Inside Out Issue 57 October 2014 by jimmy Cunningham

Official online magazine of Scouting Ireland

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Communications Commissioner Intro

Welcome to this month’s issue of Inside Out. This month’s issue is packed full of information at the start of another Scout Year. We look at what decisions where taken recently at the National Management Committee meeting. We look forward to the Scouters conference with the full programme now in place. Community Celebration week is launched along with the new Christmas Fundraisers. We have our monthly section resources this month as usual and a 4th instalment from our Backwoods feature. We look back at the Recharge event that took place recently and forward to Camp Three which is happening next year. We look forward to some upcoming National Activities which are scheduled to take place over the next few months. So why not get involved. This month as in every month we feature many articles and Pictures from all around the Country from groups just like yours. So why not send us in an image an a few lines about what you were up to and we will feature in next months issue. We have made it easier for you to submit your article and pictures. We now have a dedicated page set up to enable you to make a submission Just click here and fill in the details. If you have any Queries please contact us at communications@scouts.ie. Please forward this month’s issue to all Scouters and Youth Members in your group. Don’t presume they have got it. Deadline for next month’s issue is the 31st October.

Quote of the Month

“Teach Scouts not how to get a living, but how to live.” Baden Powell

The Communications Team

In this issue... Scouters Conference Beaver Scouts Ventact South One World Week Malahide CSA

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Governance Code for Community and Voluntary Organisations The NMC noted a presentation from the committee set up to review the Governance Code for Community and Voluntary Organisations. The NMC resolved that it intended to fully comply with the GCCVO and that the NTPIC should commence the work required to ensure this happens and that Scouting Ireland would be ready to be further audited in June 2015.

Awarded

Just after lunch the NMC took the opportunity to present some members of Scouting Ireland who assisted with the World Scout Moot Bid recently with the Chief Scouts Commendation Award.

World Scout Moot 2021 The NMC received a presentation regarding the World Scout Moot 2021 bid. It was agreed that this would be a three-phase project; Foundation 2014 2016 Capacity Building 2016-2018

Delivery 2018-2021 It was agreed that, as Michael John Shinnick (Chief Scout) had been the sponsor of this project from the very start, it would be appropriate that he would see the first phase through (2014-2016).

National Initiatives / Camps & International Events The following list of National Initiatives / Camps & International Events was noted; • Camp THREE – NWAC – 2015 –World Scout Jamboree (Int) • Camp FOUR – Castle Saunderson – 2016 – JamÓige • Camp FIVE – Mount Melleray – 2017 – World Scout Moot (Int) • 2018 – SI slot for Jamboree / pre WSM Trial Event • 2019 – World Scout Jamboree (Int) • 2020 – JamÓige • 2021 – World Scout Moot (Int) • 2022 – SI slot for Jamboree / National Campsite event

• 2022 – World Scout Jamboree (Int) • 2022 – JamÓige • 2022 – World Scout Moot (Int) • 2023 – Slot for Jamboree / National Campsite event

National Secretary Says

Policy Updates SID 04.03 - National Appointment Descriptions (to include Programme Commissioner (Youth Empowerment))

SID 117.14 - Capital Expenditure Committee Terms of Reference

Camp Chief Appointment

SID 118.14 - JamÓige 2016 Camp Chief Terms of Reference

It was resolved to advertise for position of Camp Chief (Larch Hill) and Camp Chief (Castle Saunderson)

National Spiritual and Religious Advisory Panel

SID 31.04 - Uniform Policy

It was noted that the specified denominations have been requested to nominate a representative to the NSRAP. The working group are preparing proposals for the setting up of a FAB Team and how it would operate.

SID 69.10 - Group Finance Manual

SID 99.13 - Selection Procedure National Appointments

New Official Policy SID 31.14A - World Scout Jamboree 2015 Climate Specific Uniform Policy

SID 116.14 – Capital Expenditure Approval Process

New Climate Specific Uniform

Scouting Ireland Budget The NT presented the draft budget for 2014 – 2017, which was approved. It was further resolved that the Scout Shop would become sole retail operators on the Scouting Ireland National Campsite Network.

