Young Leaders Face book

As we move forward and the technical stuff takes over our lives.

Our new ESL(YL) has set up a Face Book Site for the young leaders in the district to talk to each other.
Pass ideas(Programmes etc)

It can be found at the following address

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=97245866962

Spring Forward (DC /GSL's training weekend)

Scottish scouting had a weekend for DC's and GSL's over the weekend 23rd - 24th May.
It was held at Tulliallan Police College.
There were 12 workshops that we had the chance to take part in.
It was full of ideas and things to do.

I had sessions on

Applying for Awards.
Scouting in Malawi
Strategic Consultation with DC's (the way Forward)
Supporting Explorer Scouting in the District
Authorisations
Legal Update
Adult Recruitment
Appointment Process
Membership Services(My Tools)
Supporting the Scout Network in the District


It was a lot to take in but i will get more info out once i sort it all out.

Scouts and Exporer Scouts Red Rose 2010 Camp

Red Rose 2010 will be an action packed International Camp held in the stunning Lake District National Park. It will be a complete international experience filled with adventure, high energy, challenge, fun and most importantly a chance to build new and lasting international friendships. It's quite simply an international camp for the Scouts and Guides of the 21st Century
Where a warm Lancashire welcome awaits you set in the outstanding beauty of the English Lake District with its mountains, lakes and rugged terrain -there will be plenty of opportunities to get your adrenaline flowing.

An outstanding internatonal experience for Scouts & Guides
Aged 10to 18 years old.

7 fun flled days of adventure,makng friendshps & challengng yourself.

31st Juy – 7th August 2010
Great Tower
Scout Activity Centre

More info see.

http://www.redrose.org.uk/home/

New Chief Scout

Say hello to Scouting's new UK leadership team


A new partnership of Bear Grylls, the tenth Chief Scout and Wayne Bulpitt, our first UK Chief Commissioner is in place to lead Scouting in the UK.

Read the full story here

http://www.scouts.org.uk/ukleadership

Explorer Scouts Gorge Walk

Gorge Walking Opportunity

Rosyth District Explorer Scouts are planning a Gorge Walking weekend
on Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 2009.

What is Gorge walking?

In short, it involves ascending or descending a river, jumping into pools, climbing up waterfalls, traversing along rock walls and generally having a good time.

We have been offered this opportunity by our friends at Craggan Outdoor Activity Centre in Grantown-on-Spey.

Pictures from our gorge walking experience in Switzerland

After getting kitted out in full-body wetsuit, you slip into the rock pool at the bottom of the gorge and acclimatise to the fresh mountain water.

Then led by your instructor, you scramble and clamber up small waterfalls, gullies and chutes until reaching the plunge pool at the top of the gorge.

Climb up the rocks and do just that... a ten foot plunge back in!

Once everybody`s had enough of that, it`s off back down again, slipping and sliding down all those gullies and chutes.

Pictures from our gorge walking experience in Switzerland

The cost of the weekend will be £45 including the Gorge Walking, transport and accommodation on the Saturday night.

Places are limited and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis and on receipt of a £10 deposit.

For more information, please contact Terry O'Neill at esl@13thexplorers.org.uk

E News May Edition

As you may have noticed, there are no PDF attachments to this email. We have altered the way in which eNews is distributed to allow everyone, whatever your role, to access all of the most up-to-date information from the Programme Team and allow you to share this information within your County/Region/Area much easier. Click on the links at the side to see your relevant eNews:


Activities eNews May 2009 edition
Activities eNews is designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest developments and opportunities within Activities. It is being made available online on ScoutBase UK and notified to ACCs/AACs Activities, County Duke of Edinburgh's Award Advisers and those with Activities appointments.

Global eNews May 2009 edition
In this Global eNews you will find an update on the World Scout Moot, information on Roverway and a great opportunity for some London fun with ShelterBox.

Beaver Scout eNews May 2009 edition
Beaver Scout eNews is for volunteers involved in the Beaver Scouting. Find out about the Your Programme, Your Voice survey, upcoming workshops and latest resources developed to help you in your Beaver Scouting.

Cub Scout eNews May 2009 edition
Find out the latest developments in Cub Scouting. The new work plan has been signed off and agreed, project plans are reaching critical milestones, there’s a new Cub Scout games book in production and the Cub Section has grown again.

Scout eNews May 2009 edition
Scout eNews is for volunteers involved in the Scouts Section. Find out what the support team are working on at the moment, about upcoming workshops and new resources to help you with your volunteering.

Explorer Scout eNews May 2009 edition
Explorer Scout eNews provides information on the latest developments in Explorer Scouting.

