Christmas Break up 6 Dec 6:30pm

END OF YEAR & XMAS BREAK UP

Dec 6 - 6:30pm  

Non Uniformed night - XMAS Gear would be good.

 

Please note that this Friday is the Break up for the Group of 2013. We have 165 attending on Friday from the numbers gathered. This is a fantastic number and I am looking forward to seeing you there.

  

What is provided on the night is a meal of Chicken (Red Rooster) and Salads. There will be an alternative for vegetarians.  I believe the above meal should cover 90%, if it will be a problem please advise.

 

If you are able to lend a hand on Friday night (time to be confirmed, post 4pm) to help set up the den with tables and Gazebos it would be appreciated if you could let me know and I will contact you once the coordinator has advised of the time. 

For those unable to attend - thank you for the year and I hope to see you all in 2014. 

 

 

Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

Working Bee - Saturday 23, 9am - 12pm

Working Bee

 Saturday, Nov 23

 9am - 12pm

 

 We need to repair the fence line and do a general clean of the den. We are also considering painting the Office and Toilets.

 

Please advise if you will be attending. We seek adults mostly but we are happy to have youth members as long as they are prepared to muck in.

 

• Scouts, Venturers & Adult Permission Form 
• Cub & Joey Scouts Permission Forms

 

Are you attending? You have previously registered as Unassigned. Yes I am attending. No, I cannot attend. 


Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

Cuboree Fundraiser: Family Disco

Family Disco Afternoon

Beenleigh Cub Scouts

Date: Saturday 23^rd November

Time: 4:30pm – 7pm

Cost: Gold Coin Donation

Venue: Beenleigh Scout Hall

 

Ask your family, neighbors, and school mates to come along. Everyone is welcome!!

(All children will need to be supervised by an adult as we don’t have enough adult helpers to watch all the children)

Sausage Sizzle, Cold drinks, lollies, tea and coffee, cakes stall and other snacks will be available for purchase

Lucky Door prize to be won!!!

Come along for an awesome afternoon of Dancing, fun and games.

You can download a copy of the C3 form for this activity by clicking here: http://www.dibbssm.net/C3.asp?mem_id=13042&act_id=15184


Are you attending? You have previously registered as Eligible to attend. Yes I am attending. No, I cannot attend. 


Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

Beenleigh Scouts Break Up Function - Dec 6

 Beenleigh Scout Group

End of Year Break Up

 

Will you be able to attend the break up on December 6.

 

The Group is aware that many other functions are on that night.

We are seeking your help in letting us know if you will be attending or not 

as we are concerned families are double booked.

 

Could you please complete the attached survey to update us on your attendance?

 

Complete the Survey

 

 

 

 

Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

Shirt Order

Dear Group

SHIRT ORDERS - FINAL CALL   This is your final chance to secure the new group polo shirt for $20.  Orders will be placed Nov 1 and the price will rise post this date. The group is discounting for these initial orders only. Email size of shirt.   If you have ordered already, thank you. We hope to have them before we break up.     Shirt is used for Camps, special activities (Clean up Australia Day, Car Wash) and general wear.    This shirt has been FASHIONISTA approved by Scouting members!!!

 

 

 

 

Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

Group Support Committee General Meeting

Group Support Committee General Meeting

October 30, 2013 - 7pm

Topics for discussion:
- Fees and subs review
- General section and Group Leader update
- Support Executive Committee update
- General questions and answers

It is important you attend to know what is happening at the group. ...

++ We are providing child minding - however, you need to advise by Friday to ensure we have members to cover

All parents of Youth Members become members of the Group Support Committee when their son and or daughter become a member of the Group.

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The Group Support Committee is essential in the management of a Group and is a body on which the Group Leader will rely for support. It may be comprised of parents of Scouts in the Group, former Scouts, representatives of the sponsoring authority in the case of a sponsored Group, and others interested in the welfare of the Group.

Beenleigh Mall Marketing morning

Beenleigh scout Group held a stall at the Beenleigh Mall for recruitment. Thanks to Lisa and Christine for helping out.

Car Boot Sale - Sep 14 cancelled

Due to varying reasons the September 14 had had to be cancelled.

Keep updated

Our sections are posting regularly activities they do each week. Check out our Cub Scout and Scout Troop sites to see what is happening.

Seeking Fundraiser Coordinator

Group Fundraising Coordinator Resignation
For personal reasons our Fundraising Coordinator - Helen Cowan-Wheatley - has made the decision to step down from the role. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Helen for her efforts in what can be at times a difficult role.

 

As a result of Helen's decision I am now left with the need to seek a new Fundraising Coordinator. Until a candidate steps forward I will need to take the role on. Any further questions in relation to fundraising can be sent to me.

