District News - 2000

8th December 2000

DISTRICT PRI BRIEFINGS

Please be informed that there will be two District PRI Briefings to be held on Wednesday 17th January 2001 and Thursday 18th January 2001 both starting at 7.30pm in the new District HQ. During the evening you will get to hear about the latest details regarding PRI. All leaders, helpers, Committee Members, Patrol Leaders and Ventures are welcome to attend.

13th November 2000

PROGRAMME REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION (PRI)

Just a short note to bring you up to date with the latest developments regarding PRI. I attended a briefing session in Bristol on Saturday 30th September and was given some details regarding the changes that have been agreed by the Committee of the Council and a brief outline of the timescales involved. The changes are wide-ranging and some careful planning and preparation needs to take place at County and District level before announcing the details to all members. This work is taking place now and presentations will take place within the District in January. There will also be core group and section based meetings to (i) ensure that everyone is aware of the full details of the changes; (ii) devise and agree a local implementation plan; (iii) answer any questions regarding the changes.

21st October 2000

Wedding

I would like to wish Anita (GSL 2nd Scoutlink) and Ian Penny (ACC Scouts) all the best for a happy future together following their Marriage today.

7th October 2000

Mudeford sweeps the board clean at District Swimming Gala

The annual district swimming gala took place on Saturday 7th October and was attended for the first time in many years by seven groups. After a closely fought battle Mudeford swept the board in all four categorys followed closely by Jumpers. Well done to Mudeford and unlucky Jumpers, maybe next time.

The full list of results can be seen below

     Cub Section   Scout Section    Group Relay  Group Fun Event
 Pack Points  Troop Points
 1st Place  Mudeford 57  Mudeford  83  Mudeford  Mudeford
 2nd Place  Jumpers 48  Jumpers  79  Jumpers  Jumpers
 3rd Place  Highcliffe 47  Bransgore  56  Bransgore  Highcliffe
 4th Place  Bransgore    Town    Town  Somerford
 5th Place  Town    Somerford    Highcliffe  Burton
 6th Place  Burton    Highcliffe    Somerford  Bransgore
 7th Place  Somerford    Burton    Burton  Town

13th September 2000

50 Mayors Scouts

The inauguartion of the 50th Mayor's Scout took place this evening at a special ceremony hosted by the Mayor of Christchurch Cllr Eric Spreadbury in the Council Chamber. Dan Stevenson, a 14 year old Scout from Jumpers Scout Group took over from Trevor Latham watched by 19 previous Mayor's Scouts. Afterwards the DC presented the Borough Council with a Thanks Badge in recognition of the support received over the years.

Gone Home

It is with sadness that I report of the passing of Ann Hoare GSL of Bransgore Scout Group. She has affected the lives of many young people over the years and has touched the hearts of all who knew year. She will be sadly missed.

27th July 2000

Uniform Review Consultation

The proposals for the new uniform have now been finalised and we are in the final stages of the review consultation. The District Team will be visiting every section throughout September and October to talk to the young people about the proposals and to hand out questionnaires for them to complete and send back to Headquarters. The Consultation period is from July until 10th November.

29th May 2000

Millennium Camp

Congratulations and special thanks to all those involved with organising and running the Millennium Camp. By the look of the pictures and the reports received the camp was a spectacular success despite the atrocious weather. Well Done on what will go down in history as one of the most special District Events of the Millennium.

20th May 2000

District Commissioner's Wedding

Mrs Flexman and I would like to thank all those who attended our wedding ceremony especially to those who took part in the suprise guard of honour. We had a great day and were pleased that you shared it with us. Thankyou!

9th May 2000

Queen's Scout

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Christchurch has it's first Queen's Scout for at least five years. Ian Evans, a Venture Scout from Bransgore received his badge from Andrew Slaney, the Assistant County Commissioner for Ventures at the Group's AGM last night. According to the Group Scout Leader, Ann Hoare, this is the first Queen's Scout in the village for over 40 years! Ian will be attending a Royal presentation sometime in the near future to recevice his certificate. Well Done Ian!

6th April 2000

Appointments

I am pleased to announce that with effect from the next AGM the ADC (Venture Scouts) will be Christopher Root. I hope you will join me in welcoming Chris to the District Team and give him the support he deserves as he takes on this new challenge.

1st Response Course

If you have not taken a course in the last three years please inform your GSL or the DC as soon as possible. A new round of courses will be run shortly.

Safety during Adventurous Activities

The DC has implemented a new set of procedures for authorisation and notification of adventurous activities and camps. All Section Leaders, GSLs and members of the District Team have received details of these new procedures. Please make sure that you make yourself familiar with them.

Contact Details

Would any Leader who changes their name, address or telephone number please ensure that they inform either the DC or Maureen Freeman (Appointments Secretary) as soon as possible.

Awards

It is with great pleasure that I announce the following awards: -

Medal of Meritorious Conduct - Ann Hoare

Medal of Merit - Steve Potter, Brian Davies, Mike Taylor, Sue Old, Phil Old,

St. George's Day Awards:

Bar to Silver Acorn - David Stevens

Silver Acorn - Sheila Davies, Derek Blake, Maureen Freeman,

Congratulations to you all.

Wedding

I would like to wish Nicky and Steve Haskell all the best for a happy future together following their recent Marriage.

Mark Flexman District Commissioner

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