Hunter & Coastal Region
February 2017
Bulletin
Region Corroboree 2017 Chief Commissioner of NSW, Neville Tomkins OAM Region Commissioner of H&C, Steve Fernie Region Commissioner for Scouts, Bruce Leverton Photo by Louis Todd R.C. Joeys
Shae Panormo Kurri Kurri Venturer Named Young Citizen of the Year Photo by Greg Allen R.C. Resources
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Jillian Oliver Scout Leader 1st Wingham Named Citizen of the Year
Hunter & Coastal Region Bulletin February 2017
Contents
Regional Commissioner’s Report Australia Day Awards
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Australia Day Awards, continues
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Training Report
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Joey Scout Report
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Scout Report
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Venturer Scout Report
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• Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) Keith Parry, • Citizen of the Year (Wingham) Jillian Oliver • Young Citizen of the Year (Cessnock City Council area) Shae Panormo • Courses closing this month are: • The Major events for youth are as follows: • For the leaders we also have two events coming up. • CORROBOREE 2017 - WOW! • ASM • Welcome back to Venturers. • Region Venture 2016 • Venturer Website • Queen Scout Applications • Reminder of the Queen Scout Dates for Government House in 2017
Venturer Scout Report, continues
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Venturer Scout Report, continues
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Venturer Scout Report, continues
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Queen’s Scout Award Activity Courses Broken Bay Cub Pack visited Taronga Zoo Appointments, Transfers, Resignations HS-5 Incident, Accident, Near Miss Form Gang Show audition/induction day Wood Badge Know your Compass Region Venture 2016 Region Corroboree 2017 Regional Calendar 2017 V3
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• Upcoming Events/ Courses for this year: • Dragon Skin • Upcoming Courses for LEADERS
• Basic Practical Supplement Bushwalking Level 1
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Regional Commissioner’s Report Welcome back to 2017. I hope where possible you had the opportunity to have a “good break” and recharged for an exciting 2017 Scouting year. I wish to pay special tribute to all exceptional committed volunteer leaders and adult helpers that participated in the State Cuboree held at Cataract Scout Park in early January. From all the reports and general feedback I have received, our youth members had a terrific Scouting experience. This is due only to the dedication of our leaders and if you were there may I congratulate you again for your inspirational leadership. Also held in January was our Scout Corroboree held at Camp Lostock. This event has been part of our Region tradition since the 1950’s. I was very fortunate to visit the event twice. Firstly with our new Chief Commissioner, Mr Neville Tomkins OAM who was “blown away” by the event and asked me to pass on his gratitude to all our fantastic leaders for the time and energy to make this event so special for all our youth members. He was particularly impressed to see leaders and youth members from North West, Sydney North and Greater Western Sydney Regions in attendance. I went back again another day to the Corroboree and wish to acknowledge Regional Commissioner Scouts, Bruce Leverton and his team. Well done guys. You put on a “great show” for all our youth members even despite very challenging hot weather requiring changing logistics. Nothing was problem and the event was delivered to its usual very high standard. It was commented to me recently by a senior leader that at times I write the same messages in my Bulletin articles. In fact “recycle the same ideas” were the exact words he used. Whilst I acknowledge it is true at times I write the same messages, in fact I suggest at times it is even necessary. I call it a repetitive confirmation and once that becomes a conviction, things start to happen and in fact get done. So in that light I hope you all have an exciting program mapped out for all youth members. Do you have immediate access to quality programs to excite your youth and even more importantly, want more to join and of course retain your current membership? If you tick the above boxes with a yes – great work and chances are you will continue to succeed. If you don’t and need help in particular with access to quality programs, please contact the Region Office and I assure you, you will receive hep “quickly”. It’s purely axiomatic that quality leadership and quality programs are the cornerstone of a successful group, section etc. The days of winging your programs are long over. Taken as a given if you don’t, youth members and parents have their eyes on the exit door. A bit harsh probably but, with increasing parental expectations including but not limited to costs, it is a simple reality. There of course is nothing new about any of the above message, to the contrary actually and no surprises to any experienced leaders out there but I will leave it to you to draw your own conclusions to how you shape up in that regard. Even a cursory analysis of some of our groups numbers will clearly demonstrate it is a message we need to go over and over again. I look forward to seeing you on the Scouting trail and if I don’t know you, please come up and introduce yourself, I look forward to meeting you.
