Someries News June 2001

  IN THIS ISSUE:

·         Editorial  comment

·         A word from the District Commissioner

·         Beaver Scout Report

·        Cub Scout Report

·        Scout Report

·        District Fellowship

Editorial Comment.

Someries District Annual General meeting  will be held on the 6th June 2001. At this meeting the District Executive Committee is nominated, voted for and will for the next twelve months be responsible for running the affairs of the District.

It would be great if we could see some new faces on the Executive.  It is a busy committee, with many diverse and interesting ongoing projects. A few examples of  the District Executive work during the past twelve months are highlighted:  Overseeing the programme of refurbishment to the District Headquarters, and preparing and applying for further grants to fund the work required to be carried out on the interior of the building . The major task of distributing and assembling  District Census returns has been completed.   A small sub-committee convenes regularly to review Leader Warrants and to have an introductory chat with new Leaders/Helpers. Through the offices of the Executive, records are maintained, District Newsletters are compiled, printed and sent out. The Badge and Scout shop are also an integral part of the District, providing  through the sale of scouting uniforms, equipment and badges, funds  towards the  support of  District activities and  projects.

In the opening paragraph we made a plea for more people to join the committee and help with managing District affairs. You don’t have to have any scouting experience: all that we ask is that you have a keen interest in Scouting and with it an interest in the development of young people in Someries District.

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A word from the District Commissioner

The County Commissioner is retiring at the County AGM on the 11th July. I’m sure that we would like to thank him for his help and support during his appointment and to congratulate him on being awarded the Bar to the Silver Acorn.

The new County Commissioner will be the ACC/AT, well known to all Leaders, Helpers and Administrators who have attended training courses. We send our congratulations and best wishes.

Foot and Mouth disease. As the Foot and mouth crisis seems to be coming to an end many local camp sites are now reopening which I hope will allow you all to get back to some normal scouting for this time of the year, so please get your PC forms in as quickly as possible.

New Uniform. For those of you who have ordered your new uniforms from the Scout Shop the expected delivery date is early July. For young members there is a two year change over period, I would just like to ask that when anyone changes that they change completely and do not mix and match old and new style uniforms.

St. Georges Day.  Thank you all for turning out in such numbers on a chilly St. Georges Day parade and service. Without exception everyone on parade was very smart and a credit to Group and District. The proceeds from the collection taken during the service have been  donated to Keech Cottage Childrens Hospice and to local charity supporting homeless people in Luton. During the service time was set aside to conscecrate the new District flag donated to Someries District by the wife of the first DC of Someries District.

Presentations: It  was with pleasure that I  presented:  Warrants to the new ADC/Fellowship,  three to Assistant Cub Scout Leaders, one to an Assistant Scout Leader and one to a  Helper.  Instructors certificates for rifle shooting to five members of the District Venture Unit, and also two Venture Scout Awards.  The District Flag to 3rd Someries Scout Group  for their outstanding achievements during the past year. A ten year service award and an Honoury Scouters Certificate.  Cub Scouts Adventure Awards to eleven Cub Scouts. 

   

   St. Georges Day- 3rd Someries Scouts on parade

 

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Beaver Scout News

The District Beaver Scout Leader reported on a very successful Beaver Scout camp fire and sing-song, held at Ross Park on the evening of Friday 23rd March.

Someries Beaver Scouts, with their Leaders  manned a stand in Luton’s St. Georges Square on Saturday 28th April,  to join  with scouts from Icknield District and other local interest groups, to celebrate England’s patron Saint, St. George. This event was organised by the Luton Tourist Information Centre and was arranged after the success of last years Luton town millennium event. The Beaver Scouts from Someries District set up a collage of  St. George and the Dragon. This collage has been framed and can now be seen hanging in the District HQ.

Luton Borough Council would like to make this an annual event.

The Someries District BSL offers her thanks to all those Leaders who supported her on the day. 

Someries Beaver Scouts in St.Georges Square

 

A District Beaver Scout Craft event was held at Ross Park  on 16th May. The theme for the competition was transport. The participants were charged with making their models from cardboard boxes and any other suitable “junk” material. The competition was won by 7th Someries Beaver Colony.

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Cub Scout Report

DCSL has been unable to provide a District Cub scout programme for the coming weeks. He hopes shortly to convene a District Cub Scout Leaders meeting when the District programme will be reviewed.

The District Cub Scout cooking competition was won by 2nd Someries.

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Scout Report

Fireman’s Badge Course. The ADC/Scouts, confirms with a final reminder, that a Fireman’s badge course will take place next month, beginning 12th June and will last for four weeks. Leaders who have interested scouts  should contact ADC/S without delay.

Scouts’ District Challenge. Preparations are well in hand for this year’s Scouts District Challenge, which is to take place later in the summer. Leaders please contact ADC/S for details.

ADC/S expresses his concern that Scout Leaders have not contacted him, to arrange visits to Troops. 

The District Scout cooking competition was won by 1st Someries. Well done to them!

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District Fellowship

Fellowship Diary Dates:

Wednesday 11th July. County AGM Harlington. The Service Team has been requested to cater for this event.

Sunday 10th June “Walk”  Wheathampstead- Lea Valley & Railway walk 5-6 miles. Meet at Public car park behind the Bull Inn.  Lunch at Lemsford or Ayot Green. Start at 10.30 am.

Autumn Break- Douglas Isle of Man. October 5-8,   3 nights away. Friday to Monday. Fly direct from Luton airport. Three nights Bed & Breakfast in en-suite accommodation in large hotel. Estimated cost including air travel £160.00 max.

 

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 District Headquarters Bookings. Please contact HQ booking secretary  01582 720435