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‘I wanted to do something in the outdoors that would inspire and empower others’ Scout Ambassador, page 42 Summer Term 2018 Follow us to follow other groups’ adventures CROATIA FROM JUST £545pp* 8 day, 7 night trip INCLUDING Return f ights from UK Airport transfers in Croatia 7 nights’ full board accommodation at Pula Youth Hostel * Based on 2018 departures Sunny Croatia or Sensational Iceland... What’s your kind of adventure? FROM JUST ICELAND £565pp* 8 day, 7 night trip INCLUDING Return f ights from UK Airport transfers in Iceland 7 nights’ accommodation on a self- catering basis at Úlf jótsvatn Scout Centre * Based on 2018 departures READY TO TALK ADVENTURE? CALL THE VENTURE ABROAD TEAM ON 01332 342 050 TO DISCUSS YOUR SCOUT TRIP! VENTUREABROAD.CO.UK • [email protected] 18-070.indd 1 12/02/2018 14:48:55 The Briefing: Chief Scout Published by The Scout Association, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW Tel: 0345 300 1818 Fax: 0208 433 7103 Email: [email protected] Website: scouts.org.uk/magazine Registered charity number: 306101 (England and Wales) Scout Information Centre 8am-7pm weekdays, 9am-12pm Saturdays Tel: 0345 300 1818 (local rate) or 0208 433 7100 Email: [email protected] Post: Scout Information Centre, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW Tel: 0208 1813 151 Website: scoutadventures.org.uk Tel: 0345 040 7703 Welcome back to Scouting! Fax: 0345 040 7705 Email: [email protected] Website: scouts.org.uk/insurance I’ve always said that Scouts are shining a long walk? From trekking across lights in their communities. The moors to hiking under a full moon, incredible difference you make to the our special feature reminds us of the lives of those around you is one of the transformative power of putting one Tel: 01903 766921 things that makes me so proud to be foot in front of the other. Email: [email protected] Website: scouts.org.uk/shop Chief Scout. And, of course, it all goes back to our Promise to help others. Finally, I’m so pleased to introduce It is important to note the differing structures of UK Scouting in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern polar explorer Dwayne Fields, our Ireland. However, for ease of reading, this magazine refers to all variations of ‘County’-level groupings This issue you’ll meet Scouts who newest Scout Ambassador. The story simply as County. have gone on to become teachers, of his journey from Jamaica to the At Scouting magazine, we make every effort to ensure nurses, and even the CEO of a charity. North Pole, via Palmer’s Green Scouts, that our content is accurate, complete and up to date It goes to show that the values you is one of the most amazing you’ll ever at the time of going to press. Occasionally, inaccuracies may occur. develop in Scouting really do stay with read. I know that you’ll make him feel You can read Scouting magazine and Make.Do.Share. you throughout your life. But serving incredibly welcome. magazine online at scouts.org.uk/magazine. Follow others is a two-way street. Not only us on scouts.org.uk/facebook. You’ll also find us on Twitter @UKScouting and on Instagram @Scouts do you learn skills along the way, but And whether you’re heading into the it also makes you feel great and leads wild this summer, learning new skills or to better wellbeing. I’m reminded of supporting your community, remember Scouting magazine is produced by our founder Robert Baden-Powell’s to take pride in everything you do. Immediate Media Branded Content on behalf of last message: ‘The real way to get The Scout Association 2nd Floor, Tower House, Fairfax Street, happiness is by giving out happiness to Bristol BS1 3BN imcontent.co.uk other people.’ Read the inspirational stories about Scouts in Grimsby and Copyright 2018. The Scout Association Bristol and you’ll see why this still rings true today. This magazine can be recycled, for use in newspapers and packaging. Please remove any gifts, samples or Talking of wellbeing, what better way Printed in the UK on FSC® wrapping and dispose of it at your certified stock. local collection point. to refresh the mind and body than Bear Grylls, Chief Scout 3 The Briefing: Updates Ambassador summit provides opportunity to plan In December 2017, seven of our Scout Commissioner Hannah Kentish, Chief They’re now looking at ways to Ambassadors joined Chief Scout Executive Matt Hyde, Chair Ann Limb improve the public perception of Bear Grylls and senior volunteers at and Deputy UK Commissioner Mark Scouting, bring it to new audiences and 65 Queen̕s Gate for a special Scout Tarry. All were working to find ways help recruit more adult volunteers. summit. As well as welcoming our to help more young people from every latest ambassador, polar explorer background gain the skills