September 2016

Bulletin Hunter & Coastal Region

100 years Cub Scouts Centennial Picnic Day Fort Scratchley Photo by Joshua Ford, Scout from Maryland-Shortland Scout Troop

100 years Cub Scouts Centennial

Government House in Sydney Photo by Karen Hillier, ACSL from 1st Edgeworth

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Hunter & Coastal Region Bulletin September 2016

Contents Regional Commissioner’s Report 3 Group Targets 4 Balls in the Bowl  4 Training Report 5 Joey Scout Report 6 Cub Scout Report 7 Scout Report 8 Scout Report continues 9 Venturer Scout Report 10 Venturer Scout Report continues 11 Venturer Scout Report, continues 12 Scout Rally Success 13 Activity Courses 14 JOTA/JOTI14 Treasure Hunt Race 14 Appointments, Transfers, Resignations  15 Handy Websites 15 100 year Cub Scout Centenary Picnic and Wide Game Photos 16

State Rally base 1, H&C Catapult base.

Warners Bay Scouts at State Rally

Photo by Shae Panormo, Venturer from Kurri Kurri Venturer Unit

Photo by Shae Panormo, Venturer from Kurri Kurri Venturer Unit

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Regional Commissioner’s Report It is very encouraging to see excellent representation of our Region members at recent major Region and State events. Although I didn’t attend either the 100 years of Cub Scout celebrations at Government House in Sydney or Fort Scratchley in Newcastle, the feedback has been extremely position. Congratulations to all concerned and equally I hear our Region was well represented at the State Scout Rally and I am informed that our Wangi/Rathmines Patrol were placed 2nd overall in the State and 1st in the Region. Well done to all. This brings me to reminding all about our major events coming up in the Region such as the Region Venturer to be held 2- 4 December in Sydney and the Scout Corroboree to be held at our Lostock Camp in January. Generally speaking, the groups that participate in these events, the Scout Corroboree in particular due to the age of the youth, are groups with the leaders are attending and are enthusiastic in their approach to have others participate opposed to those where the leaders cannot attend for work, personal reasons, family etc. Whilst I understand due to varying circumstances, some leaders cannot attend Region events and that is fully appreciated, it is important you still give your youth members the opportunity to participate. This can be achieved by effective communication with other groups in your District who are attending or for that matter another District. I would suggest in terms of communication it would be best to facilitate this through your GL/LIC or District leader. If all else fails contact our Region Office and we can advise you details of group participation and leader contact details. You will be aware, of course that in consultation with your DC’s and GL’s/LIC’s Region set number targets in terms of membership growth to be strived for by the 15/4/17. It is paramount to note these are targets not set by myself and were set with full consultation and transparency. How is your Group going? Even a cursory analysis would clearly indicate that some groups “are there” already and most groups are in “reasonable range” and some groups may struggle to meet their targets. Struggle is Ok – we all struggle at times but I firmly believe if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time. Numbers are included in this Bulletin for your information. These numbers are forwarded regularly to your DC. I read very recently that the Chief Commissioner of Victoria Mr Brendan Watson, who is a dynamic leader by the way, writes to every group in his State personally if they have not grown in membership and asks why and more importantly how can he help. I am always happy to help groups in their membership growth endeavours; so if you need help please ask. I will guarantee you will get a response and at least an experienced leader to talk to. Keep up the great work please. We have welcomed a new Chief Commissioner to NSW Mr Neville Tomkins OAM. Neville has been previously Australian International Commissioner and Chief Commissioner ACT Branch. We welcome him in H & C Region to his challenging role. He will meet the Region team in the first instance on 24th September. He has also indicated his intention to attend our Scout Corroboree at Lostock in January. He has made it very clear one of his highest priorities is to grow our numbers and in his words will be ‘relentless’ in this objective. I, which will be no news to anyone that has read my many articles including this one, couldn’t agree with him more. Let’s work together to support our new Chief Commissioner with his endeavour.

