The Group would like to thanks all the scouts, parents, leaders other groups in our County that participated in the Annual Toy Mass held in Ballinlough Church on 5th December. The final tally was 30 full bags of toys collected and these have now been distributed to charities and individuals within our own Scout County. This event remains one of the more practical ways that we demonstrate keeping our scout promise by “helping other people”
Overnight in Fota Cottage
The Cub Scouts and Scouts will be travelling to Fota Cottage on the 7pm train on Friday 9th November. We will stay overnight in Fota Cottage and will be back on Saturday at 5.25pm. The activity will include a campfire and backwoods and pioneering activities and a visit to the wildlife park.
Cubs & Scouts will need to bring A sleepting bag and good ground mat or inflatable. A torch, warm coat with hat & gloves would also be advisable. A full gear list will be given out with contact number of leader on your meeting night. A neckerchief is necessary. The Cost is €30 per person.
AGM 2012/13
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting for 2012/12 will take place on Tuesday 13th November from 8pm to 8.45pm in the Scout Hall.
The Agenda is as follows:
- To receive the Annual Report of the Ballinlough Scout Group
- To receive the Secretaries Report
- To reveive the Tresurers Report
- To receive the Youth Section Reports
- To elect a Chair, Secretary & Treasurer for 2012/13
- To accept new members for the Group Council for 2012/13
- Any Other Business
A short meeting of the new Group Council is planned for directly after the AGM at 8.45pm until 9.15pm
The AGM is also a forum for parents to ask questions and raises issues that they may have and all families are encouraged to have one parent or represnetative attend.
For information:
The Group Council is the management committee. It consists of a Chairperson, Secretary & Treasurer elected at the AGM, at least one leader from each section, all venture scouts, the patrol leaders from the scout section and any number of parent representatives. There are between 4 and 6 meetings a year.
We are seeking additional parents to come on board this year and are seeking a parent to act as Chairman of the Committee as the Group will celebrate its 50th anniversary in August 2013 and a programme of events will need to be planned this year.
Cub Sections
From September 2012, the Ballinlough Scout Group will oppeeate one Cub scout section. These will meet on Monday evenings from 7.30pm t0 9pm. Cubs from the Tuesday night pack can transfer to Mondays from September 2012. This consolidation of the cub sections is necessary as it had become increasing difficult to maintain adequate adult leader cover for both sections. The decision will be reviewed again at the end of the current scouting year to determine if youth demand exists for a second cub section.
Cub Camp – Cuskinny
Our Cub camp was to Cuskinny Court, near Cobh from 25th to 27th May. Activities included Raft-builing, Archery, Cooking in the Wild, Asult Course, Oreinteering, Slippery Slope, Bouncy Castles and a Campfire with smores !
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Visit to Lord Mayor
The Group visited the Lord Mayor, Cllr Terry Shannon in the City Hall on 16th May. After a reception in the Council Chamber the Lord Mayor described his time in scouts and the friend he made. The Group made some presentattions, of a 38th Cork neckerchief, Scout Whistle, Scout Penknife, and Flowers for the Lady Mayoress. The Lord Mayor was quizzed on some merit badges and was awarded a special framed Public Speaking & Civics Merit Badges. He then invited all the scout to see his office and the board room and took time to chat with all the scouts.
Cub Camp 2012
The location for this years cub camp is Cuskinny Court in Cobh. It will be held from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th May 2012. This years programme continues our water based activities with Raft Building. This is our first occasion camping in Cuskinny and we are looking forward to it.
Invitation to Visit Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor, Cllr. Terry Shannon, has invited the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, Leaders and members of the Group Council to visit him in the City Hall on Wednesday 16th May 2012.
All those attending are asked to meet outside the City Hall (Anglesea Street Entrance) at 5.45pm in uniform. The visit will begin at 6pm and shoudl be completed between 7.15pm and 7.30pm.
The Group is delighhted to accept the invitation, especially as Cllr Shannon was a former Scout in the Group in Ballinlough.
Swimming Night
The 38th Cork and 40th Cork Cubs are going to Lesiureworld in Bishopstown this Monday night from 6.45pm to 8.15pm for a swimming night. All cubs must wear their neckerchief (uniform is not required). They must also bring swimming gear, a towel, swim hat and €3 for the entry fee and a €1 coin for lockers (this is refundable). Cubs must check in with one of the leaders in the foyer of Leisureworld. Parents colelcting, are asked to call into the foyer of Leisureworld at 8.15pm and check the cubs out with one of teh leaders present.
AGM & Registration
The AGM will take place on Wednesday 12th october at 8.30pm in the Scout Hall. The Annual Report for 2010/11 will be available on the night. At least one adult representative from each section shuold be present.
Registration Fee for 2011/12 can be paid at teh AGM, to your section leaders on your meeting night or online. The Green Parental Consent Form shoudl be returned directly to the section leader if you have not done so already.