The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2011 Edition
(e)
Sponsorship does not carry the duties, responsibilities or powers as provided for
Affiliated Groups. However a Group may be Affiliated and Sponsored by the
same entity.
99. SECTIONS OF GROUPS
(a) The registration of additional sections is not necessary but the Zone Leader
should be advised when a new section is formed.
(b) The Group Leader must notify the Zone Leader before any section goes into
recess.
(c)
(d)
Any Section of a Group may be disbanded or suspended by the Zone Leader. The
procedure to be observed throughout is similar to that laid down in the case of
Groups except that the matter is concluded locally, and no report is made to
National Office
The Sections deliver an approved programme to youth members in the following
groupings: -
Section School / Class Start / Transition
Keas
Primary
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Start of Term 4
Transition at end of Term 3
Cubs
Standard
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Start of Term 4
Transition at end of Term 3
Scouts
Intermediate
Year 6
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Start of Term 4
Transition at end of Term 3
Venturers College
Year 10
Year 11
Year 12
Year 13
Start of Term 4
End of Term 4
Venturers leave no later than age
18 years six month.
Note: Movement to another section (or programme) will occur as a result of
discussion between the Kea, their parents/caregivers and the Adult Leaders
concerned.
To facilitate the Link process Leaders should give youth members an opportunity to
spend some time (3 to 6 weeks) attending both their current and future programme
meetings.
100. THE GROUP COUNCIL
(a) Where the Group consists of two or more Sections, the Adult Leaders of the
Sections will meet regularly to discuss matters affecting the Group. Such
meeting is called the "Group Council".
(b)
The G.L. will be Chairman of the Group Council.
Part G Scout Groups - Page 54