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Centenary of Scouting
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SA Branch Centenary
President’s Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Donations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chief Commissioner’s Report.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chief Executive Officer’s Report.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sponsorship Acknowledgements. . . . . inside back cover
Statement of Scouts Australia (SA Branch)
Corporate Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Scouting Awards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Good Service Awards
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In Memoriam.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Queen’s Scout Awards
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Assistant Chief Commissioner, Youth Program.. . . 10
Baden-Powell Award
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Life Members
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Joey Scouts
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Cub Scouts
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Community Awards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Environment
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Ken Maguire Commemoration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Indigenous Scouting 13
International
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Performing Arts:
Thank You South Australian Branch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
People Profile.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adelaide Gang Show
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Comedy Capers, Gang Show
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Scouts Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Police Scouters
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National Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Scouts 17
Venturers
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Rovers
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Branch Scout Fellowship
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Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
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Assistant Chief Commissioner , Districts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Branch Commissioner, Finance
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Lone Scouts
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Assistant Chief Commissioner,
Leader Development.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Special Needs Activity Group 28
Assistant Chief Commissioner,
Strategic Development & Facilities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Archives
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contents
Assistant Chief Commissioner,
Adventurous Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Air Activities Centre – Scout Gliding Club
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Bushwalking
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Canoe Section
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Caving
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Land Yachting
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Radio Activities
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Rock Climbing
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Sea Scouts
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Sub Aqua Group
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Sections.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Communications
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Scout Social & Service Group (Triple S)
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Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2008 - The Year of the Scout
2009 - 100 Years of Scouting in SA
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inside front cover
Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Staff
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Photographic contribution:
Scott Rickards, Rudy Geerlings, Mark Taylor
and various Scout Members
Design & Production:
Snap Printing, 147 Flinders Street, Adelaide
I
t is as a result of an unusual
set of circumstances that I am
writing this report, but it is indeed a
pleasure to be doing so.
being responsible for (1) ensuring that Scouts SA conforms
with legal and statutory requirements; (2) the solvency of the
organisation; and (3) acting as the custodian of the principles
on which Scouting is based.
Our elected President in Reg
Williams resigned in January as a
consequence of being appointed
Chief Commissioner of Australia.
This is an honour that has not been
bestowed upon a South Australian since Pem Fooks served
in that capacity in the Henry Rymill years. It can be seen that
such an honour is rare. The appointment necessarily takes Reg
out of active service within the State Branch. So I would like to
formally thank Reg on behalf of the Branch for all his efforts
both as President and Chief Commissioner.
The BEC’s decisions will always have an influence on the
future of Scouting in this State. It is therefore important that
the membership has a wide and diverse experience both in
Scouting and the business and community environment. In
addition, members should also have a strong desire to contribute to the future development of the Movement, but maintain
a mind that is open enough to listen to and understand all the
arguments presented to it.
Reg we congratulate you on your appointment and wish you
every success in what might well be difficult years.
A second member of the Branch Executive Committee (BEC)
was also called to national duties during the year. John Clarke
was appointed to the position of National Commissioner for
Youth Program from a significant field of applicants. This is
a wonderful achievement for John and reflects on his past
contributions, particularly the development of the Young
Leader Development Program.
While these appointments may well be individual ones,
I do believe they are also a recognition of what has been
happening in the development of Scouting in South Australia
in recent years.
The Branch Executive Committee
The role of the Branch Executive Committee (BEC) is three fold.
It acts as the governing body of Scouting in South Australia. It
fulfils the function of a Board in conventional company terms
This year I can report that the team has performed very
capably. Discussions have been energetic and focused, with
every member always having the best interests of Scouting
uppermost in their minds. I thank all the BEC for their efforts
and particularly Graham Coates who stepped into the Vice
President’s position and has been a stalwart of support.
The Chief Commissioner and CEO are charged with the operational responsibility of putting into practice the resolutions of
the BEC. Once again this year they have done an outstanding
job. There have been some wonderful achievements in both
the program and business sectors. I need only to refer to their
reports for this to be clearly seen.
I thank both John and Dan for their very enthusiastic approach
to their tasks and particularly for the support they have given
the BEC.
It is a sign of good leadership when there is support from the
staff. I believe the Headquarters staff, Commissioners and
Councils have all worked well together to achieve the goals we
have been aiming for. They are to be commended.
During the year the initial three year appointment of the Chief
Commissioner expired. I am pleased to say that the BEC had no
hesitation in offering John a further three year term.
president’s report
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Strategic Plan
In November the BEC took time out to conduct a mid term
review of our current Strategic Plan. We measured progress to
date on each of the key goals, and discussed the relevance of
these goals to our current needs, checking to see if any changes
or alterations may have been necessary.
It is a pleasure to report that the BEC was very satisfied with
the progress being made under each of the seven goals. In
short they are (1) have fun programs; (2) exercise strong leadership; (3) aggressively market Scouting; (4) strengthen resource
streams; (5) strengthen leadership training; (6) streamline
communications; and (7)have proper resources.
No doubt the Chief Commissioner and CEO will report in detail
the achievements made on each of the goals under their
responsibility, but on behalf of the BEC I must congratulate
them and all others responsible on the progress to date.
The BEC has also enlisted the support of the very experienced
marketing company, Intuito, under the leadership of Jan Turbill,
to conduct an independent survey amongst our membership
to measure progress against the plan each year. This year saw
the second of these surveys. Both youth and adults took part
and it is pleasing to note that twice as many members participated this year compared with 2008.
From amongst the youth replies the most prevalent reason for
joining Scouts was “because I heard it was fun”. The biggest
percentage increase in reasons for joining was “the TV looked
great”, while “the Royal Adelaide Show” was a new reason
gaining substantial support. This is a strong endorsement of
the marketing program under Steve Hastwell.
A major change occurred in the priority list of reasons for staying
in Scouting. “My leader is a really good person” leapt from fifth
to first in importance, closely followed by “Scouting offers fun
programs”. This is a strong confirmation on the success of the
training program and a compliment to our Leaders.
president’s report
These results confirm that the strategic plan is working and it
shows also in the significant increase in membership during
the year.
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Our Assets
Our business enterprises have continued to contribute the
lion’s share of the Association’s annual income. They are the
reason we can afford the marketing initiatives, the cheapest
fees and the budgets we have for all our Scouting activities. I
thank John Lester (Scout Recycling Centre), James McLaren
(Scout Outdoor Centre) and Mark Percy (Woodhouse) for their
continuous application to the task, and of course Dan who
oversees their growth and sets their targets.
In addition, we have some other important assets that contribute greatly to the programs we can offer. These are our activity
centres such as Roonka, Armstrong Airfield, Glenelg, Seahaven,
Nyroca, and Seeonee Hills. To be effective these resources need
care and maintenance. I would like to acknowledge the usually
unsung effort put in by their managers. Thank you.
Ken Maguire OAM
We were all saddened during the year by the passing of our
patron and benefactor, Ken Maguire OAM. Ken started in
Scouting as a lad and drew on these experiences while on
active duty during World War II. He believed Scouting had
moulded his life and he was keen to pass on this gift to others
by ensuring that Scouting in South Australia would always be
in a position to be a major contributor to the development of
youth in this State.
His generosity created the Ken Maguire Trust, a fund where
although the capital must be maintained, the income may be
used to support Leaders and Scouting in general. The beauty of
this concept is that the gift continues to benefit the Movement
year after year for future Scouting generations.
It is important that this asset is managed wisely. Ultimately this
will be the responsibility of the BEC who appoints the trustees
and will determine the distribution of the income each year. The
trustees will be a subcommittee of the BEC but they will have
the power to enlist the help of specialists for expert advice.
It is expected that income will be directed towards Leader
development and to other areas to ensure that Scouting
continues to grow well beyond our lifetimes.
We are indeed grateful to Ken for his foresight. It is a magnificent gift to Scouting.
I believe that 2008, The Year Of The Scout has been a great
success.
As Leaders, it is an honour to be entrusted with the task of
building on the past by continuing to do that which is necessary
to build the future. I am sure your true rewards will come from
the youth themselves, but nevertheless your Branch also values
your work highly.
May the new year also bring further success.
Dean Rossiter
Acting President
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s my first term as your Chief
Commissioner comes to an
end, I reflect on the many exciting
opportunities provided for our
Youth Members over the past three
years. Specifically the Scout year
under review has been marked by
continued success. Together we
have achieved much - and each
achievement has contributed to
maintaining our great game of Scouting as a relevant, contemporary organisation for young people.
Important Scouting centenaries celebrated during 2007
and 2008 gave way in 2009 to our commemoration of the
introduction of Scouting into our State. It was decided that
a woggle be issued to all members in recognition of this
achievement. Following a statewide competition, a design by
Daniel Wareham (a Cub Scout from Pt Lincoln) was selected
and produced. I invite all members to wear, with pride, their
woggle celebrating 100 years of Scouting in South Australia.
Leader Development
Considerable effort was expended assisting Leaders to gain
their Certificate of Adult Leadership. While the Training Team
was busy providing instruction, they were also working at
making training less burdensome for individuals. Our Branch
Training Incentive, introduced to reduce the cost for Leaders
completing mandatory training, has started to prove its worth.
Course fees are now absorbed by Branch, provided training is
completed in agreed time frames.
The training that Leaders undertake continues to be somewhat
misunderstood. Baden-Powell developed Leader training
courses in 1919 and the content of those courses has remained
much the same ever since. The Scouts Australia Institute of
Training (SAIT), introduced in 2004 as a nationally accredited
training organisation, assumed responsibility for the training
and development of Adult Leaders in all States and Territories.
Specific aspects of our training are accredited and recognised
by the Australian Government. It is important to remember,
however, that our system still only provides training in matters
unique to Scouting.
Congratulations to all Leaders who undertook training during
the reporting year.
Focus on Scouting Fundamentals
Achievements
Reports by relevant Commissioners detail some of our
achievements during the reporting year. From Evolution
08 where Joey Scouts and Cub Scouts enjoyed a fantastic,
activity-filled weekend at Woodhouse, to Escape Venture in
Western Australia, there has been something for everyone
during the year.
Our Branch strategic plan continues to guide our pathway to
the future. I am delighted to report that significant progress
has again been made during the year. Key achievements
included:
Mission Australia conducted their seventh National Survey
of Young Australians and their published results provide an
overview of the challenges faced by young people in Australia.
Family relationships and friendships are clearly the two items
valued most by all age groups and both genders. Body image,
drugs and family conflict are the three top concerns regardless of gender or age. This report provides valuable information that can assist us to set our course into the future. Of equal
relevance is a report produced annually to provide a measurement of the changes occurring because of the implementation of our Strategic Plan. Intuito Pty Ltd was (again) commissioned to survey both Youth and Leaders this year and the
results were pleasing. The following extracts from the Youth
Member responses are listed for interest:
•• The top four reasons for joining Scouts were:
–– I wanted to join because I heard it was fun;
–– A friend joined so I did too;
–– Mum or Dad is a Leader or told me to join; and
–– Brother or sister is a member.
•• The top four good things about Scouts were:
–– It is affordable;
•• A decrease in the number of Leaders still to complete
their Certificate of Adult Leadership;
–– Other Scouts are like me;
•• Improved delivery of programs and a re-focus on
Scouting fundamentals; and
–– My Leader is a really good person.
•• The continuation of membership growth.
–– Scout Leaders are extremely well trained; and
In responding to the question, “why did you become a Leader?”
almost half the sample stated that they were a Scout or Guide
chief commissioner’s report
A fundamental part of our Scout Method is the patrol system.
The use of the natural gang of six to eight young people
who elect their own leader, plan, and carry out many of
their own activities is democracy in microcosm. During the
reporting year, focus has been applied to the enhancement
of this fundamental aspect of Scouting. Youth participation
in programming has been encouraged and the voice of the
youth members has been increasingly heeded. A number of
recommendations by our Branch Youth Advisory Council have
been accepted for implementation at Branch level.
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themselves or that their son or daughter asked them to join.
Whatever the reason, it is obvious that Leaders are considered
‘really good people’ and thanks to the training provided, are
deemed well prepared for the role they undertake.
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Membership Growth
Our membership again increased during this reporting
year with Youth numbers growing by a little over 5 percent.
All Sections increased in size except the Cub Scouts who
experienced a very small decline (probably the result of
large numbers “linking” up to the Scout Section that, in turn,
enjoyed growth of more than 12 percent).
Leader numbers also increased. The age profile of Sectional
Leaders improved slightly with only 18 percent of our Line
Leaders currently aged more than 50 years.
Increased membership results from a combination of two
things. First, astute marketing that led to high levels of
recruitment. Second, improved retention, the result of better
program delivery and the provision of activities that appeal
to youth. This “two pronged” approach provides our best
guarantee for ongoing success and justifies the approach
taken during the past year.
Acknowledgements
Thanks to everyone who has supported the great game of
Scouting in our State is contained in a separate article. I add
my personal gratitude to those individuals and groups who
have provided so much.
I wish to single out a few people for their exceptional contribution to our success. First, to our Branch President(s), Reg
Williams (now National Chief Commissioner) and Dean
Rossiter - who so ably assumed the role of President following
the departure of Reg - together with members of the BEC. I
express heartfelt thanks for your support and counsel. To
my team of dedicated Assistant Chief Commissioners who
individually work so hard to achieve the goals contained in our
Strategic Plan and who provide unqualified support for me thank you. I extend my deep appreciation, also, to our CEO,
Dan Ryan, and his professional team who work tirelessly so
that we can enjoy the cheapest and best-provisioned Scouting
imaginable. Notwithstanding the pressure applied by a
difficult economic environment, we currently enjoy another
year where membership fees remain unchanged - for this, we
are most grateful. The paid staff who work with me have again
provided magnificent support - I depend enormously on Carol
Synnett and Arndrae Luks - my sincere thanks for your hard
work on behalf of Scouting.
To our Patrons I express my gratitude for your continued
support. I make special mention of our late Patron, and
benefactor Ken Maguire - whose generosity will be of
lasting legacy for our Branch. Thank you Ken from all Branch
members - vale.
Finally, to each member of our youth-oriented, volunteer
team, I say thank very much. Every one of you contributes in
special ways to the success we enjoy. The gift of time that you
each freely give is the foundation upon which is built our great
game of Scouting.
Conclusion
We have achieved much during the year under report. In Arthur
Miller’s book Death of a Salesman Willy Loman is a man who
will not face reality. He lives in the past, constantly reminiscing, always looking back. His obsession with life as it used
to be causes him to lose his grasp on life in the present and
robs him of his dreams for the future. From this story, we learn
that living life in the past is not only sad, but also dangerous.
Why? Because we can have no effect on the past. It is what it
is. However, focusing on the present opens up a world full of
possibilities. The year in report was great - but is now past. Let
us rejoice in our achievements and move on. Enjoy today fully
and join with me in facing those challenges that will present
in the future. I believe that if we tackle them together, with
enthusiasm, Scouting in South Australia will continue to be
relevant and membership will grow. To bring these hopes to
fruition, all that is required is that we each continue to “… do
our best”.
John Derbyshire
Chief Commissioner
Performance
I
am very pleased to advise all
members, our business partners,
stakeholders, sponsors and supporters in South Australia, that ‘Scouting’
is in great shape in our State. Indeed,
it could be argued that it has never
been quite so well positioned for the
future.
This is great news for Scouting’s longevity in South Australia
and importantly, our ability to navigate our way through future
tough economic times - when they come. Far more importantly
however, our current robust position as an Association in South
Australia is great news for the youth of our State.
Unlike many of the other larger sporting and membershipbased organisations in South Australia, we are in the soundest
financial situation in our recorded history. We have grown our
financial turn-over (on average) by $1m each year, for each of
the last 12 years. This in itself is not the key performance factor
for Scouting in our strategic plan, but it certainly doesn’t hurt
the others much!
We have our ‘corporate governance’ on a very tight leash, we
operate three separate highly-performing commercial enterprises, we maintain the widest and best insurances available in
the country, we have the best legal partners in town, and, we
are developing management, communication and operating
systems that other Scout Branches are ordering before they
are even complete. Our policies are often used as national
‘examples’ and we have the very best relationships with the
major business-houses and Government authorities across
South Australia.
As your CEO, really, this is all I need to say.
I commend this report, including the fabulous contributions to
it from across the Association as well as the financials contained
herein as a true and accurate reflection of the Scouts Australia
(SA Branch) Incorporated performance for 2008/09.
Acknowledgements
We have acknowledged a wide span of VIPs, sponsors, helpers
and friends in another area of the Annual Report, however,
having said that, I would like to reiterate my constant amazement
at the time and effort given to our organisation by all our volunteers. You are all indeed the very life-blood of our Movement and
without you all (Leader, Committee member, helper - it doesn’t
matter in what capacity) we would not be able to contribute so
positively to the lives of so many young South Australians. Thank
you all for your service. It is very much appreciated.
Our Chief Scout, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC,
CSC, RANR, has again supported us magnificently this year. As
a former Cub Scout himself, he has gone out of his way to lend
his name and support to many of our activities. We are very
honoured that he does.
I warmly acknowledge the Chief Commissioner, John Derbyshire and his senior team of Commissioners for the leader-
I would also thank the Branch
Executive
Committee
(BEC)
members. Their efforts in developing our strategic direction and
the time that is required to properly
prepare for each Board meeting with
the complexity of issues we constantly face, are very much
‘unsung’. I have been very proud to be a part of this team - it is
vibrant and knowledgeable and a delight to work with.
I have also been very fortunate to have had the support of two
Presidents this year. Reg Williams and Dean Rossiter. Both have
contributed so very strongly to SA Branch and we as a Branch
have much to owe them for their wisdom and foresight. Their
governance styles and their ability to think very strategically
has set us on the path for further success in SA. Congratulations
to Reg for his appointment to the role of Chief Commissioner
of Australia - this is just further evidence of how well we are
placed in the ‘leadership stakes’ in SA.
Mr Ken Maguire OAM sadly passed away during the year. A
special commemoration page in this report carries our fond
acknowledgement of his life-long association with us. The BEC
is drafting plans now to ensure that his magnificent legacy will
continue to positively affect the lives of many thousands more
young South Australians in the future. Thank you Ken.
Lastly, I sincerely thank the very best ‘HQ team’ and team of
Business Managers that any CEO could possibly have. It really is
a great pleasure to come to work every day and work with the
most positive, ‘can-do’ oriented, ‘outcomes focussed’ and very
talented group of people that I have ever worked with. To each
one of you, from Reception to Senior Finance and our very professional business Managers - and on behalf of the BEC and the
whole Branch - thank you for your magnificent service this year.
