The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2010 Edition
(c)
(d)
(e)
Possession of the Wood Badge does not of itself entitle the holder to wear Scout
uniform.
The Wood Badge consists of facsimiles of two of the beads forming the necklace
belonging to Chief Dinizulu which was captured by the Founder during the Zulu
Wars.
Adult Leaders who have qualified for the Wood Badge will be awarded a special
certificate and shall be entitled to wear the Wood Badge when in uniform. They
shall be entitled to wear the Gilwell scarf on appropriate occasions.
3. SPECIALIST TRAINING
The scheme allows for the acquisition of additional skills and knowledge. Technical and
Specialist Courses which may carry subjects to a more advanced level than Wood
Badge Training are arranged, planned and run at Zone and Region level to meet
needs. Zones and Regional Leaders should organise and run as many of these
Specialist Courses as possible.
4. NATIONAL TRAINING TEAM
(a) In accordance with International Training policy, suitably qualified Adult Leaders
may be appointed to the National Training Team.
(b) The Training Team shall be primarily responsible for providing advanced training
for Adult Leaders and lead all Scouting Advanced Personal Development ( SAPD )
Courses.
(c) Membership of the Training Team shall consist of a minimum of four and a
maximum of six at any time.
Appointment will be for a period of two years, renewable on agreement by
parties. Certificates of appointment will be issued as recognition of the role.
(d) Appointments to the National Training Team are made by the National Executive
Committee on the recommendation of the Chief Executive.
5. NATIONAL LEADERS
(a) Training: The following Leaders (and Assistants, where necessary) are appointed
to co-ordinate the work of the Kea, Cub, Scout, Venturer and Rover sections of
SCOUTS New Zealand and to be responsible for advice on the welfare,
development and training of these Sections: -
(i) National Kea Leader
(ii) National Cub Leader
(iii) National Scout Leader
(iv) National Venturer Leader
(v) National Rover Leader
(b) Advisory: Additional Leaders (and Assistants, where necessary) are appointed to
oversee and advise on the activities of the specialist branches. They include: -
(i) National Air Activities Adviser
(ii) National Water Activities Adviser
(iii) National Activities Adviser
(c) Other Duties: Further appointments as Leaders are made for such other duties
as shall be determined from time to time. They include: -
(i) International Commissioner
(ii) Assistant International Commissioners
(iii) National Adviser (Special Duties)
6. OTHER NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Other appointments may be made form time to time. They include: -
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