9th Stafford Sea Scouts
Royal Navy Recognised Group No 34
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Ninth News - September 2001
Contents
BeaversCubs
Troop Activities
First Aid Course
Group - 100 Club
Fund-raising
Summer Camp 2002
Diary Dates
Badge Courses
St. George's Day
Photographs On CD
Water Activities
A Quieter Life?
Maintenance Work
Beaver News
Good News
Welcome to our new leader who has joined our Beaver Colony leadership team. There are now 3 adults working with the Colony - good news indeed. With 12 Beavers in the section at present and we can now look for one or two new recruits.
Cub News
Shortage Of Leaders
The Royal Navy Inspecting Officer did comment on the low number of Cubs in the Group ( 6 at present) and strongly recommended that we address the issue and develop a strategy to increase membership. This is a serious matter to which the Leaders and the Group Executive Committee must give urgent attention . There is a shortage of adult leaders in the Cub Section - are there no parents willing to help? Contact us at: Scouts@bholland90.fsnet.co.uk (Just click on the email address).
Troop Activities
A Full Programme
There are now 20 regular attendees at Troop Meetings. This leaves a little room to spare as we would like to see a minimum Troop membership of 24. This too was the subject of comment by the RN Inspecting Officer. Nonetheless the 20 do have a pretty full programme.
Royal Navy Inspection
On the 4th of October the Troop underwent it's 2001 RN Inspection which was carried out by the Staff Officer Sea Scouts, who travelled to Stafford from HM Naval Base in Portsmouth. The Lieutenant Commander has since reported that he was well satisfied with the Troop's standards of appearance, dress, knowledge, drill and bearing. He thought that the ceremony of Colours was conducted to a high standard and found the Scouts to be "very well presented, smart and confident in responding to questions". He was very impressed by our Headquarters building.
Autumn Camp
Ten Scouts with three Leaders enjoyed a traditional week end camp at Sherratt's Wood in October when, despite indifferent weather, a lot was learned about the age-old basic skills of camping and outdoor cooking.
Climbing
Some of our Sea Scouts have of late taken a keen interest in climbing. Four Scouts are training for the Mountaineer Badge while six have all gained their Stage 1 Climbing Badge. Troop members have also tried their hand on the Scout Climbing Wall at Walton, following which several entered for the Scout National Championships held at the NIA in Birmingham. They did very well and returned with 2 first places in age groups and one 2nd place. We shall know who to send shinning up the flag mast when the halyards get jammed!
District Gang Show
The 9th was represented by two Scouts in the recent District Gang Show. Well done to those involved.
First Aid Course
For Leaders And Helpers
All Leaders and Helpers should have a current First Aid Certificate. These are valid for 3 years and it is 3 years since we last ran a course. The course will be held on April the 12th and 14th.
Group 100-Club
It is our policy not to publish names on the website but you can see the winners list on the hard copy of the newsletter.
If you would like to join the 100 Club please email us at Scouts@bholland90.fsnet.co.uk and we will send you the application form
Fundraising
Our stalwart fundraisers have despite many pleas, been unable to recruit helpers in this work and have regretfully stepped down. They have raised a considerable sum of money for the group funds and we offer them our grateful thanks,. Their final effort, the Christmas Fayre, was very successful and raised over £170 for the group funds.
We now urgently seek others amongst parents willing to continue the good work. Anyone who feels that they could help should contact Contact us at: Scouts@bholland90.fsnet.co.uk (Just click on the email address).
Summer Camp 2002
This years Troop Summer Camp will again be held on the shores of Windermere. Make a note of the dates August 3rd to 10th.
Diary Dates
March 1st/3rd Consall weekend Camp
March 23rd District 5-a-side Football Competition
April 12th/14th - Leaders First Aid
April 21st = St. Georges Day Parade
August 3rd/10th - Summer Camp
Badge Courses
Courses for the Scout FIRST AID and FIRE SAFETY Badges are planned to take place soon.
St. George's Day
The annual ST. George's Day parade and Service takes place this year on Sunday 21st of April. Full details from the Section Leaders. This is the one formal parade of the whole year that all members and Leaders are asked to attend and we look forward to a 100% turnout.
Photographs on CD
The Scout Leaders are working on a CD of photographs for Group activities for the year. The plan is to make this available in November.
Water Activities
Sailing and Canoeing for the Troop at South Staffs Sailing Club will start again in May.
A Quieter Life?
You will have noticed that although our HQ Building is quite splendid, the acoustics leave something to be desired. When a noisy game is in progress you just can't hear yourself think. Then everyone shouts louder which simply makes things worse. Don't despair, we have plans to install some sound absorption which should improve things.
Maintenance Work
A great deal of work goes on "behind the scenes" at the 9th HQ. You will have seen boats and trailers being cleaned, repaired and painted. From time to time you will have noticed that the grass has been cut, rubbish bins emptied and boundary hedges trimmed. It doesn't happen by magic! Thanks to all those who assist.
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