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The Set Up of SYC Levels

The Set Up of SYC Levels. History of NSW SYC. Patrol Leaders Conference Infrequency of meetings Lack of continuity of information No continuity of member participation Lack of processes to support circular information

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The Set Up of SYC Levels

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  1. The Set Up of SYC Levels

  2. History of NSW SYC • Patrol Leaders Conference • Infrequency of meetings • Lack of continuity of information • No continuity of member participation • Lack of processes to support circular information • Inability of State Mindari, Regional Mindari and District Mindari to appropriately and meaningfully communicate with youth members.

  3. The Creation of SYC - 2007

  4. The Creation of SYC • PLC 2007 – official visitors from WA to discuss their version of Scout Youth Council. • After long discussions – the PLC decided NSW needed to change format dramatically to allow the scouts of NSW to have a voice that was heard from Troop level right through to State level, similar to WA. • They are now starting at achieve just that!

  5. The Beginnings Anne-Marie, Brendon and Alan – SSYC’s first elected Executive. Josh and Briony – Our Pioneers!

  6. The Design Patrol Council Scouts Troop Council Scout Leader Mentor District SYC District Mindari Mentor Region SYC Region Mindari Mentor State SYC State Mindari

  7. The Role of the Mentor • Crucial to the success of the new SYC model is the MENTOR. • Ability to have fun • Young in attitude and mind set. • Keen to facilitate and encourage youth members of their state, region and district in debate about their organisation. • Able to be the conduit of clear, concise communication between the SYC and the Mindari at every level.

  8. The Role of the Mentor LISTEN ENGAGE

  9. Mentors Create trusting relationships Have great fun Encourage Enthuse Role model

  10. Being a Mentor at a SYC • Listen • Safety of members • Two Deep leadership • No Voice unless asked • Concise communication • Fun but firm • Support for all • Be an advocate for the Scouts voices and thoughts

  11. From Troop Council • SYC representatives from each troop need to be nominated by the troop council to attend the district SYC. • At District SYC – Two Scouts from every troop in the district is a good number. • The troop representatives should take some discussion point for the district SYC nominated by the troop council or troop members

  12. At District SYC • Members from the district SYC elect an executive. (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary) • These scouts become the District’s SYC representatives at Region SYC. • Their job is to represent issues arising from troops, that they have been unable to solve at District SYC level. • Issues brought to the District SYC that need attention from the adult leaders need to go into recommendation format, and be taken by the Mentor or a representative to the Mindari. • District Mentors can attend and assist at Region SYC. • The Mentor however has no voice unless specifically asked for information or to present information from the relevant Mindari!

  13. At District SYC • Issues needing action at SYC’s need to be put into the form of a recommendation. A recommendation template is part of the starter kit. • Feedback from the Mindari must go back to the executive of the District SYC ASAP. • Important to ensure Leaders understand these ideas or concerns raised originate with the Scouts. • Respect all opinions • District SYC – Should occur once a term or more often if required.

  14. District SYC All representatives participate Secretary and Chairman (NWR)

  15. Region SYC • Executives from each District SYC within a region come together to create the Region SYC. • These representatives elect an executive of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary for region. • The Executive become the region’s representatives at State Level. • Each Region’s Mentor accompanies their Region’s executive to State SYC. Their role there is to support, encourage and assist…and often to transport and assist with catering!

  16. Region SYC • Issues brought to Region SYC are those issues that could not be solved at District Level – or those issues not resolved to the scouts satisfaction at District Level from that leader Mindari. • Meetings are once a term or more frequently if required. • Mentor is responsible for conveying issues in recommendation format to the Region Mindari. • It is respectful to discuss the issues with the RCS or the Mindari leader prior to the Mindari.

  17. Mentor Must have’s • Keeness to encourage scouts ideas and interest in having a say in their organisation • The ability and time to assist your SYC’s executive to organise SYC meetings and support the youth at these meetings • Patience • Access and ability to attend all Mindari’s in your District and Region. • The ability to clearly communicate the scouts thoughts and recommendations to the Mindari members.

  18. District and Regional Mindaris • Some RC(S) have decided to invite SYC (District or Region) executive members to their Mindaris to speak and present their recommendations • Where this occurs – the Mentor’s role is not diminished in any way. You remain the support and advocate of your SYC members.

  19. Scout Youth Council • Lastly – In the words of a very dedicated and enthusiastic South Metropolitan Region Scout “Scouting is a dynamic and evolving YOUTH ORGANISATION - Without the Youth - we have no Organisation”

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