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Team Pink are the team of the Executive Officers and Assistants who are responsible for the running and development of the National Student Scout and Guide Organisation.

Ellie Lees

Hi SSAGO!

I’m Ellie, your Publicity Officer for 2026–27!

My Guiding journey began 17 years ago when I started Rainbows at age 4, and it hasn’t slowed down since. Alongside that, I’ve had a stint in Sea Scouts and Explorers, so I’ve been lucky enough to experience the best of both worlds. I’m now both a Guide and Scout leader. I'm the unit leader for two Rainbow units, two Brownie units, a Guide unit, and a Ranger unit (which I lead), as well as helping out with an Explorer group, all while studying at university in Bangor.

On top of this, I’ve somehow found time to be the Inspire Lead for Cymru and a Peer Educator, and I previously served as Chair of Girlguiding’s NWE Youth Voice Board.

When choosing universities, my two must-haves were a strong History department and an active SSAGO club, so Bangor was the perfect fit. I’ve taken on a big role within Bangor BUGS, serving as Publicity Officer in my first year and Treasurer in my second, as well as Merch and Publicity Officer for Rali Eryri. SSAGO has given me some of my closest friendships, and I’m really excited to give back to such an incredible organisation.

Outside of SSAGO, I study History, Heritage & Archaeology (a bit of a mouthful!) and hope to graduate in 2027. In my free time, you’ll usually find me somewhere in Eryri: rock climbing, paddleboarding, or off on some kind of adventure.

If you spot me at a rally in my pink hoodie (usually with a Diet Coke in hand!), please come and say hi—I’d love to meet you all. And if I can help with anything from social media templates to brand guidelines, badges, or anything in between, don’t hesitate to drop me an email.

Publicity

June 2026

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  • Term Start:
  • It's been a slow start to my term as Publicity Officer, as I've been prioritising my university exams and assignments. However, with summer on the horizon, I've got some exciting projects in the works, and I'm looking forward to getting started on the aims I was elected on.
  • TikTok:
  • The mystery of the TikTok account continues! Despite it being a key point I was elected on, I have yet to gain access due to a mysterious phone number linked to the account. Don't be surprised if my next Reps Update includes an update on me emailing TikTok directly!
  • Recruitment:
  • With the new academic year approaching, I'm working on getting resources out to promote SSAGO to incoming freshers and help increase our membership. Don't be surprised if you see some SSAGO-related posts appearing on Facebook over the coming weeks.
  • Events and Outreach:
  • We'll also be attending the majority of the major jamborees this summer, as well as Gilwell Reunion, promoting SSAGO alongside Inspire and Network. This will be a great opportunity to introduce more young people to SSAGO and hopefully encourage them to get involved when they head off to university.

Aims

  • TikTok:
  • Gain access to the SSAGO TikTok account and begin developing content to strengthen SSAGO's presence on the platform.
  • Freshers Recruitment:
  • Start advertising SSAGO to incoming freshers through social media, events, and promotional resources to help grow our membership ahead of the new academic year.
  • Rali Eryri:
  • Work alongside the rest of the Rali Committee to deliver a successful and enjoyable Rali Eryri for all attendees.
  • Badge Packs:
  • Begin work on developing badge packs in collaboration with Bee, creating resources that can be used to promote SSAGO to Ramgers and Explores as well as engage existing members

April 2026

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    Aims

    • - Get stuck in and build on what I was handed information-wise at handover
    • - start to look at my manifesto aims that I was elected on, and see where I can begin work on them
    • - Submit the 10 assignments I have due so I can pass the second year of my degree!