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Congratulations to all those who have been recgonised with St. George's Day Awards.

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The County have booked a BCU 2 Star Kayak and a RYA Level 2 Dinghy Sailing Course at the Dockland Scout Project on Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April 2012. There are twelve places available on each course at a cost of £80 per person (payable on booking please) Full details will be provided on booking. Closing date for applications has to be 15th March. This is the only opportunity the County has this year to offer these qualifications - don't be disappointed.

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It is with great pleasure that I announce that Peter Seddon has been appointed as District Commissioner for Squirrels Heath. Peter’s appointment will commence from 1st March 2012, however he is District Commission designate with immediate effect. Beryl Silk will officially stand down on 29th February. Between now and the 1st March, Beryl and Peter are working together to ensure a seamless handover.

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A printed calendar for 2012 is available

The Online calendar contains the dates and details for all the County events.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Howard Hiller-Daines has been appointed as District Commissioner for Waltham Forest South. Howard’s appointment will commence from 1st February 2011, however he is District Commission designate with immediate effect. Mike Pattenden officially stood down on 31st December 2011 and therefore at the moment I am Acting DC for Waltham Forest South, however Mike is continuing to support the District and myself until Howard is operational and inducted, for which we are truly grateful.

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Ron Wade receiving his Silver Acorn from the District Commissioner for Ilford East (Peter Brewster) and the Acting County Commissioner (Paul Fix)

At the start of the year we sent every Section Leader a booklet called the "County Commissioners Challenge", this book contained a series of challenges to complete each month, which at the end of the year if all challenges are completed members can wear a special "County Commissioners Challenge Badge" throughout 2012. To order these badges please email Doreen Neun, Youth Programme Team Administrator requesting how many, what Group and a postal address.

Are you aged between 11 and 25? Are you taking part in a volunteering project? Did you know that the Jack Petchey Foundation offers grants of up to £300 to support young people in volunteering in the UK and abroad?

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Jack Petchey Foundation

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Steve Taylor has been appointed as District Commissioner for Chingford. Steve’s appointment will commence from 11th July, however he will not officially take over from Joyce until the Chingford AGM on Monday 18th July, until then any District matters will still be dealt with by Joyce. Steve will use this interim period to meet with any members of the District that he needs to in order to have a number of appointments in place for the AGM, namely his Executive Committee.

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There are now two ways you can submit details of youth members who have completed their Chief Scout's Award to ensure they are added to the database and invited to the next Chief Scout’s Award Presentation Evening at Gilwell Park. A new form has been added which allows you to submit the details electronically (and the postcards are still being accepted).

There are also some new resources including "Top Tips", badge requirements and a letter from the CC. Visit the Chief Scout's Award page for more information.

Chief Scout's Award - online form

We are currently recruiting for 5 District Commissioners. For full details see the DC Search section of the website.

DC Search

Our County Secretary Barbara Westcott receiving her award from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace

As part of our County Development Plan we are planning to increase the support and provision that the County offers to Districts and directly to Groups. Therefore we are continuing to refresh the County Team structure and have created a number of new exciting roles that will help us achieve our goal of "Better Scouting for more Young People!"

If you feel that you are able to fulfill one of these positions, or know someone who can, please take the time to read the Vacancies booklet and to contact me to discuss the matter further.

Vacancies Booklet

Vacancies