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New Family Welcome Kit - Enoggera Scout Group

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WELCOMETO THEENOGGERA SCOUT GROUP(formed in 1931)61 Hurdcotte Street, ENOGGERA, BRISBANE QLD 4051THE AIM OF SCOUTING….To encourage the social, physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development of youngpeople, so that they may take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens.………………………………JOEY MOB (6-8 yrs):Thursdays: 6 to 7 pmCUB SCOUT PACK (8-11 yrs): Tuesday 6. 30 to 8 pmSCOUT TROOP (11-15 yrs): Tuesday 6.30 to 8.30pmVENTURER UNIT (15-18 yrs): Thursday 7- 9pm (District EP Den)ROVER CREW (18-26 yrs) Ask KelseyCONTACTS: DEN phone (redirected): 07 3355 1916GROUP LEADER (AGL): Pam Gough "Boonah" 3355 2882 0439 677755Email: goughftfa@bigpond.comJOEYSCOUT LEADERS: "KIWI" Mark Pimm : 0435 262 835"QUOKKA" Matt Littleboy: 0439 705343 mplittleboy@optusnet.com.auCUB SCOUT Leaders: "Hawkeye" Murray Scrivenor:"Baloo" Alex Howie: 0400 980 130 alex.howie@atsb.gov.au"CHIL" Kylie Cresswell: 'HAITHI" David Larkings:SCOUT Leaders : "RAVEN" Anne Ferry 0402 132369 anne@ferry.tv"BAT" Rob Smith: 0405 121 398 robandnatsmith2@bigpond.com"WOLF" Heath Laird:ROVERS: KELSEY REID :PARENT SUPPORT COMMITTEE : Chairperson - Jon McCarthy : 0418 437265Secretary : Brit Heaphy Treasurer: Cathi Pimm; Sausage Sizzle Co-Ordinator: Gabby : 0468 81649101 Page Cover Sheet 8/11/2013


ENOGGERA SCOUT GROUPWELCOME KITLIST OF CONTENTS1. WELCOME LETTER(and Introductory Letter if not already handed out on First Night /Enquiry)2. WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED3. SCOUT UNIFORM…WHAT YOU NEED4. PARENT COMMITMENT LETTER.To be completed and returned with Enrolment Fees:-5. ENROLMENT FORM A5(PLEASE NOTE: This form is only available at the den and both parents must signthis Form)6. MEDICAL INFORMATION FORMTo ensure that we are aware of your child’s special health requirements, thesedetails will be kept confidential by your child’s Section Leader. Prior to Camps etc. youwill complete a C4 Form & any medication your child is currently taking can be notedthen. In such cases, ALL MEDICINE AND INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE DOCTORMUST BE GIVEN TO THE LEADER IN CHARGE OF ACTIVITY on departure. Pleasekeep us informed of any changes. This form will need to be updated annually.7. RESOURCE SURVEY FORMThis information is important for the <strong>Group</strong> as we rely on a pool of parent resourcesfor transporting equipment and children to and from camps and fundraising events etc.Survey form should be completed by each parent/guardian.8. PAYMENT SLIP to accompany enrolment form.9. NON-MEMBER FORM F6(To be completed each night until completion of the Enrolment Form)10. PARENT COMMITMENT CHECK LISTOTHER ITEMS MAY INCLUDE:• WHAT TO BRING LIST - organisation information.• CALENDAR OF EVENTS• Current <strong>New</strong>sletter


