1. 86 th Dublin Mt Merrion Parents AGM 2011 www.86mtmerrionscouts.ie

2. Agenda 1.Welcome & Registration 2.New Programme Presentation 3.Beaver Presentation 4.Cub Presentation 5.Scout Presentation 6.Group Leader Summary 7.Q&A 8.Wine & Cheese

3. New “ONE” Programme A single progressive programme for all age ranges Programmes driven by the young person and facilitated by Adult Scouters Individual personal development journeys Use of the Scout Method Cycle of: Planning – Doing – Reviewing

4. What is the aim of Scouting? To improve society by encouraging the full development of young people so that they may achieve their potential

5. Areas of Development Social Physical Intellectual Character Emotional Spiritual

6. ‘ HOW’– The Scout Method 1.Young People & Adults 2.Promise & Law 3.Outdoor & indoor activities 4.Learning by doing 5.Small Group System 6.Personal Progression 7.Symbolic Framework 8.Leadership & responsibility

7. Beaver Scout Section Young people aged 6, 7 & 8 Weekly Meetings are on Tuesday from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm The Beaver Section Leaders are Brian, Anna, Marie, Mary and Sonya www.86mtmerrionscouts.ie

8. Cub Scout Section Young people aged 9, 10 & 11 Weekly Meetings are on Monday from 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm The Cub Section Leaders are Jenny, John, Clodagh, Dee and Olga www.86mtmerrionscouts.ie

9. Scout Section Young people aged 12, 13, 14 & 15 Weekly Meetings are on Wednesday from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm The Scout Section Leaders are Owen, Catriona, Colin, Caroline and Ciara www.86mtmerrionscouts.ie

10. Group Leader Presentation 1.Welcome 2.Group Development Plan 3.Handbook 4.P&F Committee

11. GDP: What we’ve achieved so far A section leader and full leader team for every section during 2010/ 2011 All group appointments filled (secretary, treasurer, facilities manager, quartermaster) A group training day & support structure for leaders All leaders registered as members of SI Hall painting & upkeep

12. GDP: What we’ve achieved so far Very successful annual camps for cubs & scouts Sixer Councils & PLC’s operating Numerous activities and camping nights in all sections Significant investment in equipment Rental of Scout Hall Bank balance remains in the black!

13. GDP: Targets for 2011/ 2012 Grow on the successes made in each section (numbers, youth led participation, activities) Transition to the new programme Higher levels of parent/ leader interaction

14. GDP: Targets for 2011/ 2012 Higher awareness in Community More prominent signage of Scout Hall More resources on website, social media presence

15. GDP: Targets for 2011/ 2012 Fundraising for roof fix Further upgrade of equipment Establishment of a P&F Committee

16. Parent Handbook To help all parents to understand what is Scouting about? First port of call for any questions/ queries Help you to help us

17. Parent & Friends Committee Purpose: support the leaders and assume responsibility for finance and development of the group Goal: Fundraising for roof fix

18. Q&A Thank You! www.86mtmerrionscouts.ie