Steve Fernie Regional Commissioner
www.scoutreach.org.au
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Australia Day Awards We are proud that two of our Leaders/former Leaders have been recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours for their contribution to Scouting, and one of our youth members has been honoured.
Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) Keith Parry, • For service to the community, and to youth through Scouting Keith Parry gave extraordinary support to Scouting, over many years, including to the Newcastle and Hunter Area (now Hunter and Coastal Region) and to the Baden Powell Guild. Keith’s service includes: • State Leader, NSW Branch 1990-1993 • State Guildmaster, Baden Powell Guild NSW (2012-2014), Secretary since 2014, and Member since 1988 • State Chair, Convention Planning Committee, International Scout and Guild Fellowship 2014 • District Leader 1988-1992 • Leader, Teralba Venturers 1990s • Leader, Fennell Bay Troop 1980s.
Citizen of the Year (Wingham) Jillian Oliver Jillian Oliver has received the Citizen of the Year award for her lifetime of service to the community. As an active participant in the Girl Guides movement, Jillian has previously received the Baden Powell, Queens Guide and Boronia awards for her role as a Guide leader. She has been involved with the SES both in Sydney and the Manning Valley since 1995 and has attended several incidents such as the Thredbo landslide in 1997. During a 15 year career as a police officer, Jillian received the Police Medal for diligent and meritorious duty. While carrying out duties in 2010, a serious accident left her right arm injured. A medical condition developed which eventually led to amputation. Through determination, she reshaped her life while continuing work with Wingham Brush P and C, Wingham Scouts and Australian soldiers based overseas. Wingham Rotary Club president Peter Fotheringham summed up the privilege of awarding Jillian Citizen of the Year. “Her life achievements are an inspiration to us all and we wish her every success in her future activities.”
Jillian story and photo from Rob Douglas of the Wingham Chronicle, reprinted with premission from Sam Brownrigg Journalist in Charge http://www.winghamchronicle.com.au/story/4427749/wingham-australia-day-awardrecipients/?cs=1299
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Australia Day Awards, continues Young Citizen of the Year (Cessnock City Council area) Shae Panormo Shae Panormo, a Venturer from Kurri Kurri, was announced as the Cessnock Council 2017 Young Citizen of the Year. This award recognises Shae’s community work, including with disadvantaged youth, her fundraising for different charities and Scouting. Shae is also a representative on Lower Hunter District Venturer Council, Hunter & Coastal Region Venturer Council, our State Scout Youth Council, was a member of the Junior Parliament, and gave a memorable speech at a recent Anzac Ceremony. She is also the School Prefect. We are all incredibly proud of Shae’s achievements. In the attached photo you will see Shae proudly wearing her Kurri Kurri Scout Group scarf and her State Youth Council scarf.
Both the Chief Commissioner of NSW, Neville Tomkins OAM & Region Commissioner of Hunter &Coastal, Steve Fernie, has congratulated the two Leaders/former Leader and Youth member for their recognised in Australia Day Honours for their contribution to Scouting. Well done guys! www.scoutreach.org.au
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Training Report Welcome back, I do trust you all had a happy and safe Christmas and are well rested for an exciting year of Scouting. I know some of you are already Scouting, I write this report just before heading of Corroboree myself. The 2017 Training Calendar is on the State website, so plan your training now. Please apply to State for all course, please DONOT send applications to Region.
Courses closing this month are: Applications
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Course Number
Location
Date
Costs
Joey Scout
10 Feb 2017
921 17 001
Pennant Hills 11-12 Mar 2017
$185
Cub Scout
10 Feb 2017 922 17 002
Pennant Hills 11-12 Mar 2017
$185
Scout
3 Feb 2017
923 17 001
Glenrock
04-05 Mar 2017
Venturer
3 Feb 2017
924 17 001
Glenrock
04-05 Mar 2017
$185
The Next Advanced Practical Supplement weekend will be held at Pennant Hills for all Sections on the weekend 22/23 July 2017 application close 23/6/2017, so get in and start your ELearning now. A reminder when doing Elearning, all module start and finish times are recorded by National and audit reports are run. Please do each module i.e. watch the video, read the informational sheet, do the activity, it is all part of the module hence the estimated time it should take you to do the module. Please also remember the Scout” Code of code” when doing your training.
