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Annual Report 2004 - 2005

QBRE Chairman Ben Jones reports that the past year has sparked changes for Queensland Rovers. The major change has been the implementation of the new Rover Structure.

Building the State’s Rovering system from scratch has been a difficult and frustrating process. Ben reflects that it is the unfortunate nature of the human to resist change and this has been one of the biggest hurdles in the implementation of the new structure.

Two successful conferences were held in the last year with Rovers from most Regions represented. These conferences brought Rovers together to solve issues and better meet the needs of Rovering across Queensland. Rovers are continually trialling different methods to achieve their goals and learning every step of the way.

Queensland have been giving service to the community in many ways. There has been numerous service activities at Crew level, however some major service activities from a Branch level include;
Agoonoree – which recorded the highest number of Rovers in attendance.
Police Remembrance Day - Queensland Rovers assembled
and prepared donation boxes at short notice for the second year running.
Smith Family Packing Co-ordination - 35 dedicated Rovers joined together to help the Smith Family co-ordinate over a thousand parcels to be delivered just before Christmas 2004.
Without Rover involvement, these events would not have been possible.

A number of events were held throughout the year including the yearly motor sport event Banana Bash, St George’s Ball, Urban Challenge (an event held for the Venturer Scout Section who use public transport to travel to bases across Brisbane) and Rancrilgen (camp for disabled youth). This camp appeals to a different age group to Agoonoree.

Approximately 100 Rovers attended Tassie Moot in December 2004. The Moot gave participants the ability to meet new and old friends from across Australia and overseas. It also gave Queenslanders a taste of Tasmania, from extreme adventure to gourmet tours.
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Blake Bath, The first in a very long time Chair from outside the SEQ area.

Crew: Mackay Rover Crew

Favourite Event: SGB

Favourite Food: Pizza

Noteable Items in Term: The Sandstone Kilt, King Fat Title, IT Upgrades , Procedural upgrades, Not burning the place down

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Brisbane Inner City Rover Crew

The **Brisbane Inner City Rover Crew** was a Rover Crew in the Tyakunda District in the Brisbane North Region. They operated out of the Queensland Scout Centre in the inner city suburb of Auchenflower. However, following the 2013 Brisbane Floods, the Queensland Scout Centre was severely damaged, and the crew moved to Taringa-Milton-Toowong Scout Group, and became known as TMT Rover Crew.
Queensland Rovers Wiki

## Welcome to the Queensland Rovers Wiki

Welcome to the Queensland Rovers Wiki. An online Rover encyclopedia that allows its users to edit almost any article.

We’re starting off this Wiki by adding Pages and details about our the Bash Cars that have competed at Queensland’s Banana Bash. If you have information that you can provide the wiki, help us make this site grow!

## Categories

* Organisation - for everything about how QLD Rovers is organised and operated, roles on the QBRC and all things related
* Award Scheme - a list of badges and their descriptions within the Rover Award Scheme.
* QBRC Activities - major Camps and Activities coordinated by the QLD Branch Rover Council
* Activities - other Camps and Activities coordinated by the QLD Branch Rover Council, regions, districts or Crews
* Motorsport - for everything about Motorsport Events in QLD, and all our Bash Cars
* National Events - National Camps and Activities
* International Events - International Camps and Activities
* Locations - a list of Locations and Camp Sites.
* Rover Crew - a list of all Rover Crews in the state
* YouTube - a category with information of all the shows and information of the QLD Rovers YouTube Channel
* Individual Rovers - a list of Rovers and pages that detail roles and accomplishments of individual Rovers.
* Individuals in Scouting - a list of other individuals in Scouting that have had something to do with Rovering in Queensland.

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Secretary of the QBRC

**The Secretary of the Queensland Branch Rover Council** is charged with actioning the official ‘business’ of the Council, such as recording and distributing minutes, communicating messages and memo’s to members, and responding to correspondence. Above all, this role requires a passion for clear communication, and an inherent need for exemplary organisation and adherence to regular deadlines.

## Position Summary

The Secretary of the Queensland Branch Rover Council is responsible for ensuring the QBRC meets best practice administrative requirements, such that it is transparent, accountable, and best placed to support its members.

## Key Attributes

* Active involvement in the Rover Scout Section in Queensland.
* An understanding of how to effectively record and distribute minutes.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
* Have the ability to effectively dictate conversation to text through typing throughout conversation and discussion.

## Qualifications

No formal requirements for qualifications exist for this role, however, experience as a Crew or Team secretary would be beneficial.

## Performance Outcomes

* Ensure the QBRC Chair and Deputy is informed of all correspondence pertaining to the Rover Section.
* Ensure that QBRC Meetings are advertised and communicated effectively.
* Prepare, in consultation with the Chair of QBRC an agenda for each meeting and distribute in advance of the meeting.
* Effectively store and make available the minutes of QBRC and QBRE Meetings.
* Despatch a copy of the minutes, with action points indicated for attention of Executive Members, Regional Rover Representatives, etc.
* Assist the Chairman with the preparation of the Meetings of the QBRC.
* Communicate the business of the Council to members, including upcoming QBRC Meetings and Events (where not already managed by an event chair).
* Undertake other secretarial duties for QBRC as may be required from time to time including minutes at conferences, etc.
National Rover Council

The Australian National Rover Council (NRC), is the body that manages the Rover Scouts Section at a National Level. It coordinates the program and management of Rover Scouts conducted at the Branch level and between Branches, and designs policies that affect Rovering as a whole in Australia. This team works together to develop a strategic plan and then implement this over the course of their elected 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 that they may need.

