Week Ending 21.01.12
33rd enjoy Christmas Camp
On a perfect wintery December weekend the 33rd Group descended on Everton into an almost classic Christmas card scene, with pristine snow on the ground, clear skies and gently falling snowflakes.
They soon put an end to that with a round of snowball fights, sledging, snowman building and a singsong round a huge fire to warm themselves shattering the peace!
The Group celebrated the season with a decorated tree, festive activities for all, a huge Christmas lunch attended by invited guests and games galore throughout the day and night.
Of course they had a special visitor during the night who left a wee something for everybody. A fantastic weekend and thanks to all who attended and supported.
Appointment Interviews
Appointment interviews will be held in District Headquarters, Finnart Street, on Saturday 28 January 2012 at 12 noon.
Outstanding AA and PVG forms should be forwarded to Eleanor Ross, Appointment Secretary as soon as possible.
Census Information Required
Group Scout Leaders should now be in possession of their Census codes in order to complete their Group census on line. This MUST be completed by Tuesday 31 January
Founder’s Day – wear a neckie to school or work
Group Scout leaders should approach head teachers of local schools well in advance of Founder’s Day , Wednesday 22 February, to seek permission for members to wear their uniform (or at least a neckie) to school that day.
Our Founder Lord Robert Baden-Powell shared his birthday that day with his wife Olave, founder of Girlguiding. Adults should also try to join in the celebration and wear a neckie to work.
Photographs please to moc.loanull@setontuocsddnag.
Parliament Praise for Queen’s Scout
The feelgood factor still lingers from our fantastic New Year’s Day Queen’s Scout presentation to Martin Keane.
On top of the newspaper, radio, online and TV articles about Martin’s award – the first Queen’s Scout of the Diamond Jubilee – the following motion has been tabled at the Scottish Parliament by Stuart McMillan, MSP about the event.
“That the Parliament congratulates Martin Keane of 32nd Greenock and District Scout Group, who, on New Year’s Day, became the first Queen’s Scout of 2012; also congratulates Matthew and Dominic Hurrell of the same troop, who are to receive Queen’s Scout awards later in 2012; commends the example that these young men have set for others in their community, and considers that the scouting movement continues to play an important role in the development of personal and social skills as well as prospects and opportunities for young people throughout the world.”
The motion is supported by 18 other MSPs: Jamie McGrigor, Rob Gibson, Bill Walker, Kevin Stewart,
Richard Lyle, Neil Bibby, Margaret Burgess, Mike MacKenzie, Roderick Campbell, Bob Doris, Colin Beattie, Adam Ingram, Jackson Carlaw, David Torrance, Gil Paterson, Dennis Robertson, Annabelle Ewing, and Bill Kidd.
We have also had contact from local MP Iain McKenzie who was “delighted to pass on congratulations for such a wonderful achievement” to Martin.
District Commissioner David McCallum said: “This event has raised the profile of Scouting in Greenock and District far and wide and highlighted the great benefits of Scouting in general to a huge audience.
“I have been inundated with positive comments since New Year’s Day from people who want to praise the work that the Scouts do. Everybody out there who wears a neckie should be very proud indeed.”
Radio Active Open Evening.
Greenock and District Scout and Guides Amateur Radio Club invite Scout and Cub Leaders to an open evening in Scout Headquarters, Finnart Street on Friday 3 February at 7pm.
During this evening club members will be on hand to demonstrate how they can help your group complete the activities necessary for the Scout and Cub communicator badges.