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Scouts Australia NSW Annual Review 2016-17
Contents
One State, One Team - A United Team.................4
Scarf Up for Scouting................................................5
A Message from the Chief Commissioner.............6
A Message from the Chair.......................................8
A Message from the Chief Executive Officer......10
Youth Leading..........................................................12
Youth Awards...........................................................13
Cuboree:Myths and Legends.................................14
Celebrating 100 Years of Cub Scouts...................17
Major Events............................................................18
Adult Supporting.....................................................20
Financial Report.......................................................22
Activity Centres.......................................................24
Awards in Scouting.................................................25
Chief Commissioner's Team..................................26
People in Scouting...................................................27
Thanks and Acknowledgements...........................28
Called to Higher Service........................................29
Planned Giving.........................................................29
Membership Snapshot............................................30
Scout Environment Weeks
1-30 September
Scout Queen Scout and Baden-Powell
Medallion Scout Award Presentations
Award 13 August
Presentation
Dragon Skin 3 April Scout Job Week Scout Medallion Award Presentation
25-28 March 1 May - 30 June 4 August
Centenary of Cub
24th Australian Air Venture Scouts Picnic
74th New Zealand
Jamboree 11-18 April 31 July
Rover Moot
2-14 January 25-28 March
13th New St Georges Day Service 7th International World
Zealand Venture 23 April Finnjamboree Scout Day
3-14 January 20-28 July 1 August
Harmony Day Scout Hike Branch Rover
21 March Snow Moot State
29 April - 1 May Scout Rally
15-16 July
5-7 August
Founder’s Day Queen Scout Northern
22 February and Baden-Powell Territory
Scout Award Venture
Presentations 1-11 July
30 April
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP
2016
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Notice of Annual General Meeting The Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy
Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Pennant Hills
Saturday 15 July 2017 A Scout is loyal
A Scout is helpful
The Annual General Meeting will convene on Saturday A Scout is friendly
15 July 2017 at the Baden-Powell Scout Centre.
A Scout is cheerful
The presentation of the Annual Review and the
announcement of office bearers will take place at the A Scout is considerate
Annual Meeting of the Branch Council. A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is courageous
A Scout is respectful
Mission of Scouts A Scout cares for the environment
Scouts Australia NSW engages The Scout Promise
and inspires young Australians
On my honour On my honour
to develop confidence, resilience I promise that I will do my best I promise that I will do my best
and leadership. To do my duty to my God, To do my duty to my God,
The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the and to Australia and to the Queen of Australia
education of young people, through a value system To help other people, and To help other people and
based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build To live by the Scout Law To live by the Scout Law
a better world where people are self-fulfilled as
individuals and play a constructive role in society.
We achieve this by:
• Involving young people throughout their formative
years in a non-formal educational process
• Using a specific method that makes each individual
the principal agent in their own development as a self-
reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person
• Assisting them to establish a value system based on
spiritual, social, and personal principles as expressed Founder’s Day
through the Scout Promise and Law. 22 February
Scarf Up for Scouting
22 February
Chief Commissioner
Reaffirms Scout Promise Harmony Day
17 September 21 March
Scouts in Action Week 21st NZ Cuboree Lord Mayor’s Picnic
17-30 September 29 December - 7 January 31 December Scout Medallion
Awards Presentation
20th Australian 2 April
Agoonoree Rover Moot 6th NSW Cuboree
23-26 September 27 December - 6 January 3 - 7 January
Dragon Skin
Queen Scout and 14-17 April
Branch NSW Rovers Baden-Powell
Rover Moot Hike For Hunger Scout Awards 74th New Zealand
1-3 October 5 November Presentation Rover Moot
11 March 14 - 17 April
59th World
Scout JOTA/ St Georges
20th JOTI Day Service
15-16 October 23 April
OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY
2017
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One State, One Team - A United Team
I believe we have a moral obligation to our communities
of NSW, in both metropolitan and country Regions, to
extend the world renowned Scout Program to vastly more
children and youth from all backgrounds. Arguably, with
the turmoil our contemporary world is experiencing, the
challenges our society faces, and the issues our teenagers
and children confront, the values-based Scout program is
needed more than ever.
My role is to reposition Scouts NSW to a prominent, new
and exciting role in the community. This can only be done
through a clear vision, agreed priorities, strong partnerships
and, most importantly, a united team.
I am impressed with the good will, and the strong Scouting
spirit that exists in every Group, every District and every
Scouts NSW faces significant challenges, but also unique Region of Scouts NSW. These are coupled with the
opportunities. The extent to which we can effectively extensive resources that are available to us as a community-
address our challenges, and actively pursue the many based organisation, both internally and externally. Together,
opportunities we have available to us, depends on all of we have the foundation to arrest our overall decline in
us – volunteers, supporters, professional staff and elected membership and to achieve strong, sustained growth.
members – working together as a single team, acting in the
best interests of the whole of Scouts NSW. That potential will only be realised by the third key element
for growth – a team of diverse individuals, coming together
The challenges our Branch faces cannot be underestimated. with a common purpose, acting in the best interests of the
Nor should we discount the importance of creating and whole State. As we all know, the value of a united team is
pursuing multiple opportunities to grow Scouting. Some of far more than the sum of the individual parts.
those opportunities are not available to other Branches of
Scouts Australia (including our growing State population); “One State, One Team –
some are not available to other youth development
organisations in our State. A United Team.”
5 Scarf Up for Scouting 29 members of NSW Parliament were ‘Scarfed Up’ on Founder’s Day, 22 February 2017, demonstrating the links between Scouting, the Members of Parliament and the local communities in which Scouts operate. A special thanks to Scouts Australia NSW President the Rt. Hon Ian Sinclair AC, Scouts Australia NSW Vice President the Hon John Price AM, Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM JP and the Youth Members from all sections who presented the specially made scarves to the Members of Parliament.
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A Message from the Chief
Our plans will require time to take effect, noting Scouts
NSW has experienced a further loss in overall membership
in the past year. Our strategy now must be to arrest
this decline and position us for strong, sustained growth.
Considerable effort and discipline will also be required.
Youth safety is, and will always be, the highest and
unequivocal priority for me – our youth members, their
parents and our communities deserve nothing less from us.
We presented two submissions and two progress reports to
the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child
Sexual Abuse, and developed a comprehensive action plan.
We subsequently appeared before the Royal Commission
on 6 December 2016 to give evidence. In May 2017 we
took the initiative of updating the Commission on progress.
