Leaders - 18+ years old Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Leaders or volunteer to join us and have sooo much fun! Young people benefit from leadership. They guidance of informed and caring adults helps them to develop self-reliance, initiative and responsibility. The world-wide Scout Movement offers this guidance through our Leaders, a team of dedicated, self-motivated individuals who take the time and the interest to help on a voluntary basis. If you care about the future generation, if you want to contribute, to learn about yourself and other people and want to have fun doing it, then we want you to join us as a Leader. Take Interest In The Community Leaders care not only about the young people under their guidance, but also about the communities in which they live. As a Leader, you'll be actively involved in planning and implementing projects to help your local community, and in expanding the community awareness of the young people in your group. You'll encourage a sense of responsibility and goodwill by participating together in activities. And you'll be helping to develop a future generation capable of making a positive contribution to the world in which they live. Interest Yourself The training program for Leaders is suited to the level of commitment you choose and is full of interest. If you're interested in the 6-8 year old age group you'll be a Joey Scout Leader helping young children take one of their first steps out into the world beyond their family and school. If you're interested in the 8-11 year old age group, you'll lead a Cub Scout Pack, which still requires a fair amount of adult supervision. If you're interested in the 11-15 year old age group, you'll lead a Scout Troop, which demands less direct leadership, but definite help in training for indoor, outdoor including water activities. As a Leader you'll carry out a specific type of program for each Section and you'll have as much fun as your Section members. Just ask other Leaders. You can interest others in working as a team and in participating in indoor and outdoor activities. The other Leaders you will meet in Scouting all have similar concerns to yours. Sometimes you can spend an evening in somebody's home, or spend a day trying out practical ideas to use in your Section. ACT Scouts has excellent residential training and camping facilities for you to use on group weekend occasions. It's all busy, creative, good fellowship. You'll also be meeting other experienced people who are anxious that you enjoy your Scouting work and get the most out of it. Together you can share your interests, plan programs and discover resources. Interest Has Its Rewards By taking an interest, by becoming involved, you'll find the experience of being a Leader has its own rewards. You'll find enormous satisfaction in helping young people achieve. Their achievements will be your achievements too. You can feel proud of their successes, and be spurred on by their progress. Your ability to relate to your Section members will give you a sense of growing accomplishment as their trust and confidence in you grows. And you'll know that you're helping young people to shape their lives and that means doing something significant for the future. Interested? If you're interested, there's only one thing left for you to do! Contact us to enquire about being a Leader with Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts. There's a world full of interest, fulfillment and enthusiastic youngsters out there waiting for you to begin.

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

Awards and Achievements This page recognises the achievements of our youth and the special service given by many of our LGSS family members. Note: We have repeatedly asked the Branch Commissioner Milestones & Peak Awards (Lianne Halling) for a complete list of all awards for LGSS youth and adults since March 2025. We will update this page as information is received. Last updated: 16 May 2025 Joeys: Promise Badge 2006 Bailey Groves 2007 John Coppin 2007 Reilly O’Grady 2016 Charles Yates 2016 Chiara Ostheimer-Karner 2016 Myf Rudkin 2016 Rose Orton 2017 Sebastian Smallwood 2019 Stacey Hosie 2019 Eluney Tapply ...[info coming]... 