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Queensland Branch Youth Council 5 September Applica ons 07 Skillorama 13-15 Cub Scout Expo Branch Support Office Christmas 5 13-14 Darling Downs Scout Revue Closure No ce 21-27 Agoonoree Branch Council No ce of Mee ng 7 27-3 Oct Scoutreach Lones Camp 30-02 Oct Scout Supply Centre Stocktake McHappy Day 9
October Queensland Scout Founda on 21 Charter/Recharter month Grants 01-02 Scout Supply Centre Stocktake Water Ac vi es Forum 23 04-07 Ven MX 04-07 Banana Bash Terminology Update 25 12-13 ScoutOut QORF Awards 27 19-20 JOTA/JOTI 19-20 Youth Ac vity Camp 25-02 Wonargo Revue
November 01-03 Brisbane North Region Patrol Leader Adventure 09-10 Cunningham Capers New fact sheets are being developed to assist all Leaders. These will be made available on the website through an icon named 11 Remembrance Day FACT SHEETS. The fact sheets are now available and are a great 16-17 Youth Ac vity Camp resource for all groups. Use the content wisely. 29 Darling Downs Region Scout Carols Kirsty M Brown OAM, Chief Commissioner
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2 PARKWOOD HEIGHTS SCOUT On moving to the Sunshine Coast in 1997, she took on the role of District Joey Scout Adviser with Teewah District before moving on GROUP LEADER HONOURED to become Regional Joey Scout Adviser with Suncoast Region. In In 2011 Stuart Robert MP Shadow Minister 2009, Roslyn resigned from main stream scou ng and became a for Defence Science, Technology and founding member of the Camp Cooroora Scout Fellowship. Personnel held the first Fadden Volunteer Awards. The awards recognise members of ALICE RIVER CUB SCOUTS GO TO THE CATS AND the local community who give their me and work relessly to assist local DOGS This year the organisa ons and Individuals. Alice River Cub Scout Sec on This year Stuart Robert MP, hosted the decided to help “Fadden Volunteer Awards” on Wednesday the 7 August 2013 to the RSPCA and recognise the volunteers of the Northern Gold Coast region. Maree make dog toys Musson Venturer Scout Leaders at Parkwood Heights Scout Group and some cat was the proud recipient who was awarded the Fadden Volunteers and dog blankets. We Award for her reless, selfless and hard work within our community spent a couple and with the Parkwood Heights Scout Group, Maree’s love of of our pack scou ng, community service, dedica on and boundless energy, was nights making acknowledged with this award, and well deserved. the items. One night was spent making the dog toys which were strips of Maree has been a Joey Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, Scout flannele e, fleecy and stretch material braided together and then Leader and Venturer Scout Leader, and is a valuable member of our kno ed. The second night was spent sewing cat and dog blankets Group at Parkwood Heights. it is fantas c to have such a dedicated of various sizes using different kinds of material. The boys in our and caring leader at Parkwood Heights and look forward to many Cub Scout pack now know what a sewing machine looks like and how it works. The Cub Scouts had great fun making all the items. more years of fun and happy scou ng. We organised to visit RSPCA Townsville so that we could hand over BEENLEIGH SCOUT GROUP HITS THE SHOPS! our handmade treasures. They were well received by Kirralee from On August 10, the Beenleigh the RSPCA, who then took us on a tour of the Ca ery and Dog Scout Group took to the Kennels there. The Cub Scouts were invited to vote for their streets and held a stall at the favourite cat by wri ng their name onto a paw and s cking it next Beenleigh Mall. The morning to the cat’s cage. Next it was onto the dog kennels. The Cub Scouts was a chance to show the were able to give some of the dogs a toy and play with them locals who we are and what through the fence. I think the favourite with the Cub Scouts was we have to offer the youth of the group of seven 3 month old puppies that were named a er the Beenleigh. The morning was 7 dwarfs. The Cub Scouts now have a be er understanding of what successful with enquiries for happens at the RSPCA. It was great to see that we had some Cub our Joey Scouts who need a Scout parents stay for the tour. I must say that some parents were boost in numbers at present. I would like to thank Lisa Hasenkam very lucky not to be taking home an extra passenger – some of the (Cub Scout Leader) and Chris ne Hansen (Joey Scout Leader) for Cub Scouts were trying really hard! helping out on the day. GLENNIE HEIGHTS NEW SQUIRE 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO SCOUTING The Glennie Heights Rover Crew invested a new member in At a recent Camp Cooroora Scout Fellowship mee ng, Fellowship conjunc on with the Albany Creek Rovers at the nighthawk member, Roslyn Lund was presented with her 30 year Service weekend. Both Rover Crews were in Pi sworth to run a base for Cer ficate and Badge by fellow member and Deputy Region Opera on Nighthawk. Commissioner Jim Bell. Rover Tara Wall was invested Roslyn started her and welcomed as a Squire by scou ng career as a Group Carl Di man, the Crew Leader Commi ee member with of the Glennie Heights Rovers. Pimlico Scout Group in A tradi onal ceremony took Townsville, then took on place using the cross of St the role of Joey Scout George and the unit sword Leader with Pimlico/ from Albany Creek Mundinghburra Group in the same city. 3 BEENLEIGH CUB SCOUTS AND JOEY SCOUTS MOUNT ISA JOEY SCOUTS CARE AND SHARE EKKA NIGHT Mount Isa Joey As is tradi on now, the Scouts completed Tuesday of Ekka week, the their caring and Beenleigh Cub Scouts get to sharing badge last have their own Ekka weekend by dona ng sideshow alley night. pet food to the local Animal Rescue group This year we had some new called ‘Paws Hoofs ideas and some old ones and Claws’ come out to play. This is really a full on games night with rota ng bases. The Cub Scouts get to have a lot of fun. And a break from the usual Boomerang work they do. ND 2 TOOWOOMBA JOEY’S NIGHT EYAS The photo shows the Cub Scouts having to lead What’s a Night Eyas; well it’s the another Cub Scout through mini version of Night Hawk, Eyas a mine field. Fortunately meaning a baby Hawk. Once again we did not lose too many (as we do every year just before nd with this ac vity thank to Night Hawk) the 2 Toowoomba the wonderful guides that Joey Scouts embark on a grueling assisted. adventure that leads them to the Golden Arches. Where they The next game was to get the ball into the buckets with out them partook of an Ice Cream and bouncing gout. As you can recharge themselves ready to see Skylar was successful at tackle the return Journey. The this ac vity as was Tayla- Joey Scouts navigated their way Ann who was able to get using the City Maps and Golf Balls into the i y-bi y Landmarks. In fact it was a lot of bin on the chair on the le fun. No Joey Scouts were lost or of the photo. harmed in this adventure
Here we have Galah ge ng the Cub Scouts to work out VOLUNTEERS PRESENTED WITH LONG SERVICE the combina on of the grid in order without having to lose turn. AWARDS This is always a fun game to play. Much be er when they have to jump long gaps too. The Chief Commissioner And of course we bring out Mrs Kirsty the homemade Archery Brown OAM and arrows. This is always presented long a winner with the bonus of service awards no broken windows! to members of scou ng in The major plus from this Central and night was watching the Coastal Region older Cub Scouts working whilst in Mackay for the Annual Region Management Seminar on with our Joey Scouts and Saturday 31st August 2013. She also had the privilege of presen ng younger Cub Scouts to show them how to work together and teach Rover Adviser Harry Roestenburg with his Silver Kangaroo for his the use of equipment. Service to scou ng.
So what can we come up with next year!. The total voluntary years of service to those in the photograph, the awardees plus that of the Chief Commissioner and the Region Commissioner Mr Dougal McWhinney is 225 years.
4 QUEENSLAND BRANCH YOUTH COUNCIL 56TH JOTA 17TH JOTI 19-20 OCTOBER 2013 APPLICATIONS OPEN! APPLY NOW! LETS SHARE ‘LETS SHARE’ The theme for this im- It has been 10 years since Queensland has had a Branch Youth portant interna onal on the 2013 Council giving young people the chance to have their say on the Scout Calendar. By now most groups future of Scou ng and other youth issues. The great news is that in are well on the way with program ide- 2014 that is about to change as the Qld Branch Youth Council is be- as with prepara on for the annual ing resurrected! JOTA/JOTI ac vity over the weekend of 19-20 October 2013. The Australian Applica ons are now being sought for membership of the Queens- JOTA Badge is now released and this land Branch Youth Council. If you are successful, you will have the year the Chief Commissioner of Queensland has approved the wearing of the JOTA/JOTI badge as an opportunity to work with Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rovers from th across Queensland in developing ideas and recommenda on papers event badge for three months from the 19 October. I will be up- for the improvement of Scou ng. da ng the Qld JOTA/JOTI web page to include the 2013 handbook, so ware links and program ideas to share. I expect this to be com- Your appointment will begin in February 2014, and last for up to plete be the middle of September. The Qld JOTA/JOTI booklet is two years. We will fund you to travel to meet with the rest of the only to be published on the website, for those that require paper Youth Council for a weekend of discussions at BP Park, Samford on copies please contact either myself or recep on at the Qld Support the weekend 8-9 March 2014. You will work in patrols and meet office to organise a paper copy. online throughout the rest of the year. Un l next month You need to be a Scout, Venturer Scout, or Rover Scout aged be- Albert Shelley Queensland Coordinator JOTA & JOTI st tween 13 and 24 by 1 February 2014 to be eligible to apply. THANK YOU For applica on forms, go to www.scoutsqld.com.au/ A big thankyou goes to the staff and families of Applica ons close at midnight Friday 13th September 2013. the Virginia State School in ge ng behind the Foodbank food drive being held by the Wavell Heights Scout Group as part of their ac vi es
for the Scouts in Ac on Week. It was great to
see the generosity of the School and members of the Group in suppor ng this very worthwhile Queensland cause Branch Youth Branch Support Office Council 2014 Christmas closure period
Are you passionate about youth issues? Please note that The Scout Associa on of Australia, Queensland Would you like to have your say on how to Branch Inc office and Scout Supply Centre (Branch Support Office, 32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower) will close at 11am on Friday 20 improve Scouts? December 2013. Queensland Branch Youth Council is looking Friday 20 December 2013 Close at 11am for new members. Monday 23 December 2013 Closed We need you to apply! Tuesday 24 December 2013 Closed Wednesday 25 December 2013 Closed—Christmas Day Download an application form today. Thursday 26 December 2013 Closed—Boxing Day Applications close Friday 13th September 2013. Friday 27 December 2013 Closed Monday 30 December 2013 Closed
Tuesday 31 December 2013 Closed Www.scoutsqld.com.au/ Wednesday 1 January 2014 Closed—New Years Day Thursday 2 January 2014 Open 5 AUCHENGILLAN INTERNATIONAL JAMBOREE (Venturer Scout age). Each subcamp also travelled to an off SCOTLAND -site ac vity that included a trip In July my daughter Margie Foreman and I to Blair Drummond Safari and (Chris Foreman) (as the only Australians) Adventure Park as well as a visit travelled to Scotland to a end the to the aqua c centre in S rling. Auchengillan Interna onal Jamboree just north of Glasgow. For eight days we One of the special features of joined scouts from 13 other countries the Jamboree was when we including Scotland, England, Ireland, par cipated in the Cultural Day. Our Northern Island, Canada, friends at 2nd Lanark Group joined us as Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Australians for the day where we show The Netherlands, Pakistan, cased the Australian Scout Award scheme, Sweden, Ukraine and New Australian Aboriginal Pain ngs and some Zealand, in a range of Australian bush tucker items. We ac vi es. 821 youth members, presented the badges to 2nd Lanark group 204 leaders and 252 staff came at the conclusion of the Jamboree as a together to make this a very symbol of our friendship. enjoyable experience. Night me ac vi es included badge Four subcamps all with swapping, AJ2013 Talent Quests, Sco sh origins made up the Sco sh dancing, internet cafe, Jamboree Community. Jura, discos, music entertainment and Mull, Islay and our subcamp fireworks on the last night. nd Tiree. We joined the 2 Lanark Group (our hosts) for At the opening ceremony Margie the dura on of the Jamboree joined scouts from around the and such was our experience world in breaking their na onal we are now in the beginnings flag while at the closing of crea ng a joint partnership ceremony I was also asked to nd between the 2 Lanark Group join her in lowering the flag and and the St Johns Wood Group raising a lantern on the flag pole. in Brisbane. Margie’s favourite part of the Scouts par cipated in a range Jamboree was undertaking the of ac vi es that allowed them paradropping as well as having to progress towards fun with her new Sco sh friends the Jamboree and learning about some of the Friendship Award customs of other countries shown at the top of including a musical performance this ar cle. These from the Swedish con ngent at included Milk Crate our sub camp on the last night of Stacking, paradrop, the Jamboree. abseiling, rock climbing, pole climbing, archery, The Tiree subcamp was treated air rifle shoo ng, to the Sco sh delicacy of Haggis arts and cra s, (a tradi onal savoury pudding water inflatables, woodworking, scout bushcra , zorbs, downhill go made from sheep offal and car ng, face pain ng and overnight hiking for the Explorer scouts minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, salt and stock), that was cooked on site by the leadership team. This was later added to with a cup of Bovril which is a thick salty meat extract that is added to hot water.