Our Board has adopted the Commission’s 10 Elements of
Creating a Child Safe Institution for implementation across
Scouts NSW, and commissioned an audit by the Australian
Childhood Foundation.
2016 saw us celebrate the Centenary of Cubs, with a wide
I am both honoured, and privileged, to be your new Chief game of over 2200 participants from all Regions of NSW.
Commissioner. Events culminated in a gathering at Government House
hosted by our Chief Scout, the Hon David Hurley AC DSC
To support my goal of revitalising Scouts NSW to have a on 31 July 2016.
prominent, new and exciting role in the community, I will
energetically pursue, consistent with our Strategic Plan The Centenary theme featured at our Cuboree, held
2016-2018, the following seven strategic priorities: at Cataract Park 3-7 January 2017. Some 3000 Cubs
»» Membership growth; attended and were supported by 1200 Leaders, Junior
»» Further building trust; Service Leaders and other volunteers. The creativity of the
activities was extraordinary, helping our Cubs to experience
»» Positive and enabling culture;
life long memories of their first major Scout Camp.
»» Active youth engagement;
»» Youth safe environment; There have been dozens of other activities at the District,
»» Stronger community engagement, and Region and State level throughout the year. Each has focused
on our youth developing leadership and team-based skills, as
»» Financial sustainability.
well as personal confidence and resilience. Dragon Skin and
A substantial amount of work has commenced to progress Scout Rally have been particular highlights. Importantly, these
each priority within an integrated framework. activities have enabled our youth to have fun and “learn by
doing” in a safe, risk-managed environment.
A prerequisite for success in revitalising Scouts NSW is
to understand the issues at the grassroots level. To this We are now preparing for the implementation of the new
end, I have participated in some 300 Scouting events over national youth program. Concept workshops, as part of
the past 10 months, across every Region and every youth the Youth Program Review, have been held in all Regions, to
section, listening to the views of our leaders, supporters seek the views of our leaders, supporters and staff. The new
and professional staff. This has enabled me to refine, with program, representing the biggest change in a generation, is
my team, our plans to rejuvenate Scouting. expected to be implemented from 1 January 2019.
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Commissioner
Following extensive consultation, a new organisational
structure was implemented for our uniformed personnel.
All positions have been advertised state-wide, and merit On 10 September 2016, with the
selection processes applied. Our new team of Deputy
Chief Commissioners was announced in March 2017.
support of 10 youth members, newly
appointed Chief Commissioner
I thank each volunteer, supporter and professional
staff member for their extraordinary commitment and
Neville Tomkins OAM, JP reaffirmed
dedication to our Movement throughout 2016-17. In his Scout Promise at Baden-Powell
particular, I thank our Board, Chief Executive Officer, Region Scout Centre joined by Scouting
Commissioners, Deputy Chief Commissioners, and State
Commissioners for their dedicated support. Significantly, Commissioners and friends.
I thank our more than 13,000 youth members and their
families, for choosing Scouts NSW as their preferred youth
development organisation.
I look forward to working with all our members so that,
together, we can revitalise Scouting across NSW.
“One State, One Team – A United Team”.
Neville Tomkins OAM, JP, Chief Commissioner
Dick and Pip Smith Foundation
The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation donated $10,000 to
the Scouts NSW Air Activity Centre. This funding will assist
Scouts from across the state engage with the wonders of
flight while inspiring them to become the next generation eSafety Youth Consultation
of pilots. Scouts NSW expresses our sincerest thanks to Four Venturers and the newly appointed Scouts NSW
Dick and Pip Smith. Youth Commissioner joined 40 other young people on 4
April 2017 at the Royal Commission Youth Consultation
on eSafety. One of two held in Australia, there were four
Commissioners in attendance - Royal Commissioners
Justice Coate and Commissioner Atkinson; the National
Children’s Commissioner Megan Mitchell and the eSafety
Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant.
The Commissioners were all very impressed with
the young people in attendance and with the quality
of the discussion. The Royal Commission will use the
findings from these consultations to assist in formulating
recommendations for their final report, expected to be
available in early 2018.
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A Message from the Chair
Strategic Plan Scouts
Australia
2016 - 2018 NSW
Our Vision Our Goals Our Mission
The vision for Scouting is to be and be seen • A child safe environment. • Lower administrative workloads/processes The mission of Scouts is to contribute to the
as the pre-eminent youth organisation in • 16,000 Youth Members through the delivery through smart use of technology. education of young people, through a value
Australia. We engage and inspire young of vibrant, effective and consistent youth • Complete business plans (including system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to
Australians to develop confidence, resilience programs. maintenance plans) for all Scout properties. help build a better world where people are self-
and leadership. • 800 additional Leaders through recruitment • A positive and enabling culture, with a fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive
and retention united team. role in society.
• A younger leader demographic • Active Youth engagement - “Youth Led, Adult
• Financial break even across all operations. Supported”
Our Public Our People Our Processes Our Property Our Money
Focused Parental Engagement Current Youth Program Innovation Systems and Process Re- All Scout Properties Business Innovation Programs to
Campaign engineering Dec 2018 Plan Development generate income from Scout
Leader Development Program:
- paperless, cashless, Properties
Membership Growth Drive Managing risk, succession Property Strategy Development
communications systems
planning, leader development, Corporate Sponsorship
Strategic Marketing & PR - decentralised ScoutLink
mentoring and support Partnerships
Campaign. Align with Scouts
Group Plan Compliance Program
Australia National Branding Training Opportunities for Increase revenue generation
Improvement - needs analysis, Group Audited Accounts Scheme from Scout Halls & Activity
Government, key stakeholders
process and efficiency centres
& NGO Liaison Program Improve Support to Groups
improvement
including but not limited to; Finance Process Development,
Schools on-board program
“One State One Team” focus Audited accounts scheme, Re-engineering financial
Our Strategic Agenda
Group Plan compliance Program processes
Positive and Enabling Scouting
Culture Program Quality Management Government Partnership
Further development of “Youth
led, adult supported” scouting
The next three years, through to 2020, is an incredibly
Focus on Group Leaders/
Leaders in charge
INSPIRE
Develop High Potential Member LEADERSHIP
important period for Scouts NSW. To be successful as a
Key develop
Create Support Groups to engage resilience
On target At risk Off target
redevelop current workforce CONFIDENCE
Branch and achieve our goal of sustainable growth, we must
deliver on our strategic agenda. This means being very clear
about what it is we are trying to achieve – our strategic »» Unity: “One State, One Team – A United Team” is much
targets – and our plan to deliver on this agenda. A revised more than a slogan. The Chief Commissioner, with the
Scouts NSW Strategic Plan, which incorporates the Chief full support of the Board, has been very clear about the
Commissioner’s strategic priorities, was formally approved need for all of us in Scouting to be accountable for our
through the past year. The volume and nature of change we behaviour, consistent with the Law and Promise.
face, both internally and in our external environment, means »» Governance: Good governance underpins the success
that a strategic plan cannot be a “set and forget” activity. The of our organisation. It means we run ourselves well – at all
Chief Commissioner will lead a refresh of the plan in early levels of Scouting. It means we understand our roles and
2018, in conjunction with his Senior Leadership Team, to our accountable for our performance and behaviours.
ensure it remains fit for purpose.
