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Scout Annual Camp
March 15th, 2016
Please see attached letter to Parents given out at Scout meeting 15 March 2016.
There will be no Scouts until Tuesday 5th April 2016 due St Patrick’s Day and Easter.
Details of Annual Camp also included.
Click icon below to download the letter.
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Scout Monthly Activities
March 8th, 2016
Hello All
A few people have been asking for activity dates until the end of the year. Below is an updated list of activities until the end of the year.
| Date | Activity | Location |
| 12 Mar 2016 | Smelvin tryout day | Scout Den |
| 15-17 Apr 2016 | Smelvin | Lough Dan |
| 20-22 May 2016 | Backwoods Camp | Larch Hill |
| 24-26 Jun 2016 | FUN CAMP | Scout Den |
| 4-10 Jul 2016 | Annual Camp | Portlick Campsite |
| 18-21 Aug 2016 | Phoenix Challenge | Castle Saunderson |
As always these dates are subject to change. I have included the Phoenix Challenge above for information only, the Troop need to qualify in the County Challenge (the Smelvin) and it will be one Patrol attending.
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A quality day on the Hills
February 23rd, 2016
The Scouts did hike near Glendalough last Saturday and it was a quality experience. We head from the IMC Hut up Camaderry, from the start it was raining. We got to the car park beside the disused lead mines and headed up, we found snow as we came near to the top of the col and the mist was covering the whole coll. It was extremely blustery and the visibility was down to about 10 metres. We got on to the col and just headed for spot height 677, see photos below.
Well done to all it was not an easy hike with the conditions we has.
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Scout Hostel Weekend Feb 2016
February 15th, 2016
Hi all
Some have asked for details of the hostel weekend so I thought this was the best place to put it for confirmation.
It is on from Friday 19 February 2016 to Sunday 21 February 2016 in the IMC Hut in Glendalough, click here to go to the IMC page for directions or you can click the Google Maps link. All Scouts should arrive for 7pm on Friday and be collected at 12pm on Sunday. Only uniform item required is the neckers.
Please click here for an equipment list, only uniform item needed is neckers. Please ensure each Scout has two tea towels and they are marked with names. Please do not let scouts bring electronics as these items distract them from engaging with the other Scouts and organised activities. Scouters can not be responsible if they are brought along and broken or lost.
It is a good idea to let the Scouts pack their own rucksacks so on Sunday morning they know where everything fits.
If you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me, my contact details are on all letter issued.
Thanks
Hugh
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Hostel Weekend Equipment List
February 15th, 2016
To be carried in your rucksack. All Scouts must have a rucksack with double shoulder straps.
- Uniform (to be worn while traveling)
- Kneckerchief
- Shirt
- Dark Trousers
- Hiking Boots or Strong Shoes
- 2 full changes of clothes
- Eating Utensils
- Plate
- Bowl
- Cup
- Knife
- Fork
- Spoon
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush and paste
- Facecloth
- Soap
- Towel
- 2 Tee-towels
- Raingear (Trousers and Jacket)
- Torch
- Pyjamas
- Boots for hiking, must have ankle support
- Hat, scarf, gloves
- Gaiters (optional)
- Runners (to be worn when not hiking)
- Water Bottle
- Thermos Flask (optional – if you want a hot drink)
Please Note:
When you are packing your rucksack, the rucksack must be lined with a plastic bin liner. No gear should be attached to the outside of the rucksack and everything must be packed into ONE bag.
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MIC 2016 Fundraising – Clothes Recycling
February 2nd, 2016
Hello everyone, the next fundraising event for MIC2016 will be clothes recycling.
We will accept good quality clothes,
- shoes
- handbags
- belts
- teddies
- sheets
- mobile phones
- tablets
We cannot accept
- duvets
- cushions
- curtains
- blankets
- end of life clothing etc
We will start collecting the recyclables on Monday 8 February 2016. You can put any of the above items in bin bags and drop down to the Scout Den.
Collections will be done by a Scouter in the Scout Den Car Park, or you can arrange a collection if you have more than a couple of bags. Please DO NOT leave bags in the car park unless someone is there to accept them. All electronics should separated.
If you wish a arrange a collection please email hughATSYMBOL29thdublinDOTorg and he will arrange a time that suits.
The fundraising is being done in conjunction of a recycling company call Bag2School and they will pay per kilo of recycled items. The company will also donate a further 10% of what we raise to CanTeen Ireland.
Please see flyer below that we will give out at Section meetings.
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New letter for Scout Parent
December 1st, 2015
Hi all, I have just put up a letter in the Scout Section Letters Page, click here.
Hugh
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No Scout Meeting Tuesday 27 October 2015
October 20th, 2015
Hi all
Just to confirm that due to the mid-term break there will be no Scout Meeting next Tuesday 27 October 2015.
See you all the following week.
Hugh
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What is a PLC?
September 4th, 2015
A Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) is where youth and adult members of the Scout Section meet to aid the effective running of the Section.
Areas of Responsibility
So what are the things that your PLC should be looking after? Here are a few of the main tasks involved:
- Set out the Troop programme
- Run the Troop programme
- Review the Troop programme
- Monitor Award schemes
- Administer the Troop regulations or Code of Conduct
- Monitor Troop progress
- Train Patrol Leaders
The PLC meet at regular intervals as decided by it. It can be monthly, quarterly or when required.
Click the image below for more information:
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Phoenix 2015
August 26th, 2015
Well done to the Raven Patrol in the Scout Section for a spectacular result in this years Phoenix Challenge in which they achieved Gold Standard finishing in the top 20 in the country.
Please see a couple of photos below.
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