July 2017

Bulletin Hunter & Coastal Region

MOSC 2017 at Glenrock

100years of Scout at Singleton Photo by Greg Allen R.C. Resources

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Photos from M.O.S.C. Regional Commissioner’s Report Member Support Report

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xx Scouts NSW have a new Insurance Provider. xx Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Limited xx PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVER xx Claim Form and Procedures. xx COMPLETING THE CLAIM FORM

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xx When completing the claim form please:

xx HS5 Incident/Accident/Near miss form

Training Report Joey Scouts Report xx xx xx xx xx

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Wandarrahs Promise Challenges Joey Leader News Konara Wandarrah Dates, Times & Locations

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xx Scouts in Action xx Save the Date

Cub Scouts Report

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xx Grey Wolf Awards xx GAS (Gathering of all Sections)

Scouts Report

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xx STATE SCOUT RALLY 2017

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xx How do I register? - I am a Patrol Leader xx How do I register? - I am a member of a Patrol xx What will it cost?

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xx Walking xx Weather xx Team work

xx A.S.M. AWARDS xx GAS (Gathering of All Sections)

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xx AJ2019 Murraylands SOUTH AUSTRALIA. xx CORE SECTIONAL SKILLS DAY xx CORROBOREE 2018 xx TOCAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

Venturer Scouts Report

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xx CHALLENGE ONE UPDATE xx Current Venturer Numbers

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xx Venturer Unit Information Sheets xx 2017 H&C Region Venture

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Contents, continues

xx 2017 Venturer Courses and Events xx Scout Rally xx GAS (Gathering of All Sections)

Activity Skills Weekend VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 3 Plus - Growth Incentive Appointments, Transfers, Resignations  Wood Badge Queen’s Scout 1st Tilligerry Bring a Friend Singleton Scout Group

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xx 100Yrs Celebration History

Central Coast Gang Show Mad Hatter’s (High) Tea Party

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Regional Commissioner’s Report Our recent MOSC (Managers of Scouting Conference) was an outstanding success. The feedback has been extremely positive and thank you to the personnel that took the time to attend. It is appreciated. We had a ‘shade’ over 40% of the 73 groups in the Region represented. On the surface that attendance is disappointing but I certainly hope with the positive feedback, which by the way was essentially unanimous, it enthuses others to attend next time. It is our intention to run the MOSC every 2 years. A definite date for 2019 will be published in the next Bulletin in August 2017 to allow you to ‘lock in’ the date. One of the key speakers at the MOSC was Kelly Johnson from South Australia. Kelly spoke on leader recruitment and retention and was an exceptional presenter. What I picked up in particular was her enthusiasm and how contagious that can be to others. Kelly referred to Scout meetings i.e. all sections, as “show time”. No time for personal agendas or negativity and was quite candid if you are not enthusiastic and your attitude is detrimental to others, it’s probably time to “move on” and do something else in Scouting. I’ll leave it to you to do your own evaluation of your performance. My only request is, be honest in your evaluation. Sounds a bit harsh doesn’t it but my friends for what it’s worth I think Kelly is spot on. Unfortunately I see a negative leader as, if you like, a ‘handbrake’ to move forward. Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? I certainly hope so. The Grow 3 is progressing generally speaking satisfactorily in most groups. Numbers and progress will be printed in every Bulletin from now to May 2018. I put it to you there should be no group in this Region that does not have the capacity to grow their numbers by at least 3 during this period of time and beyond. Once again it’s about probably the most important word in the dictionary, in my view. Ie. Attitude.

I will finish with these words: If you think you are beaten, You are If you think to dare and think you can’t You won’t If you like to win but think you can’t, You’ve lost For out in this world we find it’s all in the State of the mind.

Steve Fernie Regional Commissioner

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Member Support Report Scouts NSW have a new Insurance Provider. The company is Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Limited. Below are details of how to make a claim. This information can be found on the State Web Site together with a Claim Form. Please ensure that you contact the Insurers as soon as possible after an accident. If you have any enquiries please contact me on 49435849 (H) or 0402335410 (M).

Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Limited ABN 69 003 710 647 A.F.S. Licence No: 239778 Level 12, 720 Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria, 3000 Australia Telephone: (+613) 9242 5111 • DX: 31310 – Midtown

PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVER Claim Form and Procedures. Scouts NSW maintains a Group Personal Accident policy which covers members and volunteers whilst they are engaged in Scout Approved Activities. The insurer of the policy is Chubb Insurance Company of Australia. This policy aims to assist Scout members who suffer an injury whilst participating in Authorised Scouting Activities including travelling to and from such activities. The cover applies to members up to the age of 89 years. A range of benefits covering Death, Permanent Injuries, Loss of Income, and Non Medicare Medical Expenses are provided, subject to the policy terms and conditions. Note that the Personal Accident Insurance policy is not a substitute for private health insurance and may not address all expenses incurred in connection with an injury. Please Note: Medicare Medical Expenses including any gap payment are not claimable under this policy due to Government Health Insurance Legislation. In addition, it is a condition of this policy that if a covered person holds private health insurance they must claim under their private health insurance policy before submitting a claim under the Scouts Personal Accident policy. In order for a claim to be dealt with as quickly as possible, please ensure that all items as below have been addressed. If further information is required the insurer, Chubb will contact the claimant directly. If there is any concern regarding the claims process or any dissatisfaction with the service or outcome provided by Chubb Scouts NSW or their broker, Aon will be pleased to provide assistance.

COMPLETING THE CLAIM FORM • If there is insufficient space to complete any of the answers please attach a separate signed and dated sheet and identify the question number concerned. • Notice in writing must be sent to Chubb within 30 days of the injury, or the claim may not be recognised. • The section headed - Medical Certificate/Certificate of Attending Physician – is required to be completed by the attending Physician at the claimant’s expense.

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Member Support Report, continues • Once completed the form should be returned to Chubb Insurance Company of Australia Limited Email: [email protected] Post: PO Box 20336, World Square Post Office, NSW 2002 Fax: 1300 795 879 Phone: 1300 795 779 • When emailing claims to Chubb a copy may be sent to AON at [email protected]

When completing the claim form please: 1. Ensure pages 1, 2, 3 and 4 are fully completed. 2. Ensure the Authority to Give Information in General Particulars on Page 3 is signed. 3. Ensure the Declaration on Page 4 is signed. 4. Ensure a copy of the Scout Incident Report is provided. 5. Have the Doctor or treating Physician complete and sign Page 5. 6. Ensure bank account details on Page 4 are provided for settlement by EFT 7. Ensure the claimant email address is provided for communication purposes. To obtain a Personal Accident Claim Form please go to Scouts NSW website: www.nsw.scouts.com.au/leaders/insurance-information 8 August 2016.

HS5 Incident/Accident/Near miss form Just a reminder that when using the HS5 Incident/Accident/Near miss form please ensure that you fill in all sections and that correct contact numbers are given. This has been a problem lately because a number of people nowadays have gone over to only using their mobile numbers as a contact and have had their land line phones disconnected. So could ALL Leaders please contact the Region Office and let them know if there have been any changes to phone numbers, Emails Addresses and any other statistics in your file. Region Office Contact 49500999. Your assistance with the above will help in the follow up to HS5 reports. Also please use the latest version of the HS5 Form March 2016. Unfortunately we are still receiving HS5 reports of Leaders or Youth being injured when leaders are participating in games with the youth members. It is recommended that leaders do not participate in games with youth members. I understand that there are leaders who do not see it as a problem. Believe me it can be. Leaders should supervise not participate. You may get away with it but sooner or later it will happen. Don’t think it can’t happen to you. It can.

Grahame Pricter OAM. JP. Regional Commissioner Members Support. [email protected] www.scoutreach.org.au

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Training Report I was so pleased to see many Leaders from this Region applying for their advanced training, BRAVO to all, I look forward to seeing all those woodbadges presented. Did you miss the June closing date? It’s OK you can apply for the October courses, just check the Scouts NSW website for the closing dates and course numbers. I have just returned from MOSC, what a great weekend. BRAVO to Jenny Kearns and David Downie for putting on such a fun and informative weekend. Apart from a heap of information, what came out of MOSC in relation to training was that YOU want a Level 2 Canoeing accredited course locally, so before I can apply for this course I want expressions of interest. Please send me an email at [email protected], stating your name and group. We are looking to hold this in spring on Lake Macquarie, so now it’s over to you. I will only apply for this course to be held locally if I get the numbers. Remember you need a Level 2 to take your youth on the water. If you have taken on a dual appointment or your wish to move to another section, you must train into that section, please log into Elearning and do the appropriate modules, apply for your residential weekend, complete your L10 inservice before applying for a transfer. Have a great month.

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]

Ed Bycroft receiving Wood Badge at MOSC

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Joey Scouts Report How’s everyone’s mobs hopping along? Overall Region numbers are on the increase but, the Joeys seem to be stuck in a holding pattern around 300. If everyone could just get one or two more kids to come along then, apart from the fears that your mobs will turn to chaos, the kids will build more social skills and your mob can play even more games that smaller mobs struggle to play. Here are a few other things going on, get out, participate in some of the topics below.