»» Alignment: Being “aligned” means that, as a Branch, our
intent lines up with what we do. Words match actions. It
Critical Success Factors means that our strategy is appropriately resourced and
The Board has given considerable time and energy over we hold ourselves accountable for achieving it. That we
the past twelve months to ensuring our strategic agenda take the right risks. That our culture and behaviours are
and organisational risk profile is well understood and consistent with our values.
appropriately resourced. Out of these discussions, it has »» Focus: With so much going on, but finite time and
become clear there are four critical success factors: resources, we must ensure we spend our time on the
things that matter most. It means clearly understanding
our strategic priorities and being disciplined in what we
do, and do not do.
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Roles
We all have a role to play in the success and growth of
Scouting across NSW. I’ve already mentioned that being
very clear about what that role is, and delivering on it, is a SCOUTS NSW
“THE ORGANISATION”
Constitution gives Board powers to manage –
Owners of Scouting in NSW
critical success factor. For clarity, I would like to outline the
Board delegates to Chief Commissioner
key roles in Scouts NSW. You will see from the diagram
Responsibilities flow “down”
Chief Commissioner accountable to Board –
Board accountable to Branch Council
below that the key roles are: BRANCH COUNCIL
“REPRESENTATIVES”
Elect the Board of Directors
Accountabilities flow “up”
»» Members: It is the members of our organisation that, to govern the organisation
together, are the “owners” of Scouting in NSW. We are
all ultimately accountable to our members and to acting BOARD
“DIRECTORS”
Govern and oversee the performance
in their interests. The Directors on the Board have an of the Chief Commissioner
overriding legal duty to always act in the best interests of
Scouts NSW as a whole. CHIEF COMMISSIONER
Chief Executive Officer: Senior Leaders
“OFFICERS”
Run and manage the operations
and business of the organisation
»» Branch Council: Branch Council, as representatives
of the members, has the important role of electing the
Board of Directors and approving any changes to our
Constitution. I would also like to differentiate accountabilities and
responsibilities. It’s an important distinction. A key difference is
»» Board of Directors: The Board’s role is to govern the
that responsibility can be shared while accountability cannot.
organisation as a whole and to oversee the performance
So while a number of people may have responsibility to get a
of the Chief Commissioner. It does not operationally
job done, only one person is accountable – answerable – for
run Scouting in NSW. That is the role of the Chief
it. In Scouts NSW, we all have very different responsibilities
Commissioner, who is a member of the Board.
and what they are depends on our role. Similarly, the lines of
»» Chief Commissioner: It is the role of the Chief accountability must be very clear: Groups are accountable
Commissioner, together with the Senior Leadership to the Region; the Senior Leadership Team (Region
Team, to manage the operations and business of the Commissioners, Deputy Chief Commissioners and the Chief
organisation. The Board made an important change last Executive) are accountable to the Chief Commissioner. In
year to grant the Chief Commissioner full responsibility, turn, the Chief Commissioner is accountable to the Board.
and accountability, for all aspects of Scouting in NSW. And the Board is accountable to Branch Council.
The Chief Executive reports to the Chief Commissioner,
not the Board.
Acknowledgment
On the behalf of the Board, I would like to firstly thank our
Chief Commissioner, Neville Tomkins, for his enormous
commitment to the role in his first year and the leadership
he has shown in repositioning Scouting in NSW. I also wish
to acknowledge the significant contribution and leadership
of our Chief Executive, Andrew Smith, who in his first year
in the role has also made a very positive impact.
To the thousands of Leaders who inspire our youth members,
and to the staff at our State and Region offices and activity
centres who support Scouting in NSW, thank you.
Finally, to my fellow Directors on the Board, I warmly thank
you for your guidance, hard work and support, as well as the
time you have given to Scouting over the past twelve months.
Kerry McGoldrick, Chair of the Board of Directors
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A Message from the Chief
refocused the position of Child Protection Officer and
enhanced our capacity and approach to handling allegations
(including arrangements to ensure prompt and empathetic
response to victims, legal review and support to police).
In order to meet our contemporary compliance obligations,
support our members and facilitate the delivery of the
Scouts NSW Strategic Plan, a review of the State Office
restructure has been completed with a number of changes
made or in progress. These include:
»» the establishment of a Program Management Office to
enhance our collective capability to deliver change in a
disciplined, reliable and efficient manner
»» appointment of a CFO to provide strategic financial
management capabilities including support for non-
member fee based revenue opportunities
»» other changes arising from a detailed organisational
review are being considered to enhance customer focus
and pursue business transformation.
It would not surprise you that in my engagement with
senior executives in business and other organisations, I am
The opportunity to contribute to the development of our
frequently told that their Scouting experience played a
young people in NSW in my first twelve months in the role
profound and pivotal role in their personal and professional
has been deeply rewarding, and I very much appreciate the
development. I am committed to ensuring this continues
numerous invitations to key Scouting activities and those that
well into the future by working collaboratively with the Chief
have given their time to share information and suggestions.
Commissioner and his team, as well as the professional staff
at State Office, to build a positive and enabling culture that
My role is to support the Chief Commissioner, with
supports the development of our youth members.
whom I share a mutual commitment to a one united team
approach, a positive and enabling culture throughout the
I would like to thank the Chief Commissioner, the Board
organisation and a professional business-like approach
and my team for their support over the last 12 months.
to supporting Scouting. This includes engaging external
stakeholders including Government, the business
community, other Scout Branches and like organisations
to leverage opportunities.
