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ISSUE 170 | SEPTEMBER 2015

Queenslandon the Go

Spark! Re-Igniting the Olave Program

State Good Turn 2015 Update

2016 Biscuit Campaign

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Queensland on the Go September 2015

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Front Cover Girls and Leaders from Gympie Gumnut Guides Unit which started in April 2015 pictured with members of the local emergency services.

Queensland on the Go is the official newsletter of Girl Guides Queensland.Articles of interest are sought from Guiding members.Late items will not be accepted.Editor: Alison Whitehead

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CONTENTSState Commissioner. .................................. 3

National Team Report. ............................... 5

GGA News Update ..................................... 6

Noticeboard ............................................... 8

Feature: Spark! Olave Program ................. 9

Around Queensland ................................. 10

Spotlight On .............................................. 11

Vale: Gone Home ....................................... 11

Manager and Adviser Reports................. 12

Outdoors ............................................. 12

Learning and Development .................13

Program ............................................... 14

Resources: Promise and Law . .................. 14

Arts ....................................................... 19

Olave Program .....................................20

Trefoil Guild ......................................... 21

Support Group .................................... 22

International ....................................... 23

Archives ................................................24

Kindilan OECC .................................... 25

Trainings and Events .............................. 26

Things to do ........................................ 29

Great Bunya Gathering ........................... 30

Guide Supplies.......................................... 32

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ISSUE 170 | SEPTEMBER 2015

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September 2015 Queensland on the Go

August must surely be our busiest month of this year. Major preparation and final planning for a number of significant events is taking place 24/7!

The first of course is our very own Jamboree—GBG. A relentless increased workload and flurry of activity night and day is the agenda for every Committee member and program leader including the Support Centre. This is an enormous contribution by everyone and I personally thank each one of you for your commitment. Every Guide attending will enjoy a wonderful week of adventure and fun. Their experiences will remain highlights in their memory forever.

I spoke to some of the excited Guides who are attending the Great Bunya Gathering on Saturday at the Kindilan Family Fun Day. Excited is an understatement. Some of the parents were recalling the Jamborees and major camps they had attended as girls. One mother spoke about the memories of her first big camp and the precious friendships she still has, and introduced me to her Guide ‘bestie’ and her family who had come to the Family Fun Day.

The second significant event has been the recruitment of a new Manager for Kindilan. It was a very rigorous process and I’m sure you will share in the happiness of the outcomes. It was a very successful process and I look forward to introducing the new Manager to you soon. Thank you to all involved.

And the third is our beloved Agoonoree. With over 80 Guides and Leaders involved, we are looking forward to the camp. Caitlin O’Keeffe does a great job as Leader-in-Charge. Her merry band of supporters is raring to go. The image of the courage and sheer joy as I watched the physically challenged young people scale the abseiling tower and the belly laughter from the water slide will be forever etched in my mind. Bravo to every Guide that creates this space, from the laundry helpers and screen printers to the Camp Leaders.

Another major achievement was the successfully run Kindilan Family Fun Day. What fun was enjoyed by all who attended. It was so good to see Mums and Dads enjoy the fun, the canoeing, the archery and, most of all, to hear and see the laughter of families enjoying the Outdoors at our Kindilan. Special thanks to Kerryn and the Kindilan staff, Cathy Crittenden, Donna Thompson, Donna Little, Heather Pettigrew and Paul Nicholls for their back-up support and input to ensure a great day.

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STATE TEAM

STATE COMMISSIONER


STATE COMMISSIONER CONT..

A massive thank you to our volunteers who manned the various activities to ensure all enjoyed a valuable outdoor experience. And, as for our dedicated event photographers for the day—Margaret Miller and Jamie Hill, well done! We have the best volunteers ever in Guiding. Thank you.

The Constitution passed an incredible milestone with all changes well received at the open forum held in the morning of the State Council meeting. The open discussions and engagement have produced adaptations and recommendations for the policies. Thank you and well done to all who participated, with special thanks to the Constitution Committee and the Board for their time and support to progress this important project.

On a personal note, I would just quietly say thank you for your condolences and notes of good wishes as our family comes to terms with the sad loss of Paul’s much loved Dad. Your kind thoughts and notes have been very much appreciated.

And finally a wonderful piece of news to share with you. I am now trialling having a third Assistant Commissioner. Let me explain. The proposed changes to our Constitution (well received at our open forum) enables the Commissioner to appoint up to four Assistants depending on the work load and need at the time.

My ever increasing work load has certainly identified additional needs. But there is also another key reason for my request to the Board to consider an additional Assistant Commissioner. As you know, I’m a strong advocate for mentoring. I encourage every Leader to mentor another in their role. Mentoring is such a critical leadership development tool and I want my leadership team to reflect all stages of Guiding (is that a nice way to say ages?).

So, the Board has agreed to allow me take to advantage of this interim time between the old and new Constitution to pilot a third Assistant. This makes no assumptions that all the changes will be accepted, even though it seems we are all excited at what has been proposed.

Holly Hardstaff, Unit Leader at the Gold Coast, has agreed to join our hard working team and be my third Assistant under this pilot. Her portfolio will revolve around marketing, social media, promotions and eventually supporting the Leaders in membership drives etc. Currently, she has a lead role in the Women of Substance Project Team and has been busy developing the required promotional material. Congratulations and thank you Holly - welcome aboard!

Yours in Guiding Velia Nicholls “Thalera”

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Girl Guides Australia is delighted to announce three new appointments at national level—congratulations to Barbara Fairbairn of NSW&ACT on her appointment as National Trefoil Adviser, Nicole Young of SA as incoming National Olave Program Manager (from October 2015), and Bronwyn Hughes of NSW&ACT as the National GOLD Project Manager. We thank these three women for their dedication and commitment to Guiding and wish them all the best in their new roles.

At its recent busy and productive meeting, the Girl Guides Australia Board ratified the formation of a Marketing and Communications Committee, and is also pleased to announce a change in biscuit supplier. We look forward with excitement to seeing the new range that will be launched next biscuit season and are really pleased to be able to support an Australian supplier.

The Board also ratified the project plan for our national Financial Literacy Project (called “Guide Your Money”) and it is looking forward to watching that develop over time. Two of our other national projects are also progressing very well, with productive workshops held in Sydney recently for both the Free Being Me and the Voices Against Violence project teams.

We extend a big thank you to all our Leaders, Managers, parents and Guides who so positively responded to the call for feedback to our AGP Review. We have had over 4200 individual responses from all parts of the Guiding community including over 3000 responses from our Girl Guides.

Robinette Emonson Chief Commissioner

Susan Campbell and Miranda Cummings Assistant Chief Commissioners

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NATIONAL TEAM REPORT

Right now our project team is busy crunching the data, with the support of an amazing volunteer research team of Claire Bickell (Vic), Alice Hennen (NSW&ACT), Jo Kitchener (NSW&ACT), Sara Vassallo (NSW&ACT), Gresley Wakelin-King (Vic), Lauren Wheatley (Vic) and Sharon O’Brien (WA).