This especially nominated ‘Year Of The Scout’ has been
demanding on all of you - you have faced it with enthusiasm and
innovation - we are so much richer for your service. Well done.
Dan Ryan
CEO
chief executive officer’s report
We are growing our membership at a rate of approximately
5% (performing extremely well against the National average)
and we are now recruiting over 2,000 new members each year.
Every sporting club and membership-based organisation in
South Australia would envy this performance. We are the only
State Branch to conduct its own aggressive television advertising campaigns and the only Branch that conducts its own
external and internal surveys to monitor its own performance.
ship and direction they give in the coordination of such a
large organisation as ours. We are blessed with the very best
volunteer Leadership in our Branch and this is a key reason why
we have been so successful. It is not easy providing
leadership in the volunteer context, especially as
most in our organisation are Leaders themselves.
Notwithstanding this, the difficult decisions
are being made in the interests of the
whole Association - this is not necessarily so in other organisations.
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C
orporate governance is the system or process by which
an organisation is directed and controlled. The Branch
Executive Committee (BEC) members have responsibility for
this governance. BEC members ensure that Scouts Australia
(SA Branch) systems and processes are properly controlled and
functioning effectively, and that management is complying
with the policies and directives of the BEC.
Good corporate governance involves a carefully constructed
system of interdependent components involving stewardship,
risk management, accountability, codes of conduct and ethical
standards.
•• Representing or reporting on Scouts Australia (SA Branch)
activities and performance via the Annual Report.
BEC Relationship with Management
The volunteer management of Scouts Australia (SA Branch) is
delegated to the Branch Chief Commissioner.
The business management of Scouts Australia (SA Branch) is
delegated to the Branch Chief Executive Officer.
The BEC is responsible for:
•• Defining management responsibilities.
The Role Of Members Of Branch
In accordance with the Branch Constitution, voting members
of Branch of Scouts Australia (SA Branch), are responsible
for voting on the election of the BEC at the Annual General
Meeting. All BEC members, are subject to re-election by
rotation at least every two years.
The Annual General Meeting also provides members with the
opportunity to receive the financial reports and select the
auditors for the Association.
statement of scouts australia (sa branch)
corporate governance
The Branch Executive Committee (BEC)
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The BEC is responsible for the overall corporate governance of
Scouts Australia (SA Branch), including its strategic direction,
establishing goals, and monitoring the achievement of those
goals, with a view to optimising overall performance and
maximizing the value to sponsors and stakeholders within a
framework of appropriate risk assessment and management.
Key functions of the BEC include:
•• Making a recommendation to the Chief Scout of the
Branch (for subsequent appointment by the Chief
Scout of Australia) for the appointment of the Branch
Chief Commissioner per the Branch Constitution.
•• Appointing the Chief Executive Officer and determining an appropriate remuneration package.
•• Establishing the objectives (and reviewing performance against those objectives) for the Chief Commissioner of Branch and the Chief Executive Officer.
•• Adopting a strategic business plan and an annual
budget, and monitoring results on a regular basis.
•• Ensuring that risk management systems are in place
throughout the organisation.
•• Ensuring that Scouts Australia (SA Branch) complies
with the law and conforms to the highest standards of
financial, environmental and ethical behaviour.
Providing Accountability To Stakeholders
The BEC and its individual members aim to keep all significant
stakeholders informed of major developments and of the
performance of Scouts Australia (SA Branch). Typical activities
include:
•• Providing reports as necessary to Government,
private enterprise sponsors, and other funding
stakeholders.
•• Reporting as necessary to relevant regulators.
•• Reviewing audit processes and reports.
•• Communication at Annual General Meetings and via
other forums, including media.
•• Approving the corporate objectives for which the
Chief Executive Officer is responsible.
The BEC receives detailed briefings from the Branch Chief
Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer on a regular basis
during the year. The BEC also meets project managers and
other staff and stakeholders as it requires. These actions
enhance BEC member knowledge of Scouts Australia (SA
Branch) activities and assists them in assessing the organisation’s performance against its strategic plan. The BEC
evaluates its own performance against the Strategic Plan
through internal and external survey.
BEC Composition
The BEC consists of nine members (incl two young adults)
including the President, one Vice President and the Chief
Commissioner. There are not more than two “supporting
members” as well as not more than two “Adults Leaders”. All
members are elected by the voting members of Branch at the
AGM for a two-year term. The BEC has the power to co-opt one
additional voting member.
BEC Meetings
The BEC meets regularly through the year with the Chief
Commissioner and the CEO in attendance. Advisory
Sub-Committees are formed when necessary by the BEC.
These special purpose committees may co-opt external advice
as required.
BEC Commitment and Fees
BEC members spend an average of 24 days per annum on BEC
matters, including review and preparation time, meetings
and attendance at functions. The President and Branch Chief
Commissioner commit significant additional time attending
to special responsibilities, including representing Scouts
Australia (SA Branch) at functions and presentations.
BEC members receive no fees for their commitment as
BEC members. The Chief Commissioner receives an annual
Honorarium.
Conflict of Interest
The BEC has in place a policy and procedure for the reporting
of any matter which may give rise to a conflict between the
interests of a BEC member and those of Scouts Australia (SA
Branch). These arrangements are designed to ensure that the
independence and integrity of the BEC is maintained.
Equal Opportunity
Scouts Australia (SA Branch) is an Equal Opportunity organisation and this is reflected in all its policies.
The following members and past members
of the Branch have ‘gone home’.
Their memory will live on in the legacy they
provided through years of volunteer effort given
to Scouts and to the youth of South Australia.
Kenneth Price
22/01/2008
John Richards
20/04/2008
Arthur Hall
May 2008
Karen Ziemke
12/06/2008
Ken Maguire OAM
6/08/2008
Robin Maslen OAM
8/08/2008
Barbara Bruer
3/12/2008
Robert Symon
8/02/2009
Jaime Rees
12/03/2009
Duncan Rose
20/03/2009
Douglas Stace
28/03/2009
in memoriam
Roger Druce
3/03/2008
Dorothy Drummond
10/07/2008
Ferdinand (Fred)
Prosser
17/01/2009
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any actions and activities that took place in The Year of
the Scout are covered in the individual Branch Commissioner Reports, however I would like to cover some key activities undertaken by members of the Youth Program Team.
The Murray Darling Rescue (MDR) was again a great success.
Over 350 youth members, Leaders and parents planted
thousands of trees. This event provides all participants with
valuable experience in the environment, especially in a year
when low rainfall has had such a detrimental effect on our
River Murray System.
Again, Scouting and the public were able to see the theatrical skills of our youth members in the performances of our
Performing Arts Groups. Performances from ‘Adelaide Gang
Show’, ‘Comedy Capers’ and ‘Scouts Shouts’ allowed hundreds
of youth members to enjoy the experience and atmosphere
of the theatre under the Scouting banner. The Producers of
these shows and their teams give outstanding service to our
members.
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Evolution 08 in November with over 3200 participants,
provided a ‘top shelf’ Scouting experience for Joeys, Cubs,
Leaders and parents at Woodhouse over the weekend.
The weather was great, activities “out of this world”, nine
adventure centres and stage shows, all combined to give our
youth members an experience they will remember throughout their Scouting membership. Dennis and Carl and their
teams deserve a “bravo, bravissimo!”.
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The Venturer Section ran the ‘Super Splash’ event at Morgan
in December. The 400 campers certainly added to the population of this small River Murray Town. I am sure the Caravan Park
has not had so many tents on its ground for a long time. Steve
Palmer and his teams would have been very happy with the
atmosphere and enjoyment the young members gained from
this activity. The fun will be repeated, same place, same month
in the coming year.
In October, Mike Dixon was unable to continue in this role as
he had embarked on further study at University, which in turn
led to my appointment as Assistant Chief Commissioner, Youth
Program. It has been a very busy time learning all the roles of
the thirteen Branch Commissioner (BC) positions that report
to me, as many are very busy portfolios. Thanks to all BC’s who
have given Mike and I such valuable support this year. I warmly
welcome Julie Dauk, BC Joeys; Kerrie Jones, BC Youth Advisory
Council; and Jacqui Mulady, BC Performing Arts and sincerely
thank Rod Klau, Carl Bowey and Damian Flavel for their dedication and support of Scouting.
The year ahead promises the Jamboree in NSW, MDR in a
revamped format, implementation of the new Venturer
Program Scheme, Super Splash and three great shows from
the Performing Arts Groups - we can’t wait!
Max Jongebloed/Mike Dixon
Assistant Chief Commissioner - Youth Program
he Joey Scout Leaders of South Australia provide fun-filled
and educational programs for the youngest age groups in
Scouting (6 years to 8 years of age).
This ‘Year of the Scout’ was a very memorable one for us indeed.
Celebrating our eighteenth anniversary has been one of the
very special events for the year. All Districts supported this
occasion by holding parties/picnics; even a bowling tournament! Each Joey Leader and young Joey received a badge to
commemorate this special milestone.
Another successful Southern ‘Wandara’ meeting was held
at the Hallett Cove Scout Hall this year, which enabled our
District Joey Scout Leaders and Joey Leaders to enthusiastically share and exchange their very best games and programming ideas so that all our Joey Scouts receive the very best we
have to offer.
A series of successful Campcaft courses has been conducted
during the past 12 months and these are an action packed
weekend incorporating a great deal of fun and learning. These
weekends would not be the success they are without the
dedication of the training team involved. These weekends are
an important ‘enabler’ for all our Leaders to conduct camping
trips for our young members.
As in previous years, the Joey Section has again proudly
sponsored the Adelaide Zoo’s Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby.
Joey Mobs supported this sponsorship through gold coin
donations, receiving a certificate of appreciation for their
efforts.
Evolution 08
Our biggest event for the year came into being in November
2008, after 18 months of hard work and preparation by a
dedicated team of Leaders from all Sections. Instead of our
usual Hoporee, it was decided to put an event together in
conjunction with the Cub Scout Section Cuboree. Approximately 450 Joeys/Leaders attended this wonderful event,
including both city and country mobs buddying up to fill 9 sub
camps. Woodhouse was a sea of colour with their sub camp Tshirts, hats and lanyards and even parents were into the theme
donning their Joeys’ sub camp colours.
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The weekend proved to be full-on, from the opening ceremony
on Saturday morning through to the action packed activities over the whole weekend. Parents and Joeys alike were
exhausted after the first day, but rested up for the following
day’s fun filled events. Even the closing ceremony was a
highlight, with ‘penguins’ and ‘cave men’ making appearances. On behalf of all who attended this fantastic event, a
huge thank you to each and every one who was involved in
making this the success it was. Congratulations to Dennis
Marshall and Carl Bowey for their unconditional dedication to
making this event come to fruition.
2009 saw Carl Bowey complete his three year term as Branch
Commissioner for Joeys. As his assistant over those three years,
I would like to thank Carl for his commitment and dedication to
the Joey Section and I look forward to continuing to develop
the Joey Scout Section with my team.
As the new Branch Commissioner for Joeys, I look forward to
giving my all in support of all the Joey Scout and District Joey
Scout Leaders in South Australia, and indirectly of course, to
our very youngest generation of ‘Scouting’.
youth program
Julie Dauk
Branch Commissioner, Joey Scouts
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he Cub Scout Leaders of South Australia provide excellent
fun packed programs that enhance the development of
our young Cub Scouts aged between 7½ to 10½ years.
The Cub Scout Section has had a huge year this year with
their tri-annual Camp and the very successful Cuboree
(Evolution08). The excitement for the Cub Scouts and Leaders
for the event builds up all year, with Packs diligently attending
lead-up camps and activities to get ready for the main event!
Evolution08
In this ‘The Year of the Scout’, Evolution08 was our biggest
event, with over 2,000 youth and adults attending. The organising and planning for the event had taken over 18 months.
2008 was also the year for our Cuboree. After much deliberation between the Joey Section and the Cub Section, we
decided to join both events together and have one great
event that the youth would never forget! This threw up many
challenges, from camping (as both Sections have different
guidelines) to the Activities, challenging all the different age
ranges, to convincing the Leaders that yes, it can happen, and
it would be a great event, which it was.
We drew on almost every Section in South Australia to
help. The Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and District
Teams helped with Activities, Subcamps and Entertainment.
Our Police Scouters kept us safe and managed the parking
nightmare while the Radio Activity Group provided communication throughout with handheld radios and a ‘stick’ communication hub. The Woodhouse Site & Services and the ‘Jims’
made sure that the toilets and plumbing operated during the
whole event, day and night. Performing Arts, Young Leader
Development Program (YLDP), the Climbing Team, Scout
Headquarters, the Woodhouse Activity Team and Stag Store
all helped out. A great example of how all of SA Scouting
comes together in support of our young people.
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The event started on a Friday night with the Cubs arriving and
being involved in an entertainment program. The Joeys arrived
Saturday morning just in time for the opening ceremony. We
had 9 activity sites for the weekend (water slides, mud fights,
old Scouting games, mazes, slippery pole, laser skirmish and
more). Saturday night’s on-stage entertainment was fantastic.
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In all, our young members had a fantastic and fun time which
is, of course, why we run the event. So on the behalf of all the
Cubs and Joeys I would like to thank everyone that helped
make the event possible. Well done!
We had Cubs attend from as far as Canberra and NSW and
also had visitors from Queensland. The Chief Commissioner of
Australia, Mr John Ravenhall, and the National Commissioner
for Youth Program, Julie Creed, also visited on the weekend
to see what fun South Australian youth members get up to!
Our Chief Scout, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce
AC, CSC, RANR, Governor of South Australia, also visited and
took the time to take the whole event in and speak directly to
Leaders and many youth members. He was even asked for his
autograph by some of the Joeys and Cubs!
Palaver
The Cub Leader conference ‘Palaver’ was surrounded by
‘secrets’. It was a large gathering of secret agents (Cub Leaders).
Upon arrival, the spies (Leaders) were ‘processed’ and given
their special photo ID, then they started their spy training
(program ideas). Throughout the weekend they attended
sessions to learn new skills and activities and different ways
of doing traditional activities (such as plaster masks, coke
rockets, green goo, special recipes, GPS and secret trails). In
between all this, the agents had to decipher codes that took
them to different locations around Woodhouse where they
had to perform another task to complete the mission.
Saturday night they were visited by ‘Agent
Number 1’ (the Chief Commissioner),
who joined them for tea. Everyone sat
down to a special shag-a-delic murder
mystery. Who did kill Michael
Jagged? After a fun filled night we
did eventually find out ‘who did it’.
All this, proof that Scouting is fun for
us adults too!
Grey Wolf Award
Over the last 12 months we have awarded 60 Grey Wolf Awards
(the highest ‘Cub Scouting’ award that a 10 year-old can attain).
The awards were presented at District level (sometimes in the
Group or at a District event). The District Cub Scout Leaders are
involved along with the Section Leaders in the presentation of
the awards. Either myself or one of my assistants try to attend
the presentations where we are invited. Many Districts have
invited special guests to the presentations such as their local
Mayors and this is a very good idea which we endorse for all
similar presentation evenings. I had the pleasure of presenting
an award this year at Waikerie and several awards around the
metropolitan area. It is fantastic seeing the young Cubs’ joy
and sense of achievement when they receive the award.
The year has been a fantastic one for me and my team
watching the Cub Scouts grow and develop and having lots
of fun doing it.
I would like to thank all the Leaders and supporters of the Cub
Section for their continued support and great work they do in
their Packs. I would also like to thank Andrew Akkermans and
Di Wilcock and of course the main people of this Section, the
Cubs. Without them and their smiles it wouldn’t be worth it.
What a great ‘Year of The Scout’!
Dennis Marshall
Branch Commissioner, Cub Scouts
nbelievably, another fantastic year for the Environment
Section is coming to a close, this one, the very special
Year of the Scout.
Once again, the Murray Darling Rescue has been a huge
success. The project could not have taken place without the
invaluable support of our partners - Greenfleet, Goolwa to
Wellington LAP and our corporate sponsor Australia Post. Of
course the success is also dependent upon all the people who
braved the weather to undertake the massive task of planting
the tree planting. We successfully planted 12,000 trees at
Currency Creek - what a great result!
Over the two days, we added a new dimension to the weekend,
with a very comprehensive educational program being
provided. This involved participants holding a snake and other
native animals. I have to say, handling the baby wombat was a
favourite with most people!
equipment and add exciting new components to the program.
I am pleased to say that we welcomed two more team
members to the environment team this year. This has allowed
us to expand the programs to all Sections and make more
weekends available for Groups to bring their members to the
‘environment room’ at Woodhouse.
Another exciting initiative has been the launch of ‘Baden Bear’
as part of a Branch sponsorship of the Pandas (Wang Wang and
Funi) who are due to arrive at the Adelaide Zoo later in 2009.
As part of this program and partnership with the Adelaide Zoo,
we are looking forward to learning more about the pandas and
their environment. The Adelaide Zoo has redeveloped a new
area in preparation for their arrival & will be offering a very
exciting panda program there. Scouts Australia (SA Branch) is
proud to be involved, with other corporate sponsors, in doing
our part for the ‘world environment’.
As you can see, as a group, the Environment Team is constantly
looking for new and innovative ways to improve the way we
deliver the environment message to all our youth members,
and we encourage all Scouts to add a new dimension to their
programs by becoming involved in what we have to offer.
s I write this Annual Report piece, I am sitting
in the Marree Caravan Park in South Australia’s
Mid North. Around me, the red dust has turned to
mud after long awaited rain, dogs are yapping in the
distance and the sounds of voices travel through the
quiet township.
of games and activities for the youth of the area and a chance
to chat to local adults. My thanks to Andy Giles for his assistance on this trip.
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From Adelaide, Marree is about as north as Yalata is
west. Distance remains the common factor. Yalata
is approximately 200km west of Ceduna and it is in
this community that Indigenous Scouting began and
continues to concentrate its efforts. Scouts Australia
(SA Branch) is proud to be a part of this nationally
sponsored Scouting initiative which aims to bring
youth programs to the remote areas of Australia.
As with all programs which operate where distance
and remoteness is foremost, communication
becomes a key issue. It is a constant challenge with
the answer being, where at all possible, that communication needs to be face to face.
It is the reason why I am here, and the reason why,
in support of the National program, Scouts Australia
(SA Branch) employs an Indigenous Development
Officer (Mr Stephen Pearce). Together, and with my
small volunteer team, we are engaging local communities and
bringing together the support and infrastructure needed to
eventually deliver real youth programs for Indigenous youth.
