Scoutlink started way back in 1992 with the expansion on IRC accessibility on the USERNET. It was an evolution of a basic messaging system designed for use using an internet connection using TCP/IP IPv4 technology. Originally it was a single channel on USERNET called #Scoutlink, a place where scouts from all over the world that spoke english could chat to each other. And it has been growing ever since, and is now recognised by WOSM as an important partner in communications, and is primarily the key system for JOTI (Jamboree Of The Internet) Since the start of this project, I have been reviewing our regional opportunities to engage scouts and guides from Australian and New Zealand to communicate on an international platform, sharing ideas about programming, activities, events, meet ups at jamborees/moots, geocaching and other pursuits. To do that, meant having to review how we use our communication systems, what opportunities there are in developing new systems, and structure to support users and development of regular users. An elected Regional Coordinator, elected by their peers, and acts a representative on the international Scoutlink Council. I was appointed deputy in September 2014, and elected as Regional Coordinator for Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) early in 2015. Part of my role as deputy I was asked to review Australian and New Zealand engagement in the JOTI event hosted in October 2014, participation in the jotajoti.org activities, information and support before, during and after the event. I spent the weeks following the event taking surveys and contacting participants for feedback on all aspects of the event itself, the communications regarding the event, and the support during the event and post event. After compiling all the information and feedback from users, operators, and members from the region I was able to complete a formal investigative report, and formalised my findings. After my election as Regional Coordinator, I began to implement the changes and suggestions recommended from the results of the investigative report. I started by looking at how the region operated. One person with total control over everything. How could I make changes to a system of management that was dictatorial? So I decided to form an actual team, and work with a single team. I spoke with the team, and it became really clear that no one knew what was going on, and that communication between members and coordinator were really bad. It was important that three aspects of Scoutlink in the region were setup and supported: The channel operators and moderators, The technical support members, and the promotions and PR members. So for the first time in any region on Scoutlink, I created a Regional Council. This consisted of Myself as the Regional Coordinator, and the appointment of three executive members, one for each of the key areas of Scoutlink. I created the platforms for change. Drafted and tabled job descriptions. Hosted council meetings, and provided opportunities to learn new skills and take charge and empower the youth members, leaders, and users in our region. Since the roll out of all the regional changes and each sub-committee's formation, membership is starting to grow, projects are starting, and we are looking at how we can improve communications, support programs, and provide new forms of engagement online between scouts not just during JOTI. Scoutlink Minecraft, is managed and maintained by a team from Oceania, and has exploded with international interest. The region is currently engaged in a 'youth engagement' project where we are looking at new and innovative ways of connecting scouts and guides from our region with others, and giving them ownership and opportunities to learn new skills; by chairing meetings, engaging in promotional development, sharing ideas and training, acting as helpers and online support, as well as training and development in areas such as technical support, channel moderation and even global systems support. As a region, I've turned a one man show into a platform for bringing scouts and guides together to communicate, share, and innovate together. I'm loving the support and participation from our members, and the changes I wanted to make are starting to take hold and new people are becoming involved. In the future I am going to be continuing this project for at least the next 3 years during my tenure as Regional Coordinator. I'm going to be focusing on providing training and support for others who are willing to step up and take an active role in the executive of the regional council, support growth of members in the region, and spend time traveling around Australian and New Zealand promoting the new opportunities.