An invitation to audition for the annual Scout Pantomime…..
The London Pantomimers will be presenting “Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs” at the Intimate Theatre, Palmers Green from 7th – 15th December 2012.
Auditions will take place on Sunday 15th July, 1000-1700 hrs at Scout Park.
We are looking for Explorer Scouts and Network members from across GLN who would like to get involved in this year’s production by acting, signing, dancing, providing technical support, back stage or front of house work. Please can this message be passed on to all Explorer Scouts and Network members who may be interested in this opportunity.
For more information and to register your interest please sign up on www.thelondonpantomimers.org.
This opportunity promises to be a unique and memorable experience, a chance to meet new friends, will look great on your CV, demonstrates personal commitment and will go towards the top Scouting and DofE awards.
The annual Scout Pantomime has been running as a traditional family production since 1944, and is aimed at all members of Scouting, young and old. The Scout Pantomime is proud to have received national recognition from The Scout Association as an outstanding annual production. Young people who are involved will automatically become members of the Pantomime Explorer Scout Unit and adults will join the Pantomime Active Support Unit.
Bandsmen Wanted!
Enfield District Band is now recruiting from all Scout and Guide sections
(Minimum age 9)
For more Information please see our website
Call the Bandmaster Richard Bennett
on 07885 204289
or Ron & Carol Beckwith on 01992 718449
Download the EDSB_RECRUITING_POSTER
Save the date – Scout Park Fete – 14th July 2012
12 noon to 4pm (Official Opening 12.30)
This year we will be running a new activity:
Extreme Sports for Teddy Bears
Please encourage all to bring a teddy bear and for free they can take part in our extreme sport, each teddy bear that completes the activity will receive a certificate.
Stalls cost:
£21 Large Gazebo (inc 2 tables)
£11 Small Gazebo (inc 1 table)
Diamond Jubilee Theme
(could be based on Royalty, Commonwealth Countries or just ‘Bling’ up your stall)
We are currently in talks with a number of companies to see if they want to come and showcase there goods, if anyone knows of a local business that would like to attend please let either Mel or Hagar know and we will get in contact with them
Mel and Hagar 07973 814234
Download the Scout_Park_Fete_preliminary_information leaflet
Help our young people achieve their potential as the new ACC Youth Awards
We are looking to appoint someone who is enthusiastic about promoting the top youth awards in Scouting and understands how they develop young people to achieve their full potential.
The role is about promoting the range of Scouting awards in the various sections and linking these, where appropriate, to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme as a recognised national standard. The aim is to encourage and support the young people, and their leaders, to ultimately achieve the Queen’s Scout Award.
The responsibilities will include to:
1. Promote the range of Scouting awards in partnership with the ACC 6-14 and the ACC 14-25 and in particular:
- the Chief Scout Award (Bronze – Diamond)
- the Queen’s Scout Award
- the Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze – Gold)
2. Ensure we celebrate the achievement of award recipients in an appropriate way
3. Ensure that the Duke of Edinburgh Award administration and authorisation process is effectively managed
4. Implement a process for registering and supporting those working towards the Queen’s Scout Award
The person appointed will have the freedom to appoint appropriate advisors or administrators to support this role.
Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact the County Commissioner, Roger Colebrook, to discuss further
email: cc@gln-scouts.org.uk
Could you be the new ACC Activities and International?
We are looking to appoint someone who has enthusiasm for helping young people experience the ‘adventurous’ part of Scouting and is able to co-ordinate a team of activity specialists who share that enthusiasm.
The role is about developing a suitable team to make available as wide a range of activities to as many young people as possible including international experiences. The responsibilities will include to:
- Recruit and develop specialist teams to provide the opportunities for young people to experience a range of activities and, in particular, new activities their leaders are unable to offer.
- Promote:
- adventurous activities
- the international element within programme
- opportunities to participate in international events/activities
- Work with the District Commissioners and the County team providing advice and identifying any needs.