September is shaping up to be extremely exciting for Australian Guiding. In mid-September, Girl Guides Australia is hosting “Guiding at the House” to showcase Guiding at Parliament House. State and National leadership teams will be present to attend meetings with relevant Ministers and Members of Parliament. Congratulations to the Olaves from each State Organisation who have been selected to attend in the role of “Support Team” for this event.

“Spark! Re-igniting the Olave Program” is also taking place in mid-September, to launch the amendments to the Olave Program that have developed from the Olave Program Review. Olaves and other Guiding members will join together in State events to celebrate and learn about the exciting possibilities in the new Olave Program.

And, of course, at the end of September hundreds and hundreds of Guides and Leaders are heading to the Great Bunya Gathering in Queensland for a week of fun, friendship and adventure. A big thank you to the Jamboree Organising Committee and Girl Guides Queensland for all their hard work to date and we wish them—and everyone attending—all the best for the event. We look forward to meeting many of you there!


GIRL GUIDES AUSTRALIA NEWS UPDATEREVIEWING THE AGP - UPDATESince the beginning of the year, Australian Girl Guiding has provided its views on the future of our Australian Guide Program. Under the direction of all State Commissioners, the project team designed a National Consultation Strategy which aimed to provide all members of Australian Girl Guides with an opportunity to provide input to the Review.

This strategy resulted in:

ʞ Over 3000 Girl Guides have provided feedback to the Review, telling us what they want for their future, their hopes for family and friends and what they want their AGP to do.

ʞ Over 1400 parents have provided feedback to our survey telling us what they love about the Program and what they would like to see happen in the future. Another 61 joined in purposely run focus groups which extend our understanding of what our parents are looking for from Australian Girl Guiding.

ʞ Over 900 Leaders and Managers provided feedback to the online survey telling us their key opportunities and challenges of our AGP.

ʞ Over 190 Leader and Manager caravans (or focus groups) occurred across Australia providing some amazing and incredibly powerful feedback on our Program, and the organisation more broadly.

EVALUATION AND ANALYSISRight now, another amazing group of volunteers are working through all the data—coding and classifying it, evaluating and analysing it to determine the key themes.

The feedback is rich and extensive. The views of our Leaders and Managers are diverse and robust.

Our volunteers are clear in their views about the challenges the Movement faces and the responses that need to be put in place. The feedback from our girls and young women is incredibly powerful. Hearing the voices of our girls on what they hope for their own future, their world around them, their friends and family, as well as Guiding and the Program, is providing a vivid and precious source of knowledge—it will give our Movement strong foundations and framework moving forward.

Our parents’ involvement in the Review is proving to be indispensable. We are learning some crucial lessons from our parents on not only the enormous value that they see in Girl Guides but, furthermore, clear ways that the Program can further support our diverse community.

In addition to this, the project has commissioned and will soon receive a report from an external Market Research firm (MindMill) that has interviewed members of the community that were a part of Girl Guides to further extend our understanding of the value of our Program and opportunities moving forward.

NEXT STEPSOver the next few months, the emerging findings of all this work will be unpacked and understood. Key leadership of the Australian Movement will come together to validate final recommendations before communicating the findings across all of Australian Girl Guides and implementing the recommendations.

We look forward to providing you with updates on this project in the weeks and months ahead.

The AGP Review Team


2016 BISCUIT CAMPAIGNGirl Guides Australia is pleased to announce that, from 2016, the annual national biscuit campaign will be supported by a new biscuit supplier—Modern Baking Company (MBC).

The decision to move to MBC from Griffins represents a new opportunity for Australian Girl Guiding in terms of its fundraising efforts and also engagement in the community. The decision was endorsed by the GGA Board in July 2015 on the basis of support from all State Girl Guide Organisations.

This new partnership will be supported by a new marketing campaign. Members should note that the price of the product will increase. There is broad support for this as the price of our biscuits has not increased for many years whilst the wholesale price to the Girl Guide Organisations has increased. To maintain the value of the fundraising for Guiding, the view of management and leadership is that the retail price should increase and, furthermore, that this increase will not negatively impact the communities with regard to our Movement and its fundraising campaign.

The decision to move to a new supplier is of great benefit for Australian Guiding for a range of reasons including:

ʞ We will be working with an Australian manufacturer using local ingredients and employing local staff.

ʞ The relationship is a true partnership for Australian Guiding where values are shared.

ʞ MBC have substantial manufacturing capacity and similar experience—it produces the well known and loved ANZAC biscuits where proceeds raised go to the RSL.

ʞ We are expanding the range to include a gluten free biscuit in 2016 and other innovations are planned for 2017.

ʞ The new partnership will be supported by a revitalized marketing strategy.

ʞ The ordering process for the new arrangements will not markedly change with the new supplier. The first set of indicative orders will be requested in October with final confirmation at the end

For more information including a media release from Girl Guides Australia, visit www.guidesqld.org/aroundqueensland. Any queries on the change can be addressed in the first instance to the Support Centre at [email protected].

Information Sheet 2016 MBC GIRL GUIDE BISCUIT RANGE

This information sheet is provided for the purposes of assisting State Girl Guide Organisations communicate with their key stakeholders on the potential range for the 2016 Biscuit Campaign. The tool is not specifically designed for broad correspondence and users should note that the final imagery (packaging) may change.

2016 RangeThe proposed range for the 2016 Biscuit Campaign will consist of:

MBC Plain and Choc core range RRP 3.50 180g

NEW: MBC Addition to Core Range Bush Buddies RRP 4.50 (8 portions p/pack)

NEW: MBC Addition to Core Range – Gluten Free Shortbread RRP 4.00 160g














NOTICEBOARD

Reminders ʞ For auditing purposes, it is

important that all Blue Card forms are sent to the Support Centre (they can be either posted, scanned or faxed), not directly to the Commission.

ʞ “Get in the Game - Get Started” applications are now open until 31 September

Thank YouLast year I sent out a request for any keen knitters to help me with my service project for my Queen’s Guide. After a year of tirelessly knitting and sewing, we managed to collect over 750 squares which were made into 27 blankets! The blankets have now been donated to Rosies, an organisation which helps youth on the streets. Thank you to everyone who helped in some way—I couldn’t have done it without you!Katelyn Lawson

Guide Photos and Video WantedDo you have some great photos or footage of your Girl Guides? We would love to see what Guide Units have been upto around our state. Perhaps have a camera ready to capture all the special moments of your program. Try get all the girls in full uniform and make sure we have permission/talent release from each of the girls so that the media can be published. To submit photos and footage or for more information, email [email protected].

QORF Young AdventurerSadly, QORF did not receive many applications for its Young Adventurer Award and, for various reasons, the few received were not suitable. The deadline for applications and the time limit for expeditions has now been removed.So, if you are or know a young person with an ‘expedition’ in mind, apply to QORF – they may be able to help!More information available at http://qorf.org.au/resources/public-events-master/young-adventurer. Application form available at http://qorf.org.au/resources/public-events-master/young-adventurer/application-form.

GIRL GUIDES QUEENSLANDPolicies & Procedures Committee ChairPurpose: to consolidate the current GGQ policies and procedures in line with the ConstitutionCriteria: highly developed written skills extensive experience in policy writing ability to meet deadlinesApplications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 18 September 2015. A detailed job description is available by emailing [email protected].

