What a fantastic return to 2012. We had 35 Cub Scouts on our first night back. 30 of these were returning, plus 4 new prospective members and 1 Joey that commenced his six week linking process.
Just walking out and being ready for parade was a great sight. Seeing so many happy faces shows that we have been working hard and doing something right to have them come back each week.
Last night was our first ever expectations night. Parents were invited to stay for the information session that would showcase the weekly programs for the first 2 terms as well all the activities we have lined up.
The focus of the first six months is getting our 22 Cub Scouts, attending Cuboree 2012 at Rockhampton in June, up to their qualifying level of Silver Boomerang. The majority will complete the Camps needed in May with our annual Cub Scout Camp at Burleigh Heads this year.
It was good to see so many Cub Scouts paying attention to the little hidden treasures within the presentation yesterday. And thanks too to those that picked up on my 'intentional' errors - at least you were all reading and not sleeping :)
Part of the presentation was also a chance to explain the rules for the year, such what raising the hand means and what we expect of each other when we come together each week and outings. There was a comment passed that our pack was really quiet and respectful as they had to listen to Bagheera ramble on!
Once the boring bit was done, the Cub Scouts were sent to play a few games to shake off the sleepy feeling and being ready for final parade.
On final parade we saw Lachlan, Ashley and Danielle head off to Scouts. Their journey with Cub Scouts now over, they commence a new journey in Scouts and begin preparing for the Jamboree coming in 2013.
The Scout Leader, Hathi, was there to take them off. As is tradition the three members shook hands with all their Cub Scout friends. They were then taken to a Flying Fox and sent off to Scouts.
Farewell Ashley, Danielle and Lachlan, you have been great Cub Scouts and we will miss you all.
Finally, this year will be a busy one again, and all the leaders a looking forward to the adventure and challenges it will present.
Thank you all for returning and coming to play again. It will be a year of awesome fun.
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