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May 2016

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Contents ʞ Biscuit Campaign 2016 ʞ Debit Cards ʞ New Constitution ʞ Audit Reports 2015 ʞ Audit Reports 2014 ʞ Grants ʞ Scroggin ʞ OBPS ldquoYoung Supporterrdquo ʞ Fire Ant Warning ʞ Website Update ʞ Social Media Resources ʞ Guide Supplies Update ʞ QotG Submissions ʞ State Good Turn 2016 ʞ Chain of Cardboard Cities ʞ ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS ʞ REMINDERS

Attachments ͵ GGA Cooking Challenge Poster ͵ Biscuit Feedback Form ͵ OBPS Young Support Application ͵ Blue Card Reports (April) ͵ Fire Ant Community Letter ͵ Fire Ant Restricted Area

Posted items ͵ Membership Cards and Receipts ͵ Biscuit Badges

Regards Paul Nicholls State Executive Officer E PaulNguidesqldorg

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The campaign is now well underway We have received stacks of good positive feedback on the biscuits This is just great to hear All four varieties are selling well but the gluten free shortbread is proving to be the most popular

The one message that is coming back from our loyal customers is that they are missing the ldquochoc toprdquo biscuit It was very popular for a long time However the new ldquoTriple Chocrdquo appears to be steadily winning these customers over

GGA Cooking Challenge There is now a competition to develop recipes with the new biscuits as the key ingredients Deadline for submissions is 20 June

Visit girlguidebiscuitscomau for more information or download the attached poster

Deliveries Unfortunately the delivery of biscuit stock did not go strictly to plan Some Units were inconvenienced despite all the checks that were developed Please accept my apologies to those who were in this category I ask that you complete the attached feedback form and return to Carol (biscuitsguidesqldorg) by Friday 27 May with supporting photos of damaged cartons There will be a debrief meeting with both the manufacturer and the delivery company in the coming weeks I want to have all the data for that meeting

In Brisbane to promote our biscuits we had a banner (18m wide) on the Story Bridge from 18 April to 1 May And for the very first time the Story Bridge was decked out in blue and yellow lights from 26 ndash 30 April Looked spectacular

USE OF DEBIT CARDS NOW APPROVEDGreat News The GGQ Board approved at the April meeting the introduction of debit cards for use by Regions and Districts

Rationale ʞ Cheques are becoming redundant ʞ There is increasing non acceptance of cheques ʞ It will stop Units sending in signed cheques for payments ʞ Pre-signed cheques are being left in accessible cheques books ʞ It is a means of allowing on-line payments ʞ It should allow easier access for remote areas

Guide lines for Debit Cards ʞ Purchase this card from Australia Post (or any similar agency that

prohibits the withdrawal of cash from the account) ʞ The decision to purchase a card must be minuted ʞ The payment of any account should be minuted ʞ Tax invoices or receipts must be provided and held by the Treasurer for a

seven year period (this can be in an electronic form) ʞ There is a maximum balance of $600 set by Australia Post ʞ Immediately close the card account and transfer to another card account

if the card holder leaves a position ʞ Funds transfer onto cards is to be made by cheque or electronic transfer

requiring two signatories following the same guidelines as for cheques or electronic payments

ʞ Use the same as a credit card for purchases ndash can be used for BPay and all online systems

ʞ All transaction movement can be viewed online along with current balance (as with a bank statement)This should be looked at and reconciled on a regular basis

ʞ Monthly statements are to be printed and held for auditor purposes ʞ Users should check with Australia Post for current transaction fees ʞ It is intended that this card will be used along with electronic banking to

replace the use of cheques ʞ This card must NOT be used for any personal transaction

New policies that have been included in our Policy amp Procedure publication

Clause 2210 Debit Cards

22101 Notwithstanding 229 any DistrictRegion may operate an Australia Post debit card to be held in the name of the District Region Manager or the Support Group or Region Treasurer if approved by the Region Manager

22102 The purpose of this card is to use for the payment of trainings memberships and other expenses that may occur from time to time

22103 Funds put onto this card must be authorised using the same process as for other payments (221) and require two authorised people to approve the loading of the funds

22104 This card is treated as a bank account and will require auditing at the end of the financial year

I hope this will make life easier for all concerned Any questions please direct to Lesley on LesleyJguidesqldorg

ʞ All transaction movement can be viewed online along with current balance (as with a bank statement)This should be looked at and reconciled on a regular basis

