This week our cubs are getting creative in the kitchen, and Indian food is on the menu. An apron, smock or a big old t-shirt is highly recommended to keep uniform shirts clean!
We will also be welcoming Ollie into the Scouting family with his investitiure this week.
Cubs – don’t forget your inspection items and a drink bottle too. See you there.
Our Cubs are all having a fabulous time getting absolutely filthy on camp this weekend. There will be many more photos posted on their return, but this will give you a hint of what you’re going to be collecting on Sunday afternoon…
1st Eltham Cub Scouts (Gellibrand) welcomes Chloe, our newest pack member who was invested beside the campfire at our Camp GROTTY on Friday night. Chloe was extremely excited and proud to receive her scarf & badges from Akela, Baloo & Bagheera. The Pack celebrated with a campfire sing-along (including a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday for Harry!) followed by Hot Chocolate & Bickies before bedtime around 10:30pm. All the Cubs excitedly went off to sleep, looking forward to a day of GROTTY activity on Saturday after we welcome our friends from the Doreen Pack.
Breakfast is now NOT being served at the Hall, it will now be cooked at the Memorial Hall, near the Cenotaph, by the Rovers and Scouts, after the Dawn Service The cost will be a gold coin donation. They will also be catering for the public.
Also, the scouts are no longer taking the train, they will be using cars instead, this is due to the infrequent train service coming back from Monty to Eltham.
Please meet at the scout hall about 9:00AM so that we can arrange transport to and from Monty.
If you have any questions please contact Akela
Those attending the GROTT Camp this weekend are reminded to be at the Cub Hall at 6pm on Friday night ready to go.
Attached is a copy of the gear list and PIR. Make sure you bring the PIR along with any medications your Cub requires for the weekend.
The idea of the camp is for the kids to have a greaat time getting GROTTY – activity clothes should be old (or at least, stuff you’re never going to need again). SAVERS in Greensborough is a great place to get good quality old clothes and footwear. You can never have too much fun – you can never get too grotty…
Jamboree on the Trail (JOTT) will be held at Kinglake National Park on Saturday 11th May. Kick off will be at 10.30am.
This is a great opportunity for our Cubs to get a taste of bushwalking on both well made and slightly rougher walking tracks over a 4-6km circuit.
Those that would like to attend this event need to let Baloo know as soon as possible on 0438 300 563. Family members are welcome to join in, and there are BBQ’s available at the start/finish area if anyone would like to use them.
It is important to note that for safety reasons, appropriate walking footwear must be worn. Cubs turning up with thongs / sandals or open toed footwear will not be able to participate.
Absolutely everything you need to know is attached below, along with a PIR.
Happy hiking!
Attached is our Term 2 Planner for 2013
All extra information and updates will be posted here – so keep your eyes peeled!
All public transport on ANZAC Day is now free to all scouts in uniform, no MYKI is required.
ANZAC Day falls on a Thursday this year. There will be no regular cubs meeting on Thursday night.
Cubs will again participate in the dawn service held at the Eltham Cenotaph, and then in the Eltham / Montmorency march held in Montmorency. Participation in this event is optional. Those that wish to attend need to advise Akela by Monday 22nd so that BBQ catering can be arranged for after the dawn service. Cubs that would like to work towards the “Their Service – Our Heritage” badge will need to attend this event.
Further information on this event is attached.
A PIR is also attached.
Tonight we will be looking at the ANZACs in preparation for ANZAC day next week.
We will also be investing one of our new chums – Gus.
TAWNY six is duty six for tonight.
Don’t forget your inspection items and a drink bottle.
See you all there.
1st Eltham Cub News 