Scouting in Greenock and District

Week Ending 26.06.10

Scottish Camping Champions

Congratulations to Cobra Patrol from the 32^nd Troop, who won the National Camping Competition at Fordell Firs at the weekend. The patrol faced fierce competition from 15 other top patrols from around Scotland, being examined on camping, Scout craft and survival skills.

Patrol Leader Ross Forbes was presented with the new ‘Lyall’ Trophy by Depute Chief Commissioner for Scotland, Graham Haddock, in front of a crowd of around 200 scouts and leaders. This is only the 2^nd time ever that this National event has been won by a Greenock Troop, the first in 2003, again by the 32^nd troop. The patrol was also presented with £500 worth of Camping vouchers donated by sponsors Blacks of Greenock.

Solo Parachuting

7 brave Explorer Scouts and Network members from the 1st Gourock Group completed their first solo static line parachute jump recently. After a full day of training the group held their nerve to have a successful jump and complete a very memorable experience. With training now complete the group looks forward to their next jump. Well done to you all.

Scout Leaders’ Meeting

Reminder about the Scout Leaders’ meeting which will take place in HQ on Tuesday 29th June from 7.00 to 9.00pm.
All  troops should send at least one leader.

Gang Show – last call

Last Sunday saw a large turnout of cast hopefuls auditioning for Gang Show 2010. Some great talent was on display doing singing, dancing or acting which is sure to make this year’s show sparkle. This is now the last call for cast registration and anyone who wishes to audition for cast consideration should immediately be in touch with the Producer Kenny Wilson on email kenny_wilson30@hotmail.com or tel 638742 before 30th June (registration closing day).

Gang Show Wardrobe

An invite to all appointment holders, network members and active support members to come along to a get together planned for Sunday 22^nd August at 2/00pm in District Headquarters. If you are crafty, can sew, unpick stitching, make tea or are just able to assist in the wardrobe team for Gang Show 2010 then come along. Fabulous company and meet new friends. Don’t forget to spread the word to some of our new Greenock & District members.

Scout Radio Club

Members of Greenock District Amateur Radio Club went along to 97^th Cubs in Port Glasgow last week.  16 Cubs worked on their communicator badge and with the help of radio operator Stephanie McCann passed on a message using amateur radio, learned Morse code, Phonetic alphabet, finger spelling for the deaf, had fun with different codes and learned about different methods of communication.  After all their work was completed they had some fun with 2 way radios.  All the cubs completed their communicator badge.