Steve Fernie Regional Commissioner

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Group Targets Red indicates target reached or better As @ 18/8/16 Apr-17 1st Bulahdelah 20 17 1st Forster/Tuncurry 27 30 1st Wingham 52 56 Taree 44 53 1st Belmont 49 54 1st Belmont North 47 50 1st Byattunga 50 50 Cardiff 104 100 Charlestown 39 40 1st Edgeworth 27 45 1st Rathmines 37 50 1st Swansea 41 55 1st Teralba 43 70 1st Toronto 3 10 1st Wangi 18 20 1st Valentine 36 45 1st Warners Bay 107 110 Aberdeen 7 13 1st Denman 12 13 2nd Muswellbrook 29 40 1st Scone 55 65 1st Anna Bay 39 48 1st Clarence Town 13 17 1st Medowie 50 54 1st Nelson Bay 27 32 1st Raymond Terrace 30 38 Seaham 18 21 1st Tilligerry 11 21 1st Beresfield 10 18 1st Branxton-Greta 14 18 Cessnock City 30 38 Dungog 2 10 Kurri Kurri 33 38 1st Paterson-Bolwarra 41 40 Singleton 86 100 1st Telarah 13 20 East Maitland 71 55 2nd Thornton 28 42 Lower Hunter Unit 6 6

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As @ 18/8/16 Apr-17 1st Stockton 18 28 Mayfield 18 18 1st Merewether 58 65 Kotara 135 130 1st New Lambton 81 90 Maryland-Shortland 68 72 Lambton-Waratah 22 26 1st South Wallsend 41 47 Cooks Hill 12 12

1st Mannering Park 41 43 Noraville 16 20 1st Kanwal 100 100 1st Gwandalan 20 24 1st Budgewoi 41 44 1st Tuggerah Lakes 31 35 1st Tumbi 26 31 1st Erina Heightd 30 37 1st Berkeley Vale 29 35 1st Terrigal 31 36 1st Wyong 31 30

2nd Orange 88 77 1st Avoca Beach 50 53 Broken Bay 70 75 1st Kincumber/Bensville 45 45 1st Ourimbah 59 64 1st Narara 28 33 1st Wyoming 44 47 1st Gosford 61 66 1st East Gosford 49 51 Peats Ridge 42 45 1st Kariong 49 59 1st Woy Woy 106 107 1st Point Clare 37 40

Balls in the Bowl

TIME NEEDED: 20 minutes SUITABLE FOR: Joeys, Cubs and Scouts

Give each member of your Group 10 ping-pong balls. Put five or six bowls of varying sizes on the floor and attach numbers to each one, with the largest bowl having the lowest number and the smallest bowl having the highest number. Taking it in turns, the Group have to throw or bounce the balls from a designated spot into the bowls to score points.their team. They hand over the ball and the next player goes. The team to finish first is the winner.

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Training Report Congratulations to all Leaders who received Adult Awards last month, well done and well deserved. As we mentioned last month E Bully is now compulsory for all Adults in Scouting. All Leaders have access to Elearning. Having trouble finding the elective? Here is where you will find it:How to find the (eBully) bullying module within eLearning • Logon on to eLearning via Scout Central. Click on the Training link on the default front Scout Central page. • The Training and development page will be displayed. At the bottom of the page, click on Learning Electives header link. • Scroll down to Better Scouting heading and click the drop down arrow to open up the modules with that folder. • The bullying module will be listed. Click on the launch button to start the module.

ADVANCE TRAINING COURSES CLOSING SOON – BOOK NOW!!!! Advanced Practical Supplement- MULTI SECTION Courses Section Applications

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Joey Scout

Course Number

Location

Date

Costs

23 Sept 2016 710 16 002

Pennant Hills 22-23 Oct 2016

$245

Cub Scout

23 Sept 2016 711 16 002

Pennant Hills 22-23 Oct 2016

$245

Scout

23 Sept 2016 712 16 002

Pennant Hills 22-23 Oct 2016

$245

Venturer

23 Sept 2016 713 16 002

Pennant Hills 22-23 Oct 2016

$245

Rover

23 Sept 2016 714 16 002

Pennant Hills 22-23 Oct 2016

$245

Leader of Adults

23 Sept 2016 715 16 002

Pennant Hills 22-23 Oct 2016

$245

Upskill, meet new friends and have a fun weekend away fully catered. What is stopping you?

