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Email; ireneandnev412@optusnet.com.au  Hi,Ho, Hi, Ho, It’s off to work we go …… We spent two very full days in September at Rocky Creek Scout Campground, Landsborough, sorting through memorabilia, the ultimate aim to record the history of Beaver Masters Scout District on a Heritage Wall in the Training Centre. But it wasn’t all work as we enjoyed fellowship at Morning Teas and lunches, and discovered the many "treasures" that had been dumped at the Campground over the years. Boxes of books have been sent to Qld Branch Scout Heritage to replace those lost in the flood, and surplus badges are going to the Scout Museum at BP Park for assessment. Our next mission is gather together all the history of the District and Groups, and to finalise the displays. But before we mount the displays, we will need to paint the wall and will liaise with the District Commissioner re this. We do envisage this project to take many months to complete. Thanks to those who managed to attend the Working Bees so far. I am sure there will be many more opportunities for everyone to contribute. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 50th Anniversary Guild AGM and Lunch. Held at Mt. Gravatt Bowls Club in Brisbane on 3 September. Six members attended and enjoy fellowship and lunch with 107 other Guild members from Brisbane and surrounding districts. Guest Speakers were Brian Jackson (Australian Guildmaster) and Allan Sherlock (ex Chief Commissioner Scouts). State Guide Commissioner, Monica Elliott, also said a few words and was particularly appreciative of her contact with Sunshine Guild. The AGM saw a turn over of President John Laverty to Joyce McGahey- Secretary Chris Burns and Treasurer Graham Lipp are returning for another year. Congratulations to the State Committee for all their hard work over the past year. And many thanks to Brenda and Mal Cull and their team for organising the luncheon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nambour Museum New Displays have been mounted in the Scout Room. Scout and Guide stamps and coins and the cigarette collection have been placed on the top of the desk and enclosed with perspex for security. Some other displays have been added to with new items. The Museum is open on Wed and Sat. 1 to 4pm. and would welcome any visitors. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cleaning Roster – Oct – Fay; Nov. – Helen and Glen. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ State News The National Guild has advised that it has a bid in to hold the 2013 World Conference in Sydney – Delegate cost approx. $600.00. It would be held at Homebush, site of the Olympic Complex. Next month N.S.W. hand over the National Presidency to Victoria. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Kawana Shoppingworld Promotion The boys had a very quiet day. Guide Regional Commissioner Glenys Kempe joined them for a couple of hours to assist with the promotion. The next day is 13 October. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Members News Fay’s sister in Sydney passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Fay, during this sad time. John and Rosalind are still entertaining John's brothers from the Netherlands and New Guinea. I suspect they will need a holiday when the boys depart. Some of us are recovering from visits from Grandchildren. It is lovely to see them, and wonderful when they go home again. Neville and I are going south for a short holiday in our motor home so will be missing for the next meeting. Our first stop will be to inspect the Scout Display in the Miles Historical Museum which we are responsible for, and hopefully will not need any restoration. And after that we will be the happy wanderers, but hope to visit lots of friends in New South Wales. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DATES TO REMEMBER Friday 28 October – Meeting at La Balsa Park, Buddina. 10am. M/tea to share BYO lunch. Exercises in the Park?? Friday 25 November – XMAS party at Glen’s place. This year everyone will be asked to bring a plate for Morning Tea and Lunch – Have your suggestions ready at the next meeting in Oct. |
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Email; ireneandnev412@optusnet.com.au A Walk through Time This is exactly what we did when we met at Caboolture Historical Village in August. We gathered at the Gazebo inside the Village for a shared Morning Tea before setting forth to explore the many buildings in the Village, which sparkled in the warm sun owing to the preceding days of rain. We wandered through the lives of people over a century ago, learned about their livelihoods, and marvelled at their ability to adapt over time. Over lunch we compared notes and set forth again, culminating in a train trip around the village driven by an ex scout from New South Wales. Amazing who we meet on our travels. The Village is kept in tip top condition supported by many volunteers and well worth a visit. All in all, a good outing enjoyed by all members. We were joined by Vince Littleford on this day. Vince is a member of Allawah Guild, and we were pleased to welcome him. Heritage Night Course at Nambour Museum – Two members representing Qld Scouts Heritage and five other Guild Members gathered at the Museum on the night of 16 August and conducted a Local History Badge Course for Palmwoods Cub Scouts. As usual the Nambour Museum was in pristine condition (all run by volunteers) and we thank them for the use of the premises. Cub Scouts, Leaders, and parents were very appreciative of the time and effort expended by the Heritage Leaders and the Guild, and a good night was had by all. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cleaning roster for the Scout Room ~ Sept - Helen and Glen. ~ Oct – Fay Rocky Creek Campsite - Neville, Trevor, and I spent six hours in the Q Store sorting through more memorabilia. We have now had a meeting with the District Commissioner of Beaver Masters and worked out a plan to mount and display a Heritage Wall in the Training Building. To further work on this project, the next meeting of the Guild will be at Rocky Creek on Friday 16 September. Brett’s Tours – Moonga Guild – Brett has advised that 42 people went on the Tour to the Northern Territory, Norfolk Island tour has sold out with 54 persons, but there are 12 places left for the South Australia Paddlewheeler Tour in September 2012. Inquiries to Brett if you are interested. Our Reps at AGMs - Thanks to Val and George for representing us at Peninsular and Valley Guild AGMs – both has interesting guest speakers. And to Fay and Helen for attending the Nambour Trefoil AGM – wonderful morning tea to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Kawana Shoppingworld – Trevor and Neville again had an interesting day promoting Scouting, Guiding and Guilding – lots of coffee and chat. Their next day in Thursday 8th Sept – if you are around, call in on them. Our display is well worth viewing. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Members News – Our thoughts go to Fay, who is visiting her very sick sister in Sydney. John and Rosalind are setting off very soon to show John’s cousin from the Netherlands a little bit of Australia. Lorraine and Bill are also going on a little Caravan holiday to recover from a year of ill health. Happy Birthday to Bill for the 14 September. We hope you have a good day. The rest of us are gearing up for visits from grandchildren in the holidays. Dates to remember Friday 16 September – Working Bee at Rocky Creek Campground. Bring M/tea to share, BYO lunch, chair, empty A4 boxes if you have any. (apologies to Secretary please) Friday 28th October – Meeting at La Balsa Park, Buddina. Friday 25th November – XMAS party at Glen’s place. This year everyone will be asked to bring a plate for Morning Tea and Lunch – Have your suggestions ready at the next meeting in Oct |
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Email; ireneandnev412@optusnet.com.au FOND FAREWELL and WELCOME BACK We gathered on a brilliant day at a favourite picnic spot at Yaroomba to farewell Eleanor and Pat Clifford, who have retired from the Guild. Pat and Eleanor have been Guild members for eighteen years and served as Secretary and Treasurer. In the last few years Eleanor was Welfare Officer, and we all looked forward to our Birthday cards. Their guidance in Guild matters has been invaluable, especially in the early years of my involvement. To mark this occasion we presented Pat and Eleanor with a Clock, suitably inscribed. Over Morning Tea and Lunch we then shared in the happy memories of their years in Guilding, and hope they can join us again on special occasions. We also welcomed back Lorraine and Bill Rumph to the Guild. They were missing in action for a while owing to ill health. We hope that is all behind them now and they will be able to join in all our future activities. HERITAGE NIGHT COURSE AT NAMBOUR MUSEUM Palmwoods Cub Scouts will be visiting the Museum on Tuesday 16 August.Palmwoods Cub Scouts will be visiting the Museum on Tuesday 16 August. We will meet at 5pm to set up and have an early cuppa before the Cub Scouts arrive at 6pm. for one hour. Any assistance would be very welcome. Nambour Museum – To celebrate Senior’s Week, the Museum is holding a Toy and Games week – old fashioned toys will be on display and you can try your skill at bobs, quoits etc.- times – 20/8, 24/8, and 27/8 1pm to 4pm. Cleaning Roster:– August – Fay. September – Helen and Glen. ROCKY CREEK CAMPSITE Neville, Trevor, and I are planning to sort the just discovered documents in the Q store. Future working bees are anticipated. AGOONOREE We have sponsored two guests to the cost of $230.00. Would anybody be interested in attending the special Morning Tea? STATE GUILD NEWS:- Flood Relief of $500.00 each has been given to Laidley, Lowood, Goodna, and Tara Scout Groups, and to Girl Guide Environmental Impact. 50th ANNIVERSARY DINNER:– 3 September- Awaiting information on this MEMBERS NEWS:– Val and George’s car has been in hospital for a major operation and we hope it has recovered well- although George may have to go back to work to pay for it!! Thanks Val and George for attending other Sub Branches AGMs on our behalf. Glen and Helen, and Neville and I are back from our Train Trips with many good stories yet to tell. John has been quite ill with flu. We hope he is feeling better now, and that he and Rosalind can join us again in August. Trevor was the Lone Ranger at our promotion at Kawana Shoppingworld in July, and it is interesting that there were many more inquiries for Guides than Scouts. AUGUST 24th meeting will be at the Caboolture Historical Village Location UBD map 47 Q10 - a little exercise in how many ways to get there?? We will meet at 9.30am in the car park. Admission is $9.90 Seniors and Consession. BYO Morning Tea and Lunch – there are picnic spots inside the Village. Apologies to Secretary please. Should be a great day! September meeting and rest of the year - IDEAS PLEASE |
