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Half Time!
Well that’s half way through the year already, but no rest for our leaders.
This is the busy time of the year for camps, especially scouts who have
their major Region Camp and SSS camps. These camps are the chance
for the scouts to show what they are made of. They have to set up their
own camp, cook their own meals and do all that fun stuff scouts for
which scouts are renown.
With a significant increase in scouts, we have been busy purchasing
equipment. Over $10000 has been spent on equipment since the start of
last year and there is still more to be purchased. To support the purchase
of this equipment we have had a couple more Bunnings BBQs which
were quite successful. We could do with some more help at these events
though. We had a couple o new faces but in general it seems to be the
same people offering to help each time. We have another Bunnings BBQ
coming up in August, so feel free to offer your services!
We had out Annual Report Presentation on May 31st. Cr Greg Betts,
Michael Hart MLA and Regional Commissioner Bob Campbell were our
special guests. We had a few parents attend but for a group of our size,
it was disappointing we did not have more. On the night we present
what has been achieved for the year, both from the committee point of
view and the individual sections. It’s not a long night and it’s well worth
hearing what everyone has been up to and to show your support for
their work.
We also held a working bee. It was good to see a number of parents
and youth members attend. Thank you very much for all your hard work
on the day. We started at 9am and most people were gone by 12pm.
With a lot of people we managed get a lot of work done in three hours!
Regards
Jeff Butterworth (Numbat)
June 2013
Contents
Half Time! ......................................... 1
Working Bee .................................... 2
Mitchell Masia ................................. 2
Queenslander!!!.............................. 2
Anzac Day ....................................... 2
Thank You Hinterland Mowers ..... 3
Getting Started Vouchers ............. 3
Presentation of International Scouting
Award ............................................... 3
New Facilities .................................. 4
Solar Power ...................................... 4
Working Bee .................................... 5
Region Camp 2013 ........................ 5
Joeys ................................................. 6
Cubs ................................................. 7
Wednesday Scouts ........................ 8
Thursday Scouts .............................. 9
Venturers ........................................ 10
Rovers Crew .................................. 10
Joeys At Jott .................................. 11
Contacts ........................................ 12
Burleigh Heads
Scout Group
32 Stephens Street
Burleigh Heads.
PO Box 69
Burleigh Heads Q 4220
www.bhscouts.com.au
Phone 07 55 350 744
Mobile 0416 257 093
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Working Bee
The working bee was a great success. We had a number of parents
attend (don’t worry there is always room for more!) and we powered
through a number of jobs.
Camp Kallaroo walls scrubbed down - upstairs and downstairs
Camp Kallaroo bathrooms cleaned, towel racks removed and
rust cleaned up.
Den bathrooms cleaned up
Timber surrounds of BBQ areas sanded/varnished
Entrance ceilings cleaned and red poles painted. Ceiling came
up better but still needs a paint.
Gardens cleaned up.
Camp Kallaroo freezer seals cleaned up.
Sprayed for bindis and garden weeds.
Gazebos checked for tears and broken poles.!
Outside sinks cleaned.
Coat of oil on the BBQ tables.
A very BIG thank you to all those people who attended!
Mitchell Masia
One of our young cubs, Mitchell Masai, sufferered a stroke in May. When
we found out we started a collection to raise some money. Thanks to the
generosity of our members, we raised $375! This has been sent on to
Mitchell and will go towards Mitchell’s medical expenses. Mitchell also
suffered a broken ankle during his initial physiotherapy, which has been a
further obstacle to his recovery. However, an email from his mum, June
24th, says that the cast is off and that with a lot of physiotherapy and
occupational therapy, he is starting to regain control off his left side.
Sounds like his mum and dad have been very impressed with his bravery
and desire to get home! We wish him all the best in his recovery.
Queenslander!!!
No, not the mighty Maroons but tents! With a strong growth in scout
numbers, we needed several new Queenslander tents. These are the old
style canvas tents for which you need to lash your poles and tie your own
ropes. They are excellent for the scouts to practise their skills. However,
they are not cheap, costing $2000 each. Thanks to successful fundraising
over the last few months, we were able to afford two new ones.
