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North Dorset District Cub Leaders Meeting
Thurs. 22nd Oct. @ Stalbridge Scout HQ
1)
Opening Prayer
Opening Prayer2)
Packs RepresentedBlandford (John K)Gillingham (Teresa G)Motcombe (Cathy C & Sarah U)Shaftesbury (Clive B)Stalbridge (Mark Y)Winterborne Whitechurch (Alan W & Andrew M)Apologies Lee, Helen, Karen, Mandy, Mark, Ian, Chris, Elizabeth, Ange and Joe.Packs not representedBourtonCharlton MarshallGillingham KimSturminster Newton3)Matters arising (not elsewhere)
Matters arising (not elsewhere)There were no matters arising. Minutes of previous meeting were proposed by Alan W and seconded by Teresa G.
4)Cub Carol Service
Cub Carol ServiceThe carol service will be held at The Parish Church of St Mary Stalbridge on Sunday 6 December 2009 at 15.00hrs lead by the Rev William Ridding.
Mark Y will contact the school to enquire if car park can be used for dropping off and collecting our young people.
Carols chosen by those present are Away in a manger, O little town of Bethlehem, Once in Royal David’s City, Silent Night (Blandford Portman to sign), The Holly and the Ivy, We Three Kings and Go Tell it on the Mountain.
The readings will be by Cubs from Blandford Portman, Gillingham Mowgli, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Stalbridge and Winterborne Whitechurch.
Rev Ridding to provide readings and music for carols.
There will be Leaders and Cubs with instruments to accompany carols, a practice for those will be held at 14.00hrs in the Church.
All packs to bring colours for procession on first carol (O come ,all ye faithful)
Each Pack to bring sufficient mince pies (2 each) for refreshments after the service. District will supply tea, coffee, squash, milk and sugar.
JK to bring plastic cups for Cubs, poly cups for Leaders, napkins and black sacks.
5)Challenge Shield 2010
Challenge Shield 2010This will be in the form of the Crystal Maze, each Pack to organise a team challenge base to run for approx 20 minutes. Each Pack can enter more than one team, each team to consist of a Sixer and Second and four other Cubs. Each team may not complete all of the bases.
To be held on the 21 March 2010 at Stalbridge Park from 10.00hrs until 16.00hrs. Entry fee per team £2.00. Bring packed lunch, drink and waterproofs.
6)Swimming Gala
Swimming GalaWe will also hold a swimming gala as a separate event in April, May or November 2010. To be discussed at next meeting.
7)District Disco
District DiscoNot much interest from Cubs of packs present due to School disco’s and other activities. Held over for a future event.
8)District Hike
District HikeTo be held on Sunday 21 February 2010 at Winterborne Whitechurch, meet at 12.45hrs in the Doctors Surgery car park, ready to set off at 13.00hrs and finish at approx 16.30hrs.
Alan W will send out map and directions nearer the time.
Hot dogs and soup, for all, will be provided by Teresa and Clive.
A donation of £1.00 per walker to cover costs will be accepted on the day.
9)District Quiz
District QuizGillingham Kim will represent the District at the County final.
The 2010 quiz will be a Pack round and a final. Clive will organise the questions (unless anyone has a burning desire to do them) and organise the Legion in Sturminster Newton as the venue for the final. Date to be subject to Legion commitments.
10)Goose 2010
Goose 2010Information available at the time of meeting was discussed. Group registration form is on the County web site, this must be returned by the 31 December 09 with £10.00 deposit for ALL attending. A news letter will be available from County by the end of November 09. Districts will be in sub camps, Cubs will arrive mid day on the Monday and depart at mid day on the Friday, catering will be carried out centrally, there will be 16 activity zones age appropriate, the County AGM will be held on the Wednesday.
The cost of £130.00 was discussed, suggested that each Park starts a Camp Bank from January 2010 so that parents can pay monthly i.e. £120.00 balance paid over 6 months equals £20.00 per month per Cub.
11)Diary Dates
Diary DatesAll Leaders meeting Thursday 12 November 09 at Shaftesbury 19.30hrs. Please make every effort to attend in full uniform.
District Leaders Party 16 January 10, Heritage Suite, Shaftesbury. More information later. Do come, its great fun.
A District Outing has been proposed to the Intec Centre at Winchester. This would be on a Saturday at a cost of approx £16 per head including coach and entrance. Please canvass your Scouts. To be discussed at our next meeting.
For all other events check both District and County web sites.
12)AOB
AOBThere was no further business
Date of next Meeting ~ 12 November 2009 at 19.30hrs Shaftesbury HQ.
Final Thought ~ “Good judgement comes from experience.
