This is a reprint of an email of items we should all know heading into the new year.
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Hi Everyone,
Here are a few odds and ends that you need to know about as
we jump into this year’s scouting activities.
·
Uniforms:
This year we are putting a heavy emphasis on the importance of uniforms. Unless
cubs are attending a winter meeting outside at camp stone and will be dressed
in winter jackets, they are required to wear uniforms to
all scouting
functions. This includes the Cub Shirt, blue and red group necker (we
distribute), and woggle (we make). Donna Andrews has kindly offered to put
together a group order for cubs needing to purchase shirts, the price of which
is $31.49. Donnas email address is
dandrews7240@gmail.com
. Please bring money and size confirmations to this Wednesdays cub meeting or
contact her to make arrangements.
·
Cub
Books: These books give cubs all the information they need to get the
program badges. They cost 11.19, but I’ve pre-purchased a bunch and if you give
me 10$ we’ll call er’ even. I bring several to each cub meeting.
·
Emails: This
is our primary means of communication. If this method doesn’t work for you, a
good way around this is to make arrangements with another parent and check in
with them by phone prior to meetings to see if there are any changes to
schedule or location.
·
Leadership
and Screening: As a parent, to participate in any cub meeting (even just
hanging around to watch) you need to be screened and registered. This involves
filling out a volunteer form, agreeing to a criminal records check and
completing online training. We can always use more volunteers (especially at
the beavers level) and are grateful for any parent or relative who makes the
time to do so.
·
Program
Funding Assistance: In years past, if a youth could not afford to register
for scouting programs or pay for uniforms or books, the group would apply to
the No One Left Behind Fund on their behalf to cover these costs. Those funds
are still available, but however, they MUST be applied for by the parent now.
This can be done here:
http://www.scouts.ca/ca/no-one-left-behind
. If you require access to these funds please apply ASAP.
·
Group
Meetings: These happen the third Thursday of every month (except December
and May) 7pm at Resker hall, and are essential for keeping scouting alive in
Kimberley. You do not need screening to help out with these events and parent
involvement is strongly encouraged.
That’s all I can think of.
Any questions, please drop me a line!
Jenna
