Scouts NSW Annual Review 2016-17 Contents One State, One Team - A United Team...... 4 Scarf Up for ...... 5 A Message from the Chief Commissioner...... 6 A Message from the Chair...... 8 A Message from the Chief Executive Officer...... 10 Youth Leading...... 12 Youth Awards...... 13 Cuboree:Myths and Legends...... 14 Celebrating 100 Years of Cub ...... 17 Major Events...... 18 Adult Supporting...... 20 Financial Report...... 22 Activity Centres...... 24 Awards in Scouting...... 25 Chief Commissioner's Team...... 26 People in Scouting...... 27 Thanks and Acknowledgements...... 28 Called to Higher Service...... 29 Planned Giving...... 29 Membership Snapshot...... 30

Scout Environment Weeks Founder’s Day 1-30 September 22 February Scout Queen Scout and Baden-Powell Medallion Scout Award Presentations Scarf Up for Scouting Award 13 August 22 February Presentation Scout Job Week Scout Medallion Award Presentation Dragon Skin 3 April Chief Commissioner 25-28 March 1 May - 30 June 4 August Reaffirms Scout Promise Harmony Day Centenary of Cub 17 September 21 March 24th Australian Air Venture Scouts Picnic 74th New Zealand Scouts in Action Week 21st NZ Cuboree Lord Mayor’s Picnic Jamboree 11-18 April 31 July Scout Medallion Rover Moot 17-30 September 29 December - 7 January 31 December 2-14 January 25-28 March Awards Presentation St Georges Day Service 20th Australian 2 April 13th New 7th International World Agoonoree Rover Moot 6th NSW Cuboree Zealand Venture 23 April Finnjamboree Scout Day 23-26 September 27 December - 6 January 3 - 7 January 3-14 January 20-28 July 1 August Dragon Skin Harmony Day Branch Rover Queen Scout and 14-17 April Scout Hike Branch NSW Baden-Powell 21 March Snow Moot State 29 April - 1 May Scout Rally Rover Moot Hike For Hunger Scout Awards 74th New Zealand 15-16 July Rover Moot 5-7 August 1-3 October 5 November Presentation 14 - 17 April Founder’s Day Queen Scout Northern 59th World 11 March 22 February and Baden-Powell Territory Scout JOTA/ St Georges Scout Award Venture 20th JOTI Day Service Presentations 1-11 July 15-16 October 23 April 30 April

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Notice of Annual General Meeting The Scout Law Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Pennant Hills A Scout is trustworthy Saturday 15 July 2017 A Scout is loyal A Scout is helpful The Annual General Meeting will convene on Saturday A Scout is friendly 15 July 2017 at the Baden-Powell Scout Centre. A Scout is cheerful The presentation of the Annual Review and the announcement of office bearers will take place at the A Scout is considerate Annual Meeting of the Branch Council. A Scout is thrifty A Scout is courageous A Scout is respectful Mission of Scouts A Scout cares for the environment NSW engages and inspires young Australians The Scout Promise to develop confidence, resilience On my honour On my honour I promise that I will do my best I promise that I will do my best and leadership. To do my duty to my God, To do my duty to my God, The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the and to Australia and to the Queen of Australia education of young people, through a value system To help other people, and To help other people and based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build To live by the Scout Law To live by the Scout Law a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

We achieve this by: • Involving young people throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational process • Using a specific method that makes each individual the principal agent in their own development as a self- reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person • Assisting them to establish a value system based on

Scout Environment Weeks spiritual, social, and personal principles as expressed Founder’s Day 1-30 September through the Scout Promise and Law. 22 February Scout Queen Scout and Baden-Powell Medallion Scout Award Presentations Scarf Up for Scouting Award 13 August 22 February Presentation Scout Job Week Scout Medallion Award Presentation Dragon Skin 3 April Chief Commissioner 25-28 March 1 May - 30 June 4 August Reaffirms Scout Promise Harmony Day Centenary of Cub 17 September 21 March 24th Australian Air Venture Scouts Picnic 74th New Zealand Scouts in Action Week 21st NZ Cuboree Lord Mayor’s Picnic Jamboree 11-18 April 31 July Scout Medallion Rover Moot 17-30 September 29 December - 7 January 31 December 2-14 January 25-28 March Awards Presentation St Georges Day Service 20th Australian 2 April 13th New 7th International World Agoonoree Rover Moot 6th NSW Cuboree Zealand Venture 23 April Finnjamboree Scout Day 23-26 September 27 December - 6 January 3 - 7 January 3-14 January 20-28 July 1 August Dragon Skin Harmony Day Branch Rover Queen Scout and 14-17 April Scout Hike Branch NSW Rovers Baden-Powell 21 March Snow Moot State 29 April - 1 May Scout Rally Rover Moot Hike For Hunger Scout Awards 74th New Zealand 15-16 July Rover Moot 5-7 August 1-3 October 5 November Presentation 14 - 17 April Founder’s Day Queen Scout Northern 59th World 11 March 22 February and Baden-Powell Territory Scout JOTA/ St Georges Scout Award Venture 20th JOTI Day Service Presentations 1-11 July 15-16 October 23 April 30 April

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One State, One Team - A United Team

I believe we have a moral obligation to our communities of NSW, in both metropolitan and country Regions, to extend the world renowned Scout Program to vastly more children and youth from all backgrounds. Arguably, with the turmoil our contemporary world is experiencing, the challenges our society faces, and the issues our teenagers and children confront, the values-based Scout program is needed more than ever.

My role is to reposition Scouts NSW to a prominent, new and exciting role in the community. This can only be done through a clear vision, agreed priorities, strong partnerships and, most importantly, a united team.

I am impressed with the good will, and the strong Scouting spirit that exists in every Group, every District and every Scouts NSW faces significant challenges, but also unique Region of Scouts NSW. These are coupled with the opportunities. The extent to which we can effectively extensive resources that are available to us as a community- address our challenges, and actively pursue the many based organisation, both internally and externally. Together, opportunities we have available to us, depends on all of we have the foundation to arrest our overall decline in us – volunteers, supporters, professional staff and elected membership and to achieve strong, sustained growth. members – working together as a single team, acting in the best interests of the whole of Scouts NSW. That potential will only be realised by the third key element for growth – a team of diverse individuals, coming together The challenges our Branch faces cannot be underestimated. with a common purpose, acting in the best interests of the Nor should we discount the importance of creating and whole State. As we all know, the value of a united team is pursuing multiple opportunities to grow Scouting. Some of far more than the sum of the individual parts. those opportunities are not available to other Branches of Scouts Australia (including our growing State population); “One State, One Team – some are not available to other youth development organisations in our State. A United Team.” 5

One State, One Team - A United Team Scarf Up for Scouting

29 members of NSW Parliament were ‘Scarfed Up’ on Founder’s Day, 22 February 2017, demonstrating the links between Scouting, the Members of Parliament and the local communities in which Scouts operate.