ʞ Monthly statements are to be printed and held for auditor purposes ʞ Users should check with Australia Post for current transaction fees ʞ It is intended that this card will be used along with electronic banking to

replace the use of cheques ʞ This card must NOT be used for any personal transaction

New policies that have been included in our Policy amp Procedure publication

Clause 2210 Debit Cards

22101 Notwithstanding 229 any DistrictRegion may operate an Australia Post debit card to be held in the name of the District Region Manager or the Support Group or Region Treasurer if approved by the Region Manager

22102 The purpose of this card is to use for the payment of trainings memberships and other expenses that may occur from time to time

22103 Funds put onto this card must be authorised using the same process as for other payments (221) and require two authorised people to approve the loading of the funds

22104 This card is treated as a bank account and will require auditing at the end of the financial year

I hope this will make life easier for all concerned Any questions please direct to Lesley on LesleyJguidesqldorg

NEW CONSTITUTIONGood Morning Members of Girl Guides Queensland

It is indeed my very great pleasure to write to every adult Member of Girl Guides Queensland to share some very exciting and significant news I am thrilled to tell you that at the Special State Council meeting last Saturday the new proposed Constitution for Girl Guides Queensland was unanimously approved It will come into effect 1 August 2016 So what does this mean and how will it affect you

The most important change is that ALL adult Members ndash including Trefoil Members ndash will automatically become Members of the GGQ State Council Up until now the Constitution allowed for 60 adult Members to be elected to the State Council for a term of four years From 1 August every adult Member will have a DIRECT say in the governing of our organisation Every Member will have the opportunity to nominate a candidate for the Board and then vote for new Board Members

Our new Constitution incorporates changes that ensure GGQ complies with current legislation It provides the flexibility required to operate efficiently and effectively and still remain compliant with the rules and regulations specified within the Guides Queensland Act 1970 This document provides the framework from which we will write our policies and procedures The new Constitution has been uploaded to the Girl Guides Queensland at wwwguidesqldorggovernance

If you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly on scguidesqldorg If you are unable to access the website I can arrange for a hard copy to be forwarded to you Just send me your details

It has been quite a journey over a number of years with contributions from many sources A special thank you to Susan Hayes Chair of the Constitution Committee her Committee current State Council Members and the Board members for their diligence commitment and significant investment of time

I also acknowledge McCullough Robertson in particular partner Heather Watson and her specialist constitutional lawyer Lesleigh Mayes for their amazing support and pro bono work to assist us in developing this document

Before the end of this month I will be in contact again with details on the Board nomination process and the voting procedure I am excited with this latest achievement and I am looking forward to working with you as together we strengthen Guiding in this wonderful State

Yours in Guiding Velia Nicholls State Commissioner

AUDIT REPORTS FOR 2015THANK YOU to all those who have already sent in their 2015 audit reports The

response this year has been brilliant A reminder to those who are yet to submit their reports - the deadline was 30 April so please complete and forward the necessary

paperwork by 31 May

This is a legal requirement If you need help ndash just ask

New forms were prepared for the 2015 audited reports Samples are attached Please use these Go to wwwguidesqldorgforms under the finance tab

ʞ QFFI0816 ndash Units and District use ʞ QFFI0916 ndash Region use

ʞ QFFl1016 - Support Groups

These forms include a change to Policy on who can sign off in the Auditorrsquos Certificate panel bottom right corner on each form Policy 22143 was amended at the last Board

meeting The updated policy now reads

Conflict of Interest

ʞ The person or company to be appointed as an auditor for Unit District or Region accounts must not be a signatory or a partner or family member of a signatory manager leader or support group person of the account or associated with the account

ʞ No member of a District should audit any accounts of their district ʞ Care should be taken at all times to ensure that the auditor has no conflict of

interest when auditing any Guide accounts

Decisions regarding the appointment of Auditors must not be in breach of ldquoConflict of Interestrdquo

Avoiding actual potential and perceived conflicts of interest is fundamental to ensuring the highest levels of integrity and public trust An actual conflict of interest is one where there is a real conflict between a personrsquos public duties and their private interests A potential conflict of interest arises where a person has private interests that could conflict with their public duties A perceived conflict of interest can exist where a third party could form the view that a personrsquos private interest could improperly influence the performance of their duties now or into the future

AUDIT REPORTS FOR 2014YES I am still chasing 2014 reports I do not have and ldquoget out of jailrdquo cards for this

