I am pleased to announce that Andy Brooks has accepted the role of District Lead Volunteer for Scouts Wyre Forest effective from 1st January 2025.
I want to thank Julie Goodyear for her many years of service as District Commissioner. Julie championed and lead various changes, including the merger of Severn & Team District with Kidderminster.
Andy is already discussing handovers and continuing support with Julie, which, again, I would like to thank her for.
Andy will spend the next few months meeting with the Group Lead Volunteers and the District Teams and generally getting up-to-date with everyone.
When the initial visits are complete, Andy will confirm the renewed District team. I am sure the intention is to hold a District Development Day to consult as widely as possible and consider as many views and suggestions as possible for the district's future strategy and scouting programme.
Andy hopes the new teams will all be fully in post by July, working closely with Leadership team and the trustees to lead Scouts Wyre Forest.
In the meantime, please continue to Scout as you normally do.
I am sure we all wish Andy well in his new Scouting role and will give him our ongoing support.
Yours in Scouting,
Sid
Robert Sidley
County Lead Volunteer
Scouts Hereford & Worcester