1st Mount Albert Scout Group
Group News, Information, and MORE!

Well, it is now the end of March and March Break is over, but hopefully, not forgotten. Hope everyone had a great break as well as a very Happy Easter.

As a reminder, the Web site is up and running although the new schedule for the balance of the year will be a few days before it is updated as per the info below.

The website is

www.mountalbertscoutgroup.com

Again, I am reminding everyone about our weekly dues. There are still a number of youth that have outstanding dues from Sept. to Dec. period. You may wish to pay for the balance of the year as well in advance.

Please see Shere Khaan for your outstanding balance. There is also a number of youth who have not yet paid for Kub Kars - $5.00 each. Please arrange to pay Shere Khaan for these as well.

Upcoming Events:

Thurs March 27 – Religion In Life Badge Session Starts. As part of the Program work for Cubs, there is a Religion in Life Badge that can be earned. This is a 4 part badge that starts in Cubs and continues through to Scouts, Rovers and Venturers. This is a special badge that can be worn on the sash. I have made arrangements with Rev. Elizabeth Darby of the Mt. Albert United Church to lead these sessions. They will take place on Thursday nights (except for seesion on April 10) at the school prior to our regular meetings, starting at 6:30 and running to 7:00 – 7:15pm for a period of 5 weeks. Please confirm with Shere Khaan if you wish to attend these sessions. If your youth does not want to participate, the regular meetings will start at 7:15 and run to 8:15 for the period of March 27, April 3, 10, 24 and May 1. Just a note, the meeting on Thursday April 10 will be at the United Church and there will be no meeting on Thursday April 17, due to the MAPS Spring Concert. There is no additional charge for the Religion in Life sessions.

Thursday March 27 – Regular meeting for those not attending Religion in Life Sessions beginning at 7:15. We will be doing some compass training.

Thursday April 3 – Religion in Life Badge Session # 2 beginning at 6:30pm, regular meeting starts at 7:15. We will again be doing some compass training and activities.

Saturday April 5 – Kub Kar Finals at Ballantrae Community Centre, please arrive by 9:30 am for races to start at 10:00am

Thursday April 10 – Religion in Life Badge Session # 3 – Meet at the United Church (MAPS is not available) for Religion in Life Badge work at 6:30pm, regular meeting also at the Church starting at 7:15.  This will be learning about knots.

Thursday April 17 – No meeting due to MAPS Spring Concert

Thursday April 24 – Religion in Life Badge Session # 4 – Meet at MAPS at 6:30 and at 7:15 for regular meeting. Knot training continues.

Saturday April 26 – Scouts Trees – details to follow.

Thursday May 1 – Religion in Life Badge Session # 5 – Meets at MAPS at 6:30 and at 7:15 for regular meeting.

Thursday May 8 – Mt Albert Cubs Kub Kar races. We will be having our own Kub Kar race night and invite the White Tail Beavers to bring their Beaver Buggies to race.

Saturday May 10 – We have been invited to the VanBakel Greenhouse located on Mt. Albert Sideroad west of Woodbine for the Cubs to make Mother’s Day containers or hanging baskets. Meet at the Greenhouse at 10:00 am. Dads are invited to stay to help. Cost is $5.00 per Cub and includes all instructions and plants.

Thursday May 15 – Regular meeting at MAPS.  “No Trace Camping”

Thursday May 22 – Meeting at Wolscht Family Property – “Camp Prep” – details to follow

Thursday May 29 – No meeting as we will be preparing for Cuboree.

Friday May 30 – Sun June 1 – Cuboree to be held at Camp Romuva north of Huntsville. Details to follow.

Thursday June 5 – “Bike Hike” – details to follow

Friday June 6 – Sunday June 8 – Sports Day Weekend. Cubs and parents will be responsible for volunteer hours for the Parking. All proceeds from the Parking go toward Mt. Albert Scouting. Or parents can volunteer to help in the snack bar at the park. We will be handing out time slots for sign up in mid May.

Thursday June 12 – Last meeting. Details to follow.

BADGE TESTING

There will be opportunities for on going badge testing throughout the coming months, please remind the youth to see Shere Khaan at the beginning of the meeting to book in badge testing requests.  Last year I issued a badge challenge for Cubs which was highly successful.

BADGE CHALLENGE - Again this year, I will be issuing the same challenge as last year. Any Cub successfully completing 5 badges between this week – March 27 and May 15 will get a special camp fire blanket crest. That gives each youth 8 weeks to complete 5 Badges, Stars and/or Awards or any combination of the 3. Are you up for the Challenge??? The blanket crest will be awarded on Thursday May 22.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to talk to one of the leaders.

The Leaders -

Paul, Kathy, Michelle, Mark, BJ and Paul