Cubs & Scouts End of Year break-up BBQ Friday 11 December 2015 from 7pm

Hello all.

The annual End of Year Break-up BBQ for Cubs, Scouts, Leaders and their families is on again!

What better way to end the year with a BBQ and a few drinks together while the kids have fun in the Scout Hall and surrounding parklands!

There will be cordial, water and tea/coffee available, however no alcohol will be sold at the function.  Please BYO.

Cubs and Scouts will each receive a small gift to help build their kit.

Please RSVP by 1 December to paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com with numbers and any dietary requirements.

Kris Kringle
If you would like to join in this event, please purchase a gift ($10 max please) , wrap it and place a tag on it with the gender of the recipient on it and bring it with you on the night (please do not leave in the hall beforehand). These will be handed out on the night.

Hampers
As in past years we are looking for donations of items to make up small hampers to raffle on the night.  If you have anything you wish to donate, please drop them in the tubs that will be on the counter in the hall during Scout and Cub nights.

Feeling culinary?
We alwyas welcome helpers with the offer to cook, prep or just help out before and on the day. Please let me know (paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com)if you can help out or bring a plate (salads always go well).

We hope to see you all there for a great night together!

Paul

Parent's Committee Meeting Thursday 22 October at 7pm - all parents welcome

Hello all.

The 1st Coburg Scouts Parent's Committee is meeting this Thursday night at 7pm at the Scout Hall.

All parents are welcome to join the meeting and contribute to the running of our great little Group.

At this meeting we commence planning for the end of year activities before Christmas break. We welcome ideas and assistance to make this annual event a memorable one for our kids.

We are also trialling teleconferencing for the first time, so if you cannot make it in person use the following dial in deatils and instuctions:

1. Dial 03 88461000
2. When prompted, press 1 to attend
3. Enter Meeting ID 20983854
4. Record your name
Then follow prompts to join the meeting.

Any technical issues, please call me on 0403 812 215.


I look forward to seeing as many of you all at the meeting.

Regards

Paul Ferrari
Parent's Committee President
1st Coburg Scouts

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser - How did we go?

What a huge weekend!

In 2 weeks we managed to schedule and turnaround a full bbq set up for Sunday 27 September at the Coburg store.

Firstly a big thanks to Andrew Murray, Antonio Cammarano, Tim Sutherland , Connie Tuddenham, Rachel McMahon and Lorraine Ferrari for doing shifts with many doing 4 or more hours each to keep the sausages flying out the door!

We grossed over $2500 selling about 900 snags (that's 85kg of sausages, 55 loaves of bread, 25kg of onion and a load of sauces) and around 150 drinks.  A few dashes to the local shops to replenish stocks were needed.  Our nett profit was over $1850.

Well done everyone in helping us make this happen on such short notice.  This is $1850 we wouldn't have raised a month ago so the effort was well worth it!

Well done!

Paul

Big September weekend for 1st Coburg Scouts - Billy Karts & Cohen Shield

The weekend was full of promise with lovely warm sunshine and many many excited scouts troops gathered at Clifford Park Scout Centre in Wonga Park for: 

The Billy Karts Event - Saturday 

Cohen Shield Events day - Sunday 

Cohen Shield Skills day - Sun 13th Sept. 
Scout participant from Coburg was Laughlan who joined up with members from 1st Coburg, 1st Oak Park & 1st Woori Yallock forming the The Radical Red Hawks Patrol! It was a great joint effort earning each group a Silver award flag to take back to their hall.

The activities were in the theme of commemorating 100yrs of ANZACS, including:

• constructing a catapult,
• cooking ANZAC biscuits in a firepit, 
• using navigation techniques to make ground signals to direct overhead planes, 
• planning for a soldier hike with pack weight limits in ounces and pounds,
• First Aid Injured soldier scenario, first aid quiz,and 
• finally a safe or dangerous items memory test assessment.

A great day of learning or building on their own knowledge to earn skills badges! 

Liz and I were both there assisting in assessing patrols in their First Aid knowledge and we learned a thing or 2 about the day as well! 

Regards,
Rachel McMahon 

PS: if you have a story or pictures from a recent Scout or Cubs event and want to share them on the Group's blog, email paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com

Late Notice Opportunity for our Group - Bunnings BBQ on Sunday 27 September 2015

Hi everyone.

Our contact at Bunnings Coburg rang me just recently to offer our group the chance to take on a late cancellation from another community group.

I acknowledge that this is short notice, however it is a chance to raise some more funds for the group over and above what we were expecting.

We will need to run the roster between 8am - 4pm (or 7:30 - 4:30 with start up and cleanup).

Lorraine and I will be there for most of the day where possible as we are close by

If you can help out can you call me on 0403 812 215, or email me at paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com with your offers to help out, including times you are available on the day.

