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GROUP ADMINISTRATION

Introduction

The Group is administered by a Group Executive Committee with fund raising undertaken be a separate fund raising committee. Day to day planning of section meetings is organised by the sections themselves with termly Group Scout Leaders meetings to co-ordinate group activities as a whole.

Executive Committee

The Group Executive Committee exists to support the Group Scout Leader in meeting the responsibilities of the appointment and is responsible for:

the maintenance of Group property;
the raising of funds and the administration of Group finance;
the insurance of persons, property and equipment;
Group public occasions;
arranging accommodation and assisting to find camping grounds;
assisting in the recruitment of Leaders and other adult support;
appointing any sub-Committees that may be required;
appointing Group Administrators and Advisers other than those who are elected.

Meeting dates are listed in the Group Calendar. Click here for the agenda.

Fund Raising Committee

The Fund Raising Committee comprises parents and supporters of the Group. Its aim is to raise funds to finance the Group so that the leaders can concentrate on running their sections. Further details of our fund raising efforts can be found here. Fund raising event are published in the group calendar and on the Kesgrave community website.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

An AGM is held each year to which any one can attend - executive members, leaders, helpers, cubs, beavers, scouts, parents, members of the public etc. This meeting ratifies the accounts and presents the achievements of the last year as well as electing a new Executive. The meeting is held between May and July and the date is published in the group calendar. Click here for the agenda.

Annual Census

The Scout Association complete a census annually on 31 Jan each year. This is used to calculate our membership fees to HQ, County and District and includes insurance for each member.

Annual Report

Copies are available on request from the Treasurer or the Charity Commission.

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Group Scout Leaders Meeting

This meeting is open to all section leaders, helpers and young leaders. It is chaired by the Group Scout Leader and co-ordinates all group activities such as young people moving between sections, group camps, church parades, outings etc. Click here for a typical agenda. Meeting dates are published in the group calendar.

Executive Committee

President

Name: Ivan Dadswell

Tel: (01473) 622660

Email: enquiry@kesgravescouts.org.uk

Chairperson

Name: Carl Gloess

Tel: (01473) 626451

Email: carl_gloess@btinternet.com

Group Scout Leader

Name: Andie Morris

Tel: (01473) 611317