Remember, with training you will INSPIRE our Youth to try new things, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP skills to run ENGAGING programs and gain RESILENCE and CONFIDENCE in yourself.
Gai Green Regional Commissioner (Adult Training & Development)
[email protected] Region Corroboree 2017 Neville Tomkins OAM Chief Commissioner of NSW Photo by Louis Todd R.C. Joeys
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Joey Scout Report What a year it is going to be for Joey Scouts in Hunter and Coastal Region. We have heaps of events coming up for both the leaders and youth of our section. Keep your eyes on the Bulletin for updates and important information, such as when E1’s are posted, closing dates and any other info.
The Major events for youth are as follows: Big Day Out will have the Joeys explore Newcastle Museum and discover wonders with a science show, Newcastle and Hunter Region history presentation and fun and games in the supernova centre. This will be late term 1. GAS will see all sections converge on Glenrock again for our bi annual get together which will see most groups from across the region attending. It’s a great opportunity to expose your joeys to a relaxed camp environment and show them the challenges and fun that lies ahead within scouting.
For the leaders we also have two events coming up. The YPR is having some workshops in our Region to gain feedback and engage the us in the future of Scouting, this will be held in the first half of the year and is a perfect place to come along, learn and see what the Scouting of the future will be like. State Konara is also fast approaching hopefully everyone has saved the dates as we are expecting an awesome weekend this year with stacks of great ideas and helpful tips regarding being a Joey Scout leader and how to broaden your Joeys perspectives on the world. More information will be out very soon for all these events. E1’s will be up early February for big day out, with a link to register in the next article.
Louis Todd Regional Commissioner (Joey Scouts)
[email protected]
Joeys ready to play bowls ?? Photo by Greg Allen R.C. Resources
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Scout Report CORROBOREE 2017 - WOW! Well we have just all returned from our Region Corroboree camp. The weather was great, we had a real mix of hot & then cool days and then a spot of rain. The activities were exciting and the Corroboree experience was the closest we can get to a Jamboree. We brought in several activities, these were; Camels, Bungi & Archery and complemented these with great District based activities. The District bases were all well supported and my congratulations go to the Scouts who received their Green Cords at the camp – well done. Our Saturday night entertainment was sensational, with David Jacob’s and the Inspira team providing an amazing closing ceremony, fireworks display and disco. JNN SCOUT TV, never stopped, with Cooky and his team covering everything, and then working 24/7 to put it all together, including a great spot on NBN News. The Chief Commissioner visited the camp & was amazed at the logistics, the great location & the way our leaders ran the camp. My sincere thanks go to Steve Pratt, Bill Brown, Louis Todd, Kevin Allen, Greg Allen, Gai Green, Deb Dickson, Peter Griffiths & Allan Kirkpatrick who helped me through another major successful event; their Admin & Welfare and Activity expertise is second to none. The Q-Store team under Daniel Cordell, once again harnessed the power of our Rovers to provide a terrific menu, that included the many special needs of our youth and leaders, churning through over 1200 loaves of bread, 1500 litres of milk, two tonne of fruit and vegies & 1100 steaks and schnitzels. To our Sub Camp Chiefs, Rod Keeble, Bruce Cooke, Jane Hogno, Mark Peters and their teams, a huge thankyou. The Activity team, with Ian Lockwood & Vicki Coles provided the usual high safety standard of traditional scouting entertainment. I look forward to seeing the many photos that I hope you can email to me, of the smiles and sometimes terror that that occurred this week.Finally thank-you to our Leaders & Venturers - without you it just wouldn’t have happened. Well now that Corroboree is over, please make sure you have a packed program for your Scouts to utilise all their new skills and experiences in the coming year.