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Email; ireneandnev412@optusnet.com.au Marvellous Mooloolaba Our AGM on 24 June 2011 on The Spit at Mooloolaba was a great success. The sun was warm, the Morning Tea was plentiful, the company distinguished. We welcomed the Chief Commissioner for Guiding, Monica Elliott (who presented us with a banner commemorating her visit), District Commissioner Nambour, Pam, and husband Allan, Assistant District Commissioner Beaver Masters, Russell, Representative from Sunshine Wanderers Trefoil, Josie, and Del and Michael from Valley Guild. Our Guest Speaker, Trevor from the Caloundra Coast Guard, was very informative and we all enjoyed his talk. As well, our other Guests explained their volunteer roles in the community in a two minute address each. At meeting’s end we all enjoyed lunch. Thanks to all who attended. It was a great day. A donation will be made to the Caloundra Coast Guard to assist them in their good work. A sad note to the day was the announcement of the retirement of Pat and Eleanor. We plan to give them a “proper send-off” in July to celebrate their 18 years of Service to the Guild. Over the last few years Eleanor has always made sure we received a nice birthday card in her role in Welfare. Helen has now taken this on. And by the way, the same executive was returned unopposed. We must be doing something right!!! Service – Rocky Creek We have been asked to continue in our work in sorting memorabilia and mounting a Heritage Display. Unfortunately the small hut we were working in was needed for accommodation so all the “stuff” has been moved to a back bedroom in the Caretaker’s Cottage. And more memorabilia was discovered in the Q Store. To that end, Neville, Trevor, and I will liaise with the new caretakers to sort through this latest “find”, and also how we access the back bedroom to continue the project. Nambour Museum Their next open Day is Saturday 20 August 1-4pm titled “Toys and Games” for Seniors Week. Cleaning Roster – July – Helen and Glen. August – Fay. We have also been approached to run a Heritage Course for Palmwoods Cub Scouts in August so I will be contacting all those involved for a suitable date. Kawana Shoppingworld Promotion Trevor and Neville are continuing these every month and enjoy lots of chats and many cups of coffee as they bring the display board and information on Scouting, Guiding and Guilding to the attention of the general public. Their efforts were especially praised by the Chief Commissioner for Guides, Monica Elliott, at our recent AGM. Members News All were present and in good health (except Irene) at the AGM. Fay enjoyed her holiday in New South Wales, Glen and Helen are off to Longreach by train, and Irene and Neville are off to Mt. Isa by train. Val and George are again our Reps for other AGMs at Peninsular and Valley. Fay and Helen will be our reps at the Sunshine Wanderers Trefoil AGM. Happy Birthday to Trevor for 3rd July. We hope you enjoyed your special day. Future Dates Friday 29 July - Meeting at Yaroomba – farewell to Eleanor and Pat. &mnsp; &mnsp; &mnsp;Shared M/T 10 to 10.30am. BYO lunch. Friday 26th August – Visit to Caboolture Historical Village. Saturday 3 September – 50th Anniversary Dinner and State AGM – Brisbane. Glen and Helen, Irene and Neville, Val and George to attend. And How to determine if you are truly over the hill??? Have your broad mind and narrow waist exchanged places? Do you stop to think and sometimes forget to start again? Does your back go out more than you do? Is the gleam in your eye from the sun hitting your bifocals? Is caution the only thing you exercise? Has everything started to wear out, fall out, or spread out? When people tease you about your age, do you beat them with your cane? What! Not me! We must be talking about somebody else!! |
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RIDING the RAILS
On a beautiful day in May, five Guild Members rode the Gympie Rattler to Imbil and back. We started off with an early coffee in the Gympie Station Refreshment Rooms, followed by a tour through the back yards of Gympie, and then on to Imbil via all the little Stations. We enjoyed the peaceful, green countryside as we rattled along, spiced up by the comments of the conductor as he pointed out places of interest. At Imbil we lunched at one of the local cafes before boarding the train for the return journey. At Dagen Station there was an opportunity to sample wine and cheese (very tasty) before arriving back at Gympie and then the long drive home. Those of you who have already made this journey will probably remember it with fondness. We certainly enjoyed the day.