they need to ‘I’m so proud of our Scout Dwayne Fields, the team discussed succeed in life. Ambassadors,’ says Bear Grylls. ‘They plans for 2018 and beyond. are all such inspiring role models for There have been many highlights over young people, displaying the values, The line-up included Tim Peake, Ed the past year, from Steve Backshall generosity of spirit and optimism that Stafford, Steve Backshall, Megan and Helen Glover’s summer Scout makes Scouting so special. Each in Hine, Julia Bradbury, Dwayne Fields adventure in the Lake District to their own way shows how courage, and Anita Rani, as well as UK Chief the launch of Tim Peake as a Scout determination and teamwork can help Commissioner Tim Kidd, UK Youth Ambassador in October. you achieve your goals in life.’ St. George’s Day Awards 2018 On 22 April 2018, the outstanding have earned their Queen’s Scout Award, achievements of people across the those who have gained the top adult Movement will be celebrated at Windsor awards, and those with Gallantry Award Castle. Dating back nearly 80 years, ‘A nominations for bravery and heroism. Day of Celebration and Achievement’ is For a list of all members who will receive held annually by gift of Her Majesty the awards at this year’s celebration, visit Queen. Recipients include those who scouts.org.uk/awards. 5 The Briefing: Updates Coming Soon: New Young Leader resources New log books will soon be available for Explorer Scout Young Leaders to record their progress, as well as a new ‘Preparing to Lead’ booklet for adult volunteers keen to train and support Young Leaders in their section. During the consultation on the draft 2018-2023 strategic plan, increasing the number of young people in leadership roles was identified as a priority. To boost our volunteer numbers, we need to encourage leadership early. To access the resources, keep an eye on scouts.org.uk/youngleaderresource. Prepare for GDPR With new data legislation coming into effect on 25 May 2018, Updates to POR it’s time to get organised and review how you manage personal data as part of your role within Scouting Following consultation with volunteers, some changes have been made to The General Data Protection Regulation this data, how you use it, and how Scouting’s Policy, Organisation and (GDPR) is new legislation designed to you delete it. In May, we’ll be updating Rules. In the Appointments Process give greater data protection and rights the data protection rules in POR. If chapter, Regional Commissioners, to individuals. It’s really important you’re a member of a local Executive Regional Training Managers and that everyone who handles data, Committee, then as a Trustee you have Regional Administrators have been whether at a Group, District or County/ a shared responsibility with your other added to the Appointments Table. Area/Region level, understands the Trustees to act upon GDPR. We will Notable updates have also been made implications of the new legislation. also be providing a toolkit to support to the Commissioner’s Commendation Regardless of your role, start thinking your compliance. In the meantime, the Award and to the Beaver Scout uniform about the personal data you hold, such Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) diagram, where a new leadership as contact details, medical information has put together a wide range of tools stripe has been included. For more or any individual’s personal information. and resources to help you prepare. information, visit scouts.org.uk/por. Think about where and how you store Visit ico.org.uk to access these. 6 7 The Briefing: Updates Scout brand review: improving our perception We know we still need to be clearer with our reach, relevance, and enhance the public on who we are and what we our reputation. We want to develop do. Since the update in the last edition of a brand that makes the benefits of Scouting magazine and the identification Scouting clearer, leads to more effective of perception as a priority in the recent recruitment and works better online. consultation on our strategic plan, we are now progressing with a review of the Subject to testing and approval, the Scout brand. new Scout brand, brand centre and templates will be launched in mid-May Seventeen years on from the launch of 2018. Further updates will be provided our current logo, proposals for a new in ScoutingPlus. At this stage, we would brand position, logo and visual identity caution against making any major are in development and are currently investments in branded materials until being tested. The aim is to increase the launch. Report proves Scouting has positive impact As Scouts, we already know that Scouting develops socially engaged young people, and the results of our 2017 Impact Report back this up.
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