCC Peter Blatch for organising Certifi cate III in Outdoor Recreation issued by and Instructors had expired so there was a the evening’s program and entertainment. SAIT, a great achievement. rush of activity late in the year to provide evidence of currency and additional skills to Branch Commissioner (Adventurous Activities) Those with qualifi cations in abseiling, meet the latest requirements. A signifi cant Russell Davie, reports that there has been climbing and water activities supported number of reappointments have now been another year of steady progress in relation AJ2103 by organising and supervising completed; however some Guides and to training and recommendation of policy the Climb It and Splash It activities for the Instructors have decided not to continue in the concerning adventurous activities. Jamboree. It was a great effort and well run role, so it is important that others step forward by all. Some of those who assisted at these Training under the new VET outdoor to replace them. zones (including Leaders from interstate) took recreation training package is progressing the opportunity to attend a ‘Jamboree night Amidst the skills training, reappointments and well in the following skills, which are school’ run by Queensland Instructors and facilitation of adventurous activities, updated a basic part of the Scouting program: Guides, and gained formal qualifi cations in sections of the adventurous activities policy abseiling on artifi cial surfaces, abseiling on abseiling and climbing. have been drafted and recommended for natural surfaces, bushwalking in controlled inclusion in the Queensland Branch Scouting environments, bushwalking in intermediate In September, Queensland Branch hosted Instructions. environments, canoeing on fl at and sailors from fi ve States to participate in a undemanding water, kayaking on fl at and peer recognition process at Brownsea Water Close links have been maintained with the undemanding water. Activities Centre to gain VET accreditation outdoor recreation industry external to Scouts in sailing at various levels. Sail training can Queensland through active participation In addition to these skills areas a special now be provided to Members. as a member of the Queensland Outdoor training program was organised in order to Recreation Federation and through providing appoint a number of Leaders to the level of Scouts Australia Institute of Training now has VET adventurous activities accreditation Guide climbing, artifi cial surfaces. These the full range of outdoor recreation package assistance to other Scout Branches. Leaders were also trained to be able to units in its scope. A few Venturer Scouts erect and supervise use of the new Branch and Leaders have taken advantage of this Ms Jean Clifford mobile climbing tower. Part of their training to gain either a Certifi cate III or a Certifi cate Deputy Chief Commissioner included the tower’s use at a number of IV in Outdoor Recreation. Many more are (Adult Training and Development) activities including Joey Scout Jaunt, QSC expected to follow. Reopening and Youth Rally and at the 23rd The Scout Association of Australia - Australian Jamboree at Maryborough. Queensland Branch Incorporated During the Jamboree Region Commissioner