ASM Congratulations to Callum Jackson from Cardiff, being awarded ‘The Australian Scout Medallion’. Our next major event is our Region Scout Rally on the 27th and 28th May at Myuna Bay.Please see updates on everything Scouting at Scoutreach & Patroltent websites. Keep up the great work you are all doing for your Scouts.
Bruce Leverton ‘ Marlu’ Regional Commissioner (Scouts)
[email protected] Callum Jackson Cardiff Scout Group Being awarded ‘The Australian Scout Medallion’ Photo by Greg Allen R.C. Resources
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Venturer Scout Report Welcome back to Venturers. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and this looks like a wonderful year we have in front of us with exciting events and courses.
Region Venture 2016 Our Region Venture in December 2016 was by far the most successful and well received venture by our regional venturers, leaders and those who attended from outside our region. Our camp site overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge was one of the best locations in the world to have a Scouting event. I have included photos of the event. This event would not be possible without the support by the Regional Venturer Council, Rovers, Leaders and everyone else that helped in order to make this the biggest Venturer activity in the Hunter and Coastal Region for the year.
Venturer Website Our Venturer Regional website is now up and running. I wish to give a special thank you to Bryce Hoffmann DVSL who has taken the time to put this website together for the benefit of the Venturer section. Please let everyone know about the new site and please visit our site at: • www.hcventurers.com All our E1 forms can be found at both: • www.hcventurers.com • www.scoutreach.org.au If you have any feedback or questions about the new website please let us know
Queen Scout Applications The application form can be found on the NSW State Scouts website- FORM F3 It is important to remember that by the Venturers 18th Birthday they MUST: • Be an invested Venturer Scout • Have gained the Venturing Skills Award • Have completed the requirements in the four Award Areas: • Community Involvement • Outdoor Activities • Personal Growth • Leadership Development If you have any questions with the above you can refer to FORM F3 and you can also discuss this with your DVSL.
Reminder of the Queen Scout Dates for Government House in 2017 • 11th March 2017 with the closing date of 27th January 2017 • 5th August 2017 with the closing date of 30th June 2017
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Venturer Scout Report, continues Upcoming Events/ Courses for this year: Date 4th - 5th March 2017
Days Sat/Sun
12th March 2017 8th - 9th April 2017 14th - 17th April 2017 10th - 14th July 2017
Sunday Sat/Sun Friday - Monday Monday - Friday
Course/Event Social Camp - Venturer Skills Hike in prep for Dragon Skin Unit Management Course 1 day Environmental Course Dragon Skin Venturer Week Long Course - includes:• • • •
9th - 10th September 2017
Sat/Sun
7th -8th October 2017 21st -22nd October 2017 28th -29th October 2017 11th -12th November 2017 1st -3rd December 2017
Sat/ Sun Sat/ Sun Sat/ Sun Sat/ Sun Friday- Sunday
Location Jilliby Scout Camp Tumbi Scout Hall Myuna Bay Scout Camp Newnes TBA
Leadership Course, Youth Helpers Course, First Aid Course Environmental Course
Unit Management 2 day Course includes the 1 day course together with adventurous activities with this year covering the area of water and possibly other activities which will depend on the number of Venturers Initiative Course Environmental Course Leadership Course Social Camp- Water Activities Region Venture
Teralba Scout Hall
TBA Myuna Bay Scout Camp Camp Chapman TBA TBA
As some courses have limited numbers please complete and send your E1 forms and money to the region office as soon as possible. In addition to all the above courses the venturers and leaders have access to the exciting courses being run by the activities team. Could all leaders see that the units have access to the activities calendar that can be found on the region website so the units can add the courses to their programs.