Anzac Day
As usual there was a good turn up at Anzac Day. Scouts had a sleepover
at the den and attended Burleigh dawn service, while the Venturers had
a sleep over at Gecko Hall and attended the Currumbin dawn service.
All sections met at the den and walked down to Burleigh where they
marched to the morning service.
It’s the one event of the year where we get all sections together and it
was good to see so many people!
Getting everything shiny at the working bee
Putting up the Queenslanders!
Laying wreaths at Anzac day.
Under the shelter at Anzac Day
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Thank You Hinterland Mowers
Ask and ye shall receive. Galah was bemoaning the fact that they could
really use a chainsaw for cutting up firewood for camps. One of the
scout dads works at Hinterland Mowers at Nerang and organised a
donation of a chainsaw for the Burleigh Scouts. Top effort and much
appreciated!
Getting Started Vouchers
The Queensland Government’s Getting Started scheme provides
vouchers of $150 to families to meet sporting costs. Scouts is an eligible
organisation! A number of our members obtained these vouchers in
January to go towards term fees. The next round of vouches is available
starting July 1st. Further details at the website:
Presentation of International Scouting Award
On 17 March 2013 at the Gold Coast Region Scouts breakfast held at the
Gold Coast Arts Centre, Region Commissioner Bob Campbell presented
Burleigh Heads Venturer Ryan Kidd with the International Explorer Award,
a belt buckle that can be worn in place of the standard belt buckle on
the uniform belt.
The International Explorer Award can be earned by any member of
Scouts Australia who travels to an international Scouting event overseas
and participates in two of the following activities:
1. Service (minimum 4 hours)
2. Camping (minimum 1 night)
3. Training (minimum 1 complete day)
4. Attend at least three meetings (minimum 3 hours)
Three reports or presentations must be completed within 12 months of
returning from the international Scouting event.
See http://international.scouts.com.au/main.asp?iStoryID=19933165 for
more information.
Classifieds
As we all know, scouts grew very quickly! In some cases, a pair of boots
may have only been worn once or twice. Starting next newsletter, we will
start running ads for any items/equipment you may wish to sell. Send us
the item details, price and contact details and hopefully you will be able
to sell them!
Ryan Kidd being presented his award
by BobCampbell.
The belt buckle given for the award.
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
New Facilities Last year the committee, under direction of
group leader Roland, investigated possible
extensions to the den. A number of items were
identified:
- A new shed to store trailers and equipment.
- Covered area next to BBQ
- Covered car park near Stephen Street
entrance.
We were considering using money set aside
from when the den was redeveloped in 2007 to
pay for these items. However, the committee
decided to apply for a grant from the the
Queensland Government’s Gambling
Community Benefit Fund. Earlier this year we
were notified that we were successful in
receiving a grant of $24,000! You can imagine
we were quite excited to hear we were
successful!
We have now entered the next phase of
obtaining branch and council approvals. We
are hopefully we will see the new items by the
end of Term 3.
Solar Power
Another extension to the den that was
considered was solar power. Fortunately, we
submitted paperwork to secure the 44c rebate
before the cut off last year. Given that we
received a grant for the facilities described
above, we were able to access the
development funds leftover from when the den
was redeveloped in 2007 to pay for a solar
system. Last week a new 6kW system was
installed at the den, just in time for the June 30
cut off. We hope that we will save $2000-$3000
each year in electricity costs leading to
substantial savings in the coming years.
The development plan for the new facilities.
6kW of solar power generating goodness
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Working Bee
Region Camp 2013
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Joeys
Joeys HOP!
The term just past has been as eventful as ever with Joey numbers also
increasing to include some new joeys who are always welcome.
A couple of events this term were fully attended, with every single joey
present with their family, which is an awesome show of commitment to
the Joey spirit of participation and enjoying time together with other
Joeys.
Some specific events included the Anzac parade through downtown
Burleigh to show our support and commemorate the returned soldiers
from so long ago. At this Anzac parade we were honoured to have the
Rovers assist the Joeys in decorating wreaths which were laid at the
memorial. Big thanks to Rovers there.