- Maintain up to date information on activity initiatives and circulate them widely
- Ensure that the Activity Permits scheme is effectively managed including to:
- share information on current permit holders
- ensure opportunities are available for adults to obtain adventurous activity permits
- ensure awareness of the activity rules
- Ensure that the “Visits Abroad” process is effectively managed and administered
Anyone interested in learning more about this opportunity should contact the County Commissioner, Roger Colebrook to discuss further
email: cc@gln-scouts.org.uk
County Team Structure
Following from the County Conference in February I have been considering how best to structure the County team based on the useful input of the District teams. The key elements identified were:
Programme
- proper support for District teams
- facilitating:
- inter-District discussion
- activities which supplement section/District programmes
- Promote:
- the use of top awards
- transition between sections and into adult membership
- Scouting as open to all
- details of teams/individuals available to support local Scouting with qualifications/experience
- adults learning new skills to improve their own programme and offer support to others
Adults
- ensure it is clear how the County can support Districts and Groups and how to access support
- County represented at District meetings – in agreement with District Commissioners
- good internal communication:
- between Group/District/County teams
- flow of information within the County
- promote:
- quality of programme
- growth in membership
- compliance with the rules
In order to respond to this I met with DCs and the existing County team recently and presented a structure which I believe responds to the above needs. The structure was accepted as the best way forward to meet the needs of the County.
A key feature of this structure is that it is ‘flat’ with all ACCs etc. directly reporting to the County Commissioner and not though a ‘layer’ of Deputy CCs as is common in some other Counties. I feel this is important to ensure that the direction the County is moving in is kept in focus.
The other important thing about the structure is that those who are appointed to ACC etc., posts will have flexibility in the way they manage the role. I would, however, expect that they would wish to build a small team around them to take on specific tasks or responsibilities.
Summary of Roles and Responsibilities
County Commissioner
- Provides leadership and agrees objectives with:
- District Commissioners
- County Team
- County Executive
- Ensures the appropriate interaction between these teams takes place
Deputy County Commissioner
- Deputises for CC in his absence
- Leads specific “task-and-finish” projects
- Acts as an escalation point for disputes
County Development Manager
- Support specific development projects at Group, District and County level
- Co-ordinate and maintain the County Team action plan
- Meet regularly with DCs to agree support for development projects
- Delivery of Module 4 to new Group Scout Leaders
- Promote a culture of development at all levels within the County
ACC 6-14
- Facilitating:
- inter-District discussion
- activities which supplement District/Group programmes
- Promote:
- progression between sections
- a balanced programme in section (culminating in the achievement of top awards)
- Represent the County as appropriate within Districts
ACC 14-25
- Support the provision of Explorer Scouting and Scout Network within Districts
- Facilitating:
- inter-District discussion
- activities which supplement District/Unit programmes
- Promote:
- progression between sections
- a balanced programme in section (culminating in the achievement of top awards)
- Represent the County as appropriate within Districts
- Ensure Young Leader training is provided to a consistent standard across the County
ACC Activities & International
- Recruit and manage specialist teams to provide opportunities for young people to experience new activities their leaders cannot offer
- Promote:
- adventurous activities (land, sea and air)
- the international element within programme
- opportunities to participate in international events/activities
- Manage the Activity Permits scheme
- share information on current permit holders effectively
- ensure opportunities are available for adults to obtain adventurous activity permits
- Manage the “Visits Abroad” process
ACC Youth Awards
- Promote the following awards (in partnership with the ACC 6-14 and 14-25):
- Chief Scout Award (Bronze – Diamond)
- Queen’s Scout Award<
- Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze – Gold)
- Ensure we celebrate the achievement of award recipients in an appropriate way (age, timing etc)
- Manage the Duke of Edinburgh Award process
- Manage a process for registering and supporting those working towards the Queen’s Scout Award
County Training Manager
- Develop a co-ordinated County-wide training provision to ensure all adults have timely access to:
- wood badge training
- safeguarding awareness courses
- ongoing learning (skills, inclusion, effective recruiters etc)
- Ensure adults are aware of training opportunities well in advance and provide a facility for leaders in any District to book onto training held anywhere in the County
- Maintain a team of trainers with the necessary skills to adequately deliver the range of training modules
- Work with Districts to ensure a consistently high standard of training and validation
ACC Inclusion
- Offer a clear point of contact for adults to approach with questions
- Identify individuals within the County who can offer experience and advice on a range of inclusion issues
- Run/arrange appropriate training for adults in response to specifically identified need
- Provide direct support for projects which provide Scouting specifically for young people with special needs
ACC Communications
- Manage internal communications:
- North Circular etc
- Brand awareness
- County website
- Manage relations with external media
- press liaison
- management and support of MDMs
- Act as the first point of contact with the relevant teams at Gilwell Park
- Provide support to Districts to ensure effective communications
Appointments
I am please to be able announce the following appointments:
Deputy County Commissioner – Nick Dewdney
ACC 6-14 – Barry Manley
ACC 14-25 – Chris Foster
County Training Manager – Martin How
ACC Inclusion – Matt Todd
ACC Communications – Steve Way
I am still seeking suitable candidate to appoint to the posts of ACC Activities and International and ACC Youth Awards. I hope to be able to do this as soon as possible.
