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Scouts

songrat — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:37:56 CDT

We have 8 scouts and 2 leaders in this group.The ages range from 11 to 14 years of age.

JOTA Info click here..
CJ '07 updates click here..
Events and Details List click here..
News & Pictures click here..
First Aid/Survival Kit List click here...

Scouts survival/first aid kit.

songrat — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:33:10 CDT

Items for First Aid Kit part:

Adhesive bandages assorted sizes
Gauze pads
Adhesive tape
Safety pins
Tweezers
Coins (for emergency phone calls)
Paper & pencil (for writing down emergency information) Chapstick Personal medicines

Items for Survival Kit part:

High energy snack (granola bar dried fruit peanuts)
Waterproofed matches
Small pocket knife
Brightly colored large plastic garbage bag (for shelter & signaling)
Whistle (pealess)
Mirror/or an old cd works just as well for signaling
Nylon or strong string
Aluminum foil folded (to make cooking & drinking utensils)
Compass Assorted fish hooks Snare wire 2-3 meters Small fire starter Roll of dental floss (to be used for making shelters) 50 yards or meters of 25 lb test fishing line

Ideally these items should be kept in a fanny pack for easy access.

Group News and Pictures.

songrat — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:35:14 CDT

Christmas Panels click here..
Investiture '06 click here..
Halloween Party '06 click here..
Sleighride at the Robar's 2007click here..
Moosehead's Game 2007 click here..
First Aid 2007 click here..
Where your uniform to school '09 click here...
Living Nativity 2005 click here..
Scotia Jamboree (sj) 2009 click here...

Scotia Jamboree(SJ) 2009

songrat — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:31:06 CDT

Are you ready to be a pirate?	Our fearless Captain.	All pirates on deck.
Here we had to walk across the netting with people pulling on it.	Can you say polar dip.	This falls was probably around 20 feet height.
This cairn was built while we were at SJ.A time capsule was placed inside and will be open in 50 years from now.We put in a crest in it with all of our names on it.		This is a photo of 1st New Germany and 3rd Bridgewater dropping off our bus partners from Vegreville,Alberta at the airport.

Home Page

songrat — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:53:31 CDT

Welcome to 1st New Germany Scouting
We have been a registered group since 1921. Scouting teaches leadership outdoor skills team work and friendship to our youth; all valued things in the world we live in today.

2009-2010

Welcome to another year of scouting.We will be have our registration night on Monday September the 14th at 7:00 pm at the St. John's in the Wilderness Anglican Hall.The leaders will also be there to meet with any of the parents and youth along with answer any questions.

Use the Navigation block to the left for more information.

Group Committee click here..
Group news and Pictures click here ..
Group Sections click here..
Up and Coming Events and Dates click here..
Online Resources click here..

Living Nativity '05

songrat — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:00:15 CDT

Members of the 1st New Germany Scouting Movement serve hot chocolate during the annual "Living Nativity" as a community service.

Where your uniform to school '09.

songrat — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:40:24 CDT

Our photo took 3rd place in the provincal photo contest for "Wear your uniform to school".

Principle Bill Bruhm with beavers & cubs at NGES.

1st New Germany Scouts at NGRHS with principle Glenn Demone

Up and coming events and dates.

songrat — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:56:56 CDT

IMPORTANT DATES 2009

SCOUTS

April 4th All registered youth and leaders will be going on a wagon ride, tapping a maple tree, tour of the Sugar Shack, making maple taffy at Rex Veniot's.The house is #2819 in Maplewood.

May 2nd Scout Trees. Place/Time TBA

May 9th Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT). Place: Peace Park. Time: 8:30 am
Camp clean up at Mush A Mush ALL YOUTH MUST ATTEND anyone else wishing to give a hand at the Scout Camp on Mush A Mush Northfied is welcome. All groups from the Area will participate. There will be a list of areas that need addressing at the camp. Meals provided

May 22nd 24th Operation Mayflower Scout Camp on Mush A Mush. This is the annual camp where you participate in activites as Patrols (Tigers & Falcons). 1st New Germany was the overall winners of Mayflower 2007!

June 26th 28th Survival Fun Camp Scout Camp on Mush A Mush (hosted by 3rd Bridgewater) This camp will be run as a "pre jamboree" for those planning to attend Scotia Jamb 3rd year Cubs must attend if they are planning to go to Scotia Jamb!

July 11th 17th Scotia Jamb 2009 “Operation – Centurion Challenge” Camp Carter Cape Breton

CUBS

February 15th 22nd Scout/Guide Week

Feb 21st Corporate Kub Kar Races; Bridgewater Mall 9:00

Feb 22nd Thinking Day Church Service; St John Anglican Church 11:00am

Feb 22nd Mooseheads Game; Halifax Metro Center 4:00pm

April 4th All registered youth and leaders will be going on a wagon ride, tapping a maple tree, tour of the Sugar Shack, making maple taffy at Rex Veniot's.The house is #2819 in Maplewood.