Experience often comes from bad judgement” John Kerley ADC (S)
17 Mortain Close
Blandford Forum
DT11 7XA
01258 451205
07884296621
john.kerley@yahoo.co.uk
j.Kerley@poole.gov.uk
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North Dorset District Cub Leaders Meeting
Wed. 15th July @ Gillingham
1)Opening Prayer
Opening Prayer2)Packs Represented:-
Packs Represented:-Blandford PortmanGillingham MowgliGillingham KimMotcombeShaftesbury KiplingSturminster NewtonWinterbourne WhitechurchApologies:BourtonCharlton MarshallStalbridge3)Matters Arising:
Matters Arising:There were no matters arising. from meeting 30th March 20094)District Events:
District Events:4/1District QuizIt was decided that next year there will be one round to find the winner with all packs involved and the semi final round will be dropped.
4/2District Beaver / Cub CampAll enjoyed the camp, activities were successful. All thought that the two sections worked well together, but not to be repeated every year.
Grateful thanks to Debbie Hine for organising it.4/3Sixer / Seconder Day48 cubs attended, all leaders who ran bases which had a theme of basic scouting skills. Alan’s memorabilia of Scouting History was a great success. All were thanked by John for a great day.
4/4Sixer / Seconder CampA successful weekend, thanks to Gary and Paul for the canoeing and rafting.
4/5Future Events: District Cub Carol Service will take place on Sunday 6th December at Stalbridge, to be discussed at next meeting.
District Cub Disco: To be held on a Friday night from 6.30 – 9pm at Blandford. Leaders are to see if there would be a good enough response, rough numbers for next meeting.
Challenge Shield 2010: Suggestions were to carry on with the Swimming Gala or Base styled activity and possible alter each year.
5)County / HQ:
County / HQ:Well done to Sturminster Newton Cubs who represented the district at the County Football competition in July.
6) Round the Table:
Round the Table:Keeping Children Safe Training Evening, Wednesday 28th October, 7 – 9.30pm at Sturminster Newton. This is ongoing learning and replaces the NSPCC correspondence course “Keeping Children Safe” All leaders are advised to attend please.
Richard was thanked for all the work he did as ADC. The role of ADC will not be filled until 2010.
7)Diary Dates:
Diary Dates:District Cub Hike Sunday 21st February 2010 at Milton Abbas 12 noon Details to follow.
8) Date of Next meeting:
Date of Next meeting:Thursday 22nd October at Stalbridge 8.15 pm.
Meeting closed at 9.08 pm.
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North Dorset District Cub Leaders Meeting
Monday 30th March @ Sturminster Newton HQ
1)Opening Prayer within the all leaders forum
Opening Prayer within the all leaders forum2)Packs Represented:-
Packs Represented:- Bourton
MotcombeGillingham MowgliBlandford PortmanStalbridgeCharlton MarshallShaftesbury KiplingWinterbourne Whitchurch Apologies:Sturminster Newton Packs not represented:Gillingham Kim 3)Matters arising from the minutes of the meeting held on 20th April 2008.
Matters arising from the minutes of the meeting held on 20th April 2008. The minutes of the previous meeting were agreed by all, and there was no matters arising that
were not going to be discussed on today’s agenda.
4)District Cub Events
District Cub Events4.1District QuizRichard informed the meeting that Gillingham Kim had won the District Quiz for the second year in succession, with Winterbourne Whitchurch as runners up.
We will need to find a new question master for 2010; Lesley may know somebody, but Richard asked all leaders to try and identify an individual who would be willing to do this.
Richard then informed the meeting that he would like to change the format for next year, and have the first inter pack round as is now, but then omit the second round heat, and have a representative from each pack in the final, thus making the final more of a district event rather than just between the three finalists, Ange commented that we may have to find a larger venue, but those leaders present agreed it was a good idea, and that we should implement this in 2010.
4.2Challenge ShieldRichard asked the meeting if they would like the swimming gala to be an annual or bi annual event, all leaders present felt that they would like the swimming gala to alternate with the Crystal maze competition, it was also suggested moving the swimming gala to later in the year when our activity diary is not as full, and to include some fun races for Cubs who were not strong swimmers.
Congratulations to Portman on winning the Shield this year, and many thanks to John for organising this event.
4.3District Hike 2009Approx 120 people joined us on this district event, and we enjoyed perfect weather, many thanks to Lesley for organising this district event. Winterbourne Whitchurch has offered to host next years hike, Alan to arrange a Sunday in February 2010 and report back.
ACTION AW
4.4St George’s Day Parade 2009Next Years St George’s day parade will take place in Blandford on SUNDAY 26th APRIL
There will be a rehearsal in Church on WEDNESDAY 22nd April at 19.00hrs.
4.5District Camp 5th > 7th June 2009A camp meeting has been arranged for Thursday 30th April, at Trinity, starting at 19.30hrs
4.6Adventure Day—Bryanston Saturday 11th July. 10.00-16.00hrsFormat to run as last year’s event. More details to follow shortly
ACTION RA / CB
4.7Safety Badge DayAll present were all keen to see this event take place, Ange agreed to contact Tina and offer to assist.
ACTION TW / AB
4.8Sixers and Seconders Training DayThis event will take place on Saturday 16th May 2009, at Blandford Portman H.Q 10.00—16.00HRS.
More details to follow.