State Learning and Development ManagerPurpose: to be an advocate for Learning and Development, providing support to members while encouraging others to participate at every relevant level whilst managing the wider Learning and Development teamCriteria: training experience highly developed interpersonal skills highly developed organisational skills prepared to work collaboratively with othersApplications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 18 September 2015. A detailed job description is available by emailing [email protected].

International AdviserPurpose: to act as a liaison between all levels of GGQ on international matters including eventsCriteria: interest and experience in international guidingApplications close at 5.00 pm on Friday 18 September 2015. A detailed job description is available by emailing [email protected].

POSITIONS VACANT


Spark!Re-igniting the Olave Program

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**GET EXCITED FOR

SPARK!SPARK is the launch event for the new look Olave Program and Olave Program Framework. A lot of things will stay the same but there is a new syllabus and a new recourse, to name a few of the exciting things that will be revealed at the launch.

Every State will hold its launch on 12-13 September. Events will look different in each State but will be Region-based events in Queensland. Events will be held in nine of our Regions and there will also be a national online event running for those who can’t make it in person. These Region-based events will be open to all Guiding members from the very young to our Trefoil members.

Special limited edition badges to commemorate the event will be available to purchase on the day.

To find out more information about our online event, keep posted to the Queensland Olave Program Facebook page.

To find out more information about an event near you contact:

Brisbane North Birrong Olave Program by emailing [email protected]

Capricorn Amanda by emailing [email protected]

Curtis Rebecca by emailing [email protected]

Darling Downs Toowoomba Olave by emailing [email protected]

Flinders Mikaela by emailing [email protected] or Grace by emailing [email protected]

Gold Coast Sam by emailing [email protected]

John Oxley Alexandrea by emailing [email protected] or Natasha by emailing [email protected]

Moreton Yvette by emailing [email protected]

Southern Cross Steph by emailing [email protected]


AROUND QUEENSLAND

Ranger Guides helping with the prize draw at the Gympie District Cent Auction which raised funds for ten of the Guides to attend the Great Bunya Gathering.

Around Queensland

Check out what Girl Guides have been doing locally right

across our great state!

www.guidesqld.org/AroundQueensland

Aitkenvale District were thrilled to receive the Carr Cup.

Members of Bribie Island Girl Guides Senior Unit decorating a collection box for Share The Dignity, an initiative to help women in shelters have sanitary products.

Flinders Region Girl Guides dressed in their pyjamas ready to walk the Strand to fundraise for The Pyjama Foundation.

Heidi McKellar and her Guide daughters recently visited the United Kingdom where they viewed the Changing of the Guard from the grounds of Buckingham Palace, and visited Pax Lodge where they had afternoon tea with a Girl Scout Troop from America.


Spotlight On...Would you like your Unit or District showcased on this page? Send an article (no more than 300 words) on your recent activities along with 2-3 photographs to [email protected].

Vale GONE HOME

OPERATION NIGHTHAWKOver the weekend of the 8-9 August, five very brave Guides from the Darling Downs Region competed at the Darling Downs Scout Association’s annual Operation Nighthawk. The girls left home base at 9.00 pm on Saturday and returned at 3.00 am on Sunday after completing their hike and challenge bases.

After returning to camp, team leader Katie Rae said, “I had lots of fun and was so proud of the girls for the persistence, determination and courage displayed on the course. Every Scout group we met was surprised to find a happy and bright Girl Guide group at 1.00 am on a Sunday morning; however, all the girls were cheerful and together we had a great time debunking the myths some of the Scouts had about us and making heaps of new friends. I must admit the addition of the Guide biscuits on the actual course aided in making friends!”

We competed as one of 70 Venturer teams … and placed a very impressive 9th! The behaviour of the girls was a true credit to themselves and their Leaders.

Thank you to Julie Neill (Kenyaya) for giving up her weekend and to Ingrid Spoelder for visiting. Thanks also to the Scouts for allowing up to participate at their event.

Emma Meiklejohn Toowoomba Olave Program/Highfields Wirrenda Guides

Annie Bailey (Naroo) 17/03/1933-30/07/2015

In 1946, Annie joined Girl Guides and would ride her bike 5 miles each way on a Saturday afternoon to attend Girl Guide meetings at the local school.

Years later (in 1975), she was asked if she would help out and she was signed up as a Leader. For 15 years, she was the Mareeba Guide Leader for girls aged 10-16 years. In this time, she gained her camping qualifications and gave many girls in the Region the chance to camp on her farm as well as all over the Atherton Tablelands. She staffed at many Region and State camps and took contingents of girls away to many State camps and events. In 1990, Annie started the Mareeba Gumnut Guide Unit and stayed as its Leader until November 2010. She stayed on as an Assistant Leader to her daughter Julie until November 2014, when poor health prevented her from continuing.

Annie also held the position of Cape York Region Arts Consultant. Through her commitment to Guiding, she received the Mareeba Australia Day Citizenship Award twice—in 2001 and again in 2002. Two of her daughters are Queen’s Guides. Annie earned the Adult BP Award in 1993 and received the Bar to the Banksia for good service in 1999. Annie was presented with her 40 years Long Service badge at the Tropical North Region Thinking Day celebrations in February this year.

Annie was an inspiration to us all and will always be remembered for her kindness and generosity. She will be sadly missed by many.Carol Lincoln

Yvonne MeggiorinYvonne was on the GGQ Hospitality Committee and was a tireless worker for Guiding. She was a member of Karawa Sub-Branch of the Baden-Powell Guild as well as a member of Tarragindi Trefoil. Yvonne’s family bought the Grimes’ home at Tarragindi and consequently has always had a very strong connection to Guiding in Tarragindi.

Katie Rae, Kaitlyn Beatie-Zarb (Rangeville), Jackie Marendy, Amelia Richie (Warramunga) and Keyara Kennedy (Oakey)


MANAGER REPORTS

Donna Thompson Outdoors Manager

[email protected] CAMPINGSome additional rules to be followed when planning larger camps:

On the OUT.01 Notification to camp form, it states that submission of the form for camps over 50 participants is required 6 weeks prior to camp.

Within your State: ʞ The Leader-in-Charge must discuss the proposal

with the District Manager and appropriate outdoor personnel prior to making any definitive arrangements.

ʞ Permission must be obtained from the State Outdoor Activities Manager.

ʞ It is highly recommended that you submit your application, with budget and risk management plan attached, a minimum of 3 months prior to your intended camp.

ʞ The ratio of adults to girls may be changed at the discretion of the State Outdoor Activities Manager.

Interstate camps ʞ If traveling interstate, then additional rules as

outlined in Guide Lines should be adhered to first. ʞ The Leader-in-Charge discusses the proposal

with the District Manager and appropriate outdoor personnel prior to making any definite arrangements.

ʞ Application is made in sufficient time to the State Executive/Board through the District Manager and the State Outdoor Activities Manager.

ʞ It is recommended that you submit your application, with budget and risk management plan attached, a minimum of 3 months prior to your intended camp/visit.

ʞ The State to be visited is informed by the State Executive Officer.

Recommendations: ʞ Participants should have had previous

camping experience and have been a Guide for not less than 6 months.

ʞ Camps held just over a State border for members living near the border are considered to be normal Unit camps and are treated as such.