These reports must be completed and sent to me immediately If you need assistance please ask We are here to help

GRANTSTHE GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The Gambling Community Benefit Committee has advised that due to the ever increasing number of applications being received for each round they must have all the requested detail and quotes included in your application Failure to provide this

will severely lessen the chance of your grant applications being considered ndash let alone approved So please check before submitting your application

All applications for the current round must be submitted by Tuesday 31 May

GET STARTED VOUCHERSEnsure that all Round 7 Get Started Vouchers are redeemed online by 20 May 2016

Round 8 opens 13 July

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONREFER WEBSITE

Securing grants is critical for every District To assist Districts and Support Groups we are building a page on our website that lists all grants that we are aware of We will continue to add to this as we hear about new opportunities Please check this page

regularly ndash under My GGQ Grants amp Fundraising There are details on Applying for a grant Community Grants Fundraising Resources and Travel Funds There is a wealth

of helpful information ndash please check regularly for updated information

In addition we will publish monthly important facts about grants that you may not be aware of For example

ʞ All funding bodies require that you must acquit a current grant BEFORE applying for another grant from the same grant body

ʞ Copies of all grants must be forwarded to the State Office so that we have a record of current applications Send to LesleyJguidesqldorg

ʞ The documents required for most applications are available on this page

If there is anything you require that is not on that page please advise the webmasterguidesqldorg so that we can add it in

REVIEWING THE AGP - UPDATE CONT

Itrsquos SCROGGIN time again

DATE CLAIMER FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER TO MONDAY 3 OCTOBER

Scroggin is a kaleidoscope of fun filled outdoor activities and challenges

All your favourites plus a whole lot more

Re-ignite your Guiding spirit and connect with your Guiding friends

for a weekend of laughter learning and friendship

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENING IN JUNE ALL INCLUSIVE COST OF $19500

For the adventurous there will be an additional cost for some of the supercharged adventurous activitiesSave the date and look out for your

personal invitation from the Scroggin team

scrogginguidesqldorg

Scroggin A Kaleidoscope

of Fun2016

OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY lsquoYOUNG SUPPORTERrsquoCould YOU be the next Olave Baden-Powell Society lsquoYoung Supporterrsquo

The Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS) Australia has a great new opportunity for young women aged 18-35 to be gifted an OB-PS Young Supporter membership in 2016

OB-PS is an international group of women and men who give financial assistance to the work of WAGGGS By their donations which at certain levels entitle them to Membership or membership as a Young Supporter of the Society they support the Mission of WAGGGS - to enable girls and young women to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world

Wersquore looking for a young woman aged 18-35 who believes in the valuable work of OB-PS is ready to start supporting and promoting its work and is interested in becoming a member of this growing global organisation

If you think this could be you please check out the application form at and put in your application by Thursday 16 June

For more information on OB-PS visit wwwwagggsorgensupport-usob-ps

FIRE ANT WARNINGThe Queensland Government has released a warning about Fire ants particularly around the Brisbane Metro and surrounding areas

Read the attached Community Letter here and check the restricted area poster for more details

BISCUIT BADGESThe new Girl Guide Australia badges have been posted out with district mail If you would like to request more please email Carol at biscuitsguidesqldorg

AUDIT REPORTS FOR 2015THANK YOU to all those who have already sent in their 2015 audit reports The

response this year has been brilliant A reminder to those who are yet to submit their reports - the deadline was 30 April so please complete and forward the necessary

paperwork by 31 May

This is a legal requirement If you need help ndash just ask

New forms were prepared for the 2015 audited reports Samples are attached Please use these Go to wwwguidesqldorgforms under the finance tab

ʞ QFFI0816 ndash Units and District use ʞ QFFI0916 ndash Region use

ʞ QFFl1016 - Support Groups

These forms include a change to Policy on who can sign off in the Auditorrsquos Certificate panel bottom right corner on each form Policy 22143 was amended at the last Board

meeting The updated policy now reads

Conflict of Interest

ʞ The person or company to be appointed as an auditor for Unit District or Region accounts must not be a signatory or a partner or family member of a signatory manager leader or support group person of the account or associated with the account

ʞ No member of a District should audit any accounts of their district ʞ Care should be taken at all times to ensure that the auditor has no conflict of

interest when auditing any Guide accounts

Decisions regarding the appointment of Auditors must not be in breach of ldquoConflict of Interestrdquo