A special thanks to Scouts Australia NSW President the Rt. Hon Ian Sinclair AC, Scouts Australia NSW Vice President the Hon John Price AM, Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM JP and the Youth Members from all sections who presented the specially made scarves to the Members of Parliament. 6

A Message from the Chief

Our plans will require time to take effect, noting Scouts NSW has experienced a further loss in overall membership in the past year. Our strategy now must be to arrest this decline and position us for strong, sustained growth. Considerable effort and discipline will also be required.

Youth safety is, and will always be, the highest and unequivocal priority for me – our youth members, their parents and our communities deserve nothing less from us. We presented two submissions and two progress reports to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, and developed a comprehensive action plan. We subsequently appeared before the Royal Commission on 6 December 2016 to give evidence. In May 2017 we took the initiative of updating the Commission on progress. Our Board has adopted the Commission’s 10 Elements of Creating a Child Safe Institution for implementation across Scouts NSW, and commissioned an audit by the Australian Childhood Foundation.

2016 saw us celebrate the Centenary of Cubs, with a wide I am both honoured, and privileged, to be your new Chief game of over 2200 participants from all Regions of NSW. Commissioner. Events culminated in a gathering at Government House hosted by our Chief Scout, the Hon David Hurley AC DSC To support my goal of revitalising Scouts NSW to have a on 31 July 2016. prominent, new and exciting role in the community, I will energetically pursue, consistent with our Strategic Plan The Centenary theme featured at our Cuboree, held 2016-2018, the following seven strategic priorities: at Cataract Park 3-7 January 2017. Some 3000 Cubs »» Membership growth; attended and were supported by 1200 Leaders, Junior »» Further building trust; Service Leaders and other volunteers. The creativity of the activities was extraordinary, helping our Cubs to experience »» Positive and enabling culture; life long memories of their first major Scout Camp. »» Active youth engagement; »» Youth safe environment; There have been dozens of other activities at the District, »» Stronger community engagement, and Region and State level throughout the year. Each has focused on our youth developing leadership and team-based skills, as »» Financial sustainability. well as personal confidence and resilience. Dragon Skin and A substantial amount of work has commenced to progress Scout Rally have been particular highlights. Importantly, these each priority within an integrated framework. activities have enabled our youth to have fun and “learn by doing” in a safe, risk-managed environment. A prerequisite for success in revitalising Scouts NSW is to understand the issues at the grassroots level. To this We are now preparing for the implementation of the new end, I have participated in some 300 Scouting events over national youth program. Concept workshops, as part of the past 10 months, across every Region and every youth the Youth Program Review, have been held in all Regions, to section, listening to the views of our leaders, supporters seek the views of our leaders, supporters and staff. The new and professional staff. This has enabled me to refine, with program, representing the biggest change in a generation, is my team, our plans to rejuvenate Scouting. expected to be implemented from 1 January 2019. 7

Commissioner

Following extensive consultation, a new organisational structure was implemented for our uniformed personnel. All positions have been advertised state-wide, and merit On 10 September 2016, with the selection processes applied. Our new team of Deputy support of 10 youth members, newly Chief Commissioners was announced in March 2017. appointed Chief Commissioner I thank each volunteer, supporter and professional Neville Tomkins OAM, JP reaffirmed staff member for their extraordinary commitment and dedication to our Movement throughout 2016-17. In his Scout Promise at Baden-Powell particular, I thank our Board, Chief Executive Officer, Region Scout Centre joined by Scouting Commissioners, Deputy Chief Commissioners, and State Commissioners for their dedicated support. Significantly, Commissioners and friends. I thank our more than 13,000 youth members and their families, for choosing Scouts NSW as their preferred youth development organisation.

I look forward to working with all our members so that, together, we can revitalise Scouting across NSW. “One State, One Team – A United Team”.

Neville Tomkins OAM, JP, Chief Commissioner

Dick and Pip Smith Foundation The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation donated $10,000 to the Scouts NSW Air Activity Centre. This funding will assist Scouts from across the state engage with the wonders of flight while inspiring them to become the next generation eSafety Youth Consultation of pilots. Scouts NSW expresses our sincerest thanks to Four Venturers and the newly appointed Scouts NSW Dick and Pip Smith. Youth Commissioner joined 40 other young people on 4 April 2017 at the Royal Commission Youth Consultation on eSafety. One of two held in Australia, there were four Commissioners in attendance - Royal Commissioners Justice Coate and Commissioner Atkinson; the National Children’s Commissioner Megan Mitchell and the eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant. The Commissioners were all very impressed with the young people in attendance and with the quality of the discussion. The Royal Commission will use the findings from these consultations to assist in formulating recommendations for their final report, expected to be available in early 2018. 8

A Message from the Chair

Strategic Plan Scouts Australia 2016 - 2018 NSW

Our Vision Our Goals Our Mission The vision for Scouting is to be and be seen • A child safe environment. • Lower administrative workloads/processes The mission of Scouts is to contribute to the as the pre-eminent youth organisation in • 16,000 Youth Members through the delivery through smart use of technology. education of young people, through a value Australia. We engage and inspire young of vibrant, effective and consistent youth • Complete business plans (including system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to Australians to develop confidence, resilience programs. maintenance plans) for all Scout properties. help build a better world where people are self- and leadership. • 800 additional Leaders through recruitment • A positive and enabling culture, with a fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive and retention united team. role in society. • A younger leader demographic • Active Youth engagement - “Youth Led, Adult • Financial break even across all operations. Supported”

