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Minutes of the District Scout Section Leaders Meeting
1 Dec. 2009 @ Sturminster Newton HQ
In Attendance
John Kerley ADC (Scouts)Blandford (Helen & Paul)Gillingham (Kenny & Paul)Shaftesbury (Suzi, Mike and Chris)Stalbridge (Simon)Sturminster Newton (Julie, Paul and John)Apologies
Charlton Marshall (Sandra)Shaftesbury (Tim & Lionel)Stalbridge (Nikki and Eric)Troops not represented
Charlton MarshallMatters arising (not elsewhere)
There were no matters arisingScouts Christmas Party
At Blandford HQ 11/12 Dec 09 beginning at 19.00hrs. Leaders to be there for 18.00hrs, each Troop to bring a game, Scouts to bring party food, disco arranged, numbers to Helen when you know.
County Cooking Competition
Blandford will represent the District on the 7 Feb 2010. Entry fee is £15.00 per team plus cost of food, District to cover costs.
Trig Tower Tor
This will be held over the weekend of the 27/28 Feb 2010 at Stalbridge. Simon kindly offered to organise route around the Stalbridge area. Sleepover on the Saturday night.
District 5 a Side Football
Will be held on the 8 May 2010. Entry £1.50 per player to cover cost of medals. Fund raising stalls will be offered to groups at £5.00 per pitch, monies to District. Leader’s teams and Parent teams are welcome as well as section teams. District Leaders to rota helping on the food stall.
Rae Award
Weekend of the 11/12/13 June 2010 at Redmoor Farm, Milton. Gillingham to organise.
County and District Events
District Leaders Party 16 January 10, Heritage Suite, Shaftesbury. Flyers have been sent out by Hugh.
A District Outing has been proposed to the Intec Centre at Winchester. This will be on Saturday 20 March 2010 at a cost of approx £13.50 per head including coach and entrance. Coaches will leave from all towns starting at 08.00hrs. Please canvass your Scouts and book your places by 15 Feb 2010 and monies to be paid by 20 Feb 2010.
Discussion took place regarding Blandford’s and Shaftesbury’s Centenary celebrations in 2010. Both will be holding camps at Bryanston School and Leaders are required to help run adventurous activities i.e. water, climbing, archery etc.
Leaders were directed to the County web site re GOOSE. Group registration forms are to be in by the 31 Dec 09 with £10.00 deposit for each member attending. The “JOBS” form and the Leader registration form are both on the web site.
For all other events check both District and County web sites.
AOB
Mike reminded Leaders to notify Roger Monksummers of any Chief Scout Gold Awards so that they can be entered on our District website.
As this was my last meeting as ADC (Scouts) I would like to thank all those Leaders who have given their time, enthusiasm, commitment and support, not only to me, but to both District and County activities over the last 3 years. I have enjoyed my time in this role, thanks to you, and I know you will give the same support to Mike. I will still be around though as Sturminster Newton Scout Leader. Mike, you know where I can be found!
Date of next Meeting.
2 February 2010 at 20.30hrs Sturminster Newton HQ. Please bring a copy of your terms programme.
Final Thought
“We all know what we are doing, but sometimes wonder why we are doing it”
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District Scout Section Christmas Party & Sleepover
7.00pm on 11th to 10.00am 12th December 2009 @ Blandford HQ
Dear Scout Section Leaders,
Please send out forms ASAP so we can get numbers back to calculate food etc.
Could you also find out food allergies and dietry requirements and of course we will also need numbers of leaders staying, etc
We will supply a Disco, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks for Scouts and Leaders.
Scouts to bring Party food with them.
Could all Leaders bring a game please
£2.50 per head for cooked breakfast and cereals.
Leaders to arrive 6pm onwards please.
We must be all cleared up and out of Scout hut by 10.30am latest as the Explores will be arriving for their Christmas Party.
Organisers are Paul Toop 07901002276 and Helen Whitelock 01258 456468 / 07796637529
Looking forward to seeing you all there,
Paul, Matthew, Tomaz and Helen
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Minutes of the District Scout Section Leaders Meeting
8 Sept. 2009 @ Sturminster Newton HQ
In Attendance
John Kerley ADC (Scouts)Blandford (Paul)Gillingham (Paul)Shaftesbury (Suzi, Mike, Lionel and Chris)Stalbridge (Simon)Sturminster Newton (Julie, Paul and John)Apologies
Gillingham (Ken)Shaftesbury (Tim)Stalbridge (Nikki and Eric)Troops not represented
Charlton MarshallMatters arising (not elsewhere)
There were no matters arisingBackwoods Weekend
This will be held at Ashley Woods from 10 am on Sat. 10 October 09 until 2pm Sun. 11 October 09.