 

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Seeking Group Fundraising Coordinator

 

At this time the Beenleigh Scout Group is looking for a volunteer who is willing to take on the challenging role of Group Fundarising Coordinator. This role comes with many challenges that will suit someone who is a go-getter, organised and plans ahead and is prepared to build a team and work well with others. 

 

2014 will be a big year for Fundraising, apart from the Group fundraising there will be a need to have a sub-committee that will organise fundraising events to get 20+ youth, helpers and leader to Cuboree 2014. This sub-committee will report to Fundraising Coordinator.

 

Below are details of what the role required. 

 

Position Description

• Well organised person willing to build a fundraising team and committee 
• Prepared to think outside the box for ideas that will seek funds from outside the group members
• Coordinate regular monthly meetings and advertise. 
• Manage the Beenleigh Fundraiser email address (beenleighscoutsfundraiser@gmail.com)
• Produce regular Fundraising Communications to all Group Members. 
• Provide a report and attend the Support Committee meeting every third Monday of the month
• Establish Sub-committees for Cuboree 2014 and AJ2016 Fundraising efforts that report to your role. 
• Position reports directly to the Support Committee and Group Leader
• Provide a calendar of events for the coming year by Oct 15 each year to align with Group Chartering requirements

Salary

$0 plus 9.5% super on top <(:0)

Potential for excitement, fun, and development of character!

 

Contact the Group Leader if you are interested! 
 

 

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Seeking Cuboree 2014 Fundraising Coordinator

 

The Beenleigh Scout Group is seeking a volunteer who is willing to take on the role of Cuboree 2014 Fundraiser. 

The object is to raise funds to send 20+ members to Cuboree 2014 in Maryborough. 

 

Position Description

• Well organised person willing to build a fundraising team and committee 
• Prepared to think outside the box for ideas that will seek funds from outside the section and group members
• Coordinate regular meetings and advertise events.
• Produce regular Fundraising Communications to all Cub Scout Members. 
• Provide a report and attend the Group Fundraising Committee meeting..
• Position reports directly to the Group Fundraising Coordinator.
• Provide a calendar of events for the coming year by Oct 1 to align with Group Fundraising Committee events

Salary

$0 plus 9.5% super on top <(:0)

Potential for excitement, fun, and development of character!

 

Contact the Group Leader if you are interested! 

Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

Marketing at Beenleigh Mall

Our tabke set up at the Beenleigh Mall yesterday to promtoe our group and see if we can increase our Joey Scout numbers.

We had three potential new Joey Scouts and Kookaburra has a few more girls innher section now.

Thanks to Jacala, Kookaburra, Alex and Bagheera for taking the time out to do this.

Cuboree 2014 Meeting - Wed July 31 @ 7pm

Dear Parents,

 

I am happy to advise that your Scouting member will be eligible to attend Cuboree 2014 from Sept 21 - 26, 2014. This camp is aimed at Cub Scouts between the age of 9 and 11 years of age, on Sept 21, 2014. They will take part in many exciting activities and get to meet with Cub Scouts from all over the State and interstate. A chance to make new friendships and experience what Maryborough QLD has to offer.

 

For the older Scout members, you will be able to attend Cuboree 2014 as an assistant or even help on the Scout base that is run at every Cuboree.

 

In order for you to get the information you need to get prepared I will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, July 31 at 7pm. I appreciate that this is a Wednesday night, but with two groups running on the same night now there is no room to hold a meeting of this size on the Joey/Cub Scout Den night.  At this meeting I will go through with you the cost and show some of the photos/videos from Cuboree 2012, plus you can fire all the questions you have at me as this will be Cuboree number 3 and I am again involved in the organisation of Cuboree 2014 as the Communications Director. I am, and was,  responsible for the Website, Blog and facebook updates for the last Cuboree and this one coming. If you would like to see what happened in 2012, go to the Blog 

and look through the archive on the lower right hand side. 

 

I know that this seems a long way off, but the applications can be submitted now with a payment plan option, and I am keen to make sure everyone gets a chance to be able to send their Cub Scout to a truly amazing experience.

 

 

 

 

Are you attending? You have previously registered as Attending. Yes I am attending. No, I cannot attend. 
Registration required by Monday, 29 July 2013.


Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera )
Group Leader
0433 322 638

Cuboree 2014 Meeting - Wed July 31 @ 7pm

Dear Parents,

 

I am happy to advise that your Scouting member will be eligible to attend Cuboree 2014 from Sept 21 - 26, 2014. This camp is aimed at Cub Scouts between the age of 9 and 11 years of age, on Sept 21, 2014. They will take part in many exciting activities and get to meet with Cub Scouts from all over the State and interstate. A chance to make new friendships and experience what Maryborough QLD has to offer.

