Sydney North Rover E-mail Bulletin
				Mail Archive Subject: ROVERS: World Moot/HGS Rover Night/Ozmoot/Not-a-Moot/Leadership Courses/Magical Mystery Tour/Ratskin/Newsletters/World Jamboree/Mountaineering Night/Directory/Training Survey Date: 24/07/2010 Format: Text Body: TO ALL ROVERS IN SYDNEY NORTH....... E-MAIL BULLETIN - 24 JULY 2010 ********************************************************* * CALENDAR * WORLD MOOT OPENS MONDAY! * ROVER NIGHT @ HORNSBY GANG SHOW * OZMOOT EXPEDITIONS IN FOCUS 2 * NOT-A-MOOT * NEXT ROVER INTRO COURSE * ROVER PROGRAMMING COURSE * NORMO'S MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR * ROVER BASIC LEADERSHIP * RATSKIN 2010 * NSW ROVERS EMAIL UPDATE - ISSUE 4 * SCOUTS AUSTRALIA E-NEWSLETTER - JULY 2010 * 22ND WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE - SWEDEN - PROMOTIONAL SESSIONS - NSW * AN EVENING WITH TIM MACARTNEY SNAPE: GIANTS OF THE HIMALAYA & EVEREST * NSW BRC CONTACT DIRECTORY 2010-2011 * ROVER TRAINING SURVEY ******************************************************************* ROVER CALENDAR - also available to download at http://sydneynorthscouts.com/files/rovers/2010_SNRRC_fixtures_V4.pdf or online at http://sydneynorthscouts.com/calendar.asp?s=5 JULY 23-25 NSW Rover Snowmoot 24 MARB - Metropolitan Area Rover Ball - Melbourne AUGUST 26/7–6 13th World Moot - Kenya 30/7 - 1 Not-A-Moot - Bulahdelah 7 NSW BRC meeting - 2pm, State Office 8 Sydney North RRC meeting - 7pm 21 Rover Introductory course - Pennant Hills 22 Rover Programming course - Pennant Hills 27-29 Oxfam Trailwalker SEPTEMBER 2 RRC Executive meeting - 7.30pm, Chatswood 4-5 Normanhurst's Magical Mystery Tour 18-19 Ratskin 24-26 Rover Basic Leadership (BL3) course - Pennant Hills 25 NSW BRC Meeting - 2pm, State Office 26 Sydney North RRC meeting - 7pm __________________________________________________________________________ WORLD MOOT OPENS MONDAY! The 13th World Moot opens in Kenya on Monday - and Cameron Wheatley, Pete Favelle (both from Epping), Leigh Warder (Mona Vale) and Erin Slaviero (Brush Park) will be there to experience it, among an Australian Contingent of some 30-40 Rovers. We hope to get a few updates from them during the Moot, to give you just some idea of what an amazing experience a World Moot is. Check out the official Moot website at http://www.scoutmoot2010.org For those interested in the next opportunity, watch out for info on the 14th World Moot, to be held in Canada in 2013. __________________________________________________________________________ ROVER NIGHT @ HORNSBY GANG SHOW The crowd of Rovers from a whole bunch of Sydney North Crews whooped it up at Hornsby Gang Show on Friday July 9, providing a loud and enthusiastic audience for the Gang - and the cast hardly missed a beat! Rovers from Normanhurst, Mt Colah and Platabeen were up on stage, with other Crews and plenty of ex-Rovers represented backstage. And as is tradition, the whole lot moved on to the Hornsby RSL afterwards, virtually taking over the entire front bar. Everywhere you looked were tables of current and past Rovers, catching up over a drink or ten, into the early hours of Saturday morning. Another great Rover Night for Hornsby Gang Show! If you're interested to join the cast for 2011, watch out for info on auditions in November or December. __________________________________________________________________________ OZMOOT EXPEDITIONS IN FOCUS 2 Time is fast running out if you haven't yet applied for the time of your life at the 18th Australian Rover Moot in SA at the end of the year! Visit http://www.ozmoot.com today to learn more about OzMoot and apply for this great event and still have a chance to get your first expedition preference. Another four of the twenty-one possible expeditions at OZMOOT ... * Scuba Diving (Beginner) - expected price: $910* This is an Open Water Dive Training Course with an Accredited International Training Organisation. Participants will be able to complete the theory section of the course online before they leave home to enable the course to be completed within the Expedition. With the assistance of diving experts you will have the opportunity to gain diving experience in a relaxed