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Fire Twirling is a favourite winter activity at the Venturer level and we try to book it in once a year. Rovers (youngadults in scouting, age range 18-26) lead fire twirling activities for Venturers Units.
Our new Group LeaderAs announced in our previous newsletter, Group Leader Jackie Stenhouse isstepping down at the end of this year. We are delighted to announce the newGroup Leader will be Lianne Halling (Raksha). Lianne was a youth member atKama. Lianne has been a leader in the Joey and Cub Sections in Melbourne. She was recently awarded her "Wood Beads" (advanced training). Lianne hasreturned to Canberra and rejoined Kama last term as a Cub Leader. She has achild in each of Kama's Joey, Cub and Scout Sections. Welcome home Lianne,and thanks for receiving the baton! The handover will be official at the endDecember. Until then Jackie is still the Group Leader.
Help needed for BBQACT Emergency Services Open DaySunday 28 October 2018
This is our last fundraiser for the year, and based on our previous experiencesit will be well worth the effort. There will not be a Bunnings BBQ this yearunless we get called in to cover a cancellation (which is unlikely). We need a few more helpers please between 12 noon and 4pm. Sign uphere: https://www.volunteersignup.org/HXBEX Older Cubs, Scouts and Venturers are welcome but this is not a suitable activityfor toddlers, Joeys or young Cubs. Youth members are asked to wear theiruniform shirt and scarf. It helps a lot with public goodwill! If you are unable to volunteer for a shift, considering making the ESA Open Daya family outing. It’s enormously popular for good reason. More informationhere: https://www.act.gov.au/our-canberra/latest-news/2018/october/esa-open-day. And while you are enjoying the displays, support us by buying a sausageand a drink! This is the roster so far. Jackie will be in touch soon to confirm details (where topark, what to do, etc). Time and Function Name More help needed?
8.30am to 10.00am – Set-upBill Woodruff, Jackie Stenhouse,Sarah Smith, Shelley Thompson,Luke O’Connor
No. This is great, thanks.
10.00am to 12 noonCat Carson, Marin Dickens, Peterde Jong, Cassie de Jong
No. This is great, thanks.
12 noon to 2.00pmRoderick Thompson, Alan Foulkes,Naomi Wolfe, Matt Gaul
Yes – more help is needed. SIGN UP PLEASE.
2.00pm – 4.00pm Gillian Feld, Christine GaulYes – more help is needed. SIGN UP PLEASE.
3.00pm – 4.00pm – Pack-up(overlaps with previous shift)
Jackie Stenhouse, Sarah Smith,Amanda Sheaves
No. This is great, thanks.
Stories from the SectionsCheck out our website Home Page and our Facebook Page for more
stories
Who wouldn't be a Venturer? The opportunities available for youth and leadersin the Venturer Section are AMAAAAZING. Kama Venturers Matt and Bronte,and Kama Leader Brumby (Heidi) went on a scuba diving trip to Vanuatu in Julywith Scouts and Venturers from across the ACT. This term, Kama's Cubs aregoing to learn snorkelling. This will be their first step on a scouting pathwaythat may ultimately equip them for a trip like this one enjoyed by Matt, Bronteand Brumby. Scouting rocks.
Adele from Cubs writes: "SciScouts wasso much fun. You get to make a hugemarble run and see what things work andwhat things don’t work. There is asausage sizzle if you want it. You even getto do crate climbing. It’s much easier ifyou are small. How it works is you stackthree crates on top of each other thenclimb them, and then stack one more, andthen keep on stacking one crate at a time.We also got to make straw towers. Wehad to make a tower that was light andstrong. Poppy, Kayley and I made a towerthat came 3rd. It could hold 2.9kg." Imageshows the careful, nail-biting addition ofweights to the straw tower built byIsabelle, Joshua and Alexander.
Jumble SaleThe first ever Kama Jumble Sale raised$1,600 for Kama. Glowing praise goes tothe indefatigable Rajvi who worked hard to
get the event both organised and widelyadvertised. Rajvi and Kevin worked theirmagic on social media, while Jackie didthe old standby of road-side signs. Wehad a great team keeping the BBQhumming and Hardip produced deliciouscurries. The Venturers organised a jelly-bean guessing competition and Natasha’schocolate trailer was definitely the crowdfavourite. I managed to score $4 worth ofchocolate for the bargain price of$12! LOL. The cake stall wasoutstanding! Thanks to all who ran ajumble stall, for contributions of food,materials and labour, and for comingalong to spend a few dollars.
See all the pictures from this newsletter, plusmore, here on our website.
Below, clockwise from top left: Joeys being "very sensible" at an investiture. Cubs atcaving camp (Wee Jasper). Alan (Chair) tosses a coin for chocolate. Adele and Isabellewith their uncle Micko at Mt Stromlo Observatory where Adele was invested into Cubs.
As you would be aware, drought is severe and widespread across Australia. TheScout Association of Australia has issued a blanket badge to help raise funds fordrought relief. The Kama Committee has purchased 100 badges and is asking
Kama's members to buy a badge. The cost is $5, and $3 goes to drought relief.
This is not a Kama fundraiser and we keep nothing from the sale of thesebadges. You can read more about where the funds will be distributed on the Scouts
Australia website here: https://scouts.com.au/blog/2018/09/17/drought-relief-blanket-
badge/
The badges will be available at weekly Kama meetings, commencing thisterm. Please bring $5 and buy a badge to support farmers who need a hand.
What the Google???The upgrade of our comms to the Branch corporate platform is delayed by technicaldifficulties outside our control. We are using the new email addresses listed below, but arenot proceeding with the generic addresses for Section Leaders at the moment.
The email addresses below are functional and you should use them in preference toany other email addresses you have on file: Group Leader (Jackie Stenhouse): [email protected] Group Leader (Sarah Smith): [email protected] (Natasha Adnams): [email protected] (Alan Foulkes): [email protected] (Rajvi Shah and Tim Miller): [email protected] (Kevin Yeo): [email protected] (Marin Dickens): [email protected] If you feel your email is not getting through, please contact the Group Leaderat [email protected]. This address definitely is fully functional and theGroup Leader will respond.
Community NoticeToy Donations
Kama parent, Nicola Tait, is contributing tothe work of a local communityorganisation called Canberra City Care. On behalf of CCC Nicola is invitingfamilies to donate a new toy, to bedistributed to those in need atChristmas.
If you would like to make a donationplease purchase a toy of your choicesuitable for a child 2-12 years of age. Donot wrap the toy. (This helps theorganisers match toys to their new ownersmore easily). Bring it to your child’smeeting by the end of November, andNicola will collect and pass along.
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