Our unequivocal obligations in respect of Child Safety
has been my highest priority. Amongst many initiatives
and through the collaborative efforts of relevant
Commissioners, professional staff and external parties,
Scouts NSW provided two submissions and two progress
reports to the Royal Commission into Institutional
Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. In addition, we attended
hearings, initiated and progressed a comprehensive Child
Protection Project, revised and re-issued the Scouts NSW
Child Protection Policy, commissioned an external review
by a respected independent organisation, upgraded and11
Executive Officer
Key Projects and Initiatives
»» Child Safety Audit: Scouts NSW is committed to
Child Safety and continues to work to improve the
ways in which we contribute to the safety and well-
being of children. In January 2017 the Scouts NSW
Board of Directors appointed the Australian Childhood
Foundation (ACF) to undertake a review of our current
policies and standards for protecting young people and
guide us in developing best practice methods to better
support our youth and adult members of Scouts NSW.
Part of this involved hearing from and engaging with
all adult members of Scouts NSW. Leaders, Rovers,
Fellowship Members, Committee Members, Parent
Helpers and Professional Staff were invited to participate
in the Safeguarding Children Program Survey to inform
the analysis by the ACF Safeguarding Children Program.
»» Technology and Process Improvement: A number
of technology enhancements are underway and many
more in the planning stage to enhance support to
our members and the administration of Scouting. A
key consideration in pursuing these enhancements is
the need to reduce the administrative burden on our
members whilst enhancing compliance with relevant
obligations for work health and safety, financial outcomes,
risk and good governance.
»» Container Deposit Business: In 2016 the NSW
Government passed legislation to implement a
Container Deposit Scheme. The implementation date of
the scheme is now 1 December 2017 and Scouts NSW
is pursuing opportunities both at Group and State level
to generate income from the Scheme.
»» Grants: In December 2016, 44 projects were approved
through the NSW Government’s Community Building
Partnership Grants. $570,832 of funding supported
capital works programs for Groups, Districts and Regions
for much needed repairs to Scout Properties. Scouts
Australia NSW is grateful for this funding.
Source: NSW EPA. Photographer: Quentin Jones.12
Youth Leading
NSW State Youth Council and State
In 2016-17, the Youth Program Scout Youth Council
Portfolio continued to focus The NSW State Youth Council and State Scout Youth
Council both continued to advise and inform our youth
its efforts on delivering quality program, ensuring that the opinions of our youth members
programs and events to engage are heard and that their ideas and opinions are acted upon.
more than 13,000 youth members
across NSW.
Sydney Mardi Gras
For the first time, 45 members of Scouts NSW took part
in the 2017 Sydney Mardi Gras. Themed “Creating Equality”,
our participation in the parade highlighted Scouts’ inclusive,
welcoming and contemporary nature, and celebrated the
diversity, respect and dignity within our Scouting community.
Scouts Australia Youth Program Review
Work on the National Youth Program Review continued
through 2016-17. The Youth Program Review Team ran
consultation workshops across the state, giving our youth
members the opportunity to have their voices heard on a
variety of topics and have their say on what the future of
Scouting in Australia could look like. More than 500 Youth
Members and Adults participated in the New Concepts
Workshops. Exciting times are ahead, as all sections
continue to be part of the YPR, ensuring our program is
youth led, adult supported and inclusive of all.13
Youth Awards
Youth Award Presentations
Scouts Australia NSW recognises the achievements Congratulations to the young
of Scouts, Venturers and Rovers at formal bi-annual
presentation ceremonies.
people in Scouts NSW who have
earned the top level awards in
Queen’s Scout and Baden-Powell Scout Awards their section.
His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley AC
DSC (Ret’d) Governor and Chief Scout of New South
Wales presented the Queen’s Scout and Baden-Powell
Australian Scout Medallion
Scout Awards.
Hornsby RSL Club // 14 August 2016
Government House, Sydney // 13 August 2016 The Deputy Chief Commissioner, Youth Programs and
»» 125th Baden-Powell Scout Awards – 2 Support, Jan Goodall, presented the Australian Scout
Medallion to 22 Scouts at the 23rd Australian Scout
»» 128th Queen’s Scout Awards – 21
Medallion ceremony.
Government House, Sydney // 11 March 2017
Hornsby RSL Club // 2 April 2017
»» 126th Baden-Powell Scout Awards – 6
The Chief Commissioner, Neville Tomkins OAM JP,
»» 129th Queen’s Scout Awards – 35 presented the Australian Scout Medallion to 39 Scouts at
the 23rd Australian Scout Medallion ceremony.
Joey Promise Grey Wolf Australian Scout Queen’s Scout Baden-Powell
Challenge Award Medallion Award Award
102 365 71 57 714
Cuboree:Myths and Legends
Cataract Scout Park was
transformed from a quiet
campsite into a world of
mythical magic in line
with the theme Myths
and Legends.
NSW State Cuboree:
Myths and Legends
We culminated our Centenary celebrations at the 6th
NSW State Cuboree in January 2017. 3,000 Cub Scouts
and 1,200 leaders and supporters attended the five day
camp at Cataract Scout Park, braving the weather and
joining in on activities in line with the theme ‘Myths and
Legends.’15
While the 2017 Cuboree
certainly had its fair share of
weather events (rain, more rain,
a bit of sunshine and even a
3.9 magnitude earthquake!),
nothing could stop the fun.
1 tonne
of bananas
740
loaves of bread
4500
bottles of cordial
1500 kg
of watermelon
7500 litres
of milk
140 kms
of sausages*
100 buckets
of butter chicken
5 wheelbarrows
of spaghetti bolognaise
*14,000 sausages laid end to end, stretching roughly from Cataract Scout Park to Goulburn16
17 Celebrating 100 Years of Cub Scouts 2016 marked 100 years of Cub Scouts in Australia, with Cub Scout packs across the state participating in their region’s Cub Day Out, as well as major celebrations including the Cub Scout Centenary Picnic at Parliament House and the 6th NSW State Cuboree. Cub Scout Centenary Picnic The Cub Scout Centenary Picnic was held in July 2016. Over 2200 participants attended the event, where they participated in an observation trail wide game around Sydney CBD, enjoyed a packed picnic lunch, went on a tour of the Government House building and renewed their Cub Scout Promise.
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Major Events
Major Events are opportunities to bring Leaders, creative ideas, and energetic enthusiasm
together to offer diverse experiences to youth and adult members across NSW,
surrounding states and international communities.