6 The se ng of Auchengillan is majes c The concept of ‘World Scou ng’ is strongly supported by all three with its backdrop of mountains and boys. For example, Gabriel was recently invited to a terrific even though we did experience the 'Interna onal night' at a local Cub Scouts mee ng, where he was typical Sco sh weather pa ern of able to show the Cub Scouts the American Boy Scout uniform and drizzly rain we did experience some fine to explain how Cub Scouts runs in the USA. Benjamin travelled to weather. This is all part of the the USA to par cipate in the BSA Na onal Scout Jamboree in 2010. experience of going to a Jamboree in another country. The boys, as part of their advancement board of review, were asked what they enjoyed most about Scou ng. The unanimous reply was We would like to pass on a big thank the sense of belonging and the feeling of achievement (and sheer you to all at 2nd Lanark Group including fun) they get out of Scou ng. the leadership team of Sharkey, Siobhan, Geoff, Andrew, Heather and Fran. You made our me at MOUNT ISA SCOUTS the Jamboree such a wonderful experience. We look forward to the next OUT AND ABOUT Auchengillan Jamboree in 2017. Mount Isa Joey Scouts had a sleep over at the weekend. The theme was Australian Bush Animals. They made their own play dough and then later made echidnas out of it.
Mount Isa Scout Group par cipa ng in the annual Rodeo Mardi Gras. Theme 90 years of Mount Isa. Pictured is the float that was used in the parade. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IN BRISBANE You might not know it but you may have been on an event with an TRIPLE SSS SHIELD WINNERS ‘American Scout’. Three Venturer Scouts in the Brisbane area, Presenta on of the SSS Shield to Benjamin Harper (Albany Creek), and Zachary Pagram and Gabriel the winning patrol, Dingo Patrol Pagram (Wilston), are also ac ve members of the Boy Scouts of from The Gap. America, keeping L-R— Pedro, Quinn, Sam, Jess, in touch with Eloise & Emilie members of their former troops,
Troop 777 Fishers
IN and Troop 100 Naperville IL, while living in Brisbane. BRANCH COUNCIL
The Boy Scouts of NOTICE OF MEETING America (BSA) run a 'Lone Scout' program for The half yearly mee ng of the Branch Council for The Scout Asso- American Scouts living overseas who wish to con nue with their cia on of Australia, Queensland Branch Inc will be held on: BSA Scou ng career. These Scouts ac vely par cipate in local Scou ng / Venturer Scout ac vi es whilst also con nuing to work Thursday 31 OCTOBER 2013 at 7.00pm toward the requirements for their BSA awards. Parents, professionals within the community and local Scou ng leaders act Venue: Branch Support Office as counselors (similar to examiners) and mentors to the boys. 32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066 Benjamin has achieved ‘Eagle Scout’, the highest award offered in the BSA Scou ng program, and con nues to work toward other Dress: Uniform / Lounge Suit achievement awards known as ‘Palms’. Zachary and Gabriel have achieved ‘Star Scout’ and are con nuing to progress towards Eagle. RSVP: RSVP essen al by Monday 28 October 2013. You can RSVP This includes developing the knowledge, skills and ideas for the final online at h p://rsvp.scoutsqld.com.au or telephone: (07) 3870 step of Eagle Scout – the planning and project management of a 7000 or email recep [email protected] suitable community project.
7 MURRUMBA DISTRICT ATTEND PINE RIVERS QUEENSLAND WATER ROCKET COMPETITION Congratula ons to those SHOW who competed in the water rd On the 3 August the Murrumba District Scout rocket compe on. Despite groups a ended the Pine Rivers Show. On the the lower than normal day there were a number of sec ons par ci- a endance, it was a very pa ng in ac vi es. The Cub Scout sec on built enjoyable day. The winners were: and then raced chariots with Albany Creek win- ning the race with many a hearty effort put in Accuracy (60 m target) by all. The Scout sec on pitched A frame tents Winner: Samuel Kelly, with Burpengary Penguin Patrol winning. The Sandgate Cub Scouts; 55cm from the bully’s eye! Venturer Scout sec on building a construc on item with the aim of Runner-up: Raven Sawynok, team work, organisa on and see how many Venturer Scouts they Pamphle Sea Venturer could fit, 7 in total fi ed. As a special note Cub Scout Kira Hayman Scouts; 78cm from target won the Junior Grand Champion for Photography pictured here with Distance (max. pressure District Commissioner Jenny Annand and District Leader for Cub 100psi) Scouts Tim Gibbings. First: Lachlan Doig, Pamphle Sea Scouts; 96.1m Second: Tris an; 92.8m Third: Harry McLachlin, Sandgate Cub Scouts; 82.4m
Best Designed Rocket Winner: Siobhan Doig, Pamphle Sea Venturer Scouts
Closest to a balloon Winner; Buddy Brisley, Sandgate Cub Scouts
Longest Flight First: Elijah Delport, Sandgate Cub Scouts; 5.44 sec
Second: Eleanor Nash, Sandgate Cub Scouts; CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF SCOUTING IN 5.29 sec SANDGATE Third: Sonny Briswell, Sandgate Cub Scouts; 5.00 sec On Saturday, 12th October, Sandgate Scout Group will be celebra ng 90 years of Going overseas? con nuous Scou ng in Sandgate. Apply for an Interna onal Le er of Introduc on. This is available for all current and Ac vi es to showcase tradi onal Scou ng skills are planned, as well financial members. as a rock climbing wall, displays hosted by the Sandgate and Scou ng Historical Socie es and food venues hosted by local com- The F4 - Applica on for Interna onal Le er of munity groups. Introduc on form is available on the website or email An open invita on goes out to the community for people of all ages [email protected]. to par cipate in the birthday event, which will take place from 10:00am to 3:00pm. We would love to hear from all those past Each member is en tled to two Australian Scarves and Woggles Scouts who have been involved in helping develop the youth of the available from the Scout Supply Centre. Sandgate community over the years. Please take the me to come Scarves are $29.95 and the woggles are $11.95. and visit us on our special day
8 Chief Commissioner of Queensland Kirsty M Brown OAM
This month I thought I should con nue my column on the key with a posi ve a tude towards entering adult life and has the elements which characterise our Movement and its mission, as abili es to do so in a construc ve, asser ve and responsible way, many Leaders appear not to fully understand the essen al realising that he or she will need to con nue his or her characteris cs that are Scou ng. development as an autonomous, suppor ve, responsible and commi ed person. The Cons tu on of the World Organisa on of the Scout Movement (WOSM) clearly states that Scou ng is an educa onal movement. A Leader therefore has a dis nc ve func on in the educa on of So what does that mean to us here in the Queensland Branch of young people. It is precisely Scou ng’s unique method that holds Scouts Australia? Educa on in the broadest sense is a lifelong the key to its dis nc ve role. The Scout Method is the instrument process, which enables the con nuous development of a person’s Scou ng uses to achieve its specific approach to the educa on of capaci es both as a member of society and as an individual. young people. The Scout Method applied in a leisure me se ng, Educa on goes far beyond formal educa on (i.e. school) in both among peers, in partnership with adults, provides the safe scope and dura on. environment within which the young person can experiment and learn from his or her experience, and thus grow and develop as a As an educa onal movement for young people, Scou ng iden fies unique person. By virtue of the effec ve applica on of its unique fully with the elements of educa on. method, Scou ng is able to make a different kind of contribu on to the physical, intellectual, emo onal, social and spiritual Scou ng’s purpose is to contribute to the development of young development of the young person, compared to that made by people’s full poten al as autonomous, suppor ve, responsible and school, family, friends, media or religious ins tu ons or any other commi ed individuals and members of society. influence on the educa on of that individual.
Scou ng includes the four pillars of educa on learning to know, As Leaders we must remember that Scou ng can only make a learning to do, learning to live together and learning to be, the last contribu on to this process as a person’s full poten al con nues to two requiring par cular emphasis. unfold throughout life. Scou ng can, therefore, only directly help young people develop their poten al during their me in the Scou ng belongs to the category of non-formal educa on since, Movement. while it takes place outside the formal educa on system, it is organised as a movement with an educa onal aim and is addressed Are you ensuring that the young person in your Group is a to each specific age group. member long enough, par cularly through his or her adolescent years of having a chance to achieve the final educa onal Scou ng seeks to achieve its educa onal purpose in accordance objec ves of Scou ng? A shorter stay, especially at a younger age, with a clearly defined educa onal method – the Scout Method. will of course produce some results and benefit the young person Scou ng is fully successful when a member leaves the Movement but to a limited extent.
Welcome to the seventh year of Scouts Australia’s partnership with Ronald McDonald House Chari es (RMHC) to raise funds for seriously ill children and their families by par cipa ng in McHappy Day! Last year the day raised over $3 mil- lion for RMHC, and we also had a record number of Scouts take part. This year we are once again asking Groups to assist McDonald’s staff in collec ng money for RMHC in their local McDonalds on McHappy Day. However, if you don’t live near a McDonalds, why not conduct your own fundraising event to raise money for RMHC!
