Introduction to Scouting Seminar

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Introduction to Scouting Seminar

• Welcome

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The 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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The 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.

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The 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.

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The 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
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The 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

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The 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
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The Cub Scout Law

• Cub Scouts are loyal and obedient
• Cub Scouts do not give in to themselves

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The Joey Scout Promise

• I promise to do my best
• to love my God
• and be helpful

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The Joey Scout Law

• A Joey Scout cares
• A Joey Scout shares

The Joey Scout Theme
Help other people (HOP)
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Religious 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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Religious 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

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Mission 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.

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Mission 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.

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Life Cycle of Adults in Scouting
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Leader of YouthAdult Development Program

• Preliminary
• Mutual Agreement
• Initial Competency Check
• Certificate of Adult Membership issued

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Leader 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
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Leader 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.
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Leader 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

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Leader of AdultsGroup Leader, Commissioner,
District LeaderAdult Development Program

• Phase 3 Topics related to role completed
• 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

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Thank Youfor joining Scouting

• This is the start of the journey