Annual Report 2012–2013 31 Special Duties

Deputy Chief Commissioner Iain Furby countries represented and ANZAC Day It was a wonderful opportunity for many continues to hold the role of acting District celebrations. The community is also aware members of the District to get together and Commissioner for Bundaberg District and that Scouting continues to play an important celebrate the life and legacy of our Founder. has observed that there is much enthusiasm role in the development of young people. This year it was the District’s turn to host the for Scouting within the District. Once again What a start to the year with the Jamboree annual Kiwi Woggle camp over the Easter the year’s program revolves around getting on our doorstep! Many members of the long weekend. Much effort was put into ‘back to basics’ and building the District, District both youth and adult enjoyed the planning and organising the event by the both young and old, into a strong team. The camp and its activities. It was well organised leaders of the various groups around the District faces a number of challenges but and run and those in attendance had a great District. Easter came and by all accounts continues to provide its youth members with time which they are still speaking about. the camp was a great success given the a wide range of challenging activities. All number of congratulations offered by those groups within the District have supported a As an adjunct to the Jamboree, the various in attendance. Great activities, acceptable number of community activities such as the chaplains in attendance felt the time was camping standards, good fun and wonderful local multicultural festival where the groups right to form a national network of chaplains. camaraderie were enjoyed by all in assisted with carrying the fl ags of the various This network would aim to provide help and attendance. New friendships were forged support to chaplains in their role and would and old ones strengthened. All in all a include an annual conference designed fantastic time was had by all. to share ideas and provide a little in- service training. Planning for the inaugural Iain has continued to write articles for conference is under way and is planned for Encompass designed to help the members later in the year. of the Association work through the Duty to God part of their program. Iain has also January was also the month that Bundaberg helped some with their presentation of various was hit by devastating fl oods once again. activities relating to spiritual development. The groups in the District managed fairly The leaders involved have appreciated these well, as did Wyper Park, however the District activities and are willing to try them in their headquarters did not escape and was fl ooded programs. and suffered more so than two years ago. On this occasion the fl oodwaters rose far higher There have also been a number of ongoing than before, causing a good deal of buckling counselling opportunities through the year in the wall sheeting and damaging the honour which Iain has worked through with various board affi xed to the wall. Fortunately there members of the Movement. was no damage to the equipment stored in Fr Iain Furby the den as this had been removed prior to the fl ooding. The District is in the process of Deputy Chief Commissioner determining the future of the building. (Special Duties) Iain led the Founder’s Day Service for The Scout Association of Australia - Bundaberg District. This was held in the Queensland Branch Incorporated Chapel at St. Luke’s Anglican School in Bundaberg this year. It was well attended by the various Groups within the District and their supporters.

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

DCC Major Activities Pieter Van Der Kamp time was that all the shower blocks were is happy to report on the past 12 months condemned by the gas authority; fortunately progress in the organising and running of the for us we found a local gasfi tter that made all 23rd Australian Jamboree. the necessary repairs that were required.

Applications through the online application 1 January was the day that myself and some system progressed right up to the day the of the directors and their teams moved onto Jamboree started. the site. To ensure the security of the site all gates were locked and regular patrols were During the period between April 2012 and made of the perimeter fence line. As the to the day the Jamboree started the Directors, time was nearing the commencement of the with the support of their teams, were busy Jamboree the number of leaders increased with fi nal preparations. Not to think we are to enable us to be ready for the arrival of the perfect, all aspects of the Jamboree were Scouts. checked and changes were made, the Splash It base was moved to a more suitable The numbers of participants that attended location at Hervey Bay and the Circus tent the Jamboree were 11,025, from this had to be moved to a more suitable site. number there were 8,387 Scouts. Changes were also made to the number of International participants numbered 225, the campsites, this was mainly due to the fact 189 were Scouts. International countries that there was no grass cover. participated were New Zealand, England, Tonga, Timor Leste, Switzerland, Papua New Prior to the Jamboree many contracts had to Guinea, New Caledonia, Netherlands, be signed, the majority of these were for the Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Canada various acts at the main arena. Contracts and America. New Zealand and Indonesia were also signed for the food, equipment, provided the larger numbers. hire of the venue, mobile kitchens, modular buildings, marquees and many others. There are also many other people that Chief Kirsty Brown OAM also addressed the were involved at the Jamboree, we had gathering with a warm welcome to AJ2013. Early September began the installation of Lions, Rotary, woodworkers, remote control On completion of the offi cial speeches it was sewerage, water supply and power. This car volunteers, the post offi ce, police, fi re time to sit down to the entertainment and was a huge undertaking with at least three services, cleaners, contractors and security fi reworks. kilometres each of sewerage and water guards. This involved another 335 personnel. mains being installed by mostly volunteer Day two was the beginning of the offsite and labour over a number of extended weekends. The day arrived and the Scouts started to onsite activities. Scouts boarded buses and Did we think we would make it, yes by the appear, the look of excitement on their faces headed off to Hervey Bay, Maryborough, fi rst weekend in December, a great effort by was rewarding to see. It didn’t matter from Australia Zoo for offsite activities and onsite all involved. then on how many hours we had spent to put they had Smash It, Climb It, Endure It, Clown the Jamboree together, all that mattered was It, Tag It, Make It, Do It and Challenge During this period we also provided road that we were ready for 10 action packed It. These activities ran for eight days and base to many of the tracks at the rear of the days and that the Scouts could begin to live were enjoyed by all that attended. It was property and also some major trimming of the dream. interesting to talk to the Scouts about what deadwood that could have caused a major activities they enjoyed the most, it was concern during a storm. The Opening Ceremony was the fi rst activity pleasing to hear that all activities were for everyone to attend; it was a pleasure to enjoyed. During mid-November Sites and Services welcome the Governor of Queensland, Ms moved in permanently to commence the Penelope Wensley AC to offi cially open the In the middle of the Jamboree we had Future installation of the toilet and shower blocks, Jamboree. As she spoke you could hear a Scouts Day and Visitor Days. On Future admin buildings, marquees, a medical pin drop, her address to the audience was Scouts Day 1,684 visitors attended. On the centre, camp ground headquarters and the inspirational and well received. Our Camp other Visitor Days there were approximately Leader tucker area. What didn’t help at this 1,100 on each day. Future Scout Day

