Abbeyside Scout Group & Cub Pack Notes 7th October 2006

4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group, Scouting Ireland.
Scout Notes

Cub Pack News

Making the most of the good weather it was decided to take a walk. Before leaving the Leaders explained about two badges that the Cubs are at present working towards getting the first being Tenderfoot this is the first stage of four Awards, the others being bronze arrow, silver arrow and gold arrow. The other badge is Artist Skills Badge the Cubs have being drawing pictures over the last two meetings getting ready to start this badge. A Skills Badge is a badge that Cubs can be awarded for being interested in or really good at something. Some badges will need help from Leaders, some the Cubs may try themselves away from the Cub Pack maybe with help from Parents or Family, and some will need the help of Cub Friends. But for each and every badge it is very important that a Cub should just ‘do your best’.

Eamonn and Gearoid gave each of the Cubs a safety jacket for the walk and once everyone had a buddy we headed off in the direction of town.

Stopping at the Moresby Buoy, explaining to the Cubs what it was and where it came from. They were told that the buoy was a Wigham Light Buoy that was placed over the wreck of the British Sailing Ship called the ‘Moresby’. Walking along the Causeway the Cubs all noted how high the tide was. Passing ‘John’s Castle’ and down to the park Eamonn asked the Cubs about the timing of the lighthouse signals and about the green and red marker buoys I the harbour. With the clock ticking it was back to the den where each Cub was given a ‘Notice’ about next weeks meeting being at the earlier time of 3.30pm in Clonea Strand Hotel Bowling Alley where we shall see how good their bowling skills are, the cost oft his meeting is €3.00 and will finish at 5.00pm.

At the end of the meeting each of the Cubs was given a print out of the Cub Scout Prayer and everyone said it together before going home.

There were two new Clan Leaders or Sixers made they are Conor Harty and Malachy Lawless who join Owen Kirkham who is already a Sixer. New Seconders were also announced they are Ruairi Conway, David Sheehan and Sean Kiely. Well done to them all they will be presented with their badges at next weeks meeting.


Scout Group News

Straight into action this week with the new patrols being announced Patrol Leaders are as follows Tiger Patrol Cormac O’Mahony, Wolf Patrol James Wilkinson, Panther Patrol Cearbhall Turraoin, Eagle Patrol Joe Conway, Kestrel Patrol Patrick Fennell, Senior Patrol Leaders Michael Organ and Marco Hanarahan. Assistant Patrol Leaders, Tiger Patrol Aaron Fraher, Wolf Patrol Tom Aird, Panther Patrol Tony O’Mahony Jnr, Eagle Patrol Alex Fay.

While Gearoid did roll the patrols talked about next months Indoor Cooking Competition and doing a cycle hike as part of Cyclist Merit Badge.
The meeting finished up with a talk about the Cooking Competition and next weeks Troop Hike. The saying of the Scout Prayer finished the meeting all Scouts are reminded to contact their Patrol Leader about the hike next week

INDOOR COOKING COMPETITION 2006

Starter/First Course Melon

Main Course Potatoes/Rice
Vegetables (x2)
Chicken
A Drink

Desert Course Fruit Flan

Tea or Coffee

A budget of €5-00 per Person. Menu must be hand written. A shopping list must be produced. As part of the Menu explaining how each course is to be produced. Menu must be handed in to the Leaders at the Saturday Night Meeting. The food items above are the main parts of each course and extra foods can be used once the patrol stays inside the budget allowed.

Marks will be awarded as follows:
Patrol Participation – is the patrol working together, has everyone a job.
Hygiene – is the area clean and tidy, are the hands of those preparing food clean.
Food value – was the budget well spent.
Taste – does the food taste good, is it hot or cold, is it cooked properly.
Portion size – had everyone enough to eat.
Food waste – was food thrown out.
Area – is the area neat and tidy, clean, dry and safe.
Food storage – is cooked and raw food kept properly.
Final wash up – is everything washed, clean and dry.
Table presentation – is there matching napkins, tableware etc.
Food presentation – how does it look on the plate?
Service – how long between each course, are pots left on the table.
Menu presentation/budget – did they stay inside the budget, menu.
Tidy up – is the area clean, is there hot water on the boil.
Methods – how are things done, is there a method, is it organised.

Cub Pack Notice

On Saturday October 14th the Cub Meeting will be held in the Bowling Alley of Clonea Strand Hotel. This meeting will start at 3.30pm and finish at 5.00pm. The cost of this meeting is €3-00 per Cub. Parents are asked to drop and collect Cubs from the Bowling Alley Area. If you cannot attend please contact a Leader beforehand.

Scout Group Notice

On Saturday October 14th the Scout Meeting will a Troop Hike. Patrols are to organise their own transport. Meeting in Mount Melleray Scout Centre at 10.00am and be collected from Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin at 2.00pm. A packed lunch is required. Scouts should also bring a hot drink, rain gear, change of clothes suitable foot wear. All must wear neckerchiefs. This activity will take place no matter what the weather.