| Joining a Rover Crew | | 1 | A Squire - Standing Orders - Reception into membership | | a | Prepared to do your best and to live by the Scout Law & Promise, having considered that you have strengths and weaknesses you are ready to train as a Squire | | b | Before new members are admitted into the Crew, the following conditions should be aimed at: | | c | Make a decision to join of your own free will, and possibly be recommended by a Leader, a friend in Scouting or A Rover Crew Leader, Found us on the net, just want to get involved learn more about practical scouting. - You are most welcome | | d | Once you have completed a membership form, you will be allocated a sponsor from the L.C. or in the case of a ‘Lone Rover’ this may be IHQ | | e | Serve with a Crew (As recommended by RESA, IHQ) or be affiliated to a crew | | f | Recognise the minimum attendance requirement - In the case of Lone Rovers, return of course material regularly | | g | Recognise the importance of punctuality or an apology requirement | | h | Be willing to carry out the tasks allocated to them by the GSM. RSL. DC. | | i | Be welcomed by the Crew, GSM. RSL. DC. or IHQ | | j | Take time out to sit vigil | | k | INVESTITURE | | DATE | Rover Scout Leader (To set up ceremony) | | 2 | Joining / Membership as a whole | | a | When joining a local Crew it is suggested a short term (3) three weekly visits allowing the person to decide if they wish to join | | b | Whereas a Lone Rover may join by completing an application/membership form -- either posted or downloaded from the net | | c | It would be helpful if those wanting to join, e-mail or post a copy of scout/training progress card, however this is not compulsory | | d | Membership shall be open to all persons of either gender, aged from 16yr. to 65yr’s. A person can stay within the Association up to any age with the discretion of the L.C. in the capacity of affiliated member or indeed, an instructor | | e | It would be courteous to inform IHQ of any agreement | | f | Rights to membership. The HQ Committee has the right to veto any local decision on any member (Exclusion can be asked for as an option) ultimately the decision is left to the L.C., Local HQ To exclude someone from membership will need to be backed up with good and proper cause | | g | There need be no ceremony on entering into membership, but if the L.C., Local HQ. or the Squire would like to uphold traditional methods, i.e., Investiture this will be acceptable. Information on this ceremony is noted later in this booklet |
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