Scouting has been closely aligned with the Yalata School since
it began in the community in 2008. For many reasons, our start
has been slow as it often is for anything that is new and that
requires a change in the way people have traditionally lived
their lives. In early 2009 we embarked on a re-invigoration of
Scouting in Yalata. This involved a clothes drive and family
BBQ to get more people involved and asking questions. Our
requests for donations from the Scouting community yielded
a tremendous response, and I was heartened by the outpouring of generosity from Leaders across SA. Thank you to all who
donated to this initiative. The trip also included several hours
Scouts do care for the environment and our team is there to help!
Stephen Kingham
Branch Commissioner, Environment
Stephen has continued to ‘acclimatise’ himself with the Yalata
community and Scouting, and I also sincerely thank Wayne
Usher for his support in showing Stephen around Yalata
community and introducing him to the principals during his
first trip early in 2009. Thanks also to all the Leaders who have
hosted Stephen during his training period.
Also in 2009, and as a great side-benefit of the program, I was
able to give a presentation to the Youth Advisory Council
(YAC) which gave many of our young members the opportunity to learn about our Indigenous culture and the challenges
that Scouting faces in delivering our programs over distance
and cultures. I was truly inspired by the passion with which
the young people spoke about the importance of Indigenous
issues and Scouting’s potential role. I learned that our youth
members have a natural affinity and empathy for the issues
involved, and I hope that this in itself lays the foundations for
Scouting’s future success in remote areas. I thank Kerry and the
YAC team for the opportunity to present to them.
The program is currently under review by the National body
of Scouting and we hope that a program will remain in
some shape or form in the future. Of course, our potential to
positively influence the lives and ‘life-chances’ of Indigenous
youth (as a youth organisation) is very high. The challenge is
in the method of delivery and the face-to-face presence that is
required to make it work.
As I sit amongst the red mud at Marree, I wonder what part
Scouting can play in delivering our positive programs of
community and respect to Indigenous people of South
Australia. Our task is not an easy one, but then again, neither
was Lord Baden-Powell’s at the very beginning of Scouting
100 years ago.
Lee Stewart
Branch Commissioner, Indigenous Scouting
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We have commenced our environmental educational programs at
Woodhouse and some Groups are
already learning more about our
water, animals and the environment.
This is another area that will expand
over the coming months and years
and with further Branch funding
support, we hope to install more
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Pen Pal Program can be sourced on the International Scouting
website: www.international.scouts.com.au
nce again this year our Branch SISEP exchange program
offered opportunities for Venturer Scouts to meet new
people, experience new environments and have wonderful
experiences in a foreign country. Participants undergo a
rigorous selection process to ensure each successful applicant
will represent both the Scout Movement and Australia as an
ambassador.
The Pen Pal Program offers a means of communicating with
other Scouts abroad and provides an ‘international experience’
without necessarily having to leave town. Thanks to Branch
Commissioner, Communications, Chris Wise, we have been
able to implement an on-line registration system that allows us
to link our South Australian Scout members very efficiently. By
working with our National Coordinator, David McEvoy, we have
managed to establish firm links with our English counterparts.
This has enabled numerous South Australian Scouts to pursue
a pen pal relationship.
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One South Australian Venturer
Scout participated in this
program during the Year of the
Scout. Kathryn Delany visited
the United Kingdom over our
summer months. On her return
she expressed the view that
her experiences were both
a highlight of her Scouting
experience and had widened her perspective of the world.
Kathryn will in turn host an overseas exchange student for
around 6 weeks and in so doing complete her exchange
commitment. The overwhelming feedback was of a richly
rewarding experience.
More information regarding the SISEP program can
be located on the International Scouting website:
www.international.scouts.com.au A special thanks to Bruce
Nankivell, Assistant Branch Commissioner, for his excellent
work with the exchange program.
International Pen Pal Program:
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Our Branch formally initiated the International Pen Pal Program
during the year. Even though this national program is in its
infancy within South Australian Branch, the program has
attracted strong support from many Groups. Assistant Branch
Commissioner Kelly Johnson’s enthusiastic approach to the Pen
Pal Program is infectious, with many Cubs and Scouts enjoying
the opportunity to learn more about other countries, other
cultures and to become friends through correspondence with
Scouts from around the world. More information regarding the
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T
he Police Scouter Group has been providing a service to
both Scouts and Guides within South Australia for over
twenty years. The group is made up of Police Officers, retired
Police Officers, and other interested persons who wish to be
involved with Scouting and Guiding activities.
The Police Scouter Group has continued to provide a service
of general security and traffic management to Scouts South
Australia and Guides over the last 12 months.
The group often also provides advice to Leaders wishing to
organise activities. Advice on security, traffic and policing
issues can be provided which ensures
that activities are managed in a very
professional manner.
Police Scouters have been involved in
many activities during the last twelve
months including : The Branch Hike at
Mt Crawford, Cohen Cup, Evolution, Sea
Scout Regatta, Youth Team Challenge,
Super Splash, Royal Show, Carry on
Guides and many more important
activities. We have been busy!
Since December 2008 until March 2009, 25 links were established with the United Kingdom, one with Belgium and another
with Canada. There are currently a further forty-eight Sections
or individuals in the United Kingdom awaiting Aussie pen pals.
We are looking forward to extending our Pen Pal program over
the next year to include a larger variety of locations for our
Aussie pen pals to write to and we look forward to our senior
Scout members taking part in this fantastic opportunity to
make a lasting friendship with an overseas Scout.
International Scout Promotions:
Assistant Chief Commissioner Haydn McComas and son Jarrad
have been instrumental in the promotion of international
Scouting opportunities through their interactive display of
Scouting memorabilia. On display at each of the Branch’s
major events, the display attracts the attention of both youth
and Leaders and has led to a greater understanding of the
Movement’s international links and program opportunities.
Contact Haydn or Jarrad to organise a visit by both for your
Group by contacting them through Scout Headquarters.
International Scouting Updates:
Regular visits to the Scouts SA and Scouts Australia web links
keep everyone informed of the wonderful variety of international Scouting opportunities that exist.
Harry Long
Branch Commissioner, International Team
The group is currently developing plans to provide
security assistance and traffic management at
‘Shakedown’ at Woodhouse (Jamboree preparations)
at the end of the year. There is no doubt that this event
like many others will bring a number of challenges to
the group, but I have every confidence that we will
overcome these challenges to support the organising
committee.
I take this opportunity to thank all of those members
of our group for the time and dedication that they
have given to the Police Scouter Group and therefore
Scouts and Guides, in ensuring that the youth of today
are given every opportunity to succeed safely.
The Police Scouter Group will continue to provide
services to both Scouts and Guides in the future.
New members are certainly welcome. We guarantee
an interesting and enjoyable experience for anyone
wanting to become involved.
Paul Dickson
Branch Commissioner, Police Scouters Team
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Exchange
Scout International
Program (SISEP)
delaide Gang Show (AGS) is a Youth Section of Scouting
and Guiding that provides young people (from both the
Scout Association and Guides SA) with an annual opportunity
to produce, design, play and perform in a vaudeville-style
stage production for young people. As such, we encourage
creativity, a love for music, dance and comedy as well as ‘all-in’
teamwork for all the youth members and adults involved.
•• In the Year Of The Scout, we took the opportunity to
visit other youth shows with contingents to Camberwell, Sunraysia, Comedy Capers, Carry On Guides and
Scouts Shouts. We also visited Hornsby and Cumberland Gang Shows.
•• Ticket sales were up by 20% on the previous year,
with sell-out performances on the Thursday and
Friday nights of the season.
•• AGS supplied 120 cast and crew members to the 2008
Credit Union Christmas Pageant in Adelaide (working
in roles from Pageant Cast, ‘floaters’, handing out
props, right through to Security). A terrific opportunity for our growth and learning, and we have been
asked back in 2009!
•• We already have 130 applications for the 2009 Gang
Show (with an increase in new members even higher
than last year).
Yes, AGS was a ‘hit’ in 2008/09. Importantly, the young cast
and crew benefited enormously from being part of one of our
most successful Scout and Guide performances ever.
In 2008/09, in the Year Of The Scout, AGS was themed “BACK
TO SCHOOL”. The production traced the time-line between
arriving at school, going to an assembly, then attending
various lessons (geography, maths, art, drama, science, health
studies, PE etc), including, the obligatory stops for recess
and lunch! The most moving part of the performance was
the ending which included the full ensemble celebrating the
Year Of The Scout by singing a rousing and heart-felt rendition
of ‘We Are The World’ (adopted for Scouting). A feature film
appeared in the background showing Scouting in its infancy
- right through to 2008. There was not a dry eye in the house cast and crew included.
The AGS 2008 season-highlights included:
•• 160 Scouts and Guides auditioned (the largest
turn-out in SA Gang Show history) with 135 cast
selected (the capacity of The Scott Theatre).
•• 35 new cast members (significantly the largest
improvement being between the ages of 13 to 17).
•• New and original music, songs and sketches written
by AGS members.
I also take this opportunity to thank our sponsors and partners.
Our ‘Naming Rights’ and ‘Platinum Sponsor’ - Community CPS
has recently agreed to a new three-year-sponsor-deal to 2011.
We sincerely thank Community CPS for its vital support and
encouragement and in making the production possible for so
many young people each year.
Also, our very important Gold and Silver sponsors include
Keith Bowden Electrical, Rossi Boots, Prescott Securities,
Barlow Shoes, the Scout Recycling Centre and of course,
Scouts Australia (SA Branch). Like our reliance on volunteers,
without every one of our valuable sponsors and partners, the
exciting list of achievements above would also not be possible.
Please continue to support the AGS and the Performing Arts
Sections of Scouting by attending our shows. The feeling in
the theatre that is generated by a full-house (especially for
our young participants) is an experience of a life-time! Your
attendance
will give that experience to the 2009 cast
and crew (September 21-26) - hold onto
your socks for that one, we intend to rock
them off!
Darran Swain
Project
Commissioner,
Gang Show/
Director
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•• The cast was very enthusiastic and contained a
great balance of experience
and new talent. Everyone
was significantly
included in
some way.
I would like to thank the entire executive, the production team,
department heads as well as the cast and crew for all their
support and enthusiasm for the show - the volunteer effort
all- round is quite enormous. The show would simply not exist
without you all giving your time so willingly and selflessly.
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n 2008, our 43rd year, Comedy Capers gave our audience
”Music Mayhem and More!” It was a great success!
We thank sincerely our major Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors,
Calibre One, Pirtek and LJ Hooker and all our advertisers. Their
financial assistance and support enables us to get on with the
Show! Thanks must also go to Branch, whose continued and
significant financial support is much appreciated.
This year we had a cast of 98 with 20 new Scouts and Guides.
With a new Musical Director to lead the band and two new
Production Members, the variety and new ideas abounded,
resulting in a wonderful show. The cast worked together in
the early part of the season, but I really feel that our Weekend
Camp at Normanville
bonds us together as a
Gang, and is where we
all start to realise what
a special thing it is to be
part of a Gang Show. This
is also a time for cast to
get to know and work
with the backstage crew
and to have a bit more to
do with their ‘dressers’
and other behind-thescenes members. When
asked, many of our youth members enjoy Capers because of
the singing, dancing and acting, but more importantly they
enjoy the fun and friendships they make during the process of
putting our Show together and performing it.
Many of our members were recognised in the Adult Recognition Awards Scheme. Tom Wright was recognised (Posthumously) with the Silver Emu. Wayne Gartner received the
Silver Arrowhead while Jennifer Bragg, Leanne Bragg, Paula
Bragg, Judith Crawford, Wally Eaton, Rebecca Knott and
Denzil Muchamore all were awarded Certificates of Merit. Our
congratulations go to all of them.
I was fortunate enough, with my wife Kath, to attend NATPAC
(the National Performing Arts Council) 2008 which was held
in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. This is a wonderful opportunity
for Scout Shows to meet with their peers, exchange ideas
and network in a relaxed and fun environment. Many friendships were formed over this weekend, which had the highest
attendance numbers for many years. Thanks must go to
Dennis Anchor who continues to lead the Natpac Council and
is always there with help and guidance.
Once again, this year has been an overwhelming success. I
would like to thank all cast and crew, and especially Department Heads for their input and commitment. Special thanks
go to the Production Team and Executive who continue to do
above and beyond what is expected of them.
To keep up to date with all the Comedy Capers
news and information, check out our website
www.comedycapersgangshow.org.au
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On our Opening night, the Tommy Wright award was won
by Jenni Shaw, and was presented by Tom’s wife, Heather, as
Tom was too ill to attend the Show. Sadly on Tuesday the 13th
May Tom passed away. His death left all cast and crew with a
profound sadness, and it was decided to dedicate each night
to Tommy, as our way of paying respect to a wonderful mentor
and supporter of Comedy Capers.
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This year we had lots of fun with fundraisers at the Royal Show
and the 3 day Equestrian Event at Rymill Park. While some
may not agree that sweeping sheep pens was fun, it certainly
helped boost our funds for 2009.
I truly am proud to be associated with Scouting and Comedy
Capers. We are able to offer Scouts and Guides the chance
to be involved in The Performing Arts while following the
Scouting and Guiding Principles.
‘Production’ has excelled this year by finishing Training in
Adult Leadership, and many have also completed their First
Aid Certificate as well.
Andrew MacGillivray
Project Commissioner, Comedy Capers
Executive Director
The Scout Section celebrated the ‘Year of the Scout’ with a
camp in the Royal Showgrounds - the Cohen Cup camping
and cooking competition was held in June 2008. 300 Scouts
explored the Farmers’ Market as part of the accompanying
activities and received accolades for their interest and politeness. The event for 2009 will be held at Oakbank Racecourse,
continuing our efforts to stretch the envelope of Scouting by
providing new and different experiences.
Getting out there in The Year of The Scout!
S
trategically, one of the first objectives for the Branch Scout
Section (Scouts aged between 11 and 15 years and their
Leaders) in 2008-9 was to improve our communications with
the Leaders of the Section. Thus Leaders visited each District
Scout Leader meeting - the Mindari - to listen and to explain
our goals and new programs. Since then, the monthly e-news
to Scout Leaders has provided direct communications about
events, issues, queries and training - attempting to deal rapidly
with questions needing answers. The Scout Section website
has been developed to provide up-to-date information and
resources about events and programs, including frequently
asked questions, and there have been regular and informative
contributions made to SA Scout.
Additionally, a Branch Scout Youth Council has been formed
and meets each term to deal with very similar matters to the
Mindari visits, giving the Scouts a direct link to the planners
of events and programs and providing feedback for Branch.
The strongest message we have received is that Scouts want
a greater voice in planning, which suggests that the ‘Patrol
System’ may not be being implemented consistently across
South Australia. This will be a focus for 2009/10.
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trained and skilled people into the Scout Program, and to get
the Youth members doing something different - and, out of
the Scout Hall!
The Branch Hike, held in
late September in Mount
Crawford Forest, was given
a Viking/time travel theme
after a suggestion by the
Youth Advisory Council.
Scout Patrols hiked along
eight trails, and were “interrupted” by a number of
Viking-themed
activity
checkpoints
such
as
decoding and writing runes
and uncovering a Viking
hoard of treasure. Another example of innovative and interesting variations to the ‘Hiking Standard Activity’.
The Scout Section supported the Joey/Cub Scout Evolution
camp by running an activity base called Camelot Boot Camp.
The young Scouts jousted on hobby horses and fought on
slippery poles as well as firing giant slingshots and climbing
over a moat on a rope bridge. They loved it!
Throughout the year, planning has gone ahead for the 22nd
Australian Jamboree to be held in Cataract Park, NSW in
January 2010. The South Australian Contingent promises to be
one of the largest ever sent to an interstate Jamboree.
Camps and Events
Australian Scout Medallion
Branch Scout Section Leaders are striving to bring some
different ‘activity camps’ to Patrols of Scouts, by combining
with Leaders from other Sections and activity groups. For
example, in 2008-9 we combined with the Bushwalking Team
to arrange a ‘Come and Try’ at Kuitpo Forest, which involved
an overnight, lightweight hike. In March 2009, the first Proficiency Badge Camp took place with over 200 youth members
and adults attending. The Scout Radio Activities Group joined
with us to produce a weekend at Woodhouse full of “Radio
Games” and hands-on technology experiences. All Scouts who
attended passed the requirements for two Proficiency Badges
- which are part of the Award Scheme and can be proudly worn
on the uniform. More cooperative camps with the Adventurous Activity Groups are planned - it’s an excellent way to bring
The Australian Scout Medallion (the pinnacle award for a
Scouts Section youth member’s achievement) was awarded to
25 Scouts this year (double from last year). I congratulate all
Leaders for their fine ‘mentoring’ and their sustained effort in
supporting our youth. A truly magnificent result in our ‘Year of
the Scout’!
District and Branch Scout Leaders have grasped the innovations introduced in 2008/09 with enthusiasm. This willingness to embrace change will set the Branch on the path for
continued growth and success. Well done all.
Carolyn Corkindale
Branch Commissioner, Scouts
SA Contingent Leader AJ2010
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Leaders have visited Country and other non-Metro Districts to
build up personal contacts and improve networking among
fellow-Leaders. We also conducted 16 Jamboree Roadshows
around the State (encouraging Leaders and youth members
to attend the 2010 Jamboree in Sydney) and these provided
more opportunities to get out and listen.
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venturers
T
his is my last Annual Report as your Branch Commissioner,
Venturers and it has been a great pleasure to have worked
with many Venturers over my term. Thanks to the many good
people who lend a hand to help make this Section as vibrant
as it is today. Our numbers are growing and we are in great
shape for the future.
Thanks Faye, for the three years of work you and your team put
in to make this trip happen.
Snow Venture 2008
What a fun weekend! This year there was actually snow! Phil
Tuck’s organising and effort ensured a first class trip. Greg
Roberts was the party leader this year and all had a great week
to remember. For all who wish to join this fantastic trip please
check out our website.
Jack Roberts Camp
This camp for youth with disabilities was held from the 17th to
24th January 2009. Ross Vivian and his team did a great job. 24
youth with 30 Venturers helping as buddies, some for the first
time, along with 20 Leaders and adults. I was lucky enough to
visit the camp, held at the Oakbank Race Course, and to see
the Venturers give up some of their holiday time to help less
fortunate youth, was great and made me feel proud.
Queen’s Scout Awards
Unit Management and Leadership Courses
We are proud to announce that we had 13 Queen’s Scouts
this year - congratulations to you all! The Queen’s Scouts’
dinner was held on Saturday, 25th October 2008 at the Stables
Ballroom, Morphettville Junction with over 100 attending.
Many thanks to Nicola Capon for her dedicated organising in
setting up this evening, with help from Rob, André and our
Branch team. Thanks also to Andrew for taking all our photos.
