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

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.

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 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

eLearning Below are some links to eLearning and eForms eLearning for All All registered members (including youth members 16+, need to complete the following modules: o All adults (and youth members aged 16 and over) who are registered will require the following by 30 June 2015: o eLearning module: Child Safe Scouting o eLearning module: Workplace Health and Safety From the Leader in Charge: As a consequence of a national Scouting decision, it is required that all members of Scouting complete the e-learning units called 'Workplace Health and Safety in Scouting' and 'Child protection'. Completion of these units will help Scouting in Australia maintain the appropriate level of skills required by the community in managing and supporting the development of youth. The units will take approximately one hour to complete in total. To access the modules click the button below: eForms Links to various e-forms are below: UNDER CONSTRUCTION Adult eLearning or 1. Open www.scouts.com.au in your browser 2. Select Scouts Australia 3. Select Scout Central 4. Select e-learning 5. Login – you will need to select Branch (ACT), enter your user id (member number) and your password (If this is your first login the password will be your date of birth in format ddmmyyyy) 8. Follow the instructions to enter your new password 9. Select relevant module Click the link below for YouTube Video Instructions about accessing resources. Online Forms Get to the Members' Area Logging into Scout Central

Please complete the form to contact Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts Contact Us Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group 1 Evelyn Parker Place PO Box 1379 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 ABN 59010048690 Please use this form to contact us about: youth joining LGSS volunteering with LGSS making a donation to our Group website feedback/suggestions anything else! If you want to hire our Hall, please use the form on the Hall Hire Page , not this one. Reason for contacting us* First name Last name Email Phone Message Submit

I'The Village m another title Jambianom is a small village on the north-west coast of Lombok island. Some of you may ba familiar with the Gilli Islands. Famous for great diving, these islands are just off the coast from our village. I'The Mission m another title The island of Lombok is one of thousands of islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. It is close to Bali and the Lombok team will enter Lombok through Bali. Mataram is the capital city. WWhere? I'm a title The island of Lombok is one of thousands of islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. It is close to Bali and the Lombok team will enter Lombok through Bali. Mataram is the capital city.

Uniform badge placement The diagrams on this page are an extract from the Scouts Australia documentation on uniform badge layout. To find the diagrams yourself, go to the Scouts Australia Key Resources page and choose the approved standard you need that contain the diagrams on this page: Youth Uniform Standards Adult Uniform Standards Youth uniform badge placement (April 2022) Adult uniform badge placement (March 2024)

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

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