Wandarrahs District Wandarrahs are bouncing along slowly, each District has a different way in which the meetings are run and occur, please make an effort to attend a District Wandarrah as they are a great opportunity to meet new people and socialise ideas amongst your peers. The dates and times of the next Wandarrahs are listed below, along with a contact number for each respective person. These dates and times will now be on the bottom of all Joey leader news articles. If a location has a TBA next to it, it’s because we currently don’t have a District Joey Leader in that area. If you would like a Wandarrah run, I’m more than happy so just shoot me and email.

Promise Challenges Great work to all our wonderful Joeys on all the promise challenges that have been flowing through. To all those Joey leaders that have been wondering where to send them please take them to your District Wandarrah and from there they will be emailed to me.

Joey Leader News If you’re not receiving Joey leader news and would like to please email me so I can add you to the list. My email address is below.

Konara For all those that went to Konara, I’m sure that they can say that they had a blast, with the event getting better as the weekend went on. There were so many options of things to see and do to broaden your horizons and grow your Joey mob. Leaders from interstate even attended the weekend and had so much to offer. Everyone was given a flash drive full of great resources so every base could be replicated. The next event will be held in 2020 so please make sure that you plan to attend; it’s a great weekend for Joey Leaders to just chill out and network with other Joey leaders while in a wonderful fun learning environment.

Wandarrah Dates, Times & Locations Newcastle District - Next Meeting is on 9th of August 7:00pm with a location TBC Please message Louis to confirm meeting is till on 0468748188 Lake Macquarie District - 2nd Monday of the Month 7pm at Club Macquarie 458 Lake Rd Argenton NSW 2284 Please message Kristy on 0455 946 794 Gosford District - 3rd Thursday of the Month 7pm at Gosford District Scout Hall, 13 Gertrude Place, Gosford. Please ring or text to confirm if the meeting is on to Marie - 0402 978 647 Hunter Valley District - Third Monday of the month at Jubilee ST East Maitland 7pm. Locations and times do vary though so contact Annette on 0413916435 Central Coast Lakes - TBA Port Stephens - TBA Manning - TBA www.scoutreach.org.au

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Joey Scouts Report, continues Scouts in Action Scouts in action month is coming up, when the website is online you’ll be notified via Joey Leader News Campfire Month - August - pick a week in August get together and have a campfire with another mob, sing a song, cook a damper, so many options out there for you all to enjoy.

Save the Date • Core sectional Skills - 27th August Warners Bay Scout Hall • GAS - 21-22 October at Glenrock Next Month I’ll be coming from to you from Iceland, hopefully I’ll have some interesting things to tell about Joey mobs from the other side of the world. Until Next Time , Hop Hop Hop

Louis Todd Regional Commissioner (Joey Scouts) [email protected]

Two Joey's were awarded their Promise Challenge badge 26/6/17 at Kurri Joeys

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Cub Scouts Report Wow, how much fun did we have at Fun Day! Once the fog cleared, the sun came out there was no rain in sight despite heavy downpours in the days previously. The Cubs arrived with Leaders, Parents and Carers and the fun began. Everywhere you looked there was plenty of smiles and laughter. On the activities which were a bit more challenging, the looks of concentration then excitement when they had succeeded. The mixing of the District bases worked well, as it was great to see Leaders mingling and talking with each other. I would firstly like to thank our District Leaders on putting together a fantastic range of bases, then meeting at 6am on the day to make sure everything was ready for the Cubs. Secondly, thank you to all the Leaders, Cubs and Joeys who helped in the set up and pull down. Finally to all the Leaders who worked tirelessly on the bases. Without your involvement these bases wouldn’t run. It’s really reassuring knowing that when organising these activities that I’ll have your support.

Grey Wolf Awards We had a further 7 Grey Wolf Awards presented this month in the Region. Congratulations to all the Cubs who did such a fantastic job. Just a reminder to Leaders; Grey Wolf Applications with a Group Cheque (no cash or personal cheques) are to be given to your District Leaders not sent into Region Office. The District Leader will then arrange a time with you for them to present this award.

GAS (Gathering of all Sections) Don’t forget to get your group organised to attend GAS (Gathering of all Sections) at Glenrock on 21 & 22 October 2017. All the information and E1’s are on the Region Website at www.scoutreach.org.au. Should be a great weekend so don’t miss out.