Our Public Our People Our Processes Our Property Our Money Focused Parental Engagement Current Youth Program Innovation Systems and Process Re- All Scout Properties Business Innovation Programs to Campaign engineering Dec 2018 Plan Development generate income from Development Program: - paperless, cashless, Properties Membership Growth Drive Managing risk, succession Property Strategy Development communications systems planning, leader development, Corporate Sponsorship Strategic Marketing & PR - decentralised ScoutLink mentoring and support Partnerships Campaign. Align with Scouts Group Plan Compliance Program Australia National Branding Training Opportunities for Increase revenue generation Improvement - needs analysis, Group Audited Accounts Scheme from Scout Halls & Activity Government, key stakeholders process and efficiency centres & NGO Liaison Program Improve Support to Groups improvement including but not limited to; Finance Process Development, Schools on-board program “One State One Team” focus Audited accounts scheme, Re-engineering financial Group Plan compliance Program processes Positive and Enabling Scouting Culture Program Quality Management Government Partnership Our Strategic Agenda Further development of “Youth led, adult supported” scouting Focus on Group Leaders/ Leaders in charge INSPIRE The next three years, through to 2020, is an incredibly Develop High Potential Member Key LEADERSHIPdevelop Create Support Groups to engage On target At risk Off target resilience important period for Scouts NSW. To be successful as a redevelop current workforce CONFIDENCE Branch and achieve our goal of sustainable growth, we must deliver on our strategic agenda. This means being very clear about what it is we are trying to achieve – our strategic »» Unity: “One State, One Team – A United Team” is much targets – and our plan to deliver on this agenda. A revised more than a slogan. The Chief Commissioner, with the Scouts NSW Strategic Plan, which incorporates the Chief full support of the Board, has been very clear about the Commissioner’s strategic priorities, was formally approved need for all of us in Scouting to be accountable for our through the past year. The volume and nature of change we behaviour, consistent with the Law and Promise. face, both internally and in our external environment, means »» Governance: Good governance underpins the success that a strategic plan cannot be a “set and forget” activity. The of our organisation. It means we run ourselves well – at all Chief Commissioner will lead a refresh of the plan in early levels of Scouting. It means we understand our roles and 2018, in conjunction with his Senior Leadership Team, to our accountable for our performance and behaviours. ensure it remains fit for purpose. »» Alignment: Being “aligned” means that, as a Branch, our intent lines up with what we do. Words match actions. It Critical Success Factors means that our strategy is appropriately resourced and The Board has given considerable time and energy over we hold ourselves accountable for achieving it. That we the past twelve months to ensuring our strategic agenda take the right risks. That our culture and behaviours are and organisational risk profile is well understood and consistent with our values. appropriately resourced. Out of these discussions, it has »» Focus: With so much going on, but finite time and become clear there are four critical success factors: resources, we must ensure we spend our time on the things that matter most. It means clearly understanding our strategic priorities and being disciplined in what we do, and do not do. 9

Roles We all have a role to play in the success and growth of Scouting across NSW. I’ve already mentioned that being

“THE ORGANISATION” very clear about what that role is, and delivering on it, is a SCOUTS NSW Owners of Scouting in NSW critical success factor. For clarity, I would like to outline the key roles in Scouts NSW. You will see from the diagram “REPRESENTATIVES” below that the key roles are: BRANCH COUNCIL Elect the Board of Directors »» Members: It is the members of our organisation that, to govern the organisation together, are the “owners” of Scouting in NSW. We are “DIRECTORS” all ultimately accountable to our members and to acting BOARD Govern and oversee the performance Responsibilities flow “down” in their interests. The Directors on the Board have an of the Chief Commissioner Board delegates to Chief Commissioner Accountabilities flow “up” overriding legal duty to always act in the best interests of Constitution gives Board powers to manage –

“OFFICERS” Board accountable to Branch Council CHIEF COMMISSIONER

Scouts NSW as a whole. Run and manage the operations Chief Commissioner accountable to Board – Chief Executive Officer: Senior Leaders and business of the organisation »» Branch Council: Branch Council, as representatives of the members, has the important role of electing the Board of Directors and approving any changes to our Constitution. I would also like to differentiate accountabilities and responsibilities. It’s an important distinction. A key difference is »» Board of Directors: The Board’s role is to govern the that responsibility can be shared while accountability cannot. organisation as a whole and to oversee the performance So while a number of people may have responsibility to get a of the Chief Commissioner. It does not operationally job done, only one person is accountable – answerable – for run Scouting in NSW. That is the role of the Chief it. In Scouts NSW, we all have very different responsibilities Commissioner, who is a member of the Board. and what they are depends on our role. Similarly, the lines of »» Chief Commissioner: It is the role of the Chief accountability must be very clear: Groups are accountable Commissioner, together with the Senior Leadership to the Region; the Senior Leadership Team (Region Team, to manage the operations and business of the Commissioners, Deputy Chief Commissioners and the Chief organisation. The Board made an important change last Executive) are accountable to the Chief Commissioner. In year to grant the Chief Commissioner full responsibility, turn, the Chief Commissioner is accountable to the Board. and accountability, for all aspects of Scouting in NSW. And the Board is accountable to Branch Council. The Chief Executive reports to the Chief Commissioner, not the Board. Acknowledgment On the behalf of the Board, I would like to firstly thank our Chief Commissioner, Neville Tomkins, for his enormous commitment to the role in his first year and the leadership he has shown in repositioning Scouting in NSW. I also wish to acknowledge the significant contribution and leadership of our Chief Executive, Andrew Smith, who in his first year in the role has also made a very positive impact.

To the thousands of Leaders who inspire our youth members, and to the staff at our State and Region offices and activity centres who support Scouting in NSW, thank you.

Finally, to my fellow Directors on the Board, I warmly thank you for your guidance, hard work and support, as well as the time you have given to Scouting over the past twelve months. Kerry McGoldrick, Chair of the Board of Directors 10

A Message from the Chief

refocused the position of Child Protection Officer and enhanced our capacity and approach to handling allegations (including arrangements to ensure prompt and empathetic response to victims, legal review and support to police).

In order to meet our contemporary compliance obligations, support our members and facilitate the delivery of the Scouts NSW Strategic Plan, a review of the State Office restructure has been completed with a number of changes made or in progress. These include: »» the establishment of a Program Management Office to enhance our collective capability to deliver change in a disciplined, reliable and efficient manner »» appointment of a CFO to provide strategic financial management capabilities including support for non- member fee based revenue opportunities »» other changes arising from a detailed organisational review are being considered to enhance customer focus and pursue business transformation. It would not surprise you that in my engagement with senior executives in business and other organisations, I am The opportunity to contribute to the development of our frequently told that their Scouting experience played a young people in NSW in my first twelve months in the role profound and pivotal role in their personal and professional has been deeply rewarding, and I very much appreciate the development. I am committed to ensuring this continues numerous invitations to key Scouting activities and those that well into the future by working collaboratively with the Chief have given their time to share information and suggestions. Commissioner and his team, as well as the professional staff at State Office, to build a positive and enabling culture that My role is to support the Chief Commissioner, with supports the development of our youth members. whom I share a mutual commitment to a one united team approach, a positive and enabling culture throughout the I would like to thank the Chief Commissioner, the Board organisation and a professional business-like approach and my team for their support over the last 12 months. to supporting Scouting. This includes engaging external stakeholders including Government, the business community, other Scout Branches and like organisations to leverage opportunities.

