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

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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LGSS Group Support Committee - Roles Chair Oversee the operation of the GSC Liaise with Group Leader, fellow GSC members and Branch staff Liaise with the Council of Elders and the Group Leader for appropriate ceremonial activities. Ensure that the committee and group operate within Scouts ACT policy and rules Attend ACT branch and region meetings (once or twice a year) Chair GSC meetings Liaise with the Group Leader and Secretary to prepare meeting agenda Prepare annual report Mentor less experienced GSC members Secretary See that the president is kept fully informed on all correspondence pertaining to the Group. See that notices of regular meetings of the GSC are sent out in sufficient time, giving date, time and place of meeting. Prepare, in consultation with the Group Leader and President, an agenda for each meeting. Keep minutes of all meetings of the GSC. Despatch a copy of the minutes, with appropriate action points highlighted for attention, to each GSC member. See that Branch and Region notices and other important notices are brought to the attention of the GSC. Assist the Group Leader and President with the preparation of the APM and Annual Report. Ensure that LGSS insurance cover is appropriate. Ensure that Workplace Health and Safety requirements are met (Hall, equipment, fire safety, security, access for disabled, first aid equipment but not scouting activity or water activity-related issues) Mentor less experienced GSC members Treasurer Operate and maintain accounts of GSC (including Sub- Committees) including receipt of money, issuing receipts, banking, presenting accounts for payment to GSC meetings Ensure accounts include the name “Scouts Australia (ACT Branch) Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts” - and require two signatories to operate accounts. Ensure all Group accounts are ready for audit annually Oversee the operation of Section accounts insofar as the way in which the books and accounts are being maintained, arrange assistance if desired/required Ensure that an annual, phased budget is produced and presented to the annual general meeting. The budget includes input from GSC and Group Council. Arrange collection of Group levies (fees), reporting position monthly to the President and Group Leader at the monthly GSC meetings Allocate fundraising credits to families as required Mentor less experienced GSC members Membership Secretary Register and update of new youth members’ details on the Scouts ACT online database (Extranet) Advise the Treasurer, Group Leader and relevant Section Leader when the registration has been completed Monitor and, where necessary, initiate address and other personnel changes on Extranet. Advise the Treasurer, Group Leader and relevant Section Leader when this has been completed Hall Manager Manage the use of the hall by external users (including hirers) Manage the use of parking spaces associated with the hall Update and maintain the hall use calendar including its use by scout sections Liaise with the hall cleaners to ensure that the hall is well maintained (all areas except for the workshop, boatshed and ‘below-deck’ spaces) Coordinate the maintenance of kitchen areas as needed with hall users (including hirers and scout sections) Maintain the hall key register and alarm system codes Identify maintenance requirements (Hall and hall equipment – e.g. tables, chairs) Arrange quotes and works. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the GSC Work with the GSC, Group Council, Boat master and Quartermaster to plan and manage Group working bees Quartermaster Maintain a register of all camping gear Monitor the serviceability of camping equipment Manage the replacement and repair of camping equipment in conjunction with the Group Council and the GSC. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the GSC Manage the equipment maintenance account Work with the GSC, Group Council, Boat master and Hall Manager to plan and manage Group working bees Boatmaster In conjunction with the Group Council and the GSC develop, maintain and coordinate the implementation of the LGSS water capabilities plan Chair the boat sub-committee Report monthly (at the GSC meetings) Maintain a register of all maritime equipment (boats, canoes, safety boat, communication equipment, boat and canoe trailers, boatshed and workshop) Monitor the serviceability of all equipment Manage the replacement and repair of equipment in conjunction with the Group Council and the GSC. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the GSC Manage the boat maintenance account Work with the GSC, Group Council, Quartermaster and Hall Manager to plan and manage Group working bees Boatmaster In conjunction with the Group Council and the Group Committee develop, maintain and coordinate the implementation of the LGSS water capabilities plan. Chair the boat sub-committee. Report monthly (at the Committee meetings). Maintain a register of all maritime equipment (boats, canoes, safety boat, communication equipment, boat and canoe trailers, boatshed and workshop) Monitor the serviceability of all equipment Manage the replacement and repair of equipment in conjunction with the Group Council and the Group Committee. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the Group Committee. Manage the boat maintenance account. Work with the Group Support Committee, Group Council, Quartermaster and Hall Manager to plan and manage Group working bees. Publicity Officer Manage the Group’s electronic and paper-based communication tools Maintain content for the Group’s website and Facebook pages (public and private) Preparing a term newsletter four times per year Coordinate with the leaders to maintain and manage the google groups email distribution list and facebook membership list Prepare the quarterly Buzz newsletter. Prepare media releases as required by liaising with ACT Branch Monitor and manage the LGSS Facebook (Private) site Monitor and manage the LGSS Facebook (public) site Coordinate the management, updates and development of the LGSS Web-site Keep Group noticeboard information up to date (Section leaders maintain their notices Webmaster Work with the Publicity Officer (and ACT Branch) to develop and maintain the LGSS web-sites Grants Officer Work with the Group Council and the GSC to identify and formulate applications for grants from government departments and other non-government organisations Fundraising Officer Maintain family fundraising credits ledger and provide this to the Treasurer every month (during the GSC meetings). Researching fundraising ideas Arranging dates for BBQs at hardware stores Liaise with fundraising coordinators for the Hall Markets and Harness Racing Liaise with Group Council and the GSC to schedule fundraising activities General GSC Members General GSC members don’t have a designated role, but act as additional helpers where needed. President Secretary Treasurer Webmaster Hall Manager Grants Officer Boatmaster Publicity Officer Quartermaster Fundraising Officer GSC Chair Secretary Quartermaster Treasurer Boatmaster Hall Manager Publicity Officer Webmaster Grants Officer Fundraising Officer General Committee Member General Committee

Hall Hire Availability - Calendar Check out the some of the great people who use our hall below the calendar. Information about selected Hall Hirers Tir an Oir Irish Dancing Scoil Rince Tir an Oir is a small and friendly dancing school based in the Belconnen area of Canberra. They cater to all levels of Irish dance from young beginners to championship level. Learn dance in a fun and friendly environment. Contact them to arrange a visit and experience their school first hand. Line Dancers The National Capital Bootscooters are a really friendly group of people who meet at our hall. Line Dancing is a fun and affordable way to improve fitness and meet new people. Contact them here for more information. Silver Treads The Silver Treads are a group of Seniors who meet weekly in our hall to learn to tap dance in a fun supportive environment with like minded individuals.... contact 0404 933 734. Tunde World Tai Chi Looking for a gentle and soothing way to improve flexibility, recharge your energy, and let go of stress through mindful movement? Come and experience the calming flow of Tai Chi and Qigong. Contact them here for more information. Details are coming for: Seniors Tap Classes Morris Dancers (every 2nd Sunday)

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. Group Calendar Anchor 2

Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan 2015 The ACT Government is preparing a master plan for the Belconnen town centre. The DRAFT 2015 Master Plan is now available (see link below or go to the ACT Web-site): Have Your Say The Environment and Planning Directorate (EPD) welcomes comments on this draft master plan. You can make comments on the Belconnen Town Centre draft master plan: Visit: www.act.gov.au/Belconnen Email: Belconnen@act.gov.au Post: Belconnen Town Centre Draft Master Plan PO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601 Comments closed 20 November 2015 All comments will be taken into consideration when revising the master plan. The master plan is anticipated for consideration by the ACT Government in late 2015 . If adopted, implementation of the master plan can commence. The project was announced by the Minister for Planning, Mick Gentleman MLA, on Monday 3rd November 2014. The ACT Government’s 2012 Planning Strategy recommended a review of the 2001 Belconnen master plan to help create a more compact and efficient city. The first stage of community engagement will seek feedback on a number of issues faced by the town centre, including building heights, the quality of the public domain, pedestrian and cycle connections, car parking and the use of the former Joynton Smith bus way. The project will also focus on the links between the town centre, the University of Canberra and other major institutions in an effort to help facilitate possible employment growth and provide increased opportunities for local businesses. When complete, the consultation outcomes, along with supporting studies will inform the development of a draft master plan for the Belconnen town centre. The outcomes are anticipated to be released in the first half of 2015. Draft_Belconnen_master_plan-WEB-25Sept.pdf Belconnen Master Plan Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Submission Background Lake Ginninderra is a highly valued resource, regularly used not only by local residents but by several hundreds of youth and adult members of Scouting in the north ACT Region. In fact, it is the primary focus of all Scouting water activities north of Lake Burley Griffin. Its consistent use is made possible by the facilities constructed by the Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group (LGSS) at their Evelyn Parker Place address (off Beissel Street, Belconnen). Safe, unhindered access to these facilities is essential in order for the safe, continued use by our members and the local community. The LGSS Group aims to achieve more than just casual use of the lake. As part of the world wide Scouting Organisation, it has a mission for the development of young people. The Mission for Scouting, at the local, national and international level, 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. 