Christmas Break up 6 Dec 6:30pm

END OF YEAR & XMAS BREAK UP

Dec 6 - 6:30pm  

Non Uniformed night - XMAS Gear would be good.

 

Please note that this Friday is the Break up for the Group of 2013. We have 165 attending on Friday from the numbers gathered. This is a fantastic number and I am looking forward to seeing you there.

  

What is provided on the night is a meal of Chicken (Red Rooster) and Salads. There will be an alternative for vegetarians.  I believe the above meal should cover 90%, if it will be a problem please advise.

 

If you are able to lend a hand on Friday night (time to be confirmed, post 4pm) to help set up the den with tables and Gazebos it would be appreciated if you could let me know and I will contact you once the coordinator has advised of the time. 

For those unable to attend - thank you for the year and I hope to see you all in 2014. 

 

 

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

Working Bee - Saturday 23, 9am - 12pm

Working Bee

 Saturday, Nov 23

 9am - 12pm

 We need to repair the fence line and do a general clean of the den. We are also considering painting the Office and Toilets.

Please advise if you will be attending. We seek adults mostly but we are happy to have youth members as long as they are prepared to muck in.

• Scouts, Venturers & Adult Permission Form 
• Cub & Joey Scouts Permission Forms

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

Cuboree Fundraiser: Family Disco

Family Disco Afternoon

Beenleigh Cub Scouts

Date: Saturday 23^rd November

Time: 4:30pm – 7pm

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Venue: Beenleigh Scout Hall

 

Ask your family, neighbors, and school mates to come along. Everyone is welcome!!

(All children will need to be supervised by an adult as we don’t have enough adult helpers to watch all the children)

Sausage Sizzle, Cold drinks, lollies, tea and coffee, cakes stall and other snacks will be available for purchase

Lucky Door prize to be won!!!

Come along for an awesome afternoon of Dancing, fun and games.

You can download a copy of the C3 form for this activity by clicking here: http://www.dibbssm.net/C3.asp?mem_id=13043&act_id=15184


Are you attending? You have previously registered as Eligible to attend. Yes I am attending. No, I cannot attend. 


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

Beenleigh Scouts Break Up Function - Dec 6

 Beenleigh Scout Group

End of Year Break Up

 

Will you be able to attend the break up on December 6.

 

The Group is aware that many other functions are on that night.

We are seeking your help in letting us know if you will be attending or not 

as we are concerned families are double booked.

 

Could you please complete the attached survey to update us on your attendance?

 

Complete the Survey

 

 

 

 

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

Shirt Order

Dear Cub Section

SHIRT ORDERS - FINAL CALL   This is your final chance to secure the new group polo shirt for $20.  Orders will be placed Nov 1 and the price will rise post this date. The group is discounting for these initial orders only. Email size of shirt.   If you have ordered already, thank you. We hope to have them before we break up.     Shirt is used for Camps, special activities (Clean up Australia Day, Car Wash) and general wear.    This shirt has been FASHIONISTA approved by Scouting members!!!

 

 

 

 

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

Cuboree 2014 Trailer is now out

Do you really want to know why Cuboree 2014 will be awesome!

The Cuboree 2014 Trailer is now available to help get your Cub Scout ready for the greatest event of 2014!

http://youtu.be/ddqyM3cTn8w

You can also access other videos at

http://youtube.com/cuboreeqld

Ekka Night

As tradition now the Cub Scouts had therebannual Ekka Night. This is where they get to have a games night based on sideshow alley.

We had the following areas of fun
+ Ball in the bucket
+ minefield navigation
+ pool noodle fights
+ plank walking
+ archery to knock down stacks
+ Sudoko for cubs - grid and have to work out number grid

It was a fun night by all.

Seeking Fundraiser Coordinator

Group Fundraising Coordinator Resignation
For personal reasons our Fundraising Coordinator - Helen Cowan-Wheatley - has made the decision to step down from the role. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Helen for her efforts in what can be at times a difficult role.

 

As a result of Helen's decision I am now left with the need to seek a new Fundraising Coordinator. Until a candidate steps forward I will need to take the role on. Any further questions in relation to fundraising can be sent to me.

 

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Seeking Group Fundraising Coordinator

 

At this time the Beenleigh Scout Group is looking for a volunteer who is willing to take on the challenging role of Group Fundarising Coordinator. This role comes with many challenges that will suit someone who is a go-getter, organised and plans ahead and is prepared to build a team and work well with others. 

