Encompass Issue 44 - August 2012 - Kawana Scouts

QueenslandIssue 44 august 2012Morningside Joey Scouts enjoying a Day at Eprapah Environment Centre1

DATES TO REMEMBERAugust11-12 Operaon Nighthawk19 Queensland Branch Rover Execuve19 Adult Recognion AwardsCeremony24 Rock the River31 Stone Age RumbleSeptember01 Skillorama7-9 BRAVSLAC7-8 Darling Downs Scout Revue14-16 Region Commissioners ProfessionalDevelopment Conference15-16 Bike Bungle—Youth Acvies22-28 Agoonoree27-29 Redlands Revue28 Property Returns dueOctober01 Charter/Recharter Month01 Joey Scout Bring a Friend Month03-04 Scout Supply Centre Stocktake13 Queensland Scout Centre Relaunch19-20 JOTA/JOTI19-20 Wonargo Revue20-28 Childrens Week20-21 Cunningham Capers21 Waingunga DayNovember2-4 Brisbane North Region PatrolLeader Adventure3-4 Far North Region SeminarIn this edionAdult Recognion Awards LisngPage 3-7Approved Event Badges for UniformPage 14Scoutsafe SamPage 33DATE CLAIMERQueensland Scout Centre Reopening RallySaturday 13th October 201232 Dixon Street, AuchenflowerNEW BLUE CARD FORMSPlease be advised that we have received updated Blue Card forms as follows. Theseare all effecve as at 1 July 2012:• Blue Card Applicaon and Renewal• Blue Card Confirmaon• Blue Card ExemponAll forms can be downloaded from the Members Only Area of the Branch websitehp://www.scoutsqld.com.auDeadline for the next issueThe next deadline for submissions31 August 2012Submit your arcles to encompass@scoutsqld.com.au3-4 Kennedy Region Seminar10 Brisbane North Region Seminar17 Wide Bay Burne Region Seminar17-18 Youth Acvity Camp—Baden PowellPark30 Darling Downs Region Scout Carols2December1 Branch Team End of Year Funcon21 Queensland Scout Centre ChristmasClosure Period.Queensland Scout CentreBusiness Address:32 Dixon StreetAuchenflower Qld4066Postal Address:PO Box 520Toowong Qld 4066Phone:07 3870 7000Fax:07 3870 4960Office Hours:Monday8.30am-4.00pmTuesday8.30am-5.00pmWednesday8.30am-5.00pmThursday8.30am-5.00pmFriday8.30am-5.00pmBusiness Address:32 Dixon StreetAuchenflower Qld4066Scout Supply CentrePostal Address:PO Box 520Toowong Qld 4066Phone:07 3721 5724Fax:07 3870 4960Monday9.00am - 4.00pmTuesday to Friday9.00am - 5.00pmSaturday9.00 am - 3.00pmExcept during SchoolHolidays and closedPublic Holidays

Adult Recognion Awards 2012CERTIFICATE OF MERIT— The Cerficate of Merit is awarded for good service to the Associaon for aperiod of at least three years. (Cloth Emblem: a white and green knot on a blue background.)RODNEY ARCHER Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Secretary) Pimlico Mundingburra Scout GroupDEBORAH BARTON Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Chairman) Shailer Park Scout GroupJENNIFER BIRD Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Secretary) Murrenbong Campsite CentreSUZANNE BIRD Joey Scout Leader Esk Scout GroupGAELE BRUHN General Fellowship Member Camp Cooroora Scout FellowshipKEVIN BRUHN General Fellowship Member Camp Cooroora Scout FellowshipJOSHUA BUTLER Assistant Cub Scout Leader Beenleigh Scout GroupJUSTIN CAIRNS Group Leader Gordon Park Scout GroupMARK CAVANAGH Group Leader Bardon Scout GroupJENNIFER COLVIN Joey Scout Leader Caboolture Scout GroupTREVOR CRIPPS Region Leader (Rover Advisor) Gold Coast RegionALEXANDER DUFF Assistant Cub Scout Leader The Gap Scout GroupSHANE EASTWELL Region Leader Gold Coast RegionCHERYL ESSON Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Assistant Chairman) Sandgate Scout GroupBRADLEY FIELD Assistant Cub Scout Leader Greenbank Scout GroupMICHELE FIELD Region Leader (Scouts) Gold Coast RegionMICHAEL FITZPATRICK Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Flinders DistrictTRACY HEATHER Group Leader Camira Scout GroupNYGIL HEBBLEWHITE Treasurer Ravenshoe Scout GroupSARA HICKS Assistant Venturer Scout Leader Nerang Scout GroupROGER HILL Adult Support Member Uniform Greenbank Scout GroupNICOLA HOTOP Adult Helper Queens Park Ipswich Scout GroupALEXANDRA HOWARD Joey Scout Leader Jimboomba Scout GroupSTEPHEN HUGHES Cub Scout Leader Beenleigh Scout GroupAMANDA JEFFERY Joey Scout Leader Bracken Ridge Scout GroupLYNETTE JOHNSTONE Cub Scout Leader Cooroy Scout GroupSHANE KELLY Scout Leader Beaudesert Scout GroupBRUCE KENNEDY Venturer Scout Leader Gin Gin Scout GroupMARK KERWIN Venturer Scout Leader Malanda Scout GroupTONITA LAMB Adult Helper Nerang Scout GroupDANIELLE LEWIS Cub Scout Leader Nerang Scout GroupRUSSELL MACARTHUR Adult Supporter Mount Grava Scout GroupKYLE MARSHALL Assistant Venturer Scout Leader Nerang Scout GroupSEAN MCKINNEY Scout Leader Bardon Scout GroupLEANNE MCLEOD Group Leader Priestdale Scout GroupSTEWART MCLEOD Scout Leader Priestdale Scout GroupSTEVEN MCLUCKIE Adult Support Member Non Uniform Shailer Park Scout GroupMELLISSA MELDRUM Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Gaon Scout GroupTRACEY MOYLE Scout Leader Raceview Scout GroupJOHN NAYLOR Scout Leader Kirwan Scout GroupMICHELLE NEAL Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Beenleigh Scout GroupBRADLEY NEWTON Venturer Scout Leader Drayton Scout GroupMICHELE NEWTON Cub Scout Leader Clion Scout GroupSUSAN NICHOLLS Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Drayton Scout GroupJENNIFER NOLAN Cub Scout Leader Jimboomba Scout GroupTRACEY PATTISON Venturer Scout Leader Hemmant Scout GroupJACQUALINE PERRY Assistant Cub Scout Leader Beenleigh Scout GroupKATHLEEN PETERS Badge Examiner Esk Scout GroupPETRINA PHILLIPS Joey Scout Leader Mount Coon Scout GroupKATHLEEN PITT Group Leader Centenary-Gympie Scout Group3

Adult Recognion Awards 2012CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (CONT)— The Cerficate of Merit is awarded for good service to the Associaon fora period of at least three years. (Cloth Emblem: a white and green knot on a blue background.)ANTHONY POHLNER Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Chairman) Narangba Scout GroupDEBORAH PRICE Adult Support Member Uniform (Cub Scouts) Kirwan Scout GroupANTHONY RANDERSON Supporter Queensland BranchMELISSA RAYNOR Adult Support Member Uniform Wulguru Scout GroupWAYNE RENTOUL Group Leader The Gap Scout GroupIAIN RIEK Assistant Cub Scout Leader Shailer Park Scout GroupAMANDA RITTER Cub Scout Leader Hemmant Scout GroupLAURELLE ROBERTS Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Chairman) Bramble Bay DistrictSUSAN ROGERS Branch Advisor (Internaonal Pen Pals) Queensland BranchWADE ROSENBAUM Group Leader Logan Village Scout GroupDAWN SHARP Adult Support Member Uniform (Treasurer) Narangba Scout GroupIAN SHIRLEY Adult Support Member Uniform (Scouts) Mount Coon Scout GroupPHILIP SLOCOMBE Scout Leader Gordonvale Scout GroupSUSAN SNOWDON Adult Helper Gin Gin Scout GroupTIMOTHY STAATZ Venturer Scout Leader Pimlico Mundingburra Scout GroupSANDRA SUMMERVILLE Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Queens Park Ipswich Scout GroupTONI SYKES Joey Scout Leader Glenore Grove Scout GroupDEAN TAYLOR Scout Leader Burleigh Heads Scout GroupDIANA TAYLOR Venturer Scout Leader Pimlico Mundingburra Scout GroupLYLE THOMSON Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Chairman) Dayboro Scout GroupJOSEPH TICEHURST Adult Support Member Non Uniform Burleigh Heads Scout GroupWENDY TROTT Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Chairman) Bowen Scout GroupPEGGY UHL Assistant Venturer Scout Leader Bracken Ridge Scout GroupJOHANNES VAN DE GEYN Assistant Venturer Scout Leader Boondall Scout GroupKAREN WEAVER Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Quartermaster) D'Aguilar Range DistrictADAM WEBB Adult Support Member Non Uniform Wavell Heights Scout GroupANDREW WEISS Assistant Group Leader Wulguru Scout GroupSARAH WEISS Assistant Scout Leader Wulguru Scout GroupMELDA WYCHERLY Supporter Ravenshoe Scout GroupSILVER ARROWHEAD- — The Silver Arrowhead is awarded for excellent service to the Associaon aer a period of at least sevento eight years. (A silver medallion, depicng the Scouts Australia logo, is worn around the neck on a yellow ribbon. Cloth Emblem: a yellowknot on a blue background)MARGARET BARKER Group Leader Capalaba Scout GroupSUSAN BARKER Group Leader St Johns Wood Scout GroupANDREW BARTON Region Commissioner Darling Downs RegionMARY BLACKBURN Cub Scout Leader Esk Scout GroupLORRAINE CHRISTOFIS District Advisor (Venturer Scouts) Murrumba DistrictANDREW CORNETT Venturer Scout Leader Caboolture Scout GroupPETER DREW Group Leader Pimlico Mundingburra Scout GroupRAYMOND FLETCHER Assistant Region Commissioner (Group Support) Gold Coast RegionSALLIE FLETCHER Region Leader (Cub Scouts) Gold Coast RegionBRETT FORREST Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Bramble Bay DistrictROLAND FRANZ Group Leader Burleigh Heads Scout GroupDENNIS HARBOTTLE Adult Helper St Johns Wood Scout GroupMARION HASELDEN Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Woombye Scout GroupINGE HENNESSY Group Leader Cleveland Scout GroupDALE HILDRED Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Treasurer) Beaver Masters DistrictNEIL JENSEN District Leader (Scouts) Woogaroo DistrictREGINA KIDD Joey Scout Leader Burleigh Heads Scout GroupLYNETTE KINGSTON District Commissioner Bramble Bay District4

