HELP! FIVE MORE PARENTS FOR BLUE LIGHT DISCO

HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP HELP – WE NEED YOU

WE NEED AT LEAST 5 MORE PARENT HELPERS TO HELP SUPERVISE AT THE BLUE LIGHT DISCO, 4TH DECEMBER, DIAMOND CREEK

This is a 1st Eltham group fundraiser and all money raised goes directly to our group. This helps fund purchases for all sections, Joey’s, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures and Rovers. As one of the biggest groups in the state we can not survive solely on fee collection and must do some additional fundraising to support our expenses, if families from all sections do not support the group the group will not be able to support our families by keeping our fees to a minimum.

PLEASE PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Yes we are begging.

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We still desperately need more adult helpers for the Blue light disco on the 4th December, Diamond Creek. There has been a notice up in the hall for about 1 month already and we are still short of helpers.

So far we have 11 helpers confirmed (we need at least 15, would also be good to have a couple of extras in case of last minute cancellations) of this 15, 8 are scout families, 2 are from Thursday night cubs and 1 leader.

Best Regards,
Astrid Taylor
Group Vice President

This Week 2009-NOV-26 Around the World in 80 days (HALL)

… But the incredulous Stuart was not convinced, and when the hand was finished, said eagerly: “You have a strange way, Ralph, of proving that the world has grown smaller. So, because you can go round it in three months–”

“In eighty days,” interrupted Phileas Fogg.

“That is true, gentlemen,” added John Sullivan. “Only eighty days, now that the section between Rothal and Allahabad, on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway, has been opened. Here is the estimate made by the Daily Telegraph:

From London to Suez via Mont Cenis and
Brindisi, by rail and steamboats …………….. 7 days
From Suez to Bombay, by steamer ……………….. 13 “
From Bombay to Calcutta, by rail ………………. 3 “
From Calcutta to Hong Kong, by steamer …………. 13 “
From Hong Kong to Yokohama (Japan), by steamer ….. 6 “
From Yokohama to San Francisco, by steamer ……… 22 “
From San Francisco to New York, by rail …………. 7 “
From New York to London, by steamer and rail …….. 9 “
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Total …………………………………….. 80 days.”

“Yes, in eighty days!” exclaimed Stuart, who in his excitement made a false deal. “But that doesn’t take into account bad weather, contrary winds, shipwrecks, railway accidents, and so on.”

“All included,” returned Phileas Fogg, continuing to play despite the discussion. … [1]

Level 1 Flight – Draw and label the parts of a hot air balloon and explain how a hot air balloon flies.

DUTY SIX: Grey
LEADER: Akela

[1] Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne – Project Gutenberg

This Week 2009-NOV-19 “FLIGHT” Paper Planes (HALL)

Paper planes of many types (Photo by thaths)

As well as paper planes we will also have a look at the following;
* Make and test a model parachute.
* Explain how airplanes are steered in the air and how they take off and land.

Nillumbik District on FaceBook

For those of you who are on FaceBook it is worthwhile having a look at Scouts Australia Vic Branch NILLUMBIK DISTRICT

This FaceBook site is to be kid friendly. Content is to be general, positive and acceptable
Nillumbik District promotes can do attitude with open and cross sectional activities while recognising the unique advantages of each section’s programming.

cheers

[NOTICE] 2009-Nov-20/22 City Rail Trip & Sleepover

** REMINDER **
Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Nov 2009 – City Rail Trip
We catch a train to the city then go to one or more of the following: Fed square/Birrarung Mar/Southbank/Dockside. Then catch the train home again for a sleep over at the Scout Hall!

How awesome is that?!

Rough time line:
FRI 5:30pm – Drop sleep over gear at the 1st Eltham Scout Hall
FRI 5:45pm – Move to station
FRI 6.11pm – Catch train to Melbourne
… out and about …
… return to hall to sleep …
SAT 9:00 to 10:00am – Pickup from the 1st Eltham Scout Hall after breakfast

Click on image for Sleepover + City Stroll details …

Click on image for City Stroll details …

[Leaders] 2009-Nov-26 Combined Leaders’ Meeting

2009 NILLUMBIK DISTRICT All Leaders Meeting on November 26th
At this important meeting the 2010 District and sectional calendar will be set. Night will commence at 8.00pm Our guest on the night will be Rosemary Aitken from Nillumbik Council Youth Services. Rosemary will give us an overview of youth issues we may encounter “Children with challenges” and services council can provide. Light refreshments will be served

This is a uniformed event.

RSVP
To help catering, please RSVP Acceptance to Lynne Hoare
(See your email for contact details)

Venue:
1st Diamond Creek Scout Hall
45 Challenger Street, Diamond Creek
Map Ref11 K 7 [Enter via Campbell Street]

This Week 2009-NOV-12 “FLIGHT” Air Ship Pirates! (HALL)

Our fires high and the airbag’s tight
Food’s low but the skies are bright
Props spinning all through the night
We’re low on cash but we’ve seen another target

Goggles down and the cannons up
My blood starts pumping as I drain my cup
I give the wheel a spin and I turn this girl around
We’re way above ground but we’re closed in on our target …
– “Airship Pirate” Abney Park

DUTY SIX: TAWNY
LEADER: AKELA

This Week 2009-NOV-05 Gellibrand Cup (Hall)

Welcome to the annual running of the Gellibrand Derby, famous for the turn of speed shown by some of the competitors. This year due a very dry track we will not be having our famous snail race, but we will continue in the Spring Carnival spirit. Be prepared for horse racing, fashions on the field – although maybe not in the manner that you might expect

This Week 2009-OCT-28 Monster Mash, with Sweeney Pack

WED OCT 28 – @ 1st Eltham Hall
Monster Mash, with Sweeney Pack
Come dressed as a Ghost & Ghoul & Spook or a Leader (now THAT’s Scary!)
Please note that this is an evening of games in the Hall, we do not go trick or treating.

This Week 2009-OCT-22 “FLIGHT” Jets (OUT)

This week we will be meeting at the hall, but will not be in the hall. Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring a day pack with your drink bottle and pack your personal first aid kit.

The pilot knew that flying over the remote and rugged regions in Gellibrandia was risky. There was no safe way to ditch a crippled aircraft into the jungle, and if you miraculously survived the crash … how did you get rescued?

Are you prepared?

DUTY SIX: GREY
LEADER: AKELA