Contact Lysa at Branch on 3721 5712 or marke [email protected] to register your Group’s interest. Please provide Group name, contact person with mobile and McDonalds will provide all email, preferred McDonald’s restaurant/s OR the date and nature of the fundrais- par cipants with a free badge! ing event you wish to conduct and es mated par cipa on numbers of leaders and
youth. 9 Branch Commissioner Joey Scouts David Cruse [email protected]
Joey Scout Jaunt What a fantas c day it was from the crack of dawn to the se ng of the sun, from the breaking of the flag on parade to the end of a won- derful campfire, we could not have asked for a be er day. I could not but admire the comradeship, friendliness, pa ence, caring, sharing and support displayed by all that a ended the event. Some of the wonderful bases provided included the Rope Bridge, Museum (Alan Newland and Team), Screen Prin ng (Ac vity Team), Face Pain ng (Ac vity Team), Climbing Wall (Branch), Star Wars The Clone Walls Tunnels and Mazes (D’Agular Range District), Mini Golf (Greenbank), Bookmark Making (St John Woods),Cartoon Tunes (Redbank Plains), Flying Heroes (Kedron), Mad Ha er’s Tea Party (Wahminda Park), Mario Karts (Kawana, Maroochydore,Buderin), Cartoon Word Scrabble (Cleveland), Alice In Wonderland Obstacle Course (McDowall Bunya), Slippery Pig (Samford), Scooby Doo Mystery including Gelli Baff (Capalaba and Mount Co on), Quoits/Structure Bubble Blowing (Birkdale), Mad Ha ers Tea Party (Grovely-Mitchelton), Campfire (Sean Giblin), etc. I would like to thank those leaders and their supporters for all the wonderful bases provided. The Joey Scout Forum was a great success with the Joey Scouts sharing their thoughts about what they like and dislike about Joey Scouts and how we can make Joey Scouts more fun, their answers are interes ng reading. Great work Joey Scouts. Keep up the good work everyone, I look forward to Joey Scout Jaunt next year. Can you find yourself in the pictures below
10 Branch Commissioner Scouts Steve Marshall (Wolf) [email protected]
Congratula ons to all of the Leaders and Supporters that received A er considera on has been given to what style the other variable awards this year. The extra contribu on that you have made to is the organisa onal unit. Do you go as a Troop, as a natural Patrol Scou ng will have a long las ng benefit to our youth members and or as an ac vity Patrol? The world of the Scout Sec on revolves community in general. While you haven’t sought recogni on in this around Patrols so this should always be the fundamental unit. If the way it is inspiring and humbling to recognise your achievements – whole Troop is going then this is no reason to drop the Patrol sys- BRAVO. tem and camp en masse. Each Patrol should s ll be camping, cater- ing and organising equipment individually. Ideally if the site permits At the Branch awards ceremony Scouts who have earned their Aus- they should be well separated from each other and out of sight of tralian Scout Medallion are presented with their cer ficates. Their the other Patrols. Individual Patrol camping is where the most is medallions are usually presented at a ceremony within their own gained developmentally by the Scouts. This involves the Patrol plan- Groups however the award ceremony presents a wonderful oppor- ning, organising and undertaking their own adventure. The amount tunity to bring these young achievers together and publically recog- of confidence, self-reliance, self-esteem and sa sfac on gained nise their outstanding efforts. Scouts travelled from far and wide to from a camp of this nature can’t be underes mated. Don’t only look be present and it was great to catch up with them before the cere- at it as something that has to be done as part of a leadership course, mony. It was also outstanding to note that all of those present had it should be part of the Patrols regular program. Ac vity Patrols are progressed on to the Venturer Scout sec on and were con nuing formed ad hoc for a par cular purpose. While this is some mes their journey through the movement. necessary it does erode the normal Patrol structure and can estab- Camping lish leadership conflicts if the temporary structure is not clearly de- fined and accepted by the Scouts. Always use this as a last resort Camping is an essen al part of the Scout Program and we should be and never as the first making every effort to offer a wide variety of camps to our Scouts. op on. Much of the award scheme is based around a ending and par ci- pa ng in camps at the lower levels and as the Scouts leadership To summarise – let’s skills develop they will be ac vely organising and running these get out there camping camps. Typically a Scout should have the opportunity to a end 8 The up market Hobo camps per year and these camps should cover a variety of styles and Stove loca ons. Remember exploring a new environment is all part of the adventure. I came across this ver- sion of a hobo stove One aspect of camping that isn’t immediately obvious is how the made from n cans Scouts rela onship with other Scouts and Leaders of the Troop de- recently and it looks velops through camping. Even from the first camp a Scout will de- very interes ng. Its velop strong bonds with their Patrol and Troop. They will learn to appeal lies not only in work coopera vely with other Scouts under the leadership of a Pa- its efficiency but in its trol Leader. Their rela onship with the adult Leader will begin to safety also. The fuel change and develop as well. It moves from the leader being seen as isn’t a liquid fuel which brings authoritarian to being that of a mentor and a role model. plenty of benefits and other than There are several styles of camping we undertake and each of them the cooking surface the rest of hot brings different opportuni es to develop our Scouts. The two main areas are fairly well protected. The styles are standing camps and lightweight (hiking) camps. In a stand- space between the inner and out- ing camp the Scouts will be camped at a fixed loca on. This enables er can can be filled with sand them to bring a lot of equipment and create a comfortable and well which will act as insula on and established campsite. Many skills can be put to good use and the also provide stability because of Patrol Leader has the experience of coordina ng the Patrol through the weight. a variety of ac vity in establishing the camp. Bear in mind that all See if your Patrols are interested this is lost if an adult takes a leading role in the camp setup, quicker in having a go at it and let me or be er does not equate to us achieving the goal of developing our know how it works. Scouts. The other style of camping is lightweight and this usually involves the Scouts carrying all of their gear in a back pack. Conse- quently only the essen als should be carried and considera on should be given to the form of some items, for example dried food instead of hydrated. Opportunity exists for teamwork in the shared responsibility of heavier gear such as tents where one Scout may carry poles and another may carry pegs. Be er yet, forget the tent and carry a lightweight fly or sleep under the stars (weather per- “A fisherman does not bait his hook with food he likes. He uses food mi ng). There is a greater sense of adventure because this style of the fish likes. So with boys.” camping allows Scout to reach campsites and ac vity areas that Sir Robert Baden-Powell vehicles can’t. 11 Branch Commissioner Venturer Scouts Phil McNicol [email protected]
BRAVSLAC I know various regions, districts and probably even units conduct Sadly I have had to cancel the Branch Venturer Scout Leader Ac vity worthwhile hands-on type training ac vi es but the par cipa on or Camp for 2013 as there were not enough applicants to make it the content is not reversing the gradual decline in what is our worthwhile for those who were able to a end. I accept that part of signature ac vity. For this reason I wish to promote the forthcoming the problem was the short no ce I gave leaders but it has also been VenMX ac vity organised by Brisbane North Region for any pointed out to me that leaders seem to have their diaries full of Venturer Scouts and adults who want to a end. scou ng ac vi es at this me of year. VenMX will be conducted this year over the October long weekend I can’t do much about people’s commitment to other Scou ng and is built around a hike somewhere in south-east Queensland. events, in fact I applaud it, but I can do something about giving you The hike itself is two full days over unfamiliar and challenging reasonable no ce about BRAVSLAC. With that in mind I am pleased country. If this sounds familiar it is because it is the defini on of a to announce that BRAVSLAC 2014 in the southern part of the state Venturer Award level expedi on. If your unit has not done much is scheduled for 14 to 16 February. The loca on is the same (CS camping, and par cularly hiking, this year then this is a must-do Snow Centre, Baden Powell Park, Samford), the cost is the same ac vity. It is no walk in the park but is also a long way from a man ($100 for all meals, accommoda on and ac vi es), and the program versus wild ac vity. If you want to know more about it, and I really is the same (program opportuni es from the branch teams (air hope you do, re-read the e-mail I sent to all leaders on 1 September ac vi es, environment, interna onal, ac vi es, and adventurous and subscribe to the topic on the Venturer Scout forum so you get ac vi es), camp cooking ideas, Q&A sessions, award scheme automa c e-mail no fica on of details as they become available. refresher, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, basic training (abseiling, canoeing, naviga on), and others). Dates (a par al list) September So you now have five months no ce. As I said last month, BRAVSLAC 2 Queen’s Scout Award presenta ons – Government House is not just for new leaders and in fact most of those who applied to 8 Venturer Scout Unit Management course – Ipswich a end the event this year are what I consider to be very 25 Branch Venturer Scout Council mee ng – Skype experienced leaders. None of us know it all and it is good to compare regularly what we do know with what others know. October A endance at BRAVSLAC and comple on of leader training also sets 4-7 VenMX – South East Queensland a good example to our Venturer Scouts. We can’t expect them to 18-20 Venturer Scout Leadership course – somewhere in Brisbane appreciate the value of the training available to them in Venturer South Region Scouts if we are not prepared to walk the walk ourselves. 23 Branch Youth Venturer Scout Council mee ng – Skype [See h p://venturerforum.scoutsqld.com.au for details of these For leaders in the northern part of the state I am keen to hear about ac vi es.] what special needs you have that you think could be addressed by a BRAVSLAC type event somewhere north of Gladstone. Branch Support Office Australian Venture 2015 Christmas closure period The fee structure for AV2015 in Adelaide in January 2015 has been published on the AV2015 web site. The planning team for the Queensland con ngent is working on ideas and costs for an op onal Please note that The Scout Associa on of Australia, Queensland pre-Venture tour, an op onal transport fee, and the basic Branch Inc office and Scout Supply Centre (Branch Support Office, con ngent fee. Details of the con ngent offering will be published 32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower) will close at 11am on Friday 20 in the next few months, but don’t wait for them to start December 2013. encouraging your Venturer Scouts, and yourself, to a end. Register at h p://www.av2015.scouts.com.au even if you just think you Friday 20 December 2013 Close at 11am might a end. Monday 23 December 2013 Closed
Camping and Hiking by Venturer Scouts Tuesday 24 December 2013 Closed I have previously expressed my view that we don’t do enough Wednesday 25 December 2013 Closed—Christmas Day camping and hiking in the Venturer Scout sec on, despite the fact that this is part of the implied promise we make to scouts and Thursday 26 December 2013 Closed—Boxing Day members of the public when we promote the Venturer Scout Friday 27 December 2013 Closed sec on. Whenever I men on this to leaders they reasonably propose a number of causes for this, of which the saddest and most Monday 30 December 2013 Closed easily fixable are that leaders and Venturer Scouts are not confident Tuesday 31 December 2013 Closed of their ability to organise and carry out these types of ac vi es. Wednesday 1 January 2014 Closed—New Years Day Thursday 2 January 2014 Open 12 Branch Commissioner Rover Scouts Gavin Brady [email protected]
Wam– Perth –Dec 2013-Jan 2014 Applica ons are open for the 19TH Australian Rover Moot in Perth.
