This week we visited the Eagleby Den. Rikki was in charge of the night where the cubs put together a rain water gauge from 1.25 lt bottles. They were tasked with going home and keeping track of the rain fall for 2 weeks.
This started our official Term 1 project which is working towards the World Scouting Environment Badge. The project will culminate with the Clean Up Australia Day outing on March 5.
Tonight we reorganized our Sixer and Seconds, as last week went sent three cubs to Scouts, which left 2 Sixer positions and 1 Second spot free. Rebecca Lys and Tabitha Fleming were promoted to Sixer of Black and Red respectfully.
Kaleb Paterson, Samuel Paterson and Lachlan McClure were then promoted to Seconds of Sixes Red, Brown and White. Well done cubs you have earned it with your dedication and displaying your Promise and Law when we are together and at home.
So the night ends and we head back to our normal den from here on in. We have grown to big for Eagleby and will use it for smaller events such as Pack Councils.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Term 1 Date Changes
Hello, just need to advise that we have had to swap a couple of weeks around from the calendar we issued at the start of the year.
- Next week was marked as Ropes but we have changed that to be Natural Environment
- Tuesday, April 5, A craft night at Bunnings Underwood/Kuraby
Also, just a reminder that we need to start seeing the permission forms for the Sleepover, Clean Up Australia Day and those Sixer and Seconds attending the first Pack Council at McDonalds at the end of this month.
We will have new forms printed next week just in case.
Regards
Bagheera
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Week 1 Wrap
Well what a brilliant start to the year. To start off we had the pleasure of 31 cubs last night. Here I was thinking that we would struggle with numbers on new a night, and new time. In the end we struggled to complete the night on time. First run at 1.5 hours and blew it by 30 minutes.
In all fairness though we did have some investures and awards to hand out, plus farewell 3 cubs as they move on to Scouts. I have to praise our pack on the behaviour on a night that had a lot of Ceremony.
To start the night we had special guests to help celebrate our first female Grey Wolf recipient. This is the top award any cub can earn and they have the privilege of wearing it on their Scout shirts, when they move up, for at least 1 year.
Our special guests were, the Federal government member for Forde, Mr Bert van Manen, our ever popular Branch Commissioner for Cubs, Robyn Devine, our Regional Cub Scout Leader, Donna Morgan, and last but not the least, Sallie Fletcher our Assistant Regional Cub Leader. We thank them for taking the time to come along and help present the top award to Tabitha. I know they enjoyed the night as they stayed for the entire night.
Once the ceremony was over we had the Sixers and Seconds present parents and special guests with Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits. It is a great chance for them to step up and use their manners. They do so well and it is those moments when you really know we are doing good things for our future adults.
In between the 'Boring stuff' the cubs got to play games of Exhaustion and Tiger Tales. These are running games where in one they run around a circle and chase until everyone is caught in your group. The other is to have a sock in you pocket and try not to have it stolen by the other cubs. They are so full of energy these cubs it is real good fun. I hope they slept well.
We also had a session on Scouting history and we were lucky enough to have our annual history DVD on hand. This was put together by Rann in previous years. He does a great job on those DVDs. He then pulled out the moment of the night. To help teach the kids about history of scouting he built a Time Machine and went back in time. On his return he was wearing a very old uniform. I hope he didn't leave some poor cub in the past without his uniform :)
Everyone loved it and we are going to continue the theme for the other cubs to come up with a thing from the past relating to Scouts.
In all it was a great first night and even though we lost 3 cubs, we gained for new ones. I am so looking forward to this year.
To my fellow leaders who worked tirelessly last night keeping it together. To Rikki and Yvette for doing the tea and coffee, to Dingo and Rama for the running the games and to Rann for is special presentation. I would also like to thank the Venturers and Scouts who assisted also on the night.
Parents parents/cubs please bring along water bottles for drinking out of, and 2x 1.25lt bottles
Until next week when we are at Eagleby Den.
Signing off
Bagheera
In all fairness though we did have some investures and awards to hand out, plus farewell 3 cubs as they move on to Scouts. I have to praise our pack on the behaviour on a night that had a lot of Ceremony.
To start the night we had special guests to help celebrate our first female Grey Wolf recipient. This is the top award any cub can earn and they have the privilege of wearing it on their Scout shirts, when they move up, for at least 1 year.
Our special guests were, the Federal government member for Forde, Mr Bert van Manen, our ever popular Branch Commissioner for Cubs, Robyn Devine, our Regional Cub Scout Leader, Donna Morgan, and last but not the least, Sallie Fletcher our Assistant Regional Cub Leader. We thank them for taking the time to come along and help present the top award to Tabitha. I know they enjoyed the night as they stayed for the entire night.
