Group Plan 2012-20151st Mosman 1908Lower North Shore District: Sydney North RegionNew South Wales

Goal 1: Youth DevelopmentTargets1. Provide a copy of the Term program before the beginning of

each term to the Group Council and all current parents.2. Increase the number of Leaders and regular support in both

Cubs and Scouts.3. Increase the number of members of both Cubs and Scouts.4. Develop a three year program in Cubs and Scouts so that youth

members can aim to achieve the highest award in the section as part of the normal Scouting activities

5. Increase the number of youth members earning specialist and proficiency badges in all sections.

6. Re-open the Joey Mob as soon as possible when we have sufficient Leaders in the Cub and Scout Sections.

7. Share expertise and resources through Seeonee, Mindari and Venturer Leader meetings to support youth members with specific interests

Actions2014 Group Council• Develop achievable plans.• Understand the key issues and work to resolving

them together.• Explore opportunities for continuous improvement.

Group Committee• Support the Leaders in ways which makes their task

easier and/or more effective. And also with any ideas they may come across from other Groups.

• Give thought to a plan for promoting the Cub and Scouts groups and the recruitment of appropriate leaders to manage all groups.

District or other party• Provide a better website similar to other States for

example South Australia, which helps support the leaders wishing to improve their programs.

Measures of success1. Term plans completed before the start of each Term.2. Leadership plan in place before the end of January 2014.3. Increase of at least 5% by April 2015.4. Plan in place by end of January 2014.5. At least two new proficiency badges opportunities offered

each Term.6. Group to be represented at each Seeonee, Mindari and

meeting of Venturer LeadersDistrict/Region Leader

Goal 2: Adult DevelopmentTargets1. Hold regular Group Council meetings, with the

dates publicised to all Leaders in the Group and notes of the meeting circulated

2. Hold regular Group Committee meetings, with dates and venues publicised to all members of the Group well in advance and with a follow up of Minutes from the meeting circulated.

3. Develop and implement a strategy to recruit volunteers to undertake key roles in the Group. Including a Boating Committee, responsibility for website and a Group newsletter.

Actions2014Group Council• Work together as a team to implement our plans.

• This includes trying to offset the extra time Leaders need to complete training by running joint events or having a Scout leader attend a Cub meeting to not only introduce himself to the Cubs but also give a Cub Leader a break. This can work both ways.

Group Committee• Support the Scout and Cub Leaders as appropriate.

District or other party• Be more supportive of and more encouraging of

our Group Council and our Leaders.• Be less prescriptive with rules and regulations.• Technical assistance with website development.• Stronger promotion of Scouts and Cubs.

Measures of success1. Group Council meetings held and minuted as

planned2. Group Committee meetings held and minuted as

planned3. Recruitment plan carried out.

Goal 3: Promoting ValuesTargets1. Promote the Scout Law at every possible opportunity ie

1. Trustworthiness2. Loyalty3. Helpfulness4. Friendliness5. Cheerfulness6. Consideration of others7. Thrift8. Courage9. Respect for others10. Care of the environment

Actions2014Group Council• Demonstrate the Values to all members of the

Scouting community.• Ensure the Values are clearly understood by all

Leaders, Cubs and Scouts

Group Committee• Demonstrate the Values to all members of the

Scouting community.• Support the Leaders implement the Scout Law

Values as appropriate• Nominate Leaders for Scouting awards for the work

they do in running Cubs and Scouts.

District or other party• Demonstrate the Values to all members of the

Scouting community.

Measures of success1. Build into each Term program the opportunity for the

Cubs and Scouts to experience and learn about each of the above Laws.

2. Group Committee members to observe that the Laws are being demonstrated at Cub and Scout meetings.

Goal 4: Professional TrainingTargets1. David Maccallum to undertake the Group Leader training

program.2. Bill Butler to undertake the Scout Leader training program3. Commission expertise to assist/train with any technical

issues as required.

Actions2014Group Council• Support the training of Leaders as appropriate.Group Committee• Support the training of Leaders as appropriate• Fund training as required.

District or other party• Support the training of Leaders as appropriate.

Measures of success1. Training of above personnel completed by the end

of 2014.

Goal 5: CommunicationsTargets1. Ensure all new members are clear about Cub/Scout

Values, Programs and expectations.2. Include a Term program on the 1st Mosman website

before the beginning of each term.3. Focus on effective website communication – both

internally and externally.4. Initiate a Term newsletter for the website5. Ensure Scouting Values are visually displayed in all

three venues.6. Distribute the monthly newsletter to Seeonee and

Mindari members

Actions2014Group Council• Nominate a Committee member/s to develop and

implement the Communication Plan.

Group Committee• Continuously review and if necessary amend the

Communication Plan and its implementation.

District or other party• It would be very helpful if there could be a District

or Regional Newsletter summarising news, best practice, initiatives, joint programs, people et cetera of all Groups in the District.Measures of success

1. All new members are given a Welcome Pack containing appropriate material.

2. Term program distributed as planned.3. Website plan agreed upon by end of April and

implemented by the end of June.4. Term newsletter distributed each Term5. Scouting Values on display in each venue6. Monthly newsletter to Seeonee and Mindari

members distributed.

Goal 6: Assets and ResourcesTargets1. Properly record all fixed and moveable assets in an Asset Register.2. Observe all Council laws/regulations concerning the use of our

Assets.3. Ensure proper maintenance of appropriate assets.4. Conduct an annual audit of assets.5. Remove/write off assets that no longer add value to our

programs.6. Ensure there is a annual budget provision for the purchase of

new assets and resourcing of agreed projects.7. Ensure there is an approval process in place and observed

concerning the purchase of new assets. 8. The Group Committee to review Actual performance against

Budget at each meeting.a) If there is unfavourable position to budget a plan is

developed and implemented to get back to Budget.

Actions2014Group Council• The Treasurer to submit an Annual Budget for

approval.• Budget to include a maintenance provision

for the three sites.• Ensure that the three properties are properly used

and cared for by all parties using them.• Observe any new notices by the Council

Group Committee• Regular review of the Budget and commitment to

ensure its achievement unless the Group Council agree to any changes.

• Ensure that processes associated with the purchase and maintenance of Assets are observed.

• Ensure that projects are properly resourced and that basic OH&S standards are observed.

District or other party• Assist the Group if possible with any Technical

support of Assets and Resources as requested.

Measures of success1. An Asset Register is in place and up-to-date2. No non-compliance notices are received from Council.3. Assets are properly maintained as reviewed by the Treasurer4. An annual Audit of assets is undertaken by the Treasurer.5. The Treasurer approves the removal/write off of all Assets6. The Treasurer presents an Annual Budget to the Group Council, which is

approved.7. The Group Committee ensure that processes are observed concerning the

purchase of new Assets.8. The Treasurer presents to each Group Committee meeting an update of the

financial position and any recommendations to ensure the Annual Budget is achieved.

Baseline measures – 2014

1. Have active and fun Cub and Scout programs in place each Term. 2. Have an effective Group Council and Committee supporting our Cub and Scout Leaders3. Have a comprehensive Leader and support program for each Section.4. Grown the number of participating Cubs and Scouts.5. Have a better internal and external communication program.6. Improved community awareness of the features and benefits of Scouting7. Stronger links with other Groups in our Region.8. Continue to be commercially viable.