International Catholic Conference of Scouting Nomination The NMC agreed to nominate Gerry Glynn as Secretary General of ICCS.

Scouters Conference 2014 With only five short weeks left until the 2014 Scouters Conference, we are happy to provide the programme for the weekend. The Agenda was designed following the six needs analysis forums that took place in each of the Scout Provinces with the Provincial Management/Support Teams, County Programme Coordinators & County Training Coordinators over the past number of weeks. This has enabled us to identify of needs (gaps) in terms of the much needed skills, methods and knowledge required by support teams along with identifying best practices to be shared. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t booked into the Scouters Conference yet, ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOT TOO LATE. Please Click HERE for all the booking details. We believe it is important that you attend the 2014 Scouters Conference as it will provide an excellent opportunity for us all to work as team to identify and develop solutions for the continued support of our Scout Group. We look forward to meeting you in November at the 2014 Scouters Conference. Please do not delay and arrange for your place to be booked as per above.

Community Celebration Week I am pleased to remind you that Community Celebration Week commences on the 27th October 2014. Over the coming weeks, we will be highlighting Scouting in Action in communities via the Community Celebration Week and I very much hope that all Scout Groups around the country will make an effort to demonstrate the great strengths of Scouting locally, nationally and internationally. During Community Celebration week we should highlight our achievements – locally, nationally and internationally – we have a good story to tell. On Founders Day; 22nd February 2015 we will present some awards to Groups who have undertaking some exceptional projects, initiatives and actions. In order to discover these achievements we need to know what you have done – so tell us

about your actions and your individual stories of how it has affected your community and your Scouts. If you are a Scout Group that has not considered a community action yet within your programme framework now is the ideal time to take the first step – start looking around your community there are loads of opportunities. Let your Scouts do it and support them. Don’t decide on a project for them – young people have the capability to do anything once they are given the opportunity. A collection of tool kits and supports are available to assist this process. Don’t be shy!!... tell everyone what you are doing and INVOLVE the whole community. EXPLOIT social media and draw others to your cause or action. LET young people take the lead and SUPPORT them in their actions. We have a great story to tell – Scouting is local and Scouting can change the world for the better. I look forward to hearing EVERYTHING that you are doing and acknowledge your exceptional actions on Founder’s Day 2015. Yours in Scouting Michael John Shinnick Chief Scout

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Scout Awards. Whatever you will be doing remember to enjoy yourselves and take home lots of great memories. And Scouters if you are enjoying yourselves and it shows then your Beavers will have an even better time. 2013 / 2014 was a fantastic year for Beavers all over the country with many of you taking part in camps, gathering style slumber nights, county beaver challenges and much more. Here are some of your photos from those events to help remind us of all the fun and motivate us for the next 10 months or so. So for now get out and Scout and let the fun begin again!!!!!!

A note from the Programme Commissioner – Beaver Scouts Well we are all back now – settled in and meeting in our dens. Seeing the old faces and getting to know the new ones. Do you have many new beaver scouts in your colony? Have you recruited some new Scouters – how is everyone getting along? You will see that we are asking you to let us know what your plans are for the coming scout year. Have you appointed your Lodge Leaders and are they enjoying their new found “responsibilities”?? How are those log are chews going? With programme planning in mind – do you have a traditional time for sleepovers? Will you have one before Christmas or perhaps before Halloween? Will it have a theme? With this in mind, I would like to remind you of the resource the Beaver Scout team issued last year with regard to Sleepovers. Link – will send this onto you tomorrow under separate cover – just getting Collie to repurpose resource

Although it was aimed at a “gathering style” event in 2014 – you will still find lots of helpful tips and advice in this resource for planning your sleepover during the current scouting year. Why not invite another group? It can be a great way to get to know the other colonies in your County and perhaps even provide you and your beaver scouts with your very own “buddy” group that you could go camping with in 2015.

So get planning – hold those log chews – speak to your Beaver Scouts – the sky is the limit. Let us know what you are doing – email, facebook – even submit your news directly to Inside Out. Until the next edition – yours in Beaver Scouts. Karen Free

Oops – forgot to mention – big shout out and thank you to Gary in the Scout Shop – the beaver sleepover badges are back in stock!!!

