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In March 2012, Stuart Fleming’s term as SCOUTS New Zealand’s first National Commissioner comes to an end and the search is on to find his replacement.

This is a key leadership role and requires someone who can inspire and motivate leaders at all levels of the Movement. The National Commissioner is frequently seen at events and forums around the country so the role requires a confident and outgoing personality.

On occasions the National Commissioner will be a trouble shooter and problem solver. Excellent communication skills and a sound knowledge of Scouting are pre requisites.

The National Commissioner is a member of both the National Council and National Executive. The position reports to the National Chairman and works closely with the Chief Executive and members of the national team.

A full position description can be obtained from the National Secretary murray@scouts.org.nz.

If you are ready for a challenge and want to apply for this role or find out more details contact:

Noel Walker
National Chairman – SCOUTS New Zealand
suenoelwalker@xtra.co.nz
Phone 027 434 3954

The package includes laptop + projector + speakers + mouse + presenter all for $885 (inc GST and supplier CASH_BACK).

This super hot deal is even better than the one that many Groups took advantage of 3 years ago. This equipment has had minimal use in the run up to the election. It has been repackaged and comes with a 12 / 24 month warranty.

The deal is available direct from Communications Partners – Freephone 0800 500 306
Check out the offer by downloading the pdf here or go direct to their website www.cpnz.net.nz/service_support/specials.

Also available another super hot deal Canon HFR26 FULL HD Video camera for $425 inc GST.
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The Term Three News for 2011 is now available both online and in hard copy. Copies of the Term News have been sent to all Group Leaders with the next edition of the National Programme.

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Below is the list of this year’s bike winners who sold more than three boxes of chocolate. Yet again almost $200,000.00 of profit was made by those Groups who sold chocolate making this a significant annual fundraiser.

Below are this year’s bike winners and we send them a great big B.R.A.V.O. for their efforts.

Congratulations also go to all those youth who got themselves a chance or two into the bike draw and we recognise their hard work.

Tony Hickmore
National Fundraising & Marketing Manager
SCOUTS New Zealand

Read the latest news from the Chief Executive Chris Hooper.

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How to get your Wilderness magazine special offer to SCOUTS.

Wilderness Subscriptions

Hi all, Wilderness Magazine are currently updating their subscriptions process etc, but they have already had SCOUTS wanting to subscribe which is great! Until informed otherwise please use the following method to get your discount.

The easiest and quickest way for you to avail of the Wilderness offer is for you to contact them via the email address below directly and say in your email the following:

subscribe@lifestylepublishing.co.nz

This is for a Scout subscription @ $70.00. Please commence with …………… (month) and send to name and address details, email and contact phone number. Credit card details must include : Cardholder’s name; Card number and expiry date. If you do not want to give your credit card details via email give them your phone details and they will call you.

Cheers

Chris

SCOUTS New Zealand launched SCOUTS Job Week on the Breakfast show that aired on Friday (16th Sept) morning around 8.20am with the help for our friends at the New Zealand Defence Force.

To view this video simply click on this link http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/reporter-check-in-16-09-2011-video-4404710

The Scout video starts at the 4:50sec mark so just move the slide up to that point to watch the video.

This month Wilderness magazine became an official sponsor of SCOUTS New Zealand and will actively promote the organisation and its activities.

SCOUTS New Zealand has recently undergone a resurgence in interest and there is now in excess of 20,000 young men and women involved with scouting activities. Worldwide there are over 30 million scouts in 150 countries.
The organisation has attracted high-profile outdoors people to its ranks, with ex-SAS soldier and now TV star Bear Grylls being the most prominent. In New Zealand, well known climber and outdoorsman Mark Inglis is SCOUTS Adventure Plus patron.
“A partnership with Wilderness is wonderful for SCOUTS New Zealand, it is the perfect fit,” said Chris Hooper CEO SCOUTS New Zealand. “A copy of Wilderness magazine should accompany any well prepared Scout on their travels, as it is packed full of information to enable young people to maximise their enjoyment of the fantastic environment around them.
“Wilderness, like SCOUTS, has a great history and I look forward to this partnership developing over the coming years.”
Wilderness magazine’s publisher David Hall said he is pleased to support SCOUTS because it shows kids there are wilder experiences to be had than playing computer games.
“Showing young people there is more to life than Playstation and a virtual game is a big attraction to us,” Hall said. “Scouting gets youngsters out into the backcountry, teaching them hard core actual skills that can help build confidence and a real ability to better handle life’s non-virtual challenges.”
Wilderness is part of a small group of partners that includes SPARC and The Ministry of Youth Development in addition to several other trusts and foundations.

The Term Two News for 2011 is now available both online and in hard copy. Copies of the Term News have been sent to all Group Leaders with the next edition of the National Programme.

> download a copy here