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With the exception of Brisbane Metropolitan Regions, all country Regions do not follow any particular local government boundaries but as in the Suncoast Region’s case, follow more along geographical features.
Suncoast Region is situated directly north of the States Capital, Brisbane, centered on the Sunshine Coast. Its most northerly coastal boundary is Tin Can Bay, adjacent to the southern tip of Fraser island, some 180 kms. north of Brisbane. A rough line then runs north-westerly passing north of Gympie to the Proston area in the Burnett. A line then follows roughly along the Bunya Mountains and joins the D’Alguilar Highway southeast to Bribie Island, the Regions most southerly coastal point.
This area consists of nearly 20,000 square kms, and is divided into 5 Districts for management purposes. Gympie District is of course centered on the city of Gympie, which in turn is the seat of the Cooloola Shire with approx. 120,000 residents. Bunya District which is on the Regions westerly boundary is centered on Kingaroy and takes in such rural towns as Nanango, Murgon, Proston, Wondai and Blackbutt. This District covers five local government areas. Nambour is the home of Nambour District. This District takes in an area west of the Bruce Highway from Yandina to small settlements such as Woombye and Palmwoods and part of the Blackall Range. The Maroochy Shire Council has its seat in Nambour. The most thickly populated area and tourist belt of the Sunshine Coast is catered for by Beaver Masters District. This District runs from Maroochydore to Caloundra and includes the Glasshouse Mountains and Maleny. Beaver Masters District covers all of Caloundra Councils area and part of Maroochy Shire. The newest District in the Region is Teewah District. Although not wisely named, this District follows a line from Noosa Heads to Cooroy near the Bruce Highway and follows the eastern side of the highway to the northern banks of the Maroochy River. Two Shire Councils also service this District, those being Noosa and Maroochy.
Apart from the coast strip, which relies so much on the tourist industry, much of the Region is totally rural. Sugar cane is predominant between the coastal strip and the Blackall Range. In days past, both the eastern and western slopes of the Range were a main source of timber, however this is only isolated today. The western area of the Region is totally rural with a diversity of crops being grown, including grain and peanuts. Cattle breeding and milk producing are also major industries. Large areas of land have been planted with pine forests to supply our woodchip and paper industries.
Planning for the Future.
If Scouting is to continue and progress, for the betterment of Youth, then the adults within the movement, supported by parents and friends, must set themselves some achievable goals, aims or objectives, which subsequently can be evaluated as to the success or otherwise of their endeavours. These objectives are difficult to write, but provide a framework for purposeful activity.
The Regional Executive, likewise, has considered a list of issues for the development of Scouting in the Region that will benefit all.
It therefore behoves us, at Region, District and Group Leader level, through a vigorous effort of rational recruitment, without resorting to crisis style management or putting square pegs in round holes, to select and effectively train the best Leaders we can obtain. We must continue to provide the training tailored to be developmental and commensurate with those skills, abilities and aspirations of our Leaders.
We must look to the future, for Youth is the future, and we must be effective and efficient in our Youth training, by using the very best Leaders to do the job with inspiration, imagination and dedication.
Scouting is moving into an era where the group is becoming not only the center where Youth is trained but the focal point for decision-making which effects the Group. It is therefore essential that the recruitment of Group Leaders takes into account their major management role and the management skills required. Gone are the days when the GL (group leader) could be master of all sections, for now the role is one of management with appropriate managerial skills and abilities.
The Suncoast Regional Executive have set themselves some achievable goals for the coming year(s).
Skills for Scouting
• Support District Commissioners and encourage the
recruitment of Group Leaders for every Group.
• Encourage the training of all Leaders to an acceptable level.
• Determine specific courses for leaders in the Region.
ie. Special Needs
Personal safety
PLA Workshop
Sectional Training
Activities
• Provide activities at a Regional level.
• Encourage participation in Group and District activities.
• Develop a Regional resource of programs, hikes, Adventurous Activities
and of An Environmental nature.
Personal
• Promote mediation communication within the Region
with special emphasis on QBSI 5.17.3.
• Promote and encourage personal recognition Awards for Leaders
and auxiliary staff.
Regional Youth Sections --- | Joey Scouts | Cub Scouts | Scouts | Venturer Scouts | Rover Scouts | Adults in Scouting |
Districts in the Suncoast Region --- | Nambour District | Gympie District | Bunya District | Beaver Masters District |
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