Introduction to Scouting Seminar

1. Introduction to Scouting Seminar Welcome

2. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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”.

6. On my honourI promise That I will do my best - To do my duty to my Godand to the Queen of Australia, To help other people, and To live by the Scout Law. On my honourI 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. The Scout Promise or Member’s Choice

7. 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

8. On my honourI promise That I will do my best - To do my duty to my Godand to the Queen of Australia, To help other people, and To live by the Cub Scout Law. On my honourI 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. The Cub Scout Promise or Member’s Choice

9. The Cub Scout Law • Cub Scouts are loyal and obedient • Cub Scouts do not give in to themselves

10. The Joey Scout Promise • I promise to do my best • to love my God • and be helpful

11. The Joey Scout Law • A Joey Scout cares • A Joey Scout shares The Joey Scout Theme Help other people (HOP)

12. Religious Obligation Members of the Scout Movement are expected to have • a conviction in the existence of God • an active spiritual relationship • developed (and continually developing) ways of doing their duty to their God     

13. Religious Obligation The privilege of Adult Leadership carries with it an obligation to - • encourage spiritual growth of Scouts so they may gain a deeper understanding of their duty to God as they progress through the Movement • encourage regular use of carefully selected prayers for everyday Scouting occasions • encourage (if a sponsored group) the members to attend religious instruction and observances as the sponsoring authority considers desirable

14. 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.

15. Mission Statement This is achieved by … * Involving them throughout their formativeyears 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.

16. Organisation and Staffing Training Support and Personal Development Decision for the Future Reassignment Assessment of need and recruitment Mutual Agreement and Appointment Integration Activities Review/ Evaluation Retirement Training and support Renewal Life Cycle of Adults in Scouting

17. LEADER COMMITMENT FORMAL TRAINING MONEY TIME RELATIONS PERSONAL EXPENSES PROGRAM PLANNING GROUP LEVEL PRELIMINARY REGULAR SECTION MEETINGS BASIC EXPENSES MET BY GROUP DISTRICT LEVEL GROUP COUNCIL And DISTRICT MEETINGS WIDER COMMUNITY ADVANCED OUTDOOR And WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

18. Leader of YouthAdult Development Program Preliminary • Mutual Agreement • Initial Competency Check • Certificate of Adult Membership issued

19. Leader of YouthAdult Development Program Basic Training • Introduction to Scouting Seminar • In-service Training • Technical Skills Tasks • Core & Sectional Techniques 3 hrs 6-8 weeks 4 days Gilwell Woggle presented Certificate of Adult Leadership issued

20. Leader of YouthAdult Development Program Advanced Training • Core & Sectional Techniques • Project • Application and Assessment 6 days 10 hrs 4 months Wood Badge Beads and Gilwell Scarf presented Certificate of Advanced Adult Leadership issued.

21. Leader of AdultsGroup Leader, Commissioner, District LeaderAdult 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

22. Leader of AdultsGroup Leader, Commissioner, District LeaderAdult Development Program Phase 3 Topics related to role completed Phase 4 Seminar 4 days Completion of worksheets for three of the Topics introduced in Seminar plus two compulsory Topics Final recommendation by Commissioner Wood Badge Beads and Gilwell Scarf presented Certificate of Advanced Adult Leadership issued

23. Thank Youfor joining Scouting • This is the start of the journey