Introduction to Scouting Seminar

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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.

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.

or

Member’s Choice

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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.

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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Member’s Choice

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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 ObligationMembers 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 ObligationThe 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 authority considers desirable

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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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Organisationand Staffing

Training Support andPersonal Development

Decision forthe Future

Assessmentof need andrecruitment

MutualAgreement

andAppointment

ActivitiesReview/

Evaluation

Reassignment

Retirement

Renewal

Integration

Trainingand

support

Life Cycle of Adults in Scouting

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PRELIMINARY

FORMALTRAINING

EXPENSESMET BYGROUP

PERSONALEXPENSES

MONEY

OUTDOORAnd

WEEKENDACTIVITIES

GROUP COUNCIL

AndDISTRICT

MEETINGS

REGULARSECTION

MEETINGS

PROGRAMPLANNING

TIME

WIDERCOMMUNITY

DISTRICTLEVEL

GROUPLEVEL

RELATIONS

LEADER COMMITMENT

BASIC

ADVANCED

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Leader of YouthAdult Development Program

Preliminary

• Mutual Agreement

• Initial Competency Check Certificate of Adult Membership

issued

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Basic Training Introduction to

Scouting Seminar

• In-service Training

Technical Skills Tasks

• Core & Sectional Techniques

Gilwell Woggle presented Certificate of Adult Leadership issued

Leader of YouthAdult Development Program

3 hrs

6-8 weeks

4 days

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Advanced Training• Core & Sectional

Techniques

• Project• Application and

Assessment

Leader of YouthAdult Development Program

6 days

10 hrs

4 monthsWood Badge Beads

and Gilwell Scarf presented

Certificate of Advanced Adult Leadership issued.

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Leader of AdultsGroup Leader, Commissioner, District Leader

Adult Development Program

Phase 1 Interview with District Commissioner

Introduction to Module Worksheets

Phase 2 Seminar 2 days

Worksheets

Gilwell Woggle presented

Certificate of Adult Leadership issued

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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

Leader of AdultsGroup Leader, Commissioner, District Leader

Adult Development Program

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Thank Youfor joining Scouting

This is the start of the journey