Governance & annual report
Constitution
Group Constitution
- Current Constitution (approved at the AGM 2014)
Annual Report 2019 - 2020
Our 2019 - 2020 Annual Report sets out some of the exciting and varied work we have been doing to extend and improve Scouting in West Coker and to deliver really outstanding development opportunities for even more young people this year. We are already making excellent progress on implementing our new group Plan. Alongside our impact, this report outlines our major future priorities.
Should you like to take a look at our Annual Reports from previous years please contact our GSL
West Coker Scout Section AGM report:
2019/20 has been a real exciting but strange year for West Coker Scout Section. Initially the years started positive with growth to the section, with new arrivals coming up through the cub section and from external recruitment.
Our Scouts took part in MasterChef cooking competition at District level and Regional and showed off their culinary skills once again with some fantastic meals. The young people are starting to get very skilled at this under the great tuition of our active support helper Debbie (thank you once again Debbie for your hard work).
The summer brought activities such as District camping competition, JAWS water sports weekend and a great summer camp to Ferny Croft in the new forest under the leadership of Assistant Scout Rob Prigg. It was a fantastic week away for so many of the young people, helpers and leaders and another great camp linked with Sparkford Scout Group once again. So many skills, activities and experiences for the young people and a great grounding and introduction for our new starters.
For others, including two leaders, 2 Young leaders and some ex-scouts (now in the Explorer section) it was a summer that will be never forgotten with members of the group representing Somerset and the UK at the World Scout Jamboree in America. A fantastic event, spectacular activities and big city experiences to both New York, Washington and home hospitality in Canada.
The winter term continued to see growth in the section and the introduction of more traditional skill-based activities during the troop nights. Fire lighting, outdoor cooking, badgework, pioneering and night hikes provided the young Scouts with some scouting fundamentals on which to build on.
For a positive year it was a real shame that it came to a close soon after new year with the Pandemic reaching the UK and the right decision to close the group to safeguard our members. It has provided some time and reflection for the leaders to review the programme and the way we do things but we have still had Scouting continuing with many of the young people getting involved with virtual camps, activities and the recent zoom call with Scouts in America (something that we hope to continue as part of the programme).
A big thank you must go to all the leaders and young leaders who supported me this year at West Coker Scouts, without you all once again we would not have had the fantastic programme that the Scouts were lucky enough to experience. Thank you to all the parents and the Scouts again for the support and engagement with the section this year. Really looking forward to getting back to Scouting in September and a positive 20/21 programme.
SKIP (West Coker Scouts)
ReportGSL Report
It seems very strange to be holding it so late in the year but we have been living in strange times. But it gives great pleasure to welcome you all to West Coker Scout Group AGM and thank you all for your support to the Group over the last twelve months.
West Coker Scout Group has again had a very successful year in all the sections, with many camps, outdoor activities, and events attended, this could not have happened without the dedication and commitment of all our leaders and helpers. To all of them I must say a very big thank you for without their support none of this would have been possible.
Two of out Leaders James Divall and John Haynes lead the Somerset contingent to the World Jamboree in America and the excitement of the young people on their return was contagious. Congratulations to both of you, West Coker’s took 9 out of the 40, places on available, nearly a quarter of the Somerset / Wiltshire contingent coming from our village, for this once in a lifetime adventure and will be hearing from them later.
We have over 50 adults supporting the group in one way or another, either leaders or Scout Active support or as members of the executive team, we need this help to enable us to provide the best Scouting we can for the youth members of the Group. We could always do with more. whatever your skill we can use it, help with marquee erecting is needed during the season as this is a great source of funds with little effort.
Our Scout Active Support section, made up of parents and scouters is growing and providing important support on camps and activities, as well as having their own social programme. If you are interested in joining so you are come on camps and activities please see me or any of the team.
I believe that we as a Group provide a fun and active programme of activities for every young person, giving them the foundations for the future and an experience to remember.
The replacement of our ageing HQ is well underway with the parish council and partners in making this dream a reality with planning permission now being granted, but we will need help too raise the funds. If anyone would like to help please let me know.
West Coker Scouts have had a massive impact in supporting our local community over the last year and I hope this continues and we are looking for more opportunities to get involved.
I must also thank our Executive committee led by Steve Cox for all the support and help in managing the group, providing those much needed funds to buy the equipment needed by the sections.
As demand for Scouting remains high, in the next twelve months I would like to encourage greater involvement from parents and the local community, giving you all an active role within the management of West Coker Scout Group. As busy parents and professionals, we live in demanding times, but we need volunteers as leaders, helpers and executive members, the rewards for those that do assist with Scouting have never been greater. In the years to come West Coker will continue to grow and I would like you all to JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Pete Divall
Group Scout Leader
Scout Section
2019/20 has been a real exciting but strange year for West Coker Scout Section. Initially the years started positive with growth to the section, with new arrivals coming up through the cub section and from external recruitment.
Our Scouts took part in MasterChef cooking competition at District level and Regional and showed off their culinary skills once again with some fantastic meals. The young people are starting to get very skilled at this under the great tuition of our active support helper Debbie (thank you once again Debbie for your hard work).
The summer brought activities such as District camping competition, JAWS water sports weekend and a great summer camp to Ferny Croft in the new forest under the leadership of Assistant Scout Rob Prigg. It was a fantastic week away for so many of the young people, helpers and leaders and another great camp linked with Sparkford Scout Group once again. So many skills, activities and experiences for the young people and a great grounding and introduction for our new starters.
For others, including two leaders, 2 Young leaders and some ex-scouts (now in the Explorer section) it was a summer that will be never forgotten with members of the group representing Somerset and the UK at the World Scout Jamboree in America. A fantastic event, spectacular activities and big city experiences to both New York, Washington and home hospitality in Canada.
The winter term continued to see growth in the section and the introduction of more traditional skill-based activities during the troop nights. Fire lighting, outdoor cooking, badgework, pioneering and night hikes provided the young Scouts with some scouting fundamentals on which to build on.
For a positive year it was a real shame that it came to a close soon after new year with the Pandemic reaching the UK and the right decision to close the group to safeguard our members. It has provided some time and reflection for the leaders to review the programme and the way we do things but we have still had Scouting continuing with many of the young people getting involved with virtual camps, activities and the recent zoom call with Scouts in America (something that we hope to continue as part of the programme).
A big thank you must go to all the leaders and young leaders who supported me this year at West Coker Scouts, without you all once again we would not have had the fantastic programme that the Scouts were lucky enough to experience. Thank you to all the parents and the Scouts again for the support and engagement with the section this year. Really looking forward to getting back to Scouting in September and a positive 20/21 programme.
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