Service continues for Gordon... 82 not out..

A recent article published by the Suffolk Free Press about one of our Vice-Presidents gives an insight into how scouting has affected him. 

You can read what Gordon Biden told Barbara Eeles how joining the cubs at the age of eight was the beginning of a lifelong commitment to scouting ... and at 90 it continues!

CMAT - Hill Walking - Feb-2020

CMAT's next weekend trip will be to the lovely town of Ilkley in Yorkshire's Wharfedale. This takes place from the 8th to the 9th of February 2020, with travel to the area on Friday 7th.

This event is open to Explorer Scouts and adult members who wish to extend their summer hillwalking experience to include possible wintery weather conditions and definitely short action-packed days on the mountainside.  There is also the possibility of a night hike with optional navigation practice.

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Compliance Training Courses

In order to meet the leadership training requirements and updates, several courses have been laid on in districts to meet the need for these courses.  These are published on the Adult Training page as they are notified and where you will find the contact details to be able to book the course required so that a convenient date/time can be chosen.

The District Local Training Manager (LTM) will be able to advise any required course of action.
 

Membership Fees 2020

The National  Membership fee for the forthcoming year is £29 per Member and in addition £8 for the County making a total of £37 per youth Member under the age of 18.

The usual discount of £0.50 per Member is applicable so long as all the fees for the County are paid on time, which is before 20^th April 2020.

Keven Mulley
County Treasurer

Managers and Supporters Skills Courses

If you are looking for some skills support for your role as a manager or supporter, you can find more information on the HQ website here.  These skills cover 

• Skills of Management
• Achieving Growth
• Meeting the Challenges

The Regional Training Team are now looking after bookings for 2020 and courses across the Eastern Region have been arranged.

Book a place via the link on the Adult Training page.
 

CMAT - Mountain Biking / Forest Trails

The CMAT Team have arranged a mountain biking event on Sunday 5th January 2020 (10:00-15:00) in the Brandon Country Park, Thetford Forest.

Please see the CMAT Activities page for the link for more details for requirements, booking the event and booking transport (if required).
 

Inspire others to help transform young lives

Suffolk Scouts have vacancies for Assistant County Commissioners across all our Sections - Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts. 

We are rolling out our Skills For Life Strategy and we require people to help groups, districts and the county to run quality programmes so that young people can achieve top awards and ultimately the Queen Scout Award. Over 1,000 top awards were earned in 2018 and we need adult leaders to support our section leaders to deliver exciting and stretching programmes for young people to equip them with Skills For Life.

There is now an opportunity for you to apply or put forward someone you know for Assistant County Commissioner roles for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. If you want to find out more please contact Mark Pearson, County Commissioner, to find out more about what’s involved. Don’t hold back, ask for more information and you may find yourself qualified to take on the challenge!

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