Avoiding actual potential and perceived conflicts of interest is fundamental to ensuring the highest levels of integrity and public trust An actual conflict of interest is one where there is a real conflict between a personrsquos public duties and their private interests A potential conflict of interest arises where a person has private interests that could conflict with their public duties A perceived conflict of interest can exist where a third party could form the view that a personrsquos private interest could improperly influence the performance of their duties now or into the future

AUDIT REPORTS FOR 2014YES I am still chasing 2014 reports I do not have and ldquoget out of jailrdquo cards for this

These reports must be completed and sent to me immediately If you need assistance please ask We are here to help

GRANTSTHE GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The Gambling Community Benefit Committee has advised that due to the ever increasing number of applications being received for each round they must have all the requested detail and quotes included in your application Failure to provide this

will severely lessen the chance of your grant applications being considered ndash let alone approved So please check before submitting your application

All applications for the current round must be submitted by Tuesday 31 May

GET STARTED VOUCHERSEnsure that all Round 7 Get Started Vouchers are redeemed online by 20 May 2016

Round 8 opens 13 July

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONREFER WEBSITE

Securing grants is critical for every District To assist Districts and Support Groups we are building a page on our website that lists all grants that we are aware of We will continue to add to this as we hear about new opportunities Please check this page

regularly ndash under My GGQ Grants amp Fundraising There are details on Applying for a grant Community Grants Fundraising Resources and Travel Funds There is a wealth

of helpful information ndash please check regularly for updated information

In addition we will publish monthly important facts about grants that you may not be aware of For example

ʞ All funding bodies require that you must acquit a current grant BEFORE applying for another grant from the same grant body

ʞ Copies of all grants must be forwarded to the State Office so that we have a record of current applications Send to LesleyJguidesqldorg

ʞ The documents required for most applications are available on this page

If there is anything you require that is not on that page please advise the webmasterguidesqldorg so that we can add it in

REVIEWING THE AGP - UPDATE CONT

Itrsquos SCROGGIN time again

DATE CLAIMER FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER TO MONDAY 3 OCTOBER

Scroggin is a kaleidoscope of fun filled outdoor activities and challenges

All your favourites plus a whole lot more

Re-ignite your Guiding spirit and connect with your Guiding friends

for a weekend of laughter learning and friendship

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENING IN JUNE ALL INCLUSIVE COST OF $19500

For the adventurous there will be an additional cost for some of the supercharged adventurous activitiesSave the date and look out for your

personal invitation from the Scroggin team

scrogginguidesqldorg

Scroggin A Kaleidoscope

of Fun2016

OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY lsquoYOUNG SUPPORTERrsquoCould YOU be the next Olave Baden-Powell Society lsquoYoung Supporterrsquo

The Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS) Australia has a great new opportunity for young women aged 18-35 to be gifted an OB-PS Young Supporter membership in 2016

OB-PS is an international group of women and men who give financial assistance to the work of WAGGGS By their donations which at certain levels entitle them to Membership or membership as a Young Supporter of the Society they support the Mission of WAGGGS - to enable girls and young women to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world

Wersquore looking for a young woman aged 18-35 who believes in the valuable work of OB-PS is ready to start supporting and promoting its work and is interested in becoming a member of this growing global organisation

If you think this could be you please check out the application form at and put in your application by Thursday 16 June

For more information on OB-PS visit wwwwagggsorgensupport-usob-ps

FIRE ANT WARNINGThe Queensland Government has released a warning about Fire ants particularly around the Brisbane Metro and surrounding areas

Read the attached Community Letter here and check the restricted area poster for more details

BISCUIT BADGESThe new Girl Guide Australia badges have been posted out with district mail If you would like to request more please email Carol at biscuitsguidesqldorg

AUDIT REPORTS FOR 2014YES I am still chasing 2014 reports I do not have and ldquoget out of jailrdquo cards for this

These reports must be completed and sent to me immediately If you need assistance please ask We are here to help

GRANTSTHE GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND

The Gambling Community Benefit Committee has advised that due to the ever increasing number of applications being received for each round they must have all the requested detail and quotes included in your application Failure to provide this

will severely lessen the chance of your grant applications being considered ndash let alone approved So please check before submitting your application

All applications for the current round must be submitted by Tuesday 31 May

GET STARTED VOUCHERSEnsure that all Round 7 Get Started Vouchers are redeemed online by 20 May 2016

