4th Waterford Unit, St Joseph's, Abbeyside Scout Group Notes 10th November 2008

4^th Waterford

St Joseph’s

Abbeyside

Scouting Ireland

Cub Scout Pack & Scout Troop Notes

10/11/2008

Kwahadi Dancers

Group leader Brian informs us that plans are now well under way for a visit from this group in July 2009. This group of about sixty dancers and leaders of the Kwahadi Indian Dancers (American Red Indians), Venturing Crew 9, Boy Scouts of America from Amarillo, Texas will be performing for one night in Dungarvan town hall. The group themselves are not native American Indians but the tribe elders have bestowed on them the honour of representing the tribe! This very colourful and exciting show will feature a variety of dance styles of the American Indian.

Since 1920 the Kwahadi group have toured and performed annually, coast to coast in America. In the recent past they have also toured in Aaman Jordan, Germany, Switzerland, Montreal Canada and have played to audiences at scout Jamborees numbering 30,000 people plus. In the past month they have returned from South Korea where they performed at the three x games in Busan, at the invitation of the International Olympic Committee. This coming summer of 2009 the group will stop off in Ireland and have taken up our offer to perform their show in Dungarvan while also giving performances in Galway and Belfast before going on to tour extensively in Scotland and throughout England. Group leader Brian has worked in the recent past in America with the “Mic-Mac” and “Milliseet” Indians and this is how this connection has come about. An exciting show is guaranteed.

Calendar Of Events

We have updated our Activities onto an on-line Calendar, you can see these on the Blog Spot or the Abbeyside Scout Group site. These can also be viewed on the ‘White Board’ on the wall in the Scout Den.

Hiking Day in Glenshelane

A one day/overnight event for any adult leader of any section (18 years plus) will be held at Glenshelane Scout Campsite and Cabin on Saturday 27^th of December 2008 beginning at ten thirty in the morning. Leaders from the 4^th Waterford “Abbeyside” troop will be on hand to take leaders on specific hikes in the vicinity of the campsite which would be suited for the various ages within particular sections. Later on in the evening a campfire will take place where campfire songs will be taught by qualified staff. The only cost involved will be the price of a meal, perhaps €10. Overnight accommodation will be in the cabin on site or for the hardier out there you may bring a tent and perhaps two sleeping bags for the cold! This will be a fun event!

Web Site

Keep up to date with all the happenings of the 4^th 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

Cub Scout Pack - News & Information

Monday Night Cub Section Meeting

Last Monday night’s meeting was one of games, lots of games! The main reason for this was that leaders Brian and Sandy had to attend the AGM of the scout county in Waterford on this night. With substitute leaders filling in for them this was the easiest option. On behalf of the cub section we say thanks to Guide Leader Jenny and Patrol Leader Aaron for giving up their time to fill in at the meeting. Some of the plans for the next meeting include test work as a lot of the cubs are anxious to gain another merit badge or two while the newer cubs are anxious to “begin” their cub-scout studies! The idea behind any of the test work undertaken by the cubs is that it will help them in their day to day activities at home. The skills they learn will also be put to use on cub outings such as hikes etc and are a foundation for any skills they may learn when they move on into the scout section. Some upcoming events for the cub section include the Waterford Scout County Cub Quiz which will be held this year in St Augustine’s College. Also important to note is our upcoming annual troop mass. For details on these and other events please read on further in these notes. All new cubs are reminded that if you are a member for six weeks you must have a uniform. Cub uniform can be purchased in the Scout/Great Outdoors shop in McCurtain Street in Cork City.

Thursday Night Cub Section Meeting

Our meeting this week started with Aaron saying the Cub Scout prayer followed by subs being taken up by assistant leader Mandy. Gearoid then gave talk to the cub pack on respect and how he not only wanted each and every cub to respect each other, themselves and the leaders but that he wanted them to respect everybody. Equally he told the cubs that they too would be respected by all the leaders and everyone would get along provided they showed respect to the leaders. Gearoid then went through the country code with the cubs as some of them even though they had been on hikes before had forgotten it last Sunday in Portlaw and had to be reminded as to what the country code was all about. The main part of the meeting was then taken up doing a craft challenge where the cubs in their clans had to make a model of a campsite in their clans using such materials as cardboard, coloured paper , string, play dough, paint, lolly pop sticks, cocktail sticks and of course the two most important items teamwork and imagination. Each clan came up with different questions and some different variations of campsites but a great deal of fun was had by all and some great team efforts put in. Well done to all the lads. Once we had cleaned up and made sure the den was spic and span Gearoid gave out some merit badge work to be completed by the cubs for this coming week. He then told all the cubs who joined in September that they should have a uniform at this stage and that the next meeting would be a full uniform meeting. Aaron then said the final prayer and everyone was dismissed.

Contact

If there are any questions about the Meetings, Event, Hikes, or Activities of the Thursday Night Abbeyside Cub Scout Section then you should contact Gearoid Fraher, Thursday Night Cub Scout Section Leader.

If there are any questions about the Meetings, Event, Hikes, or Activities of the Monday Night Abbeyside Cub Scout Section then you should contact Brian Mulvihill, Monday Night Cub Scout Section Leader.

If a Cub is unable to attend any Activity, Event or Meeting, you are asked to please let the Cub Scout Section Leader know in advance, this can be done by text or phone on their mobile number. Parents are asked to ensure that their son is on time for meetings and other activities as organised by the Leaders, as late arrival delays or disrupts the running of the meetings for everyone else, thank you.

New Members

Our books are presently limited to new members joining if there is anyone who may be interested in joining the Cubs have a Parent/Guardian call to one of the Cub Scout Pack Meetings and talk to Brian on Monday Night and Gearoid on Thursday Night or talk to any one of the Leaders to have their name put on a waiting list. The Cub age is from 8 years to 10½ /11 years. The Monday Night Cub Pack Meeting starts at seven and finishes at eight. The Thursday Night Cub Pack Meeting Starts at seven fifteen and finishes at eight forty five.

Scout Troop – News & Information

Saturday Scout Troop Meeting

Seven o’clock started this week’s meeting with Patrol Formation and the saying of the Scout Prayer, as usual we had some late arrivals who continue to be late for the meeting. At the Patrol Corners the Scouts spoke about the Menu for the Indoor Cooking Competition on Sunday November 30^th. Eamonn and Michael collected subs. Joe, Gearoid, Eamonn, and Michael then ran some relay games with a difference as the Patrols raced against each other with a small football under their chins, behind their knees, and between their knees. If a Scout failed to carry the ball as required a stop go penalty was imposed by a Leader. ‘Dizzy Izzy’ was then played and as always creates a great laugh. Crab soccer had the Troop divided into two teams, with shoes taken off after a few minutes as a safety precaution. The scouts went back to their Patrols to get their Patrol Boxes and put tape on their gear so there would be no confusion about who was responsible for what gear. The Gear was quickly put away and the boxes returned to the store. A straight line in height order was called for which took longer to get than it should have, this the followed a extended numbering off in twos, again it was one or two Scouts failing to stand still or stand in a straight line or even stay quiet while the others called out their numbers. When this was eventually done a few games of squares were played which was good fun. To finish off the meeting the ever popular game of ‘Dodge Ball’ was played with everyone getting stuck in. Before the meeting finished upcoming events were covered, which included the ‘Indoor Cooking Competition’, ‘Group Mass’ and ‘Catering Crew’ etc. The Scout Prayer was said and all present were reminded that next week’s meeting is Full Uniform that means no white socks, no white runners and all badges on their uniform. Also that the meeting starts at seven sharp.

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.

Scribe.