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Rovers, formerly Rover Scouts, is the fifth and final section of Scouts Australia, and began in 1918. Rovers are aged between 17 (generally 18) and 26 years of age and are organised into local Crews, which can be associated with a Scout Group or operate as a stand-alone Crew. Crews accept anyone interested in taking up Rovering, whether or not they have been in Scouts before. The section is based on Baden-Powell's book Rovering to Success and the theme of knighthood. Rovers are actively encouraged to become better citizens through taking part in Scouts Australia's nationally accredited training programs, developing leadership skills, participating in outdoor activities, attending national and international events, providing service to the community and generally building their life skills. Rovers is organised from a National level down, however the day-today running of the rection is organised at a Branch (state) level. Unlike most of the other sections it is very active at a Branch level. The larger states are split into Regions, which in turn are made up of Crews. Victoria has the largest Rover population, with around 100 Crews and there are over 300 Crews Australia-wide. Australian Rovers run an Australian Rover Moot every three years. The largest event in Australian Rovering is Victoria's annual Surfmoot [1], run across the Australia Day weekend each January. On the old khaki uniform, Rovers were distinguished by green epaulettes, but with the new uniform, Rovers are now distinguished by a red shoulder panel on the blue uniform shirt, green badges on each shoulder, as well as the traditional 'knot' of five ribbons (tan for Joeys, yellow for Cubs, green for Scouts, maroon for Venturers and red for Rovers) - this distinguishes Rovers from every other section. Rover fought hard against the adoption of the new uniform and won the right to continue to wear their green "epaulettes", although now they are simply a badge sewn on the shoulder panel. During 2005 and 2006, the Centenary of Scouting Peace Boomerang completed a journey of over 18,000 km around Australia spreading a message of peace and unity leading up to the Scouting 2007 Centenary. Australian Rovers developed the boomerang as a Gift for Peace project that would involve Rovers, Scouts and the general public, and raise awareness and generate discussions amongst young people about peace.
[edit] Rovering Organisation[edit] Self GovernmentUnlike the other sections of Scouts Australia, Rovers are self governing. After the 1970 Design for Tomorrow Report, instead of becoming a new section, Rovers began to admit young women into their Crews and asked their leaders to step back to become Rover Advisors, with the Crew Leaders, Region Chairs and Branch Chairs taking up the responsibility for their Rovers. The National Rover Council, a group of Rovers who coordinate interstate efforts was also founded in 1979. [edit] The Crew SystemA Rover Crew is run by its members, led by an elected committee. The committee normally consists of a Crew Leader, Deputy Crew Leader, Secretary and Treasurer but large Crews may also add a Fundraiser, a Quartermaster and other roles. Rovers are adults and make their own decisions but sometimes Crews wish to have input from people over 26, called Rover Advisers. These people are selected by the Crew because of their previous experience, both in Scouting and in life. [edit] Region Rover CouncilWhile allowing District Rover Forums in some states (to organise promotions and social events only), the next step in the Rover Government ladder is the Region Rover Council. These bodies run Rovering in their geographic areas and are typically based on but not the same as Regions in the other sections of the Scouting Movement. These regions also run various Branch events. There are currently seven Region Rover Councils in NSW and seven in Victoria, assisting the Crews in their area by offering service, organising social functions, distributing information, assisting with training, facilitating the Baden-Powell Scout Award and many other tasks. Not all states have Region Rover Councils, with Crews in the smaller states reporting directly to their Branch Rover Council. [edit] Branch Rover CouncilThe Branch Rover Council is formed by representatives from each of the Region Rover Councils (in states that have them), and may also have representatives from sub-committees (for events, property, marketing, risk management, motorsport etc.). This body approves Branch awards, co-ordinates training, liaises with other Branch Rover Councils, develops polices and initiatives and encourages the further development of Rovering. Branch Rover Councils also have a number of sub-committees which organise various parts of Rovering life. For example, these may include
