Here is a list of frequently asked questions with responses
Section Leaders
Click on Leader Profiles for more detail about leaders
Cub Leaders
Oliver Descoeudres: 0401 772 759 or odescoeudres@gmail.com
Scout Leaders
Glenn Brown: 0411 438 833 or gb0099.9@gmail.com
Phil Kwok: philip_kwok@optusnet.com.au
Connor Holmes: 0401 717 848 or the.ecophysiologist@gmail.com
Venturer Leaders
Nicole Bartels: 0429 790 608 or nebartels@gmail.com
Rover Crew Leader
David Richards: dnrichards62@gmail.com
Group Leader
Chris Stanley: 0418 246 302 or chris.stanley8@icloud.com
For information about membership and activities, please contact the section leaders. Contact the group leader as a second point of contact if you have any concerns or suggestions.
Group Committee
The Group Committee is responsible for managing the group’s finances, looking after the hall and equipment, and organising fundraising and social events.
Chair
Val du Pre le Roux: valdplr@gmail.com
Treasurer
Amanda Descoeudres: 0412 004 546 or treasurer@gordonscouts.com.au
Website enquiries
admin@gordonscouts.com.au
Scouts – age 11 to 15, Fridays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Venturers – age 14 to 18, Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Rovers – age 18 to 26, Tuesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Note: Most sections typically operate to coincide with NSW Public School terms.
The Group has sample size shirts for youth to try on if you need to determine the correct size. You do not need to buy badges – these will be provided at investiture.
Scouts NSW is an eligible provider of the Active Kids rebate. From 31 January 2018, parents and carers of school-aged children in Scouts can receive a $100 voucher to go towards covering membership fees for the calendar year. One voucher will be available for every child in the family annually over the next four years. More information can be found at the Scouts NSW page here.
A large proportion of fees go to the Scout Association to cover organisation costs and member insurance. The remainder is used by the Group to fund hall insurance and maintenance, power and water bills, purchase of equipment for weekly activities and camps, badges etc.
Invoices are sent out to all families in March for payment of annual fees – charged in advance from April to March the following year. Non-payment of fees may result in suspension from activities as your child is not covered under Scout Association’s insurance policies.
If you are having difficulties paying fees on time, please contact the Group Leader to discuss your situation and potential options. As a community group we do not want any child to miss out scouting for financial reasons.