April 20th Group Kub Kar Races Place:NGES Time: 6:30 pm

April 25th Area Kub Kar Races: Center School

May 4th Group Bike Rodeo NGES 6:30 (weather permitting rain date May 11th)

May 9th Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT).Place:Peace Park Time:8:30 am
Camp clean up at Mush A Mush anyone wishing to give a hand at the Scout Camp at Mush-A-Mush in Northfield is welcome. All groups from the Area will participate. There will be a list of areas that need addressing at the camp. Meals provided

May 16th Area Bike Rodeo Bridgewater Exhibition 4H Building

July 3rd 5th Area Cub Camp Scout Camp on Mush A Mush (hosted by 2nd Maitland)

BEAVERS

February 15th 22nd Scout/Guide Week

Feb 22nd Thinking Day Church Service; St John Anglican Church 11:00am

Feb 22nd Mooseheads Game; Halifax Metro Center 4:00pm

Feb 24th Pancake Supper Anglican Church Hall

April 4th All registered youth and leaders will be going on a wagon ride, tapping a maple tree, tour of the Sugar Shack, making maple taffy at Rex Veniot's.The house is #2819 in Maplewood.

May 9th Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT).Place:Peace Park Time:8:30 am

Camp clean up at Mush-A-Mush anyone wishing to give a hand at the Scout Camp on Mush-A-Mush Northfield is welcome. All groups from the Area will participate. There will be a list of areas that need addressing at the camp. Meals provided

May 30th Area Beaveree Scout Camp on Mush A Mush (hosted by 1st New Germany) 10am 2pm

Group Committee

songrat — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:33:30 CST

The group committee is made up of: chairperson secretary treasurer leaders and all of the parents of the youth involved. It is put in place for everyone to keep informed of the financial state of the group. Also to have knowledge of what is going on with all of the groups and information of different events. All parents are encouraged to attend these meetings.
The meetings are usually held in the Anglican Church Hall (downstairs).
The date of the next meeting will be Tuesday April __/09 @ 7:00pm.
To veiw its Members click here..
To view the Minutes from past meetings click here..

Events list.

songrat — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:32:35 CST

Feb 16th Valentines' Exchange (Alyssa Colby Jonathan Keegan Kenny Larry Makayla Tia Hawkeye Ringtail)

February 15th 22nd Scout/Guide Week

Feb 22nd Thinking Day Church Service; St John Anglican Church 11:00am
Feb 22nd Mooseheads Game; Halifax Metro Center 4:00pm

Feb 23rd A Beaver Birthday party in celebration of B P's birthday

Feb 24th Pancake Supper Anglican Church Hall

May 9th Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT).Place/Time TBA

Camp clean up at Mush A Mush anyone wishing to give a hand at the Scout Camp on Mush A Mush Northfied is welcome. All groups from the Area will participate. There will be a list of areas that need addressing at the camp. Meals provided

May 30th Area Beaveree Scout Camp on Mush A Mush (hosted by 1st New Germany) 10am 2pm

Event and details list.

songrat — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:27:47 CST

February 15th - 22nd Scout/Guide Week

Feb 21st Corporate Kub Kar Races; Bridgewater Mall 9:00

Feb 22nd Thinking Day Church Service; St John Anglican Church 11:00am
Feb 22nd Mooseheads Game; Halifax Metro Center 4:00pm

Feb 24th Pancake Supper Anglican Church Hall

April 6th Group Kub Kar Races

April 25th Area Kub Kar Races: Center School

May 4th Group Bike Rodeo NGES 6:30 (weather permitting rain date May 11th)

May 9th Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT).Place/Time TBA
May 9th Camp clean up at Mush A Mush anyone wishing to give a hand at the Scout Camp on Mush A Mush Northfied is welcome. All groups from the Area will participate. There will be a list of areas that need addressing at the camp. Meals provided

May 16th Area Bike Rodeo Bridgewater Exhibition 4H Building

July 3rd-5th Area Cub Camp Scout Camp on Mush A Mush (hosted by 2nd Maitland)

Events and details list

songrat — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:25:55 CST

This is where you can check on events and any list of stuff the scouts may need.
Revised First Aid/Survival Lit List click here..
Fall/Winter weekend camping list click here..
Spring/Summer Personal Camping List click here..
JOTA click here...
Scouts survival/first aid kit.

Feb 7th 8th Venturers winter camp.This is a fun camp for venturers and senior scouts(age 13+).This is a chance for the scouts to see what the next level of scouting holds for them.Information will be sent home with the youth.

