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State Environment Activity Camp
In September, 170 Cubs, Scouts,Venturers and Leaders from six regions gathered at Camp Coutts for the inaugural State Environment Activity Camp 2016 (SEAC 2016).
They took part in a number of environmental team-based activities, including the construction and plant out of a permanent Bush Tucker Trail, handling of live Australian birds, reptiles and animals, stream water testing, an observation hike, and SES and RFS onsite demonstrations. Cubs and Scouts were given the opportunity to complete part of the World Scout Environment Badge and theVenturers their Venturer Level Environment Tape.
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day is always a popular event for the Scouting community across NSW, and 2017 was no different. Scouts participated at 59 sites across the state, taking to their local park, beach, bushland and streets to clean up their local environment.
Community Liaison – New BLIA Scouts
In May, Deputy Chief Commissioners Belinda Francis and Randall Jones had the honour of presenting the Scout ag to our newest Scout group in NSW, the Buddha’s Light International Association of Australia (BLIA) Scouts. Belinda and Randall presented a scarf to each of the 14 new Scouts. The new Scouts then made the Scout salute for the very rst time in front of distinguished guests, family, friends and community members.
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