 

For the older Scout members, you will be able to attend Cuboree 2014 as an assistant or even help on the Scout base that is run at every Cuboree.

 

In order for you to get the information you need to get prepared I will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, July 31 at 7pm. I appreciate that this is a Wednesday night, but with two groups running on the same night now there is no room to hold a meeting of this size on the Joey/Cub Scout Den night.  At this meeting I will go through with you the cost and show some of the photos/videos from Cuboree 2012, plus you can fire all the questions you have at me as this will be Cuboree number 3 and I am again involved in the organisation of Cuboree 2014 as the Communications Director. I am, and was,  responsible for the Website, Blog and facebook updates for the last Cuboree and this one coming. If you would like to see what happened in 2012, go to the Blog 

and look through the archive on the lower right hand side. 

 

I know that this seems a long way off, but the applications can be submitted now with a payment plan option, and I am keen to make sure everyone gets a chance to be able to send their Cub Scout to a truly amazing experience.

 

 

 

 

Are you attending? Yes I am attending. No, I cannot attend. 
Registration required by Monday, 29 July 2013.


Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera )
Group Leader
0433 322 638

Welcome aboard and movements

Last night saw the investiture of some members into the Beenleigh fold and the beginning of journeys into the next section for Joey Scouts.

 

We welcome Stewart (Kaa) and Trelanya (Shanti) in as a Joey Scout Supporter and Assistant Cub Scout Leader respectfully.

 

We also saw Zahlia take the final plunge in becoming a Cub Scout,  and saw Matthew and Tynan begin the change from Joey Scouts to Cub Scouts. In a few weeks they will transition in and just be part of the big team!

Maverick Night - Aug 31 @ 7pm

Come along to the annual Maverick Night. This is our major fundraiser for the year and we have lots of prizes to give away at the end of the night.

Go here for more details

Beenleigh Scouts Soil Spread Working Bee Cancelled - All done thanks to a parent and Bob Cat!

Firstly to all those that were coming to help with the soil spread on Sunday, thank you, thank you, thank you., That would have to be the biggest response ever to a call to arms for a working bee.

 

But thanks to the Whalen Family, who had a Bob Cat, on hand we no longer have to attend as it has been done for us. I can not thank Greg enough for taking time out of his day to attend to the ground for us. Huge thank you is still not enough.

 

For those that are disappointed that it is called off - yes I can hear you all sobbing and stamping your feet in frustration, we do need to organise a working bee in term 3 to get the fence repaired.  

 

Thank you again to everyone who offered to bring Wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes and many extra hands. Enjoy your Sunday off.

Regards and Yours in Scouting,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
0433 322 638

What assistance can you offer?

Hi everyone,

 

Now that things are settling down and most of my hats I have been wearing are coming down to one,  it is now time for me to focus on Group matters. One of the core things that I would like to find out from everyone is what resources we have within our family pool. By this I am looking to put together a list of tradesmen and other services that families within the group can provide from time to time.

 

Now I am not asking to donate your time every time we need help, as there are times when we have to pay for fixes or repairs. I am seeking from everyone what professional type services they can provide to the group. I am very keen to tap into an electrician, builder, gardening services etc. For paid work I would prefer to offer work to those within the group first before seeking outside assistance.

 

In the next three years I have a group plan that will see some changes around the den, assuming we can get the grants for them or can fundraise to cover these costs. As is always the case when you are trying to find the right person, you don't even know they exist under your nose. This came up when discussing the proposed shed design with a Scout Family member. 

 

Proposed changes in next twelve/eighteen months:

• Make over of the Scout Cupboard (similar to the Cub cupboard)
• Possible quote for a Kitchen makeover
• Potential work in the shed for shelving and cupboards for lock away storage or patrol meeting room. 
• Grounds garden project
• Seating around the Campfire area. 
• Lighting improvements around the den

This is just a few ideas that we need to resource and have guidance or professional assistance with.

 

If you are prepared to offer your services please let me know and I will add you to my contact list. I am also offering you a chance to advertise your business services too with a business card area for you all to tap into. A pin board will be set up for you to add your cards too in the next month. 

 

I look forward to hearing back on what is available to us.

 

 

 

Regards and yours in Scoutng,
Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
0433 322 638 0433 322 638

Seeking Joey Scouts

The Beenleigh Scout Group is seeking your assistance in helping to promote the Joey Scout section to your family, friends, co-workers and schools. Our Joey Scout section needs an increase in membership, as the majority will move up to Cub Scouts by December, leaving that section with only a couple of Joey Scouts. Nobody like to see sad Joey faces :).

 

This section is the little known section and it runs from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on a Tuesday, provides a great introduction to Scouting for all children 6 -7.5 years of age. They get to have a heap of fun, do lots of activities, enjoy a sleepover or two at other dens, and the work they do can earn them the Joey Scout Promise badge.