Keep smiling,

Jeanine Bond Regional Commissioner (Cub Scouts) [email protected]

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Scouts Report STATE SCOUT RALLY 2017 State Rally 2017 is the biggest, annual state-wide Scout event in the NSW Scout calendar. This event is open to ALL Scouts in NSW. The event is run by the State Mindari Team and the State Commissioner, Scouts. The theme for 2017 will be “This Has Been A Scout Production“, as chosen by your NSW State Scout Youth Council. Each Regional Activity Centre (RAC) will have its own theme, and you’re encouraged to come along in costume for a sensational weekend building your own production. Our RAC themes this year will include Sci-Fi, Animated Characters, Pirates & Princesses, and you will be sleeping deep on the ‘Ultimate Slumber’ RAC. Some of last years bases below:

State Rally 2017, will be hosted by HUME Region at Glenfield Scout Activity Centre, Cambridge Ave Glenfield. Join us for State Rally 2017 from the 4th till the 6th August. The focus of State Rally is to provide activities to challenge the Scouts, which are Award Scheme focused, Patrol System based and cover all three levels of the Award Scheme. Our Regional Commissioners Scouts have been challenged to focus their activities on the Adventurer Level award scheme, providing opportunities for leading, doing and learning at all other levels. There will be three Activity RACs providing activities around the Glenfield Scout Activity Centre. Each activity will be supervised by Leaders and assisted by Venturers, Rovers and other adult helpers. All Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Leaders and Adult Helpers are accommodated on the sleeping RAC, in separate areas. The Scout and Venturer sleeping areas are supervised till late in the evening and from the early hours of the morning. There are Leaders close-by overnight to manage any emergencies. This is a competition camp. Participants will win points whilst completing fun filled activities for their Patrol. The marking scheme will be based on their performance against the Award Scheme requirements and their demonstrated team work as a Patrol. Activities will be one hour in duration each, and may consist of a number of smaller activities. Patrol Leaders will also be scored on their Leadership Capabilities. www.scoutreach.org.au

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State Rally provides an opportunity for Scouts and Leaders to experience the activities put on by leaders from across the state and most importantly, provides an opportunity to meet and mingle with a wider cross section of the NSW Scout Community.

How do I register? - I am a Patrol Leader Every participant will need to complete an individual registration online to attend the event. As part of the Patrol Leader’s application, they will need to create the Patrol, linking your individual application to the Patrols team application. Please ensure your Patrol Leader knows your Scout Membership number, and correct spelling of your name. 1. Create your Application via the On-Line Registration System 2. Enter the Patrol details on the ‘Team Tab’ of your Application 3. Pay your State Rally Fee via the Payment Gateway in the On-Line Registration System 4. Submit and Print out your application form. 5. Ensure all the required signatures are on your form (You, your parents/guardians and your Scout Leader) 6. Collect an application form from each Patrol Member (checking that all the signatures are there) 7. Ensure that you Scout Leader has signed the Patrol Application Form, (printed as part of your application) 8. Send all the forms to: NSW State Rally 1 Carrington Avenue Hurstville NSW 222

How do I register? - I am a member of a Patrol Every participant will need to complete an individual registration online to attend the event. As part of the Patrol Leader’s application, they will need to create the Patrol, linking your individual application to the Patrols team application. Please ensure your Patrol Leader knows your Scout Membership number, and correct spelling of your name. 9. Create and Submit your Application via the On-Line Registration System 10. Pay your State Rally Fee via the Payment Gateway in the On-Line Registration System 11. Print out the application form 12. Ensure all the required signatures are on your form (You, your parents/guardians and your Scout Leader) 13. Give your signed application form to your Team Leader.

What will it cost? The Rally Registration Cost is common for all Participants. This fee is $35.00. Everyone is offered an ‘early bird discount’ fee and the schedule depends upon your role at Rally. To be eligible for your tier of Early Bird fee, you need to have registered and paid before the 14th July, 2017. Scouts Venturers / Rovers / Leaders / Adults

Registered and paid BEFORE14 July 2017 $27.50*

Registered and paid AFTER14 July 2017 $35.00*

$20.00*+

$35.00*+

This fee includes the cost of infrastructure to support the event including drinking water and toilets. Patrols are required to supply their own food and personal equipment at their own cost. www.scoutreach.org.au

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Scouts Report, continues Although Scouts will not have to carry their packs between the RACs, there are space restrictions. This is a light weight camp and Scouts MUST camp in hike tents and cook on portable hike stoves. There is no space for full-sized stand up tents.

