Climbing

08:30 @Hoyland Scout hut for the climbing this Sunday. Remember a packup and drinks (unless you like eating grass). Those who've not brought the authorisation form signed by a parent and forget it on Sunday will not be able to climb!
Next Tuesday 18:30 @ Hoyland Hut for Bowling @ Carlton Bowl. Not sure of cost @ this time

 The Responsibilities of Executive Committee Members

1. Chairman - The Chairperson is the co-ordinator of the Unit and the link between the Unit and its Leaders. The Chairperson is effectively the leader of the Explorer Scout Membership. (George)
   
2. Secretary - The Secretary is responsible for recording the decisions of the Unit Executive by keeping a Minute Book of the meetings. The Secretary will also handle general correspondence. He/she will also responsible for arranging the Agenda for the Executive Committee Meetings and for the circulation of Agenda and Minutes to all concerned. The Secretary organises the production of the programme. (Nathan)
   
3. Treasurer - The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining the financial records of the Unit and presenting Accounts and Balance Sheets to the Executive and to all members annually. The Treasurer should also prepare an annual budget for the Unit. He/she is also required to supply information to the Group Treasurer. Money will be kept in a Bank Account. (Dale)
   
4. Recruitment & Public Relations Officer - Keeps in touch with local Scout Troops, their leadership and the local schools to promote the Unit and supports any new members, making them welcome. Keeps the Unit in high profile with the local radio station and newspapers and notifies them of any events the Unit is planning, with follow-up reports. (Adam)
   
5. Quartermaster - Keeps track of the equipment the Unit has - maps, cookers, tents etc. The Quartermaster will keep records of who borrows the equipment and ensures that it is returned on time and in good condition. The role also carries the responsibility for ensure that the equipment is maintained properly. (Ben)
   

12.08.08 London Trip

We have got funding for the London Trip - we'll discuss @ the district camp, but I'm in the process of arranging a meeting with Pennine & Central. Get your nights away applications in as it will be a first come first served basis!

Bits n Bobs

The district camp Explorers are now - Province of Lapland (Lappi in Finnish and Sami, Lappland in Swedish) is one of the Provinces of Finland. In some parts of the world, particularly Britain and Finland itself, it is considered the traditional home of Santa Claus

We've been asked to act as Guinea pigs! There are some climbing exams coming up & I've been asked if we would care to be the group being trained by the students? Basically would you like to go climbing 29.06.08?

Any problems/questions as always
Chris MOORE T:07881511550

Meeting nights

07.12.08 Xmas party - anyone any suggestions or wish to sort it out?

10.06.08 Music Badges

17.06.08 Camp preparations

24.06.08 Camp tidy up

01.07.08 Bowling @ Carlton

08.07.08 DOE work

15.07.08 Darfield Hut District Explorer meeting?

22.07.08 Cycle to Penistone (&back)

29.07.08 Carcroft

05.08.08 Litter pick

12.08.08 London Trip

19.08.08 Mud Buggy

26.08.08 Fund raising

Also suggested sailing/canoeing, Fri 11.07.08 Running a disco for cubs/beavers, helping with a cub balloon release (selling hot dogs/Tea/Coffee), Helping @ a cub/scout gang show (near xmas).

Don't forget the explorer country for the district camp is Japan.

County Updates

Gliding

More Glider dates are available The Glider availability for April 2008 to March 2009 has been increased.

Click http://glider.ne-activities.org.uk/ to see the Glider Web-page. Please e-mail the Air Adviser if you need more details.

The Gliding Club now has a realistic Flying Simulator that will be available to Groups at £5.00 per half hour, when the weather prevents Flying. Click http://www.ygc.co.uk/sim.php for details of the simulator DON'T FORGET: There is FREE camping for Glider parties and there is a Tourist centre nearby.

Activities Update

Gilwell have issued their periodic list of up-dated Factsheets. Please take the time to look through the list and up-date any that apply to you.

For more details go to Activities eNews

Gilwell has published the April 08 issue of Activities eNews which can be seen on ScoutBase.

100 years of Russian Scouting

An International Camp will be held in Velikiy Novgorod, Russian Federation, from 20th July 2009—1st August 2009

For further details contact Peter Hobson by writing to him at 56 East Terrace, Wales Bar, Sheffield. S26 5LX

or email hitman.hart@btinternet.com

South Yorkshire Training Calendar

These details were supplied by Local Training Manager Ann Oxley

Getting Started

Modules 1 – 3

May 17th Hesley Wood

July Rotherham

September Doncaster

November 8th Hesley Wood

January 2009 Barnsley

March 15th Hesley Wood

May 2009 Sheffield

Modules 5 – 9

at Hesley Wood

May 10th 9.30 – 5 pm

Sept 27th 9.30 – 5 pm

Jan 31st 2009 9.30 – 5 pm

Modules 11 – 15 and 19

at Hesley Wood

July 18th – 20th

November 14 – 16th

March 27 – 29th 2009

Module 25

Nights Away May 9, 1 pm at St John’s HQ, Broadfield Close, Sheffield

Module 25 Assessors

20th September 10.00 – 3 pm

Explorer Trips Abroad

16 – 18th May (£25 H/W Residential)

Module 16

9th – 11th May

19th – 21st September

Module 10 First Response

26th October 2008

9.30 – 4 pm

All module training opportunities are free of charge but a charge for accommodation and catering may be made for some courses. This will be advised.

For further information go to the County website – http://www.syscouts.org.uk/content.php?content.12

Barnsley Pennine District Training

Leaders are reminded that they can attend courses out of their district when these are more convenient. They will be held in the Penistone Scout HQ

Module 3

12th May 2008 19.30 – 22.00 pm

Module 8

5th July 2008 13.30 – 17.00 pm

Module 10

5th July 2008 10.00 – 13.00 pm

Module 12

14th June 2008 10.00 am

Please contact the Deputy District Commissioner – Brian Robinson on 0845 094 6322 for more information

Cliffhanger 12&13 July 2008 Sheffield

http://www.cliff-hanger.co.uk/

The UK’s largest outdoor outdoor-pursuits festival, in one of Sheffield’s biggest green spaces.

With competitors and spectators from across the country it will be a great day out for families from Sheffield and the surrounding area. Featuring The British Bouldering Championships, Come-And-Try-It Climbing Walls, Open Air Market, Reverse Bungee And Other White Knuckle Rides, Orienteering Races, A Guinness World Record Dyno Competition, Demonstration Events, Scuba Diving, Mountain Biking, A Massive Bargain Area, Music, Children’s Rides, And Much, Much More...