Tuesday, February 16, 2010
I’m sure you’re all dying to know how they placed. Well in the hearts of the drivers and in the minds of their friends and family ….their all winners just for trying to “Do Their Best”. Thank you Tartan Sertoma for helping out our youth. Please find the full results at the end of this article. Happy Birthday Lord & Lady Baden- Powell It’s closely approaching; February 22nd is just around the corner and we’re all gearing up to celebrate another wonderful year. For those of you reading this and scratching your head saying – who is Lord & Lady Baden-Powell? The answer is very simple; they’re the founders of the Guiding & Scouting Movements. Many years ago, Robert Baden-Powell decided that boys need something to do to keep them out of trouble and learning new things, outdoor things, survival things, life skills, and so much more; so he wrote a book about it. Shortly after writing his first book a group of boys decided to take up his teaching and later approached Lord BP about starting a group to help teach his plan. In 1909, the first Scout jamboree was to be held at the Crystal Palace in London, England; the word got out and a group of girls got wind of it. Feeling they could do anything a boy could and wanting to have the same great fun; they decide to attend the jamboree. Seeing there was a need, BP decided to enlist the help of his sister and start a group for the girls, later becoming the Girl Guides. In the years to come he met his wife Olivia, a young woman who shared his love for outdoors. She soon became a great voice in the Girl Guide movement. Why February 22nd? Both Lady & Lord Baden-Powell shared the same Birthday. They may have been born in different years but on the same day. So each year the two movements get together and share the memories of their founders through service, dinners and special events. We hope you have a chance to share in one of these events. In the spot light this week…. Have you ever wonder what’s happens inside a meeting. Let’s take a look into the lives’ of the #4 Chatham Scouting group. I hear they’ve got quiet the busy schedule over the next few weeks. Beavers are planning a few trips in the coming weeks - a visit to the Black History Museum at the Wish Center and the Chatham -Kent museum. It looks like they’re going to be going crazy with the craft cupboard too; Valentine crafts, St Patty’s crafts, and many more. In the coming weeks, the colony will participate in a Church Parade and a banquet to celebrate BP Week. No time to stop, with this colony as they will be staring their Beaver Buggies soon and then it’s off to the Whitetail Sleepover. Next up, the Cubs and it looks like this pack has a full plate too; participating in Winter Cub Carnival out at Cataraqui, a trip to KCCC to have a night of archery, and a workshop out at Home Depot. The Pack will be welcoming in new members shortly as the White Tails more up to become Tender paws. The pack will be attending BP week programs with the Beavers and Scouts. After finishing BP Week programs are finished the pack will be moving onto learning about the Jungle Book Theme and working toward earning a few Cub stars. Way to go guys and gals. The Scout Troop looks like they are well on their way for the Switzerland trip; if you see this group out fundraising, don’t forget to stop and say hello or help them out with a donations toward their big trip. The World Jamboree is on its way! For on the troop is working on Scout Challenges and badge work in and around their trips to London’s Boulder Mountain, KCCC for a night of archery, and spring camp at Cataraqui. Notes from #4 Group Committee – All groups will be participating in the 2010 Challenge at Thames Grove Conservation Area in Chatham and a few youth will be taking part in the Invitational Rally in April. It’s all about fun! Till the next time….. If you’re you looking for something new or just find you’re missing from your life? Look no farther, the joy you’ll receive when you see a child complete their first challenge or learn a new task is more rewarding than anything else. We are always looking for new Scouters. If you love to camp, like to tie knots, enjoy painting, building objects, racing toy cars, trying new things……..the list goes on and on. The main thing is if you love having fun, we are the place to be. Scouting is about team work and the leaders in Chatham/Kent have put some fun events together this month. To have your youth join in or if you wish to help as a volunteer please check out our web page www.scouts.ca or call 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW. Events to look forward to in the coming months: Winter Cub Carnival February 13th, Guide- Scout Week / Founder Week February 19th – 27th, 2010 Challenge – Guides & Scouts 100 years February 27th. Plus many more and some stillbeing planned. Yours In Scouting, Scouter Tracey RESULTS FROM THE 2010 TARTAN SERTOMA RALLY KUB KAR RALLY Awards in Design - 1st Charlie Cofell 1st Blenheim, 2nd Jacob Collop 4th Chatham, 3rd Hayden Kelley 11th Chatham Awards in Originality- 1st Michael Willburger 14th Chatham, 2nd Christoper Osborne 1st Blenheim, 3rd Brayden Willey1st Tilbury Awards in Finish- 1st Pierre Caron 14th Chatham, 2nd Nick Wammes 1st Florence, 3rd Anthony McGee 11th Chatham Top 6 for Speed- 1st Fan Myers 11th Chatham, 2nd Carson Kale 11th Chatham, 3rd Aaron Meko 4th Chatham, 4th Christoper Babcock 1st Wabash, 5th Daniel Cook 1st Florence, 6th Cody Brodie 11th Chatham RESULTS FROM THE 2010 TARTAN SERTOMA DRAGSTER MEET Originality - 1st Coltyn Matthews 14th Chatham, 2nd Peter Mellis 1st Florence, 3rd Thomas Southern 1st Florence and **Experienced Andrew Derynck 1st Tilbury ** Design - 1st Bradyn Matthews11th Chatham, 2nd Thomas Glasier 1st Tilbury, 3rd Joshua Tullo 11th Chatham **Experienced Trudy Logger 1st Florence ** Finish- 1st Aaron Funstin11th Chatham, 2nd Jordan Deturck 11th Chatham, 3rd Ian Van Arkel 1st Wabash **Experienced Bob Larson 11th Chatham ** Speed 1st over all (includes all classes as well as adult) Ian Van Arkel 1st Wabash A Class - 1st Ian Van Arkel 1st Wabash, 2nd Colin Rawlings 19th Chatham B Class - 1st Taylor Machacek 1st Florence, 2nd Katharina Robinson1st Florence C Class - 1st Zachery Kelly 11th Chatham, 2nd Nathan Couvillan 11th Chatham Experienced Class 1st Woody Van Arkel 1st Wabash 2nd Spencer Atkin1st Wabash **Experienced Class is someone over the age of a scout, as Venterer, leader, parent and volunteer Thank you for reading, Tracey Cofell Chatham/Kent Area SMURF, Scouts Canada, Tri-Shores Council bagheera_1stblenheim@hotmail.com