Our unequivocal obligations in respect of Child Safety has been my highest priority. Amongst many initiatives and through the collaborative efforts of relevant Commissioners, professional staff and external parties, Scouts NSW provided two submissions and two progress reports to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. In addition, we attended hearings, initiated and progressed a comprehensive Child Protection Project, revised and re-issued the Scouts NSW Child Protection Policy, commissioned an external review by a respected independent organisation, upgraded and 11

Executive Officer Key Projects and Initiatives

»» Child Safety Audit: Scouts NSW is committed to Child Safety and continues to work to improve the ways in which we contribute to the safety and well- being of children. In January 2017 the Scouts NSW Board of Directors appointed the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) to undertake a review of our current policies and standards for protecting young people and guide us in developing best practice methods to better support our youth and adult members of Scouts NSW. Part of this involved hearing from and engaging with all adult members of Scouts NSW. Leaders, Rovers, Fellowship Members, Committee Members, Parent Helpers and Professional Staff were invited to participate in the Safeguarding Children Program Survey to inform the analysis by the ACF Safeguarding Children Program. »» Technology and Process Improvement: A number of technology enhancements are underway and many more in the planning stage to enhance support to our members and the administration of Scouting. A key consideration in pursuing these enhancements is the need to reduce the administrative burden on our members whilst enhancing compliance with relevant obligations for work health and safety, financial outcomes, risk and good governance. »» Container Deposit Business: In 2016 the NSW Government passed legislation to implement a Container Deposit Scheme. The implementation date of the scheme is now 1 December 2017 and Scouts NSW is pursuing opportunities both at Group and State level to generate income from the Scheme. »» Grants: In December 2016, 44 projects were approved through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership Grants. $570,832 of funding supported capital works programs for Groups, Districts and Regions for much needed repairs to Scout Properties. Scouts Australia NSW is grateful for this funding.

Source: NSW EPA. Photographer: Quentin Jones. 12

Youth Leading NSW State Youth Council and State In 2016-17, the Youth Program Scout Youth Council Portfolio continued to focus The NSW State Youth Council and State Scout Youth Council both continued to advise and inform our youth its efforts on delivering quality program, ensuring that the opinions of our youth members programs and events to engage are heard and that their ideas and opinions are acted upon. more than 13,000 youth members across NSW.

Sydney Mardi Gras For the first time, 45 members of Scouts NSW took part in the 2017 Mardi Gras. Themed “Creating Equality”, our participation in the parade highlighted Scouts’ inclusive, welcoming and contemporary nature, and celebrated the diversity, respect and dignity within our Scouting community.

Scouts Australia Youth Program Review Work on the National Youth Program Review continued through 2016-17. The Youth Program Review Team ran consultation workshops across the state, giving our youth members the opportunity to have their voices heard on a variety of topics and have their say on what the future of Scouting in Australia could look like. More than 500 Youth Members and Adults participated in the New Concepts Workshops. Exciting times are ahead, as all sections continue to be part of the YPR, ensuring our program is youth led, adult supported and inclusive of all. 13

Youth Leading Youth Awards Youth Award Presentations Scouts Australia NSW recognises the achievements Congratulations to the young of Scouts, Venturers and Rovers at formal bi-annual people in Scouts NSW who have presentation ceremonies. earned the top level awards in Queen’s Scout and Baden-Powell Scout Awards their section. His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d) Governor and Chief Scout of presented the Queen’s Scout and Baden-Powell Australian Scout Medallion Scout Awards. Hornsby RSL Club // 14 August 2016 Government House, Sydney // 13 August 2016 The Deputy Chief Commissioner, Youth Programs and »» 125th Baden-Powell Scout Awards – 2 Support, Jan Goodall, presented the Australian Scout Medallion to 22 Scouts at the 23rd Australian Scout »» 128th Queen’s Scout Awards – 21 Medallion ceremony. Government House, Sydney // 11 March 2017 Hornsby RSL Club // 2 April 2017 »» 126th Baden-Powell Scout Awards – 6 The Chief Commissioner, Neville Tomkins OAM JP, »» 129th Queen’s Scout Awards – 35 presented the Australian Scout Medallion to 39 Scouts at the 23rd Australian Scout Medallion ceremony.

Joey Promise Grey Wolf Australian Scout Queen’s Scout Baden-Powell Challenge Award Medallion Award Award 102 365 71 57 7 14

Cuboree:Myths and Legends

Cataract Scout Park was transformed from a quiet campsite into a world of mythical magic in line with the theme Myths and Legends.

NSW State Cuboree: Myths and Legends We culminated our Centenary celebrations at the 6th NSW State Cuboree in January 2017. 3,000 and 1,200 leaders and supporters attended the five day camp at Cataract Scout Park, braving the weather and joining in on activities in line with the theme ‘Myths and Legends.’ 15

While the 2017 Cuboree certainly had its fair share of weather events (rain, more rain, a bit of sunshine and even a 3.9 magnitude earthquake!), nothing could stop the fun.

1 tonne of bananas

740 loaves of bread

4500 bottles of cordial 1500 kg of watermelon

7500 litres of milk

140 kms of sausages*

100 buckets of butter chicken

5 wheelbarrows of spaghetti bolognaise

*14,000 sausages laid end to end, stretching roughly from Cataract Scout Park to Goulburn 16 17 Celebrating 100 Years of Cub Scouts

2016 marked 100 years of Cub Scouts in Australia, with packs across the state participating in their region’s Cub Day Out, as well as major celebrations including the Cub Scout Centenary Picnic at Parliament House and the 6th NSW State Cuboree.