Scout Network eNews May 2009 edition
Scout Network eNews provides information on what's going on in the world of Scout Network. The results are in from January's Your Programme, Your Voice survey, we've developed some new Queen's Scout Award resources and new support workshops are planned.

The next edition of eNews will be distributed in September 2009.

Beavers Badge

Hotwheels - Beaver Scout Creative Activity Badge sponsor
Hot Wheels are proud to sponsor the Beaver Scout Creative Activity Badge. With The Scout Association they have produced an engaging activity pack based around their toy cars.

This year our theme is Formula Hot Wheels and it's all about teamwork. A new activity pack to help Beaver Scouts towards their Creative Activity Badge is available now.

You can download the activity pack as a PDF. Also available to download are the Leader's notes and some cool Beaver Colony Expert Licences for all of your Beavers.

We also start the year with a competition to win an exciting race event for your Colony, where our Hot Wheels experts will host a party just for you. More information about the competition will be available in the activity pack, but if you can't wait please do email Hotwheels and we'll send you the info now.

Hotwheels will be attending the Beaver and Cub Fundays in June, come and say hello if you're there.

Watch this space for more news from Hot Wheels, and don't forget that every Colony that shares their work with us receives a Hot Wheels certificate for their efforts, so please do get in touch.


Find out more about the requirements for the Beaver Scout Creative Badge.


About Hotwheels...

Hotwheels are the top-selling toy cars produced by Mattel.

Find out more about Hotwheels.
Go To the following link

http://www.scouts.org.uk/sponsor_view.php?sponsor_id=7

Blair Atholl 2010

The 32nd Scottish International Patrol Jamborette will be held at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland.

Dates
Scottish Staff arrive on Saturday 17th July, Scottish Scouts arriving on Monday 19th and Overseas Contingents arriving at camp on Tuesday 20th July. All scouts will depart on Friday 30th July and all Staff leaving on Saturday 31st July. The Scottish Scouts and staff are offering home hospitality after the camp up to Wednesday 4th August.

Age Ranges
The camp is open only to Scouts over 13 years of age and under 18 years of age on 17th July 2010.

Patrols
A Patrol consists of not more than 6 Scouts, including the Patrol Leader. The Scouts can be composed of Scouts from a single Troop, or from several troops. Patrols which include female Scouts are welcome and will be fully integrated into the Camp. An Association may send more than one Patrol. In this case Patrols may form a national contingent or they may travel independently. Each International Patrol will camp with a Scottish Patrol. A Scottish and an overseas patrol operated as one unit. The Scottish Patrol will provide tents and cooking equipment for both patrols. Cooking is done in patrols over wood fires. Dining shelters will be constructed in each patrol site with pioneering timber.

Programme
There will be an exciting programme of Scouting Activities. For activities see Activities at Blair Atholl. And of course a real opportunity to make new friends.

Equipment
For Scouts from out with Scotland, only personal camp equipment is required.

Other camping equipment will be provided by the Scottish Patrol who receive a detailed kit list in due course from their local Blair Atholl representative.

Camp Fee 2010
The Camp Fee is set at £185 for Scottish Participants in 2010.

The Camp Fee is set as GBP 225 for overseas participants (plus the cost of any bank charges) in 2010.

The Fee includes all food, activities, camp badge and neckerchief. For Scouts from out with Scotland it also covers additional travel costs within Scotland to and from a central meeting point, overnight stays at Scout halls on arrival and before final departure as required to meet your individual needs.

Home Hospitality
After the Jamborette, Scouts from Overseas are offered hospitality for up to 5 days in the homes of Scottish Scouts. Exact dates are arranged to suit travel arrangements. Further days can be arranged in Scout halls etc. at your expense.

Overseas Participants in 2008
Overseas participants for the 2008 Jamborette included Scout contingents from the following countries:-
Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden and USA.

The total numbers of Scouts and Leaders who attended the camp was 1250

More Info can be found on the website.
http://www.jamborette.org.uk/

District Census

Enclosed are the census figures for the past two years.
We have lost a group but the disrtict has grown steady over the past year.
with the youth members and Explorers doing well.
We still have no Network members as most of the network are registered under the leadership team.


2009

We had 6 Groups
91 Leaders
9 Fellowship members
394 Youth Members
50 Explorers
No Network members

2008

We had 7 Groups
92 Leaders
8 Fellowship members
380 Youth members
36 Explorers
No Network members.

Region Conference

The Region has arranged a follow-up to our weekend of August 2008,and the coming May weekend.
With a Regional Conference over the weekend 22nd/23rd August at Tulliallan.
As this is an event for DCs, District Teams, Executives and GSLs.
This will be the opportunity for the Districts to get together to discuss the plan They set out last year and to see how they are developing.
More Information will be coming out soon.
We also hope to hold the Region's AGM on that Saturday.
So I hope to see many of you there then.