Annual Report 2012–2013 33 was enjoyed by the Cub Scouts who had partake, and two of the favourites were the day off but stated we are doing this for the the opportunity to partake in some of the tour to Bundaberg or the trip to Fraser Island. Scouts and that is the fi rst priority. We must activities especially Market Day that was run Several Leaders also attended the local sports however be conscious of the fact that the by the Scouts. This was a day the Scouts club for a bit of a wind down. welfare of the Leaders is important and in remained on site. these types of events we all need to look after Logistics is always a hard area to get right; each other. No one could complain about the night time we have food and the distribution, and let’s entertainment, with artists such as Justice not forget the special diets. On the whole After three years in the planning AJ2013 will Crew, Jessica Mauboy, Josh Thomas, Reece no one could complain about the food, soon be a memory, it’s been three years of Mastin, Constentino, Timomatic plus many there was enough and from the Troop lines hard work. The Jamboree was a huge success others to entertain at the Main Arena. I don’t very few complaints. The special diets was and full credit must go to all the Directors and think anyone will forget the fi reworks at both also well managed and a big Bravo to Ruth their teams. Without these guys, their teams, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. If Deasy and her team. We did have concerns their drive and the willingness to see this the Arena wasn’t enough there was also the in the Leader tucker tent and when you are Jamboree be a success is a credit to them all. opportunity to go to Side Show Alley or the feeding a thousand people a sitting you are We must also thank the Camping Ground Frat tents. As I have listed above these were going to get some complaints. teams, sponsors such as Coates, Ergon, all amazing activities, the Program Team can Marketing and Communication have Mantra, Bunnings, Peters Ice-cream, Coca-Cola be proud of the activities they had organised. provided the Scouts with newspapers at the Amatil, BP, Elgas, Australia Zoo and others. The Mall was another area with plenty Jamboree and a DVD if they wish to purchase One of the biggest thanks must go to happening especially with the Radio one, this will give them fond memories in the Mayor and staff of Fraser Coast Station in the centre, and together with the years to come. Regional Council and the manager of the Contingent Headquarters, Activity bases, During a Jamboree you can never judge Maryborough Showground and Equestrian Town Crier, food and drink outlets proved to what is going to happen in the medical area, Park for all their support and hard work to be a popular venue all hours of the day. The thank goodness at this Jamboree we had no assist us in making AJ2013 a memorable Leaders didn’t miss out, a number of tours outbreaks of diseases or the like. Talking to Jamboree. were arranged for them if they wished to Michael Rice about what happened each With all the hard work by the people that day at the Jamboree you understand that it is have been mentioned we would not have normal for a gathering of this size. made the surplus we have made, the The fi nal day did eventually arrive, Scouts Directors were given a budget and other fi nished off what activities they could so they than some modifi cations as we went along could at the end of the day receive their they stuck to their budget and in some cases Jamboree Award. After a clean-up of the sites saved money. It also helps when you have a and packing away the personal gear it was sale at the end that netted over $200,000, time for the closing Ceremony. The Mayor and you have a Finance Director that keeps of Fraser Coast Regional Council declared a tight rein on any spending, interest from the Jamboree offi cially over and then it was banking and sponsorship. on to the entertainment and fi reworks. From Finally, I must thank the former Chief midnight that night to 3pm in the afternoon all Commissioner Mr. Maurice Law AM for Scouts and most Leaders had left the site. having the confi dence in me to make AJ2013 Once all the participants were gone it took a a success; I must also thank our current Chief dedicated crew to fi nish the clean-up, remove Commissioner Kirsty Brown OAM for her the buildings and marquees and head home support. 10 days later. To run an event like this is not a one man We had doubters from within the movement show it takes many people and on behalf of that we could not run a successful Jamboree, all the Scouts that attended AJ2013 a big all I can say to these people is you have thanks and Bravo, well done! missed a great Jamboree. Mr Pieter Van Der Kamp It would have been great to have more Deputy Chief Commissioner Leaders to assist; this is always a problem (Major Activities) and will continue to be at future Jamborees. It was pleasing to talk to many Leaders who The Scout Association of Australia - worked long hours and maybe only had a Queensland Branch Incorporated

