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Well done Tori
I had both the privilege and pleasure to return to my home Group on Sunday to celebrate Tori Lawson’s amazing achievement of her Queen’s Scout award.
Tori completed everything last year but after so many lockdowns, we were finally able to get together outdoors as a community for the formal presentation.
Like many of our Venturer Scouts, Tori has connections to more than one Group.
I always find it humbling and inspiring to reflect on what our young people are doing and to see their personal development throughout the Scouting journey.
If you are looking for motivation for doing what we do, my advice is to try to get yourself to a peak award celebration and immerse yourself in all that positive energy. |
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Melbourne Gang Show
Congratulations to the Gang Show cast and crew who opened their season on Friday night with a fantastic performance.
Thousands of hours of labour and love from over 250 Scouts and Guides has finally come together!
When was the last time you enjoyed a live show?
If you're like me, you can't even remember the last time you went to the movies.
Make Gang Show your return to the theatre!
You'll be supporting Scouts and Guides giving it their all and operating out of their comfort zones.There are just six shows left from tonight through Saturday.
Check out a short preview of the show here.
Tickets are available from the Box Office before the show or online via www.gangshow.org. |
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Rod Byrnes, Chief Commissioner - Scouts Victoria
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The 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Venturer experience
What will Venturers do at VicJam? It’s the first time Venturers have been able to attend a Jamboree as a participant since 1968, so people are working hard to make the Venturer experience very special.
- This will be far bigger than any Venture. Which brings benefits. Everything - like arena entertainment - is huge.
- Venturers will enjoy adventurous or super-relaxing five-day expeditions.
- Venturers will also have Venturer-only time at Jamboree on-site activities.
- Venturers won’t cook. They’ll be fed by Catering with service Leaders. Great food, great vibe.
- And now we can reveal the latest Venturer-only feature: a 24-hour chill out area where Venturers can grab a toasted sandwich or a drink at 3 am, or chat with mates, or relax with a cold book. An oasis in a busy Jamboree, a home away from home for
Venturers only,
But it needs a name! Venturers: what is your 24-hour hangout called? Send suggestions to mark...@vicjam.com.au and we’ll
pass them to the relevant Venturer decision-makers.
The creator of the winning suggestion gets their own permanent reserved seat in the Venturer hangout!
More than 350 Venturers have already signed up for VicJam. And you? And your Leaders? |
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Jon Willis, Chief Director - VicJam
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SIA Webinars
Did you miss our first webinar? That is ok we have more coming throughout July to bring you up to speed and to answer your questions.
Can’t make a session? No worries! A webinar will be recorded and made accessible through the SIA resources page on the Scouts Victoria website for you to view later.
The Program Enrichment Team will be at events throughout the next year. Giving members face-to-face opportunities to ask questions, get inspiration and test project ideas with our very own, existing subject matter experts - Our State Commissioners –
Environment, Heritage, International, Performing Arts and STEM and our supporting State Leaders.
Keep an eye out for us and our ‘stall’ at:
- Venturers Winter Gathering, July 30 – August 1
- Mudbash, September 23 - 26
- Outdoor Adventurer Skills Showcase, October 1 – 2
Plus many, many more! |
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Lisa Picking, Assistant Chief Commissioner - Youth
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Leader Opportunities
Venturer
Commissioner – multiple Regions
Do you have experience working in the Venturer Section, and would like to share in the Chief Commissioners ‘Leadership focus and support the State Venturer Council, representing and supporting Venturers and Venturer Leaders in either Gippsland, Mount
Dandenong, Northern, or Plenty Valley Regions?
You don’t need to be from within these Regions, if you’re interested please apply. The role of Venturer Commissioner is a pivotal role within the program delivery space of Scouts Victoria. Applications close on July 23.
District Commissioner – Manningham
Manningham District (Mount Dandenong Region) is seeking a District Commissioner to continue to support and develop Scouting within their community. If you have a strong passion for Scouting and would like to guide Scouting for our local Groups, please
consider applying. Applications close on July 16.
