At the County AGM on the 24th September, Jenny Mullan was selected as the new County Commissioner for Suffolk. Congratulations to Jenny!
We wave goodbye to John Mabb, who has done a brilliant 10 year post. We aren't going to see the back of John, he is still keen to be involved in scouting in Suffolk and I'm sure we will be pleased to have him! See the new "County News" for more info in his "John's Jottings".
County Directory - WEB Style:
Feedback we have had from users of the site is that you want the County Directory to be available online. There have been a few issues with implementing this.
Firstly the security of the data; this is your personal information and we can't just give it out to anyone. Currently anyone can register on the site, if they are a member of scouting in Suffolk or not.
Secondly is the actual system to hold the data - imagine having to type out 100's of peoples data onto a webpage! No easy task!
I have been working on designing and building a suitable system to hold all of the County Data so that is can be accessed securely online, searched and used as necessary. This system is almost complete and we hope for it to be launched soon.
To have access to the new County Directory system you will use your current username and password for the website, however you will only be allowed access if you have entered your Gilwell Membership Number when you signed up and it has been confirmed.
Watch this space! We will let you know more info soon!
Rob Gloess - Site Administrator