It is the responsibility of the LiC to check current Guide Lines for up-to-date information prior to submitting the application to camp.

Leader in Charge:

ʞ All management responsibilities of the camp rest with the LiC.

ʞ The LiC of a camp must be qualified as follows: » Be a qualified Leader or Manager in

Girl Guides Australia. » Hold a current Provide First Aid

Certificate or equivalent. » Hold the appropriate module in the

Australian Learning and Qualification Program for the conduct of the camp, and be currently competent. A Leader/Manager is currently competent if:

• She achieved the relevant module in the three years before the planned camp, or

• She achieved the relevant module more than three years before the planned camp and she has been in charge of a camp within the past three years.


MANAGER REPORTS

Donna Thompson Outdoors Manager

[email protected]

REMEMBER

To keep your camping qualifications current, you must submit your Camp Activity Report (OUT.03) to your Region Camping Consultant following all camps (including sleepovers).

There are a number of different types of camp that Units can hold:

ʞ Sleepover - less than 24 hours ʞ Indoor camp - more than 24 hours and

sleeping indoors ʞ Outdoor (established) - camping in a

registered camping area, i.e., Kindilan ʞ Outdoor (bush) - Make your own campsite

(does not have toilet or showering facilities), need special qualification

ʞ Expeditions (controlled and wilderness) - need special qualification

Leaders who hold Indoor camping qualifications cannot be the LiC of outdoor camps.

ENVIROMENTALThere is still time to get your entries in for the Hilda John Cup. Entries close on 30 September.

TRAINING NEEDS SURVEY

Get Set! Get Ready! 2016 is only just around the corner! To help your Region Training Consultant and the State Training Team deliver a fantastic year of training opportunities, all adult volunteers and Olaves are asked to complete the training needs survey. The survey will go live on Tuesday 1 September and close on Friday 9 October.Follow this link—www.surveymonkey.com/s/ggqtraining—to have all of your training needs heard! If you do not have internet access, contact your District Manager or Region Training Consultant—do not send completed paper copies of the survey to the Support Centre.

6 WEEK LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATION TRAININGAs another option, we are offering the Leadership Qualification Training over 6 weeks during Term 1 2016. New Leaders interested in completing this Training are asked to email their details (including name, District, and nights available—Monday through Friday) to [email protected]. Based on those who express interest, a night and venue will be set and the training advertised in the November issue of Queensland on the Go.

Robyn Gibbs Learning and Development Manager [email protected]

LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT


MANAGER REPORTS

STATE GOOD TURN PROGRESS UPDATEWell done to the following Units, Districts and teams for their contribution to the total during July and August, adding 739 kilometres to our total:

LAST MONTH’S TOTAL WAS 871km

Flinders Region 240km

1st Kenmore Ranger Guides 36km

Koiranah Rangers 269km

Walton Bridge the Gap Brownies 153km

Gold Coast Region Team 11km

Members of the State Team 30km

Total so far is 1610km

STATE GOOD TURN 2015

Our State Good Turn for 2015 is Walking together for a healthier Queensland. This can be done at a Unit, District or Region Level.

Record your steps taken and submit them to Program Committee and, at the end of the year, we will publish the number of steps Girl Guides Queensland has taken to make us all healthier.

So far this year we have walked 1610km! We have made it from the Support Centre to Garradunga Campsite just south of Cairns. What a great effort! We now need to walk the top end and head west to Mt Isa.To make recording this information easy, we have set up an online survey to keep track of all of your steps. Simply enter your name, Unit, District, Region and the distance travelled in total by the members of your Unit. For example, if 10 members from your Unit go on a 2km walk you will complete the survey telling us that your Unit completed 20km. To complete the survey, go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/ggqgoodturn.

Glenys (Rusty) Tredoux [email protected]

PROGRAM


RESOURCESRESOURCES

PROMISE AND LAW

GIRL GUIDE JIGSAW PUZZLEEquipment:

ʞ The Guide Law cards

Method:1. Have the cards face

down.2. Get the Patrol to line

up 3 metres away from the cards.

3. Each girl is given a plastic spoon and the Patrol Leader is given a ping pong ball.

4. The Patrol Leader carries the ping pong ball on her spoon to the where the cards are, collects one card and returns to her Patrol.

5. She transfers the ball to the next girl who continues as before.

6. Once all the cards are collected, the jigsaw can be put together.

PROMISE AND LAW FLOWEREquipment:

ʞ Copies of all the flower parts ʞ Glue ʞ Scissors ʞ Background paper

Method:1. Cut out all pieces and glue them onto

the paper.

PROMISE BUTTERFLY AND CATERPILLAREquipment:

ʞ Butterfly template, ʞ Scissors ʞ Glue

Method:1. Using the templates provided, photocopy the Promise and Law

words onto brightly coloured paper.2. Photocopy the Butterfly and Caterpillar.3. Cut out the Promise bubbles (in bold) and place them into the

space provided in the wings of the butterfly.4. Cut out the bubbles representing the Law and place them onto

the Caterpillar.

Source: www.ssrguides.org/Open-Attachment/14/Guide%20Promise%20and%20Law%20activities.pdf. Templates and other information available in source document.


RESOURCES

BOOMERANG PROMISEEquipment:

ʞ Boomerang template ʞ Scissors ʞ Glue ʞ Pens ʞ Cardboard

Method:1. On a boomerang template, each girl writes

ways she can live by the Promise and Law. Each girl cuts out the boomerang and pastes it onto cardboard.

2. The boomerangs can be used to decorate the meeting place or be taken home.

ACTINGEquipment:

ʞ Paper, ʞ Pens/pencils

Method:1. Divide the girls into groups and ask them to

act out how they could keep their Promise in one of the following places - at a friend’s house, at bedtime, out for a family meal, at a sports match, in the park. The girls can choose their own scene and Law.

2. Give them 5 minutes to prepare.3. The other Patrols need to work out which Law

they are trying to keep and extra points for where they might be.

GUIDE LAW IN BALLOONSEquipment:

ʞ 14 balloons ʞ Guide Laws written out on 14 small

pieces of paper

Method:1. Take one part of the Law and place it

in a balloon, inflate the balloon and tie it off.

2. The girls sit in two lines facing each other. Each girl’s feet must touch those of the player sitting opposite her. She must not move them during the game.

3. The Leader throws a balloon between the players and each side must try to hit it over the heads of the opposing line. If it touches the floor behind the line, it is counted as a goal to the team facing in that direction.

4. After each goal, the girl that won the point pops the balloon and mimes an activity that represents the part of the Guide Law on the piece of paper inside.

5. The remaining girls decide what activity she is miming and which part of the Guide Law it represents.

6. When the correct answer is given, the Leader throws the balloon in again.

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RESOURCES

FARMER AND HIS ANIMALSEquipment:

ʞ The Law or Promise on coloured A4 cardboard (a different colour for each Patrol), cut into age-appropriate size jigsaw pieces

ʞ Farm yard scene - one for each Patrol to build their Promise on

Method:1. Each Patrol is given a colour matching

the cards. The Patrol decides on an animal and its noise (horse neighs, sheep baas, cow moos, pig grunts, etc.)