environment. The expedition will conclude with a thrilling boat dive. ** Explore Adelaide - expected price: $450 Explore the heart of the city and see some of Adelaide’s most popular attractions; the National Wine Centre, Adelaide Central Market, Rundle Mall shops, Haighs Chocolates, Art Gallery of SA, South Australian Museum and Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Go to the Adelaide Zoo and meet Wang-Wang and Funi, the only Giant Pandas in the Southern Hemisphere. Take a trip to Glenelg to enjoy the sun, sand and surf. Delve into a fascinating history at the National Railway Museum and South Australian Maritime Muesum in Port Adelaide. Discover the beautiful scenery, wildlife sanctuaries and walking trails of the stunning Adelaide Hills and visit Hanhndorf; Australia’s oldest surviving German Settlement. A great expedition for first time visitors and those who wish to experience the best of our beautiful city *** Fleurieu Fling - expected price: $500 Discover Victor Harbour at the base of the Fleurieu Peninsula where you can relax on the beach or surf the waves. You will have the opportunity to take beginners surfing lessons or those with experience can tackle the more challenging breaks. Visit the South Australian Whale Centre and ride the horse drawn tram to Granite Island where you will encounter the enchanting Little Penguins which call this Island home. Take a trip along the coast on the Steam Ranger Heritage Railway to the nearby towns of Goolwa and Pt Elliot and go wild at Greenhills Adventure Park. Come prepared to enjoy the wide variety of activities on offer. **** Caving - expected price: $650 Beat the summer heat by heading underground where it's always a perfect 16 degrees. Visit the World Heritage listed Caves of Naracoorte and experience the beauty they have to offer. Discover the fossills of the Diprotodon and other megafuana that once roamed this countryside. Explore a world like no other as you squeeze, slide and scramble your way from chamber to chamber. You’re sure to enjoy the adventure while challenging yourself along the way. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get dirty! Other expedition details can be found at http://www.ozmoot.com OZMOOT - Basic info: Moot dates: 30th of December 2010 till January 11 2011 Moot Buddies is a program of the National Rover Council where Rovers who can not afford to attend the National Moot can apply to have their Moot costs covered. To be eligible the Rover must apply by 31st of August using an application form that can be provided by the Contingent Leader and they will have to prove they could not normally afford to attend the event. The Moot fee is $750 for a Rover/Guide and $550 for staff Your Moot fee covers your accommodation, food, entertainment, most activities and transport to activities. Just about everything except drinks, contingent gear and expedition is covered in your Moot fee The NSW Contingent fee is $120 and includes a Polo shirt, Jersey, T-Shirt, Bucket Hat, 2 scarves with badge, name tag, moot tape and 2 badges. For any info, contact Pete Favelle, NSW Contingent Leader, on 0404-169-346 or at contingent.nsw@ozmoot.com __________________________________________________________________________ NOT-A-MOOT It's on again, Region bring on your meat! Weekend of the 30th of July until the 1st of August, we will be hitting up Myall River State Forest! We will be staying at Strike-a-Light camping area. Myall River State Forest is approx 3 hrs north. Situated north of Stroud and west of Buladelah. If you want more info on where it is look up : strike-a-light rd, buladelah, nsw on whereis.com The camping area is at the intersection of Strike-a-Light Rd and Johnson's River Rd. BYO all your toys and camping joys! For more info contact any helpful Normo Rover or email Nick Hood at ima87hooders@hotmail.com, call 0432 856 110. __________________________________________________________________________ NEXT ROVER INTRO COURSE Another Rover Intro course is coming up on Saturday August 21st, at the B-P Scout Centre at Pennant Hills. This is the day before the Rover Programming course - and an Intro is the pre-requisite to all other courses - so anyone wanting to do that and/or the Rover Basic Leadership (BL3) in September - this is well-timed and allows you to complete two courses in one weekend. Or if you just need to get a Rover Intro under your belt as part of your Squire training, or you've got new Crew members who'd benefit, or you plan to do further leadership training next year, then sign up now for this course that covers the basics of Rovering and how it fits together with the fundamentals of Scouting. - Saturday August 21st - times TBA, around 10am~5pm - Cost: $30 (should be paid in part or full by your Crew) - Course No. 484 10 003 - Apply on Form L1 to: Scouts Australia - Sydney North Region 2 Ellis St Chatswood NSW 2067 or fax with credit card details for payment, to 9411 4371. - Closing date for applications: Friday July 30th All applicants must be currently registered as Rovers. Any enquiries to Nick Hood on 0432 856 110 or at rrc.asstchair@sydneynorthscouts.com (RRC Training Co-ordinator Leigh Warder is in Kenya at the World Moot until August 8) __________________________________________________________________________ ROVER PROGRAMMING COURSE Sydney North's annual Rover Programming Course is on Sunday 22nd August. This is part of essential leadership training for all potential Crew Leaders and any exec role at Crew, RRC or BRC level... but it's also valuable for any Rover. Develop the skills to help make your Crew the best it can be... and get the most out of your Rovering! Learn about medium and long term planning, recruitment and PR, adventurous activities, skills of leadership and more. Make new contacts, get fresh ideas and share yours with other Rovers from all over! NOTE: Completion of a Rover Intro or regular BL1 course is a prerequisite to this course, and completion of Rover Programming or a regular BL2 is prerequisite to the Rover Basic Leadership (BL3) course coming up in September. Rover Programming Course Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Pennant Hills Sunday 22nd August Code: 488 10 002 Cost: $30.00 (should be covered in part or full by your Crew) Applications close: Friday July 30th Applications on Form L1 & payment to be sent to: Sydney North Region Office 2 Ellis St Chatswood NSW 2067 or fax with credit card details to 9411 4371 Any enquiries to Nick Hood on 0432 856 110 or at rrc.asstchair@sydneynorthscouts.com (RRC Training Co-ordinator Leigh Warder is in Kenya at the World Moot until August 8) __________________________________________________________________________ NORMO'S MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR Now in it's twenty-third year..... Come let Normo Rovers take you and your chariot on a mythical journey across random parts of NSW! The theme this year is "Myths and Legends" so steal your parents' bed sheets, crack out the togas and dig out the best Hercules costume you can find (or hit the gym like crazy) . BYO: - Chariot ( car/bus/van/moped) - bedding - tent if you don’t like to spoon - Esky + Refreshments - Mates + Goddesses - sense of adventure !!!! What we provide: - best route this side of the Tasman - lunch, dinner and brekky ( in that order!) - mysterious end location - a rocking band and killer DJ's - a grand excuse to let mum and dad have the house to them selves on Father’s Day !!!! Price is the same as last year ($30 prepaid, $35 on the door) If you're keen to challenge Normo in some epic inter-Crew games or just have us around for laughs then call me on 0432 856 110 . Have an Ace One! Nick Hood Normanhurst Rovers __________________________________________________________________________ ROVER BASIC LEADERSHIP A reminder, the only Rover BL3 course to be held in Sydney for 2010 is coming up on 24~26 September at Pennant Hills - applications close Friday Sept 3rd and are likely to fill fast! This could also well be the only Rover BL3 before next year's elections or even next September! So now's the time to get your potential Crew Leader and Exec trained for 2011 and beyond! Or your new RA! Or anyone in your Crew... this course is a must for all Rovers....! The Rover Basic Leadership (BL3) course gives a solid insight into what Rovering is, how a Crew works and what skills