Victorian Rovers

Be the Change - Applications can be found at http://www.guidesvic.org.au/_uploads/71619Be_the_Change_Flyer_and_App_2010.pdf. Be The Change is a workshop funded by AusAid to educate young people about advocacy and the Millennium Development Goals. Community Representatives aged 14-18 years are invited to apply to participate in a state based workshop, to be held in Melbourne on 18-19th September 2010.

Centenary Ball - All Rovers and members of Scouting aged 18+ are invited to attend the Girl Guide Victoria's Centenary Ball. More information can be found at http://www.guidesvic.org.au/_uploads/203511EVENT_Centenary_Olave_Ball_2010.pdf. It is being held on 4th September at 7pm at $90 per head. This includes a two course meal, cake, beer, wine and soft drink. RSVPs are due ASAP. Contact Penny Ferris for bookings. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

We are pleased to announce the following awards from the Branch Rover Council:

Victorian Branch Rover Council Chair award: Claire-Maree Crowe  Ria Warrah Rover Crew - Bayside District - Melbourne Region

Branch Commissioner - Rovers Award : Ryan Tofts 1st Ranleigh Rover Crew - Mornington Pennisula District - Bays Region

The Branch Rover Council would like to apologise for the delay in these announcement and would like to you to join us in congratulating Claire and Ryan on their acheivements.

The National Youth Council would like YOUR input on the national website, www.scouts.com.au.

Please fill out the survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KCCZBM7

What is the NYC?

The NYC is the top youth body in Australian Scouting. Currently it's Chair is our very own Nathan Delany from Mahogany Rover Crew in South West Region.

Rover Dinner Tickets are now available at www.vicrovers.com, simply select "Rover Dinner" from the Events Menu.

For $46 includes a three course meal. Rover Dinner is the Victorian Rovers annual awards night, including presentation of the W.F Waters Award, Branch Commissioners Award, BRC Chairman's Award and Rover Scout Motorsport Championship Awards. This is a great night to catch up on Rovering and to see the unveiling of the Annual Rover Yearbook.

Rover Dinner is being held at the Mulgrave Country Club, Corner of Wellington Road and Jells Road, Wheelers Hill (Melways 80 H1) on 23rd October 2010 at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. More information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Keep an eye out for Rover Dinner Committee Members at your Community Gathering! They will be there to sell tickets for the evening.

Done a big adventure as a group of Rovers? Want a free $1000 for your crew? Well, the Rovering's Greatest Adventure Competition is for you. All you need to have done is get some media coverage of your activity (might even be a phone call to a radio station and you get on air) and you'll be eligible to enter. Visit www.rovers.com.au for more information. Applications close 30th November 2010

Applications to the Canadian Jamboree being held in 2011 are now open. For more information contact Jody Freeman ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). The trip is across the July school holidays along with a pre-tour! An excellent opportunity to see an awesome part of the world.

Working With Children's Cards are starting to expire after the three year validity period. To renew your card, collect a renewal for at Australia Post and fill it in. Make sure you send your receipt to your nearest Scout Service Centre.

There are lots of upcoming opportunities to get Rover Training Completed. The following courses are coming up over the next few months:

For more information or to book a course visit www.vicrovers.com and select Current Rovers > Training. You can also speak to your Region Development Officer responsible for Training.

Rovers are reminded that there is to be no glass taken on site to Mafeking Rover Park. Additionally, Crews are asked to make sure their RSM Vehicles are cleaned before arriving at Mafeking as a number of foreign weeds are appearing in motorsport areas from mud/seeds dropped by vehicles.

Weed are becoming a serious environmental issue at Mafeking. Please ensure all motorsport vehicles are clean before bringing them on site. If you vehicle is excessively dirty, you may not be permitted to have your vehicle scruitineered as per the RSM Standing Regulations.

If you know someone who have provide services for restumping of a building, please contact the Mafeking Chairman This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This will be a paid job.

The Branch Rover Council recieved a complaint regarding the conduct of a Rover crew at an event. As a result, this conduct was investigated using the "Court of Honour" process. Rovers are reminded that at all times they are to behave in good standing within the movement and must consider their actions at all times. Conduct that goes against the basic standards of Rovering will be dealt with accordingly.

Tickets will be on sale by 6th August! Presold tickets are $55 each and available at www.surfmoot.com Save up to $20 by buying tickets online instead of at the gate!

Surfmoot is running from 20th - 23rd January 2011, note that the Friday is not a public holiday.

Tenders for crew fundraisers are now open, please note that the bar, clothing, stubbie holders and ice have already been allocated. Plenty of options for fundraising such as stubbie holders, canteen or other products & services! If you are using the Rover Logo (Victorian or National) you must meet the guidelines for Rover Merchanise. These can be found on the VicRovers Website under Committee & Rover Council > Rover Merchandise & Copyright

You are welcome to stay at Eumeralla between OzMoot and Surfmoot at a cost of $10 per night, per Rover. This is from the Monday to the Thursday before the event, basic amenities are included.

We're coming into AGM season! There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with running major events in Rovering or taking a lead role in the development of the three properties Victorian Rovers own! AGMs are held to report on the previous year of applicable committee plus the opportunity to elect the new management groups for each of them. The dates for the AGMs are:

• Baw Baw Rover Chalet - Saturday 16th October 2010, 2pm at W.F Waters Ski Chalet (location tentative)
• Bogong Rover Chalet - Wednesday 13th October 2010, 8pm at the Victorian Rover Centre

This is an awesome opportunity to get involved in the operation of these committees and have a chance to work in fields you may not have normally had an opportunity to get involved in. Ever wondered what it's like to work on a committee with a operating budget of over $50,000?

Mudbash Forum

Want your say and want the Mudbash Committee to hear your idea? Well the Mudbash Forum is exactly for that.

The Mudbash Forum is being held on 8th September 2010, 7.30pm at the Victorian Rover Centre. Highland Avenue, Clayton
(for directions, visit VicRovers.com and select Contacts > Branch Rover Council)

If you cannot make it but want to submit some ideas, email the Mudbash Chairman - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Membership cards are available if required for external events, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Rover Scout Motorsport Awards for 2010 have been announced, congratulations to the recipients!

Official of the Year - Rob Graham - Jiggy Jiggy Group
Clubman of the Year - Brod Helmers - Amaroo Rover Crew - 1st Milleara Scout Group - Moonee Valley District - Lerderderg Region

The RSM Committee for 2010/2011 have been elected at their AGM on 4th August 2010. For a full committee list visit rsm.vicrovers.com