Walking State Rally has an element of hiking and you might be asked to bush-bash through some activities. During the day, you will make your way to various activities and you could end up walking quite a long way. You and your Patrol will need to prepare for this, practice hiking, carrying a day pack, wear the shoes on the practice hike that you are going to wear to State Rally. Everyone has different stamina and strength; while some in your Patrol are exhausted others will be happily jogging up hills. You should set your Patrols pace to the slowest member as you must stay together.

Weather The State Rally weekend could be three days of fine sunny weather, or it could be (and has been in the past) three days of heavy rain and strong winds. Most likely it will rain at least one day, perhaps more and it will be cold at night. You need to prepare for this by having adequate footwear, rain gear, and tentage. If not, you may well end up with painful foot blisters and spend the weekend wet and cold, which despite being miserable can be very dangerous. There are no facilities to dry your gear out at State Rally.

Team work You must spend the entire event together as a Patrol. You cannot split up for any reason. You need to get along with each other. Teamwork does not always come naturally. You need to listen to each other, and consider what each member of your Patrol has to say. When you decide on a course of action, such as how to do an activity or which meal to eat next, do it together and then support each other in implementing it. If the idea isn’t working stop together and discuss the problem again.

A.S.M. AWARDS Congratulations to the following scouts who received their Australian Scout Medallion’s recently, & will receive their ASM Certificates in Sydney in August. Hannah Vincent - 1st Noraville Billy Ptolemy - 1st Paterson-Bolwarra Thomas Bunce - 1st Erina Heights William Thorvaldson - 1st Paterson-Bolwarra Amanda Boon - 1st Gwandalan

GAS (Gathering of All Sections) Don’t forget GAS (Gathering of All Sections) on 21st & 22nd October at Glenrock! Should be a great weekend.

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Scouts Report, continues AJ2019 Murraylands SOUTH AUSTRALIA. • Dates: January 4th-13th 2019; Scouts will arrive on the 4th of January and will depart on the 13th of January 2019. • Super Saturday (Visitors day) will be on January 12th 2019. • Scout age range – must be under 15 years as at 4th Jan 2019. • Check out the AJ site at: www.aj2019.com.au • Applications open from 1 October 2017 via special “on line” web site • The Youth Program is still being developed , but bicycle activities, cart racing and land yachting will feature on the V8 car racing circuit, with water activities on the nearby lakes, patrol activities at the Woodhouse activity Centre and a wide game in the city of Adelaide.

CORE SECTIONAL SKILLS DAY This programming day will be held for scout section leaders on Sunday 27th August, at Warners Bay Scout & Guide Centre. The program for the day will include basic scouting skills like knotting & navigation through to Scout Safe, and other program ideas. Ensure you have passed on your suggested topics for this programming day through your local District Mindari. More info will be in next month’s Bulletin. Please put this date in your diary.

CORROBOREE 2018 This will be held from Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st January 2018 at Tocal Agricultural College. Scouts and Leaders will camp in troops formed from each District, and will use the patrol system to run each troop. Centralised catering will operate, so get your trek carts ready, and practice your cooking in patrols at your troop camps leading up to the Corroboree. For any scout or leader wishing to go to AJ2019, attending the Corroboree is mandatory, so that we can recommend your attendance, and get your consecutive nights under canvas.

TOCAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. All registrations will be on-line for Corroboree on the Patroltent Website. It is expected to open for registrations in August. The Corroboree application’s must be printed, signed & handed in at the Region Office. Payment will be on-line by each participant when they register, similar to Jamboree. Dates will be advised on the application form in August. Please contact your District Leader FIRST, as they are part of your team. 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]

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Venturer Scouts Report CHALLENGE ONE UPDATE Increase the overall Venturer numbers to 250 (min) for H&C Region Following are our overall numbers for Venturers throughout the Hunter and Coastal Region. Each month we are seeing an increase but as mentioned in earlier bulletin articles there are still Scouts that have linked to Venturers but remain on Scoutlink as Scouts. Please update the records through your Group Leader or Leader in Charge ASAP. If one of these youth members apply for a course they may not be accepted as the records show they are Scouts. The following Venturer numbers are taken from Scoutlink: As at 1/4/17 208

As at 17/5/17 224

As at 12/6/17

228

As we can see from the above figures our Venturer numbers across the Region are increasing and we are all working towards the Challenge One’s target of 250 Venturers. Also, from the figures we can see that every District across the Hunter and Coastal Region has either increased their Venturer numbers or maintained their numbers. No District has had a decrease in Venturers. Well done on exceptional team work by all.