Shelters to be constructed from natural materials but bring tarps just in case.
Saturday evening meal and Sunday breakfast to be cooked on wood fires using only tin foil. Bring back up food should it all go terribly wrong!
Wide game to be run by Suzi, Julie and Tim (many thanks)
Hike for Sunday morning by John K.
Weather is looking good for the weekend but “Be Prepared”
County and District Events
Gary Rice’s workshop on “Keeping Children Safe” Wed. 28 Oct. at Sturminster Newton ~ 7.30pm
All Leaders meeting Thursday 12 November 09 at Shaftesbury 19.30hrs.
Scouts Christmas Party being organised by Paul T at Blandford on Friday 11 December 09
District Leaders Party 16 January 10, Heritage Suite, Shaftesbury.
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.
Paul T has offered kayaking for Leaders at Buddens.
County ADC’s meeting, Monday 12 October 09 at Dorchester. Would anyone be willing to go in my place for Scout section? As I have been asked to cover Cub section for Jenny.
For all other events check both District and County web sites.
AOB
There was no further business
Date of next Meeting.
1 December 2009 at 20.30hrs Sturminster Newton HQ.
Final Thought
“First you have to teach a child to talk, then you have to teach it to be quiet”
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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Rae Award ~ 12 June 2009
On the evening of Friday 12 June 09 some 55 scouts descended on Blandford Scouts HQ eager to take part in the 2009 RAE Award.
The RAE Award is our District Scouts Camping Competition where Patrols put into practice all their Scouting skills in an endeavour to be the best Patrol.
This year we had 10 Patrols competing and every troop in the District was represented.
A team of Leaders marked the Patrols on every aspect of Patrol Camping including site layout, putting up tents, cooking, food and equipment storage, teamwork and Patrol Leaders abilities.
10 activity bases were run over the 2 days, where again the patrols were marked on their abilities. The bases this year were soap carving, mapping, compass, quiz, fire lighting, axe and bow saw skills, knotting, first aid, mini pioneering and a timed hike tent pitching.
Saturday evening the Scouts entertained the Leaders with a variety of campfire songs, sketches and stunts. Yes, they were marked on these as well.
Sunday afternoon and all the kit was packed up ready for final inspection, then the wait whilst the points were added up.
Jenny, our DC, arrived to make the presentation to the winning team and congratulate the other patrols on their achievement.
The winning Patrol, who go on to represent the District at the County Banner Competition, where CHARLTON MARSHALL “B”
John Kerley
ADC (Scouts)
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Minutes of the District Scout Section Leaders Meeting
2 June 2009 @ Sturminster Newton HQ
In Attendance
John Kerley ADC (Scouts),Blandford (Tony and Tomaz)Gillingham (Ken)Shaftesbury (Suzi, Mike and Chris) Stalbridge (Simon) Sturminster Newton (Julie, Paul and John)Apologies
Gillingham (Paul)Shaftesbury (Lionel and Tim)Stalbridge (Nikki and Eric)Troops not represented
Charlton MarshallMatters arising (not elsewhere)
There were no matters arising
Medieval Camp 22 to 25 May 09 (Review)
Comments were requested from Leaders and their Scouts so that the core team from County could have feed back at the wash up meeting on the 10 June 09.
JK went around the table of all those present that attended the camp, comments as follows: -
Positive ~
Activities brilliant, Scouts enjoyed the whole weekend, fantastic camp, Scouts were enjoying the activities, great not to have to cook, food excellent, brilliant camp, Med factor brilliant, first class camp, thanks to all the core team and sub camp leaders, when is the next one?