Once again, Scouts NSW staged a series of outstanding
and successful major events that engaged youth members
across the state encouraging them to push their boundaries,
demonstrate their skills and deepen friendships. Participation
in major events play an integral role in member retention.
State Rally – Time Travel
Glenfield Scout Activity Centre
5-7 August 2016
Top-placed Patrols
Quantum State 1st Balmoral, Sydney 653 points
1 North Region
The Whovians 1st Wangi, Hunter 623 points
2 and Coastal Region
Dayyym 2nd Mortdale, Girl 617 points
3 Mortdale Guides NSW/ACT
901 279
12 Scouts Leaders, 183
Bases Venturers, Patrols
Rovers &
Supporters19
Gang Show Season
Dragon Skin – Turn Back Time Gang Show is an energetic, creative experience for the
Newnes State Forest hundreds of youth and adult members of Scouts who
14-17 April 2017 perform on stage and the more than 5000 audience
members who enjoy the performances. It develops self-
confidence and teamwork and is an outstanding example of
Top-placed Teams
the Patrol system.
1 Aspire Binyulka Venturer 1207 points
Scouts NT
2 Wake Up Jeff Brookvale/Curl 1168 points Original compositions, newly
Curl
designed costumes, fresh
3 Vicious and Kirrawee High 1143 points
Delicious School choreography and side splitting
comedy blend together to take
876 170 audiences on a journey
4
Days
Participants Teams of adventure.
It’s no wonder that many involved in Gang Show go on to
take up careers in entertainment and the media.
In all, five Gang Shows were presented around the state of
NSW in 2016 - 17.
The Show Must Go On! // Albury
Albury Entertainment Centre
17-18 June 2016
Agoonoree – Time Travellers Lights, Camera, Action! // Hornsby
Glenrock Scout Centre Leslie Hall, Barker College, Hornsby
23-26 September 2016 1-9 July 2016
The Time Travellers Agoonoree offered a wide range of Power Up! // Cumberland
theme-based and other fun and challenging on-site bases Riverside Theatre, Parramatta
including astronaut training, Dr Who, indigenous, prehistoric, 8-16 July 2016
tie dye retro and beach visit. There was even a disco
through the ages. Once Upon a Time // Central Coast
Laycock Street Theatre, North Gosford
Hike for Hunger 14-16 July 2016
On 5 November 2016, NSW Rovers once again took up
the challenge of Hike for Hunger. Across NSW, they met
Korimul Gang Show // Korimul
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
their target and collected cans of food for donation to the
26-27 August 2016
Wesley Mission.20
Adult Supporting
985 Basic training is completed within six months of entry
into the Scout Movement. Participants are presented the
Gilwell Woggle and the Certificate of Adult Leadership.
610 Advanced training is completed within two to
Cert II Outdoor Rec 16
three years. Participants are presented the Wood Badge,
Cert III Outdoor Rec 21 495 including a set of wood beads, a parchment and Gilwell
Cert IV Outdoor Rec 1 378 353 Scarf.
Cert III Business 7
Supplementary training programs are also
Cert IV Frontline Mgmt 1
offered in specific areas as well as non-uniformed roles
Cert IV Leadership & Mgmt 1 113 such as the Group Support Committee. Members can
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Diploma of Mgmt 2 complete further basic and advanced training when they
change roles, gaining capability in a variety of outdoor
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We believe it is important to Branch Adult Training and Development Commissioner
ensure all Adults have the specific coordinates this, and is responsible for the final evaluation.
skill sets required to meet the
needs of our youth.
Adults play an important role in our Scouting community.
While we acknowledge each individual has their own skills,
knowledge and experience, and encourage Adults to apply
these to their Scouting role, it is important to ensure all
Adults have the specific skill sets required to meet the
needs of our youth and to support them to become
responsible citizens in their community.
Scouts NSW operates under Scouts Australia’s national
curriculum for the training and development of Adults
in all functions and at all levels. This includes encouraging
each Adult’s personal development and giving them the
opportunity to acquire and develop knowledge and skills
necessary for each function.
The Adult Training and Development program includes the
integration of the new Leader, basic and advanced training
and support for the duration of the appointment and other
key non-uniformed roles.21
State Environment Activity Camp
In September, 170 Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Leaders
from six regions gathered at Camp Coutts for the inaugural
State Environment Activity Camp 2016 (SEAC 2016).
They took part in a number of environmental team-based
activities, including the construction and plant out of a
permanent Bush Tucker Trail, handling of live Australian birds,
reptiles and animals, stream water testing, an observation
hike, and SES and RFS onsite demonstrations. Cubs and
Scouts were given the opportunity to complete part of the
World Scout Environment Badge and the Venturers their
Venturer Level Environment Tape.
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day is always a popular event for
the Scouting community across NSW, and 2017 was no
different. Scouts participated at 59 sites across the state,
taking to their local park, beach, bushland and streets to
clean up their local environment.
Community Liaison – New BLIA Scouts
In May, Deputy Chief Commissioners Belinda Francis and
Randall Jones had the honour of presenting the Scout flag
to our newest Scout group in NSW, the Buddha’s Light
International Association of Australia (BLIA) Scouts. Belinda
and Randall presented a scarf to each of the 14 new Scouts.
The new Scouts then made the Scout salute for the very
first time in front of distinguished guests, family, friends and
community members.22
Financial Report
Scouts NSW reports a sound financial result for 2016/17 The current year budget has been structured to support
as outlined in the accompanying table. the nine Strategic Goals as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Our revenue has benefited from five main contributors: The state wide acceptance of the challenges outlined in the
»» Membership fees $3,059,925 (prior year $3,034,910). Strategic Plan together with the sharing of innovative ideas
between the cost centres within Groups, Regions and State
»» Scouting activities and special events $2,197,093
is critical if we are to fund and expand the program into
(prior year $12,989,421). Naturally, we did not have
the future.
the significant contribution from the Jamboree as we
enjoyed last year however the Cuboree held in 2017
The State Finance Committee continues to encourage and
was a financial success.
challenge the organisation on financial matters and our goal
»» Income generated from the Investment Portfolio remains to implement best practice at every opportunity
$1,235,961 (prior year $1,125,943). together with best practice in governance matters. I thank
»» Receipt of government grants $1,153,469 (prior year each member for their terrific contributions.
$772, 367).
»» Favourable returns from our Asset Management The Investment Committee and Insurance Committee
Program $663,280 net (prior year $506,003 net). members continue to provide their expertise to ensure these
parts of our organisation provide satisfactory financial returns.