Round 8 opens 13 July

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONREFER WEBSITE

Securing grants is critical for every District To assist Districts and Support Groups we are building a page on our website that lists all grants that we are aware of We will continue to add to this as we hear about new opportunities Please check this page

regularly ndash under My GGQ Grants amp Fundraising There are details on Applying for a grant Community Grants Fundraising Resources and Travel Funds There is a wealth

of helpful information ndash please check regularly for updated information

In addition we will publish monthly important facts about grants that you may not be aware of For example

ʞ All funding bodies require that you must acquit a current grant BEFORE applying for another grant from the same grant body

ʞ Copies of all grants must be forwarded to the State Office so that we have a record of current applications Send to LesleyJguidesqldorg

ʞ The documents required for most applications are available on this page

If there is anything you require that is not on that page please advise the webmasterguidesqldorg so that we can add it in

REVIEWING THE AGP - UPDATE CONT

Itrsquos SCROGGIN time again

DATE CLAIMER FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER TO MONDAY 3 OCTOBER

Scroggin is a kaleidoscope of fun filled outdoor activities and challenges

All your favourites plus a whole lot more

Re-ignite your Guiding spirit and connect with your Guiding friends

for a weekend of laughter learning and friendship

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENING IN JUNE ALL INCLUSIVE COST OF $19500

For the adventurous there will be an additional cost for some of the supercharged adventurous activitiesSave the date and look out for your

personal invitation from the Scroggin team

scrogginguidesqldorg

Scroggin A Kaleidoscope

of Fun2016

OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY lsquoYOUNG SUPPORTERrsquoCould YOU be the next Olave Baden-Powell Society lsquoYoung Supporterrsquo

The Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS) Australia has a great new opportunity for young women aged 18-35 to be gifted an OB-PS Young Supporter membership in 2016

OB-PS is an international group of women and men who give financial assistance to the work of WAGGGS By their donations which at certain levels entitle them to Membership or membership as a Young Supporter of the Society they support the Mission of WAGGGS - to enable girls and young women to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world

Wersquore looking for a young woman aged 18-35 who believes in the valuable work of OB-PS is ready to start supporting and promoting its work and is interested in becoming a member of this growing global organisation

If you think this could be you please check out the application form at and put in your application by Thursday 16 June

For more information on OB-PS visit wwwwagggsorgensupport-usob-ps

FIRE ANT WARNINGThe Queensland Government has released a warning about Fire ants particularly around the Brisbane Metro and surrounding areas

Read the attached Community Letter here and check the restricted area poster for more details

BISCUIT BADGESThe new Girl Guide Australia badges have been posted out with district mail If you would like to request more please email Carol at biscuitsguidesqldorg

Itrsquos SCROGGIN time again

DATE CLAIMER FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER TO MONDAY 3 OCTOBER

Scroggin is a kaleidoscope of fun filled outdoor activities and challenges

All your favourites plus a whole lot more

Re-ignite your Guiding spirit and connect with your Guiding friends

for a weekend of laughter learning and friendship

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENING IN JUNE ALL INCLUSIVE COST OF $19500

For the adventurous there will be an additional cost for some of the supercharged adventurous activitiesSave the date and look out for your

personal invitation from the Scroggin team

scrogginguidesqldorg

Scroggin A Kaleidoscope

of Fun2016

OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY lsquoYOUNG SUPPORTERrsquoCould YOU be the next Olave Baden-Powell Society lsquoYoung Supporterrsquo

The Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS) Australia has a great new opportunity for young women aged 18-35 to be gifted an OB-PS Young Supporter membership in 2016

OB-PS is an international group of women and men who give financial assistance to the work of WAGGGS By their donations which at certain levels entitle them to Membership or membership as a Young Supporter of the Society they support the Mission of WAGGGS - to enable girls and young women to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world

Wersquore looking for a young woman aged 18-35 who believes in the valuable work of OB-PS is ready to start supporting and promoting its work and is interested in becoming a member of this growing global organisation

If you think this could be you please check out the application form at and put in your application by Thursday 16 June

For more information on OB-PS visit wwwwagggsorgensupport-usob-ps

FIRE ANT WARNINGThe Queensland Government has released a warning about Fire ants particularly around the Brisbane Metro and surrounding areas

Read the attached Community Letter here and check the restricted area poster for more details

BISCUIT BADGESThe new Girl Guide Australia badges have been posted out with district mail If you would like to request more please email Carol at biscuitsguidesqldorg

