Cuboree 2014 Meeting - Wed July 31 @ 7pm

Dear Parents,

 

I am happy to advise that your Scouting member will be eligible to attend Cuboree 2014 from Sept 21 - 26, 2014. This camp is aimed at Cub Scouts between the age of 9 and 11 years of age, on Sept 21, 2014. They will take part in many exciting activities and get to meet with Cub Scouts from all over the State and interstate. A chance to make new friendships and experience what Maryborough QLD has to offer.

 

For the older Scout members, you will be able to attend Cuboree 2014 as an assistant or even help on the Scout base that is run at every Cuboree.

 

In order for you to get the information you need to get prepared I will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, July 31 at 7pm. I appreciate that this is a Wednesday night, but with two groups running on the same night now there is no room to hold a meeting of this size on the Joey/Cub Scout Den night.  At this meeting I will go through with you the cost and show some of the photos/videos from Cuboree 2012, plus you can fire all the questions you have at me as this will be Cuboree number 3 and I am again involved in the organisation of Cuboree 2014 as the Communications Director. I am, and was,  responsible for the Website, Blog and facebook updates for the last Cuboree and this one coming. If you would like to see what happened in 2012, go to the Blog 

and look through the archive on the lower right hand side. 

 

I know that this seems a long way off, but the applications can be submitted now with a payment plan option, and I am keen to make sure everyone gets a chance to be able to send their Cub Scout to a truly amazing experience.

 

 

 

 

Are you attending? Yes I am attending. No, I cannot attend. 
Registration required by Monday, 29 July 2013.


Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera )
Group Leader
0433 322 638

Welcome aboard

Last night saw the investiture of Zahlia as a Cub Scout and we are invested Shanti as anew Leader also.

Add to this two Joey Scouts linking up in readiness for them to join our team in coming weeks

Plus we welcomed Emma from Helensvale who is transferring in after moving into the area.

Cub Pack is full and this is a good thing.  Many happy faces last night.

Campfire cooking

Last night the Cub Scouts were taught to cook on the camp fire.  With chocolate, marshmallows, banana, strawberries and waver cones, they made  alfoil wrap with a melted treat inside.

One young Cub enjoyed it so much most of it was around the outside of his mouth.

The funniest part from the actvities was watching the Cub Scouts try to recite the Cub Scout Law after devouring a biscuit. It was a team event that saw all seated with hands on head at the end.

Fun night

Fairy Tale Camp - Karingal, Mt Cotton

The Beenleigh Cub Scouts went to Karingal Campsite for there annual Cub Camp this year. The theme was Fairy Tales. The challenge hre was to make it less Cinderella and more mixed.

 

The first activity was the Campfire, where stories were spun and the songs sung with gusto.

 

Morning came and the Cub Scouts were sent on a Hansel and Gretel Ramble to find all the trail signs left.  Here are photos of them finding the hindden messages and pointers.

 



 

At the end of the trail they found hte Gingerbread House - ok it was the obstacle course, which they had time to test themselves on. This object of the weekend was to try and get them working as a team, didn't always work but they are getting better at it and thinking of others first.

 

Morning tea brings a healthy smile :)

 

It was then time to get dressed into costume and get ready for our next activity. See the cool outfits that many got to wear. And yes the Gingerbread man did run as fast as he could!

 

Goldilocks, Jessie, Alice 1 & 2 and Little Red Riding Hood!

 

 

The Cub Scouts were put the challenge, there is a theory that if you build a house in atree of old log, and make it inviting, you can possibly get fairies/elves or orges to return tothe forrest and live in the houses designed.

 

The only criteria is to be creativity, make it appealing and you can only use natural items inthe constructions. Yes some may have bent the rules a little but the materials were not palstic.

 

The efforts look really great.

 

 

After the lunhc break, the Cub Scouts were given a chance to shot arrows and bows at a target. Some did well and got into the hoop.