 

If you can assist in helping promote we have flyers at the den we can provide to hand out at schools. I am also keen talk with various school leaders to see if we can promote in the newsletters they distribute. 

 

We all know how great it is to be in Scouting so please spread the word and if you have people interested please have them contact me for more information. 

 

Regards and yours in Scouting 

Stephen Hughes (Bagheera)
Group Leader
Beenleigh Scout Group
0433 322 638

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Scout Troop Regional Camp Success

Well to the Beenleigh Scout Patrol that won the overall Regional Camp award on the weekend. It has been so good to see the Scouts finally working hard and achieving success. Well done to all involved.

Also this patrol won three other minor awards and one other patrol won another. Have not seen the Scouts so excited in a long time.


Well done to everyone involved.

Now you know where we are!

The Scout Den now has Community directional signs on the corners of Tallangandra Rd and Beenleigh/Beaudesert Rd and Harburg Drv on Logan River Road.

This is the sign at Tallagandra Rd.

Love it when a plan comes together.

ANZAC Day March 2013

The Beenleigh Scout Group is always honoured to be apart of the ANZAC Day parade. This year there were 54 youth members and 10 leaders in  attendance and we all marched proudly.

The Scout section have added photos of the day.

Waiting Lists set up

As much as it is exciting to see so many new members wanting to sign up, it is regrettable at this time that the Cub Scouts and Scouts Sections now have to install a waiting list. If you are interested in enrolling your child in Scouting please email us and provide the following information:

• Name of child
• Date of birth
• Contact name
• Contact number
• Contact email address

We will contact you as soon a spot opens up.

If you have the desire to teach and entertain children and have a passion with working with children from 7 - 11 and 10 - 15 then you might want to consider about joining as a Leader. It would be fantastic to b able to establish a second Pack for Cub Scouts and Troop for Scouts. It is not great to have to turn keen children away.

If you are interested please email us to have the Group Leader - Stephen Hughes contact you in future.

Car Boot Sale & Car Wash - April 27

Help support Scouting in the local community!

April 27, 2013

7am to 12pm

Free to Browse

BBQ will be cooking this day, come along enjoy a sausage and trove for treasures.

We are back in action

Hard to believe we are three weeks down alrwady. We have had a surge in our new members and it is good to see so many new faces.

We have added the Cub Scout Calendar to thos site Calendar and we are hoping to have Scouts and Joey Scouts up by Feb 28.

We have plans for 3 Car Boot Sales and Car Washes again this year and our annual Maverick night in late August or September.

Thanks for the support and being part of the fun.

Aluminium Can Donation

Beenleigh Scouts would like to thank Beenleigh Auto and Marine Electrics for their donation of 14 x 44 gallon drums of aluminium cans. This was an unexpected gift and we appreciate the support.

Beenleigh Auto and Marine Electrics
60a Logan River Road Beenleigh.

General Meeting 13/2 @ 7pm

A General Meeting will be held at the Den for all parents and friends to attend. Please come along and find out what the group is about, what the plans are for 2013 and beyond.

Movies on for youngsters in the hut.

Day 2 - Activity Day 1

So this morning was alive and well with the Scouts up and about ealry. For those heading to Explore It they were on the buses by 7am for the trip to Australia Zoo. This is around 2 hours back twoards Brisbane.

Just walking around the site this morning the hot items are - the Frozen Coke and Boost Juice vans.

The Waterslide is up and operational and they are getting wet as they come down. The smiles say it all.

 

Also we are seeing the Scout put to the challenge with Wheelchair Basketball and Air Blow Volleyball.

 

 

There are many, many, many more exciting challenges for them in the next few days.

 

Beenleigh Scouts and AJ2013 opening ceremony.

So if you were following the AJ2013 facebook page, or the AJ2013 blog feed last night you would have seen that the Scouts had a ball with the opening ceremony and Timomatic. What a great way to start the event.

The first morning at AJ2013

The Beenleigh Scouts seem to be settled in only one is having a little issues with the heat today. But they are all in good spirits.

Pete (Redback) always happy on a tractor!

Andrew, Brent & Liam

 

Payton, Nick & Lachlan

Liam & Kyle

Nick

Chelsea, Rebecca & Emily

Missed by that much Chelsea scrubbing the BBQ! I will  pay for that one!

Beenleigh at Billabong 41.

I happened to walk past the Troop at AJ2013 while they were getting the camping gear set up.

 

 

They are there in between those standin and the trees on the right. Browyn to the right of trees. Most are sitting waiting for instructions.

Beenleigh Scouts arrive

The Beenleigh Scout group have arrived at AJ2013. Photos will be posted shortly and on AJ2013 sites.