The NRC is composed of an executive consisting of a Chair, Vice Chair, a Training and Development Officer, the NRC Adviser; and two delegates from each Branch and their Branch Rover Adviser. Members of the National Team, the Chair of the National Youth Council, the New Zealand NRC Chair and other Rover representatives from the Branches may attend as observers. The NRC meets face to face annually and via teleconference throughout the year. The annual meeting 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 following year's executive take place.

The National Rover Council Chair is a member of the Scouts Australia National Team and attends National Team, National Operations, National Executive, and National Council meetings and through direct participation at the highest level possible puts the "Rovers view" into Scouts Australia, Rovers is the only Section with this direct access.
Resources Officer of the QBRC

**The Resources Officer for the Queensland Branch Rover Council** is responsible for the purchase, tracking of, and maintenance of Queensland Rover assets, so that such assets can be readily deployed to support State and Region events and activities.

## Position Summary

The QBR Resources Officer is responsible for making recommendations to the Executive regarding the strategic purchase of new equipment. Such equipment should be kept ready to support State and Region
events on request, to reduce costs and uncertainty throughout the event.

## Key Attributes

* Active involvement in the Rover Scout Section in Queensland.
* Have a basic maintenance skillset.
* A strong sense of self-motivation and task-driven.
* Available across weekends with advanced notice to assist in coordinating movement of QBRC Resources.
* The ability to drive a car towing a trailer.

## Qualifications

No formal qualification is required, but a background in carpentry and/or mechanics is beneficial.

## Performance Outcomes

* To manage and maintain an accurate database of all assests owned by Queensland Rovers.
* To manage the resources held at the Rover Equipment Stores, eg. Rover Container, Auchenflower Den, etc.
* To complete an annual stock take and maintenance audit of all resources. (including key register)
To arrange all necessary maintenance requirements.
To ensure the Rover trailer is roadworthy and registered.
* To seek opportunities to promote all resources to both internal and external members of Scouting.
To maintain accurate records in relation to the availability to hire resources, including the receipt of money for hire services.
* To ensure that expenses associated with resources are submitted to QBRC for prior approval.
Assist with storage of other Rover assets and equipment and provide access to other executive members as appropriate.
* Make recommendations to the Execuive regarding the strategic purchase of new equipment.
Banana Bash/1994

## Committee

Big thanks to the "extras" - Freddo, Troy Odorici, Andrew Weier.
A special thanks to David Walker, Bash Chairman 1990 and 1994 until being booted from Rovers.

Sonya was the first female Chair. This was an innovative bash with the first environment policies and was run at Shaftesbury Citizenship Campus. The committee and Qld Rovers undertook significant property improvements including earthworks, building bark roads, facilities and tree planting to improve the property. All profits from the event were donated to the Rev. Allan Male and Shaftesbury to assist with their valuable community work for disadvantaged youth and their families. Feel welcome to contact the Chair via https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyawalker1
IT Officer of the QBRC

**The Information Technology Officer of the Queensland Branch Rover Council** is charged with developing and managing the technology used to communicate with, and support the Rovers of Queensland. The role is what one makes of it, and can be tailored to suit an individual’s skills and passions in the IT arena.

This role is also imperative in administering the many forums and online networks throughout Rovering, to ensure positive experiences by our members, unhindered by bullying, harassment and poor media.

## Position Summary

The IT Officer is available to support the Queensland Branch Rover Council in achieving its goals and strategy, by harnessing the power of technology and leveraging new opportunities to increase the ability of the Council to better support Rovers throughout the entire state.

## Key Attributes

* Active involvement in Rover Scout Section in Queensland.
* Firm knowledge of Websites, Social Media and IT systems.
* A firm understanding of relevant codes of conduct and policies for online engagement.
Creative thinking, to develop the tools available to the Executive.

## Qualifications

There are no qualifications required for this position, but some experience in Information Technology is beneficial. Constant access to a computer, smart phone and internet is essential.

## Performance Outcomes

* Maintain an attractive and up to date website which promotes Queensland Rovers to the wider community.
* Work with the Queensland Branch IT Team to further develop a members website as a part of the branch website, to act as a point of information, support and access to relevant documents, forms and policies.
* To ensure that Branch Communications Policy and requirements of Privacy Act are observed.
To monitor compliance with the social media policy and take appropriate action when not followed by members.
* Maintain and update social media sites.
* Ensure correct levels of permission are granted and revoked throughout the term for all Social Media groups, accounts and management tools.
* Provide support to other Exec members regarding use of information technology and tools.
* To update, maintain and make available the QBRC on-line event calendar as appropriate.
* To regularly attend QBRC meetings, in person or remotely.
Charles S. Snow District

Charles S Snow District Badge

Charles S. Snow District is located in the inner northern and north-eastern suburbs of Brisbane, out to a distance of about 10 kilometres from the centre of the city. The District is part of Brisbane North Region.