Current Venturer Numbers Venturer Youth Membership Numbers in the H&C Region 1/4/17

12/6/14

1st Berkeley Vale 1st Budgewoi 1st Erina Heights 1st Kanwal 1st Mannering Park 1st Tumbi Central Coast Lakes 1st Avoca Beach Broken Bay 1st Gosford 1st Ourimbah Peats Ridge 1st Woy Woy 1st Wyoming 2nd Orange Gosford 1st Belmont 1st Belmont North 1st Byattunga Cardiff Charlestown 1st Swansea 1st Teralba 1st Warners Bay 1st Wangi Lake Macquarie City

0 4 9 6 1 5 25 8 8 4 10 5 23 5 8 71 5 4 1 12 3 5 6 14 1 51

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0 5 7 5 1 4 22 7 9 4 8 5 22 6 8 69 5 5 2 8 3 3 6 9 0 41

Cessnock City 5 5 East Maitland 6 7 Kurri Kurri 1 0 Hunter Valley Unit 3 3 Singleton 6 7 1st Telarah 0 0 2nd Muswellbrook 2 3 1st Scone 1 1 Hunter Valley 24 26 1st Forster/Tuncurry 5 5 Taree 0 0 1st Wingham 0 0 Manning 5 5 1st Cooks Hill 7 7 Kotara 14 16 Maryland/Shortland 5 5 1st Merewether 2 2 1st New Lambton 8 8 1st South Wallsend 7 5 Newcastle 43 43 1st Anna Bay 2 3 1st Medowie 1 3 1st Nelson Bay 0 0 Seaham 1 1 Port Stephens 4 7 TOTAL 208 228

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Venturer Scouts Report, continues Following are the current Venturer Units leading the challenge as at 12/6/17 UNIT

Increased Venturers by

Warners Bay

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Cardiff 4 The unit’s next in line have an increase of 2 (5 units) Well done to the above units. We have had 7 units which have decreased in numbers with a combined loss of 8 Venturers.

Venturer Unit Information Sheets Through your DVSL’s I have requested that all Venturer units supply us their unit information. This process will take place from time to time so we can update our records From the 44 units as listed above I have only received 12 back at this stage. I will have all DVSL’s request this information over the coming month. Please assist them by completing the information sheet and returning it to your DVSL. The sheets I currently have are from: • Budgewoi • 1st Erina Heights • Mannering Park • 1st Kanwal • 1st Gosford • 1st Woy Woy • Avoca Beach • Broken Bay • 1st Ourimbah • Hunter Valley/ East Maitland formerly Lower Hunter/ East Maitland • Singleton • Cessnock City Thank you

2017 H&C Region Venture The planning of this wonderful event is still progressing We confirm that a location has been agreed upon Once the paperwork has been completed we will advise of the location and prepare the registration process for this event Keep up to date with any announcements on our Venturer Regional Website at:

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Venturer Scouts Report, continues 2017 Venturer Courses and Events The courses/ events that we have for the balance of the year are as follows Date 3rd - 7th July 2017

Days Monday - Friday

Course/Event 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 Glenrock

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 Leadership Course Environmental Course Initiative Course Social Camp- Water Activities Region Venture

Teralba Scout Hall

Camp Chapman Myuna Bay Scout Camp TBA 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?

Scout Rally I would like to thank all of the Venturers and VSL’s who assisted the Scouts at the Scout Rally that was held at the Myuna Bay Scout Camp over the weekend of 27th and 28th May 2017 From talking to some of the Venturers at the Rally I believe that everyone had fun and the event was a wonderful success. Once again, thank you for all your hard work over that weekend.

GAS (Gathering of All Sections) Don’t forget GAS (Gathering of All Sections) on 21st & 22nd October at Glenrock! Should be a great weekend.

Barry Kilby Regional Commissioner (Venturer Scouts) [email protected] www.hcventurers.com

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Activity Skills Weekend Start Date 04-Jul-17

Tue

V-04

3-Jul-17

Mon-Fri

1721 1722 1723 1724

15-Jul-17 22-Jul-17 29-Jul-17 29-Jul-17 01-Aug-17 05-Aug-17 12-Aug-17 26-Aug-17

Sa/Su Sat Sa/Su Sa/Su Tue Sa/Su Sa/Su Sa/Su

No.