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 principle agent in his or her development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person; and · Assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual, social and personal principles as expressed in the Promise and Law. Built on guidance from the ACT Branch and with input from Scout Leaders, Support Committee Members, Parents and Carers, the Group is keen to provide input into any future plans and planning activities for Lake Ginninderra. The current LGSS team is very fortunate that many past members have had foresight and energy to provide us with a sound base: we have outstanding facilities, including our new boat shed; good equipment; exceptional scout leaders and a great group of youth members including our seniors Venturers and associated Rovers. Collectively, we provide the best possible environment for our youth members. Furthermore, north of Lake Burley Griffin, we are the only ‘sea scouts’ and thus the only venue for providing extensive water-based scouting activities to over 1,200 scouts in the northern ACT. Further explanation is probably not necessary, but it is worth reiterating that the scouting community, like most community groups, relies on volunteer support. The rewards are not financial; they are life experiences for us as individuals and the group members as a community. The fundraising levy is not a way for the group to raise money. It is an incentive for people to give their time and effort to avoid payment, so that the Group might gain their help to provide the necessary support structures for a worthwhile program for our children. Our program allows them to grow and develop as active members of society who understand and respect the needs of a supportive family, be that the family at home, at school, in the scout group, or in the town, country or world community. LGSS recognises the value of such contributions by providing discounts of some fee elements to those offering their time and effort in a variety of roles. LGSS also offers discounts as financial assistance to ensure all members of the community share a similar opportunity to be involved in scouting. LGSS is a voluntary, not-for-profit, community group running active programmes for young people in Canberra under the auspices of Scouts Australia. LGSS receives no government funding, instead relying entirely on funds provided by its members, fundraising and some donations and grants for its operations. All equipment, facilities and consumables are funded from the LGSS budget. Submission comments As described above, LGSS provides structured, development and leadership programmes for local youth. As a Sea Scout group, our activities centre on water-focussed events, although a full programme of outdoor adventures are incorporated throughout the year. As such, our concerns for the Master Plan relate to potential impacts on the ability to provide these activities in the future. The key interests for us in the development of the 2015 Belconnen Master Plan are: Continued direct access to the lake is critical for water-focussed activities of our Group. Youth members aged 7-18 years regularly access water-focussed activities via the ‘beach’ onsite beside the hall. If this access was to be lost or degraded, it would impact on the effectiveness of the water-focussed activities we provide to local youth, particularly during the sailing season between spring and autumn. This is also relevant to broader Sea Scout operations across the ACT. ‘Tri-Lakes’ is a regular, thrice-yearly competition between the Sea Scout groups at Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Tuggeranong and Lake Ginninderra. Retaining access to the ‘beach’ onsite beside the hall is essential to enable safe and easy access for these activities, and the associated community involvement in them. Clean and safe foreshore environments are an ongoing issue, given our frequent activities on or near the water’s edge. We conduct annual Clean-up Australia events to improve the condition of the western foreshore by reducing the rubbish build up. Needles and syringes, shopping trolleys, glass bottles and aluminium cans are the most common rubbish collected. Any new developments need to target the cleanliness and safety of the foreshore, and the ability to effectively maintain that level of cleanliness. The stormwater system is the principle avenue for much of this refuse entering the lake. We see management of the stormwater system and a clean and safe foreshore environment as critical to providing a safe and clean location for all lake users. Car parking will be a particular issue. During peak times immediately before and after scouting section meetings, as parents arrive to drop off or pick up their children, there is an intense period of car parking pressure and an increased associated risk of injury to youth members and adults. Developments adjoining Beissel St will add to this pressure and risk. To minimise this, parking areas will need to be well designed to enable clean and smooth traffic flow, and dedicated drop off zones. Our Group is constrained by the current size of the leased property and, noting the strong pressure for growth and interest from youth members in the community, we would want to have the ability to