Payment Schedule: Par cipant $850 - Deposit $450 now due; Final Payment $400 due 1-Jul-13 Region Representa ves Staff $650 - Deposit Nomina ons are now open for 2013/2014 Rover Region $350 now due; Final Representa ves. Rover Region Representa ves are an important Payment $300 due 1- ac vi es and communica on link between Crews, Regions and Jul-13 QBRE. As region representa ve, you are a voice for Rovering in your Expedi on Fee for all region. Your du es include regularly communica ng with crews in par cipants will be your region, a ending QBRE mee ngs (where possible) and due 1-Oct-13 par cipa on in two major rover conferences each year. Fees include all meals and accommoda on for the 12 day event, On and Off site day ac vi es over 6 days, Night me entertainment, If you are interested in becoming a Rover Region Representa ve, including live bands and New Years Eve party! the term commences on 1 September and nomina on forms must A $100 late fee will be added onto the Moot fee for new be submi ed to [email protected] or applica ons received a er 30 Sept. [email protected] Expedi ons: Banana Bash Date and Site Announced! All par cipants & general staff get to select a 5 day 4 night Banana Bash 2013 will be expedi on. The expedi ons, ranging in costs from $250-$1000 are: held from Friday 4 Perth on a Budget, Bound for Southbound, Sun Soaker, South-West October to Monday 7 4WD Adventure, High End Adventure Tour, Diving 101, South-West October 2013 at a site Dive Adventure, Vastly Rickety Rover Rally Race Meet, Sailing on the located adjacent to Swan, Pampered in Perth, Ro o Rampage, Perth Coastal Explorer, Queensland Raceway at Rock 'N' Hole, Hungry-Hungry Hippos Go Gourmet, Dwellingup Willowbank; not far from Adventure Tour, Northern Explorer, Southern Explorer, South-West Ipswich. For all your Bash Safari, Munda Biddi Mountain Biking, Hike with Ease, Bibbulmun Informa on including Bushwalkers, West Coast Waves. a endance forms, merchandise, payment Future Dates forms and vehicle specifica ons go to www.bananabash.com.au QBRC Mee ng – 22 September BP Park (Agoonoree) – Providore - 4 for 4.30pm start Costs are as follows: Agoonoree Games Night – 22 $65 full weekend (earlybird rate) September BP Park 6pm $75 full weekend (a er 20 September – late fee)
$25 day pass or $45 overnight pass Have you or your crew joined the Rover Website For more informa on contact the Banana Bash Chair Kate Rimon at To join, just log onto the Qld Rover Website and follow the simple [email protected] instruc ons. If you have any problems logging on or aren’t receiving emails, contact communica [email protected] Banana Bash Vistor’s Day Sunday 6 October is Visitors Day – All members & non-members Qbre Contacts welcome 9am to 5pm. Chairman Libby Smith [email protected] Deputy Chairman Nathan Swaffer [email protected] Why not organise a day visit for your mob, pack, troop, unit? BC Rovers [email protected] 0419 704 729 Members under 15 - $5 Rover Website www.qldrovers.org.au Members over 15 - $10 Non-members 18 and over - $10 All visitors will receive a free bumper s cker.
13 Telephone: 07 3721 5724 Order online at www.scoutsupply.com.au
TRADING HOURS The trading hours for the Scout Supply Centre have changed as at Monday 26th August 2013. The new trading hours are: Monday : 9.00am-4.00pm (no change) Tuesday-Friday: 9.00am—5.00pm (no change) Saturday:9.00am-1.00pm ( during school holidays we are only open on the last Saturday of the School Holidays)
STOCKTAKE NOTICE: OUT OF STOCK ITEM The Scout Supply Centre will be closed for The XL Wide Brim Surf Hats are cur- Stocktake from 30 September to 2 October. rently out of Stock from the Supplier. This item will not be available un l late No orders will be able to be processed during October in the Scout Supply Centre. this me. Please ensure this message is passed on to all Groups, and Parents We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
AUTHORISED TRADING OFFICERS – CURRENT FOR 2013/2014 YEAR Authorised Trading Officer Forms have been received at the Scout Supply Centre for the 2013/2014 trading year. It is a requirement for these forms to be completed and submi ed by 31st May each year. If you have not completed a form for the current trading year and wish to con nue to purchase items on your account, please fill out the SS1 form (downloadable from the Scouts Queensland Website, Members Only area in Forms) and submit it as soon as possible. We do not want to cause any offence when we refuse to put sales on your account.
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32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower Qld 4066 Monday, 9.00am - 4.00pm PO Box 520, Toowong Qld 4066 Tuesday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm Phone: 07 3721 5724 Saturday, 9.00am - 1.00pm Fax: 07 3870 4960 Except during School Holidays and closed Public Holidays Order online at www.scoutsupply.com.au 14 Executive Manager Ian Lightbody [email protected]
New Arrangements document in the “six step method” which is available in the Adult This month my posi on has the new tle of Execu ve Manager Resources Commi ee handbook. This handbook is part of the (formerly General Manager) and we are now the Branch Support Charter Manual which is located on the Members Only Area of the Office (formerly the Branch Office). The new tle puts the role in Queensland Branch website. It is very important that the need for line with most of my counterparts interstate, and the name of the recrui ng leaders and the true expecta ons, responsibili es and office emphasises our func on to support Scou ng in Queensland. commitment is communicated to poten al candidates The Branch Support Office Team con nues to work on ways to improve the level of service to our members. The RNA Show display and promo on seems to have been very successful. There were many enquiries and interest in Scou ng. In There is a lot of planning work in progress, par cularly at addi on to regular enquiries, there were also many adults who redesigning our website, and working towards many online shared a fond recollec on of their me in Scouts as a youngster. administra ve func ons. Many showed interest in rekindling their enthusiasm and may take up the new op on of joining the Scout Alumni, a Scout Fellowships, There are a few staff changes. The selec on process is currently a BP Guild or support the Lord Baden-Powell Society. If you know underway for a casual Sales Assistant role in the Scout Supply anyone who would like to know more about any of these groups, Centre and Maintenance Officer with the Facili es Team. We would please refer to the Scouts Queensland website. also like to wish Cameron Stanley the very best; he finishes up this month as the Grants and Special Projects Officer to pursue a The Scout promo on at the RNA Show has tradi onally centred on different career. a fruit and vegetable display. It is worth explaining that this approach is the most economical method of having a presence at Please note that the Scout Supply Centre has changed its Saturday the show. Even though it is a li le unusual, the fruit and vegetable trading hours to 9am – 1pm, to reflect the demand on weekends. compe on is funded by the show, is enjoyed by the Rover Scout Please help to inform parents of the change of business hours. team who plan and set up the display, and provides us with a great public forum. Most other alterna ves are very costly and provide Marke ng and Promo ons limited exposure. Last month we welcomed Lysa Dugandzic to the team as our new This year we had our new mascot, “Rex the Scout” at the show. He Marke ng and Promo ons par cipated in the mascot parade and was a great ambassador for Officer. She stepped right into the Scou ng. RNA (Ekka) Show promo on and took charge of the new mascot, Our promo ons raise our public profile and gave us the opportunity “Rex the Scout”. It is our inten on to promote what Scou ng is about; to help explain that we are to spread the word about “the about the development of young people. This is the message which great game of Scou ng” so that is so significant to the be erment of society and the most more may join. important reason for joining; however, it can be difficult to communicate to the community. This is an opportune me to men on our Branch Marke ng and Promo ons Strategy. We have designed a cyclic annual program to Most clubs and organisa ons are ac vity-based, we are holis c, and help grow our membership. The state sign on weekend in February we need to ensure that the community and our own families are was the first new major focus that made a significant impact on our reminded that our mission is “to contribute to the educa on of membership. In October we would like to encourage all sec ons to young people, through a value system based on the Promise and have Bring-a-Friend programs. More informa on will be distributed Law, to help build a be er world, where people are self fulfilled as to Group Leaders and Leaders-in-Charge in the near future. I individuals and play a construc ve role in society.” remember joining Cub Scouts as a boy a er an invita on from my next-door neighbour. We are looking for volunteers (and not necessarily leaders) who can work with the Marke ng and Promo ons Officer to assist in the Another vital recruitment focus is to ensure that we have enough promo on of Scou ng. If you know anyone who might like to help adult leaders to run high quality programs. Good quality programs promote Scou ng: as members of the mascot team, pu ng up a will a ract members via word of mouth, the best promo ons ever. Scout poster in the window of a shop or business, or organise a This is also why it is so importance for all adult leaders to complete shopping centre display or display at a local fete, or any other role, their training; aim to complete the Wood Badge and plan for this. please talk to your line leader and our Marke ng and Promo ons (Please) Officer.
