Abbeyside Scout Unit Notes 12th February 2007

4th Waterford Unit
St Joseph’s
Abbeyside
Scouting Ireland

Cub Pack and Scout Troop Notes

12/02/2007

Cub Pack Meeting

The honours of saying of the Cub Scout Prayer this week went to Conor and the rest of the Cub Pack joined in with him. Michael and Brendan called ‘Roll Call’. Eamonn got ready to play a few games, first a game of North, South, East and West then some Crab Soccer and to finish off a few minutes of Soccer.

Each of the Cubs was then given a piece of rope and went through the tying of the ‘Reef Knot’ that was learned as part of last weeks meeting. Once everyone was tying the ‘Reef Knot’ without any trouble Brendan then showed the Cubs two more simple knots. These knots were what is called ‘stopper’ knots, which can be used to stop a knot or lashing from opening. First they were shown the ‘Thumb Knot’. It was explained that making the figure six starts most knots. The next knot was the ‘Figure Of Eight’ these were quickly picked up and learned by all.

All the Cubs were given a note about the up coming weekend Cub Weekend to Mount Melleray Scout Centre, 23rd – 25th February. The cost of this weekend is €34-00 that covers food, board and activities for the full weekend. Everyone is to be at the Main Entrance to Mount Melleray Scout Centre for Eight O’Clock in their Full Uniform.

Those Cubs that were not present at last weeks Cub Pack Meeting were then presented with their ‘Tenderfoot Badge’, the first step in the Cub Scout test work scheme.

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

Before the meeting ended the Cubs answered the question they were given during the meeting last week when the Cub Scout and Scout Motto were being talked about. They were asked to find out what the dot over the M in the Old Irish of the Scout Motto. It is instead of the H. Bí Ullamh.

Conor finished the meeting with the saying of the Cub Scout Prayer along with the other Cubs. After which everyone ‘Fell Out’ and went home.

Scout Troop Meeting

The meeting began shortly after eight o’clock with the saying of the Scout Prayer. Leader Kieran Harty who is recovering with a broken leg joined the meeting. As the Patrols went to their corners they were told that it was time a Patrol Activity was done, this is to be done before 17th March. As Gearoid did ‘Roll-Call’, Eamonn, Gearoid and Michael then did Uniform Inspections. A game was organised by Sandy with the help of David. Well we are not too sure if David was much help actual. It was a team game where one Scout took the lead and organised their team members. After this is was a game of North, South, East and West.

It was time to talk about the St Patrick’s Day Parade. All Scouts will be expected to be in attendance. There will be something very special, as part of this years float, all will be revealed on the day.

Each of the Scouts present was given a notice for the County Scout Fun Weekend in Mount Melleray on 23rd to 25th February.

The meeting ended with everyone saying the Scout Prayer and ‘Fall Out’.

Meetings next week are Full Uniform and start at Seven for Cubs and Eight for Scouts.

Waterford Scout County Fun Weekend
The Annual Waterford Scout County Fun Weekend will be held in Mount Melleray Scout Centre on 23rd to 25th February. The cost of the weekend is €34-00 per Scout. We will keep you up to date in next week’s notes.

Cub Weekend
On the weekend of 23rd to 25th February the Cubs are spending an action packed weekend in Mount Melleray Scout Centre. Everyone is to gather at the main entrance to the Scout Centre on Friday night for Eight O’Clock and be collected from there on Sunday at Two O’Clock. The cost of the weekend is €34-00.

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Plans are starting to be put together for this year St Patrick’s Day Parade, with Scouting worldwide celebrating 100 years. We hear that there is something special planned for the float as it passes through the square and the reviewing stand. We wonder what this is? We look forward to viewing this float with interest.

Scouting To Celebrate 100 Years
Founders Day is on Thursday 22nd February and this year it is even more special as it marks One Hundred Years since Sir Robert Baden Powell came up with the idea of Scouting. A Jamboree is being held in England to mark this event. The Scouts of the 4th Waterford, Abbeyside will celebrate founders Day along with the rest of the County on the Fun Weekend in Mount Melleray.

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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