Introduction to Scouting Seminar Welcome

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.

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.

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”.

The Scout Promise or 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. or 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. Member’s Choice

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

The Cub Scout Promise or 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. or 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. Member’s Choice

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

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

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

     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     

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

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.

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.

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

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

Leader of Youth Adult Development Program Preliminary Mutual Agreement Initial Competency Check Certificate of Adult Membership issued

Leader of Youth Adult 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

Leader of Youth Adult 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.

Leader of Adults Group 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

Leader of Adults Group Leader, Commissioner, District Leader Adult 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

Thank You for joining Scouting This is the start of the journey