Remember, with training you will INSPIRE our Youth to try new things, DEVELOP LEADERSHIP skills to run ENGAGING programs and gain RESILENCE and CONFIDENCE in yourself.

Gai Green Regional Commissioner (Adult Training & Development) [email protected]

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Joey Scout Report Hello Joey Leaders The months are flying by and another year is almost over. I’d like to ask all your leaders how you think your year in Joeys has gone. Have you had some of the wonderful promise challenges that the Region has produced? Has your Mob done a stack of outdoor activities? Have your Joeys been super keen to come back every week? Take a moment and reflect on your successes and your failures. Did you do an amazing craft? Did you have an awesome outdoor and venture planned that got washed out? Have your Joeys had a chance to experience everything that Joey Scouts has to offer? If the answer is no, then there is and easy fix: 4th Term. The weather is warming up, which means we can spend heaps of time outside. Has your Mob gone adventuring somewhere new lately? Have you participated in a District event, such as a camp, or activity (every District has at least one event coming up) Jumping back to the badge work note; there’s heaps of scope for delivering an exciting adventurous and fulfilling program to Mobs of all shapes and sizes. As mentioned in previous months Joey Scout Passbooks are available from the Region office, these books are as much a guide for parents to the world of Scouting as they are a badge work record for the Joeys, so make sure that your Mob uses them, as common questions have since disappeared in Mobs that are using them. State Konara is also coming up next year. By now you should have received an email regarding a survey about the content that will be presented. I’d highly recommend the event as it should be a blast! Pencil in the 27th & 28th May 2017 as a leaders networking, relaxation and learning weekend. Next month’s Bulletin article will have heaps of information and contain a draft calendar for Regional Joey events so make sure that you keep checking your inbox for more information.

Talk Soon

Louis Todd Regional Commissioner (Joey Scouts) [email protected]

Combined Kurri, East Maitland and Thornton Joey Mobs Caving Night 22/8/16

Photos by Greg Allen, Hunter & Coastal Region

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Cub Scout Report “Centennial badge” The sale of the Centennial Badge segments is still available for those who would like extra badges for their group. All pieces of the badge cost $2 each. Please arrange through your DCSL or directly from me. The badges will also be on sale at the Regional Cuboree. “Centennial Picnic Day” It was great to see Cub Scouts plus their Parents and Leaders at Fort Scratchley. The cupcakes went down a treat with all those that attended; I hope you all enjoyed the cupcakes and a big thanks to Kerry for arranging them. The firing of the guns was something that was special for the Cub Section and the firing had to be conducted by persons over 18yrs. Thank you to those who represented the Cub Section and Region. “Travel Bag” We received an update this week and the bags will arrive in the country by the end of August then go into customs. This is the best information that I have so far. I will advise your DCSL as information comes to hand. “Region Cuboree” The Regional Cuboree is full steam ahead. The planned activities for the Cuboree should be one of the best that we have delivered for our Cub Scouts. The Districts will be setting up on the Friday after 9.30 and need to be finished by 5.00pm, as the Cub Scouts will be arriving after 5.00pm and the Magician at 7.00pm. Please follow your DCSL instruction prior to the Cuboree. See you all at the Cuboree. “State Cuborees” The placement of H&C personnel into Packs and other roles will be completed by the end of August and the Pack coordinators will be advised of their charges for the Cuboree. Please have all paper applications to the office or me by the 30th August. The application system will still be open for few more months but I cannot guarantee late applications will be with their Packs. Our base at the State Cuboree has the theme of Celtic. We will need to set up early to achieve a great base for the Cub Scouts. The team will need to arrive on two dates eg 30th December and 3 January. Regional Events: • Regional Cuboree – September 10/11, Morisset Show Ground • State Cuboree – 3 – 7 January 2017, Cataract Scout Park

100 years Cub Scouts Centennial,

Sydney

Photo by Karen Hillier, ACSL from 1st Edgeworth

• Out & About – Any time in November

David Main Regional Commissioner (Cub Scouts) [email protected] www.scoutreach.org.au

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Scout Report State Scout Rally 2016 Congratulations to all troops that had participating patrols at the recent NSW State Scout Rally at Glenfield Scout Centre. Well done to the Whovian patrol from 1st Wangi/Rathmines, who came 2nd in NSW and topped our Region placings. Thank you to all the Hunter and Coastal Leaders who ran RAC-1 at the Rally, and to all our leaders who helped to run the activity bases and RAC-HQ. More than 200 patrols went through our RAC over the weekend at Rally.

