5th Mildura Scout Group

Weather Permitting Watch This Space!!  5 th Mildura Scout Troop   Activity Information Form Activity : End of year/relax camp Location of Activity : Butler’s Bend (Steven’s Bend) Dates of Activity :      26 / 11 / 11  to   27 / 11 / 11 Cost :               Nil (Self-cater) Transport Arrangements : Depart : Private transport to site, or car pool if you can arrange it Return : Pickup from Camp. Lunch Sunday There may be swimming (Life jackets provided) Leader in Charge of Activity : Steven Munro Telephone No :  0439 369 163 Emergency Contact during activity: John Loughhead Telephone No: 0418 375 920 Personal Gear Memory Jog 1.                     Jeans / Long Pants 2.                  ...

BY JONO PECH 7/09/2009 4:00:00 AM SUNRAYSIA scouts were well prepared for the Tour of the Murray River Scrapheap Challenge yesterday. The scouts raced their masses of welded and assembled junkyard parts in a fun relay leading up to the Tour of the Murray River’s final stage. Each scout team of five constructed a bike from scrap parts found at Aroundagain, with the resultant contraptions requiring at least five wheels and brakes. A first lap was raced with one pedaler, with another joining for each of the five laps until every team member was pedaling the bike. As well as the Scrapheap Challenge, leading up to the tour’s Mildura stage the Coomealla Cycling Club ran a non-elite bike race, and a fun run/walk was held to raise money for the Cancer Resource Centre. Eddie Warhurst, Tour of the Murray River steering committee chairman, said the tour had been very successful overall and had a fitting ending in Mildura. “The Scrapheap Challenge showed it was more than just a bike race and there...

5th Mildura Scouts have a Bunnings BBQ on 6th September (unfortunately the same day as the Scrapheap Challenge). This is an excellent fundraiser, but we need some help to run it. Please let one of the leaders know if you can spare an hour or two, or email me at 5thmildura@gmail.com The BBQ starts at 9am and finishes by 3pm.

This Wednesday night, Tavis will be invested as a 5th Mildura Scout. All Scouts are required to wear full uniform. Please bring a small plate for supper the end of the night. Parents and friends are invited to attend at 9pm.

Who: Selected senior Scouts Date of Activity: 1st & 2nd August 2009 Location of Activity: Bushman’s Rest Caravan Park, Lake Cullullerain e Transport: Arrange own transport. Dates of Activity: Arrive from 9am to begin activities at 10am on Saturday August 1 Depart at 1pm on Sunday August 2 (Parent pick up time). Cost: $15.00 per Scout. Pay on arrival. Requirements: Scouts need to wear their scarves when travelling to and from the activity. Full uniform required on arrival. Bring binoculars for bird watching and bird identification book if you have either. All meals will be provided. Bring your own mess kit and sleeping bag. Tents will be provided. Pre-Requisite: Complete the ‘Pre-Course Activity Sheet’ and bring it to this course.

Tonight Chloe & Courtney will be invested as 5th Mildura Scouts. All Scouts are required to wear full uniform. Please bring a small plate for supper the end of the night. Parents and friends invited to attend at 9pm.

This Wednesday at Scouts is Triple H Night hosted by Sarah H, Emily H and Kate H. The night will include lots of fun activities such as... The 'Em' n 'Em' game, 'Guess the lollies in the jar' and 'Awww, weren't we cute!'. Could everyone please bring a baby photo of themselves for the 'Awww, weren't we cute!' game. Write your name on the back and then put the photo in an envelope, so that no-one else can see that the photo is yours.

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...

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 ...

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Don't forget your life jacket (if you have one), wide brimmed hat, fully enclosed shoes (old sand shoes which won't come off) not 'Crocs' or sandals, water bottle and a portable lunch for Saturday. Looking at the weather forecast, it shouldn't be a total fire ban , so cooking should be allowed, but remember to have a backup plan! It looks like we might get some rain over the weekend and the nights may be cold. Make sure your tent is waterproof, you have a spray jacket, and something warm to wear in the evenings. See you at the hall before 6pm on Friday. We are hoping to be leaving the hall at 6pm. We will then be heading out to Bunnings carpark where we will meet up with Steve and his big trailer. We will then head out to Buxton's Bend together.

