Registration Day – Parent Night
Posted by admin in Information, Pack Events on September 14, 2011
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.
Our Newsletters
Posted by jmoore in Information on September 11, 2011
17th July Arrow of Light Ceremony
Posted by admin in Information on June 15, 2011
Here's the plan for the evening. Hopefully the weather will hold up but if not the contingency plan is shown below:
19:30 – 19:35 Flag Ceremony (Troop 130 Boy Scouts) – inside if raining
19:35 – 19:45 Bike rally awards (John Quincy) – inside if raining
19:45 – 19:50 Presentation of fund raising proceeds to Livestrong (Steve) – inside if raining
19:50 – 20:00 Recognition of departing den leaders and committee members (Steve & John) – inside if raining
20:00 – 20:15 Arrow of Light Ceremony (Steve) *If it is raining, we will have the first part of the ceremony inside and then go outside for the shooting of the arrows & presentation of patches & knives
*20:15 – 20:25 Crossover Ceremony (Steve & Troop 130) – *outside
*20:25 – 20:30 Closing remarks (Steve & John)
Blue & Gold 2011
Posted by jmoore in Information on March 9, 2011
This year's Blue and Gold was held at L'Esplanade in Divonne les Bain in France. The theme for the Blue and Gold was "Great Moments in Sports". This was in conjunction with our charity that we picked earlier in the year, Sophia Kolevich Fund for LiveStrong.
It was a fun evening, MC'ed by our very own PackMaster Steve.
There was a little setup needed before the start which was handled by Den 5. They setup the tables and put out the table clothes and utensils. Meanwhile Den 10 was out in the Foyer setting up the Tombola and Raffle tables.
We opened this years B & G at 18:00 with every boy running to the tombola tables to purchase their quick prizes. There was a steady stream at both tables to purchase tickets. This year we had over 35 raffle prizes donated by the Dens and private donations from companies in the Geneva area.
At 18:20 we stopped the tombola sales and started the dinner ceremony with an opening by Steve giving thanks for all the things that the Pack was fortunate for. We sat down and started sharing and enjoying our buffet dinner. Each family brought a food item to share with their den. At 19:00 the tombola was open again and the boys were back at the tables fiercely buying up tickets.
This year the advantage of the hall was that we could eat in one room and then go to the theatre to watch the skits being performed. So promptly at 19:30 we were in the theatre and Steve introducted Den 15, tigers, who performed Sumo wrestlers. Each Den picked something in sports histroy and did a little performance around that moment in days of yore. One did the legendary boxing match between Joe Fraser and Mohammed Ali, another did a rendition of the Tour de France by seven time winner Lance Armstrong.
Winter Weekend – Kandersteg 2011.
Posted by jmoore in Information on March 7, 2011
This years winter weekend was hosted by Den 2. Den leader Nicola was busy since November organising people, beds, and events. She did a spectacular job getting it all organized. Everyone arrived on Friday eveing and got their rooms and beds sorted. The dad's then had the fun job of rounding up all the screaming boys and getting them to quiet down so that they would go to bed. After some time the boys finally cooperated and got into bed and the parents did what parents like to do….socialize.
Saturday morning arrived with the boys exhibiting so much energy to get out on the mountian to ski. For some parents this was to early, but we were forced to get moving and get the boys on the slopes. Saturday was sunny and cold, thankfully it had snowed the night before and during the week so that there were decent skiing conditions. In the afternoon the Pack held the annual ski race. The boys and of course the parents had fun racing against each other. A fun day of skiing was had by all.
After the ski lifts were closed and peoples muscles were screaming to stop, we all met by the campfire pit out in the woods of Kandersteg. This was our second year doing this and as usual our MC, Steve, gave everything of himself. The fire was nice it was setup by Den 9 and it was warm and wonderful. The mood was set with the bonfire and falling snow, close your eyes and you can image the setting. MC Steve did his usual fire side songs, chants and general silliness which the boys love. Then, this was a first from the staff of Kandersteg, we had a skit that was performed by the Pinkies (Kandersteg staff in pink t-shirts). It was hilarious, there was a lot of water throwing and splashing. I don't think that there was a dry Pinkie at the end of the skit. After the bonfire we all returned by to the KISC center for dinner. Dinner was the traditional fondue prepared by the Pinkies.
After dinner there were the traditional Satuday night activities, skating, sledding(not sledging) and curling. Of course these were not mandatory outings, so some boys stayed behind and watched a movie. Everyone had fun in their respective activities that they picked, and by the time everyone return back to the Center the kids were tired. Saturday night bed time was easy, boys wanted to go to bed. The parents of course did what we do best after the kids went to bed….. again socialized.
Sunday morning there were no early risers, all the boys wanted to sleep late. But we had to get up, get breakfast , get packed and clean up the rooms we stayed in. All agreed that the weekend was something to remember. Another Kandersteg weekend for Pack 130 was entered into history. 
PineWood Derby – 2010
Posted by jmoore in Pack Events, Pack Meetings on November 12, 2010
This years PIneWood Derby was held on the 6th of November, and the sun was shinning all day for us. We had 90 cars that registered and ran 57 heats.
The crew arrived early to set up the cafeteria, bbq area, bake sale, and second hand toys tables. Everyone was working really hard right up till it was time for registration.
The boys were asked a series of grilling questions in an effort to weed out those cars that were "completely Father" built. No, the question were to help the people registering the cars determine which race category to place the boy's car.
Some cars had to go through last minute weight adjustments. Everything was used to bring the weights of the cars up to 141.75 grams/ 5 oz. We had some boys who at the last minute were gluing on rocks for the garden outside. Other boys had their parents loading the car up with money. I wonder why my parents never load my car up with lots of money?