Dragon Skin Please note that the registrations are now open For all information about the Dragon Skin and to register you can go to the website of: http://dragonskin.nswscouts.com.au
The Important dates to remember for 2017 are as follows: • 18-Jan-17 Registrations Are Open • 24-March-17 On-line Bonus Points cease • 31-March-17 Bonus Registration Points cease • 31-March-17 Registrations close for Interstate Adults & Adult Members of Guides • 7-April-17 Registrations Close • 14-April-17 2017 Dragon Skin starts • 17-April-17 2017 Dragon Skin finishes
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Venturer Scout Report, continues Upcoming Courses for LEADERS Following are the dates of the upcoming Leader Training Courses for VENTURER LEADERS: Applications
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Course Number
Location
Date
Costs
Venturer Scout Basic 3 Feb 2017 Practical Supplement
924 17 001
Glenrock
4 -5 Mar 2017
$185
Venturer Scout Basic 14 Jul 2017 Practical Supplement
924 17 002
Cataract
12 -13 Aug 2017
$185
Venturer Scout Basic 13 Oct 2017 Practical Supplement
924 17 003
Pennant Hills 11 -12 Nov 2017
$185
Venturer Scout Basic 3 Mar 2017 Practical Supplement
924 17 004
Camp Kurrajong 1 -2 Apr 2017
$185
Venturer Scout Basic 25 Aug 2017 Practical Supplement
924 17 005
Camp Kurrajong 23 -24 Sept 2017
$185
Venturer Scout Basic 28 Apr 2017 Practical Supplement
924 17 006
Glenreagh
27 -28 May 2017
$185
Venturer Scout Basic 22 Sept 2017 924 17 007 Practical Supplement
Glenreagh
21 -22 Oct 2017
$185
BASIC TRAINING
ADVANCED TRAINING Advanced Practical Supplement
23 Jun 2017
713 17 001
Pennant Hills
22 -23 Jul 2017
$245
Advanced Practical Supplement
29 Sept 2017 713 17 002
Pennant Hills
28 -29 Oct 2017
$245
Region Venture 2016
Photo by Bryce Hoffmann, ACL from 1st Warners Bay Group
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Venturer Scout Report, continues Basic Practical Supplement Bushwalking Level 1 There are 7 courses being run this year starting in Feb and finishing in November. You must complete the Adventurous Activities eLearning Level 1 Common Core & Bushwalking Level 1 modules before applying for the course. This course is self- catered, camping overnight and BYO tent. The only course listed for Glenrock is for the 16th- 17th September 2017 with a closing date of 18/8/17- Course number 927 17 005 at the cost of $65. Following are all the Basic Practical Supplement Bushwalking Level 1 courses for 2017 Applications
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Course Number
Location
Bushwalking Level 1 27 Jan 2017
927 17 001
Pennant Hills 25 -26 Feb 2017
Bushwalking Level 1 3 Mar 2017
927 17 002
Camp Kurrajong 1 -2 Apr 2017
Bushwalking Level 1 21 Apr 2017
927 17 003
Cataract
20 -21 May 2017
$65
Bushwalking Level 1 23 Jun 2017
927 17 004
Cataract
22 -23 Jul 2017
$65
Bushwalking Level 1 18 Aug 2017
927 17 005
Glenrock
16 -17 Sept 2017
$65
Bushwalking Level 1 22 Sept 2017 927 17 006
Cataract
21 -22 Oct 2017
$65
Bushwalking Level 1 13 Oct 2017
Pennant Hills
11 -12 Nov 2017
$65
927 17 007
Date
Costs $65
$65
Please check the above information yourself from the NSW 2017 Adult Training and Development Calendar as information changes from time to time and I recommend that as soon as you know of the course you seek to do send your paper work and money in and check that any pre course work is completed. Throughout 2017 can each unit arrange for at least one leader and one venturer to attend the District Venturer Council meetings so that all the current information from National, State, Region and District makes it to the units. The more that attend these meetings the better. If you are unsure of the meeting dates, location and times please contact your District Venturer Scout Leader (DVSL) who will be more than happy to take you through the information. Over the coming months I will publish the meeting details so everyone has access to it.