Cub Scout Centenary Picnic The Cub Scout Centenary Picnic was held in July 2016. Over 2200 participants attended the event, where they participated in an observation trail wide game around Sydney CBD, enjoyed a packed picnic lunch, went on a tour of the Government House building and renewed their Cub Scout Promise. 18

Major Events Major Events are opportunities to bring Leaders, creative ideas, and energetic enthusiasm together to offer diverse experiences to youth and adult members across NSW, surrounding states and international communities.

Once again, Scouts NSW staged a series of outstanding and successful major events that engaged youth members across the state encouraging them to push their boundaries, demonstrate their skills and deepen friendships. Participation in major events play an integral role in member retention.

State Rally – Time Travel Glenfield Scout Activity Centre 5-7 August 2016

Top-placed Patrols

1 Quantum State 1st Balmoral, Sydney 653 points North Region 2 The Whovians 1st Wangi, Hunter 623 points and Coastal Region 3 Dayyym 2nd Mortdale, Girl 617 points Mortdale Guides NSW/ACT

901 279 12 Scouts Leaders 1 ases Venturers atrols Rovers Supporters 19

Gang Show Season Dragon Skin – Turn Back Time Gang Show is an energetic, creative experience for the Newnes State Forest hundreds of youth and adult members of Scouts who 14-17 April 2017 perform on stage and the more than 5000 audience members who enjoy the performances. It develops self- Top-placed Teams confidence and teamwork and is an outstanding example of the Patrol system. 1 Aspire Binyulka Venturer 1207 points Scouts NT

2 Wake Up Jeff Brookvale/Curl 1168 points Original compositions, newly Curl designed costumes, fresh 3 Vicious and Kirrawee High 1143 points Delicious School choreography and side splitting comedy blend together to take audiences on a journey 76 170 articipants eas of adventure. ays4

It’s no wonder that many involved in Gang Show go on to take up careers in entertainment and the media.

In all, five Gang Shows were presented around the state of NSW in 2016 - 17.

The Show Must Go On! // Albury Albury Entertainment Centre 17-18 June 2016

Agoonoree – Time Travellers Lights, Camera, Action! // Hornsby Glenrock Scout Centre Leslie Hall, Barker College, Hornsby 23-26 September 2016 1-9 July 2016

The Time Travellers Agoonoree offered a wide range of Power Up! // Cumberland theme-based and other fun and challenging on-site bases Riverside Theatre, Parramatta including astronaut training, Dr Who, indigenous, prehistoric, 8-16 July 2016 tie dye retro and beach visit. There was even a disco through the ages. Once Upon a Time // Central Coast Laycock Street Theatre, North Gosford Hike for Hunger 14-16 July 2016 On 5 November 2016, NSW Rovers once again took up Korimul Gang Show // Korimul the challenge of Hike for Hunger. Across NSW, they met Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong their target and collected cans of food for donation to the 26-27 August 2016 Wesley Mission. 20

Adult Supporting

Basic training is completed within six months of entry into the Scout Movement. Participants are presented the Gilwell Woggle and the Certificate of Adult Leadership.

Advanced training is completed within two to Cert II Outdoor Rec 16 three years. Participants are presented the , Cert III Outdoor Rec 21 including a set of wood beads, a parchment and Gilwell Cert IV Outdoor Rec 1 Scarf. Cert III Business 7 Supplementary training programs are also Cert IV Frontline Mgmt 1 offered in specific areas as well as non-uniformed roles Cert IV Leadership Mgmt 1 such as the Group Support Committee. Members can Diploma of Mgmt 2 complete further basic and advanced training when they change roles, gaining capability in a variety of outdoor activity pursuits, in particular in the area of Adventurous Wood Badges Activities.

Adventurous Activities

Leaders logged into E-Learning Certificate of Adult Leadership Rover Scouts are eligible to complete Wood Badge Supporters logged into E-Learning Residential Basic Practical Supplement Training. To do so, they must be in a leadership role within Residential Advanced Practical Supplement Scouting and be able to fully demonstrate the evaluation requirements for the Wood Badge. This takes place over a minimum of four months and can occur at any level. The We believe it is important to Branch Adult Training and Development Commissioner ensure all Adults have the specific coordinates this, and is responsible for the final evaluation. skill sets required to meet the needs of our youth.

Adults play an important role in our Scouting community. While we acknowledge each individual has their own skills, knowledge and experience, and encourage Adults to apply these to their Scouting role, it is important to ensure all Adults have the specific skill sets required to meet the needs of our youth and to support them to become responsible citizens in their community.

Scouts NSW operates under Scouts Australia’s national curriculum for the training and development of Adults in all functions and at all levels. This includes encouraging each Adult’s personal development and giving them the opportunity to acquire and develop knowledge and skills necessary for each function.

The Adult Training and Development program includes the integration of the new Leader, basic and advanced training and support for the duration of the appointment and other key non-uniformed roles. 21

State Environment Activity Camp In September, 170 Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Leaders from six regions gathered at Camp Coutts for the inaugural State Environment Activity Camp 2016 (SEAC 2016). They took part in a number of environmental team-based activities, including the construction and plant out of a permanent Bush Tucker Trail, handling of live Australian birds, reptiles and animals, stream water testing, an observation hike, and SES and RFS onsite demonstrations. Cubs and Scouts were given the opportunity to complete part of the World Scout Environment Badge and the Venturers their Venturer Level Environment Tape. Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia Day is always a popular event for the Scouting community across NSW, and 2017 was no different. Scouts participated at 59 sites across the state, taking to their local park, beach, bushland and streets to Community Liaison – New BLIA Scouts clean up their local environment. In May, Deputy Chief Commissioners Belinda Francis and Randall Jones had the honour of presenting the Scout flag to our newest in NSW, the Buddha’s Light International Association of Australia (BLIA) Scouts. Belinda and Randall presented a scarf to each of the 14 new Scouts. The new Scouts then made the Scout salute for the very first time in front of distinguished guests, family, friends and community members. 22

Financial Report

Scouts NSW reports a sound financial result for 2016/17 The current year budget has been structured to support as outlined in the accompanying table. the nine Strategic Goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan.