2025 Lachlan Conn 2025 Astrid Hummelshoj 2025 Isla Beath Cubs: Grey Wolf 2000 Christin Cygan 2000 Simon Wookey 2001 Emma Harris 2001 Luke Fuller 2001 Natalie Lymbery 2001 Partick Quinlivan 2003 Arlen Rodda-McCarthy 2003 Daniel Francis 2003 Kathryne Cygan 2003 Philip Hannan 2004 Arlen Rhodda-McCarthy 2005 Jesse Coppin 2007 Corey Coppin 2007 Ben Paterson 2008 Ben Francis 2009 Jack Paterson 2012 Alexis Bocking 2015 Claire Orton 2016 Bridget Lehane 2016 Verity Smallwood 2017 Emily Hyde 2018 Michael Casey 2019 Rose Orton 2019 Indiana Phillips 2019 Alex Taylor ...[info coming]... 2025 Isabelle Preston 2025 Eli Bower 2025 Nina Hummelshoj Premier Scout 1999 Christrine Lymbery Scouts: Australian Scout Medallion 2003 Christine Cygan 2005 Natalie Lymbery 2008 Jesse Coppin 2012 Ashley Martin 2012 Jonathan Naumann 2012 Josh Brazell 2012 Michael Chong 2012 Oliver Murray 2012 Stuart Manton 2013 Hamish Farrow 2015 Alexis Bocking 2015 Angus Farrow 2015 James Boulter 2015 Tadgh Williams 2016 Alexander Howitt 2016 Jack Witchalls 2018 Caitlin Buttler 2018 Lachlain Georgiou 2018 Lauren O'Daly 2018 Claire Orton 2018 Cameron Pike 2019 Breeana Milczarek 2019 Sophie Porteous 2019 Brianna Barbour 2019 Megan Jennings 2019 Jordan Pike 2015 Australian Scout Medallian Recipients Venturers: Queen's Scout Award 1997 Fiona Minol 2000 Chris Browne 2008 Chris Malam 2008 Natalie Lymbery 2013 Hayley Ackroyd 2015 Corey Coppin 2017 Hamish Farrow 2019 James Boulter 2019 William Strutt Queens Scout Rovers (LGRC): Baden Powell Award TBA Adults - Scouts Australia (ACT) Awards Certificate of Good Service 1981 PeterBarrett Medal of Merit 1986 Peter Barrett 1991 Peter Barrett (Bar) Chief Commissioner's Certificate of Appreciation 2015 Klaus Felsche Certificate of Merit 1989 Kay Briscoe 2006 Sharon Sobey 2009 Michelle McDonald 2012 Tristan Cross 2013 Cheryl Bocking 2013 Klaus Felsche Silver Emu 2002 Peter Barrett Silver Kangaroo 2013 Peter Barrett Silver Wattle 2014 Sharon Sobey Meritorious Service Award 2015 Tristan Cross 2016 Michelle McDonald Special Service Award 2014 Justin Billing 2014 Thomas Dowsley 2014 Iain Gould 2015 Alexander Farrow 2016 Michelle Williams 2016 Robert Morris Council of Eders Council of Elders 2015 Bob Sobey 2015 Garry Lymberry 2015 Jennifer Lewis 2015 Phil Murphy 2015 Maryann Harris 2015 Paul Waddell Leaders Wood Beads 1993 Bob Sobey (Goanna) 2004 Phillip Murphy (Akela) 2006 George Cygan (Turtle) 2006 Timothy Kirsopp (Ikki) 2006 Paul Waddell (Bear) 2009 Paul O'Grady (Dugong) 2014 Andrea Farrow (Raksha) 2019 Theo Karner (Phao) 2019 Shane Hosie (Jacala) Adults - LGSS Awards LGSS Achievement Awards 2015 Corey Coppin 2015 Guy Thomson 2015 Mickey Coppin 2015 Rob Morris 2015 Theo Karner 2015 Tim Kirsopp 2015 Cheryl Bocking 2015 Denton Bocking 2018 LGSS Rover Crew 2018 Geoff Hyde Ex-LGSS Scout Reilly Awarded US Eagle Scout Award 2015 Special Service Awards Group Leaders (Incomplete & Under Construction) This section recognises the special service by our LGSS Group Leaders ??? - now: Emma Georgiou "Big Momma" Group Support Committee (Incomplete & Under Construction) This section recognises the wonderful service by our LGSS Group Support Committee Presedent Secretary Treasurer

This Page has resources for Leaders and Committee Members This page is designed to provide easier access to some common resources for leaders, committee members and others involved in running LGSS. If you have documents, templates etc that you believe should be here, let the COmmittee know and provide a saqmple. 01 02 03 ACT Scouts Extranet ACT Branch runs its member system on Extranet - hosted by Scouts Victoria. Access is restricted and requires a login ID. This entry is designed to allow easy access to this site. ACT Branch Extranet (Restricted) Xero - Our Financial Management System Most ACT Scout Groups use a cloud-based accounting system called Xero. This originates from NZ but has a global user base. While not at all perfect, it nevertheless does the maths, is always available and doesn't rely on a thousand treasurers having files at home etc. It also provides selected leaders, Venturer Treasurers and ACT Branch with instant access to our accounts (look, read, reconcile, enter but not withdraw or transfer money .) This promotes transparent financial management. Access is restricted to those who need to operate the accounts, it is monitored automatically and access levels vary dependy on roles. $ Xero Scouts Australia Rules Scouts Australia provides overarching rules that apply to all of our operataions. It is ssued by the order of the National Council of The Scout Association of Australia by virtue of the powers vested in it by the Royal Charter. Vision and Mission Statement Definitions Explination of Abbreviations Policy (listed by chapter below) P1 The Scout Association of Australi P2 Aim and Principle P3 Membership of the Scout Association of Australi P4 Principal Accountabilitie P5 Personnel Managemen P6 Management of the Rover Scout Sectio P7 Duty of Car P8 Finance, Property, Insurance and Legal Protectio P9 Community and External Relation Appendices A1 The Australian Scout Environment Charter A2 Organisation Chart A3 Salute Illustraltions A4 Uniform Illustrations Rules Rules (Listed by chapter below) R1 National Organisatio R2 The Branc R3 Support for Group R4 The Scout Grou R5 Joey Scout Sectio R6 Cub Scout Sectio R7 Scout Sectio R8 Venturer Scout Sectio R9 Rover Scout Sectio R10 Scout Fellowshi R11 Adult Training and Developmen R12 Safe Practic R13 Decorations and Award R14 Uniform, Badges and Insigni R15 General Rule

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How to make a Tx Deductible donation to LGSS. Donations must be gifted via Scouts ACT to be tax-deductible. Making a Tax Deductible Donation to LGSS This page is under construction, but the information is correct. LGSS is part of Scouts ACT. The way to make a tax deductible donation to LGSS is to donate to Scouts ACT and advise them that the donation is for LGSS. In order to be a tax deduction, you cannot specify what the donation is to be spent on. Here are the steps that were tested and worked in 2025 to donate to LGSS: Notify the Scouts ACT Office (was Janice ) & LGSS via email that you would like to make a donation, and include: how much the donation will be and when the money will be sent; that a tax-deductible receipt is needed; that the donation is for the LGSS Group ; that there is no specific purpose the funds are to be used for. note that the funds must truly be a gift or donation - please refer to the ATO's guidance on what gifts/donations are eligible. also ask for them to confirm the bank account details that you are to transfer the money to (see below). This gives you some assurance that your gift is going to the right bank account. Use a bank transfer to send the money to the Scouts ACT bank account (details below). In the "Reference" field of your bank transfer please include your initial and surname (eg. "J.Smith - Gift"). This text shows in the Scouts ACT Account and lets them know where the money came from. Note that the ATO page above states: "You claim the deduction for your gift in the income year in which you give the gift." You email Janice and LGSS, soon after you have transferred the funds (noting that some banks delay payments if it is the first time making a payment to an account, or if the amount exceeds internal thresholds as a precaution given the prevalence of scams) once the money is in the Scouts ACT account, Janice will email you a DGR receipt. Here is the information that will be included (if you would like more information to be included please notify Janice): [add the stuff that was in the receipt here] Janice then transfers your donation to LGSS' main account (ending 6178). This account is used because it requires two signatories, minimizing risk that funds become accessible to malicious actors. Please note that it is up to LGSS whether they advise that they received the donated funds - please let Merle and/or Emma know if this is something you would like done. Donations should be deposited to the following Scouts ACT account: BSB : 633-000 Acc No : 1721 44735 Acc Name : "Scouts ACT Tx Deductible Gifts, The Scout Association of Austral" Note: If your bank checks the payee name, please type in this name until you run out of characters, otherwise your bank may give you a warning along the lines of "There's a different name more commonly used for this account".

