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MINUTES OF THE 150TH. MEETING OF THE TRANSVAAL AFRICAN SCOUT COUNCIL HELD AT THE JUBILEE SOCIAL CENTRE, JOHANNESBURG ON TUESDAY

8TH. MARCH, 1955 AT 3.00 P.M.PRESENT: Revs. A. Winter, C.R. and V. Jenkins, C.R., Messrs. J.R. Rathebi

H.H. Musgrove, Lot A.H. Sikwane, T.Twala, L.M. Seepe, M.B.Tetwa yo, R.R.Motaung, G.A.P. Mphenyeke, 3.H. Mbambo and S.J. 3ereme.

CHAIRMAN: In the absence of Mr. C.N. Wallaoo (Divisional), Mr. Rathebe was asked to take the chair.

APOLOGIES for absence were received from Mr. C.N. Wallace, The VenerableH.E. Wraige, M.A., Messrs. J.P. Rees, Neb.8 . Mokgako, D.C. Marivate and Sol.N. Maqambalala.

MINUTES; The minutes of the previous meeting held on 33rd. November,1954 having been circulated were taken as read and confirmed.

MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES; The Chairman reported that the "Bob-a-.iob" Week falls on 1st. - 7th. April, this year. 25,000 Cards and leaflets were printed. Pimville - Orlando areas were reported as the weakest amongst the all areas despite the number of troops it has. Thus, the Chairman felt at this stage that every effort would be essential for every Scouter, Scout, Rover and Cub to make this week a success.Pre-Warrant Soheme; It was felt by the Council that everything possible should be done to encourage every officer to take up the Course.S.A.H.ft. Annual Meeting; (Transvaal) representatives wereThe Venerable Archdeacon StP. Woodfield, M.A. (Chairman) Messrs.H.H. Musgrove, J.R. Rathebe and J.P. Rees.• Capitation Fees. The Chairman reported that the capitation fees have been raised to sixpence per boy yearly.The Venerable Archdeacon 8 .P. Woodfield, M.A. felt that he required a paid assistant to visit the Divisions. This suggestion was loft to the S.A.H.Q. Meeting for attention.Emblem: The Chairman made his special appeal every member of the Council to make every possible means of sending his emblem to the Secretary before the next Council Meeting. He further made it clear to all the Councilors that the Transvaal was the only Division without any emblem. Finance no report,African Jamboree; This will be held in 1957 for those who will be unable to go oversoas, at a place to be chosen.Death of the Late Leonard M. Briggs. Mr. Musgrove reported this to the Council and that he had been a great Scout.Gilwell: The Chairman expressed the Council's gratitude to our (Divisional) Mr. Wallace who is doing all he can to get Gilwell built up this year. Drilling for water has been started and huts are being obtained from the Anglo American Corporation. When these have been installed Gilwell will be made available for camping for both scouts and guides. Ultimately a trained manager will be required to live on

A the property and take care of the place. The cost of the work being done is estimated to be £3,000.APPOINTMENTS AND REGISTRATIONS:- These were all approved in addition Mr, P.R. Warhurst D.S.M. Johannesburg Central District, and Mr. P. Mashinini S.M. 1ST. Benoni Troop.DATE OF NEXT MEETING: This was fixed for Tuesday, 7th. June 1955.

. There being no further business the meeting was closed at 4/40 p.m.Minutes confirmed at the meeting on......... ......................Chairman.........................

A G E N D A .1. APOLOGIES. - -----2. MINUTES.3. MATTERS ARI8ING FROM THE MINUTES.

(a]I Bob-a-job.(b 1 Sub-Committees.0 ,1 Pre-Warrant Scheme.d I Mendi Day - Orlando(e.1 Camp Fees.(f;I Emblem.

4. TRAINERS' REPORTS.5. FINANCE.6 . CORRESPONDENCE.7. GENERAL.8 . APPOINTMENTS AND REGISTRATIONS. -

9. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING.21st. May 1955.

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^4 T^ 9«AFRIJAN 50T SOOUTS ASSOCIATION (TVL. DIVISION)PnUNE 34-2878. p#0> 3qx gggg^Johannesburg.

N O T I C E 0 F M E E T I N G ,The next meeting of the Transvaal African Scout Council will be held at the Jubilee Social Centre, Eloff Street South, Johannesburg, on the T'h. Tuesday June,1955 at 3/00 p.m.You are earnestly requested to attend.

