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CLIMATEWATCH LAUNCH
Offical launch of the Climatewatch Trail.Offical launch of the Climatewatch Trail.Offical launch of the Climatewatch Trail.Offical launch of the Climatewatch Trail.
June 2013 Volume 1, Issue 3
At the 1st Waylen Bay AGM held
on Sunday 19th May 2013, the
Mayor of The City of Melville, Cr
Russell Aubrey and the
Councillor for the Applecross—
Mt Pleasant Ward Peter Reidy,
officially opened our
Climatewatch trail.
Cr Russell Aubrey recognised
the work of our Environmental
Leader Flint (Debbie Wardle)
and the work of our Venturers
and supporting Rovers in getting
the Waylen Bay– Heathcote trail
and Geo-caching trail off the
ground. The City of Melville also
contributed with Environmental
officers also working with
research towards the project.
Visit
www.waylenbayscouts.org.au www.waylenbayscouts.org.au www.waylenbayscouts.org.au www.waylenbayscouts.org.au
and follow the link from the ‘Our
Group’ tab to access the trail
and guide sheets—a great way
to spend an afternoon
discovering our local flora and
fauna and a way of recording
important environmental data.
We are quite fortunate at WB in
that we have a dedicated and
enthusiastic Environmental
Activities officer. Flint works
across all groups to educate
and immerse our Scouts with
quality sustainable
environmental activities and
projects. It is quite impossible
to go into full detail of everything
that our Youth have achieved. Our
Joeys and Cubs have been to
‘Storytelling’ using Noongar
Dreamtime stories that highlight
people as ‘Career's of Everything’.
Sedge planting and re-vegetation of
Waylen Bay/Jeff Joseph Reserve—a
joint project by Joeys, Cubs, Scouts
and the Swan River Trust. Thanks
again to the City of Melville for
supplying the sedges and the
Environmental officer who gave our
Scouts a talk about food chains and
the importance of local flora.
We had the opportunity to volunteer
for Dolphin Watch Training. A joint
initiative between the Swan river
Trust, SR Guardians, Curtin Uni and
UWA saw our Venturers, Scouts,
Cubs and Leaders become ‘Citizen
Researchers’. Our younger groups
also had talks about Dolphin ID.
Re-vegetation of the escarpment
around the Scout Hall is an ongoing
initiative. As the Mayor pointed
out—looking at some of the tall
trees on top of the escarpment -we
want to make sure the escarpment
stays where it is!
We received a Coles Junior Land-
care grant. All sections were
involved in either construction or
planting out raised garden beds
and worm farms. Dirt under nails is
not always a bad thing.
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1st Waylen Bay Sea Scouts offer sailing over the summer months, camping over the winter period and environmental and
community activities all year round. Boys, Girls and adults are involved in every section of Scouting from the age of 6. Sailing,
power boats, canoeing, raft building and camping are some of the activities undertaken.
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Kozzie (Group Leader Llew Withers) Mayor of the Kozzie (Group Leader Llew Withers) Mayor of the Kozzie (Group Leader Llew Withers) Mayor of the Kozzie (Group Leader Llew Withers) Mayor of the
City of Melville Cr Russell Aubrey, CR Peter Reidy City of Melville Cr Russell Aubrey, CR Peter Reidy City of Melville Cr Russell Aubrey, CR Peter Reidy City of Melville Cr Russell Aubrey, CR Peter Reidy
and Mr Derek Fisherand Mr Derek Fisherand Mr Derek Fisherand Mr Derek Fisher————WBSS Committee Chairman.WBSS Committee Chairman.WBSS Committee Chairman.WBSS Committee Chairman.
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NEW CHUMS, LINKING AND INVESTMENTS
MAJOR AWARDS
Our Joey Leaders are seeing their enthusiasm rub off onto the Joey Youth. Charlotte Robins, Alexander James, Charlotte Robins, Alexander James, Charlotte Robins, Alexander James, Charlotte Robins, Alexander James, Adam Whittome, Ryan Ewington and Adam Whittome, Ryan Ewington and Adam Whittome, Ryan Ewington and Adam Whittome, Ryan Ewington and Charlie Mifsud Charlie Mifsud Charlie Mifsud Charlie Mifsud completed and passed their JOEY PROMISE CHALLENGE JOEY PROMISE CHALLENGE JOEY PROMISE CHALLENGE JOEY PROMISE CHALLENGE BADGEBADGEBADGEBADGE It is the highest award a Joey can achieve , it is a personal option and it is done in the Joeys own time. Well
done Joeys!
AUSTRALIAN SCOUTING MEDALLIONSAUSTRALIAN SCOUTING MEDALLIONSAUSTRALIAN SCOUTING MEDALLIONSAUSTRALIAN SCOUTING MEDALLIONS
David Crothers, Emer Pilgrim, Mary David Crothers, Emer Pilgrim, Mary David Crothers, Emer Pilgrim, Mary David Crothers, Emer Pilgrim, Mary Reale, Emma Black and Spencer Reale, Emma Black and Spencer Reale, Emma Black and Spencer Reale, Emma Black and Spencer Cranston Cranston Cranston Cranston (pictured below) received their ASM’s at the GC Nanga 2012. Tomaz Tomaz Tomaz Tomaz KwiecenKwiecenKwiecenKwiecen----Fisher and Cameron Legge Fisher and Cameron Legge Fisher and Cameron Legge Fisher and Cameron Legge have also been advised that they have qualified for their ASM. These will be presented at a date TBA.
