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NW REGION SCOUT RALLY
STACK’S MEMORIAL
CONDUCT AND ETHICS
ANZAC DAY IN THE REGION
SPIRIT OF THE NORTH WEST
REGION ARP - MOREE
CALENDAR
GROUP SECTION TIMES
CONTACTS
MAY 2018
PLAN > DO > REVIEW > Aiding in the development of great programs, shared
responsibility for the running of activities and provides a whole
pile of learning opportunities.
Plan>Do>Review> means better activities, more fun, and your
Section or small team gets to choose and get involved in
organising its own adventures. It helps ensure everyone has a
fun, challenging, adventurous and inclusive time in Scouting.
It can be used in all Sections of the program.
The role of youth in leading, and adults in supporting this
process will look a bit different from Section to Section;
remember it is about involving youth meaningfully in the whole
process.
For more information check out the following link:
https://scouts.com.au/blog/2018/02/01/plan-do-review/
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HELLO NORTH WEST REGION!
April is almost done and almost everyone is on School Holidays—hopefully the lucky
Northwesters who are on Holidays away will travel safe and have loads of fun. We are
still very busy in the North West and have quite a number of things to do in the coming
term.
Last month I mentioned that we were in the Annual Report Presentation (A.R.P.)
season and Group Leaders were trying to coordinate the Group’s very important
meetings. If you haven’t held your A.R.P. yet please give your Group Leader a call and
see if he needs a hand. I have found that these meetings can be as little or as big as you
want it to be and if run right, they can be of great value to the Group.
Working on this theme of A.R.P.’s, does anyone remember the wide game that we held
last year in Tamworth for the Region A.R.P.? For those lucky enough to attend we had
108 members attend and have a great deal of fun as we ran a wide game through
Tamworth and ended up in the local cinemas eating an ice cream. Well this year we are
having another Wide Game and this time it will be in Moree! I will be talking with the 1st
Moree Scout Group this week to start the event being organised and already some of the
Moree Leaders are thinking right out of the box for activities.
I would ask you all to put the weekend of the 26th
and 27th
of May into your term
planners and start getting numbers and transport organised—the Region Team will be in
touch with your Leaders to help coordinate.
This Month’s question for the North West is “Are we all living by the Scout Law and
Promise?” The first step of living by the Law and Promise is to know them “off by
heart”—and not just the Youth Members! I need the Leaders, Adult Supporters and
Adults on the Group Support Committees to be able to recite them if asked. My hope is
for all of the Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers of the North West Region to be
able to recite their Law and Promise if asked. Once we know them we can start to apply
them to our lives and make the world a better place.
Now onto my report.
At the present time the North West Region consists of 299 Youth Members and Adult
Leaders. Whilst this number is below where we started in Feb 2017 (which was 317) we
have been replacing numbers lost throughout the year and I maintain our main threat to
the Region is lack of Adult Volunteers. If there is anyone who knows a person that
would make a good Leader in Scouting now is the time to say “give it a go!”
If every Group in the NW could put on 5 new Leaders then we would certainly be able
to recruit lots of more Youth Members!
The first of three Region events this year in the North West is the "Spirit of the North
West camp", which is being at Lynchwood Scout Camp on the weekend of the 14th
and
15th
April.
It was a fantastic turnout with 110 participants on the Saturday—Archery, Crate Stacking,
Monkey Thingee—where kids climb up a tree, construction, bush rambles setting up
cameras that activate on movement to see what animals go by in the night and puzzle
games have kept everyone busy...
Two parents from 2nd Armidale – Janalle Wilkes & James Turnell and Blinky aka Neil
Bryan from Tamworth Oxley Scout and Craig Landel from Tamworth Hillvue worked
tirelessly to cook for us throughout the day and kept everyone well fed and happy.
Martin Siddons, a wonderful ex Leader, came along and set up a plaque for our dear
friend Kevin “Stack” Haycock right alongside his wife Maureen's plaque for Sunday's
memorial.
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A very special thank you and a hardy BRAVO must go to Leigh and Ben Williamson who at
very short notice (a matter of hours not days) travelled from Orange to Tamworth on Friday
night so that we could use their abseiling Qualifications for two of our fun activities!—Bravo the
Williamson's!!
So I am happy to report that Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, a Rover, Adult Supporters, Parents
and Leaders from around the North West Region have lived up to their Promise and Law and
have had the most wonderful and happy activity.
Special Thanks to Jannali aka Tarranne Bryan for organising this great event.
The Peel Valley Venturers travelled away to the Annual Dragonskin event on the Easter
weekend and were collected very smelly and tired on the Monday night. All reports relate to
having a lot of sleepless fun and catching up with friends made at last year’s Lones weeklong
camp.
The next event on the calendar is Anzac Day and hopefully all Groups will have a presence in
their local Marches. It is very important for our Youth Members to be seen in public doing their
service for those that have done theirs.