Adult Recognion Awards 2012SILVER WATTLE (cont)— The Silver Wale is awarded for outstanding service to the Associaon for a periodof at least twelve years. (The Silver Wale is worn around the neck on a green ribbon. Cloth Emblem: a green knot on a blue background.)IAN RUB Scout Leader Beenleigh Scout GroupALLAN SALTY Scout Leader Mackay City Central Scout GroupLOUISE SCOTT Group Leader 2nd Nambour Scout GroupKIM SHELLEY Scout Leader Dalby-Yumborra Scout GroupLOREENA SHONHAN Cub Scout Leader Boondall Scout GroupTERRENCE SPERLING Scout Leader Belgian Gardens Scout GroupKARREN TWEEDIE District Advisor (Joey Scouts) D'Aguilar Range DistrictNIEL TWEEDIE Group Leader Caboolture Scout GroupJENNIFER WACHHOLZ Group Leader Shailer Park Scout GroupDISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD — This is awarded for disnguished service to the Associaon for a period of at least sixteenyears. (The Disnguished Service Award is worn around the neck on a orange ribbon.)RHONDA BEHM Adult Support Member Non Uniform (Badge Secretary) Moreton RegionSILVER KOALA — The Silver Koala is awarded for disnguished service to the Associaon for a period of at least sixteen years. (TheSilver Koala is worn around the neck on an orange ribbon. Cloth Emblem: an orange knot on a blue background.)IAN BIRD Adult Support Member Uniform Murrenbong Campsite CentreDARRYL CLARE OAM Branch Advisor Queensland Branch Training and DevelopmentRUTH DEASY Assistant Scout Leader Northern Beaches Scout GroupSCOTT EDWARDS Branch Advisor (Internaonal SISEP) Queensland Branch Internaonal TeamKAY FRANKS Group Leader Kedron Scout GroupSHIRLEY FREDRICK District Advisor Bramble Bay DistrictKERRY GRIFFIN Adult Support Member Uniform Murrenbong Campsite CentreGARRY HANSEN Assistant Scout Leader Woombye Scout GroupWILLIAM HASELDEN Scout Leader Woombye Scout GroupMICHAEL JONES Cub Scout Leader Wynnum Scout GroupIAN MCPHEE Region Commissioner Brisbane South RegionDIANE PAULING Venturer Scout Leader Wynnum Scout GroupSUSAN RANDALL Assistant Joey Scout Leader Greenbank Scout GroupJEFFREY WILKINSON Group Leader Calliope Scout groupSTEVEN WILLS Scout Leader Woodford Scout GroupSILVER EMU — The Silver Emu is awarded for sustained and exceponal service to the Associaon for a period of at least twentyyears. (The Silver Emu is worn around the neck on a purple ribbon. Cloth Emblem: a purple knot on a blue background.)BARRY ANDREWS Adult Support Member Uniform (Secretary) Caboolture Scout GroupROBERT CLIFFORD Scout Leader Bald Hills West Bracken Ridge Scout GroupDEBORAH FLESSER Region Leader Gold Coast RegionSTEWART KIRK Venturer Scout Leader Chermside Burul Scout GroupALLAN NEWLAND Project Commissioner Queensland Branch Heritage TeamMICHAEL PRESTON District Commissioner Taylor Range DistrictNATIONAL PRESIDENTS AWARD— This is an Eminent achievement and meritorious service to the Associaon for a periodof at least 20 yearsKAY LAW Adult Helper Queensland Branch HeadquartersLOIS PARKINSON Supporter Queensland BranchGLEN THIESS General Fellowship Member Nambour District Scout Fellowship6

Adult Recognion Awards 2012SILVER KANGAROO — The Silver Kangaroo is awarded for eminent achievement and meritorious service to the Associaon for aperiod of at least twenty years. The Award of the Silver Kangaroo may be made by the Chief Scout of Australia to a member of a ScoutAssociaon affiliated with the World Organisaon of the Scout Movement. (The Silver Kangaroo is worn around the neck on a gold ribbonwith two green stripes. Cloth Emblem: a gold knot on a dark green background.)LUCY (JUNE) BATE District Advisor (Cub Scouts) Nambour DistrictARTHUR (JIM) BELL Deputy Region Commissioner Suncoast RegionDIANNE RANDERSON Group Leader Scoutreach Lones Scout GroupEDNA SPARROW Acvity Leader (Youth Acvies) Queensland Branch Youth Acvies TeamNEW INSTOCKWOGGLESVariety ofDesigns includingGrey Wolf HeadWoggleSee in store forDesigns andPricing7

MARSDEN/WOODRIDGE VENTURER SCOUTSGO STARGAZING.ADVENTURERIt’s a bit of a cool wintersday but it is the perfectme to get out and dosome abseiling. Scoungis about Foxtrot UniformNovember (FUN) andgeng outdoors andenjoying ourselves.On July 21 st , The Woodridge Venturer Scouts, Marsden VenturerScouts, some of the Marsden Rover Scouts and one Marsden Scoutand a visitor from Demark, Rover Scout Julie Jensen, with threeleaders, myself Mal Smith (VSL Woodridge), Karen Hansen (VSLMarsden), Anthony Apps (RSA, Marsden) and one parent (MrsCathy Kindness), le the Marsden den and drove to Toowoombawhere they had lunch.Their objecve was a privately owned property, sixty five kmssouth west of Toowoomba at Leyburn. The owner of the propertyhas opened his property wholly for the use of Astronomy, be itobserving or imaging.On arrival, the Scouts set up the tents and once that wascompleted, they had to prepare the evening meal which had todone before the astronomers could have their meals.We had watched the sky which was supposed to be clear, but asusual the weather people had got it wrong. I had taken mytelescope with us, and set it up, only to have the Night Sky Godfrown on us and the skies didn’t clear at first.While waing for the skies to clear we visited an observatory onsite, where the Scouts were shown some photos which had beenimaged from Leyburn.We did get to observe Saturn, The Jewel Box Cluster and fromaboriginal folk lore The Emu through the clouds. When the skyfinally cleared a good number of the Scouts had rered for thenight. We had a quite good light show from the meteorite showerduring the night.The temperature got down to minus 2.5 degrees, cold knees, icebricks for feet, otherwise it was a good trip, even when Tiger’s carbroke down on the way home.We are planning another trip out to Leyburn for later in the year.We want to challengeourselves. The perceivedrisk of some acviesmakes us feel that senseof adventure and that’swhy abseiling is great fordeveloping selfconfidence.Hmm, lets add a bit moreadventure and examineour rescue techniques!However before we canrescue anyone we needto have someone torescue.Firstly let’s head on downthe cliff.Then when we find agood spot let’s stop andhave a look around?Hmm waing around tobe rescued is ring stuff!Maybe I will sit down.That’s beer, it’s not a bad view from up here.Now look someone is taking pictures. Lets pose for the Camera!Well now its me for the big rescue. Isn’t this cool, a free ridedown. I just need to sit back and let Eugene do all the work.And then we have touchdown and aer all that who can’t wait todo it all again!EKKA 2012Don’t forget to checkout ScoutsQueensland at the2012 RoyalQueensland Show(EKKA). Scouts Queensland can be seen in the Agricultural Hall withour very our Fruit and Vegetable display.For all the happenings of the 2012 Ekka simply head towww.ekka.com.au8

CLEVELAND CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OFSCOUTINGCleveland Scout Group held its second event tocelebrate 100 years of Scoung in the Redlandswith a naming of the grounds of ‘Thomas GlosterUrban Habitat’.Thomas Gloster or ‘Grey Owl’ by his Scout namestarted with the group in 1922 as an Assistant Scout Master(Assistant Scout Leader) aer rering from the army and wasappointed Group Scout Master in 1933, remaining as a leader withthe Group for nearly20 years. During thisme he wasquartermaster atEprapah and remainedin this role unl hisdeath in 1941. GreyOwl shelter is namedaer him. Hisleadership took theGroup from nearlyfolding during WW1 toa strong Groupworking from ourcurrent grounds atOrmiston.The Group had anunveiling of the naming plaque and concluded the event with acampfire run by one of our Cub Scout Leaders Paul ‘Bunji’ Suess.We would like to thankRedland City Division 1Councillor Wendy Boglaryfor her help and supportwith our applicaonthrough Council andarranging the name plaqueto be made and installed.Our 3 rd event with be anopen day on Saturday 13 thOctober 2012E-LEARNING LAUNCH ON THE DOWNSJean Clifford ventured up the range to demonstrate the newe-learning iniave to a group of Leaders and Rover Scouts on thedowns. While here shestopped for a bit of asnack.E-learning allows thetheory aspects oftraining to be done at aleaders own pace sothat face to facesessions canconcentrate on thepraccal aspects ofscoung.The advantage is thatthis can reduce thetraining me, which isgreat for Leaders whohave to travel fromlocaons like the downsdown to Brisbane. Jeancovered many aspectsof the e-learning and the future direcon that it can take forproviding more training opons.BAUPLE MULTI SCOUT GROUP GROWINGOn Sunday the 22 nd July we hosted a ‘Come & Try Scoung’ daywith a free sausage sizzle and give-aways. A big Thank You to RCCarole Howle and ADC Ron Howle along with someMaryborough West Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Leaders, allcame out to show the prospecve children what Scoung had tooffer.We had Water Rockets, Merry-go-Round, Horizontal Bungee,Damper Twist making and other games and acvies. All thechildren had a great me, both the exisng members and theprospecve ones. We had 5 children of Scoung age come along,who have since been signed up.This now gives us a total of seven youth members - 1 Joey Scout, 3Cub Scouts and 3 Scouts. Aer our first meeng back at Bauple onThursday 26th, we have since had interest from several familieswith more children wanng to come along and see what Scoung isall abouthttp://eurek-it.scoutsqld.com.au9

DARLING DOWNS REVUE CAMPScouts from the Darling Downs cametogether over the weekend for a camp atthe Drayton Scout Den in order to have anintensive pracce session as well as a bit offun. The Drayton State School was kindenough to allow access to their hall andstage in order for our Youth to pracce.The weekend proved to be very cold and anumber of our Youth didnot seem to want to getout of bed in themorning in preparaonfor the day’s praccesession. Maybe it wasthe menon of Coffee orthe camera going off thatwoke Desny up firstthing in the morning.Hey love the hair style!Of course when it isremission me what doyou do to unwind. Hitthe basketball court ofcourse and sink a fewhoops.Then when we got backto the Scout Den theperfect way to finish offthe evening was withSock wrestling. Checkthem out. Whowouldn’t want a pair oftechnicolor socks.BURPENGARY SCOUTS ''MASH'' TENT WILLSAVE LIVESThis month has seen the Burpengary Scouts get their First Aid skillsup to date with the ''MASH'' (Mobile Army Surgical Hospital) set upwith a variety of praccal first aid challenges including snake bites,heart aacks and even the bleeding (with tomato sauce foreffects!). With resident paramedic ''Wallaby'' on site to assist, theacvity and MASH Tent was prepared by PL's and APL's and was agreat night held by all.CAMP FROSTBITEOver the middle weekend of the July school holidays, The GlennieHeights Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts held their annualthree night winter camp. This year the Camp was held at Wirraglencamp ground at Highfields near Toowoomba.With all the hard workthat our Youth arepung into the revuewho would want to missthe show?Come along for a realtreat. The revue will beon the 7 th of Septemberat 7:30 pm, with twoshows on the 8 th ofSeptember one at 1:30pm and another at7:30pm at the HighfieldsCultural Centre, O’BrienRoad Highfields.10Eight scouts camped in Queensland pitch tents while VenturerScouts from Glennie Heights and guests from Kingaroy VenturerScouts slept in the bunk houses. An internaonal Scout exchangeScout from Denmark’ Anna Grothe also joined us directly aerlanding in Australia and was invested at the camp fire.The Scouts cut staffs, cooked in camp ovens, built bridges andcatapults and went hiking at night. All who aended had a greatme at this new venue for the Group. Wirraglen is controlled byScouts Darling Downs. It is a very good facility and is available foruse by all Scout Groups. Contact Darling Downs Headquarters.

