5th Mildura Scout Group

Just a reminder for tonight (Wednesday 29th April) for all Scouts to meet at the Mildura RAAF Museum out at the airport at 7:30pm. Pick up at the Museum at 9:30pm. Bring a $2 coin donation for entry.

Please return all raffle tickets (sold and unsold) and money to Scouts on Wednesday night. 8th May is the deadline for tickets and money to be returned to Scouts Australia Victorian Branch. That gives us only 1 week to get the raffle ticket money to back to hed office in Melbourne.

Sunraysia District Scouts have again been asked to assist in the Mildura ANZAC Day march on Saturday 25th April 2009. All sections of Scouting are invited to participate in this special day! What's happening: Joey Scouts & Cub Scouts: To meet at Henderson Park (cnr Deakin Ave & 13th Street) at 10:30am. Joey Scouts & Cub Scouts (and their Leaders) to form a guard of honour in 13th Street. Scouts, Venturers, Rovers & Leaders: To meet at the corner of Deakin Ave & 8th Street at 10:15am to assist with the carrying of various flags & banners and participate in the march to Henderson Park. All Scouting personnel are to be in FULL & CORRECT UNIFORM! The march will leave from the corner of Deakin Ave & 8th Street at 11:00am sharp and march down Deakin Ave to 13th Street & Henderson Park. The ANZAC Day ceremony will then commence on arrival. The ceremony will conclude between 12:00 - 12:30pm. Should you have any questions or require any further informatio

The Grampians Hike Camp from the 5th to the 8th of June will likely unfold as follows. (The details are yet to be confirmed. This is intended to help you understand the trip and what we might be doing). Friday 5/6/09: Meet at 7:30pm on Twelfth Street at the site of the old 2nd Mildura Scout Hall (now vacant land) between No.1 & No.2 Ovals (between San Mateo & Etiwanda Ave). Depart Mildura at 8:00pm. Arrive Grampians at approximately midnight. Set up camp and get to bed by 1:00am. Saturday 6/6/09: (Breakfast). Day Hike (CFA ration pack for lunch). Return to camp. (Dinner). Sunday 7/6/09: (Breakfast). Hike. (CFA ration pack for lunch). Hike. (Dinner). Monday 8/6/09: (Breakfast). Morning in Halls Gap. (Pack own lunch, or buy lunch). Depart Halls Gap Arrive Mildura approximately 6:00pm Parents will be contacted by phone / SMS to confirm time of arrival. The hikes will generally keep to the tourist tracks. We will NOT be hiking for 3 days carrying all our gear. (Don't worry). Th

Week 1 (22/4/09). Patrol Program Night. Work on program for patrol activity. Discuss Grampians gear list. Discuss proficiency badges and weekly presentations. Patrol leaders with troops to organise your patrol activities for the badge. (3/4 of the patrol must be in attendance, and the activity must go for 8 hours). ANZAC Day (25/4/09). (Full and correct uniform). ANZAC Day March. (Citizenship badge). Week 2 (29/4/09). (full uniform). RAAF Museum Tour. Bridget to organise. Questionnaire. (To be confirmed). Week 3. (6/5/09) Badge Night. 1. Campcraft 2. General badge work 3. Proficiency badge project presentation. JOTT - Jamboree of the Trail (9/5/09). (Possibly extend for patrol activity). Details to be confirmed. Week 4 (13/5/09). Triple H Night. To be organised by Emily, Sarah & Kate. Details to be confirmed. Week 5 (20/5/09). District Scouts roller skating night. Week 6. Grampians hike preparation and information night. Week 7. (3/6/09). (full uniform) Badge Night. 1. Campcraft. 2

Again, sorry for the late notice. The leaders had been planning a meeting at McDonalds Deakin Ave tonight at 7pm to plan out 2nd term. We think that it would be helpful for the Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders to attend. We expect to be finished by 8:30pm. It would be great to have your input.

Again, we apologise for the late notice regarding information about the hike. Although the camp isn't until June 5, we need firm commitment by this Friday (April 17) so that the bus bookings can be made. Please read the email sent to you today and decide ASAP if you intend to go. You will need to get your full payment ($55) into John at his office (above Hudak’s at 135c Eighth Street) before School returns. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jaimie (0439 015 504) as he will have the most up to date information.

Come and get ém. Those of you who ordered hot cross buns can now collect them from my office (above Hudak's) at 135c Eighth Street. If your really committed, you can also put your name down for the Grampians Hike (and pay the $55 if possible). Payment is due by Friday 17 April.

Hot Cross Buns can be picked up from John's office (above Hudak's on 8th Street) on Wednesday Afternoon the 8th, after midday and before 5:30pm. Or early Thursday morning the 9th. I will post a new blog entry when the hot cross buns arrive. Stay tuned.

By now, all families should have received an email about the Grampians Hike (same information as the Grampians Hike blog post below). Please read and decide ASAP if you intend to go. You will need to get your full payment into John's office (above Hudak’s on 8th) before school returns. Again, we apologise for the late notice regarding information about the hike, but if you have any questions or concerns please contact Jaimie as he will have the most up to date information.

With Raft Race come and gone, its now time to get ready for our next big camp... The District Hike. This year the leaders of the district thought we’d do something different, so we’re packing up and heading to the Grampians for the long weekend in June. It was last done back in 2002, and it was a huge success, so it was thought that it was about time that we did it again. We will only be doing day hikes, so you won’t have to lug all your stuff all over the Grampians. This will be a great opportunity for those who need your nights under canvas for the Jamboree, and may also count for your hike for the Red Cord. Dates: 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th of June (Queens Birthday Weekend) Cost: $55 which includes the bus trip and a much needed shower on the Sunday. It does not include food, you will need to bring your own HIKING food (no steaks!!) As seats on the bus are limited, we will need to know who definitely wants to go, and your money by Friday 17th April. We don’t have any Scout nights before