This was supported by other items of:
»» Profit on sale of fixed assets $6,140,883 (prior year Nil). The State Office finance team provides fine support to
»» Increase in the unrealised value of the Investment our organisation. Carlos Uranza recently completed an
Portfolio $1,167,236 (decrease of $2,592,013). extended period of good service to Scouts NSW, which I
offer my sincere thanks. I also welcome Mark Katz as our
These are satisfactory financial results however they again Chief Financial Officer.
include one-off transaction types that cannot be reliably
expected in future years. Bob Mulcahy, Honorary Treasurer
Consistent with our Strategic Plan 2016-18 investment into
Scouting in the last 12 months includes:
»» Property Infrastructure maintenance and upgrade Summary 2016-17 ($) 2015-16 ($)
$845,872 (prior year $784,935). Income 19,201,634 24,492,602
»» Development and Promotional activities $374,021 (prior Expenses 12,627,542 22,451,271
year $232,565).
Surplus 6,574,092 2,041,331
»» Leader Training $123,852 (prior year $125,372).
Again this year, the results reflect the commitment of many
cost centre owners who put such rigorous effort into Recent Operating Surpluses
setting a tight budget and monitoring performance against
budget, and who regularly deliver a result that is on, or $770,660 – 2013
better than, budget.
$389,727 – 2014
The Strategic Plan 2016-18 has focused Scouts key $952,063 – 2015
priorities – including “Our Money”. There are many
important contributors to building the sound footing of $2,041,331 – 2016
Scouts. The critical challenge for Scouts remains an increase
in its membership. $6,574,092 – 201723
Fundraising
1% $147 (LY 1% $155)
Asset management fees Training fees
4% $720 (LY 3% $752) 1% $180 (LY 1% $153)
Grants and bequests Membership fees
7% $1402 16% $3060 (LY 12% $3,034)
(LY 4% $936)
Camps and activity centres
13% $2459 (LY 12% $2,932)
INCOME*
2016-17
Other income
including Scouting activities and special events
property sales 11% $2197 (LY 53% $12,989)
35% $6638
(LY 5% $1,314)
Investments
Commercial and property 6% $1236 (LY 5% $1,126)
6% $1163 (LY 4% $1,102)
Communications and development Leader training
3% $374 (LY 1% $233) 1% $124 (LY 1% $125)
Government grants Administration
9% $1105 (LY 4% $762) 32% $3995
(LY 16% $3,627)
Other
3% $357 (LY 3% $736)
Commercial and property
8% $1061 (LY 4% $991)
EXPENSES*
2016-17
Investment
%0 $17
(LY 0% $14)
Scouting activities Scout
21% $2593 (LY 56% $12,628) development grants
0% $4 (LY %0 $4)
Camps and activity centres
*(In % and $’000). LY - Last Year. 24% $2998 (LY 15% $3,331)24
Activity Centres
Cataract Scout Park Air Activity Centre
Appin 20,749 Camden Airport, Cobbity
754
flying hours
visitors
The team at Cataract started 2017 With over 754 flying hours, 976 flying
as the host site for the Cuboree. The participants, including 6 Guide groups,
event benefited from a number of 2 flying camps, and taking the flying
improvements to the roads, activities program to Hay and Warnervale, it’s
infrastructure and signage as well as to various Camp safe to say the Air Activity Centre
kitchens across the sites. The State Training Team continues continues to meet the needs of our 4
aircraft
to make increased use of the Park, while Scout Groups youth members.
from all over the State and ACT also
regularly visit. Whether you come to fly as a
6144 passenger in a Scout aeroplane or to
Baden-Powell Scout visitors learn to fly, the Air Activity Centre
is all about fun, adventure and new experiences. None
Centre of this would be possible without the passionate and
Pennant Hills tenacious team of volunteers who have built the Air Activity
Centre over its 45-year history. To all our past and present
BPSC continued to provide a quality
members, thank you.
venue for many dozens of Scout meetings, conferences and
activities. The Centre established itself as being the venue for
choice for local primary school band camps. We also now Water Activity Centre
have nurtured a successful partnership with the Outdoor Woolwich 490
people on the
Education Group, which coordinates a city-based expedition
Our Water Activity Centre gives water
which incorporates school groups staying onsite at the BPSC.
Groups the opportunity to enjoy a day
on the water, participating in a range of
We are also grateful for the partnership with Microsoft City
activities including canoeing, sailing and
store who incorporate site service at the BPSC into their
powerboating. Our training days have
new staff induction.
helped members complete badge work 14
water activity days
in Canoeing and Sailing. We have also
Alpine Activity Centre trained members to gain their NSW
1699 powerboat licences.
Jindabyne overnights
1800 guests stayed at the Alpine
Away from the boatshed, we have
Centre during the past twelve months.
supported the Sirius and Port Neptune Regattas with
Many Groups returned for their annual
safety boats, and the Sydney North Region with their
Snow Trips and enjoyed great snow
information night.
conditions. Special rates for Lift and Lesson packages the
Centre offers brought many new Groups starting the
tradition of an annual Snow trip to the Snowy Mountains
The new summer packages have also been popular with
Scout Groups and families. New traditions include achieving
the hike to the top of Mt Kosciuszko, and for the first time
we had new Scouts and Leaders invested at the Top of
Australia. What a great start to their Scouting journey!25
Awards in Scouting
New South Wales Branch Trust Funds National President’s Award
The NSW Branch Trust Management Committee The National President’s Award is presented to Associates
continues to manage financial assistance to Scouts NSW for at least 20 years of eminent achievement and
youth members to attend national and international meritorious service to the Scout Association.
events. Unfortunately the current funding available is
somewhat tight. We are therefore appreciative of the Chief Recipients:
Commissioner, Neville Tomkins’ support and enthusiasm »» Robert Ernest Bagnall
in looking for additional sources of funding to provide
more opportunities. Special circumstances enabled the Stan Bales Rover Service Award
Committee to support 3 Scouts attend the New Zealand »» Recipients:
Jamboree in January 2017 and will assist a Venturer attend
the German Jamboree later this year. »» Adam Butler
Brian Tye, Chair »» Luke Pullan
»» Mitchell Rath
Adult Recognition Awards »» Jamie-Leigh Ride
1 August 2016
Australian Honours
329 Adult Members of Scouts Australia NSW were Scouts Australia NSW congratulates all recipients of
honoured with Adult Recognition Awards for good service, Australia Day 2017 and Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours.
in observance of the founding of Scouting on 1 August Thank you for giving your time to Scouting and for
1907 at the first Scout Camp, held on Brownsea Island, supporting the young people and adults who participate.