CAMP LUII 2012Last month 35 Venturer Scouts arrived at Rocky Creek for Camp LUII2012. With the help of six Leaders and two Youth Leaders weentered the camp nervous and unsure, but le seven days laterwith very broad smiles (and a lile red!). We started with thenormal awkward ice-breakers and trust games, where we realisedwe were all unsure of where we were headed but that we werekeen to find out. Throughout the seven days we worked on fivebadges; Leadership, Unit Management, Iniave, Ideals andEnvironment, which gave us the opportunity to achieve part or allof five compulsory badges towards our Queen's Scout Award.Two big parts of the camp for me where the Leadership andEnvironment courses.The Leadership course was insighul and we were able to reflect onourselves as leaders and how we had developed throughout thecamp. As part of the Leadership course we had to fully plan andprepare a three course formal meal. It was a difficult challenge, butone that we put a lot of effort into making great. We especiallyliked that the leaders were our servers for the night! We had thepleasure of hosng Shaun Sandilands (Naonal Rover Council Chair)who aended as our guest speaker. Shaun is a great role model forus and he was very relevant to our course. Thank you for takingme out to visit Shaun, we hope you enjoyed the night.Another big part of the camp was the Environment acvity. Theproject was very rewarding as we could see how our hard workcould be put into acon.Our teamwork skills weretested, but this was part ofthe fun. We had MelMcGregor (SunCoastRegional EnvironmentAdviser and mad keenRover) educate and lead uson an acvity where werepaired the Rocky Creekdam, set up erosioncontrols, weed removal, and planted nave trees. It was slow witha big crosscut saw, but fun, to chop down Pine trees (aka weed!)and the pieces were then recycled for dam repairs. Thanks to agenerous donaon from Coolum Nave Nursery, we also planted a12range of nave trees to reintroduce nave species and stabilise thedam bank from future erosion. Jacqui from Maroochy Waterwatchalso visited to talk about and show us water quality tesng, whichmeant dressing up in oversized gumboots for "lucky" volunteers.The other elements of the camp (Unit Management, Ideals, andIniave) taught us valuable skills which we can use not only in ourown units, but in everyday lives. It was a great privilege that we hadthe opportunity to spend a week with such an amazing group ofpeople, and very dedicated leaders. It is and experience not to bemissed and one that will never be forgoen.Lisa Crowley(elected co-chair for the Camp LUII Leadership course)URBAN CHALLENGE 2012This year’s Urban challenge saw Venturer Scouts and Rover Scoutstake to the Seven seas, in a fun filled Pirate themed weekend.Urban challenge 2012 saw a record number of Venturer Scoutsaending with over 160 parcipants. The event saw a total of justover 200 people including Rover Scouts over the weekend. VenturerScouts started arriving on the Friday night at the Queensland ScoutCentre. Early Saturday morning the Rover Scouts were ready,scaered in secret locaons around Brisbane city. The VenturerScouts took to the city in search of these Pirate bases, and spentthe day compleng many acvies planned by the Rover Scouts .Acvies included things like building a pirate ship and sailing itaround Orleigh Park, fighng off enemy pirates with catapults,Searching for hidden treasure, Scout cra and a lile bit of Piratetrivia. Aer an acon packed day the troops were taken back to HQ,were they partook in a wide game, fed a delicious meal andwatched some good ole Pirate movies. Sunday was also set to be afull day of adventure and fun. Venturer Scouts headed to the citywhere they took on a massive treasure hunt and were given asecret clue to a secret desnaon to find the hidden treasure.Congratulaons to all the teams, to team Ya Ha Fidely Di for takingout first place and the Two TMT Teams for taking out 2 nd and 3 rdplace. All in all, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts all had a fantascweekend.AGOONOREE GAMES NIGHT + QBRC—CALLINGALL ROVER SCOUTSWe are looking for Rover Scouts to come help out at the AgoonoreeGames Night. All games will be pre-organized, all you have to do isshow and run the acvity. A reminder that QBRC will be held beforethis event from 4pm and a FREE supper is provided aer theconclusion of the games.When: Sunday 23rd September 2012Where: Baden Powell Park Samford,QBRC—4.00om-6.00pm, games night aer 6.00pmContact: Libby Smith—0424 746 765 or deputy@qldrovers.org.au

MORNINGSIDE JOEY “OUTS”Be very, very quiet – its Joey Scout SeasonWe are tracking the illusive Morningside Joey Scouts. Also known asHopous OUTus Maximus.Morningside Joeys ScOUTs are hard to find. This year alone theyhave been spoed:• Buzzing around the Scout Air Acvies base at ArcherfieldAerodrome• Exploring the Eprapah Environment Park• Cycling, Walking, Busing and Ferrying their way around innerBrisbane on Transport Day• Re-enacng the Gallipoli Landing before their AnzacSleepover• At 2 Anzac Ceremonies and an Anzac Breakfast• Cleaned up their local park on Clean-up Australia Day• Marched and help Clean up the Morningside Fesval• Compeng in Joey Scout JauntIn the coming months The Morningside Joey Scouts might be seenhopping around the Railway Workshop with their Father’s, orinving the rest of their families to keep up with them at their Jota/Jo camp later this year. Have you seen a Hopous OUTus Maximuslately??BUNGLING ALONG !On Sunday 29 th July, Capalaba Joey Scouts and Manly-Lots CubScouts went on the Annual Branch Youth Acvies Team BIKEBUNGLE.Under a glorious clear blue sky, Joey Scouts and Cub Scouts Bungledalong the 5km’s of cycle path from Brighton to Shorncliffe, alongwith their dedicated leaders and parents.Along the way they stopped at 2 bases, where they made anddecorated headbands and Olympic Medals, did leaf rubbings andlearnt about the plant and wildlife of the area.A great day was had to all. And thanks must go to the Branch YouthAcvies team for organising a wonderful day.http://eurek-it.scoutsqld.com.au13

Chief Commissioner of QueenslandKirsty M Brown OAMEmpowering our membersIt’s now four months since I began in the role as ChiefCommissioner. I am progressing through many, many tasks,meeng many youth members and adult leaders, aending manymeengs but my focus at present is empowering our adult leadersand our youth members.The Youth Program in Scoung covers the complete span of ayoung person's experience in the Scout Movement. It starts whenthe youngest members join the Scout Movement, typically in JoeyScouts at the age of six, and ends when the oldest members leave,usually at twenty-six. It is a progressive process of educaon andpersonal development through largely recreaonal means.13 October 2012. You are all welcome to aend this fun day,details will be placed in ENCOMPASS and on the website keepingyou all up to date on the acvies that are planned for the day.Hopefully, many youth members, leaders, families and friends cantravel to QSC for the day to parcipate.APPROVED EVENT BADGES FOR UNIFORMFurther to my arcle in the June Encompass regarding the wearingof Events Badges please remember that all white Scout Idenfica-on Badges must be removed by 1 September 2012 at the latest.QBSI has been amended to include the wearing of Naonal orState Approved Events Badges for a given period but only oneEvents Badge may be worn at any one me.No maer which of the five secons you are working with theYouth Program sll describes the totality of: the reason why it isdone (the purpose and aim), how it is done (through the ScoutMethod) and what young people do in the parcular Secon (theacvies).But how do we empower the youth in those secons? If you are anAdult in Scoung what impact does this have on your leadershiprole?Badges that have been approved currently are:Name of Badge Date Approved Date to be removedScout Idenficaon Badge 1 September 20122012 Cuboree 27 June 2012 30 September 2012Diamond Jubilee Badge 1 June 2012 1 November 2012To be a credible Australian youth organisaon, young people in theQueensland Branch need to be involved and empowered to takethe lead in their own personal development and the developmentof their associaon. To do this we must:• Provide skills training, supported by mentoring and coaching,to strengthen youth empowerment;• Empower and support young people to parcipate in decisionmaking processes that affect them;• Ensure the presence of youth empowerment measures acrossall secons;• Provide training for young people and adults in scoung inyouth empowerment and intergeneraonal dialogue;• Encourage and promote the parcipaon and full involvementof young people in constuonal events;Develop communicaons strategies that involve young people asthe public face of Scoung.So how are we going? Talk about this with leaders in your Group,your District and or Region tell your Region Commissioner orBranch Commissioner who no doubt will advise me. The feedbackwill assist our Branch to truly empower our members.Queensland Scout CentreAs all are aware, we only moved back into the Queensland ScoutCentre aer the 2011 Brisbane Flood early in 2012. There is sllmuch to be done to finish the QSC building but we are nearly there.We have begun making Scoung known to those that pass by andvisit!The Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley AC, who isChief Scout of Queensland will reopen the building at a Rally onNEW INSTOCKPocket NotebookVinyl Case with wire bound notebook inside$4.95 each14

Branch Commissioner Joey ScoutsDavid Crusebc.joeyscouts@qldhq.scouts.com.auA Family Affair at The GapA picture is worth a thousand words. Imagineyourself as a 6 year old young man waing tobe invested into a Joey Scout Mob lead byyour mother. Surrounding you is yourimmediate and extended family. It was aproud moment for Jordan with Mumconducng the Investure Ceremony andDad presenng his son with the scarf andwoggle.This is what I would call following inyour family’s footsteps.Congratulaons Jordan, I hope youhave a wonderful and joyous mewhile in Joey Scouts and as youconnue into the older secons.I thought I would share with you ourrecent investure of my Son Jordaninto The Gap Joey Mob, who at hisinvesture had his Mum as JSL, Dad asthe VSL, Brother as a Cub Scout,Cousins in Scouts, Uncle and Aunt as SLand ASL, Grandma as District VSL andGrandad as District Commissioner, all present for his special night.It was certainly a family affair.Can you see yourself in the pictures below?Joey Scout JauntWhat can I say? What a day. What an event. Words cannot giveenough jusficaon to the day, the Leaders, the parents and thebases presented on the day. I have already started receivingfeedback from the Joey Scouts and all indicaons are they enjoyedthemselves very much.What a tremendous winter’s day to have a Joey Scout Jaunt. Withthe sun blazing high in the sky Opening parade was quickly over andthe bases were soon in acon with Joey Scouts lining up to havetheir turn. As the day progressed some acvies such as theclimbing wall, rope bridge, fire brigade, military cars, go carts andchariot races could be seen with long lines of Joey Scouts paentlywaing.Scoung Documentaon You Should Know AboutAre you aware of and do you know where you can find Scoungdocumentaon such as the Queensland Branch Scoung Instrucon(QBSI), Scouts Policies and Rules, Queensland Branch SpecialistOutdoor Acvies Policies and Procedures, Queensland BranchSpecialist Outdoor Acvies Policies and Procedures Companion,Guidelines for Joey Scout Leaders and Joey Scouts MobProgramming. If you don’t, then you should, as they are your breadand buer in understanding what you can and can’t do with yourJoey Scout Mob. I would like to propose the following scenario:ScenarioYou are a group consisng of new and experienced Joey ScoutLeaders from different Mobs working together planning a MobHoliday. The Leaders are looking for a very acve weekend andhave suggested possible acvies such as bushwalking, swimming,canoeing, abseiling, flying and bike riding. The newer Leaders wantto experience a bit of bushwalking, swimming, canoeing andabseiling, and believe they can conduct these acvies bythemselves with limited adult supervision. The experienced Leadersknow that some of these acvies cannot occur withoutappropriate authority, skilled/qualified personnel, correct adult/youth raos, and are in conflict with the newer Leaders.How can the experienced Leaders convince and prove to the newerLeaders that what they are saying is correct? Where would youfindthe policies, rules and guidelines that would show the newer(Continued on page 33)15