The District is named after Charles Smethurst Snow, the first Chief Commissioner of Scouting in Queensland. He was also one of the first four Scout Leaders in Queensland, raising a Patrol at St Mary's Church of England, Kangaroo Point, in August 1908. He served as Chief Commissioner from 1909 to 1922 and from 1924 to 1943, as Branch Commissioner for Sea Scouts from 1921 to 1923, and as Branch Commissioner for Adult Leader Training from 1923 to 1952. Charles S. Snow was called to Higher Service on 6 June 1953.  His service to Scouting is also remembered in the Charles Snow Training Centre, BP Park, Samford, and the Charles S. Snow Scout Environmental Training Centre, 'Eprapah', Victoria Point.

## District Badge

The three symbols on the District's badge are:

* The World Badge - the international symbol of Scouting.
* The 'axe and log' symbol - originally the camp emblem of Gilwell Park, near London, where formal Wood Badge (Adult Leader) training commenced in 1919. In time, the symbol came to be used for all Wood Badge training around the world. Charles S. Snow was deeply involved with Wood Badge training in Queensland for over 30 years. The inclusion of this symbol in the District's badge represents his enduring interest and efforts in this training.
* The "three spears, boomerang and 'N'" symbol - the emblem of the former Brisbane North District. Several Scout Groups in the District were originally in Brisbane North District, which was disbanded in a reorganisation of the northern metropolitan Districts.
Goanna

## Goanna

### Most Modified

pretty much everything other than the chassis

### Seats

started out with 2 but later modified to 4

### Sponsors

Many over the years…Most recent: Rock the River 2023

## Records

**2014**

**2015**

**2016**

Long Course *- 2nd Place*

Hill Climb *- 2nd Place*

Night Course *- 1st Place*

Autocross *- 2nd Place*

Overall (Super class) *- 2nd Place*

2023

Powderpuff - 2nd Place
Rory O'Keeffe

2018 Banana Bash Committee Member

Rover Skills

Rover Logie

**Rory O'Keeffe**, also known as "Ror" or "Rory the Bear" is a Rover from the Downlands Rover Crew.

Rory ran the Wishart Chester Joeys program from 2015-2018.

He is a member of the 2018 Banana Bash Committee.

Additionally, he will be the Resources Officer of the QBRC in the 2017-2018 Rover Year.
Baden-Powell Scout Award

The **Baden-Powell Scout Award** (BPSA), or B-P Award, is the highest youth award achievable in the Scout and Guide Movement in several countries. Although, with the withdrawal of the Rover Section from most Scout Associations it has become a less common award, it is still awarded by Guide and Scout Associations in several countries, including Australia, Brazil, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand and in non-World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) associations in the United Kingdom.

## In Australia

The Baden-Powell Scout Award (BPSA) is presented by the Rover Crew and is worn in the middle of the left sleeve. The badge will replace the St George Award on your uniform.

The BPSA is designed to challenge and test all who set out to achieve it and takes into consideration the Aims of Scouting, to encourage the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and character development of young adults. It allows for the highest standard to be set, while being considerate of individual abilities.

### Attaining the Award

To attain the BPSA you must:

1. Be a fully invested Rover

**Then, in any order:**

2. Complete the St George Award

3. Complete the Community Development Badge

4. Complete the Personal Growth Badge

**Then**

5. Attend a self refection interview with BPSA Support Team

**Then**

6. The Rover Crew notes the completion of the award requirements, including the interview, and nominates the potential awardee for endorsement. The Rover Crew must note completion before the nominee’s 26th birthday. ***(NB: Where Region Rover Councils or Communities (RRC) exist, the RRC notes completion of requirements and forwards the nomination to the Branch Rover Council (BRC).)***

7. BRC notes completion of requirements and endorses the potential awardee to the Chief Commissioner.

8. The Chief Commissioner approves the awarding of the Baden‐Powell Scout Award. Arrangements are made for the presentation of the award.

### Presentation of the Award Certificate

Generally, the Chief Scout of each Branch present’s the BPSA, reinforcing the stature this Award holds both within Scouting and the community.
Baden-Powell Park

Abseiling Tower

Solar Heated Pool

Obstacle Course

Bush Camping

Dam

Activities Shed

Heritage Centre

Canoeing

Baden-Powell Park consists of 56 hectares of natural bush land in the beautiful Samford Valley and bordering the Brisbane Forest Park. Included within the grounds are accommodation blocks, camping grounds, 15m heated swimming pool, dam, abseiling tower as well as walking trails of various grades throughout the park. The Queensland Branch Heritage Museum is also located at Baden-Powell Park (please inquire about open times).

