4th Waterford Unit
St Joseph’s
Abbeyside
Scouting Ireland
Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes
28/04/2008
Calendar Of Events
We have put our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site.
Annual Camp 2008
All those going on Annual Camp must have a Full and Correct Scout Uniform, which should include a spare Abbeyside Neckerchief. The next instalment of €100.00 is due to be paid by Saturday May 10th where by everyone should have at least €400.00 paid towards the cost of Annual Camp.
Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin
Times are busy up in the Glen lately with a lot of visitors and also a lot of work being done on site and around the site, we would like to thank all those that have help us out with this work as we could not have done it without you.
Cub Scout Pack - News & Information
Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting
Our meeting this week started this week with Jamie saying the Cub Scout Prayer. Subs were then taken up by Gearoid and Cearbhall. It was then time to line up for a photo as the 4th was presented with their prize from the St. Patrick's Day Parade, for ‘Best Youth Group’ by Mr. Jim Veale. Gearoid accepted this on behalf of the 4th Waterford. Seanie then took charge of the corner game, which as always provided great excitement, fun and competition between the Clans. Gearoid and Eamonn then gave a talk on the different aspects of Cub safety ranging from the non consumption of alcohol, prescribed medicines, being careful near water, machinery, crossing the road, food allergies and bee stings etc. This is part of their Bronze Arrow Badge. Aaron and Seanie then played a game of dodge ball with the Cubs, which is our most popular game as, it's requested by the Cubs once they enter the Scout Den every week. As usual it went down a treat and filled the Scout Den with noise while in progress. It was then time for some more Badge Work as Gearoid handed out sheets with the National Anthem so as we could practice that. Each Clan was given a chance to give their own rendition before we all got together as a Group and with the help of the Leaders it all came together nicely in the end. We then had it translated for us by Seanie so as everyone knew what it meant. Rumour has it that it sounded so good it may even be considered for next years Waterford Scout County Cub Scout Variety Show. This too is also part of the Cubs Bronze Arrow Badge. Gearoid then handed out a notice to all present about the overnight in Mount Melleray Scout Centre next Friday night. If anyone has any questions they can contact Gearoid on the usual phone number (see below). Jamie then said the final prayer and everyone being dismissed.
Up Coming Events
Overnight in Mount Melleray Scout Centre on Friday May 2nd. The Cub Pack were given a notice last Thursday night. Each Cub will need to bring with them the following gear;- Sleeping Bag, Small Pillow, Blanket, PJ’s, Wash Gear, Change of Clothes, Old Runners, Unbreakable Bowl, Plate, Mug, Knife, Fork, Spoon, Tea Towel. All Cubs must wear their Neckerchief. Small torch, Rainwear, Warm Jacket/Fleece. The cost of the overnight is ten euros per Cub. Parents are asked to note that the bringing of electrical items, such as ipods, hand held games or mobile phones, is strictly forbidden on Cub Activities. There is also no need to bring extra money (pocket money) as we will not be going to a shop. Cubs can be collected at ten on Saturday Morning.
Cub Scout Meetings from April onwards are to run from Seven Fifteen until Nine O'Clock. Parents are asked to ensure their son’s are on time as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.
If there are any questions about the Activities or the Abbeyside Cub Scout Pack in general then you can contact Gearoid Fraher, Cub Scout Pack Section Leader on 087-2034172 or any of the other Abbeyside Leaders.
If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please lets us know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on the above number.
New Members
New members are always welcome, so if there is anyone who may be interested in joining the Cubs have a Parent/Guardian call Gearoid on the above mobile number or talk to one of the Leaders first as our spaces are now limited. The Cub age is from 8 years to 10½ /11 years. Their meeting night will be on a Thursday night from seven fifteen to nine o’clock. If you have any questions before then you can E-Mail the Cubs on cubpack@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Gearoid will get back in contact with you.
Scout Troop – News & Information
Saturday Night Meeting
The meeting this week was a lot more relaxed after all the action of last weekend and started as always with the saying of the Scout Prayer, followed by roll call by Gearoid. A few games were played with pairs being picked. After this a game of rounders was played outside. Brendan reminded everyone that a further €100.00 is due next on Saturday 10th of May, giving everyone a balance paid into their camp fund of at least €400.00. The next €100.00 will then be due at the end of May bringing everyone’s total to at least €500.00. Everyone was also reminded to get their ‘European Health Card’ issued or renewed. A parents meeting will be held in the coming weeks. An overnight is planned for next Friday Night 2nd May in Mount Melleray Scout Centre, if anyone has any questions contact their Patrol Leader. Everyone is to be in Mount Melleray for nine o’clock, if you are not sure at this stage what to bring check the Cub notes above. Everyone must have their Neckerchief on them.
The meeting ended with the saying of the Scout Prayer and fall out. There will be no meeting next week due to the overnight on Friday Night. Anyone who missed this weeks meeting contact your Patrol Leader.
New Members
New members are always welcome so if there is anyone who may be interested in joining the Scouts have an adult call along with you to the meeting and talk to one of the Leaders. The Scout age is from 10½ years to 15/16 years. Scout Meetings are on a Saturday night from seven to nine. You can E-Mail the Abbeyside Scout Troop on scouttroop@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Brendan will get in contact with you.
Venture Scout Group – Information
Venture Scout Group
The fort-nightly Venture meeting was due to be held last Saturday night at the usual time of eight o’ clock. However due to the fact that no one turned up to the meeting except the leader no meeting was held. At this meeting it was hoped that ideas for the summer meetings etc could be discussed and perhaps if needed specific dates finalised. The Venture leader will be in Melleray Scout Activity Centre this coming weekend as part of the Voluntary Catering Crew. If any of the venture section would like to call up on Saturday night at eight o’clock to discuss their ideas an hour can be allotted to this. Make sure you have a lift home at nine. In any event however, the next scheduled fort-nightly meeting will be Saturday the 10th of May in the den at eight o’clock.
Reminder
Members of the Venture section who are going on annual camp are reminded to take stock of their uniform as along with everybody else attending annual camp, full and correct uniform is a must. Remember that we are not only going to be representatives of the 4th Waterford “Abbeyside” scout troop but of Scouting Ireland in general and as such we are keen to be seen and remembered for all good reasons including how we turn out!
You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.
Full Uniform
A Full Uniform is Black Polished Shoes/Boots, Navy/Black Socks, Uniform Trousers, Uniform Belt, Uniform Jumper (Cubs), Uniform Shirt (Scouts), Group Neckerchief (Plus Spare), Woggle (Plus Spare), Lanyard (Scouts), Whistle (Scouts), Badges, Group Cap, Uniform Jacket (Scouts). Scouts have been advised if buying hiking boots then they should maybe try and get black ones that way they can be used as part of their uniform and save on getting shoes.
Any Venture, Scout or Cub in the Unit longer than six weeks should have this Uniform. Scouting Ireland is a Uniformed Organisation. The Scout and Cub Scout Uniforms are available from the Outdoor Adventure Store, Mc Curtain Street, Cork. Just ask the Leaders and they will help you out. If there is anyone who has been in the Cubs or Scouts and wishes to pass on their Uniform in part or full contact one of the Leaders. Thank You.
Web Site
Keep up to date with all the happenings of the 4th Waterford through our web pages, on the blog www.abbeyside.blogspot.com and www.abbeysidescoutgroup.com we would be only, happy to hear any comments you may have. Check out our Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin to see how things are there too on www.glenshelanescoutcampsite.com E-Mails us any pictures you may have either for the paper or to put on the blog site, if you have a bebo or other page that would be a suitable link forward it on, also to scribe@abbeysidescoutgroup.com
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