30/08/2023
Notice from The NASSA Management Committee
On Tuesday August 1st the Committee debated and passed a motion to dis-affiliate the 1st Newton Aycliffe Scout Group from the Newton Aycliffe Scout Supporters Association.
This decision was not taken lightly or without reasons and fully complies with the constitution.
28 days notice to leave the premises was given to the scout group.
The constitution of NASSA allows for an appeal to be lodged during this 28 day period, no such appeal was received by the end of the 28 days.
Correspondence was received querying the terms of the notice, however no request for an appeal was mentioned.
Neither of the other two groups affiliated to NASSA have been asked to leave.
Both groups are welcome to continue using the facilities of NASSA.
There is a lot of disinformation circulating regarding rent payable to NASSA by the scout groups.
No rent is payable by the scout groups.
There is however a compulsory annual affiliation fee for each group, payment is due within one month of the date of the AGM, based on the number of members attending meetings.
Details are set out at 10(4) of the Constitution.
There are no plans to close or sell the buildings or land occupied by NASSA, the Committee are all dedicated volunteers raising money to fund the building and support the affiliated groups.