Dorset, England.
Australia Day 2017 Honours
Congratulations to all the recipients for 2016 and thank you
26 January 2017
for your continuing commitment to Scouting.
Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division
Silver Kangaroo (OAM)
The Silver Kangaroo is presented to Adult Members for »» Mr Peter Nickl, for service to youth through the Scouting
eminent achievement and meritorious service to the Scout movement
Association, usually over at least 20 years. »» Mr Keith Parry, for service to the community and to
youth through Scouting
Recipients:
»» Bryan Robert Davison Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours
»» Michael James Barnes 13 June 2017
»» Wayne Geoffrey Finch Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia
(AM)
»» Warren Goodall
»» Mr Elston Hynd, for significant service to youth through
»» Peter Oliver executive training roles with Scouts, and to the banking
»» Tony John Dent and finance sector
Medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division (OAM)
»» Mr Stephen Fernie, for service to youth through the
Scouting movement
»» Mr Bruce Stewart, for his service to the community of
Tamworth26
Chief Commissioner's Team
Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM Major Events Michael Wright
JP GAICD New Program Implementation Josh Andrews
Risk Management Grant Whitehorn
Deputy Chief Commissioners Special Needs Mark Burfield
Growth, Strategies and Group Belinda Francis
Supportt Youth Empowerment Meg Cummins
Youth Program Randall Jones Youth Safety and Member Jill Pretty
Support
Youth Commissioner Lloyd Nurthen
Special Projects Penny Becchio
Youth Safety, Compliance and Robert Rodgers
Hilton Bloomfield
Support
Roger Butler OAM
Program Transformation Clair Udy Ian Dun
Activities, Training and Fellowships Wal Waerner John Kane JP
Peter Lee
Jeff Rose
Assistant Chief Commissioners Brian Tye
Adventurous Activities, Training Parrish Hull David Walsh
and VET Peter Webb
State Activities, Fellowships and Marion Fisher Boyd Williams
Bases
Youth Program Vacant Region Commissioners
Greater Western Sydney Neville Henderson
State Commissioners OAM
Joey Scouts Jill Heath Hume Sue Bartlett
Cub Scouts Patricia Shaw Hunter and Coastal Steve Fernie OAM
Scouts Chris Buggie North Coast Ian Hale
Venturer Scouts David Jacobs North West Brett Grimmond
Riverina Wayne Geale OAM
Rover Scouts Luke Saunders
South Coast and Tablelands Phil Crutchley
Air Activities Stan Prout
South Metropolitan Bryan Davison
Adult Training and Development Tarranne Bryan
Sydney North Kerry Griffin
Business Training (Youth and Ryan Beeby The Golden West Ben Williamson
Adult)
Communications and Marketing Anthea Cudworth
Community Liaison, Diversity and John Pestana Jnr
Inclusion
Creative Arts Michael de Beer
Environment Bill Pickering OAM
Fellowships Jeffery Newman
Group Support Strategies Dean Bassett
International Robert Slater27
People in Scouting
Governor and Chief His Excellency General the Communications and Rosalie Batistoni
Scout of NSW Honourable David Hurley AC Development Manager
DSC (Ret’d) Child Protection and Elaine Heaney
President The Rt Hon Ian Sinclair AC Issues Management
Vice President The Hon John Price AM Officer
Life Councillors Warwick Bateman AM Operations Manager Phil Jennings
Ron Brown Chief Financial Officer Mark Katz
Ron Critcher OAM Property Manager Bruce Retallick
Peter Nickl OAM Financial Accountant Carlos Uranza
Kevin (Stack) Haycock OAM Advisers
George Kolsky OAM Architectural Adviser Brewster Murray Pty Ltd
represented by Mr M Bullen,
John McIntyre
B.Arch MURP (Hons) ARAIA
Bruce Munro AM APIA, Director
Alan Overton AM Employment and Harmers Workplace Lawyers
Jan Playford Industrial Relations represented by Mr G Robertson
The Hon John Price AM Adviser
Craig Ramsden Legal Counsel The Hon. Greg James QC
Trevor Russell AM Honorary Solicitor Roger Butler OAM LLB
John Selwood Religious Advisers The Anglican Archbishop of
Elected Members Howard Carey AM Sydney
The Hon Sir Laurence Street The Archbishop, Armenian
AC KCMG QC Apostolic Church Australia
John S Warrington AM The Catholic Archbishop of
Board of Directors Sydney General Secretary
Chair of the Board Kerry McGoldrick The Fellowship of
Congregational Churches
Deputy Chair of the Phil Crutchley (NSW)
Board
The Archbishop of Greek
Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins OAM JP Orthodox Archdiocese of
Honorary Treasurer Robert Mulcahy Australia
Steve Fernie OAM Imam, Mohammad Trad,
representing the Islamic
Claire Geary
Communities in NSW
Robert Rodgers
The Moderator, Presbyterian
Janet Hale Church of Australia (NSW)
David Hassan The Territorial Commander, The
Spencer Jarratt Salvation Army
Stephen Wallace The Senior Minister of the
State Office Great Synagogue
Chief Executive Officer Andrew Smith AM The Moderator, NSW Synod,
Uniting Church28
Thanks and Acknowledgements
We express our thanks for the tremendous work and »» Australian Government Department of Social Services
service of the many thousands of volunteers, supporters, »» Forests NSW
helpers and professional staff who make Scouting in New
»» Girl Guides NSW and ACT
South Wales possible for our young people. These include
our Leaders, Committee Members, resource advisers, »» Gus Lloyd
examiners, instructors and their families who provide »» Harmers Workplace Lawyers represented by Greg
assistance, support and encouragement throughout the Robertson
year. We are also indebted to our professional advisers for »» Herbert-Smith Freehills Lawyers represented by Mary
their sound advice and pro bono work. Boittier
»» The Hon Greg James AM QC
NSW Government »» Ian Langford Brown
The Board of Directors thanks the NSW Government for »» K and T Property Consultants Pty Ltd
the generous assistance received through its programs.
»» Mr John Leece AM
Community Building Partnership Program »» Lord Baden-Powell Society
Round VIII »» Marie’s Alteration
We are grateful to the NSW Government whose »» Monster Sports
Community Building Partnership Program has extended »» Mr Bruce Munro AM
assistance to Scout Groups throughout the state for several »» Murphy’s Lawyers represented by Bryan Wrench
years, and continues to support local jobs, stimulate growth »» Pitcher Partners, Auditors
and improve community pride.