Congratulations!
Leaving Cubs and to Scouts,
Scouts have welcomed Callum Callum Callum Callum
Vulkovich and Mark Tanel. Vulkovich and Mark Tanel. Vulkovich and Mark Tanel. Vulkovich and Mark Tanel. Well
done on your time in Cubs, they are
sorry to see you go but you are ready
to head off to the next level of
adventure.
Scouts also welcome Skye EwingtonSkye EwingtonSkye EwingtonSkye Ewington
as a new chum. Skye’s brother Ryan
has already been a Joey and is now
in Cubs, so she’s been hearing all
the stories. It’s your turn now Skye.
Joeys have welcomed Madison Madison Madison Madison
Robins, Harry Haney, Jamie Robins, Harry Haney, Jamie Robins, Harry Haney, Jamie Robins, Harry Haney, Jamie
Snow, Yasmin Wise Snow, Yasmin Wise Snow, Yasmin Wise Snow, Yasmin Wise and a very
enthusiastic Fergus May Fergus May Fergus May Fergus May to our
MOB. They have taken their
investiture into the Scouting
Way. Congratulations Joeys—
may your parents sharpen their
needles with ALL THE BADGES
you will soon be earning.
The Cubs have welcomed
Charlotte Robins, Alexander Charlotte Robins, Alexander Charlotte Robins, Alexander Charlotte Robins, Alexander
James, Adam Whittome and James, Adam Whittome and James, Adam Whittome and James, Adam Whittome and
Ryan Ewington Ryan Ewington Ryan Ewington Ryan Ewington who have
LINKEDLINKEDLINKEDLINKED
from Joeys to Cubs. It get’s
more exciting from here so hold
into your hat’s/helmets and
ropes kids. There is a big year
of Cub’s coming up.
Leaving Vent’s to head up to
Rovers, we see Andrew Sampson, Andrew Sampson, Andrew Sampson, Andrew Sampson,
Giles Tamlin, Flynn Jagoe and Giles Tamlin, Flynn Jagoe and Giles Tamlin, Flynn Jagoe and Giles Tamlin, Flynn Jagoe and
Daniel Kindness Daniel Kindness Daniel Kindness Daniel Kindness take the next step.
Adventure awaits, they do some
strange stuff those Rovers. Where
is YOUR next meal going to be?!
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In news just to hand, the Office of the WA Chief Commissioner Mr Larry Lucas, has written to Kozzie (GL Llew
Withers) to congratulate one of our Venturers in being selected for one of two MAWSON SCHOLORSHIP programs
being run this year. Out of all of WA’s Venturers, a total of nine have been awarded this fully funded, week long
Leadership training course. The October course will be held at an ADF training facility in Adelaide and recognises
prior achievement and experience. Congratulations SPENCER CRANSTON. Well deserved recognition, make the
most of the experience Spencer!
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These guys are definitely NOT New Chums. These guys are definitely NOT New Chums. These guys are definitely NOT New Chums. These guys are definitely NOT New Chums.
We just didn’t have room on the Venturers We just didn’t have room on the Venturers We just didn’t have room on the Venturers We just didn’t have room on the Venturers
page to show this one off. Matt Brown, and page to show this one off. Matt Brown, and page to show this one off. Matt Brown, and page to show this one off. Matt Brown, and
Liam Furchow WBSS, His Excellency Mr Liam Furchow WBSS, His Excellency Mr Liam Furchow WBSS, His Excellency Mr Liam Furchow WBSS, His Excellency Mr
Molosiwa Selepeng and Eloise PrinslooMolosiwa Selepeng and Eloise PrinslooMolosiwa Selepeng and Eloise PrinslooMolosiwa Selepeng and Eloise Prinsloo————!st !st !st !st
Warwick Venturers. An evening function at Warwick Venturers. An evening function at Warwick Venturers. An evening function at Warwick Venturers. An evening function at
the Botswana High Commission Canberra. the Botswana High Commission Canberra. the Botswana High Commission Canberra. the Botswana High Commission Canberra.
As you do!As you do!As you do!As you do!
We hear there are some assessments happening We hear there are some assessments happening We hear there are some assessments happening We hear there are some assessments happening
on a couple of GREY WOLF badges. What will the on a couple of GREY WOLF badges. What will the on a couple of GREY WOLF badges. What will the on a couple of GREY WOLF badges. What will the
outcome be….when will results come through? outcome be….when will results come through? outcome be….when will results come through? outcome be….when will results come through?
We’ll make sure we have some shots.We’ll make sure we have some shots.We’ll make sure we have some shots.We’ll make sure we have some shots.
