1st Wellington Scout GroupHelping young people make the most of life Thu Aug 28 2008
Find out more about Wellington Scout Web Find out more about our Scout Group Find out more about the Beaver Scout section Find out more about the Cub Scout section Find out more about the Scout section Find out more about the Venture Scout section Find out what our District Team are doing Find out more about Scouting
Wellington Scout Web
Pages for Group Members only Search the site Site map Mail the webmaster Help with the site

Information on our Venture Unit
The Venture training programme
Venture activities past, present and future
See the Ventures in action
The Unit Constitution

The Unit Constitution is set of guidelines to what should and shouldn't, can and can't be dome by the Unit. It is in addition to any Group Constitution and Scout Association rules. It is drawn up by the Members at the Units Annual General Meeting.

  1. The unit shall be known as the WARLOCKS Venture Scout Unit (V.S.U.) and will wear the unit scarf, half black, half red with an amber border.
  2. The unit will meet at Wellington Scout Headquarters every Thursday night.
  3. Normal weekly meetings will run from 8.00pm to 10.00pm.
  4. Uniform need not be worn at weekly meetings unless stated otherwise.
  5. The unit shall be affiliated to the 1st Wellington Scout Group and play an active part in the group.
  6. The unit shall be run by the Unit Executive Committee (Exec) under the guidance of the Venture Scout Leader (VSL).
  7. The Exec will consist of unit invested members.
  8. The VSL will hold power over questionable decisions. If required the Group Scout Leader (GSL) will be consulted by the VSL.
  9. Matters of discipline will be dealt with by the Exec, VSL or GSL in that order depending on severity.
  10. Members are expected to make every effort to attend the weekly meetings.
  11. Members will consist of three main types, un-invested members (New), association invested members (Association), unit invested members (Invested).
  12. New members will be given a trial period of approximately six months before being asked to become invested members of the Scout Movement and the unit. The period may be shortened by the Exec.
  13. Association invested members are already invested members of the Scout Movement and may be invested as members of the unit as soon as the Exec decides is appropriate.
  14. Non invested members may wear the Venture Scout Uniform with no badges.
  15. Association invested members may wear the Venture Scout Uniform with the World membership badge and the name tag and scarf of the group they left. (Along with any eligible awards).
  16. Unit invested members may wear the Venture Scout Uniform as above with the addition of the unit name tag, scarf and awarded badges.
  17. Members who have difficulty in attending the weekly meetings on regular basis due to external pressures should inform the VSL or Exec and arrange when meetings can be attended.
  18. Invested members who can't attend the majority of weekly meetings due to college/work but wish to remain members and be eligible to attend activities may become subscription members at the discretion of the Exec.
  19. The Exec will consist of a minimum of 3 voted members: Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer, with the option of a further 3 members should the membership permit.
  20. The Exec will meet at least every two months.
  21. All Exec meetings must be minuted and the minutes be made available to all members before the next Exec meeting.
  22. Any member of the Exec may be released by a majority vote, if approved by the VSL.
  23. Any member of the Exec who wishes to resign must have completed 3 months in the post to qualify for part of their Venture Scout Award.
  24. All invested members are eligible to vote. Association invested members will be allowed to vote at the discretion of the Exec.
  25. Exec elections will be held at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) usually in April. The constitution will be reviewed by the Exec at the AGM.
  26. Subs will be paid quarterly at the start of January, April, July and October. Subs will be levied at £10 quarter.
  27. Non invested members, Association members and Subscription members will pay half subs (£5).
  28. Any member who has not paid subs by the end of the first month of the quarter will be on an activities ban until all outstanding monies are paid in full.
  29. Any member who owes more than one quarters subs will be subject to further penalties as deemed appropriate by the Exec.
  30. For any activity full payment must be received by the stated deadline, which must be before the activity takes place.
  31. The unit will hold and maintain its own accounts under the guidance of the Group Treasurer.
  32. The unit will hold no more than £25 in petty cash.
  33. Any cheques issued by the unit will require the signatures of the treasurer and VSL.
  34. No Alcohol or smoking will be allowed during weekly meetings and on certain activities as stated by the VSL and Exec.
  35. No Alcohol or smoking will be allowed in the Wellington Scout HQ for safety reasons.
  36. Every effort will be made to invest members into the unit in unusual locations or situations. Members may suggest locations or situations for their investiture.
  37. No member may invite friends to weekly meetings or activities without Exec approval. When a members friends are invited it is the responsibility of that member to ensure that his guests abide by the constitution and any constraints agreed upon by the Exec.
  38. Members must respect the wishes of drivers whilst travelling in their vehicles.
  39. A small fee as agreed by the Exec will be paid to drivers if the Exec requests that they drive in order to help out the unit. No fee is paid if a member wishes to drive when not required to by the unit.
  40. The Unit should follow the Scout Association Aims and obey the Scout Promise and Law. Every member must make an effort to gain at least the Venture Scout Award.

      41. Click here to return to About Us.
Page last modified on Wed Aug 16 2000

©1998-2000 1st Wellington Scout Group. All Rights Reserved.