Feb 15th "Take the roof off winter" NGES; 1 5pm Scouts to maintain fire for roasting marshmallows.

February 15th 22nd Scout/Guide Week

Feb 22nd Thinking Day Church Service; St John Anglican Church 11:00am
Feb 22nd Mooseheads Game; Halifax Metro Center 4:00pm

Feb 24th Pancake Supper Anglican Church Hall 4:30 6:00

May 2nd Scout Trees. Place/Time TBA

May 9th Jamboree On The Trail (JOTT).Place/Time TBA
Camp clean up at Mush A Mush ALL YOUTH MUST ATTEND anyone else wishing to give a hand at the Scout Camp on Mush A Mush Northfied is welcome. All groups from the Area will participate. There will be a list of areas that need addressing at the camp. Meals provided

May 22nd 24th Operation Mayflower Scout Camp on Mush A Mush. This is the annual camp where you participate in activites as Patrols (Tigers & Ravens). 1st New Germany was the overall winners of Mayflower 2007!

June 26th 28th Survial Fun Camp Scout Camp on Mush A Mush (hosted by 3rd Bridgewater) This camp will be run as a "pre jamboree" for those planning to attend Scotia Jamb 3rd year Cubs must attend if they are planning to go to Scotia Jamb!

July 11th 17th Scotia Jamb 2009 “Operation – Centurion Challenge” Camp Carter Cape Breton

Spring/Summer Personal Camping List

songrat — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:12:17 CST

Weekend Trip List

Things to Bring

1. Sleeping bag and pillow.
2. Foam or pad to sleep on.
3. PJ’s or a complete change of clothes to sleep in.
4. Full change of clothes.
5. A sweatshirt.
6. 2 3 T shirts.
7. Shorts.
8. 4 5 pairs of socks.
9. Swim suit and beach towel.
10. Extra footwear. (no sandals)
11. Rubber boots.
12. Outerwear for the season.
13. Bush hat or baseball cap.
14. First Aid /Survival Kit.
15. Eating utensils cup and bowl.
16. Water bottle.
17. Flashlight or lantern.(batteries only)
18. Toothbrush & toothpaste.
19. Towel/facecloth/soap.
20. Deodorant.
21. Sun screen/Insect Repellent. (lotion type)
22. Book or something to read.
23. Sunglasses.
24. Full complete uniform. (this means all pieces)
25. Campfire blanket.
26. Knife.
27. Hatchet.
27. Lip balm.

Knives should be locking or in a sheath of some sort. Axes should have a sheath or something to cover the blade.

Fall/Winter weekend camping list.

songrat — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:11:37 CST

Here is a general list for winter camping for the weekend.whenever you pack your gear for hiking or camping you should ALWAYS put it in plastic bags.Grocery bags well very well for this.

pillow
flashlight
2 sleeping bags or one sleeping bag and a comforter
face cloth
tooth brush
tooth paste
floss
towel
soap
travel cup
toque/stocking hat
gloves (bring extra)
mittens
4 pairs of socks
2 pairs of heavy socks
3 pairs of pants
1 2 pairs of long under ware
3 long sleeve shirts
2 sweaters
1 pair of rubber boots
sun glasses
first aid/survival kits
water bottle
a foam to sleep on
reading material
lip balm

Cubs

songrat — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:35:23 CST

The ages of the cubs range from 8-11 years of age. In cubs we do things like go on hikes, tours, camp and try and do some communtiy work as well.
DYB stands for (Do Your Best). DOB stands for(Do Our Best).

Cub News & Pics click here..
Event & Deatils List click here..
Cub First Aid / Survival kit list click here...

Beavers

songrat — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:51:00 CDT

Beavers Take a Bite out of Apple Day

1st New Germany Beavers will be handing out apples in on Saturday, October 11th
at various locations in the Village of New Germany. Any donations received from the public will go directly to the individual Beaver Colony to help offset the costs of supplies and educational programs for the youth.

We would like to thank the following businesses for their contribution:
Barry's Freshmart, Mader's Clover Farm Supermarket, New Germany BMR,
New Germany Irving & Convenience Store and New Germany Shoppers Drug Mart.

This section is open to all youth ages 5-7.

The Beaver Law: "Beavers have fun, work hard and help their families and friends."
The Beavers Promise: "I promise to love God and help take care of the world."
The Beaver Motto: "Sharing, sharing, sharing."

Events List click here..
News & Pictures click here..

Members

songrat — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:37:45 CDT

The 1st New Germany Group Committee executive members are as follows:

Chairperson: Catherine Robar
Secretary: Julie Lowe
Treasurer: Krista Emino-Savory

Beaver Leaders: Krista Emino-Savory (Hawkeye), Julie Lowe (Ringtail) & Colby Emino-Savory (Rusty)
Cub Leaders: Paul Savory (Akela), William Colp (Rikki-Tikki) & Richard Mosher (Kim)
Scout Leaders:Paul Savory & Bernie Surette

All parents of registered youth are also members of this committee.