This term will see lots of visits to our Scout Groups. I will be looking for everyone to be
following their Scout Law and Promise, Good fun and active programs and the implementation
of the “Adventure Begins” pack which has been provided by NSW Scouts. As mentioned last
month, the feedback from State is that it is being well received but the sections that have their
Unit/Troop/Pack councils working as they should be and are finding it much more relevant and
useful. Our goal should always be that we all want our Youth Members to developing leadership
skills, increase teamwork and have fun and participate in exciting activities and events.
I would again ask for all Group Leaders to ensure that their section programmes are sent to the
Youth Programs coordinator “Jannali”. This is important and gives us all a chance to ensure that
we are just not “winging it”. Let’s get our sections progress mapped out. This also helps out
when outside Leaders or Rovers might be able to lend a hand. Tarranne is keen to help
wherever she can so please provide your program ASAP.
I know that if your Group is running a Fun and Active program it will increase your Youth
Membership.
The State deadline for all families of the Groups to be using the care monkey system was the
31st
of March and I wanted to have 100% of families of the North West Region to be registered
onto this system or accounted for. If you haven’t registered and are receiving emails then do so.
If you haven’t received these emails then contact your Group Leader ASAP. If you have
reservations about using the system then please contact your Group Leader and have a chat
about your concerns.
I am still on the lookout for volunteers for the roles of the New England District Commissioner
and Central Northern District Commissioner. I will not fill this critical role with just any warm
body—the job description of a District Commissioner is a “Champion of Scouting” role, the
suitable person should be a problem solver and an excellent communicator. If you have
someone who might be able to fill those roles then please contact the North West Region office.
Once again I would alert you all that my tolerance for breaches of the Scout Law and Promise
and the Code of Conduct and Ethics is dwindling. Poor behaviour by some of our Youth
Members, Leaders and Adult Helpers all lead to negative experiences for our members and the
members of the Public that we deal with.
I will close my report with a call for all Section Leaders to reinforce the Scout Law and Promise
with their Youth Members at the beginning of their section meeting, just after flag parade.
Furthermore, I am asking all Parent Committees to go over the Code of Conduct and Ethics at
the start of their meetings—I look to the Group Leaders to enforce this direction.
I am very proud of your efforts and thank you all for your efforts and wish you “Good
Scouting!”
Regards as always,
Brett ’Bear’ Grimmond
Region Commissioner NW
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LAST CHANCE FOR
REGION RALLY
WHEN: 18TH
—20TH
of May
WHERE: Kamilaroi Scout Camp
COST: $30
CLOSING DATE: 4TH
of May—all E1 forms with Group
cheque or direct deposit by Groups to the Region account,
must be at Region Office no later than this date.
It is that time of year again! Scouts, break out those patrol
boxes and make sure you’re ready for another Region Rally!
For more information check out CareMonkey or the North
West Region website, but be quick! Time is about to run
out!
Everyone that is attending this event must complete and
return the E1 form. This means youths, guardians, other
family members & friends. “No form no play.”
STACK’S
LYCHWOOD
MEMORIAL
It was a beautiful and sunny day at
the Spirt of the North West camp;
perfect for Scouts Own and the
memorial of Kevin ‘Stack’
Haycock, long time dedicated
member of the Scouting movement.
A service was held in the chapel
and a plaque will now remain there
to honour all he did.
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Narrabri
Tamworth
Inverell
Armidale
Lest We
Forget
ANZAC
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SP
IRIT
OF
TH
E
NO
RT
H W
ES
T
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“What a fantastic turn out…” —Brett ‘Bear’ Grimmond, Spirit of the North West
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May 2018 Term Two—Joey Bring a Friend & Scout Job Month
04-06/05/18 NSW State Scout Hike
18-20/05/18 North West Region Rally/Try Scouts Kamilaroi CD: 04/05
(E1 on NW Website & CareMonkey)
25/05/18 Wide Game / Region ARP Moree CD: 11/05
(See Below)
June 2018 Term Two—Joey Bring a Friend & Scout Job Month
02-03/06/18 Region Team Meeting
15-17/06/18 Region Cub Pack Holiday – Tamworth Oxley Lynchwood CD: 18/05
(E1 on NW Website & CareMonkey)
23-24/06/18 Bush Skills Camp—Scouts Venturer Rovers CD: 02/06
29-30/06/18 Region Youth Council CD: 15/06
29-30/06/18 Scout Mindari CD: 15/06
Region Annual Report Presentation
Moree -25 May 2018 (& 26 May2018)
Wide Game & ARP Day is open to all members of the scouting movement –From Joey Scouts to Rovers, Leaders, Group Committee, Group Supporters, Parents and Siblings. Please remember that scouting rules will apply - eg Joey youth members must be accompanied by an Adult and Full Uniform (beige pants) is to be worn with Hat. ACTIVITIES: 10am - start the wide game at the fore front - we will a ramble through the Moree CBD area for the patrols and sixes and mob - then we need activities at the park opposite for all sections - construction, fox hunt, egg and spoon race etc - lots of fun, banners and flags. We would like help from around the Region, can we muster to support Moree?
1pm - sausages sizzle lunch with Region Annual Report Presentation - which should take up to an hour and then close.
