Scouting Growth!!

1st Marysville has been recognized for having 58% growth over last year at this time. Its wonderful our efforts have paid off to make Scouting more accessible and fun for everyone!!

Ringtail

Leaders Forward Planning Meeting

Cub, Beaver and Scout leaders are meeting for a forward planning meeting this Thursday evening. All camps and special activities from January on will be discussed and a schedule should be available to parents/guardians on this site very soon. Thanks to all the leaders who work so tirelessly to produce fun and exciting programs for our all our Scouts. Have a Merry Christmas everyone!!

Operation Snowball

Operation Snowball for Cubs and Beavers is set for Jan 30th at Yoho Scout Reserve. We bring our sleds and lots of fun games are available. It is from 1-4pm at the main lodge. Each group sets up a game and we go in a round robin to play each one. Then some fun sledding and finally Hot Chocolate and a snack is provided. We went last year and had a blast!!! So circle your calendar for this fun event.

Christmas Party!!

The Scouts, Cubs and Beavers Christmas Party will be the 15th of December at 6:30pm. We will have a short movie in the sanctuary then give out all our Popcorn prizes. After we will have a fun game for Beavers a yankee swap for Cubs and a Scout activity. All should be wrapped up at 8pm then we will be off for Christmas break until the 5th of January.

Thanks Ringtail.

Great Float!!

What a great time we had at the Christmas Parade. We have had lots of positive feedback about our float. Many people have commented about our canoe and also our "smoky" fire. Many thanks to all those who helped with the setup and tear down of the float. A special thank you to Bob's Towing for supplying the tractor and trailer!! And last but not least to our Parade Committee for the planning and direction on decorating and setup, Jeff Stewart, Jen Munn -Moulton and Mike Conrad.

Christmas Parade

All the parts for our float are coming together and after speaking to the organizers its a go even if we have showers....there will be lots of fun things to do on our float. The Cub Kar track will be on board and also a canoe as well a smoke machine for our simulated campfire.....if you park at the school I will have the bus to bring us all back from Brookside mall at parade end.
Ringtail

Christmas Parade

We will be entering a float in the Christmas parade this year. All parents and Cubs, Scouts and Beavers are welcome to ride along with us on Saturday the 28th of November. We will meet at Nashwaaksis Middle School off of Fulton at 4:15pm. The parade rolls out at 5pm so we will need to be on and seated with all children aware of the safety rules. Please plan to attend as we have a huge float donated to us by Bob's Towing of Marysville...approx 53ft long!!! The decorating committee is starting to assemble the float at 9am on Saturday at the church so if you would like to help as well.

Our new Kitchen Trailer

We have a new kitchen trailer donated to us from the Rotary club. We will use it for our outdoor camps and also to rent to other groups to raise funds. If you are interested in using it please contact Cameron Dunn 459-7960.

Popcorn is IN!!!!

I have received our Popcorn and it is ready for pick-up. I will be at the church tomorrow from 2-3pm if anyone wishes to pick up their order. Or you can call me at 474-3341 to pick it up. It will also be available on Tuesday night.

Cameron

Christmas Wreath Sale

Our Wreaths are on sale for $15. Please come one come all to help us sell on Saturday at 9am....won't take long and you can pick up yours as well!!

1st Marysville Annual Wreath sale

On Saturday the 21st of November we will meet at the church to sell wreaths door to door. This usually only takes a couple of hours in the morning. We meet at the church for 9am and then go around the Marysville and Richibucto road areas to sell them or your Neighbourhood. You can also pick some up for family as well.

Thanks 1st Marysville Scout group

Remembrance Day Parade

Thank you to all our Parents Cubs, Beavers and Scouts. We had an awesome turnout for the parade. I have heard from several people including Veterans who really appreciated seeing us there.

Remembrance Day Parade and Cub Sleepover

We are encouraging all Cubs, Beavers and Scouts to attend the Parade of Remembrance at the Marysville Cenotaph. We will gather at the Legion on Veterans Ct at 10 am. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Also Cubs don't forget your sleepover on Tuesday night in the gym. The tents and trees are up the fire is ready and an exciting night is planned!!! Starting with the Shriners Show.....please plan to attend.

Remembrance Day Parade

All Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are asked to attend the Marysville Remembrance Day Parade. We will meet at the Marysville Legion on Veterans Ct. at 10am on the 11th of November. We march down to the Cenotaph and participate in the service. After we go across the bridge to the Heritage center for treat bags. Usually we are done around 12 or so. Parents are invited to watch the parade and then join us at the center.