Negative ~
Tuck shop, rethink times, open far too long, Scouts not eating food provided spending money in tuck shop instead. Archery to few leaders on the line (where were the rest of County Leaders with archery permits?) Saturday run by North Dorset Leaders only. Some went hungry (Explorer’s) last called in not enough food left so very small portions. Sunday banquet needs rethinking, those who waited for an hour to be fed ended up with small, cold portions. Need drink stations at each activity base. Allow a morning and afternoon break for drink and snack. Vegetarian meals need to be available, not as an option but an alternative. Did not know that you had to ask for vegetarian option. Alternative activities needed at bases where Scouts had to wait (Water activity where only half could get on the water) Car parking/dropping off needs to be addressed, do not rely on Leaders who have Scouts arriving to direct traffic, no high vis jackets or radio’s. Needs separate team.
Overall Comment ~
Fantastic camp, congratulations to everyone involved in the organisation.
RAE Award 12/14 June 09 at Blandford
The following patrols are entered for the RAE Award,
Blandford 2 patrolsCharlton Marshall 2 patrolsGillingham 1 patrol and 1 spare Scout.Shaftesbury 1 patrolStalbridge 2 patrolsSturminster Newton 2 patrols and 1 spare scout.Total patrols 10. We therefore need 10 bases and a minimum of 10 Leaders.
Bases arranged at present,
Suzi, soap carvingKenny, compassTony, pioneeringSimon, quizJohn, fire lightingNeeded
Someone for, first aidSomeone for, mapsSomeone for, knotsSomeone for, Axes and knivesSomeone for, timed hike tent pitchingPlease rally your Leaders, even if it is only for the Saturday.
Remember that each patrol needs an alter fire for the Saturday evening meal.
Joker will attend and undertake paperwork/scorings.
County and District Events
County Banner competition will be held on the 3/5 July 09. Winning Patrol from RAE Award to represent District.
Other District events that will take place include: -
September, Aviation Camp (by invitation) Letterboxing on Dartmoor.
October, Backwoods weekend.
December, Christmas party.
For all other events check both District and County websites.
Can all leaders please make every effort to attend the District AGM. Stalbridge HQ, 19.15hrs for 19.30hrs on Wednesday 17 June 09.
AOB
Date of Bisley 16 to 18 October 09. Entries from groups, either a team or individual Scout to Roger Monksummers 01747 822202.
Sandra requested if an “Army Barmy” weekend could be organised. Over to you Sandra!
Date of next Meeting.
8 September 2009 at 20.30hrs Sturminster Newton HQ.
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Minutes of the District Scout Section Leaders Meeting
5 May 2009 @ Sturminster Newton HQ
In Attendance
John Kerley ADC (Scouts)Charlton Marshall (Sandra)Shaftesbury (Suzi, Mike and Chris)Stalbridge (Simon Young)Sturminster Newton (Julie, John and Paul)Apologies
Gillingham (Kenny & Paul)Shaftesbury (Lionel and Tim)Stalbridge (Nikki and Eric)Troops not represented
BlandfordMatters arising (not elsewhere)
There were no matters arising
Five a side football 18 April 09
The overall feeling was that this had been a successful event and will be programmed in for 2010. Next year there will be medals for the runners up.
There was some discussion regarding directions to the event site. This came about as some, unidentified, parents had complained. Simon and Mike stated that the grid reference was on all the paperwork, and that it was section Leaders responsibility to provide maps if needed. JK stated that he had produced a Google map, which was attached to the one-day activity form handed out to both Blandford and Sturminster Scouts and Cubs.
Medieval Camp 22 to 25 May 09
The following information was handed out and explained.
Buddens site map showing locations of sub camps, activity zones, catering tent.
Programme, complete with JK’s notes. (Revised programme has been e-mailed to Troops)
Activities Zones.
JK will forward additional information as it is received.
RAE Award 12/14 June 09 at Blandford
Entry forms have been sent to all Troops. JK would like to see two patrols entered from each Troop.
Patrols will need to bring porta potties, alter fires and tentage to accommodate mixed patrols.
Leaders to discuss and agree activity bases at our next meeting.
Joker will attend and undertake paperwork/scorings.
County and District Events
County Banner competition will be held on the 3/5 July 09. Winning Patrol from RAE Award to represent District.
other District events that will take place include: -September, Aviation Camp (by invitation) Letterboxing on Dartmoor.
October, Backwoods weekend.
December, Christmas party.
for all other events check both District and County web sites and District/County newsletters.AOB
Paul to advise date of Bisley and if North Dorset is entering teams.
[ Editors note - see "Latest News" ]
- 33rd National Scout Rifle Championships @ Bisley, 16th to 18th Oct.
