INFO 2013 - Scouts Victoria

ASSOCIATE VENTURERSIn February 1998, Associate Venturers were introduced into the Venturer section program, with 2 forms of membership -Associate Venturers in a “regular” Venturer Unit and Associate Venturers in “external” or “outreach” programs. Victorianguidelines have been written for both of these programs and are available from your ARC(VS) or BC(VS).PROCEDURES FOR REGISTERING ASSOCIATE VENTURERS – refer to the Venturer web site.QUEEN’S SCOUT AWARDThe Queen’s Scout Award is made, on the recommendation of the District Commissioner, to Venturers whohave completed the technical requirements for the award as specified in the Venturer Passport and who are, inthe opinion of the District Commissioner, worthy of receiving the award. Achievement of Activity Areastandards alone is not sufficient for a Venturer to gain the Queen’s Scout Award - it is only the firstrequirement.. Transfer between Districts - essential that the previous DC passes on Unit’s approval for all work completed at transfer date. Nomination process - nominations must be made on the form available from the Scout Centres. Prospective Queen’s Scoutsmust have completed their work prior to their 18th birthday; however paper work and DC interview can be carried outafterwards. Presentation at Government House - all Queen’s Scouts will be invited to attend Government House in October to receivetheir Certificate from the Chief Scout. Those whose names have been received at the Vic. Scout Centre by 31 st AUGUST willreceive an invitation to attend - those unable to attend will have their Certificates sent to their Scout Centre.CERTIFICATE IIVenturers may utilise the attainment of Venturer Award to gain two nationally accredited Certificate II qualifications bydocumenting what they do as part of their Unit. These are awarded by the RTO, Scouts Australia Institute of Training (SAIT Vic).Competency tasks of the Venturer Award have been mapped to a VET qualification, qualifying for the Certificate II in Businessand Certificate II in Leadership Support by providing documentary evidence of achievement and active involvement.Core Venturer Award Areas:o Unit Programo Unit Management (Course and Project)o Outdoor Activities (eg Venturing Skills activity)o Unit MemberAdditional Venturer Award mandatory competencies:o Initiative Courseo Environment, Expedition, First AidThe application process and further details is at http://www.vicscouts.com.au/venturers/certificate-2/231. The Certificate IIApplication Form and Unit Participation Checklist need to be accompanied by certified copies of relevant Venturer Scout RecordBook pages, certificates and supporting documents. The $20 application cost is forwarded to Victorian Branch to be reviewed by aregistered SAIT Assessor. Certificates and a Statement of Results are returned by post from Branch to the Venturer Scout.AUSTRALIAN QUEEN’S SCOUT ASSOCIATION (AQSA)A fellowship of recipients of the Queen’s or King’s Scout badge. More than 15,000 people have received thisaward in Victoria since the 1940’s - a major project is to establish a Register of Victorian recipients - if you canhelp to identify current addresses, please send an email. Subscription: $50 for five years ($50 for 10 years forthose joining before their 21 st birthday). Life membership $250. More info: 02 9413 1133 orwww.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iStoryID=19313641 or aqsa@scouts.com.au.AUSTRALIAN QUEEN’S SCOUT ASSOCIATION FOUNDER’S DAY DINNERAll King and Queen’s Scouts are invited to the Dinner, to be held at University House, The University of Melbourne on Friday22 nd February, 2013. Main speaker is Kim Wells, Treasurer of the State Government of Victoria, who is a strong supporter ofScouting, and who holds the Queen’s Scout and B.P. Rover Awards. Another speaker will be Nicole Strachan, Vice-Chairman ofthe National Rover Council (and a Queen’s Scout), who is involved with the development of Scouting in Timor Leste.Contact William Wells, Chairman, AQSA, phone 03-9592 8258 or email helen.wells3@bigpond.comRECOGNITION OF PRIOR TRAININGA Scout advancing to a Venturer Unit, who holds the Adventurer Cord, the Venturer/Scout Link Badge and completes the AwardScheme component of the Venturing Skills Award, will be awarded the Venturing Skills Award automatically on advancement.VENTURER ACTIVITIES FOR 2013For up to date info: http://www.vicscouts.com.au/events.htmlANYTHING GOESAnything Goes or AG as it’s known is a yearly activity camp for Venturers held at Lardner Park near Warragul. This year’s AGwill be held on 22-24 February 2013. The cost is $65 for Venturers with Leaders and Rovers attend at no cost. Activities includeHelicopter Joy Flight, Surfing, Scuba Try Dives, Horse Trail Riding, Laser Tag, High Ropes Course, CAMS Junior DevelopmentProgram, plus many more on site activities.63