Masters of Ceremony, for the night were Mei and Andre and
they did a great job. The next day the Governor presented the
awards at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Thanks go to our team led by Ross Vivian, for setting up and
running our courses for Unit Management and Leadership.
We ran our first Leadership course in Mt Gambier for many
years and had very good support. Danny Sag ran the Venturer
Retreat - a weekend away for Venturers - all had good numbers
and we hope this will grow in 2009 with more courses to be
run in the country.
International Venturer Exchange
From 30th November 2008 to 25th January 2009
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Super Splash
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This year at Morgan we had 300 Venturers, Guides and senior
Scouts and 100 Leaders and Adult Helpers, with great support
from the Rovers. The weekend was not too hot so the water
activities were great. We had excellent support from all
Sections - Rovers, Sailing, Police Scouters, Radio Activities,
International and Rock Climbing to name a few. The Catering
team did an outstanding job yet again. Morgan was very
grateful for the support we gave local business in the town.
The Mid Murray Council was very helpful and presented us
with a special ‘Certificate of Thanks to Venturer Scouts SA’ for
bringing the event to Morgan for a second year. For me it was
nice to see everyone working as a team to make a fun and safe
weekend for all.
We had one Venturer, Kathryn, from SA who had a great time
in England. This is a great opportunity for Venturers; all have
stories to tell on the completion of their trips. They spend just
over eight weeks away from home.
Venturer Scout Review
This review was launched at ‘The Venture’ in Perth with a new
Venturer Record Book and Venturer Scout Handbook. This will
help all Leaders and Venturers understand the changes to the
award. We now need to spend the next 6 to 12 months implementing the Review with information nights and DVD’s to help
Units, Leaders and Venturers get up to speed.
Easter Venture 2009
Escape2Venture
This event was held in Perth 4th to 15th January 2009.
Our SA Contingent Leader, Faye Burgess, and her team of 77
Venturers and 14 Leaders spent 10 days having the time of
their lives. Some of the expeditions on offer were 4 Wheel
Driving, Sailing, Surfing, Diving, Amazing Race and hiking to
name a few.
‘World Domination’. What a great 4 days! To Michael and all
the team, a job very well done. This year was the 50th year of
Easter Venture (EV) and we had a VIP for the 4 days - Graham
Hill. He was one of the winning team at our very first EV!
To the EV Theme Team and all the Rover Crews, many thanks
for the setting up of the activities, the movies and theatre in
the middle of nowhere, up to the Disco on the last night. The
Vale and Blackwood - I visited both and it was great to see
so many Venturers. Thanks to Nicola and all the Leaders who
gave up their sleep to help. Also thanks to all Venturers and
Leaders who spent time on Anzac Day with the march and
dawn services across the State.
Anzac Youth Vigil 2009
Venturer Web Site and Myspace
The Vigil had 18 venturers who stood guard at the War
Memorial in North Terrace Adelaide, each doing 1 x ½ hour
shift. We started
at 6pm Thursday through
to
6am
Friday
and then stayed for the
Dawn service. It
was an honour and a
privilege to have our
Venturers give support
to the men and
women who gallantly
fought
for
our
country. Many thanks
to the Venturers from
Golden Grove, Northfield, Mt Lofty, Ridgehaven and Altamira;
also Phil Eastall and
thanks to David Russell
for looking after the
event again this year.
Vigils this year were
also held at Morphett
Again, as in years past, many thanks to Mike Turner who has
worked hard to keep our website up and running. So if you are
looking for what is happening in Venturers check out our site
www.venturers.sa.scouts.com.au. Thanks also to Danny Sag for
looking after the forum and Myspace and the many hours he
puts in to keep Venturers up to date.
T
rovers
he Year of the Scout has been a wonderful year of
growth and development for the Rover Section.
Several changes have been made in the operational
structure of our Branch Rover Council (BRC) Executive
as well as an increased focus on Rovering at a Crew
level. The Year of the Scout provided a great opportunity for Rovers to further develop our commitment
to our motto of ‘Service and Fellowship’.
Rover Service
Rover Service remained strong in 2008-2009 with Rovers
giving their support to a wide range of events. Many ‘Year
of the Scout’ activities provided extra opportunities for
service as well as the usual annual events. This year’s Branch
Rover Council service projects included Anzac Day, St
George’s Day, Commonwealth Day, Youth Team Challenge,
Woodhouse Working Bee, Royal Adelaide Show Promotions, Evolution and SA Branch Annual Awards Ceremony.
In closing, thanks to all my Branch Venturer Council Team for
the many hours put in to support our Section.
Steve Palmer
Branch Commissioner, Venturers
85th Anniversary of Rovers in SA
In recognition of 85 years of Rovering in South Australia
a formal dinner was held in June 2008 at Morphettville
Race Course. The event was attended by 150 Rovers, both
past and present, from 21 different Rover Crews. It was
an enjoyable evening with a good deal of socialising and
reminiscing done by all who attended.
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Our actual membership levels continue to fluctuate with
several heavily active Rovers reaching their 26th birthday
within the last 12 months (and therefore needing to leave
the Section). However, we have continued to improve our
recruitment and retention and have had a steady increase
in memberships since late 2008, which we hope will
continue in 2009. During the year we saw the closure of
GRovers, one of our very long standing Crews, but also the
establishment of three new Crews - ‘Maverick’, ‘Havac’ and
‘Howlers’. We now have a healthy membership of approximately 130 Rovers.
venturers
Radio Activities Group did a great job in keeping us all in touch
- thanks! It had taken many months of planning and hard work
by all parties and shows again what a great team Michael has.
To all the Venturers (86 in total) thanks for showing me some
of your skills and great costumes.
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rovers
Crew Honours Award
This annual Branch Award is
intended as a means to promote
the Rover Spirit within the Rover
Section by rewarding courtesy,
attendance and achievement. In
2008 the Crew Honours Award
was awarded to the Pine Forest
Rover Crew. Congratulations!
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Ted Whitworth Award
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This year the Ted Whitworth
Service Award was presented
to the Pine Forest Rover Crew
in recognition of their service
to the community and to the
Scouting Movement. The Ted
Whitworth Service Award is an
annual award presented by the Freemasons of Lodge BadenPowell, which has close ties with the Scouting Movement.
The presentation was a formal affair, which provided the
winning recipients with the opportunity to experience a
Freemason ceremony and demonstrate to the Crew the
role that the lodge and other similar lodges have within the
community.
State Moot
Geoff Schnaars Memorial Trophy
Sandblast
The Geoff Schnaars Award is named after a popular ex-Bloo
Rover and is presented to Rovers who have provided
excellent service, support and dedication to the South
Australian Rover Section during any yearly period. This year
Lauren Vilanova received the Award for her work as BRC
Chairman in 2007. A thoroughly deserved award Lauren, well
done.
Since re-starting this motor sport event in 2007, it was bigger
and better in 2008! The event ran very successfully and was
one of the biggest highlights of BRC events in 2008. It was
great to have Rovers from Victoria and NSW participate, but
South Australia was very proud to have one of our own Crews
win the event this year. The ‘Lone Rover Crew’ took out the
trophy.
Henry Rymill
Acadamy Awards
The National Rover Service Award (Henry Rymill, in South
Australia) was named after one of the first Rover Commissioners in South Australia. The Award this year was presented
to two very worthy recipients, Minky Cockshell and Robert
Unger. Minky and Rob have provided outstanding service
to the Rover Section in SA over the last eight years through
various challenging roles. What a fantastic effort!
Hosted by Bloo Rover Crew and held every second year, this
event is made up of many humorous awards along with some
quite serious ones, including the Henry Rymill, Geoff Schnaars
and the Crew Honours Awards. A formal event, ‘Academy
Awards’, provides Rovers with the opportunity to don the suits
and frocks for an evening of sophisticated entertainment.
Netball Challenge
Record numbers once again attended Bloo’s Annual ANZAC
Day Netball Challenge. With 8 teams and over 60 participants it was a great day. ‘Mateship’ and courage were strong
as all teams fought equally hard for the trophy.
NONT – Night Observation and
Navigational Tour
The event this year was themed ‘Rock N Roll All NONT’ and
attracted many enthusiastic participants. Previous winners
Flash Rover Crew, ran a great event and set a high benchmark
for the winners and future organisers, the Kullari Rover Crew.
Well done Kullari!
This annual event was organised by Pine Forest Rover Crew
and ran very successfully. It was themed ‘Mootiny on the High
Seas aka Pirates’. The weekend saw members from Crews from
all over SA participating in canoeing, caving, sky diving, 4WD
and gourmet tour. At night we gathered for a huge pirate feast
then music and pirate based games into the small hours.
Roonka Raft Challenge
Unfortunately due to extreme hot weather the event did not
run quite as planned this year. Although attendance was low
and many of the planned activities did not go ahead, a good
time was had by all who attended. The highly sought after
Main Race Trophy was awarded to a team comprising Pine
Forest Rover Crew and Bloo Rover Crew participants.
Australian Rover Moot – Ausmoot
The year ahead looks very exciting with preparations for the
Rover Moot which is to be held at Woodhouse in 2010/2011. A
small team has been undertaking the preliminary organisation
of the event and promotion has occurred throughout Australia
over the past two years. We hope that our event will be well
received by Rovers visiting our fine State.
Laura Unger
Chairman, Branch Rover Council
t the end of our second year, I am happy to report that
the Branch Scout Fellowship Scheme is working very
smoothly. When notification of resignations are received at
HQ, a letter of thanks is forwarded from the Chief Commissioner with an invitation to consider retaining a connection
with Scouting through the Fellowship.
I would like to express our sincere thanks to Margret Harratt for
the wonderful job she does in forwarding information to us,
which enables the Fellowship to capture this vital data.
I am thrilled to say that over the past 12 months we have seen
5 persons transfer out of the Fellowship and go back to full
leadership roles. I have also had an ex-Leader join our Group
just so she can assist her country district. So enthusiastic is
she, that she has enlisted a group of helpers and they have
already started fundraising. Having access to the Fellowship
has allowed her to do this. We also had members of our group
help at Evolution ’08. This is an area we hope will grow as more
Leaders renew their membership.
Although contact with the Fellowship emanates from resignations, we do attract Leaders who want to maintain contact
with Scouting and this allows them to do just that. I am now
working with the Rover Section to contact ex-Rovers and see if
we can utilise their talents in the future.
I am looking forward to the coming year and hopefully having
more Leaders join the ranks of full-time leadership again, as
well as providing this excellent vehicle for those who simply
cannot continue in their current roles, but still want ‘Scouting’
to be a part of their lives.
Margaret Murley
Branch Commissioner, Branch Scout Fellowship
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A
outh Voice! At every meeting of every year, our
Youth Advisory Council is discussing, debating
and developing ideas on issues that are important
to our Youth members. The Youth Advisory Council
continues to act as a resource to Scouts SA on ‘The
Youth Perspective’. At the end of 2008 the Youth
Advisory Council presented our Chief Commissioner
‘3 Mega Ideas’ that are making an impact.
Mega Idea 1 ‘Making Scouting Cool’ a presentation
that challenges us to see that cool is a fad and that
the key to success is ensuring imaginative programming is developed in consultation with our youth
members. This presentation has been shown at both
a State and National level leaving Leaders refocused
on their role in providing quality programs.
Mega Idea 2 ‘Extreme Expo’ a 3 day, full on, adrenalin
driven event where youth members get to try out
adventurous activities first hand. An idea developed
in response to a need to improve any existing static
expo. A committee has been brought together to
make this idea a reality in 2010.
Mega Idea 3 ‘DVD-Resource’ - a DVD resource aimed
at showing youth members program ideas and
how-to clips such as running an opening ceremony to
empower them to drive the program in their Group.
National Youth Council
In 2008 the views of South Australian youth members
on national Scouting issues was represented by
Amelia Pink, Rebecca Redmond, Dylan Hunt and
Simon Thompson. In 2009 they will be represented
by Amelia Pink, Rebecca Redmond and Nicholas
Banks. Great work Team!
End of an Era
On 22nd September 2008 there wasn’t a dry eye at the regular
gathering of the Youth Advisory Council. However, this was no
regular meeting; it was Damian Flavel’s last meeting as Branch
Commissioner after six years of commitment to the Youth
Advisory Council. In the words of one of our youth members
Andrew, “people look up to Damian as a mentor and we thank
him for all he has done to both encourage and teach us over
the years.”
Damian never missed an opportunity to instil this philosophy
in our youth members. Damian, from Youth Advisory Council
members past and present, we say thank you. You have left
a legacy of empowering Youth members to achieve what at
times have seemed to be the wildest ideas.
Looking Forward
Over the next year, the Youth Advisory Council aims to actively
represent the youth perspective on Scouting issues in SA;
increase the representation of youth by including members
from every District in South Australia; and have youth representation on all organising committees for major events.
The Executive Team
The Youth Advisory Council is self-managed with an executive
team of three people. We would like to thank Miriam Wishart
(Chair), Kathy Radoslovich (Vice Chair) and Neil Kennedy
(Secretary) for their leadership of the team in 2008. We look
forward to working under the leadership of Kathy Radoslovich
(Chair), Andrew Webb (Vice Chair) and Amelia Pink (Secretary)
in 2009.
A Final Thought
As the new Branch Commissioner, Youth Advisory Council I
challenge you to consider “young people are not just our future
leaders, they are today’s leaders. Value their voice, their ideas, their
actions and you will be led in directions you never imagined!”
Kerry Jones
Branch Commissioner, Youth Advisory Council
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assistant chief commissioner
T
he ‘District Organisation’ of the Association represents a
most important forum for volunteer decision making. It
directly represents the very teams that provide so much operational support to Scout Groups, and indirectly, it represents
the Scout Groups themselves at the Branch level. We are very
fortunate in SA to have a great District Structure working in
strong co-operation with the Branch Headquarters. The ‘Year of
the Scout’ has heralded much change and exciting activity for us.
Firstly, I acknowledge David Bryant, District Commissioner (DC),
Ardtornish District for his excellent support as Chairperson of the
District Commissioners’ Council throughout 2008 and my appreciation also goes to Pam Glasson, District Commissioner, North
Western District for stepping into this role for 2009. The Council
considered and implemented a range of policy and operational
matters focused around achieving the goals of the Branch
Strategic Plan. Among these were 5 Star Scouting and regular
reports on Group membership strength. District Commissioners
have reported to the Council throughout the past 12 months on
their progress in achieving the goals contained in their expectation/development agreements.
With support from Headquarters, we have now been able to
implement a telephone conference system for country District
Commissioners who are now able to be active participants in our
monthly DC Council meetings. The system is voice interactive
and has proven to be an excellent communication enhancement,
a key goal of the Branch Strategic Plan.
Additionally, the introduction of E-news emails for registered
Group Committee members has further improved our ability to
communicate quickly and effectively across the Branch.
The annual Managers of Scouting Conference (MOSC) was held
in February at the Rymill Centre at Woodhouse. An adventurous
theme was developed for this year’s conference with a journey
to the planet MARS and with plenty of practical activities for
everyone involved. Instructions for each session were communicated via the use of technology that is second nature to our youth
of today (but perhaps daunting to us!). Our adult participants were
challenged to step into the shoes of today’s youth while developing their skills as Leaders of Adults relevant to their appointment.
My sincere thanks go to this year’s planning team - Robin Austin,
Joe Doyle, Helen Collins, Sean Bragg, Valerie Turnbull, Tracey
Kalaitzis and John Shelley without whom this event would not
have been the success it was. An innovative approach that kept
everyone guessing!
districts
I am pleased to report that our District teams continue to hold
very successful basic skills day training sessions at Woodhouse,
and that our annual review and update of the Group Leader/
District Commissioner Toolbox (coordinated by Ian Cooper and
Robin Austin) was released at the Group Leader/District Commissioner Day held last August.
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Two important District mergers occurred in 2008/09. The City of
Salisbury and Playford Scout Districts merged to form the new
Carisbrooke Scout District; and Whyalla Scout District closed and
merged with Eyre Scout District.
I would like to specifically acknowledge the following appointment changes made during the year:
•• I welcome Joe Doyle to my team as Assistant Branch
Commissioner, District Development. Joe’s role is to
work with District Commissioners in targeted developmental projects within their District. Joe provides that
extra source of support to Districts to assist as and when
required in projects such as group revitalisation. He also
heads up the planning team for MOSC, Group Leader/
District Commissioner Days and the Group Committee
Forums.
•• John Wilmot has joined the team as Branch Commissioner, Finance. John, among other things, has been
instrumental in the development of ACES, a financial
recording and planning tool to assist Groups and
Districts to better manage their finances. John has
responded to requests to improve various features of
the tool and to conduct local training in its use. Since
John has taken over this role there has been a marked
increase in the number of Groups meeting the Branch
requirement of submitting an annual audited financial
report. I attribute much of this to the way John has gone
about supporting Groups to meet this requirement.
•• Through an exhaustive selection process, Sean Bragg
was appointed District Commissioner, Carisbrooke
District. Sean has hit-the-ground-running already
holding a strategic planning day for his Group Leaders
earlier this year and has tabled plans that are being
implemented now for the future development of the
District.
•• Roy Stevens retired from the position of District
Commissioner, Riverland District and through selection
again, Kevin Myers has been appointed as the new
District Commissioner. Kevin was formerly Group Leader
of Waikerie Scout Group.
•• My sincere thanks go to Peter Bristow who has retired
from the position of District Commissioner, Whyalla
District. Peter has taken on the role of Camp Warden,
Camp Tucker and as such, is a District team member of
the expanded Eyre District under Jeff Browne’s leadership. Peter was also named as Whyalla Australia Day
Citizen of the Year in 2009, an honour fully deserved.
A very pleasing aspect of the District Team development this year
has been the fact that there has been a number of Districts which
now have Assistant District Commissioners appointed. I have
actively encouraged these appointments as support to District
Commissioners whose role in Scouting seems to be continually growing. I also see this as modelling good practice towards
succession planning and mentoring our new District Commissioners of the future.
‘Quality Scouting’ in Groups is well supported by a dedicated
team of District Commissioners and their teams. My team and
I are well supported by the staff at Headquarters and we thank
them sincerely for their professionalism in responding to the
myriad of issues, questions, concerns and tasks we throw at them
on a daily basis.
2008, ‘Year Of The Scout’ has presented some challenge, excitingly; it has also marked the achievement of many of the significant milestones contained in the Branch Strategic Plan. We look
forward to similar achievements in 2009/10.
Greg Warnes
Assistant Chief Commissioner, Districts
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T
he ongoing growth of Lone Scouting in South Australia
over the past twelve months has encouraged the
development of our youth members and Leaders alike. Our
member-base grows across South Australia and western New
South Wales, particularly attracting those who live on stations
in remote parts of these two States.