Sunshine Guild AGM
will be held on Friday 24 June 2011 at The Spit, Mooloolaba. We will meet at 10am for Morning Tea at 10.30am, followed by the AGM. Lunch is BYO or (Fish and Chips or equivalent nearby if so desired).
Please bring generous Morning Tea to share with guests, hat, and chair.
As we did not have a general meeting in May, there was no opportunity to nominate for Executive positions for 2011/12. Most of the Executive have volunteered to serve again, but if anybody is keen to take a position, or change a Position, please advise Glen before the day. Also bring to the meeting your ideas for activities and venues for the rest of the year.
OH! WHAT a NIGHT!
- 19 Cub Scouts, 8 Joey Scouts, Leaders and Parents from Woombye Scout Group met at Nambour Museum on Wednesday 8 June for a fun night based on the Cub Scout Local History Badge. I think we had as much fun as they did, and all the Cub Scouts are well on their way to earning the badge. We would like to thank our fellow Guild members, Trevor, Glen, John, and Rosalind for their assistance.
Irene and Neville, Leaders in Qld., Scouts Heritage.
And on the same subject – Heritage –
Because Scout H.Q. "went under" in the recent Brisbane floods, we lost a lot of valuable material in the Scout Heritage Archives. However 40 boxes of paper material (files, books etc) were rescued and snap frozen, and we are currently trying to dry out the contents. So far we are up to Box No. 8, so there is a long way to go. Thanks to the Guides we are using the Tarrigindi Guide Hut for this operation. Thanks also to other Guild members in Brisbane who have dried photos and washed scarves. Many hands make light work!!!
STATE GUILD NEWS
The State Guild will make a donation of $100 per child to be paid to Groups to help cover the cost of fees and uniforms, pending research on which ones need help, due to the recent floods. This is possible because of the very generous donations received from member Guilds.
Celebrating 50 years of Guilding in Queensland – a luncheon will be held on Saturday 3 September 2011 at Mt. Gravatt Bowls Club. Cost is $35 for a buffet lunch. Bookings to Brenda on 3841 2896 or Chris on 3342 3275.
Bus Trip to Boonah – 23 June - Organised by the State Guild. The bus leaves Stafford at 8.30am. The day is hosted by the Boonah Trefoil Ladies. Cost $30. Ring Brenda on 3841 2896 to reserve a seat.
WORKING BEES AT ROCKY CREEK - I will be in touch with everyone to find a suitable date to continue these.
Friday 24 June - AGM Mooloolaba - Annual Census Fees to be paid at this meeting.
June/July - Brisbane Gang Show
Friday 22 July - ?????
Saturday 3 September - 50th Anniversary Luncheon
Until we meet again - Carry on.
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Great Guild Getaway at Esk
Eight members of our Guild attended this very busy weekend in beautiful weather and enjoyed great fellowship with members from other Guilds. Over forty members altogether went to the Royal Wedding on the Friday Night, grabbed a bargain at the Saturday morning markets, wandered the main Street of Esk and contributed to the local economy, enjoyed a meal together on the Saturday night followed by musical entertainment, worshipped at a "Guild’s Own" on Sunday morning, followed by our Guild market convened by Val.
Thanks Val, we made $96.00. Sunday afternoon was cards and games, and after a BBQ tea we enjoyed a Campfire, where Glen, Helen, and Neville added to the fun.
