ABOUT US About our Scout Group Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts provide an opportunity for young people aged 5 to 25 years to participate in many different activities. However, we do a lot more than your normal Scout Group as over Terms 4 and 1 (the warmer months) our activities are usually based around, in, or on the water, as well as on land. We are the biggest Scout Group in Canberra, and have the following Scout units that meet weekly (see also the calendar later in this page): 2 x Joey units: youth are 5 - 8 years old, meet on either Fridays or Saturdays 2 x Cub units: youth are 8 - 12 years old, meet on either Tuesdays or Fridays 2 x Scout units: youth are 12 - 14 years old, meet on either Mondays or Fridays 1 x Venturer unit: youth are 15 - 18 years old, meet on Thursdays Sea Scouts participate in many different activities including sailing, canoeing, rafting, camping, hiking, rock climbing, abseiling, caving, bike riding, geocaching, skiing and snowboarding, social events, sleepovers, campcraft and generally just having fun with friends. During the year Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts attends interstate and local sailing regattas, ski weekends, hiking trips, leadership courses, other Scout Group meetings, camps and other region and ACT activities. During your time as a Scout you may get the opportunity to attend a Cuboree, Jamboree, or Venture or one of the many other camps or activities for Scouts right across ACT, NSW, Australia, New Zealand, or even the world. Making a Tax Deductible donation to LGSS If you would like to make a tax deductible donation to LGSS please follow the steps on the page here . Group Calendar

Hall Hire Availability - Calendar Check out the some of the great people who use our hall below the calendar. Information about selected Hall Hirers Tir an Oir Irish Dancing Scoil Rince Tir an Oir is a small and friendly dancing school based in the Belconnen area of Canberra. They cater to all levels of Irish dance from young beginners to championship level. Learn dance in a fun and friendly environment. Contact them to arrange a visit and experience their school first hand. Line Dancers The National Capital Bootscooters are a really friendly group of people who meet at our hall. Line Dancing is a fun and affordable way to improve fitness and meet new people. Contact them here for more information. Silver Treads The Silver Treads are a group of Seniors who meet weekly in our hall to learn to tap dance in a fun supportive environment with like minded individuals.... contact 0404 933 734. Tunde World Tai Chi Looking for a gentle and soothing way to improve flexibility, recharge your energy, and let go of stress through mindful movement? Come and experience the calming flow of Tai Chi and Qigong. Contact them here for more information. Details are coming for: Seniors Tap Classes Morris Dancers (every 2nd Sunday)

Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan 2015 The ACT Government is preparing a master plan for the Belconnen town centre. The DRAFT 2015 Master Plan is now available (see link below or go to the ACT Web-site): Have Your Say The Environment and Planning Directorate (EPD) welcomes comments on this draft master plan. You can make comments on the Belconnen Town Centre draft master plan: Visit: www.act.gov.au/Belconnen Email: Belconnen@act.gov.au Post: Belconnen Town Centre Draft Master Plan PO Box 158, Canberra ACT 2601 Comments closed 20 November 2015 All comments will be taken into consideration when revising the master plan. The master plan is anticipated for consideration by the ACT Government in late 2015 . If adopted, implementation of the master plan can commence. The project was announced by the Minister for Planning, Mick Gentleman MLA, on Monday 3rd November 2014. The ACT Government’s 2012 Planning Strategy recommended a review of the 2001 Belconnen master plan to help create a more compact and efficient city. The first stage of community engagement will seek feedback on a number of issues faced by the town centre, including building heights, the quality of the public domain, pedestrian and cycle connections, car parking and the use of the former Joynton Smith bus way. The project will also focus on the links between the town centre, the University of Canberra and other major institutions in an effort to help facilitate possible employment growth and provide increased opportunities for local businesses. When complete, the consultation outcomes, along with supporting studies will inform the development of a draft master plan for the Belconnen town centre. The outcomes are anticipated to be released in the first half of 2015. Draft_Belconnen_master_plan-WEB-25Sept.pdf Belconnen Master Plan Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Submission Background Lake Ginninderra is a highly valued resource, regularly used not only by local residents but by several hundreds of youth and adult members of Scouting in the north ACT Region. In fact, it is the primary focus of all Scouting water activities north of Lake Burley Griffin. Its consistent use is made possible by the facilities constructed by the Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group (LGSS) at their Evelyn Parker Place address (off Beissel Street, Belconnen). Safe, unhindered access to these facilities is essential in order for the safe, continued use by our members and the local community. The LGSS Group aims to achieve more than just casual use of the lake. As part of the world wide Scouting Organisation, it has a mission for the development of young people. The Mission for Scouting, at the local, national and international level, is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. This is achieved by: · Involving them throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational process; · Using a specific method that makes each individual the principle agent in his or her development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person; and · Assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual, social and personal principles as expressed in the Promise and Law. Built on guidance from the ACT Branch and with input from Scout Leaders, Support Committee Members, Parents and Carers, the Group is keen to provide input into any future plans and planning activities for Lake Ginninderra. The current LGSS team is very fortunate that many past members have had foresight and energy to provide us with a sound base: we have outstanding facilities, including our new boat shed; good equipment; exceptional scout leaders and a great group of youth members including our seniors Venturers and associated Rovers. Collectively, we provide the best possible environment for our youth members. Furthermore, north of Lake Burley Griffin, we are the only ‘sea scouts’ and thus the only venue for providing extensive water-based scouting activities to over 1,200 scouts in the northern ACT. Further explanation is probably not necessary, but it is worth reiterating that the scouting community, like most community groups, relies on volunteer support. The rewards are not financial; they are life experiences for us as individuals and the group members as a community. The fundraising levy is not a way for the group to raise money. It is an incentive for people to give their time and effort to avoid payment, so that the Group might gain their help to provide the necessary support structures for a worthwhile program for our children. Our program allows them to grow and develop as active members of society who understand and respect the needs of a supportive family, be that the family at home, at school, in the scout group, or in the town, country or world community. LGSS recognises the value of such contributions by providing discounts of some fee elements to those offering their time and effort in a variety of roles. LGSS also offers discounts as financial assistance to ensure all members of the community share a similar opportunity to be involved in scouting. LGSS is a voluntary, not-for-profit, community group running active programmes for young people in Canberra under the auspices of Scouts Australia. LGSS receives no government funding, instead relying entirely on funds provided by its members, fundraising and some donations and grants for its operations. All equipment, facilities and consumables are funded from the LGSS budget. Submission comments As described above, LGSS provides structured, development and leadership programmes for local youth. As a Sea Scout group, our activities centre on water-focussed events, although a full programme of outdoor adventures are incorporated throughout the year. As such, our concerns for the Master Plan relate to potential impacts on the ability to provide these activities in the future. The key interests for us in the development of the 2015 Belconnen Master Plan are: Continued direct access to the lake is critical for water-focussed activities of our Group. Youth members aged 7-18 years regularly access water-focussed activities via the ‘beach’ onsite beside the hall. If this access was to be lost or degraded, it would impact on the effectiveness of the water-focussed activities we provide to local youth, particularly during the sailing season between spring and autumn. This is also relevant to broader Sea Scout operations across the ACT. ‘Tri-Lakes’ is a regular, thrice-yearly competition between the Sea Scout groups at Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Tuggeranong and Lake Ginninderra. Retaining access to the ‘beach’ onsite beside the hall is essential to enable safe and easy access for these activities, and the associated community involvement in them. Clean and safe foreshore environments are an ongoing issue, given our frequent activities on or near the water’s edge. We conduct annual Clean-up Australia events to improve the condition of the western foreshore by reducing the rubbish build up. Needles and syringes, shopping trolleys, glass bottles and aluminium cans are the most common rubbish collected. Any new developments need to target the cleanliness and safety of the foreshore, and the ability to effectively maintain that level of cleanliness. The stormwater system is the principle avenue for much of this refuse entering the lake. We see management of the stormwater system and a clean and safe foreshore environment as critical to providing a safe and clean location for all lake users. Car parking will be a particular issue. During peak times immediately before and after scouting section meetings, as parents arrive to drop off or pick up their children, there is an intense period of car parking pressure and an increased associated risk of injury to youth members and adults. Developments adjoining Beissel St will add to this pressure and risk. To minimise this, parking areas will need to be well designed to enable clean and smooth traffic flow, and dedicated drop off zones. Our Group is constrained by the current size of the leased property and, noting the strong pressure for growth and interest from youth members in the community, we would want to have the ability to extend our operations (boat/canoe storage, meeting venue, etc.) over the next several years. LGSS conducts weekly activities for around 100 youth members and is a base for the Lake Ginninderra Rover Scouts (14 older youth members). Sixteen scout leaders, 33 adult helpers and a support committee conduct over 400 hours of sessions at the scout hall every year. The hall provides the base for sailing and canoeing activities conducted on Lake Ginninderra over the Spring, Summer and Autumn months, including evenings and weekends. Additionally, over 30 camping activities and ACT competitive sea-scout sailing events (on Lake Burley Griffin, Lake Tuggeranong and on Sydney Harbour) utilise the hall and its storage facilities as a base of operations. LGSS is the home of active youth programmes run by the local community . The programmes are local, regional, national and international, with local youth members participating in Cuborees, inter-state activities, Jamborees in Australia and New Zealand, community service programmes in Indonesia and competitive water activities in the ACT and NSW. LGSS is funded entirely through member fees and fundraising activities . These funds provide for the hall maintenance, the cost of utilities, the cost of equipment (including boats and camp equipment, and associated trailers), insurance, association costs and the costs associated with scouting activities. The scout hall is also extensively used by community groups and social organisations throughout the week. Typically, such groups utilise the scout hall for some 20 hours per week when not needed for scouting, providing a base for social and cultural activities. Participation in scouting in the Belconnen area is growing with most scout groups regularly reporting full capacity, particularly in the cub and scout sections (7 ½ - 15 years of age). There are three Sea Scout groups in the ACT. LGSS offers a challenging mix of land-based and water-based activities centred on Lake Ginninderra, the only such group in North Canberra and surrounding NSW districts. It is expected that there will be continuing pressure for growth. Accordingly, LGSS recently constructed a new boat shed to better support water activities on Lake Ginninderra in response to the growing popularity of scouting. Thank you for providing us the opportunity to be part of the discussion about the future of the Belconnen Master Plan and we hope a strong community focus drives its implementation. Regards Klaus Felsche and Justin Billing President/Vice President Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group Wednesday, 21 January 2015