QUEENS SCOUT AWARD for WBSSQUEENS SCOUT AWARD for WBSSQUEENS SCOUT AWARD for WBSSQUEENS SCOUT AWARD for WBSS————
watch this space! The award has been watch this space! The award has been watch this space! The award has been watch this space! The award has been
seen, when will it be given out? Well seen, when will it be given out? Well seen, when will it be given out? Well seen, when will it be given out? Well
done ‘FG’. Full details to follow...done ‘FG’. Full details to follow...done ‘FG’. Full details to follow...done ‘FG’. Full details to follow...
An enthusiastic Madison Robins An enthusiastic Madison Robins An enthusiastic Madison Robins An enthusiastic Madison Robins
taking her investiture into Joey taking her investiture into Joey taking her investiture into Joey taking her investiture into Joey
Scouts. Maddy is very engaged with Scouts. Maddy is very engaged with Scouts. Maddy is very engaged with Scouts. Maddy is very engaged with
her work at Joeysher work at Joeysher work at Joeysher work at Joeys————watch this space watch this space watch this space watch this space
for future achievements.for future achievements.for future achievements.for future achievements.
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A JOEY’s TALE
Our Joeys have come a long way
over the last few terms. A
number of them now have two
Group Camps under their belts—
the first one being held with
great success at Nanga Bush
Camp. Joeys came home
exhausted but it was clear that
the Venturers and Rovers had
left a very positive impression. It
was so pleasing to hear how well
the groups worked together in
such a constructive way.
The Joeys have spent time during
term 4 learning about BP and the
Joey Law and Promise. Paper
Mache pigs came to life over a
series of meetings. (No animals
were harmed in the production of
the pigs).
Geo-caching took place at our
favorite park—Wireless Hill. The
‘Duck43’ caches seem to be the
hardest ones in the district, but
we found them. It would have
been quite a sight for residents
of McCallum Ave seeing (and
hearing) the Joey MOB walking
up there from the Joey/Cub Hall.
A sleep over at the Scout Hall
saw the Joeys doing heaps of
activities and crafts, but also
hearing about Dolphin Watch and
having the opportunity to plant
sedges on the river banks.
More planting has been
undertaken in T1 in the form of
vegetables in our wonderful new
raised garden beds that were built by
the Rovers.
No one got broken during the trip to
Rolloways with the Cubs in the lead
up to Christmas—a very good thing
indeed!
The Joeys also had a sleepover at
Gloucester Park towards the end of
last year to celebrate 21 Years of
Joeys in WA. The theme was—circus.
Well, the first time we’ve seen the
Leaders out of uniform and what
where they wearing? Metallic wigs,
giant clown outfits, a pink tutu and
jungle pants. What a sight. Our
Leaders are the biggest clowns
indeed. Strange there has not been
any photographic evidence come
forward of their outfits?
A campfire was held on The
Esplanade Fremantle with the other
Joeys in Coastal Plains District, the
Applecross RSL ANZAC parade 2013
was observed. This is just the tip of
the iceberg of Joey events and
experiences. Some non-Scouting
parents express surprise that Joeys
go on camp. Especially all the way to
Nanga and Rottnest. Strict adult /
Joey ratios are observed 4:1, parent
helpers with WCC cards assist where
needed. These experiences are just
so valuable an opportunity for young
members to grow and have a real
chance at developing independence—
and a world of fun. Leaders have
reported how quickly the Joeys have
learnt the drill and what is expected.
Well done to our Joey Leaders.
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The recent GC2013—Rotto (for the newbies—that’s code for Group Camp) was subsidized by the Committee to the tune of $85 per
head. As GC each year is the main Group activity, and a very valuable one in which each section gets to spend time together, we want to
encourage the attendance of as many as possible. This is a considerable sum, however the Committee are steadfast to support this
main event. Our Treasurer may have had a mild turn in approving the funds (thrifty is a virtue we are known for). When it came to a
committee vote on the level of subsidy, a collective breathe was taken while the Human Calculator worked through the numbers.
Thanks Carol. You do great work to make our finances compliant, we appreciate the time you make for WBSS.
Tijana Slivkoff (rear, left) Audrey Clynk, the eyes of Tijana Slivkoff (rear, left) Audrey Clynk, the eyes of Tijana Slivkoff (rear, left) Audrey Clynk, the eyes of Tijana Slivkoff (rear, left) Audrey Clynk, the eyes of
Maddy Robins peering over Jamie Snow and Evan Maddy Robins peering over Jamie Snow and Evan Maddy Robins peering over Jamie Snow and Evan Maddy Robins peering over Jamie Snow and Evan
RobertsonRobertsonRobertsonRobertson————inspecting Wadjemup Lighthouse Rottnest inspecting Wadjemup Lighthouse Rottnest inspecting Wadjemup Lighthouse Rottnest inspecting Wadjemup Lighthouse Rottnest
Island.Island.Island.Island.
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Keeping the tradition alive. Joeys standing tall and Keeping the tradition alive. Joeys standing tall and Keeping the tradition alive. Joeys standing tall and Keeping the tradition alive. Joeys standing tall and
learning about our nations service history by being learning about our nations service history by being learning about our nations service history by being learning about our nations service history by being
involved in the Applecross RSL ANZAC ceremony 2013. involved in the Applecross RSL ANZAC ceremony 2013. involved in the Applecross RSL ANZAC ceremony 2013. involved in the Applecross RSL ANZAC ceremony 2013.
