Scouting and Guiding Soc

glenn3ie

Is there a scouting and guiding soc in DCU?

DemocAnarchis

No, but have a look at http://www.scouts.ie/provinces/dublin-metropolitan-scout-province/ , there are a few SAI scout groups not too far from DCU.

glenn3ie

DemocAnarchis wrote: »

No, but have a look at http://www.scouts.ie/provinces/dublin-metropolitan-scout-province/ , there are a few SAI scout groups not too far from DCU.

SAI doesn't exist anymore. Not since 5 years ago. Nor does CSI. I'm heavily involved in Scouting as it is but was wondering if there was a possibility of setting up a Rover Crew in DCU - a lot of socials with a few varied activities, paint balling, hiking, water activities etc.

nessymon

start a soc - I'll join!

any excuse to wear my brownie/guide badges!

howisitgoing

Need some advice my daughter is in the scouts the past year they have just appointed the latest assistant patrole leaders (kids) 4 of them picked have parents that are scout leaders she is pretty gutted me am pissed off asked the scout leader for criteria reply was chosen by troop leaders much is taken into account scout knowledge behaviour attitude 2 others abiding by scout promise interest 2 learn some of the kids picked have never been on apl training any advice am spitting fire

glenn3ie

howisitgoing wrote: »

Need some advice my daughter is in the scouts the past year they have just appointed the latest assistant patrole leaders (kids) 4 of them picked have parents that are scout leaders she is pretty gutted me am pissed off asked the scout leader for criteria reply was chosen by troop leaders much is taken into account scout knowledge behaviour attitude 2 others abiding by scout promise interest 2 learn some of the kids picked have never been on apl training any advice am spitting fire

Yeah I can understand that you and your daughter are upset. Unfortunately PLs/APLs are often chose by age and not by experience. The idea behind this is that everyone will get a turn etc. I myself wasn't an APL until 13 and then PL at 14.

I don't think that leaders would be biased towards their sons/daughters as this is competely going against the scout law.

Can you PM me the group she's in and we can discuss it further?

howisitgoing

she is 13 and in the scouts a year one kid that got is only there 2 months so have good reason to feel something shady is going on at present have requested a meeting to discuss in full so dont feel ready to give the group but hey if things dont go well will be discussing this group in full

glenn3ie wrote: »

Yeah I can understand that you and your daughter are upset. Unfortunately PLs/APLs are often chose by age and not by experience. The idea behind this is that everyone will get a turn etc. I myself wasn't an APL until 13 and then PL at 14.

I don't think that leaders would be biased towards their sons/daughters as this is competely going against the scout law.

Can you PM me the group she's in and we can discuss it further?

glenn3ie

howisitgoing wrote: »

she is 13 and in the scouts a year one kid that got is only there 2 months so have good reason to feel something shady is going on at present have requested a meeting to discuss in full so dont feel ready to give the group but hey if things dont go well will be discussing this group in full

That's fair enough. If she is 13 and is only in scout a year, can i presume she was not in Cubs or Beavers? People who come up through the ranks would get preferential treatment as they would have the experience of scouting.

I fear that requesting a meeting will get you nowhere. They will not demote the APL as this is completely unfair to the young person. Tell your daughter to sit tight and see what happens - but bare in mind, your daughter might act completely different at home that in scouts!

cocoa

hi Glenn

I'll gladly join in if a soc is started. I'm currently still part of a rover group in blackrock but it's rather annoying going across the city for meetings, having one in DCU would suit me much better!

You coming to lough dan in october?

glenn3ie

cocoa wrote: »

hi Glenn

I'll gladly join in if a soc is started. I'm currently still part of a rover group in blackrock but it's rather annoying going across the city for meetings, having one in DCU would suit me much better!

You coming to lough dan in october?

Great Cocoa! Are you part of Hugh McClain's group? 29th Blackrock yeah?

There seems to be a bit of an interest so maybe we can get together next Freshers week and discuss setting up at a soc?

cocoa

glenn3ie wrote: »

Great Cocoa! Are you part of Hugh McClain's group? 29th Blackrock yeah?

There seems to be a bit of an interest so maybe we can get together next Freshers week and discuss setting up at a soc?

yep, that's us, nice tiny rover group (maybe 4 or 5 active people... )

Definitely up for a meeting to discuss that, I'll watch this space

glenn3ie

cocoa wrote: »

yep, that's us, nice tiny rover group (maybe 4 or 5 active people... )

Definitely up for a meeting to discuss that, I'll watch this space

Yeah please do and see can you get some more interested parties! I've already spoken to Scouting Ireland and they're fully on board so first step is to get people who are intersted!