Regards

Paul Ferrari

Annual Report and Presentation Night

Hi all.

On Tuesday 25 August 2015 the Annual Report and Presentation (ARAP) night was held.

Reports were delivered from the Group Leader, Scout Leaders, Cub Leaders, and Treasurer.

The following Parent Committee roles were filled for 2016:

• President - Paul Ferrari
• Treasurer - Georgia Massouridis
• Quartermaster - Andrew Murray

Welcome to Georgia and Andrew in their new committee roles.

We currently have the position of Secretary vacant.  I will carry out these responsibilities pending confirmation of  a nomination to this role. Also anyone wishing to step up and help with fundraising,, we would value your services.

A big thanks to outgoing committee members over the past year for their contribution to the success of our Group:

• Treasurer - Melinda Christophersen
• Secretary - Oscar Menuel
• Quartermaster - Rachel McMahon
• Assistant Treasurer - Carmelina Gangemi

Finally, a few changes that I have foreshadowed for 2016 to help make parent's contributions to the committee easier and more accessible.  Subject to endorsement they include quarterly committee meetings & reporting, and the ability for parents to attend committee meetings via teleconference.

I propose to call a Parent's Committee meeting to put these changes up for Thursday 10 September 2015 from 7pm at the Scout Hall.

Until then, I welcome your thoughts on any of the above items, including any offers to fill vacant committee positions.

Regards

Paul Ferrari

Parent Committee President

paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com

NOTICE OF ELECTION - PARENT'S COMMITTEE POSITIONS

NOTICE
As part of the upcoming meeting on 25th August (also known as the ARAP), nominations are open for the following Parent Committee roles:

• President
• Secretary 
• Treasurer 
• Fund-raising co-ordinator
• Quartermaster

Nominations are to be sent to the Group Leader, Connie Tuddenham via email before the meeting to candttuddenham@bigpond.com

Nominations received for the above roles will be voted on at the ARAP Meeting on 25th August, with successful candidates taking up their positions immediately after the ARAP meeting.

If you have any questions about these roles, or wish to nominate for one of them, in the first instance give me a call as I would be more than happy to talk through the roles and what they entail. My number is 0403 812 215.

Paul Ferrari
Parent's Committee President
1st Coburg Scouts Group

Notice of Annual Reports & Presentations Night (ARAP) Tuesday, 25th August 2015, 7.00pm

Tuesday, 25th August 2015, 7.00pm

Families are invited to an important evening in

our Group’s calendar!

The leaders will report on the year, reflect on the past and current year, and the financial report and other general information about the group.

We really do need a representative from each member’s family to make this a successful report to members.

This is also an opportunity to hear about the roles within the committee that will become available should you wish to support your Group more formally.

Supper will be provided

Location: 1st Coburg Hall

We certainly hope to see you there!

Parents Committee Meeting Thursday 25 June 2015 at 7pm - all parents welcome

Hello all.

Apologies for the late notice.

We have a Parent's Committee meeting scheduled for this Thursday at 7pm. This will be the last one for the term.  Key points for discussion will be:

• Update on Hall improvement works
• finance and budget
• Bunnings BBQ held on 7 June
• Remainder of 2015

The Committee welcomes all parents from the cub pack and scouts troop to be part of the decisions to make our Group a great place for our kids & parents alike.

Regards

Paul Ferrari
Parents Committee President

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser 7 June 2015 - thanks for making it great!

A big thanks to all parents, leaders, families and friends who helped make this fundraising event such a great success.

Some pics of the day are uploaded in our Photo Library.

We sold almost $1800 in snags and drinks on a cool winter's long weekend Sunday.

If you want to get involved in fundraising events like this, talk to any one of the Leaders or Committee members. Kids (especially cubs & scouts who want to help out) are welcome to join in for what is a fun day.

Thanks again to all who helped out.

Paul Ferrari
Parent's Committee President
1st Coburg Scouts Group

Meeting Notice - Parent's Committee 21 May 2015

1st Coburg Group Parent's Committee Meeting
Thursday 21 May 2015 from 7pm
at Scout Hall

Please be advised that the committee will meet as per above details.

All parents from the Scouts Patrols and Cub Packs are welcome to attend as help with the continued success of our Group.

A key agenda item this meeting will be to commence planning for much needed hall improvements.

See you there!

Regards

Paul Ferrari
Parent's Committee President
1st Coburg Scouts Group

Raflle Tickets Due Back

Hi Everyone
The raffle tickets need to be returned this week or next please.
Thanks Connie.

Scout Mothers Day Celebration - an invitation to all Scout Mums

Please RSVP to Liz Murray by Friday 1 May 2015

Bunnings BBQ 7 June 2015 - CAN YOU HELP?

Hi everyone.