Branch Commissioner Cub ScoutseLearningRecently I was lucky enough to support the first skills weekend ofthe newest Cub Scout Leaders using the eLearning program. Whilstthere may have been some confusion in regards to paperwork, theinteresng thing to note was that eLearning has allowed many CubScout Leaders that have been in the Movement for some me tofinally complete their training commitments.This provided a great network for them and they noted themselvesthat they got a lot of out this training, if they had only realised whenthey first started how supporve the training was to their role, theywould have pushed a bit harder to have completed this trainingearlier.The eLearning Program has been developed in direct response fromour Members, requiring flexibility in their busy schedules. Pleaseembrace this with your new Leaders and if you have any Leaderssll to finalise their training commitments.Remember there is always a need for professional development inany role you take, whether you are paid or not!2013 will have Cub Scout Expo opportunies available in a variety ofways and venues, the details are sll be finalised to best meet theneeds of our Membership.Cub Scout Expo is for Leaders to develop:• skills• share experiences and challenges• Cub Scoung knowledge and ideas• networking opportuniesRSVPBut like anything it is can only be useful with aendance, the lasttwo aempts have seen it being cancelled due to lack of numbers,although we heard later Leaders had intenons of aending toaend, please make sure you RSVP within me.You know as a Pack Leader you cannot run a Pack holiday withoutnumbers in, well it is the same with acvies like Cub Scout expo,Cuboree and Jamborees. Please be prompt with your responses toassist with the management of these acvies.Or else we simply will not run them anymore.Are your Programs interesng and challenging to you and yourCub Scouts?A wise Scouter told me once in the early days of my Scoungjourney “If you are not having fun them why have the uniform on”, Ihold to this philosophy. Whilst we all know that Scoung is not allsparklers, party whistles and hilarity, it should be interesng, funand challenging to you as well as your Youth Members.Cub Scoung uses the theme of the Jungle Book to deliver the CubScout Program to our Youth Members. Embrace this and use theprograms to develop our Cub Scouts by themes that inspire the16Robyn Devine (Rikki)bc.cubscouts@qldhq.scouts.com.auimaginaon. Use the Cub Scout Award Scheme to manage yourthemes, when was the last me you revisited your themes. Use theDistrict or Region Training meengs for ideas and resources, ask fora Campfire training night, learn new ways to light the fire, oldtradions and stories or even a skit.Have you seen Scouts Qld’s Eurek-It the soware that collateslearning acvies into searchable databases. The acvies can beselected and assembled into programs, visit www.scoutsqld.com.auor hps://www.facebook.com/Eurekit a brilliant resource, sll in itsinfancy, but the potenal to support and reduce isolaon of ourLeaders is inspiring.Cuboree 2012 surveyIn the next month a short survey link will be emailed to the Leadersthat aended Cuboree 2012 and parents of the parcipants, thiswill provide us with not only a review of 2012 but allow us to trackhow the Cub Scouts are heading in their Scoung journey. Pleasetake the me to fill this important review process strategy to assistwith our ongoing planning of Cuboree 2014.Discipline within the PackAs Leaders we have all taken the Scout Promise and Law, I wouldexpect you to uphold this in your leadership roles and providementorship to the Cub Scouts, other Youth Members and AdultHelpers throughout your Cub Scoung acvies and please abide byall Scouts Queensland policies at all mes.It is oen not only the Cub Scouts that require boundaries but sadlysome of our Leaders in mes find themselves not adhering to ourScout guidelines; please all take a moment to reflect ‘Are you doingyour best?’Branch Commissioners Challenge 20132013 will see the Cub Scout Branch Commissioners Challengerelaunched please keep an eye out for the details and see if yourPack will be able to rise to the challenges. There will be a campblanket badge available as part of the program.AJ2013Within the next month the Future Scout Day applicaon process willbe available via www.aj2013.scouts.com.au please make sure youregister if you wish to visit the 23 rd Australian Jamboree in January2013, as there will not be any opportunity to visit the site without aregistraon for either Future Scout Day or any of the three OpenDays.A CUB PRAYER - AUTHOR UNKNOWNDear Lord,Here is a poem about our sixes:R. Red. Reliable, ready for everything and RespectableB. Brown. Brilliant at listening and understanding instrucons.G. Grey. Great at understanding games and instrucons.W. White. Wonderful at meeng and introducing new chums.T. Tawny. Terrific at being a great sport at games.

Branch Commissioner ScoutsSteve Marshall (Wolf)bc.scouts@qldhq.scouts.com.auAJ2013Time has run out for finalising the applicaons and inial paymentsthat were due at the end of March. Group Leaders and applicantshave been nofied that applicaons that are sll at the inial stagewill be withdrawn on the 12 th of August. On the 19 th of August anyapplicaons at the submied stage that aren’t complete or acvelyinvolved in clearing up any issues with their applicaon will also bewithdrawn.Invitaons to be a Jamboree Troop Leader have gone out and thetask of pung the Jamboree Troops together will be happeningover the next few weeks. In September these details will be passedon to the JTLs and finally the answer to the next biggest quesonaer “what’s the meaning of life?”, “which Troop am I in?”, will beanswered.Later this month the final Jamboree Consultave Commieemeeng will be held in Maryborough. This will revolve arounddisaster planning and final details leading into the Jamboree. In theblink of an eye we will all be at the Jamboree having the me of ourlives.held in full public view. In all it was great to see the way that thecommunity was engaged in these Scoung acvies in such aposive mannerPlease make sure that your Scouts are working towards the PioneerBadge and geng the required number of nights under canvas.Make sure they have set clear goals as to when they will beachieving the various elements needed and that their target datesaren’t too late in the year. These details should be feeding back toyour Troop Councils from Patrol in Councils so that the program iscatering for each Patrols individual need. Resist cung cornersbecause your Scouts will require these skills and campingexperience to easily sele into Jamboree life.Camping StandardRecently the camping standards were updated and released. Theyare available to all Leaders and Scouts in the member’s area of theBranch website. Following on from the camping scores andcomments from the four judges at SSS I suggest that you downloadthese and pass them on to your PLs and make it a discussion pointat your next Troop Council. Perhaps a self evaluaon by the PLs ortheir Patrol would be a good approach to geng the Scouts to lookclosely at their methods.“A boy is not a sing-down animal.”Sir Robert Baden-Powell.SCOUTS DOING DESTRUCTION AT TRIPLE SHow many Scouts to break a 20 mm poly rope? 3 this me. Lookout Arnie. A sheepshank or 3 by Scouts saved the day. Photos andperfect ming by Brad “Python” Pledge, Labrador Scout GroupWhile the wet and muddy condions did make things a liledifficult at SSS, there are sll a number of things that Patrols needto pay more aenon to to make camp life more enjoyable.Hygiene and campsite safety are the two big ones that stood out.Tent PitchingI recently had the honour of aending the Murrumba District tentpitching compeon at the Pine Rivers show. It was great to see thecompeve spirit amongst the Patrols who undertook this acvityin the main arena under the watchful gaze of the general public.The Cub Scouts were there for chariot races also and from the lookof it there are going to be some talented Scouts in the near future.The opportunity was also taken to present two Australian ScoutMedallions and Leadership badges at a parade which was again17

Branch Commissioner Venturer ScoutsPhil McNicolbc.venturerscouts@qldhq.scouts.com.auFollowing on from the quesons and answers I included in lastmonth’s arcle, I have included some more this month. If you havequesons that you have not seen answered yet, feel free to sendthem to me. I’ve also included some informaon about a newQueen’s Scout Award Nominaon form, and BRAVSLAC, a trainingand acvity camp for Venturer Scout Leaders.Quesons and AnswersQ: Does the Applicaon for Venturer Scout Award Badge (form D2)need to be completed when a Venturer Scout earns theVenturer Award?A: No. The form predates the current Venturer Award. It was forthe diamond “Award Badges” for Venturer Scouts – not the“Venturer Scout Award” badge. Apparently the diamond badgeswere treated as restricted badges in some districts. TheVenturer Award badge is not a restricted badge i.e. it should beable to be supplied like every other Venturer Scout seconaward scheme badge, other than the Queen’s Scout Awardbadge, through the normal Badge Secretary process, andawarded by Unit Councils. The form has been removed from theBranch web site.Q: Is it okay to use me spent qualifying for a driver’s licence forPursuits, or any other badge work?A: Providing an acvity is legal there is probably no acvity that isintrinsically not okay to use for badge work. The queson thatunit councils and others need to be considering is whether theproposed goal is a challenge to the individual, and whether theacvity conforms to the scope of the badge and is consistentwith the requirements or examples. In the case of Queen’sScout Award level Pursuits, the scope is to “encourage VenturerScouts to develop exisng interests (pursuits) or to undertakenew recreaonal acvies. The pursuit may be a hobby orsomething enrely new and may be followed individually or witha group.” Is learning to drive a car an “interest”, “hobby” or“recreaonal acvity” for the Venturer Scout concerned? Whatis the goal he or she will be striving for that is over and abovewhat they would be doing in the normal course of events?There are licences that clearly conform to the scope e.g. afirearms licence or a recreaonal marine driver licence and soforth – why not consider geng one of those licences as part ofundertaking target shoong or recreaonal boang? Units needto be careful they do not miss the point of badge work,especially Queen’s Scout Award level badge work, and end upawarding a badge for watching television, or going to the beach.mislaid for the long term; that the remarks provided by theVenturer Scout Leader should be wrien in the knowledge thatthey may be used as a citaon at a ceremony such as thepresentaon of the Queen’s Scout Award badge to the VenturerScout.The exisng form will be available from me if someone has a realneed for it.BRAVSLAC 2012The biennial Branch Venturer Scout Leader Acvity Camp is beingconducted at Rocky Creek Scout Camp, Landsborough (hp://osm.org/go/ueHxZYe1--). All Venturer Scout Leaders are invited toaend this training weekend on the Sunshine Coast.BRAVSLAC is a formal training weekend which will be recorded onyour personal record. The purpose of the camp is to update theskills and knowledge of leaders. Whether you are an old salt whoneeds re-energising or has ideas you’d like to pass on, or a newleader wishing to pick up a few ps and tricks, you are encouragedto aend. It is a me as much for sharing ideas and establishing abroader network of useful contacts as it is a me for formalinstrucon. The camp is an acvity camp because a significantamount of me is spent on hands-on acvies, i.e. givingsomething new a go. This could be your chance to try an acvityyou think would be of interest to your Venturer Scouts, before youstart making a noise about it back at the unit.Start: 9am Saturday 8th September, finish: 4pm Sunday 9thSeptember. Applicaon forms will be out shortly. Cost will be under$40. Keep an eye on the bullen board for breaking news.Dates (a paral list)August11-12 Operaon Nighthawk – Goombungee Showgrounds19 Venturer Scout Unit Management course – Raceview23 Branch Youth Venturer Scout Council meeng –teleconference26 Venturer Scout Unit Management course – Hemmant31 Stone Age Rumble – Stafford Scout denSeptember8-9 BRAVSLAC – Rocky Creek Scout Camp, Landsborough10 QS Award Ceremony – Government House26 Branch Venturer Scout Council meeng – teleconferenceNew Queen’s Scout Award Nominaon form (D1) and Guidelines(D1-A)Hopefully by the me you read this arcle issue 4 of the D1 formthat has been available on the Branch web site for quite some mewill be replaced with a new version of the form. Some points tonote are: that the unit is nominang the Venturer Scout as aworthy recipient, not that the Venturer Scout is applying for theaward; that as the form makes its way through the process, itslocaon should be reported to your Region Commissioner so that inthe event it gets delayed Region can start looking for it before it is[See hp://z8.invisionfree.com/QueenslandVenturers for detailsof these acvies.]http://eurek-it.scoutsqld.com.au18

Branch Commissioner Rover ScoutsGavin Bradybc.rovers@qldhq.scouts.com.auROVER SCOUT SECTION REVIEW – SERVICE AND THE ROVERSCOUT SECTIONLast month the Chief Commissioner updated the movement onrecently adopted changes to the Rover Scout Secon adopted bythe NEC. In this and following month’s arcles we will discuss someof the changes in more detail; New full definion of Service withinthe Rover Scout Secon (Recommendaon 13) is as follows;Help that Rover Scouts give to someone, a community or anorganisaon, to further the Rover Scouts development, especially byusing Scoung skills, ability and knowledge. Service for Rover Scoutsmust be− planned within a reasonable meframe and agreed by bothpares,− part of the Rover Scout Program (including the Award Scheme)− a contribuon to the development of the Rover Scout− weighted towards the local and global community.Service has always been an important part of the Rover ScoutSecon. It is incorporated in the ceremonies and tradions of thesecon, the Award Scheme and it is a regular part of the acviesof the secon. A driver in developing this new definion was toclarify for the whole movement, both Rover Scouts and others theproper balanced context for Rover Scout Service within themovement and the wider community. Just as the aim of Scoung isabout the development of young people, Rover Scout acvieswhich include Service also play an important part in thedevelopment of members of the Rover Scout secon. Serviceacvies can and oen do embrace the full spectrum of social,physical, intellectual, emoonal and spiritual development which isat the heart of Scoung’s aims. Those of you who are or have beenRover Scouts, will already know what I mean when I talk about thepersonal sense of reward and sasfacon received from freelygiving of your me through Service; something which shouldbecome a normal part of your life, not just in Rover Scouts, but longaer you have ceased to be a Rover Scout.Next me you are looking for Rover Scouts to carry out someService, ask yourself if it meets the new definion, or beer sll,how that service will contribute to the development of the RoverScouts who perform it.WHATS IN A NAME – RETURN OF QBRC - QUEENSLAND BRANCHROVER COUNCILSome of you will have noced that in recent weeks, some RoverScouts have again been referring to what used to be QBRE as QBRC.Effecve from the last QBRC meeng the Chief Commissioner hasapproved this change for QBRE to again be known as theQueensland Branch Rover Council or QBRC. The most significantthing that accompanies this change, which the Chief Commissionerand Rover Scout leadership was keen to see happen, is that theChair of QBRC will return to being a Queensland Rover Scout. Indue course, an updated QBSI will be released by the ChiefCommissioner to fully outline the changes. So if someone out thererefers to QBRC instead of QBRE, you will now know what they aretalking about.REGION REPRESENTATIVESNominaons are now open for 2012/2013 Rover Scout RegionRepresentaves. Rover Scout Region Representaves are animportant acvies and communicaon link between Crews,Regions and QBRE. As Region representave, you are a voice forRovering in your region. Your dues include regularlycommunicang with crews in your region, aending QBREmeengs (where possible) and parcipaon in two major RoverScout conferences each year. If you are interested in becoming aRover Region Representave, the term commences on 1September and nominaon forms must be submied tochair@qldrovers.org.au or bc.rovers@qldhq.scouts.com.auURBAN CHALLENGE2012Congratulaons toUC2012 ChairmanJarrad Ritchie, hiscommiee and all theother Rover Scoutsinvolved in organisinganother successfulUrban Challenge. This year over 165Venturer Scouts aended the acvityrun throughout the Brisbane CBD andSouthbank. See separate arcle for fullstory.ROVER SCOUTS AT AJ2013 – CHALLENGE IT!Want to know what Qld Rover Scouts have planned for Scouts atAJ2013 in the Challenge It acvity? Queensland Rover Scouts hasbeen asked to run this massive, awesome onsite acvity. If youwant to find out more about what’s planned, if you are keen toassist in the running one of Scoung's greatest acvies, now isyour chance to get involved. For more informaon, contactMahew Ray at aj2013@qldrovers.org.au or 0413 073 863.MOUNT KILIMANJARO EXPEDITIONExpressions of Interest are being called for interested Rover Scouts(two from each State/Territory) to join an expedion to MountKilimanjaro, Tanzania in February 2013. In addion to the ascent onKilimanjaro, the trip would include a humanitarian project forapproximately 4 days and a visit to BP’s grave in Kenya hopefully tocoincide with Founders Day. For more informaon send enquiriesto mail@craigray.com.auFUTURE DATESQBRC Meeng – 19 August – QSC(Continued on page 33)19

