Awards and Achievements This page recognises the achievements of our youth and the special service given by many of our LGSS family members. Last updated: 16 May 2025 Joeys: Promise Badge 2006 Bailey Groves 2007 John Coppin 2007 Reilly O’Grady 2016 Charles Yates 2016 Chiara Ostheimer-Karner 2016 Myf Rudkin 2016 Rose Orton 2017 Sebastian Smallwood 2019 Stacey Hosie 2019 Eluney Tapply ...[info coming]... 2025 Lachlan Conn 2025 Astrid Hummelshoj 2025 Isla Beath Cubs: Grey Wolf 2000 Christin Cygan 2000 Simon Wookey 2001 Emma Harris 2001 Luke Fuller 2001 Natalie Lymbery 2001 Partick Quinlivan 2003 Arlen Rodda-McCarthy 2003 Daniel Francis 2003 Kathryne Cygan 2003 Philip Hannan 2004 Arlen Rhodda-McCarthy 2005 Jesse Coppin 2007 Corey Coppin 2007 Ben Paterson 2008 Ben Francis 2009 Jack Paterson 2012 Alexis Bocking 2015 Claire Orton 2016 Bridget Lehane 2016 Verity Smallwood 2017 Emily Hyde 2018 Michael Casey 2019 Rose Orton 2019 Indiana Phillips 2019 Alex Taylor ...[info coming]... 2025 Isabelle Preston 2025 Eli Bower 2025 Nina Hummelshoj Premier Scout 1999 Christrine Lymbery Scouts: Australian Scout Medallion 2003 Christine Cygan 2005 Natalie Lymbery 2008 Jesse Coppin 2012 Ashley Martin 2012 Jonathan Naumann 2012 Josh Brazell 2012 Michael Chong 2012 Oliver Murray 2012 Stuart Manton 2013 Hamish Farrow 2015 Alexis Bocking 2015 Angus Farrow 2015 James Boulter 2015 Tadgh Williams 2016 Alexander Howitt 2016 Jack Witchalls 2018 Caitlin Buttler 2018 Lachlain Georgiou 2018 Lauren O'Daly 2018 Claire Orton 2018 Cameron Pike 2019 Breeana Milczarek 2019 Sophie Porteous 2019 Brianna Barbour 2019 Megan Jennings 2019 Jordan Pike 2015 Australian Scout Medallian Recipients Venturers: Queen's Scout Award 1997 Fiona Minol 2000 Chris Browne 2008 Chris Malam 2008 Natalie Lymbery 2013 Hayley Ackroyd 2015 Corey Coppin 2017 Hamish Farrow 2019 James Boulter 2019 William Strutt Queens Scout Rovers (LGRC): Baden Powell Award TBA Adults - Scouts Australia (ACT) Awards Certificate of Good Service 1981 PeterBarrett Medal of Merit 1986 Peter Barrett 1991 Peter Barrett (Bar) Chief Commissioner's Certificate of Appreciation 2015 Klaus Felsche Certificate of Merit 1989 Kay Briscoe 2006 Sharon Sobey 2009 Michelle McDonald 2012 Tristan Cross 2013 Cheryl Bocking 2013 Klaus Felsche Silver Emu 2002 Peter Barrett Silver Kangaroo 2013 Peter Barrett Silver Wattle 2014 Sharon Sobey Meritorious Service Award 2015 Tristan Cross 2016 Michelle McDonald Special Service Award 2014 Justin Billing 2014 Thomas Dowsley 2014 Iain Gould 2015 Alexander Farrow 2016 Michelle Williams 2016 Robert Morris Council of Eders Council of Elders 2015 Bob Sobey 2015 Garry Lymberry 2015 Jennifer Lewis 2015 Phil Murphy 2015 Maryann Harris 2015 Paul Waddell Leaders Wood Beads 1993 Bob Sobey (Goanna) 2004 Phillip Murphy (Akela) 2006 George Cygan (Turtle) 2006 Timothy Kirsopp (Ikki) 2006 Paul Waddell (Bear) 2009 Paul O'Grady (Dugong) 2014 Andrea Farrow (Raksha) 2019 Theo Karner (Phao) 2019 Shane Hosie (Jacala) Adults - LGSS Awards LGSS Achievement Awards 2015 Corey Coppin 2015 Guy Thomson 2015 Mickey Coppin 2015 Rob Morris 2015 Theo Karner 2015 Tim Kirsopp 2015 Cheryl Bocking 2015 Denton Bocking 2018 LGSS Rover Crew 2018 Geoff Hyde Ex-LGSS Scout Reilly Awarded US Eagle Scout Award 2015 Special Service Awards Group Leaders (Incomplete & Under Construction) This section recognises the special service by our LGSS Group Leaders ??? - now: Emma Georgiou "Big Momma" Group Support Committee (Incomplete & Under Construction) This section recognises the wonderful service by our LGSS Group Support Committee Presedent Secretary Treasurer

