Title: Introduction to Scouting Seminar
1Introduction to Scouting Seminar
2The 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.
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4The 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.
5The 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.
6The Scout Promise
- 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.
Members Choice
7The 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
8The Cub Scout Promise
- 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.
Members Choice
9The Cub Scout Law
- Cub Scouts are loyal and obedient
- Cub Scouts do not give in to themselves
10The Joey Scout Promise
- I promise to do my best
- to love my God
- and be helpful
11The Joey Scout Law
- A Joey Scout cares
- A Joey Scout shares
The Joey Scout Theme
Help other people (HOP)
12Religious 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
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13Religious 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
14Mission 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.
15Mission 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.
16Life Cycle of Adults in Scouting
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18Leader of YouthAdult Development Program
- Preliminary
- Mutual Agreement
- Initial Competency Check
- Certificate of Adult Membership issued
19Leader of YouthAdult 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
20Leader of YouthAdult 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.
21Leader of AdultsGroup Leader, Commissioner,
District LeaderAdult 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
22Leader of AdultsGroup Leader, Commissioner,
District LeaderAdult Development Program
- Phase 3 Topics related to role completed
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- 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
23Thank Youfor joining Scouting
- This is the start of the journey