Jack Bishop-WhiteMahew WelchMahew LloydHannah IrelandHolly JohnsonMahew StenningDaniella GunnHarrison WalkerElijah ScoAbigail McMillanRyan DrostLily PimmKyle JenkinsTrinity CoxJames RollinsonBridie CoyneJoshua NelsonThomas RussellAlyssa McLeodMarshall KusyWilliam AusnEmily RingLucy Roods-SmithCordelia MasonJOEY SCOUTPROMISE CHALLENGEWest Centenary Scout GroupWest Centenary Scout GroupUnderwood Scout GroupUnderwood Scout GroupUnderwood Scout GroupCapalaba Scout GroupLowood Scout GroupKaralee Scout GroupClontarf Beach Scout GroupBurpengary Scout GroupBurpengary Scout GroupBurpengary Scout GroupBurpengary Scout GroupBurpengary Scout GroupClion Hill Scout GroupClion Hill Scout GroupClion Hill Scout GroupClion Hill Scout GroupDrayton Scout GroupBuderim Scout GroupBuderim Scout GroupAUSTRALIAN SCOUTMEDALLIONMount Coon Scout GroupEdge Hill Scout GroupShailer Park Scout GroupDRAYTON SCOUT GROUP GREY WOLF SUCCESSThe Drayton Scout Group had the pleasure recently ofcelebrang the success of one of their members whoreceived their Grey Wolf award.Tegan Thrussell came to the Group from Logan Village ScoutGroup and wanted to connue her Scoung journey bygaining her Grey Wolf before moving up to Scouts. Teganpossed proudly for the photo with her family.Tegan’s enthuisiasm could not be contained and she earnednumerous badges as she progressed through the awardscheme.A large number of leaders helped Tegan along the way andall were enthusiasc be able to support Tegan in thisachievement.Laura BuchananCallum WoodsMichael HewiFelicity BrianCharloe BanisterJack PearceMark MillerMichael PimmTeagan BrucknerAlexandra ElvinPeter KempinMahew HowardTyson WantJacques EndresRyan SimpsonAlice ChamberlainWinona DouganBraden StewartBenjamin JefferyCody FosterJoshua BakerErin JohnsonJackson WatkinDylan BiceJordenn BaelleyJoshua StuartToby SkillingtonChristopher DibbsStephanie LoweOwen ConnollyTyler SheehanCUB SCOUTGREY WOLF AWARDThe Gap Scout GroupKawana Scout GroupKawana Scout GroupRedbank Plains Scout GroupNoosa Sea Scout GroupNoosa Sea Scout GroupBurpengary Scout GroupBurpengary Scout GroupUnderwood Scout GroupPamphle Sea Scout GroupNarangba Scout GroupNarangba Scout GroupPriestdale Scout GroupPriestdale Scout GroupPriestdale Scout GroupVictoria Point Scout GroupVictoria Point Scout GroupAtherton Scout GroupAtherton Scout GroupMaryborough West Scout GroupWoodford Scout GroupJimboomba Scout GroupJimboomba Scout GroupJimboomba Scout GroupJimboomba Scout GroupKallangur Scout GroupKallangur Scout GroupMillchester Scout GroupMillchester Scout GroupThe Gap Scout GroupShailer Park Scout Group20

Joey Scout Promise ChallengeCub Scout Grey Wolf Award300350250300200250200150150100100505000Scout Australian Scout MedallionVenturer Scout Queen Scout Award10040903580307060255020401530102010500Rover Baden-Powell Scout AwardWood Badge870760650540430322011000VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYEurek-it is an online soluon that collates learning acviesinto searchable databases. The acvies can be selected andassembled into programs. Eurek-it will rate, rank and findcontent easily, then put it in lesson presentaon/programformat.We are looking for volunteers to assist with the content creaonand input. If you have me you would like to volunteerplease send an email to om@scoutsqld.com.au.http://eurek-it.scoutsqld.com.auPLEASE NOTE:The following forms are required to be submied for the YouthAward badges to be processed and issued:• D9—Joey Scout Promise Challenge Applicaon• D8—Request for the Grey Wolf Award• D7— Australian Scout Medallion Nominaon Form• D1—Queens Scout Award Recommendaon• D10—Nominaon for the Baden Powell Scout AwardAll forms can be downloaded from the Forms Secon of the MembersOnly Area of the Scouts QLD Website.21

General ManagerIan Lightbodygm@scoutsqld.com.auI hope that your Scout acvies are going well. There are a numberof maers to menon and some excing news. Today, the ScoutSupply Centre received a batch of special woggles that we areplanning to sell in the near future. Most of them are designedaround the Jungle Book characters, but there are also some knightthemedwoggles for the Rover Scout secon as well.There are many other designs too, which I think look spectacularand will be very popular. We are sourcing a number of newmerchandise lines in preparaon for the Jamboree. If you arepassing the Queensland Scout Centre, please drop in and look atthe new stock.the income to maintain and upgrade them.On the subject of maintenance, it is vital that Scout Groupsmaintain their facilies. They needed to be checked regularly toensure that they are safe and that we comply with variousregulaons, such as fire and electrical safety. Are the grounds andbuildings neat and dy? Please ask parents to help; a well-runScout Group needs many people to pitch in and do their part. Iknow that this can be difficult but it is part of the philosophy ofjoining the Scoung family.I hope you are enjoying the great game of Scoung.This last month I have had the pleasure of aending numerousScout acvies. At the Naonal Mawson Leadership Camp, held atBP Park Samford, I had the privilege of meeng a group ofoutstanding Venturer Scouts from across Australia and spoke tothem about my research on shared leadership.Our local federal member, Jane Prence MP, visited theQueensland Scout Centre and provided us with some naonal flagsto replace those damaged in the flood. We are grateful for hersupport. It comes at an opportune me as the building is finallybeing decorated in me for the re-opening acvies. We have adinner to say “thank you” for our supporters and sponsors thisweek, and the Governor will be re-opening the Queensland ScoutCentre on Saturday 13 October at a special youth rally; we hopemany members and supporters can aend.There were many funcons over the last month. I had the pleasureof aending the 60 th Anniversary of Kindillan, the state Girl Guidecampsite, and aended a special luncheon with some of theirsenior leaders recently. We are looking at ways in which we canwork together with our sister organisaon.There are many things that we can do to benefit each other. It wasgreat to have the opportunity to aend the Salisbury Scout GroupAGM, the Gold Coast Region Training Meeng, and I met the staffand Region Commissioner at the Darling Downs Region Office.These visits help improve the support that the Branch Office canprovide and allows us to solve some of the ongoing challenges.I have been speaking to a number of people who coordinatecampsites and facilies. There are so many great facilies that weneed to promote more; internally and externally. I visitedTyamolum Scout Campsite the other day; what a wonderfulcampsite just beyond Kenmore, west of Brisbane.It has a wonderful pack holiday shelter and camping grounds. If youhave never been there, put it on the list. Camp Kallaroo at BurleighHeads is a fantasc place to take a group; so close to the beach andthe facilies are superb. Last month we put out a flyer with some ofthe campsites in SE Queensland; the intenon is that we send outthese informaon sheets each month.BRANCH DEVELOPMENT FUND INTERESTRATESAny monies that are surplus to normal day to day operaons mustbe banked at Branch Headquarters in the Development Fund.The Development Fund was established by Branch in November1968, principally to assist the development of Scoung properesin Queensland and to provide opportunies of pooling funds toobtain a greater interest return.Interest rates on deposits vary with amount and commercialmarket interest rates. The current rates are listed below.• Loans from the Development Fund are charged the currentinterest rate on the Westpac Maxi Savings account plus 1%each quarter. This is subject to the loan contracts issued.• Investments of $1,000 or less in the Development Fund willreceive interest on a quarterly basis at the current ratereceived in One State Bank. Currently 1.5 %• Credit balances greater than $1,000 and not greater than$10,000 will receive interest on a quarterly basis, at thecurrent rate on the Westpac Maxi Savings account less 1%.Currently 2.5 %• Credit balances greater than $10,000 will receive intereston a quarterly basis at the current rate on the WestpacMaxi Savings account. Currently 3.5 %Valid from November 2011 to November 2012. Rates may changewithout noce.Interest is calculated on minimum quarterly balance and creditedquarterly. This is automacally reinvested unless the Formaonmakes special arrangements with the Chief Commissioner.For more informaon on the Development Fund see QBSI Secon2 – Management, 2.4 Development FundThere are many more to come. Please tell others about thefacilies that we have on offer. The more they get used, the greater22

UNKNOWN BLUE CARDS RECEIVEDWe have received Blue Card informaonfrom the Commission for thefollowing people, however there isno record of their involvement withScoung as a Member or an AdultHelper. If any of the people listed below are aached to your Formaonplease contact the Adult Membership Support officer immediately.Failure to determine where these people are aached to willresult in advice to the Commission of their non involvement withScoung in Queensland. Contact the Adult Membership Supportofficer on 3721 5732 or adult.membership@scoutsqld.com.auAndrea Louise PeaseStephane Michele Vert-PreNicholas Bradley HilderPeter John RentoulLinda Jane RuseTanya FoxCHARTERED FORMATIONSThe following Formaons have become Charteredor rechartered during the month:2nd Nambour Scout GroupPamphle Sea Scout GroupVictor Scout GroupUPDATED FORMSThe following forms have been updated on theScouts Queensland Website in the Members Only Area.To download these forms you need Adobe AcrobatReader. Download free from hp://www.adobe.comForm Descripon Issue DateG4 Air Acvies Booking Form 1 08/12Blue Card Applicaon and Renwal May 12Blue Card Confirmaon May 12Blue Card Exempon May 12YOUR INPUT IS REQUESTEDQUEENSLAND SCOUTCENTRE CUSTOMERSERVICE SURVEYWe are currently seeking input from our Membersand customers regarding customer serviceand your interacons with the Queensland ScoutCentre.Your valuable input is greatly welcomed. Informaoncollected in this survey will assist withimprovements to our delivery of services.hps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VM899D6ADVERTISING RATES FORENCOMPASS$120 full pageper issue$60 half pageper issueSpace is available for your business to adverse withinEncompass each month. Adversing is for commercialorganisaons only. Scout Groups and acvies willconnue not be charged for submission of content.Please note terms and condions do apply. For moredetails download the adversing guidelines from theBranch website at hp://www.scoutsqld.com.auhttp://eurek-it.scoutsqld.com.au23