OLAVE BADEN-POWELL SOCIETY lsquoYOUNG SUPPORTERrsquoCould YOU be the next Olave Baden-Powell Society lsquoYoung Supporterrsquo

The Olave Baden-Powell Society (OB-PS) Australia has a great new opportunity for young women aged 18-35 to be gifted an OB-PS Young Supporter membership in 2016

OB-PS is an international group of women and men who give financial assistance to the work of WAGGGS By their donations which at certain levels entitle them to Membership or membership as a Young Supporter of the Society they support the Mission of WAGGGS - to enable girls and young women to develop their full potential as responsible citizens of the world

Wersquore looking for a young woman aged 18-35 who believes in the valuable work of OB-PS is ready to start supporting and promoting its work and is interested in becoming a member of this growing global organisation

If you think this could be you please check out the application form at and put in your application by Thursday 16 June

For more information on OB-PS visit wwwwagggsorgensupport-usob-ps

FIRE ANT WARNINGThe Queensland Government has released a warning about Fire ants particularly around the Brisbane Metro and surrounding areas

Read the attached Community Letter here and check the restricted area poster for more details

BISCUIT BADGESThe new Girl Guide Australia badges have been posted out with district mail If you would like to request more please email Carol at biscuitsguidesqldorg

WEBSITE UPDATEPlease check our website regularly We are updating and making improvements every week We welcome your suggestions and requests for other information to be included Please contact webmasterguidesqldorg

SOCIAL MEDIA RESOURCESThe following resources are available in the members section of the GGQ website under ldquoMarketing and PRrdquo

Biscuit CampaignClick Here to download some Biscuits promotional images to use help advertise your biscuit campaigns

PR and RecruitmentClick Here to download some Biscuits promotional images to use help advertise your biscuit campaign

If you have not been on the new Guides Supplies website ndash you just got to go there now It is fantastic The purchasing and payment process is simple Your orders can be tracked You will know instantly if the item is in stock Check it out and let us know what you think Feedback so far has been absolutely amazing

Click Here to see the latest Guide Supplies newsletter which highlights some great challenges and resources available in store

Guide Supplies has also joined pinterest Check us out at httpsaupinterestcomGuideSupplies

QUEENSLAND ON THE GONeed a Bush Telegraph Just tell QotG Has your District or Unit got an amazing program Why do your Guides love to come every week Do you have a great activity for camp that worked really well Got a fun idea for a Wide GameIf you can answer these questions or know of something else that you think all of Queensland could benefit from then why not tell us by writing into Queensland on the Go The QotG Team is striving hard to make your State magazine relevant and up-to-date for all Members and we would love to hear from youPlease send all articles and any questions you have to qotgguidesqldorg All contributions must be sent to qotgguidesqldorg by the 18th of the monthPhotos and images that follow the below guidelines are more likely to be published

ʞ Media releases (permission to publish) ʞ Guides in full uniform (with or without sash) black shoes no short shorts and Uniformed

brimmed hats if outdoors ʞ Accompanying captions ʞ If VIPs are appearing in the photo make sure they are named

Article Submissions ʞ Please include authorrsquos name ʞ Content may be edited and published at the discretion of the Editor

Click here for full details and submission Guidelines

I hope to see your District in the next edition of Queensland on the GoKind regards Kimberley Stanton QotG Co-ordinator

Stay up to date with the latest

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In 2016 Girl Guides Queensland (GGQ) is partnering with the Queensland Country Womenrsquos Association (QCWA) to assist our sisters and their families in drought affected areas

In this spirit our State Good Turn for 2016 is

Fundraising to Aid Drought affected Areas of Queensland

We have a fundraising target of $30000 - a very achievable goal if you think that this equals to only $5 to be raised by each member Please encourage all Units and Districts to fundraise and raise awareness for their State Good Turn service For ideas for fundraising please go to the Girl Guides Queensland website guidesqldorggrantsandfundraising

The fine print

The QCWA has an established Public Rural Crises Fund to aid families in crisis after a natural disaster It is the QCWA who assess the need and GGQ assures you the money stays in the community in the form of grocery vouchers store credit or payments of accounts When GGQ donates your money to this Fund 100 of your gift goes directly to helping families recover rebuild and get ahead

Please follow these directions as your Unit and District raise money and Girl Guides Queensland will forward your donations every month

ʞ Transfer all monies raised directly to Girl Guides Queensland State Office via EFT

ʞ Bank details are BSB 034071 Acc 410766 Reference SGT

ʞ Notify State Office of your transaction via email to Lesley Jardine Finance Manager lesleyjguidesqldorg