ACTION JK
4.9Sixer and Seconder campThis event will take place between 26th > 28th June 2009, John informed the meeting that he had a venue in mind that was within the Dorset border, it was suggested that Scouts were invited in order to strengthen the links between the pack and troup. More details to follow shortly.
ACTION JK
4.10Cub Carol Service --- Sunday 6th December 2009 (provisional date)Richard informed the meeting that he was very keen to reinstate the Cub Carol service, all present agreed that this was a good idea, and that he would like each pack to take an active part in the service, and also to include a performance of Silent Night in Sign as performed by Portman last year.
Richard then asked the meeting if any pack would like to host this event, Stalbridge and Winterbourne Whitchurch both voiced an interest, both Packs to investigate and report back.
ACTION AB/AW
5)County/ H.Q.
County/ H.Q. 5.1County Scrapheap ChallengeSturminster Newton very kindly represented us at short notice at this event, many thanks to Tina.
5.2County Football Tournament. Richard informed the meeting that this event would take place on Saturday 4th July, with two teams from each district of mixed ages. Each match will last for 4 minutes each way.
Those present felt it was a long way to ask parents and leaders to travel for a minimum of 8 minutes playing time, so it was decided to offer the winners and runners up of our District Football tournament the opportunity of representing us at this County event.
5.3Independence DayAs our activity diary is fairly full, those present felt unable to provide a base for this event.
5.4Goose 2010Richard informed the meeting that Cub Scouts will be able to camp from the 3rd to the 7th August 2010 at a cost of £130. Most leaders present felt that this figure was too high, and could result in excluding some Cubs from attending, especially in the current economic climate, and that Scouting should be accessible to all. Registration will commence from September this year
5.5Questionnaire 2008Richard handed round the results of the questionnaire.
6)Round the table
Round the tableDates and Venues of District Cub Leaders Meetings for 2009
Thursday 23rd April Blandford Portman H.Q 20.30hrs ( CANCELLED)Wednesday 15th July Gilingham 19.30hrs Gillingham Town HallThursday 22nd October Stalbridge To be confirmedPack Reports.
Blandford Portman
Portman Cub Pack stands at 40 Cubs, 4 Leaders and 2 Young Leaders. The Pack worked for and gained their Fitness Challenge, Athletics and Athletics Plus.
24 Cubs had a fantastic Summer Camp at Goathorn Common where we visited Durlstone Country Park, had an Indian theme day, Hiked to Old Harry rocks, took a boat trip from Swanage to Bournemouth, spent an afternoon on the beach and had a water day on the lake.
This term we are achieving our Scientist badge and Creative challenge. A sleepover is taking place at our HQ on the 7/9 November where our new cubs can gain their Outdoor Challenge and the ones who have it already will complete their Challenge Plus. We will also be attending the Blandford Remembrance Parade. Good ScOUTing 2008 Mang
Bourton
9 Cubs invested. This term the Cubs have been working towards their Community Challenge.
Bourton Cubs also have been working towards their Home, Personal and Road Safety and Emergency Aid activity badges.
Bourton will also be taking part in all the District Activities
Charlton Marshall
No Report Submitted.
Gillingham Kim
This term we will be working towards the Road Safety, Personal Safety and Local History activity badges. We have also introduced a parental rota.
Gillingham Mowgli
25 Cubs invested, so we now have four sixes. We also have a new adult leader Haiti.
This term we will be supporting the District events, The Cubs will be working towards their International and Global Challenges, We have also visited the Town Hall, and a sponsored silence to raise money for our new H.Q.
Motcombe
17 Cubs invested, with 4 Beavers moving up shortly making a total of 21.
Motcombe Cubs also have a young leader. 7 Cubs attended the swimming gala, and 27 attended the district hike.
Shaftesbury Kipling
38 Cubs invested with 2 linking to the Troop at Easter.
Kipling Cubs are working towards their Creative, Global and My Promise Challenges this term; we will also be researching how famous people did their best.
We will also be working on the Animal carer activity badge, with a visit from a Police dog handler. This term concludes with a “King Louis Mystery Night”
We will also be taking part in all the District Activities
Stalbridge
23 Cubs, of which 2 will be awarded their Chief Scouts Silver Award, at the start of the next term.
2 Cubs will be starting their linking with the troop.
This term we have been working on their Scientist and Cyclist activity badges, and most Cubs have gained their Creative Challenge badge. 3 Cubs and their families attended the district hike. And we will be taking part in the football tournament. Nikki Knight has decided to resign as ACSL for personal reasons.
Sturminster Newton
No Report Submitted
Winterborne Whitchurch.
26 Cubs invested and we have just celebrated our second birthday, and we have just been joined by another leader Andy (Kaa), which brings our number of leaders to 4.
We held a birthday party to celebrate our second birthday in conjunction with Red Nose day and we raised £65. The Cubs have gained their Art, Book Readers, Swimmers stage 4 activity badges, we have also worked on the Community Challenge badge and International Friendship badges.
We were runners up in the District quiz.
Thank you for your Pack Reports.
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