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Climbing skills were essential for breaching castle walls; visit the local climbing wall centre or try abseiling Go pony trekking Pioneering: catapults, ballista, battering rams were the medieval equivalent of the modern tank or rocket launcher. Have the Scout Section make a ballista for the Cub Section. Cubs to make their own handheld catapult and have a competition to test for distance and accuracy Backwoods cooking – cook on an open fire like the Crusaders Fishing: learn the leave no trace principles First Aid, learn how to make slings and stretchers for falls from horses, dressings for battle injuries, burns & scalds from fires Food & diet - menu planning using foods suitable for a Crusade (weekend camp) or expedition Raft making – bridges were uncommon in the medieval times, rafts were used to ferry passengers and goods across rivers Banquet – prior to going on camp, plan a meal that would have been eaten during medieval times. Compare to see how it differs from our modern food pyramid Make a list of 10 vital things to take on a Crusade (weekend camp) Stars and constellations: used for navigation by Crusaders. Learn to recognize some of the major constellations as well as the North Star

One of the most important technological advances of medieval times was the simple horseshoe. This enabled knights to travel over rough terrain. Visit a blacksmith/farrier to see how tradition has changed very little across the ages Foraging: learn what food can be found in nature The printing press was the major invention of medieval times allowing books to become widespread and the sharing of information to the masses. Have the Cubs draft a newsletter outlining their activities, the history of the Group, interviews with Scouters/ local personalities, Cub programme schedules for the season, dates of fundraising events, etc Map reading – essential for Crusades and expeditions Weather – forecasts are essential for expeditions or Crusades - make a wind sock/weather vane Falconry – a sport for the nobility, a means of hunting for the less well off. Bring binoculars on a bird watching hike to see birds of prey. Contact your local Wildlife Ranger or arrange a visit from a member of Birdwatch Ireland Lack of sanitation meant that clean drinking water was uncommon, most water sources were contaminated. With the current introduction of Water Charges get Cubs to list means of reducing water usage to save this precious commodity

Strict Codes of Conduct dictated the life of a Knight during the medieval times and the strict etiquette of their everyday life revolved around the Code of Chivalry, courtly manners, loyalty, courtesy and generosity. Pack forum to draft a Code of Conduct

Crusaders in a new land; make up your own bill of rights Board game night: prior to becoming a Knight, pages and squires learned board games such as chess or backgammon to practice strategy or tactics Sketches - Jesters provided entertainment at court. Each Six to put together a sketch to be performed at a night for parents as a fundraiser for camp Heraldry – flags, banners, coat of arms. Each 6 to design their own flag to be taken on Crusade (camp) or expedition After being “dubbed” in a Knighthood ceremony, a Knight could claim the title “Sir”. Similarly, a Beaver Scout becomes a Cub Scout after the Investiture ceremony Doctors had limited knowledge of medicine. Illnesses and disease were treated with brewed potions, herbal remedies, applied leeches, poultices and baths. Get the Cubs to research old wives tales and local folk cures Visit the mummy of the Crusader in the crypt of St. Michan’s Church, Dublin 7 Manuscripts & Gospels were highly decorated by scribes and monks prior to the invention of the printing press; the most famous being the Book of Kells. Visit the Book of Kells in Trinity College. Have each 6 draft a plan for their portion of a Scouts Own; paint and decorate the document.

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Saturday morning began with the traditional wakeup call of Good Morning Vietnam at 7:30 am. The participants then departed to 7 different activities centres around Cork City and County. The activities this year consisted of Water skiing and Orienteering, East Cork Outdoor Adventures (Eco Adventures), Splash (Inishleena Scout Water Activities Centre), the Glen Resource Centre, East Cork Adventures, Awesome Walls and a Monopoly Run in Cork City and Trabolgan Activity Centre. The activities ranged from canoeing to go carting and climbing walls to water skiing! On return to Kilcully each participant received a free burger from the chip van and there was lots of onsite games and also the Scout Shop.

