4th Waterford
St Joseph’s
Abbeyside
Scouting Ireland
Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop & Venture Scout Group Notes
26/05/2008
Glenshelane Camping Weekend
On Friday 30th May to Sunday 1st June 2008, Abbeyside Cub Scout Pack and Scout Troop will be Camping in Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin, Glenshelane, Cappoquin, County Waterford. Cubs are to be in Glenshelane for nine o’clock and Scouts are to meet at the Den at Seven. Everyone can be collected from Glenshelane at one on Sunday. Everyone is to wear their Abbeyside Group Neckerchief. Fro the weekend everyone will need; Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat, Small Pillow, Blanket (optional), Night Wear (PJ’s), Torch, Wash Gear, Towel, Rain Gear, Spare Shoes/Runners x2, Full Change Of Clothes x2, extra Socks x2, Eating Gear – Unbreakable Plate, Bowl, Cup/Mug, Knife, Fork, Spoons, Tea Towel, J-Cloth. If a Cub or Scout wants they can bring a disposable Camera. The cost of the weekend is €15.00 per person. There is no need for extra money to be brought, as we will not be going to the shop. There is also no need for electronic items to be brought on any activity or to any meeting. We may as part of the weekend, be using the river for an activity over the weekend so if anyone has a wetsuit they may also bring this to use. If you have a question about the weekend contact one of the Leaders.
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.
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 a Spare), Woggle (Plus a 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 Venture, Scout and Cub Scout Uniforms are all 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, which we are currently updating. 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
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 was due to be paid by Saturday May 10th, a further €100.00 will be due at the end of May bringing to a total of €500.00 paid towards the cost of Annual Camp. Everyone is also reminded to get their ‘European Health Card’ issued or renewed. A parents meeting will be held in the coming weeks giving further details for Annual Camp 2008, Spain. The date is getting closer.
Best Of Luck
Best of luck to all those, Scouts and Leaders, getting ready to sit exams in the coming weeks.
Cub Scout Pack - News & Information
Thursday Night Cub Scout Pack Meeting
Our meeting this week started with the saying of the Cub Scout Prayer followed by subs being taken up by Brendan. A talk was then given to the Cub Scout Pack involving the parts of the Scout Law, on the Altar in the Scout Den and paying particular attention to the parts "Trustworthy", "Friendly" and "Kind" and how these play a part in our lives by the way we treat other Cubs, those at school, our friends and family. How by saying the Cub Scout Prayer at each meeting we promise not to pick on those who may be different from ourselves, either in how the dress, talk or look. How we should not tolerate Bullies, or those who make fun of our friends. It is hope that this will be the last time the Leaders will have this discussion with the Cub Scout Pack.
We then did a big part of the Cubs Bronze Arrow Badge, which is called a ‘Diorama’ or ‘a scene in a box’. This scene was an underwater scene made using some materials collected from Ballyvoile Cove at the end of the Hike the previous Sunday, such as shells, small stones and seaweed. The Cubs also used sand from Abbeyside Strand, crepe paper and paper cut outs of different types of fish that were stuck onto sticks. When all put together each clans scene was very impressive and showed how the Cubs have learned to work together as a team over the last number of months. A prize was given for the best scene and this went to Darragh McGrath's Clan who narrowly beat the Link Badge Clan. Once everything was cleaned up and put away a notice was given out about the upcoming weekend away in Glenshelane. Gearoid also gave out the first part of the Centenary Badge to everyone and final prayer was said and everyone went home.
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 or before 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 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. We are now taking names for joining in September. 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 started with the usual saying of the Scout Prayer and following a late text by the Scout Leader was mufti instead of Full Uniform, Brendan reminded everyone that this meant your Neckerchief should be worn, as is the case for all Activities that are not Full Uniform. Everyone that was on the previous weeks hike had enjoyed the day. So it was straight down to work as next weekend we are camping in Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin. Tents were taken from their storage areas and pitched out in the field, with Aaron and Tom in charge while Joe and Chris tried to clear some space in the main store. The area on the stage was also attacked and the age-old problem of what tent goes with what poles, and where are the pegs gone. Well done to the Scouts for getting stuck in. Eamonn and Michael were in the Den doing a bit of sewing on one of the ridges tents. All agreed that it would take a full day and a lot of people to sort out all areas of the Scout Den. The meeting ended with the Scouts being given a notice about next weekends Camp in Glenshelane Scout Campsite & Cabin. Those going to Camp were given an Application Form to get their European Health Insurance Card. All said the Scout Prayer, with two Scouts saying the prayer a second time. The Scouts were then given the order to fall out.
Scouts are asked to ensure they are on or before time, as late arrivals tends to disrupt the meeting.
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 Meeting
Saturday night’s meeting had been planned as a two-hour meeting from seven until nine o clock, with Swimming and Bowling on the agenda! However due to the poor attendance the meeting was not held. The next scheduled meeting of the section will now take place on Saturday night the 7th of June in the den at the usual time of eight o’ clock. All section members are once again reminded that uniform and camp fees are a priority and have to be sorted out! Deadlines for payment of camp fees have to be met!
You can contact the Abbeyside Venture Scout Group by E-Mail on venturegroup@abbeysidescoutgroup.com and Sandy/Brian will get in contact with you.
Scribe.
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