extend our operations (boat/canoe storage, meeting venue, etc.) over the next several years. LGSS conducts weekly activities for around 100 youth members and is a base for the Lake Ginninderra Rover Scouts (14 older youth members). Sixteen scout leaders, 33 adult helpers and a support committee conduct over 400 hours of sessions at the scout hall every year. The hall provides the base for sailing and canoeing activities conducted on Lake Ginninderra over the Spring, Summer and Autumn months, including evenings and weekends. Additionally, over 30 camping activities and ACT competitive sea-scout sailing events (on Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Tuggeranong and on Sydney Harbour) utilise the hall and its storage facilities as a base of operations. LGSS is the home of active youth programmes run by the local community . The programmes are local, regional, national and international, with local youth members participating in Cuborees, inter-state activities, Jamborees in Australia and New Zealand, community service programmes in Indonesia and competitive water activities in the ACT and NSW. LGSS is funded entirely through member fees and fundraising activities . These funds provide for the hall maintenance, the cost of utilities, the cost of equipment (including boats and camp equipment, and associated trailers), insurance, association costs and the costs associated with scouting activities. The scout hall is also extensively used by community groups and social organisations throughout the week. Typically, such groups utilise the scout hall for some 20 hours per week when not needed for scouting, providing a base for social and cultural activities. Participation in scouting in the Belconnen area is growing with most scout groups regularly reporting full capacity, particularly in the cub and scout sections (7 ½ - 15 years of age). There are three Sea Scout groups in the ACT. LGSS offers a challenging mix of land-based and water-based activities centred on Lake Ginninderra, the only such group in North Canberra and surrounding NSW districts. It is expected that there will be continuing pressure for growth. Accordingly, LGSS recently constructed a new boat shed to better support water activities on Lake Ginninderra in response to the growing popularity of scouting. Thank you for providing us the opportunity to be part of the discussion about the future of the Belconnen Master Plan and we hope a strong community focus drives its implementation. Regards Klaus Felsche and Justin Billing President/Vice President Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group Wednesday, 21 January 2015

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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 Group Support Committee Overview The Group Support Committee (GSC) handles much of the administration of the Group and is typically made of up of parents, family members and friends of youth in the Scout Group. Meetings The LGSS GSC meets monthly to coordinate the administration of the group. Committee Roles The functions of the GSC are many and varied and suit a range of interests. The complete list of the GSC functions are in the Scouts Australia Policy and Rules extract . The LGSS GSC has designated the following roles: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Membership Secretary Hall Manager Quartermaster Publicity Officer Webmaster (Andrew Newbery) The Group Leader is also a member of the GSC. There are also general GSC member positions for others who undertake various tasks as needed to assist the Group and GSC. It is highly desirable that GSC members are representative of all sections (Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers). Governance Scouts Australia and the ACT Branch are incorporated bodies. The governance framework is published as a set of rules, policies and guidelines. The rules are the regulatory framework for scouting. Branches may have additional or clarifying rules, policies and guidelines that are consistent with the Scouts Australia Rules. Compliance with the rules is mandatory for all leaders, Branch officials, Group Support Committee members and youth members. All Group Support Committee members should be familiar with the latest Scouts Australia Policy and Rules to ensure that they understand those applicable to the operations of the Scout Group and those applying to their responsibilities. Scouts Australia Policy and Rules extracts Here are the relevant extracts from the current Scouts Australia Policy and Rules publication: RULE 4: The Scout Group R4.3 ORGANISATION 4.3.3. The management, leadership and support of the Group is carried out by a Group Leader, Group Council and Group Support Committee, whose roles are defined. R4.6 GROUP COUNCIL 4.6.1. The Group Council consisting of all the leaders of the Group shall meet regularly to discuss and co-ordinate matters affecting members of the Group, including membership, planning, programming, training and joint events. 4.6.2. The Group Council formulates requests to the Group Support Committee through the Group Leader in respect of finance, equipment, accommodation, leadership and other matters where assistance is required. 4.6.3. Group Council meetings are normally chaired by the Group Leader. R4.7 GROUP SUPPORT COMMITTEE 4.7.1. Each Group shall have a Group Support Committee established and operating in accordance with Branch procedures to provide such support and resources as the Group may require. 4.7.2. The Group Support Committee is not responsible for the training of uniformed members, which is the responsibility of the Group Leader. 