»» Mr Geoff Morgan AM
In December 2016, the NSW government announced »» National Adjustors Partnership
44 projects approved through the NSW Government’s »» Norton Rose Fulbright Lawyers represented by Sally
Community Building Partnership Grants. Woodward and Alexandra Shields
»» NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian
Family and Community Services »» NSW Government Department of Family and
We are grateful to the Department of Family and Community Services
Community Services for its continuing support of the
»» NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services
Scouts Regional Skills Development Project.
»» NSW Ombudsman
»» NSW Police
Supporters of Scouts Australia NSW
»» Perisher Blue Ski Resort
»» Aon Insurance
»» Primary Communication represented by Annabelle
»» ANSVAR Insurance
Warren and Jenny Muir
»» Anzac Day Dawn Service Trust
»» Mr Jeffrey Rose
»» Associations Forum
»» St. John’s Ambulance
»» Baden-Powell Guild of New South Wales
»» The Returned and Services League of Australia (NSW
»» Baden-Powell Parliamentary Guild Branch)
»» Mr Bob Baker OAM »» Sydney Olympic Park Business Association
»» Clayton Utz represented by Dr Ashley Tsacolas »» Thredbo Ski Resort
»» Cooma Coaches
»» Corr Chambers Westgarth represented by Siobhan
Flores-Walsh29
Called to Higher Service
With deep sadness, we salute the years of service given Ian (Richard) Hellstrom
to Scouts Australia NSW by those who have so recently Helen Hogan
gone home.
David Lockman
David Abnett Kim Palmer
Reginald Arthur (Reg) Becker Wallace Pilz AO OBE
Colin Blackall Graham Ernest Pretty JP
Frances Blundell Mary Robinson
Sue Bullock Matthew Roser
Andre Cassar Peter Sich
Robin Coates Denis Sonnerman
Guy Cowley Bill Sullivan
Peter Doyle Noel (Chips) Tarbotton OAM
Adrian Brett Farquharson OAM Ian Clive James Thomas OAM
Albert (Bert) Gardner AM MBE RFD RD John McRae White
Anthony Handley
Planned Giving
Bequests made to the Association are a way to provide Scouts Australia NSW expresses its gratitude to the estate
a living legacy and make a crucial difference in the lives of of Victor Cyril Swain for the bequest of $20,000.
Youth and Adult Members in NSW. Please contact the
State Office on 02 9735 9000 to discuss a bequest.30 Membership Snapshot Membership – 3 April 2017 NSW GWS HUM HC NC NW RIV SCT SM SN TGW SHQ Scouts NSW Branch Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Region Joey Scouts 1137 202 79 213 48 14 41 131 189 184 36 0 Cub Scouts 5138 616 319 922 239 74 237 524 708 1383 116 0 Scouts 4868 603 310 771 243 82 200 447 777 1341 94 0 Venturers 1583 250 87 203 69 32 42 180 292 415 13 0 Rovers1 650 108 37 85 9 14 19 57 130 187 4 0 Total Training Members 13376 1779 832 2194 608 216 539 1339 2096 3510 263 0 Leaders2 3141 445 179 539 145 63 103 323 461 810 73 0 Group Adviser 30 0 0 6 0 1 0 3 0 20 0 0 Scout Fellowship Members3 213 46 0 16 0 0 11 15 21 20 0 84 District Leaders 136 17 7 37 1 3 0 35 7 29 0 0 Region Leaders 354 41 27 75 12 14 12 52 54 56 11 0 SHQ 158 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 158 Total Members 17408 2328 1045 2867 766 297 665 1767 2639 4445 347 242 Formations Joey Scout Mobs 178 27 12 49 10 5 6 21 22 19 7 Cub Scout Packs 367 43 27 72 21 9 18 39 50 78 10 Scout Troops 350 41 26 71 22 9 16 37 50 70 8 Venturer Scout Units 181 19 13 36 8 3 7 26 27 37 5 Rover Crews 57 10 5 6 1 2 2 5 12 13 1 Scout Groups 415 55 36 88 27 13 26 54 73 85 13 2 Scout Fellowships 23 5 0 2 1 1 2 2 1 5 0 4 Districts 55 7 6 9 2 3 1 5 12 8 1 1 Regions 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Membership April June Trends 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Joey Scouts 1137 1274 1,333 1,203 1,093 1,314 1,329 1,205 Cub Scouts 5138 5521 5,195 5,851 5,779 5,524 6,372 6,479 Scouts 4868 5125 5,228 4,971 5,270 5,746 5,402 5,539 Venturer Scouts 1583 1663 1,682 1,498 1,459 1,545 1,600 1,410 Rovers 650 776 780 792 792 707 698 680 Total Youth Members 13376 14359 14,018 14,315 14,393 14,836 15,401 15,313 Leaders 3141 3716 2,647 2,880 2,913 2,994 3,223 3,353 Trainee Leaders4 1,139 566 709 690 646 668 Advisers 30 92 96 88 96 94 100 96 Scout Fellowship Members 213 345 341 180 194 162 181 211 Joey Scout Helpers5 9 13 12 16 8 9 Cub Scout Helpers5 5 11 19 26 18 23 Total Adult Members 4,032 4153 4,237 3,738 3,943 3,982 4,176 4,360 Total Members 17408 18512 18,255 18,053 18,336 18,818 19,577 19,673 Formations Joey Scout Mobs 178 181 177 129 132 134 133 136 Cub Scout Packs 367 376 381 419 419 415 427 437 Scout Troops 350 357 370 371 376 381 388 395 Venturer Scout Units 181 195 193 185 183 198 196 183 Rover Crews 57 65 66 62 66 66 67 64 Groups 415 505 489 436 435 440 456 464 Scout Fellowship 23 23 23 23 23 21 21 21 Districts 55 55 51 57 62 62 63 66 Regions 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 1. Excludes Rovers who are Leaders 2. Includes Rovers who are Leaders 3. Excludes Multiple Fellowship Appointment 4. Since 2016, included as Leader 5. Since 2016, included as Youth Note on Trends: The method of calculation of the membership data has changed to better reflect the membership as at 31 March 2017. Due to technical limitations, the calculations cannot be retrospectively applied to trends prior to 2016.
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