Just like the bring-a-friend promo on, it is important to ask the Check out the Scouts Queensland website for details of the ques on of suitable adults, “Would you like to become a leader?” promo onal material that is available. The suggested process of iden fying and recrui ng leaders is well
15 Dates are subject to change throughout the year
16 Dates are subject to change throughout the year
Branch Commissioner Environmental Education
Judy Seymour 14 September Cub Scouts, Eprapah 2013 is the Interna onal Year of Water Coopera on. 12 October Cub Scouts, Rocky Creek 9 November, Eprapah available for any sec on Are members of your unit aware that many kids of their age around 16 November Scouts, Eprapah the world spend all their me fetching and carrying water for their families? Bookings: recep [email protected] on (07) 3870 7000 O en this water is in very short supply or is polluted and can make them sick. Some mes big Leaders, Rovers and Badge Examiners. companies or foreign govern- There will be an Adults Environment Course 20 – 22 September at ments dig new deep wells Eprapah, fully catered at a cost of $60. Come and find more about that can drain exis ng village the bush and its preserva on, and how you can help Scouts in your wells dry. Water is one of the units world’s most precious re- to be more responsible for the amount of energy they use. sources and as Scouts we Enquiries, Judy Seymour—Ph. 3203 4193 need to be aware of how we get good clean water and how Na onal Bilby Day not to The second Sunday in September is Na onal waste it. Bilby Day when we create awareness of the plight of this li le marsupial. Check out This is one of the areas we www.savethebilbyfund.com to find out wha s being done to stop cover in the World Scout En- feral cats and foxes preying on them and how you can be involved vironment and the Waterwise Badges at Eprapah. in the bilby fence or become a bilby buddy. There are s ll some dates available for bookings. 7 – 8 September, Weedbust Weekend at Eprapah for Scouts and Branch Commissioner Environment Judy Seymour Venturer Scouts Ph 3203 4193
17 Branch Commissioner International Paul Rollason bc.interna [email protected]
Scou ng is a worldwide Movement should be able to advise the design for the interna onal badge in with over 30 million Scouts in 160 the next encompass. It is me for all Groups, Districts and Regions countries. Interna onal Scou ng is to start preparing for the 2013 JOTA JOTI camps over the third aimed at crea ng an understanding weekend of October. A great place to start is by making contact of other cultures as well as with your local Amateur Radio Club to seek assistance with promo ng peace and tolerance opera ng the radios over the JOTA weekend. The Wireless Ins tute through our common of Australia (WIA) website is a handy loca on for contact details of understanding of the Scou ng Aims the radio clubs in Qld. The link is wia.org.au/clubs/vk4. For those and Principles. Interna onal youth members and leaders who hold an Amateur Radio License Scou ng involves rela onships with other Na onal Scou ng this is a good me to dust off your radio and with your fellow scouts Organisa ons ( NSO’s) around the world.the rela onships involve LETS SHARE the excitement with about 400,000 other scouts world interna onal events and projects, the Scouts Interna onal Student wide. Over the coming months I will be upda ng the Qld JOTA/JOTI Exchange Program (SISEP), Jamboree of the Air/Jamboree of the web page to include the 2013 handbook, so ware links and great Internet (JOTA/JOTI),and the Interna onal pen Pal Program. program ideas to share. Interna onal Scou ng is also about developing Scout’s awareness Un l next month of their place within the worldwide moment. JOTA & JOTI – Albert Shelley- Queensland Coordinator [email protected] "When you join a Patrol you become part of a worldwide Akela 2014 brotherhood in which every member has promised to keep the Cub Scout and Brownie leaders will come Scout Law. Because of this it doesn't ma er if they speak different together in the summer of 2014 (02.-06. languages, are of different colours or hold different religious beliefs. august) in Westernohe for an When you meet Scouts at large gatherings, remember that they are interna onal camp. Leaders of both your brothers and show by your ac ons that you regard them as genders are invited by the German Scout friends." and Guide associa ons to discuss the following topics: What - Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of ac vi es do you do during your weekly mee ngs? What issues are Scou ng important to children and group leaders in other countries and
cultures? The 1st World Scout Educa on Congress
– posi oning educa on at the core of This camp is a fantas c opportunity to make friends, gain new Scou ng contacts and develop fresh ideas for your weekly mee ngs as well The 1st World Scout Educa on Congress as to present your ac vi es with this age sec on in Germany. And will take place from 22-24 November at the B P perhaps you will also feel like planning an interna onal exchange Interna onal House in Hong Kong. This with children. milestone event will strengthen educa on in Save the date in your calendar! And if you have interna onal Scou ng as the core business of our worldwide contacts, promote the event and invite your friends to the camp. Movement. This event is for volunteers and The online camp registra on will start at 15. June 2013. professionals working to support the h p://www.akela2014.de/ Educa onal Methods (Youth Programme and index.php?id=240&L=1 Adult Resources) in Scou ng at various levels, par cularly the
World, Regional and Na onal Levels. The Interna onal Explorer
Award With a global vision of making a real contribu on to crea ng a The award is a belt and buckle be er world, Scou ng has had an impact on thousands of that can be worn in place of the communi es around the world. Millions of young people have uniform belt. This award canbe helped their communi es – by simply earned by any registered member of Scouts Australia who travels to Scou ng. an
th th Officially recognized Interna onal Scou ng event overseas and 56 JOTA 17 JOTI - 19-20 October 2013 par cipates in two of the following ac vi es: LETS SHARE 1.Service ( minimum4 hours) ‘LETS SHARE’ The theme for this important 2.Camping (minimum 1 night) interna onal on the 2013 Scout Calendar. I am 3. Training ( minimum 1 complete day) sure that all groups can brain storm many great program ideas from 4. A end at least three mee ngs ( minimum 3 hours) the two small but powerful words. The official JOTA Badge Upon return from overseas, the candidate is required to complete compe on has just closed on the interna onal website and we are at least 3 reports or presenta ons. wai ng on the publica on of the badge for JOTA 2013. It is expected that this will be released in the next couple of weeks and I 18 (Continued from page 18) 23rd World Scout Jamboree 2015 Japan The Jamboree will be located on Kirarahama or Kirara Beach in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The Japanese word "kirara" means mica: Kirara Beach offers a beau ful landscape in front of which the Seto Inland Pen Pals Required Sea gli ers in the sunlight just like mica. For more details or to register now for the pen pal program APPLICATIONS contact Interna onal Pen-Pal Program –Susan Rogers Queensland Online Registra ons are now open on the Coordinator at [email protected] APPLY NOW page of the website. Follow the link and be sure to select 23rd World Scout Jamboree from the menu. See the exci ng events we have in the Asia-Pacific Region. h p://www.wsj2015.scouts.com.au 2013 th th th 20 New Zealand Jamboree—28 Dec-5 January 2014—Venue: All youth members that will be aged between 14 and 18 are eligible Fielding North Island New Zealand. 30th Asia-Pacific Regional Scout to a end (i.e. born between 9 August 1997 and 27 July 2001 Jamboree / 16th Nippon Na onal Jamboree inclusive) Venue: Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
Date: 31st July - 8th August, 2013 14th World Scout Moot Adult members are eligible for selec on as a Line Leader or as a Venue: Ontario and Quebec Provinces, Canada member of the Interna onal Service Team (IST). Date: 8th - 18th August 2013 If you are eligible to a end and would like to be kept informed of 2014 the latest informa on as it becomes available, please send an email William I Koch Interna onal Sea Scout Cup to wjcon [email protected] your Name, Scout nd th 22 -28 June 2014—Long Beach, California, USA Group and Contact Details. nd th Akela 2014—2 -6 August 2014—Westernohe, Germany th th World Scout Youth Forum—4 -7 August—Slovenia SISEP - Scout Interna onal Student Exchange Program th th World Scout Conference—11 -15 August 2014- Slovenia Applica ons for 2014/15 are now open and interested Venturers 2015 have un l 31st March 2014 to lodge their Expression of Interest ANZAC Centenary Celebra ons—Turkey Forms with me. The sooner this is rd 23 World Scout Jamboree—July – August 2015 done, the sooner you can fundraise Kirara-hama, Japan and the easier it is to put money 2016 aside for this great experience. New Zealand Venture Interested Venturer Scouts who want 2017 to par cipate in the Scout th 15 World scout Moot—Iceland Interna onal Exchange Program for 2014/15, must be a Venturer 2019 Scout and do not turn 18 un l a er January 2015. All the Venturer th 24 World Scout Jamboree—North America ( Canada,USA,Mexico) Scouts who have par cipated agree that it is the best me and experience and well worth the effort – Applica ons for 2014/15 In Closing close 31stMarch 2014. For more informa on on the Program both Being part of a world-wide brother and sisterhood is really exci ng. as a poten al Exchangee or Host Family, please email me You don’t have to leave Australia to feel part of it. You can at [email protected] I will then send you more par cipate in interna onal Scou ng right here at home! There are informa on and Expression of Interest Forms. plenty of op ons, and here are just a few ideas: SISEP (Scout Interna onal Student Exchange Program) –Sco Please also email others in your Venturer Scout Unit/Group the Edwards SISEP Coordinator Queensland [email protected] Encompass magazine so they can see this informa on. Host families and Host Corp Team- Sandra Hemming ,Queensland Coordinator For more informa on on the Program both as a poten al ba.interna [email protected] Exchangee or Host Family, please mail [email protected] JOTA & JOTI – Albert Shelley- Queensland Coordinator you will be sent more informa on and Expression of Interest [email protected] Forms. Hope to hear from you soon. Interna onal Pen-Pal Program –Susan Rogers Queensland Youth Program Support Branch Advisor Sco Edwards Coordinator [email protected] (Interna onal) – SISEP Coordinator - Qld Hands Across The Water Program (Joey Scouts) (Scout Interna onal Student Exchange Program) [email protected] [email protected] If you would like to know more about what is happening interna onally in Scou ng or would like to par cipate in an overseas event, visit Scouts Australia’s Website at Host Families and Host Corp Team www.interna onal.scouts.com.au and it will open up many more ba.interna [email protected] links for you to explore? If you have Interna onal stories and pictures to share , or require further Interna onal informa on please contact Paul Rollason, BC Interna onal, via Branch or E-Mail bc.interna [email protected] or visit the Queensland website at www.scoutsqld.com.au and click on “Events” and then “Interna onal”. What are you wai ng for???? GET INVOLVED NOW and ENJOY.
19 AUSTRALIAN SCOUTS VISIT SINGAPORE SCOUT of which Scou ng is one of the ac vi es available to them GROUP (along with Brownie's, Red Cross, and sports ac vi es). Yet During the planning of our it was wonderful to see the simi- oversea’s family holiday last lari es which Scou ng es us all year, we thought “why not together! include Scou ng in our holi- day?”. We we planning to The visit to the Cub Scout Pack visit Singapore, Bintan was the highlight of our family (Indonesia), and Kuala holiday. If you’re planning an oversea’s holiday, I can warmly rec- Lumpar (Malaysia) in Sep- ommend you take the small effort to reach out to a local Scout tember 2012. So we wrote a Group, stop by, and say hi! le er to Paul Rollason, our Branch Interna onal contact, who was able to provide us with some local contact names & emails, along Gareth Oliver, Kathy, Mitchell & Lucy A/GL Birkdale Scout Group with an Interna onal Le er of Introduc on. We sent a number of emails to Singapore & Malaysia Scouts, where we introduced our- Jing Shan Cub Scout - Ligers selves and asked if we could visit a local Cub Pack mee ng or a Cub Scout Blog local Scout Troop mee ng, and offered to do a short presenta on h p://lms.asknlearn.com/jingshan_ps/Blogs/ on our local Scout experience. BL_PublicViewBlogPost.aspx?bid=108&bpid=964
Just before we le Australia, we got an email from Singapore Scouts providing us full details of a programme (including us pre- VISIT FROM AUSTRALIAN SCOUTS FAMILY! sen ng!), where to go, & who we would be mee ng. It was such Yesterday, our cub scout unit short no ce we didn’t even get chance to buy our Aussie scarf & felt very honored to host a woggles! family of Australian scouts yesterday during our Unit So off we went, visi ng all the great a rac ons Singapore has to Mee ng. They were Mr offer (the Zoo, the great food, Singapore Flyer, the great food, the Gareth Oliver (Assistant friendly people, the great food, Changi Museum, the great food!). Group Leader), Mrs Kathe- rine Oliver (his wife), Mitch- On the day of our visit, we made sure we arrived there nice & ear- ell Oliver (Scout) and Lucy ly. We visited Jing Shan Primary School (h p:// Oliver (Cub Scout). Our Dis- www.jingshanpri.moe.edu.sg/), and we felt like rock-stars when trict Commissioner, Mr Koh we walked into the Kar Meng, along with an school (kids coming up to adult leader Mr Jovi Tay, us & asking, “are you the were also present during Australian Scouts? Come their visit. with us!”. We were met by the local District Com- A er the Muster Parade, the missioner & his assistant. boys gave a loud Adiji Yell to The Cub Scout Leaders welcome our visitors. Soon really made us feel wel- a er a short administra ve come, and showed us briefing for the boys regard- how they ran their Cub ing the Uniformed Group Scout Pack. We were Camp, we adjourned to the presented with the classroom where Mr Oliver, school mascot & their Mitchell and Lucy shared District badge, along with with all of us what Australian scou ng is like. a book showcasing the 100-year anniversary of Although it was unplanned, Ryan Choo and Felix Yap stood up to Scou ng in Singapore. We were able to reciprocate with a number share with them about the different badges they had earned soon of Queensland and Australian badges. My son, daughter & I gave a a er Mitchell finished sharing about his uniform. We are very small presenta on about Australia & Scou ng in Australia, then proud of you Ryan and Felix! cooperated in an nature ac vity (iden fying plants in the school garden bed). The kids then played a number of games, and the Throughout the presenta on, our cubs were cap vated with Mr Singaporean Cub Scouts made my two kids feel so welcome! Then Oliver's, Mitchell's and Lucy's presenta on that they paid a en on we had the obligatory photo’s, and before we knew it our visit throughout the 3 presenta ons! We were also surprised at our came to an end. boys knowledge of Australia too!