- The ESU will be attending.
- Scouts + older Cubs can be entered but entry is at group level so down to section leaders to organise remembering that entries close before the summer break.....
- Any section that has only 1 or 2 potential entrants is very welcome. Entrants will still be entered in their Groups name but it will be possible for them and their leader / parent to combine for camping / dining etc.
- Any advice needed on details, entering or preparing then please contact our Shooting Adviser, Roger Monksummers 01747 822202.
Sandra requested if an “Army Barmy” weekend could be organised. (Any volunteers to organise?)
Mike informed the meeting that Shaftesbury Scouts are interested in raft races. JK to see if we can fit in this year.
Suzi informed meeting that Lionel has a possible location for backwoods. JK to speak to Lionel.
Simon enquired if abseiling from Poole water tower is still available. JK to speak to Neil Gillard.
Date of next Meeting.
2 June 2009 at 20.30hrs Sturminster Newton HQ.
Final Thought “Doing the right thing and being popular does not always go together”
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Minutes of the District Scout Section Leaders Meeting
30 March 2009 @ Sturminster Newton HQ
In Attendance
John Kerley ADC (Scouts)Blandford (Mark and Tomaz)Charlton Marshall (Sandra)Gillingham (Kenny)Shaftesbury (Suzi, Mike and Chris)Stalbridge (Simon Young)Sturminster Newton (Julie, John and Paul)Apologies
Charlton Marshall (Paul)Gillingham (Paul)Shaftesbury (Lionel and Tim)Stalbridge (Nikki and Eric)Matters arising (not elsewhere)
There were no matters arising
Trig Tower Tor 21 Feb 09
All present agreed that the event was excellent; particularly as more teams had entered than previous years. Thanks to Simon and his team for organising. Congratulations to Stalbridge Scouts for winning.
All leaders felt that more time, within Troop programmes, should be spent on map and compass work to hone the Scouts skills.
Five a side football 18 April 09
Details have been e-mailed to all Troop Leaders, ADC Beavers, ADC Cubs DESC and District for maximum section coverage.
There will be a charge of £1 a head for each player to cover costs of trophies and medals, which will be given to WINNERS only.
Fellowship has agreed to provide refreshments; Hugh will provide First Aid cover.
Leaders are asked to assist with car parking using both gates. Each group to bring a raffle prize and sections to send team names to Mike, there are 5 Beaver, 13 Cub and 11 Scout teams entered at present.
Uniform need not be worn, football boots can be worn and Shin pads are a must.
RAE Award 12/14 June 09 at Blandford
John will send out entry forms and information to Troop Leaders. JK to speak to Joker and enquire if he is willing to manage scoring and data collection or pass over computerised information.
County and District Events
County Medieval Camp 23/25 May. Registration forms for Scouts to be sent to Charles Davis, Suzi handed Shaftsbury’s entries to JK (These have been posted) JK re e-mailed forms to all Troop Leaders.
NOTE, if you have late entries please e-mail Charles numbers as soon as possible.
County Banner competition will be held on the 3/5 July 09
Other District events that will take place include: -
September, Aviation Camp (by invitation) & Letterboxing on Dartmoor.
October, Backwoods weekend.
December, Christmas party.
ADC (S) asked Leaders to speak to their Scouts for new ideas; ADC (S) suggested Raft Races, District Hike, District Bike Ride, District Fun Day and Swimming Gala. Let’s have some fresh ideas!
For all other events check both District and County web sites and newsletters.
AOB
Mike informed the meeting that Shaftesbury Scouts would be interested in raft races. JK to organise.
JK asked all Troop Leaders to collect photocopies of all Leaders First Aid certificates and send to Hugh so that the database can be updated.
Date of next Meeting
5 May 2009 at 20.30hrs Sturminster Newton HQ.
Final Thought
“Failing to plan, is planning to fail”
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Trig Tower Tor Competition 2009
21st Feb. 2009
On Saturday 21 February 09 some 50 Scouts and around 30 Leaders, Young leaders, Parents and Friends gathered at Blandford Scout HQ for the 2009 Trig Tower Tor competition.
This year’s competition was organised by Simon Young and his team, around the downs and forests west of Blandford.
The Scouts formed into 11 teams, 2 from Blandford, 3 from Charlton Marshall, 2 from Shaftesbury, 2 from Stalbridge and 2 from Sturminster Newton. Each team was allocated at least 2 Leaders to accompany them around their route.
