Welcome to fun and adventure with st 1

Welcome to fun and adventure with. . . st 1 Ermington Joey Scouts

Scouting – Brief History

Scouts in Australia • 1907 Scouting was started in the UK in 1907 by Robert Baden Powell (we often refer to him as BP). • 1908 Scouting spread throughout the world and came to Australia in 1908 • today Scouting is currently active in 216 countries and territories, with a global membership of over 31 million male and female members.

Scouts at Ermington. . . 1953 • 27 Jul 1953 The Cub Pack met for the first few years in the Beck’s Family’s garage and laneway across the road from the Uniting Church situated on Victoria Road • Oct 1953 The Scout Troop started off meeting at St. Mark’s Church in Kissing Point Road. Noel Blundell – First Group Leader (pictured above) Frances Blundell – First Cub Scout Leader (pictured above) Max Primrose – First Group President • 1955 The Group met in what is now our storage shed (now know as the “boat shed” at a site in Cowell’s Lane Reserve, between what is now the Reserve’s playground and the Korean Church

Joeys at st 1 Ermington • 18 Feb 2004 Ermington Joey Mob officially registered • 28 Feb 2011 Ermington Joey Mob Leaders – Magpie & Lorikeet

Scouting Sections * the commencement for advancement in Sections may vary up to 6 months

Joey Investiture

Joey Scout Promise and Law The Joey Scout Promise I promise to do my best to love my God and be helpful The Joey Scout Law A Joey Scout Cares A Joey Scout Shares Help Other People HOP

Uniform and Group Scarf The Joey Scout uniform consists of a dark blue shirt with tan across the yoke and sleeves. At investiture you will be presented with badges and a Group scarf. Your child will also need to wear bone long pants or shorts. Closed in shoes (black/brown) must be worn at all Scouting activities.

Award Scheme

Adventure Challenge The Adventure Challenge is designed to broaden each Joey Scout's life experience in the wider world. This is achieved through participation in activities to places not normally visited by your Mob.

Buddy Challenge Joey Scout Mobs can get together, share activities and have great fun. One Mob visits the other, who then returns the visit. Special activities are held when Mobs visit.

Care and Share Challenge Each Mob plans and runs programs for one month that focuses on caring and sharing. As a highlight, a special deed is done for the local community.

Environment Challenge Environmental activities are directed at the Mob rather than the individual Joey Scout. The Project will take the form of four Challenges to be done by the Mob. Four simple environmental tasks need to be completed which reflect nature and outdoors.

Special Interest Badges There a range of Special Interest badges that the Mob will work towards – usually 2 are programmed each year. e. g. Their Service Our Heritage, Harmony Day, Landcare etc.

Promise Challenge The aim of this challenge is to allow the older Joey Scouts to gain a greater understanding of the Promise and Law and to learn about our founder, Lord Baden-Powell (BP), and the history of Scouting. This challenge will require the Joey Scout to complete certain elements away from the Mob meeting.

Activities

Joey Fun Day

National Tree Day

Nature Walks

Mob Holiday

Swimming Carnival

Water Fun Days

Other Activities Scouting provides a wealth of diverse activities to youth. Other activities that you may participate in are Air Activities Day, Bike Days, Billy Cart Days, Clean Up Australia Day and Community Festivals, Circus Days, and Gang Show etc.

Scouting – A Family Activity

Group Committee The Group Committee is an essential part of all successful Scout Groups. We encourage you to get involved and help us to provide a great Scouting experience for our members. The Group Support Committee meets monthly, on the 1 st Monday of the month at the Scout Hall from 7. 45 pm.

Group Fundraising Our major, regular fundraiser is a Bunnings BBQ —normally held once or twice a term. Our annual fundraising event is the Fertiliser Drive – generally held on the 4 th Sunday in August each year. This activity raises vital funds for our Group and help is needed to deliver the leaflets and the fertiliser orders on the day All families are expected to assist with Group fundraising.

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Our Commitment Scouting has stood the test of time at 1 st Ermington since 1953. With the support of the families of the area, we will continue to provide our youth (and adults) with valuable skills and experiences that will Prepare them for Life.

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