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.
Gee Barlow
Hi Everyone, I'm Gee, your new members officer.
I am graduating from Teesside University in July 2023 with a BSc Occupational Therapy. As a result, I am now working full time as... you guessed it... an occupational therapist.
Although I am fairly new to SSAGO, I would like to hit the ground running, understanding the goings on and offering a new perspective to how things are.
I was originally in cubs in (date not disclosed) however when the group disbanded, I had nowhere else available to attend due to them not being accepting of girls in those days. I then joined as a leader and have been back in scouting for almost 8 years, helping with cubs, scouts and explorers. I'm keen to assist others in achieving their top awards including King's Scout award, Explorer Belt and Scouts of the World Award.
I am hoping that I can amalgamate my own personal experience, professional experience and the voice of others in helping to make SSAGO as inclusive and accessible as possible.
July 2023
Report
- Update: Busy as always! Now out of office for 5 weeks!!
- TSA: I have made initial contact with the inclusion commissioner at The Scout Association - no response received.
- SSAGO - Meetings have been held to support a new club that is starting. Awaiting website updates to be able to make more progress. Additionally, this club is being supported by neighbouring clubs and members of pink.
- Shop: SSAGO shop, Indie shop and WSJ shop have been supported by myself.
- REBAR - First rally! Provided onsite welfare to members and made new friends. Let's see what comes up... SOFAT...
- Regional Adoption: This was introduced at reps. Conversations have started and hopefully will be a success. Please remember to update your region.
- Support: I have supported a club with a challenging situation which has now hopefully been resolved.
- Top Awards: A SOWA discovery has been scheduled from December - put the date in your diaries. Additionally, the Top Awards project is hopefully going to get some more energy
- Additional: Contact has been made as hoping to be able to get KSWP involved in supporting SSAGO events.
Aims
- Clubs: I intend to make contact with clubs to assist with any issues and plans for the year ahead
- Inclusion: The Scout Association inclusion officers and Tom Milson (Commissioner for Inclusion) are being contacted to meet to assist SSAGO with our inclusive approach. In addition to this, advice from existing Welfare officers for events (nationally and internationally) is being sought to assist with upcoming events.
June 2023
Report
- Update: In the last month I have been moving house and starting a new job which quite difficult when the houses are over 100 miles apart! Meaning I've been a little bit busy trying to juggle everything.
- SSAGO: I've been getting the word out about SSAGO which has supported in involvement in an ongoing project
- WSJ: I have held conversations with the Contingent Support team for the WSJ to identify any ways SSAGO can become more inclusive.
- TSA: I have made initial contact with the inclusion commissioner at The Scout Association
- Assistant support: Assistant position reviews are ongoing throughout Pink which I have completed with Connie (International). All good here. Many things coming up to be excited about.
- Regions: I have been asked to allocate Pink members to support regions - as the regions currently stand this has been done and is intended to help facilitate joint events.
- Finances: Support has been provided with regards to finances and pending payments. As it stands, there are no more outstanding payments which can be resolved at this time!
Aims
- Clubs: I intend to make contact with clubs to assist with any issues and plans for the year ahead
- Inclusion: The Scout Association inclusion officers and Tom Milson (Commissioner for Inclusion) are being contacted to meet to assist SSAGO with our inclusive approach. In addition to this, advice from existing Welfare officers for events (nationally and internationally) is being sought to assist with upcoming events.
April 2023
Report
- The start: Following election, I have been getting to grips with all things Pink trying to give a fresh perspective and working with Pink to address any actions where necessary
- Welfare: I have attended welfare meetings to assist with the reasonable adjustments that clubs and events are able to provide
- Indie rep: I have been active within the election process of Indie rep. Details to which are awaiting to be announced. Following from this process, information has been escalated to Pink to formulate a plan moving forward for Indies
- Events: I have partaken in event getting started meetings to gain insight into their events and make introductions to make ongoing relationships easier.
Aims
- Clubs: I intend to make contact with clubs to assist with any issues and plans for the year ahead
- Inclusion: The Scout Association inclusion officers and Tom Milson (Commissioner for Inclusion) are being contacted to meet to assist SSAGO with our inclusive approach. In addition to this, advice from existing Welfare officers for events (nationally and internationally) is being sought to assist with upcoming events.