In Victoria, the Branch Rover Council Executive consists of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Assistant Chairman, Secretary, Victorian Rover Training Team, Computer Systems Officer, Internet Officer, Adventurous Activities Officer, Environment Officer, Marketing Officer, Journalist, Resources Officer, Honorary Historian, Honorary Treasurer, Branch Commissioner - Rovers, Assistant Branch Commissioners for Rover Activities & Rover Development, and the Administration Officer. Some states have a Lones Rover Crew, which accept members from country or other areas where the nearest Rover Crew is further than practical travel allows or who cannot attend a regular Rover Crew due to shiftwork or military service. [edit] National Rover CouncilThe Australian National Rover Council (NRC), is the body that governs Rovering at a National Level, it oversees the running of Rovering conducted at a Branch level, and designs policy to affect Rovering as a whole in Australia. This team works together to develop a strategic plan and then implement this over the course of the year. They also liaise with the Branch Rover Council Chairmen and the Branch Commissioners for Rovers (or their equivalent) in each state to help them with any issues, ideas or help they may need. The NRC is comprised of an executive of a Chairman, Vice Chair and a Training and Development Officer, and delgates from each state, plus the Scouts Australia National Team, and a representative from the Scouts Australia National Youth Council and New Zealand Rovers. The council meets as a whole at their annual meeting where there are 2 delegates and a Branch Commissioner (or equivalent) from each state and territory with voting rights and two observors from each state or territory. In 2009 the NRC Executive is: Chair - Sophie Feint (ACT), Vice Chair - Libby Davison (VIC), Training and Development Officer - Daniel Smith (WA), The National Rover Council Chairman is therefore a member of the Scouts Australia National Team and attends National Team, National Operations and National Executive meetings. The NRC meet at the The National Rover Council Meeting held annually, usually in January, following the major event for the year (Jamboree, Venture or Moot). The conference usually runs over three days and incorporates State/Territory reports, discussions and workshops as well as networking activities. The Conference is an excellent opportunity for Branch Rover Council Chairs, their delegates and observers to meet with Rovers from other states and share their knowledge and ideas and learn from one another in a positive environment. It is also an opportunity for States to put forward papers, plans and ideas to the council to be voted upon so the Chair can then take the resolutions to the National Operations Meeting. it is also when the elections for the years executive take place. Usually held in January, attended by five representatives of each Branch Rover Council, plus the NRC Executive, and representatives from the Scouts Australia National Team. [edit] Award schemeThe Rover award scheme leads to the Baden-Powell Scout Award - the highest youth award in Australian Scouting. This begins with Squire Training - the training required to be completed before being invested as a Rover Knight. Following this is the Rover Skills badge - basic camping, showing an understanding of the Scouting Fundamentals and providing 10 hours of service, although this badge can be completed by Squires, it is uncommon for a Squire to be awarded the badge without finishing their Crew's Squire Training Program first. [edit] Rover Scout MotorsportRover Scout Motorsport clubs exist in several states and are is the bodies responsible for the safe operation of Rover car racing. They are Confederation of Australian Motorsport-affiliated racing clubs, with strict drink-driving, safety and racing policies.[1] They are operated by an elected and assigned team of Rovers and are under the control of that states Branch Rover Council. They oversee events like Mudbash (VIC)[2], Sandblast (SA)[3], and Bush Baja (WA)[4]. All Rover Motorsport activities were stopped in the early 2000's because of a loss of insurance, but a new affiliation with the Confederation of Australian Motorsport led to the resumption of Rover Motorsport. Victoria successfully ran its inaugural championship series in 2008/2009. South Australia is currently working on setting up its own competitive series for the near future.  [edit] Rover propertySee also: Rovering in Victoria Today, the Rover section owns many properties built and funded by the Rovers (including several ski lodges and the largest freehold (not rented for a nominal fee like many Scout parks) scout park in the southern hemisphere, Mafeking Rover Park in Victoria). [edit] See also[edit] Notes[edit] External links
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