JoeyJoeyJoeyJoey————Jasmin Wise at the rear. Rosemary Jasmin Wise at the rear. Rosemary Jasmin Wise at the rear. Rosemary Jasmin Wise at the rear. Rosemary ---- for for for for
Remembrance, was worn by all. Flag Bearer Audrey Remembrance, was worn by all. Flag Bearer Audrey Remembrance, was worn by all. Flag Bearer Audrey Remembrance, was worn by all. Flag Bearer Audrey
Clynk, Wreath Bearer Charlie Mifsud.Clynk, Wreath Bearer Charlie Mifsud.Clynk, Wreath Bearer Charlie Mifsud.Clynk, Wreath Bearer Charlie Mifsud.
A motley MOB of JoeysA motley MOB of JoeysA motley MOB of JoeysA motley MOB of Joeys———— CG 2012 Nanga CG 2012 Nanga CG 2012 Nanga CG 2012 Nanga
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The CUB’S CALL
Lining up for Lining up for Lining up for Lining up for
some grub at some grub at some grub at some grub at
Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston
Barracks. Cubs Barracks. Cubs Barracks. Cubs Barracks. Cubs
Kate Haney, Kate Kate Haney, Kate Kate Haney, Kate Kate Haney, Kate
Loveday, Bronty Loveday, Bronty Loveday, Bronty Loveday, Bronty
Daddow, Kate Daddow, Kate Daddow, Kate Daddow, Kate
Mulligan and Mulligan and Mulligan and Mulligan and
Nathania Nathania Nathania Nathania
Lantang.Lantang.Lantang.Lantang.
Per tradition, Cubs marched at the
Applecross RSL ANZAC 2013
service. Applecross RSL hold their
own service the last Sunday before
ANZAC Day, to allow their older
members to stay closer to home,
and people interested in being in/
seeing the big parade on the day
can head into the Perth or
Fremantle marches. The
Applecross parade seems to be
growing in numbers with many
more wreathes being laid this
year.
In term 4 last year the Cubs
headed to Wireless Hill for a
massive Wide game, in the dark
involving Fire Breathing dragons,
rescue the eggs and - well—a
rather complicated theme non the
less. The Rovers were recruited to
assist and the Leaders spent quite
a bit of time preparing for that
one. We never did get to find out
why Kaa (Mick Slivkoff) was seen
leaving for Wireless Hill with an
axe in his hand. We believe all
Cubs came back unharmed.
The fame of Cubs at Waylen Bay
is gaining to the point —that
we’ve started a second Cub
Pack. Initially they will operate
as one pack but spread the
Cubs across the Cub and Guide
Halls at BP Reserve. Eventually
we plan to form up two distinct
Packs once Leaders in Training
get a bit more experience.
The Leaders have come to the
conclusion that 24 Cubs to a
Pack is the optimal number in
one Cub Hall—without having to
wear ear plugs.
Our Sixers and Seconds headed
off for Leadership training camp
at Pelican Point during term 1 .
Group Camp at Rottnest was a
BIG highlight, with many of the
Cubs clocking up some serious
time on their bikes. They did
take some time off the deadly
treadlys to hunt out a few geo-
caches, visit the Oliver Hill
Battery , snorkeling adventures
and of course—quokka spotting.
It was a crowded trip home on
the ferry but— it was a quiet one.
Starting up the worm farm and
helping with the groups veggie
patch was a job to do. With
some luck there may be some
cooking projects coming up
using our very own fresh
produce.
1ST Waylen Bay Sea Scouts
If you live in The City of Melville and are aged 12-25, you may be eligible for ‘YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUNDING’. These
grants—up to $500 and not means tested – can be used to fund leadership courses, extra curricular education and
more. Visit http://www.melvillecity.com.au/community/communityhttp://www.melvillecity.com.au/community/communityhttp://www.melvillecity.com.au/community/communityhttp://www.melvillecity.com.au/community/community----grants/youthgrants/youthgrants/youthgrants/youth----developmentdevelopmentdevelopmentdevelopment----funding funding funding funding for more details.
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Evidence the Cubs did do something other than Evidence the Cubs did do something other than Evidence the Cubs did do something other than Evidence the Cubs did do something other than
ride bikes and swimming at CG 2013ride bikes and swimming at CG 2013ride bikes and swimming at CG 2013ride bikes and swimming at CG 2013————Rotto.Rotto.Rotto.Rotto.
Happy in their work, Flynn Walsh and Aiden Happy in their work, Flynn Walsh and Aiden Happy in their work, Flynn Walsh and Aiden Happy in their work, Flynn Walsh and Aiden
Legge. Yes, Cubs CAN make their own lunch! Legge. Yes, Cubs CAN make their own lunch! Legge. Yes, Cubs CAN make their own lunch! Legge. Yes, Cubs CAN make their own lunch!
GC2012GC2012GC2012GC2012————Nanga.Nanga.Nanga.Nanga.
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The SCOUT’S SHOUT
Another day, another hike. Nice to see blue skies in Another day, another hike. Nice to see blue skies in Another day, another hike. Nice to see blue skies in Another day, another hike. Nice to see blue skies in
the background.the background.the background.the background.