Some of us had to leave on the Monday morning, but those who stayed enjoyed a meal at a local restaurant on the Monday night. Of course there were the morning and afternoon teas with the usual talkfest.
What a weekend!! Bring on next year.
Service with a smile.
On Saturday 7th May members catered for Morning and Afternoon Tea at the Suncoast Scout Regional Seminar at Maroochydore.nbsp; Over 60 Leaders attended and kept us busy.
Meanwhile two members attended the Nambour Museum Open Day to monitor the Scout Room and answer inquiries, and to assist the Museum Volunteers.
Thanks to all those who gave up their Saturday.
Night at the Museum
On Wednesday 8th June, we will be hosting Woombye Cub Scouts at the Nambour Museum, and conducting a Cub Scout Heritage Course. The Course will run from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Irene, Neville, Trevor and Glen have been recruited, but we would welcome more assistance.
Please contact me if you are available.
Trip on the Valley Rattler
Wednesday 25th May. It looks as if only Glen, Helen, Irene, Rosalind and John are available for this excursion. Cost is $41.00. Please advise me if anyone else is interested.
Members News
Rosalind and John, and Val and George, are enjoying their country holidays. Fay is looking forward to her Sydney holiday. Trevor and Neville will be at the Shopping Centre again this week promoting Scouting, Guiding and Guilding. Lorraine is recovering after her knee operation and she and Bill hope to be with us soon.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Lorraine for 21 May, and belated greetings to Helen who celebrated her birthday on 11 April. We hope these days are special for you.
Wednesday 25 May - Trip on the Valley Rattler
Wednesday 8 June - Cub Scout Heritage Course at Nambour Museum
Thursday 9 June - Promotion at Kawana Shoppingworld
Friday 24 June - AGM at Mooloolaba.
(Bring your suggestions for the program for the rest of the year)
From "Duty to God" by Deputy Chief Commissioner - Rev. Iain Furby.
After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing he said was "DON'T". "Don't what?" Adam replied.
"Don't eat the forbidden fruit,". God said.
"Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey Eve. . . we have forbidden fruit!!" "No way!". "Yes way!"
"Do NOT eat the fruit!" roared God.
"Why?" said Adam.
"Because I am your Father and I said so!" God replied, wondering why he hadn't stopped creation after making the elephants.
A few minutes later, God saw His children having an apple break and He was annoyed!
"Didn't I tell you not to eat the fruit?" He boomed.
"Uh huh," Adam replied.
"Then why did you?" said the Father.
"I don't know," said Eve.
"She started it!" Adam said. . . . Did not!" . . . . "Did too" . . . . "DID NOT"
Having had it with the two of them, God's punishment was that Adam and Eve should have children of their own. Thus the pattern was set and it has never changed.
BUT THERE IS REASSURANCE IN THE STORY.
If you have persistently and lovingly tried to give children wisdom and they haven't taken it, don't be too hard on yourself.
If God had trouble raising children, what makes you think it would be a piece of cake for you?
And so . . .
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Email; ireneandnev412@optusnet.com.au Country Meeting 2011 Good weather, good venue, good food, and good company made for an enjoyable Country Meeting. Fifty-four Guild members from eleven Guilds enjoyed fellowship at Dunethin Rock Scout Campground on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday 2nd April. Nambour Scout District Fellowship provided the excellent morning tea and lunch, and the proceeds from this day go towards maintaining the Campground. The Guest Speaker, Venturer Guy Knofke, was well received, and spoke about his experiences at an American Scout Jamboree in 2010. Guy received financial assistance from the Jack Haffenden Fund, which is managed by the State Guild. Some news from the meeting part of the day is included in this newsletter. We now look forward to the next State Event which is Guild Getaway at Esk on the long May weekend. Thanks go to all members of Sunshine Guild who worked hard on the day. The raffle raised $96.00 (donated by Eleanor, Bill H., and Fay) and the Trading Table raised $89.50 with $15.00 still to come. Well done Val and George and all those who contributed to the stall. Working Bee at Rock Creek Campground on Friday 15th April. Five of us worked for 5 hours on 25th March and made a start in sorting through the memorabilia from former Leaders of Beaver Masters Scout District. We will meet at 9.30 for a quick morning tea before we start work. BYO everything, and don’t forget hats and chairs in case you are working outside. Suncoast Scout Region Conference on Saturday 7th May. Five members have