ABOUT US About our Scout Group Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts provide an opportunity for young people aged 5 to 25 years to participate in many different activities. However, we do a lot more than your normal Scout Group as over Terms 4 and 1 (the warmer months) our activities are usually based around, in, or on the water, as well as on land. We are the biggest Scout Group in Canberra, and have the following Scout units that meet weekly (see also the calendar later in this page): 2 x Joey units: youth are 5 - 8 years old, meet on either Fridays or Saturdays 2 x Cub units: youth are 8 - 12 years old, meet on either Tuesdays or Fridays 2 x Scout units: youth are 12 - 14 years old, meet on either Mondays or Fridays 1 x Venturer unit: youth are 15 - 18 years old, meet on Thursdays Sea Scouts participate in many different activities including sailing, canoeing, rafting, camping, hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving, bike riding, geocaching, skiing and snowboarding, social events, sleepovers, campcraft and generally just having fun with friends. During the year Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts attends interstate and local sailing regattas, ski weekends, hiking trips, leadership courses, other Scout Group meetings, camps and other region and ACT activities. During your time as a Scout you may get the opportunity to attend a Cuboree, Jamboree, or Venture or one of the many other camps or activities for Scouts right across ACT, NSW, Australia, New Zealand, or even the world. Making a Tax Deductible donation to LGSS If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to LGSS please follow the steps on the page here . Group Calendar

The friendliest Scout group in Canberra providing adventure for young people aged 5 to 25 years. Located on the foreshore, Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts focus on water activities (sailing & canoeing) as well as doing traditional Scouting. Our amazing hall is also available for groups to hire and use. Welcome to Lake Ginnindera Sea Scouts Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts (LGSS) are located on the shores of Lake Gininnderra at the Belconnen Town Centre in the Australian Capital Territory. We have a purpose-built Scout hall and being a Sea Scout group we have a well equipped boat shed with a large range of sail boats and canoes. Although our activities are based in, on or around the water in the summer months, LGSS still participate in a broad range of land based activities like camping, hiking, abseiling and lots more. LGSS compliments the family and school by providing an opportunity for young people to explore their boundaries while learning important life skills. Scouts discover the world beyond the classroom tapping into the skills of others to learn, and then passing that knowledge on. Scouting is a Movement on the move. In an ever-changing world , Scouting changes to adapt to the needs of members. Scouting is no longer just knot tying and badge work. Scouts develop skills they need for life, by encouraging fun, friendship, caring and learning. Like most Scout Groups, LGSS is completely run by volunteers. We have an amazing array of people who help to make everything happen for our Scouts: a fabulous Group Leader, amazing Adult Leaders, an industrious Group Support Committee, switched on Youth Patrol Leaders, and a very supportive group of parents and careers. If you would like to know more about the different age sections of our Group (5 to 18 years old), click on the About LGSS menu . Sign up a Scout! Please note, spaces for new members are very limited - please check availability before completing the on-line form. To protect our youth members, some formalities are required from all adults (16+) who attend youth activities. Click the button below for further details. Sign Up: Adult Helper News Updates Celebrating 50 Years: The Unforgettable Success of the LGSS Anniversary Regatta MLA Praises LGSS and Scouts / LGSS Crew in outstanding Siris Cup performance Thank you to the people and organsations who have assisted the Scouts Group - your help is invaluable! People who have helped us in the past are Canberra Labour Club, Bunnings Warehouse, Telstra, ACT Government Asset Repair and Maintenance Scheme, CBR Canberra, Boral, and Rotary International. 1/27 Facebook feeds LGSS has 2 Facebook pages: a Public Facebook that anyone can see (click on the feed below) a Private Facebook that only LGSS members can see. If you're a member and can't see the Private Facebook site, please use the Contact Us page to let us know.