Cub Sleepover Info

We are so excited that the Shriners are giving us a chance to attend the Luxor Shriner Christmas show. We meet at the church at 6:30pm SHARP. Ringtail will be driving the bus for us. The address if you miss the bus is 751 Priestman st, the Communitiare St Anne. Afterwards we will return to the church and be sleeping in tents in the gym. We should return around 9-9:30pm. Parents are welcome to attend at that time if they are staying overnight with their child or picking them up. Please refer to the letter that was sent home for the kit list for the overnight. Remember that the next day its breakfast at Tim Horton's and then on to the Remembrance Day parade. Parents are encouraged to attend the parade and see your Cub march. After the parade we will go to the Heritage center for a snack and then children will be available for pick-up. Extra tickets are available for parents of some of the Cubs to attend.

Akela Drew

Beaver Colony Tuesday

Crafts and stories as well as Gym time and other activites......please wear your uniform and don't forget to feed the Beaver!!

Cubs Tuesday night

The Akela and Leaders are looking forward to a full night of activities and Gym time.
Please have your Cub come in his uniform and bring his Cub book. Did you know your cub receives points for his Uniform, books and also presentation. It is an important part of the Cub program.

Outdoor Clothing

Please ensure that your child has weather appropriate outdoor clothes with them. Some of our Beavers and Cubs meetings involve short outdoor activities.

Beaver meeting Tuesday

We will start with a craft and then on to a co-operative scavenger hunt. Some beaver bowling and some more fun from Friends of the forest!! Remember to bring your dues to "Feed the Beaver"

Ringtail

Cub Meeting Tuesday

6:30-6:45pm Grand Howl lead by last week's top six, Inspection Announcement of Last Week's top cub and top six
6:45-6:55pmCompass or Captain of Ship.
6:55-7:00pm I will briefly introduce remembrance day and why we observe it and we will follow next week with more.
7:00-7:20pm Badgework/Craft
7:20-7:40pm 2nd Activity Last Week's top sixes choice.
7:40-7:50pm Spiritual Talk if we have a deacon or I will read a bit of the jungle book to the cubs
7:50-8:00pm Mouse Howl and then awarding of badges and then Akela meets with sixes and other cubs have some free time to talk to leaders about badges etc

Akela

Intensive Leader Training This Weekend!!

Congratulations to all the Leaders that completed their WoodBadge 1 Training. Drew, Troy, Jim, Steve and Dawn!!!
This is an intensive course involving many hours of personal commitment. It included Gilwell 1 a full evening of core sessions for Scouters. As well they all did a full day from 8am until 6pm of classes and activities this past weekend. These classes and courses help them gain a better understanding of the programs used in Scouting and also leadership principles in Cubs and Beavers. Thank you ALL for your time and commitment. Lets see those Gilwell woggles!!!

Troop Scouter Peter Randall and Registrar/Beaver Leader Cameron Dunn.

Popcorn order and Prizes

Our popcorn order and prize order have been submitted. Thank you to all who made this a great success. Our final tally was $10,920.00 WOW!!!! Now when the order arrives we have to deliver the popcorn and collect any monies owing.

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn

Scouting Life Magazine Article

1st Marysville Scouts Cubs and Beavers are featured on page 4 of the October Scouting life issue. The caption reads;

"Scouting groups around the country pay homage to our Veterans every Remembrance day. Last year the 1st Marysville and 14th Fredericton Scouting groups proudly marched in the Marysville Remembrance day Parade"

BEAVERS MEETING

Craft and games as well as reading and other fun.....we'll tell each other stories about our big camp-out this past weekend. All beavers get the family camping Beaver badge for doing such a great job this weekend!!!

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn

Cubs meeting Tuesday

Grand Howl by the top six. Inspection and awarding points for sewing on your own sixer badge, Top Cub and Top Sixer from last week. We will be playing balloon volleyball as well as a special craft. Mouse Howl and Badge talk...see you there.

Akela Drew

Yoho Pictures

Please click on the link to see all the Yoho Photos;

http://picasaweb.google.com/1stmarysvillescoutgroup/YohoSleepover09?feat=directlink

Yoho Cub and Beaver Camp

Thanks to all the parents who helped make this a great Camp!

And to all the Cubs and Beavers I hope all of you saw that we believe Lord Baden Powells words..... "The Scoutmaster teaches boys and girls to play the game by doing so himself. "

And to all the leaders who worked hard before, during and after it made for smooth running of the camp.....a great time was had by all!!!

Ringtail

Cameron Dunn

459-7960

Yoho Scout Lodge Address

The physical address of the Yoho Scout Camp is 3566 Hanwell rd, route 640. The phone number is 366-3312.
If you wish to follow the Bus it leaves at 5:20 pm sharp from the church....however it is not the fastest thing on four wheels. I will be out at the lodge all morning to set up and will leave the gate open, I should be there to open the door at 6pm with the bus.

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn

Popcorn sales Pop new Record!!!

We have blown the record for sales in the last few years out of the water. Congratulations to all of you!! $9700.00. We have a top Cub with $840 in sales and our top Beaver had $590. We receive %60 of this back for programs!!! Once again thanks for the great work Cubs, Beavers and Scouts!! And thank you to all the parents who braved the elements to go door to door with the kids.

