BOGUK interest badges

BOGUK the administrator

Complete five clauses that provide a personal challenge. They do not have to be done within Guiding.

1. Be part of the administration team for a major event. Deal effectively with application forms, permission slips etc and keep accurate records.

2. Prepare an agenda and take minutes for a meeting. Know the importance of accuracy and timeliness in distributing them.

3. Write a report suitable for a County newsletter, parish magazine or similar about a Guiding event you have attended.

4. Demonstrate timeliness in responding to memos, letters, bills etc that you receive in a month.

5. Demonstrate an organised filing system.

6. Attend a Guide Association Accounts training course

7. Write a unit newsletter or similar

8. Show a working knowledge of email, including the use of attachments. Show a working knowledge of a fax machine

9. Create an invitation card addressed to members of the public, parents or Guiders in connection with a Guiding event.

10. Create a system to hold records about the members of a Guide unit or other club. Be aware of the Data Protection Act if this is held on computer.

11. Maintain an efficient diary system. Learn some time management skills and how to say "no" occasionally!

12. Take accurate notes at a meeting (where you are not acting as secretary)

13. Learn to write in shorthand

14. For a Guide Camp, day trip or similar, take full responsibility for the administration, including bookings, confirmations, letters to parents, permission slips, finance etc

 

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