Activities updates and progress on our $30000 goal will be printed monthly in Queensland on the Go and at wwwguidesqldorgstategoodturn

Send in your photos and we will endeavour to print as many as we can

If you would like detailed information about this yearrsquos State Good Turn please email Heather Pettigrew HeatherPguidesqldorg

STATE GOOD TURN 2016

OUR GOAL $30 000FUNDRAISING SO FAR

Chain of Cardboard Cities Raising awareness to support the Orange Sky Laundry

CHAIN OF CARDBOARD CITIES IS BACK FOR 2016 AND WErsquoRE INVITING YOU TO SLEEP OUT WITH US TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HOMELESSNESS AND RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS TO BE DONATED TO THE ORANGE SKY LAUNDRY

Chain of Cardboard Cities is a sleep out event coordinated by members of the Olave Program for Girl Guides aged 10 and up other Olaves and leaders

Girls Olaves and Leaders are invited to join our cardboard city and fundraise or get sponsored to sleep out with us in a cardboard box at Kindilan on Saturday 29 October 2016

All proceeds raised will be donated to the Orange Sky Laundry whose mission is ldquoto provide a vehicle for conversations opportunities and educations through a free mobile laundry service for the homeless worldwiderdquo

Meals will be provided via a food cardvoucher system and participants will all sleep outside in a cardboard box overnight We hope to have a guest speaker and link with regional sites on the day via the internet

We would love participants to fundraise extra money before the event and all profits will be donated to the Orange Sky Laundryrdquo To fundraise money you could hold raffles bake sales car washes or ask for monetary donations - remember all donations over $200 are tax deductable and will need a receipt

KIT LIST You must bring a cardboard box to sleep inon In addition you may bring one standard sized pillowcase In this pillowcase you must have bull Torch bull Hat bull Sunscreen Insect repellant bull Waterbottle bull Jumper bull Plastic mug and spoon bull Raincoatponcho bull BlanketSleeping Bag bull Tarp

Plus anything else that you may need to spend the night outdoors (Eg scissors and tape to make box toothbrushtoothpaste etc) You will not be permitted to bring anything that does not fit into your pillowcase to the event and all electronic devices (phones iPods iPads etc) will be collected and stored separately if brought to the event

Any medication must be clearly labelled in a clear snap lock bag

Please wear a Girl Guide camp shirt (sleeves and collar please) and enclosed shoes to Chain of Cardboard Cities You will receive your Chain of Cardboard Cities shirt and badge (if ordered during registration) on arrival on the day and may change into that shirt when you arrive if you wish

Date Saturday 29 October to Sunday 30 October 2016 Time 3pm on Saturday to 10am on SundayVenue Kindilan OECCOpen to Guides aged 10+ Olaves Leaders Trefoil Guild membersCost $20 per participant (Plus $25 Shirt and $2 badge optional) Contact Laina Stanley (LiC) on 0408 749 858 or email chainofcardboardcities2016gmailcom

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 17 SEPTEMBER 2016Complete registration and payment at wwwguidesqldorgevents and a full event registration kit will be emailed to you including fundraising and sponsorship details Kit list and ADM27 and ADM 28 forms Registrations are not complete without full payment and an order confirmation is received

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Audited Reports for 2014 NOW OVERDUE - Email financeguidesqldorg

Audited Reports for 2015 Due at State Office by 30 April 2016 - Email financeguidesqldorg

Get Started Vouchers Round 7 must be redeemed by 20 MayRound 8 - Opens 13 July

Gambling Community Benefit Funds

Current Round closes 31 May For more information visit the GCBF website

Biscuit Invoices

Invoices have been sent out Some will require adjustments due to damaged stock or incorrect quantities delivered We understand that this invoice is due at the same time as your insurance invoice We are happy for Districts to pay off this invoice each month as biscuits are sold This arrangement has been in place for the last few years and has worked well

Contents and Building Insurance Invoices were sent in April and are due end of May

Regards Paul Nicholls State Executive Officer E PaulNguidesqldorg

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Chain of Cardboard Cities Raising awareness to support the Orange Sky Laundry

CHAIN OF CARDBOARD CITIES IS BACK FOR 2016 AND WErsquoRE INVITING YOU TO SLEEP OUT WITH US TO RAISE AWARENESS OF HOMELESSNESS AND RAISE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS TO BE DONATED TO THE ORANGE SKY LAUNDRY

