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Fraser Scout Group
Newsletter 2008/2
HELP! In 2008 Scouts in Australia are celebrating the Centenary of Scouting in this
country. Yes, last year we celebrated the centenary of the establishment of the movement in the UK in 1907. It took only 12 months for the idea to catch on
down under and we have been at it since. Here in the Fraser group we have
been in celebration mood since January with a wonderful Cuboree and in March
with the centenary camp.
100 years of scouting did not just happen. Scouting has only surv ived because of
the dedication of thousands of leaders and supporters over all those years both
here in our group and throughout the country. Nothing has changed, we still rely
on your support and your involvement to keep scouting alive and well. There is
no other way to do it.
For that reason I would like you all to consider offering to take up one or more of
the following positions that are currently vacant in our group:
• President of the group
Committee
• Group newsletter editor
• Publicity Officer
• Webmaster
• Joey Scout Section leader
• Cub Scout Parent roster
• Parent committee member
These are all volunteer positions - we are not paid but the rewards are
tremendous and all the effort is directed to helping your kids get the most out of scouts. Please get involved in your group - give me a call and we can discuss a
job for you (6258 4622). No experience is necessary!
Another job we can all perform is to pass on the word about our group to your
friends, family and neighbours- we have plenty of room for more youth members!
Thanks
Greg Hollings - Group Leader
Fraser Scout Group Key Contacts
Greg Hollings Group Leader Ph: 6258-4622 Email: [email protected]
Mark “Stocky” Stockall Scout Leader Ph: 6258-5261 Email: [email protected]
Jamie Wilson Cub Leader Email: [email protected]
Linda Rossiter Secretary Ph: 6258-3628 Email: [email protected]
Denis Bowler Treasurer Ph: 6258-8072 Email:[email protected]
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Group Activity - Centenary Camp
A small but enthusiastic contingent of Cubs (Amy, Lawrence and Darzee) joined
the Scouts for a fantastic weekend in March. Jaiden arrived in time to enjoy
orienteering, where the Cubs conquered the course along with their friends from
Cuboree – Kambah Cubs and their leader, Kotik. The Cubs earned part of their
cooking badge when they prepared lunch for themselves, the Scouts, leaders
and parents (20 in total). Well done Cubs! Meanwhile the Scouts were taking
things at a slower pace, enjoying a well deserved rest after establishing the
campsite in a prime position on the hill. The Thomas Edison award goes to Luke
who made sure that on Saturday night our campsite stood out like a beacon,
putting the other sites to shame!
Sunday morning brought a huge surprise
when we saw the Airforce hot-air balloon
being inflated while enjoying the smell of
breakfast cooking. Everyone had the
chance for an exciting tethered flight with
great views of our campsite and the
surrounding hillsides and valleys. The
afternoon was spent canoeing, kayaking
and swimming down at Casuarina Sands
where we also all enjoyed a soft drink and an
ice-cream. Closing parade was held by the
river and the Scouts, Cubs and parents
headed home, happy and exhausted.
Membership incentive scheme!
At the last meeting of the FSG Committee it was
agreed to trial an incentive scheme in an effort to
boost numbers in both our Cub and Scout sections. The scheme provides for a 50% rebate on the
following year’s Group fee for any Cub or Scout who
brings in a new member (ie someone who joins and
pays their fees). Contact the Treasurer for more
details.
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Cubs Activity - Lake Tuggeranong Sea Scout Challenge
Lawrence, Amy and Chris with
Darzee, Greg (our Group Leader)
and two parents experienced a
once in a lifetime opportunity to
enjoy an activity next to the
Centenary of Scouting flowerbed
on Northbourne Avenue. At the
same time we were able to show
the community that Scouting is so
much fun. We set up the
Australian and Fraser Scout Group
flags and after saluting them we
had a great time painting hiking
sticks. Some of the travellers
passing by waved and tooted and we took many photos before saluting the flags
again, packing up and heading off to a much enjoyed ice-cream!
Cubs Activity - Harmony Day
At the end of March eight Cubs
plus parents and leaders met at
Fraser Primary School to take part
in an activity to help the local
community. They cleaned up the
flowerbeds, car park and Pre-
school areas of the school and also
a large part of the oval. At the
same time the cubs learned about
recycling, safety, and taking care
of our environment. 15 bags of
rubbish were collected! Well done
to all and thanks for the great
effort in participating. Fraser Primary included a special thanks
for a job well done and much appreciated in their regular newsletter! Thank you,
also to Elena for taking the rubbish home for sorting and recycling.
Term 2 – Key dates (so far…)
Date Event
May TBA Cubs - Jamboree On The Trail
May 8 FSG Committee meeting
June TBA Cubs - Kub Kar Rally
June 6-9 Scouts – 10th annual Troop camp
June 12 FSG Committee meeting
July 3 FSG Committee meeting
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Fundraising A big thank you to all parents who have been helping to sell fundraising
chocolates. So far this year we are doing extremely well, already on to our third
order. We are always looking for more people willing to help so if you would like
to have a go then let the Treasurer know via email to [email protected].
In other fundraising news, Fraser Scout Group
has managed to secure the delivery rights for
Yellow Pages “Yellow In The Car” glovebox
directories for Fraser, Flynn, Dunlop and Hall.
This is an excellent opportunity for the group
and we will be looking for some parents to lend
a helping hand (or trailer!). Stay tuned for
further details.
Cuboree 2008 A report on Cuboree was presented in the last newsletter but the experience
continues to be a buzz for our agents of change Cubs: Amy, Jaiden, Lawrence,
and Max. Here is an acrostic poem from Jaiden and a poster put together by
Lawrence and Amy. A CD-ROM with photos from Cuboree should be available
sometime soon.