Present: 11th Nuneaton, 1st Bedworth, Attleborough, 2nd Stockingford, 4th Bedworth, Central, Nuneaton North, Wolvey
Apologies: None received
Troop Numbers
Troop numbers: 11th 23 + 50, 1st Bedworth 28 + 23, North 26, Wolvey 11, Central 22, Attleborough King 27 Oak 14, Stockingford 8, 4th Bedworth
Camping / Cooking 27-28 September:
This went well although there were some issues with the inspections. Tony will possibly produce a set of Guidelines for discussion at the next meeting. Well Done to Central for the Camping competition, Attleborough for the cooking competition and Central as the overall winners.
Scout Jamboree On The Air /Internet:
This event was well attended with about 70 Scouts visiting over the weekend. This event always clashes with Ghost Hunt which was moved this year.
Ghost Hunt:
Well done to 1st Bedworth girls for winning this year's Ghost Hunt. Thanks to Rob for organising the event at short notice.
Bear Trek:
209 new District neckers were supplied for use at the Bear Trek (and other events). A total of 14 Scouts had been put forward and all will be allowed to go even if a 'scratch' team is entered.
Malvern Challenge 2009:
Please encourage all Scouts to attend this event and consider starting an event bank for monies to be paid in instalments.
Scout (Patrol Leader) Training DayProvisional training day scheduled for 24/1/2009 possibly at Central – PL's should ideally be less than 14 by the end of the year to allow them to participate in next year's Bear Trek. This day will be followed up by a skills day sometime in October
First Aid Training:
A list of the dates for 2009 was made available at the meeting. 1st Feb and 7th June at British Red Cross Coventry and 1st March at Hatters Space, Nuneaton are the local dates. The full list is also available on the Warwickshire CVYS website http://www.warkscvys.og.uk/first_aid_0
Rob Deeming has alternative First Aid Trainer – contact Rob if you are interested.
Remembrance Parade:
A good turn out at both Nuneaton and Bedworth – thanks to all who took part.
District Camp:
Costs are still being sorted and will probably be made available at the next camp meeting.
Swimming Gala:
Details have been circulated to GSL's
Meeting Scout Diary 2009:
Next year diary is as follows
Feb 4th Quiz Central
March 7th 5-a-side football 1st Bulkington
April 18th Scout Challenge 1st Bulkington
June 26 – 28 Malvern Challenge
September Fishing Competition Wolvey
September 26 – 27 Camping / Cooking Central
October 17th Ghost Hunt 1st Bedworth
From Clive:
Thanks to all who have run activities over the year.
A reminder that NAN forms MUST be submitted for all activities involving nights away. The NAN form will be considered as part of the entry requirements on future.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all
Wolvey Scouts:
A new Group of Wolvey Scouts started on Monday with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at present. They have 3 Leaders and 3 'in the wings'. They will be working with, and sharing equipment with, Central but will enter a separate tema for District Competitions.
Leaders Social:
The suggestion is that we meet for a meal at the Cedar Tree in January followed by a 'pub crawl' for those who wish to.
Badge Secretary:
A reminder to all that the Badge Secretary is at Bedworth on the first Tuesday and 1st Attleborough on the third Tuesday of each month. Use him or lose him is the message.
Next Meeting 7th January 2009 at 7:00 pm at Central.
