Pinewood Derby Update

Thanks to Alby and Rama for their efforts on the 10/09/2011 for holding the Pinewood Derby workshop. Thier efforts saw the completion of the Pinewood Derby Track. to see the construction head over to our Facebook page to see the guys at work.

This will be a great event, please come along and have some fun with us.

It's Spring!

For the final week of Term 3 it was time to do some gardening. The Cubs had a chance to pot some tomatoes and do craft activities.

Let's hope the cubs grow their tomatoes and bring in the results in a few weeks.

Thanks for a great term everyone. Term 4 is going to be big. See you all in 2 weeks.

Fundraising: coin jar

Thanks to all that have contributed to our coin jar this month we raised $61.30.

Alex L was that winner and she earnesld a set of Cuboree 2010 badges. Alex and family were not able.to attend last year, but watched on from the caravan park next door.
They we coming to the open day until.it.was.cancelled due to weather. So the badges have a special meaning for her.

Breakdown off collectors were:

Ashley A        $  1.30
Ava B            $ 10.00
Elliot F           $  2.00
Alex H           $ 11.10
Alexandra L   $ 19.35
Jason P          $  4.00
Jasper P        $  3.25
Ellyse V         $  5.10
Bagheera       $  5.20

We have started again for the jar. Another prize will be awarded on return from School holidays

Every cent collected gets us a little closer to $10,000 and sending all cubs to Cuboree.

Grey Wolf Hike - Hike 4

Kaleb P is the fourth cub, in a wave of 5, who have completed or about to complete their Grey Wolf Hike. Saturday afternoon, Bagheera undertook his second hike with Kaleb in the lead.

This hike saw us walk around Beenleigh from the den. Our path was to the library, on to Coles, then through to the Historical Village and the old Rum Distillery.



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This walk had more challenges than some as we had to cross many roads, and some of the participants asked to join in struggled on their first hike.

Not only this but we had to battle loosing hats in the wind that would blow on the road. Bagheera had a few heart attacks of Cubs chasing after wayward hats. One actually blew across the road, Bagheera rescued hat, but on return had a friendly visit from a snake. Yes small, but with the climate right for snakes to wake from hibernation no chances were taken.

Kaleb did a great job on such a challenging hike. The hike was a fraction long and we did run over time, but in the end many lessons were learnt and Kaleb will be make a good leader in the future.

Well Done Kaleb on a great hike and a challenging one at that. All cubs that attended were finding it hard on the return leg, but in the end we all returned safely.

Kaleb has now completed all the requirements for his Grey Wolf award and his application will be sent through this week for completion.

Grey Wolf Hike - Hike 3

Last Saturday, Sam P took asked 3 cubs to assist with him completing his Grey Wolf Hike. Bagheera was asked to go along as his leader - but he would be like a cub on the day.

Sam's hike would take us to Witches Falls at Mt Tamborine.


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It is very windy and cold at the top, but once down in the grove and trees it was very pleasant for a hike.

On the journey the cubs learnt certain things to look for in the bush, water they can drink when in need, and if a day as windy and cool would dehydrate cubs as quickly as a hot day.

I, for one, enjoyed this hike as it is a chance to get out into the bush and I am sure our cubs also enjoyed the outing in a different environment. Bagheera Cub also challenged Sam with walking slow and hiding behind a tree.

Sam adjusted well to the fact we could not cover the entire walk in the timeframe and had to head back on a shorter path. Not everyone walks at the leaders pace and we have to adjust to the slowest walker.

Well done Sam, you have now completed your base requirements for the Grey Wolf and I will be sending in your application for the award in the next few days.

Grey Wolf Hike - Hike 2

Ashley R completed her Grey Wolf Hike also in the past couple of weeks. Her hike was designed around helping promote cub fundraising events for Cuboree 2012, with a letterbox drop of flyers.

Again the hike planned was too long, but adjustments in plans are important lessons and it is how we respond to those changes is how we prove ourselves as potential leaders.

Thanks to the 3 Cubs that assisted and to Rikki for taking the time to help with the hike.

Ashley will now have her Grey Wolf paperwork sent in so she can receive the Grey Wolf badge.

Well done Ashley.

Grey Wolf Hike - Hike 1

On Thursday, Lachlan M completed a Grey Wolf hike around his local area. The hike took place after school and he invited 3 cubs and Dingo along for the hike. As with most hikes, the planning was very good, but in the end the hike planned was too long. However, this is a valuable lesson for Cubs as they have to learn to know how to adjust and be flexible when doing a hike.

From what I have been told the hike was very good, and Dingo was the naughty Cub on the hike, walking slow and hiding behind trees or cars. This was done to see how well Lachlan coped with missing cubs or slow walkers.

Well done Lachlan, you have now completed the base requirements for your Grey Wolf, and your application for the award is headed to our Branch Commissioner for finalisation.