Our revenue has benefited from five main contributors: The state wide acceptance of the challenges outlined in the »» Membership fees $3,059,925 (prior year $3,034,910). Strategic Plan together with the sharing of innovative ideas between the cost centres within Groups, Regions and State »» Scouting activities and special events $2,197,093 is critical if we are to fund and expand the program into (prior year $12,989,421). Naturally, we did not have the future. the significant contribution from the Jamboree as we enjoyed last year however the Cuboree held in 2017 The State Finance Committee continues to encourage and was a financial success. challenge the organisation on financial matters and our goal »» Income generated from the Investment Portfolio remains to implement best practice at every opportunity $1,235,961 (prior year $1,125,943). together with best practice in governance matters. I thank »» Receipt of government grants $1,153,469 (prior year each member for their terrific contributions. $772, 367). »» Favourable returns from our Asset Management The Investment Committee and Insurance Committee Program $663,280 net (prior year $506,003 net). members continue to provide their expertise to ensure these parts of our organisation provide satisfactory financial returns. This was supported by other items of: »» Profit on sale of fixed assets $6,140,883 (prior year Nil). The State Office finance team provides fine support to »» Increase in the unrealised value of the Investment our organisation. Carlos Uranza recently completed an Portfolio $1,167,236 (decrease of $2,592,013). extended period of good service to Scouts NSW, which I offer my sincere thanks. I also welcome Mark Katz as our These are satisfactory financial results however they again Chief Financial Officer. include one-off transaction types that cannot be reliably expected in future years. Bob Mulcahy, Honorary Treasurer

Consistent with our Strategic Plan 2016-18 investment into Scouting in the last 12 months includes: »» Property Infrastructure maintenance and upgrade Summary 2016-17 ($) 2015-16 ($) $845,872 (prior year $784,935). Income 19,201,634 24,492,602 »» Development and Promotional activities $374,021 (prior Expenses 12,627,542 22,451,271 year $232,565). Surplus 6,574,092 2,041,331 »» Leader Training $123,852 (prior year $125,372).

Again this year, the results reflect the commitment of many cost centre owners who put such rigorous effort into Recent Operating Surpluses setting a tight budget and monitoring performance against budget, and who regularly deliver a result that is on, or $770,660 – 2013 better than, budget. $389,727 – 2014 The Strategic Plan 2016-18 has focused Scouts key $952,063 – 2015 priorities – including “Our Money”. There are many important contributors to building the sound footing of $2,041,331 – 2016 Scouts. The critical challenge for Scouts remains an increase in its membership. $6,574,092 – 2017 23

Fundraising 1 17 (L 1 155)

Asset management fees Training fees 720 (L 3 752) 1 180 (L 1 153) Grants and beuests Membership fees 7 102 16 3060 (L 12 3,03) (L 936)

Camps and activity centres 13 259 (L 12 2,932) INCOME 201617

Other income including Scouting activities and special events property sales 11 2197 (L 53 12,989) 35 6638 (L 5 1,31) Investments Commercial and property 6 1236 (L 5 1,126) 6 1163 (L 1,102)

Communications and development Leader training 3 37 (L 1 233) 1 12 (L 1 125) Government grants Administration 9 1105 (L 762) 32 3995 (L 16 3,627) Other 3 357 (L 3 736)

Commercial and property 8 1061 (L 991) EPENSES 201617 Investment 0 17 (L 0 1) Scouting activities Scout 21 2593 (L 56 12,628) development grants 0 (L 0 )

Camps and activity centres *(In % and $’000). LY - Last Year. 2 2998 (L 15 3,331) 24

Activity Centres Cataract Scout Park Air Activity Centre 754 Appin 20,749 Camden Airport, Cobbity flying hours visitors The team at Cataract started 2017 With over 754 flying hours, 976 flying as the host site for the Cuboree. The participants, including 6 Guide groups, event benefited from a number of 2 flying camps, and taking the flying improvements to the roads, activities program to Hay and Warnervale, it’s infrastructure and signage as well as to various Camp safe to say the Air Activity Centre 4 kitchens across the sites. The State Training Team continues continues to meet the needs of our aircraft to make increased use of the Park, while Scout Groups youth members. from all over the State and ACT also regularly visit. Whether you come to fly as a 6144 passenger in a Scout aeroplane or to Baden-Powell Scout visitors learn to fly, the Air Activity Centre is all about fun, adventure and new experiences. None Centre of this would be possible without the passionate and Pennant Hills tenacious team of volunteers who have built the Air Activity Centre over its 45-year history. To all our past and present BPSC continued to provide a quality members, thank you. venue for many dozens of Scout meetings, conferences and activities. The Centre established itself as being the venue for choice for local primary school band camps. We also now Water Activity Centre have nurtured a successful partnership with the Outdoor 490 Woolwich people on the Education Group, which coordinates a city-based expedition Our Water Activity Centre gives water which incorporates school groups staying onsite at the BPSC. Groups the opportunity to enjoy a day on the water, participating in a range of We are also grateful for the partnership with Microsoft City activities including canoeing, sailing and store who incorporate site service at the BPSC into their powerboating. Our training days have new staff induction. helped members complete badge work 14 water activity days Alpine Activity Centre in Canoeing and Sailing. We have also 1699 trained members to gain their NSW Jindabyne overnights powerboat licences. 1800 guests stayed at the Alpine Away from the boatshed, we have Centre during the past twelve months. supported the Sirius and Port Neptune Regattas with Many Groups returned for their annual safety boats, and the Sydney North Region with their Snow Trips and enjoyed great snow information night. conditions. Special rates for Lift and Lesson packages the Centre offers brought many new Groups starting the tradition of an annual Snow trip to the Snowy Mountains

The new summer packages have also been popular with Scout Groups and families. New traditions include achieving the hike to the top of Mt Kosciuszko, and for the first time we had new Scouts and Leaders invested at the Top of Australia. What a great start to their Scouting journey! 25