34 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Information and Communication Services

During the year Ryan Sodziak was appointed This includes development of resources for to the role of Branch Commissioner the Queensland Branch developed online (Information and Communication Services) program resource website Eurekit. along with Philip Verner as a Branch Adviser Mr Ryan Sodziak (Information and Communication Services). The roles were developed to advise the Chief Branch Commissioner (Information Commissioner and develop further matters and Communication Services) affecting the Queensland Branch in relation to Information and Communication Services. The Scout Association of Australia - Queensland Branch Incorporated

Annual Report 2012–2013 35 Movement Support

Marketing and Promotions Over the year, a new strategic plan was This marks the third consecutive year that created and will be implemented over 2013 as an organisation Scouts Queensland has Marketing and Promotions Manager, Shaun and 2014 which will include some regional reached over the $1 million amount and Sandilands, reports that the marketing and major metropolitan advertising. Plans are whilst the fi gure from this year is slightly department has had a very successful 12 currently being developed to increase our down from the $2.1 million from the previous months. This year saw 12.7% increase in involvement with Queensland’s largest annual year it should be noted that last year’s Youth Members and this can be attributed event “EKKA” and to increase our branding fi gures contained $790k in fl ood recovery to a variety of activities including AJ2013, and key messages. State Sign-on Day will for Branch and other Scout Groups. If you displays at the Royal Queensland Show, be back in early 2014 and we would remove the fl ood money from last year total, more media releases and the new initiative, encourage more groups to become involved. as an organisation we have continued to State Sign-on Day. State Sign-on Day was a improve in obtaining funding. new initiative this year and we had over 70 We would like to extend a big thank you groups get involved. The Branch is looking to the following organisations that have Grants amongst the regions continue to at ramping up the support and materials we assisted the Scouts Queensland Marketing improve with the focus to continue to submit provided this event for future years. There has Department, Scouts Australia, Scouts VIC, grants in rural regions to assist the groups to been a conscious effort to make sure every Scouts SA, Scouts NSW, Clearface Print manage their facilities. formation is aware of the services that we Management, RNA, Media Monitors and With the new government taking offi ce last provide. A large amount of communication 97.3 FM. has been sent to formations providing year we have seen some administrative changes to the way grants are announced. information on different promotional materials Project Development We have had some positive outcomes with and fundraising ideas. and Grants the Sports and Recreation Department which Throughout the past year a large amount From April 2012 to March 2013 have including Scouts in their Get Started of Branch event support has been given. Queensland Branch recorded program, this is to allow youth members the I encourage more Branch events to get in $1,719,025.95 in grants to Scout Groups opportunity to receive a $150 voucher to contact with the marketing department as around Queensland. The majority of the contribute towards the cost of membership. there is a variety of assistance that can grants were awarded from the Community The State Government has confi rmed that be provided, including media, media Benefi t Fund and Scouts Queensland would this program will have two rounds each year monitoring, sponsorship, advertising and like to thank the Community Benefi t Fund for and the amount of funding available has printing of promotional material. The Branch their contribution to Scouting. The majority increased after the fi rst round. also used the last 12 months to update our of grants awarded were to assist the groups branding and make sure we comply with with repairs and maintenance to dens and to Below is a table of the grants over the the National standard set out in the Scouts upgrade group’s equipment. past six years, with the 2011-2012 grant Australia branding manual. amended to remove the fl ood specifi c grants.

