Abbeyside Scout Group & Cub Pack Notes 30th October 2006

4th Waterford Unit
St. Joseph’s
Abbeyside Scout Group
Scouting Ireland
Cub Scout Pack & Scout Group Notes


There were no meetings this past weekend as everyone took a well-deserved break over the bank holiday weekend.

Reminder
Just to remind everyone both Cubs Scouts and Scouts that meeting times are the same as usual Saturday night, Seven O’clock for the Cubs Scouts and Eight O’clock for Scouts, these meetings are Full Uniform.

Full Uniform
Full Uniform is Black Polished Shoes/Boots, Navy/Black Socks, Uniform Trousers, Uniform Jumper (Cubs), Uniform Shirt (Scouts), Group Neckerchief, Woggle, Lanyard (Scouts), Whistle (Scouts), Badges, Group Cap.

From The Troop Logs
Looking back through the Log Books of the 4th Waterford Unit, Abbeyside Scout Group, Scouting Ireland we find a number of mentions of the Scout Uniform here are one or two,
Troop Log – March 1949 – Hats: There is nothing as handy as a hat where hiking is concerned. It helps stubborn fires to burst into flames. It serves as a gas mask when things don’t go right on the frying pan. Hats placed over leaks in tents (which are few and far between) have saved many Scouts from angry raindrops.
Troop Log – September 1959 – Trousers: At a Provincial Leaders’ Conference in Limerick the S.M. (Scout Master) and A.S.M.’s (Assistant Scout Master’s) returned with the news that they were the only Leaders present wearing long trousers. Is it time the A.S.M.’s got into shorts again? When others can do it so, why can’t we. Do we really want to? The S.M. suggested that all under 35 years of age should wear shorts, but agreement on this proposal could not be reached. I doubt if the problem of long trousers will ever be solved in the Troop.
Troop Log – February 1949 – Full Uniform: Hair well creased, not sticking out, out. Face like lanyard – Persil clean, Give your shoes a real black-out, But hands and knees, these must be seen, Hat set straight with the thong behind, Neckerchief right and just like new, Shirt and shorts will need a brush you’ll find, Then ‘Scouts Alert’ and well you’ll do. From the verses above you’ll find excluded, Some items set forth hereinafter, if you’re wise make sure they’re included, the woggle, the socks and the garters.
Troop Log – June 1953 – Berets: Times are changing and also is the headgear of C.B.S.I. (Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland (now Scouting Ireland)). As roll was called at the Troop meeting on Wednesday night the new Scout Berets were handed out. It was found that a few heads were bigger than the biggest berets in stock. Some chaps like to wear berets at queer angles, or just hanging on a crest of a wave, but instructions were given, and every Scout must wear his beret at the prescribed angle.
Troop Log – October 1970 – Shortage: The usual appeal is being made by the Scout Master for the appearance of more Scouts in full uniform at Troop meetings. There is great difficulty in obtaining the old uniform consisting of short trousers, stockings and dark shirt, because of the great demand and short supply. The new uniform will feature air force blue long trousers and a light blue shirt similar to those worn by the Gardai.

The Scout Uniform may have changed several times over the many years since Scouting in Ireland started but the basics remain the same in the Troop neckerchief of the 4th Waterford Abbeyside.

Indoor Cooking Competition
All Patrols are reminded to be ready for the upcoming indoor cooking competition on Sunday 12th November.

Annual Camp 2007
We understand that plans are underway for this years’ Annual Camp, the exact venue has not yet been decided on but the Leaders are working on dates and venue we should have more news over the coming weeks.

Annual Registration
It is coming to the time of year when the Census and Registration are sent back to HQ details will be given out by the Leaders over the next few weeks.

Group Council
The Group Council Meeting for November is on Tuesday 21st at Eight O’clock.

The Glen
Work still continues to be done.

Web Sites
http://www.glenshelanescoutcampsite.com/
http://www.abbeysidescoutgroup.com/
Following recent feedback from a former Cub Leader (John) we will be updating the music on the sites as soon as possible and including some more pictures from the past.