2. The Patrol Leader is the farmer and the remaining Patrol members are the animals.

3. The pieces of the jigsaw puzzle are scatted around the hut.

4. The ‘animals’ find their puzzle piece and stand near it, making their noise until the farmer comes to collect it. The animal can then move to the next piece.

5. This is repeated until all the pieces are collected.

6. The Patrol returns to their corner and puts together the words of the Promise or Law on the farmyard picture.

7. The first Patrol finished is the winner.

PROMISE AND LAW TREEEquipment:

ʞ 1 twig that looks like a small tree per Patrol ʞ Plasticine ʞ Paper ʞ Pens/pencils ʞ Flower stickers or paper flowers

Method:1. Firmly plant the twig in the plasticine.2. Each girl cuts a leaf shape from paper and makes

a hole at one end.3. On one side of the leaf, each girl draws her

Promise Badge.4. On the other side, she writes or draws what she

intends to do to keep her Promise or Law during the following week, e.g., make her bed, be kind to her brother.

5. The leaves are then hung on the branch of the Promise tree.

6. The following week any Guide who has kept her Promise replaces the leaf with a small paper flower which she has made. Any Guide who has not kept her Promise must leave her leaf on the tree for another week.

7. See how many weeks it takes to transform the leaves to flowers.

8. To encourage all Guides to keep their Promise, praise these who gain a flower and also those who have been truthful in admitting they have forgotten.

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RESOURCES

COLOUR MATCHEquipment:

ʞ Coloured paper squares or felt pens/pencils

ʞ Paper

Method:1. Ask the girls to pick a

colour for each Guide Law.

2. Get them to explain to their Patrol why they choose that colour. For example, if you picked green, you could match it to “Make choices for a better world” because green is a very environmental colour.

3. Depending on the age and skill level of the Unit, you could use felt pens and get them to write or draw each Guide Law in that colour.

THE GUIDE LAWAs a Guide I will strive to:

ʞ Respect myself and others ʞ Be considerate, honest and trustworthy ʞ Be friendly to others ʞ Make choices for a better world ʞ Use my time and abilities wisely ʞ Be thoughtful and optimistic ʞ Live with courage and strength

THE GUIDE PROMISE ʞ I promise that I will do my best ʞ To be true to myself and develop my beliefs ʞ To serve my community and Australia ʞ And live by the Guide Law

USEFUL WEBSITESwww.girlguides.org.au/public/attach/Promise%20and%20Law/18%20-%20Promise%20activities%20-%20Younger%20Guides.docwww.ssrguides.org/Open-Attachment/14/Guide%20Promise%20and%20Law%20activities.pdfhttp://dragon.sleepdeprived.ca/games/guiding_games/guiding_games.htmwww.girlguiding.org.uk/pdf/130902_guide_promise-activities.pdf

www.girlguiding.org.uk/news/new_girlguiding_promise_activi.aspx


Craft of the Month

What to do:1. Draw a figure. She needs to be 10cm tall with

her arms out to the sides.2. Colour her in and cut her out.3. Bend the feet up and glue both feet on to two

‘skis’.4. Glue two pieces of fine pipecleaners to her

hands.5. Take a piece of 12x20cm card and fold over 3cm

to make a stand (the ski slope).6. Glue cotton wool to this, then glue the skier to

the top of the wool.

MAKE A SKIER ON A SKI SLOPE

Instructions for all ‘Crafts of the Month’ can be found on the GGQ website at www.guidesqld.org/craft

The Carr Cup was judged and the winner for 2015 is Aitkenvale District, with Wynola District coming a close second. Congratulations to all entrants.

MACADAMIA has been cancelled due to the low numbers. Only 4 applied. We have re-scheduled it for the end of November.

Have you started on your “Make a Joyful Noise” Challenge? This is a Challenge set by the Arts Committee (based on one from Kent East UK) and has a beautiful badge that you can earn. The syllabus can be found online at the GGQ website under Arts, or you can contact me or your Region Arts Consultant. Once you have completed the syllabus, order your badges through Arts—the form is on the back of the syllabus.

The badges cost $1.75 each plus postage ($1.40 for up to 20 badges, $2.10 for up to 40).

The song I have chosen to ‘Keep Guiding Singing’ in August is Barges. This song was written (some say) by a Canadian Guide who was permanently disabled and could see the barges working on the St Lawrence Waterway from her bed. You will find this on page 69 of the Let’s Sing song book or on page 8 of the Our Cabana song book. If you would like the music, let me know. There is a lovely harmony for the chorus which could be sung by a few girls.

Dorami Keyt Arts Adviser [email protected]

Make A Joyful Noise!

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OLAVE PROGRAM

MANAGER REPORTS

Rebecca Atkins Olave Program Manager, [email protected]

NEW PEER GROUPSAttention all Region and District Managers! In the past six months, we have had a number of new Olave Program peer groups starting up across the State. This is wonderful to see. It’s great that more and more young women are wanting to engage in a program just for them.

Many of these peer groups, however, are not being registered properly and may not be accessing the most up-to-date information and resources about Olave Program. It is very important that, if you have women in your Region or District who are looking at starting an Olave Peer Group, you help them to make the first step, which is contacting the State Olave Program Manager.

She can provide the correct forms, helpful hints, up-to-date information and resources, and support to ensure success. If she does not know about a peer group, it may be missing out on opportunities and experience. It also makes it very difficult for her to report on Olave numbers and participation.

CHAIN OF CARDBOARD CITIESWe are looking for an LiC for our event this year. If you would like to be a part of the organisation for this fantastic event that raises money for the state homeless youth, apply to [email protected]. Let us know why you would be the best candidate, what experience and skills you would bring to the role and your ideas for this event in 2015.

Spark!Re-igniting the Olave Program

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**SPARKGet excited for SPARK, the launch event for the new look Olave Program and Olave Program Framework. This event is happening on the weekend of 12-13 September all around the country. More information available on page 9 of this issue.

2016 OLAVE PROGRAM CONFERENCEGreta Keating has been selected to run the 2016 Olave Program Conference. This event is a great opportunity for Olaves across the State to get together and learn about the Olave Program and, most importantly, have fun! If you would like to be a part of the Organising Committee, contact Greta by emailing [email protected].


MANAGER REPORTS

Trefoil Guild members are always busy, but the middle of the year sees many Guilds holding their AGMs. Our Adviser, Sue Hawkins, has been notching up some miles in her car this month, travelling down from Toowoomba to attend as many of these as she is able.

Up on the Downs, winter saw the members from Warwick entering the Jumpers and Jazz Festival where they dressed up their trees in woolly creations. The Guide tree was very jazzy and the theme this year was Fusion. They opted for a maypole theme for their tree jumper. The Guides made the wool pom-poms and little people, then the Trefoil ladies put it together and finally set up the tree downtown. They have been participating in the event for the 14 years this unique event has been operating in Warwick. It certainly showed off the blue and the gold!

The Nostalgia Singers Trefoil used the World Centres as the theme for their annual camp and AGM at Kindilan. Campers and visitors took part in the theme by skiing, doing an elephant walk and making Mexican God’s Eyes before the meeting and partaking of an English High Tea afterwards.