Scouts are what it’s all about!
The Scouts have been busy
with a raft of activities recently.
Australian Scouting Medallions
are raining down on the troop,
is there any room left on the
honour boards?
Things seem to start to get a
bit more involved at Scouts, we
think unless you are directly
involved, it may seem all very
confusing. There are Explorer
and Adventure level activities,
our Scouts managed four bike
rides of these two different
levels ranging from 15km’s
and one night out to 30 km’s
and two nights out.
The Scouts have visited the
FESA headquarters to check
out what goes on there.
Jamboree of the Air and
Internet JOTA./JOTI is where
Scouts can contact other
Scouts from around the world.
There is a set date in the world
wide Scouting movement for
this to happen, so there’s
plenty of Scouts to share
stories and learn about the way
other people live and what they
do. A number of older Scouts
achieved their amateur radio
licenses, which is no mean feat
given some adults do struggle
with this.
Many older Scouts achieved their
RST’s—recreational skippers
tickets. A great achievement,
just think that the day you got
your RST’s, other kids were on
‘Faceplant’, ‘ Twiggle’ and Z-
Boxes. Well done to you for doing
something INTERESTING and
FUN.
The regular Friday night meetings
continued on as usual throughout
our adventures. Scouts
introduced their friends to pets,
including an actual RAT called
Suzie. Eohhhh. Some performed
their musical instruments—cello,
guitar, piano and oboe. How’d
you get a piano to the hall?!!
Other’s gave presentations on
the rules of soccer, and even a
briefing on how to grow olives.
Orion (Laurie Cranston) has been
with the group for a couple of
years now as the main Scout
Leader. He is passing the baton
onto Arrow (Kate Jenkin). Thank
you for your time, enthusiasm
and leadership Orion. We’re sure
to see you around. Arrow,
congratulations on your new role,
we’re sure you’ll be dreaming up
a heap of new adventures to
challenge our WBSS Scouts.
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A reminder that WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARDS—a prompt renewal is essential. Leaders, Rovers and Parents wishing to
be involved—without a WWC you will NOT be eligible to participate unless your card is valid. You run the risk of being
deleted from the Scouts membership register as having left the organization if you don’t renew promptly.
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Eden Spencer and Sabrina Reales Explorer Hike. Yes, Eden Spencer and Sabrina Reales Explorer Hike. Yes, Eden Spencer and Sabrina Reales Explorer Hike. Yes, Eden Spencer and Sabrina Reales Explorer Hike. Yes,
it rained a lot, but our planning made sure we dealt it rained a lot, but our planning made sure we dealt it rained a lot, but our planning made sure we dealt it rained a lot, but our planning made sure we dealt
with it and we all came back in one piece. Washing with it and we all came back in one piece. Washing with it and we all came back in one piece. Washing with it and we all came back in one piece. Washing
afterwards was a different story.afterwards was a different story.afterwards was a different story.afterwards was a different story.
With the smiles going on here, we think the team With the smiles going on here, we think the team With the smiles going on here, we think the team With the smiles going on here, we think the team
building exercise is going down well. CG Nanga building exercise is going down well. CG Nanga building exercise is going down well. CG Nanga building exercise is going down well. CG Nanga
2012.2012.2012.2012.
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RISGO JAMBOREE 2013RISGO JAMBOREE 2013RISGO JAMBOREE 2013RISGO JAMBOREE 2013
In February 2013, Liam Furchow Liam Furchow Liam Furchow Liam Furchow
undertook a journey that your average
teenager might not consider. A journey
some parents might not even allow their
child to undertake.
Liam was chosen from Vent’s across
Australia to be one of three Australian
rep’s at the Sri Lankan ‘Rajan’s
International Scout Gathering 2013’.
Vent’s from around the world attended.
In a nutshell, a home stay with a Sri
Lankan family, a Jamboree with Vent’s
and a three day Leadership Course.
Easy- Peasy given Liam had just turned
16. Liam and fellow Vent Rebecca
Parish (Vic) have each had articles
published in the April edition of
‘Australian Scout’ Australian Scout’ Australian Scout’ Australian Scout’ magazine giving the
full details of their adventure.
Liam said, “ RISGO 2013 was certainly a
one-in-a-lifetime event that I was
extremely grateful to experience and be
a part of...the trip was well worth it”.
The Venturer Unit at WBSS are a
strong group, with a reputation
that speaks for itself. Mr Larry
Lucas, WA Chief Commissioner of
Scouts, has personally received
commendation from a national
level for two of our Vent’s, as you
will read later.
A big focus for the Vent’s was the
launch of the ClimateWatch Trail
and Geocaching Trail at
Heathcote/Waylen Bay reserve. To
do the trail yourself, visit
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We thank the Mayor of the City of
Melville, Cr Russell Aubrey for
taking the time to attend and
speak at our launch, along with Cr
Peter Reidy, the Councillor of
Applecross-Mt Pleasant Ward.
Re-vegetation of the Scout Hall
grounds on The Strand has been
another focus. Plants were
supplied by the City of Melville.