Another big event was the JOTT (Joeys on the trail) at Springbrook. We
were joined by our Joey buddies from Nerang and were pretty nervous
huddled in a rain shelter wondering if we had enough raincoats to go
around. Luckily Echidna had many to spare and a few umbrellas as well
so off we went in the light rain. The leaches loved it! I think nearly every
poor joey found out what leaches are on this hike. Anyway Springbrook is
always a beautiful walk and the waterfalls were flowing with all the rain.
Oh, did I mention the leaches...
The next big event for the term was the Rail Museum and Queens Park,
again with the Nerang Joeys, and including a sleepover at the Ipswich
den. The den's rather rustic charm included a resident possum with baby
possum that lived in an annex of the den. The rail museum was a really
good day for the historical content regarding QLD rail's steam train
heritage which included close up behind the scenes tour of the rail
workshop where the blacksmiths still work on maintenance and
restoration of the working steam trains that are kept there. Other
activities included damper making and stock whip cracking all of which
had the Joeys highly engaged and entertained.
Tree planting at federation walk was also well attended and many
hands saw the work finished in record time this year. We also made a
point of visiting the previous site where we planted the year before
which was doing well. I think the organizers were well impressed with the
group's (not just joeys) efforts as we were with their hospitality and most
delicious fruit platter laid on with the sausage sizzle. Thanks to the parents
there for a great turnout.
Last of all I have to mention a very recent night at the den where we
dusted off the stage to host the "Joeys Have Talent Show". The joeys were
asked to perform and act for the rest of the joeys and parents. All
performances were well received by our studio audience of joeys and
parents. We were treated to several solo piano performances, a group
of drummers, and several skits and stand up comedians. A special
mention to Ross though for his solo singing performances of not one but
two national anthems - Australia fare and the Scottish anthem.
We are looking forward to another exciting term 3.
Joeys with Rovers at Anzac Day
Getting ready to march.
Talented drumming!
Ross singing his heart out!
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Cubs
Term 2 has gone fast again
We have been meeting with White Wolf Pack this term
We would like to welcome James Batho to assist Baloo
We all met at the Den on Saturday afternoon to go to our first Night Howl
event for the Gold Coast Region. While Tas , Baloo and the other parents
helpers were getting lunch, Crow was head of everyone until Tas got a
phone call from Crow and she could not find us so we waited for her. We
arrived at the campsite and put up out tents
The event started at 6pm. Our teams started at 8:45pm and 9:00pm. We
finish the bases at midnight
The next day on closing parade we were told the top five places:
James Team 3rd
The Best Six (Baloo Team) 5th Tas Team 11th
Well done to both Packs
We did a pack camp at Guanaba. Tas and Baloo setup on Friday. We
stayed Friday night and Saturday morning it was too cold to get out of
the tent. Chloe did her Grey Wolf walk with Magpie on Saturday
afternoon. The Cubs were all tired so they went to bed early. Sunday was
a sleep-in for everyone. We packed up the campsite and headed back
to the Den
Thanks for the Parents for helping us on both camps this term
On our last night of term we went to Putt Putt.
I would like to thanks the parents for supporting both Packs this term
Good Hunting
Baloo
Joeys admiring the model railway
Damper is always good!
That’s a big mob of Joeys!
They have lots of old stuff in Mueseums
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Wednesday Scouts
Wednesday Scout Troop has been full speed ahead this term. Troop
council decided the theme for term two was Scout Skills with a few fun
activities. The program was run by the Scouts and they managed to
keep the Troop engaged, job well done. The Scouts participated in wide
games, Anzac Day, navigation, camp fires, cooking with different
methods, badge work, fitness and preparation for Region Camp. The
Rovers came along for one night and ran a program, the Scouts loved it.
All of these activities are great for the youth to learn from their peers with
guidance from the Scout Leaders. We have two Scouts attending the
World Scout Jamboree in Japan.
Two Scouts completed their Leadership Projects this term.
Congratulations to Karly and Stephen, many thanks to those Scouts who
participated, it seems like you all had a great time. Both Karly and
Stephen were solely responsible for organising an overnight camp for 6-8
Scouts with limited adult supervision. Some of the younger Scouts that
participated were awarded their pioneer level patrol activity badge,
well done.