The site is also home to Kulgun, the leader training centre for Queensland.
Australian Rover Moot

**Australian Rover Moots** are the major national event run by Australian Rovers.

## What is a Moot?

A Moot is a gathering of Rovers. The name was suggested by Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting in a letter to Percy Bantock Nevill who was charged with co-ordinating a gathering of Rovers at Royal Albert Hall, London in 1926. The word *"Moot"* is in fact an Old English word meaning assembly or gathering. The first World Rover Moot was held in 1931 at Kandersteg, Switzerland.

## Australian National Rover Moots

Australian national Rover Moots are held every three years, typically lasting from 9 to 11 days each, and are run by each state - on a rotating basis. Past Australian Rover Moots (including Moots that have also held status as Asia-Pacific Region Moots) include:

## Eastman Trophy

The Eastman Trophy, though often referred to as the Eastman Shield, is a State versus State competition which is run at each National Moot.
The Trophy was presented by the Eastman Rover Crew from New Zealand, Palmerston North, New Zealand, in January 1978
Observer to the NRC

**The Queensland Branch Rover Council NRC (National Rover Council) Observer** participates at the Annual National Rover Council Conference within the Queensland delegation. The Observer is charged with discovering more about the NRC in order to become more actively involved over time. Though this role is not the primary NRC contact, they may be called upon by the state to either work in project teams for projects determined by the NRC.

The NRC Observer will work closely with the NRC delegate to build the relationship with the National Rover Council and adequately present Queensland Rovers at a National level.

## Key Attributes

* Active involvement in the Rover Scout Section in Queensland.
* Interest in the work of the National Rover Council.
* Previous involvement in projects at a crew, region, state or national level.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

## Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications required for this role.

## Performance Outcomes

* The NRC Observer will seek to gain knowledge from the NRC in order to advantage Qld Rovers.
* The NRC Observer will ideally seek to apply to be the next NRC Delegate through the connections formed and project involvement.
2022/2023 QBRC Executive

As Rover Scouts are a self-governing section, the primary contact for Rovering enquiries is the Queensland Branch Rover Council (QBRC)

## QBRE Members

 Chair Elect
 Secretary
 Finance Officer
 Marketing Officer
 Training Officer
 Program Officer
 IT Officer
 Resources Officer

## Other Positions

 Roverline Project
 Merchandise Project Officer
 Rover-Olave Liaison Project Officer
 Rover Scout Motorsport (RSM) Sub-Committee Chair
 National Rover Council (NRC) Delegate
 National Rover Council (NRC) Observer
 100 Years of Rovers

## Region Representatives

 Brisbane South
 Central Queensland
 Darling Downs
 Far North (FNQ)
 Gold Coast
 Moreton
 Northern Moreton Bay
 South Eastern
 Suncoast
Marketing Officer of the QBRC

**The Marketing Officer of the Queensland Branch Rover Council** is charged with overseeing the planning and execution of the Marketing and Promotion of Queensland Rovers in order to grow membership through both effective retention and new membership. This role is broad, and requires strong leadership of a team of assistants with specialist skills to effectively promote the section.

## Position Summary

The QBRC Marketing Officer is in place to support our regions and crews to find new opportunities to market and promote themselves within their local communities to grow membership at the Crew level.

## Key Attributes

* Active involvement in the Rover Scout Section in Queensland.
* An understanding of Marketing Tools and Strategy.
* The ability to think creatively and investigate new and exciting opportunities.
* Constant motivation and enthusiasm for the wider promotion of the Rover Scout section.
* Strong leadership and management attributes.

## Qualifications

No qualification is required, but a background in marketing and PR is beneficial.

## Performance Outcomes

* To develop and maintain a marketing plan throughout the term of the Executive, focused on growing membership and promoting the adventure of scouting.
* To manage and ensure promotion of Rover Section’s activities and opportunities.
* Make information and opportunities available for Crews and individuals to assist with the promotion of all fundamentals of the Rovering program, as defined by the Aims of Scouting.
* To liaise with the Scouts Queensland Marketing Officer to develop personal skills, and to explore joint marketing opportunities.
* To liaise with the section Branch Commissioners in relation to opportunities for Rover PR including displays at events such as “Tripple S” or “Joey Scout Jaunt”, etc..
* To work with venturers at joint activities, to maintain and improve opportunities/activities for recruitment of Venturers into Rovers.
* To develop campaigns for external promotion in the recruitment of new Rovers from outside the movement.
* To manage, motivate and lead an effective and diverse Rover Awareness Team, that ensures no growth opportunity is missed, and the individual talents of its members are realised to their full potentials.
* To maintain the condition and storage of all promotional resources. ie. Spydaboards, Promotional brochures, banners and flyers and affixed items.
* To make all promotional resources available to all rovers across all regions and support Regions and Crews.
* To assist with or delegate the sale of Rover merchandise and ensure that sales income is properly accounted for.
* To ensure high quality media (pictures and video) are taken, recorded and stored from all interesting Rover events to aid the creation of promotional material.
North Gold Coast Rover Crew

North Gold Coast Rover Crew is a Rover Crew in the Gold Coast Region. They are based out of Helensvale Scout Group.