4.7.3. The Group Leader shall be a member of the Group Support Committee. 4.7.4. A Group which consists only of a Rover Scout Unit is not required to form a Group Support Committee. 4.7.5. The functions of the Group Support Committee are to: a. Ensure that the Group has adequate funding to enable it to provide high quality programs to the members at an acceptable cost. b. Ensure that proper records are kept and that all funds are accounted for in accordance with Branch procedures and statutory requirements. c. Arrange and provide suitable accommodation to enable the Group to carry out its training program. d. Provide and maintain equipment required by the Sections of the Group in liaison with the Group Council. e. Assist the Group Leader to recruit, retain and support leaders for all Sections of the Group. f. Recommend the appointment of a Group Leader, in accordance with Branch procedures, to be the senior leader of the Group, and carry out the functions prescribed in Rule R4.4. g. Ensure that all persons in direct contact with the youth members of the Group are of exemplary character and are fit and proper persons to carry out their role of leading young people. h. Assist the Group Leader with the implementation of the Group plan and receive reports on progress. i. Assist members of the Group to secure and maintain employment. j. Establish and maintain good relationships with other community organisations and community leaders generally. k. Convene an annual meeting at which the audited financial accounts of the Group and the annual reports of the Group Leader and the Group Support Committee are presented. Also, for the Group Leader to advise of the appointment of office bearers for the next period. The functions of the Group Support Committee are: R4.8 GROUP FINANCE AND PROPERTY 4.8.1. Group property, including real estate must be vested in the name of the Branch of Scouts Australia in accordance with Branch rules. 4.8.2. Subscriptions , paid by Section members for meeting the specific needs of the Section, will be held in the Group bank account with appropriate delineation and made available as required by the Group Support Committee in consultation with the Group Council. 4.8.3. Money received on behalf of a Rover Scout Unit or a Venturer Scout Unit may be held in a Section bank account and administered by the Unit concerned. 4.8.4. The accounts of Section funds, regardless of separate banking arrangements, will be consolidated in the annual audited financial accounts of the Group . Training for Group Support Committee members There are three important modules that are mandatory training for GSC members : Adult Code of Conduct Child Safe Scouting WHS for Scouting These modules can be found on the Group Support Committee page of the Scouts Australia Adult Training and Development website . In addition to the mandatory modules, the following training modules (found on the same website) are also useful learning for various GSC members: Effective Group Support Committees How to be a Scout Group Chairman How to be a Scout Group Secretary How to be a Scout Group Treasurer Effective Group Management Communication Relationship Skills and Managing Conflict

This Page has resources for Leaders and Committee Members This page is designed to provide easier access to some common resources for leaders, committee members and others involved in running LGSS. If you have documents, templates etc that you believe should be here, let the COmmittee know and provide a saqmple. 01 02 03 ACT Scouts Extranet ACT Branch runs its member system on Extranet - hosted by Scouts Victoria. Access is restricted and requires a login ID. This entry is designed to allow easy access to this site. ACT Branch Extranet (Restricted) Xero - Our Financial Management System Most ACT Scout Groups use a cloud-based accounting system called Xero. This originates from NZ but has a global user base. While not at all perfect, it nevertheless does the maths, is always available and doesn't rely on a thousand treasurers having files at home etc. It also provides selected leaders, Venturer Treasurers and ACT Branch with instant access to our accounts (look, read, reconcile, enter but not withdraw or transfer money .) This promotes transparent financial management. Access is restricted to those who need to operate the accounts, it is monitored automatically and access levels vary dependy on roles. $ Xero Scouts Australia Rules Scouts Australia provides overarching rules that apply to all of our operataions. It is ssued by the order of the National Council of The Scout Association of Australia by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Royal Charter. Vision and Mission Statement Definitions Explination of Abbreviations Policy (listed by chapter below) P1 The Scout Association of Australi P2 Aim and Principle P3 Membership of the Scout Association of Australi P4 Principal Accountabilitie P5 Personnel Managemen P6 Management of the Rover Scout Sectio P7 Duty of Car P8 Finance, Property, Insurance and Legal Protectio P9 Community and External Relation Appendices A1 The Australian Scout Environment Charter A2 Organisation Chart A3 Salute Illustraltions A4 Uniform Illustrations Rules Rules (Listed by chapter below) R1 National Organisatio R2 The Branc R3 Support for Group R4 The Scout Grou R5 Joey Scout Sectio R6 Cub Scout Sectio R7 Scout Sectio R8 Venturer Scout Sectio R9 Rover Scout Sectio R10 Scout Fellowshi R11 Adult Training and Developmen R12 Safe Practic R13 Decorations and Award R14 Uniform, Badges and Insigni R15 General Rule