Quite a bit of time has been spent
by the Vent’s in refurbishing
vessel’s. General repairs, working
on hull’s and learning the skills it
takes to maintain a boat in good
condition - a reality of boat
ownership and crewing.
RST’s and TL3’s (Power) are a
given for the older sections of a
Sea Scout group, a number of
Vent’s participated and passed in
training sessions at Pelican Point.
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Would you be interested in billeting a Venturer from the UK, Denmark or Japan for 8 weeks during the July-August period?
They would be immersed in Australian life, attend school and of course Venturers. Would any of our Venturers like to spend
8 weeks of cultural exchange to either of these countries during the Xmas holidays? Visit
www.scouts.com.au/www.scouts.com.au/www.scouts.com.au/www.scouts.com.au/sisep sisep sisep sisep for more information for next years intake.
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The VENTURER’S VOICE
Sections of the Cape to Cape walk were
undertaken, camping overnight. ANZAC
Day 2013 Perth was observed and our
Vent’s helped the large crowds by provid-
ing information and handing out water.
Several Vent’s achieved their Venturer
Unit Management and Queen Scout
Leadership Tapes after completing two
day courses.
Out of all of the Venturers in WA, just 6
Vent’s were selected and offered a
‘Mawson Scholarship in Leadership
2012’. This involved a full Scholarship
to attend a 5 day camp in Canberra to
receive instruction in teamwork, behav-
ior management, effective program-
ming, public speaking, decision making
and more. Of the six, two were from
WBSS—Matt Brown and Liam Furchow.
In addition to the Leadership instruction,
Vent’s had the opportunity to complete
the high ropes course — over water - at
the ADF training facility. They meet
Andrew Lock, Australia’s most accom-
plished mountaineer, who gave a
motivational speech. Then cap it all off
with a reception at the Botswana High
Commission. There isn’t enough room to
go into full details of this amazing trip! In
an open letter from Aaron Wardle
(National Project Commissioner, Youth
Leadership) to Larry Lucas, three WA
Vent’s were commended as ‘excellent
ambassadors’ for the WA Branch. Elodie Elodie Elodie Elodie
Prinsloo from 1st Warwick, Matt Brown Prinsloo from 1st Warwick, Matt Brown Prinsloo from 1st Warwick, Matt Brown Prinsloo from 1st Warwick, Matt Brown
and Liam Furchow from WBSS.and Liam Furchow from WBSS.and Liam Furchow from WBSS.and Liam Furchow from WBSS.
Awesome work. We are proud to have
you with us.
Taking warm up with Taking warm up with Taking warm up with Taking warm up with
gusto. Matt Brown, gusto. Matt Brown, gusto. Matt Brown, gusto. Matt Brown,
Flynn Jagoe and Flynn Jagoe and Flynn Jagoe and Flynn Jagoe and
Giles Tamlin. Giles Tamlin. Giles Tamlin. Giles Tamlin.
GC2012 Nanga.GC2012 Nanga.GC2012 Nanga.GC2012 Nanga.
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The ROVER’S RAMBLES
St Georges DaySt Georges DaySt Georges DaySt Georges Day
Recent times have been busy for
our Rover Crew. They are quite a
new crew, only being in operation
for three years, however they have
recently been awarded by the
West Australian Rover Council
(WARC) the ‘Quality Rover Award’
which is awarded to all Crews that
have a successful and rounded
program. Well, this seems nothing
really given they were voted
2012 CREW OF THE YEAR 2012 CREW OF THE YEAR 2012 CREW OF THE YEAR 2012 CREW OF THE YEAR
by the WARC. Congratulations
WBSS Rovers!
At the recent GC2013 at Rotto, the
Rovers had a bit of fun bike riding,
swimming, exploring etc. Usual
Rotto stuff. We would like to make
a special thanks to our Rover’s
who helped the Joey Leaders with
‘Joey-Watch’ during their
swimming activities. No Joeys
floated off to South Africa and the
sharks were not fed that day . The
Leaders and parents are most
appreciative. One Rover does need
special mention for his help at that
camp. Redback (Richard Pilgrim)Redback (Richard Pilgrim)Redback (Richard Pilgrim)Redback (Richard Pilgrim)
a man known for ease of
conversation and charisma,
entertained the Joeys with his
cracking sense of humour. Yes,
the jokes about quokka POO! went
down so well, they were re told
many times in school yards
afterwards. We’ll write that again
’cos it’s really funny to say -
‘quokka POO!’.
.
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St George is the Patron Saint of Scouts around the world. B.P. chose St George - the Dragon Slayer - as his qualities
closely resembled the qualities he hoped for members of the movement.
“Prepared and alert , a Scout follows the lead — of our Parton Saint George - and his spirited steed”. B .P.
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Rovers from across Perth assembled at Kings Rovers from across Perth assembled at Kings Rovers from across Perth assembled at Kings Rovers from across Perth assembled at Kings
Park on 23rd April Park on 23rd April Park on 23rd April Park on 23rd April ---- St Georges Day . Rovers St Georges Day . Rovers St Georges Day . Rovers St Georges Day . Rovers
organized a dawn service to reflect on their organized a dawn service to reflect on their organized a dawn service to reflect on their organized a dawn service to reflect on their
Promise and that of the Scout Law. Promise and that of the Scout Law. Promise and that of the Scout Law. Promise and that of the Scout Law.