Last Wednesday night I asked parents present if they could help out for the upcoming Bunnings Coburg BBQ on Sunday 7 June 2015.  The BBQ is on 8am -4pm

Thanks to all the parents who offered and signed up - BUT WE NEED MORE HELPERS.

Can you please reply to me by Friday 8 May if you can help out during this fundraiser, including times you can assist.  My email is paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com.

Even 2 hours will make a huge difference

It's vital that we have enough people to staff this stall at Bunnings BBQ's as we only get two shots at it each year and if we don't have the people, we may need to share with another community group or worse cancel our booking.

We really need your support.

Regards

Paul Ferrari
Parent Committee President
1st Coburg Scout

Bring a plate of food 22nd April CUBS and SCOUTS

Bring a plate of food 22nd April CUBS and SCOUTS for the joint Cubs and Scouts night on Wed 22nd. 645pm at the hall. See you there.

Lots of Scouts Upcoming Activities and Our Heritage Badge

Sunday 19th April 11am

RSL March  Glenroy 

Bring: Scout Shirt and Scarf. All members MUST wear dark coloured or uniform beige pants and dark shoes (no runners) Neat and Tidy.

Members can wear their grandparent’s medals if they wish, but they must be on the RIGHT-hand side of their shirt.  

BBQ Afterwards 

   

Wed 22nd Linking Ceremony - Carr St Scout Hall 645pm

Sat 9th May JOTT Activity

Please see the attached flyer. If your scout wishes to attend please confirm back to Steve Weaver . storm1971@optusnet.com.au

Hike in the Dandenong Ranges

Their Service - Our Heritage

It was introduced in 2000 for all members of Scouts Australia, with the intention of raising the level of awareness of the Youth Members about our Veterans, and providing Scout Members with the opportunity to actively participate in the “Their Service – Our Heritage” program.

It is an annual award and is achieved each year, with the year commencing on 25th April. The badge will have a different colour edging each year.

Participate in three activities relevant to “Their Service Our Heritage” – for example:

• Take part in an ANZAC Day march or ceremony
• Take part in Remembrance Day
• Invite a Veteran to you meeting to talk to you
• Visit a Veterans' Home or the local RSL Sub Branch
• Maintain you local Memorial
• Visit a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Joint Cubs and Scouts Night Wed 22nd April

Joint Cubs and Scouts Night Wed 22nd April.  Arrive 645pm.
Click for flyer
There will be no cubs on Thurs 23rd April as the Cubs will join the Scouts for the celebration activity linking.  Meet at the hall Wednesday 22nd April at 645pm,  we will be heading down to the park.

New Term and Bridging

Hi Everyone

Hope you all had a great break.

Cubs are back Thurs 16th April

Scouts are back Wed 22nd April

Bridging ceremony for Cubs moving to Scouts on Wed 22nd

Stradbroke Cup. Scout Camp Easter 2nd - 6th April

This is a competition Camp and depending on the numbers we may be teaming up with 1st Oak Park as a troop.   Fun weekend with the challenge of competition camping. More detail to follow.

District Hike Great Ocean Road

Rescheduled Meeting of Parent's Committee 12 March 2015 at 19:00

Hello Scout and Cub parents/committee members.

I have received a request for the rescheduling of the March Parent's Committee meeting to Thursday 12 March 2015 from 19:00 (7pm) to deal with some urgent expenditure related resolutions proposed by committee members as noted below:

• Purchase of additional Group camping suppliers including Camp Light Kit, extra tents and storage boxes proposed by Quartermaster McMahon.
• Acceptance of a quote for remedial electrical work as proposed by Treasurer Christophersen

The meeting will follow normal standing orders.

Kind regards

Paul Ferrari
Parent's Committee President
1st Coburg Scout Group

Reminder Founders Day today!

Hi Everyone
Reminder, lots of fun to be had at Founder's Day
22nd Feb, Cumberland Reserve.10am -1pm

Step up and lead at 1st Coburg Scouts

Hi all.

Further to tonight's meeting at the Scout Hall, here is a link to the Leader roles available for parents to help build our leadership up at 1st Coburg Scouts:
http://www.vicscouts.com.au/leaders/leader-roles/646

If you have any questions or want to step up and volunteer, contact Connie or myself.

Regards

Paul Ferrari
Parent Committee President

Scouts District Hike 14th-15th March

Scouts Hike

SURFCOAST WALK - Great Ocean Road

Date: 14TH– 15TH March

-Walk beside the great views of Bass Strait to Tallawalla Guide and Camp at Moggs Creek. Approx 13 km
-Sleep over at Moggs Creek
-Day 2 walk from Moggs Creek to Anglesea. Approx 15 km

 Cost $10 per scout

This trip passes Pioneer and Explorer level.