It was an incredibly interes ng visit, and it showed a real differ- At the end of the sharing session, I presented a LIGER and an AMK ence between the approach to Scou ng between the two coun- District badge to our visitors. Mitchell had brought some badges to tries; Australia is very much volunteer & community based, where share with us too! We had our gardening ac vity as a con nua on all Singapore children must do a compulsory a er school ac vity, of our Naturalists Proficiency Badge. A er that was over, the boys had the game they had looked forward to for weeks; PRISON 20 Deputy Chief Commissioner Special Duties
Iain Furby dcc.specialdu [email protected]
Some mes life gets all confused. Things seem to get all out of “Good! That’s what I was hoping. But, don’t forget, I will also need whack and don’t work as well as we think they ought. Is it because your outline plan for summer, too. As I told you earlier, this needs we don’t always plan ahead? Perhaps this li le story will give us a to be turned in at the same me.” A lump in Ray’s throat began and li le help. it just wouldn’t go away.
Ray Walters had been working at home as an online Instructor for He had forgo en about the outline for summer. In his fervour to almost ten years and was the kind of man many depended on. His finish spring’s plans, he had forgo en the outline for summer. He job, instruc ng Beginning Psychology was interes ng, fun and a replied in a hesitant tone, “I’ll do my best to have it done, too, learning experience not only for his students but for himself, too. Melinda..”
At the beginning of every class he told his students to make the “That’s Ms. Workman to you and you make sure it’s finished and in most of their learning experience and to not wait un l the last good shape by two, tomorrow!” moment to do so. Most of the me he followed his own advice but Ray just learned an important lesson from Melinda, “always be as spring term approached, he found that he was not ready. prepared and plan ahead!”
Because he worked online, he was accountable to only one person and that person was Melinda Workman. She was the kind of woman who not only “demanded” quality and quan ty but also “ mely” THE OFFICE OF THE work. And so it was on a beau ful April day, just five days to spring quarter when Ray looked at his schedule and work accomplished EXECUTIVE MANAGER and saw to his horror that he had only half of his work done for the quarter and many assignments and papers to prepare. QUEENSLAND SCOUT FOUNDATION A er loud curses and stomping around his study in nervous anxiety and fear, he got down to brass tacks and began his research. GRANTS 2013 NOW OPEN
Around two in the a ernoon he received a phone call. He looked at Applications for Grants from the Queensland Scout Foundation his mobile phone and from his Caller ID he saw that it was Melinda. are now being called. Surely, she would want to know how he was coming along with plans for spring and she was one who required concrete and swi The paramount purpose of the Scout Foundation is to assist the answers. With Melinda Workman it was “her way or the highway.” development of Scouting in all Formations within Queensland Branch. Grants will be made only for purposes/projects, which He let the phone ring, forcing himself to focus on his spring plans. provide apparent ongoing benefits for future generations of A er seven rings, the noise stopped. A wonderful feeling of relief Scouting in line with Scout plan objectives (e.g. training and swept over him and he returned to his work with an even greater promotional material). focus. In the following hours he made great headway with his spring quarter plans and was not interrupted, once. Then around six in the Grants are only available for up to one third of the total project evening, the phone began ringing again. He looked once again at his costs. Called Id and saw that it was Melinda. This me he wasn’t so fearful, so he picked up the receiver and said, “Hello?” Please see the Queensland Scout Foundation section of QBSI for more information. Grants will not be approved for the “Well Mr. Raymond Walters! I finally got a hold of you! Where have construction, upgrade or extension of Scout Dens. you been?!” The application form (F7) is available to download from the “Ms. Workman! Good to hear from you! I’ve been right here ge ng Members Only Area of the Branch website or by requesting a my work done for spring quarter. I was unable to answer the phone copy from the Branch Support Office on 3870 7000. Please earlier because my neighbour from across the hall was at the door ensure a copy of the Formation’s Scout plan is included with the and she needed some advice. So, what’s up? How can I help you?” Application. All successful grants will need to be finalised by 31 “You can help me by telling me that you have everything ready for August 2014. spring quarter! I must have your lesson plans and assignments no later than tomorrow, so I can get them posted and ready for your Applications close 1 October 2013 next class. You do have them, don’t you?” “Yes, I am working on the final assignment now. I will have them ready for you later tomorrow.” Should you require any further information or details please contact the Grants and Project Development Officer on 3721 5734 or [email protected].
21 Branch Commissioner Youth Activities Kerry Tully bc.youthac [email protected]
AMBASSADOR AWARD 2013: CAPTAIN KETCH 6. Make a spokie-doke for James’ bike 7. Pack a bag for an overnight trip CHALLENGE 8. Design your dream bike for James To celebrate the launch 9. Hold a fundraising event for ELIFAR of the first Hampshire 10. Any other ac vity of a similar nature County Scout Ambassa- dor, every Scou ng mem- Cub Scouts ber in Queensland has 1. Track James’ progress on a map of the world or online the chance to complete 2. Find out about one of the countries James is visi ng and share the Captain Ketch Chal- with your pack lenge and earn the blan- 3. Learn about the importance of cycle safety and demonstrate ket badge. The challenge has been designed to inspire young peo- understanding ple to be ac ve on their bikes as well as follow James’ progress on 4. Send an encouraging email/tweet/message to James his global cycle ride. James will be riding 18,000 miles around the 5. Find out what happens to your body when you exercise world. Whilst the route planned ini ally did not include Queens- 6. Do a Cub Scout walk from HQ to HQ, where each HQ is a differ- land at all, James has decided that a stop-over in Brisbane in early ent country October is a “must do”. We are very thankful for this, and would 7. Pack a bag for an overnight trip like to invite you to express your interest in par cipa ng in the 8. Go on a bike ride either as a pack or with family/friends welcome for James to Queensland at the Brisbane Airport, and 9. Take part in JOTA/JOTI possibly riding with him later in the day. 10. Any other ac vity of a similar nature
In order to earn this badge, you must complete five of the chal- Scouts lenges for your relevant sec on. These challenges are listed be- 1. Plan a part of James’ route for his cycle ride low, but include mee ng James who is very inspira onal, and par- 2. Make contact with some scouts in one of the countries James is cipa ng in JOTA-JOTI. We are looking at incorpora ng a couple of visi ng the other requirements into our JOTA-JOTI camp that will once 3. Learn how to mend a puncture again be held at BP Park on 19-20 October. For those of you inter- 4. Do an interview with James ested, you can order your badges through Cougar by emailing ros- 5. Create a balanced menu for James for one day to help on his trip [email protected]. On doing so, please put in the subject head- 6. Pack a bag for a weekend trip er “Captain Ketch Challenge – Group Name”, and include the num- 7. Do an ac vity from another country (game, song, etc) ber of badges you would like to purchase along with your preferred 8. Cycle to school for a week payment op on: direct deposit or cheque. All orders must be paid 9. Take part in JOTA/JOTI for and processed by the close of business on 19 September. Each 10. Any other ac vity of a similar nature badge comes at a cost of $2.50, with the sale of these going to sup- port James’ chosen charity, ELIFAR, which helps disabled children Venturer Scouts and young adults. We will also be trying to log all the miles cycled 1. Plan a part of James’ route for his cycle ride by Queensland Scouts between 30th June and 31st December, as we 2. Cook a meal from one of the countries James is visi ng will try to cycle the equivalent distance as a state as James will do - 3. Take part in a bike ride 18,000 miles (28,968.192km). Once you have completed a bike ride 4. Write James’ blog for him one day or an ar cle for a newsle er then please log your miles by emailing youth.council@scouts- about his trip hants.org.uk and say how many of you took part and men on 5. Create a presenta on exploring what effects cycling the world can have on the body that you are cycling in Queensland, Australia. 6. Make a new bike out of old parts 7. Support James on part of his journey by joining him To find out more about James and his adventures in Scou ng and 8. Go on a night bike ride around the world, follow @captainketch on Twi er or visit 9. Take part in JOTA/JOTI www.jamesketchell.net. 10. Any other ac vity of a similar nature
Joey Scouts Adult volunteers 1. Track progress of James on his world cycle ride on a map of the 1. Join James on one of his bike rides world 2. Lead a themed evening for one of the countries James is visi ng 2. Learn a game or song from a country James is visi ng 3. Help young people to make contact with some scouts from a 3. Name the parts of a bicycle country James is visi ng 4. Find out what happens to your body when you exercise 4. Organise a bike ride for a group of scouts or explorers, or join in 5. Write a le er from your beaver colony to arrive at a des na on with some network members on a bike ride for James 5. Support young people to make contact with James on his bike 22 ride, and make contact yourself Well here is your chance. JOTA-JOTI generally involves over half a 6. Hold an expedi on cooking compe on with members of your million Scouts from all walks of life. This year sees our very own local SAS or other leaders across the district, only allowed to cook Branch Youth Ac vi es Team join forces with the Branch Interna- on a lightweight stove onal Team to plan and run a diversified program embracing the 7. Cycle to work instead of taking the car sense of this special annual event, “Let's Share!”. Camp ac vi es 8. Take part in an organised bike ride (London to Brighton, sky ride, will run over two days, Saturday and Sunday, the 19th and 20th of etc) October at BP Park. Key features are not limited to but will include: 9. Make contact with James on his bike ride/follow him on Twi er a radio base, an internet base, cra , games, challenges, geocach- @captainketch ing, abseiling and water ac vi es. With almost 300 youth mem- 10. Any other ac vity of a similar nature bers a ending, we are almost at capacity so book now! For more informa on, contact BC Youth Ac vi es: Kerry Tully ker- 2013 August Emergencies and Ini a ve Camp [email protected] 0401535544 Congratula ons to all present at this year's August YAT Camp for your efforts in working together and suppor ng one another in true scou ng spirit. It was excellent to see the “Patrol” working effec- vely, with a youth member (PL or Sixer) leading his/her peers to- wards a common goal. We hope that every youth member enjoyed the experiences and ac vi es planned for them. Interes ngly, there was much growth in teamwork skills and confi- dence levels amongst many I worked with, which was terrific to
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for new informa on coming in rela- on to this years' final themed camp, occurring on the weekend of 16-17 November – The Elements. Get back to basics with the ele- ments of our world. You will be inspired by what we do with just the basics.
