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1st

Henley scouts group, southern district

QUARTER 3 - 2016

TAKE ONE, TAKE TWO, ACTION! On the 9th July, 1st Henley Cubs and Scouts found themselves attending their weekly pack meeting, with a few extra pack members, namely Elma Postma and the production crew from Mooilop. Elma Postma is one of the presenters of Mooiloop, a travel and lifestyle program broadcast on SABC 2 on Wednesday evening’s at 20:30. Henley-on-Klip was chosen to feature in an episode for season 3, and along with a number of other clips filmed between the 7th to 9th July, which covered local businesses and points of interests, 1st Henley Cubs and Scouts were approached to participate in the filming.

The 1st Henley Scouts opened the pack meeting with prayer, and the hoisting of the flag. Thereafter, the scouts set out to show Elma and the production crew how a warm up game of cricket is played. Then, it was time for the serious work to start, as the scouts undertook a pioneering activity that involved the construction of A-frames, using only wooden poles and ropes. And, mind you, there was some killer knot tying skills on show that day.

The clubs’ young cubs were not to be outdone, as they were divided into teams and sent out into the ‘wild’ to collect the necessary resources for building and lighting fires. The cubs used the open fires to cook some tasty wors and braai bread on sticks, proving again that there may yet be a Bear Grylls among them. The cubs ensured that their guest did not leave empty handed, as Elma was provided with her very own ‘pad kos’ in the form of a tasty piece of boerewors and braai bread. The day proved to be an educational and fun experience for all. A huge thank-you goes out to all who were involved in making the day the Great success that is was!

We hope the following

cubs and scouts had a

blessed and happy

birthday:

JULY 2016:

Hadassah Osness

Lindiwe Buthelezei

Kyran Vahed

Eryann Van Heerden

Gregan Whittal

Serena Donachie

AUGUST 2016:

Matthew Neveling

Callum Watson

Sebastian Watson

SEPTEMBER 2016:

Nathan Colloty

Caellan Van Heerden

La O Rivera

Christian Van

Heerden La O Rivera

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ECD District Project 2016

On Saturday 30th July 1st Henley took part in the Southern District ECD project at Lerato Educational Centre in Jackson Township, Eikenhof. 1st Henley was a rather small group but we were the turn out largest of all packs in the district. The project was to up lift Lerato Educational Centre, by painting their Jungle Gyms and planting of 20 trees. The trees were sourced from a local grower to ensure they will survive the harsh winters the Educational centre experiences. 1st Henley went forward and with the help of Darryn Jason, Abbie, Sandy, ground staff of Lerato and all the Cubs and the Scouts that joined us, in a record time the holes were all dug and the trees were planted. A big shout out of THANKS to all that were involved in making this project a great success from myself and District. #100yearsofcubbing

Above: Our SGL showing

us how it’s done. Far Left:

A group meeting. Left: The

hard working bunch from

1st Henley Scouts.

– Super Animal Card Swop Day

Learning to work together and be part of a pack has never been more fun.

The cubs were given an opportunity to put forward their negation skills during the last 30

minutes of the pack meeting on Friday 12th August, as they embarked on swopping and

collecting their missing cards to complete the Super Animal Card collection from Pick n Pay.

It was not clear who enjoyed themselves more, the cubs or the ‘helpers’. But ultimately the

night proved to be fun filled and exciting. A bonus for the

cubs is that our Akela, Baloo, encouraged them to use this

opportunity to work

towards their

Collectors Badge.

Far right: Serious

negotiations taking

place; Middle: Who

was having more fun

Baloo or his cubs?

Right: Team work 101

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* October

30th Sep – 2nd Comp Camp

7th Outdoor Warehouse

Adventure

14th AGM & Scouts

Campfire

15th Scout and Family Camp

28th Golf Day

TBA Cubs Day Hike

* November

TBA Cubs Family Camp

* December

9th Meerkats year end

The joys of a warm bed, more food than is imaginable, time to relax and

amazing activities, all combine to bring what we know and love as Winter-Camp.

Campers arrived to a crisp Sunday Morning where they were led to their

sleeping quarters, given instruction to fetch all required bedding and say

goodbye’s to mom and dad.

This was it, the start to a week that all scouts

look forward to for months. The stage had

been set for what was one of the most

enjoyable Winter-Camp’s to date.

Sunday started with introductory games to

get everyone comfortable, skit’s by each

team were made and performed with

Hollywood perfection. Everyone partook in a massive game of Simon say’s and

everyone had a ball. All this before lunch was served. All that needs to be known

about food is that on Winter-camp it is delicious and there is a lot of it.