Jamboree on the Trail (JOTT) was a great success. Unfortunately we had
a change in venue due to track closure. Thanks to Thursday Scouts we
joined them on the Daves Creek Walking Track at Binna Burra. It was a
great experience we walked approx 12km, pretty good effort. Scouts
have received a JOTT blanket badge.
Anzac Day was a great success Scouts attended an overnight sleepover
at the Den. We had 27 scouts attend the Dawn Service and 22 attend
the parade on the same day. We were very fortunate to have a current
serving Soldier come and have a chat with the Scouts, big thanks to
Galah for organising it.
Region Camp was a little wet, but the Scouts soldiered on. This was the
first competition camp that the Wednesday Troop has attended. We
had 4 patrols total of 27 Scouts participate, great effort. The Scouts were
responsible for their own camp sites. They were expected to pitch their
own tent and kitchen fly, do all of their cooking, hygiene and
construction of gateways. The Leaders were very proud of the effort the
Scouts put into the camp. Patrol Leaders were challenged on this camp
and it was good to get feedback about their experience. We want an
open door policy so the Scouts feel comfortable chatting to the Leaders
about their experiences, good or bad. Overall the Red Back Spider
Patrol came home with the award for Cooking, congratulations. All
patrols received great positive feedback from the judges and advise
was given about improvements needed for the future. We have SSS
over the School holidays and our Scouts are already organising their
menus and construction ideas.
Karly is working towards her Scout Medallion and her last challenge
needed is to complete a three day Green Level hike. During the school
holidays she will be undertaking this challenge, we wish her all the best.
Thank you to all of our parents for your support during the term we can't
function without your help with transport to and from events. Big thanks
to the families who assisted with taking some of the gear home from the
Region Camp, huge help. Thanks for participating in fundraising events
and the working bee it is great see our families involved from the
Wednesday Troop.
Karly’s leadership project
Getting ready for JOTT
It’s a bit wet!
Ready to march at Anzac Day.
Masterchef scouts!
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Congratulations to Yabbie for completing his Leader Training this term.
We now have three qualified Leaders.
See you all next term, keep up the great work.
Wednesday Troop Leadership team
Thursday Scouts
Term 2 has been both busy and successful with a very good programme
organised by our senior youth members at our last troop council.
We started off the term with a games night and in the second week we
had a great combined night with the Wednesday night troop on the eve
of ANZAC day with a sleepover before the ANZAC day dawn service.
In the third week we had an “Around The World” theme night which the
scouts really excelled in and enjoyed. This included each patrol selecting
a country and performing a set of cultural and language activities for
their chosen country, this was very entertaining for the leaders and was
my personal highlight for the term.
Other activities for this term have included:
-ANZAC day Dawn and Parade services.
-“Springbrook Rescue” environmental day assisting with weeding on a
piece of national heritage land.
-JOTT hike (Jamboree on the Trail).
-Police visit at the den.
-Two scout’s leadership activities.
-Regional camp (huge!). Burleigh Meerkats won the cooking award in a
tie with the Redbacks patrol from our Wednesday troop. The Meerkats
patrol included: Emma (PL), Bella (APL), Mitchell, Adele, Thomas, Billie
and Mia....simples.
We are now focused on the SSS camp so the recent scout nights have
been “at the business end of scouting” and have focused on camping
skills and camp preparation.
Also, one of our senior scouts Morgan is doing an Adventurer level hike at
the end of this term, thanks to Magpie for his efforts there.
Our numbers have grown again and are now at 30 youth members in
the Thursday Night Troop. We have three leaders and also have Magpie
in the wings for the hiking and other adventurous activities assistance.
That wraps it up!
Bullant (Allan Gillespie)
The Beast from Region Camp!
Region Camp dress up
Panther patrol gateway
Hawk Patrol gateway.