## Crew History

*The Crew history from the original Helensvale Rover Crew (2012-2018).*

### Origins

The North Gold Coast Rover Crew had its origins as the Helensvale Rover Crew. The Original Helensvale Crew had been strong, but with dwindling numbers between linking venturers caused the Crew to be desolved into North Gold Coast Rover Crew as a District Crew.
Capalaba Rover Crew

Capalaba Rover Crew is located in the Redlands District of the Southeastern Region. The Crew currently meets in conjunction with Cleveland Rover Crew, at Capalaba Scout Den. They meet on Sunday Nights.

Capalaba Rover Crew is currently the only section to occupy Capalaba Scout den. They are working on cleaning out the den and carrying out maintenance work, before the group resumes when enough leaders can be found.

Capalaba currently has 5 members and 1 Rover Advisor. (2023)
Banana Bash

**Banana Bash** is a Motorsport event run by QLD Rovers; Each Rover Crew builds and drives their own vehicle, courses/scoring are based on skill, not speed.

## Aim

Banana Bash aims to:

* Provide an opportunity for Rovers to participate in an amateur off road vehicle activity. Encourage Rovers to learn about and work on off-road vehicles.
* Provide an environment that promotes the fellowship of Rovering and an avenue for Rovers to meet new people, network and socialize over the course of the Banana Bash event.
* Allow opportunities for Rovers to gain valuable skills in aspects of event management, teamwork and leadership.
* Positively promote the Rover Scout Section to the public as well as to other Sections of the Scout Movement.

Banana Bash uses the Scout Method; a progressive philosophy of “learning through doing” to achieve the Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional and Spiritual development of members of the Rover Section.

## History

Banana Bash was started in 1983, after Peter Spowart and Derrick Kennedy returned from a trip to the Mud Bash (Victoria). Seventeen Rover Crews and 180 campers competed that weekend, including Bilyana, Geebung, The Gap, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Manatunga, Newtown, Surfer’s Paradise, Tandara, Toohey’s Mountain, Wallaween, Wilston, Nundah and Grovely, who took away overall first place.

The event has had its up’s and down’s over the years, at one point involving an extended committee of forty people, a budget of $50,000, forty-five competing crews and 800 campers. Sadly, after insurance issues saw the two-year cancellation of the event in 2011, our numbers were somewhat diminished by the time Kate Rimon worked with her committee to restore the event in 2013.

Today, Banana Bash is back where it started, and that’s fine by us. 2015 saw 193 campers, and approximately 15 competing crews, and at the time of writing, we are on track to achieve similar numbers for this, our 30th year.
Rover Moot - June, 1938

In 1938, a Rover Moot was held at Samford. The Moot was attended by 120 Rover Scouts from 10 crews. The information regarding the Moot was found in an article from the Sunday Mail (12 June, 1938).

## Article

*CAMPING HOLIDAY FOR ELDER SCOUTS*

*Rover Moot at Samford*

*A MOOT is being held during this, a 'long' weekend, at Samford. The ancient Anglo-Saxons are not re-incarnated in an Australian setting. A moot to-day is a gathering where Rover Scouts (the senior members of the movement) meet to discuss matters of public interest - their own responsibilities as citizens and their obligations to perform social service.*

*The moot of ancient times was a solemn matter for elders and greybeards, but however serious a Rover Moot may be, there is ample opportunity for the expression of boyish spirits. Under last nights winter sky the bush at Samford resounded with the song of 120 Scouts gathered about a roaring camp fire.*

*Cold At The Knees*

*Only a Scout would have donned shorts on a bleak day like yesterday and cheerfully set out on a long weekend camp in the bush; but members of the 10 crews of Rovers who boarded a train yesterday were well supplied with overcoats. Valises were lined with blankets and rugs. Other impediment a included gargantuan 'billies' - kerosene tins - for provisioning is a community responsibility.*

*This team spirit is a factor in the economy of scouting. One hundred and twenty young men will have a week-end holiday at a cost of lest than 5/ a head (including transport). Entertainment will include campfire concerts and a sports programme. The Rover Scouts hope that, if possible the State chief scout Sir Leslie Willson will pay a 'surprise' visit today.*
Brisbane Gang Show

The Brisbane Gang Show is a live variety musical produced by Scouts Queensland each year and performed traditionally in the June / July School Holidays.

Brisbane Gang Show’s cast is comprised of Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, Girl Guides and Leaders ranging in age from 9-26; and they are all volunteers.

The cast is open to youth members from all cultures and backgrounds, and fosters a great relationship between individuals as they become a member of the Gang Show family.

Behind the scenes the Brisbane Gang Show is supported by team of 150+ volunteers that help with wardrobe, lighting, sound, stage crew and set construction, front of house, marketing, administration and finance. Each year the Gang Show doesn’t only look for volunteers to be in the cast but the Gang are always looking for people to join the crew no matter their skill level.
Operation Nighthawk

Since its inception in 1982, Operation Nighthawk has grown to be the largest Scouting Youth activity, other  than Jamborees, in Queensland.  It is supported by Scouts and Venturer Scouts from Queensland and Nothern NSW. It is an overnight hike packed with activity bases in the bush for both Scouts and Venturer Scouts.