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Please complete the form to contact Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts Contact Us Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group 1 Evelyn Parker Place PO Box 1379 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 ABN 59010048690 Please use this form to contact us about: youth joining LGSS volunteering with LGSS making a donation to our Group website feedback/suggestions anything else! If you want to hire our Hall, please use the form on the Hall Hire Page , not this one. Reason for contacting us* First name Last name Email Phone Message Submit

The friendliest Scout group in Canberra providing adventure for young people aged 5 to 25 years. Located on the foreshore, Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts focus on water activities (sailing & canoeing) as well as doing traditional Scouting. Our amazing hall is also available for groups to hire and use. Welcome to Lake Ginnindera Sea Scouts Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts (LGSS) are located on the shores of Lake Gininnderra at the Belconnen Town Centre in the Australian Capital Territory. We have a purpose-built Scout hall and being a Sea Scout group we have a well equipped boat shed with a large range of sail boats and canoes. Although our activities are based in, on or around the water in the summer months, LGSS still participate in a broad range of land based activities like camping, hiking, abseiling and lots more. LGSS compliments the family and school by providing an opportunity for young people to explore their boundaries while learning important life skills. Scouts discover the world beyond the classroom tapping into the skills of others to learn, and then passing that knowledge on. Scouting is a Movement on the move. In an ever-changing world , Scouting changes to adapt to the needs of members. Scouting is no longer just knot tying and badge work. Scouts develop skills they need for life, by encouraging fun, friendship, caring and learning. Like most Scout Groups, LGSS is completely run by volunteers. We have an amazing array of people who help to make everything happen for our Scouts: a fabulous Group Leader, amazing Adult Leaders, an industrious Group Support Committee, switched on Youth Patrol Leaders, and a very supportive group of parents and careers. If you would like to know more about the different age sections of our Group (5 to 18 years old), click on the About LGSS menu . Sign up a Scout! Please note, spaces for new members are very limited - please check availability before completing the on-line form. To protect our youth members, some formalities are required from all adults (16+) who attend youth activities. Click the button below for further details. Sign Up: Adult Helper News Updates Celebrating 50 Years: The Unforgettable Success of the LGSS Anniversary Regatta MLA Praises LGSS and Scouts / LGSS Crew in outstanding Siris Cup performance Thank you to the people and organsations who have assisted the Scouts Group - your help is invaluable! People who have helped us in the past are Canberra Labour Club, Bunnings Warehouse, Telstra, ACT Government Asset Repair and Maintenance Scheme, CBR Canberra, Boral, and Rotary International. 1/27 Facebook feeds LGSS has 2 Facebook pages: a Public Facebook that anyone can see (click on the feed below) a Private Facebook that only LGSS members can see. If you're a member and can't see the Private Facebook site, please use the Contact Us page to let us know.