Roger Colebrook
County Commissioner
May 2012
Nights Away Training Modules – Last Chance To Book!
If you need to complete the Nights Away training modules be aware that the course is at Scout Park 11th-13th May and bookings close on May 7th (that’s Monday!)
County Queen’s Scouts at Windsor 2012
This year, seven new Queen’s Scouts from Greater London North (accompanied by Andrew Illman, who gained his QSA in Cotswold county but is now a leader in CCI) attended the St George’s Day parade at Windsor, in front of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Chief Scout. They were (from left to right in the photograph) Andrew Illman – Cotswold (Now CCI), Caroline Hill – CCI, Kelly Atkinson – Barnet, Balan Anthonysamy – CCI, Eleanor Webb Brown – CCI, David Marsh – CCI, Nancy Burke – Barnet and Chris Wilkins – Barnet.
They all travelled as a group to Windsor in a minibus starting out at around 08.00hrs from Barnet with a pickup at Kings cross for the CCI members. The rehearsal took place at the Victoria Barracks in Windsor. Because the weather was so bad the parade in the afternoon was restricted to the march-past.
The Queen and Prince Philip took the salute as the parade marched past the dias at the far end of the Quadrangle, with the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls who was also present. The parade marched in from St George’s gate, around the perimeter of the Quadrangle and then left by St. George’s gate and marched through Middle Ward to the St.George’s Chapel for the QS Service.
After the service the weather had cleared sufficiently for the Chief Scout to address the Queen’s Scouts in the Horseshoe Cloister before they marched back (minus their blue plastics ponchos!) to the Royal Mews leaving the Lower Ward by the King Henry V111th gate.
Volunteers needed at Scout Park!
If you enjoy a hands-on role and want to make a difference in your community,
Come and join a new Service Crew being set up at Scout Park
You don’t have to have any particular skills or experience, and there is no particular age limit! The best part of working within a team is that you will learn new skills and have lots of fun!
Scout Park is an 8 acre camp site in north London which offers camping and activities. We need enthusiastic people of all ages who can be involved in running activities, helping campers and general maintenance.
Come down and get involved!!! Learn new skills, work within a team. It’s a great way to meet new people and give back to the community.
If you would like to come on the day please can you let me know by email or text message
Adam Holding (Scout Park Warden)
Scoutparkwarden@hotmail.co.uk or 07788 8987 40
All Scouting Roles are subject to the Appointments Advisory Committee Process.
All new applicants will require a CRB and References.
Training will be provided as required for each role.
Southern 50 & Chiltern 20 – Be part of the adventure!!!
Our t
wo flagship adventurous activities in GLN, namely The Southern 50 and Chiltern 20 Challenge Hikes, have become more and more successful over the years. The organising committee is now looking to recruit more staff to support the event. We are particularly looking for people for registration, checkpoints, Central Control, IT support and drivers. This is a unique opportunity for you to be right at the pulse of these two prestigious events. The qualities we are looking for is to be able to make informed decisions and work well as a team member. If you would like to find out more info, please email Chris Foster, Walk Secretary on secretary@scouts-gln-southern5
The Chiltern 20 will take place on Saturday 13th October 2012 and we have a provisional date for the Southern 50 for Saturday 16th February 2013. The website can be found on www.scouts-gln-southern50.org.