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Scouts Australia is the largest youth Movement in the country.

Over 80 000 members are part of the Movement in Australia

joining over 28 million Scouts, youth and adults, boys and girls in

216 countries and territories.

The Mission of Scouting“To contribute to the education of young people, through a value

system based on the Promise and Law, to help build a better world,

where people are self fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive

role in society”.

We achieve this by:

– Involving young people through their formative years in a non-

formal education process.

– Using a specific method that makes each individual the principal

agent in his or her development as a self-reliant, supportive and

committed person.

– Assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual,

social and personal principles as expressed in the Promise and Law.

AimThe aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual,

emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that

they take a constructive place in society as a member of their local,

national and international community.

PrinciplesThe principles of Scouting, as identified by the founder, Lord Baden-

Powell, are that Scouts serve God, act in consideration of the needs

of others and develop and use their abilities to the betterment of

themselves and their families and the community in which they live.

MethodsThe principal methods used by the Association to achieve its aims are:

– Voluntary membership of a uniformed group, which, guided by

adults is increasingly self-governing in its successive age groups.

– Commitment to a code of living as expressed in the Promise and

Law: the meaning of which is expanded as the Member grows

towards maturity.

– The provision of a wide range of attractive, constructive and

challenging activities, including opportunities for adventure and

exploration, both indoors and outdoors;

– The provision of opportunities for leadership and responsibility;

– Learning by doing;

– Encouragement of activities in small groups;

– An award scheme that encourages participation in the full range of

activities and provides recognition of individual achievements.

This report covers the period

1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003.

Contents

What is Scouting? 1

Mission 1

Aim 1

Principles 1

Methods 1

Scout Law 2

Scout Promise 2

The Scouting Sections 3

Chief Commissioners Report 4

Chairman’s Report 6

2002-03 Highlights 7

Management 13

National Council 13

Executive Committee 15

National Commissioners 15

Officers of the Committee 15

Awards 16

Thank you 18

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What is Scouting?

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Scout LawA Scout is 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

Scout PromiseThere are two versions of the Scout Promise.

Individuals taking the Promise may choose to use

either of the Promises.

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.

or,

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.

photo | Courtesy of Alan Moyle.

Joey Scouts(Ages 6 to 7)

Joey Scout activities develop children’s sense of sharing and personal

identity, as well as teach them about nature. The Joeys work together as a

‘Mob’ under the theme HOP (Helping Other People). The Program

emphasises co-operative, participatory learning through a wide range of

fun activities.

Cub Scouts(Ages 8 to 11)

Cub Scouting gives boys and girls adventure, achievement and a

chance to grow their character. Cub Scouts develop their skills by

working for achievement badges in their favourite areas such as sport,

environment and art. Cubs operate in a pack, with the emphasis on

fun activity.

Scouts(Ages 10 1/2 to 14 1/2)

Boys and girls of Scouts age are looking for a sense of achievement.

Scouts gives young people the opportunity to follow their special

interests closely, develop personally, and learn special skills in fields

such as campcraft, air and water activities and the environment.

Venturer Scouts(Ages 14 to 18)

Young people in Venturers develop their sense of maturity and

responsibility through the chance to be self-governing and to choose

their own activities. Venturers expand on their Scouting knowledge,

learning more about leadership, initiative and personal skills.

Rovers(Ages 17 to 25)

A Rover is a young adult dedicated to fun and adventure while serving

the community in the Scouting way. As young adults, Rovers can apply

the principles of Scouting they have learned to their lives, while still

enjoying challenge and adventure.

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The Scouting Sections

photo | Courtesy of SA Branch.

photo | (below) Courtesy of Rod Burton.

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Welcome to the 43rd National Annual Report of Scouts

Australia. I am excited by the challenges ahead and I

look forward to working with many of our Members and

Supporters in our Branches and the National Teams

throughout the year.

This Report to the Nation abounds in outstanding

national achievements from the past year.

Scouts Australia’s Certificate in Leadership (Scouting) has now been

accredited. This means that our training will be nationally recognised in

the same national framework as training in TAFE and at universities.

Programs are offered from Certificate 2 for under 18 year olds, to

Certificate 5 (Diploma) level. Certificate 2 is valuable to our young

people of Venturer Scout age, while the higher levels give recognition to

the education programs for our Adults in Scouting. Our young people

have been telling us that they wish to have the skills that they learn in

Scouting more widely recognised and I am sure that many adult

Members will benefit from gaining a nationally accredited qualification.