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Please complete the form to contact Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts Testing Contact Us Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group 1 Evelyn Parker Place PO Box 1379 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 ABN 59010048690 Please use this form to contact us about: youth joining LGSS volunteering with LGSS making a donation to our Group website feedback/suggestions anything else! If you want to hire our Hall, please use the form on the Hall Hire Page , not this one. Reason for contacting us First name Last name Email Mobile phone Message Your contact request has been submitted. You should get an email confirmation in a tic. Problem: have you answered all * fields? Submit

Joining Scouts - 7 Small Steps ... ... . Interested in joining? Here is a step-by-step guide to get you started. Click onteh green buttons to get going. Please note, spaces for new members are very limited - please check availability before completing the on-line form. 16 February 2016 01 Contact Group Leader 02 Parent / Carer Roles in Scouts Welcome Pack - 2016 03 Sign Up Youth Member You may wish to read the 'help' page before starting the on-line registration. 04 LGSS Parent Registration 05 On-Line Uniform Shop Parents' Role in Scouts

How to complete the on-line membership form You will need the following information when completing the youth member application form for 2015: 1. Your Group Leader is: Emma Georgiou 2. The Group Leader email address is: groupleader.lgss@scoutsact.com.au 3. Your Section Leader is: a. Joeys: Sharon Sobey b. Cubs: Theo Karner (Pack: Baringa Cub Pack) c. Scouts: Fiona Collingwood (Troop: Orion Troop) d. Venturers: Darryl Barbour (Unit: Lake Ginninderra Venturers) 4. The first section of the form collects information about the youth member. If the youth member has a phone/email address, please provide these. If not, please provide yours. Please double-check entries as the contact details are used to keep you and the youth member informed. 5. You will need the date of the last Tetanus innoculation. 6. You will need contact information for emergencies (other than the parents). It is important that contact details and medical information are accurate. Should any of these change while the youth member is serving, please contact your leader to have these amended. Parents/carers are strongly encouraged to also complete the ACT Working with Vulnerable People form. Adults (any person 16 or older) is not able to be at scouting activities unless they have a current WWP card. For Scouts the application process is free.

The friendliest Scout group in Canberra providing adventure for young people aged 5 to 25 years. Located on the foreshore, Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts focus on water activities (sailing & canoeing) as well as doing traditional Scouting. Our amazing hall is also available for groups to hire and use. Welcome to Lake Ginnindera Sea Scouts Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts (LGSS) are located on the shores of Lake Gininnderra at the Belconnen Town Centre in the Australian Capital Territory. We have a purpose-built Scout hall and being a Sea Scout group we have a well equipped boat shed with a large range of sail boats and canoes. Although our activities are based in, on or around the water in the summer months LGSS still participate in a broad range of land based activities like camping, hiking, abseiling and lots more. LGSS compliments the family and school by providing an opportunity for young people to explore their boundaries while learning important life skills. Scouts discover the world beyond the classroom tapping into the skills of others to learn, and then passing that knowledge on. Scouting is a Movement on the move. In an ever-changing world , Scouting changes to adapt to the needs of members. Scouting is no longer just knot tying and badge work. Scouts develop skills they need for life, by encouraging fun, friendship, caring and learning. Like most Scout Groups, LGSS is completely run by volunteers. We have an amazing array of people who help to make everything happen for our Scouts: a fabulous Group Leader, amazing Adult Leaders, an industrious Group Support Committee, switched on Youth Patrol Leaders, and a very supportive group of parents and careers. If you would like to know more about the different age sections of our Group (5 to 18 years old), click on the About LGSS menu. Sailing in Sydney Heads Night canoeing Cubs canoe outrigger Regatta on Lake Gin Sign up a Scout! Please note, spaces for new members are very limited - please check availability before completing the on-line form. To protect our youth members, some formalities are required from all adults (16+) who attend youth activities. Click the button below for further details. Sign Up: Adult Helper/Group Support Committee News Updates Celebrating 50 Years: The Unforgettable Success of the LGSS Anniversary Regatta MLA Praises LGSS and Scouts / LGSS Crew in outstanding Siris Cup performance Thank you to the people and organsations who have assisted the Scouts Group - your help is invaluable! People who have helped us in the past are Canberra Labour Club, Bunnings Warehouse, Telstra, ACT Government Asset Repair and Maintenance Scheme, CBR Canberra, Boral, and Rotary International. Facebook feeds LGSS has 2 Facebook pages: a Public Facebook that anyone can see (click on the feed below) a Private Facebook that only LGSS members can see. If you're a member and can't see the Private Facebook site, please use the Contact Us page to let us know.

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