‘Booting ‘is a ceremonial event to
farewell a member who is too old for
the group. BJ StackBJ StackBJ StackBJ Stack, thanks for your
time with WBSS, best regards in your
future endeavors.
SERVICE is the motto of Rovers, and it
is evident in that they sponsor the
Subiaco Rovers. Acting as advisor’s
and mentors, WBSS will help the Subi
Rovers get up and running shortly.
(Sounds like the work Attadale Rotary
are doing…)
Sailing, CAMS affiliated motor sports,
camping, balls, constructing worm
farms and the like, kind of take up a
bit of time in the Rover program, but
we don’t really have space to go into
detail. Find out yourself if you are
interested.
ANZAC is always a somber event, with
the adult Scouts holding an overnight
vigil of the Kings Park War Memorial—
a tradition of 80 years.
Some of our Rovers have stepped up
and commenced Leader training.
Tonina Clarke Tonina Clarke Tonina Clarke Tonina Clarke is training to be a Joey
Leader, she is working with Waylen
Bay Joeys and will take on the role at
the new 1st Attadale Scouts. Tahlia Tahlia Tahlia Tahlia
Batters Batters Batters Batters is in training to become a
Guide Leader with 1st Hampton Park
Girl Guides. Kieran Housley and Kieran Housley and Kieran Housley and Kieran Housley and
Daniel Kindness Daniel Kindness Daniel Kindness Daniel Kindness are currently working
as Leaders Assistants with our Scout
Troop. Thanks for pitching in and
helping a new generation of Scouts
and Girl Guides experience the
adventure.
Man, those Man, those Man, those Man, those
Rovers are so Rovers are so Rovers are so Rovers are so
coolcoolcoolcool————’Just keep ’Just keep ’Just keep ’Just keep
that arm straight that arm straight that arm straight that arm straight
mate!’mate!’mate!’mate!’
Joeys Robert and Joeys Robert and Joeys Robert and Joeys Robert and
Evan Robinson Evan Robinson Evan Robinson Evan Robinson
with Rover with Rover with Rover with Rover
Richard Pilgram Richard Pilgram Richard Pilgram Richard Pilgram
Nanga GC 2012Nanga GC 2012Nanga GC 2012Nanga GC 2012
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The LEADERS LOUNGE
WBSS Treasurer Carol Doust, Sky (Nataliya WBSS Treasurer Carol Doust, Sky (Nataliya WBSS Treasurer Carol Doust, Sky (Nataliya WBSS Treasurer Carol Doust, Sky (Nataliya
Kulchytska), Baggy (Martin Buckland), Flint (Debbie Kulchytska), Baggy (Martin Buckland), Flint (Debbie Kulchytska), Baggy (Martin Buckland), Flint (Debbie Kulchytska), Baggy (Martin Buckland), Flint (Debbie
Wardle) and WA Branch Commissioner Larry Wardle) and WA Branch Commissioner Larry Wardle) and WA Branch Commissioner Larry Wardle) and WA Branch Commissioner Larry
Lucas. Adult Recognition Award Ceremony at the Lucas. Adult Recognition Award Ceremony at the Lucas. Adult Recognition Award Ceremony at the Lucas. Adult Recognition Award Ceremony at the
State Theatre Centre. The Awards were presented State Theatre Centre. The Awards were presented State Theatre Centre. The Awards were presented State Theatre Centre. The Awards were presented
by the Governor Mr Malcom McClusker. by the Governor Mr Malcom McClusker. by the Governor Mr Malcom McClusker. by the Governor Mr Malcom McClusker.
Congratulations Leaders.Congratulations Leaders.Congratulations Leaders.Congratulations Leaders.
Heading towards the end of
2012—Kozzie (GL - Llew Withers)
sent out a challenge to our
Leaders. Can you handle ‘DHPDHPDHPDHP----
2012201220122012’? Can you come out of your
natural habitat of tents, cub hall,
river beds and bush tracks? Rising
to the challenge our Leaders said—
YES! (The scientific name for a
Scout Leader is Scouterous Scouterous Scouterous Scouterous
Leaderii)Leaderii)Leaderii)Leaderii) The Scouts were worried
- who would look after the
Leaders? Would it be safe for
them? Would red cordial be served
and what will come of it?
A3 forms duly filled out and
tenuous shots updated, our
Leaders ventured out to
DOMESTIC HOUSE PARTYDOMESTIC HOUSE PARTYDOMESTIC HOUSE PARTYDOMESTIC HOUSE PARTY————2012!2012!2012!2012!
(With no electronic equipment or
secret lolly stash…) Well, things
started well with Orion leading the
way with his trusty compass to GZ.
Luckily there wasn’t a pool at the
training facility, otherwise Pax
would have dismantled the
washing line, lashed together
some fencing and tried to float a
few people—’cos it’s water and she
can! Possum did a neat job of
making sure Leaders who were
scared of leaving their tree’s and
tent’s for a HOUSE, that they were
transitioned well. Unfortunately,
there was a certain Cub Leader
who kept knicking off to the back
yard to start a camp fire.
