Dear GSLs,

I'm afraid I am going to cancel the GSLs meeting scheduled for this Thursday 10th November.

As some of you who have spoken to me will know, I have been really unwell over the last few weeks and I am struggling to do anything more than get through the working day at the moment. Therefore, as we have another GSL meeting planned for Thursday 8th December 2011, I thought it wise to cancel the November one and focus on the December meeting.

I hope this doesn't cause you any inconveniance. If you have anything which you need to discuss, please give me a call.


Ps - if someone would be able to host the December meeting for us at their HQ, please let me know.

Thanks all,

kind regards

Lucy Holtum
District Commissioner - Brunel

Hi all,

At the recent GSLs meeting one thing which was brought up was that it would be helpful to have some guidelines outlining when activity notifications ARE and ARE NOT required.

These details are below. I have issued this in a memo to all GSLs and ADCs today which they will send round in due course.

This should clearly define when an activity notification form is required to be completed and is effective immediately.

I think the guidleines are clear, but if in doubt about a specific scenario or activity, submitting the online activity notification form is the safest option - as this ensures you have covered yourself for the activity, followed all possible procedures and also that your insurance will be valid.

I hope this helps clarify the situation.

Dear all,

I saw the below update from Dan Wood, our County Commissioner on the Avon Website and thought I'd repost it here. If you'd prefer to view the original (which contains hyperlinks to view more info about each of the stories below) please visit:

[url=http://www.avonscouts.org.uk/dans-blog/news-news-and-more-news]

Thanks
Lucy Holtum - DC Brunel

Dear GSLs,

I can now confirm the venue for the meeting on Monday 12th September will be 63rd Bristol Scouts HQ, St Bartholomews Rd, Ashley Down, Bristol, BS7 9BQ.

Thanks to Mike Evans for allowing us to use the hut.

Dear all,

I am delighted to announce that I have appointed a further two Deputy County Commissioners (DCCs). Their new roles are crucial to achieving our vision for significantly growing outstanding Scouting. They join Steve Smith who is the DCC for Operations, already working very closely alongside me. Please join me in warmly welcoming them to their new roles and in being supportive as they get to grips with them.