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Sirius cup E1 2017E1
Sirius cup is a long running Scout Regatta & camp when Balmoral oval becomes a mini Jamborree site with troops from all over the state participating from Grafton to Lake Burley Griffin.
1/ The $12.00 only covers cost of camping overnight at Balmoral oval, a badge is also available for $2.50. Approximately $7.00 will be needed to cover transport costs using an OPAL card. (The 7 eleven on the corner of Station st & Prospect Hwy,Seven Hills sell them)
2/ Food will not be provided so the scouts have the option of self catering & cooking on their own gas stoves ( heximine stoves not allowed ) or buying their meals from the on-site BBQ catering – 4 meals x $6.00 approx. (check Sirius cup website for more information on food & prices). It is up to individual scouts to provide their own food, and have spending money for ice creams, etc., though I would suggest packing some extra (healthy) snacks as well.
3/ Own tents need to be brought along, Hike packs are recommended although distances to be walked are not too far.
4/ Pack light as for a hike: plate,knife,fork,spoon & cup (to suit your menu)/sleeping bag & sleepwear/lightweight mattress or newspaper/tent (or part of)/drink bottle/small 1st aid kit/torch/jumper/long pants/shorts/collared t-shirt/socks x 2/underwear x 2/toothbrush,paste & soap/swimmers & towel/sunscreen/wide brimmed hat(preferred to a cap)/rain poncho or jacket/water shoes/camera?/gas stove?/big Ziplock bag or two for wet clothes/ & whatever else you think you need, just remembering it is only 1 night. Not allowed – bare feet/thongs/crocs.
5/ This will be a patrol type easy going camp, it is up to the general agreement of the Scouts to decide which activities they participate in.
The Activities could include participating in canoe age races, Sunday Iron man competition, swimming at Mosman Baths or the baths at Chiltern Gardens, walking through bushland & around military installations overlooking the heads & Sydney harbour or just sitting around camp socializing, take your pick.
6/ Ideally I will require a parent to also come along (its not often you get to stay at Balmoral beach for $12 & the coffee shops aren’t to bad). Any predicted bad weather may halt the activity.
7/Full uniform to be worn to & from the activity.
8/All swimming will be done at baths & only as a group.
9/ DO NOT bring any electronic devices, valuables etc., as No Responsibility will be taken if they are lost, stolen or damaged.

Please reply A.S.A.P if you plan on coming along then tents can be organized.
If you are unable to make the event in the morning due to sporting commitments etc, you may be dropped off at the campsite later.

WOW !!!
After a lot of hard work and with the help and support of my family, scouting friends and leaders I have achieved the Green Cord and the Australian Scout Medallion.
I can’t thank everyone enough for their encouragement and assistance during this experience and therefore I would like everyone to help me celebrate this achievement by joining me for the presentation and afternoon tea.
When: Sunday, 26th March 2017 Where: 1st Winston Hills Scout Hall, Edison Parade, Winston Hills At: 2:30pm
Please RSVP to me (James Brush) on 0431 581 489 or email jamesbrush3801@gmail.com no later than Sunday, 19th March 2017jamesgreencordasminvite

Meet at Boomerang Place at 12:30 pm next to Seven Hills Station and Join the March to Seven Hills RSL from 1pm
The youth will be given food and drink after the March inside the RSL.

THE SCOUTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND WITH THEIR FAMILY (FAMILY ACTIVITY NOT A SET SCOUT ACTIVITY ) THE CASTLE HILL RSL DAWN SERVICE AT ANZAC RESERVE KELLYVILLE – CORNER OF WRIGHTS ROAD AND HARRINGTON AVE (AND GREEN ROAD) KELLYVILLE. THE START TIME IS 6AM BUT PARKING MAY BE A PROBLEM,

I WILL BE AT THE RESERVE FROM 4.00AM HELPING HAND OUT THE ORDER OF SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC.THE VENTURER UNIT & SCOUTS HAVE HELPED THE CASTLE HILL R.S.L FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS SINCE THE MEMORIAL WAS MOVED.

IF ANY SCOUT WISHES TO ALSO HELP OUT PLEASE COME ALONG IN FULL NEAT & TIDY UNIFORM WITH A FAMILY MEMBER ANY TIME AFTER 4.00AM any help you could give is always appreciated by the Service men & women attending the Dawn Service.

If you cannot attend due to commitments you may already have such as marching in a pipe band in ceremonies or away on holidays please just stop and take a moment of reflection for the sacrifices & hardships that others have made for us and continue to do so for our country on the ANZAC Day holiday.

THANK YOU TO THE SCOUTS & THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR FANTASTIC HELP LAST YEAR HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

Yours in Scouting Kaa ( Grant Sollom )