 

2014 will be a big year for Fundraising, apart from the Group fundraising there will be a need to have a sub-committee that will organise fundraising events to get 20+ youth, helpers and leader to Cuboree 2014. This sub-committee will report to Fundraising Coordinator.

 

Below are details of what the role required. 

 

Position Description

• Well organised person willing to build a fundraising team and committee 
• Prepared to think outside the box for ideas that will seek funds from outside the group members
• Coordinate regular monthly meetings and advertise. 
• Manage the Beenleigh Fundraiser email address (beenleighscoutsfundraiser@gmail.com)
• Produce regular Fundraising Communications to all Group Members. 
• Provide a report and attend the Support Committee meeting every third Monday of the month
• Establish Sub-committees for Cuboree 2014 and AJ2016 Fundraising efforts that report to your role. 
• Position reports directly to the Support Committee and Group Leader
• Provide a calendar of events for the coming year by Oct 15 each year to align with Group Chartering requirements

Salary

$0 plus 9.5% super on top <(:0)

Potential for excitement, fun, and development of character!

 

Contact the Group Leader if you are interested! 
 

 

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Seeking Cuboree 2014 Fundraising Coordinator

 

The Beenleigh Scout Group is seeking a volunteer who is willing to take on the role of Cuboree 2014 Fundraiser. 

The object is to raise funds to send 20+ members to Cuboree 2014 in Maryborough. 

 

Position Description

• Well organised person willing to build a fundraising team and committee 
• Prepared to think outside the box for ideas that will seek funds from outside the section and group members
• Coordinate regular meetings and advertise events.
• Produce regular Fundraising Communications to all Cub Scout Members. 
• Provide a report and attend the Group Fundraising Committee meeting..
• Position reports directly to the Group Fundraising Coordinator.
• Provide a calendar of events for the coming year by Oct 1 to align with Group Fundraising Committee events

Salary

$0 plus 9.5% super on top <(:0)

Potential for excitement, fun, and development of character!

 

Contact the Group Leader if you are interested! 

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

Ten Pin Bowling night

What a fun nightnwas had by the Cub Scouts at the Mt Warren Lanes. They were so well behaved that the general public provided three cheers for them.

Two games of bowling were completed and I believe they slept well that night also.

Congratulations to Jack and Matheus for their great dance moves to Gangangum Style and One Direction.

Great when they all havw fun and make stronger friendships. Well done you should all be proud of yourselves.

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? You have previously registered as 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

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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Mum's Trivia night

The Cub Scouts treated Mum to a Trivia night on the Jungle Book and Scouting History last night.

We had 7 tables of very excited Cub Scouts and gracious Mum's and Grandother's who were happy to be invited to a night about them.

Round 1 was on the Jungle Book and as always there are always debates and discussions on the answers. In the middle of this round an activity was thrown in that was very interactive.

Everyone was invited outside to be apart of the action song 'Singing in the Rain'. Now what Mum and grandmothers didn't know was that the Cub Scouts had practiced this the week before and there was plenty of excitement this week as they got to see parents doing this funny song.

The song basically sings the chorus aof 'Sinnging in the Rain' and then gets to a point where we stop it and do some actions. Actions are Thumbs Up, elbows in, knees bent, knees together, toes in, butts outs, head up, mouth open and finally tongues out. We then sing a gobbled up sound word  - roochacha twice.The idea is to repeat and each time you add an extra bit and repeat the chorus. Nothing looks funnier than all the Mums and grandmothers getting to put it all together. It was a fun acivity.

We continue on with the Trivia and complete Round 1 and total up that round. From here we go into round 2 but start by working out what should not be in a non personal first aid kit. Everyone gets the soap, suncream and antisceptic cream wrong and lose points. Bagheera is wicked! :) People did put Bagheera to task on them but all these items can be harmful to people. Now reality says we should have suncream on hand at all times pand Cubs/Leaders need to know who can and can't wear it.

Round 2 is on Scoutong History with questions around when Scouting started, who was BP (Lord Robert Baden-Powell and the founder of Scouting). The other half of this round was about the Beenleigh Group's history.

In the end we finish off with a 'Thread the Rope' game which sees everyone trying to thread rope through their clothing and out the other side. Some decided they wanted to hold everyone on the one piece of rope. With a tall and short next to each other it looked funny at the end.

Mum's and Grandmothers were then treated to coffee/tea and cake to end the night.

All had a great night and the high level noise ensured all attending were happy and excited Cub Scouts.

If you want a.laugh the 'Singing in the Rain' song was filmed.  Apologise for the bad singing but we all can't be Michael Bubble! :-)