VentureNet 9-12 May 2013Greek Ventures Presentation

VentureNet 9-12 May 2013Greek Ventures Presentation

Overview

Let’s get familiar with the Greek Ventures

1. Established in 19472. Age section between 15-183. Mixed sex units (both boys and girls)4. At least 9 Venture members per Unit (approx. 12 members

overall Greece)5. 2-3 Venture Leaders per Unit (age section 20-50)6. 250 Venture Units overall Greece7. 2500 Ventures in total

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Venture Activities

Venture team activities :1. Weekly basis (mostly during the weekend)2. Activities based on 6 Activity Categories3. “Conference meetings” – structured conversation with topics list,

coordinator, secretary, timebox etc.4. Big Events where all members participate in the organization

(summer camps more than 5 days, winter camps, e.g. a theatrical performance)

5. Public Service projects6. Research projects

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Venture Activities

Venture activities based on personal initiative:

1. Personal interests presentation2. Venture Professional Workshops (organized by the local district leaders)3. Trial activities associated with progression system (local and National,

e.g. “Dafni” trial, “Scout of the Nation” trial )

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Venture Activities

Other Venture activities :

1. Local district activities with a variety of objectives (e.g. an adventure excursion, a social offer etc.)

2. Greek National Ventures Jamboree “Elpida” (Hope) 3. Greek National Ventures Social & Cultural Festival (PAPE)4. International activities (Roverway, World Scouts Jamboree, Agora, JOTI-

JOTA)

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Ventures Time path

“Dafni” Badge “Scout of the Nation” Badge

Discover (2-4 months) Act (at least 8 months) Contribute (at least 6 months)

Venture enters the group

Venture leaves the group

VENTURE ACTIVITIES

VENTURE ACTIVITIES

VENTURE ACTIVITIES

New progression System

reevaluated in 2011

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Spiritual progression

Ventures actually evolve by :1. Working in small groups (take over responsibilities, socialize,

communicate)2. Less adult involvement3. Through the conference meetings (where they Program-Implement-

Evaluate)4. Personally following their progression system (more responsibilities, self-

control)

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Activities Examples

Adventure

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Activities Examples

Social Work

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Activities Examples

Research

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Activities Examples

Activities

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Activities Examples

Workshops

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Activities Examples

Social & Cultural Activities

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Activities Examples

Social & Cultural Activities

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Questions???

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