Scouts Australia - NSW Branch HUME REGION 71St Annual Report 2016-2107
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Scouts Australia - NSW Branch HUME REGION 71st Annual Report 2016-2107 How many cubs fit into a canoe? AREA COMMISSIONERS 1946-1959 JOHN MARCHANT 1959-1961 JIM BUTCHART 1961-1965 REGINALD VAN NOOTEN 1965-1977 COLIN F WATSON 1977-1983 S GUY KEMP 1983-1988 A RAYMOND WALL 1988-1996 NEVILLE E MENZIES 1996 CHRIS M RICHARDSON SMITH REGIONAL COMMISSIONERS 1996-2004 CHRIS M RICHARDSON SMITH 2004-2016 JOHN SELWOOD 2016-Current SUE BARTLETT AREA PRESIDENTS 1946-1969 HAROLD ROBINSON 1971-1979 SIR DENZIL MACARTHUR-ONSLOW 1979-1996 H GREG PERCIVAL REGION PRESIDENTS 1996-1998 H GREG PERCIVAL 1998-2015 TERRENCE KEEGAN AREA CHAIRMEN 1946-1958 RON UNDERWOOD 1958-1962 W [BILL] WATKINS 1962-1963 G AUBERSON 1963-1964 MAJOR J PICKERING 1964-1969 HUGH WARD 1969-1980 DON JARMAN 1980-1986 DOUG JEANS 1986-1989 KEVIN D BRADY 1989-1994 PETER J BARRETT 1994-1996 FRANK W DAVIDSON REGION CHAIRMEN 1996-2000 FRANK W DAVIDSON 2000-2002 NEVILLE E. MENZIES 2002-2011 E CRAIG RAMSDEN 2011-Current SHANE BARTLETT HUME REGION ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION – 4 June 2017 Introduction by the Deputy Region Commissioner and WHS Matters Flag Parade – Piped in by Scouts Pipes and Drums – Hume Region Prayer, Kerry Wallace, Region Commissioner ( A T & D) Advance Australia Fair – Scouts Pipes and Drums - Hume Welcome by the Region Chairman Apologies, read by Valli Turner Members Gone Home – Deputy Region Commissioner Minutes of 2016 Region Annual Report Presentation as ratified at the August 2016 Region Executive Committee. Region Commissioners Review, Sue Bartlett Region Chairman’s Message, Shane Bartlett, Notification of Appointments by Sue Bartlett, Region Commissioner Presentation of Operating Statement for year ended 31 March 17 Craig Ramsden Adoption of Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Adults Adoption of Privacy Policy Guest Speakers introduced by the Sue Bartlett, Region Commissioner. Presentations (If any), Sue Bartlett, Region Commissioner Address by the State Representative, Neville Tomkins Proposed date for 2018 AGM, 3 June 2018 – 2pm, Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman. Flag Parade - Piped out by Scouts Pipes and Drums Hume Close Afternoon Tea in the main Dining Room provided by 1st Cobbitty Scout Group. THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES BRANCH HUME REGION REGION PRAYER Father of all we give you thanks and praise, for your great gift of Scouting and its power for good in our troubled world. We ask for your guidance in this Annual Meeting and for the year ahead in Hume Region. We seek your blessing on the Region Council and on every member of the Region. Send each of us out in the power of your Holy Spirit re-dedicated to our higher purposes and inspired anew to carry out our Scouting to your praise and glory……..AMEN ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017 HUME REGION MINUTES th of the 70 Annual Report Presentation of Hume Region th held at Glenfield Scout Activity Centre on Sunday 10 July 2016. 1. OPENING Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman, opened the meeting 2:00 p.m. and welcomed distinguished guests and members attending and gave WHS Directions. Shane apologised the BP award recipient Alison Maynard was omitted from the Hume Region 70th Annual Report. 2. REGION PRAYER Samantha Vandenberg, Region Commissioner (Cub Scouts), lead the meeting in the Region Prayer. 3. NATIONAL ANTHEM The meeting joined in the National Anthem, to the accompaniment of the Scouts Pipes and Drum 4. APOLOGIES Valli Turner, Region Honorary Secretary, presented the apologies received for this meeting. 5. MEMBERS GONE HOME Graham Winner, Deputy Region Commissioner, presented the Members Gone Home to the meeting. 6. MINUTES OF THE 2014 HUME REGION SCOUT COUNCIL A motion to accept the Minutes of the 2015 Hume Region Scout Council held 14th June 2015, as rati- fied at the August 2015 meeting of the Hume Region Executive, was made by Shane Bartlett, second- ed by Ray Read and accepted by the Meeting. 7. REGION COMMISSIONERS REVIEW John Selwood, Former Region Commissioner, standing down in March he was delighted to present a report. There is a hefty involvement in community activities. The Region team working on numerous activities. Environment Commissioner Joanne has built it up quite considerable. Memorable of the band and its success. Now taking on role of Special Duties Projects. He is thankful to all the kids and the Region Team for making the Region what it is. Wishes good Scouting to all for the future. Sue Bartlett, Region Commissioner, spoke about the future: how, when and why. We can think out- side the circle. Build groups and districts. Will be looking at our 3 campsites. Targeting the fast grow- ing areas of Oran Park and Gregory Hills. We need to help ourselves first, get our politicians on board. Mandy Peterson will be looking after promotion through events like the Wollondilly Big Day In at Menangle Park on 31st July. We will build on the strength of our volunteers. To start there will be a forum with Neville Tomkins and all the leaders. 