Throughout the course of last year, some of our Leaders who
were away from their homes for long periods of time proved
their ability to adapt a successful Scouting program to our
youth members.
Our June Camp at Quorn provided the first opportunity in The
Year of the Scout where our members and their families could
get together. With Quorn as the venue, members who live
on stations could attend and for some, meet their Leader for
the first time. Those attending were also able to enjoy a ride
on the Pichi Richi Railway to celebrate 100 years of Scouting
in Australia. This camp provided the opportunity for both
Group and sectional activities that included hiking, first aid,
campcraft and just socializing!
Our Annual Lones Camp at Woodhouse over the first weekend
of the September school holidays was once again a great
success. Partial funding of this camp through grants provided
the opportunity for our members to extend their abilities and
experiences, together with assisting those who had to travel
long distances via rail or road. The Scout Section was able to
enjoy a weekend at Seahaven and for some, this was the first
time they had sailed the seas!
As 2008 was the “Year of the Scout” and also the Centenary of
Scouting in Australia, every member of the group received
a free polo shirt to celebrate this milestone in Australian
Scouting history.
Our thanks to the Adelaide Bank Charitable Fund and the
Australian Barley Board for their continual support of our
Annual Camp. I also thank the Apex Toyota Muster in Gympie,
NSW for their donation towards the Lone Scout Group.
Following the involvement of Prue Adams and the ABC’s
Landline program at our Annul Camp in 2007, the story was
aired in 2008. Prue returned to our Annual Camp this year and
showed the youth members what went on behind the scenes
In 2008, SOTA (School of the Air) celebrated their 50th year of
providing distance education to students on remote stations
across South Australia. As Lones has been involved in this
education tool since 1976 we were privileged to be a part
of this celebration which included an open day at the Port
Augusta base. It was exciting to speak to previous Lone Scout
members, their parents or governesses who assisted them
with their Scouting career over this period of 32 years - many
shared stories of things that occurred when Lones Leaders
visited them.
This distance education tool is now, of course, computer
based but remains a critical component of the Lone Scouting
program and with Scouting sessions operating from both the
Port Augusta and Broken Hill SOTA bases, it means that we can
cater for youth members in remote areas from South Australia
and western New South Wales.
Congratulations to Elyse Shane for achieving her Queen’s
Scout Award; Tara Whitehead for achieving her Australian
Scout Medallion and to Meg and Ellie Weckert, Kate Collins and
Damian Welke for achieving their Grey Wolf Award. All Youth
Members worked very hard to achieve these awards, despite
the problems they face living in rural communities and in
some instances being the only person involved in Scouting in
that area.
Congratulations also to Alison Gibson and Lee-anne Whitehead
for completing their Woodbadge training, again both faced
with the tyranny of distance, and also to Meg Haensel-Fuss
and Graeme Fuss for achieving their 15 and 20 years service
respectively.
I take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Leader
team who have continued to work together and provide great
programs for their Sections. Thanks also to the families and
friends of the Lones members for their continued support of
their child or partner. Without this support, there is no way
that the Group could successfully administer Scouting the way
that it does. On behalf of the Group, thanks to the staff at Scout
Headquarters, the Scout Outdoor Centre and Woodhouse for
their continued ‘extra-mile’ efforts and genuine enthusiasm
for Lone Scouts and Scouting in general.
Andre Freund
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This year also provided the opportunity for youth members
from the Indulkana Aboriginal Community (290km’s north of
Coober Pedy & 1130km’s from Adelaide) to participate in our
Annual Camp. The logistics of additional travel requirements
and other needs were met by members of the Lones Leader
team, who through their employment, work closely with this
community. For all of these kids it was the first time they had
come to Adelaide, or taken part in a Scouting based camp that
included water activities.
when producing this story. This story was replayed as part
of the ‘Best of Landline’ on 22nd February this year, drawing
interest from the Australian and international communities. As
a direct result we have been asked to assist Scout members in
the United States with the establishment of additional Lone
Scouting programs and also from Western Australia to further
develop their current program.
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y major focus for the Association is to improve our
corporate governance specifically through our volunteer
structure. We are well-placed in this area at the Branch level
with the Board (BEC), the Chief Commissioner and the CEO
ensuring our compliance against the Incorporated Associations Act and other pertinent legislation. We well-understand
that it is just not as easy to achieve these standards at the
volunteer Group and Section levels of our organisation.
I am working with all Groups and Sections in the Association
with the aim of achieving a common standard that will not
only bear the scrutiny of today’s audit standards, but also give
volunteers that have the responsibility of financial management of their areas, the confidence they need to perform at
their best.
To this end, just some initiatives we have launched include:
•• The development of financial and accounting checklists for volunteer treasurers and account holders;
•• ‘ACES’ - (Account-Easy-System) a simple accounting
package providing templates, and example spreadsheets for all Groups and Sections; and
•• The BP Flyer - a ‘budget calculator’ designed to assist
Groups and Sections in the setting of fees to cover
expenses and balance their budgets.
These are just a few tools that have been developed to provide
the help that our volunteers need at the ‘coal-face’. Initially,
the take-up was a little ‘sluggish’, however, it gives me great
pleasure to report that at the time of writing, nearly 80% of
our Groups and Sections are using the tools in some shape or
form. More Groups are joining as time passes and we are well
on the way to achieving a universal standard.
Of course, I am also a ‘help desk’ for queries and assistance as
required.
I look forward to continuing the work with you all, and I thank
all Groups and Sections for their cooperation in this important
work. The financial side of ‘Scouting’ can actually be fun too,
and I commend the role of Treasurer to everyone - with the
tools we are developing, it is far less daunting than you might
imagine!
John Wilmot
Branch Commissioner, Finance
raining and the whole Scouting community mourned the
loss of our patron, Mr Ken McGuire OAM and celebrated
his life through his belief in the training of our Leaders and the
difference they make to our great game of Scouting.
A strong focus this year, with the support of the Chief Commissioner, has been identifying and training our Leaders to a
minimum of Basic Level. As a result, to date over 100 Leaders
have completed this Training.
We have run 3 Basic and 3 Advanced Courses, 2 Campcraft, 8
‘Skill Days’ and one Youth Helper Course.
The Gilwell Reunion was well attended as we celebrated The
Year of the Scout and we are grateful to the support of SA
Branch in generously providing a number of complimentary
mementoes for Leaders who attended.
We have provided real support to our country areas to deliver
training, where requested, focusing on Child Safe Environment Training and Personal Leader Adviser Training. Additionally, a number of initiatives have been launched such as the
partnership with Guides Australia and St John, which enable
Guide and Scout Leaders to access our training packages.
Leaders are enthusiastically completing their training and
many positive comments are being made with regard to its
relevance and ‘enjoyability’. These comments enable us to
continue to develop training that is relevant for Leaders and
that best meets their needs. Branch financial support has also
resulted in removing many of the traditional disincentives to
embark on the training path.
Certificate lll & lV Awards: Two award ceremonies were held
through the year in June and December at the Fullarton Park
Community Centre. 96 Leaders received their Certificates III
and IV in Leadership and Business (Frontline) Management.
Well done to all of you!
A sincere thank you to the members of the Training Team who
give a considerable amount of their time running courses and
helping fellow Leaders, in addition to their other Scouting
roles and commitments.
To all Leaders in Scouting, my thanks for your support and
commitment to Training.
Carol Hayford and Janet Williams provide an enormous
support to Leaders, the Training Team and myself and we
are extremely appreciative of the cheerful and professional
manner in which they handle all the requirements of Training
and the many tasks this involves.
Jenny Braddock
Assistant Chief Commissioner, Leader Development
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There is more support for new Leaders to honour the commitment they made when joining, to complete their training in a
timely manner. Flexibility in training has meant we have recognised the prior skills and experience of a number of Leaders to
complete their training to Basic Level.
A National grant from the Fairfax Foundation has enabled
additional resources to flow to the development of an ‘e-learning’ training package.
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he Special Needs Activity Group has had a year of consolidation where it has concentrated on running another
successful Jack Roberts Camp for Youth with Disabilities (the
group’s focus each year).
The organisers of the Jack Roberts Camp who make up the
majority of the members of the Special Needs Activity Group,
were again able to call the little tin shed up at Seeonee Hills
home again this past year. This “home” is a great location for
the group as it means our equipment is stored near our Camp’s
main venue - the Oakbank Race Course.
The 44th Jack Roberts Camp for Youth with Disabilities was
run during January and, as always, participants and helpers
had a very rewarding time. The camp’s theme this year was a
‘Zupa Dooper Space Adventure’ which meant that all the activities for the week were based around a space/science fiction
theme.
This camp allows us to really put the ‘OUT’ in Scouting and
gives both the Venturers who attend our camp as Carers, and
the Boys with Disabilities a great experience in the full range
of activities we as Scout members, are lucky to have all year.
This year we had 24 boys with disabilites ranging in age from
7-17, all with varying degrees of ability and assistance required.
We ran onsite and offsite activities, all of which are designed
to challenge and excite the participants. Each year we experiment with ways to come up with the best formula for the
camp, so while some activities are repeated each year, new
ideas and activities are always offered.
The Venturers who attended this year’s camp were an
amazing bunch of 30 young adults who impressed
those who attended and visited during the camp.
Their effort and work rate during a long and exhausting week was simply exceptional. Each year, patrols
are created which attempt to mix up the experienced Venturers with new Venturers so that all
have a chance to learn from their peers. The
‘Patrol System’ worked a treat at camp and
the teamwork displayed by the Venturers is
amazing.
The staff team who work so hard during
the 12 months leading into a camp are
also a great group of people to work with.
This year we had an extremely large ‘staff’
team of 25 adults from various Scouting
backgrounds (Life Members, Venturer
Leaders, Scout Leaders, Rovers and Part-time Activity Leaders).
With such a large number of staff, we had a rotation strategy to
give all a chance to attend and help out as well as to keep the
team refreshed. After a long week of little sleep and hard work,
even the most experienced of us were drained.
The Camp this year included some great offsite activities at
the Woodside Army Barracks Pool, Murray Bridge for a photographic scavenger hunt, ten pin bowling and also the Mount
Lofty Scout Hall for a day of Scouting activities - from pioneering to obstacle course and woggle making. All who attended
were welcomed into the Jack Roberts Camp group by earning
their neckie. Our onsite activities were also a blast with giant
catapults, bucking rocket ships and a great dunking machine
all could use. Everyone who attended had a amazing time!
During this time, Scouting has brought to many young boys
with disabilities an experience in adventure, Scouting ideals,
imagination and sheer enjoyment. The Special Needs Team
considers its participation in this event an honour and an
amazing experience.
Planning has kicked off and is well on its way towards next
year’s camp in January 2010. The team and the Special Needs
Activity Group keep getting bigger and bigger each year as
new members come on board, and the future of the camp
certainly looks bright.
Ross Vivian
Jack Roberts Camp for
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ountry Scouting in the past year received a great boost
in numbers and interest. We started the Scouting year
with plans to re-invigorate Port Augusta Group. Public
meetings and ‘come and try’ nights proved very successful with a good deal of interest. Over 70 youth attended the
special night meetings. Parents also volunteered to become
Leaders so it was decided to start Joey, Cub & Scout sections.
Port Augusta Group is now a viable Group with a great
future ahead. Great thanks go to Sharyn and Trevour for
their continued efforts in the Group and Leaders from the
Whyalla District who staffed our “Come & Try”nights. What a
terrific outcome for Scouting and the youth of Port Augusta!
Mypolonga Group was started in May 2008 under the
patronage of the Murray Bridge Group. Again parent and
youth interest was excellent and has led to this Group
remaining strong and vibrant. Great work by Kellie and her
Leaders from Murray Bridge!
The Woomera Group was restarted after strong Parent and
Youth interest. Whilst small in numbers, they will no doubt
be a vibrant Scout Group under the control of Andy Giles.
We also undertook many country endeavours including
Skills Training at Port Augusta and Basic completion for
Roxby Downs.
Paradoxically, growth in one area is sometimes associated
with a decline in another area. The Malvern/Torrens Park
Group was closed after efforts to re-invigorate the Group.
However, efforts to restart Joey and Cub Sections at Royal
Park are proving very successful.
Other outcomes for the Strategic Development area for the
year are:
•• Completed the Draft of the new publication ‘Starting
a Scout Group’ which will be released in 2009;
•• Attended the National Adult Resources Committee
meeting in Sydney during April; and
In late October 2008, I took up the appointment of Assistant
Chief Commissioner, Youth Program. Haydn McComas is taking
over the Strategic Development reins from April. I would like
to record my great thanks to Lorraine Stokoe and her team,
Deane Leicester, Tony Aldous and Phil Reed who always give
their full support in all our joint endeavours.
Roonka Water Activity Centre
Numbers who use this facility at Blanchetown continue to
grow. In the past 12 months over 6,000 campers used the facilities. Upgrading of the property continued unabated during
this financial year and included repairs and rebuilding of
windmills, more solar panels for pumps, installation of Satellite
connectors for Roonka Cottage, new office equipment,
rebuilding of the workshop, tank monitors, new lawned areas
in the courtyard and painting of Roonka Cottage. We were also
able to upgrade our commercial refrigeration units. Bookings
into 2009 and 2010 already show continued growth.
Most pleasing has been the support of Districts and Groups
who book large numbers into our site. One weekend we had
over 150 members and parents camping!
Despite no rain of any significance in the past 18 months we
have been lucky that we have such a good position on the
River which allowed all water activities to be undertaken.
Despite some initial problems, we have been able to obtain a
Water Licence for Roonka. The addition of two large new water
tanks will further increase our capability to handle any future
water restrictions.
Our call for new Wardens was most successful and we now
have 14 Warden teams which has meant the load is now better
spread. Great to see local Riverland Leaders joining the team.
In January 2009, David Morgan was appointed Project
Commissioner, Roonka. David has held many posts in Scouting
including Assistant Chief Commissioner. He brings a great deal
of experience to this role.
Many thanks to Deane and Wendy Leicester for their continued
outstanding work as Caretakers and to all members of the
Warden teams for their commitment to Roonka. Thanks also
to Branch for its continuing financial overseeing, and assisting
whenever we ask.
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In this period our “environmental scan” was completed
covering all Districts. From this evaluation plans were formulated for all Districts. These will now be carried forward by
the new Assistant Chief Commissioner, Operations, Development & Facilities. Action has already commenced in
Carisbrooke District leading to the relocation of two Groups
to take advantage of new population growth areas for
Scouting.
•• Continued actions to support Adults in Scouting,
Leader roles and publications.
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This Centre continues to attract large numbers of campers
and at Evolution 08 in November last year over 3,000 Joeys,
Cubs, Leaders and parents enjoyed a great time. Branch
Commissioner, Scouts has been most supportive of activities
at Woodhouse.
Tony Aldous continues to do a fantastic job at Archives and his
report is separate to this piece.
We have started to reinstate the Trading Post for use as a
general meeting venue for the Training Team and others who
camp in this area of Woodhouse. It will be a great asset for all
to use.
The Young Leader Development Program group cleaned and
re-organised the Crew’s quarters. Steve Kingham and his team
have upgraded the interior of the Environment Hut. With the
help of the Scout Social and Service Group we have started to
upgrade the outside toilets at Seeonee Hills to allow campers
to return to this valuable bush camping site.
New water tanks to be fitted to the activity service units will
enhance these buildings and new work on Stag’s store has
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We also acknowledge the very fine and professional management of the property (as well as the kind assistance whenever
we ask) of Mark Percy and his small staff team.
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Frans Kerkhof, Bob Kemp and SSS provide great support to Phil
and we owe them a great deal of thanks for all their efforts.
Special thanks to Phil Reed for his continued service as Branch
Commissioner, Woodhouse.
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e are in the middle of three years (2007-2009)
of celebrations! Firstly, the World Centenary
of Scouting in 2007, Australia’s Centenary Celebrations in 2008 ‘The Year of The Scout’, and 2009 is our
Centenary of Scouting in SA. Consequently, the Scout
Archives went into ‘overdrive’ this year to showcase
Scouting.
The emphasis was to show the community-at-large
that Scouting was the vibrant, exciting and growing
organisation that it is. We set up many terrific
displays for various societies across South Australia (including
for ‘History Week’).
July saw the publication of the book, Beginnings - The Story
of the Beltana Boys. I am in debt to Richard Mansfield who
assisted me to realise a dream of seven years to see this small
part of South Australian Scouting History in print. I am pleased
to report the book has been well received both in Australia
and overseas. Furthermore, it has now started to become a
small fund-raiser for the Scout Archives.
I take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Scout Social &
Service (SSS) Group for their ongoing help & support to the
Archives Section and for their willingness to assist in a large
range of archival activities throughout the year, whilst having
fun working. Without their assistance and that of others in
the Scouting community, the Archives would not be as well
developed as it is today. This fact was highlighted by a visiting
PhD student who commented on the large amount of Archives,
the variety of material available for research and the facilities
that the South Australian Branch Archives are able to provide.
Over 3,800 hours were devoted to Archival activities during
the past year. Whilst this was slightly down on last year, the
demand for information grows, particularly in the area of the
histories of many Scout Groups in South Australia.
Work continues on transferring as much ‘Archival information’
The Year of the Scout activities meant a busy year for Tony
and his team of helpers. Researching, talking to Groups and
displays required a lot of work and endeavour. The historical
display at the Old House in 2008 was very, very popular and
drew great interest from all who attended. At Evolution 08 the
Mafeking Activity area made good use of Archival material.
A circular to all Groups asking for their historical records was
well received. Clean out of the Trading Post allowed many
valuable items to revert to the control of Archives.
With space limiting at our Archive Centre, new equipment was
leased which allows us to scan more documents and store on
disc. This will provide longer term protection as well for our
records.
The valuable support provided by the Triple S is pivotal to the
work of Archives and we owe them a big thanks for their help.
We also acknowledge the Branch for its continuing financial
support and the significant increase to our insurance cover to
better protect our priceless heritage.
Max Jongebloed
Assistant Chief Commissioner,
Strategic Development & Facilities
as we can to electronic form, as well as our ongoing work of
listing, cataloguing, mounting small displays, hosting visits
and the constant updating of records & memorabilia. From
time to time, we also assist in special requests from Branch HQ
and these are nearly always required urgently.
Two other events that occurred during the year were the investiture of a Cub Scout & Scout in the Archives during a visit by
members of a Scout Group and the manufacture and subsequent sale of a blanket badge commemorating the Centenary
of Scouting in South Australia.