Scouts Queensland Grants in the past 6 years 2,000,000 1,800,000 $1,684,619 $1,719,025 1,600,000 $1,391,902 1,400,000 1,200,000 1,000,000 $785,136 $727,000 800,000 $624,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013

36 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. General Manager’s Report

The role of the Branch offi ce to support From April 2012 to March 2013 Scouting in Queensland is complex and Queensland Branch recorded dynamic. The previous twelve months has $1,719,025.95 in grants to Scout Groups been particularly busy with the activity around Queensland. This marks the third surrounding the Australian Jamboree, the consecutive year Scouts Queensland has re-opening of the Queensland Scout Centre, passed the $1 million amount. The majority active grant applications, many promotional of the grants were awarded from Community activities, developments in computer software Benefi t Funds and were to assist with and progress in improving the fi nancial upgrades to Scout dens and to purchases position in the Queensland Branch. A number camping equipment. The Queensland Scout of challenges still exist, particularly in the Foundation, which is open to all Scout operation of a number of Branch facilities. Groups and provides assistance for one-third of funding for projects other than capital The Australian Jamboree will be reported in works, was predominantly used to assist with other areas of the Annual Report but from the training. Also, it is pleasing that 85 needy Branch offi ce perspective, the Jamboree Trading Scout families were successful applying for Post was a great success, fi nancially and also the new $150 “Get-in-the-Game” vouchers in the way the merchandise was received and for membership fees from the sold. Very little stock remained after the event, completed section programs have been State Government. attributed to the research and hard work by built utilising the 2063 user created or the Retail Manager and her team. Similarly, A growing number of volunteers are helping published activities. the Scout Supply Centre has been performing with tasks at the Queensland Scout Centre The future direction of our IT infrastructure well, including the new online shop which was and some Branch campsites. Our volunteers is looking promising. An ICT Steering established prior to the jamboree. are the life-blood of our organisation, Committee has been developing a strategic both in uniform and non-uniform. Branch From a combination of factors, including the plan to upgrade our aging hardware and members have now attended three facilities positive media profi le of the Jamboree, active there are numerous software projects taking tours, visiting campsites in the Greater promotions across the Branch and a very place. There has been signifi cant interest from Brisbane-Ipswich areas. The dedication successful state sign-on weekend in February, some other Branches to work collaboratively of all the members and supporters is our youth membership has increased on IT development, which will enable the greatly appreciated. considerably. The new youth member intake costs to be shared. for the fi rst three months of 2013 was The Branch offi ce is continually involved in The next twelve months will be very exciting double that for the same period last year, negotiations and the approval processes for as a number of plans will be implemented, and youth membership (as at 31 March property matters; lease renewals, building including website development and 2013) increased by 12.7% compared to the applications and the disposal of surplus other IT upgrades, campsite and facility previous year; a very pleasing result. property. A Branch-wide property audit is improvements, and a focus on supporting being undertaken to assess the condition of The Branch Executive decided to recast and developing Scouting across the Branch. all “Scout” buildings to allow the organisation the budget during the year with the aim of to then address any issues, and also to better Mr Ian Lightbody breaking even. Although staff redundancies inform our insurers of the condition and some reduced services were necessary, General Manager of properties with the aim of reducing the Branch ended the Scout year with a insurance premiums. The Scout Association of Australia - small surplus. Like all formations, the Branch Queensland Branch Incorporated will be endeavouring to pursue a number In September 2012, “Eurekit”, our online of opportunities to reduce expenditure program creation software, was launched. and increase income to reduce the cost of This was a partnership between Creatop and Scouting. Although there is still work to be Scouts Queensland in the form of a unit trust done, it is pleasing that more formations called Preparat. The uptake in Queensland seem to be better managing their accounts; has been pleasing. At the time of writing these efforts are appreciated. there were just over 500 users, and 221 fully