RAC 1 check-in, waiting for the drawbridge to open.

Getting it right at base 1, H&C Catapult base.

Photo by Johno Scott, S.L. from Woy Woy Scout Group

Photo by Shae Panormo, Venturer from Kurri Kurri Venturer Unit

Hunter & Coastal Patrol Placings:

1. The Whovians - 1st Wangi/Rathmines

17. Defenders of the Future - 1st Byattunga

2. The Kanwal Trekkers - 1st Kanwal

18. Dirt Reds - 1st Warners Bay

3. The Martin McFlys - 1st New Lambton

19. Pretty Goods - 1st Woy Woy Sea Scouts

4. Ghost Busters - Kotara

20. Rusty Forks - 1st Berkeley Vale

5. Crazy for the 80s - Kotara

21. Peace Time - Kincumber/Bensville

6. BrokenBayTeam - Broken Bay

22. The Meme Team - 1st Mannering Park

7. The Lone Wanderers - Kotara

23. 1st Charlestown - Charlestown

8. The Flux Capacitors - 1st Woy Woy Sea Scouts

24. Southy Sausages - 1st South Wallsend

9. Time Turners - 1st Ourimbah

25. Noraville - 1st Noraville

10. Rockstarz - 1st Kanwal

26. Swansea Sharks - 1st Swansea

11. Pink Combine Harvesters - 1st Ourimbah

27. Rally Rebels - 1st Wingham

12. Time Turners - 1st Merewether

28. The Cardiff Rejects - Cardiff

13. The Lone Wolves - 1st Byattunga

29. Warrior lamas - 1st Gwandalan

14. Doctor Halloumi - 1st Avoca Beach

30. Muzz - 1st Forster/Tuncurry

15. The Hoverboarders - 1st New Lambton

31. Stolen Generators - 1st Belmont North

16. Fariey Warriors - 1st Budgewoi

32. Manning Flyers - Taree

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Scout Report continues Our Region had more than 200 Scouts participating in patrols at the rally, plus more than 60 leaders and venturers that ran bases on RAC-1. Best activity at Rally 2016 was base1, ‘Catapults’ which was run by Newcastle and Manning Districts where patrols made scale catapults. Congratulations to Gladiator and the team who ran base 1.

State SYC Meeting A meeting of the State Youth Council was run during the State Rally. Important subjects were discussed at this meeting and our Region was well represented. Not all District’s within our Region run SYC meetings, which means they are not represented at the Region SYC meetings. Please contact your DSL if you want more info regarding the SYC.

Constructing a Tower, on base 4, at RAC-1. Photo by Shae Panormo, Venturer from Kurri Kurri Venturer Unit

Chariots being raced on Hunter & Coastal base 2, at RAC-1. Photo by Shae Panormo, Venturer from Kurri Kurri Venturer Unit

Getting Catapult instructions on base 1, at RAC-1. Photo from Taree Scout Group facebook page

Registrations have now opened for ‘Corroboree 2017’to be held at Lostock Scout Camp from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd January 2017, on the ‘patroltent ‘ website. For those that attended State Rally or Corroboree 2015, please use the same sign-on to register. There is also a link on the ‘Scoutreach’ website. Please inform parents, that once you complete your on-line registration, print it off and give it to your scout leader. There is an option to pay a deposit by 31st October, and then the balance by the closing date. For scouts & leaders that register after the 31st October, the full amount is payable. Each group will need to forward their Scout & leader application forms (accompanied by a group cheque made out to Scouts Australia) to the Region Office at Wallsend by the closing date. Corroboree 2017 is a major event within our Region and as such we need as many leaders, Rovers and Venturers as possible to help run this event. Please contact your DSL or the RC Scouts for more info.

