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.

The below message is a Statement Of Advice To Members From UK Chief Commissioner Wayne Bulpitt.

Dear colleague,

You will no doubt be aware of the disturbances in London and other parts of the UK over the past few days. We all hope that calm will return shortly.

The latest edition of Brunel Bits is now available :

Brunel Bits November 2010

Brunel District data collection form.
This for is for the sub chief to get an under standing of expected number that wish to attend the camp, prior to booking forms coming out.

Click on link below

https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE1BaHdRUGd3emRhdTdwTHlwUmZrSmc6MQ

Brunel District wish to extend thanks for the life and contributions to scouting of Enid Petela who passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2010.

Funeral arrangements confirmed as below:

Wednesday 22nd - 5pm: Coffin received into St Joseph's Church.

Thursday 23rd - 10am: Funeral service at St Joseph's followed by a service at the crematorium at 11.30am approx

Family flowers only. Donations to The Jesuits Mission or The White Fathers.

Those in Scouting are welcome to wear uniform at the service.

II would be grateful if you could circlulate this information as widely as possible to those in scouting.