Transport to Eastbourne for Butterfly Creek tramp

Dear Parents

We have 23 scouts attending next weekends’ tramp to butterfly creek.  We need some assistance to transport the kids from the den on Saturday and back on Sunday.  Plan to depart the den at 1pm on Saturday drive to Eastbourne.  Sunday depart Eastbourne at approx 1:30pm to return to den.

Could you please advise ASAP if you are able to assist with transport, which day/s you can provide transport for, and how many seats you can provide for the scouts.

Thanks so much

Diane

Scouts 25 February

Scouts, remember the program tonight is kayak racing, and T-rescues.

The weather looks to be fairly decent, but there might still be a bit of wind; don't forget to bring your wet gear and a change of clothes!

Scouts: Today - WOW

Guys

Sorry – I have been distracted by the fire which is nearing the boats on the pile moorings in front of our house. Hopefully not set deliberately.

So just quickly – what a great day today to add to yesterdays achievements. Huge, huge thanks to all the parents and supporters who helped with just about everything. You kids are very lucky to have great parents!!

I haven’t heard the results but assume we won the regatta.

Cutter sailing

Open – 2^nd, Roger, Willie, Beth, Harriet, Hannah

Senior – 1^st, Michael, Ollie, Grant, Emma

Intermediate – 2^nd, Daniel, Connor, James,

Junior – 1^st, Matthew, Bradey, Marcus, Liam, Daniel A (Roger)

Sunburst sailing

Open – 2^nd, Roger, Daniel A

Senior – 1^st, Michael, Ollie

Intermediate – 1^st , Josh, Danielle

Junior – cancelled due to high winds

Cutter Rowing

Open - 1^st NTSS (Aaron, Steve, Randall, Terry, Roger

Senior – 1^st NTSS (Alex, Willie, Antony, Grant, Michael)

Intermediate – 1^st NTSS (Hannah, Josh, Jareth, Amberlee, Danielle, Torrie, Rhiannon)

Junior – 1^st NTSS (Nicky, Matthew, Liam, Brady, Marcus, Jessica, Ryan)

Kayaking

Senior – 1^st NTSS

Intermediate – 1^st NTSS

Junior – 1^st NTSS

Scouts: Butterfly Creek Tramp - Advise of your participation

Guys

We are planning the overnight tramp for the weekend of 6/7 March (two weekends away), and need to know if you will be attending, BY THIS THURSDAY (feb 25).

THE PLAN

Location will be in Eastbourne and we will be tramping up to Butterfly Creek (this is approx 1.5 hours tramping), camping overnight in our tents, then walking out the next day. 

Departure Time: From the Den at 1:00pm on Saturday 6 March

Return Time:  2:00PM back at the Den Sunday 7 March

A consent form and full gear list will be provided this Thursday (25^TH) and MUST be returned following Thursday (4^TH March) (NO CONSENT FORM, NO TRAMP)

We will have a discussion on appropriate tramping gear, food and equipment this Thursday.

EQUIPMENT

You MUST have

·         A Backpack capable of holding all your overnight gear, food, water and tent.

·         Good strong walking boots/shoes

·         Warm polypro or woolen clothing and a waterproof parka will be essential

·         Warm Sleeping bag

·         Torch

·         1 litre of water

Scouts will provide tents, cookers and cooking equipment

We will organize tent groups based on who is attending – these groups will need to plan their dinner and breakfast and lunch menu for the tramp.

You will need to bring your equipment and packs to the Den on Thursday 4^th March.

COSTS:

No set cost but if not supplying transport please provide a donation for petrol to your driver

You will also have to buy your own food in your assigned groups for Dinner for Saturday and breakfast, lunch for Sunday plus extra snacks.  

PARENTS

You are most welcome and encouraged to join us but you will need to bring your own tent and cooking equipment

We will also need cars to drive the kids over to Eastbourne and bring them back on Sunday.

More details will follow – but we need to know ASAP

·         Names of scouts attending the tramp

·         Parents that also wish to attend

·         Parents that can provide cars

Scouts: Today and tomorrow

Guys

Tomorrow  - don’t forget $1 for sausages (if we have them).

Today, blew like stink, big waves, 4 hour race around Wgtn Harbour - Josh/Daniel (1^st Sunburst), Amberlee/Hannah (2^nd Sunburst), Grant and Venturers (only NTSS Cutter to finish) – very impressive, perseverance, guys, determination and great sailing skills!!!!!

Roger

Regatta instructions for this weekend.

Paper copy will be handed out tomorrow night to those going.
Roger

Thursday and the weekend

Guys
Remember this Thursday night is rowing and iron-man so you need to come with shoes that can be used for running as well as your normal rowing gear. We will not be sailing.

We will also be doing relays so better start practicing.

Also I need to know your availability for Saturday (sailing regatta) and Sunday’s full Scout regatta. Need you to tell me at the start of Scouts so that we can do the planning, and also if your parents are available to support with tow bars and seats for trips to Evans Bay.

Remember, if you can’t confirm attendance Thursday night, then we cannot take you.

Cheers Roger

Jamboree update

Guys 

Great news – we have just to hear from one Scout but have 30 of you signed up. Absolutely brilliant. And now comes the hard part for the Leaders – fund raising! 

Cheers 

Roger

Scouts: Tonight and Jamboree

Guys 

Great night tonight, fantastic sailing, great team work, lots of fun, lots of maturity and confidence growing. Well done!! 