In 2002 the Scout Section Review was completed, again updating the

Program and Award Scheme for today’s youth by providing greater

variety and challenges for 11 to 15 year olds. The Cub Scout Section

Review is well advanced, with the aim to ensure that the program best

suits the needs of 8 to 11 year olds, today and in the future. There is

now greater flexibility in transition between youth sections, based on the

needs and readiness of individual Members to move to the next level.

Many new and revised Scout publications were produced arising from

the program reviews, including the Scout Record Book, The Patrol

System and Troop Council, The Scout Award Scheme, Guidelines for

Scout Leaders, Ceremonies Book and the new Patrol Progress Chart

and register sheets. New publications and badges are always also a

financial consideration for the Movement.

In October, the National Strategic Plan was reviewed and updated.

From the national plan our Branches, Regions, Areas and Districts

ultimately all play their part in a way relevant to their level of support

to the youth sections in every Group.

The clear priorities - the top four “Critical Success Factors” for

action are:

– Grow Scouting in Australia, through effective and more inclusive

ways of delivering consistently high quality programs to young

people aged 6 to 26, by:

Considering new program ideas and taking Scouting to parts

of the community with little knowledge or experience of its

values and benefits;

Identifying retention and attraction strategies for young people

and adults;

Building or re-building partnerships with other community

organisations;

Defining and utilising attributes unique to Scouting that provide

opportunities for growth.

– Attract, recruit and retain quality adults as leaders, staff & supporters

of Scouting. Strategies here include national recognition of adult

training and a national review of all aspects of “Adults in Scouting”.

A major factor is the quality and quantity of adult support, so our

next national Review will focus on Adults in Scouting.

– Good Stewardship of Scouting’s resources, both financial and

“non-financial”, such as personnel, property, promotional

materials, and data bases.

Message from the Chief Commissioner


– Develop and enhance the image of Scouting in Australia, whilst

increasing the awareness of Scouting amongst young people,

parents and the corporate community as:

A modern forward-looking organisation with which they would wish

to be associated.

An opportunity to have fun and learn in a safe environment, and

A non-formal educational organisation, which develops the

potential of young people.

The 20th World Jamboree was held in Thailand in January - and was a

most positive and unforgettable experience for all who participated.

Congratulations and thanks are given to all Leaders and Contingent

teams for their excellent efforts and for the manner in which all of our

Members represented Australian Scouting at this excellent event.

On behalf of all of Scouts Australia I take pleasure in thanking the

immediate past Chief Commissioner Dr. Bruce Munro AM, as well as Pat

Lanham, immediate past National Commissioner for Youth Program.

Both have made an outstanding contribution to the Movement.

Among many initiatives, Bruce oversaw the introduction of the

National Youth Council and the Scouting in Indigenous Communities

Project. He developed relationships with Government and other

youth organisations and made significant strides in the development

of measurable Strategic Planning at national level.

For almost six years, Pat was a key figure in the Section Reviews of the

Rovers, Venturers, Joey Scouts and Scout Sections. She was also played

a major role at the annual workshops for the Commissioners of each

youth section, and the bi-ennial Combined Youth Program conferences.

In addition, she introduced new Rover program meetings.

Bruce and Pat will continue to be part of the National team,

working as Special Project Commissioners, and we wish them every

success for the future.

As you read this report, I’m sure that you will be heartened by the

wonderful stories and achievements of our young people. I look

forward to contributing to the further development of Scouting and

to the growth of the Movement across Australia.

John Ravenhall AM

Chief Commissioner, Scouts Australia

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6scouts australia report to the nation 2003 | National Chairman’s Report

The cost of Scouting at all levels has been a major

challenge for the National Executive Committee as it

has been for every Branch over the past year.

Public liability insurance premiums have severely

impacted on every uniformed Member as Branches

struggle to come to terms with some massive

increases. Although this issue is out of our control

the bottom line is higher Membership fees that can have a very

negative impact on Membership growth.

Whilst the National organisation is not directly effected, through the

National Treasurer, we have convened a working party of all Branches

to continually monitor the situation and attempt to resolve issues on

a national basis. I thank everyone who has been involved in this

important work.

In the Chief Commissioner’s report you will see the outcomes of the

review of the National Strategic Plan. It is encouraging to see all of

us working together in the same direction to improve and grow

Scouting in Australia.

