Page 919 - Week 03 - Thursday, 30 March 2006
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Mr Speaker, as a leader, you undertake basic and advanced training, including learning the basics of scouting, leadership, safety, program planning and implementation techniques. The time commitment is variable. However, it is normally once a week during school terms and occasional weekends. Many leaders choose to join the Scouts to enable them to spend more time with their own children as well as make a real difference to other young people. However, you do not have to be a parent or grandparent to become a leader.
The recruitment program launched last Friday evening was made possible by the generous support of the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation. Vincent Fairfax was a former Chief Commissioner of Scouts NSW. The foundation also helps fund a development officer position with Scouts ACT.
Assistance was also provided by Multifocus, a local technical design and production company whose expertise was invaluable in the production of the brochure. The brochure was designed by a man I have known for many years, Peter Harris, a former schoolteacher who is now Scouts ACT’s development officer. It is largely through the dedicated work of Peter that the number of Scouts has grown so dramatically. I pay tribute to Peter’s dedication to the youth of Canberra.
Mr Speaker, our youth are our future. I encourage members of our community to seriously consider the challenge of becoming a Scout leader, the challenge that Scouts ACT have put before them. Become a Scout leader and have the time of your life.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
The Assembly adjourned at 6.23 pm until Tuesday, 2 May 2006, at 10.30 am.
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