1. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation

2. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Overview Let’s get familiar with the Greek Ventures 1.Established in 1947 2.Age section between 15-18 3.Mixed sex units (both boys and girls) 4.At least 9 Venture members per Unit (approx. 12 members overall Greece) 5.2-3 Venture Leaders per Unit (age section 20-50) 6.250 Venture Units overall Greece 7.2500 Ventures in total

3. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Venture Activities Venture team activities : 1.Weekly basis (mostly during the weekend) 2.Activities based on 6 Activity Categories 3.“Conference meetings” – structured conversation with topics list, coordinator, secretary, timebox etc. 4.Big Events where all members participate in the organization (summer camps more than 5 days, winter camps, e.g. a theatrical performance) 5.Public Service projects 6.Research projects

4. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Venture Activities Venture activities based on personal initiative: 1.Personal interests presentation 2.Venture Professional Workshops (organized by the local district leaders) 3.Trial activities associated with progression system (local and National, e.g. “Dafni” trial, “Scout of the Nation” trial )

5. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Venture Activities Other Venture activities : 1.Local district activities with a variety of objectives (e.g. an adventure excursion, a social offer etc.) 2.Greek National Ventures Jamboree “Elpida” (Hope) 3.Greek National Ventures Social & Cultural Festival (PAPE) 4.International activities (Roverway, World Scouts Jamboree, Agora, JOTI- JOTA)

6. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Ventures Time path “Dafni” Badge “Scout of the Nation” Badge Discover (2-4 months) Act (at least 8 months) Contribute (at least 6 months) Venture enters the group Venture leaves the group VENTURE ACTIVITIES New progression System reevaluated in 2011

7. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Spiritual progression Ventures actually evolve by : 1.Working in small groups (take over responsibilities, socialize, communicate) 2.Less adult involvement 3.Through the conference meetings (where they Program-Implement- Evaluate) 4.Personally following their progression system (more responsibilities, self- control)

8. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Activities Examples Adventure

9. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Activities Examples Social Work

10. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Activities Examples Research

11. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Activities Examples Activities

12. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Activities Examples Workshops

13. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Activities Examples Social & Cultural Activities

14. VentureNet 9-12 May 2013 Greek Ventures Presentation Activities Examples Social & Cultural Activities

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