Keep up the great work you are all doing for your Scouts.

Bruce Leverton “Marlu” Regional Commissioner (Scouts) [email protected] www.scoutreach.org.au

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Venturer Scout Report Hunter and Coastal Adult Recognition Awards I would like to congratulate everyone who is receiving an award at this event on the 19th November 2016 at the Kotara High School which is commencing at 2pm. A request has been made for Venturers to assist with this event. If a Venturer is doing their service activity/ badge to the Scouting Movement then this time can be counted towards their required hours. If you have a Venturer that would like to help out at this event please have them contact their DVSL ASAP.

Go Karts I have been asked by a number of VSL’s if Venturers can participate in Go Karting At one point in time it was banned whilst the insurance issues were being sorted out I can confirm that Go Karting is now allowed in accordance with State Policy and Regulations which includes ‘Risk Assessments, E1 forms etc’

H&C Venturer Website Update The H&C Venturer website will soon be up and running and on part of the site we will be listing all the units including addresses and the name of the VSL. I also confirm that all the DVSL’s will be requesting unit information for both the website and general updated information that will be requested by me from time to time. Could you please help your DVSL by supplying the information ASAP to them.

2016 Venturer Courses and Events The courses/ events that we have for the balance of the year are as follows: September 2016 4th 24th – 25th October 2016

Fathers Day Leadership Course

8th – 9th Unit Management 14th – 16th Initiative Course- (Please note- this was moved from the 22nd – 23rd October 2016) 29th – 30th Venturer H&C Environmental Course November 2016 5th – 6th Social Camp- Water Activities weekend December 2016 2nd – 4th Hunter and Coastal Regional Venture (location in Sydney)

As some courses have limited numbers please complete and send your E1 forms and money to the region office as soon as possible. In addition to all the above courses the Venturers and leaders have access to the exciting courses being run by the activities team. Could all leaders see that the units have access to the activities calendar that can be found on the region website so the units can add the courses to their programs.

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Venturer Scout Report continues Queen’s Scout Presentations I have had a number of Leaders and Venturers ask me on how they should structure their Queen’s Scout presentation and who organises it. I would suggest that all Leaders and Venturers take time to read the current Queen’s Scout Award Policy Handbook that is found on the State website and will soon be found on our Hunter and Coastal Venturer website. This should answer if not all, most of your questions. The most important thing to remember and is set out on page 16 and 17 of the abovementioned policy is “ ... the ceremony belongs to the Venturer, the recipient of the Award. Accordingly, it is up to the Venturer to decide on the type, timing and location of the ceremony.” “Who organises it? The Unit Council and the Group Committee should find out what the Venturer wants, and organise invitations, venue, catering, seating, programmes and so on to suit. ... “ I hope the above has answered some of your questions and once you read the policy that should clarify the process for you. I have had the pleasure over the last number of weeks in attending the following: • Queen Scout Presentation for Tonia Brooks of 1st Avoca Beach Venturer Unit on the 7th August 2016 • Queen Scout Presentation for both Dana Gill and Michaela Harnett of 1st Byattunga Venturer Unit on the 14th August 2016 • Queen Scout Presentation at Government House Sydney on the 13th August 2016. This presentation was the 130th presentation and had 21 Venturers and 2 Baden- Powell Scout Awardees. Out of the 21 Venturers the Hunter and Coastal Region had 4 Venturers: ŠŠ Tonia Brooks- 1st Avoca Beach ŠŠ Dana Gill- 1st Byattunga ŠŠ Michaela Harnett- 1st Byattunga ŠŠ Angus Mitchell- 1st Warners Bay The Venturers were presented their ‘Royal Certificate’ by Chief Scout and Governor of New South Wales His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales. Following the presentation all the Venturers/ Rovers, family and friends had refreshments that were served on the Colonnade of Government House.

