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Scout Leaders As Stacey is having a well-earned break from Scouts until the end of the year, the Scout Sections is temporarily being run by Jason from the Eaglehawk Scout Troop. Our Group needs another Scout Leader who can support the Scout Section with Stacey when she returns. Please contact Suzanne on 54470858 if you may be interested. Venturer UnitOur Venturer Unit is now officially in recess. Swap Meet CleanupThe Swap Meet cleanup on Sunday November 14 from 2:30pm. Please meet at the front entrance to the showgrounds (Holmes road) and bring gloves, garbage bags, a hat, drink and sunscreen. Bendigo Show CleanupThankyou to all families who assisted. Bottle DepotOur bottle depot is no longer in operation. Please ensure that no bottles, cans or rubbish items are left at the hall.Community Grants UpdateWe have received word that our application for City of Greater Bendigo grants to help fund sanding and polishing of our hall floor and erection of a fence around the hall has been received favourably. We should know by Christmas if our submission has been successful. Christmas BreakupThe Group Christmas breakup will be held on Wednesday December 8 at the hall from 6:30pm. Please attend in full uniform as some investitures will be taking place.Sausages, bread and sauce will be supplied, soft drink will be available for $1 per can. Joeys and Scouts please bring a salad, Cubs and Venturers a sweet. BYO picnic gear (chairs, cutlery, plates etc). Please return the slip in the newsletter to the fees box if you are attending (for catering purposes). We look forward to seeing you there. Australia DayThe Australia Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday January 26 at the Senior Citizens Rooms in Lockwood Road. The Official Ceremony starts at 8:45am, please be there in FULL UNIFORM at 8:30 ready for the breaking of the flag. A free celebratory breakfast is also available from 8:00am if you would like to attend. |
Bendigo Show and Swap Meet CleanupsThe annual Bendigo Show and Swap Meet cleanups are two of our major fundraisers for the year. A Group levy rebate of $10 per family per event will be paid on the respective days to all families assisting. A roster will be put on the Group noticeboard to write your name. Please indicate if you have a trailer or ute available to help with the show cleanup.Bendigo Show cleanup The show cleanup will be held on Sunday October 24 from 9am. Please meet at the back entrance to the showgrounds (Gate 3 – Kookaburra Avenue) with pitchforks, shovels etc. Straw is free to families in our Group or sold for $5 per 6’ x 4’ trailer to all others. Swap Meet cleanup The Swap Meet cleanup on Sunday November 14 from 2:30pm. Please meet at the front entrance to the showgrounds (Holmes road) and bring gloves, garbage bags, a hat, drink and sunscreen. Try RugbyA 'Try Rugby' program (similar to AusKick) is being conducted for children aged between 5 and 14. The non-contact program will be held on Friday nights from 5-7pm for six weeks starting on October 22. Introductory sessions will be held at schools before this date. It is $45 to register. Please contact Noel through the Cub Scouts for more information. Bottle DepotAs Bendigo Bottles and Glass are no longer offering payment for the bottles that we collect, we will no longer be operating our bottle depot. The depot has been dismantled and recyclables should not be left. Thankyou to everyone who has supported our bottle depot during its operation.Community GrantsOur Group has applied for City of Greater Bendigo Council grants to help fund sanding and polishing of our hall floor and erection of a fence around the hall. We should know by Christmas if our submission has been successful. Many thanks to Jody for her time and effort in preparing a very professional application for the Group. Christmas BreakupThe Group Christmas breakup will be held on Wednesday December 8 at the hall from 6:30pm. Please attend in full uniform as some investitures will be taking place.Sausages, bread and sauce will be supplied, soft drink will be available for $1 per can. Joeys and Scouts please bring a salad, Cubs and Venturers a sweet. BYO picnic gear (chairs, cutlery, plates etc). A slip will be included in the next newsletter for you to return if you are attending (for catering purposes). We look forward to seeing you there. Australia DayThe Australia Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday January 26 at the Senior Citizens Rooms in Lockwood Road. The Official Ceremony starts at 8:45am, please be there in FULL UNIFORM at 8:30 ready for the breaking of the flag. A free celebratory breakfast is also available from 8:00am if you would like to attend. |