Annual Report 2012–2013 37 Awards

Queen’s Scout Awards Baden Powell Awards

Tyson Childs Helensvale Scout Group Tamara Ham Mackay City Central Scout Group

Queens Park Ipswich Scout Brendon Wrigley Mt Archer Scout Group Rebecca Dodds Group

Paige Erpf Caloundra Scout Group Silver Kangaroo

Shelley Gibbs Aspley Scout Group Lucy (June) Bate Nambour District

Benjamin Goulter Highfi elds Scout Group Arthur (Jim) Bell Suncoast Region

Kirsten Hitchens Logan Village Scout Group Dianne Randerson Scoutreach Lones Scout Group

Emma-May Holden Nashville Scout Group Queensland Branch Youth Edna Sparrow Activities Team Amy Hollis Dayboro Scout Group

Tahlia Johnston Mount Cotton Scout Group National President’s Award

Caitlin Mcveagh Noosa Sea Scout Group Queensland Branch Kay Law Headquarters Harley Miles Glenore Grove Scout Group Lois Parkinson Queensland Branch Dominic Nantes Mount Bruce Scout Group Nambour District Scout Glen Thiess Annabelle Nicholls Aspley Scout Group Fellowship

Matthew Osborne Glennie Heights Scout Group Silver Emu Kelsey Reid Enoggera Scout Group Barry Andrews Caboolture Scout Group Kathryn Richmond Grovely Scout Group Bald Hills West Bracken Ridge Robert Clifford Ashlee Rigby Clifton Hill Scout Group Scout Group

Bethany Ross Greenbank Scout Group Deborah Flesser Gold Coast Region

Naomi Stokes Greenbank Scout Group Stewart Kirk Chermside Burul Scout Group

Glasshouse Mountains Scout Queensland Branch Heritage Moniqueia Telford Allan Newland Group Team

Harry Thomson Dayboro Scout Group Michael Preston Taylor Range District

Jessica Warren Mount Bruce Scout Group

Kimberley Warren Indooroopilly Scout Group

38 TheThe ScoutScS out AssociationAssociation off AustraliaAustralia QueenslandQueensland BranchBrB anch Inc.Inc Silver Koala Gregory Ede Nerang Scout Group

Ian Bird Murrenbong Campsite Centre David Edmondstone Withcott Scout Group

Queensland Branch Training Christopher Foreman Brisbane North Region Darryl Clare OAM and Development Catherine George Mount Cotton Scout Group Ruth Deasy Northern Beaches Scout Group Rae Gregory Sandgate Scout Group Queensland Branch Scott Edwards International Team Queensland Branch Youth Rodney Hinsch Activities Team Kay Franks Kedron Scout Group Nundah-Northgate Scout Marshall Holmes Shirley Fredrick Bramble Bay District Group

Kerry Griffi n Murrenbong Campsite Centre Judith Manderson Gin Gin Scout Group

Garry Hansen Woombye Scout Group Queensland Branch Water Christopher Mayo Activities Scout Fellowship William Haselden Woombye Scout Group Keith Mckenzie Rochedale Scout Group Michael Jones Wynnum Scout Group Tracey Olivieri Tarragindi Scout Group Ian Mcphee Brisbane South Region Robert Patrick Mount Cotton Scout Group Diane Pauling Wynnum Scout Group Shirley Robinson Withcott Scout Group Susan Randall Greenbank Scout Group Ian Rub Beenleigh Scout Group Jeffrey Wilkinson Calliope Scout group Mackay City Central Scout Allan Salty Steven Wills Woodford Scout Group Group