During the past year we have put a great deal of work into the

structure of the National Office and its various business units. Our

vast publications and supply resources have been combined together

and outsourced to an external warehousing and fulfillment company.

This has not only saved us time and money but has improved our

delivery times and service to our Members.

A Commercial Advisory Committee has been established, with

members of the National Executive and community experts giving

their time to assist us become better business managers.

From early this year all of our training materials have been available

online, via our website in a secure environment, providing more accurate

up-to-date training material to our vitally important leader trainers.

A new email newsletter has been introduced at a national level and a

great deal of work is being done to strengthen our relationships with

Government and all forms of media in Australia.

Nothing has caused more debate and consumed more of my time

than the current review of the uniform. In line with the wishes of the

National Executive we have continued to seek the views of ‘Scouts’

around the country on this emotive subject. Whatever the outcome,

our organisation must always be willing to look at change, not for the

sake of it, but to enable us to move forward, having regard for the

research we have at the time, and the needs of our Members and non

members. It is only in this spirit can we ensure our continued growth

and to meet the needs of all young people in Australia.

A small team of very dedicated and energetic staff supports the

National Office and to Richard Miller, our National Chief Executive

and his team in Sydney I express my very grateful thanks for their

ongoing commitment and professionalism.

As I finish my term as National Chairman I look back on six eventful

years that have seen many changes and innovations. I am proud of the

spirit in which these changes have been made and the greater sense

of being ‘Scouts Australia’ that exists in our organisation today.

Thank you for giving me the great honour of being able to serve as

Chairman of a Movement that I value greatly, and that has been a part

of my life for the past 45 years.

Wayne Geale

Chairman, National Executive Committee

National Chairman’s Report


20th World Scout Jamboree Ninety-nine Youth Members and 50 adults travelled to Thailand for the

20th World Scout Jamboree in January 2003. Activities included visiting

Royal Palaces, elephant riding, craft activities, competing in sporting

tournaments, abseiling and badge swapping that made the event truly

international. 30,000 Venturers from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Eurasia

and Africa joined in 12 days of

friendship and fun.

For those unable to attend, the

Australian Join-In-Jamboree program

allowed 9000 Members to

participate in a program of traditional

Thai culture. The motto of the 20th

World Scout Jamboree of ‘Share Our

World - Share Our Culture’ shone

through in this program.

International ScoutsDuring the past year, 107 Australian Scouts and 41 Leaders attended

and participated in many international Scouting activities. These

included the 36th World Scout Conference and the 8th World Youth

Forum held in Greece, the Japan National Jamboree and the 2nd

National Swaziland Jamboree.

Late last year, eight Australian Venturers went to the UK and

Denmark as part of the Scouts International Student Exchange

Program that is already operating in Japan, Denmark and the UK.

This year it hopes to be expanded to include Texas, USA. Venturers

taking part, participate in Scouting and attend school while being

hosted by a Scouting family overseas.

Three Scouts, one each from Japan, Denmark and England visited

Australia as part of the program.

JOTA-JOTIThe 45th World JOTA (Jamboree on the Air) and 6th World JOTI

(Jamboree on the Internet) were held over the weekend of the 19 -

20 October 2002. Over 20 000 Australian Scouts and millions

worldwide came together through websites, chatrooms, Email and

over the airwaves with amateur radios. This is the largest youth

event held annually anywhere in the World and allows Scouts to

participate in a World Jamboree at little cost.

Age Range Task ForceThe Age Range Task Force outcomes and recommendations were

completed and implemented. The education outcomes, and the five

elements of the aim of Scouts Australia were examined, and

recommendations implemented to ensure that each individual

Member progresses through the Youth Sections in the best and most

effective way for their development. In this way flexibility, and the

need to build confidence and self-esteem as a Youth Member

progresses, will be emphasised.

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Highlights 2002-2003

photo | Australian Scouts at the 20th World

Scout Jamboree 2003.

photo | Courtesy of Yvette Hogem.

photo | Scouts take to the airwaves

and go online during JOTA/JOTI.

Photos courtesy of JOTA/JOTI Reports.