Members area entry The idea that we have a members only page has not been decided, it's just here to show what we could do with it. To log into the Members Area: click on the "Log In" text in the box below (if you email address is shown you have already logged in). To request access to the Members Area: click on the "Log In" text in the box below, and on the next page click the "Sign Up " link in the text "New to this site? Sign Up". Members Area access requests are approved by the Webmaster (Darzee), or others if we decide to keep this stuff. Log In Once you are logged in you can use the drop-down arrow are the right end of the box above and choose "" from the drop-down menu. There's nothing in the Members Area just yet! The Members Only Area of the website could contain some, all, or none of the following: The Lotto number for next week :P Group Support Committee (GSC): membership, roles and contacts minutes of GSC meetings agenda item suggestions Group Meeting: this is the Adult Leaders meeting (I can't remember what it's called) minutes of these meetings agenda item suggestions

The Latest News Celebrating 50 Years: The Unforgettable Success of the LGSS Anniversary Regatta The LGSS 50th anniversary regatta was more than just an event; it was a spectacular celebration of half a century of Scouting. - MLA Praises LGSS and Scouts / LGSS Crew in outstanding Siris Cup performance Follow the following link and see the speech on our website video view (the viewer is half way down the page and shows several videos -... Klaus Felsche

The Scout section is for youth aged 11 to 14 years. In our Group the Scout section primarily sail boats on Lake Ginninderra and participate in regattas on other Lakes, and in Sydney and Melbourne. The Scout section focuses on allowing young people to develop their confidence, teaches them how to work as part of a team, and fosters leadership skills. Sailing, canoeing, epic bushwalks and camping expeditions are just some of the adventures Lake Ginninderra Scouts get up to. SCOUTS - 11 to 14 years old LGSS have 2 amazing Scout units : Cetus Scouts meet on Mondays: 6:00-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 7:00 -9 :00 pm in Terms 2 & 3 (winter) Orion Scouts meet on Wednesdays: 6:00-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 6:30-8:30pm in T erms 2 & 3 (winter) Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Scout Leaders. Don't just talk about what you can do! ...Do it! Scouts is one of the best kept secrets for young people aged 11 to 14 years and no wonder! It is the biggest and most successful youth organisation in Australia - not to mention the world - with thousands of boys and girls enjoying an almost unlimited range of activities. And there's always room for one more! As a Scout you'll receive expert instruction in a wide variety of outdoor skills like sailing, canoeing, caving, camping and hiking. Together with the all important theory to make sure you don't get lost, do it safely and can deal with life's challenges. Your confidence will build and you'll learn how to make decisions and work as part of a team in a small group called a Patrol, an older more experienced Scout will be your Patrol Leader and help develop your skills. Weekly meetings are held to build up skill levels, have fun and plan for weekend adventures. You'll quickly become familiar with equipment like our canoes and learn the right way to use them. Have your say in activities. The Patrol system means that everyone from least experienced to the Patrol Leader has a say and the Scout Leader is there to help make your dream activities become reality, while ensuring safety is always maintained. He or she will also guide you through the Scout Award Scheme, which recognises your own level of ability and achievement. There are badges to be earned and you will learn skills that will stay with for life - such as sailing, light weight camping and bush navigation, how to prepare and cook your own food, how to be safe around beaches, rivers and lakes and yes, how to tie some pretty useful knots. Challenge your mind as well as your body. But not everyone is looking for the outdoor buzz all the time. Scouts have challenging activities linked with the internet and amateur radio, performing arts such as singing, dancing and acting and awards linked to citizenship, community service and personal spiritual development. ...Do it! Scouting is definitely FUN, and it also prepares you for life in the adult world by giving you responsibility for your own actions and progress. So what are you waiting for come along to one of our meetings!

