January 2016

January Update 2016

Statistics 33 cubs 7 visiting beaver, 5 leaders and 6 core helpers

140 HIKES 258 NIGHTS AWAY Issue No 334

Hike and pantomime went well, with the Robin Hood pantomime having really good support. Hike was wet and cold but fantastic work by Peter and Sam ensured the day was a success.

A District Leaders meeting has been held and a few more dates are on the calendar.

It looks very much like we have a full house of cubs returning after Christmas with no losses, we have already had one new cub invested and have more to follow.

Mince Pie rally and the Cub centenary Celebration are on Saturday 23^rd of January. The celebration party is one of three National centenary events that all cubs should try to attend. I will select a team of twelve cubs from the rally to represent us at the County Cubopoly day the following weekend.

Parent Help is first class, well done. There are times when we need a lot of support and parents have always met this challenge.

Almost all parents are now on direct debit, many thanks for your support with this transfer.

Mince Pie Rally Saturday 23^rd January 9:30am £10

We could use money and payment in advance please. Your child only needs to turn up in uniform, they will get party food and can buy tuck. This is a craft activity badge day and a number of badges are on offer. We need strong cubs in each age group to complete the rally race for us (and hopefully win it). Only those running the rally race will go outside and only for a short time most cubs don’t need coats. As a special treat our cubs will visit Gilwell park White house afterwards and the day will end at 4pm. As stated this will form one of the three Cub Centenary events.

Cubopoly Saturday 30^th January 12:30-4pm our Hall

This is an invite only competition event and cubs attending will be chosen at mince pie rally

Cubopoly is a money building activity game played in teams of three.

Legacy

The Cubs have been given an amount of money by Kevin Walker’s family, Kevin was a much loved Leader. Enabling decision making by young people, we have allowed the cubs a free choice on how this money is to be used. After some interesting debates the cubs decided to visit “Jump Giants” and we will arrange a trip next term one pack evening, more to follow.

Cub Camp

Cub Camp is at Gilwell Park 12^th-14^th February. We are trying some unusual unique activities and Cubs will have a chance to gain some activity badges. Cubs need to attend Cub camps, we have limited spaces in our popular scout troop and they won’t accept cubs who do not camp. If you consider the reasons for this its common sense, rather like allowing non swimmers to join a race swimming team, it not reasonable. Our front desk is taking Cub camp monies payable in advance now. Any issues ask a leader.

New Leader

Although we have a strong team and great support from parents and friends the pack needs a new leader. Akela is looking for an Adult who enjoys working with the Cub age group and has the commitment to be a leader. Akela is seeking specific skill sets to enhance our pack leadership team. If you are, or know somebody who could be a new leader send them to see me. Blacklist

Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers

Please remember to ask for these when shopping at Sainsbury’s and help us collect as many as possible, the free kit we can get helps reduce your costs.

We have three “black lists” in the pack:

Cubs who do not camp (three cubs)

Cubs who do not hike (four cubs)

Parents who don’t help (six families)

I mention this for two reasons, firstly if you are on any of these lists your child is missing out. Secondly our scout group is oversubscribed and not allowing those who don’t full participate in the group to progress to the next section, is an easy way to help resolve our lack of spaces issue. This is not something I control.

Dates for the 2016 calendar

The shape of things to come

Items are subject to change and additional items will be added. Handouts will be available for core event.

- Mince Pie Rally Gilwell Park 23^rd January
- Cubopoly County event 30^th January
- Zombie Apocalypse Winter Camp 12^th-14^th February
- Sixers and Seconders backwoods day April 16^th details to follow

Full details on our website http://www.32ndchingfordscoutgroup.co.uk/home

Any questions or issues please have a word with a leader.

Generic scouting information is obtainable from: https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources

Keep up the good support and help where you can.

Kind regards

Akela

CSL 32nd Cub Pack Chingford

07950500802

January Newsletter 2016

Statistics 32 cubs 6 visiting beaver, 5 leaders and 6 core helpers

144 HIKES 258 NIGHTS AWAY Issue No 333

Happy 2016

After a short sunrise ceremony I have read the entrails of my Christmas baby Bassett puppy and 2016 looks to be an amazing year to be a 32^nd Chingford Cub Scout Pack.

We have the Cub Scout centenary to participate in

We have our Queens 90^th Birthday to celebrate

We have lots of Cubs bright eyed, keen and committed

We have leaders motivated, experienced and happy

We have Lots of help, young leaders, parents and friends

We have healthy finances and the will to do things new and exciting

Firstly we have a family winter walk on Sunday the 3^rd of January starting from Gilwell at 12 noon. No charge, dress for the weather and gain a hike credit /badge.

Secondly we have Pantomime on the 7^th of January, Hawkey hall woodford, 7pm. If you asked of a ticket (and had your name put down) we have a ticket for you, give me a telephone call if you are unsure.

Thirdly cubs restart on Tuesday 12^th and we have a full adventurous program planned for the coming term.

Fourthly Mince pie Rally is on Saturday 23^rd January at Gilwell park. The Rally incorporates one of the three Cub Centenary events planned for 2016 and all cubs should attend, it will be special. Details on handout.

Subscription changes

The pack is moving to Direct Debit payment, this matches our Beaver and Scout Section practices. All parents not yet on the system should be aware of the changeover process, if you have any difficulties or issues our Group Scout Leader will be on hand for the next few weeks to resolve any problems. Some Cubs are already paying by Direct Debit and two older Cubs not expected to join Scouts won’t be moved to the new system. Your yearly subscriptions do not change, payments are made over twelve months instead of eleven. All other payments such as camps are made via the cash desk please.

New Leader

Blacklist

We have three “black lists” in the pack:

Cubs who have not camped (three cubs)

Cubs who have not hiked (Ten cubs) this can be changed on Sunday

Parents who have not yet helped (six families)

New Centenary Scarves

Santa gave invested Cubs a centenary Scarf on his visit, Akela brought these as a personal gift for leaders and Cubs and has asked each cub to contribute £2 to their cost. Centenary Scarves are to be worn throughout 2016 to celebrate 100 years of Cub Scouts. They have your childs name on them and are the official scarf which are made of polyester, iron carefully. They are worn on top of our Group Scarf. New members will be given a Scarf at their investment.

Dates for the 2016 calendar

All cubs should ring-fence Saturday 23^rd January for the Mince Pie Rally 9:30-4pm at Gilwell Park. A craft competition celebration event.

Our best cubs will get offered places on the Cubopoly team on the 30^th January.

Also, “Zombie Apocalypse Cub Camp” 12^th-14^th February at Gilwell Park.