Transcript WELCOME [www.vicscouts.asn.au]

Introduction to
Scouting Seminar
Welcome
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The Aim
The aim of the Scout Association
of Australia is to encourage the
physical, intellectual, emotional,
social and spiritual development of
young people so that they may take
a constructive place in society as
responsible citizens, and as
members of their local, national
and international communities.
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The Principles
The Principles of Scouting as
identified by the founder, Lord
Baden-Powell, are that Scouts
should serve God, act in
consideration of the needs of others,
and develop and use their abilities to
the betterment of themselves, their
families, and the community in
which they live.
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The Principles
The three Principles are
represented by a code of conduct
which characterises all members of
the Movement, and are referred to
as “Duty to God”, “Duty to
Others” and “Duty to Self”.
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The Scout Promise
On my honour I promise
That I will do my best To do my duty to my God and
to the Queen of Australia,
To help other people, and
To live by the Scout Law.
Member’s Choice
or
On my honour I promise
That I will do my best To do my duty to my God
and to Australia,
To help other people, and
To live by the Scout Law.
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The Scout Law
A Scout is to be trustworthy
A Scout is loyal
A Scout is helpful
A Scout is friendly
A Scout is cheerful
A Scout is considerate
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is courageous
A Scout is respectful
A Scout cares for the environment
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The Cub Scout Promise
On my honour I promise
That I will do my best To do my duty to my God and
to the Queen of Australia,
To help other people, and
To live by the Cub Scout Law.
Member’s Choice
or
On my honour I promise
That I will do my best To do my duty to my God
and to Australia,
To help other people, and
To live by the Cub Scout Law.
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The Cub Scout Law
Cub Scouts are loyal and obedient
Cub Scouts do not give in to
themselves
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The Joey Scout
Promise
I promise to do my best
to love my God
and be helpful
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The Joey Scout Law
A Joey Scout cares
A Joey Scout shares
The Joey Scout Theme
Help other people (HOP)
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Religious Obligation
Members of the Scout Movement are
expected to have
• a conviction in the existence of God
• an active spiritual relationship
• developed (and continually
developing) ways of doing their
duty to their God
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Religious Obligation
The privilege of Adult Leadership carries
with it an obligation to • encourage spiritual growth of Scouts so
they may gain a deeper understanding of
their duty to God as they progress
through the Movement
• encourage regular use of carefully
selected prayers for everyday Scouting
occasions
• encourage (if a sponsored group) the
members to attend religious instruction
and observances as the sponsoring
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authority considers desirable
Mission Statement
The Mission of Scouting is to
contribute to the education of young
people, through a value system
based on the Scout Promise and
Law, to help build a better world
where people are self-fulfilled as
individuals and play a constructive
role in society.
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Mission Statement
This is achieved by …
* Involving them throughout their formative
years in a non-formal educational process.
* Using a specific method that makes each
individual the principal agent in his or her
development as a self-reliant, supportive,
responsible and committed person.
* Assisting them to establish a value system
based upon spiritual, social and personal
principles as expressed in the Promise and
Law.
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Life Cycle of Adults in
Scouting
Organisation
and Staffing
Training Support and
Personal Development
Decision for
the Future
Reassignment
Assessment
of need and
recruitment
Mutual
Agreement
and
Appointment
Integration
Activities
Training
and
support
Review/
Evaluation
Retirement
Renewal
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LEADER COMMITMENT
FORMAL
TRAINING
PRELIMINARY
BASIC
ADVANCED
MONEY
TIME
RELATIONS
PERSONAL
EXPENSES
PROGRAM
PLANNING
GROUP
LEVEL
REGULAR
SECTION
MEETINGS
DISTRICT
LEVEL
EXPENSES
MET BY
GROUP
GROUP
COUNCIL
And
DISTRICT
MEETINGS
OUTDOOR
And
WEEKEND
ACTIVITIES
WIDER
COMMUNITY
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Leader of Youth
Adult Development Program
Preliminary
• Mutual Agreement
• Initial Competency Check
Certificate of Adult Membership
issued
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Leader of Youth
Adult Development Program
Basic Training
 Introduction to
Scouting Seminar
• In-service Training
Technical Skills Tasks
• Core & Sectional
Techniques
3 hrs
6-8 weeks
4 days
Gilwell Woggle presented
Certificate of Adult Leadership issued
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Leader of Youth
Adult Development Program
Advanced Training
• Core & Sectional
Techniques
• Project
• Application and
Assessment
Wood Badge Beads
and Gilwell Scarf presented
Certificate of Advanced Adult
Leadership issued.
6 days
10 hrs
4 months
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Leader of Adults
Group Leader, Commissioner, District Leader
Adult Development Program
Phase 1
Interview with District Commissioner
Introduction to Module Worksheets
Phase 2
Seminar
Worksheets
2 days
Gilwell Woggle presented
Certificate of Adult Leadership issued
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Leader of Adults
Group Leader, Commissioner, District Leader
Adult Development Program
Phase 3
Topics related to role completed
Phase 4
Seminar
4 days
Completion of worksheets for three of the
Topics introduced in Seminar plus two
compulsory Topics
Final recommendation by Commissioner
Wood Badge Beads
and Gilwell Scarf presented
Certificate of Advanced Adult
Leadership issued
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Thank You
for joining
Scouting
This is the start
of the journey
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