I would also like to thank Branch HQ which provides the major
part of our financial support each year, and this year in particular for providing the resources to lease a photocopy machine
with scanning functions which are now linked to three
computers. This new equipment and the establishment of an
Internet facility in the Archives have greatly improved the flow
of information to and from the Archives. I am also indebted
to Branch IT & Admin staff who continue to support me in my
quest to improve the services and delivery of information.
We are proud to be an important part of ‘SA Scouting’s’
celebrations in this special ‘Year of the Scout’.
Tony Aldous
Branch Commissioner, Archives
dventurous Activities has had another busy year with
all Sections reporting a greater number of participants
wanting to experience the varied adventurous experiences
on offer. Our website continues to change and evolve and will
have more information available to Groups over the next year.
Rock Climbing
The mobile rock climbing wall was a feature at the Royal Show
and thousands of children were challenged to reach the top.
The wall has certainly become a popular and sought after
feature at the Show.
Members of the Rock Climbing group continue to train
young Leaders and Scouts to climb and have had successful
weekends away to places like Mt Arapiles in Victoria.
Sea Scouts
While being part of Adventurous Activities, Sea Scouts also
attend youth program meetings with the other youth Sections.
They have run many very successful events over the year. The
regatta, held in the Riverland, was well attended and it is great
to see these events happening in rural South Australia.
Bushwalking
Bushwalking organised the Snow Venture in Bogong and has
run numerous events for the Young Leader Development
Program, as well as ‘Lightweight Camping’ courses. They also
organise Rogaine events.
during the summer evenings have been held at The Scout
Centre for Adventurous Activities at Glenelg.
Sub–Aqua
This Section has become very popular and teaches snorkelling
to Groups over three sessions, culminating in the final activity
being held at places like Noarlunga Reef. The acquisition of
the Zodiac has enabled retrievals from the water much easier
and safer. They also run diving events over the year and are
looking into the possibility of providing diving qualifications
for Scouting people at a much cheaper rate than external
providers.
Air Activities
Air Activities continue to conduct events nearly every
weekend. The acquisition of another glider from Branch funds
will enable many more youth members to enjoy this activity.
Many of the Sections hold “Come and Try” events for Groups
and Groups can contact the relevant Branch Commissioner if
they would like to participate in these.
Excitingly, this year, Adventurous Activities has been involved
with the youth TV program “Totally Wild!!” The producers of
this show have been impressed with the professionalism of
our Leaders and the activities they provide.
We congratulate the following Commissioners who received
awards during the year:
•• Rob Stubbs (Project Commissioner, Boating)
- The Silver Emu award.
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Activity Section has become
very popular. They have
supplied many fun activities at “Super Splash” and at
Armstrong Airfield as part of
a Gliding weekend. They are
still looking for a home base
to store their yachts and land
to conduct their activities.
Hopefully this will happen in
the coming year.
Radio Activities
have a big team of supporters who provide communication for
all our Scouting events. They also organise ‘Jamboree of the
Air’ (JOTA) each year. They train ‘Scouters’ to obtain their radio
licence and have conducted many courses during the year.
Canoeing Section
Canoeing Section continues to provide Leaders and Venturers
with the training to give them qualifications to take other
Scouts/Venturers canoeing. Many “Come and Try” events
•• Colin Turner (Branch Commissioner (BC) Air Activities)
- The Silver Koala and a 30 year service award.
•• Phil Radoslovich (BC Sea Scouts)
- The Silver Arrowhead award; and
•• Sam Adcock (BC Radio) received his 10 year Service
award.
An enormous “Thank you” to all the Activity Leaders and
helpers who work in Adventurous Activities. Without you,
we couldn’t provide the high quality service for all our youth
members and Leaders.
Kay R Ealing
Assistant Chief Commissioner, Adventurous Activities
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has been busy hosting caving expedition events in Victoria,
Swan Reach and Naracoorte. Two members of the Caving Team
attended a Flying Fox training course in Sydney in July, hoping
eventually to train SA Leaders in the skills to build Flying foxes!
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he Scout Gliding Club provides a fantastic opportunity
for our youth members to experience the thrill of gliding
over the magnificent River Murray and the ‘patchwork-quilt’ of
part of South Australia’s famous Murraylands region. Gliding
is available to all age groups from Joeys through to Adult
Leaders.
A highlight of the ‘Year of the Scout’ was the purchase of a new
motor glider, similar to the one we already own. Along with
our good friend ‘Wally Wombat’, members of the Air Activities
team travelled to Byron Bay to collect and fly home the new
plane. Wally led us over mountains, through bad weather and
finally home to the Scout Air Activity Centre at Blanchetown.
Since then, Wally’s new motor glider has been used to fly a
large number of Scout Groups, and has performed brilliantly.
very apparent for everyone involved (including the Leaders
and Flight Team members).
The Adelaide Aeromodellers Club has visited a number of
times over the last 12 months, to provide an extra experience
for visiting Scout Groups, in flying model aircraft. Additionally, youth members are challenged to make their own self
propelled models and at the end of the weekend, a competition to compare their performance ends in great fun and
humour.
One of our other activities on offer at the site is a series of
orienteering courses (even available at night). The courses
have been set up with information about local animals, trees,
birds and reptiles.
The new aircraft has of course required its own new home
so feverish work has been going on to build a new hangar so
that we can keep all three aircraft safely tucked away at night.
We also thank Branch for making the funds available for this
important purchase.
Another very experienced glider pilot has joined our flying
team this year and is in the process of becoming a Scout
himself. With his help, and the new aircraft, the dedicated
team at Blanchetown can now provide a fantastic flying
experience for even more Scouts in South Australia.
Youth members, as well as
experiencing the flight-of-alifetime, on a flying weekend,
also learn about aircraft and
aviation, perhaps even fly
model planes and participate in a range of other fun
activities.
This year, once again, we hosted over 20 Scout Groups and
conducted over 400 Air Experience Flights. Both first time
flyers and the many that visit us regularly, finish their flights
with broad smiles and wonderful flying stories to share with
their mates.
The Scout Air Activity Centre
provides a full range of camping
facilities for all age groups
with bunkhouse accommodation for up to 30 people
and almost unlimited
tenting space under the
clearest skies you will
ever see.
Whilst the majority
of our flying is for
Scouting members
we also occasionally fly Army Cadets
and School Groups;
in fact we welcome
all young people who
are game enough to ‘give
it a go’.
Yes, all youth members are given
the amazing opportunity to ‘takethe-controls’. At first, their eyes are
as large as ‘rubbish-bin-lids’, but
that reaction is very quickly
replaced by the broadest
smile you have ever seen.
On landing, the joy is
Another activity, the ‘Night Safari’, is always popular with
groups that stay on site. Animals are usually plentiful, and
when they’re not, the ‘cart-trip’ alone is good fun. Blanchetown is considered the centre of the second largest wombat
colony in Australia, and is a wonderful place to see the real
‘Wally Wombat’ in his natural habitat.
The TOTALLY WILD!! crew visited us this year and with the great
help of Scouts from the Riverland District, took some ‘Wild’
footage showing how lucky Scouting members are to have
access to such a fun and thrilling activity. We all look
forward to seeing the show when it comes to air.
Congratulations to Lynette Gray (Activity
Leader, Air Activities) who was awarded a
Certificate of Merit this year. Well deserved!
On behalf of the Branch, I sincerely thank
the very small but very hard-working
and dedicated Air Activities Team
for its tireless work during the
past year. The team has taken on
some mammoth tasks this year to
improve the facilities and I know
they look forward to seeing the
joy that their efforts will bring to
youth members in 2009.
Colin Turner
Branch Commissioner,
Air Activities.
President & CFI
Scout Gliding Club
nother busy year for the Scout Bushwalking Team,
especially in this ‘Year of The Scout’.
Just a few of the exciting activities included:
•• ‘Topic 8’ courses for Venturer Leaders as part of their
Basic training (camping course).
•• Get involved in this year’s Easter Venture.
•• Organise and attend Snow Venture at the Bogong
Rover Chalet, providing experienced alpine leaders.
We are assisting again this year!
We also introduced ‘Come & Try Bushwalking’ weekends for
the Branch, one for Scouts and the other for Venturers. These
both proved very popular with over 47 participants, and are
being run again later this year.
In October, we again assisted the ‘Trailblazer event’ which is
run by Operation Flinders. Our role was as course sweepers,
which involved us following behind the last competitors and
providing assistance to any teams in distress, as well as retrieving the track markers.
The Bushwalking Team also organised the 3 hour Rogaine
on behalf of the SA Rogaine Association in Athelstone. This
retains our involvement from previous years, and with over
ver the past year, Canoeing has continued to be
a significant activity in the Scouting program in
South Australia. We have in excess of 420 canoes registered within the State this year, with over 40 Leaders
attending basic level 1 canoe training. Several other
Leaders have renewed their level 1 qualification or,
with additional coaching, gained their level 2 qualifications, and we have:
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expanded with new prospective instructors
supporting a pool of seasoned veterans; and
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conducted two successful canoe building
courses, one in the South East and one in the
Metropolitan area.
In September 2008 twelve Leaders participated in
a very successful 650 kilometre canoe tour from
Toolybuc to Remark. The three week tour enhanced
the Leaders’ touring experiences and showcased to the public
the skills of our organisation.
The visits to the Activity Centre at Glenelg once again were
I would like to thank all the members of the Bushwalking Team
for their support this year and I look forward to our continuing
assistance to bushwalking within Scouting.
John Litvan
Branch Commissioner, Bushwalking
very popular, with well over 150 Scouts being introduced to
canoeing and kayaking. Unfortunately, we ran into inclement
weather and natural light late in the ‘program year’. The canoe
team spent considerable effort in rearranging the storage
facilities to streamline night visits and to maximize the time
on the water for the youth members. Innovation! Scouts can
do anything!
The Canoe Section has extended its fleet with the purchase
of four additional craft and support equipment, thanks to the
financial support of Branch. The Section has also purchased a
new canoe trailer to transport the fleet around the metro and
country Districts.
The Year of the Scout was hectic, but we’re equipped and ready
to provide support, additional courses and of course fun in the
new year.
A very large “thank you” to my very hard working team - you
are each a very important part of our services to young people.
Derek Stevens
Branch Commissioner, Canoeing
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200 competitors involved, provides an ideal opportunity to
promote Scouting to the wider rogaining community. Almost
a third of the competitors were Scout teams, competing in
both the Scouting category as well as overall classification.
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opportunity for Scouts,
Venturers, Rovers and
Leaders to experience
the challenge of wild
caving in a variety of
locations such as Swan
Reach, Naracoorte, Mt
Gambier and Rapid Bay.
In addition to enjoying
the adventure of the
trip, most participants
come away with an
understanding of how
caves
are
formed,
how good it is to work
together as a team assisting each other and some even learn
that they are far more capable than they previously believed.
from all Sections, in the safe construction and running of
Flying Foxes in South Australia in the future.
Scout Caving needs more qualified Caving Leaders to continue
to provide this challenging experience to more of our young
people, as well as having an exciting time ourselves! We would
welcome your interest in being part of our exciting team at
any time.
Training courses can be arranged if we find existing Leaders
who wish to expand their qualifications and participate in an
activity that will provide them with a great deal of personal
enjoyment and physical exercise while helping Scouts and
Venturers with an exciting and challenging activity.
What an opportunity to gain new skills, accept a challenge and
have fun - Come Caving!
Paul Ware
Branch Commissioner, Caving
The Scout Caving Group is open to all members of the Scout
Association who are prepared to undertake the necessary
training to become a qualified Caving Leader.
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land yachting
adventurous activities
Last year, members of Scout Caving Group attended a Flying
Fox Training Course in New South Wales. The purpose was to
expand their training to enable them to train other Leaders,
L
and Yachting is up and running in SA Branch! Just
a few of the major highlights for this year were:
•• Our first ‘booking’ was in June at Willunga
High School for a ‘Come and See Scouting
in Action’ day. As the grass on the oval was
too long, we did some sailing on the tennis
courts, which proved to be very exciting once
the wind picked up! It was a great day and the
students really enjoyed the activity.
•• In August we operated from Armstrong
Airfield with the Moonta Bay Scouts. It was
very challenging due to the yachts needing
repairs, as some thought a yacht should go
through a tree instead of going around it!
The Scouts were great to work with and were
‘hands on’ when it came to pack up.
• • We were invited to take part in the Grand Parade
on the last day of the Royal Show, so we asked the
Cubs and Scouts from Happy Valley to man the
yachts. They enjoyed it so much that we have twice
as many wanting to be involved if we do it again
this year.
•• The next highlight was the ‘Young Leader Development Program’ at Armstrong in October. As part
of the exercise, we had to stage accidents and the
trainee leaders were required to perform first aid,
whilst their reaction to the circumstances were
analysed. On the Sunday we had very good winds
and decided to sail all over the property. Amazingly,
we managed to sail the yachts back to base with no
repairs required this time!
•• In November we went to the Reynella Christmas Fair
to showcase our land yachts on the oval. Unfortunately because of the grass, this wasn’t possible to
run, so we set up a static display, answered questions
and allowed people to sit in the yachts. If they hold
the fair next year, we hope to have a small area
available to run.
•• In January we conducted an expo at Braeview School
for the Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) program.
Some of the children have special needs and we
needed to gain their trust before they would get into
the yachts. Once we did that, it was on! The rewarding
thing about this visit was that the children really
appreciated the effort that we put into giving them a
great experience.
•• On 21st March we were at Port Noarlunga. The day
started off slowly with light winds, but by 2pm we
had 20 plus knots and the yachts were really moving!
What a thrilling day!
We have now purchased sufficient safety equipment for 30
participants and a new sail for one of our old yachts called the
‘Titanic’. This has improved the speed of the yacht. In the next
budget we hope to buy one more BloKart with a non flexing
mast to generate more power and see if it would be even more
suitable for our needs.
We conduct ‘Come and Try Land
Yachting’ on the last Sunday of
each month (depending on the
weather). Also we are investigating the suggestion that
while participants are waiting
for their turn on the land yachts,
they could fly a ‘stunt kite’.
Something’s always happening
in Land Yachting!
My thanks to the members of
the Land Yachting team for their
hard work and commitment.
Peter Smith
Branch Commissioner,
Land Yachting
s with previous years, the radio team has done a
fantastic job of balancing the task of providing communications services to events whilst delivering the program of
radio to youth members.
This year saw some new stations providing traditional and
unique activities to our young participants. Contact was also
made to World Scout HQ in Geneva! Thank you to the Groups
who continue to be involved in this event.
Our communications support was provided to Branch major
events throughout the year.
As our members are spread over the greater metropolitan
area, it was decided to host a ‘come and try’ camp as our last
activity for the Scouting year. Radio Games attracted many
participants, with some missing out due to size restrictions.
Never-the-less, the 160+ that came along were treated to
a large variety of activities based around radio, electronics and the amateur radio hobby. The activities included
electronic kit building, radio treasure hunt, codes and
signals, radio direction finding, portable station setup and
operation, satellite radio communications. This whole event
was well supported by Leaders, Radio Section members,
Branch Scout Section team and volunteer radio amateurs.
•• Night Observation Navigation Tour (NONT) always
presents us challenges. This year being no different,
we were again assisted by our supporting company
‘Tetracom’ who provided resources to help backup
the communications network for this event - thank
you Tetracom!
•• The Youth Team Challenge returned, and our onsite
communications role was made easy by the well
organised event team.
•• Other events supported included Murray Darling
Rescue, Gang Show and Super Splash.
The group continued to assist with communications
support to the Murray 200 Canoe Marathon and
the Canoe SA paddle challenge. These events also
allow us to improve our technical capabilities and
personal skills.
Some new activity equipment has been purchased with
support from the Scout Section. The new ‘Fox Hunting’
equipment was trialled on Leaders attending the Managers
of Scouting Conference, with adjustments made as required
to improve the activity for the upcoming ‘come and try
camp’. We now have some easy to use, modern equipment
available to include in our programs.
Every year I thank my team of Leaders and adult helpers,
and every year
Many hours of work were put into the
JOTA shack at Woodhouse to improve
our operating facilities for future
events and openings.
Jamboree on the Air/Internet
remains the largest world
Scouting event attracting over 500,000
participants
annually!
my team backs up again! Thanks to every
one of you for your dedication to the youth of
South Australia.
I would also like to mention the many radio
amateurs who, with no connection to
Scouting, make their time available to groups
for JOTA activities and other events throughout the year. Some of these people have been
volunteering their time for over 10-20 years
- you are to be congratulated and I thank
you all.
Sam Adcock
Branch Commissioner,
Scout Radio Activities Group
adventurous activities
•• Evolution 08 was by far the largest organisational
event for the year and the JOTA (Jamboree on the
Air) shack was put back into action to operate as the
communications centre.
radio activities
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rock climbing
T
he Scout Rock Climbing Group (SRCG) has once again
had a busy and successful year providing healthy, fun
and safe activities in the rock climbing environment. The
successful resurgence of rock climbing as an adventurous
activity within the Association can be measured by all of our
activities being fully booked in a matter of weeks following
the publishing of the calendar.
The monthly ‘come and try’ days, skills improvement days
and climbing days for specific groups continue to be very
well attended, including a number of participants returning
on a regular basis to improve their skills and lend a hand.
These activities generally involve about 15 to 25 participants
(Scouts, Venturers, Leaders and Rovers) at a time, ensuring
that there is fun had by all. We use many locations through
the Adelaide Hills area and all are very different and exciting.
The June and October long weekends have seen the continuation of our pilgrimage to Australia’s climbing Mecca, Mt
Arapiles, in Western Victoria. These trips involve ‘multi
pitch’ climbing on cliffs up to 150m high and have been
very popular with the Groups in the South East Region of
our State. The SCRG instructors have also made a number
of separate and very enjoyable trips to this venue because
there just is no better place to go climbing, no matter what
your experience level (or age!!) than Mt Arapiles.
adventurous activities
Our Mobile Climbing
Tower continues to
be a great success
at events in the
broader metropolitan and
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realities, but has also been a source of praise
for the Association as to the professional
manner in which it conducts its activities.
This was highlighted at the Royal Show and
more recently at an event at Murray Bridge
by the feedback from Work Safe SA “a very
safe and professionally run activity, the least
of our concerns at this event”
areas. The ‘Royal
Show’, ‘Evolution’ and
‘Super Splash’ were the
main activities undertaken for the Association
throughout the year. We
have successfully undertaken a number of activities in conjunction with
the commercial operators
of
Mobile
Climbing
towers in recent years.