Margie Reid, Chatter Editor

Sue Hawkins [email protected]

TREFOIL GUILD

Wendy HindleDysart Unit Leader, Support Group President and

Acting District Manager Dysart District, Dalrymple Region

Wendy took on the role of Unit Leader when the previous Leader left town. Wendy was only doing it until someone else came forward. Three years later, she is still there. She runs a varied program and has had new members attending. The Unit does regular fundraising at the local markets where the girls learn about organising these as well as budgeting, advertising, etc.

Wendy is working through her passport at present and will attend the ALQP in November at Mackay.

The GEM Award is awarded to an adult member of GGQ who “Goes the Extra Mile”.

Nominate a Guide Leader today by completing a GEM Nomination form (QF.AW.05) available on the GGQ website.


MANAGER REPORTS

DISTRICT RECORDSSome suggestions for keeping District records:

ʞ Write dates, number all pages and write full names in Minutes and Reports.

ʞ Keep records safe from light and dust. ʞ Avoid blutak, sticky tape and writing on

photographs. ʞ Avoid staples and metal paper clips as they get

rusty and damage paper and cloth. ʞ Photocopy photographs and write details on

the copy or place individual photographs in an envelope and write details on the outside.

ʞ Shoeboxes can be used for vertical storage of photographs.

ʞ Photograph framed items at the time they are fixed to a wall and record the identity of the people with the date.

ʞ If Guiding closes in a District, property is to be sent to the Guide Archive, including documentation for capital expenditure.

Records can also be kept digitally.

Keeping accurate and detailed records ensures that Districts are able to access information for answering queries and also for celebrating distinctive historical events.

Joy Millett Support Group Adviser E: [email protected]

SUPPORT GROUP

A big thank you to everyone including the Red Cross Alderley Store for all your support in our bras for charity collection drive. It was a huge success and the bras will be shipped to Vanuatu shortly to support those in need. Thank you also to everyone who donated new underwear—it all helps!

Sofia Mirto, Gympie Gumnut Guides, sitting on a pile of 65 bras collected to donate to the Uplift Project.

HERE ARE THE FACTS:How many bras? 2000

How many boxes did this fill? 21 boxes

How much did it weigh? 147 kgs

Time spent collecting and sorting? On and off for three months

Futherest distance a bra travelled to get to us? Rockhampton and Warwick

How many in the collection team? 5 Trefoil members, 3 husbands, 2 toddlers, 2 babies and another baby due any day

Who is the organisation behind all of this? www.upliftbras.org

Most unusual bra? Can’t be mentioned here but we did see all colours of the rainbow

UPLIFT BRAS UPDATE


INTERNATIONAL

ADVISERS REPORTS

WORLD THINKING DAY 2016The WAGGGS World Thinking Day (WTD) 2016 pack, built on the theme of ‘Connect’, invites you to explore and celebrate the meaningful connections that make our lives better, whether to the people closest to us, to a place we care about, or to a Girl Guide or Girl Scout friend on the other side of the world.

Making more positive connections matters because it helps us to be happy. But what does it mean to feel truly connected? Connected to who we are, connected to where we are, and connected to the people around us? Find out by making five connections.

Connect with me If we take the time to connect with ourselves and understand what makes us happy and confident, we can make a bigger difference in other people’s lives.

Connect with friends Connection is friendship, and friendship is happiness. So what makes a good friend? Connect with someone you care about, introduce a friend to Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, and explore the relationships that matter to you.

Connect with WAGGGS Look wider and connect with the amazing world of Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Feel like one in ten million, learn about our global Movement and visit a WAGGGS World Centre!

Connect with the world Look wider still and see how you can make a difference in the places you care about. Go outdoors and get active, get to know your community or a place in nature, and learn something about the world around you.

Finally, #connect10million and share your story with 10 million Girl Guides and Girl Scouts around the world!

This resource is a puzzle challenge in five parts. To earn the WTD 2016 badge, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts will need to choose one activity from each of the first four sections to collect the four puzzle pieces.

Then, they put their puzzle together and complete their final activity: #connect10million with the world. Each section has some very simple and quick activities, and some that take a bit longer or give a greater challenge.

The WTD 2016 badges and merchandise will be available in the WAGGGS shop from September 2015, so stay tuned!

Download the activity pack from www.worldthinkingday.org.

Joy Ord International Adviser E: [email protected]


Archives

ADVISERS REPORTS

Archive Displays at the Support CentrePlease email your comments/answers to the following questions to [email protected]. Do you look at the displays?2. What would you like to see?3. What don’t you like?4. Does the time-frame of a month changeover allow you

the opportunity to view the display?5. Do you want printed explanations? Information could be emailed on request.

Marjorie GrimesMarjorie Grimes started the first Girl Guide Company in Queensland in 1915. A member of the public has suggested that there should be a plaque on her grave to recognise her contribution to Guiding as the first Leader. The family has given their consent to Girl Guides Queensland adding a plaque with the Guide badge. From Guiding, there has been a request for a publication of Marjorie’s history. The girls need to know this information for BP and Queen’s Guide awards.There is a chance of funding, so to show the breadth of the support for the above project, a list has been started to show where people live. To show your support, email your name and postcode to [email protected]. This may be from members or the general public. Only the postcode will be used for the submission but names will be kept in case these are requested later as proof of the support. The State Commissioner has also offered to supply a letter of support. Please reply as soon as possible.Jill Hogrefe, [email protected]

Qualifications and AppointmentsMeg Bishop, Tugun - Unit LeaderHeather Brown, Gympie - District ManagerJessica Daly, Middle Park - Unit LeaderJessamyn Douglas, Warramunga - Unit LeaderAlison Jackson, Bayview and Edmonton - District ManagerGreta Keating, Aspley - Unit LeaderJenny Mirto, Gympie - Unit LeaderVelia Nicholls, State - Leader of Adult Louise Paton, Lawnton - Unit Leader

Patricia Preston, Holland Park - District ManagerToni Sefton, Wellers Hill - Unit LeaderGlenys Smith, Mount Isa - Unit LeaderCelene Strachan, Shailer Park - Unit Leader

Further DevelopmentTanya Hargreaves, North Ipswich - Conduct an Outdoor Camp at an Established CampsiteSelda Richardson, Coopers Plains - Conduct an Outdoor Camp at an Established Campsite

Qualifications and AppointmentsCongratulations to all members who have recently gained a qualification, appointment or completed a Further Development module. Bravo!


ADVISERS REPORTS

We currently have availability for 2015 and 2016 for all groups so encourage your friends and acquaintances to visit our website or contact our Client Services Team to discuss your requirements.

ADVENTURE HOLIDAY PROGRAM, GOANNA GANG AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT DAYSPlease visit our website for further information on our holiday programs which operate each school holiday break for children 4 years (school age) to 13 years. In the September school holidays, we will be offering skill development days in addition to our regular programs.

CAMPING SAFETY AND CAMPFIRESWe would like to extend a friendly reminder for those groups camping outdoors to be careful where you set up your tents in the campgrounds. Please remember to look up and not camp directly under trees for your safety. With the cooler weather you may be more inclined to incorporate a camp fire into your program. There is currently plenty of dead wood around the property to utilise. Ensure that the camping grounds are left tidy and that any wood piles collected are removed from the sites prior to occupancy.