Barry Kilby Regional Commissioner (Venturer Scouts)
[email protected] www.hcventurers.com
Queen’s Scout Award Congratulations to:
Zachary Francis – 1st Tumbi Venturer Unit On being awarded their Queen’s Scout award www.scoutreach.org.au
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Activity Courses
1705 1706 1707 V-02
Start Date 04-Mar-17 04-Mar-17 04-Mar-17 07-Mar-17 11-Mar-17 11-Mar-17 11-Mar-17 12-Mar-17
1708
18-Mar-17 Sa/Su
Canoeing - Flat Water Skills
1709
25-Mar-17 Sat
Caving - Introduction
1710
25-Mar-17 Sa/Su
White Water
1711
31-Mar-17 04-Apr-17 08-Apr-17 02-May-17 06-May-17
Bushwalk Practical Region Activity Team Meeting @ 7.30 Environmental Camp Region Activity Team Meeting @ 7.30 Caving - Intro & Intermediate
No. 1704 above V-01
1712 1713
Day Sat Sa/Su Sa/Su Tue Sa/Su Sa/Su Sa/Su Sun
F/S/S Tue Sa/Su Tue Sa/Su
Course Bushwalk Prep & Navigation Sailing - Intro & Adv'd - w'end 2 of 2 Venturer Skills - Social Camp Region Activity Team Meeting @ 7.30 Abseiling (Watagans) Basic Rock (Watagans) Rock Climbing Venturer - Unit Management Course
Location Blackbutt Rathmines Jilliby Kantankye Heaton Heaton Heaton Tumbi Lake Macquarie Pilchers Hill Barrington River Watagans Kantankye Myuna Bay Kantankye Timor
Closing Date
Cost
Who
10-Feb above 10-Feb
$10.00 above TBA
17-Feb 17-Feb 17-Feb 17-Feb
$30.00 $30.00 $30.00 TBA
S&V S&V V RAT's V V V V
24-Feb
$20.00
V
3-Mar
$20.00
V
3-Mar
$20.00
V
10-Mar
$15.00
17-Mar 14-Apr
S&V RAT's $25.00 C, S, V RAT's $30.00 V
Broken Bay Cub Pack visited Taronga Zoo
On Sunday, 6 November as part of ‘Out and About’ month in November, celebrating Cubs 100 years and Taronga Zoo’s 100 years. We invited our Scout section along as well as family members, and 52 people came along on the day. Patch performed a going up ceremony looking out over the harbour for three cubs - Chloe McPherson, Neeve Davies and Crystal Ramsay. Sandra Tuthill ACSL Broken Bay
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Appointments, Transfers, Resignations 7-Nov-16 APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS Clement, Karen Ridley, Brooke
TL(JS) AJSL TL(JS) AJSL
1st Wingham Joey Mob 1st Wingham Joey Mob 1st Terrigal Joey Mob 1st Terrigal Joey Mob
RESIGNATIONS Groeneveld, Paul
Appt TL(S)
Cardiff Scout Troop (Koalas)
14-Nov-16 APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS Brown, William Ford, Kerry Hoffmann, Bryce Lockwood, Ian Morgan, Robert Murphy, Phillip Cook, Scott Hall, Adam Hoffmann, James Wellham, Greta Williams, Robin
PLA NSW Personal Leader Advisor PLA NSW Personal Leader Advisor PLA NSW Personal Leader Advisor PLA NSW Personal Leader Advisor PLA NSW Personal Leader Advisor PLA NSW Personal Leader Advisor GA Singleton Scout Group VSL-P Singleton Venturer Unit Appt TL(G) 1st Branxton-Greta Joey Mob SL-P 1st Branxton-Greta Joey Mob Appt TL(JS) 1st Warners Bay Joey Mob AJSL 1st Warners Bay Joey Mob SL-P 2nd Muswellbrook Scout Troop SL-P 2nd Muswellbrook Scout Troop TL(CS) East Maitland Cub Pack ACSL East Maitland Cub Pack
RESIGNATIONS Holdsworth, Karen ASL Holdsworth, Richard SL-P Velt, vivienne TL(S)
TL(CS) Kurri Kurri Cub Pack ACSL Kurri Kurri Cub Pack CSL-P 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack ACSL 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack Appt TL(G) 1st Medowie Scout Group GL-P 1st Medowie Scout Group ACSL 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack CSL-P 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack
28-Nov-16 APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS Allan, Jamie