Please visit the Leader Roles section of the website for
more info or click the link above for a role description.
Written expressions of interest, including a brief outline of your experience and attributes relevant to the role and experience both in and out of Scouting, plus the name of a supporting referee, can be forwarded to leade...@scoutsvictoria.com.au |
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Craig Whan, Assistant Chief Commissioner - People and Culture
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Joey Scout Leader Conference
Registration information has been sent out regarding the Joey Scout Leaders Conference. Held at Gilwell Park July 31 - August 1.
Register here
Places are filling fast - particularly for bunk accommodation, so get your registration in quickly. There is plenty of room for camping.
There are some awesome sessions and some even more awesome guest speakers so book your place now!! |
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Judy Niven, State Commissioner - Joey Scouts
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Australian Scout Award presentation
Invitations for the ASA award presentations are going out to 160 youth members for the July 24 Ceremony at Gilwell Park.
A list of invitees can be found here.
Scout leaders wishing to attend the event can register here.
Please limit it to one Leader per Unit.
Scouting for those not going to VicJam
Now that we know who is attending VicJam it is time to ensure that for those not going they also still get to enjoy a wonderful year of Scouting.
In most Units it is not unusual for 50% of the Unit to not be attending and it is far too easy to just concentrate on those attending to meet the requirements and not remember there is a wider unit who needs to be considered. So what is your Unit doing to
ensure that those not attending remain engaged in the program? There is still an exciting year ahead and plenty of activities to do so let’s ensure that no Scout misses out on an exciting year, VicJam or not, and they are still participating post
VicJam in the Scouting Program.
Things to think about:
- Ensure it is a recurring topic on your Unit Council meetings to ensure that all youth are receiving an exciting program
- Appoint a PL to look after these specific Scouts and to sit down with them and work with them on their award scheme journey and ensure that they are continuing to progress.
- Ensure every Scout, attending or not is able to participate in all activities and aspects of Scouting life and they feel like they are like they are valued and welcome.
- Ensure when you your Unit is doing their program that the ideas and needs from both those attending and not attending are considered to build a strong balanced program for all.
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Matthew Enger, State Commissioner - Scouts
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Venturer Winter Gathering
Have you registered for Venturers Victoria Winter Gathering yet?!
July 30 - August 1 at Eumeralla Scout Camp
Over 200 Venturers and lots of Leaders and Rovers have signed up for this awesome mid year Venturer event.
Registration link here: but closes on July 18 – so register NOW!
Units will need to be self-sufficient for camping and catering, and there
won't be any booked off-site activities, but we will have a bunch of great
activities on-site for our Venturer ‘Winter Warriors’ to enjoy across the
weekend, plus night-time entertainment, and the all-important bonfire on Saturday night!
You'll be able to catch up with heaps of Venturers from all over Victoria, which we haven't been able to do for well over a year!
To get there, can now book a shuttle bus ticket (one way or return) from Geelong to Eumeralla (and back again on Sunday) for an extra cost.
Registrations are capped due to COVID event regulations and close at midnight July 18, so get in early!
Venturers at VicJam
More than 350 Venturers have registered to be a part of the action.
Click here for the details on expeditions and
other activities.
Apply here.
Achievement Pathways for Venturers
Our Venturer website has been updated with the latest information for Venturers and Leaders on Achievement Pathways and achieving the Queen’s Scout Peak Award.
Check out the information here |
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Duncan McColl, State Commissioner - Venturer Scouts
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National Rover Council
Review of the National Rover Council has now been completed and most of the recommendations have been accepted.
One of the recommendations relates to the implementation of the accepted recommendations.
Applications are now being sought from people with relevant experience to be a member of the Implementation Team.
Details are as follows
Are you interested in Scouting Governance? Looking for your next big opportunity? Want to help the Rover Scout Section Succeed? This is the position for you!
The National Rover Council is looking for a group of External Review Implementation Consultants to assist us in making changes to the operation and strategic direction of the NRC.