UPDATES AND REMINDERS ʞ In the Koona and Kindilan kitchens, the

exhaust fans are out of order. Please do not use the exhaust fans until directed further. These fans will be repaired soon. This will not pose an issue for any catering that you have planned.

ʞ Data projectors in both the Koona and Kindilan halls are not operating at full capacity (a colour band appears at the top of the screen). We are in the process of rectifying this situation. Please make other arrangements in the interim or contact us to discuss the availability of a portable data projector.

ʞ When occupying the accommodation areas, return all items to the correct building upon departure. If you believe that an item needs to be thrown away, leave it on the counter with a note, for auditing purposes.

ʞ The oven in Brownie Cottage is functional; however, the oven door does not seal properly.

WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACKWe encourage you to keep an eye out for continual improvements around the property. Your feedback is important and we endeavour to remedy issues brought to our attention. Thank you for providing us with feedback.

KINDILAN’S FAMILY ADVENTURE FUN DAYThank you to the Guides who volunteered on the day and the Guide Units and families that supported the event. We understand that it was a hectic time as those involved were also busy with Great Bunya Gathering preparations.

Yolande Ng Client Services Manager

Kindilan OECCCnr Days Rd and German Church Rd, Redland Bay P: 3206 7291 F: 3829 0026 E: [email protected] www.kindilan.net.au


QUICK GUIDESeptember1 Outdoors Webinar Forum7 Minimising Risk Webinar10 Keeping Children Safe Webinar 12 Canoe Roster Day, Kindilan12 Archery Roster Day, Kindilan12 Low Ropes Roster Day, Kindilan13 Brisbane Billycart Championships17 Guiding Orientation Webinar25-3 Great Bunya Gathering International Jamboree, Lake Somerset

October2 Trefoil Conference Campfire, Kindilan13 Keeping Children Safe Webinar 13 Guiding Orientation Webinar17 Canoe Roster Day, Kindilan17 Surfers Paradise 30th Anniversary17 Archery Roster Day, Kindilan17 Low Ropes Roster Day, Kindilan17 Developing Myself Workshop, Kindilan17 First Aid Training, Nambour Hut17-18 Leadership Qualification, Kindilan16-18 JOTA/JOTI22 Minimising Risk Webinar24 Olave Roar, Brisbane CBD31-1 Dalrymple Region Training

November12 Keeping Children Safe Webinar 14 Canoe Roster Day, Kindilan14 Archery Roster Day, Kindilan14 Low Ropes Roster Day, Kindilan

TRAININGSAll trainings are now open for registration on the GGQ website. For details, login at www.guidesqld.org/whatson. Instructions detailing how to register for a training are available at www.guidesqld.org/library. Enquiries to Carla on 3357 1266 or by emailing [email protected].

TRAININGS AND EVENTS

Leadership QualificationThis is the required training for all Unit Leaders and Assistant Unit Leaders. The training covers Delivering the Australian Guide Program, Being a Leader, Being Safe, Promise and Law, Managing Financial Matters, and Managing the Unit. There are three registration options—full weekend, Saturday only, Sunday only. This is a fully catered weekend with accommodation.

Numbers: Limited to 25 participantsDates: 17-18 OctoberVenue: KindilanCost: Full weekend - $120.00, Saturday only - $55.00 Sunday only - $55.00RSVP: 20 September

Keeping Children Safe WorkshopKCS is a program to inform members and associates of Girl Guides Queensland of our child protection policy and procedures. Now available as a webinar. Register at www.guidesqld.org/upcomingtraining.Dates: 10 September, 13 October, 12 NovemberTime: 7.30 – 8.30pm

Dalrymple Region TrainingLeadership Qualification, Being a Manager, Learning Partner, Support Group.Dates: 31 October-1 November Contact: Robyn Hulbert on 0409 054 947 or email [email protected]


CPR Plus, Provide First Aid, PFA RecertificationNumbers: Limited to 25 participantsDate: 17 OctoberVenue: Nambour Guide Hut (GGQ Trainer)Times: CPR Plus, 9.30 am-12.30 pm PFA, 1.30 pm-4.30 pm PFA Recert, 1.30 pm-4.30 pmCost: St John CPR Plus - $45.00 (Certificate course only, no handout)

St John PFA Recert - $55.00 (incl. CPR, Certificate course only, no handout)

St John PFA - $90.00* (incl. CPR)

RSVP: 1 October

* Includes postage for workbook to be completed within two weeks prior to course. PFA course will not be able to be started if workbook not complete.

OUTDOORSArchery Roster DaysDates: 12 September, 17 October, 14 NovemberVenue: KindilanCost: $8.00 per participant per session (length of session depends on group size)

Open to: All membersContact: Robyn Hulbert by emailing [email protected]

Low Ropes Roster DaysDates: 12 September, 17 October, 14 NovemberVenue: KindilanCost: $8.00Open to: All membersContact: Donna Thompson by emailing [email protected]

Canoe Roster DaysNote: Canoe Roster days are fully booked

for the remainder of 2015.

Dates: 12 September, 17 October, 14 NovemberVenue: Lake Lowanna, KindilanCost: $8.00 per participant, with a minimum payment of $30.00Contact: Caitlin O’Keeffe by emailing [email protected]

Minimising Operational Risk Webinar

Monday 7 September 8.00 pm

Thursday 22 October 8.00 pm

Wednesday 18 November 8.30 pm

This webinar is designed for Managers, and the logon instructions with pages to print prior to the webinar are contained in the one document. To download, please visit www.girlguides.org.au/leaders-and-volunteers/australian-learning-qualification-program.html. Please note that the logon details are different from those for the Guiding Orientation webinar.

Guiding Orientation Webinar

Thursday 17 September 8.30 pm

Tuesday 13 October 8.00 pm

Thursday 29 October 7.00 pm

Tuesday 17 November 7.00 pm

This free webinar is designed to introduce new Leaders to Guiding. Login and visit www.guidesqld.org/LandD for detailed instructions of how to join the webinar.

www.guidesqld.org/LandD


Jamboree On The Air 2015A JOTA Station will be operating from Kurnell NSW with over 500 Guides and Scouts on air operated by the St George Amateur Radio Society Inc. For more information, visit sgars.org or email [email protected].

Date: 16-18 October 2015

Times: Saturday, 10:30 am-10:30 pm Sunday, 9:00 am- 2:00 pm

EVENTS AND TRAININGS

National Leadership Development Program Taster

“Developing Myself ”

The National Leadership Development Program is a WAGGGS initiative that focuses on developing your potential by discovering yourself. This workshop will cover different aspects of individuality and personality. Register online at www.guidesqld.org/upcomingtraining.

Topics include: ʞ Exploring Living Values ʞ Awareness of the Qualities of

Leadership ʞ Understanding Personal Learning

Preferences ʞ Understanding Assertive Behaviour and

how it can be used effectively ʞ Understanding Personal Motivations

Develop your own skills – for use at home, Girl Guides, work and the wider world.

“To lead others I need to lead myself and to lead myself I need to know myself”

Date: 17 OctoberVenue: KindilanCost: $55.00RSVP: 19 September

Surfers Paradise 30th AnniversarySurfers Paradise Girl Guides are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the building of the new hut. We would be delighted if you could come and celebrate with us and share your memories of the past or your future wishes for the group. Come and join us for Afternoon Tea.

