Scouts Australia NSW Annual Review 2016-17 Contents One State, One Team - A United Team...... 4 Scarf Up for Scouting...... 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 Scouts...... 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 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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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 Scouts Australia 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 Scout Leader 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 Sydney 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 New South Wales 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 Cub Scouts 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 Cub Scout 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 ea s 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