Abbeyside Scout Unit Notes, 5th February 2007

4th Waterford Unit
St Joseph’s
Abbeyside
Scouting Ireland

Cub Pack and Scout Troop Notes

05/02/2007

Cub Pack Meeting

Ryan was the Cub that lead the rest of the Cub Pack in the saying of the Cub Scout Prayer after which the Leaders said well done to the five Cubs that travelled to Ferrybank Parish Hall, Waterford for the Waterford Scout County, Annual Cub Scout quiz, they were Eoghan Burke, Ryan Keane, Cal Franklin, Darragh Mc Grath and Conor Foley along with their ‘Monkey’ mascot. Thanks once again to Conor’s Dad Philip for bringing the Cubs there and back. Gearoid and Brendan did ‘Roll Call’. With the Cubs still in their Clans everyone was told about the Unit weekend to Mount Melleray at the end of this month, the dates being 22nd-25th February. A note will be given to everyone next week.

It was time to do some rope work. The Cubs were shown how to do the ‘Reef Knot’, some had been shown how to do this very useful knot before and were quick to remember, like Mathew, Sean and Conor who then helped the other Cubs to learn.

The Cubs present were then Awarded the Tenderfoot Badge that is the first stage of their test work scheme and will now start on the Bronze Arrow Badge, some parts which already have been covered in earlier meetings. The Tenderfoot badge is to be worn on the left sleeve below the 4th Waterford Badge. This is one of four stage badges all of which are worn in a cluster that make a square. Tenderfoot, Bronze Arrow, Silver Arrow and Gold Arrow.

The Scout Motto is ‘Be Prepared’ and the Cub Scout Motto is ‘Do Your Best’, this was discussed with the Cubs and they all have a question for their Teachers when they go to school Monday.

Some quick relay games were then played before forming up in their Clans.

Next weeks meeting is at the usual time from seven to eight and is Full Uniform.

The meeting ended as it started with Ryan leading the rest of the Cubs in the saying of the Cub Scout Prayer. The Cub Scout Pack then stood to ‘Alert’ and ‘Fell Out’ to go home.

Scout Troop Meeting

As the Scouts entered the Scout Den they formed into their Patrols for the saying of the Scout Prayer. Once at their Patrol Corners the Scouts were to talk of a Patrol activity and revise their knots, as these would be examined later as part of the meeting. Gearoid did ‘Roll Call’, while David, Sandy and Marco tidied up and folded the ‘Hi-Vis’ vests after the hike last Sunday. Uniform inspections were done with some Scouts not having their uniform on at all.

The Patrols lined up for a quick game of the ‘card’ relay. Some of the Patrols found this more difficult than, others it was the Panther Patrol with APL Tony O’Mahony in charge who won.

It was then time to see who knew their knots and who did not. Any of the Scouts that were unsure of their knots were then shown how to tie them. The knots covered were, Reef Knot, Bowline, Figure Of Eight, Sheet Bend and Clove Hitch.

As the meeting was nearing the end it was back into Patrol formation. The Scouts were told about the Unit weekend in Mount Melleray. Also a brief talk was given to all about the running of meetings and Annual Camp.

The saying of the Scout Prayer and ‘Fall Out’ finished this weeks meeting. Next weeks meeting is at the usual time and is Full Uniform.

Notices

Annual Camp 2007
The venue for this years’ Annual Scout Camp is Arklow Sea Scout Centre, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. The dates for Annual Camp are from Sunday 22nd July 2007 to Sunday 29th July 2007. Any Scout whishing to pay money off can do so on a weekly basis at the meeting.

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, Uniform Jacket (Scouts). Any Scout or Cub in the Unit longer than six weeks should have this Uniform. Scouting Ireland is a Uniformed Organisation.

Blogspot
You can keep up to date with things happening around the Scout Den and what we have been up to on our blogspot site at http://www.abbeyside.blogspot.com/ we have some old and new pictures on there for you to check out and leave a comment. Also on the Blog there are any notices that we hand out at the meetings.

Bag Pack March 9th, 10th.
The following times have been chosen – Friday 18:00-20:00, 20:00-22:00. Saturday 10:00-12:00, 12:00-14:00, 14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00. Parents who have not yet got in touch with the Leaders about a time which suits best are asked to do so, we are looking for people to fill Saturday as Friday is nearly taken care of. Thank you for help.

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