Scouts PL and APL Training

Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader Training Weekend

Meggernie Outdoor Centre

Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader Training Weekend

Following on from the success of last years PL & APL training weekend at Meggernie Outdoor Centre, we intend to run another this year. This is an opportunity for PLs & APLs to participate in a two night / three day training event to learn leadership skills for use in a patrol and Troop situation. Practical skills covered over the weekend would include axe & saw, map & compass, pioneering, and various other basic Scouting skills.

The event will be held over the weekend of 5th – 7th June 2009. Click here to download the application form. Places are limited to 40.

Application Form found at.

http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/upload/File/Scouts/PL_APL_Training_Booking_Form.pdf

Scout Figures

Yer Numbers Up

5.9% to be precise

This was an old recruiting phrase we used many years ago.
but for the third successive year the Scout Section in Scotland has seen an increase in membership.
In the 2009 census the male membership of the section rose by 5.2% and female membership by 11.4%.
In total another 483 Scouts joined last year giving us a 5.9% increase overall on 2008.
So to all the Scout Leaders in our 503 Troops a big thank you and keep up the good work.

World Scout Jamboree - Unit Leader & Assistants
05/05/2009

Time is running out to apply for a place as a Unit Leader (or Assistant Unit Leader) for the 22nd World Scout Jamboree, to be held in Sweden from 27th July - 7th August 2011. The deadline for applications is midday on Tuesday 30th June 2009.

The form contains full details of the application process and can be downloaded below:

http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/default.asp?page=13

Network Monopoly

Clyde Region would like to invite all Explorer Scout and Scout Network members to a joint launch camp to be held at Auchengillan Outdoor Centre. during the weekend, participants will work in teams to solve challenges, play 'Real Monopoly' in Glasgow City Centre and take part in 'It's a Knockout' activities. There will be prizes for the winners! The cost of the camp will be £35 which includes all meals (except for Saturday lunch in Glasgow).

The camp is under canvas (i.e. in tents).

You should arrive on Friday night between 7.00pm and 9.00pm and participants should be in full uniform. All participants should be registered by 9.00pm. Participants will be allocated into teams at this time. The Camp will finish at 3.00pm on the Sunday.

If you or your unit are interested in coming, reckon you are up for a 'Community Challenge' and can avoid being 'Sent to Jail' please return the application form ASAP along with the camp fee.

Completed forms should be returned to: Clyde Regional Scout Council, 21 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PB

All rules and joining details will be sent to the registered units.

Cheques should be made payable to "Clyde Regional Scout Council", a receipt will be sent out for all money received.

Remember

•Tent
•Uniform and neckie required for 'Glasgow Monopoly' on Saturday
•Fancy Dress Disco - big prizes for individuals and groups on Saturday evening
•Change of clothes for the Sunday 'It's a Knockout' (could get messy…)
•Explorers may attend without leaders provided they have a signed Event Passport.
•First come (paid) first served basis
Closing Date for applications 29th May 2009

For more information email explorers@clydescouts.org.uk


New Queen's Scout Award resources
The Queen's Scout Award is the culmination of everything young people can achieve in Scouting. We have produced a new pack to help them complete it. There is also an accompanying pack for leaders and commissioners.

http://www.scouts.org.uk/qsa

Explorer Explore Explore

Explorer, Explore, Explore
12th - 14th June

Don’t forget this competition/activity challenge weekend being held at Everton Scout Camp Site, near Inverkip.
Great prizes being offer to the teams.
Teams of 6 Explorers at a total cost of £108.00 per team.
Further details can be downloaded from the Events section
(http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/default.asp?page=92&iuid=102.
or from www.theexplorerscouts.org.uk



New Queen's Scout Award resources
The Queen's Scout Award is the culmination of everything young people can achieve in Scouting. We have produced a new pack to help them complete it. There is also an accompanying pack for leaders and commissioners.

http://www.scouts.org.uk/qsa

Scouts National Challenge

Super Trooper - National Scout Challenge


At the end of the year Scouts have the opportunity to be classed as Super Troopers, receiving their Super Trooper badge and Pennant. A number of challenges are year long and others are designed to get Troops within Districts working together. ADC (Scouts) will authorise the award of Super Trooper status at the end of the year (March 2009) on receipt of proof that activities have been completed.



Year-long challenges (do at least 2 of these):


Keep a year-long Troop journal (video, photo, scrapbook, website, etc)

Design and publish a Troop newsletter (say 3 to 4 editions)

Choose a local charity and raise money throughout the year

Hold some form of year-long competition for the Troop

Fitness challenge (personal fitness improvement)

Grow plants, vegetables, sunflower, etc.