are required for leadership in the Rover section.... plus come and have lots of fun, hear some inspiring speakers, get new ideas, share yours and meet heaps of other Rovers from all over Sydney and beyond! What: Rover Basic Leadership 3 When: Friday-Sunday 24th~26th September Where: Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Pomona St, Pennant Hills Time: Friday 24th September at 7.30pm to Sunday 5.00pm Course No: 468 10 002 Cost: $125.00 (should be paid in part or full by your Crew) Prerequisites are completion of Rover Intro (or regular BL1) and Rover Programming (or regular BL2). Applications on Form L1 (available at http://www.sydneynorthscouts.com under "Leader Resources") together with payment, are to be sent to: Scouts Australia, Sydney North Region 2 Ellis St Chatswood NSW 2067 or fax to 9411 4371 with credit card details APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3rd - HURRY - PLACES ARE LIMITED! Any enquiries to Nick Hood on 0432 856 110 or at rrc.asstchair@sydneynorthscouts.com (RRC Training Co-ordinator Leigh Warder is in Kenya at the World Moot until August 8) __________________________________________________________________________ RATSKIN 2010 Is your Crew up for a challenge? Rat Skin... is basically Dragon Skin in reverse! Run by The Golden West Region, Venturers set up and run interesting and challenging bases for Leaders, Rovers and other adults. The Venturers are responsible for every aspect of the weekend except how the adults camp, so the adults get to unwind and relax (after the Venturers have their way with them). It's also a static camp, so bring the comfy bed. - 18th and 19th of September, 2010 - The Dungeon in Goobang National Park Bases open 9.00am Saturday and close 2.00pm Sunday Base camp move in on Friday evening, please feel free to get set up early and get a good night's sleep, or arrive Saturday morning and set up camp when you can. See all the details at http://3rdorange.org.au/ratskin Also check out the event on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=118826218145212 __________________________________________________________________________ NSW ROVERS EMAIL UPDATE - ISSUE 4 The latest NSW Rovers Email Update has just been issued. It can be viewed online at http://scoutsaustralianswbranch.createsend4.com/t/r/l/piihjh/jidkltvl/y __________________________________________________________________________ SCOUTS AUSTRALIA E-NEWSLETTER - JULY 2010 The latest issue of the Scouts Australia E-Newsletter has been sent to all Crew Leaders and can also be viewed online at http://www.scouts.com.au/newsletter.asp?Bulletin=18858626&AuthCode=37717252 In this issue: Helping your Scouts and Venturers get the most from the Youth Program; Boer War Memorial Day; e-Learning on track for January 2011 launch; Skills Recognition for Leaders; Scouts Australia Diplomas; National Environment Conference; Clean Up The World; environment grants and competitions; Scouts NSW Youth Environment Forum; National Youth Council; National Rover Council; Rovering Towards 2020; NTerra; Ozmoot; World Moot; Scouts Australia's National Ambassador - adventurer Andrew Lock; 2010 National Annual Report; Scouts Australia Online... what's new; Scouts Australia Solar Panel Project __________________________________________________________________________ 22ND WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE - SWEDEN - PROMOTIONAL SESSIONS - NSW - Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July 2010   This is an invitation to attend one of the four promotional sessions being held in and around the Sydney area. We strongly encourage older Scouts, Venturers and their parents to come along. Rovers and Leaders are also welcome to come and apply to be selected as Leaders in the Venturer lines or as International Service Team Members. Come and learn more about how you can be part of the Australian Contingent going to Sweden in 2011. Phil Harrison, Australian contingent leader to WSJ Sweden, will be in attendance and will speak and meet prospective contingent members. Venues and times of sessions as follows: Saturday 24th July    10.00am - Heathcote Scout Training Centre - 2 Freeman Rd, Heathcote 2233 Saturday 24th July    2.00pm - 1st Penrith Scout Hall - 21 Lethbridge St, Penrith 2750 Sunday 25th July    10.00am - 1st Asquith Scout Hall, 43 Lords Ave, Asquith 2077 Sunday 25th July    1.00pm - 1st Balgowlah Scout Hall - Balgowlah Park, Pickworth Ave, Balgowlah 2093 Participants of the Centenary World Scout Jamboree, held in England during 2007, will be on hand to share their experiences with those present. It is requested that those attending please wear uniform.   