1st Stocksfield Scout Group

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, leaders and their families joined the Remembrance Sunday service at the war memorial in Stocksfield today. As well as the Scout Group, there was the Deputy Lieutenant (representing the Queen), representatives from the Parish Council, the Army, Veterans, the British Legion, the Police and the Girl Guides Association. The service was led by Philippa Harpin.

This years Group Annual General Meeting will be held at the Scout Hut in Guessburn on Wednesday the 9th October, starting at 7.30 pm. All members of the Scout Group and their parents are very welcome.

Agenda

1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes – 27 June 2012
3. Approval of the statement of accounts
4. Nomination of Group Chairman and appointment of members of the Executive Committee)
5. Appointment of sectional leaders to the Executive Committee (with the oral/written consent of the leaders concerned)
6. To elect a Group Secretary
   Mrs Helen Schooler has agreed to be nominated
7. To elect a Group Treasurer
   Mr Ben Mitchell has agreed to be nominated
8. To appoint an auditor for the annual accounts
9. To receive Group Scout Leader’s annual report (verbal)
10. To receive the following sectional reports (verbal)
     a. Scout Leader
     b. Cub Leader
     c. Beaver Leader
11. New Hut – progress report
12. Fundraising

The stage is set as Hadrian District Scouts plans to hold its second Gang show in February 2014. Following on from last years success, the District is keen to hold a bigger and even better show. We want youngsters & leaders from all sections and groups to take part in the fun.

If you’re interested, please contact your section leader and let them know.

The Scout Association recently published these 30 amazing facts about Scouts on its blog.