LUNCH/ ARP: A BBQ Sausage Sizzle will be provided. Whilst the sausages will be gluten free we suggest anyone with special dietary requirements may wish to self-cater for the day. While lunch is going on we will conduct the Annual Report Presentation After lunch activities can be left to the individual groups - some might like to camp overnight at a property thanks to local leaders Eric and Lila’s for a bonfire night. Some may want to go to the artesian baths for a dip in some warm water and some may wish to go home.
We are looking at some other Adventurous Activities, but need to be organised.
More Details will be sent out to Groups asap.
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1ST NARRABRI WEST Joey Scouts: Wednesday 5:30PM—6:30PM
Cub Scouts: Thursday 5:30PM—7:00PM
Scouts: Tuesday 5:30PM—7:30PM
Tom Kay: 0427921661 [email protected]
Carole Davis: 0438784012 [email protected]
2ND ARMIDALE Cub Scouts: Tuesday 6PM—7:30PM
Scouts: Wednesday 6:30PM—8:30PM
Mark Shepheard: 0447532052 [email protected]
PEEL VALLEY Venturer Scouts: Thursday 6:30PM—8:30PM
Caroline Rothwell: 0413528629 [email protected]
FLAT GORGE Rovers Scouts: Monday 7PM—8:30PM
Jasmine Rothwell: 0458402365 [email protected]
INVERELL Joey Scouts: Wednesday 6:30PM—8PM
Cub Scouts: Wednesday 6:30PM—8PM
Scouts: Tuesday 6:30PM—8PM
Venturer Scouts: Tuesday 6:30PM—8PM
Jon Cox: 0418463207 [email protected]
Karen Smith: 0427070267 [email protected]
TAMWORTH HILLVUE Joey Scouts: Thursday 5:45PM—6:45PM
Cub Scouts: Tuesday 5:30PM—7PM
Scouts: Wednesday 5:30PM—7:30PM
Sharyn Landel: 67654106 [email protected]
1ST GLENN INNES Joeys Scouts: Tuesday 5:30PM—7PM
Cub Scouts: Tuesday 5:30PM—7PM
Scouts: Thursday 5:30PM—7:30PM
Venturer Scouts: Thursday 5:30PM—7:30PM
MORE TIMES TO BE MADE AVAILABLE
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DISTRICTS & GROUPS
Central Northern District
District Commissioner John Thompson 0403 070 400
1st Werris Creek IN RECESS
Peel Valley Caroline Rothwell 0413 528 629
Lones Group Darren Smith 0488 012 836
Lones Rover Crew Trevor Nickl 0408 025 672
Tamworth Hillvue Sharyn Landel 02 6765 4106
Tamworth Oxley Neil Bryan 0402 114 284
[email protected] Marnie Didlick 0438 818 465
Northern Plains District
District Commissioner Tom Kay 0427 921 661
1st Gunnedah IN RECESS
1st Moree Kylie Kerr 0427 709 188
1st Narrabri West Tom Kay 02 6792 2538
New England District
District Commissioner VACANT
1st Glen Innes Ian Higgins 0427 247 656
2nd Armidale Mark Shepheard 0447 532 052
Inverell Jonathan Cox 0418 463 206
Walarmura Venturer Unit Brett Grimmond 0417 441 499
REGION TEAM
Region Commissioner Brett Grimmond 0417 441 499
Deputy Region Commissioner John Thompson 0403 070 400
Region Commissioner AT&D Mark Shepheard 0447 532 052
NW Training [email protected]
Region Commissioner YP Tarranne Bryan 0431 059 455
NW Youth Programs [email protected]
Region Commissioner Act Michelle Farran 0459 407 281
NW Activities [email protected]
Scout Advisor Tom Kay 0427 921 661
Venturer Advisor Cameron Baxter 02 6722 1222
RC Member Support (DA) Ian Dun 02 6722 2694
Flat Gorge Rover Crew Jasmine Rothwell 0458 402 365
https://flatgorgerc.wixsite.com/flatgorgerovers
RL—Rover Advisor Brett Smith 0407 065 389
RL—S Duties—Promotion Rebecca Smith 0416 657 803
Disabilities Coordinator Ian Higgins 02 6732 3990
NW Scout Fellowship Neil Bryan 0402 114 284
Office Manager Caroline Rothwell 02 6765 7700
Kalori Editor Elizabeth Rothwell
[email protected] OR [email protected]
Kamilaroi Scout Camp
Camp Warden Ian Dun 02 6722 2694
[email protected] 0429 665 516
Booking Officer Julie Dun 02 6722 2694
Lynchwood Scout Camp 02 6767 1164
Camp Warden Ray Didlick 02 6761 8354
Booking Officer, Region Office 02 67657700
www.scoutsnorthwest.org
Online booking Officer Region Office 02 67657700
www.scoutsnorthwest.org
REGION OFFICE
Postal address: Scouts Australia (NSW) – North West Region PO Box 353 TAMWORTH NSW 2340 Fax, Phone & answering machine: 02 67657700 Email: [email protected] Office hours: Monday—Friday 9am –12.00 noon
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