Yoho Scout Reserve Sleepover

We have an exciting weekend coming up......Overnight at Yoho!! Camp starts at 6pm Friday and goes until 3pm on Saturday. Hikes, Campfires and Crafts as well as good food.

I have a small bus with limited space going from the Church. If you or your Child needs a ride the bus leaves at 5:20pm sharp.

The weather looks great for the weekend. It will be chilly outside so please send appropriate clothing. Looking forward to a fun Camp-out,

Ringtail

Cameron Dunn

459-7960

Popcorn Forms

In order for Cubs, Beavers or Scouts to be eligible to receive their prizes all Popcorn forms must be in by Tuesday the 13th of October. Have your child fill in the prize requested for the level they have sold on the side of the form. We will be placing the order on the 15th. If you can't have your form to us on that night please call or email Ringtail for pick-up or drop it in my mailbox at 141 Mason ave. We don't want anyone to be disappointed.

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn
459-7960

Cub Investiture

The Cub investiture will be next Tuesday at 6:30pm. All parents are welcome to attend as this is a big moment for the Tenderpads. After the investiture they become full fledged Cubs. The investiture will be in the gym.

Scout Popcorn Forms

Anyone in need of more Popcorn forms can contact Ringtail at 459-7960. I brought in more forms as we have been going through them fast. I think we will be giving away a lot of big prizes!!! Also don't forget our first and second top sellers in each group receive special prizes as well.

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn
459-7960

Beaver Colony Investiture

On Tuesday night at our next meeting we will be investing our new Kits and one leader. Parents are invited to stay and watch as we do our opening in the gym and then proceed to invest our new kits at the colony flag. They will repeat the Law, Promise and Motto after the leader and then parents will put on the newly minted Beavers neckers. This is a big moment for them as they become one of the colony. Also we will be giving out their lodge badges. Refreshments to follow.

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn

Receipts for tax purposes

As registrar I will be issuing tax receipts in the coming weeks. These receipts are eligible for the child fitness tax credit.

The children's fitness tax credit lets parents claim up to $500 per year for eligible fitness expenses paid for each child who is under 16 years of age at the beginning of the year in which the expenses are paid.

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn
459-7960

Beavers Tuesday night

We will be choosing our lodges and also giving out tails to our Beavers and Kits. Remember to plan to attend the upcoming sleepover on the 17th of October at Yoho.

Cub Meeting Tuesday

The Cubs will be forming their sixers on Tuesday night. They will be discussing routines and expectations during the year. Also the Akela is planning on teaching some basic juggling skills to the boys.

Popcorn Sale

The Popcorn sale is on!! Remember to set a goal for your child and help them reach it. The prize chart is a good way to help them set that goal. Sell to Family first then co-workers and friends/neighbours and remember to always wear your uniform. The dates for popcorn sales are Sept 22 until the 15th of October. All paperwork and any money must be in by the 23 of October as we input that day to qualify for prizes. This is one of the ways we raise money for all the fun we have through the year. Happy Selling!!!

Thanks,
Ringtail
Cameron Dunn
459-7960

If you need a form or more copies please call me.

Beaver tails.

Dear Parents, Beavers and Kits,
All Beavers will be receiving there new tails next week. Returnees will exchange their old tail for new and all new Kits will recieve their first tail. The tail colours are given according to age. We will also choose our lodges at that time.
(info: A Kit is a new Beaver that hasn't been invested yet)

First Night Fun

The leaders report that the first night was an unqualified success and that all the kids had a really great time!!! Our Beavers made wooden name tags as well as playing Beaver bowling. And Cub pack Akela Drew was seen wandering the halls with a moose horn........??? Remember that all groups meet at the regular time next week but all parents are invited to the popcorn kick-off at 6:45.

Ringtail
Cameron Dunn

Woodbadge 1

All leaders are reminded about Woodbadge 1 leader trg on the 24th of October. More info to follow!!

A new year

Welcome to an exciting year at 1st Marysville. We are looking forward to many exciting activities this year. I have started this website to keep you informed of upcoming activities at 1st Marysville. Any and all ideas will be welcomed. You will also receive emails from the various leaders keeping you up to date on upcoming activities we will be doing.

Planning is already underway and our first meetings will be held on Sept 15th at the regular times
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Upcoming events are;

• Popcorn campaign kick-off at 6:45pm the 22 of Sept. This year there is an awesome new prize program for sellers!!! There will be door prizes and popcorn as well as full info on the popcorn campaign this year. See http://www.scoutpopcorn.ca/ for more details.
• Beaver and Cub Campover Oct 17th @ Yoho Lake. This will be from Friday evening at 6pm until around 3pm Saturday. We will be in the big lodge and have full facilities, plus lots of good food fun and fellowship. Beavers will need one parent to accompany them and we will have lots of coffee and food for you as well!! Last year we had a blast at the overnighter so plan to attend.

Ringtail

Cameron Dunn 459-7960