Throughout the year get at least 3 or 4 positive stories into the media (local newspaper, radio, TV, etc.)

The Challenges for Janury / February / March are shown below.



Challenges for January / February / March:

Complete 3 activities from 8 plus 1 joint activity

Construct and race a Troop kart.
Hold a musical Troop evening.
Hold a Troop meeting in an unusual place.
Run a Troop night in a swimming pool (& gain appropriate activity badges).
Hold an International Food night.
Go stargazing (outside/observatory/planetarium) and learn/recognise some of the main constellations.
Celebrate the New Year.
Organise and run a “Bring a parent” Troop evening based on traditional Scouting skills.
Joint activities (do at least one):

Hold a meeting with another youth organisation.
Take part in an activity with a Troop from a different region.
Hold a specific link event (outdoors?) with a Cub Scout Pack (or for the Sixers/Seconders of a Cub Scout Pack).

More info go to the following page

http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/default.asp?page=199

Get the registration form at

http://www.scouts-scotland.org.uk/upload/file/Scouts/Super_Trooper_Registration_Form.doc

Cubs Leaders Start up Kits

Welcome to the Cub Scout Leader's Start Up Kit
Specially prepared for adults brand new to Scouting, this is your complete 'pick up and go' guide to running a Cub Pack. With all the ceremonies and traditions fully explained at the heart of the resource is a year's worth of programmes ideas. The kit is complete and self contained - there are templates and instructions included for each activity.

You can order a paper copy of the kit from The Scout Information Centre for £4.00, plus postage. The Information Centre can be contacted on 0845 300 1818 or through the online catalogue

In the Start Up Kit:
The Beginner's Guide
Explains what Cub Scouting is and provides essential information. It also points you in the right direction for more information and highlights several important policies.

Programmes to Go
The programme section of the kit contains a year's worth of programmes for you to run as well as a listof the equipment you will need to run them. These activities have been tried and tested by experienced Cub Scout Leaders, so we know they work and that
you and your Cubs will enjoy them.

Appendix
This Appendix has been put together to help you now and in the future. Many of the items can be photocopied and used to help run the activities in Programmes to Go.

How to use the kit
We would recommend you read through The Beginner's Guide first and then refer to the other parts of the kit as and when you need to. Remember you are not alone! There are lots of people who can help you out and give advice. Copies of Pack Essentials, Pack Programmes, Scouting Essentials and the Printforce publications mentioned in the kit are no longer available free of charge. They can be purchased from the Scout Information Centre.

More info go to

http://www.scouts.org.uk/startup/

Welcome

My Name is Barrie Wilson.
I am taking over as District Commissioner from June 10th 2009.
I thought my first post would be about me and what i have done in Scouting.

I started in Cubs when I was 8 years old (Oct 1977)
The cub pack was Thursday night at the 68th Inverkeithing.
My Cub Leader was Sarah Giles.
My DC at the time was John Lyson.

When I was 9 years old my Family moved to Dalgety Bay and we contacted the local GSL who was Gerry Pike at the time.
I moved to Friday night cubs with Maureen Pike as my Cub leader.

When I was old enough I moved up to Donibristle scouts which was a newly formed scout troop in the group (1980).
We met at Donibristle Primary school until the group acquired the scout hall that we are in today.

I worked through the section becoming a patrol leader but never winning anything (i.e. Totem compertion)

When I was 15.5 I moved on to Venture scouts and started to work towards my Queen Scout which I gained just before my 20th Birthday (1989)

I was awarded my warrant in Nov 1987 as a scouter with Donibristle Scout troop and was a large part of the link between the group and the guide company in Ireland.
Also in may 1988 I was asked if I could go and help out with St David’s Cub Pack on a Wednesday night which I obliged.
Then during the summer the cub leader resigned her post and I took over as Akela.
I did this role for several years and even moved to take over the reigns on Friday’s (St Bridgets Pack) when my work commitments got too much.

I was approached in the summer of 2001 when a new section was getting formed (Explorers) and was asked if I would take on the role of Desc.
I accepted and started this section from scratch.
I also was an ESL for the 48th Dalgety bay during this time.
In Explorers we have offered large amounts of different activities from International trips to conservation work to even just chill out time.
The biggest moment as the Desc came in 2007 when we had in Rosyth District 5 Queen Scouts and 3 Explorer Belts.(It makes all the work worthwhile).

In April 2008 I was approached by the new region to take on the role of ARC for East region (Explorers) Which I took on the role.

My last piece of the jigsaw so far will take place on June 10th when I take on the position of DC for Rosyth District.