If you are a new leader to ScouƟng wanƟng some new ideas and skills, or are just aŌer a fun-filled weekend full of challenges and achievements for your youth members, then our newly-designed camps are for you.
witness. If you a ended any of my sessions, please don't forget the challenges I set you to a empt upon returning to your own troops. I trust that should you employ these within your own troops you will be successful in suppor ng your peers (patrol members) in im- proving their teamwork skills. When doing this, don't overlook the importance of the debrief session, as we had a er each scout sec- on-based ac vity.
We wish you all the very best and can't wait to see you at another YAT Camp soon.
Yours in Scou ng, Lee Rossow (Cougar).
Want to be involved in perhaps the BIGGEST Scou ng event of the year?
23 Branch Commissioner Air Activities
Laurie Radcliffe bc.airac vi [email protected]
Joey Scout Courses Joey Scout morning courses are available to all Joey Scouts, These courses give the Joey Scout the experience of seeing an airfield in opera on. The morning includes games, cra work, inspec ng aircra and other fun ac vi es, Joey Scouts are not permi ed to fly This is a great experience and will introduce air ac vi es to all a endees. The morning ac vity costs $16.00, starts at 9am and goes un l 12 noon.
Please contact the Ac vi es Booking Officer at Branch for fur- ther informa on
Shailer Park Scouts Visit Air Ac vi es 12 Scouts a ended from Shailer Park. 10 undertook their pioneer level and 2 undertook their Adventurer level. All Scouts had a great day, learnt plenty and enjoyed the hands on ac vi es. The team have been advised they will certainly be a ending another Scout Air Ac vity Course again next year
Congratula ons to the following Groups successfully undertook the following Air Ac vi es award levels for the month of August Saturday 3rd – Cub Scout Flight Level 2 Badge—Gumdale, Tennyson, Camira Saturday 10th – Scout Air AcƟviƟes Badges—Silkstone Saturday 24th – Cub Scout Flight Level 1 Badge—Esk, Goodna, Algester Saturday 31st – Scout Air AcƟviƟes Badges—Shailer Park
Dates for 2013-2014
Cub Scout Joey Scout Cub Scout Days Scout Course Mornings Gliding & Saturday Days Month Mornings Saturday 737 8.00am – 12 noon Saturday Saturday 8.00am –3pm Level 2 8.00am – 5.00pm Simulator 9.00am – 12noon Level 1 September 2013 7 - 14 - AS October 2013 19 26 - 12 November 2013 9 30 16 4 / 23 R February 2014 8 1 - 15 E March 2014 15 29 1 8 Q April 2014 - - 26 - U May 2014 10 17 - 3 / 31 I June 2014 7 - 14 21 R July 2014 - 19 - 26 E August 2014 2 30 9 16 D September 2014 - - 13 6 October 2014 25 18 - 11 November 2014 29 - 15 1 / 22
24 ADVERTISING RATES FOR UNKNOWN BLUE CARDS RECEIVED We have received Blue Card ENCOMPASS informa on from the Commission for the following people, however there is no $120 full page record of their involvement with Scou ng as a Member or an Adult Helper. If any of the people listed below are a ached to your per issue Forma on please contact the Membership Support officer immediately on 3721 5733 or [email protected] . Failure to determine where these people are a ached to will result in $60 half page advice to the Commission of their non involvement with Scou ng in per issue Queensland. Todd Ashby Leonie Dixon David Scalia Katerina Glassock Space is available for your business to adver se within Cameron Mitchell Encompass each month. Adver sing is for commercial organisa ons only. Scout Groups and ac vi es will con nue not be charged for submission of content. Please note terms and condi ons do apply. For more APPROVED EVENT BADGES FOR UNIFORM details download the adver sing guidelines from the Name of Badge Date approved Date to be removed Branch website at h p://www.scoutsqld.com.au Maroon Name Tapes 1 April 2014 Triple S Badge 28 June 2013 28 September 2013 UPDATED FORMS Queensland Venture 6 July 2013 6 October 2013 The following forms have been updated on the Scouts Badge Queensland Website in the Members Only Area. Joey Scout Jaunt Badge 3 August 2013 3 November 2013 Form Descrip on Issue Date Scouts in Ac on Week 19 August 2013 19 November 2013 Badge A1 Applica on for Appointment—Adult Leader 13 08/13 JOTA/JOTI Badge 19 October 2013 19 January 2014 Member
PREPARE YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN The Queensland Government is promo ng TERMINOLOGY UPDATE The Chief Commissioner has asked that you all please note the fol- “Be Prepared” for the poten al of storms, lowing terminology changes as at 31 August 2013.
floods, tsunamis and other emergencies. If you are looking for program ideas? Try www.qld.gov.au/ • Queensland Scout Centre - refers to the Building, mee ng getready Will also be great for home or business place or ac vity centre • Queensland Branch- refers to Scou ng in general within the state The 2012/13 Scouts Australia Queensland • Branch Support Office is the new name for the role of the Branch Annual Report is now available for office at 32 Dixon St, Auchenflower downloading. Read about the exci ng ac vi es • Execu ve Manager is the new tle given to the role of Ian and events that have happened throughout Lightbody. His new email address is [email protected] the year. Scouts Australia, Queensland Branch produces an Annual Report (for the year be- The following terms are no longer used tween 1 April and 31 March) which discusses • General Manager all the major developments in Australian • Branch Headquarters Scou ng during that period of me.
IMPORTANT NOTE Please ensure that you are submi ng the current Working with Children Card form when submi ng applica ons, renewals and confirma ons. The date on the top of the form should read “Valid for Lodgement un l 30 June 2014” . All old forms will be returned for the Current form before lodging.
25 follow us on twitter EKKA 2013 @ScoutsQLD Another successful year at the Brisbane Ekka saw Scouts Queensland again come away like us on Facebook with ribbons for fruit quality, Scouts Queensland effec ve display and for the overall category for Youth Or- Encourage your leaders and members to use Facebook ganisa ons. Well done to Lisa and Twi er, it is a great communica on tool. We’d love to know Crowley and the volunteer team. about any events happening in your neck of the woods. Please email Lysa Dugandzic at marke [email protected] or phone Rex the Scout made his debut 3721 5712. appearance at the Ekka and made friends with lots of peo- FITZROY ROVER SCOUTS FIND COINS FOR ple, from the Premier to the fabulous Queensland Police and CANCER Fire Service. Fitzroy Rover Scouts have proven that making a difference in the fight against cancer is as simple as hos ng a fun and humorous game amongst peers.
On Queens Birthday weekend, June 7-10, more than 60 Central Queensland current and ex Rover Scouts gathered for their quarter- ly Central Queensland Moot and 30 year reunion in Sandringham. At every moot a tradi onal Sergeant at Arms fundraiser is held and all funds are donated to their charity of choice – this year they pre- sented over $400 to Cancer Council Queensland. For the fundrais- er, hos ng scouts write a list of general quirky and silly things that will result in fines throughout the weekend, and if caught, scouts have to put coins into their Akubra hat.
The fundraising event supports CCQ’s I Can for Cancer campaign, which calls on Queenslanders to do what they can to raise vital funds for a cancer free fu- ture.
Cancer Council Queensland Fundraising Coordinator Jes- sica O’Neill thanked the Rov- er scouts for their generous dona on and unique ap- proach to fundraising. BRING A FRIEND MONTH—OCTOBER AGOONOREE In the same way the Cub Scouts have had “Bring A Friend” month This year's Agoonoree will be run from 21 - 27 September at Baden we would like to extend this concept to the whole Group. The idea –Powell Park. The Agoonoree is a scou ng term to describe a camp is simply to invite a friend along to “come and try” scou ng. Lead- for young people with special needs. Over the five days of Agoon- ers may choose one night in October or use the whole month to oree, youths who are aged 11 - 14 years and have a disability or have new friends visit. There will be more informa on and an invi- disadvantage, would a end as guests of the camp, par cipa ng in ta on / F6 available on Facebook and the web site soon. all aspects of camp life alongside similar aged Scouts and Guides. Ac vi es on the camp include abseiling, camp cra , film night, dis- McHAPPY DAY co, sports and more. Find out more at h p:// On Saturday 9th of November, agoonoree.scoutsqld.com.au Scouts Australia will once again join
with McDonalds to raise money for REX FOR HIRE McHappy Day. Thank you to all the Details of Rex becoming available to hire for Groups and events will Groups who are now registered. I will be available soon. There will also be a change to the Promo onal contact you soon with details of your Order Form A64, so that Groups may hire other equipment like Event Manager in your preferred banners and flags for events. McDonalds store. It would be great to see lots of Scouts visit a McDonalds on this most worthy day! 26 QORF AWARDS Scouts Queensland is a member organisa on of the Queensland Outdoor Recrea on Federa on (QORF). We would like all our members to consider nomina ons for the various awards; however, applica ons close on FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER, so don’t delay! Please help to recognise the many members (and events) worthy of nomina on.
The Queensland Outdoor Recrea on Awards are:
The Queensland Government Award for Outstanding Achievement (Individual) This category is for individuals (whether paid employees or volunteers) who have demonstrated professionalism and a high level of con- duct within the outdoor community.
The Queensland Government Award for Encouraging Par cipa on in Outdoor Recrea on The recipient of this Award will have achieved significant success in encouraging par cipa on in outdoor recrea on ac vi es through innova ve program development and/or marke ng.
The FSR Skills Alliance Excellence in Outdoor Instruc on and Educa on Award The recipient of this award will demonstrate significant achievements in the delivery of outdoor recrea on through quality educa on/ instruc on.
The Brisbane City Council Award for Outstanding Achievement (Organisa on) This category is open to clubs, organisa ons and enterprises who can be characterised as possessing professionalism and high standards of conduct, that have made a valuable contribu on to the outdoor community at large.
The Queensland Government Environmental Award The recipient of this Award will be proac ve in their efforts to demonstrate, educate and promote sustainable outdoor recrea on to a high standard.
The K2 Basecamp Encouragement Award The Encouragement Award recognises the efforts and achievements of a student or a youth currently involved in outdoor ac vi es through a structured course (E.g. School, TAFE, University) or a church or community-based programme.
The Brisbane City Council Outdoor Event Award The Outdoor Event Award recognises the achievements of an individual/ organisa on/ commi ee that has undertaken the development and management of a ‘significant’ outdoor recrea on event in Queensland.