Awards in Scouting New South Wales Branch Trust Funds National President’s Award The NSW Branch Trust Management Committee The National President’s Award is presented to Associates continues to manage financial assistance to Scouts NSW for at least 20 years of eminent achievement and youth members to attend national and international meritorious service to . events. Unfortunately the current funding available is somewhat tight. We are therefore appreciative of the Chief Recipients: Commissioner, Neville Tomkins’ support and enthusiasm »» Robert Ernest Bagnall in looking for additional sources of funding to provide more opportunities. Special circumstances enabled the Stan Bales Rover Service Award Committee to support 3 Scouts attend the New Zealand »» Recipients: Jamboree in January 2017 and will assist a Venturer attend » the German Jamboree later this year. » Adam Butler Brian Tye, Chair »» Luke Pullan »» Mitchell Rath Adult Recognition Awards »» Jamie-Leigh Ride 1 August 2016 Australian Honours 329 Adult Members of Scouts Australia NSW were Scouts Australia NSW congratulates all recipients of honoured with Adult Recognition Awards for good service, Australia Day 2017 and Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours. in observance of the founding of Scouting on 1 August Thank you for giving your time to Scouting and for 1907 at the first Scout Camp, held on Brownsea Island, supporting the young people and adults who participate. Dorset, England. Australia Day 2017 Honours Congratulations to all the recipients for 2016 and thank you 26 January 2017 for your continuing commitment to Scouting. Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division Silver Kangaroo (OAM) » The Silver Kangaroo is presented to Adult Members for » Mr Peter Nickl, for service to youth through the Scouting eminent achievement and meritorious service to the Scout movement Association, usually over at least 20 years. »» Mr Keith Parry, for service to the community and to youth through Scouting Recipients: »» Bryan Robert Davison Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours »» Michael James Barnes 13 June 2017 »» Wayne Geoffrey Finch Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AM) »» Warren Goodall »» Mr Elston Hynd, for significant service to youth through » » Peter Oliver executive training roles with Scouts, and to the banking »» Tony John Dent and finance sector

Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM) »» Mr Stephen Fernie, for service to youth through the Scouting movement »» Mr Bruce Stewart, for his service to the community of Tamworth 26

Chief Commissioner's Team

Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM Major Events Michael Wright JP GAICD New Program Implementation Josh Andrews Risk Management Grant Whitehorn Deputy Chief Commissioners Special Needs Mark Burfield Growth, Strategies and Group Belinda Francis Supportt Youth Empowerment Meg Cummins Youth Program Randall Jones Youth Safety and Member Jill Pretty Support Youth Commissioner Lloyd Nurthen Special Projects Penny Becchio Youth Safety, Compliance and Robert Rodgers Hilton Bloomfield Support Roger Butler OAM Program Transformation Clair Udy Ian Dun Activities, Training and Fellowships Wal Waerner John Kane JP Peter Lee Assistant Chief Commissioners Jeff Rose Brian Tye Adventurous Activities, Training Parrish Hull David Walsh and VET Peter Webb State Activities, Fellowships and Marion Fisher Boyd Williams Bases Youth Program Vacant Region Commissioners Greater Western Sydney Neville Henderson State Commissioners OAM Jill Heath Hume Sue Bartlett Cub Scouts Patricia Shaw Hunter and Coastal Steve Fernie OAM Scouts Chris Buggie North Coast Ian Hale Venturer Scouts David Jacobs North West Brett Grimmond Riverina Wayne Geale OAM Rover Scouts Luke Saunders South Coast and Tablelands Phil Crutchley Air Activities Stan Prout South Metropolitan Bryan Davison Adult Training and Development Tarranne Bryan Sydney North Kerry Griffin Business Training (Youth and Ryan Beeby The Golden West Ben Williamson Adult) Communications and Marketing Anthea Cudworth Community Liaison, Diversity and John Pestana Jnr Inclusion Creative Arts Michael de Beer Environment Bill Pickering OAM Fellowships Jeffery Newman Group Support Strategies Dean Bassett International Robert Slater 27

People in Scouting

Governor and Chief His Excellency General the Communications and Rosalie Batistoni Scout of NSW Honourable David Hurley AC Development Manager DSC (Ret’d) Child Protection and Elaine Heaney President The Rt Hon Ian Sinclair AC Issues Management Vice President The Hon John Price AM Officer Life Councillors Warwick Bateman AM Operations Manager Phil Jennings Ron Brown Chief Financial Officer Mark Katz Ron Critcher OAM Property Manager Bruce Retallick Peter Nickl OAM Financial Accountant Carlos Uranza Kevin (Stack) Haycock OAM Advisers George Kolsky OAM Architectural Adviser Brewster Murray Pty Ltd represented by Mr M Bullen, John McIntyre B.Arch MURP (Hons) ARAIA Bruce Munro AM APIA, Director Alan Overton AM Employment and Harmers Workplace Lawyers Jan Playford Industrial Relations represented by Mr G Robertson The Hon John Price AM Adviser Craig Ramsden Legal Counsel The Hon. Greg James QC Trevor Russell AM Honorary Solicitor Roger Butler OAM LLB John Selwood Religious Advisers The Anglican Archbishop of Elected Members Howard Carey AM Sydney The Hon Sir Laurence Street The Archbishop, Armenian AC KCMG QC Apostolic Church Australia John S Warrington AM The Catholic Archbishop of Board of Directors Sydney General Secretary Chair of the Board Kerry McGoldrick The Fellowship of Congregational Churches Deputy Chair of the Phil Crutchley (NSW) Board The Archbishop of Greek Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM JP Orthodox Archdiocese of Honorary Treasurer Robert Mulcahy Australia Steve Fernie OAM Imam, Mohammad Trad, representing the Islamic Claire Geary Communities in NSW Robert Rodgers The Moderator, Presbyterian Janet Hale Church of Australia (NSW) David Hassan The Territorial Commander, The Spencer Jarratt Salvation Army Stephen Wallace The Senior Minister of the State Office Great Synagogue Chief Executive Officer Andrew Smith AM The Moderator, NSW Synod, Uniting Church 28

Thanks and Acknowledgements

We express our thanks for the tremendous work and »» Australian Government Department of Social Services service of the many thousands of volunteers, supporters, »» Forests NSW helpers and professional staff who make Scouting in New »» Girl Guides NSW and ACT South Wales possible for our young people. These include our Leaders, Committee Members, resource advisers, »» Gus Lloyd examiners, instructors and their families who provide »» Harmers Workplace Lawyers represented by Greg assistance, support and encouragement throughout the Robertson year. We are also indebted to our professional advisers for »» Herbert-Smith Freehills Lawyers represented by Mary their sound advice and pro bono work. Boittier »» The Hon Greg James AM QC NSW Government »» Ian Langford Brown The Board of Directors thanks the NSW Government for »» K and T Property Consultants Pty Ltd the generous assistance received through its programs. »» Mr John Leece AM Community Building Partnership Program »» Lord Baden-Powell Society Round VIII »» Marie’s Alteration » We are grateful to the NSW Government whose » Monster Sports Community Building Partnership Program has extended »» Mr Bruce Munro AM assistance to Scout Groups throughout the state for several »» Murphy’s Lawyers represented by Bryan Wrench years, and continues to support local jobs, stimulate growth »» Pitcher Partners, Auditors and improve community pride. »» Mr Geoff Morgan AM In December 2016, the NSW government announced »» National Adjustors Partnership 44 projects approved through the NSW Government’s »» Norton Rose Fulbright Lawyers represented by Sally Community Building Partnership Grants. Woodward and Alexandra Shields »» NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian Family and Community Services »» NSW Government Department of Family and We are grateful to the Department of Family and Community Services Community Services for its continuing support of the »» NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services Scouts Regional Skills Development Project. »» NSW Ombudsman Supporters of Scouts Australia NSW »» NSW Police »» Perisher Blue Ski Resort »» Aon Insurance »» Primary Communication represented by Annabelle »» ANSVAR Insurance Warren and Jenny Muir »» Dawn Service Trust »» Mr Jeffrey Rose »» Associations Forum »» St. John’s Ambulance »» Baden-Powell Guild of New South Wales »» The Returned and Services League of Australia (NSW » » Baden-Powell Parliamentary Guild Branch) » » Mr Bob Baker OAM »» Sydney Olympic Park Business Association » » Clayton Utz represented by Dr Ashley Tsacolas »» Thredbo Ski Resort »» Cooma Coaches »» Corr Chambers Westgarth represented by Siobhan Flores-Walsh 29

