Administrator

Administrator Scout Badge post 2002

The Scout Activity badges from post 2002 are circular with the Activity image on a blue background with a red border. The Badge is worn on the left sleeve starting from the shoulder and going down in order of achievement.

To earn the Administrator Scout badge they must achieve the following

1. Choose one of these activities:

a.      Type 200 words using a word processor or desktop publisher, ensuring that there are no mistakes before printing it out.

b.      Write 100 words of prose in a good legible hand.

2. Show a general knowledge of the administrative arrangements in a Scout Group. This should include the key roles and responsibilities of the Group Scout Leader, or of the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Group Executive Committee.

3. Know how a personal bank account operates.

4. After consultation with a member of the leadership team, draft a letter on an agreed subject and share this with this person.

5. Draft an invitation card for members of the public in connection with a Group, Troop or Patrol event. Share this with a member of the leadership team.

6.  Choose one of these activities:

a.      Prepare a press release on a Group, Troop or Patrol event.

b.      Write an article for a magazine or newsletter reporting a Group, Troop or Patrol event.

7. Carry out the duties of secretary of a committee (this could be a Troop forum, school club or council etc). These should include the taking of minutes/action points, duplication and circulation.