1725 1726

Day

Skills

Location

Region Activity Team Meeting @ 7.30 Venturer - Leadership / Helpers / First Aid / Environmental Alpine on Snow - Cross Country BRAF Abseiling - Lake Macquarie Abseiling (Watagans) Basic Rock (Watagans) Region Activity Team Meeting @ 7.30 RAT - development weekend Alpine on Snow - Back Country Caving - Intro & Intermediate

Cost

Kantankye

d e s lo

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Closing Date

Glenrock

Who RAT’s

9-Jun

TBA

Perisher Glenrock Black Stump Black Stump Kantankye

23-Jun 30-Jun 7-Jul 7-Jul

$15.00 $15.00 $30.00 $30.00

Guthega Timor

21-Jul 4-Aug

$15.00 $30.00

V V S only V V RAT’s RAT’s V V

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Did you know that there is a dedicated group of volunteers who maintain our wonderful centre at Glenrock? The group is made up of retirees, some of whom do not have a Scouting background, and they really enjoy spending a day working in such beautiful surroundings. Many of the group members are ageing and attendance has declined due to sickness, consequently, we are seeking some additional volunteers so we can maintain the camp and surroundings to a standard that Hunter and Coastal Scouts can be proud of. Thursday is the working day and activities begin at around 9am and conclude between 2 and 3 pm. We operate out of two well equipped workshops and the jobs for the day can range from building and grounds maintenance and improvement through to minor building construction and upgrades, painting and some light engineering. There are a lot of handyman type jobs too. The location is hard to beat, the company is great and the morning tea (supplied) is superb, so if you or someone you know is willing to have a go and spend a rewarding day volunteering, please give Don Keevers a call on 0400062935 for further details. Tradesmen with a current licence would be particularly welcome but there are jobs for anyone who is keen to lend a hand.

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3 Plus - Growth Incentive

HUNTER & COASTAL

As @ 15/6/17 Target 1/5/18

As @ 15/6/17

1st Berkeley Vale 29 1st Budgewoi 31 1st Erina Heights 43 1st Gwandalan 26 Noraville 19 1st Kanwal 90 1st Mannering Park 41 1st Terrigal 35 1st Tuggerah Lakes 29 1st Tumbi 14 1st Wyong 23 1st Avoca Beach 42 1st Kincumber/Bensville 46 Broken Bay 74 1st East Gosford 50 1st Gosford 54 1st Kariong 43 1st Narara 30 1st Ourimbah 53 Peats Ridge 34 1st Point Clare 26 1st Woy Woy 117 1st Wyoming 47 2nd Orange 72 1st Belmont 25 1st Belmont North 34 Cardiff 78 Charlestown 49 1st Swansea 34 1st Valentine 27 1st Warners Bay 98 1st Byattunga 54 1st Edgeworth 28 1st Rathmines 28 1st Teralba 31 1st Toronto 3 1st Wangi 23

1st Beresfield 18 14 1st Branxton/Greta 12 18 Cessnock City 41 38 Dungog 9 8 East Maitland 72 67 Kurri Kurri 38 33 1st Paterson/Bolwarra 43 47 Singleton 81 87 1st Telarah 7 11 2nd Thornton 22 26 Hunter Valley Unit 4 7 1st Denman 10 13 Aberdeen 8 11 2nd Muswellbrook 34 36 1st Scone 34 38 1st Bulahdelah 20 24 1st Forster/Tuncurry 36 38 Taree 37 37 1st Wingham 46 49 1st Cooks Hill 11 11 Kotara 120 112 Lambton-Waratah 16 22 Maryland/Shortland 49 52 Mayfield 16 22 1st Merewether 59 58 1st New Lambton 84 88 1st Stockton 27 30 1st South Wallsend 36 39 1st Anna Bay 40 44 1st Clarence Town 21 23 1st Medowie 72 62 1st Nelson Bay 22 24 1st Raymond Terrace 25 26 Seaham 10 14 1st Tilligerry 10 11

33 35 46 26 22 90 44 38 29 17 26 41 50 75 50 56 45 31 51 37 29 119 48 74 28 38 77 51 37 22 98 56 31 30 37 6 24

Target 1/5/18

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Appointments, Transfers, Resignations 15-My-17 Queen’s Scout APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS Bailey Erica

ASL SL-P

1st East Gosford Scout Troop 1st East Gosford Scout Troop

RESIGNATIONS Miles, Kellie

TL(CS) Lambton-Waratah Cub Pack

Wood Badge

Congratulations to: Mackenzie Pearce Kieran Burgess Blake Hector Emily Bambach Sean Gill Hanna Robinson

Teralba Teralba Teralba Cardiff Byattunga Anna bay

Well done! On being awarded their Queen’s Scout Award Congratulations to: Leanda Johnstone Jodie Hatton

