I am pleased to announce the following appointments:

Joan Goldsmith has agreed to take over the role of Development Project Manager from 1^st April 2008 and also become a County Scout Leader – I am delighted that the County is not going to loose Joan's vital experience, skills and knowledge!

Gary Law accepted my invitation to become Deputy County Commissioner ( Youth Programme)

Robert Rowles (previously ACC Cub Scouts) has been appointed District Commissioner, Cotswold Vale.

David L’Oste Brown, the previous DC in Cotswold Vale, has agreed to become a County Scout Leader.

Dave Hall has agreed to continue as Chairman of Cranham Management Group and line-manage the Centre Manager.

Two of the current ACCs wish to have a change – Felicity Cleaves (ACC International) and Julian Swattridge (ACC Activities). Both have contributed much to Gloucestershire Scouting during their appointments for which I give my grateful thanks.

This all means that we have some vacancies!

Since being appointed County Commissioner, I have been giving much thought to the type of structure needed now to support DC's, District Teams and adults working with young people.

Over the next few weeks, myself and Gary will be taking every opportunity to discuss with Leaders what type of support they want from a County Team that would benefit Scouting in their area. If you have any views, please let us know. E-mail: admin@gloucestershire-scouts.org.uk

Finally ....

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Easter – and don’t eat too many Easter Eggs!!!