J.P. Rees-------- HONORARY DIVISIONAL SECRETARY. ___________________________APPOINTMENTS;

G. S. M. Alfred -. Malinga, Johannesburg Central.S.M. Edgar Mashiane, 1 st. Mabitsela.

John D.C. Maruma, 1st. Gemarke.Nelson Serokolo, 1 st. Wingfield.

A.S.M. Paul Ignatius Moabelo, 1st. Mabitsela.C.M. Effel Moletsane, 7th. Johannesburg(Crown Reef.)

(Rev.) Arthur Mthethwa, 13th. Orlando Pack.REGISTRATIONS:

Troops:1st. Nelspruit.2nd. Nylstroom.1st. Wingfield.1st. Gemarke.1st. Mabitsela.

21/5/55.

CHAIRMAN: tthe chair.

PRESENT; Rev. G.V.M. Coleman, O.M.I., Messrs. J.P, Rees, Neb. S. Mo- A J^eo. T. Marawu, Lot A.H, Sikwane, L.M. Seepe, H. Nkomo

“ ■f; Theoi , ? ai a > S-H- “ ’ambo, and S .J . S e r g e i ’

ty ^Divisional)6 Mr j V ( g lvlsi°nal), and the Depu- the chair Rathebe, Mr Rees was asked to takoAP LpGIE| for absence were received from Mr. C.N. Wallace Messrs H H

Musgrove, G.A.P. Mphenyeke, J.R. Rathebe, D?C. MIxulll L dMINUTES* The Fr* V; Jenkln8> °-R‘ and Rev. Fr. Ross, G.R.Mj.au 14... m e minutes of the previous meeting held on R+h rra-n -iqcc

having been circulated were taken a f read L c ™ f S ’ . m 5 '

g S S S i “ "S' the headlng "Capitation Fees" Z V “ ihe”??uno11 felt that the Chief Scouts' Commissioner

MATTERS ^visions. -r o l l e d that tt| g r ^ s S t a T t ^ ? f !l °

b? t h e ° ^ d l ? th !e6k WX ei 93 6- “ * esPa°ttd that’pounds sS ! amount would be over one thousandpounas. Bo far the following Districts had sent inand over:- Alexandra £302. 3. 10; Pretoria Arias £263 O R ~

A « a s fV i . 10. 4 and 0rl4ndo £ 86 ;! .- ‘ ’^ P ~ WQmmitteey. Mr. Seepe asked if the Sub-Commit tee r

were doing any work. The Chairman said that it appeared thatfirst^amn at F esent. (c) Ere-Warrant Scheme. TheJpJS S P-,nLthiE Bcheme was held at Pietersburg on---

£?,,+? *.* P10 f°llowi"g officials were present:- The X 3; Scout s African Scout Commissioner, S.P. Woodfield Esq.Mr uQv V Then?a?p 0hief DePuty for South Africa, and’IILa ^ g?,k0» Dlvieional Camp Chief. There were 21

Tfi d^Mgndl Day - Orlando. Mr. Lot A.H. Sikwane, D*C. TTv-in that 'the District of Orlando had passed a minute that the

’-nder Pimville-Orlando Areas were not to take part in £ ?! ye had nothine to do all day. Mr. Mokgako said he would speak to the Deputy Divisional about this?

jeJ frgfflP. ■Feeg: Mr. Mokgako referred to financial statement of the Woodbadge Course held last September and explained that its cost was defrayed from the Camp Fees, (f) Emblema Drawings and suggested emblems were shown to the Council by Messrs. L*M. Seepe and H. Nkomo. It was decided to appoint a Committee con­sisting of Mr. Maqam6alala, Mr Mokgako, The Deputy Divisional and the Secretary to consider all the suggestions and decide on

- emblem for approval at the next meeting:.Ijkl.^RS .. REPQRT: Mr. Mokgako reported on the following: -

gamp for Jan., H. Hofmeyr School of Social Work. This was held a Gilwell, on 4th. — 6 th*karch,1^55, and was the first camp in connection with the Jan Hofmeyr School of Social Work. In- .Yg_S-tlture of 2nd. Natalspruit Troop. This took place on 16th. April, 1955 with 2 keen Officers, who are trying to run

on Patrol System. The Manager of Non-European Aiiairs for Germiston, Mr. F. Buitendaoht was present when 40 recruits were enrolled by a visiting Commissioner, Mr. Lot A.H. laS!ari? °f,0fla?do. Orlando Diet riot Oanro. This was held on rfyth. April to 1st. May inolusive at Gilwell. A full report had been prepared by Rev. V. Jenkins, O.R. Hon. Secretary for Orlando.

