Scout Notes
MSP Celebrates 10 years of Explorers
Greenock and Inverclyde MSP Duncan McNeil helped celebrate 10 years of Explorer Scouting in Greenock and District by recognising the work of 31 young leaders.
The Young Leaders achieved certificates signed by senior members of the Scottish Government including First Minister Alex Salmond. They put in many hours of volunteering service in all Groups throughout Inverclyde and help deliver a truly youth-led programme. Duncan McNeil can be seen celebrating with the 10 year badge which all Explorers are now wearing on uniforms.
Meanwhile Mr McNeil and local MP Iain McKenzie were finding out about the work of the District with a visit to the District Team meeting.
Both men were very interested to find out about the work of the Scouts locally and were presented with neckies and iScout mugs to take away.
We are sure this will not be the last we see of our local elected members wearing their neckies with pride!!
Troops find World War Gun Geocache!
Three Greenock Scout Troops invaded Langbank station, arriving by train and car, for a geocaching hike and then sleep over in the 42nd’s Scout Hall in Kilmacolm
The 32nd Troop arrived by train from Greenock as part of their travel adventure. The hike took them up to the transmitters where they set their own geocache in the World War II gun emplacements.
Further along the hike the Scouts navigated to an already hidden treasure box, which they found very exciting.
Superb cooking was laid on and a load of exciting games were played. The outdoor campfire was fun too. After the late night they arose early to roll and sausage to set them up for the day with the 32nd hiking back to Langbank station.
In all, 31 Scouts from 32nd, 42nd and 45th had a great time and achieved more badgework. Well done all the young people and many thanks to the Explorers, leaders and parents who took part. More joint adventures soon.
Safeguarding training
Ten members of the District Team and Executive completed the new Safeguarding Awareness Training. This training will be rolled out to all adult leaders in the near future.
Appointment Interviews
Appointment interviews will be held on Wednesday 7 March 2012, in Inverkip Primary School, commencing at 6.30pm. Outstanding AA and PVG forms should be forwarded to Eleanor Ross, appointment secretary a.s.a.p.
Queens Scouts bowled over
The Scouts who are embarking on a five day Queens Scout Voyage this August got together to get to know each other a little bit better through Bowling in Xscape. Even though some people forgot what their names were and started bowling at the wrong time and resulted in Paul not winning, all enjoyed themselves and are waiting for their next outing.
Knotty Cubs at 70th
The 70th Cubs have been holding a Knotting Challenge with each Cub challenged to learn eight knots and be able to tie them without help and explain when they would be used. Ross Davidson fought off strong challenges from Dylan Watt, Tom Forrest and Finn Mitchell to be first to complete the challenge.
57th tackle bullying
The 57th has started a campaign for “Anti-Bullying”. Beavers and Cubs made a Scout Group “Code of Conduct” and “Scout Troop Agreement. “
They asked each child how people feel when bullying happens and they had drawn a bully, they then crumpled up the drawing and opened it again to reveal a drawing with lots of creases and they understood that when bullying happens sometimes you cannot see the bruises. They made a list of things they wouldn’t do in and out of Scouts and what to do if someone is being bullied.
They also talked through “How to stay safe” on the internet and avoid cyber bullying.