After our brave scouts had recovered from a delectable lunch they had set off to

being set into patrols, where patrol badges had to be made and everyone was

allowed to get used to one another.

Monday arrived with a bang, more food and all

the patrols were off. For some it meant

community service, for others pioneering where a

friction bridge was made, some rafted and the n

kayaked on the Vaal River. The final group

went hiking and backwoods cooking (Cooking

without any utensils or pans). The hikers then

prevailed to get lost as per Kestrel’s instructions. In the evening stalk the lantern

was held and the scouts were louder than rhino’s through the bush.

Tuesday, the patrols changed activity,

more painting and cleaning was to be

done at community service, more

cooking was done over the open flame

and burgers were on the menu there,

once again a patrol was lost in the bush.

The Eiffel tower (Sort of) was

attempted and more rafts were set

loose! Among these rafts in the

afternoon was a sinking kayak, we

won’t mention who was in this…

Kestrel (Kirschner)

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A cub learns to be a responsible person and to be helpful to others. Over the course of my 2 years as a cub, I have learnt a lot of useful and interesting things, for which I have been able to earn an number of interest badges. In order for me to move from a cub and become a scout, I undertook to do the Leaping Wolf Badge. Among the requirements needed to be completed for the badge, I took part in a tree planting at the scouts’ hall for Greening our Community; I made a presentation of the 9 knots required for my Scout Craft, and I spent time volunteering and raising money for dog food for Irwins Animal Shelfter as my personal challenge. The challenge, that doing my Leaping Wolf badge presented, pushed me to try new things, and to interact with people I did not know, or would not have gotten to know otherwise. Memories and friendships formed with last a life time. My journey as a cub has come to an end, but I am filled with excitement to see what the next stage on my path has in store for me.

Learning about the

Scout Law and

Promise:

The Scout promise taught me to be helpful towards others at all times, fear not, be willing to serve my country unselfishly just like our late former president Madiba, be willing to give to the less fortunate and must serve my community with loyalty. Be respectful and love animals.

How it was to be a cub:

It was very fun learning different things every Friday, playing games, and so forth. We also had a lot of serious times, and times where we went out and helped our community, showing fellowship and leadership.

How is the idea of crossing over to scouts:

It makes me feel excited, mature, and knowledgeable and having the chance to learn more, carrying on, do my best, and be prepared for the next upcoming years.

The Leaping Wolf Badge is the pinnacle of a cub’s career and it is the only badge

that he/she can take forward and wear it on his/her scout uniform.

– A Little Something for the Adults

On Saturday 3rd September the scouts hall played venue to a beer tasting hosted by Andrew Downes. The tasting was an intimate affair, were the guests were taken on a journey of learning and taste adventure. There were a number of craft beers on offer, each with its own unique flavors and notes. Right: Andrew talking to a captivated

Audience; Below: The craft beer on show

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The rain incessantly poured and the gusts of howling wind were freezing. Oh wait – that was the past year’s Kon Tiki and the rain lasted several days. Oh well. Ten minutes of rain and wind was enough for me this past weekend at Cub Fun Day. But this isn’t about the weather. This is about our Cubs of Henley attending the 100 year anniversary of Cubs SA. Upon arrival at Cubs Fun Day, our Cubs set up their tents, which were generously loaned by Baloo, and ran off to gather with hundreds of other Cubs from Gauteng for opening ceremonies. After this, they played imaginative, top notch, and amusing games for hours. Remember Hungry Hungry Hippo? Picture this…The hippos are our Cubs on skateboards, their partners are holding their legs and pushing them back and forth, while our Cub Hippos are frantically competing to snatch up the balls with a good sized Tupperware bowl. Particularly laugh-out-loud hilarious was the Cookie Monster game. Each Cub had a cookie balanced on the bridge of their nose, and without using their hands, they had to strategically secure the cookie into their mouth. The facial contortions while trying to manipulate the cookie were beyond description. Their eyebrows: UP and DOWN and UP and DOWN! Their eyes were locked on the prize. Their noses were wiggling around like rabbits. Their tongues were whipping around like snakes. Each Cub with his own way was funnier than the one before. Later that night, we threw blankets around our shoulders, and bunched together around the blazing campfire. Bravely speaking among hundreds of people, our very own Henley Cub ten year old Sinjon Whittal, Baloo’s son, explained who Cupcakes for Kids with Cancer are, what they do, as well as his own involvement. You did an amazing job Sinjon! Early Sunday morning, working as a unit together, we got digging and planted our clubs tree in record time. Sleeping is overrated. Who needs sleep when you have so many Other entertaining events like cars crashing, ambulance sirens blaring, the tent brushing up against you and jolting you awake every time the wind blows, a shivering body from the cold air, and rambunctious boys awake by five in the morning. Seriously though, the Cubs had a blast and I did too. Despite a ten minute soaking and having to wear a winter coat most of the time, I can’t wait for more! Sarah Osness Cub Mom

From the cookie monster, to hungry

hippos, tree planting, putting up the

tents, and the bonfire – a great time

was had by all!