LGSS Group Support Committee - Roles Chair Oversee the operation of the GSC Liaise with Group Leader, fellow GSC members and Branch staff Liaise with the Council of Elders and the Group Leader for appropriate ceremonial activities. Ensure that the committee and group operate within Scouts ACT policy and rules Attend ACT branch and region meetings (once or twice a year) Chair GSC meetings Liaise with the Group Leader and Secretary to prepare meeting agenda Prepare annual report Mentor less experienced GSC members Secretary See that the president is kept fully informed on all correspondence pertaining to the Group. See that notices of regular meetings of the GSC are sent out in sufficient time, giving date, time and place of meeting. Prepare, in consultation with the Group Leader and President, an agenda for each meeting. Keep minutes of all meetings of the GSC. Despatch a copy of the minutes, with appropriate action points highlighted for attention, to each GSC member. See that Branch and Region notices and other important notices are brought to the attention of the GSC. Assist the Group Leader and President with the preparation of the APM and Annual Report. Ensure that LGSS insurance cover is appropriate. Ensure that Workplace Health and Safety requirements are met (Hall, equipment, fire safety, security, access for disabled, first aid equipment but not scouting activity or water activity-related issues) Mentor less experienced GSC members Treasurer Operate and maintain accounts of GSC (including Sub- Committees) including receipt of money, issuing receipts, banking, presenting accounts for payment to GSC meetings Ensure accounts include the name “Scouts Australia (ACT Branch) Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts” - and require two signatories to operate accounts. Ensure all Group accounts are ready for audit annually Oversee the operation of Section accounts insofar as the way in which the books and accounts are being maintained, arrange assistance if desired/required Ensure that an annual, phased budget is produced and presented to the annual general meeting. The budget includes input from GSC and Group Council. Arrange collection of Group levies (fees), reporting position monthly to the President and Group Leader at the monthly GSC meetings Allocate fundraising credits to families as required Mentor less experienced GSC members Membership Secretary Register and update of new youth members’ details on the Scouts ACT online database (Extranet) Advise the Treasurer, Group Leader and relevant Section Leader when the registration has been completed Monitor and, where necessary, initiate address and other personnel changes on Extranet. Advise the Treasurer, Group Leader and relevant Section Leader when this has been completed Hall Manager Manage the use of the hall by external users (including hirers) Manage the use of parking spaces associated with the hall Update and maintain the hall use calendar including its use by scout sections Liaise with the hall cleaners to ensure that the hall is well maintained (all areas except for the workshop, boatshed and ‘below-deck’ spaces) Coordinate the maintenance of kitchen areas as needed with hall users (including hirers and scout sections) Maintain the hall key register and alarm system codes Identify maintenance requirements (Hall and hall equipment – e.g. tables, chairs) Arrange quotes and works. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the GSC Work with the GSC, Group Council, Boat master and Quartermaster to plan and manage Group working bees Quartermaster Maintain a register of all camping gear Monitor the serviceability of camping equipment Manage the replacement and repair of camping equipment in conjunction with the Group Council and the GSC. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the GSC Manage the equipment maintenance account Work with the GSC, Group Council, Boat master and Hall Manager to plan and manage Group working bees Boatmaster In conjunction with the Group Council and the GSC develop, maintain and coordinate the implementation of the LGSS water capabilities plan Chair the boat sub-committee Report monthly (at the GSC meetings) Maintain a register of all maritime equipment (boats, canoes, safety boat, communication equipment, boat and canoe trailers, boatshed and workshop) Monitor the serviceability of all equipment Manage the replacement and repair of equipment in conjunction with the Group Council and the GSC. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the GSC Manage the boat maintenance account Work with the GSC, Group Council, Quartermaster and Hall Manager to plan and manage Group working bees Boatmaster In conjunction with the Group Council and the Group Committee develop, maintain and coordinate the implementation of the LGSS water capabilities plan. Chair the boat sub-committee. Report monthly (at the Committee meetings). Maintain a register of all maritime equipment (boats, canoes, safety boat, communication equipment, boat and canoe trailers, boatshed and workshop) Monitor the serviceability of all equipment Manage the replacement and repair of equipment in conjunction with the Group Council and the Group Committee. All non-urgent expenditure requires prior approval by the Group Committee. Manage the boat maintenance account. Work with the Group Support Committee, Group Council, Quartermaster and Hall Manager to plan and manage Group working bees. Publicity Officer Manage the Group’s electronic and paper-based communication tools Maintain content for the Group’s website and Facebook pages (public and private) Preparing a term newsletter four times per year Coordinate with the leaders to maintain and manage the google groups email distribution list and facebook membership list Prepare the quarterly Buzz newsletter. Prepare media releases as required by liaising with ACT Branch Monitor and manage the LGSS Facebook (Private) site Monitor and manage the LGSS Facebook (public) site Coordinate the management, updates and development of the LGSS Web-site Keep Group noticeboard information up to date (Section leaders maintain their notices Webmaster Work with the Publicity Officer (and ACT Branch) to develop and maintain the LGSS web-sites Grants Officer Work with the Group Council and the GSC to identify and formulate applications for grants from government departments and other non-government organisations Fundraising Officer Maintain family fundraising credits ledger and provide this to the Treasurer every month (during the GSC meetings). Researching fundraising ideas Arranging dates for BBQs at hardware stores Liaise with fundraising coordinators for the Hall Markets and Harness Racing Liaise with Group Council and the GSC to schedule fundraising activities General GSC Members General GSC members don’t have a designated role, but act as additional helpers where needed. President Secretary Treasurer Webmaster Hall Manager Grants Officer Boatmaster Publicity Officer Quartermaster Fundraising Officer GSC Chair Secretary Quartermaster Treasurer Boatmaster Hall Manager Publicity Officer Webmaster Grants Officer Fundraising Officer General Committee Member General Committee

CUB SCOUTS - 8 to 11 years old LGSS have 2 amazing Cub units : Kuringa Cubs meet on Tuesdays: 5:45-7:45pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 5:45 -7 :15 pm in Terms 2 & 3 (winter) Baringa Cubs meet on Fridays: 6:30-8:30pm in Terms 1 & 4 (summer) 7:00-8:30pm in T erms 2 & 3 (winter) Use the Contact form to get in touch with the Cub Leaders. Are you ready for the challenge? The objective of the Cub Scout program is to provide a group environment which is intellectually stimulating, physically vital and directed towards satisfying the need to face and overcome challenges. Cub Scouts have lots of fun doing interesting, adventurous and challenging activities! There are games to play, skills to learn like sailing, canoeing and camping and an opportunity to make new friends. Each week you'll get together with other boys and girls your age and take an active part in a range of exciting activities. You'll wear your own Cub Scout uniform to show you're a member of the largest youth organisation in the world. And you'll be able to earn special badges to put on your uniform as you learn new skills. The Cub Scout program places an emphasis on exciting and challenging activities based on individual needs to provide: Opportunities for interaction in small groups; A sense of belonging and achievement; Practice leadership and problem-solving skills; Develop a sense of fair play and justice; Satisfy curiosity and the need for adventure; Develop fitness and creative skills; Provide new experiences and the opportunity to learn by doing; Provide the opportunity to make choices and decisions; and Provide the opportunity to express and respond to individual spiritual development needs.

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)