This Thursday night

Hi guys,

The forecast for this Thursday night is not looking too flash right now, but we haven't pulled the pin on the night row just yet.  So officially, it's still on, but as someone once said, "Be Prepared." 
Thus, please have a quick read of the Boating Gear List (http://ngatitoaseascouts.blogspot.com/p/boating-gear-list.html) and get prepared for a row.
Primarily, you'll need wetsuit, splash jacket, beanie, gloves, water/beach shoes.  Showing up with just jeans or trackies mean you will sit on the beach after making the leaders a pot of tea.
Also, we have noted an increasing number of Scouts popping by the kitchen, grabbing a cup for a drink and subsequently dropping the cup in the sink to be washed by the dish fairies.  From now forward, please bring your own water bottle with your name on it.
Cheers,
Randall

Deadlines, notices and requests

Hi guys, lots to cover tonight.

First, a reminder that the night row has been pushed back to next week, and we'll be building bridges this week.

Second, the deadline for showing an interest in the ski trip to Whakapapa will be Thursday 2 Sept.  There are about ten or so spaces left.  Consents will be distributed this week or next.

Third, there are a few timeslots left for the sausage sizzle planned for 11 Sept outside Mad Butcher.  Please have a look at the roster (http://ngatitoaseascouts.blogspot.com/p/staffing-roster-for-sizzle-11-sept.html) and pick a time if you haven't already.

Also, we have a garage sale planned for 21 August at the den.  We again need the roster (http://ngatitoaseascouts.blogspot.com/p/staffing-roster-for-garage-sale-21.html) filled out for for the Friday night sorting, pricing and arranging as well as staffing the tables and BBQ on Saturday.  We need all types of everything: clothes, toys, books, music, tools, appliances, you name it.  Items can be brought to the den tomorrow night or next Thursday 19 August.

I know this may seem like a lot of asking, but we are coming up to a busy time, and we absolutely need all hands on deck to help keep down our Jamboree costs.

Thanks,
Randall

Change of plan for this Thursday

Guys,

Due to a low-tide situation this Thursday night, we will postpone the night row until the following Thursday 19 August.

Instead, this week we will run a Scouts Engineering night with a bridge-building challenge.

Randall

This weekend's Kapiti Coastal Zone Campfire

Sorry for the late notice, but there is a Kapiti Coastal Zone Campfire planned for this weekend.

I've just been informed that the venue has changed - it was set for Tatum Park, but it is now at the Paraparaumu Memorial Hall, corner of Tutanekai Street and Aorangi Road (just off S.H.1)

The start time is still 6pm

Randall

Book your time for the sizzle

Hi all,

We have booked a sausage sizzle fundraiser for 11 September at the Mad Butcher in Porirua.

All the materials are provided for us, but we do need Leaders, parents and Scouts to offer up a little time to make this a success.

I have posted a roster to the left where you can sign up; first replies will get first choice of timeslots.

Cheers,
Randall