Louise Scott 2nd Nambour Scout Group Silver Wattle Kim Shelley Dalby-Yumborra Scout Group Peter Askew Glenore Grove Scout Group Loreena Shonhan Boondall Scout Group John Baldock Tarragindi Scout Group Terrence Sperling Belgian Gardens Scout Group Richard Bozza Withcott Scout Group Karren Tweedie D'Aguilar Range District Rhonda Cunningham Point Scout Group Niel Tweedie Caboolture Scout Group Aaron Dunne Wynnum Scout Group Jennifer Wachholz Shailer Park Scout Group Christopher Dunne Queensland Branch

Annual Report 2012–2013 39 Outstanding Service Award Neil Jensen Woogaroo District

James Ashworth Lower Burdekin Scout Group Regina Kidd Burleigh Heads Scout Group

Robert Best Charles S Snow District Lynette Kingston Bramble Bay District

John Masters Murrenbong Campsite Centre Ain Kuru Brisbane North Region

Queensland Branch Heritage Peta Lanham Redbank Plains Scout Group Joan Newland Team Thomas Lynn Kedron Scout Group Nambour District Scout Jane Pike Fellowship Brigid Mangles Kennedy Region

Kenneth Pike Murrenbong Campsite Centre Chrystele Morisset Shailer Park Scout Group

David Newman Maroochydore Scout Group Silver Arrowhead Audrey Pattison Hemmant Scout Group Margaret Barker Capalaba Scout Group Glen Pieper Moreton Region Susan Barker St Johns Wood Scout Group Jo-Ann Reitano Boondall Scout Group Andrew Barton Darling Downs Region Caroline Rice Beaudesert Scout Group Mary Blackburn Esk Scout Group Mackay City Central Scout Deborah Rutherford Lorraine Christofi s Murrumba District Group

Andrew Cornett Caboolture Scout Group Neil Sardeson Gold Coast Region

Pimlico Mundingburra Scout Pimlico Mundingburra Scout Peter Drew Geoffrey Sinclair Group Group

Raymond Fletcher Gold Coast Region Joy Smith Paradise Point Scout Group

Sallie Fletcher Gold Coast Region Tony Speare Mount Gravatt Scout Group

Brett Forrest Bramble Bay District James Unwin Woombye Scout Group

Roland Franz Burleigh Heads Scout Group Vickie Willcocks Bauple Scout Group

Dennis Harbottle St Johns Wood Scout Group Rosemary Williams Goodna Scout Group

Marion Haselden Woombye Scout Group Sharon Willoby The Gap Scout Group

Inge Hennessy Cleveland Scout Group Gregory Woodbridge Raceview Scout Group

Dale Hildred Beaver Masters District

40 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Certifi cate Of Merit Lynette Johnstone Cooroy Scout Group

Pimlico Mundingburra Scout Shane Kelly Beaudesert Scout Group Rodney Archer Group Bruce Kennedy Gin Gin Scout Group Deborah Barton Shailer Park Scout Group Mark Kerwin Malanda Scout Group Jennifer Bird Murrenbong Campsite Centre Tonita Lamb Nerang Scout Group Suzanne Bird Esk Scout Group Danielle Lewis Nerang Scout Group Camp Cooroora Scout Gaele Bruhn Fellowship Russell Macarthur Mount Gravatt Scout Group