indicated they would be available to cater for Morning Tea etc. and it was felt that this number would be adequate. More details closer to the time. Trip on the Valley Rattler – Wednesday 25 May. Train departs Gympie 10am for Imbil, returning at 3.30pm. Lunch can be purchased at Imbil or take your own. Five members so far are interested. Please consider this and advise me if you are coming. Afterwards Neville and I will be staying overnight in the Caravan Park. Nambour Museum - Our Guild has purchased a book re; 100 years of Scouting in Gympie District for the Scout Room. This covers some of the Groups in Nambour District. Helen has also kindly donated a plaque re the same. We also decided to donate another plaque to the Samford Museum, commemorating this important event Roster for cleaning - April - Fay; May - Helen and Glen. Kawana Shoppingworld - The boys go there every month to promote Scouting, Guiding, and Guilding, and answer any queries from the general public. Trevor is always renewing the photos on the display board to keep it fresh and relevant. The next day is Thursday 14th, and if you are passing call in for a chat. News from the Country Meeting - $2,000.00 has been donated by the State Guild to Regional Leader Wendy Warhurst, whose husband, the Scout Leader in Grantham, was lost in the Grantham disaster. Some dates to keep in mind- 17th May Morning Tea at Wellington Point by Redlands Guild, State Bus Trip to Boonah on 23 June, and 50th Anniversary Celebrations by State Guild on 3rd September. More details on all these to come. Guild Getaway - Esk - 29April to 2 May – Six members have registered with hopefully four more to come. Promises to be a great weekend. Members News - Pat has just had his 80th Birthday. Congratulations again, Pat, and I know you had a wonderful day. (What a party!!!!) Lorraine is making a good recovery from her recent knee operation, and Bill is existing on vegemite sandwiches (just kidding-all Scout Leaders know how to look after themselves!). We hope to see you both again soon. John and Rosalind are back from another little trip. They will be going away on and off this year as they pursue their retirement dream of travelling in their motor home. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Eleanor for 5th, and Rosalind for 17th April. May you both enjoy your special day. HOW TO STAY YOUNG (CONT) 3. Enjoy the simple things, and laugh often, long and loud. 4. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it’s family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge. 5. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity. 6. Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER - Humpty Dumpty was pushed! |
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Founders/Thinking Day.
On Friday 25 February we welcomed members and visitors to Rocky Creek Scout Campground, Landsborough, for our annual commemoration of the lives of Robert and Olave Baden-Powell. This was celebrated by a Thanksgiving Service, a reading of interesting facts about B-P’s life, and contributions from all present.
Thank you to all who participated. It was a great day, enjoyed by all, especially the delicious morning tea. And we were pleased to make a donation to the campground for use of the Paroo Shelter for the day.
It was especially pleasing to welcome two more new members to our Guild- John and Rosalind Ensing. Well done John and Rosalind.
Commencing at 10am (Morning Tea), Meeting 10.30am, Guest Speaker, then Lunch.
Directions to Dunethin Rock were set out in the original invitation. UBD 46 and 47.
Cost is $15.00. Payment by 25 March to 4/12 King Street, Caloundra Qld 4551.
Sunshine is looking forward to hosting this day on the Sunshine Coast.
STOP PRESS
It was decided at our last meeting to take on the project of sorting through memorabilia donated to Rocky Creek Scout Campground, with the idea of creating a small museum dedicated to Beaver Masters Scout District.
Therefore a working bee will be held at the Campground on Friday 25 March. Beginning at 9.30am with Morning Tea. BYO M/tea and lunch. As we may be sorting outside the building, a chair and a hat may be a good idea. Also cardboard boxes may be useful. Any time you can spare would be appreciated.
This may be first day of many to complete the task.
Guild Getaway – Esk – 29 April to 2 May.
10 members are expected to attend this weekend. If you have not done so, would you please advise Mary Lipp on 32034034 if you are attending the dinner on the Saturday night. There will be entertainment afterwards and the cost is $20 per head. If you have not booked your accommodation, the number for Esk Caravan Park is 5424 1466.
MEMBERS NEWS
Trevor has designed a new brochure to promote our Guild. Thanks Trevor.
Val and George are up and down to Brisbane with Family obligations.