I^IMNOE: The Chairman said that the Finance Committee had decided toopen a seoond aooount at Barolays Bank, Eloff Street South for depositing and drawing money reoeived from *Bob-a-job* week.The Bank required a resolution from the Council empowering the Association to open this aooount. This was passed.

CORRESPONDENCE: The Chairman reported the death of Sir Herbert J,Stanley G.G.M.G. This was noted with regret.

GENERAL: The Council agreed to send a letter of sympathy to ourMr. D.C. Marivate, who lOBt his brother Mr. Elone C. Marivate, A.D.C. Louie Trichardt, on May 18th, 1955. Time of Council Meeting. Some members thought 3/00 p.m. was inconveniently early to start. It was deoided to continue with starting at 3/00 p.m. for the present.

THE AFRICAN BOY SOOUTS ASSOCIATION (TRANSVAAL DIVISION)PHONE 34-3878. P . O . Box 8356,

Johannesburg.Membership It was decided to appeal to the Church Representative s to take more interest in the Council’s meetings."Bob-a-job11. During a disoussion it was mentioned that the uniform and behaviour of the boys did not always bring oredit to the Movement. This was referred to the "Bob-a-job" Committee for their consideration.APPOINTMENTS.S.M. John Charles Seetje Maloka,

Aaron Siwasho Mazibuko,Marks Mafa Motloung,Albert T.E. Sepeng,Samuel Zithulele Duma,Wilson Rabuma,

A.S.M.Thomas Felani Ndala,Elijah Jonathan Nkosi,Gladstone Mpela,

C.M. Magdeline T. Nzima,Amon Robinson Nkosi,

A.C.M.Job Bronk Mahlabe,Freddy Parker,

REGISTRATIONS»1st. Hammanskraal Troop.1st, Hammanskraal Pack.2nd. Schildpadfontein Troop.1st. Vlakfontein Troop.1st. Vlakfontein Pack.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING: This was fixed for Tuesday, 13th. Sept. 1955 There being no further business the meeting was dosed at 4/15 p.m.

1 st. Pretoria.1 st. Volksrust,1 st, Delmas.1 st, Vlakfontein.3rd. Springs.1 st. Senthumule.1 st. Delmas.1st. Volksrust.3rd. Springs.1 st. Vlakfontein.1 st. Delmas. .1 st. Delmas.4th. Pretoria.

Minutes confirmed at the meeting on,Chairman...... ....................<

A G E N D A .1. APOLOGIES.3. MINUTES.3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES.

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4. TRAINERS’ REPORTS.5. FINANCE.6 , CORRESPONDENCE.7, GENERAL.8 , APPOINTMENTS AND REGISTRATIONS.9. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING..

Bob-a~job. Sub-Committes. Pre-Warrant Scheme. Emblem.

30/8/55.

N O T I C E O F M E E T I N G .The next meeting of the Transvaal African Scout Council will be held at the Jubilee Social Centre, Eloff 8treet South, C I T Y , on 13th. Tuesday September, 1955 at 3/00 p.m.You are earnestly requested to attend.

J.P. REES, HONORARY DIVISIONAL SECRETARY.

PRESENT: Rev. V. Jenkins, C.R., Messrs. J.R. Rathebe, L.M. Seepe, Lot, A.H. Sikwane, Neb.S. Mokgako and S.J. Sereme.CHAIRMAN: In the absence of Mr. C.N. Wallace (Divisional) the Deputy (Divisional), Mr, J.R. Rathebe took the chair.APOLOGIES for absence were received from Mr. Wallace (Divisional) Rev. Fr. Coleman, O.M.I., Rev. J.B.K. Tsebe, Messrs. M.B. Tetwayo, S.H. Mbambo and Sol.N. Maqambalala.MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting held on September 13th, 1955, having been circulated were taken as read and confirmed.MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES: (a) Bob-a-lob. Mr, Rathebe reported to the Council that he was expecting quotations from the Printers for literature of the next Bob-a-job.fb) Sub-Committees,No report, (c) Pre-Warrant Scheme. A report was awaited from Mr, Marivate who was away in the Northern Transvaal.(d)Emblem. The chosen design of a Zebra for this emblem was expected from our Headquarters Art Editor Mr. Sol.N. Maqambalala*TRAINERS' REPORTS: No report.FINANCE: There was no report owing to the absence of Mr. Wallace on illness.CORRESPONDENCE:The Chairman read a letter from Mr. J.D. Fraser, General Secretary, S.A.H.Q. Boy Scouts Association, that all four sections of the Movement are requested to consult one another so that the Chief Scout could be able to draw up his itinerary for 1956 for visits to the Divisions. This matter was deferred pending recovery of.Mr. Wallaoe (Divisional).GENERAL: Fr. Jenkins, C.R., asked the Chairman for a Vernaoular translation of both Scout Promise and Law, The Chairman referred him to Mr, Mokgako who stated that a few copies had been roneod by the Office some years ago in Zulu, Xhosa, Sutho, Tswana and Shangaan, and that these would probably be available from the Soout Office or the Hon. Secretary, Mr. J.P. Rees,Unopposed Motion: It was unanimously agreed that a letter of sympathy in his illness and best wishes for a speedy recovery be sent to the (Divisional Commissioner) Mr. Wallaoe, from the Council.APPOINTMENTS: These were all approved in exception of the three Vlakfontein applications on which a notice of motion was referred to the Secretariat as to oheok up if it was permissible to register a group with Divisions A.B. & C.REGISTRATIONS: Only the registration the 10th. Lady Selborne Troop was approved, the remainder being deferred pending further investigation as to the oorreot registration number to be arranged to these troops.DATE OF NEXT MEETING: This was fixed for Tuesday, 6th, Deoember, 1955.There being no further business the meeting was closed at 4/10 p.m. Minutes confirmed at the meeting onChairman