Chain of Cardboard Cities is a sleep out event coordinated by members of the Olave Program for Girl Guides aged 10 and up other Olaves and leaders

Girls Olaves and Leaders are invited to join our cardboard city and fundraise or get sponsored to sleep out with us in a cardboard box at Kindilan on Saturday 29 October 2016

All proceeds raised will be donated to the Orange Sky Laundry whose mission is ldquoto provide a vehicle for conversations opportunities and educations through a free mobile laundry service for the homeless worldwiderdquo

Meals will be provided via a food cardvoucher system and participants will all sleep outside in a cardboard box overnight We hope to have a guest speaker and link with regional sites on the day via the internet

We would love participants to fundraise extra money before the event and all profits will be donated to the Orange Sky Laundryrdquo To fundraise money you could hold raffles bake sales car washes or ask for monetary donations - remember all donations over $200 are tax deductable and will need a receipt

KIT LIST You must bring a cardboard box to sleep inon In addition you may bring one standard sized pillowcase In this pillowcase you must have bull Torch bull Hat bull Sunscreen Insect repellant bull Waterbottle bull Jumper bull Plastic mug and spoon bull Raincoatponcho bull BlanketSleeping Bag bull Tarp

Plus anything else that you may need to spend the night outdoors (Eg scissors and tape to make box toothbrushtoothpaste etc) You will not be permitted to bring anything that does not fit into your pillowcase to the event and all electronic devices (phones iPods iPads etc) will be collected and stored separately if brought to the event

Any medication must be clearly labelled in a clear snap lock bag

Please wear a Girl Guide camp shirt (sleeves and collar please) and enclosed shoes to Chain of Cardboard Cities You will receive your Chain of Cardboard Cities shirt and badge (if ordered during registration) on arrival on the day and may change into that shirt when you arrive if you wish

Date Saturday 29 October to Sunday 30 October 2016 Time 3pm on Saturday to 10am on SundayVenue Kindilan OECCOpen to Guides aged 10+ Olaves Leaders Trefoil Guild membersCost $20 per participant (Plus $25 Shirt and $2 badge optional) Contact Laina Stanley (LiC) on 0408 749 858 or email chainofcardboardcities2016gmailcom

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 17 SEPTEMBER 2016Complete registration and payment at wwwguidesqldorgevents and a full event registration kit will be emailed to you including fundraising and sponsorship details Kit list and ADM27 and ADM 28 forms Registrations are not complete without full payment and an order confirmation is received

Chain of

Cities 2016Cardboard

RemindersItem Details

Audited Reports for 2014 NOW OVERDUE - Email financeguidesqldorg

Audited Reports for 2015 Due at State Office by 30 April 2016 - Email financeguidesqldorg

Get Started Vouchers Round 7 must be redeemed by 20 MayRound 8 - Opens 13 July

Gambling Community Benefit Funds

Current Round closes 31 May For more information visit the GCBF website

Biscuit Invoices

Invoices have been sent out Some will require adjustments due to damaged stock or incorrect quantities delivered We understand that this invoice is due at the same time as your insurance invoice We are happy for Districts to pay off this invoice each month as biscuits are sold This arrangement has been in place for the last few years and has worked well

Contents and Building Insurance Invoices were sent in April and are due end of May

Regards Paul Nicholls State Executive Officer E PaulNguidesqldorg

DOWNLOAD ALL ATTACHMENTS FROM wwwguidesqldorgdistrictmatters

ATTACHMENTS

RemindersItem Details

Audited Reports for 2014 NOW OVERDUE - Email financeguidesqldorg

Audited Reports for 2015 Due at State Office by 30 April 2016 - Email financeguidesqldorg

Get Started Vouchers Round 7 must be redeemed by 20 MayRound 8 - Opens 13 July

Gambling Community Benefit Funds

Current Round closes 31 May For more information visit the GCBF website

Biscuit Invoices

Invoices have been sent out Some will require adjustments due to damaged stock or incorrect quantities delivered We understand that this invoice is due at the same time as your insurance invoice We are happy for Districts to pay off this invoice each month as biscuits are sold This arrangement has been in place for the last few years and has worked well

Contents and Building Insurance Invoices were sent in April and are due end of May

Regards Paul Nicholls State Executive Officer E PaulNguidesqldorg

DOWNLOAD ALL ATTACHMENTS FROM wwwguidesqldorgdistrictmatters

ATTACHMENTS