ThankyouWELCOME KIT LETTER3-Mar-10Thankyou for making the decision to have yourchild/children join the <strong>Scout</strong>ing Movement at <strong>Enoggera</strong>. All the relevantdocumentation is attached and a brief interview will be arranged for youto go through the papers with the <strong>Group</strong> Leader and/or Section Leader.Your child/children will then attend their section meetings for 4-6weeks before being “invested” - when they wear the uniform for the firsttime. In that time, they will gain an understanding of the <strong>Scout</strong> Law &Promise and how their Section operates. Plain clothes are worn untilthat date called the “Investiture Ceremony”.Your child will discover that <strong>Scout</strong>s DO THEIR BEST to live by theSCOUT LAW AND PROMISE… WHICH is as follows:-.SCOUTLAWA <strong>Scout</strong> is…..TRUSTWORTHYLOYALHELPFULFRIENDLYCHEERFULCONSIDERATETHRIFTYCOURAGEOUSRESPECTFULA <strong>Scout</strong> CARESFor The ENVIRONMENTSCOUT MOTTO“BE PREPARED”SCOUTPROMISEONMY HONOURI PROMISETHATI WILLDO MY BESTTODO MY DUTY TO MYGOD,ANDTO AUSTRALIATOHELP OTHER PEOPLE,ANDTOLIVE BYTHESCOUT LAWCUB SCOUTLAWCUB SCOUTS ARE LOYALAND OBEDIENT…CUB SCOUTSDO NOTGIVE INTO THEMSELVES.CUB SCOUT MOTTO………..DO YOUR BEST


WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED?Weekly “Subs” (Subscription Fees) $2 (paid quarterly $20)(paid to section leader)Subs (subscriptions) pay for the section’s costs of activity materials, badges etc. unless otherwisespecified like skating nights or other excursions. (Please note: Since materials etc are typicallypurchased in advance, this subscription is payable even if the Cub is unable to attend an evening.Thankyou)QLD Enrolment/Membership Fees – approx $114 per year (see <strong>Group</strong> Leader)(paid to <strong>Scout</strong>s Australia (Queensland Branch)When you are joining <strong>Scout</strong>s for the first time, Membership Fees accompany the Youth EnrolmentForm, completed by the parents. A Membership Certificate is issued and membership is thenrenewed annually.<strong>Enoggera</strong> <strong>Group</strong> Levy (due 1 st April each year OR ON SIGN UP DAY)These fees are used directly towards the groups ongoing running expenses e.g. property & deninsurance, rates, electricity, phone, water, campsite levies maintenance & equipment andadministration costs which amount to approx. $8000 per year. (<strong>Group</strong> fees are an allowable taxdeduction) Currently the <strong>Group</strong> Fees are:-$ 100 for 1 st youth member$ 80 for 2 nd youth member$ Nil for 3 rd youth memberAND SLIDING SCALE FOR NEW MEMBERS:April – July $100Aug - Dec $60 “ “Jan - March $25 “ “FUNDRAISING IS NEEDED TO SUPPLEMENT THE COSTS OF THE GROUPS EXPENSES ANDYOU ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE EVENTS.CAMPING AND EXCURSION COSTS:These vary according to the activity. Most camps are approx. $40 including food, compared tosimilar school- run camps approx. $170. A Branch canoeing day costs $15, others only $5 e.g.UNIFORM COSTS (see separate sheet) Second Hand uniforms are an economical way to start.(See committee member)


2006 SCOUT UNIFORM …WHAT YOU NEED …For ENOGGERA SCOUT GROUP(Uniform is worn for the first time on your Investiture Night)SHIRT - Buttoned navy blue <strong>Scout</strong> shirtSHORTS – fawn(light brown) cargo pants/trousers,(as pictured)HAT – new Navy <strong>Scout</strong> or Akubra hat (broadbrimmedhats must be worn on outdoors activities)SHOES - Black shoes or sandshoes. (covered inshoes must be worn at all times)SOCKS - own choiceSCOUT BELT - (optional)Queensland Scarf (maroon)Queensland WoggleSCOUT SHIRT has yoke in Section colours ….JOEY SCOUTS - Brown,CUB SCOUTS, YellowSCOUTS, GreenVENTURERS MaroonROVERS RedLEADERS …. All blue shirt and rest as aboveWhere there are several National options for what to wear waste down, our <strong>Group</strong> has decided to adopt the above foruniformity.ON CAMP / OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (WHEN UNIFORM NOT REQUIRED) –<strong>Enoggera</strong> has designed its own “Camp Shirt” (green polo style with logo … Place orders with <strong>Group</strong>Leader. Available only when minimum number of orders is placed. Approx cost $25.Uniform is usually worn whilst travelling to and from Camps or activities.SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS are available at a small cost. These Sizes are limited though.Contact the <strong>Group</strong> Leader for more information.WHAT ABOUT BADGES & PASSBOOKS ?BADGES are presented to the youth members by their Section Leaders from Section (e.g. Cub or <strong>Scout</strong>s)funds at No extra cost to you. <strong>Scout</strong>ing Movement Badges are presented on investiture and achievementor Award Badges must be earned and therefore are a reward for effort, hard work and commitment toscouting. Please encourage your child to sew on their own badges, with help (after investiture)BOOKS FOR CUBS/ scouts:Each child will need a RECORD BOOK to record achievements and progressIt can be purchased with your uniform whilst at the <strong>Scout</strong> Shop.OTHER GENERAL BOOKS FOR READING:“<strong>Scout</strong>ing for Boys “: the original <strong>Scout</strong>ing Book by Baden Powell, the founder of <strong>Scout</strong>ing;“Jungle Book” by Rudyard KiplingWHERE TO GET IT….. SCOUT SUPPLY CENTREGround floor, Queensland <strong>Scout</strong> Centre, HQ, 32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower (off Milton Road)Phone TO CHECK opening hours. PHONE 3721 5724 Currently Mon-Fri 9-4 and Sat 9-3If you have any queries, please check with your Leader at <strong>Enoggera</strong>.UNIFORM …..TAKE CARE OF IT…. keep it clean & neat and WEAR IT WITH PRIDE.