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Deputy Chief Commissioner Special DutiesIain Furbydcc.specialdues@scoutsqld.com.auI recently came across this story and was struck by how much Ihave caused ripples in my life and thought I would share it with youfor your own reflecon.The Master was walking through the fields one day when a youngman, a troubled look upon his face, approached him. "On such abeauful day, it must be difficult to stay so serious," the Mastersaid. "Is it? I hadn't noced," the young man said, turning to lookaround and noce his surroundings. His eyes scanned thelandscape, but nothing seemed to register; his mind elsewhere.Watching intently, the Master connued to walk. "Join me if youlike." The Master walked to the edge of a sll pond, framed bysycamore trees, their leaves golden orange and about to fall."Please sit down," the Master invited, pang the ground next tohim. Looking carefully before sing, the young man brushed theground to clear a space for himself. "Now, find a small stone,please," the Master instructed. "What?" "A stone. Please find asmall stone and throw it in the pond."Searching around him, the young man grabbed a pebble and threwit as far as he could. "Tell me what you see," the Master instructed.Straining his eyes to not miss a single detail, the man looked at thewater's surface. "I see ripples." "Where did the ripples come from?""From the pebble I threw in the pond, Master." "Please reach yourhand into the water and stop the ripples," the Master asked. Notunderstanding, the young man stuck his hand in the water as aripple neared, only to cause more ripples. The young man was nowcompletely baffled. Where was this going? Had he made a mistakein seeking out the Master? Aer all he was not a student, perhapshe could not be helped? Puzzled, the young man waited. "Wereyou able to stop the ripples with your hands?" the Master asked."No, of course not." "Could you have stopped the ripples, then?""No, Master. I told you I only caused more ripples." "What if youhad stopped the pebble from entering the water to begin with?"The Master smiled such a beauful smile; the young man could notbe upset. "Next me you are unhappy with your life, catch thestone before it hits the water. Do not spend me trying to undowhat you have done. Rather, change what you are going to dobefore you do it." The Master looked kindly upon the young man."But Master, how will I know what I am going to do before I do it?""Take the responsibility for living your own life.If you're working with a doctor to treat an illness, then ask thedoctor to help you understand what caused the illness. Do not justtreat the ripples. Keep asking quesons." The young man stopped,his mind reeling. "But I came to you to ask you for answers. Are yousaying that I know the answers?" "You may not know the answersright now, but if you ask the right quesons, then you shall discoverthe answers." "But what are the right quesons, Master?" "Thereare no wrong quesons, only unasked ones.We must ask, for without asking, we cannot receive answers. But itis your responsibility to ask. No one else can do that for you."It is a message worth considering.Good Scoung!26

Branch Commissioner Environmental EducationJudy Seymour“The man who is blind to the beaues of Nature has missed half the pleasure of life.” - Lord Robert Baden-PowellGet involved in Scout Environment Weeks in September!1 st -9 th September Threatened Species Week3 rd -11 September Weedbuster Week9 th September Naonal Bilby Day21 st September Save the Koala Day25 th September World Water DayTake part in one of these special events or plan a half day acvity of your choice. A Scout Environment Weeks Cerficate will be awardedto secons, when a short report is submied to the Branch Commissioner Environmental Educaon. See requirements at: hp://www.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iMenuID=19321752Calendar dates remaining for 2012:• Joey Scouts Acvity Day - 11 th August (Eprapah)• Cub Scouts Acvity Day - 15 th September (WSEB at Wirraglen), 27 th October (WW at Eprapah)• Scouts WSEB Day – 17 th November (Eprapah), 24 th November (Rocky Creek)• Venturer Scouts Weekend – Nov – Dec; on request aer exams• Rover Scouts – October 13 th – 14 th October (Eprapah)• Leaders Acvity Day - 25 th August - Cub Scout Boomerang Tests (Eprapah) – covers Scienfic Discovery (#10) and Natural Environment(#11).Bookings: recepon@scoutsqld.com.au or on (07) 3870 7000. See the Environment Calendar 2012 on the Scout Queensland web site, orcontact Branch Commissioner Environment Educaon, Judy Seymour, tel: (07) 3203 4193.This month’s contribuon by team member Jean HowellHow to plait(or re-plait)a leather woggleAVAILABLE NOW FROM THE SCOUT SUPPLY CENTRE$9.95for a pack of 527

A knife is perhaps one of the most useful tools you could have atcamp. Given enough me, paence and ingenuity most problemscan be solved with the safe use of a knife and its applicaon.Choosing a knifeThe mul-bladed type knifes ('Swiss army knife') can be useful, butif you only have a single knife you will need something strongerwith a general purpose blade. You can buy some knives that have acompass built into the handle, or have the handle hollowed out sothat you can carry equipment inside it. The compass will eventuallylose its accuracy aer the knife has been used (especially if you useit on hardwoods), and the hollow handle will soon break with use.The only two general purpose knives I would recommend are a decentfolding knife, and a strong 'handled' knife. I would simply optfor a knife with a good clean edge, that perhaps does have differentlevels of fineness to the edge along the length of the blade.Safety IssuesA knife can be an invaluable asset in all kinds of situaons. Howeveryou must remember that knives are dangerous, and can be weapons.Safety should always be of paramount importance. No-one(and this includes leaders!) should be allowed to carry or handle aknife unless they have proven their competence to an experiencedinstructor. I would not allow scouts to carry knives on their personat camp all the me, only when the acvity specifically requires theuse of knives. I would certainly never allow anyone to carry a knifeon their person off the site, there is simply no need for it. Offsite theknife should be safely stored in your backpack.Remember you are only as sharp as your knife. You must keep yourknife sharp ready for use, a blunt knife is a dangerous instrumentand an inefficient tool. Don't misuse your knife. Never throw it intotrees or the ground. Keep it clean, and if you don't intend to use itfor a while, oiled and in its sheath.Folding knivesA folding knife can be very useful, provided it has a good lockedposion. If the blade does notlock firmly, forget it, look elsewhere.A blade within awooden handle will be themost comfortable as it will not slip when your hands get sweaty,and if the handle is made from a single piece of wood, it is less likelyto cause blisters than other types.SheathsA sheath is a must for any normal knife. Always replacethe knife in its sheath when not in use, even ifonly for a minute or so of inacvity. A sheath shouldbe made from strong, stched leather, with a tunnelbelt loop. Ensure that it has a posive fastening tosecure the knife. Some sheaths may have addional small pocketsfor a penknife or a sharpening stone. These could be useful to have.TENT MAINTENANCEMaintenance of tent involveslooking aer it so that it will lastmany yearsAiringA tent can be aired in two ways.If the day is dry you can roll upthe walls using the loops provided on most tents for this purpose.You can also air the tent and prevent rong of the sod cloth byhanging the walls on the brailings of the tent. When airing a tentyou should also remove the groundsheet so that the grass can get achance to breath.Rolling up the sides of a tent during the day also means you cankeep the inside dy (or alternavely see how messy the inside hasbecome). If the sides are not rolled up in warm weather then theinside will become very hot and humid and may end prey muchlike a sauna, including 'sweang' of the canvas which can causeproblems similar to geng the canvas wet in the rain. Wet canvaswill rot if le unaended not to menon the fact that it smells terrible.When you roll the sides up roll them so that the outside wallsare rolled in towards the tent. This will let the excess water on theoutside drop off instead of collecng it within the roll where it willstart to rot the canvas.CleaningAlways clean your tent thoroughly before you pack or waterproof it.To clean a canvas tent simply wash it with clean water and a sffbrush or use a well rinsed pressure washer. Be very careful aboutusing detergents or other cleaning agents, they may destroy thewaterproofing of the tent. Allow the tent to dry naturally beforereproofing. Cleaning a tent should also include simple things such asbrushing off the mud and dirt that accumulates each camp. Use adry cloth to clean off as much grass, dirt, twigs etc. as you can asyou are folding your tent up.If you have a tent with a sewn in groundsheet then check very carefullybefore you move or fold the tent. It is easy to miss a small itemwhich may rip the tent when you come to fold it. Brush all the itemsto the front of the tent with a dry cloth. Hold the edge of the tentdown level with the ground and brush everything onto the floor.Have one last check in all the corners before you fold the tent.Nylon hike tents can be washed with just a wet cloth to make surethere is no mud or other dirt on the tent. Allow the tent to dry completelybefore packing.RepairingAlways keep your tent in good repair. Before packing up your tentfor storage, look it over for needed repairs and make those repairsbefore storage. It is a good idea to have a tent repair kit as part ofyour camping/backpacking equipment, so to make on-the-spot repairs.Depending on the cloth material used in your tent, you mayneed to occasionally re-waterproof the fabric and seal the seams.Check the instrucon from the manufacture before using a waterproofingmaterial on your tent.28Check out http://eurek-it.scoutsqld.com.au for

FIRE SAFETYThe fireplace needs to be preparedcarefully. A fireplace is needed tocontrol the fire. If you are not carefulthe fire can get out of controland become very dangerous.Firstly you will need to decide uponits locaon. You will need a site thatis sheltered, especially during highwinds. You will also need to takeinto account the layout of the restof the camp (see campsite - layoutsecon for more details).Do not place your fire at the base oftree's, stumps or rocks. Once you have chosen your site, clear thesurrounding area to form a wide circle of bare earth (clear all twigs,leaves etc.) around 2m (6 ) across.If the ground is too wet to place the fire on directly, build a smallplaorm from a layer of green logs covered with a layer of earth (oryou could use a layer of stones. Do not use stones from a river bed/bank. They will crack and explode when heated.)Temple FireA common fireplace method that is used widely is the temple fire.This consists of a raised plaorm, built from green mber (or unnaturalmaterials like metal girders!). Simply drive four uprights intothe ground and lash crosspieces at the top. Now place a layer ofgreen logs across the top and coverwith several inches of earth. Youcan now light the fire upon this(and has the added bonus of beingmore comfortable to deal with atwaist height). if you make two ofthe diagonally opposite uprightslonger then you can place a pieceacross joining them to form a simplepot rod or spit.Preparaon is vital…take plenty ofme to prepare the fire and materials before you even think oflighng the fire. Fuel should be graduated into piles from kindlingthrough to main fuel and logs. Tinder should be dry and as fine asyou can get it. There should be ample fuel to keep the fire going formany hours before you light the first match. Make sure you havethe right materials, that are stored neatly and dryly to hand andthat you know what type of fire and method of lighng you are goingto use. In principle it is easy, and I can explain lile more than there is here.In pracce it will take years of trying to perfect the technique. Theresimply is no substute for pracce. No amount of reading will helpyou any more. Go find someone who knows what they are doingand get out there and pracce!an upcoming solution for your programming needsFILTER BINA filter bin is anothergadget thatI would consideressenal for thecamp kitchen.Waste disposal isvery important tohandle correctlyat camp, hygienein camp is veryimportant to controlfor everyone'sgood health. You will need to build at least two types of bins, onefor dry refuse (e.g. empty packets, ns, sweet wrappers) and onefor those with a 'wet' content (food slops, dirty washing up wateretc.).Simply construct two 'box' frames formed from uprights driven intothe ground lashed together. It would be good idea to site the bins inthe same place, within the same frame. Aach a strong plasc bagwithin each box securing it firmly at the corners at least. Both of thebags should have perforated booms (use a fork to make plenty ofsmall holes). The dry bin can be now le as is. The wet bin will nowrequire lining with some material to absorb the waste. A sensibletechnique would be bracken on the boom weighed down withsmall stones. A layer of charcoal and then sand/gravel should go ontop of this, finished off with a layer of bracken. This will have all theproperes to absorb all types of waste, water/grease etc. If youwant to finish this off you could construct a lid to cover the bins (ifyou think the local wildlife will be inspecng the le-overs whenyou turn in for the night) although I would leave the lid off duringthe day for ease of use and to remind everyoneexactly where they should be pungtheir rubbishPOLE LADDERWhat I refer to as a 'pole' ladder is the moretradional type of ladder. This simply involveschoosing two strong spars of the requiredlength and aaching rungs at regularintervals using a square lashing.One important thing to note is that the twomain uprights are not parallel to each other. They should be angledinwards towards each other as you go to the top of the ladder. Thiswill prevent the rungs from slipping downwards. I suggest that youtest the strength of each rung (and lashing) carefully before usingthe ladderTEEPEESA tepee is an extremely simple shelterto construct and can be veryeffecve. All you need is to lash togetherseveral poles much as youwould do to form a tripod (using a shear lashing type) or cone.Simply e them together whilst the poles are laying on the groundand then erect and shape to the desired angle.29