N O T I C E O F M E E T I N G .The next meeting of Transvaal African Scout Council will be held at the Jubilee Social Centre, Eloff Street South, Johannesburg.You are earnestly requested to attend.(On Tuesday, 6th. Dec. 1955)

S J SEREME ASSISTANT PIVISIONAL SECRETARY.

Johannesburg.22nd. November, 1955.

a g e n d a .1. APOLOGIES.2 . MINUTES.3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES.

a} Bob^a^job. b) Subcommittees, o) Pre^Warrant Scheme, d) Emblem.

4. TRAINERS* REPORTS.5. FINANCE.6 . correspondence.7. GENERAL.8. APPOINTMENTS AND REGISTRATIONS.9. date of next m a t i n g .

APPOINTMENTS.S.M. Oaniel William Nthathe, 1st,

Peter Hermit Mahlaela, 2nd,Temple R. Modisane, 1st.Michael Sehube, 3rd*Joseph P. Zuma, 13th*Josias Richard Raphela, 1st.

A. S.M. Hosea Ntsoane, 1st*Readwell Mogotlhwane, 1st,

O.M, Kathleen Joan Braybrooke,lst*REGISTRATIONS.

T R O O P S * P A C K S .3rd. Alexandra. 1 st. Zeerust.4th. Alexandra. 2nd. Natalspruit.5th, n 2nd. Nylstroom47th. H 1 st* Nylstroomi8th, H 1 st. Dzingahe.1 0th, itr 1 st, William JjJadie1 st. Johannesburg. 3rd. Klerksdorp.1 st. Sophiatown. 1st. Robinson.1 st. Western. 2nd. Western.2nd, Western. 1 st, Sophiatown.1 st. Zeerust. 1st, Johannesburg.1st. Piet Retief. 4 th. Alexandra.1 st, Robinson. 5th. Alexandra.1st. Planknek. 10th, H3rd, Klerksdorp.3rd. Springs.1st. Dzingahe.1st, Gondeni.1st. Gooldville.1 st, Muhuyu.1 st. Mphaphuli,1 st, William Eadie.1st. Nylstroom,2nd. Nylstroom.1 st. Irene.2nd. Natalspruit.

Matau,Matau,Kruidfontein.Orlando,Orlando,Moloto.Moloto*Elanddoorns,Johannesburg.

p g .SE.NT: Mr. O.N. Wallace (Divisional), Rev. John B.X. Tsebe,Messrs. J.R. Rathebe, j.p. Rees, Theo. T. Marawu, Neb.S. Mokgako, Lot.A.H. Sikwane, L.M. Seepe, S.H. Mbambo, M.B. Tetwayo,D.O. Marivate and S.J. Sererae.