The Scout section is for youth aged 11 to 14 years. In our Group the Scout section primarily sail boats on Lake Ginninderra and participate in regattas on other Lakes, and in Sydney and Melbourne. The Scout section focuses on allowing young people to develop their confidence, teaches them how to work as part of a team, and fosters leadership skills. Sailing, canoeing, epic bushwalks and camping expeditions are just some of the adventures Lake Ginninderra Scouts get up to. SCOUTS - 11 to 15 years old LGSS have 2 amazing Scout units : Cetus Scouts meet on Mondays: 6:00-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 7:00 -9 :00 pm in Terms 2 & 3 (winter) Orion Scouts meet on Wednesdays: 6:00-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 6:30-8:30pm in T erms 2 & 3 (winter) Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Scout Leaders. Don't just talk about what you can do! ...Do it! Scouts is one of the best kept secrets for young people aged 11 to 14 years and no wonder! It is the biggest and most successful youth organisation in Australia - not to mention the world - with thousands of boys and girls enjoying an almost unlimited range of activities. And there's always room for one more! As a Scout you'll receive expert instruction in a wide variety of outdoor skills like sailing, canoeing, caving, camping and hiking. Together with the all important theory to make sure you don't get lost, do it safely and can deal with life's challenges. Your confidence will build and you'll learn how to make decisions and work as part of a team in a small group called a Patrol, an older more experienced Scout will be your Patrol Leader and help develop your skills. Weekly meetings are held to build up skill levels, have fun and plan for weekend adventures. You'll quickly become familiar with equipment like our canoes and learn the right way to use them. Have your say in activities. The Patrol system means that everyone from least experienced to the Patrol Leader has a say and the Scout Leader is there to help make your dream activities become reality, while ensuring safety is always maintained. He or she will also guide you through the Scout Award Scheme, which recognises your own level of ability and achievement. There are badges to be earned and you will learn skills that will stay with for life - such as sailing, light weight camping and bush navigation, how to prepare and cook your own food, how to be safe around beaches, rivers and lakes and yes, how to tie some pretty useful knots. Challenge your mind as well as your body. But not everyone is looking for the outdoor buzz all the time. Scouts have challenging activities linked with the internet and amateur radio, performing arts such as singing, dancing and acting and awards linked to citizenship, community service and personal spiritual development. ...Do it! Scouting is definitely FUN, and it also prepares you for life in the adult world by giving you responsibility for your own actions and progress. So what are you waiting for come along to one of our meetings!

Joining Scouts - 7 Small Steps ... ... . Interested in joining? Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started. Click onteh green buttons to get going. Please note, spaces for new members are very limited - please check availability before completing the on-line form. 16 February 2016 01 Contact Group Leader 02 Parent / Carer Roles in Scouts Welcome Pack - 2016 03 Sign Up Youth Member You may wish to read the 'help' page before starting the on-line registration. 04 LGSS Parent Registration 05 On-Line Uniform Shop Parents' Role in Scouts