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Review of Scout Section The Scout Section program aims to challenge Scouts (aged 101/2-141/2)

to develop themselves as individuals and 2002 saw the completion of

the Scout Section Program review. As a result of the review, the Scout

Section Award Scheme was modified to provide greater variety and

challenge for the Scout. The scheme provides a progression through

various levels of awards up to the Australian Scout Medallion, the top

award for the Scout Section. The issue that stood out most during the

review was youth empowerment, giving young Scouting Members

increased involvement in decision making.

Cub Scout SectionThe Cub Scout Section review commenced with the objective of

ensuring that the Cub Scout Program and delivery best suit the needs

of young Australians aged 8 to 11 years in 2003 and beyond.

Accreditation, Training and LeadershipOver 2000 courses were run throughout Australia this past year to

skill adults in their role as volunteer Leaders.

Scouts Australia was successful in having four Leadership Courses

registered through the Department of Training (DET). These appear

on the National Training and Information Service. Included in this is a

trial program that has commenced for Venturer Scouts based around

the newly established ‘Certificate II in Leadership (Scouting)’.

All Scout Section material was updated to reflect the outcomes of the

National Scout Section review. New support materials and

publications were produced and an implementation program was

developed for existing Scout Leaders, and is now available on-line.

Arrangements were made with a private provider for Scout assessors

to receive the community recognised Certificate IV in Assessment and

Workplace Training. To date 60 trainers have used this service.

Nippon Jamboree

“As I reflect on my time in Japan, I would have to say that the most

wonderful experience was mixing with so many different and fantastic

people from 31 countries that, for my mind, was what I imagine a

glimpse of the United Nations must be like.”

Sue Simpson – Scout Leader. Heathmont Scout Troop one of the Australian

Scouts to attend the 13th Nippon Jamboree.

photo | (Left) Brett Mason and friend at the Nippon Jamboree.

Photograph courtesy of Brett Mason.photo | Courtesy of Lachlan Munro.

New Members for National Youth CouncilThe National Youth Council (NYC), now in its third year, welcomed 17

new members in May 2003. The NYC debates issues relating to the

growth and opportunities of Scouting, Award Schemes and the

Scouting sections. Council members attended many National and

International events including the World Youth Forum and Scout

Conference, 12th Australian Venture and Queens Golden Jubilee to

name a few. The National Youth Council Chairperson continues to

represent the Council at National Executive Committee, Operations

and National Team meetings and International Scouting Forums.

Rovers in ActionAustralian Rovers, aged 17-25, were involved in numerous National

and International events, including the 8th World Scout Youth Forum

and 36th World Scouts Conference.

Australian Rovers, and the National Rover Council, have reviewed their

publications, procedures and structure and developed a new

operational plan aimed at strengthening the section.

Website a HitThe Scouts Australia Website continues to

be popular with visitors from Australia and

the World. www.scouts.com.au is playing a

more strategic role in communication. It is

now being used to distribute publications

and keep Members informed of events and

news from National Headquarters.

Scout News OnlineNational Headquarters have produced an

E-newsletter to improve direct internal

communication, primarily between National

Headquarters, Youth Members and Leaders.

The newsletter includes details of events,

national program information, training

opportunities, scholarships, publications

and national items of interest.


photo | Courtesy of Nick Buchner

“Just browsing to see how I could

enrol my two boys into the scouts

and was impressed with your website.

Thank you, I’m very encouraged now

to get them on board”.

From the www.scouts.com.au guestbook

“Just wanted to say how nice your Website is. I’m one of the many

directors for Cub Scout Day Camp this year and am trying to find Cub

Scouts, activities and paraphernalia from around the world. Your site

has been exceptional and very useful. Thanks from Oklahoma, USA”.

From the www.scouts.com.au guestbook


LBPSFor 19 years, the Lord Baden-Powell Society has been providing Youth

Members with financial assistance to attend national and international

events. Scouts Australia is grateful to the 1800 LBPS members for their

ongoing support to the Movement each year.

Scouts HonourANZACS Scouts once again honoured the

service Australia’s Veterans have

given their country by attending

Dawn Services around the country.

Scouts were able to wear their own

ANZAC award, “Their Service: Our

Heritage” for participating in ANZAC

Day ceremonies and visiting war

memorials. Over 30, 000 Scouts

have now earned the award.

Harmony DayThat’s a wrap! Rovers from Western

Australia wrapped the State Branch

Office in red plastic to celebrate

Harmony Day 2003. Groups from

around Australia participated in

various activities to mark the

occasion and embrace the theme,

You + Me = Us.