John and Rosalind are off on another little holiday in their new Motor Home.
Irene and Neville are sadly staying home to landscape!!
Glen, as part of Nambour District Scout Fellowship, is busy arranging the catering of the Country Visit.
We hope everyone else is well.
Nambour Museum – Cleaning roster – March – Glen and Helen, April-Fay.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Patrick for 23 March, and also to Eleanor for 5 April. May you enjoy and celebrate your special days.
There will be a short Sunshine meeting after the Country Visit on 2 April to discuss our excursion on the Valley Rattler proposed for 25 May.
Coming Events
Friday 25 March – Working Bee at Rocky Creek.
Saturday 2 April - Country Visit to Dunethin Rock – see notice on page 1. Members to wear their shirt and scarf.
29 April/2 May – Guild Getaway – Esk.
Saturday 7 May - Catering for Suncoast Scout Region Conference.
Wednesday 25 May - Excursion on Valley Rattler
Friday 24 June - Sunshine AGM – Dunethin Rock
Finally - HOW TO STAY YOUNG
Remember there is no way you can look as bad as that person on your driver’s license.
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay them.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (to be cont.)
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Australia Day at La Balsa
It was a great gathering at La Balsa Park, Buddina. Our Australia Day was held on the Friday and to celebrate the day members brought along a "little bit of Auz". And so we travelled our great country, learnt a bit of history, listened to the reading of an Australian Poem, and even went off shore to visit the America’s Cup with Australia II. And to cap it all off, we enjoyed a beautiful Australian morning with fellowship and good food.
And what a good start to the year – we enrolled Helen Thiess (welcome, Helen, to Sunshine Guild), Lorraine and Bill Rump are set to rejoin (welcome back) and welcome too, visitors Rosalind and John Esing- who we hope to enrol on Founder’s Day.
Founder’s Day/Thinking Day - Friday 25 February – Rocky Creek Campsite, Landsborough
Commencing 10.30am with Morning Tea, Service, Activities, BYO lunch.
Members to gather at 10am and to bring generous Morning Tea to share with our invited guests, Cup, Chair, Hat, BYO lunch, and please wear the Guild T-shirt and scarf. Members to stay for a meeting after lunch.
Country Visit - Saturday 2 April 2011 – Dunethin Rock Campsite, Maroochy.
Invitations have been sent to all Guild Secretaries. Program is arrival 9.30am, Morning Tea 10am, Meeting 10.30am, Guest Speaker, Lunch 12 noon.
There will be a market table and a raffle conducted by Sunshine Guild.
Catering is by Nambour Scout Fellowship - cost for Morning Tea and Lunch is $15.00. Payment in advance would be appreciated to Irene Underwood, 4/12 King Street, Caloundra Q4551, for catering purposes.
RSVP by 25 March to Irene on 5492 7337, or Glen on 5441 1421.
Members News
The boys are back at Kawana Shoppingworld to do their monthly promotion for Scouting, Guiding, and Guild. Say “hello” if you are passing. Their next day is Thursday 10th February.
All members enjoyed their Xmas break and are well, not counting, of course, all our little aches and pains which come with "the getting of wisdom".
Cleaning roster for Nambour Museum – February- Fay; March-Glen & Helen.
Happy Birthday first of all to Glen (17th Jan) and Fay (25th Jan) – they always seem to miss out because of the holidays. And then to Val (14 Feb) and George (28th Feb) - we hope you enjoy your special day.
Please give some thought to what you may be able to contribute to the setting up of a Scout Museum at Rocky Creek Campsite at the request of Beaver Masters District. We will discuss this at Founder's Day.
Coming Events
Friday 25 February - Founders/Thinking Day at Rocky Creek.
Saturday 2 April - State Country Visit at Dunethin Rock, Maroochy River.
29/30 April and 1/2 May - Guild Getaway at Esk. (So far Irene and Neville,
Glen and Helen, Val and George, and Lorraine & Bill attending.)
Wed 25 May - Excursion on the Valley Rattler
Friday 24 June - AGM - Dunethin Rock.
FINALLY -
Q. What is wrapped in glad wrap and lives in a bell tower?
A. The lunchpack of Notre Dame.
Q. What did the teddy bear say when he was offered dessert?
A. No thank you, I'm stuffed. (And that's all from me for now!!)
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