Both adult members and Rover Scouts are encouraged to apply! Interested? Check out the Position Description here for more details and how to apply! |
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Peter Wotherspoon, State Commissioner - Rover Support
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World Scout Day FOSVIC Lunch – August 1
Celebrate World Scout Day with your Scout friends and colleagues this year at Mulgrave Country Club –on Sunday August 1.
An update on the latest news from Scouts Victoria will be presented, followed by the famous World Scout Day Quiz by Jon Peart.
When: August 1; noon-2pm
Where: Mulgrave Country Club, Corner Wellington Rd and Jells Rd, Mulgrave, 3150
Cost: Free to attend.
Dress code: Scout Uniform if current member; neat casual.
To RSVP click here
Feel free to also join up as a FOS Victoria Life Member. Visit the FOS Vic
website and follow the links.
For more information or to book directly with organiser please contact Stuart Redman on 0419 306 738 or redm...@yahoo.com.au
Friends of Scouting Victoria (FOS Vic) exists to create opportunities for past and current Scouting members and friends to connect through both online community and in-person to celebrate all things Scouting. It is non-profit and run and managed by
volunteers from across past Scout Groups including Australian Scout Fellowship, Gilwell Reunion, Heritage, Baden Powell Lodge, and Australian Queen Scout Association. it's inclusive and not exclusive so please contact Stuart Redman on 0419 306 738 if
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Stuart Redman, Manager - FosVic
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It's never too early to think about Festive Fundraising!
Christmas Trees are a fantastic fundraising opportunity for Scout Groups. Some Groups raise over $15,000!!
But it can be a daunting prospect for Groups who haven’t sold before, we have put together a few tips to help you achieve the most out of festive fundraising.
Click here to download our guide.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the team at fundr...@scoutsvictoria.com.au
Powering Communities Program
The Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Powering Communities Program is offering grants to improve energy efficiency practices and technologies. This aims to reduce energy use, improve energy productivity, and reduce
carbon emissions.
The program will assist organisations to
- Upgrade equipment to reduce energy consumption.
- Undertake energy management activities and assessments, such as energy systems assessments and feasibility studies.
- Invest in energy monitoring and management systems.
- Invest in on site renewable energy and solar connection batteries.
The grants round begins with a call for Expressions of Interest, with your local Member of Parliament (MP). We have created a list of MP's contact yours today to put your expression of interest in! Click here to download list.
Key dates:
Applications open (for invited applicants only) from July 1
MP nominations close on September 6 (or earlier depending on Mps requirments) and applications close on September 20 5pm
Only organisations nominated by their MP will receive an invitation to apply for the Powering Communities Program.
The grant amount will be up to 100% of eligible project expenditure. Grants will be between $5,000 and $12,000. You must fund any expenditure over the grant amount they are awarded. You should complete your project by June 20 2022.
Project
Ideas:
- Solar Panels and battery
- Lighting.
- Bathroom and Kitchen hot water.
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
- Appliances – new induction cooktops, or commercial refrigeration equipment.
More information can be found here |
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Michelle Strachan, Fundraising and Grants Manager - Scouts Victoria
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Camberwell Showtime
Congratulations, Melbourne Gang Show, on your return to the stage!
Good luck for your second week. We’ll be there tonight, tomorrow and every show this week!
Next up is Camberwell Showtime, opening in just 24 days.
Need something cheerful in your term 3 program? The 56th Camberwell Showtime – “Double feature” – is the answer. “Game of phones” is about a school that tries to ban mobiles, while “The house
…” is a mysterious old building that’s begun behaving badly.
Two hours of all-original, fast-moving comedy and great music. Written and presented by Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, and Girl Guides. Suitable for all ages.
And there is a performance for everyone. With three cheap flat-price shows, two matinees, and three 7 pm shows. For example:
- Opening night, Friday August 6: all tickets $18.
- Saturday night, August 7 at 7 pm: all tickets $20 - plus $10 for the Rover party (bookings essential).
- Friday night, August 13: all tickets $20 - plus $5 for the Venturer party (bookings essential).