Camp Cooroora Scout Kyle Marshall Nerang Scout Group Kevin Bruhn Fellowship Sean Mckinney Bardon Scout Group Joshua Butler Beenleigh Scout Group Leanne Mcleod Priestdale Scout Group Justin Cairns Gordon Park Scout Group Stewart Mcleod Priestdale Scout Group Mark Cavanagh Bardon Scout Group Steven Mcluckie Shailer Park Scout Group Jennifer Colvin Caboolture Scout Group Mellissa Meldrum Gatton Scout Group Trevor Cripps Gold Coast Region Tracey Moyle Raceview Scout Group Alexander Duff The Gap Scout Group John Naylor Kirwan Scout Group Shane Eastwell Gold Coast Region Michelle Neal Beenleigh Scout Group Cheryl Esson Sandgate Scout Group Bradley Newton Drayton Scout Group Bradley Field Greenbank Scout Group Michele Newton Clifton Scout Group Michele Field Gold Coast Region Susan Nicholls Drayton Scout Group Michael Fitzpatrick Flinders District Jennifer Nolan Jimboomba Scout Group Tracy Heather Camira Scout Group Tracey Pattison Hemmant Scout Group Nygil Hebblewhite Ravenshoe Scout Group Jacqualine Perry Beenleigh Scout Group Sara Hicks Nerang Scout Group Kathleen Peters Esk Scout Group Roger Hill Greenbank Scout Group Petrina Phillips Mount Cotton Scout Group Queens Park Ipswich Scout Nicola Hotop Group Centenary-Gympie Scout Kathleen Pitt Group Alexandra Howard Jimboomba Scout Group Anthony Pohlner Narangba Scout Group Stephen Hughes Beenleigh Scout Group Deborah Price Kirwan Scout Group Amanda Jeffery Bracken Ridge Scout Group

Annual Report 2012–2013 41 Anthony Randerson Queensland Branch Toni Sykes Glenore Grove Scout Group

Melissa Raynor Wulguru Scout Group Dean Taylor Burleigh Heads Scout Group

Wayne Rentoul The Gap Scout Group Pimlico Mundingburra Scout Diana Taylor Group Iain Riek Shailer Park Scout Group Lyle Thomson Dayboro Scout Group Amanda Ritter Hemmant Scout Group Joseph Ticehurst Burleigh Heads Scout Group Laurelle Roberts Bramble Bay District Wendy Trott Bowen Scout Group Susan Rogers Queensland Branch Peggy Uhl Bracken Ridge Scout Group Wade Rosenbaum Logan Village Scout Group Johannes Van De Geyn Boondall Scout Group Dawn Sharp Narangba Scout Group Karen Weaver D'Aguilar Range District Ian Shirley Mount Cotton Scout Group Adam Webb Wavell Heights Scout Group Philip Slocombe Gordonvale Scout Group Andrew Weiss Wulguru Scout Group Susan Snowdon Gin Gin Scout Group Sarah Weiss Wulguru Scout Group Pimlico Mundingburra Scout Timothy Staatz Group Melda Wycherly Ravenshoe Scout Group

Queens Park Ipswich Scout Sandra Summerville Group

42 The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc. Acknowledgements

The Scout Association of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc. wishes to record AON its appreciation for the assistance received from the Commonwealth, State and Local Australian Radio Network (97.3FM) Government authorities which greatly supported the development of Scouting in Breakwater Island Casino Community Benefi t Fund Queensland. Brisbane City Council We wish to extend to the many thousands of committee members, adult helpers, badge Bunnings examiners, resource advisers and supporters of Scouting, our sincere thanks for their Clearface Print Management valuable assistance. Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian The Branch again wishes to record its appreciation to the families of our many Adult Craig Ray & Associates Leaders who continue to support them.

To the following companies, sponsors and Creatop supporters, please accept our grateful thanks: Gambling Community Benefi t Fund

Kennards Hire

Local Councils throughout Queensland

Queensland Government

Queensland Sport and Recreation

Queensland Youth Alliance

Royal National Industrial and Agricultural Association (RNA)

St John Ambulance

Sunwater

Westpac

Annual Report 2012–2013 43 Creating a better Queensland for over 100 years

The Scout Association of Australia - Queensland Branch Inc. ABN: 67 019 153 391 PO Box 520 Toowong Qld 4066 32 Dixon Street Auchenfl ower Qld 4066 Telephone: 07 3870 7000 Facsimile: 07 3870 4960 Freecall: 18000 SCOUT Internet: www.scoutsqld.com.au Email: [email protected]