West Sussex Scouts

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Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our Members fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends.

"Without a doubt the County is buzzing and the leaders are as busy as ever".

Newsletter 2, July has been published and here is the introduction from John Spickett, County Commissioner:

Hi Everyone

May I thank all of the Districts who have had their AGMs for the hospitality and welcome members of the County Team have been given. Without a doubt the County is buzzing and the leaders are as busy as ever.

We have had very successful patrol leader’s weekend, cub scout challenge and one of the largest Chief Scout Award presentations on record with over 40 gold and platinum awards being presented.

Andrea Bailey as County Recruitment and Development Office has now been in place for just over a month and we welcome her. The County Projects Panel will be looking at the suitable projects put forward by the District Champions for Andrea to tackle, so please help us to support you, by forwarding your projects for consideration via your champions.

WS is just a few weeks away lets look forward to the camping which is an important part of scouting, whether you will be joining us all at WS or camping with your groups or districts. Enjoy the experience and have fun.

Read the full newsletter here

Local Development Officer

West Sussex

If you enjoy challenge and responsibility read on ...

Young people are our future and The Scout Association plays a vital role in developing them for adult life. The Association has developed a vision and strategy to take Scouting forward to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

The appointment of a Local Development Officer by West Sussex Scout County is an important element in taking that vision forward in this part of the country. Our vision is to bring Scouting to more young people in our area.

Are you up to the Challenge? Click here for more details about the post and how to apply.

Closing date for applications is Friday 19th September 2008.

Headquarters Support
Scouting Magazine is delivered by post to all members who have an appointment but do you receive the supplement for your section? All sections can be dowloaded as PDFs here Scouting Plus- the news supplement from HQ is emailed on a weekly basis - a sample view Stuck for a programme - try Programmes On Line - a set of tried and tested programmes for each section appropriate to the time of year Are your details correct? If not - you can change them How do you get to all these goodies - register for 'My Backpack' Newsfeed from HQ - try it here
Scouting Happenings
A new section has been added to the website menu - Scouting Happenings - featuring events that have happened or are going to happen in Sections, Groups, Districts, indeed anywhere across the County - see here for the news. The International pages have had a significant makeover - have a look here Latest- Sedan Chair Rally, October 24-26
Cub Campalot		Cub County Challenge Report
The Knights are plotting... to bring you a fabulous camp in May 2009. More news and a request for more details here		Bognor, Worthing and Arundel and Littlehampton put on one of the best challenges we've had for ages held at Littlehampton. The challenges were a sandcastle competion, Olympic themes and races on the green. Read more here ...
County Directory Update		Supporting Scouting
The County Directory has recently been updated. If you know of any changes please make sure that you let Carol at the County Office know by email to countyoffice@westsussexscouts.org.uk with the details. Registered users can search the directory on line. Access is password restricted to bona fide Scouting members and others with valid reason to access the directory. To request a password email webmaster@westsussexscouts.org.uk . If you have already been assigned a password, click here for access		All adult members of Scouting are supporters of Scouting, whether they be section Scouters, Executive members, GSLs, Commisioners or any other role where time is given to ensure young people can enjoy Scouting. West Sussex Scouts is fortunate in that we have a County Office now staffed 5 days a week by Carol. More >>

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