At each of the bases Leadership and Technical Skills are scored.
1st Roma Rover Crew

**1st Roma Rover Crew** was a Rover Crew in Roma, QLD.

## Crew History

### The 1st Annual Dinner

An article was written about the 1st Roma Rover Crew's inaugural annual dinner in the Western Star on 20 December, 1933. The article read as follows:

*"The first annual dinner of the 1st Roma Rovers took place at the Commonwealth Hotel on Friday evening last. Exceptionally keen interest was prevalent, and a practically full attendance resulted. The committee responsible for the arrangements — R/M Pack, Rover Jones, and S. Coomber — are to be congratulated on their untiring efforts to ensure the success of the function.*

*The toast to the King was proposed by Rover Jones. District Com. Beiers proposed to toast, The Boy Scouts Association and "B.P" and traced the development of Scouting within the district. He expressed satisfaction at the advancement of the movement in the Roma district during the last few years. There were approximately 130 Members connected with Cubbing, Scouting, and Rovering at the present time as compared with six members all told in 1928.*

*A/C/M. Wfeir proposed the toast to G/S/M Nixon, who was leaving to take up his residence in Brisbane. He praised the untiring efforts of Mr. Nixon in firmly establishing and developing the 2nd Roma Troop.*

*R/M Pack expresed his view on Rovering in general, and said that the fundamental principle of Rovering was to make happy, healthy, useful citizens, and proposed the toast of Rovering in general throughout the world. A/S/M Ryan suitably responded.*

*A toast was proposed to the Visitors from Brisbane schools, by R/M Tate, and K. Pack responded on their behalf.*

*A number of musical items were rendered which added to the success of the entertainment. S/M Hugh Moore rendered, "We're all Friends Together," in the chorus of which the Rovers heartily joined. The mouth-organists A/C/U Alan Weir and S. Coomber lent very enjoyable contribution to the entertainment. Dist./Com. Beiers and A/S/M Jones displayed marked ability in deeply appreciated recitations. Community singing added greatly to the success of the function, but some of thee voices of the members somewhat disrupted the Harmony.*

*Rovering has now been firmly established in the district, and the inauguration of this movement on such a firm basis bodes well for the ideals of the movement. Undoubtedly the function, which was a typical example of good fellowship, joviality and cooperation, has laid the foundation of higher ideals in the future, greater cooperation and good citizenship."*
Selwyn Everist

## Selwyn Lawrence Everist

**Selwyn Lawrence Everist**, botanist, was born on 22 April 1913 at Tewantin, Queensland, third child of William Allen Everist, a Queensland-born mechanic, and his wife Mary Emily, née Pearson, who came from Melbourne. Selwyn was educated at New Farm and Toowong state schools and at the Commercial High School, Brisbane. In January 1929 he joined the Queensland Public Service as a cadet clerk in the Department of Public Works. Fifteen months later he transferred to the botany section of the Department of Agriculture and Stock. Encouraged by the government botanist Cyril White, he studied science as an evening student at the University of Queensland (B.Sc., 1937).

## Life & Career

On 27 March 1937 at the Toowong Meth­odist Church Everist married Margaret Sybilla Douglas. That year he was appointed assistant research officer at Blackall, where he developed a love for western Queensland and the arid country. His work focused on the impact of grazing on Mitchell grass (Astrebla) pastures. Enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force on 4 April 1942, he served as a meteorological officer in Australia and Papua before being demobilised in January 1946. He returned to the department; although based in Brisbane, he continued to work in western Queensland. Economic botany was his strength and his early interest in the management of pastures expanded into studies of poisonous plants, edible trees and shrubs, and weeds and weed control. He pioneered research into the use of mulga as drought fodder and played a major role in identifying the poisonous plants causing Birdsville horse disease and Georgina River and St George diseases of sheep and cattle. On 1 July 1954 he succeeded W. D. Francis as government botanist. While maintaining his interest in economic botany, he oversaw the modernisation of the Queensland Herbarium. He retired in 1976.

## Scouting and Community Involvement

Much of Everist’s spare time was taken up with his involvement in the Boy Scouts’ Association. He was scoutmaster and later rover scout leader (1946-63) of the 1st Taringa scout group, and in 1963-66 was State commissioner for rover scouts. Very sociable, he liked to be the centre of attention and loved performing on stage in the scouts’ annual `Gang Show’. He also enjoyed the outdoors and was a keen photographer. Survived by his wife and their daughter and two sons, he died of ischaemic heart disease on 22 October 1981 in South Brisbane and was cremated.

Everist was active in several scientific societies; he was president of the Queensland Naturalists’ Club (1958-59) and of the Royal Society of Queensland (1961). An unforgettable character, irrepressible and at times overpowering, he had great enthusiasm and energy and a prodigious memory for scientific facts. Of his many publications, Poisonous Plants of Australia (1974) was his greatest achievement, and has remained a definitive work. In 1977 the University of Queensland conferred on him an honorary Ph.D. For his work on the effects of poisonous plants on livestock, he was made an honorary fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists.
Alex Mog

## Alex "Mog" Mog

Chairman of the 2018 Banana Bash Committee

Assistant Crew Leader - Downlands Rover Crew

Rover Skills

### Awards

**Alex Mog**, also known as "Mog" or "Moggy the Tyrant" is a Rover from the Downlands Rover Crew.

Alex is a was a valued member of the "highly successful" Queensland Rovers Sailing Team.