Minutes

songrat — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:43:44 CDT

These are the minutes from the last meeting to be approved at the next meeting.

Group Committee Minutes
Tuesday, October 23, 2007:00pm

Members Present: Krista & Paul; Bernie; Shirlette, Katrina; Cindy; JoAnne; Catherine

Group Committee Chair, Catherine Robar welcomed members and called the meeting to order.
Minutes were not available due to the absence of the secretary, Julie Lowe.
Correspondence – A letter from the Legion invites us to take part in the usual Remembrance Day activities.

Treasurer’s Report (attached) Notes – the First Aid Kit which was prepared and first used for CJ is suitable for almost of our activities. A 10x10 canopy was purchased with remaining money from the Grant from the Municipality.
The Report was moved by Treasurer, Krista Emino, seconded by Bernie.

CJ’07 Report – It was an excellent trip – would definitely do it again! At Camp Tamaracouta, in Quebec, 9000 people, 8000 youth from all parts of Canada and many International Groups. 6 Scouts and 2 Leaders from 1st New Germany attended. They experienced a wide variety of challenges. It was both a broadening experience and an affirmation of the value of our program. The next CJ is not yet scheduled, but a provincial jamboree is slated for 2009. Our Scouts have made a presentation to the Mason’s and will visit a Lions’ meeting tomorrow evening. Thanks was expressed to all who helped make it possible for our boys to attend CJ’07, especially Paul & Krista who accompanied, and Bernie who assisted in many ways with the preparation.

Group Reports
Beavers have 10 registered – 3 girls/7 boys – 4 1st year members. Leaders are Krista Emino; Julie Lowe; Brittany Lapointe. Account Balance is $5.45. They had a hike on Oct 6th with the Cubs, and will have a Hallowe’en Party on Monday.

Cubs have 7 registered – 7 boys. Leaders are Paul Savory, Colby Emino-Savory assists. Account Balance is $289.28. They hiked with the Beavers on Oct 6th : Hallowe’en Party this week. We do need another adult leader. Two names were mentioned of people who may be able to help; if neither of these work out, we may advertise in the School Newsletter or Church Bulletins.

Scouts have 11 registered – 11 boys. Leaders are Paul Savory and Bernie Surette. Scouter Joe has offered to assist and acts as a resource person. Account Balance is $176.97 They are continuing work on the camp behind Paul’s, and will try to camp out before Spring. They have enough for two Patrols; the boys and leaders took a St. John Ambulance First Aid Course; a Canoe Course; placed first at Mayflower Camp; 3 Scouts are working toward Chief Scouts; in December we hope to offer a Gun Safety Course.
They didn’t attend JOTA(Jamboree on the Air) due to the wet conditions.
A Total of 28 Youth

New Business: At the New Germany Christmas Festival, As a Community Service project Scouts will look after the Bonfire and serve Hot Chocolate (Mary Wagner will provide the syrup) Municipality will provide marshmallows for roasting.
Investiture will be held on November 5th at 6:30pm. Families & friends are invited, Program at 6:30 followed by Desserts. – Group committee will provide tea, coffee, juice; and families are asked to bring desserts according to the number coming with them.
On Remembrance Day we will do the usual Parade from the Legion to the Cenotaph, and then to St. John’s Church for the Family Service. Refreshments will be provided by the Legion Auxiliary and prepared by parents. On Remembrance Day the Guides and Scouts will lay a wreath together at the Cenotaph; we will give the usual donation to the Poppy Fund.

Our groups took part in the Scouting Display at the Desbrisay Museum in Bridgewater in September.
It was suggested Christmas Donations(instead of exchanging gifts) be given to the school breakfast program.
A card will be sent to Kendal and his family, and a donation in memory of Brandon will be given.
New harnesses for flag bearers are needed. Paul will look into this.

(Note – new signing officers will need to be established for some of our accounts at next meeting)

Next meeting – January 22, 7pm at St. John’s Church Hall

Cub car details.

songrat — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:41:09 CDT

Cub Car Details

There will be 2 show car categories in this event, cub only and cub with help.Cub only should do just about everything but cut it out.Anybody needing help with cutting it out let me know.We will be weighing and putting wheels on at cubs on March the 30th.Cub cars should be done by March 30th. We will race our cars at NGES April 6th. All participants go to the Area Cub Car races at Center Consolidated School (small gym).The kids should be there for around 8:30 am, start time is 9am & the day usually finishes by lunch time.
Here is a good web page for car designs: http://home.simplyweb.net/bosworth/howto.htm

Halifax Mooseheads 2008

songrat — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:25:58 CDT

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