Branch Commissioner InternationalScoung is a worldwideMovement with over 30 million Scouts in160 countries. Internaonal Scoung isaimed at creang an understanding ofother cultures as well as promongpeace and tolerance through our commonunderstanding of the Scoung Aims and Principles."When you join a Patrol you become part of a worldwide brotherhoodin which every member has promised to keep the Scout Law.Because of this it doesn't maer if they speak different languages,are of different colours or hold different religious beliefs. When youmeet Scouts at large gatherings, remember that they are yourbrothers and show by your acons that you regard them asfriends."- Lord Robert Baden-Powell, Founder of ScoungThe Internaonal Themed Event of 2012 is Here !20-26 th August.New programs are have been addedto the website. More interna-onal parcipants this year thanever before. Leaders can use theprogram as a part of their leadertraining. Badges have been orderedand are in stock ready for delivery.Please share this informaon with your networks – we want 40,000members to experience internaonal Scoung in 2012Registraon & all details – www.scoutsinaconweek.comJOTA/JOTI CoordinatorAer many years, Ian Lightbody our JOTA/JOTI Coordinator, has decided to take a breakand concentrate on his dues as GeneralManager at QSC. We thank Ian for his dedicaonand hard work, ensuring JOTA-JOTIwas well promoted and supported. Ian con-nued to get increasing numbers of peopleparcipang in this event. Bravo mate andthank you for everything you did.With this we now have a new JOTA/JOTI Coordinator to fill Ian’sshoes. Albert Shelley has kindly offered to take on this role. Alberthas been a radio operator for many years and was approached totake on this role. Albert kindly accepted and is off and running already.Welcome to the team Albert. Albert can be contacted bythe same email address jota@qldhq.scouts.com.auWatch this space next month for Branch Youth Acvity TeamJota-Jo Camp.Current Volunteer Opportunies at Scouts AustraliaThere are currently two excing volunteer opportunies availableat Scouts Australia!30Paul Rollasonbc.internaonal@qldhq.scouts.com.auApply now and become our next Naonal Pen-Pal Coordinator orour new Naonal JOTA-JOTI Coordinator!Both applicaons close on 31 August 2012 and should be sent tothe Internaonal Commissioner at int.comm@scouts.com.au Enquiriesshould be directed to Wendy Freeman on 0418 365 664 oremail int.comm@scouts.com.au So what are you waing for? Applynow for these excing new presgious roles today!World Scout $ DayThe 1st of August is World Scout Day... andat AJ2010, Scouts Australia’s Naonal Teamlaunched the World Scout $ Day project,where we are asking every Scout in Australiato donate $1 by the 1st of August. Think about it... if everymember of Scouts Australia donates just $1 each, that’s over$66,000!The funds raised for World Scout $ Day will be sent to the WorldOrganisaon of the Scoung Movement to support the Food ForLife project in the African Region.The project is now underway, so Groups can start collecng dollarsfrom members, or even run a fundraising event to raise at least onedollar per person by World Scout $ Day….Its Not to Late, To Donate.FOOD FOR LIFE PROGRAM.The first step to poverty alleviaon is food security. Food securitycannot be achieved through short-term soluons (such as givingpeople food) – people living in areas that suffer food shortagesmust be taught to produce their own food in a sustainable way inorder to survive in the long-term.The Food For Life program teaches Scouts in Africa to grow food forthemselves and their families, and provides them with seeds andthe equipment to do it. All the nutrional needs of a family can bemet with the produce of a ny garden, 1.25 square metres per person.Families that have the ability to grow their own food need neverbe hungry again, and they also have the capacity to earn moneyby selling the food they grow.Scouts earn proficiency badges as they complete each level of theFood For Life program. At Starter level, Cubs and Scouts learn howto grow a vegetable of choice in his or her garden. At Silver level,Scouts learn how to plant a variety of vegetables in his or her owngarden, and also how to take care of the vegetables. At Gold level,Scouts learn how to draw up a business plan, and learn detailedinformaon about soil types, irrigaon, fruit trees, and so on.Due to the Global Financial Crisis, the African Region of the WorldScout Bureau has been unable to connue funding the program.Together, the Scouts of Australia can make a difference and helpour fellow Scouts in Africa to Be Prepared for life!

(Continued from page 30)ASSISTANT CONTINGENT LEADERApplicaons are now open for the role ofAssistant Conngent Leader to the 23rdWorld Scout Jamboree in Japan in 2015.The Assistant Conngent Leader is an importantrole within the Conngent ManagementTeam to help coordinate the planningand preparaons for the Australian Conngent.All applicants must have aended the22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden as aYouth Parcipant and must be at least 18years of age when the Conngent departsAustralia in July 2015.Following excellent publicity during the SwedenWorld Scout Jamboree, the applicaonprocess is expected to be highly compeve and applicants arereminded to complete all secons of the applicaon form to assistthe review panel in making their decision.The applicaon form can be downloaded at hp://www.greaterwestscouts.com.au/images/stories/WSJ2015_Assistant_Conngent_Leader_Applicaon_Form.pdf andfeatures details of the responsibilies, personal requirements andexpectaons for accepng the posion of Assistant ConngentLeader. Further informaon about the selecon criteria and applicaonprocess are also included.All applicaons are due to the Conngent Leader no later than 10August 2012.At Moot Canada 2013, parcipants will be the makers of their ownprogramming. Monthsahead of their arrival inCanada, each parcipantwill create his ownMoot experience bymaking a series of choices individually or with their internaonalpatrol. By offering each parcipant the opportunity to build theirown programming, Moot Canada 2013 wishes to establish newgrounds for future internaonal scoung events.Canada, Country of Blue Gold.Canada has one of the biggest fresh water reserves in theworld. The theme of water, its preservaon and accessibilitywill be at the heart of acvies during Moot Canada 2013.The 2-3-1-3-2 formulaThe Parcipant’s Experience: Choose your PathFind your PathThe Urban Challenge: an inspiring service opportunityThe Awacamenj Mino base campPatrol Life: an Internaonal ExperienceAt their arrival at Moot Canada 2013, parcipants will finally meetmembers of the patrol with whom they’ve worked on the web overthe last few months. Together, they’ll share the Moot Canada 2013experience: acvies, meengs, camping, cooking, travel, services.Internaonal Service TeamContact Conngent leader Pete Favelle sp38trains@hotmail.comfor more informaon.Join the Australian Conngent and Ventures fromaround the world in the adventure capital of theworld - New ZealandKEY DATESVenture South: January 5-14, 2013Australian Conngent Pre-Tour: December 28,2012 to January 4, 2013Contact:Gary Steinhardt, Conngent LeaderTel: 0418 545 325Email: gary.nzv20132013@scouts.com.auPhillip Bri, Deputy Conngent LeaderTel: 0418 528 521Email: phil.nzv2013@scouts.com.auRegister your interest to aend Venture South with the AustralianConngent and receive your FREE Venture South ambassadorbadge. Register Here! hp://www.nzv2013.com/signup.phpKakani Internaonal Training Centre (KITC) Short Term Staff ExchangeProgramKakani Internaonal Training Center is about 25 km from Kathmandu,North West, at an altude of 2000 meters above sea level.The one and a half hour journey from Kathmandu provides a beau-ful panoramic view on hills. Once in Kakani, you will enjoy themagnificent view on the Himalayan ranges. More than a relaxingplace, KITC also offers many educaonal programs.On internship, KITC accepts programme for Rovers/Rangers/Scouters. If Scouts want to join the internship programme throughthe Asia-Pacific Regional Office, Nepal Scouts’ KITC will providefood and accommodaon during their stay on a short-term basisbut allowance or pocket money will not be provided. Travel expensesmust also be borne by themselves.All applicaon forms must be recommended by their respecveNaonal Scout Organizaons. For further details, please check theirwebsite hp://www.kakani.org/main.phpAbout Stavanger 2013Where: StavangerStavanger is located in an area called North-Jæren, in the county ofRogaland. The city is the 4th largest in Norway, and you can comehere either by bus, plane, boat, train, car or even bike if you dare.Rogaland is called the food county of Norway, and with good reason.We have good access to a variety of food and short distanceswill give the scouts fresh, healthy and exclusive raw materials inworld class. Mmmm!When: 6th to 13th of July 2013What: Naonal Scout Jamboree for Norwegian Guide and ScoutAssociaons with guestsPrice: 265 €For whom: Norwegian and Internaonal scouts as from 11 years,both girls and boysRegister: Registraon will not open unl late 2012. Before then, weonly register members to staff. In addion, we also register andfollow up Internaonal guests that wish to parcipate. Foreigngroups can register via InternaonalContact Solveig Hellstrøm. (solveig@stavanger2013.no).(Continued on page 32)31

(Continued from page 31)SISEP - Scout Internaonal StudentExchange ProgramBy the me you read this, our 3 Danishvisitors will have departed our shoresand will be back home in Denmark. From what I have heard fromeach of the Host Families, they have had a very enjoyable experiencehere in Queensland and have done a fair amount of travellingaround the South East poron of the state. I am looking forward tosharing with you all the experiences from the Host Families andhopefully we will have some new Families put up their hands andopen their homes and families to this experience.The countdown for our 4 Qld Venturers heading off to Europe inearly December is certainly counng down fast, roughly 4 months togo.Meanwhile, the search sll connues for interested Venturers toparcipate in the Scout Internaonal Exchange Program for2013/14. Anyone who is currently a Venturer and does not turn 18unl aer January 2014 will be eligible to parcipate in the 2013/14experience. The earlier you apply, the more me you will have toraise/save the money to aend. All the Venturers who have parcipatedagree that it is the best me and experience and well worththe effort. We already have a potenal starter for the 2013/14groupand welcome more enquiries during the year, so don’t delay – Applicaonsfor 2013/14 close 31st March 2013. Early expression ofinterest for next year or later, will help towards future planning ofthe program both here and overseas. It will also give you a lot moreme to save money for the experience of a lifeme. We are alsolooking at expanding the list of Countries to aend and this canhelp.For more informaon on the Program both as a potenal Exchangeeor Host Family, please email us at sisep@qldhq.scouts.com.au Wewill then send you more informaon and Expression of InterestForms.Hope to hear from you soon.Sco EdwardsYouth Program Support Branch Advisor (Internaonal) – SISEP Coordinator- Qld(Scout Internaonal Student Exchange Program)sisep@qldhq.scouts.com.au32Host Families and Host Corp TeamWe are always on the lookout for host families andpeople to be a part of the Host Corp Team.This may be anywhere from hosng a vising InternaonalScout or Leader for a few hours, to show them local AustralianScoung, to 1-2 days whilst they are here on holidays, and upto several weeks if they are on exchange.Most of our requests are for 3-4 hours to meet local scouts or atleast meet them at the airport.Being a host is a wonderful and fulfilling experience.Host Families are required for Scouts aending AJ2013.We need host families for the following: 6 from Timor Leste , 1UK Leader. Due to age and language, it is preferable for the Scoutsto be hosted in pairs.For more informaon about being a host contactSandra Hemming, Branch Advisor-Internaonal, Qld Coordinator ,Host Families and Host Corp Teamba.internaonalhost@qldhq.scouts.com.auPen Pals RequiredWe have a UK Scout troop wanng to link with a troop within Brisbane.For more details contact Internaonal Pen-Pal Program –Susan Rogers Qld Coordinator at penpals@qldhq.scouts.com.auSee the excing events we have in the Asia-Pacific Region.*August 2012 - SIAW, 20-26 th August, Internaonal Rover Week,Kandersteg 12-18 August*September 2012—Workshop on Youth for Change, Thailand 14-16 th Sept*October 2012—*Jota/Jo 10-21 st Oct*January 2013—New Zealand Venture, AJ2013*April 2013—New Zealand Moot*July 2013—APR Jamboree, Japan, 27 July- 8 August, Nat. ScoutJamboree Norway 6-13 th July, World Scout Moot, Canada, 8-18 thAug*2014—NZ Moot, New Zealand*2016—New Zealand Venture, New ZealandWorld Wide*2013 - 30 th APR Scout Jamboree, Sri Lanka*2014—NZ Moot, New ZealandWorld Scout Forum, 7-11Jul, SloveniaWorld Scout Conference,14-18 Jul, Slovenia*2015—23 rd World Scout Jamboree, Jul-Aug, JapanANZAC Centenary Celebraons, Turkey2017—*15 th World Scout Moot, Iceland2019—*24 th World Scout jamboree, North AmericaIn ClosingBeing part of a world-wide brother and sisterhood is really excing.You don’t have to leave Australia to feel part of it. You canparcipate in internaonal Scoung right here at home! There areplenty of opons, and here are just a few ideas:SISEP (Scout Internaonal Student Exchange Program) –Sco EdwardsSISEP Coordinator QLD sisep@qldhq.scouts.com.auHost families and Host Corp Team-Sandra Hemming ,Qld Coordinatorba.internaonalhost@qldhq.scouts.com.auJOTA & JOTI – Albert Shelley Qld Coordinatorjota@qldhq.scouts.com.auInternaonal Pen-Pal Program –Susan Rogers Qld Coordinatorpenpals@qldhq.scouts.com.auHands Across The Water Program (Joey Scouts)penpals@qldhq.scouts.com.auIf you would like to know more about what is happening interna-onally in Scoung or would like to parcipate in an overseasevent, visit Scouts Australia’s Website atwww.internaonal.scouts.com.au and it will open up many morelinks for you to explore? If you have Internaonal stories and picturesto share , or require further Internaonal informaon pleasecontact Paul Rollason, BC Internaonal, via Branch or E-Mailbc.internaonal@qldhq.scouts.com.au or visit the Queenslandwebsite at www.scoutsqld.com.au and click on “Events” and then“Internaonal”.What are you waing for???? GET INVOLVED NOW and ENJOY.

