Cub scouts will return on Tuesday 9th September at 7.30pm and Scouts will return on Thursday 18th September at 7.30pm
Mystery Night Hike
We will be meeting outside the entrance to Penrose Wharf Car Park on Alfred Street in town at 7pm sharp. Cubs & Scouts should wear their uniform, neckerchief and bring a warm jacket, hat & gloves and €5 to cover costs. We can be collect at 9.15pm at the Car Park by Monkstown Pier.
Cubs please note there is no meeting on Tuesday 26th.
AGM takes places on Tuesday 15th October 2013 fro…
AGM takes places on Tuesday 15th October 2013 from 8.30pm to. 9.15pm in the Scout Hall. Notice of AGM and Fees has been issued.
Scouts reopen on 5th September
Scouts recommence on Thursday 5th September for existing members and new members and cubs moving up are starting this Thursday 19th Sept.
Video clips from Camps (2006,2009 2011)
Video clips from Camps in 2006-Mount Melleray, 2009 -Shielbaggan & 2011-Ardmore available at youtube.com/user/Ballinlou…
Summer Break
All sections have now finished up for the summer break. All sections will re-open in September 2013.
Toy Mass Success
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.
Scout Camp – Cappanalea
Scout Camp took place from 23rd to 30th June at Cappanalea, near Killorglin in Co. Kerry. One of the aim was to improve the Adventure Skills levels and Scoust were awarded improved stages in Camping, Hillwaking, Paddling and Pioneering and well as starting two new skills in Sailing and Air Activities. The programme included Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft buildling, Windsurfing, Sailing, Hillwalking, Rock Climbing and Abseiling. There was also a day trip to Crag Cave in Castle Island, Farranfore Airport and the Aquadome in Tralee. Click here for photos