Edition 05 | June 2015 | 100002222 Program Ideas To Aide Membership Retention Become a Zoo Parent Our Flying Adventure The Waratah is published by Girl Guides NSW & ACT and welcomes contributions from its Members. CONTENTS The office of Girl Guides NSW & ACT can be found at: FOREWORD FROM THE STATE TEAM 1 Guide House FROM GUIDE HOUSE 2 Level 2, 55 Holt Street FROM THE NATIONAL TEAM 3 Surry Hills NSW 2010 Phone: (02) 8396 5200 MDO CORNER 3 Fax: (02) 9211 5911 PROPERTIES 4 email: [email protected] web: www.girlguides-nswact.org.au DIVERSITY 4 Postal address: INTRODUCING MICHELLE O’HARE 4 PO Box 950 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: MEMBERSHIP RETENTION 5-8 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 GONE HOME 9 Retail Department: Unit 14, 77–79 Bourke Road JOIN OUR ZOO PARENT PROGRAM 9 Alexandria NSW 2015 MANAGER AND CONSULTANT NEWS 10-12 Phone: (02) 9317 4200 OUR FLYING ADVENTURE 13 Fax: (02) 9669 6257 Retail postal address: PO Box 6124 Alexandria NSW 2015 We love hearing what our Members are up to, UPCOMING COURSE DATES so please send your news to Course Location Event Date Closing [email protected]. 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I would like to thank all Members who voted in the election of More in 2013, was Board Directors for Girl Guides NSW & ACT. At the May AGM the inspiration for we announced the successful candidates: Hazel Maxwell; Anne many successful ...FOREWORD Knight; Lindsay Tagg and Meagen Gardiner, and that all of the events such as proposed changes to the constitution were passed. Vispera and Moot FROM THE STATE TEAM... Reboot. Kerry was These new Directors join a very dedicated group who set the also passionate priorities and direction of our organisation. I thank all Directors about Guiding for volunteering their time, skills, expertise and wisdom during being girl led their time on the Board. and encouraged the need for all the different levels of self- Co-opted Director on the Board Debra Lewis has finished government in all Units. her term and I would like to thank Deb for her very valuable I would like to extend our huge thanks to Kerry for her contribution to our discussions and decisions on all matters. commitment, innovation and determination to provide modern, It is my pleasure to welcome Devina Rooney as our new relevant, challenging and adventurous activities for all the co-opted Director to the Board. Devina brings a wealth of Guides in NSW & ACT. Bravo! experience to our organisation regarding property and more We have been working on the alternative ways we can deliver specifically strategic and analytical experiences related to the Guide Program and there will be a competition for the running sustainability programs within property operations youth Members to rename Lone Guides. Lone Guides is being and property developments. UPCOMING COURSE DATES restructured to support our Members to participate in Guiding Course Location Event Date Closing I encourage Members who were unable to attend the AGM in a more inclusive way. Watch G-news for more information Date to read the Annual Report which is now on the NSW & ACT about the competition and please encourage your girls to be Becoming a Manager Glengarry 20 Jun Closed website. It is a wonderful record of our Guiding achievements in involved in this process. 2014. I would like to extend a huge thank you the members of I look forward to attending the State Youth Forum Speak Out Leadership Qualification Bathurst Guide 20 Jun Closed our Communications Team at Guide House—Jamie, Steve and in June. There is definitely a buzz surrounding the GirlMade Hall Charlotte for the new look Annual Report incorporating all the project and please remember to encourage your Guides to have Leadership Qualification Glengarry 20 Jun Closed new style guide lines for a very engaging and vibrant summary a go and come and view and support the Region’s art display in of our organisation. Outdoor Leader - Glengarry 20 Jun Closed July. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the creative Changing Roles Michelle O’Hare was our Guest speaker at our AGM and she talents of our youth Members in your local community. Outdoor Leader Glengarry 20 Jun Closed delivered an inspiring speech of her time in Guiding and how A big thank you to all those Guides and Leaders involved Qualification her experiences in Guiding have had a direct impact on her in Gang Shows—while they are fun they are also a huge Learning Partner Connect Camp Austral 04 Jul 12 Jun life. Read more about Michelle's passion for aviation and the commitment. I am hoping to be able to attend a few opportunities she can afford your Guides on pages 4 and 13. Becoming a Manager Warners Bay 18 Jul 26 Jun performances around the State. Guide Hall The Region Managers met on the weekend of the May AGM. Finally thank you to all for another successful term of Guiding. Leadership Qualification Camp Austral 18 Jul 26 Jun During this time many future policies and procedures of our organisation were discussed and amended with their Fun Leadership for Youth Glengarry 31 Jul 10 Jul invaluable points of view and different perspectives as Archery TBA 15 Aug 24 Jul representatives of our Members in Regions across NSW & ACT. We also farewell Lindsay Tagg and Kerry Rymer from the State Wide Games Coffs Harbour 15 Aug 24 Jul Guide Hall Program Team. Both have been very important contributors to revitalising all things Program. Lindsay completed a three Program Explored Coffs Harbour 16 Aug 24 Jul year term in April as the Recognition System and Awards Gillian Garsia Guide Hall State Commissioner Liaison. A very active committee member Lindsay revitalised [email protected] the assessment process for the Queen’s Guide Award. With her recent appointment to the Board, I’m sure Lindsay will continue UPCOMING EVENT DATES with many more fantastic contributions to the Organisation. Event Location Event Date Closing Kerry Rymer completed her term as State Program Manager Date having introduced many Program initiatives, ensuring that girls GirlMade Varies by 05 Jul of all ages had the opportunity to not only have their say but Region also to be supported to action their ideas into reality. Imagine The Great Guide Sleepover Taronga Zoo 28 Aug Edition 5 | June 2015 1 I’ve decided that the term May Madness is very relevant when throughout the month. We understand not all Districts are it comes to Guiding! National Volunteers Week, Annual with Westpac however as the majority are, this was the most General Meetings being held across our 244 Districts and for obvious place to start. More details to follow soon.