AUSTRALIAAUSTRALIACUB SCOUTSix Colour PatchAchievementBadgesSpecialist BadgesDistrict/RegionBadge or Tape<strong>Group</strong> Name TapeAustralian Flag BadgeWorld Membership BadgeCub <strong>Scout</strong>LeadershipCourse BadgeBoomerang Badges,Grey Wolf AwardService BadgesLink BadgeSixer, Second BadgeCUB SCOUT RIGHT SLEEVE1cm gap<strong>Group</strong>NameTapeDistrict/RegionBadge orTapeAchievementBadgesGreyWolfAwardCUB SCOUT LEFT SLEEVECub <strong>Scout</strong>LeadershipCourse BadgeSixColourPatchSpecialistBadgesSilverBoomerangBadgeGoldBoomerangBadgeBronzeBoomerangBadgeLinkBadgeNote: Where many badges have been earned, they may not all fit on the colour panel of the sleeve.


SCOUT<strong>Scout</strong> Leadership Course Badge<strong>Scout</strong>craft BadgeSew long edges onlyPatrol EmblemSpecialist BadgesProficiencyBadgesDistrict/RegionBadge or Tape<strong>Group</strong> Name TapeAustralian Flag BadgeWorldMembership BadgeAustralian <strong>Scout</strong> MedallionBadgeTarget AwardTarget BadgesPatrol ActivityBadgesService BadgesLink Badges<strong>Scout</strong> Cords to be threadedfrom pocket button to under<strong>Scout</strong>craft Badge on leftshoulder, and around arm.Patrol Leader, Asst. PL BadgeSCOUT RIGHT SLEEVESCOUT LEFT SLEEVE<strong>Scout</strong> LeadershipCourse Badge<strong>Scout</strong>craft BadgeSew on long edges only toallow cord to be threaded through.1cm gap<strong>Group</strong> NameTapeDistrict/RegionBadgeor TapePatrol EmblemAustralian<strong>Scout</strong>MedallionProficiencyBadgesTarget Award:Pioneer/Explorer/AdventurerSpecialistBadgesPatrol ActivityBadgesTarget BadgesLink BadgesNote: Where many badges have been earned, they may not all fit on the colour panel of the sleeve.


