We’re pleased to announce that we will be running a residential Young Leaders training weekend again this October 1st to 3rd. We will be running both our Inspire and Vision courses at this weekend.
I’m so pleased to be starting our adult leader recruitment for the 2023 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea for our Staffordshire Unit! We are looking for 1 Unit leader, 1 Deputy Unit Leader and 2 Assistant Unit leaders, to make up a fantastic team to lead our young people (who will be selected later in the year). Please see attached role profiles for all these roles, and really encourage you to get in touch if you want to chat about!
Organising, coordinating and being responsible for 36 young people, helping them grow and develop and get the most out of the experience isn’t easy but it is hugely rewarding.
There is a recruitment letter and application form is below. The application process is outlined, but if you have any questions let us know.
There will be other adult roles available for the World Scout Jamboree, including International Service team, and we are happy to discuss the options that will be available.
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children, England mourns for her dead across the sea. Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free.
Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres. There is music in the midst of desolation And a glory that shines upon our tears.
They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted; They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
They mingle not with laughing comrades again; They sit no more at familiar tables of home; They have no lot in our labour of the day-time; They sleep beyond England’s foam.
But where our desires are and our hopes profound, Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight, To the innermost heart of their own land they are known As the stars are known to the Night;
As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust, Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain; As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness, To the end, to the end, they remain.
LAURENCE BINYON 1914
We Remember all killed in war and especially those Staffordshire Scouts killed while serving their country.
We now need a brilliant volunteer manager to take Scouting forward in Moorlands District. As District Commissioner you will offer support to Scout Groups, while helping open new ones. You will manage adults, setting objectives and holding regular one to ones. Most importantly you will ensure that Scouting offers an enjoyable and attractive programme or young people helping prepare them for a bright future.
If you are interested in the role, please click on pack below.
Matt Ryder and Sion Hughes are stepping down from their Assistant County Commissioner roles with immediate effect. I want to thank them for all their valuable input over the last four years, it truly has been appreciated. I hope we will continue to see them around!
Sam Boote is taking on ACC Programme (6-14). Sam has been a County Beaver leader for a few years, and has had great success with various County Beaver events. Sam will work with Esther Bromley to support ADCs for Beavers/Cubs/Scouts programme wise.
Phil Hassall is taking on ACC Programme (Top Awards) – Phil is passionate about the journey from Beavers through to Network when it comes to awards. He has worked hard supporting expeditions and DofE for and is keen to help ensure more young people get the Top Awards in their section.
Sean Wood is taking on ACC Activities – Sean is passionate about activities – he is a keen walker/climber and paddler! He has worked in the outdoor industry and will be supporting the provision of adventurous activities around the County. Sean wants to help us ensure more young people are doing more adventurous activities. We have some amazing activities teams and Sean is going to work with them to help develop activities provision for all.
I look forward to working with them all in their new roles, congratulations!
Stay safe!
Paul Creaser
Deputy County Commissioner (Programme)