Yabbie takes on Robin Hood
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Venturers
This Semester in Venturers we have been busy with camps such as May
Venture and our ANZAC Day sleepover. The Anzac Day sleepover was
our first camp this semester because unfortunately all our previous
camps had been rained out or delayed. Despite this, our first camp was
quite successful and I am sure those of us that participated all enjoyed
ourselves. We awoke early on Anzac day to join in the ANZAC service at
Elephant Rock and afterwards many of us participated in the Burleigh
Service with the rest of the Group, as well as some venturers who hadn’t
been able to make the ANZAC Day Sleepover.
In May we, unsurprisingly, went off to partake in May Venture. This camp
was a regional camp between numerous groups up at the Woodstock
Evolve campsite. While we only had a small group on this camp is was
still very enjoyable participating in events such as mine sweeper and
watching the iron gut challenge (but maybe not so enjoyable if we were
in the challenge). As well as this, three of us went to Operation Archer.
Archer is a night hike, similar to Nighthawk, but only for venturers.
Unfortunately, we had a small turn out for this camp due to uncertainty
over the date. This camp in second term had been postponed since the
start of the year due to bad weather and this had cause the confusion
but we did manage to get a team in. Overall, this semester has been
very exciting and we are looking forward to another great term where
we will resume our Wednesday night meetings.
Rovers Crew
The start of our year has been filled with birthday celebrations with a kid’s
party themed night for Sam and Gemma’s birthday and a onesie party
for Laura’s. The crew have also been busy with visiting the joeys to make
the ANZAC day wreaths that were laid on ANZAC day and helping out
with region camp clean up at Wednesday night scouts. We have
included visits to other sections in our calendar so please look out for our
emails
One of the major events on the rover calendar each year is the annual
St George’s Rover Ball. The ball is a social event for the rovers and a
chance to recognize those within the section that give a lot of their time.
Sadly Burleigh Rovers were not awarded anything this year but Gold
Coast Rovers were awarded the “Region Pride” award for always
supporting the region and attendance at SEQ events.
Other weekly activities the crew have done are; Giant Monopoly, Yoga
and a Card Night.
Upcoming events include Drive in movies, night fishing and going to see
Brisbane Gangshow
The 14th World Moot is being held in Canada in August and two of our
rovers; Sam and Laura, are very excited to be a part of the Australian
and New Zealand Contingent. The girls are also spending time in the US
before and after moot and are away for a total of 8 weeks. Good luck
on your travels girls!
We now have 4 crew members and are working on recruiting a few
more! If you know anyone that is 18-25 years old and loves to have fun
and go on adventures, send them our way :)
Sam and Gemme birthday candles.
Laura’s onesie crew birthday party.
Laura, Gemma and Sam at St
Georges Ball 2013.
Sam, Kyle and Laura playing giant
Monopoly.
Our visit to Wednesday scouts.
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Joeys At Jott
Burleigh Heads Scout Group
Badges
Thursday Scouts
Aaron: Their Service - Our Heritage
Adele: Scout Craft, Their Service - Our Heritage
Amit: Their Service - Our Heritage
Bella: Their Service - Our Heritage
Billie: Art Proficiency, Explorer Water Safety, Their Service - Our Heritage
Camryn: Their Service - Our Heritage
Cara: Scout Craft, Their Service - Our Heritage
Curtis: Their Service - Our Heritage
Dean: Their Service - Our Heritage
Dylan: World Scout Environment
Emma: World Scout Environment, Their Service - Our Heritage
Ethan: Their Service - Our Heritage
Jason: Scout Craft,Their Service - Our Heritage
Mason: World Scout Environment, Their Service - Our Heritage
Max: World Scout Environment, Their Service - Our Heritage
Matthew: Pioneer Water Safety, Music Proficiency, Their Service - Our Heritage
Mia: Their Service - Our Heritage
Morgan: World Scout Environment, Their Service - Our Heritage
Owen: Their Service - Our Heritage
Thomas: Their Service - Our Heritage
Quinn: Their Service - Our Heritage
Zane: Explorer Emergencies, Their Service - Our Heritage
Contacts
Group Leader Roland Franz 0450 656 093 [email protected]
Assistant GL Anthony Watt 0420 980 256 [email protected]
Chairman Jeff Butterworth 0411 116 380 [email protected]
Secretary Karen Johnson [email protected]
Treasurer Rose Way 0414 166 471 [email protected]