VENTURER SCOUTAwardSchemeTapesSpecialist BadgesDistrict/RegionBadge or Tape<strong>Group</strong> Name TapeAustralian Flag BadgeWorld Membership BadgeVenturing Skills AwardQueen's <strong>Scout</strong>BadgeVenturer AwardBadgeEndeavour Award,Miniature Queen'sGuide BadgeService BadgesLink BadgesVENTURER SCOUT RIGHT SLEEVEVENTURER SCOUT LEFT SLEEVE1cm gap<strong>Group</strong>NameTapeDistrict/RegionBadge orTapeAwardSchemeTapesVenturingSkills AwardQueen's <strong>Scout</strong>BadgeVenturerAward BadgeSpecialistBadgesEndeavourAward/MiniatureQueen's GuideBadgeLink Badges


PARENTS’ COMMITTMENTFUNDRAISINGYou are expected to participate in the Fundraising Events and all families will berostered to do so…………Our major current fundraising is the SAUSAGE SIZZLESAT ANACONDA. “Keep the FUN in FUNdraising with Extra hands which makelight work and turn up on your rostered day.GROUNDS AND DEN MAINTENANCE:We ask that you help when there is a Working Bee called and also take an interest inthe den. There is usually a Mowing Roster sent to you.GROUP COMMITTEE:Every parent is automatically a member of the Committee and meetings are heldmonthly. Positions are elected annually but your input and support is valuable.Currently they are on the 3 rd Wed of each month. Committee terms are for 2-3years.RESOURCE SURVEYAttached is a Parent Survey FORM, which details specific areas in which you canassist the group, either by way of extra skills you may have which could benefitthe group – e.g. trailer, equipment which could assist the leaders working with theyouth members. You can help:ON CAMPS/OUTINGS:With transport, serving refreshments, attending camps as cooks, specialist skills,lending a hand with outings, or on the Committee.LEADERSHIPQ. Can parents work with the <strong>Scout</strong>R. Parent help is always encouraged and appreciated. Most leaders are parentswho enjoyed the fun & games of the scouting program before signing up. Ifyou work with the children on a regular basis, however, you are required to beregistered and a “Blue Suitability Card” obtained. <strong>Scout</strong>s Australia introduced“police checks” on all adults working with youth. Parents can become membersof the <strong>Scout</strong> Movement as Adult Support Members or Uniformed assistantLeaders. <strong>Scout</strong>s Australia has an accredited training program which can bespread over 2 years and a fully trained Leader can achieve a Diploma inLeadership (Frontline Management). <strong>Group</strong>s fundraising support and fund thetraining of their leaders. Leaders get recognition for their efforts.


ENOGGERA SCOUT GROUPconfidential information…MEDICAL INFORMATION FORMPlease read carefully, complete and return to Leader…Parents are responsible to advise Leader of any changes .DATE updated updatedSURNAMEFIRST NAMEDATE OF BIRTHSECTIONJOEYS/CUBS/SCOUTS/VENTURERS/ ADULT LEADERMEDICARE NUMBER __________________________DO YOU HAVE PRIVATE HEALTH COVER (MBF etc)___________________Please compelte details Yes/No Details/ TreatmentTETANUS BOOSTERALLERGIES (food / penicillin / insectbites / bandaids )ASTHMA,sinus, hayfeverEPILEPSYHEARTH PROBLEMSPHYSICAL DISABILITIESPHOBIASBED WETTINGSLEEP WALKINGSPECIAL DIETOTHERDate of last immunisation:If your child requires medication, please give details belowIF YES, PLEASE GIVE DETAILSNAME OFMEDICATIONWHEN -TAKENDOSAGECAN YOUR CHILDADMINISTEROWN MEDICATION?EMERGENCY PROCEDURES? PLEASE GIVE DETAILS.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….PARENTS SIGNATURE: …………………………………………………..DATE …………………….If MEDICATION IS REQUIRED ON CAMP PLEASE COMPLETE BELOWThis form is TO BE FILLED OUT BY PARENTS AND ATTACHED TO MEDICINE BOTTLES OR CONTAINERSCub/<strong>Scout</strong> Name .MedicationDosageTime to be takenSigned __________________________________Date ____________________________


