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Archive for April, 2009

Leave No Trace (Paddy Pallin Podcast)

Posted in ideas, podcasts, tagged , on April 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Cameron Crowe from Leave No Trace Australia is the guest in the current episode of the Paddy Pallin Adventurer Series of Podcasts;
Leave No Trace Podcast
How many times have you wanted to do something positive for the environment but not known where to start?
Cameron Crowe felt the urge to make a positive contribution to [...]

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St George’s Day 23-April :: Knights of St George

Posted in Rovers, Scouting, tagged , on April 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Scout movement has been celebrating St. George’s Day on April 23 since its first years, and St. George is the patron saint of many other organizations. [1] St. George’s Day commemorates the passing of the Patron Saint of Scouting and Rovering, Rovers around the country hold ceremonies to commemorate the occasion each [...]

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Australian Pinewood derby kit

Posted in Activity, KubKar, PinewoodDerby, tagged , , on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

We had discussed the possibility of using a Pinewood/KubKar activity in 2009 as our year off from the Billy Cart Derby. I have found an online local supplier of Pinewood Derby Kits, namely the Rangers Australia store.
I purchased a couple of the complete kits to see what shipped with them;
I have been having an [...]

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JOTT 2009 · Jamboree On The Trail

Posted in 2009, JOTT, Jamboree, tagged , , , , on April 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Saturday, May 9, 2009
Scouts Walking Together World Wide
Jamboree On The Trail is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together. All Scouts, whatever their age and wherever they may be in the world, are invited to participate in whatever way they can. Cubs and younger Scouting sections could visit a local nature [...]

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ANZAC Day 2009

Posted in 2009, Activity, tagged , on April 9, 2009 | 1 Comment »

via Scouts Victoria Newsletter April 2009;
Anzac Day Generally
Many Groups and formations support the ANZAC ceremonies. Correct, smart uniform is required on these public occasions. It is our policy that it is the responsibility of the leader in charge of this day’s activity to specify in advance the nature of the trousers, footwear and [...]

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Preparations – Sir John Hunt’s preparation for Everest (1953)

Posted in Uncategorized on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Sometimes “Be Prepared” can be said lightly, sometimes being prepared is something you really need to work at. I am currently reading Sir John Hunts publication detailing the successful 1953 Everest expedition that I had picked up in hard copy and put into my reading pile. As I was reading, I thought this extract gave [...]

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ScoutLinks April-2009

Posted in links on April 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

“I want Scouts to promote responsible risk-taking amongst young people because as a nation we are ensuring our kids grow up in strait jackets, where they take no risks. As a boy, I enjoyed camping and climbing in Scouts. I accept there is going to be a risk involved but Scouts are best placed to [...]

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