MEMBERS This Page is always Under Construction - New Information is added as it becomes available! Sign up a Scout! Parents: Scouts ACT takes protecting children very seriously. Recent ACT legislation makes provision for clearance processes required for all those who work with our youth members. To be able to do more than drop/collect your own youth members, you will need to have in place the Working With Vulnerable People card. At LGSS we love parents being involved in whatever capacity they can manage. Some parents go to camps, some people like to help out on the committee and some like to help with sailing and canoe nights and events. Whatever your skill set is we love to have you but you must be a registered adult helper with at Working With Vulnerable People card. If you haven't done this i ask that you fill in the following link asap to register. Scouts ACT will also ask you to do 2 online learning units about child safety and work health and safety. Any parent not a registered adult helper will not be permitted to attend any section night or camp. This covers us all. https://eu1.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=39d737fa-3db6-4ac8-a42c-e9c43057bd6f If you need a WWVP card this is the link to apply: https://www.scoutsact.com.au/files//Forms/img-205100745.pdf Emma Georgiou, Group Leader 27 October 218 Join Scouts as an Adult Volunteer - Information Adult Helpers Join as an Adult Volunteer - Information Parking at our scout hall Group Management Workshop Materials Management Guideline Extracts 2018.pdf Lake Gin V3 Welcome Pack.pdf Join Scouts - Youth Member.doc Activity Notification Consent Form.doc Scenarios.and Suggested Talking Points.p Scout Helper Application.pdf Adult Recognition Form.pdf Management Workshop - Financual Setup - Youth Members Transfer Certificate.pdf Venturer Activity Permission Form Member Parking Other Useful Guides, Forms and Planning Documents LGSS Annual Report.pdf LGSS Group Plan 2015-18 - Draft (GSC).pdf Click to see 2016 AGM Papers Boat plan 2016.pdf Fleet Plan.pdf The Royal Charter SCOUTS 1912.pdf ACT_Branch_Constitution_2013.pdf POLICY_AND_RULES 2017.pdf The Duties of Officers and Employees in GL Report AGM 29.3.16.pdf Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts DRAFT Asset Management Plan.pdf Scouts Central Handbook.pdf More information will appear here soon

Rovers - 18 to 25 years old Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Rovers. No other leisure time activity offers as much! The local Rover crew usually meet at the LGSS Scout Hall on Tuesday nights: 6:15-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer - TBC) 7:30-9:30pm in Terms 2 & 3 (winter) Challenging outdoor activities such as bushwalking, canoeing, sailing, caving, ski-touring, canyoning, four-wheel driving, rock-climbing and scuba diving all form an important part of a Rover's calendar. Social activities such as BBQ's, bush dances, going to the movies, nights out, car rallies and "Moots" (gatherings of Rovers on a local, national and sometimes international level) also feature on an active Rover's program. A group of Rovers is known as a "Crew" and each Rover Crew is different, tailoring its activities to the requirements of its members. Crews vary in size from a handful of members to as many as fifty. Most crews meet weekly. The friends you make within this group will be lifelong! A Crew's activities are planned and run by the Rovers themselves, and there is plenty of opportunity to develop personal abilities and learn new skills. A Rover may become involved in organising a simple weekend away for just a few people, a major event involving thousands of participants, or anything in between!Anyone can become a Rover - there's no need to have any previous involvement with Scouting, or any outdoor activities experience. Take the plunge - try Rovers! For more information about Rovers or your nearest Rover Crew in the ACT contact - Scouts ACT Development Officer 02 6282 5211

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VIDEO AdventureJam 2013 Scouting Videos Maryborough was a long way from home for Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts but it looks like they had a great time! January 2016 it will be the the Jamboree in NSW at Cateract. Watch for images and news below! Other major events: - New Zealand Venture (LGSS has a number of Venturers participating in January) - Lombok 2016: A team of Venturers will be there in October.

