Upcoming events at 1st Coburg Scouts in March

Hi all.

A couple of important dates coming up for our Group

Cubs will be on Wednesday night this week 2 March 2016
That's right - One of our Cubs Angus is going up to Scouts and we would like to invite all Cubs, Scouts and their families to join us on Wednesday night to celebrate this key event in Angus's Scout journey.  Start time is 7pm

Clean up Australia Day Sunday 6 March 2016
Assistant Scout Leader Rachel McMahon is looking for volunteers to join in the Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday to help clean up around the Scout Hall and surrounding parklands.  If you are interested in pitching in, contact Rachel via email for more details at: rachiemc43@gmail.com

Bunnings BBQ Saturday 12 March 2016
We need more people to help with the Bunnings BBQ 12 March 2016 – contact me via email (paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com) if you can offer an hour or two.  We especially need people between 11-3. The roster is down at the Hall or you can email me.  

Thanks everyone

Paul Ferrari
Group President
Ph: 0403 812 215

We're off and running!

Hi all.

A huge thanks to everyone for making 2016 at 1st Coburg Scouts start off with a bang! The year will get busier as the news below shows:

New starters at Cubs
Welcome to Callan, Logan and Kai who have joined to Cub pack for 2016 - Welcome to you and your families!
There are a couple more aspiring cubs in the wings who we hope to welcome soon making the Cubs pack bigger than ever.

Founders Day -  Sunday 28 February 2016 at Cole Reserve, Pascoe Vale
Every year our district celebrates the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell's birthday (22 February 1857).  This year is no different. This is a free event for cubs, scouts and their families with a barbecue lunch provided.
Start time is 9:30am registration for a 10:00am start
Location: Cole Reserve, Cumberland Road Pascoe Vale

Parent's Committee - Wednesday 17 February from 7pm
We are holding our first Parent's Committee meeting at the 1st Coburg Scout Hall on Wednesday night.  All parents are invited to attend as we want as many parents involved in the decisions of the Committee.

We are still looking for parents to join the Committee in the Secretary and Fundraising Co-ordinator roles. The success of our group to date has been as a result of the great work from parents past and present.  We'd love more people to help shape our Group's future. We have some capital works planned for 2016 and we would value as many people to be involved in this plus the day-to-day management of the Group.  Talk to either myself or your leader if you have any questions.

Bunnings BBQ - Saturday 12 March 2016
The roster is filling up.  If you are swinging by the Scout hall for pick-up/drop-off this week, please put your name down for a few hours as this is a big opportunity to raise funds for our group, and for new parents a great way to meet parents and leaders.

Parent helpers - many hands make light work
If the idea of being on the Committee doesn't push your buttons, there is another way to contribute to the group through becoming a parent helper. Many of our parents have great skills and qualifications that can help enrich our children (sadly I have the boring banker/auditor skills....). It is a mandatory requirement to have a valid Working with Children's check done, however this is free if completed through Scouts.  Please contact the leaders or myself if you wish to sign up.

As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions

Regards

Paul Ferrari
Parent's Committee President
1st Coburg Scouts
paulie.ferrari@bigpond.com
0403 812 215