Queen’s Scout Photos Left: Tonia Brooks, 1st Avoca Breach Right: Dana Gill & Michaela Harnett, 1st Byattunga

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Venturer Scout Report, continues

Queen’s Scout Photos Tonia Brooks, 1st Avoca Breach Dana Gill & Michaela Harnett, 1st Byattunga Angus Mitchell,1st Warners Bay

International/ Major Events Following are just some of the exciting events that are coming up: • 31st Asia Pacific Regional Scout Jamboree in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. From the 27th July to 2nd August 2017. This is for anyone aged between 12.5years to 17 years (at the start of the jamboree). Email for more information [email protected] • VCP Bundeslager 2017 10th German National Scout Jamboree. Apply to https://registrations.international. scouts.com.au for Venturer Scouts aged 14 to 17 in July 2017. Note, $750 deposit is due no later than 31/5/16. Total cost $3750 with pre- tours of Europe available at an extra cost. Funding grants of up to $1500 are available. Email [email protected] for more details. • AV18 will be in QLD. When information is made available I will send it out to everyone. • World Jamboree in 2019. Location will be in North America. Total numbers are aimed at between 40 000 to 60 000 at a cost of approx $7000 so start fundraising now. • Rat Skin will be run over the 24th & 25th September 2016 • Waratah will be run over the 11th to the 13th November 2016. Further information can be found at www. greaterwestscouts.com.au Another location to consider is the Kandersteg International Scout Centre ‘KISC’. This is a permanent world jamboree site in Switzerland and is run by Rovers from all over the world. You can arrange to attend anytime and can book lodges, chalets and campsites covering 17 hectares. More information on: www.kisc.ch/

Barry Kilby Regional Commissioner (Venturer Scouts) [email protected] www.hcventurers.com www.scoutreach.org.au

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Scout Rally Success The combination patrol of Wangi & Rathmines came second in the State Scout Rally much to their surprise and 1st in Hunter & Coastal Region! They had decided they just wanted to have a go and have fun on the weekend but they achieved much more than that. Congratulations guys!!

Winning Patrol from H & C Region Photo: From Left to right • Griffin Haines (1st Wangi) • Christopher Richardson (1st Rathmines) • Grace Feenan (1st Rathmines) • Nathan Hayes (1st Wangi) • Natasha Hayes (1st Wangi) Photo by Shae Panormo, Venturer from Kurri Kurri Venturer Unit

Part of the Winning Patrol Photo: From Left to right • (Holding 2nd in State Badge) Nathan Hayes • (Middle) Natasha Hayes • (Holding 1st in Region Badge) Griffin Haines Photo by Marilyn Hocking, LinC from 1st Wangi Scout Group

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Activity Courses No.

1638 1639 1640 1641 1643 1644

Start Date 24 Sept 16 4 Oct 16 8 Oct 16 15 Oct 16 15 Oct 16 15 Oct 16 22 Oct 16 22 Oct 16 29 Oct 16 29 Oct 16

Day Sa/Su Sa/Su Sa/Su F/S/S Sa/Su Sa/Su Sat Sa/Su Sa/Su Sa/Su

Course

Location

Ventures Leadership Course Region Activity Team Meeting @7.30 Unit Management Bushwalk Practical Canoeing - Flat Water Skills Initiative Course BRAF - Central Coast Lakes - Abseiling Buskwalk Practical Environmental Camp White Water

Closing Date

TBA Kantankye TBA Watagans Lake Mac Myuna Bay Ourimbah Manning Myuna Bay Barrington Rive

9 Sept 16 TBA 23 Sept 16 23 Sept 16 30 Sept 16 30 Sept 16 30 Sept 16 7 Oct 16 7 Oct 16

Cost $85.00

Who V

TBA V $15.00 S & V $20.00 V $26.00 V $15.00 S (only) $15.00 S & V $25.00 C, S, V $20.00 V

JOTA/JOTI

Jamboree-On-The-Air and Jamboree-On-The-Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is an official international event of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). JOTA-JOTI is a youth programme event intended for young people in Scouting of all ages. The purpose of JOTA-JOTI is to enable and encourage Scouts around the world to communicate with one another by means of amateur radio and the internet, providing a fun and educational Scouting experience and promoting their sense of belonging to a worldwide Scout Movement. It on the third full weekend in October each year, this year the 14 to 16 October 2016 for more information see • http://international.scouts.com.au/programs-in-australia/jotajoti • http://jotajoti.info/ • or contact Greg Allen [email protected]