This has provided us
with good insight as
to
the
commercial
We have transported the Mobile Climbing
Tower to Group and District events, fetes, fairs
and country Agricultural Shows this year. As with
many sections of the Association, the continuing
challenge is to develop the resources to meet the increasing demand that could easily see the wall in action every
weekend! I would like to thank the very dedicated team that
has once again pitched in this year and made rock climbing
accessible to so many South Australians. Many thanks
must be extended to Headquarters for their assistance in
managing the tower, the members of the Caving Group,
various Scout Leaders, and Michael and Graham Woodward
for their invaluable assistance, sometimes at short notice,
during a very hectic but fulfilling year.
Finally, a very special mention must be made of Murray
Bridge’s 2008 Citizen of the Year Lindsay Borchardt. Splat,
as he is affectionately known, has dedicated over 27 years
to the Murray Bridge Scouts and still finds time to run more
than his fair share of climbing activities! Well done!
Glenn Hordacre
Branch Commissioner, Rock Climbing
he ongoing redevelopment of Seahaven (the Sea Scout
Section Water Training Centre and Campsite) at Outer
Harbour continued during the year with the support of Branch
Headquarters. With the completion of a connection to the
mains sewer in May 2008 and the sealing of the area behind
the accommodation block, Seahaven is now ‘operational’
seven days a week. We can accommodate 34 persons. The
centre is used for water based camps and training as well as a
base for country Groups travelling to Adelaide for other activities. Bookings increased by 40 per cent in 2008!
Several Sea Scout Groups participated in the Flotilla for Kids
event in February, supporting youth with cancer. The Sea
Scout contingent took part on board the yacht Aquilla. Ours
thanks to Mr Keith Flint for making his vessel available.
2009 marks the centenary of Sea Scouting worldwide.
The ‘Centenary Regatta’ took place on the banks of the River
Murray at Waikerie on 14-15 March 2009 with more than 300
camping and participating. Trophy winners for 2009 were:
•• (U 12) Cenparksea Trophy - Centennial Park
•• (U 13) Guy Trophy - Port Noarlunga(A)
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•• (U 14) Commissioner Trophy - Centennial Park
•• (U 15) Wongala Trophy - Tranmere
•• (U 18) Carr Shield - Loco Venturers
•• Camping Trophy - Port Noarlunga
•• Butcher’s Picnic - Riverland District
•• Jubilee Trophy - Port Noarlunga
•• Master Mariner (Scout) - St Kilda
•• Master Mariner (Venturer) - Port Noarlunga
•• Cosmetic Cup - Centennial Park
The Sea Scout Water Activity Group (WAG) based at Seahaven,
continues to be active in providing water based camps for
Groups wanting to add water activities to their programs. WAG
supported camps for Magill, Beaumont, Lones, Manor Farm
and Victor Harbor during the year involving over 120 young
participants. The WAG also assisted with Super Splash 2008 at
Morgan and a boating family fun day at West Lakes.
•• Rover Trophy - Flash Rovers
•• Scout Triathlon - Port Noarlunga
•• Venturer Triathlon - Tranmere
•• Shave Stick Sprint - Tranmere/Gilberton
•• Mature & Male - Port Noarlunga
Congratulations to you all and thank you for participating!
Events planned for the remainder of the Sea Scout Centenary
year include the sailing race program, the SWAMP-Eco camp
and a Mt Bryan expedition re-enactment on the Murray.
I would like to thank members of the Sea Scout Section for
their commitment and hard work. In particular I extend our
appreciation to Howard Brooks for his efforts during his term
as Project Commissioner, Water Activities Group.
adventurous activities
The metropolitan sailing race program continued in 2008.
These races are open to all Scout Groups and are designed
to enable crews to gain sailing experience in a controlled situation. The annual ‘Rat Island Race’ was relocated to
Stansbury/Port Vincent on Yorke Peninsula due to the lack
of water in the lower reaches of the Murray. The Sea Scout
Section thanks the safety and rescue boat owners and crews
for their continued support of these events.
•• Powder Puff Derby - St Kilda
Finally we would like to thank Branch for its on-going financial
support to our infrastructure development.
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A patrol boat, previously owned by the Ardrossan Sea Scout
Group, was relocated to the Riverland District “on loan”
to enable Groups in the Riverland to participate in water
activities.
The Sea Scout Section, with assistance from other Sections,
is sponsoring a sail training scholarship to assist a Venturer/
Rover/Young Leader undertake a sail voyage on one of the
Sail Training Ships operating in Australia during the year. We
welcome your submissions!
The Sea Scout Training team continued to provide Rowing,
Sailing and Power Charge Certificate courses, with the largest
course being conducted in the Riverland.
Congratulations to members of our team who received awards
this year:
•• Rob Stubbs (Project Commissioner, Boating)
- Silver Emu award
•• Phil Radoslovich (Branch Commissioner Sea Scouts)
- Silver Arrowhead award
•• Michael Turner (Activity Leader, Sea Scouts)
- Silver Arrowhead award.
Jeff Erickson
Acting Branch Commissioner, Sea Scouts
sub aqua group
adventurous activities
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Y
oung people are fascinated by what might be under the
water! This, together with new equipment and facilities has meant that the past year has been busy to say the
least, with over 230 youth members and their Leaders having
participated in the snorkelling program. In the Year of the
Scout, Scouts from Darlington, Black Forest, Magill and Rose
Park, Prospect Sea Scouts and Second Adelaide have ‘taken
the plunge’. In November 2008, the Sub Aqua Group travelled
to Mount Gambier to conduct snorkelling, however, unfortunately, the weather prevented us from engaging in an open
water activity. With ‘dogged resilience’ and determination,
the Mount Gambier Scouts returned to the pool on day two to
experience what it is like to breath under water using SCUBA
equipment. It was still very wet beneath the surface!
The snorkelling program remains inexpensive, provides
excitement, exposes Scouts to a variety of new experiences
and is available to most people who have an average level
of fitness. Opportunities flow for Scouts to become involved
in more advanced programs such as skin and SCUBA diving.
To this end we are in the process of exploring ways in which
members of the Scout Association, who wish to progress their
underwater activities, can gain an external accreditation.
The ‘open water’ activities not only expose the participants
to the wonders and mysteries of the ocean, but also focus on
environmental factors and the importance of being responsible with all that one does in such a sensitive setting. A terrific
learning experience.
During the year under review, and with the generous support
of Branch, we have replaced a considerable amount of
equipment with the purchase of new face masks, fins and wet
suits suitable for our young members to wear. Critical to the
improvement of safety has been the purchase of an inflatable
boat which allows people to be easily retrieved from the water
without the danger of capsizing or sustaining injuries, as is
often the case, when relying on conventional hulled boats.
This financial support is greatly appreciated.
The snorkelling program on offer consists of three separate
modules. The first involves a number of theory sessions, which
includes the principles of safety followed by the fitting of the
equipment that will be later used. Subsequent modules are
conducted at a local swimming pool to enable the Scouts to
develop their snorkelling techniques and confidence as well as
preparing them for the final module involving an open water
snorkelling activity, usually conducted at Port Noarlunga or
Second Valley.
Fine weather is an essential part of the snorkelling program
and so the intensely busy time for the members of the Scout
Sub Aqua Group is that period between October and March
- April when week nights and weekends are frequently fully
booked. The first class commitment given to the Sub Aqua
Group in particular, (and Scouting in general), by such people
as Scott Rickards, Brett Grant, Paul Tossell, David Dineen, Dave
Whittlesea, Glenn McLachlan, John Lowrie, Matt Radoslovich,
Bob Ellis and Duncan Falconer has resulted in our sustained
growth and is the reason why our sub aqua program is run so
professionally. It is these people who make it all happen, so to
speak. Thanks chaps, for an outstanding contribution in this,
The Year of the Scout!
Bruce James-Martin
Branch Commissioner, Sub Aqua
ommunication
tion from one
commonly defined
thoughts, opinions,
signs”.
is the process of transferring informasource to another. Communication is
as “the imparting or interchange of
or information by speech, writing, or
Electronic newsletters continue to provide Leaders in Scouting
with weekly updates via email. This range of email newsletters
assists us to keep Leaders on the front line informed of current
updates and information required to conduct their important
work.
ERICA continues to provide Leaders with access to Scouting
documentation including forms, programming ideas, policy
information and much more to assist them with their roles.
With over 1,000 documents ERICA is the number one stop for
Leader information in the Branch. Future planned developments will only enhance this as a resource for all. A web-based,
integrated communication and resource system entitled
‘MYSCOUT’ is in the final throes of development and will
launch in 2009. This will further enhance our communication
efficiency and effectiveness across South Australia.
Websites are used extensively in the Branch to provide
a “public” view of Scouting to those outside of Scouting.
Scouting has also embraced such social networking sites
as Facebook and Myspace in order to facilitate and enhance
these sites.
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I would like to thank the CEO and his team of hard-working
staff at Scout HQ who continue to support the Communications team in our efforts to maintain and develop the communication channels within the Branch.
In the Year of the Scout, Scouts SA has continued to improve
and develop our communication channels and strategies to
best serve the Leaders and Youth Members in the Branch.
Continuing and new initiatives this year included:
Chris Wise
Branch Commissioner, Communications
SA Scout magazine has developed into a solid base for our non
electronic communication with a distribution of over 5300
copies of the magazine to members (and their families), the
local community and corporate partners.
Now into its third year, the magazine has a team of workers
bringing their skills together to produce a first class publication. Mark Taylor (Copy Editor), Rudy Geerlings (Photo Editor),
Kylie Moore (Production Manager), Rowena Gould (Administration Manager), Dale Mazzachi (Xtreem Editor) and Peter
Hann (Proof Reader) continue to provide excellent service in
the production of this important communication medium.
I would also like to thank Arndrae Luks (Magazine Consultant)
and Ashleigh Thomson (Fundraising Manager) for their strong
contributions to the magazine.
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scout social &
service group (triple s)
T
his year, Our Year of the Scout, was every bit as busy for our
dedicated group as was last year.
To further enhance and complete the Scout Memorial
dedicated in September 2007, we were able to finance the
wording “Lest We Forget” on the backing wall and a reflection seat. With monies raised from a WH50 stall, a lamington
drive, raffles from our monthly meetings, City/Bay Fun Run
traffic control stations and the annual financial allocation
from Branch, we were also able to help in the purchase of
cupboards for the Environment Room at Woodhouse and
some equipment for the Scout Archives Section. A recent
successful fashion parade will help fund another hard drive
for the Lones’ computer and possibly an information board for
the Woodhouse wetlands.
Amazingly, over 4,500 hours have been amassed in archival
work (at the Scout Archives, extra days at the Adventurous
Our monthly meeting speakers have delivered captivating presentations on: the Variety Bash, the SA Police History
Society on the Sundown Murders, the Guide Dogs Association,
the Alzheimers Association, Angel Flight, Embroidery (and its
history), a Pilgrimage - Camino to Spain (by a SA Scouting
lady), a theatre nurse’s experiences in Saudi Arabia and even
included a couple who worked in Kazakhstan!
Socializing and relaxation came in the form of a picnic at
Norma and Rex Keily’s farm, garden patrol tour of the Murray
Lands, mid-year lunch at Buckingham Arms, a Steam Ranger
train trip to Victor Harbor and our Christmas lunch and annual
January picnic (both at Woodhouse). All contributed to a busy
and enjoyable year.
Two members were recognised for their dedication in Scouting’s Good Service Awards (Tony Aldous - Silver Kangaroo and
Chuck Hieatt - Certificate of Merit) while ten others received
Years of Service Certificates at the same
ceremony (three other members were unable
to attend), altogether marking over 600 years
service. Gwen and Frank Bowley received the
SSS medals as dual recipients for outstanding service to the Group at our Christmas
lunch, while five others (Peter Dermott, Angus
McDonald, Brian Harfield, John Whitbread
and Gwen Bowley) moved into the OBE group
during the year. Sadly Dorothy Drummond lost
her battle with cancer in July.
This being my last report as SSS President, I
would like to say that it has been a pleasure to
work with such a willing and supportive group
of people - from the general members, team
leaders and fellow workers to the dedicated
committee members and Headquarters staff. I
pay tribute to them all and wish that the good
name and work of SSS continues to flourish,
especially in this, the year of our 20th birthday
celebrations.
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Cynthia Harfield OAM
President, Scout Social & Service Group
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Activities Centre and work
by some members at home,
eg Brian Mitchell 440 hours).
Added to this, we grew
‘Trees for Life’, conducted
mailout work for Headquarters as well as several special
collating assignments for
it, arranged a BBQ catering
for the Adventurous Activities Group, participated in
Woodhouse maintenance,
(including tiling the outside
toilets at Seeonee Hills), ran
a work party at Roonka and
continued the upkeep of the
“old house” gardens where
we have a new and enthusiastic Patrol Leader in Norma
Keily. We thank Inta and Rob
Mackenzie for their fantastic
work there over the past
years.
2.
3.
4.
5.
staff
1.
Scout HQ
 Back: (L to R) Carol Synnett, Paul Feltrin, Dan Ryan (CEO), Marg Sparrow, Janet Williams, Samantha Nicol, Robin Austin, Carol Hayford.
Front: (L to R) Dani Burgan, Renee Gill, Angela Marino, Arndrae Luks, Bobbie Luks, Stephen Pearce and Ashleigh Thomson.
Absent: (pictured) Kathrine Noll & Steve Hastwell (1), Lorraine Stokoe (2), Margret Harratt (3), Grant Fergusson (4), Di Hulse (5).
‘09 Scout outdoor centre
Woodhouse
 (L to R) James McLaren (State Retail/Operations Manager AOS & SOC), Jamie Fry, Katherine Wilde, Fred Dyer, Mike Barnes.
 (L to R) Dennis Liddle, Susannah Bowden, Sorita Sawyer,
 (L to R) Rob Hart, Claire Wise, Gail Rynn.
 (L to R) Adam Jarrett, Karen Warburton, John Lester
(Manager), Margaux Collins and Michelle Villalta.
‘09 Scout outdoor centre (admin)
 (L to R) Tess Pritchard, Tim Krieger (Manager), Brendan Sando.
headquarters
Kelly Parr, Mark Percy (Manager).
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‘09 Annapurna
‘09 Scout Recycling Centre
S
couts SA gratefully acknowledge
the following donations.
$1–$99
Mr Tony Aldous
Mrs Dymphna Antic
Mr Peter Berry-Smith
Mr Brian Bradbrook
Mr Frank Brooke
Mr Chris Brougham
Mr Frank Camporeale
Ms Judith Cant
Mr Brian Carter
Mrs Mavis Casey
Mr Graham Cox
Rev Dr Vernon J Cracknell
Mr P & Mrs C Dermott
Mr Alan Ellery
Mr Robert FitzPatrick
Mr Garth Gow
Mrs Cynthia Harfield OAM
Mr Dennis Hurley
Mr Ross Johnston
Mr D Kalatzis
Mrs Norma Keily
Mr Kym & Mrs Ann Kelly
Mr Frans Kerkhof
Mr Max Kernich
Mr Bryan Kirchner
Mrs B Knott
Mr LJ & Mrs AJ Lavers
Mr Laurie Leibhardt
Mr James Litchfield
Mr R & Mrs J Mansfield
donations
Mrs Barbara Martin
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Mr Gerry Matthews
Mr Leigh Merrett
Mr Colin Michelmore
Miss Enid Mitchell
Mr Bruce Murray
Mrs Maggie Paterson
Ms Miriam Pearce
Mr David Porteous
Mr Alan Powell
Mr Jeremy Raftos
Mr Robert & Mrs Julie Rawlins
Mrs Dorothy Ross
$500–$999
Mr Eric Roughana
Mr Robert Henshall
Mrs Margie Rymill
Willis Australia
Mr Michael Sinclair-Wood
Mr Noel Smith
$1,000+
Mr Patrick Smith
Mr Roger W Menz
Mr Wayne Smith (United Way SA Inc)
Dr Dean Rossiter
Mr Guntis Vavere
Mr Ray Vowles
Significant Bequest
Mr John Whitbread
Scouts Australia (SA Branch) takes this
opportunity to sincerely thank Mr Ken
Maguire OAM for a very significant
bequest on his passing in ‘The Year of
The Scout’.
Mr Allan Williams
Dr R L Willing
Mr Brian Wilson
Mr Graham Woodward
Mrs Heather Wright
$100–$499
Mr Graham Adams
Mrs Alma Ankor
Australian Institute of Management
A ‘commemorative page’ for Ken is
included in this report, acknowledging
his lifetime of service and giving in the
interests of Scouting and for the youth
of South Australia.
The Branch is in the process of settling
Ken’s estate and structuring his bequest
as he wished - for future Scouting
generations and the continued growth
of the Movement in our State.
Mrs R C Beinke
Mr Jim Betts
Footnote
Mr Anthony Brookman
•• All donations are tax deductible.
Mr John Clarke
•• Scouts Australia, SA Branch recog-
Mr Graham & Mrs Jill Coates
Mr Martin FitzPatrick
Mr Graham Ford
Mrs Barbara Hardy AO
Mr John Harman
Mr Glen Heading
Mr Peter Hodgetts
Mr David Hunt AO, QPM
Mr Rex Keily AM
Mr Jim MacArthur
Mr Andrew Marshall
nises that its serving Commissioners, Leaders and Adult Helpers
devote significant amounts of
personal time and energy in
support of our Youth members.
This commitment is highly
regarded and gratefully acknowledged by the Branch.
•• It is Scouts Australia, SA Branch’s
policy to acknowledge personal
donations each year in the Annual
Report. Any donor not wishing to
be acknowledged in this way can
make this known at the time and
those wishes will be respected.