to welcome many dignitaries including our some of our founding members from 1978 and also former committee members. Following this there was the Ventact fire show and the Disney themed Disco began. There was some brilliant costumes on the night. Sunday began with Ventacts own Ice Bucket Challenge with over â&#x201A;Ź250 raised for charity. Following the Ventact Ice Bucket Challenge the water slide began. There were also bouncy castles which included a Gladiator, obstacle course and sumo suits sets. The official ending was at 1pm with the lowering of the flags from the three organisations (Scouting Ireland, Irish Girl Guides and the Catholic Girl Guides of Ireland).

with father Dave Kennelly leading it. It was great gathering of everyone to reflect and watch a video reviewing the weekend. We were also delighted

The Ventact Committee would like to thank everyone who attended the weekend and looks forward to meeting everyone at Ventact 2015 which will be our 35th Ventact and is provisionally running on the weekend of 4th to the 6th of September 2015. If you have any questions throughout the year drop us an email into ventactsouth@gmail.com and check out the video of Saturdays activities

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This is a fun fantastic weekend away for rovers from all around the country to Network. What do you need to bring You camping gear: Tents, Cooking Equipment, and Sleeping bags, Ground Math’s, Torches, Food etc and whatever you need to make the weekend more comfortable for you and your crew. Neckerchief Spare T-Shirt for screen printing Activities – All activities will be based in Larch to keep the cost of the event down; this was one thing that Rovers highlighted at the National Forum. On the Sunday morning of the event there will be information tents set up on the following:

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Things to rememberIt’s an alcohol free weekend. Food will not be provided so please make sure to bring enough for you and your crew for the full weekend. Checking will be from 9pm to 11.30pm on Friday 26th September the event will finish at 1pm on Sunday 28th September. If you have any questions or queries please contact Lucy Kay 087 8388681 or e-mail rovers@scouts.ie

Sionnach Adventure 111 24/10/2014 - 26/10/2014 Wales More Info click on the Link Below www.sionnach.org/

Mountain Havoc 24/10/2014- 26/10/2014 Great Britain Your Alpine career begins here. Literally! This weekend long event is run twice a year in the Irish mountain ranges. But this is more than just an expedition; there are some unusual activities too. All this building towards taking the Havoc to Britain. Next stop Europe! But never fear you don’t have to be an experienced Mountain Havocker to take part on these events. See attached for further details and links below to sample route card, guidelines and Q and A.

Booking should be done via the following link:

Community Celebration Week 27/10/2014 – 31/10/2014 See separate article in Inside out for full details

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On Sunday morning we awoke again to the sun shining down on us. The activities were nice and relaxing workshops and arts and crafts. Our AGM & review took place at 12:30 where a presentation on fellowship and words was given from our chief. Recharge was again a great success which seen the biggest numbers to date. activities, some even decided to relax and take in the sunrays. In fairness it is called recharge after all. The activities finished up by 6pm and could be seen that they were enjoyed by all who took part. Saturday evening we had a barbecue followed by our recharge auction, we raised over 2000 euro for our good cause which was Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. We all then headed off to get our fancy dress on to take part in our social evening competition for best dressed. It was a hard one to decide but DJ Brian on the decks got our rechargers to decide the winner by giving the loudest cheer. A great night was had by all.

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Each of the Troops, as well as the IST and CMT are named after Irish Mountains, and to go with this theme the first contingent camp is known as “Base Camp”, with “High Camp” and “Summit Camp” to happen early next year. The weekend kicked-off on Friday night with a procession of light, with Patrol Leaders carrying torches (of the burny kind) as they led their troops towards the fire circle. Kiernan Gildea, Master of Ceremonies, asked each of them to add their torch to the fire, and then

the WOSM, Contingent, IST and CMT flags were raised, and Base Camp had officially begun. The programme for the weekend featured Patrol Challenges, Irish Dancing, Hurling, Team Building and an introduction to one of the aspects of programme at the Jamboree, the “Hiroshima Programme”. When I met the Gaibhlte Mór Troop they were busy making origami cranes. Steph McCann had explained to them the significance of a Scout Jamboree taking place around the 70th anniversary of the world’s first nuclear attack in Hiroshima. There will be a special ceremony at 8.15 am on the 6th of August at the Hiroshima Memorial