Stan Parsons Administration/Finance Director Australian Contingent to 22nd World Scout Jamboree Sweden July-August 2011 __________________________________________________________________________ AN EVENING WITH TIM MACARTNEY SNAPE: GIANTS OF THE HIMALAYA AND EVEREST To support their newly formed Venturer Unit, 1st Helensburgh Scout Group, just south of Sydney, has arranged "An evening with Tim Macartney Snape: Giants of the Himalaya and Everest". This fundraising event is going to be held on the 25th September 2010 at Helensburgh Workers Club, Helensburgh starting at 7.00pm. Tim is going to do a audio-visual presentation and will be signing some "Everest: Sea to Summit" books and videos along with renowned adventure filmmaker Michael Dillon. I have also arranged for Greg Mortimer, Tim and Lincoln Hall to sign copies of "White Limbo" so we can auction / raffle them off to raise funds.  Dick Smith has come on board and Brigitte Muir has donated a signed art work of Everest.  I'm also in the process of arranging something from Andrew Lock and a few mountaineering companies to hopefully auction off. Helensburgh is located at the southern end of The Royal National Park and is only an hour or so from the northside. Everyone is welcome and please help us promote this night to anyone interested in adventure. Tickets will be $10.00 and can be purchased from http://www.helensburghscouts.org.au or directly from easytickets@hotmail.com I believe that achievements like these guys and these types of presentations will encourage our young adventurers and help a generation see through their own eyes the splendour of our world rather than from a flat screen.   Marc Rayner 1st Helensburgh Scout Group Chairman PS. local Scout halls are available if required for sleep-overs.  __________________________________________________________________________  NSW BRC CONTACT DIRECTORY 2010-2011 The latest version of the NSW Branch Rover Council Contact Directory is now available to download from: http://www.nsw.rovers.com.au/resources/documents/brc-directory-2010-11.pdf (PDF, 2.4Mb) Note this is a different directory from the NSW Crew Directory. This document contains all the contact details for the BRC Executive and Region Rover Councils, plus a whole lot more. The latest NSW Crew Directory has just been distributed by email to all Crew Leaders and RAs. If you notice any incorrect or out-of-date details please email Lauren Thorn at secretary@nsw.rovers.com.au __________________________________________________________________________ ROVER TRAINING SURVEY Could you please take the time to complete the following survey about Training and Rover Training. To access the survey please follow this link... http://www.facebook.com/l/a09dcqhTDJoDtDvQFRDZ33bnldQ;www.surveymonkey.com/s/NSWRoverTraining2010 By completing this survey you will be entered into a draw to win two cinema tickets - if you provide your name and e-mail at the start of the survey. This survey will help me to work with the NSW Training Team and the BRC Exec to improve training, its delivery and availability for NSW Rovers. If you have any questions about the content of this survey or about training do not hesitate to contact me at training@nsw.rovers.com.au Jade Elliott NSW BRC Training Officer __________________________________________________________________________ * If you have new Crew members who would like to receive the Sydney North Rover E-mail Bulletin, ask them to send an e-mail request including their name and Crew to rovers@sydneynorthscouts.com Anyone wishing to unsubscribe should also notify to this address. ** Looking for an item or info from a previous Bulletin? 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