We're looking for a new group chairperson

Claire Morris, who has been our amazing group chair for the past six years and has guided us though lots of necessary change and helped bring 1st Camelsdale to the dizzy heights we’re at today is taking a rest. She’s not leaving us and intends to take an official appointment within our cub pack. Those with explorer scout children will also know she does a lot with the DofE scheme.

So, we’re looking for her replacement. Do you fancy a go, or do you know someone who might consider the role? A relative, friend or neighbour perhaps? Someone you chat to at the gym, church or work?

Here’s a bit of what the role involves; it’s not a uniformed role and it doesn’t involve turning up at a section meeting every week!

• Chair the Group Scout Council & Group Executive Committee, and make sure we follow Scout Association rules…..in practise about 5 or 6 meetings a year

• Work closely with and support the Group Scout Leader and encourage development of
• Scouting within the group and as part of the local community
• Help the group secretary & group treasurer with their roles.
• Build strong ‘admin’ teams to help look after our headquarters and grounds and a team to raise funds and seek grants.
• Generally keep an eye on all the admin & official side of stuff but not get too involved in section activities…. unless you want to of course.

We have really strong Beaver, Cub & Scout sections with great leader teams providing really exciting development programmes for our 6 to 14 year olds. We just need someone to take care of the official matters and make sure our facilities are looked after and our cash-flow is more than sufficient.

Could you do that for us, please? Or do you know someone who would?

Please do let me know

Keith Clayton


Tel: 01428 653823 
Email: keith.clayton@talk21.com