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Kim Shield 26 to 28 August 2016 On the 26th to the 28 of August, the scouts took part in the

Kimshield hike at 'Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' farm.

They arrived Friday to set up camp and settle in. Saturday

morning, the PLs were given maps and extra activities for their

patrols. 1st Henley's first base consisted of playing hangman,

suduko and X and Os. They received full points for this base.

There were many other bases but the least enjoyed was one

where the scouts had to drink a mixture of colour codes

edibles they got by throwing darts they made themselves.

Our scouts encountered a few issues on the way back to camp

Sunday and we're the last patrol to arrive back but with a

grand enterance- once in sight and ear-range, 1st Henley

joined arms, marched with the same legs and shouted!

(Rachael)

Top right: The perfect

shot; Right: The team

strategizing; Left:

picture perfect shot.

READY, SET, AIM

Practice makes perfect, and on Saturday the 24th September a number of the

scouts, along with Kestrel and Puma, put in a good effort on perfecting their

aim, working towards their marksman badge. Safety aspects and responsibility

when handling fire arms was presented and the scouts came away with a healthy

respect for rifles and weapons in general. All in all, these kids were locked,

loaded and ready!

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With the end of the year

approaching fast, it is the

perfect time to remind all

our scouts, cubs and parents about our club

initiative: Scouts Donate:

In conjunction with the Rotary Club of Henley-

on-Klip and The Lions Club, we have 4 boxes

at the hall. Once the boxes are filled, the 10

year old cubs will arrange a hand out day,

distributing the goodies to those in need:

BOX 1 – old clothes, shoes, etc. Moms, Dads

and Kids. But if it is in need of a button please

make sure the button is replaced;

BOX 2 – stationary. Bic Pens, Glue Sticks, HB

pencils, rulers, etc.;

BOX 3 – for toiletries. Soap, face clothes, tooth

paste, tooth brushes, etc.;

BOX 4 – Non-perishable foods. Tin food,

pasta, rice, maize meal.

If you need more detail, please contact BALOO

DID YOU KNOW?

The following cub from 1st Henley

was selected to be part of

celebration 100 years of Cubbing:

Sinjon Whittal (10)

My Akela is special because

he is my Dad!

FAMOUS QUOTES ABOUT SCOUTS:

“As a young boy, scouting gave me a confidence and camaraderie that is hard to find in modern life” Bear Grylls

“A scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances” Sir Baden-Powell

“The scout movement is a world leader in educating youth. Scouting inspires patriotism, sound moral values, courage,

character-building, self-reliance and community awareness. It also motivates our young people to achieve their full potential.”

Nelson Mandela

Club News Bites:

“Koer-Koer”

1st Henley Meerkats, a new addition at

the 1st Henley Scouts Hall, is a standalone

group available for the siblings of

1st Henley’s Scouts and Cubs, who fall

between the ages of 5 and 7. The Meerkats are run

independently from Scouts South Africa, and its

program is based on the spirit of the Lion King story,

which encompasses the message of good versus evil,

teamwork, and helping each other.

The Meerkats work towards badges in a similar

manner as undertaken and followed by the cubs, with

each week’s meeting centered on a badge theme and

activity.

The 19th August saw our Meerkats receiving their

uniforms, and being placed into their burrows. Each

Meerkat needed to know their name, their mom and

dad’s name, when they were born and their phone

number before they could be officially invested.

Our Meerkat well-done is “Koer-Koer”, the sound a

Meerkat makes when he / she is happy.

KOER-KOER 1st Henley Meerkats!!

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Little notes from The SGL’s Desk Pad

It really is a privilege to be a part of an incredible group of people we like to call

1st Henley Scouts, Cubs and I dare not forget the Meerkats. At times being the

person that is supposed to be steering this ship is a daunting task, especially if

you haven’t got a really good scouting background. But this has changed a bit

over the last few months for me. The 1st of the 2 courses I attended in the last

couple of months, Introduction to Adult Membership, has given me new insight

and a little better understanding of how the Pack and Troop’s programs run. This has given

me a new sense of awe regarding the awesome people involved in making our group run so efficiently

and with so much fun that the children keep coming back for more. The second course was the Scout Group Leader (SGL

Scouts love acronyms, helps win more words per minute when you use them) Warrant course. This course is aimed at training

the Scout Group Leader (SGL) to manage and lead the troop and pack effectively, the main focus of the course is geared

at working on management skills, as well as the running of a group from the committee to pouring of juice if required on a

Friday evening.