•• If any reader has donated to the
Mr Tony Metcalf
Association this year and has
Mr David & Mrs Ann Morgan
not been acknowledged above,
Mr Bob Naismith (Recyclers of SA Inc)
acknowledgement will appear in
Mr Kevin Reid
next year’s Annual Report
Mr John Rischbieth
Mrs Lyndel Varcoe
Major General Neil Wilson AM, RFD
Mr Don Wood
Mr Michael Woodward
please contact Branch HQ and your
THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH
ABRIDGED FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009
Page 2
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade and other receivables
Inventories
Other current assets
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
2009
$
2008
$
484,126
853,389
618,743
142,861
2,099,119
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables
Financial assets
Property, plant & equipment
Intangible assets
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
13,757
580,596
21,298,466
80,000
21,972,819
16,757
640,338
20,936,776
0
21,593,871
TOTAL ASSETS
24,753,587
23,692,990
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Short term financial liabilities
Short term provisions
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
846,307
273,694
284,767
1,404,768
479,941
215,327
262,687
957,955
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables
Financial liabilities
Long term provisions
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
199,570
1,618,749
456,131
2,274,450
199,570
1,265,194
398,924
1,863,688
TOTAL LIABILITIES
3,679,218
2,821,643
NET ASSETS
21,074,369
20,871,347
EQUITY
Reserves
TOTAL EQUITY
21,074,369
21,074,369
20,871,347
20,871,347
The financial report represents an abridged version of the audited statutory financial report
for the year ended 31 March 2009.
financial statements
1,069,887
907,643
682,287
120,951
2,780,768
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THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH
ABRIDGED FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009
Page 3
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DETAILED INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
REVENUE
Turnover from commercial fundraising activities
Less: Cost of Sales
GROSS PROFIT
OTHER INCOME
Course, camping & activity fees
Grants received
Interest received
Membership & registration fees
Net gain on sale of Property and Scout Halls
Net gain on sale of Plant and Equipment
Rent, hire & letting charges
SA Jamboree contingent account
Self insurance premiums
Sponsorship & donations
Sundry income
financial statements
TOTAL INCOME
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EXPENDITURE
Finance & Administration
Administration
Advertising & promotion
Audit fees
Bad Debts
Bank fees
Claims paid to Scout groups
Computer & membership system expenses
Fees, licences & registrations
Freight
Impairment loss on investments available for sale
Insurance Premiums
Interest charges
Legal Fees
Printing, postage & stationery
Sundry expenses
Telephone & facsimile
Travel, entertainment & accommodation
2009
$
2008
$
20,059,685
(11,194,746)
8,864,939
16,749,366
(8,605,027)
8,144,339
364,820
235,278
87,504
291,618
186,142
13,831
587,151
0
109,992
189,288
50,224
2,115,848
10,980,787
345,442
259,255
89,632
256,096
454,587
21,477
515,155
177,609
110,796
72,035
30,812
2,332,896
10,477,235
38,354
201,939
45,000
30,047
43,084
4,952
140,622
49,435
58,125
199,916
277,815
120,365
13,331
220,981
90,055
103,534
17,361
1,654,916
24,923
262,386
43,007
0
36,223
56,644
114,434
41,816
134,891
0
187,076
91,000
8,370
241,473
94,861
84,266
37,184
1,458,554
The financial report represents an abridged version of the audited statutory financial report
for the year ended 31 March 2009.
THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH
ABRIDGED FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009
Page 4
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DETAILED INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
Labour & Related Costs
Annual & long service leave
Motor vehicle expenses
Payroll tax
Sundry expenses
Superannuation
Staff training
Wages, salaries & contract labour
WorkCover
Property & Equipment Costs
Depreciation
Hire of plant
Hire purchase and lease charges
Light, power, gas & heating
Rates & taxes
Rent
Repairs & maintenance
Security
Signs
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
PROFIT FROM ACTIVITIES
2008
$
100,635
614,911
252,949
66,041
501,720
5,411
4,929,456
269,471
6,740,594
51,916
498,107
252,260
103,384
456,862
5,395
4,651,390
238,699
6,258,013
545,546
36,117
28,150
143,338
75,602
511,995
417,579
35,014
1,327
1,794,668
436,635
28,000
24,643
115,471
59,922
543,063
476,496
22,993
1,933
1,709,156
385,532
9,812
0
3,962
0
41,943
24,292
0
9,189
474,730
10,664,908
292,182
18,310
1,505
2,552
10,707
35,883
25,338
354
6,393
393,224
9,818,947
315,879
658,288
The financial report represents an abridged version of the audited statutory financial report
for the year ended 31 March 2009.
financial statements
Organisation Costs
Activity expenses
Awards, badges & certificates
Defunct group expenses
Functions
Grants
National expenses
Rebates
Sundry expenses
World Bureau fees
2009
$
45
THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH
ABRIDGED FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2009
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Report on the Abridged Financial Report
We have audited the abridged financial report of The Scout Association of Australia, South Australian Branch
comprising the detailed Income Statement and Balance Sheet for the year ended 31 March 2009. The abridged
financial report is derived from The Scout Association of Australia, South Australian Branch annual statutory financial
report. We expressed an unmodified opinion on the statutory financial report in our auditor’s report to the members
dated 16 June 2009.
The Responsibility of Those Charged with Governance for the Abridged Financial Report
The Executive Committee is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the abridged financial report in
accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the
Associations Incorporation Act (SA) 1985.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the abridged financial report based on our procedures, which were
conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with
relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements.
financial statements
Auditor's Opinion
In our opinion, the information reported in the abridged financial report is consistent, in all material respects, with the
financial report from which it was derived. For a better understanding of the scope of our audit, this auditor's report
should be read in conjunction with our audit report on the annual statutory financial report.
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A separate partnership in South Australia
PALMER, Sharon Lee
District Scout Leader
Onkaparinga Scout District
for Eminent Achievement & Meritorious Service
PANNELL, David Nathan
District Leader
Playford Scout District
ALDOUS, Anthony Michael
PETCHELL, Gaynor District Cub Scout Leader Noarlunga Scout District
RADOSLOVICH, Philip Edward
Branch Commissioner (Sea Scouts) Sea Scout Section Team
TAYLOR, Belinda Jean
Joey Scout Leader
Risdon Park Sea Scout Group
Silver Emu
TURNER, Michael Frederick
Activity Leader
Sea Scout Section Team
for Sustained & Exceptional Service
VAN MEURS, Johan Scout Leader
Lyndoch Scout Group
WRIGHT, Ann Sharon
District Cub Scout Leader Fleurieu District
Branch Commissioner (Archives)
Archives Section Team
SPARROW, Bruce Tasman
Branch Commissioner (Publications)
South Australian Branch
STUBBS, Robert Paul
Project Commissioner (Boating)
Sea Scout Section Team
Activity Leader
Comedy Capers Team
Certificate of Merit
WRIGHT, Thomas George
[Posthumously]
Silver Koala
for Good Service
BANKS, Andrea Susan
Scout Leader
Beaumont Scout Group
BOND, James Edmond
Scout Leader
Stradbroke Scout Group
BRAGG, Jennifer Priscilla
Volunteer
Comedy Capers Team
BRAGG, Leanne Administration Director
Comedy Capers Team
BRAGG, Paula Ann
Volunteer
Comedy Capers Team
BRUER, Barbara Anne
Cub Scout Leader
Beaumont Scout Group
BURGE, Lesley Anne
Assistant Cub Scout Leader Pt Noarlunga Sea Rover Crew
CLIFFORD, Neil Edward
Cub Scout Leader
Angle Vale Scout Group
for Distinguished Service
MARSHALL, Christa Michelle Assistant Cub Scout Leader
TURNER, Colin Ronald
Ascot Park Scout Group
Branch Commissioner (Air Activities) Air Activities Team
Silver Wattle
for Outstanding Service
BYERLEY, Barbara Ann
Assistant Joey Scout Leader Rose Park/
Norwood Scout Group
COX, Michael Honore
Joey Scout Leader
Waikerie Scout Group
CLARK, Barry Alan
Activity Leader
Scout Section Team
CRAWFORD, Judith Finance Director
Comedy Capers Team
COLLINS, John Dennis
District Cub Scout Leader Noarlunga Scout District
EATON, Wallace Event Caterer
Comedy Capers Team
COOPER, Ian Malcolm
District Commissioner Barossa Light Scout District
ELDRIDGE, Ian Activity Leader
Air Activities Team
GLASSON, Pamela Ruby
District Commissioner North Western District
GOLDFINCH, Margaret Committee Member
College Park Scout Group
HULSE, Dianne Estelle
Group Leader
GRAY, Lynette Grace
Activity Leader
Air Activities Team
SWALES, Derek Assistant Scout Leader Darlington Scout Group
GREEN, Kerry Jane
Scout Leader
Pt Noarlunga Sea Scout Group
HEINZE, Ruth Elizabeth
Assistant Group Leader Gawler Scout Group
HIEATT, John Michael
Service Auxiliary
JACQUES, Bernard Maurice
Assistant Joey Scout Leader Seaford Meadows Scout Group
JOHNSON, Kelly Gaye
Group Leader
Murray Bridge 1st Scout Group
JONES, Sarah Louise
Cub Scout Leader
Salisbury North Scout Group
KNOTT, Rebecca Sandra
Activity Leader
Comedy Capers Team
LAMACRAFT, Robin Committee Chairman
Glen Osmond Scout Group
LUNDY, Keith John
Scout Leader
Hawthorn Scout Group
MEYERS, Sarah Rachel
Assistant Joey Scout Leader Morphett Vale Scout Group
MITCHELL, Darren Craig
Volunteer
Loxton Scout Group
MOORE, Angela Trudie
Joey Scout Leader
Angle Vale Scout Group
MUCHAMORE, Denzil Peter
Volunteer
Comedy Capers Team
PYLE, Denise Committee Chairman
Ascot Park Scout Group
SCOTT, Margaret Jillian
Assistant Cub Scout Leader Salisbury North Scout Group
SHORTT, Brian Martin
Scout Leader
Greenwith Scout Group
STARKEY, Lisa Committee Member
College Park Scout Group
TUGWELL, Jillian Eva
Assistant Venturer Leader Victor Harbor Sea Scout Group
Beaumont Scout Group
Silver Arrowhead
good service awards
Silver Kangaroo
Social and Service Fellowship
for Excellent Service
Joey Scout Leader
Pt Noarlunga Sea Rover Crew
BORCHARDT, Lindsay Eric
Scout Leader
Murray Bridge 1st Scout Group
CARLILE, Wendy Faye
Scout Leader
Strathalbyn Scout Group
CARPENTER, Christopher District Leader
Southern Flinders Scout District
DELANY, Deborah Jane
District Joey Scout Leader Onkaparinga Scout District
GARTNER, Wayne Jeffrey
District Cub Scout Leader Playford Scout District
GRUNDY, David Cameron
Assistant Scout Leader Stradbroke Scout Group
HARGANS, Nolene May
Cub Scout Leader
HEYWOOD, Louise Nicholle
District Commissioner Noarlunga Scout District
HOOD, Janette Louise
Assistant Cub Scout Leader Renmark Scout Group
JACKSON, Raymond Arthur
Scout Leader
KENNEDY, Kendle Assistant Cub Scout Leader Elizabeth Park Scout Group
KORNER, Susan Mary
Assistant Group Leader Happy Valley Scout Group
LEETON, Cheryl Anne
Activity Leader
Crystal Brook Scout Group
Moonta Scout Group
Youth Program Teams
LEETON, John Raymond Paul Group Leader
Glen Osmond Scout Group
MACKENZIE, Stanley David
Aberfoyle Park Scout Group
VAN DER WIJNGAART, Samantha Assistant Scout Leader Mawson Lakes Scout Group
Group Leader
VILANOVA, Lauren Blythe NICOLS, Brett Aaron
Assistant Cub Scout Leader Darlington Scout Group
Branch Rover Council Chairperson Branch Rover Council
scouting awards
BEAUMONT, Peter Michael
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queen’s scout awards
Recipients
Jack Caddy
Kathryn Coombe
Tim Cooper
Stephen Cortissos
Simon Inverarity
James Korner
Adam Leibhardt
Carly Lohmeyer
Ashley Palmer
Kathy Radoslovich
Elyse Shane
Josh Smart
Amelia Stone
baden–powell award
Recipient
Craig Parsons
life members
Appointed 2008 AGM
Robert John Ellis
John Ehrenfried Litvan
scouting awards
Valerie Louise Mott
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Caroline (Kim) Allison Phillips
Dean Rossiter
S
community awards
A Branch warmly congratulates all recipients and thanks
them all for their magnificent contributions to Scouting
and Youth.
Maureen Jones OAM
(Cub Scout Leader, Gladstone Scout Group)
Awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2008
Queen’s Birthday Honours for service to the community of
Gladstone through a range of sporting organisations, particularly the Rocky River Softball Club, and to youth through the
Scouting Movement.
Lindsay Borchardt
(Scout Leader, Murray Bridge Scout Troop)
Awarded the City of Murray Bridge Citizen of the Year Award
for his service to youngsters and adults in the community.
Peter Bristow
(District Commissioner/Camp Warden, Eyre Scout District)
Awarded the City of Whyalla Citizen of the Year Award.
Maralyn Eliss
(Scout Leader, Wallaroo Scout Troop Special)
Awarded the District Council of the Copper Coast Citizen of
the Year Award.
Youth membership∕Leaders & Groups
Census as at 31 March 2008
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
ACT
NT
Youth Member Total
Joey Scouts
1242
1005
1116
872
547
108
195
72
5,157
Cub Scouts
5936
5553
3301
2035
2091
530
523
166
20,135
Scouts
4983
5010
2776
1474
1667
515
463
168
17,056
Venturer Scouts
1236
1456
644
296
277
123
124
29
4,185
Rovers
697
919
321
105
138
70
52
2
2,304
Future Leaders
Program
-
-
-
320
-
-
-
-
320
Youth Member
Total
14094
13943
8158
5102
4720
1346
1357
437
49,157
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
ACT
NT
Adult Leader Total
Adult Leaders
3810
3247
1847
1411
913
416
332
75
12,051
Scout Fellowship
165
330
57
161
163
33
13
-
922
18069
17520
10062
6674
5796
1795
1702
512
62,130
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
ACT
NT
Group Total
467
554
267
135
130
64
40
11
1,668
Total
Membership
Total Groups
national statistics
NSW
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people profile
Sea Scouts
Phil Radoslovich
Venturers
Steve Palmer
Branch Chief Scout
His Excellency, The
Governor, Rear Admiral
Kevin Scarce AC, CSC, RANR
Chief Commissioner
John Derbyshire
Assistant Chief
Commissioners
Adventurous Activities
Kay Ealing
Strategic Development &
Facilities
Max Jongebloed to
24/10/2008
Operations, Development
& Facilities
Haydn McComas from
4/3/2009
Districts
Greg Warnes
Leader Development
Jenny Braddock
Youth Program
Michael Dixon to
24/10/2008
Max Jongebloed from
24/10/2008
Rovers
Paul Hutchins
Environment
Stephen Kingham
Youth Advisory Council
Damian Flavel to
13/11/2008
Kerry Jones from
13/11/2008
Fellowship
Margaret Murley
Finance
Peter Hodgetts to
16/6/2008
John Wilmot from
4/8/2008
Air Activities
Colin Turner
Archives
Tony Aldous
Bushwalking
John Litvan
Canoe Activities
Derek Stevens
Caving
Paul Ware
Communications
Chris Wise
Branch
Commissioners
Event Management
Adrian Geerlings from
20/5/08
Joey Scouts
Carl Bowey to 11/12/2008
Julie Dauk from 1/1/2009
Indigenous Scouting
Lee Stewart
Cub Scouts
Dennis Marshall
scouts australia
Scouts
Carolyn Corkindale
International
Harry Long
Land Yachting
Peter Smith from
24/10/2008
Performing Arts
Rod Klau to 27/11/2008
Jacqui Mulady from
27/11/2008
Police Scouters
Paul Dickson
Radio Activities
Sam Adcock
Environment
Ken Smith
James Carter from
4/3/2009
International Team
Bruce Nankivell
Rock Climbing
Glenn Hordacre
Sub Aqua
Bruce James-Martin
Woodhouse
Phil Reed
Assistant Branch
Commissioners
ACC Districts Teams
Joe Doyle (District Development) from 15/7/2008
Peter Mayne (District
Liaison) from 15/7/2008
Valerie Turnbull (District
Support) from 15/7/2008
Joey Scouts
Julie Dauk to 1/1/2009
Mic Bickley to 2/3/2009
Debbie Delany from
2/3/2009
Cub Scouts
Dianna Wilcock
Andrew Akkermans
Scouts
Robert Ahrens
Grahame Ford
Lorraine Stokoe
Troy Williams
Robb Muirhead from
7/4/2008
Venturers
Andrew Tremain from
1/11/2008
Leader Development
Ted Sandercock
Performing Arts
Jacqui Mulady
Carisbrooke
Sean Bragg from
21/11/2008
Eastern
Lisa Preston
Eyre
Jeff Browne
Fleurieu
Deane Michelmore
Highlands
Brian Langsford
Project
Commissioners
Lones
Andre Freund
Comedy Capers
Andrew MacGillivray
Noarlunga
Louise Heywood
Gang Show
Darran Swain
North Western
Pam Glasson
Leader Development
Teams
Janis Healey
Peter Lane
Onkaparinga
Mick Delany
Roonka
David Morgan from
1/2/2009
Remote Country District
Andy Giles from 2/5/2008
Rover Moot
Wayne Vilanova from
12/9/2008
Sea Scouts
Robert Stubbs (Boating)
Howard Brooks (Water Act)
to 15/9/2008
Scouts Shouts Youth
Theatre
Amanda Buetefuer from
3/3/2009
District
Commissioners
Ardtornish
David Bryant
Playford
Joe Doyle to 15/7/2008
Riverland
Roy Stevens to 1/1/2009
Kevin Myers from 1/1/2009
South East
Ashley Wilkin
Southern Flinders
Ray Blackshaw
Stanley
Ian Cooper
Sturt
Helen Collins
Whyalla
Peter Bristow to 19/1/2009
Yorke Peninsula
Wayne Curnow
Chief Scout of Australia
Chief Commissioners for the Branches
His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, AC,
CVO, MC (Retd) to 4/09/2008
Australian Capital Territory Mr Neville Tomkins
New South Wales
Mr Grant De Fries
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC from 3/12/2008
Northern Territory
Mrs Chris Doidge
President
The Hon Sir William Deane, AC, KBE
Queensland
Mr Maurice Law AM
South Australia
Mr John Derbyshire
Chief Commissioner of Australia
Tasmania
Mrs Lyn Harvey
Victoria
Mr G Alston Park OAM to 1/7/2008
Mr John Ravenhall AM to 1/2/2009
Mr Robert (Bob) Taylor from 1/7/2008
Mr Reg Williams RFD from 1/2/2009
Western Australia
Ms Sue Mitchell to 22/2/2009
Chairman of the National Executive
Committee
Mr Peter Walton from 22/2/2009
Mr Ian Langford-Brown
South Australian Representatives on the
National Council
National Commissioner for Adult
Training & Development
Chief Commissioner
Mr Paul Parkinson
Mr Graham Coates
National Commissioner for Youth Program
Mrs Julie Creed to 1/3/2009
Mr John Clarke from 1/3/2009
International Commissioner
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Barossa Light
Ian Cooper
Sea Scouts
Jeff Erickson
Allan Durden
Ms Emma Barker
Mr Reg Williams
Mr Wayne Vilanova
Mr Craig Parsons
Major General Neil Wilson AM RFD
Mr John Clarke
South Australian Representative on the
National Executive
Chief Commissioner
President
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A marvellous supporter of Scouting over a lifetime
Sadly passed on 6th August 2008
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