Team Pink are the team of the Executive Officers and Assistants who are responsible for the running and development of the National Student Scout and Guide Organisation.
Ben Dickinson
Hi, I'm Ben, I'm currently in my third year studying maths at Durham! I have been in scouting since Beavers and never left. I have been in SSAGO for almost 4 years and have been on DUSAGG's committee for all of those! I was also Publicity Officer for Viking Rally, which if you haven't heard about, I'm sure Bjørn will tell you about. Outside of SSAGO, I am a member of SAGGA, an Explorer Scout Leader and District Scout Network Commissioner, among other roles.
As Active Support Officer, I am responsible for maintaining everyone's compass records, ensuring everyone has the necessary DBS checks and other compass related things. Feel free to contact me if you have something to discuss!
SASU
June 2023
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- SASU Membership: I am continuing to add people to the SASU, processing DBSs and training. Please do let me know if you want to be added to the SASU.
- International Relationships: I have been working with other members of Team Pink to improve and re-establish our relationships with other student scout and guide organisations in other countries.
Aims
- SASU Membership: I will be keeping the SASU membership up to date, adding and removing people as required, and ensuring people do their training!
- Membership: I will be finishing up membership ahead of handover, chasing up the last few clubs left to pay.
April 2023
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- Mascot: I now have a mascot - Darren (or Daz) the Naked Mole Rat. I'm not too sure how I ended up with this as a mascot but here we are!
- Compass: I have spent some time learning how to use compass, completing my training etc.
Aims
- SASU Membership: I need to work with the rest of Team Pink to decide exactly who is and isn't a member of the SASU. I also plan to clear out members who should no longer be on there.
- DBS Checks: I will work with The Scout Association on the DBS requirements for members of the SASU.
October 2022
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- Getting Started: I have just started the role, I had my introduction meeting and look forward to starting everything!
Aims
- Mascot: I need to find a mascot (suggestions welcome)
- Compass: I will probably spend a decent amount of time working out how compass actually works!