Finally at 12:15 we had all the cars registered and the judges were picking their way through the 90 cars marking their ballots with their favorite choices.
The rest of us were out at the bbq pit munching on great burgers and hot dogs that the Bears were cooking up. Those Dads did a great job flipping burgers, some even remember flipping burgers when they were teenagers. The Moms, they were great. They had all the fixings and condiments spread out and ready to go so that you could construct your own unique burger.
At 12:45 some of us had to meet with this year Derby coordinators for race assignments. Yours truly was picked to line up the cars on the track, and drop the gate to the race of each heat.
We originally said that the races would start at 13:00, but unfortunately we slipped and the first race started at 13:05. I know…, we were 5 minutes late. Our technical wizard CubMaster Steve ran the races, we had a few mishaps on the track. Track Judge Patrick was key in deciding which heats would have to be re-run. Race team was smoking, we got through 57 heats and finished the races by 14:45.
CubMaster Steve then announced the winners for each level and everyone went home happy. The End!!!!
But Wait….! Who's going to clean up the big mess. Thankfully Den Leader Stephanie and company were hard at work and got the cafeteria back into a better shape than when the set-up crew arrived in the morning. Now its's "The End!". Another wonderful PineWood Derby done and boys thinking what kind of designs they will have for next year.
The results will be published soon.
Thanks everyone for your help and participation in this year Derby.
Blue & Gold Responsibilities
Posted by admin in Blue & Gold on March 14, 2010
Friday, 19 March
Collect key from Salle – JR
Saturday, 20 March
3-4pm Room set up – Jo, Phil, Jo, Adam
3-4pm – drop off time for dens
5.45-6.15pm – Car park management – Scouts x3 and Scout Parent
6pm Meet and greet special guests – Steve and Adam
6pm Run Tombola – den 1 Tracey/Claire/Susan
6pm Sell raffle tickets – scouts x6 and next to tombola table
6pm Run Indoor activity – Bear dens (Bonnie/Emma)
6pm Run outdoor activity – John and Mike
6pm Selling drinks – Phil/Vince
6pm Coffee machine set up – JoR
6.30pm Opening ceremony (den 2) and comments – Adam Hartley followed by Grace – George Thullen
7.15pm Skit Introduction – Steve Davies
7.15pm Stage management – den 1
Lighting/Music – John Kemp/John Moore
Skit rotation – Jo Hartley
8.45pm Raffle Draw – Steve/Mike/John and Rainbow4Children guests, supported by Den 1
Charity Book Collection – Steve
Closing Remarks – Steve Davis
Final clear up – all dens:
Rubbish/Recycling
Sweeping
Clearing/Cleaning tables
Clearing tombola, drinks, games area (in foyer) – Bear dens
Clearing stage/back rooms – den 1
SPECIAL GUESTS SEATING PLAN
Rainbow4Children – Kathryn and Max Robinson Steve Davis – Den 8
Martin Gaskell – Troop 130 Leader Adam Hartley, John Moore – Den 1
George and Sylvia Thullen – District Commissioner Adrienne Couderet, Dario Duran – Den 9
X3 Scouts Jacob Tabor/Francesco Leone/Ewan Ogilvie John Quincey – Den 4
X2 Scouts Gilles van Buynder/Alex Gaskell Nicola Ogilvie – Den 2
X2 Scouts – Randula Karunajeewa/Gregory Vermeulen John Quincey – Den 4
Tyrrian and Steve Livesley (6-7.30pm) Kathy Davis/Mike Larwood – Den 5
X2 Struan Forsyth/ Alex Hughes Duncan Cameron – Den 10
Blue & Gold 2010
Posted by admin in Information on February 28, 2010
Having recently visited the Salle Communale in Founex, here is some information for you:
SKITS: (den 1 responsible for stage management)
There is a raised stage for the skits with curtains you can pull part way across.
There is a microphone.
There is a sound system for CDs
There is a screen but you need to bring your own projector
There is a stage waiting area/changing rooms
Please remember all skits no longer than 3 minutes please. Please keep them visual and short on words as the voices get lost in the room.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The chairs/tables will be set up for us by the concierge and will be left out for him to put away. We need you to confirm your den numbers for seating arrangements.
We need to only sweep the hall and put out rubbish and recycling at the end of the evening Parking is opposite the school and behind the cemetary, absolutely no parking on the
road.
(Scouts will be parking monitors)
Access to the salle will be available from 3-4pm for dropping off any supplies/books/food/drinks etc.
RAFFLE/TOMBOLA:
Thanks so far to den 3,4 and 7 for their donations. Would all the dens now actively help to collect raffle and tombola prizes during the next 2-3 weeks. This is a major fundraiser for our chosen charity. We will need to have all the prizes by the Wed before the B&G in order to arrange the logistics for the event. Please by return let us know what you have as well as arrange drop off to me or Jo during the coming weeks.
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS BY DENS:
. Let us know your skit title – dens 6,10, 12, 13
. Let us know your final den numbers – dens 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
. Let us know the raffle and tombola prizes you have collected – all dens (have heard from 3, 4 and 7)
. Drop off raffle/tombola prizes to Jo Roberts/Founex or Jo Hartley/Commugny by Wednesday 17 March.
. Donate books for the charity and bring along on the night.
. Jo and I will pull together a list of roles on the night by den and share with you shortly as well as designate seating for special guests.
Kandersteg winter weekend
Posted by admin in Information on October 19, 2009
You will find information on the winter weekend at kandersteg International Scout Centre. Registration needs to be completed by the 7th November at the Pinewood Derby Meeting.
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