Burgess, Ricci TL(CS) Christopherson, Amy DSL Elzinga, Hayley TL(CS) O’May, Chris ASL
1st Medowie Cub Pack Lower Hunter District 1st Medowie Cub Pack 1st Medowie Scout Troop
APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS
21-Nov-16 Gifford, Jodie Sleeman, Timothy Smailes, Stuart Wall, Rodney
RESIGNATIONS
5-Dec-16
1st Budgewoi Scout Troop 1st Budgewoi Scout Troop 1st New Lambton Scout Troop
APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS
Bowman, Hugh JSL-P 1st Kanwal Joey Mob JSL 1st Kanwal Joey Mob Dawkins, Jon TL(CS) 1st Avoca Beach Cub Pack ACSL 1st Avoca Beach Cub Pack Denton, Kim TL(JS) Taree Joey Mob AJSL Taree Joey Mob Denton, Peter TL(JS) Taree Joey Mob JSL-P Taree Joey Mob Geeve, John ASL 1st Byattunga Scout Troop ASL 1st Teralba Scout Troop Griffiths, Andrew CSL-P 1st Medowie Cub Pack ASL 1st Medowie Scout Troop Guppy, Kerrie TL(CS) 1st Wingham Cub Pack ACSL 1st Wingham Cub Pack Johnstone, Gemma TL(CS) 1st Budgewoi Cub Pack ACSL 1st Budgewoi Cub Pack McHugh, Sarah App TL(CS) Seaham Cub Pack ACSL Seaham Cub Pack Stevenson, karen JSL-P Kincumber/Bensville Joey Mob JSL Kincumber/Bensville Joey Mob Weiss, John App TL(V) 1st Warners Bay Venturer Unit AVSL 1st Warners Bay Venturer Unit Wellard, Christopher CSL-P 1st New Lambton Cub Pack CSL 1st New Lambton Cub Pack
Cannings, Benjamin TL(CS) 1st New Lambton Cub Pack ACSL 1st New Lambton Cub Pack Cochrane, Simon TL(CS) 1st Valentine Cub Pack ACSL 1st Valentine Cub Pack McGilvray, John Appt TL(CS) Taree Cub Pack SL-P Taree Scout Troop Rimmer, Bianca ASL 1st Budgewoi Scout Troop SL-P 1st Budgewoi Scout Troop
RESIGNATIONS Day, Vanessa
ACSL 1st New Lambton Cub Pack DCSL-DA Newcastle District
TL(CS) 1st Anna Bay Cub Pack CSL-P 1st Anna Bay Cub Pack
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Appointments, Transfers, Resignations 12-Dec-16
APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS Radford, Sandra Robinson, Rebecca Sutton, Elizabeth
ACSL CSL-P ASL VSL-P TL(JS) JSL-P
1st Nelson Bay Cub Pack 1st Nelson Bay Cub Pack 1st Anna Bay Scout Troop 1st Anna Bay Venturer Unit 1st Raymond Terrace Joey Mob 1st Raymond Terrace Joey Mob
RESIGNATIONS Bremner, Cheryl Connolly, Tiana Drummond, katie Finstone, Marisa Ryan, Gina Thomas, Sean
AGL 1st Avoca Beach Scout Group Appt TL(S) 1st Avoca Beach Scout Group JSL-P 1st Avoca Beach Joey Mob TL(JS) 1st Avoca Beach Joey Mob ADA Newcastle District GL-P 1st Nelson Bay Scout Group
HS-5 Incident, Accident, Near Miss Form
Before completing the form, please check that the default pdf reader on your internet browser is ADOBE Reader. The boxes on the form will be outlined in RED if the default pdf reader is ADOBE Reader. A fix for users of Chrome Internet Browser is found in the “Meet the new HS-5 form” document on the Scouts NSW website. Please do not print the form and scan it or fax it. Please email the completed form as a web form and not saved in another format. Please complete every red box with a response or the form will not save and submit. We seem to get a lot of blank forms submitted because people are not following the above instructions. It should also be emailed to the Region Office. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Region Office.
Gang Show audition/induction day Sunday 12th February 4 to 7pm
East Gosford Scout Hall, 15 Wattle Street East Gosford We are looking for cast members from 10 years upwards - ready for fun with performing arts - songs, skits and dancing. If unable to attend the day - please contact Lynne for further details or to discuss other arrangements on 0424369037.