PLEASE PLACE IN ENVELOPE AND GIVE TO LEADER , FAMILY NAME: ___________________TO ENOGGERA SCOUT GROUPI wish to pay for the following:-Date:_________________ MEMBERSHIP ENROLMENT FEES ($ ) $(if not paid by credit card or already paid to Branch) formy child/ren _______________________in the as a joey/cub/scout/venturer section with your <strong>Group</strong> ENOGGERA GROUP FEES (per year April-March) $ _____o (1 st child - $100; 2 nd child - $80; 3 rd child - $nil (sliding scale )o April-Jun $100; July-Dec $60; Jan-Mar $25 Other_______________ $________TOTAL$________.PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY DIRECT DEPOSIT TO OUR BANK ACCOUNTNAME: ENOGGERA SCOUT GROUP COMMITTEE ACCOUNTBANK: Bendigo BankBranch: Blackwood St, MitcheltonBSB 633 000Account No. 150 365 757Cheques can be made payable to “<strong>Enoggera</strong> <strong>Scout</strong> <strong>Group</strong>”.A receipt will be issuedENOGGERA SCOUTGROUPWELCOMEKITTHE AIM OF SCOUTING….To encourage the physical, mental, social andspiritualdevelopment of young people,so that they may take a constructive placein society as responsible citizens.ENOGGERASCOUT GROUPALL SCOUTSPROMISE TO LIVE BYTHE SCOUT LAWJOEY SCOUTSHELP OTHER PEOPLECUB SCOUTSDO THEIR BESTTHE AIM OF SCOUTING….To encourage the physical, mental, social andspiritualdevelopment of young people,so that they may take a constructive placein society as responsible citizens08 Page Payment Slip 09 8/11/2013


SECTION 4 – PROTOCOLS4.5 UNIFORMS4.5.1 OVERVIEWR14 Policy & Rules details the standard National Uniform.The wearing of a uniform by Youth Members is not a prerequisite to Membership.However, all means should be exhausted to provide uniforms to Youth Members.The provision of uniform pools or support from Districts or Regions should beconsidered to assist the disadvantaged.The Chief Commissioner may at his/her discretion allow <strong>Group</strong>s or individuals within<strong>Group</strong>s to vary the wearing of the uniform.4.5.2 BLUE UNIFORM AS OF JULY 2004(a)ShirtYouth Members - dark blue <strong>Scout</strong> pattern incorporating the <strong>Scout</strong>s Australia logo withshort sleeves and collar. The collar, yoke and outside of sleeves to be in relevantSection colour as indicated below:Joey <strong>Scout</strong>s - tanCub <strong>Scout</strong>s - yellow<strong>Scout</strong>s - greenVenturer <strong>Scout</strong>s - maroonRovers - redAdult Members – dark blue only <strong>Scout</strong> pattern incorporating the <strong>Scout</strong>s Australialogo.(b)BeltsA dark blue webbing style belt with a metal buckle incorporating <strong>Scout</strong>s Australialogo.Option for Sea <strong>Scout</strong>s only: White webbing style belt with metal buckle incorporating<strong>Scout</strong>s Australia logo.(c)HeadwearThe National policy states that “The wearing of headgear in all Sections is optional atthe discretion of the Branch Chief Commissioner. Wearing of headgear appropriateto a situation is expected safe and sensible practice”. It is Queensland Policy,because of our climatic conditions, that a hat, preferably with a broad brim, will beworn during daylight hours. Headdress is not required for night time activities orParades. The <strong>Scout</strong> Supply Centre has a range of optional head dress.4.5 UniformsPage 1