The Queensland Outdoor Recrea on Federa on Government Achievement Award This award recognises the achievements of local or state government departments and agencies that have produced posi ve outcomes for outdoor recrea on
27 JOEY SCOUT CUB SCOUT PROMISE CHALLENGE GREY WOLF AWARD
Jack Southey Bracken Ridge Scout Group Marcus Traversari Nundah-Northgate Scout Group Dylan Shaw Helensvale Scout Group Michael Winter Oakleigh Scout Group Jayden McGinlay Helensvale Scout Group Rupert Wells Oakleigh Scout Group Rhyechen Renshaw Helensvale Scout Group Isabelle Lightbody West Centenary Scout Group Wya Younger Parkwood Heights Scout Group Alexander John Majes c Park Scout Group Harrison Croxford Parkwood Heights Scout Group Leighton Reid Helensvale Scout Group Alexander De Brincat Grovely Scout Group Hayley Jakimowicz Raceview Scout Group Finn Kaden Grovely Scout Group Tegan Marsh Kallangur Scout Group Mark Cunningham Sandgate Scout Group Cindi Peacher Kallangur Scout Group Ryan Newton Jandowae Scout Group Talia Ba en Wilston Scout Group Harrison King Glennie Heights Scout Group Damon Wallace Priestdale Scout Group Faith Hardy Maroochydore Scout Group Isaac Saker Manly-Lota Scout Group Aiden Krajic Belmont Scout Group Thomas Whyte Manly-Lota Scout Group Jaqhara Newton Belmont Scout Group Joshua Gill Manly-Lota Scout Group Thomas Cowlrick Stafford Scout Group Tristan Rose Grovely Scout Group Carys Lavia Burpengary Scout Group Shantel Cockburn Jandowae Scout Group Isaac Shelton Nerang Scout Group Julia Brown Kenmore Scout Group Liam Cooper Nerang Scout Group Hailey Hazelwood Kenmore Scout Group Toby Wain Karalee Scout Group Jeorgia Tyndall Morayfield Scout Group Mason Harvey Sandgate Scout Group Hayden Marschall Morayfield Scout Group Jessie Harlen Morayfield Scout Group AUSTRALIAN SCOUT Jasmine Gregory Queens Park Ipswich Scout Group MEDALLION VENTURER SCOUT Cody Rapley Upper Mount Grava Scout Group QUEENS SCOUT AWARD Erin Brindley Rangeville Scout Group Robert Ryan Proston Scout Group Chantal Templeton Rangeville Scout Group Zoe Denholm Priestdale Scout Group Kelly Sands Nashville Scout Group Laura Mulheran Rochedale Scout Group Lisa Connell Mackay City Central Scout Group Rebecca McKenzie Ashmore Scout Group Rebecca Yarnold Karalee Scout Group Georgia Palmer Longreach Scout Group Koby Saunter Goodna Scout Group
BROWNSEA ISLAND GREY WOLF PRESENTATION On July 8, Margie Foreman was presented with her Grey Wolf Award on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, Dorset, England. The birth of scou ng was the venue for this special award. A er camping in the exact loca on of BP’s tent on Brownsea Island Margie was presented with her Australian scarf prior to her Grey Wolf.
This week Margie will be re - present- ed with her award in an official presenta on in front of her Cub Scout friends and Scout Group at St Johns Wood.
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PLEASE NOTE: The following forms are required to be submi ed for the Youth Award badges to be processed and issued:
• D9—Joey Scout Promise Challenge Applica on • D8—Request for the Grey Wolf Award • D7— Australian Scout Medallion Nomina on Form • D1—Queens Scout Award Recommenda on • D10—Nomina on for the Baden Powell Scout Award
Please ensure all members are current and financial before submi ng Award Applica ons. All forms are available in the Members Only Area of the Scouts Queensland Website. The Scout Supply Centre is unable to provide these badges directly.
29 Program ideas Youth Program
Chat Channels & TeamSpeak Global JOTA-JOTI Challenge JOTI started with cha ng (by keyboard) on the chat channels of In 2012 the World JOTI Organisa on launched a new game. Based ScoutLink. In the chat channels you can meet scout from your own on the popular JOTI Challenge in Brazil. It is so popular, that 25% of country or around the world. Who you will find in the chatroom all Brazilian scouts take part in this game. depends on what channel you enter. The chat channels are moni- tored and moderated by members from ScoutLink, so it is safe and The secret? Challenging tasks that are fun to do. The results of the fun. You can join a chat channel by installing an “IRC Client” on your tasks you share with other scouts around the world via the internet. PC, or by using a webbased client. It is possible to have mul ple PC's This year again completely new tasks. Sign up as group to receive with IRC client, with a maximum of 20. Scout Link also supports more informa on. Below an impression of tasks of last year. TeamSpeak: this allows you to talk to other scouts by microphone. Some of the many tasks in previous years: Make a scout photo in All informa on about chat channels and TeamSpeak you can find on false perspec ve (album), Choose a famous art work and make a Scout Link. scout replica, Make your scout version of the Gangnam Style video See jo .org -> Chat for more details on how to chat. (see below), Make a masco e for your group from waste material.
Scout Cafe Gangnam Scout's Style Movie You want to meet a scout? Someone random, but someone who The Gangnam Style video from Psy reached 1.5 billion views on speaks your language and is your age? Not sure where to find this YouTube in April 2013. The movie was released in July 2012. When scout? Welcome to the Scout Cafe! When you enter the Scout Cafe the Brazilian JOTI team decided to include the create of a scout ver- you will be asked what scouts (age, gender, country) you want to sion task in the Brazilian JOTI Challenge the clip was just gaining meet. In the Scout Cafe you will be introduced to a scout and you popularity. At least 118 Scout-versions of Gangnam Style have been can have a video-audio chat and a virtual cup of tea. You only need published on YouTube as part of the JOTI Challenge. On 19 February an internet browser, without need to install something. 2013 these "Scout Style" movies were watched almost 70 thousand mes. Skype and Google Talk JOTI is mee ng other scouts. A chat channel is an easy way to look There are more JOTA-JOTI Challenge video tasks published on around an involve in a discussion when you want. Services like YouTube and Vimeo. Search those sites for "JOTI" and "2012" and Skype and Google Talk allow you to communicate with other scouts you will find a them. Below an overview of the Scout Style movies with audio and video. How to find a scout to talk to? Have a look in on YouTube. the JOTA-JOTI registra on database, write a short introduc on mail and invite someone to meet in Skype or Google Talk. RADIO CONTROLS On/Off & Volume – Fully an clockwise is Do Things Together off. 1 The internet enables games and doing things together. A popular Ini al se ng about ½ group game is JamPuz. If you register as a group you receive a way. 'secret' JOTA-JOTI ID. If you make a contact with an other group you Not used 2 exchange your JID code. The collected JID codes you enter on the 2. Speaker 3. Press to Talk website to fill a bingo card. 3 The JOTA-JOTI Challenge is a game with funny and exci ng tasks for (Transmit Bu on) your group. Result is o en a photo or video clip. You upload these 4. Keypad lock Microphone 4 to the internet and share them with other groups. 5. Channel selec on 6. P0, P1, P2, P3 Di- 5 Internet Access rect channel selec on. 6 To par cipate in JOTI an internet connec on is required. A slow 7. Check ba ery – connec on, for example dialing into the internet via an analog tele- has it been charged phone line, is sufficient for IRC chat and playing JamPuz. Not every properly? club home will have internet access. A few ps. It could be that your Check volume mobile phone operator has internet coverage at your club home. A 8. smart phone can be used to share this 3G signal using tethering. If se ng – keep an eye on this. your club home has a free Line of Sight with a house with WiFi, you 9. Push the Press to Talk bu on firmly to prevent uninten onal can use a cheap home build “cantenna” or “wokfi” antenna to get release and dropout. internet connec on in your club home. This works up to about 3-5 10. Be certain the radio is set on the proper frequency or channel. km. Commercial available equipment can extend a WiFi connec on The squelch control blocks out weak signals. Adjust the squelch con- over 15 km (free Line of Sight) for about 100 Euro, for example TL- trol un l a noise can be heard, then adjust it slightly in the opposite WA5210G. Google for more informa on on this topic. direc on un l the noise stops.
30 For Your Safety! TIN CAN TELEPHONE 1. It's easy on the Internet to pretend to be someone else. Some ACTIVITY—TIN CAN TELEPHONE of the people on the Net can be pretending to be a Scout, or a Do you get in trouble for spending too much me talking to friends group of Scouts. So to be safe, never give out your full names or on the telephone? Here is a fun way to find out how sound travels your home address when sending e-mail or cha ng with IRC. and talk to friends at the same me. 2. If you receive an E-mail or other Internet communica on that What You Need you think is strange our unusual, tell your leader or one of your An adult to help parents to have a look at it, just to be safe. Two metal cans, clean and dry (Be sure that there are no sharp 3. If you receive an E-mail or other Internet communica on from edges) anyone that WANTS TO MEET YOU, or asks for any personal 3-5 metres of a small diameter string such as kite string or nylon informa on, DO NOT REPLY! Tell your leader or one of your string parents, just to be safe. Private and personal informa on What You Do includes the following: Make a 'Tin Can Telephone' by punching a small hole in the bo om • Your NAME of each can. Each hole should be just large enough so that the string • will go through. Your ADDRESS From the outside, insert one end of the string into the hole in one • Your PHONE NUMBER can. Tie a couple of knots in the end of the string so that it will not • Your SCHOOL slip back through when pulled ght. Do the same with the other • Or ANYTHING else that is personal end of the string using the other can. With one person holding each can, stretch the string so that it is TELL AN ADULT! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! ght. One person talking into one can sends vibra ons through the If you have any ques ons about our code of behaviour, please ghtened string to the other can. The person with their ear to the discuss them with an adult who is familiar with ALL of our posted other can will be able to hear what was said. Ne que e guidelines.
Scou ng Courtesy • Reply to all messages which are received. • If you promise to send informa on or exchange badges - keep
your word. Why it Works • When using E-mail, or even signing someone's Guestbook, do When someone speaks or makes a sound, the air ripples or vibrates. not use language which could offend others. Also, try to be The word 'vibrate' means to move up and down, or back and forth posi ve, construc ve, and focus on the fun aspect of Cyber- rapidly. Our ears collect the sound vibra on or sound waves and Scou ng! send them to our brains. Then we hear the sound.
Some Addi onal IRC Rules from ScoutLink When you pull the string ght and talk into one of the cans of your Viola on of any of these rules, depending on severity, can result in n can telephone, the sound vibrates across the taut string to the anything from a verbal warning, me bans or even k-lining an ISP other can. The person at the other end of the telephone hears your from the server. These rules and regula ons are to protect message a er his or her ears collect the sound vibra ons and send ScoutLink, the channels and the users. Please note that all channels them to the brain to be processed. are logged. 1. Conduct - Please conduct yourselves according to the Scout Some people think that Alexander Graham Bell himself Law, Oath/Promise. Many problems can be avoided by keeping experimented with a n can phone. This old-fashioned device is this in mind. easy to make and use. It's also a remarkably rewarding project, because it works so well. Sound causes each n can to vibrate, and Idling - Channel si ng or idling is not permi ed. People are 2. this vibra on runs along the string connec ng the two n cans. You here to talk to others. There is nothing worse than trying to talk will be surprised at how much fun a n can phone can be. to someone who is not there. 3. Bots and Scripts - No unauthorized bots or scipts are permi ed. 4. Sounds - No random wavs or midis are to be played on For further informa on and program ideas for JOTA/JOTI please channels. They may be played if they are part of the see the websites listed below: conversa on, such as "hello.wav". If you wish to shareyour sounds with others, #sounds is a channel designed for that. h p://interna onal.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iStoryID=19428475 Inviteothers into #sounds and have fun. h p://www.jotajo .org/community/ 5. Language - No abusive or foul language will be permi ed. h p://interna onal.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iStoryID=17658022
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