Mr. Wallace took the chair.APOLOGIES for absence were received from Rev. G.V.M. Coleman,Messrs. H.H. Musgrove, G.A.P. Mphenyeke, R.R. Motaung,D.O. Mogotsi and Theo. Twala.Greetings were received from the Rev. Buohler who had gone on leave to Europe for six.months.The Secretary was asked to send him good wishes for a harrov holiday and safe return.MINUTES: The minutes of the previous meeting held on June ?th.1955, having been circulated were taken as read and oonfirmed. MATTERS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES: Tn) Bob-a-fob. The Chairman reported that the total takings as at date,13th. September, 1955, for Bob-a,-job Week were £1,046.17.9. It was expected that the final total would be a little more, as money was due from few Troops. It was agreed that Bob—a—job money should be placed in a Building Society and the signatories should be the same persons as for the Bank Aooount.Mr. Rathebe asked for authority to spend money on the printing of literature for next Bob—a—job. This was granted. The Divisional stressed the need for improvement in the oonduot of Bob-a-job. Some troops were not worthy of the privilege of working for Scouting. All taking part must be properly dressed.(b) 8ub—Committee. The Chairman stated that it was time that meetings should be held, (o) Pre-Warrant 8oheme. On this proposed scheme Mr. Marivate reported that the Trainers' Committee, which held its meeting on the 6th. July, 1955, came to the oonolusion that this Course was boring as it required a lot of book-reading by the candidate, with the result that they have had no answers to the questions sent out to the Scoutmasters. It was agreed that Mr. Rathebe should call a oonferenoe of Distriot Scouters to discuss Pre-Warrant Training.Reef Conference ............... 15th. October, Saturday 1 9 5 5.Pretoria " ............... 29th. October, Saturday 1 9 5 5*(d) Imbiem: The Chairman asked the Council to ohose a Leopard or a Zebra. A vote was taken and a Zebra was chosen.TRAINERS1 REP0RT8: Mr. Marivate reported that a 8oout Rally was held in Pretoria on 10th. September, 1955. There were present 481 Soouts, 250 Cubs and 45 Scouters.Mr, Rathebe reported that a Rally was held at Orlando on the same date. He had been present at Rallies held on the Robinson Deep and the Crown Mines.FINANCE: The Chairman said that the erection of buildings on our Gilwell site had started.CORRESPONDENCE: Nil.GENERAL: The Counoil congratulated our Pretoria District Commissioner Mr. E.J. Masiuana, on his appointment as supervisor of Schools. Membership. It was decided that an appeal be made to School Boards to take an interest in our Movement, and to encourage our Officers and the boys. It was thought that our Mr. Mokgako should interview the Right Rev. Dr. Ray E. Phillips, the Director of the Jan H. Hofmeyr School of Social Work, to discuss the possibility of some of his students being made Scoutmasters, in the Western Areas, where some teachers had been transferred.APPOINTMENTS:S.M, " Moses Chirwa, 1st. Lady Selborne.

Peter M. Lumkwana, 1st. Winterveldt.Alfred P. Khonoti, 10th.Lady Selborne.John M. Putuka, 3rd. Nylstroom.Stanford F. Moseamolst. Lefiso.

A.S.M, Peter M. Phokanoka,2nd. Schilpadfontein.Freddie A. Malatsi,lst. Eastwood.Philip N. Mehlape, 1st. Lefiso.

O.M. Sylvia Bam, 3rd. Vlakfontein. "Cn.Bernadetta Mabaso, 3rd, Vlakfontein. NAU.Pauline Motuba, 3rd. Vlakfontein. "B".

A',RI0AI: 207 300UTS A8S0CIATI0H (TRANSVAAL DIVISION) PHONE 34-2878. P.O. Box 835S,Johannesburg.18th. October, 1955.

n o t i c e o f m e e t i n g .The next meeting of Transvaal African Scout Council will beheld at the Jubilee Social Centre, Eloff Street South, Johannesburg.on Tuesday. 1 st. November. 1955 at 3/00 p.m.You are earnestly requested to attend.

J.P• REES,honorary divisional secretary.

A G E N D A .1. APOLOGIES. -----------2. MINUTES.3. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES.

(a) Bob-a-job.(b) Sub-Committees.(c) Pre-Warrant Scheme.(d) Emblem.

£ 4, TRAINERS’ REPORTS.5. FINANCE.6 . CORRESPONDENCE.7. GENERAL.8 . APPOINTMENTS AND REGISTRATIONS.9. DATE OF THE NEXT MEETING.

APPOINTMENTS*(Oontd.)O.M. John Hermanus Makola, 4th. Pretoria Paok.REGISTRATIONS:

1st. Krugersdorp Troop.1st, Krugersdorp Paok. lst..Benoni Troop.1st. Benoni Pack.10th.Lady Selborne Troop.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING: This was fixed for Tuesday, 1st. November, 1955. . .There being no further business the meeting was olosed at 4/45 p.m.Minutes oonfirmed at the meeting on .......... ..........Chairman .......................

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