Trash and TreasurePlease continue bringing trash and treasure items to the hall. The Trash and Treasure will be held on Saturday September 18 from 8am to fundraise for each of the Group sections. A BBQ will be available. Assistance would be greatly appreciated on the day - please let your Leader know if you are available to help in any way. Bottle DepotAs Bendigo Bottles and Glass are no longer offering payment for the bottles that we collect, we will no longer be operating our bottle depot. Please ensure that no bottles or cans (and especially no rubbish!) are left from now. Thankyou to everyone who has supported our bottle depot during its operation.Annual General MeetingThankyou to the parents who attended the AGM, and to the current and new members of the Group Committee who have been elected into positions for 2004-5.Group LeaderOur Group is still operating without the assistance of a Group Leader. If you (or someone you know) would be willing to act as a liaison between the fabulous members of the Group Committee, Group Council and District Council please let a Leader know. Remember we are all volunteers - every little bit helps.ReminderPlease note that under no circumstances are parents or siblings to remain at section meetings unless they have been invited to stay by a Leader. This is purely for insurance purposes and to ensure that the night is focussed on the youth members of that section. New UniformThe new Scouting uniform is now available in Snowgum. Only shirts and belts (and some other optional items) can be purchased – the lower half of our Group’s uniform is to be navy blue pants (cargos are okay) and black shoes. A picture showing the positioning of badges on the new uniform is displayed on the Group noticeboard and in our info section. Members may choose to remain in the old uniform until 2009, but are reminded that either uniform must be worn in entirety. |
Annual General MeetingAs the Annual General Meeting was very poorly attended on July 19, the AGM has been rescheduled for Sunday August 22 at 2pm. The meeting is to be held at the hall and is not expected to take longer than an hour. Afternoon tea will be provided. Please make an effort to come along and show your support for our Group.Trash and TreasurePlease start bringing trash and treasure items to the hall. The Trash and Treasure will be held on Saturday September 18 to fundraise for each of the Group sections. ReminderPlease note that under no circumstances are parents or siblings to remain at section meetings unless they have been invited to stay by a Leader. This is purely for insurance purposes and to ensure that the night is focussed on the youth members of that section. New UniformThe new Scouting uniform is now available in Snowgum. Only shirts and belts (and some other optional items) can be purchased – the lower half of our Group’s uniform is to be navy blue pants (cargos are okay) and black shoes. A picture showing the positioning of badges on the new uniform is displayed on the Group noticeboard and in our info section. Members may choose to remain in the old uniform until 2009, but are reminded that either uniform must be worn in entirety. Thankyou to . . .Kanga and Magpie for helping out with Cubs on July 13. Congratulations to . . .Stacey for achieving her Baden-Powell Award. |
2004-5 FeesPlease note that fees for the 2004-5 financial year are now overdue. Children are not eligible to attend Scouting meetings or events after June 30 if these fees have not been paid. Families should have already received accounts for the following amounts:$200 first child in Group$100 for subsequent children in GroupThese fees include $80 for registration and insurance for each child.Annual General MeetingThe AGM is scheduled for Monday July 19 at 7pm. This meeting will be held at the hall and includes supper. All parents are invited to attend.New UniformThe new Scouting uniform is now obtainable from Snowgum. Only shirts and belts (and some other optional items) are being manufactured – the lower half of our Group’s uniform is to be navy blue pants (cargos are okay) and black shoes. A picture showing the positioning of badges on the new uniform is displayed on the Group noticeboard and in our info section. Members may choose to remain in the old uniform until 2009, but are reminded that it must be worn in its entirety. ReminderPlease note that under no circumstances are parents or siblings to remain at section meetings unless they have been invited to stay by a Leader. This is purely for insurance purposes and to ensure that the night is focussed on the youth members of that section. Thankyou to . . .The City of Greater Bendigo Council for their generous donation of a computer for our Group. This donation is much appreciated and will be very useful for all Group members to hone their computer skills. |
2004-5 FeesPlease note that fees for the 2004-5 financial year are due IN FULL by May 31, 2004. Children are not eligible to attend Scouting meetings or events after June 30 if these fees have not been paid. Families should have already received accounts for the following amounts:$200 first child in Group$100 for subsequent children in GroupThese fees include $80 for registration and insurance for each child.As previously advised, if fees are paid in full by May 31, families will be eligible to receive rebates for active participation in 2004 fundraisers (telephone book delivery and swap meet / show cleanups).Annual General MeetingThe AGM is scheduled for Monday July 19 at 7pm. This meeting will be held at the hall and includes supper. All parents are invited to attend.New UniformThe new Scouting uniform is expected to be obtainable in Snowgum from July 1, 2004. Only shirts and belts (and some other optional items) are being manufactured – the lower half of our Group’s uniform is to be navy blue pants (cargos are okay) and black shoes. A picture showing the positioning of badges on the new uniform is displayed on the Group noticeboard and in our info section. Members may choose to remain in the old uniform until 2009, but are reminded that either uniform must be worn in entirety. |