1st Budgewoi 1st Wyoming

On being awarded their Wood Badge

1st Tilligerry Bring a Friend

1st Tilligerry Cub Ashton brought his friend Ethan along to Cubs soon after starting himself and prior to his investiture. Both boys are enjoying Cubs enough to become invested which led to Ashton becoming the first recipient of a Bring a Friend woggle in the Port Stephens District. Port Stephens District ADC Rama attended 1st Tilligerry Cubs on Monday 2nd June to present the woggle. This night also District Cub Leader Baloo called in for a visit. Ralph Francis Group Leader 1st Tilligerry Scout Group

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Singleton Scout Group 100Yrs Celebration History On the 20th June 2017, Singleton Scout Group celebrates 100 years since being officially registered. In Singleton between 1917 and 1923, the first meetings were held at the Presbyterian Church in the Grounds of the St Elizabeth’s Girls Home. Meetings were held in a building where All Saints Court now stands in High St. Rev Davis was Troop Leader and Mr H Clark Assistant Scout Master. In 1925, the Scout Troop moved to the All Saints Parish Church Hall. The original troop flag was donated by the Dangar family. Then in 1926, the Troops new home was officially opened by the Commissioner of Scouts, Mr Rodd, in the Club Rooms on the corner of George and John Streets. In 1926, the frames verse, ‘The Royal Path of life’, was donated to the Scout Troop, by Mr H.Wright. The plaque from this frame was recovered following the 1955 floods, where items , put in stage at private homes were lost in the flood. The verse was re-produced and the plaque re-fitted and presented back to the Scout Group by the Wright family. Today this framed verse still proudly hangs in the hall???TBC The Group system of Cub Scouts, Scouts and Rover Scouts under the leadership of the Group Scoutmaster was established in 1927, Sea Scouts in 1928, Air Scouts in 1941 and Senior Scouts in 1946 (now known as Venturer Scouts). In 1929, the Scouts moved again to the ‘Old Elite Hall’ in John St, the location of Evidence Surf Shop. The Group temporarily closed from this location in 1947. Scouts used a building at the present day location of the Car Wash on George St. The former Patron and Singletons oldest Scout, Harrold (Doug) Hobden, recalls his Scouting days at this location in the mid 1930s. The troop travelled to a Jamboree by train and this was possibly The first Australian Jamboree, in 1934, and was held in Frankston, Victoria and was attended by the World Chief Scout, Robert Baden-Powell. In 1936, Singleton Scout Group reflected in Glory as 3 of their members were awarded ‘Kings Scouts’. In 1947, Cub Scouts were added to the Troop with the induction of female Cub Scout Masters. In Singleton Mrs Medicott was inducted, and she served for many years. In 1949, the Group re-opened in the ‘Old Drill Hall’ in William St, where the Bowling Club stands today. They remained at this location until 1952 when it had to be vacated. This building was sold by the Military and demolished in 1959. In 1952, the Scout again trooped across town to new quarters, this time to the use of a building in the Show Grounds. In 1955, there was another move to the old ‘St Luke’s Parish Hall’ in Albert St, just up the road from the present day Edwards St hall. They stayed here for nearly 18 years, their second longest home in 100 years! The Venturer second had been formed some time earlier and continued on at Albert St. In 1973, a hall was donated in Carrington St, the site of the present day caravan park in Glenridding. The hall was donated by Mr George Wyatt and was named as such. For the Scout Group, this was the first true hall of their own. The Carrington St hall site was to be resumed in 1977 and the Singleton Scout Group was forced to move again. In 1976, the new modern Edwards St Scout Hall was built through generous support of the community in Apex Park. In 1990, Joey Scouts began in Australia, and soon after Singleton had a Mob. Singleton Scout Group now had four active sections catering for youth from 6 to 18 years of age. Today, 100 years on the Singleton Scout Group enjoys a long term lease until 2023 in Edward St, and has over 80 members. Scouting fosters, the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual development of youth, through the ‘Scouting Method’ and the series of hall, the community support and especially the thousands of individuals who have made Scouting happen in Singleton must be thanked for this. www.scoutreach.org.au

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Central Coast Gang Show

Tickets $20 for children & concession $25 for adults

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COOKS HILL CITY SCOUT GROUP Mad Hatter’s (High) Tea Party Mad Hatter’s (High) Tea Party

INVITATION WHEN: Saturday, 29 July 2017 TIME:

12 noon

WHERE: Cooks Hill City Scout Group Albert Street, Wickham COST: $25.00 per person

Don’t forget your MAD hat RSVP 8 July 2017 Elaine Freeman 0407 468 653 Trish Palmer 0419 230 574 NUMBERS ARE LIMITED (GF available on request) www.scoutreach.org.au Hunter & Coastal Region Bulletin July 2017 23