Urgent Notice To All Scouting Parents and Leaders When: Sunday March 8th Time: 8:00am Where: Lock 11 Please bring a water bottle, gloves and a couple of plastic bags. Make sure you wear a hat, sunscreen and closed in footwear. This is one of our major fundraisers for the year and we really need this job to help with the completion of the concrete and shed. It's not a hard job abd with everybody's help we can have it finished in a couple of hours. Those been involved in the past, we really appreciate your help. Hopefully we will see more this year helping out....... Any queries please contact Max.

A booklet of raffle tickets have been sent home with each Scout tonight. This is an extremely effective fundraiser. You are all encouraged to sell as many raffle tickets as you can. If you sell all of your tickets, see a leader for more! Key Dates for Monster Scout Raffle: Dates Coming up events for Monster Scout Raffle 2008 26 Feb Ticket allocated and dispatched to Formations 2nd March onwards Scout Groups sell Tickets Return ticket butts and money to Scouts Australia Victorian Branch 8 May Deadline for tickets and money to be returned to Scouts Australia Victorian Branch, finalize the Group Direct Banking 22 May ...

Location of Activity: Buxton's Bend, Nangiloc / Colignan Dates of Activity: 13/3/09 to 15/3/09 Cost: $0.00 (self-cater) Must have a pre-made cut, non-cooking lunch for Saturday. Transport Arrangements: Depart: Scout Hall, 6:00pm. Car Pooling Return: Pickup from Buxton's Bend at 1:00pm Maps available on request. Scouts need only scarf to travel to and from activity. There will be swimming. Leader in Charge of Activity: Steven Munro Emergency Contact During Activity: Noel Whitchurch Refer to the Activity Information Form handed out last Wednesday night (25th Feb) for telephone numbers. Refer also to the handout for the Personal Gear Memory Jog. All gear must be clearly marked with the owner's name. No responsibility will be taken for any lost property. If you have, or can get a Life Jacket please bring it, we only have 16 for the Troop. Shoes, Life Jacket, Hat, T-Shirt & Water Bottle are compulsory while on the raft!...

By now everyone should know about the Mardi Gras parade, flyers were delivered to all Group 2 weeks ago.But just in case you missed out on a flyer here are all the details again. All Scouting & Gang Show Cast & Crew (& families) are invited to be part of this years Mardi Gras Parade! This is an excellent opportunity to promote both Scouting & Gang Show in this fabulous community event!! Theme: CIRCUS Date: Saturday 28th February 2009 Time: 5.00pm to approx. 7.00pm Location: Everyone to meet at the "IN" sign (on the grass) at the entrance of the Train Stain in 7th Street Dress: Circus costume (clowns, trapese artist, juggler, etc) Full Scout uniform (Blue shirt with plain blue jeans/short or stone colour trousers/shorts) Sunraysia Gang Show Crew - red Gang Show polo shirts. Leaders please bring all your section & Group flags! This is a family event & there are mor...

SUNRAYSIA DAILY, Wednesday 18/02/2009 GOOD CAUSE: Darcy Cooke and Louis Russell from the 5th Mildura Scouts have been raising money in Langtree Mall for the bushfire appeal.

Scouts from the 5th Mildura Scout Group helped to collect donations in the Langtree Mall yesterday for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The Scouts, a Venturer from 2nd Mildura, and two Rovers from the Marcus Blount Rover Crew, rattled collection tins from 9am to 1pm. A final count of the money collected by the Scouts is expected to be in excess of $1,000. Also collecting in the Mall for the same cause were the CFA and Salvation Army. Total money raised in the Langtree Mall yesterday is expected to be in the vicinity of $5,000.