Called to Higher Service

With deep sadness, we salute the years of service given Ian (Richard) Hellstrom to Scouts Australia NSW by those who have so recently Helen Hogan gone home. David Lockman David Abnett Kim Palmer Reginald Arthur (Reg) Becker Wallace Pilz AO OBE Colin Blackall Graham Ernest Pretty JP Frances Blundell Mary Robinson Sue Bullock Matthew Roser Andre Cassar Peter Sich Robin Coates Denis Sonnerman Guy Cowley Bill Sullivan Peter Doyle Noel (Chips) Tarbotton OAM Adrian Brett Farquharson OAM Ian Clive James Thomas OAM Albert (Bert) Gardner AM MBE RFD RD John McRae White Anthony Handley Planned Giving

Bequests made to the Association are a way to provide Scouts Australia NSW expresses its gratitude to the estate a living legacy and make a crucial difference in the lives of of Victor Cyril Swain for the bequest of $20,000. Youth and Adult Members in NSW. Please contact the State Office on 02 9735 9000 to discuss a bequest. 30

Membership Snapshot Membership – 3 April 2017 NSW GWS HUM HC NC NW RIV SCT SM SN TGW SHQ Scouts NSW Branch Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Joey Scouts 1137 202 79 213 48 14 41 131 189 184 36 0 Cub Scouts 5138 616 319 922 239 74 237 524 708 1383 116 0 Scouts 4868 603 310 771 243 82 200 447 777 1341 94 0 Venturers 1583 250 87 203 69 32 42 180 292 415 13 0 Rovers1 650 108 37 85 9 14 19 57 130 187 4 0 Total Training Members 13376 1779 832 2194 608 216 539 1339 2096 3510 263 0 Leaders2 3141 445 179 539 145 63 103 323 461 810 73 0 Group Adviser 30 0 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 20 0 0 Scout Fellowship Members3 213 46 0 16 0 0 11 15 21 20 0 84 District Leaders 136 17 7 37 1 3 0 35 7 29 0 0 Region Leaders 354 41 27 75 12 14 12 52 54 56 11 0 SHQ 158 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 158 Total Members 17408 2328 1045 2867 766 297 665 1767 2639 4445 347 242 Formations Joey Scout Mobs 178 27 12 49 10 5 6 21 22 19 7 Cub Scout Packs 367 43 27 72 21 9 18 39 50 78 10 Scout Troops 350 41 26 71 22 9 16 37 50 70 8 Units 181 19 13 36 8 3 7 26 27 37 5 Rover Crews 57 10 5 6 1 2 2 5 12 13 1 Scout Groups 415 55 36 88 27 13 26 54 73 85 13 2 Scout Fellowships 23 5 0 2 1 1 2 2 1 5 0 4 Districts 55 7 6 9 2 3 1 5 12 8 1 1 Regions 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Membership April June Trends 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Joey Scouts 1137 1274 1,333 1,203 1,093 1,314 1,329 1,205 Cub Scouts 5138 5521 5,195 5,851 5,779 5,524 6,372 6,479 Scouts 4868 5125 5,228 4,971 5,270 5,746 5,402 5,539 Venturer Scouts 1583 1663 1,682 1,498 1,459 1,545 1,600 1,410 Rovers 650 776 780 792 792 707 698 680 Total Youth Members 13376 14359 14,018 14,315 14,393 14,836 15,401 15,313 Leaders 3141 3716 2,647 2,880 2,913 2,994 3,223 3,353 Trainee Leaders4 1,139 566 709 690 646 668 Advisers 30 92 96 88 96 94 100 96 Scout Fellowship Members 213 345 341 180 194 162 181 211 Joey Scout Helpers5 9 13 12 16 8 9 Cub Scout Helpers5 5 11 19 26 18 23 Total Adult Members 4,032 4153 4,237 3,738 3,943 3,982 4,176 4,360 Total Members 17408 18512 18,255 18,053 18,336 18,818 19,577 19,673 Formations Joey Scout Mobs 178 181 177 129 132 134 133 136 Cub Scout Packs 367 376 381 419 419 415 427 437 Scout Troops 350 357 370 371 376 381 388 395 Venturer Scout Units 181 195 193 185 183 198 196 183 Rover Crews 57 65 66 62 66 66 67 64 Groups 415 505 489 436 435 440 456 464 Scout Fellowship 23 23 23 23 23 21 21 21 Districts 55 55 51 57 62 62 63 66 Regions 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

1. Excludes Rovers who are Leaders 2. Includes Rovers who are Leaders 3. Excludes Multiple Fellowship Appointment 4. Since 2016, included as Leader 5. Since 2016, included as Youth Note on Trends: The method of calculation of the membership data has changed to better reflect the membership as at 31 March 2017. Due to technical limitations, the calculations cannot be retrospectively applied to trends prior to 2016. 31 “So in our work – indeed, in any work of life - we should look forward, well forward, with high aims and hope; look around with joy and goodwill; look back with thankfulness on what has been accomplished and then press on with renewed vigour, with helpful initiative, and with broadened outlook, towards the highest goal, not forgetting to give a helping hand to others as we go. But when you look, look WIDE; and even when you think you are looking wide – LOOK WIDER STILL.” Lord Baden-Powell

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