We had our first leader's meeting last week. Beckenham wish to go as their own contingent. It's probably just as well because St Martins have 22 youth keen to go and Cashmere has 11. Each contingent must have no more than 36.
It hasn't been confirmed yet but each contingent may only have 6 leaders. This may be a problem as the leaders felt they were run off their feet with 10 leaders last year. However, this year leaders will not be accompanying groups that are on base. We have 7 leaders wishing to go and 1 venturer leader too. I wonder what will happen?
Meanwhile we have planned our gateway and a badge. We have also planned a way to firm up numbers for the beginning of term.
Cashmere Scout Group have done two sausage sizzles. Thanks to Rose for organising these. We are looking at doing mere through the terms ahead and other fundraisers. St Martins have had several fundraisers. Their last was a very successful garage sale. If Cashmere wishes to have a garage sale we will have to find a different location.
We also need parents of youth going helping with organising the flights, the container and applying for grants. If anyone wishes to give us money towards our Jamboree feel free. The cost will be about $1450 per youth if we don't get grants or fund-raise. It's money well spent by parents and people wishing to help our group.