But still a couple of you shirking duties when cleaning up (no more). And has anyone picked up a pair of boat shoes that aren’t theirs. One scouts shoes have disappeared and there are a pair of black and red shoes in the den. Also blue crocks. 

Jamboree; So far we have 23 Scouts expressed interest to go with 8 undecided. Looking pretty good!!!! 

Next weekend:  Round harbour sailing regatta Saturday (select crews) and full Scout regatta Sunday – let me know ASAP if you would like to be involved on Saturday and are definitely coming Sunday. Last chance will be next Thursday.

Roger

RE: Jamboree expression of interest

Guys

Only had a few of you express interest in going to Jamboree.
The sooner you let me know the better.

Cheers Roger

Scouts: Wellington Schools sailing Champs

Guys
This year they have combined the Primary and Secondary Schools sailing regatta into one at Plimmerton Boating Club on Wednesday 24^th of February.  This is usually a fun regatta, a day off school, and more importantly a day to represent your School. You gotta do it!!

The Scout Sunbursts are available to Scouts for use at the regatta but you will need to organize transport, etc yourselves. Unfortunately, I cannot be there as I will be in Court in Auckland.
First in, first served.

Cheers
Roger

Scouts & Parents

Parents
Email is the primary way I communicate with the Scouts for the obvious reason that I don’t want to wake you at the stupid hours that I tend to send emails.

It is imperative that you read the emails and share them with your Scout(s) by talking through the content either off-screen or having printed it out. Those that read the emails, respond early and are prepared for regattas and Thursday events do “catch the worm”, so to speak!!!

Most of the time, I appreciate confirmation or at least acknowledgement that you have received emails, especially those that require an answer. I have attached herewith, the sailing and rowing gear lists for the new Scouts and those that require reminding!! It is important that all wear the right gear.

Thanks and Cheers
Roger

Scout Jamboree 2011

Guys,
As I talked about last night, jamboree is on at the end of the year (details to date below) and we have booked the maximum 36 Scouts and 10 leaders.

The camp costs are noted below but we also have transport and gear costs as well. Last time, we raised $26,000 k and it cost each only Scout $225. We think we can do that again, perhaps even raise the whole lot.

I need to know ASAP (email me) if you want to go. First in, first served and believe me, you don’t NOT want to go!!!! If you want to see what the guys got up to two years ago at C-Jam in ChCh, look at this, or ask the Senior Scouts.

http://jamboree.scouts.org.nz/cjam/news.php

Here are the initial newsletters.http://scouts.org.nz/ACTIVITIESEVENTS/19thNewZealandScoutJamboree/NewsletterDownloads.aspx

Cheers,
Roger

"Young Scouts celebrate at the opening ceremony of the last Jamboree" 

19th New Zealand Scout Jamboree 

December 29th 2010 - January 6th 2011 

The 19th New Zealand Scout Jamboree is to be held at the Mystery Creek Events Centre. 

Important Dates are:

• Tuesday, 28 December, 12 noon: Site open for advance parties 
• Wednesday, 29 December, 9am: 

• Site open for troops. 
• First rations issued for dinner this date.
• Opening ceremony in the evening. 

• Thursday, 6 January: Closing ceremony in the evening. 
• Friday, 7 January: Last rations issued for breakfast this day. 

Jamboree Fees: 
Youth and leaders: $645
Jamboree staff: $380
Casual Staff: $25
Family camp: $10/adult/day
$5/child over10/day

Waitangi Weekend Twilight races

Just a reminder that there will be races held this weekend out of the Paremata Boating Club.  Sunday looks to be busy with three races on the books!

thursday night was fantastic

Guys

What a great night. A real pleasure to see you all chipping in. The Bosun's, Coxswains and Assistant Coxswains have been given the word to lift their game and be leaders and teach you how to work as teams as well as many technical gems.

Please have a read of the Code of Conduct page on this site!

Just a couple of reminders:

I need to know if you are not going to be at Scouts or late. This is because (a) your parents may have dropped you off, and then you have been abducted (hopefully not), (b) we have planned activities with teams set prior to the night, and (c) it is just common courtesy and respectful to your fellow Scouts and Leaders.

Shoes must be worn when rowing or sailing. Always bring an old pair of sneakers, etc.

No bare feet or jandals inside the den (we had a glass splinter last night). Sandals are ugly but okay. We won't tell your friends at school or post anything on Facebook if you wear sandals. Crocks … are okay (yes, I have backed down), but please not bright pink, etc on parade.

Lastly, please make an effort to find your uniform and wear it. Replacement scarves and arm-bands are $15 and woggles $3.00. Replacement jerseys are $130.

And welcome aboard to Phil, who finally got his scarf!

Cheers
Roger

Welcome back, Term 1, Summer 2010!

Welcome to all our Scouts and parents, returning and new!

The Ngati Toa Sea Scout Troop is back in session this Thursday night, 4 February 2010 down at the Den. The weather looks to be fine (what a nice change from January!) so we expect a full-on evening of fun.

Activities for Thursday night will be:

• rowing
• sunburst sailing
• knot practice

You'll need to bring your water gear (including water footwear), sailing/rowing gloves, and towel.

It will be getting a little more crowded on the quarterdeck this term: joining us as Leaders will be Ross Pritchard, Randall Pavelich and Dougal Morrison. Ross is a longtime parent helper and supporter, Randall was invested at the end of term 4 last year, and Dougal is moving up from Cubs.

Watches will be organised Thursday night, and flag break is at 6:30 sharp.