gardens and one member of the contingent will be invited to attend to represent Ireland. Every contingent is asked to bring with them a crane for every single Youth Member and Scouter in its organisation. So that’s about 50,000 cranes from Scouting Ireland, or about 165 per member of the Contingent. The Scouts were up to the challenge of getting to this figure. Jonathan Hanley (16) plans to go to the different sections in his Scout Group to teach them how to make these cranes, and to ask them to help him reach this target. The Patrols were also asked to come up with ideas on how to spread the message of peace in

far it was going pretty well. He was pleased that everyone in Málainn knows “how to use chopsticks” and based on his Base Camp experience, he’s looking forward to the “real deal.” With this kind of enthusiasm, it’s no wonder that Málainn is the Contingent’s greatest Troop. This was also the first opportunity to try out the apparel for the Contingent. Participants were fitted for shirts, hats and shorts and allowed to pick out a preferred colour for the as-yet-unseen Contingent t-shirts. Rumour has it their own communities. Some of Gaibhlte Mór’s suggestions included a kind of Ice-bucket challenge, visiting schools and making a “peace garden with an area of reflection.” Dara Murphy (16) thinks it will be “really nice to see” more than 35 Million cranes (representing all the members of World Scouting) “when we’re over there.” So, would he like to be the one lucky enough to represent the whole Contingent? “I would yeh!”

From my experience with them I can tell that Gaibhlte Mór will be the greatest Troop in the Contingent. Elsewhere, in anticipation of the significant differences in diet between the West and the East, the Troops were given tips on how to make the best out of rice, rice, chicken, rice, seaweed, rice, wasabi, soy sauce, rice and fried rice. I met the Málainn Troop at the Japanese cooking base. Scouts Brian and Niamh told me that the teriyaki chicken was “mmmm” with four ‘m’s. This was Brian’s first opportunity to meet his Málainn colleagues and so

that Dioghais Troop’s preference for canary yellow, and Dónairt’s flamingo pink were unlikely to feature in the final version. These two Troops however remain as the joint greatest Troops of the Contingent. Members of the IST were invested at a ceremony on Saturday afternoon, with the help of Leaders from each of the Troops. The Chief Scout and other NMC members were also in attendance. They made the occasion extra memorable with the awarding of the Order of CúChulainn to Troop Leader

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Fiona McCann, to the delight of her Troop (Log an Lágh – Contingent’s greatest Troop), and Portlick Camp Chief John Butler. Members of their families were also smuggled in to witness the momentous occasion. The Saturday evening’s programme began with a Céilí Mór with over 200 scouts following the lead of IST member Aoife Fricker in a number of jigs, reels and h-aon dó, trís. Contingent’s Got Talent followed soon after, with dancers, wannabe dancers, singers, wannabe singers, magicians, jugglers and Bogger trying out a shot at the big time. Cipiúr Troop (probably

Scout Rory Nevin has put together a video compilation of this event, which is available here

the greatest Troop) performed en masse. Judges Kiernan, Órla, and <boo>Chef Dave <hiss> gave always helpful and positive feedback. No doubt we’ll be seeing more from the many guitar players when they’re snapped up for the Irish House house band. On Sunday, following a period of reflection and Tai-Chi led by Contingent Treasurer Fr. Dave, the IST were given an opportunity to form into Patrols and to take each other on in human foosball, obstacle courses and camp breaking.

Kiernan led a Scouts Own as the Camp came to a close, and the participation of readers and guitarists at this ceremony led to more than a few tears amongst the participants. Head of Contingent Stephen Carey thanks everyone for making Base Camp such a success and taught us a few more Japanese greetings. Can’t wait for High Camp, and a return to Log na Coille IST (greatest) Troop.

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with plenty of rain the first night. A great campfire was in action but had to be abandoned because of heavy rain, this rain continued all night but in true scouting spirit, all groups ensured tents were secure and survived a very challenging night. The following morning, cubs/ Macaoimh took part in team challenges, sports, backwoods cooking, wet slide and abseiling. It was great to have the abseiling wall up and running and good to see it as a great addition to the Kilcully campsite.

