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Establishment
of The Boys Brigade.
The Boys
Brigade was founded in the UK in 1883, and in Australia in 1980.
Membership in Queensland
There are
approximately 2,500 members in Queensland.
Aims
and Purposes
The development
of boys and young men into mature, responsible citizens and leaders
and, in partnership with local churches, the provision of
opportunities for - fun and friendship and a sense of belonging,
balanced and stimulating programmes with choice of activities;
personal development, sound adult role-modelling; service to the
community.
Main
Activities
A balanced
weekly program of activities provides physical and spiritual
development, and instruction in a wide variety of interests to boys.
Other activities include such outdoor pursuits as camping,
expedition, canoeing, abseiling and rock-climbing, and various
sports, the level of adventure and challenge being relative to the
ages of members. Leadership development and training in leadership
skills is fundamental to the Brigade method, as is service to the
community.
Contact Details
Gordo Wallace,
State Executive Officer
33 Herston Rd, Kelvin Grove Qld Qld 4059
Phone: (07) 3856 4466
Fax: (07) 3856 4755
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