Meet the District Team
Team Tynemouth is made up of Commissioners, Managers and Supporters who provide leadership and management across the District along with specialised support in areas like programme, activities, adult support and safety.
Lead Volunteer
Phil Rowell
Lead Volunteer
Phil was appointed as Tynemouth Scouts brand new lead Volunteer in October 2022. Phil’s role will be to manage and support Tynemouth Scouts to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that that the District provides good quality Scouting for young people and he proactively supports and manages adults within Tynemouth Scouts.
Deputy Lead Volunteers
Christina Ponting
Deputy Lead Volunteer
Christina was appointed as Deputy District Commissioner in June 2019. Christina’s District role focuses on the Adult journey and People. Christina joined Scouting as a Group Scout Leader at the 4th Tynemouth, Christina quickly took on other roles such as Assistant District Commissioner for Support. Christina is also on the District Appointments Committee and District Executive Committee. Christina’s role is to work in partnership with the District Commissioner with managing and supporting the Scout District to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the District develops in accordance with the rules and policies of the Scout Association so that the District provides good quality Scouting for young people and proactively supports and manages adults in the District.
Assistant Lead Volunteers
(Sections)
Tracy Mitchell
ALV Squirrels
ADC Squirrels is to work in partnership with the District Commissioner to ensure that effective operation of Hedgehogs in their District in accordance with the rules as laid down in POR of The Scout Association. In 2018/2019 Tynemouth Scouts ran a pilot for Early Year Provision for 4-6 year olds, with us opening one of the first “Hedgehog” sections. In August 2020 The Board of Trustees approved the launch of Hedgehogs, but with a delayed start. We at Tynemouth Scouts are delighted that we were chosen as one of the Districts to run an extend pilot for the Early Year Provision.
Position Vacant
Dist. Scout Network Lead Volunteer
District Youth Team
Position Vacant
District Youth Lead Volunteer
This position is currently vacant
Media & Communications
Jason Vasey
Media and Comms Manager
Jason is currently in his third term as an nominated member of the District Executive Committee. The District Executive Committee plays a vital role in the running of a Scout District. Executive Committees make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people in the District. The Executive Committee exists to support the District Commissioner in meeting the responsibilities of their appointment. Members of the Executive Committee must act collectively as charity trustees of the Scout District, and in the best interests of its members. As a nominated member Jason was nominated by the District Commissioner in partnership with the District Chair and approved at the Annual General Meeting.
Useful Contacts
Suzie Thorp
District Badge Secretary
Joycelyn Collie
District Badge Secretary