LOGISTICS RELATED POSITIONSThe AJ2013 Logiscs Directorate is looking for a number of people interested in the challenge of supporng AJ2013, but not necessarilyrequired to aend AJ2013; though they would be most welcome to aend as well. The posions are not limited to Scouter and so pleaseconsider passing the informaon on to appropriate family, friends and colleagues.PROCUREMENT:There is a number of posions available in the Procurement area, over a range of responsibilies; much of the procurement ‘leg work’ willhappen from now, before AJ2013 starts. So if you have an interest in acvies such as shopping, seeking out and negoang purchasingdeals, casing down and comparing quotes, sourcing suppliers, reviewing purchase and hire contracts, raising purchase orders, etc; thenconsider being part of the AJ2013 Logiscs procurement team.DISPOSAL:Yes, it’s me to start planning the appropriate disposal of equipment and stores that will be procured for AJ2013. So if you have an interestin negoang deals, selling things by Large Clearance Sales, Garage Sales, Ebay or like sites, Aucons, Bartering, Pre-Sale or givingthings away to a ‘good home’; then consider assisng AJ2013 Logiscs with the disposal task. Planning needs to start before AJ2013, butthe bulk of the acon will occur at the end of AJ2013.If interested in either of the areas above, then please contact and discuss your opons me.Yours in ScoungTIM GIBBINGS (KAA) - AJ2013 Logiscs Director0406 026 260 / logiscs@aj2013.scouts.com.au(Continued from page 19)Rock the Rover – 24 August 2012QBRC Meeng – 23 September –AgoonoreeQSC Re-launch – 13 OctoberWonargo Review Rover Night – 26 OctoberStay tuned to Facebook for updates on AJ2013 working bee datesROVER SCOUT RED AND WHITE POLO SHIRTSThe famous RED and WHITE Rover Scout polo shirts are back instock aer losses during the January floods.Orders for shirts can be sent tomerchandise@qldrovers.org.auSOUTHPORT SCOUT DENFancy a weekend stay at Qld Rover ScoutsSouthport Den? The Den is set up with basic kitchen, toilet andshower facilies and could be just the thing for your next weekendaway? For more informaon Contact David See.HAVE YOU OR YOUR CREW JOINED THE QLD ROVER SCOUTWEBSITEIf you have not joined the Queensland Rover Scout Website, it’seasy to join, just log onto the Qld Rover Scout Website and followthe simple instrucons. If you have any problems logging on oraren’t receiving emails, contact communicaons@qldrovers.org.auQBRC CONTACTSChairman Patrick Tiley—chair@qldrovers.org.auDeputy Chairman Libby Smith— deputy@qldrovers.org.auBC Rovers bc.rovers@qldhq.scouts.com.au 0419 704 729Rover Website www.qldrovers.org.au(Continued from page 15)Leaders the appropriate way to proceed with the acvies theywish to include? Who could you speak too to clarify and supportyour understanding and in what forum could these discussionsoccur?For training purposes I would suggest you read the Scoungdocumentaon for the answers and raise the scenario as adiscussion item at your next DTM. It is important and vital that youunderstand your responsibilies in running your Mob and thelimitaons of some acvies outside your qualificaons and skills.Upcoming events:Relaunch of Queensland Scout Centre – 13th October 2012Skillorama – Saturday 01 September 2012 @ Redcliffe ShowGrounds, Redcliffe.SCOUTSAFE SAMThe Queensland Branch Risk Management Teamhas developed a number of Risk managementdocuments. One of these documents is TheQueensland Branch, ScoutSafe, Enterprise RiskManagement (ERM) Framework Risk Management should be mul-direconal in its approach and we ask that Leaders have a look atthe ScoutSafe locaon on the Scout web site and give the RiskManagement Commiee some feedback on how you may use thisdocument.Comments to scoutsafe@scoutsqld.com.au33

POSITION VACANT—JOTA-JOTI COORDINATORScouts Australia is currently seeking a JOTA-JOTI Co-ordinator. Thispresgious Naonal Appointment reports to the Internaonal Commissioner.The term for this appointment is three years.Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) and Jamboree OnThe Internet (JOTI) is an annual event in whicharound 500,000 Scouts and Guides from allover the world make contact with each otherby means of amateur radio and the internet.Last year's JOTA-JOTI included a special broadcastby Governor General of Australia, Ms. Quenn Bryce AC, CVO,who recorded a message to Scouts and Guides in Australia for JOTA-JOTI. This year's JOTA-JOTI will be held between 20-21 October2012. Through JOTA-JOTI every Member of Scouts Australia canmake friends, exchange stories, experience different cultures andhave fun as part of the largest acvity in world Scoung. JOTA-JOTIalso gives Youth Members an awareness that they belong to aworldwide Movement.The responsibilies of the Naonal JOTA-JOTI Co-ordinator include:• Organise and co-ordinate the Jamboree On The Air and JamboreeOn The Internet at a Naonal level.• Liaise with Guides Australia.• Ensure effecve implementaon of World and Region JamboreeOn The Air and Jamboree On The Internet policies at aNaonal level.• Liaise with World Scout Bureau JOTA and JOTI Coordinatorsin relaon to Jamboree On The Air and Jamboree On TheInternet.• Provide a wrien report to each meeng of the OperaonsCommiee and Naonal Execuve Commiee.• Promote Jamboree On The Air and Jamboree On The Internetto all members of the Naonal Associaon as widely aspossible.• Promote the use of Amateur Radio and the Internet withinthe youth secons of Scouts Australia.• Work with the Naonal Office in regard to preparaon of theChief Scout's address for Jamboree On The Air and JamboreeOn The Internet.• Work with the Naonal Office to prepare a JOTA-JOTI badgedesign for producon.• Be an acve member of the Scouts Australia InternaonalTeam.• Provide an annual Report to the Naon on the Jamboree ofthe Air and Jamboree of the Internet.• Provide an annual report to the World JOTA and JOTI Organiserson the Jamboree On The Air and Jamboree On The Internet.• Other dues as requested by the Internaonal Commissioner.For a copy of the posion descripon and duty statement please orfor more informaon please visit - www.scouts.com.auApplicaons close on 17 th August 2012 and will need to be endorsedfrom the Chief Commissioner of Queensland – Mrs Kirsty BrownOAM.Applicaons should be sent to the Internaonal Commissioner atint.comm@scouts.com.au.Enquiries can be directed to Wendy Freeman on 0418 365 664 orvia email on int.comm@scouts.com.au.NEW GROUPLOOKING FOR A CUBSCOUT LEADERQueensland’s newest ScoutGroup, Brisbane Central is up and running. The Group has commencewith Joeys, Cubs and Scouts and is doing well with 20 youthmembers signed up and more coming each week. The youth arevery enthusiasc about scoung. Almost all are brand new to theScoung Movement so there is a lot of basic skills being covered insecon meengs.The Group has been very fortunate to secure 5 leaders, with anumber of Rovers coming on board plus two parents from thegroup who were exisng scout leaders. At present, we are indesperate need of a Cub Scout Leader, with the Group Leader currentlyperforming this role.If you know any experienced scoung people who would beinterested in supporng this new group, by taking a leadership role,Elizabeth West, Group Leader, would love to hear from them.Brisbane Central can be contacted on 0416 053 739 orbrisbanecentralscouts@gmail.com .EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – HOST TEAMThe Queensland Branch hosts a number of Scoung funconsthroughout the year, some of which include; Branch Council, Founder’sDay and the Awards Ceremony at the Queensland Scout Centre.We are seeking expressions of interest from Members of the Movementwho would be interested in joining a team of people to provideassistance at these funcons with the set up, dismantling, catering,organisaon and hosng of guests.These people will be seen by members of the Scout Movement, thepublic and members of the corporate sector and therefore must bewell presented and a good representave of the Movement.If you would be interested in joining this team of people, would youplease email the Host Team Coordinator, Chev Chrise athost.team@qldhq.scouts.com.au with your name, contact details,appointment and formaon.SCOUT BUSINESS CARDSLooking for a great way for new members to remember your detailsthe business cards are the key. Scouts Queensland is offeringleaders the chance to order business cards.The cards are priced at $80 per 250 and are available for orderingon the member’s only area on the Scouts QLD website.Please note business cards can only be ordered when order minimumshave been reached. For more informaon please emailmarkengmanager@scoutsqld.com.au or call 07 3721 5712.34

Joey ScoutsWe have vacancies for 20 th October and 10 th November.Cub Scouts & ScoutsThere are sll vacancies for courses in 2012.Venturer Scouts & Rover ScoutsJoey, Cub & Scout Courses are held atHangar No 3, Aircra Engineering Training,Qantas Avenue, ArcherfieldWhy not try a Jet Simulator experience at Hendra or a gliding weekend at Warwick?Next year’s calendar will be available in September’s Encompass and also available from the Scoutwebsite, under Air Acvies.All Bookings to Queensland Scout Centre Office – Phone 3870 7000Ian McLeary -- Branch Commissioner Air Acvies.See New Booking form on the Scouts Queensland Website.Available in the Forms Secon Members Only Area.Melamine Set (4 Piece)Mug, , 7 Inch Bowl,, 8.5 InchDeep Plate,, 10 Inch Plate,Mesh Carry Bag$17.95 each + P & H(if applicable)Grey Wolf WoggleA special gi for Cub Scouts thathave earned the Grey Wolf Award.$5.9535

HOST FAMILIESURGENTLY NEEDED!Host Families are urgently required to HomestayInternaonal Scouts Pre/Post AJ2013.To register as a Host Family please contactSandra Hemming, Branch Advisor-Internaonal, QldCoordinator , Host Families and Host Corp Teamba.internaonalhost@qldhq.scouts.com.au36