Essentially in the past there was the chairman (non-uniformed) that headed up the committee with the main focus on

managing the groups fund, raising funds and essentially running the AGM. Then there was a Group Scouter (uniformed)

that had the task of ensuring that the pack and troop were running their programs correctly and safely. The Group Scouter

also had the function of keeping discipline and order within the group over seeing ceremonies and things like that. Scouts

South Africa have taken those 2 roles and put them into 1, thus enters the SGL (Scout Group Leader). The person taking on

this role can be uniformed or non-uniformed; they need to complete the SGL warrant course, which is valid for 5 years and

so there is a bit of continuity with having a person at the helm for what should be at least a 5 year stint. There are follow

up courses that allow the SGL to hold the position for a longer time period like all other warrant positions in Scouts.

Enough about the SGL, how about we spend a bit of time focusing on the important people in Cubing and Scouting, The

Cubs and Scouts! Welcome to all the new members of our group, especially the “naked frogs” that earned their fur. I hope

you have many years of fun, learning so many skills and always keep the Cub Promise and Law close to your heart and

that when people get to know you they will see that you are true to your Cub Motto: “Do your best!”

To the Scouts that came up from Cubs, welcome to the troop and I hope you enjoy the journey that lies ahead of you. Make

the most of it, there are so many fun and incredible events that you can be a part of that will create memories and

experiences that you would not have in any other setting.

To the cubs and scouts waiting to be invested, hang in there and I can’t wait to welcome you into our “family”.

Thank-you to all the families that have embraced the ethos of cubing and scouting without realizing it; by serving and

assisting faithfully. To the parents that have been serving drinks and biscuits on Friday evenings, Thank-you.

Please check on all the upcoming events, there are some exciting events to look forward to leading to the end of the year.

Moose (Jason)

1st Henley Scouts Wish List

We have a number of needs and items on our wish list, which are aimed towards

the maintenance of the hall, improvements at the hall, and meeting the needs of

our scouts and cubs. The list is presented on our web page, and is updated as

needs are meet or arise. Below are just a few of the items we need:

* Door handles for the out-rooms * Varnish for the wooden doors

* Electrics / lights in the outside rooms * Shelving for rooms

* Kitchen cupboards * Revamping of the bathrooms

* Camping mattress rolls * 2 x Gazebo’s

* Back Packs * Gas cooking stands

If you can support through donations, or simply offering your time, please feel free to speak to a member of the

committee.

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The Word Search

D S O T F V U D E D T M U E

A H U O I U E R A E O E L A

R I T O R N F A A R E R I D

O T D F S I O N R A I I F V

N C O R T F I K S P E T E E

O E O E A O L O E E S B A N

H P R D I R L A A R S A T T

A S C N D M G S O P T D A U

A E O E R L E C A E A G D R

M R D T E A E G T B R E P E

U D E S R W S E R V I C E S

S C O U T S R U D O A T H D

T N M S S A L C D N O C E S

S S L E A D E R S H I P O I

TEST YOUR SKILLS PATH FINDER

1. What don’ts are there in the Scouts Law?

2. What makes you a Scout?

3. In cooking vegetables what should you never forget to

add to the water?

4. What is the 11th Scout Law?

5. How can you tell the age of a fallen tree?

6. How far can a dog run into the forest?

7. What is the Scout motto?

8. What major change affected scouts in 1990?

9. Whose book “Scouting for Boys” started scouting?

10. What is the Cub Scout motto?

UNIFORM

RESPECT

LAW

OATH

BE PREPARED

SCOUT

ADVENTURES

LEADERSHIP

SERVICE

OUTDOOR CODE

SECOND CLASS

EAGLE

MERIT BADGE

LIFE

TENDERFOOT

STAR

HONOR

FIRST AID

RANK

ANSWERS:

1. None; 2. The promise you have made; 3. Salt; 4. A scout is not a

fool; 5. By its rings, one ring for each year; 6. Halfway, he’ll be

running out of it the rest of the time; 7. Be prepared; 8. Girls were

allowed to join; 9. Robert Baden Powell; 10. Do your best.