Tickets are selling strong at www.camberwellshowtime.com. Or use the QR code above. Don’t delay. Book today. |
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Ian Royston, Producer, Camberwell Showtime
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Foundation Amateur Radio Training
Foundation Amateur Radio Training is the ideal place to start for the technically minded Scout, Venturer, Rover or Leader.
This non-residential course provides the fundamentals of Amateur Radio including theory and practical training.
Participants have the option of sitting the AOCPF assessment on Sunday afternoon. Successful participants will also have the option of applying for their Foundation Amateur Radio Licence.
Course fees $70, include training manual (pre-reading required) and two days of face to face training. AOCPF assessment and ACMA Licence costs are an additional charge.
For more information contact Philip on 0478 708 246.
To register for the course click here,
scroll to the bottom of the page and follow the links to course code 106536. Course applications close on July 11. |
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Philip Adams, Leader - Radio and Electronics
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Patrol Activity Camping - Treetops
We still have some places for some Patrols on the following camps:
- Science - August 14–15
- Bushcraft/ Camp Cooking - September 3-5
- Tradies - November 6-7
Applications close two weeks prior to each camp.
More information or application forms contact David Reeve State Leader, Patrol Activity Camping -Treetops. Email - treetops.p...@scoutsvictoria.com.au |
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David Reeve, State Leader - Patrol Activity Camping Treetops
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Wear it Purple Day 2021
August 27 is Wear it Purple Day, a youth run celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia.
You might like to order a community pack to support this event in your Patrol or Unit here. If your Unit, Group or Patrol is doing something in or around this community date, register your event so the national organiser know Scouts are a part of the fun here.
Diversity
and Inclusion e-Conference
Scouts Australia Diversity and Inclusion e-Conference in 2020, a online disability conference was run by the Scouting D&I community and in 2021 another event is being planned, with a wider scope, proposed to be eight Zoom sessions between October
18-28.
I am looking for some people to assist me in the planning meetings representing Victoria and the needs of our Scouting communities. If you might be interested in support this space, please email sc.div...@scoutsvictoria.com.au the next planning meeting is July 28 so would need to hear from you before
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David Wombat Lyons, State Commissioner - Diversity and Inclusion
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Mt Bike Enduro
Hurry Hurry Hurry This is your last chance to register for the exciting 4Hr MtBike Enduro at GWS Anderson Scout Park - Officer. You can download our flyer here.
The trail is looking great and the new section have been completed whic are fast and furious. There is a fabulous stretch of single track down hill and some heat pumping climbs. Trail length is about 3 km which giver every team the time to pound through
the laps.
Don't forget, every rider gets a comemorative badge and winneing teams in each category get a trophy.
Book now via email rob.g.a...@gmail.com 0428463138. |
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Robert Armstrong, Camp Manger - GWS Scout Park
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Upcoming Events
Training courses for the rest of the year are now scheduled and able to be booked on extranet.
VicJam
Leaders, Rovers and Venturers, we are running three big cycling and mountain biking activities at VicJam.
We are after team members to help as deliver to these activities. If you are able to assist, put down Cycling as your preference when you apply to be a service Leader. We are after assistance in MTB, trial cycling, bike mechanics, caterers and first
aiders. It would be helpful to attend one of our events prior. Email cyc...@scoutsvictoria.com.au for more information |
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| Lucas Moore, State Leader - Cycling |
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Be Informed contributions invited
The next Be Informed is Tuesday July 20 2021.
The deadline for contributions is 5pm Sunday July 18 2021 to www.scoutsvictoria.com.au/beinformed
Please keep contributions concise (no essays please). Scouts Victoria reserves the right to edit all items for style consistency, brevity and clarity. Items may only be repeated two weeks in a row.
Advertisements can also be published for local Scouting events. These should be submitted in .jpg format (12cm wide x 6cm deep - landscape), along with a website URL for more information or bookings.
Be Informed is Scouts Victoria's main electronic communication tool and is sent weekly (on Tuesdays) to more than 8500 adult members including Leaders and Rovers. We ask you to share the relevant information with youth members and parents as
appropriate.
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