He is the Chairman of the 2018 Banana Bash Committee.

Mog will be the Finance Officer of the QBRC in the 2017-2018 Rover Year, Mog was QBRC resources officer in 2019-2020.
Chair of the QBRC

**The Chair of the Queensland Branch Rover Council** is charged with driving the continued growth and development of Queensland Rovers, through relentless support and accountable governance.

## Position Summary

This role relies on strong leadership of QBRC, leveraging the talents and skills of the Council members to ensure the key strategic goals of the section are met. This position is also the visible link between the Queensland Branch and the National Rover Council, demanding confident representation of the section at all levels.

The Chair of the Queensland Branch Rover Council is ultimately responsible for the development of Rovering in Queensland, by leading the Council to govern and support its members. They are to insure that the QBRC follows, develops and achieves its strategic plan and defined goals, in line with WOSM, National and Queensland Branch guidelines.

The Chair of the Queensland Branch Rover Council is an ambassidor for Rovering, motivated at all times to represent, support, encourage, develop and promote Queensland Rovers.

## Key Attributes

* A current active involvement in the Rover Scout Section in Queensland.
* Leadership experience either inside or outside of Scouts Queensland.
* Excellent public speaking and communication skills.
* Be familiar with National and State policy and procedure.
* Excellent time management skills. Have time and ability to participate in meetings on a regular occurrence.
* A passion for the development of Rovering in Queensland.
* Be practiced at working in a number of teams.
* Be an exemplary role model within Rovers.

## Qualifications

When taking on the role of Chair, the Rover should have attained Rover Advanced Training (Wood Badge).

## Performance Outcomes

* To Chair meetings of the QBRC and determine the agenda for each meeting.
* To provide Leadership to other committee members, by personal example and motivation, and enthuse them with specific objectives.
* To empower memers of the QBRC to expand on the expectations of their roles to better Rovering in Queensland.
* To manage the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Rovering in Queensland.
* To provide a written report covering the activities of the Rover Section to the Queensland Branch Rover Council Annual General Meeting.
* To seek opportunities to promote the benefits of Rovering not only to the existing membership, but to the wider community.
* To be an active member of the Youth Program team.
* To represent Rovers of Queensland as a voting member of the Branch Council (as per the Branch Constitution – Item 16).
* To liaise with and support the activities of the National Rover Council.
* To attend Branch meetings, functions, etc and to represent the Rover section at official functions as required.
Banana Bash/2016

* Assistant Chair (Event): Nathan Cornwell
* Assistant Chair (Motorsport): Jonathan Williams

* Recovery Team: Bradley Smith, Liam Clift + Zeke the Recovery Dog & Josh 'Lofty' Brincat

### Support Roles

* Committee Catering: Jess Gammie & Lianna Gammie
* First Aid: Nathan Sears, Reece Shaw (Secondary)
* QBRC Chair: Blake Bath
* QBRC Finance: Kristy Butler
* Branch Advisor, Rovers: Ryan Sodziak

#### Public Supporters

* Graham Chaff (Site Owner)
* Ipswich City Council
* Jane Prentice, MP, Federal Member for Ryan
* Lindors Mobile Cranes
* Rocla Pipeline Products
Annual Report 2005 - 2006

David Danslow was appointed as Branch Commissioner Rovers in October 2005. David has been a Leader for many years with his most recent role being Group Leader at Oakleigh Scout Group. David has also been a Rover Adviser and former Queensland Branch Rover
Council (QBRE) Chairperson.

The new Rover structure has been in place for nearly two years and Queensland Branch Rover Executive (QBRE) is working well with input from the Regional Rover Representatives. Robert Wagner has been the QBRE Chairman for the last 12 months and has overseen many successful Rover activities.

One of the highlights of the last 12 months was the successful staging of Banana Bash, again at Canungra. Due to the year by year insurance situation, Bash has been moved to the Australia Day long weekend and whilst there were some concerns about holding Bash at this time of year, the event was very successful with over 20 vehicles competing. The Bash Committee under the leadership of Michael (“Rollie”) Gardiner put on a magnificent event and all who assisted can be very proud of their efforts. The Section is again hopeful of making Banana Bash an annual event as long as the required insurance package is able to be negotiated with the Association’s insurers.

Rovers again assisted with many Branch activities including Agoonoree and Rancrilgen (camps for special needs youth) and Urban Challenge and Roventure (activities to show Venturer Scouts what Rovering is about).

Four Members of the Rover Section were awarded their Baden-Powell Scout Awards at the March 2006 presentation ceremony at Government House.