Wood Badge
Congratulations to: Karen Stevenson – Kincumber/Bensville Matthew Sanders – Central Coast Lakes District Hugh Bowman – 1st Kanwal On being awarded his Wood Badge
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Know your Compass 1)
Scale Ruler: Used to measure distances on the map
2)
Magnifier: For helping to read details or in cluttered areas
3)
Index Line: This is the point where you
read off the bearing. Some models this is luminous. 4)
Direction of Travel Arrow: To
point the compass in the direction that you are travelling. 5)
North/South Orienting Lines: To
help you taking bearings from a map. 6)
Parallel Lines: These lines run parallel
with the direction of arrow line. They can be used when taking map bearings. 7) Compasses with a romer scale i.e. Silva Expedition 4
Compass Housing: A rotating dial
normally marked in degrees. 8)
Magnetic needle: The red half points
to magnetic north. 9)
Romer Scale: To help take grid
references. Be careful to use the correct scale.
10)
Stencil hole: Used in marking exact positions on the map.
All these part are on the Baseplate which allows you to line up features on the map. The rounded corners allow it to be held comfortable in the hand. Some models have silicon feet to stop it moving on the map.
Compass without romer i.e. Silva Field 7 & Ranger 3
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Region Venture 2016
Region Venture 2016
Photo by Bryce Hoffmann, ACL from 1st Warners Bay Group
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Region Corroboree 2017
Region Corroboree 2017 Photo by Louis Todd R.C. Joeys & Greg Allen R.C. Resources
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Region Corroboree 2017
Region Corroboree 2017 Photo by Greg Allen R.C. Resources
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Regional Calendar 2017 V3 Hunter & Coastal Region Calendar J O E Y S C U B S
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Joey Scout Fun Day ‐ Big Day Out Environmental Month Harmony Day Care & Share Month GAS ‐ Gathering of All Sections Training ‐ Joey BPS at Glenrock State Cuboree DCSL Away Seeonee (TBA) Region Centennial Fun Day Out & About Month GAS ‐ Gathering of All Sections Training ‐ Cub BPS at Glenrock Corroboree Region Rally Rally (State) Scout Leadership ‐ various District Dates Scouts in Action Month GAS ‐ Gathering of All Sections Training ‐ Common Core Bushwalk Lev 1 Training ‐ Scout BPS at Glenrock Environment Course Unit Management Course Leadership Course for Venturers Initiative Course Region Venture Dragon Skin (State) Social Camp GAS ‐ Gathering of All Sections Training ‐ Common Core Bushwalk Lev 1 Training ‐ Venturer BPS at Glenrock First Aid Couse Region Rover Council ‐ 8.00pm Toronto Workers Club Check separate Activities Calendar for Skill activites being held in the Region Leader of Adults BPS Glenrock 2017 Youth Helpers courses Youth Program Review presentation(TBA) Annual Meeting (ARP) Singleton Group 100th Birthday GAS ‐ Gathering of All Sections MOSC (Managers of Scouting) All GL/LIC Founder's Day Central Coast Gang Show Performances J.O.T.A. / J.O.T.I. (Virtual Jamboree) Australia Day Easter Anzac Day Mother's Day Queen's Birthday World Scout Day Father's Day Labour Day School Holidays
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Jan
2017 Feb Mar Apr 2 1‐31 21
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
21‐22
17‐18
Nov
Dec
1‐30
3‐7 22 21‐22
17‐18 18‐21
27‐28 GOS
LH
NEW PS
4‐5 12
4‐5
12‐13 8 & 9
10‐14
Jan
8
Feb Mar
16‐17
12
10
14
Apr
May
Jun
21
10‐14 12 9
13
12‐13 Jul Aug Sep 10‐14
17‐18
21&22 28&29 7 & 8
13‐15
14‐17 25
10‐25
14
21‐22
1‐3 11&12
11
8
13
Oct
Nov
Dec
21‐22
3&4
22
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16‐17
1‐31 21‐22
14‐17
TBA
26
CCL
9 & 10
10‐14
4‐5 8
5‐6 LMC
1‐30
12
21
1
3‐17
3 25‐
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