Contruction was next, like the Three Little Pigs the cahllenge was to build a house of cards, this did beat most of them. then they had the chance to use pool noodle peices to construct a wall or house. In the end some merge the two items together.

 

 

So to ramp up the day, and with rain coming down, the Cinderella hockey was set up in the rotunda.

This was having 2 brooms and they had to sweep the 'puck' into the goals. I have never seen so many battles and long challenges. Normally this would be played with pool noodles, btu the sweep idea was different and novel.

 

 

As always we end a great camp with a traditional Camp Photo that will go on our Camp wall.

It was a really great camp and I know all those that attended had a great time.

Beenleigh Scouts Soil Spread Working Bee Cancelled - All done thanks to a parent and Bob Cat!

Firstly to all those that were coming to help with the soil spread on Sunday, thank you, thank you, thank you., That would have to be the biggest response ever to a call to arms for a working bee.

 

But thanks to the Whalen Family, who had a Bob Cat, on hand we no longer have to attend as it has been done for us. I can not thank Greg enough for taking time out of his day to attend to the ground for us. Huge thank you is still not enough.

 

For those that are disappointed that it is called off - yes I can hear you all sobbing and stamping your feet in frustration, we do need to organise a working bee in term 3 to get the fence repaired.  

 

Thank you again to everyone who offered to bring Wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes and many extra hands. Enjoy your Sunday off.

Regards and Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
0433 322 638

What assistance can you offer?

Hi everyone,

 

Now that things are settling down and most of my hats I have been wearing are coming down to one,  it is now time for me to focus on Group matters. One of the core things that I would like to find out from everyone is what resources we have within our family pool. By this I am looking to put together a list of tradesmen and other services that families within the group can provide from time to time.

 

Now I am not asking to donate your time every time we need help, as there are times when we have to pay for fixes or repairs. I am seeking from everyone what professional type services they can provide to the group. I am very keen to tap into an electrician, builder, gardening services etc. For paid work I would prefer to offer work to those within the group first before seeking outside assistance.

 

In the next three years I have a group plan that will see some changes around the den, assuming we can get the grants for them or can fundraise to cover these costs. As is always the case when you are trying to find the right person, you don't even know they exist under your nose. This came up when discussing the proposed shed design with a Scout Family member. 

 

Proposed changes in next twelve/eighteen months:

• Make over of the Scout Cupboard (similar to the Cub cupboard)
• Possible quote for a Kitchen makeover
• Potential work in the shed for shelving and cupboards for lock away storage or patrol meeting room. 
• Grounds garden project
• Seating around the Campfire area. 
• Lighting improvements around the den

This is just a few ideas that we need to resource and have guidance or professional assistance with.

 

If you are prepared to offer your services please let me know and I will add you to my contact list. I am also offering you a chance to advertise your business services too with a business card area for you all to tap into. A pin board will be set up for you to add your cards too in the next month. 

 

I look forward to hearing back on what is available to us.

 

 

 

Regards and yours in Scoutng,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
0433 322 638 0433 322 638

Seeking Joey Scouts

The Beenleigh Scout Group is seeking your assistance in helping to promote the Joey Scout section to your family, friends, co-workers and schools. Our Joey Scout section needs an increase in membership, as the majority will move up to Cub Scouts by December, leaving that section with only a couple of Joey Scouts. Nobody like to see sad Joey faces :).

 

This section is the little known section and it runs from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on a Tuesday, provides a great introduction to Scouting for all children 6 -7.5 years of age. They get to have a heap of fun, do lots of activities, enjoy a sleepover or two at other dens, and the work they do can earn them the Joey Scout Promise badge.

 

If you can assist in helping promote we have flyers at the den we can provide to hand out at schools. I am also keen talk with various school leaders to see if we can promote in the newsletters they distribute. 

 

We all know how great it is to be in Scouting so please spread the word and if you have people interested please have them contact me for more information. 

 

Regards and yours in Scouting 

Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

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