Cuboree Information night - Thursday 24 August 2017

Hi Cub parents. 

There will be an information session for those with kids going to Cuboree this Thursday night after drop off at the hall.

2017 ARAP is a wrap!

Hi all.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the Group's ARAP (Our AGM).

We had one of the biggest turnouts in recent years with over 15 in attendance.

I am also pleased to advise the results of the Parent's Committee elections held at the ARAP.  Here are the names of your Committee Members for 2017-2018:

• Group Leader - Connie Tuddenham
• Group President - Paul Ferrari
• Group Treasurer - Liz Murray
• Group Secretary - Claire Coulson
• Group Quartermaster - Andrew Murray (aka 'Q')
• Group General Committee Members - Gina Kenah and Leila Byrne

The committee is the strongest it has been in many years, and going by the attendance and involvement at the ARAP by a number of parents, our Group is in great hands for the foreseeable future.

The annual presentation pack has been uploaded onto our Facebook Page for all to see.

Kind regards

Paul

Paul Ferrari
Group President
1st Coburg Scouts

Notice of ARAP meeting - 15 August 2017 (and Scout Raffle tickets are due back)

Notice of ARAP (our Group AGM) - Tuesday 15 August 2017 from 7pm

This is a key date of our Group to celebrate the year past and plan for the year ahead.  

We need a representative from each family at the meeting to make sure it's a success. Representatives from District will be in attendance.

The meeting will be held at the 1^st Coburg Scouts Hall, Carr Street Coburg North.  Refreshments will be served.

All parents are welcome to celebrate the last year, and to be part of setting up the Group for 2018.  Nominations will be called for the following Committee Member roles:

• Group President
• Group Secretary
• Group Treasurer
• Group Quartermaster
• Group Fundraising Co-Ordinator

Should you wish to nominate, please contact Group Leader Connie Tuddenham on 0408 320 028.

Where more than one nomination is received for any of these roles, an election by Group Parents will be held.

Regards

Paul Ferrari

Group President

1st Coburg Scout Group

SCOUTS RAFFLE TICKETS - DUE back at hall on 16 & 17 AUGUST 2017

Please make sure you return your sold ticket stubs and money, along with any unsold tickets by this date so we can return them to Scouts Victoria and bank our fundraising proceeds. Make sure your kids have them for their Scout and/or Cub gatherings.

2017 - 2018 fees are now due

Dear 1^st Coburg families,

The Parent’s Committee resolved the following fees to cover Scout Victoria Registration and Group Fees to cover the ongoing costs for the running of the Group, including hall and equipment upkeep.

The Committee have strived to keep the increase as low as possible, and reassure families that these fees are some of the lowest charged in the District.  Charges are as follows:

AMOUNT:  

1        Child:                  $350.00

2        Children             $660.00 ($40 discount for 2^nd child)

3        Children             $850.00 ($200 discount for 2^nd & 3^rd child)

Payment is due by Friday 23^rd June 2017

Payments can be made via the following channels:

·       Internet Banking transfer to our account (preferred)

Commonwealth Bank   

BSB: 063 122 Account: 10064582 

Account Name: 1st Coburg Scout Group  

(Please use your family name as reference)

·       Direct Deposit cash directly at any Commonwealth Bank branch into our account (take this letter with you to enable the bank to process your deposit). Please email stamped receipt if using direct deposit to 1stcoburgscoutsgroup@gmail.com to allow us to verify your payment.

Please keep your internet banking or bank receipt as a record of your payment

If payment is not received in time, your child will lose their registration and be required to re-register with Scouts Victoria.  This re-registration process incurs an additional fee.

If you are unable to pay your fees on time, please contact Connie as soon as possible to discuss payment options to help keep your child/ren registered.

Yours in Scouting  

Connie Tuddenham 0408 320028

Group Leader

1^st Coburg Scouts Group 

1st Coburg is on Facebook!

Hi all.

Our fabulous new Group Secretary, Claire Coulson has set up a closed Facebook page for our Group.

As mentioned this group is closed and intended for use by the Group members only.

We would love to invite as many families to join the Group, so please send through a request to join by following this link: 1st Coburg Scout Group Facebook Group

Over the coming weeks the committee and leaders will make sure there is a clear policy for use of the page. As a start we would be keen to hear how the page can be used by the group.  Ideas welcome!

Thanks

Paul

Bunnings BBQ Fundraisers - TWO IN MAY (WOO HOO!)

Hi all.

I got a call from Bunnings Coburg late last week offering another BBQ fundraiser for our group.

We already have one scheduled for Sunday 21st May, however we have been offered the Sunday before (14th May) as well due to a late cancellation from another community group.

I understand that this earlier date is mothers day, however if we can muster up some people quickly - we can raise some more funds for the Group. I need responses for the 14th by COB tomorrow.

Can you please email 1stcoburgscoutsgroup@gmail.com with your availability for both the 14th and/or 21st of May. We need people from 7:30am until 4:30pm. Please include in your reply:

• your name; 
• best mobile contact; 
• date/s and time/s available (eg: 14/5 10am-2pm)

Thanks to everyone who has already offered, the rosters will be down at the hall this week. 

Regards

Paul

Paul Ferrari
Group President

1st Coburg Scout Group
20 Carr St
Coburg North VIC 3058
Subscribe to our blog at: http://coburgscouts.blogspot.com.au/

ANZAC Day at Fed Square

Hi everyone.

Hope you all had a great weekend.

Group Leader has asked me to relay a message to all interested cubs, scouts and parent of an event on the morning of ANZAC Day.

If you are free, a number of leaders from district will be at Federation Square for the commemorations.  Interested participants are asked to meet near the 7-11 in Federation Square by 9am on ANZAC Day.

Regards

Paul

Paul Ferrari
Group President

1st Coburg Scout Group
20 Carr St
Coburg North VIC 3058
Subscribe to our blog at: http://coburgscouts.blogspot.com.au/

RESCHEDULED - Parents Committee Meeting Thursday 2 March 2017

Hello parents.

Our quarterly parents committee meeting will be held on Thursday 2 March 2017 from 7:15pm

For something different, we will hold the meeting at the Coburg Leisure Centre (Bridges Reserve, Bell Street) soon after the cubs start their swimming session at the pool.

We would love as many parents to come along.  All parents have a key role in the decision making for our Group.

See you there!

Paul Ferrari
Group President

Start dates for Cubs & Scouts 2017

Happy new year!

Just a quick note to all that we are back on next week at 1^st Coburg!

• Scouts start Wednesday 8 February from 7pm
• Cubs start Thursday 9 February from 7pm

We will also reschedule the Parent's Committee meeting scheduled for 2nd February. More details soon.

Regards

Paul

Paul Ferrari
Group President