(d)Dress below the waistThe style of clothing to be worn below the waist is not prescribed; however, thecolour requirement is that these garments be either black, navy blue, grey or fawn.Members are required to be dressed in neat and tidy attire, remembering that theway they dress reflects on the image of the Movement. Members should dressappropriately for the type of activity in which they are participating.(e)FootwearNeat, practical footwear is to be worn. Individual choice of black or brown shoes;boots or joggers.(f)Positioning of BadgesThe diagram below depicts where the various badges are to be worn. Please notethe position of most of the badges has changed, and the Australian Flag badge hasbeen reduced in size.Refer to Uniform badge placement diagrams at the end of this section.4.5.3 UNIFORM PRIOR TO 2004(a)Air and Sea <strong>Scout</strong>sThe wearing of Air <strong>Scout</strong> or Sea <strong>Scout</strong> Uniform by Leaders or Youth Members isrestricted to those Members of authorised Sea or Air <strong>Scout</strong> <strong>Group</strong>s.(b)Head DressIn the harsh Queensland climate, The Association needs to display its duty of care inrelation to sun protection. Given that sectional meetings tend to take place in theevening and that daytime programs tend to be activity orientated, the followingheaddress shall be considered appropriate for Youth Members:Felt Johnson hat, moss green with dark tan plaited leather hat bandFelt Johnson hat, navy blue with dark tan plaited leather hat band (Air <strong>Scout</strong>s)Felt Johnson hat, navy blue with white plaited leather hat band (Sea <strong>Scout</strong>s)Queensland Branch approved capCotton canvas Johnson hat, moss greenCotton canvas hat, navy blue (Air <strong>Scout</strong>s and Sea <strong>Scout</strong>s)Beret for Venturer <strong>Scout</strong>, maroon and beret for Rovers, greenAdult Leaders may wear:Felt Johnson hat, moss green or navy with white or dark tan plaited leatherhatband as aboveQueensland Branch approved capGreen beret.Headdress must be worn at functions where a Parade is held during daylight hours.Headdress is not required for night time activities or Parades. The type of headdressfor activities during daylight should be appropriate to the activity being conducted andmay not necessarily be that designated as uniform.4.5 UniformsPage 2


4.5.4 GENERAL UNIFORM MATTERS(a)KiltsThe wearing of a kilt with <strong>Scout</strong> Uniform is not permitted for general wear. Personswho qualify as outlined in P&R, R14.2.9 may wear kilt with Uniform on specialoccasions and activities.(b)ScarvesIt is the Policy of the Queensland Branch that all Youth Members and Leaders wearthe Queensland scarf.A Leader entitled to wear the Gilwell scarf may do so only at Training events.Trainees attending a Wood Badge Training 1 Course will be issued with a grey scarfwhich shall be worn for the duration of the Course.Scarves for special activities and special camps may be approved for wear byMembers participating in the activity or camp as follows:a) <strong>Group</strong>/District Activity or Camp: Approved by Regional Commissionerb) Regional Activity or Camp: Approved by Chief Commissionerc) Branch Activity or Camp: Approved by Chief CommissionerSpecial scarves may only be worn for the duration of the special activity or camp andwhile travelling to or from the special activity or camp.(c)Gang Show and Revue ScarvesMembers of approved Gang Shows and <strong>Scout</strong> Revues may wear special scarvesduring performances of that Gang Show or <strong>Scout</strong> Revue and when visiting other<strong>Scout</strong> Revues provided that the approval of the design and the wearing of the scarfhas been given by the Chief Commissioner. These special scarves will NOT be wornon other occasions.(d)Formation Name TapesAll Members shall wear a Name Tape to signify the Formation to which they belong.Name tapes shall be 13mm wide and feature the name of the Formation. Greenname tapes with gold lettering are being phased out with the phase in of the newUniform. All new name tapes shall be maroon with gold writing.Members of the Branch Team and Regional personnel shall wear the Branch Teamname tape with the Queensland name tape underneath.Training Team Members who hold an appointment in a <strong>Group</strong>, District or Regionshould wear the name tape appropriate to their appointment and shall not wear aBranch Team name tape.4.5 UniformsPage 3


The following name tapes are to be worn in addition to the normal Formation nametapes:Training Team name tapes shall be worn by all Members of the TrainingTeam in addition to their Formation name tape.<strong>Scout</strong> Fellowship name tapes shall be worn by all Members of a <strong>Scout</strong>Fellowship.Other name tapes are not authorised for wear in the Queensland Branch.(e)Queensland name tapesQueensland name tapes are worn in conjunction with Branch Team name tapes bymembers of the Branch Team and Regional Personnel.They are also worn by all Uniformed personnel attending an Australian National<strong>Scout</strong>ing event. The QUEENSLAND name tape shall be added to the Uniform justprior to departing for the national event, and shall be removed immediately on return.(f)Branch Headquarters badgesBranch Headquarters badges shall be worn by any Leader with a Branch or Regionalappointment and Members of <strong>Group</strong>s attached to Branch Headquarters where thereis no Regional badge.Members of the Training Team, other than those holding appointments in the abovecategories, are not eligible to wear a Branch Headquarters badge.4.5.5 DESIGN OF LOCAL BADGESDesign details of all new District and Branch badges shall be submitted to the ChiefCommissioner for approval using Form F12 before manufacture is commenced. TheWorld <strong>Scout</strong> emblem shall be included on all badges. These badges are to be sized40mm x 50mm.Approval for Special Activity badges shall be submitted to the Chief Commissionerfor approval using Form F12 before manufacture is commenced.All badges must be purchased through the <strong>Scout</strong> Supply Centre.4.5.6 BADGE PURCHASES(a)Restricted SupplyThe supply of Award and Achievement badges is restricted to ensure that onlyauthorised personnel receive the badges.(b)Source of SupplyThe District Badge Secretary is the normal source of supply for <strong>Group</strong>s and Districts.Leaders with a Branch Headquarters appointment shall only receive badges throughthe Chief Commissioner’s office.4.5 UniformsPage 4