8. REGION CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman, thanked everyone for getting out in the community acknowledging we are one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Thank you to the State Government for the number of grants the region have received, the volunteers both uniform and layside in particular John Selwood, Craig Ramsden and Graham Winner. Thanks to all. 9. NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENTS BY THE REGION COMMISSIONER Shane Bartlett noted the appointments by the Region Commissioner as listed in Part 9 of the Annual Report. 10. PRESENTATION OF OPERATING STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2016 Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman, moved acceptance of the Hume Region Operating Statement for the year ended 31st March 2016 as shown in the Annual Report. Accepted. 11. DISPLAY OF SCOUTS PIPES AND DRUMS - HUME 2 The Scouts Pipes and Drums presented a very enjoyable display of their broader musical abilities. 12. ADOPTION OF CODE OF CONDUCT FOR ADULTS Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman, moved the adoption of the Code of Conduct for Adults as present- ed in the Annual Report. Accepted. 13. ADOPTION OF PRIVACY POLICY Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman, moved the adoption of the Privacy Policy as presented in the An- nual Report. Accepted. 14. GUEST SPEAKER Kit McMahon, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Guides Australia, feels we have a common journey. Gearing up for growth. All youth organisations are adapting what they do to today’s world. Innova- tive, fun, relevant and high quality non-formal learning. Mission. Youth lead, high level volunteer experiences. Volunteer workforce recognition. Organisation: unify, efficient and effective. 15. PRESENTATIONS Narellan Rotary Club was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for their support. Sean Langshaw received 20-year membership award. Julie Prentice was presented the Meritorious Service Award John Selwood was presented with a Certificate of Appointment as Region Commissioner, Special Projects. 16. ADDRESS BY THE STATE REPRESENTATIVE Jan Goodall, Deputy Chief Commissioner (YP), spoke on behalf of Doug Menzies, Chief Commis- sioner. Doug thanks John Selwood and welcomes Sue Bartlett as the Region Commissioner. Proud to have reduced paperwork with Scoutlink and accepting scanned emailed forms at state with originals being held at Region. WWCC compliance. A clean audit. Jamboree was fantastic for both youth and adults with 10616 in attendance. Super Saturday drawn in 12,000 visitors. The Jamboree was a huge success both financially and operationally. Cub Centenary will be celebrated with the Governor with a birthday cake. Cuboree coming up. Youth Program Review is asking everyone to have their say Main view for one continuous program through the ages. Focus on youth empowerment. Embrace changes for the benefit of our youth. Will be a roadshow soon to showcase what has been happening. Doug Menzies wishes everyone the best and thanks all as he goes into retirement. 17. ADDRESS BY CHIEF COMMISSIONER DESIGNATE Neville Tomkins congratulates Doug Menzies in receipt of an OAM. Neville shared his thoughts of the future of Scouting and how important the Hume Region is to their strategy. Hume Region is at front centre stage. NSW is the most populated state but do not have the highest membership. Follow- ing a 10% loss over the last four years, it now appears the decline has bottomed out with a growth. Neville is very confident for the future of the Hume Region having listened to the teams’ ideas. Neville congratulated John Selwood for his time and work as the Region Commissioner and wel- comed Sue Bartlett as Region Commissioner. Neville reassured the Youth Program Review is noth- ing to be feared about and is everything to be excited about. Retention is our major issue. All about getting ahead. 18. NEXT MEETING Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman, proposed 18th June 2017 for the 2017 Annual Report Presentation. Accepted. 19. CLOSE Shane Bartlett, Region Chairman, closed the meeting at 3:42 pm. He thanked all attendees and invit- ed all to the afternoon tea provided. 2016—2017 What an exciting and activity filled year, we have had in Hume Region. The Section Commission- er’s reports reflect that Scouting is alive and slowly growing within Hume Region. Since, I took on this role, 12 months ago, I have tried to attend as many activities as I can, to en- sure that I am aware of what is happening at all levels ,to introduce myself to as many Leaders as possible and to reconnect with Venturers and Rovers, who form an important part of our Youth. It has been both interesting and challenging 12 months for a number of different reasons, however there is always that positive outcome of seeing happy Joeys, Cubs and Scouts on their many and varied activities.