On leaving Kilcully on Saturday afternoon the sun had finally came out. A big thank you to Mary Waters and the 2nd Cork scout troop for programme delivery and the Kilcully

Criu for getting the place in order. This weekend was history in the making and there is no doubt now that it will be an annual event as it was so much enjoyed by all. John Maher who organised the weekend is one of a kind, a most fantastic leader with boundless energy, a great motivator and team builder. We could do with a few more John’s around.

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steps involved together with some practical lessons on attaching the AED pads to a mannequin and how to perform CPR. Their quick learning was demonstrated by the children who could perform the key steps after the brief introduction. The donated AED will be mounted permanently at the Kilcully campsite together with a training unit for campsite staff educate and train visitors on their arrival. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating and pumping blood

placement across our local clubs, towns, communities and public places. I was delighted to donate our samaritan® PAD 500P AED to the Kilcully campsite and it was fantastic to see these young children performing CPR and using the AED after such simple instruction. More and more of these lifesaving devices are deployed across the country, these children will remember this short introduction in adulthood and remember how easy they are to use in an emergency situation. ” through the body. It is estimated that five thousand people die annually from SCA in Ireland and does not discriminate against age or gender, affecting adults and children alike. Performing effective CPR can produce survival rates of up to five percent however when combined with early defibrillation, survival rates can increase up to seventy percent. Declan O’Mahoney commented “in too many cases we hear of children tragically collapsing in schools, football pitches or swimming pools with no access to an AED. We know how much an AED can greatly improve outcomes in these situations and we aim to raise public awareness to increase defibrillator

HeartSine is a Belfast based company who have pioneered the development of AEDs specifically for out of hospital use and the devices are used in over seventy countries . Their units are very small, lightweight devices that automatically assesses a patient in SCA and delivers a shock to restart the heart where necessary. Completely safe to use, the units guide the user through easy to follow verbal and visual prompts and also use internal technology to provide real time feedback on CPR effectiveness, advising the rescuer to push faster or harder until the emergency services arrive.

tler u B n d Joh n n a ann hulain C c she uC aM soon , n i Fion ed the C l ub me 6th D nd beca nd rd 4 a e h w a a in t ty a ers ann 1979 hing oth and Coun ilities. C n i c y c s rne ed pab tea aM g jou ring and recognis eative ca ements a of Fion i t outin r v y en dc hie ickl insp r Sc n he lents for were qu ertise an ith her ac developm a g e xp ta ills lw he ab Fion ered her r. Her sk ght her e uting trai ntial in t e u v o o t disco t instruc teams so n the Sc most influ u o g a sco al trainin ny roles rhaps the a n e natio as held m sioner p s i h . m s She Com nd adult g n i a n Trai ople g pe n u o y

Excellence, quality and diligence are her personal ‘norms’ and she is a guiding force in any task she undertakes. Her pro-active approach has guided and supported the development of Scouting both at Group and National Level. To all, Fiona is the very essence of what Scouting is about; always there, prepared to help, supportive of young people, helpful, courteous, respectful and passionate with an approach and attitude which makes her a natural leader of people and a beacon of admiration.

Scouting Ireland is built and survives because of people like Fiona; the backbone of a local and national Scouting. In bestowing on her the Order of Cú Chulainn, it acknowledges her dedicated and steadfast commitment to the development of young people and adults in Irish Scouting.

John is a role model to all adults who volunteer their time to young people. His commitment and dedication afford him the respect and loyalty of all who work with him and enjoy his company.

John Butler John Butler started his Scouting journey in the 2nd Westmeath (Athlone) Scout Group as an active Scouter in the Beaver Section. Always willing to help and support, he was to contribute and lead many Group and County Committees before his extensive personal skills were tasked to the Portlick Campsite. John is admired by all his peers for his quiet, efficient and diligent

approach to the task in hand. His open and welcoming style has enabled him to work with all kinds of people and in the true spirit of Scout friendship was instrumental in forming the vision for Portlick Campsite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; considered by many to be one of the finest in the country. The Scout Law and Promise guide all of his Scouting. He is calm and collected at all times, thinking and guiding issues and policies so that everyone is included and the outcome is fair to all.