Time: 1.00 pm-3.00 pmDate: Saturday 17 October 2015Venue: Surfers Paradise Girl Guide Hut, All Church Avenue, BenowaRSVP: 30 SeptemberContact: Vanessa Robinson, District Manager, on 0403 682 651 or email [email protected].

Tassie Together AgainWe are searching for 60 Ranger Guide Leaders or Junior Leader Consultants who attended Tassie Together in April 1996 to join us at a 20 year Reunion.

Date: 11-14 March 2016

Venue: Nindethana Girl Guide property, near Launceston, Tasmania

If you were there and would like to come and join us, email [email protected] and further information will be sent to you as it comes to hand.

Raelene Curtis, Co-ordinator

Jamboree On The Air 2015 As part of the 50th Endeavour Boree Regatta, a JOTA

station will be operating from Kurnell NSW (the landing place of Captain Cook) with over 500 Guides and Scouts

on air over the weekend 16th to 18th October 2015 on or about the following frequencies;

80m - 3650 kHz, 40m - 7090 kHz, 20m - 14190 kHz

DStar Reflectors REF033A and REF003C

Check on line at www.sgars.org

The JOTA station call sign is VK2LE and will be operating from 10:30 AM to 10.30 PM Saturday and from 09:00 AM

to 2:00 PM Sunday local time. Please listen out for the guides and scouts and give us a call

The radio station is being operated by The St George Amateur Radio Society Inc. For more information go to

www.sgars.org or email [email protected]


EVENTS AND TRAININGS

ROARBirrong Aspley Olave group is very excited to invite our Olave and Ranger Guide friends to ROAR 2015 (Ranger Olave Amazing Race)! This event will be a morning of fun and adventure as teams of up to 5 Olaves and/or Ranger Guides race their way across Brisbane CBD.

Register your team by Saturday 17 October.

Date: Saturday 24 OctoberTime: 9.30 am registration for a 10.00 am race startVenue: Meet at King George Square in Brisbane CBD; race around the city and be the first to the finish line!Open to: Olaves and Ranger Guides (in a Ranger Guide Unit) across SEQBring: GoCard, small backpack, water bottle, snacks if required, money for lunch/food/drinks, hat, smart phone (or similar)Wear: Guide polo, enclosed shoes, and something unique to identify your team (e.g., tiaras, tutus, sash, cape, etc.)Cost: $5.00 per personRSVP: Saturday 17 OctoberContact: LiC Laina Fossey by emailing [email protected] or on 0408 749 858

THINGS TO DO

Brisbane Billycart ChampionshipsThe Rotary Club of Carindale challenges Guides from all over Queensland to show off their skills by building a billycart and entering the Billycart Championships.Prize categories include Age Category Winners and Runners Up, Most Imaginative Design, and Best Dressed Team. If you do not have a billycart, you can borrow (free of charge) from a range of Rotary carts on the day.Date: Sunday 13 SeptemberVenue: Carindale Recreational Reserve, Cadogan Street, CarindaleCost: Entry is free Registration for Billycart drivers is $8.00Go to www.brisbanebillycarts.com.au for registration details, billycart specs and further details.

THINGS TO DORochedale RevueA fun-filled theatrical experience for Scouts and Guides of all ages. Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/GRCJ.Dates: 23-27 SeptemberVenue: Kingston Butter FactoryCost: $18.00 Adults $15.00 Concession $60.00 FamilyGo to www.rochedale.scoutsqld.com.au for more information.

CampfireAn invitation is extended to all Guiding friends to attend the State Trefoil Conference Campfire run by Honorary Australian Associates Lynne Price, Christine Campbell and Judy Rogers. Everyone is most welcome. Bring a chair or situpon.Date: Friday 2 OctoberTime: 7.00 pmVenue: Langdons’ Place, Kindilan

Rotary Carindale challenges GUIDES to show off their skills by entering 2015 Brisbane Billycart Championships - Sunday 13 September The Rotary Club of Carindale would officially like to challenge Guides from all over Queensland to show off their skills by building a billycart and entering this exhilarating and hilariously wonderful example of Australian lifestyle at its best. Held at Carindale Recreational Reserve, Cadogan Street Carindale, this year will see the Brisbane Billycart Championships team up with the Green Heart Fair for even more fun than ever before. Billycart Championship prize categories include:

- Age Category Winners - Age Category Runners Up

- Most Imaginative Design - Best Dressed Team

Entry to the Championships and Green Heart Fair is FREE. Registration for Billycart drivers is $8. Times for races, foodstalls and entertainment will be released shortly … so lets get building! Those who wish to enter but do not have a billycart, are welcome to borrow (free of charge) from a range of Rotary carts on the day. Registration is now open: For registration, billycart specs, stallholder applications and further details please visit www.brisbanebillycarts.com.au To see some inspirational pics from the 2014 Brisbane Billycart Championships and keep up to date on 2015 event info, LIKE Brisbane Billycart Championships on FACEBOOK.


25th SEPTEMBER - 3rd OCTOBER 2015GREAT BUNYA GATHERING

CostGuides $995AUD

Leaders $720AUD

www.greatbunyagathering.com.au

AUSTRALIAN GIRL GUIDE INTERNATIONAL JAMBOREE

LocationLake Somerset South East QLD

SQUIRM

Mud Bush Obstacle Course

SQUISH

Croquet, Swimming,

Aqua Balls, Messy Area, Water Guns, Wet Volley Ball, Frisbie Golf,

Running of the Colours

SPLINTER

Musical Instrument making, Tent Painting,

Tie Dying, Clay Modelling, Scroll

Working

SPLAT

Circus Skills, Clowns, Face

Painting

SPLASHCanoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Water Toys,

Water Obstacle Course, Coracles, Paddle

Boarding

High Ropes, Low

Ropes, Abseiling, Rock Wall and

Crate Climbing, Archery

SWING

A camp where everyone is gathered to share the..

Guiding Spirit

WHOLE DAY OFFSITE ACTIVITIES (for all attendees)

Dreamworld, Australia Zoo, Brisbane City & South Bank fun.

OVERNIGHT ACTIVITIES (14+ only)

Surfing & Paddleboarding, Abseiling-Glasshouse Mountains, Kayaking, Photography and Bush walking… more coming soon!

GBG Getting To Know You DayGirls and Leaders came from far and wide—180 in total, including members from Southern Border and Darling Downs Regions, Hervey Bay and Gayndah Districts, as well as those in and close to Brisbane.A great day was had by everyone—meeting lots of people from their own group camps and making friends from the other Nut families.Girls learnt all about camp hygiene, camp etiquette, the environment and what to expect in a tent inspection. They even learnt the correct way to use the port-a-loos! They practised making a bed roll and testing it to make sure it will “go the distance” (thrown around so it doesn’t fall apart!).They erected ridge tents, dome tents and practised on a bell tent—some had never seen one before. They made the gadgets and practised all the knots they will need for camp. Lots of swaps were made--I’m sure there will be lots of ipads on camp!Thanks to everyone who came—we had a wonderful time.Debbie Frost Queensland Contingent Leader, GBG


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