Extreme Venture ACT 2003Over 400 Venturers and Leaders from all corners of the country

and from overseas, including East Timor, Kiribati, New Zealand,

Papua New Guinea, Swaziland, Switzerland, the United Kingdom

and the USA attended the 12th Australian Venture at Camp

Cottermouth in the ACT in January. Venturers participated in

activities that included gliding, ballooning, sailing, surfing, scuba

diving, white water rafting and caving.

“I am getting along with my host family

really well, and they are loving having me

here. I have formed close relationships with

them all, and am dreading the day that I

have to leave. Thank you so much for

organising this for me, it is the highlight of

my life!!! Thank you so much”.

Venturer Jo van der Oord, who visited the UK as

part of the Student Exchange Program.

photo | Courtesy of Paul Turner.

photo | Courtesy of Jason Thompson.

photo | Scouts from the Northern

Territory prepare for the ANZAC Day

March. Photo courtesy of NT Branch.

Australian Survivor Helps ScoutsRob Dickson, winner of the TV show,

Australian Survivor, helped Scouts launch

the Murray Darling River Rescue in NSW.

The project, has seen over 600 000

trees planted by 3000 volunteers in just

three years, helping to stabilise erosion

around the Murray, Darling and

Murrumbidgee River systems. Rob has

also agreed to help publicise Scouting as

much as he can.

The Eagle has Landed When American balloon adventurer Steve Fosset completed his

around-the-world balloon flight, Scouts were there to congratulate

him. Mr Fossett, an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, was

presented with a plaque to celebrate his achievement from Scouts

Australia. Mr Fossett acknowledged the role that Scouting had played

in his constant search of adventure.

photo | Courtesy of Paul

Gibbs – Flying Colours.

Scouts in the MediaScouts were featured in national, metropolitan and

local media showcasing skills from bush cooking on

Channel 7’s ‘Surprise Chef ’, to features in

magazines on events and issues affecting today’s

youth such as Harmony Day.

Treasure PlanetJoeys, Cubs and Scouts participated in a

special promotional competition based

on Disney’s movie “Treasure Planet.”

Groups produced a Ship’s Logbook for

futuristic flying craft among other activities

designed to add a twist to the existing

Scouting programs. Congratulations to the

Joeys from 1st North Rocks in NSW who

were the national winners.

photo | The 1st Asia-Pacific Photo Contest

brought good news to Scouts Australia. At the

selection of winners held in Japan on 12 March

2003, the Judging Committee chaired by world

famous photographer Mr Takeyoshi Tanuma

(President of Japan Photographers’ Association)

unanimously chose Scout Australia’s photo entitled

“Climb, Climb, Climb” as one of the Silver Prizes.

The winning entry was submitted by 1st Berriman

(Cycle Camp) Cub Scouts.


photo | Courtesy of

Wagga Daily Advertiser.

photo | 1st Wallan Wallan Cub Pack

(Victoria) ready for take off in their

R.S.L Legacy. Photography courtesy of

Karen Bingham.

photo | Scouts from the Chatswood Group on

‘Surprise Chef’.

clipping | Scouts featured inK-Zone Magazine. Reproducedcourtesy of K-Zone Magazine.


photo | John Leece holding the Scouts Australia Flag at the North Pole.

Photograph courtesy of John Leece.

Scouts on Top of the WorldThe Scouts Australia flag has now travelled from Pole to Pole. In 1997,

Peter Treseder, former Assistant Chief Commissioner of Australia

unveiled the flag on his expedition to the South Pole. In March 2002

severe frostbite prevented him from reaching the North Pole, so John

Leece, World Scout Foundation Member and former Scouts Australia

Treasurer finished the journey on Peter’s behalf, reaching the North Pole

by helicopter on 21 April 2002.

2002 National Youth Media AwardsScouts Australia sponsored the Television Lifestyle Program category in

the 2002 National Youth Media Awards, recognising outstanding

journalism on youth stories and issues.

photo | (Left to right) Richard Miller, Scouts Australia National Chief Executive;

Thomas Reid, Scout, 2nd Gordon; James Miller, Cub Scout, 2nd Gordon; The Hon.

Larry Anthony MP, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs; William Thompson, Cub

Scout, 2nd Gordon; Sarah Miller, Scout, 1st Turramurra; Edwina Reid, Scout, 1st

Turramurra. Photograph courtesy of Karen Mork.

