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Scout Shop Closed for Kontiki

posted 19 May 2012 00:05 by Jo Gruneberg

Please note that the Scout Shop and Admin office will be closed from 13h00 next Friday 25th as the shop will be going out to Kontiki.

Wally Kolher Enduro Cycle Rally

posted 3 May 2012 15:23 by Jo Gruneberg   [ updated 3 May 2012 15:24 ]

On the 2nd June 2012 at DELTA PARK campsite

See attached PDF file for details

| Attachments: Cycle Rally notice 2012.pdf

Mapping Scoutcraft and Interest Badge training course

posted 3 May 2012 14:02 by Jo Gruneberg

1st Discovery Scout Group is holding a Mapping Scoutcraft and Interest Badge training course on Saturday 5th May 2012 at the Discovery Scout Hall. The hall is on the corner of Bird and Barkly Rd in Discovery, Roodepoort.

The Interest badge training will be done by Ken Stanton.

The course will start at 10:00 and end at 16:00. The course is open to all Scouts in the Province.

There is no entry fee. Please bring your own food and drinks.

Bring a compass if you have one.

If you wish to purchase notes, copies will be made at a cost of R5.00. If possible please let Terence Vrugtman know before the time.

If you have any queries, please contact Terence on 073 051 5611 or email Terence@discoveryscouts.co.za

Regards

Gavin Penkin

Assistant Provincial Commissioner – Marketing : Gauteng Province

Tel: +27 83 251 0702

Fax: 086 515 7586

Email: gavin@scouting.org.za

www.gautengscouts.co.za

 

Joti / Jota

posted 3 May 2012 13:54 by Jo Gruneberg

Scouters,

The new Irene Rover Crew is looking at running a provincial wide JOTI/JOTA event this year over the weekend of the 19th to 21st of October. At this stage, we'd just like to gauge interest from the Province for this event to see what kind of numbers we would be looking at. We are looking at hosting the event at the Swartkops air force base.

Yours in Air Scouting
Dakota (Walther Lalk)
Acting GS
9th Pretoria (Irene) Air Scout Troop
www.9thirene.co.za

Air Camp East Rand District - Postponed

posted 3 May 2012 13:46 by Jo Gruneberg

Sent on behalf of Raymond Homer
 
Due to unforeseen circumstance the air camp planned for this weekend 4th & 5th May 2012, has had to be postponed. Dates for the new camp will be advised as soon as available.
 
Apologies for the late notice.

Kon Tiki Update

posted 30 Apr 2012 14:48 by Jo Gruneberg

Kon Tiki 2012 is still on track to happen on the weekend of 25th - 27th May at Arrowe Park. The site has been contoured and the water has dried up. Contingency plans have been looked at in case it is too cold on the water. A decision regarding the temperature on the water will be taken at Kon Tiki by informed people.  Please watch the emails for updates from the Chief Judge and the Camp Chief.

Regards

Dave Osmond
Chairman

Kim Shield Staffing Request - 3rd Request

posted 2 Apr 2012 08:50 by Jo Gruneberg

Afternoon all,

Kim Shield 2012 is only a few weeks away and we are still looking for some base leaders to assist us. You are receiving this mail as you either assisted on Kim Shield in 2011 or you are on my mailing list, or both.

We have filled half the base and now need a further 10 base leaders to make the event the success is has grown to become.  If you are able to assist then please respond via mail to me. We are looking for Scout skills bases and fun bases for the scouts to participate in, so come up with an idea and let me know what you would like to do.

I have attached a letter that has been sent to adult leaders previously, to give you a bit more background too.

YiS

Darren

| Attachments: Kim Shield Adult Support Letter.pdf

Cycling for Scouting

posted 2 Apr 2012 08:40 by Jo Gruneberg

Hi there,
 
Last year I organised the event cycling for scouting, and I believe there are many people who are interested in taking part this year.
 
I would like to do it again for any interested members with the aim of creating awareness that scouting is still out there, as well as to raise funds.
These funds will be put back into scouting by creating "boxes" for new packs or troops, as well as those that might be struggling with regards to equipment.
On that note if anyone has a pack or troop they feel needs this, please contact me.
 
If anyone would like to get involved with this project in regards to organising certain aspects or new ideas, please mail me at cyclingforscouting@gmail.com.
 
YiS
 
Nicky Klue

Senior Scout Adventure entries are open

posted 2 Apr 2012 08:38 by Jo Gruneberg

Applications for participants and staff to attend the Senior Scout Adventure from 10 December 2012 to 22 December 2012 are now open. Go to www.scouting.org.za/adventure
 
and follow the Adventure Online Application link to apply.

Scout Patrols where all Scouts are older than 15 and less than 18 years of age on 10 December 2012 are eligible to apply.  Mountain Rangers accompany Scout Patrols, subject to the requirements noted at www.scouting.org.za/adventure/Downloads/PatrolCompositionandMRStrategy2012.pdf
 
.  A Scout Patrol comprises 9 Scouts and one adult.

 
Adult Patrols where all adults are over the age of 18 on 10 December 2012 are eligible to apply too.

Cost per Scout:
R1200 deposit by 31 July 2012
R1800 by 30 September 2012
Total Cost is  R3000
Assigned Mountain Ranger Cost is R750.

Electronic payments are to be made to

Bank:                                  Standard Bank

Branch:                                020009

Account Name:                     National Senior Scout Adventure

Account Number:                  070408335

 
You are invited to apply online now.

Regards

Nigel Forshaw
Adventure Organiser
www.scouting.org.za/adventure

Kontiki Postponed

posted 26 Mar 2012 03:17 by Terence Vrugtman

Kon Tiki has been postponed!

Due to a water logged venue, Kon Tiki will now take place on the weekend of 25th - 27th May 2012. The venue has remained unchanged, Kon Tiki will take Place at Arrowe Park.

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