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

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

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)

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

We are researching the history of Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts for our 50th anniversary on 25 October 2025. We will put information here as we find it. It's our 50th Anniversary! The Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group was formed in 1975, so this year our Group turned 50 on the 25 October 2025. We had fine weather and a great day for our Birthday celebrations. You can check out some of the photos from the day on our Public Facebook page . We plan to put more photos on this page as they are shared among our Group. As part of our 50th we are also researching the history of Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts. The plan is to put the information we find on this page as we find it, so that everyone can see what we have so far. Head over to our History of Scouts in Canberra page to see a brief history Scouts in Canberra and some of the history of Scouts generally. Photos from our past The photos below are from the photo albums in our office. Hover your mouse over an image to see some of the information we have on it. Feel free to give pictures you like a heart. If you have any information on any of the pictures, or your own historic pictures please post a comment on our Public Facebook page or send an email to the webmaster . Note: The webmaster is still working on this display . I'll stick a number on each photo for easy reference in a tick. Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts history research so far... Canberra Times article dated 14 Oct 1976 on Trove mentions 4 Cubs joining 1st LGSS Group "formed four weeks ago". Which would set the formation date around ?? Sep 1976 if that is what it meant. Canberra Times article dated 8 Mar 1977 on Trove mentions the 1st LGSS Cub pack presenting the queen with a bouquet and a group neckerchief (scarf). So LGSS was originally called "1st Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts" Shane Hosie ("Jacala") was a Cub and then a Scout in the group that merged with Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts in the 1990s. Some of his recollections are: He was in the Kuringa Scouts G roup before that Group merged with 1st LGSS His former scout leader Mark Stockall ("Stocky") was a member with LGSS back in the day before the merge. LGSS had a red and green scarf. Kuringa had a dark blue and light blue scarf. So when they merged the red and green became the trim and the blue became the main part of the scarf. And the rovers kept the original scarf and added the blue trim The Orion Scout Unit used to meet at Spence School on a Wednesday night and the Baringa Cub Unit met on a Friday at St. Monica's Primary School in Evatt. There are several plaques on the walls in our hall . They have these words on them: Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts, Established 1975, Acknowledging 40 years of scouting at Lake Ginninderra Belconnen, 25 October 2015, Be Prepared. Presented to Ian Neale, Colin Aveyard, Tony Fitzpatrick and Neville McMartin in recognition of their work building this hall. "This Hall was officially opened by the Chief Commissioner Pat Boling on 8th June 1998". Was this the original hall? To Garry & Pauline Lymbery. In appreciation of all your dedicated time and assistance in the managing fund raising and boat assistance of L.G.S.S. From the Group of Lake Ginninderra Sea Scouts, 2005. Dedicated Service Award, Timothy Kirsopp, Ikki, In recognition of your dedicated s ervice as a leader. 26 July 1999 - 3 July 2015 Long Service Award, Phil Murphy, Mowgli, In recognition of the exceptional Service and Commitment you have given to Scouting and LGSS over the past 15 years. Thank you. June 2014 Dolphin Cove. Dolphin was the scouting name for Kay Briscoe who served the Lake Ginninderra Sea Scout Group as Group Leader from 2012 to 2015. Dolphin was a long term member of LGSS serving as a youth member before returning as the Group Leader. This place is named in honour of the many years Dolphin dedicated to scouting. Kay Briscoe (Dolphin) 12 December 1957 - 22 December 2016. Andrew Newbery noted in the LGSS private Facebook page on 8 Nov 2022 that he accidentally met Ian Neale (one of the people who helped build the current hall) at the hall while Ian was in Canberra on holidays. Ian and his wife shared some wonderful memories with Andrew who showed them around inside. Of interest at the time were these comments from Ian: the hall was built in 1998 the colour of the hall is “ship grey” and the hall design replicates the focsle of a war ship when viewed from the lake.