REGISTRATION for the 2011 – 2012 is now open.

      On the 13th of September there was a Open Door for new parents interested in the scouting movement.  This is open to all existing and new 6 to 11 year old boys who wish to participate.  Dario made a presentation which I have inclueded in this post.  Take a moment to look at the presentation.

     If you weren't able to make it to the Parents Night and are still interested in having your son join Scouts.  Don't worry, you can still join.  You just need to contact our Den coordinator, Tracey Goodman (goodmant@who.int)

 More information about this can be found in the registrations page.

Thank-you all very much for the offers of help for set up. We have 2 from
den 8 and 1 from den 4 joining den 7 so we’re all set. Julie has the keys
arranged for cafeteria and the BBQs will be there. She will meet us on
saturday morning. I will meet with Tyrrian before that just to check out
exactly what’s in the store.

BBQ Lunch:
Hot dogs, Burgers, Steak sandwiches – all organised and cooked by the Bear
dens. Available from 12 noon.

Cake Sale:
Den 1 will be holding a bake sale at the Pinewood Derby. Please help by
making cakes for sale and bring them on the day. Cup cakes for children are
very popular.

Nearly New Sale:
Den 2 is organising the nearly new sales this year. Please bring Books,
DVDs etc, children’s toys, sports gear. Bring it along at the start of the
sale . . . .

All money raised will go towards the Cub Scout charity Asskam.

Games:
There will also be games organised by Den 5.

For the race itself I didn’t get all the answers on who is entering each
category so what seems to make most sense based on the information I have is
that we set up the race to run 3 separate categories. Tigers and Wolves,
Bears and Wolves (to keep den8 intact) and Webelos. Siblings join the den
of their brother. We have more than 70 racers. The adult race will be held
at the end (of maybe just before the finale).

The boys will be registered by den either as having made the car themselves
(help cutting the basic shape if needed but no other help) or having made it
with help. With the new race software we have we are going to set up a
"dynamic race" meaning that the next rounds are set up based on the results
of previous rounds. Everyone should race 6 times with many different (but
not all other) racers and on different race lanes. The subsequent rounds
are set up to give as many cars as possible the possibility to win a race as
it matches the closest cars together. It does still come out with clear
winners. The set up means that the fastest cars are not necessarily those
who are winning the most races. . . . but they are still the ones who will
make it to the finale for the pack.

See you all on saturday
Shona

Here is some information to help you plan for the Pack hike up to the top of
the Dôle.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Tom
Windmuller or Cathy Overly .
 

Date:  Saturday, 12 May.
 
Time:  We will meet at 14h00.  The hike will start promptly at 14h15 and is
expected to take about 2 1/2 – 3 hours.
 
Meeting Point:  We will meet at the Chalet de la Dôle, next to the cable car
that goes to the skyguide facility at the top of the Dôle.  Directions to
the meeting point follow below.

 
The hike:  The hike itself is relatively short (about 1 1/4 hours each way)
but steep and a little strenuous.  Our son had no trouble doing it at the
age of 6 but it is not for those with heart conditions, etc.  There is a
path but it is not smooth.  Sturdy hiking boots are recommended.
 
What to bring:  We would recommend:

*    sturdy hiking boots (and socks to prevent blisters)
*    walking stick if you have one
*    water, especially if the weather is dry and hot
*   small snack (e.g. fruit, cookies, chocolate or nuts) to eat when we pause at the large skyguide dome at the top.
*   sun cream
*   rain gear if it looks threatening
*   cub uniform is optional

Non-hikers:  For those of you who would prefer not to join the boys on the
hike, we would recommend that after you drop off your son(s), you drive a
short distance (2-3 km) to the Barillette, a mountaintop restaurant where
you can enjoy the view and order coffee, drinks or a meal.
 
Directions to the Chalet de la Dôle:

 
1)  From Geneva, take the autoroute toward Lausanne to the Nyon exit. 
2)  At the Nyon exit, turn left, go over the autoroute and past the Volvo
dealer and Signy shopping center on your left. 
3)  Go straight at the first traffic circle, then pass the Avia petrol
station and the Moulin Motel on your left. 
4)  At the second traffic circle, turn left, following the signs to Gingins
and Cheserex. 
5)  Proceed about 2 km along this road to Cheserex.  (Note that a little
more than halfway to Cheserex, the road to Gingins will turn off to the
right.  At this fork you proceed straight ahead — or slightly left — to
Cheserex.) 
6)  As you enter Cheserex, bear right at the T-intersection.  About 30
meters later the main road will bend to the left but you proceed straight
ahead, passing the Plantins restaurant on your right. 
7)  At the next intersection (Volkswagen dealer on the far left corner) do
not follow the main road, but go straight ahead, following signs for La Dôle
and Floretaz.  You will then pass the VW dealer on your left. 
Continue on this narrow lane about 2 km, passing first through some
fields and then starting to climb through a residential area.  Continue on
until the road come to a T-intersection. 
9)  At the T-intersection, turn left onto the route de la Dôle, following a
sign for the Abbaye de Bonmont.  From here it is about 11-12 km to the
meeting point. 
10)  About 1 km later (or less), take the first turn to the right, following
signs to La Dôle and the Barillette. 
11)  Continue up this winding road, always following signs for La Dôle and
the Barillette and almost always turning uphill at an intersection.
12)  When you get to the top of the hill, turn left, toward the Dôle,
following the sign for skyguide.  Continue to the end of the road where the
cable car and Chalet de la Dôle are situated and park in the small parking
lot.  If the parking lot is full, park along the side of the road leading to
the Chalet.