The Scout teams had to plan their own routes, based on grid references, and navigate that route to collect points from clues given to them on the route card. The more grid references visited the more points were collected.
Everyone who took part enjoyed a glorious sunny days hiking, thankfully for me, the team that I accompanied had not included too many steep hills in their route planning.
The winning team, this year, was Stalbridge “B” made up of Ryan, Tom, Madie and Carey who accumulated some 1,510 points. They were closely followed in second place, with a difference of 40 points, by Charlton Marshall “C”, made up by Emma, Ben, Jack, Lewis and Ben, who were last years winners.
The competition was followed by a fish and chip supper, a sleepover at Blandford HQ and bacon rolls for breakfast.
My thanks to all the Scouts who took part and to the Leaders who supported this annual event.
John Kerley
ADC (Scouts)
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Minutes of the District Scout Section Leaders Meeting
3rd Feb 2009 @ Sturminster Newton HQ
In Attendance
John Kerley ADC (Scouts),Blandford (Tony Dando and Tomaz)Shaftesbury (Suzi Bullen, Mike Bullen and Chris Young) Stalbridge (Simon Young and Eric Smith) Sturminster Newton (Julie Williams and John Kerley)Apologies
Charlton Marshall (Paul Toop)Gillingham (Ken Rose and Paul Lampard)Introductions
JK introduced Julie Williams, ASL Sturminster Newton, to Leaders present.
Matters arising (not elsewhere)
There were no matters arising
Christmas Party
Some 48 Scouts attended the party from Blandford, Charlton Marshall, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton. All had a great time. My thanks to those leaders who organised this event.
Trig Tower Tor 21 Feb 09
This year’s event will take place at Blandford. Details have already been e-mailed to Troop Leaders. Leaders are to ensure that a parent signs the One Day Activity form and if the Scout is staying for the sleepover, permission to camp form must also be signed.
It is imperative that each Troop provides a Leader to walk with each Team that is entered, i.e; one team: one leader to walk, two teams: two leaders to walk.
Each team entering will require an OS map 117, a compass, personal kit and food/drink for the competition.
There will be a sleepover at Blandford HQ for those who wish to stay. The cost will be £5 per head to cover a Fish and Chip supper and breakfast roll.
Clive and Graham have offered help so that we can get maximum safety cover.
JK to complete NAN and send to Jenny.
Five a side football 18 April 09
Details have been e-mailed to all Troop Leaders, ADC Beavers, ADC Cubs DESC and District for maximum section coverage.
There will be a charge of £1 a head for each player to cover costs of trophies and medals, which will be given to WINNERS only.
Fellowship has agreed to provide refreshments and JK to approach Hugh for First Aid cover.
County and District Events
County Medieval Camp 23/25 May. Registration for this event must be sent in asap. Discussion took place with regards to County’s proposal to split up Districts. Whilst this was accepted as a good idea, some Troops felt that this would cause difficulties where Troops share equipment and tentage. Two suggestions were tabled; either: those Troops who share resources register as one Troop or: the District registers as one Troop so that minimum kit is required. Troop Leaders to discuss and inform ADC of decision.
Rea Award.
This is to be held at Blandford 13/14 June 09. JK to speak to Joker and enquire if he is willing to manage scoring and data collection or pass over computerised information.
AOB
For all other events check both District and County web sites and District/County newsletters.
ADC (S) asked Leaders to speak to their Scouts for new ideas; ADC (S) suggested Raft Races, District Hike, District Bike Ride, District Fun Day and Swimming Gala. Let’s have some fresh ideas.!
SY inquired who issues Activities Permits (Shooting) JK informed SY to submit his logbook to Roger Monksummers who will then issue permit.
[ note from RM - as per POR Shooting is NOT an activity that requires an activity permit, but correct qualification must be held. For advice call Rog. on 01747 822202 ]
JK asked all Troop Leaders to collect photocopies of all Leaders First Aid certificates and send to Hugh so that the database can be updated.
It was agreed that as the Scout section use these for the Trig Tower Tor, a donation of £20 was made towards the radio licence fee.
Date of next Meeting.
Left open at present. Awaiting date of All Leaders meeting following postponement.
Final Thought
“Good judgement comes from experience. Experience often comes from bad judgement”
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