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On behalf of the 1st East Roseville Scout Group we would like to welcome you, as a parent or carer to our World Wide Movement. By your child becoming a member of Scouts NSW, they are joining the largest youth movement in the world with over 50 million members in 170 nations around the world. 1st East Roseville has been delivering scouting for over 70 years since 1946.

Scouting's aim is to develop character and good citizenship and this, for the most part, is achieved through fun and experience gained in outdoor activities. Hiking, camping, canoeing, and learning to fend for oneself teaches the young person self-reliance and how to work with others for the mutual benefit of all. In essence, the basis of Scouting's continuing success is that it uses the young person's natural desire for friendship, fun, and adventure to turn them into useful and thinking citizens so subtly that they are unaware of it happening.

Scouting makes full use of the need for adventure and the vivid imagination of young people. Games, outings, camps, hikes and skill development activities are combined to form a unique programme for young people of all ages. Activity notification forms are used by the activity leader to specifically advise parents in advance of all overnight activities and all air/alpine/rock-related/water activities.

An Award Scheme operates across each of the Sections (Cubs, Scouts, Venturers) which allows the members a wide variety of activities and skills in which they can participate and receive recognition with the awarding of the appropriate badge. These awards are graded to the person's age and ability and are designed to assist the member in fulfilling our aim. Through all Sections there is the continuing opportunity for young people to work together learning co- operation, responsibility, leadership skills, and the sharing of group experiences.

As a parent or carer, I am sure you are intensely interested in the welfare, both physical and mental, of your child and we welcome the opportunity to work with you and see your child develop into a respectable and productive citizen. Our Group provides the opportunities for parents or carers to become involved in Scouting by supporting the Group's many activities as uniformed leaders, adult helpers or group support committee members.

A most important part of Scouting is our commitment to a set of values in our dealings with others and particularly with our youth members. To assist you and your children, we ask that all parents and carers acknowledge and accept that in their dealings with Scouts they will comply with the Scout Laws, our Personal Protection Policy, Code of Conduct, and Behavioural Guidelines. Failure by parents to so comply may result in a transfer, or termination, of your child’s membership with Scouts NSW at the absolute discretion of the Region Commissioner or the Chief Commissioner or his Delegate.

All current Policies and the Code of Conduct are available on the Scouts NSW website: www.nsw.scouts.com.au

All Adult Leaders undergo Police Checks, complete Child Safe Training and hold a valid and verified NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC). To find out more, please visit: www.nsw.scouts.com.au/general-information/child-safety .

Scouting will assist your child in becoming a better member of the community. With your help either as a Leader, Committee member, or Adult Helper, your child will enjoy their experiences in Scouting and will benefit greatly from them. Please encourage your child’s active participation in Scouting, as parental encouragement and assistance make it more enjoyable for everyone.

I am sure both YOU and YOUR CHILD will enjoy being involved with Scouting and once again I offer a warm welcome.