District Badge Secretaries obtain their supply from the <strong>Scout</strong> Supply Centre.The <strong>Scout</strong> Supply Centre will normally not supply Award and Achievement Badgesother than to District Badge Secretaries.However, the following exemptions apply and badges may be supplied to:(a) <strong>Group</strong>s may appoint a Badge Secretary; however this may only be donewith the approval of the District and Regional Commissioner. Thisapproval is given by the signing of the “Appointment of Badge Secretary”card.(b) The State Executive Officer(c) District Commissioners(d) Regional Commissioners(e) Chief Commissioner.(c)Authorisation of Badge SecretariesBadge Secretaries specially authorised to issue Award and Achievement Badgesshall be registered with the <strong>Scout</strong> Supply Centre in order to receive Badge supplies.A copy of a special form “Appointment of a Badge Secretary” shall be completed andcountersigned by the District Commissioner in the case of District Badge Secretary orDistrict Commissioner and Regional Commissioner in the case of a <strong>Group</strong> BadgeSecretary.This form shall be issued by Branch Headquarters on a yearly basis and if it is notreturned by the due date, the previous years authorisation will cease to be effective.<strong>Group</strong>s obtain their badges from their Badge Secretary on presentation of a properlyauthorised badge form (Form A9).4.5.7 SCOUT WINGSThe awarding and wearing of <strong>Scout</strong> Wings is defined in P&R R14.4.9(j).Applications for <strong>Scout</strong> Wings shall be made on Branch Headquarters form G3 andsubmitted to Air Activities at Branch Headquarters. Please provide a photocopy oflicence and medical certificate with application.The wearing of <strong>Scout</strong> Wings does not automatically entitle the holder to fly Membersof the <strong>Scout</strong> Association or anyone else.4.5.8 FIRST AID BADGERefer to P&R R14.4.9(e).4.5.9 AWARD SCHEME BADGESWhen a Joey <strong>Scout</strong> who has earned the Promise Challenge badge progresses tothe Cub <strong>Scout</strong> Section the Promise Challenge badge can be worn on the left sleeveof the Cub <strong>Scout</strong> uniform immediately below the Six patch and is worn until such timeas the Grey Wolf badge is achieved. It is replaced by the Grey Wolf badge onceachieved.4.5 UniformsPage 5


The Grey Wolf badge can be worn by a Cub <strong>Scout</strong> progressing to the <strong>Scout</strong> Sectionon the left sleeve of the <strong>Scout</strong> uniform in the same position as the Australian <strong>Scout</strong>Medallion badge is to be worn. It is replaced by the Australian <strong>Scout</strong> Medalliononce achieved.The Australian <strong>Scout</strong> Medallion can be worn by a <strong>Scout</strong> progressing to theVenturer <strong>Scout</strong> Section on the left sleeve of the Venturer <strong>Scout</strong> uniform in the sameposition as the Queen’s <strong>Scout</strong> Award badge is to be worn. It is replaced by theQueen’s <strong>Scout</strong> Award badge once achieved.The Queen’s <strong>Scout</strong> Award miniature badge is worn on the left sleeve of the Roveruniform and remains once the Baden-Powell Award is achieved.4.5 UniformsPage 6


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