2004-5 FeesPlease note that fees for the 2004-5 financial year are due IN FULL by May 31, 2004. Children are not eligible to attend Scouting meetings or events after June 30 if these fees have not been paid. Families should have already received accounts for the following amounts:$200 first child in Group$100 for subsequent children in GroupThese fees include $80 for registration and insurance for each child.As previously advised, if fees are paid in full by May 31, families will be eligible to receive rebates for active participation in 2004 fundraisers (telephone book delivery and swap meet / show cleanups).ANZAC DayThankyou to everyone who attended the ANZAC day service. Telephone Book DeliveriesAll telephone books have been delivered, thankyou to Merry for coordinating this fundraiser and to the families who assisted with the deliveries. Thankyou also to Bendigo Bottles and Glass and Brennan’s Demolitions for allowing us to store the telephone books on their premises. New UniformThe new Scouting uniform is expected to be obtainable in Snowgum from July. Only shirts and belts (and some other optional items) are being manufactured – the lower half of our Group’s uniform is to be navy blue pants (cargos are okay) and black shoes. A picture showing the positioning of badges on the new uniform is displayed on the Group noticeboard and in our info section. Members may choose to remain in the old uniform until 2009, but are reminded that it must be worn in its entirety. Congratulations to . . .Ryan who was recently awarded his Adventurer Cord and will, along with Chloe, also receive the Premier Scout Award later this month. Luke for achieving his Blue Cord. Corey for completing his Gold Boomerang. |
2004-5 Fees$80 Registration and Insurance$120 Group Levy ($20 for second child) Families will receive rebates on Group Levy fees if they actively participate in 2004 fundraising as outlined below (provided fees are paid by May 31): Telephone book deliveries - $20 Swap meet / show cleanups - $10 All fees must be paid IN FULL by May 31, 2004. Children are not eligible to attend Scouting meetings or events in the next financial year if these fees have not been paid. Telephone Book Deliveries Our Group will be delivering telephone books to houses and business on the Flora Hill side of Bendigo between Wednesday April 21 and Wednesday May 5, with the majority of deliveries expected to be made on ANZAC day weekend. This is our Group’s major fundraiser for 2004 and as such, families that assist will be offered a rebate on their Group fees. As the Cubs are delivering additional books to fundraise for CUBoree 2005, parents of Cub Scouts are expected to assist with this fundraiser and must also contribute to the Group quota to be eligible for the fees rebate. Please let your Leader know ASAP when you are available to deliver books and if you have a trailer that may be used to help with deliveries. ANZAC Day The ANZAC Day Parade and Service will be held on Sunday April 25. Please meet at the hall in full uniform at 8:45am. Wanted Joey Scouts! Please contact the Joey Scouts if you know someone 6 or 7 years old who would like to have lots of fun with the Joeys. Coming activities include a train trip to Castlemaine, a possum prowl and worm making. Cleaning & Mowing Roster Please check the roster carefully and complete your turn to help us to keep the hall a safe and clean environment to work and play in. Congratulations to… Chloe who was recently awarded her Adventurer Cord and Scout Medallion. |
2004-5 Fees$80 Registration and Insurance $80-100 Group Levy ($20 each for subsequent children) ** please note that this figure is yet to be confirmed ** All fees must be paid IN FULL by May 31, 2004, unless alternative arrangements are made prior to April 1. Children are not eligible to attend Scouting meetings or events if these fees have not been paid. FundraisingFAIR Will be held this year on Sunday May 16. SPONGE THROW Our Group will be running a Sponge Throw at the Big Hill Primary School Fair on Friday March 26 from 4-8pm. Please come along and help out. EASTER FAIR RAFFLE Easter Fair Raffle tickets are being sold this year for $5 a ticket, with $1 from the sale of each ticket going to our Group. If you are able to assist with selling tickets (we are able to sell at Centro Lansell and outside Medicare) please let your Leader know. New UniformThe new Scouting uniform is expected to be available in Snowgum stores from July 2004, however is not compulsory until 2009. The current / old uniform can be purchased at discounted prices from the 'Specials' section of the Snowgum website. Newsletter ContributionsAll members are welcome to make contributions to the newsletter. If you would like something included in the newsletter (comments, photos etc), please add it to the newsletter book available in the office. Please include your name with the item. WebsiteComments about our new website are most welcome - please email them to secondkangarooflat@hotmail.com. Congratulations to...Michelle (Emu) who was recently presented with her Baden-Powell award, which is the highest badge that a Rover can receive. |
Australia DayThankyou to all uniformed members (and parents) who represented our Group at the Australia Day ceremony in Kangaroo Flat on January 26 to sing the National Anthem and 'Happy Birthday' up on stage. Cleaning and Mowing RosterToo many families are neglecting to complete their roster duties - please check the roster carefully and help us to keep the hall a safe and clean environment to work and play in. |
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