Scouts Activity Update for Week 13th Nov - 16th Nov

Dear scouts,

Remember, NO scouts at the hall tonight, 13th November.

Activity is on this Saturday, 15th November for the walk to Pindar caves from Wondabyne station. It's about a 2 hour walk in and 2 hour walk out, plus breaks lunch etc.

Meet at Gosford station at 7.50am sharp. If you miss the train, tough, you've missed out, as not too many stop at Wondabyne!

Wear sensible hiking clothing, shoes and a hat. Bring comfortable day backpack with lunch, snacks, water etc. I would recommend at least 2 litres of water, more if you need more. Weather report is for showers, so wet weather gear, poncho etc. is essential.
Check your email for the permission note, you must bring it signed or cannot attend this activity. Email or ask me if you haven't got one.

We expect to be back at Gosford station at 4.10pm. Please arrange to be picked up.

Bring a compass if you one. I will also bring ours from the hall. Maps supplied.

There are plenty of good activities to be performed on this day in regards to compass work, map reading and use of a GPS all which counts towards your Scoutcraft and Pioneer campcraft badges.

Also on Sunday is the Gangshow information afternoon. If you wish to find out more out about Gangshow and try it out, then please go to the introductory session which will be held at East Gosford Scout Hall, 4pm-7pm on Sunday 16th November 2008. I would urge you all to attend, at least to see what its all about. It doesn't hurt to try. Wear uniform for this.

Musca.

Gangshow auditioning now!

Avoca Cubs and Scouts (Leaders too!),

Now if you really want to join in on a fantastic activity where you can have a lot of fun and learn lots of drama skills, then I could not go past recommending the Gang Show crew. Of many of the worthwhile things you can get out of scouting, this is definitely one of them. I would certainly recommend you give consideration to being involved in this, it is definitely worthwhile. Please, I encourage you to do so.

If you wish to find out more and try it out, then an introductory session will be held at East Gosford Scout Hall, 4pm-7pm on Sunday 16th November 2008. I would urge you all to attend, at least to see what its all about. It doesn't hurt to try.

So for those of you that have not been to a past Gang Show performance and Avoca Beach always attends each year as a group, then read on.

Gang Show is an exciting and challenging activity for scouting youth members of all ages. It offers the opportunity to develop imagination within strict guidelines. It enhances leadership skills and particularly self confidence. Youth will develop better interpersonal relationships with people who are both considerably younger and considerably older than themselves. Young people who are naturally extroverts find an outlet for their talents, but the people who benefit most are the shy and introverted scouts who don't seem to have any particular skills.

Scouts Australia encourages the performing arts as part of its programming. Many Scouting members have received basic experience and moved onto bigger and better things by starring in a Gang Show. These shows give cast and crew vital confidence and experience in a variety of areas from acting and stage management to costume and set design.

“Melbourne Gang Show was a highlight for me as it gave me my thirst for performing,” says Shane Jacobson, star of the movie Kenny.

Writer, actor and comedian Dave O'Neil says: "Gang Show is where I got my first taste of showbiz!"

No don't be scared I encourage you to take up the challenge. Please go along on the Sunday (in uniform) to find out more, you have nothing to lose but plenty to gain!

If you need more information please ask me.

Musca.

We're Flying!

Avoca Beach Cubs and Scouts are scheduled to attend the Scout Air Activities Centre flying day and course on Sunday 7th December 2008.

Details are:

For cubs, the Cub Level 2 Badge day is designed to be run in conjunction with a normal Activity Flying day. The cost for the course is $53.00 (including GST) per Cub with a deposit of $5.00 per person payable within 6 weeks. This covers a flight in the Scout aircraft, a model aircraft, and use of the Centre. Leaders and family members need only pay for their flight ($49.00, including GST) if participating in this activity. Should you have members wishing to participate in the badge course but not wishing to fly then the cost is $15:00 we do not recommend this as most young people need to feel part of the overall activity and take part in the flying experience.

For scouts, The cost of the course is $49:00 per scout, which includes GST, with a deposit of $5:00 per scout payable within 5 weeks of booking. Leaders, family members and friends are welcome to participate in the flying part of this activity, the cost for this is the same as for the Scout Badge Course.

See you there and lets take to the air!

See Musca for more details.