Swaziland National Jamboree

“All in all, it was the most enjoyable and life-

changing trip I have ever been on! A big shout

to Scouts Australia for making it all happen.

I also look forward to travelling further a field,

the travelling bug has bitten.”

Russell Hammond – 2nd Busselton Venturer

Movement who was one of 2 Australian Venturers

to attend the Swaziland National Jamboree.

photo | Courtesy of Australian Contingent Member.

Scouts Australia is managed by the National Executive Committee,

consisting of the Chief Commissioners and Chairpersons from each of

the State Branches, as well as the Chief Commissioner of Australia,

National Chairman, Hon. Treasurer and Chairs of the National Youth

Council and National Rover Council. All serve on a voluntary basis.

Three volunteer National Commissioners are also responsible for:

– Youth Program Development

– Adult Training and Development

– International activities

The National Association has five full-time and six part-time

professional staff providing support to the above as well as Scouts

Australia Branches.

In addition to this are tens of thousands of volunteer Branch and

Section Commissioners, Leaders, Associates and Supporters who

belong to each of the State Branches without whom, Scouting would

not be possible in Australia.

Our volunteers are supported by full-time and part-time staff in

each Branch.

Scouts Australia is an accredited member of the World Organisation

of the Scout Movement. There are more than 28 million Scouts,

youth and adults, boys and girls, in 216 countries and territories

around the World.

National Council

chief scout of australia

His Excellency, the Right Reverend

Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE

president

Mrs Leneen Forde AC

senior vice president

Mr Bruce Garnsey AO MBE

chief scouts of branches

New South WalesHer Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC

Northern TerritoryHis Honour, Mr John Anictomatis AO

QueenslandHis Excellency, Major General Peter Arnison AC CVO

South AustraliaHer Excellency, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE

TasmaniaHis Excellency, Sir Guy Green AC KBE

VictoriaMr John Landy AC MBE

Western AustraliaHis Excellency, Lieutenant General John Sanderson AC

Scouts AustraliaMembership 2002

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Life MembersMrs K Brown OAM

Mr C W Farmer OAM

Mr B Garnsey AO MBE

Mr A G Lee AM OAM

Dr W G Wells AM

Mr N Westaway AM

The Hon, Sir John Young AC KCMG

Members Mrs J J Archer

Mr G Beanland

Mr A Berg AM

Mr J F Brayne

Mr B E Chaseling MBE

Mr J C Clarke

Mr N Comrie AO APM

Mr R Cooper

Mrs J Creed

Mr M D Cross AM

Mr D Cullity AO CMG

Ms E Dangar

Mr J Deeble OAM VRD (Deceased 29/3/03)

Mr J D Doidge

Mr P Egan

Professor G Elliott

Mr D Ewington

Mrs S Farrow

Mr W Ford

Mrs M Geerlings

Sir James Gobbo AC

Mr J Grill

Mr P Gude

Mrs C Hammond

Mr T Hartley

Mr G L Hill

Mrs B Horsfield OAM

Professor M J Hough RFD ED

The Hon. Justice Greg R James QC

Mr D Jones OAM

Mr M Jongebloed

Mr R J Keily AM

Mr E Kilpatrick

Mr S P P Lamb

Mr M J Law AM

Mr J D Leece OAM

His Honour, Dr J F Lincoln AM

Mrs J Lockhart-Gibson AM

Mr B T Loton AC

Mr A J McIntyre AM

Judge John McKecknie QC

The Honourable, D K Malcolm AC CitWA

Mr D Martin

Mr G K Morgan

Mr H D Paroissien

Mr R G Pate OAM OBE

Mr A J Peake

Major General John Pearn AM RFD (Rtd)

