Explorer Calendar 2009

The theme of this year is to be organised, structured, following the Scout ethos and for an Explorer Scout to organise events such as Apex challenge, they will be mentored and supported by a leader to achieve the task.

1. 2009 badges that will be focused on will be Mechanics and Quarter Masters
2. Freezer Camper, Tam to organise the camp all aspects with the exception of food with Chris m Mentoring.
3. Apex Challenge, Ian Mc to organise the camp all aspects with the exception of food, Ben to organise the catering with Jim Mentoring both Ben and Ian
4. North York’s Jamboree in the summer does anyone want to participate
5. Full uniform and Flag break first Monday every month (Scout association rules)
6. As we have to pay Hoyland common £1 per scout for the use of their hut all Hoyland explorers will have to pay £1 for weeks they don’t attend
7. First Aid courses will be run once a year. 14.02.09
8. Letter of Thanks to Morrisons for Christmas bag pack
9. ChrisW & NathanT to take Scouts Terrain Hill walking assessment 07.02.09
10. 01.03.09 Leaders meeting @ Wakefield
11. George to get Musicians 1 & performing arts badge, Ian U to get Musicians 4, Dale to get Musicians 1, Ian Mc to get Musicians 1
12. How we are spending the current BMBC grant and future applications
13. Ash & Kieran to complete CRB forms and return by beginning of February 2009
14. Explorers can be authorised to camp themselves – however they will be required to submit all paperwork to the Leaders in advance
15. Hoyland Beavers request Explorer assistance Tue 24.02.09 6pm to 7.30pm to scribe for a quiz night
16. Diary Dates:
20.02.09 Freezer Camp @ Edale
15.03.09 Cycle Cross
25.03.09 Gordon Cup
26.04.09 St Georges Day (Hoyland Common)
16.05.09 Hike
14.06.09 District Camp
28.06.09 Duck & Raft Race
11.07.09 Football competition (Dale to organise)
25.07.09 N.York Jamboree
?.09.09 Rimmington Challenge
18.10.09 Cross Country
07.11.09 Swimming Gala
08.11.09 Remembrance Sunday
?.11.09 Hog Dash
09.12.09 Carol Service
Structure
First Monday in the month:- Flag break in full uniform and chill out games etc
Second Monday in the month:- Mechanics Badge
Third Monday in the month:- Duke of Edinborough
Forth Monday in the month:- Outdoor activity night (bowling skiing etc)