Once the ceremony was over we had the Sixers and Seconds present parents and special guests with Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits. It is a great chance for them to step up and use their manners. They do so well and it is those moments when you really know we are doing good things for our future adults.
In between the 'Boring stuff' the cubs got to play games of Exhaustion and Tiger Tales. These are running games where in one they run around a circle and chase until everyone is caught in your group. The other is to have a sock in you pocket and try not to have it stolen by the other cubs. They are so full of energy these cubs it is real good fun. I hope they slept well.
We also had a session on Scouting history and we were lucky enough to have our annual history DVD on hand. This was put together by Rann in previous years. He does a great job on those DVDs. He then pulled out the moment of the night. To help teach the kids about history of scouting he built a Time Machine and went back in time. On his return he was wearing a very old uniform. I hope he didn't leave some poor cub in the past without his uniform :)
Everyone loved it and we are going to continue the theme for the other cubs to come up with a thing from the past relating to Scouts.
In all it was a great first night and even though we lost 3 cubs, we gained for new ones. I am so looking forward to this year.
To my fellow leaders who worked tirelessly last night keeping it together. To Rikki and Yvette for doing the tea and coffee, to Dingo and Rama for the running the games and to Rann for is special presentation. I would also like to thank the Venturers and Scouts who assisted also on the night.
Parents parents/cubs please bring along water bottles for drinking out of, and 2x 1.25lt bottles
Until next week when we are at Eagleby Den.
Signing off
Bagheera
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Journey Card Meeting
On January 29, 4 new cubs were given the opportunity to go through the journey card they need to complete before being invested as a Cub Scout.
Bagheera, Rama & Dingo, plus our group secretary, Yvette, were on hand to go through the 6 sessions on what it takes to be a Cub Scout.
The cubs go through what it means to be a cub scout, why we shake with the left hand, what a good turn is, who Lord Baden Powell is, plus other activities They need to be ready to take the step in being a cub.
This is the first time we have run something like this and there were moments that will need tightening if we do it again. But all in all it was great 2 hours. The new cubs are now ready to be invested thus coming Tuesday.
I am really looking forward to 2011 as I feel we now have a great group of cubs and the 4 new cubs are going to be a great addition.
Till Tuesday
Bagheera, Rama & Dingo, plus our group secretary, Yvette, were on hand to go through the 6 sessions on what it takes to be a Cub Scout.
The cubs go through what it means to be a cub scout, why we shake with the left hand, what a good turn is, who Lord Baden Powell is, plus other activities They need to be ready to take the step in being a cub.
This is the first time we have run something like this and there were moments that will need tightening if we do it again. But all in all it was great 2 hours. The new cubs are now ready to be invested thus coming Tuesday.
I am really looking forward to 2011 as I feel we now have a great group of cubs and the 4 new cubs are going to be a great addition.
Till Tuesday
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Week 1 - February 1 - 6:30pm
Well, we have one week to go until we return to Cubs.
This week the leaders are finalising the first months activities and planning for the Sleepover in March and the Camp in May. We are in for a very big year and our numbers are likely to increase.
On the first night back we have special guests attending as one (maybe 3) of our Cubs will be awarded the highest badge they can earn on first parade. This is also a chance for us to celebrate the new night after so many years on a Friday night. The new night is a testament to the growth of our group after some seriously lean years.
During the first night back we will mostly be having a games night, and reintroduce everyone to the Scouting history and rules of being a Cub Scouts.
We are all lookong forward to Feb 1, please come along in full unifrom and bring a smile or 2.
till then
Good hunting
Bagheera
Special On Off Day - Saturday Jan 29
To the new members of our Cub Pack. On Saturday, Jan 29 from 10am to 12pm, the leaders are inviting you to attend a special session to prepare you for you Journey into Cubs.
By coming along you will learn:
- What cubs is all about
- the Jungle Book law
- Who your leaders are
- What it means to be a Cub
- About Earning Badges
- And have some fun
Once you have completed the Journey and have completed 4 weeks with us you can be invested into Scouting.
Please come along, we have fun filled activities for you to take part in
When: January 29, 2011
Time: 10am to 12pm
Where: Beenleigh Den
Please contact us to advise if yo will be attending.
Regards
Bagheera
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Well done Cubs
Our cubs provided a great support and lots of enthusiasm to our appeal today. They were prepared to hand out flyers and were very respectful to everyone they met.
Looks like it will be a great 2011!
Looks like it will be a great 2011!
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