Mr J C Price MP

Mr M Saunders

The Rt Hon. Sir Ninian Stephen

Mr A L Tannahill AM

Mr R Viney

The Very Reverend I F Vivian

Mr K Wells MLA

Mr G White

Mr W D Whitman

Mr C Wilkinson

Mr C Williams

The Honourable, Justice G Williams

Mr G Wood

Mr D Young

National Executive Committee

chair chief commissioner of australia

Mr W J Geale Mr J Ravenhall AM

branch chief commissioners

Australian Capital Territory New South WalesMr N Tomkins Mr G L Fordham

Northern Territory QueenslandMrs C D Doidge Mr J W Priest AM

South Australia TasmaniaMr R W Williams RFD Mr J Cornish

Victoria Western AustraliaMr G A Park OAM Mr M Thomas

branch chair/presidents

Australian Capital Territory New South WalesMr R D Cooper Mr A J McIntyre AM

Northern Territory QueenslandMr P Egan The Hon, Justice G Williams

South Australia TasmaniaMr R J Keily AM Mr W Ford

Victoria Western AustraliaMr D W Jones OAM Mr C Williams

chair, national rover council from february 2003

Mr J Weaver

chair, national youth council

Ms J Wilson

honorary treasurer

Mr I Langford-Brown

National Commissionersnational commissioner for

adult training and development

Mr P Blatch OAM

international commissioner

Mr B J Watson

national commissioner for youth program

Mrs J Creed

Officers of the Committee

national chief executive

Mr R J Miller B Com GAICD AFAIM FAMI CPM

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2002-2003 Awards

Member (AM) in the General DivisionStanley Martin Guilfoyle

Rex John Keily

Medal (OAM) in the General DivisionJack Baldwin

Ormonde Roger Butler

Dilwyn ‘Digger’ Cleak

Warren Francis Cook

Rhonda Jeanette Fitzpatrick

Joan Mary Fox

Richard Alan Gilford

Cynthia June Harfield

King Wing Lee

Dorothy Iris Nolan

Robert William Oke

Walter Errol Osborne

Bennie Oldham Sheldon

Bronze Wolf AwardDr. William Wells AM, former Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia

was awarded the Bronze Wolf by the World Scout Committee in 2002.

The following Scouting Members were included

in the Queens Birthday 2002 and Australia

Day 2003 Honours.

photo | Courtesy of Nick Buchner.

17 scouts australia report to the nation 2003 | 2002–2003 Awards

2003 Good Service AwardsThe following Members of Scouts Australia received the Silver Kangaroo for eminent achievement and meritorious service to the

Association in the 2003 Good Service Award Presentations.

Mr P Brumby Honorary Commissioner Tasmania Branch TAS

Mrs C Cronin Group Leader Oakey Scout Group QLD

Mr H Denny Group Treasurer 1st Tuart Hill Yokine Scout Group WA

Mr G Downie Scout Leader 13th Canberra Scout Group ACT

Mr C Johnson Regional Office Manager The Golden West Region NSW

Mr J McGinley Honorary Commissioner Victorian Branch VIC

Ms J Neilsen District Leader Chatsworth District QLD

Mr P Nickl Regional Leader (Youth Program) Greater Western Sydney Region NSW

Mr A Payne Honorary Commissioner Western Australian Branch WA

Mrs S Robinson OAM District Commissioner Stirling District WA

Mr F Scott OAM Honorary Commissioner Queensland Branch QLD

Mr E Swinton Service Auxiliary Victorian Branch VIC

Miss M Tremewen Assistant Chief Commissioner Victorian Branch VIC

Mr B Williams Group Leader Blackmans Bay/Huntingfield Scout Group TAS

Mr M Woodward Assistant Branch Commissioner Venturer Section Team SA

photo | Courtesy of Christina Gretton.

18scouts australia report to the nation 2003 | Thankyou!

To all our Volunteers and Supporters,

The National Executive Committee of

Scouts Australia says thank you for

your outstanding support and

encouragement throughout the past

year. Your dedication has, and

continues to inspire and make

Scouting what it is today.

Thankyou!

photo | Courtesy of Christina Gretton.

National Websitewww.scouts.com.au

National HeadquartersLevel 1, Scouts Australia House

8 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067

Tel: 02 9413 1133 Email: [email protected]

Adult Training and Development OfficeUnit 1, 95-97 Earl Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120


Youth Program Office25a Wellington Street, North Hobart TAS 7000


International Office117 Heathmont Road, Heathmont VIC 3135


Australian Capital Territory Branch89 Kitchener Street, Garran ACT 2605


New South Wales Branch“The Bunyas”, 5 Rogers Avenue, Haberfield NSW 2045


Northern Territory Branch55 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap NT 0820


Queensland Branch32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066


South Australian Branch211 Glen Osmond Road, Frewville SA 5063


Tasmanian BranchThe Lea Scout Centre, Proctors Road, Kingston TAS 7050


Victorian Branch48-50 Barry Street, Carlton VIC 3053


Western Australian Branch581 Murray Street, West Perth WA 6872


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