Treasure Hunt Race TIME NEEDED: 30 minutes SUITABLE FOR: Joeys, Cubs and Scouts This game is timed and involves tag as well as hunting for treasure. Hide the ‘treasure’ (chocolate coins) over a large surface area and divide your young people up into teams. After the whistle is blown, one person from each team runs to find a piece of treasure. After they’ve located one they should run back to their team and tag their teammate, who then runs to find another and so on until all the treasure is found. Each piece of treasure found is worth one point. The winning team gets to enjoy their treasure as well as that found by the losing team. www.scoutreach.org.au

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Appointments, Transfers, Resignations 18-Jul y-16

9-Aug-16

RESIGNATIONS



APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS

Markowsky, Peter

1st Beresfield Cub Pack

Brooks, Tonia Fisher, Lauren Skeem, Jeannine Tripolone, Franca

TL(S)

25-July-16 APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS



Glover, Melissa PLA NSW Person Leader Advisor Anderson, Adrian TL(CS) 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack ACSL 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack Garfoot, Allan Appt TL(CS) Maryland-Shortland Cub Pack CSL-P Maryland-Shortland Cub Pack Johnston, Gary TL(CS) 1st Warners Bay Cub Pack ACSL 1st Warners Bay Cub Pack Larke, Jon TL(VS) Kotara Venturer Unit ASL Kotara Scout Troop McArdle, Adam TL(CS) 1st Wyoming Cub Pack CSL-P 1st Wyoming Cub Pack Rowe, Serena TL(CS) Maryland-Shortland Cub Pack ACSL Maryland-Shortland Cub Pack

RESIGNATIONS Butler, Melissa Clark, Thomas Durrant, Ellery Schmidt, Michael

TL(G) 1st Branxton-Greta Scout Group Appt TL(S) 1st Edgeworth Scout Troop Appt TL(CS) Seaham Cub Pack GL-P 1st Merewether Scout Group

1-Aug-16 APPOINTMENTS & TRANSFERS Martin, Leanne Martin, Robert Morello, Susan Wall, Rodney

TL(JS) JSL TL(CS) CSL AJSL ACSL TL(CS) ACSL



Kurri Kurri Joey Mob Kurri Kurri Joey Mob Kurri Kurri Cub Pack Kurri Kurri Cub Pack Kincumber/Bensville Joey Mob Kincumber/Bensville Cub Pack 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack 1st Woy Woy Cub Pack

TL(S) TL(S) TL(V) AVSL AJSL VSL TL(CS) ACSL



1st Avoca Beach Scout Troop 1st East Gosford Scout Troop 1st Budgewoi Venturer Unit 1st Budgewoi Venturer Unit 1st Kanwal Joey Mob 1st Kanwal Venturer Unit Kincumber/Bensville Cub Pack Kincumber/Bensville Cub Pack

RESIGNATIONS Clarke, Philip

GL

1st Narara Scout Group

Handy Websites For Games www.scoutresources.org.uk/SR/games/index.html www.boyscouttrail.com/games.asp www.macscouter.com/games/Games4BS.asp https://au.pinterest.com/explore/cub-scout-games/ http://scoutermom.com/tag/games/

Craft https://au.pinterest.com/th3d0ct0r/cub-scout-crafts/ http://moorecountyboyscouts.org/scoutingresources/scoutcrafts.html http://scoutermom.com/tag/crafts/

Joeys http://australianjoeyscouts1.4t.com/Sc/prog.html http://joeycentral.weebly.com/scout--joey-programs.html

Programming http://scouts.org.uk/media/765110/109.pdf

RESIGNATIONS Foley, Kate Sneath, Robert

AJSL SL

1st Kanwal Joey Mob 1st Kanwal Scout Troop

Lower Hunter District Air Activities

Photo by Greg Allen, Hunter & Coastal Region

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100 year Cub Scout Centenary Picnic and Wide Game Photos

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