Rovers (Australia): Difference between revisions

On the old khaki uniform, Rovers were distinguished by green epaulettes, but with the new uniform, Rovers are now distinguished by a red shoulder panel on the blue uniform shirt, green badges on each shoulder, as well as the traditional 'knot' of five ribbons (tan for [[Joey Scouts (Australia)|Joeys]], yellow for [[Cub Scouts (Australia)|Cubs]], green for [[Scouts (Australia)|Scouts]], maroon for [[Venturer Scouts (Australia)|Venturers]] and red for Rovers) - this distinguishes Rovers from every other section.

A Rover Crew is run by its members, led by an elected committee. The committee normally consists of a Crew Leader, Deputy Crew Leader, Secretary and Treasurer but large Crews may also add a Fundraiser, a Quartermaster and other roles. Rovers are adults and make their own decisions but sometimes Crews wish to have input from people over 26, called Rover Advisers. These people are selected by the Crew because of their previous experience, both in Scouting and in life.

While allowing District Rover Forums in some states (to organise promotions and social events only), the next step in the Rover Government ladder is the Region Rover Council. These bodies run Rovering in their geographic areas and are typically based on but not the same as Regions in the other sections of the Scouting Movement. These regions also run various Branch events.   

There are currently seven Region Rover Councils in NSW and seven in Victoria, assisting the Crews in their area by offering service, organising social functions, distributing information, assisting with training, facilitating the Baden-Powell Scout Award and many other tasks. Not all states have Region Rover Councils, with Crews in the smaller states reporting directly to their Branch Rover Council.

The Branch Rover Council is formed by representatives from each of the Region Rover Councils (in states that have them), and may also have representatives from sub-committees (for events, property, marketing, risk management, motorsport etc.). This body approves Branch awards, co-ordinates training, liaises with other Branch Rover Councils, develops polices and initiatives and encourages the further development of Rovering. There is an annual National Rover Council, usually held in January, attended by five representatives of each Branch Rover Council.

Some states have a Lones Rover Crew, which accept members from country or other areas where the nearest Rover Crew is further than practical travel allows or who cannot attend a regular Rover Crew due to shift work or military service.

:See also [[Mafeking Rover Park]]

[[Image:Bogongroverchalet.JPG|thumb|The Bogong Rover Chalet on the Bogong High Plains is one example of property owned and managed by Rovers]]

:See also [[Scouting in Victoria]]

Today, the Rover section owns many properties built and funded by the Rovers (including several ski lodges and the largest freehold scout park in the southern hemisphere, [[Mafeking Rover Park]] in Victoria).

*[[Scouts Australia]]

*[[Rover Scouts]]

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*[http://www.rovers.com.au Rovers Australia] - National Rover Council

*[http://www.aussiemoot.com Aussiemoot] - 17th Australian Rover Moot to be held in Sydney in 2007/08

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