The National Assembly will take place on 21st March in the Helix, Dublin.
The National Assembly of Scouting Ireland is a gathering of the Scouting Community from all across Ireland. This year is the first year of the Assembly, which will be an annual celebration and discussion of Scouting in Ireland.
While the AGM focuses on the business of the company of Scouting Ireland, the National Assembly focuses on the development of the ‘movement’ of Scouting. Members can come together to exchange, share ideas, learn about what is happening in SI and help shape what comes next! It provides a forum for Youth Members and Scouters, through their Scout Groups, to make proposals for consideration by those responsible within Scouting Ireland. This may include the Board of Directors, Lead Volunteers and members of staff. The National Assembly is an opportunity to have your voice heard, hear from others in the organisation and gather to debate, discuss and develop Scouting in Ireland.
You can access all of the National Assembly documentation in this folder.
Call for Proposals
The National Assembly is seeking proposals from Scout Groups to be put before the membership of the Assembly.
- Proposals should be submitted using the Proposals Form (accessed here). Only Scout Grous may bring proposals.
- Proposals must be co-signed by at least 3 groups to ensure sufficient prior discussion and support, with each group making their own submission.
- Proposals must firstly go through the Proposals Team for approval. Completed Proposal Forms can be submitted via email to NationalAssembly@scouts.ie.
- Proposals should be submitted no later than 28 days before the Assembly (21st Feb).
Please see the Standing Orders (accessed here) for full details. The Assembly team have produced a guide on how to write a good proposal along with a sample proposal, which can be accessed here.
Call for Discussion Topics
In addition to creating a space to debate submitted proposals, the National Assembly gives you the chance to discuss or learn more about the topics that are most important to you. Please use this form to highlight which topics you would like to see addressed on the day.
Only submissions from members in good standing with Scouting Ireland will be considered.
Registration is now Open!
Registration for the National Assembly is now open on my.scouts.ie.
The cost is €15 per person, which includes lunch.
Who Can Register:
- Each Scout Group may register up to 5 delegates, including at least 2 youth members.
- County and Provincial Commissioners, as well as nominated County and Provincial Youth Representatives, may attend as voting members.
- For full details on eligibility as a voting member or non-voting observer, please refer to the National Assembly Standing Orders (accessed here).
Vetting & Safeguarding:
- All Adult Members and Rovers must have in-date vetting and safeguarding at the time of registration and on the day of the event.
How to Register:
- Group Leaders can register their delegates now via my.scouts.ie.
- County and Provincial Commissioners will receive details of alternative registration arrangements directly.
- Registration information for those attending on behalf of National Teams will be shared separately.
Stay tuned for more updates!
