I'd like to start by saying a huge thank you to all those that have offered me support and congratulations on my new role. I feel also that I should thank those that nominated me,
Over the coming weeks and months, I will be looking to putting together my own teams within the district, and that includes bolstering some of the teams we already have in place. I am very pleased to announce that, so far, the following appointments have been agreed:
District Program Team leaders
Squirrels- Emily Denton
Beavers - Melaine Williams
Cubs – Kelly Mayall
Scouts – Ryan Clarke
Explorers – Ian Wood
Nights away – Mark Atkinson
Michelle Brooks – DDLV (program team lead and leadership team member)
I am very fortunate to have been handed a strong and successful scouting district, Many people have already asked me what changes I will be putting in place and the answer is very few. For now, I want to continue with the excellent work Julie has put in during her term and continue to grow the district.
Julie and I have met on a number of occasions to discuss the handover, and she has also agreed to assist me with some administrative jobs while we all get use to the new, transformed Scouts. I am extremely grateful for Julies continued support during this period, finally I will speak for all of us in this room when I express our gratitude to Julie for her outstanding service throughout. I think its fair to say the challenges she has had to overcome, particularly in the most recent months would have been enough to make most of us throw in the towel, her commitment to scouting is truly admirable.
On that note I am please to say that Julie has agreed to take on roles on the Welcome, Awards Training, and Rhydd service teams, as well as continuing to sit on the District Trustee board
Quick Review
Remembrance day parade - Went well, very well supported in all aspects but once again WF came out in force,
Camp Cockerel – Great Support again and Wyre Forest excelled on home turf. 4 Local units attended. With St Micheals claiming 1st and 3rd Places on Both day bases and night bases and then going out to have team “TTTTTEAMMMMM” claim the trophy as overall winners and there team “60% normal” coming 3rd overall.
Beavers Santa Safari, over two nights this year and again well-organized with a great turnout.
Christmas post - another great year, review and rework for forthcoming year. More from JS later.
Andy, DLV