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Over the past few years the number of groups coming to Lorne from the South of Ireland has increased. The feedback from these groups has been amazing and many groups return many times. However, we feel that as we have such a wonderful facilities we would like to raise our profile with both Scouting and Guiding groups from all parts of Ireland. With this in mind, we would like to offer an all expenses paid day at Lorne for any leaders who might be interested in visiting somewhere new.

We intend to have a coach picking people up from a point in the Dublin area at approximately 9.30am (the pickup point to be arranged). They will then would then:• Travel to Lorne. • Have morning coffee with homemade scones on arrival. • Tour of the Estate accompanied by our staff. • Enjoy a home cooked lunch • ‘Have a go’ at the onsite activities led by our instructor team • Return to Dublin at approximately 5.00pm with a goodie bag.

This is bound to be a great day out and you are sure to go home with loads of ideas for new things to do, places to visit and a whole new world of friends – and it won’t even cost you a penny!!! We would also like to offer the very special offer of a 10% reduction for any group that makes a definite booking on the day! So please don’t miss out, it really is a great opportunity to open some new doors for your young people. To book your place on our bus please contact Lorne Estate office on 02890425212 or email carole@ girlguidingulster.org.uk We very much look forward to hearing from you

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waste such as dish water and water drained off food such as pasta is poured into. It allows the liquid to flow through into the soil but catches the food particles and grease. This bag is disposed of with the general waste. If you combine the 4 bag approach along with good menu planning and the removal of excess packaging at home before you come on camp it should go a long way to really Leaving No Trace. A waste station of 4 labelled bags

suspended in a frame should be part of every campsite. It is just part of the continued process of change in dealing with camp waste from the old burn, bash and bury days, followed by the era of digging of wet and dry pits to a much more eco-friendly system where as much as possible is recycled. At Lough Dan the staff will be glad to help you implement a clean green approach to camping. Why not make a booking on our website www.loughdan.com or contact me at zef@loughdan.com

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the face of very difficult weather conditions. They also visited Kerry to climb Carrauntoohil the following year and in August 2012 the group went to Scotland for four days to climb Ben Nevis. The camp programme for Italy was quite comprehensive and with day time temperatures of 28 degrees plus was a testing time for those hiking and the need for rehydration was constantly emphasised. The area of BP Park was abounded by several National Parks of hilly and forested countryside north of Lake

Bracciano which provided ample opportunity for improving navigation and wild camping skills. The sights in the area included several Etruscan tombs, Roman ruins and sulphur springs, from which water was replenished. The occasion was also taken to travel to the Pilgrims route to Rome across the spine of Italy and climb Mt Terminillo and its surrounding reeks. At 2216m (3 times higher than Croagh Patrick!) it is one of the highest peaks in the area and offered fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. The group found it quite challenging,

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reaching the summit about 7am in the morning when it was still very cold. The opinion of many of the group was the return to warmer temperatures at the Campsite was most welcome! Following 5 days of hiking and wild camping the Group moved to Rome where the opportunity to visit the Vatican and ancient city was availed of. Sean said that the Group were fortunate to have Leaders in the shape of Emmett Arrigan, a fluent Italian speaker to cover any language issues and organise bookings and Keith Touhy, to assist in the planning of

the event and in particular, dealing with flights. Sean Mimnagh said on behalf of the Lakelands Scout County, he would like to thank Longford & Westmeath Education and Training Board for the support they received for the trip, DHL for transporting gear to Italy and back and Ganleys Hardwear Athlone for their assistance in arranging shipment of equipment. The Lakelands Scout County would like to also thank the management team at BP Park, Leandro Tipi, Leanardo and all the staff at BP Park for their assistance and support they received before and during the trip.

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etc. Toilet breaks are timed and the competitor(s) remaining at Sunday lunchtime with least weight & toilet breaks is deemed the winner. There is always a great atmosphere at this event with visitors invited onto the Scout site to support the Tree Sitters and see our “Scouts in Action”. As it is such an unusual event, we also expect to attract extensive local and national media coverage. This could also be a great opportunity for a troop to raise sponsorship money from their sitter. We had a very

successful event this summer with sitters from as far away as 8th Cork Bantry and as close as 4th Offaly Edenderry. For further information, please contact Sheila Knightly, Secretary 7th Kildare Rathangan, email 7kildare.rathangan.scouts@ gmail.com.