### Training Development

A great deal of work has been undertaken with the Rover Section. This commenced at the Regional and District Commissioner’s with the Regional Rover Representatives and Members of the Queensland Branch Rover Executive who attended the Conference. The National Rover Training Program was reviewed and has been packaged into Queensland’s Skills 1, 2 and 3 programs. With this repackaging Rovers will be able to undertake the Wood Badge Training Program.
Albion Rover Crew

The **Albion Rover Crew** was a Rover Crew in the Brisbane North District. They were based at the Albion Scout Group. The Crew had two iterations, the first as a District Crew and the second as the Crew that would go on to be come the Stafford Rover Crew.

## History

### Albion Scout Group

The Albion Scout Group was established in 1924 at a time when there were only twenty other Scout troops in Brisabne. At the time there were two experimental Rover Crews at Milton and Kangaroo Point. Scouts remained in the troop until they turned eighteen when they entered the Rover Crew. In 1945 Senior Scouting was introduced, though it wasn't until 1949 when the Alibion Group established their own Senior Scout Section.

### Original Albion Rover Crew

The Albion Senior Scouts were strong in numbers and consequently a Rover Crew was established in 1950. The first Rover Leader was Norris Holmes who had been chairman of the Group Committee. Originally the Crew was a Branch organised District Crew and included Rovers from Grovely and Enoggera as at this time those groups were in the Brisbane North District. The flag they used as a District Crew was presented to the Crew by District Commissioner Mr John Roth at the 1985 District Association's Annual General Meeting. The flag featured the St George's Cross with the Scout symbol superimposed with the initials R.S. underneath the symbol was the inscription "It Shall Be Done".

### Folding of the Original Crew and New Life

The Original Albion Crew had been strong, even owning their own motor utility but dwindling numbers caused the Crew to fold in 1962 with the two remaining Rovers joining the Valley Crew. The Crew was restarted in 1966 with a small band of Rovers but declining numbers of youth members in the Albion Group prompted the Crew to establish a new Crew at Stafford in mid-1971.
Dunethin Rock

The **Dunethin Rock Scout Campsite and Water Activity Centre** is a 4 hectare property on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, 7km East of Yandina. It is owned by Scouts Queensland. The Maroochy River flows on the North of the campsite, while lake Dunethin lies directly to the east.

It is on **4 Lake Dunethin Road, Maroochy River**.

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://scoutsqld.com.au/about-us/campsites/#wpgmza\_marker\_237
17th Australian Rover Moot

AussieMoot Logo

The 17th Australian Rover Moot, 'AussieMoot', was held at Cataract Scout Park, NSW, from the 30th December 2007 until the 12th January 2008. The moot was attended by contingents from all states of Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Austria.

## Expeditions

* Four Wheel Driving
* Alpine Tour
* Mountain Biking
* Test Match Cricket
* Mountain Sights
* Extreme Tour
* Beaches Tour
* Diving - Beginners
* Diving - Advanced
* Hiking Intermediate
* Hiking Advanced
* Gourmet Tour
* North Coast
* Wet & Wild Wollongong
* Rafting - Nymboida
* Surf the NSW Coast
* Tall Ships
* Caving
* Sydney Sights

## Offsite Activities

* Eastern Suburbs Pamper Tour
* Hang Gliding
* Whitewater Kayaking
* Whitewater Rafting
* Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
* Air Activities
* Fishing
* Golf
* Horse RIding
* Hunter Valley Gourmet
* Musical Experience
* Jamberoo Recreation Park
* Jenolan Caves
* Parramatta Speedway
* Scuba Diving
* Surf Lessons
* Tall Ship Sailing
* Taronga Park Zoo
* Day Hikes
* Abseiling
* Sailing
* Canyoning
* Canoeing
* BIke Riding
* Water Skiiing

## Onsite Activities

* Waterslide
* Caving
* Obstacle Course

## Eastman Shield

The Eastman Shield was won by Western Australia.
Roverline

*as of June, 2017*

Roverline is Queensland Rovers YouTube Channel's news show that is a one-stop shop for all the goings on in Queensland Rovers. It is a monthly show that delivers all the news and information coming out of the Queensland Branch Rover Council.

## History

### The Beginning

After many iterations of Roverline as a newsletter, Nick Linde came up with the idea *"instead of making the newsletter that nobody reads, why not make the videos that nobody watches."* Roverline went in to development in June, 2015. The first episode was filmed in the kitchen of the Stafford Scout Den in August, 2015 and was uploaded to the Queensland YouTube Channel later that month.

Since then, the show has aired after every QBRC Meeting and a Roverline special aired in August, 2016 to wrap-up St. George's Ball, 2016.

### Format

The show in it's first few months covered QBRC headlines, activities and events this worked for a first few episodes but as activities and events took up more and more of the time in the show, another show was added to the channel, Roveractive. After the removal of the activities and events segment, the show could be shorter and was able to focus on the headlines and have a feature segment. Most of the episodes have a feature segment covering topics like award nominations, conferences, interviews and special events.

As the Queensland Rovers YouTube Channel has expanded, Roverline has gotten shorter and stopped featuring guests. The more shows and videos being uploaded to the channel have reduced the amount of time to work on the show and the amount of content the show has to cover. Roverline has become a news show first and fore most. The only elements kept in the 2017 version of the show is the headlines and a feature story.