Contact person: John Garthe 0404811058   dls.moreland@vicscouts.asn.au

Founders Day 22 February

Moreland Darebin District
Celebration of Founders’ Day
Cumberland Road Reserve
Sunday 22nd February 2015
10:00am – 1:00pm
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Founders Day 2015 1 of 1 Version 0.0.1 - 10 February 2015

Our District is celebrating the birthday of our founder Lord Robert Baden Powell on Sunday 22nd February with a Field Day.
Registration commences at 9:45am for a flag break at the Scout Hall at 10:00am sharp.

The following Activities will be provided by Groups:
5th Brunswick - Creative Play
9th Brunswick – Water Rockets
1st Oak Park – Obstacle course
1st Coburg – Face painting
1st Reservoir – Parachute Games & Sponge fight
Hoa Lu – New Year Cards & Dragon Dance
The event will finish with a sausage sizzle, Cost a Gold coin donation, at 1:30pm
Please wear your uniform and bring a full water bottle; a sun hat; and arrive wearing Sun Screen. There will be opportunity to replenish cover of Sun Screen during the event.
Youth members please let your leader know if you are attending by Wednesday 18th February 2015.
Could Group Leaders pass numbers of attendees to the District Commissioner by Thursday 19th of February.

Tuan Hoang
District Commissioner Moreland Darebin District
dc.moreland@vicscouts.asn.au

Scouts Update

Upcoming events for scouts will be:

-         14/3-15/3 District Hike. I have been looking at a section of the Surfcoast trails which will involve 1 day of about 12 kms and next day about 11 kms. I waiting for input from the other scout leaders before deciding. This hike will award Pioneer level and Explorer level.

-         Stradbroke Cup (competition camping). Held at Easter I have spoken to Paul from 1st Oak Park about a joint troop. There is different venues for this so we are yet to decide. This camp provides scouts with an opportunity to achieve 4 consecutive nights under canvas which is mandatory for application for the next Jamboree which will be in NSW Jan 2016.

-         We have offered the scouts a night out on one of the meetings in the 1st term and awaiting their ideas as where to go. Things like bowling, visit to police station,  indoor rock climbing etc.
We would really like to have some parents stay on Wednesdays to help out. Minimum requirement is Working With children Check and registered as an official Adult helper. If you do ,you can wear a group scarf on the night. As well as meetings, adult helpers can come to camps.

Also we require scouts to be signed in on arrival to the hall and as it was at Oak Park and please bring a small back pack with basic water bottle, sunblock, hat, raincoat etc.

Cheers John and Liz

Reminder - Parent Meeting Thursday 12th Feb

Hi Everyone
Welcome to 2015 - Scouts are back and cubs start this week (12th).
There is also a special parent meeting on the 12th. One rep from ALL families must attend. Starts at drop off time 7pm.
Regards,
Melinda

2015 ready to kick off at 1st Coburg Scouts in February

Welcome to 2015!

Happy New Year to all our Scouts, Cubs and Parents and friends.

The Festive Season is over and it’s time to don the shirts and woggles for another great year of adventure!

But before we all kick off the year, we have a few very important announcements.

Scouts

The Scout Troop will be returning to the 1^st Coburg Scout Hall in Carr Street from Wednesday night 4^th February.

John our District Scout leader has graciously stepped in to help us out in the 1^st and 2^nd Term. 

Liz will join John to do her training as an assistant leader with John lending his skills in bringing Liz up to speed.  Thanks to John & Liz!     

Sadly Rebecca has won’t be coming back to 1^st Coburg and will stay on at Oak Pak assisting their Scout Leader, Paul.  Thanks for your help and all the best to you Rebecca.

Whilst we are sad to see Rebecca move on, we can’t wait to see the 1^st Coburg Scout Troop returning home.

Cubs

The pack will kick off on Thursday night 12^th February with Tom and Antonio. I hear a great year awaits our ever growing Cub Pack!

Special Parent’s Meeting

There will be a special Parent meeting on the 12^th February to discuss the move of the Scout Troop back to Carr Street, including what support we can give John & Liz in the move back.

Please put this in your diary as this meeting is IMPORTANT for the ongoing success of our Scout Group.

Meeting will be at the Carr St hall at 7.00 pm.

Bunnings BBQ

Our first BBQ fundraiser for 2015 is at Bunnings Coburg (Lincoln Mills Homemaker Centre, Gaffney Street) on Saturday 7^th February from 8am. 

Thanks to everyone who has signed up to help out on the day. We will be in contact shortly to confirm the roster with volunteers. 

If you can pop by to buy a sausage and a drink, say hello or even point your family & friends to this great fundraiser, every bit helps!

Thanks again for everyone’s support, I look forward to saying g’day to as many of you over the coming months.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Connie or myself using the contact details below.

Cheers

Connie Tuddenham                              Paul Ferrari

Group Leader                                       Parent’s Committee President

candttuddenham@bigpond.com              paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com