Strategic Plan

Direction for Australian Rovering
 
Click HERE to view the 2005/2006 Executive's Strategic Goals document
 

The strategy for Rovers in Australia revolves around what we feel are 5 key areas that make Rovering so great and can help to make it better. To find out more detail on a particular area simply click on it. The areas are:

ACHIEVEMENT - MATES - MEMORY MAKERS - OUTDOORS - SUPPORT

 

Achievement


Every Rover must have the opportunity to achieve. Achievement can come in many forms including squire training, award badges, positions within Crews, Councils and Committees. Formal training is another readily available mechanism for growth and achievement. Other forms of achievement come from success in contributing positively to the functioning of the Rover section. It is essential that Rovers be provided with sufficient information, resources and support as they strive to achieve. It is important to recognise and celebrate achievement.
 

Achievement Starter questions:


Squire Training
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How long does it take for Squires to complete Squire Training?
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When was the last time the Squire Training within the Crew was reviewed?
 
Baden Powell Scout Award
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How Many Rovers in your Branch have received their BP Award in the last five years?
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Is information about the BP Award readily available to Rovers in crews?
 
Achievement Badges
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Do Rovers attain achievement badges available to them (as per the Rover Record Book)?
 
Positions
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Is information about positions within Crews, Councils or Committees readily available and in a clear format so that Rovers are aware of the opportunities available to them, and encourage to take on something new?
 

Mates


The mates we make through Rovers are priceless. By being cheerful and friendly, open to meeting new people and encouraging them to share in our experiences, both they and we will prosper from the experience.
 

Mates Starter questions:


Crew Environment
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Is the Crew environment open and friendly to retain members and for new people to join in? Why or why not?
 
Awareness
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How do we make people aware of Rovers?
 

Memory Makers


We have one opportunity in Rovers - it is important to make the most of it. Our programs, events and activities need to contain an element of something special which makes it more than simply something to do; but a memory maker. We need the types of activities that stick in peoples minds, and become stories. Often this takes time put into preparation before the activity, but the outcomes are worth the effort.
 

Memory Makers Starter questions:


Crew Programs
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Do Crews have a thorough program that runs?
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Do Crews have access to assistance in preparing their program - e.g. ideas, up to date information on upcoming activities coordinated outside of the Crew?
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What makes the things we do in Rovers special and memorable?
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How much time is put into preparation for activities before they run?
 
Major events
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Are major events given sufficient support from Rovers (e.g. positions filled, participants at event); and other Scouters (e.g. insurance for activities, venue)?
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Is it open for Rovers to have input into what they want to see as major events?
 

Outdoors


Rovers has been described as 'A fellowship of the open air and service'. We are an outdoors organisation, and are fortunate to live in a country so rich in places to recreate, explore and study the great outdoors. Through utilising the adventurous activities available to Rovers, we will incorporate our mates, support, and achievements and without doubt have experiences that stick as memory makers.
 

Outdoors Starter questions:


Crews
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Do Crews participate in weeknight and weekend activities outdoors?
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Do they have access to information relating to places and things they can do outdoors?
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Do Rovers have skills in the outdoors to allow them to enjoy themselves outdoors?
 
Adventurous Activities
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What Adventurous Activities are available to Rovers through the Scouting teams?
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Do Rovers participate in Adventurous Activities?
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Are Rovers fully aware of the Adventurous Activities opportunities available to them?
 

Support


Support is about respect for others and doing our best to see that people are supported in their endeavours. Support is a two way street, amongst Rovers to other Rovers, in their activities, and life in general. Rovers are asked to support the other Scouting sections and set an example to the younger members. The Rover motto is 'Service' which includes service to self, service to other Scouts, and service to others outside of Scouts.
 

Support Starter questions:


Rovers
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Do Rovers get support from their Scout Group/District and do they in turn support their activities?
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Is there two-way support in Rovers between levels of government (e.g. Crew to Region, Region to Branch, Branch to National).
 
Scout Structure
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Is there two-way support between Rovers and the equivalent Scouting section (e.g. Region Rover Council and Region Council)?
 
Service
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Is service a common component of the Rover section?
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How is service encouraged and recognised?
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Is there diversity in the forms of service conducted by Rovers?
 

Want to know more?

Want to know more about Rovering? Then contact your local Branch Rover Council, call 1800 072 688 or email: nrcchair@scouts.com.au

 

The Adventure Continues