Togher Awards Evening At the annual awards evening of the 37th Cork (Togher), the guest of honour was Donnchadh O’Laoghaire who was elected a County Councillor in the recent local elections. He had the following to say “Go raibh mile maith agat. Taim fíor bhuioch as an deis labhairt anseo tráthnóna. I know we have a bit of a programme to run through, so I will try not to keep you too long. First of all I suppose the most important thing tonight is the lads, and to recognise their efforts throughout the year, with their patrols and individuals in progressing as scouts. Maith sibh, and keep up the good work. “I understand that the unit had a very successful camp this year, in Crawfordsburn, which is a lovely campsite, I was there last year with the 5th Cork, and the facilities were excellent, and it is a lovely part of the world, so I hope that ye had a very enjoyable time. Huge credit for that camp is due to all the leaders

involved here, including Aidan, Seán, Michael, Dave and the Brad. And naturally also the parents. “No scout unit can survive without a good group of supportive parents, whether it is lifts to events, or helping out with fundraisers, and helping the lads through their scout

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work and so on, the parents who support the 37th help it to prosper. I was very lucky to have been a scout here, and I have to say some of the happiest times of my childhood were as a scout of the 37th Cork. “ This is a tremendously strong unit with a very proud history, with some very significant achievements, as ye will all know, between winning shields, All-Ireland Scoutcraft Competition for the Melvin Trophy, and the high number of excellent scouts who have come through it. I learned a lot here. “But I wouldn’t have stayed, and be still involved if I only learned from it. I stayed because it was great craic. The shields, the summer camps, the trips away, and the friends I made, lots of which I still have today, and am still in touch with. I know that many of ye lads will stay in touch with each other for years to come. Scouting builds lasting friendships and great memories. Some funny ones too. My first camp was in 2001, in the Isle of Man, and it was probably one of the best camps I was at. I remember as we were

pitching our tents and setting up our site, the ventures were asked to put up this enormous Marquee, which we had hired... “I have benefited hugely from scouting not only as a scout, but as a leader, these past 6/7 years in the Lough. It’s marvellous to see fellas who were scouts only a few short years ago, become men, men you would be proud to know. Men who will provide great service to the community. . “It’s a fantastic institution, and even people who have never been involved with the scouts know that. Even if they cant quite put their finger on it. In fact I suppose it’s hard to really explain why it is so valuable. BP said ‘ game with a purpose’ not someone I’m especially fond of quoting, but there is something in it. What does it mean It is challenging, you learn about yourself, you find yourself in difficult situations, or new experiences, you learn to cope, and you challenge yourself, which is very healthy. Enjoyment, of course – as I said, you will make friends for life through scouting, and some of your happiest memories will be in scouts

The evening was chaired by John Dennehy and other speakers were Colin Heas, County Commissioner for Lee Valley County and David Shalloo, National Commissioner for Scouts. Others in attendance included Don Trotter, Ian Twohig and David Gibbons former scout of the 60th Cork (Togher), now living in the United States along with John and Mary Skally.

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Nice Grant for 12th Wicklow Delighted to inform you that 12th Wicklow Scouts attended a glitzy Dublin Bus awards ceremony in Dublinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mansion house last night Thursday 25th Sept and were awarded â&#x201A;Ź1,000 grant for their Group submission re transport for the Group. 86 groups were selected for awards from hundreds of entries received by Dublin Bus The evening was hosted by former Ireland , Arsenal and more recently Sunderland football legend Niall Quinn

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If you just Click on this image to the right it will take you to a form where you enter your details and then attach your article and photos. Then when you have all done press submit. If your article is received you will get an automatic reply to say we have received your article and a thank you. See right a screen Shot of the Form. If you need any help at all with this contact me at communications@scouts. ie and I will endeavour to help. Now wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it be great if we got a small article from every group in the country just to let everyone know that you are there! Communications Team

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