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People use our hall to host day functions, work meetings, training, reunions, children's parties, anniversaries, and birthday/Christmas parties. On this page you will find: hall Facilities , the Hire Rates , the Availability , a couple of Policies , and the Hall Hire Booking Request form . Hiring our hall When you hire our hall you're getting a great venue and all the fees go directly to supporting our Scout group. The hall is a large open plan room with lots of windows and great views across Lake Ginninderra. It's ideal for day functions, work meetings and training. On a sunny day smaller groups can have the tables and chairs on the back veranda for a very pleasant outdoor experience. People use our hall to host day functions, work meetings, training, reunions, children's parties, anniversaries, and birthday/Christmas parties. Whether you are a family, community group, or corporate organisation, you'll love having your function at our hall. Facilities There is a kitchen at the East end of the hall with a refrigerator, stove top, two modern ovens, and a microwave oven. Ducted heating throughout ensures a comfortable environment. The hall hire includes roughly 25 trestle tables and about 100 fairly comfortable plastic chairs. The toilets are at the West end of the hall and include 3 men's facilities, 2 women's toilets, and an accessible toilet. The hall is fully accessible with: dedicated disability parking at the front an access ramp large wheelchair-accessible toilet/shower The dimensions of the main hall space are: 13.3 meters long (kitchen to cupboards) 10.3 maters wide (door to door) 8.5 meters wide (between the boxes on the sides of the hall). The hall is located at Evelyn Parker Place, Belconnen and is within easy walking distance to foreshore cafes and restaurants, the Belconnen Arts Centre, and the Belconnen Mall for those extra supplies. Scout specific equipment (including boats) is not included in the hire. Hall hire rates The hall hire rates below are correct as at the time of publishing. The hall hire rate will be included when we get back to after receiving your request via the Hall Hire Booking form below. Other Scout Groups If you would like to book the hall for a Scout Group, use the Hall Hire Booking form below, and choose "Scout Group event" as your Occasion and include your Scout Group details in the Occasion Description box. Hire rates $50 per hour $200 bond (fully refundable if there is no damage to the hall) Seasonal heating/lighting surcharge from 1 April to 30 September of $10.00 per hour Interested in long-term hire? Please choose "other" as your occasion on the Hall Hire form below . Hall availability Please check the Hall Hire calendar to see if the hall is available on the day and time you need. Good neighbour policy Hirers should note that our Hall is in a Twon Centre and we have neighbours who live close by. All hirers must comply with the ACT Government acceptable noise levels for "City centre and town centres (Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong and Woden)". Hire not usually approved We do not usually let the hall out for 18th and 21st birthdays. Hire involving sale of alcohol will only be approved under special circumstances. Make sure you choose "Other" as your event type in the form below, and cover your plan in the "" field. Hall hire agreement form Hall Hire Booking Request form Use this form to send a request to book the LGSS Hall. When you click the Submit button, you will receive an email copy of your request. We usually respond to requests within 3 days. Before submitting your request, please check the hall availability here . Hire date* Booking start time* Time : Hours Minutes AM The Hall must be free 15 minutes BEFORE your booking time. Booking end time* Time : Hours Minutes AM The time you must exit the hall by. The Hall must be free for 15 minutes AFTER your booking end time. First name* Last name* Email* Phone* What's your occasion?* Occasion description* Submit

How to complete the on-line membership form You will need the following information when completing the youth member application form for 2015: 1. Your Group Leader is: Emma Georgiou 2. The Group Leader email address is: groupleader.lgss@scoutsact.com.au 3. Your Section Leader is: a. Joeys: Sharon Sobey b. Cubs: Theo Karner (Pack: Baringa Cub Pack) c. Scouts: Fiona Collingwood (Troop: Orion Troop) d. Venturers: Darryl Barbour (Unit: Lake Ginninderra Venturers) 4. The first section of the form collects information about the youth member. If the youth member has a phone/email address, please provide these. If not, please provide yours. Please double-check entries as the contact details are used to keep you and the youth member informed. 5. You will need the date of the last Tetanus innoculation. 6. You will need contact information for emergencies (other than the parents). It is important that contact details and medical information are accurate. Should any of these change while the youth member is serving, please contact your leader to have these amended. Parents/carers are strongly encouraged to also complete the ACT Working with Vulnerable People form. Adults (any person 16 or older) is not able to be at scouting activities unless they have a current WWP card. For Scouts the application process is free.