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The nameless Leader was shown
an OVEN –like - in a kitchen.
When Baggy stopped throwing
the ball around the lounge room,
and Chil laid down the tomahawk,
training continued. Yes, DHPDHPDHPDHP----
2012201220122012 was a success with many
laughs, great conversation, and
good cheer. Well done to our
Leaders—a WBSS badge should
be made up. Let’s make it a
tradition. That is if BRANCH don’t
insist on a risk assessment for
those dangerous cheese knives!
Congratulations to our Pax (Barb
De La Hunty). Pax has been
appointed Regional Chief Com-
missioner for the Perth South
Region. Mmm, that makes her
Kozzies boss now. Pax continues
to have a role in our Water Activi-
ties and remains a hard working
member at WBSS despite her
wider responsibilities. Thanks
Pax, we appreciate your work.
Thank you to the parents helpers that pitch in to assist as parent helpers for big, messy or rather adventurous events. The Leaders have
asked to mention, in particular, the help over summer with assistance with Master Mariners and Swantiki. We know of people, now
adults and parents themselves, that attended these events as Youth. They always report really special recollections of their experience.
For these big events, to have extra’s pitching in means the Leaders can provide a really high quality event, knowing that catering, radio
work, first aid is covered. We have a strong program at WB, and it all comes down to Group support. Thank you Parents.
A Pod of A Pod of A Pod of A Pod of Scouterous Leaderii. Scouterous Leaderii. Scouterous Leaderii. Scouterous Leaderii. This photo has This photo has This photo has This photo has
been sent to World Scouting HQ for verification, been sent to World Scouting HQ for verification, been sent to World Scouting HQ for verification, been sent to World Scouting HQ for verification,
as we believe it is the 1st photograph in existence as we believe it is the 1st photograph in existence as we believe it is the 1st photograph in existence as we believe it is the 1st photograph in existence
of Leaders not in uniform. Happy times.of Leaders not in uniform. Happy times.of Leaders not in uniform. Happy times.of Leaders not in uniform. Happy times.
Roa (right). Bruce Roa (right). Bruce Roa (right). Bruce Roa (right). Bruce
Pilgrim was unable Pilgrim was unable Pilgrim was unable Pilgrim was unable
to attend the State to attend the State to attend the State to attend the State
Theatre Theatre Theatre Theatre
presentations so presentations so presentations so presentations so
was awarded his was awarded his was awarded his was awarded his
Silver Wattle for 12 Silver Wattle for 12 Silver Wattle for 12 Silver Wattle for 12
years of outstanding years of outstanding years of outstanding years of outstanding
service at Nanga service at Nanga service at Nanga service at Nanga
GC 2012. Well GC 2012. Well GC 2012. Well GC 2012. Well
deserved deserved deserved deserved
recognition for your recognition for your recognition for your recognition for your
dedication to the dedication to the dedication to the dedication to the
movement. Thank movement. Thank movement. Thank movement. Thank
YOU Roa.YOU Roa.YOU Roa.YOU Roa.
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FELLOWSHIP and COMMUNITYFELLOWSHIP and COMMUNITYFELLOWSHIP and COMMUNITYFELLOWSHIP and COMMUNITY
THE TREETHE TREETHE TREETHE TREE
I planted here today - a strong young tree.
Rich soil it has, and sun, and space to grow:
And who I wonder, in the years to be will
seeks it’s boughs soft shade; for well I know,
long here this slender plant grows full and
round. He who now tends it shall be sleeping
sound.
What manner of a man will sit to view this
now familiar scene when these shades
spread? Will he be thankful that he never
knew these days of strange
uncomprehended dread? Or will he, gazing
back, find cause to sigh. For olden peace, for
happier days gone by?
I planted here today, a strong young hope.
That, when this tree’s green banners are
unfurled, there shall come singing down this
verdant slope. Some wiser moral of a wiser
world. And, if he bless the man who set the
tree, and be content, so mayhap, shall I be.
C.J.Dennis. Austrlaian poet. dec. 1938C.J.Dennis. Austrlaian poet. dec. 1938C.J.Dennis. Austrlaian poet. dec. 1938C.J.Dennis. Austrlaian poet. dec. 1938.
A big welcome and a big thank you to
Trish BondTrish BondTrish BondTrish Bond. Trish has joined the group
as a fundraising officer. She has asked
if people can diarise some upcoming
dates. These are for the sausage
sizzles at the Applecross Rotary Applecross Rotary Applecross Rotary Applecross Rotary
Jacaranda Festival Sat 22nd Nov and Jacaranda Festival Sat 22nd Nov and Jacaranda Festival Sat 22nd Nov and Jacaranda Festival Sat 22nd Nov and
the Bikers Breakfast at Belmont the Bikers Breakfast at Belmont the Bikers Breakfast at Belmont the Bikers Breakfast at Belmont
Racecourse Sun 1st Dec. Racecourse Sun 1st Dec. Racecourse Sun 1st Dec. Racecourse Sun 1st Dec. These are
quite social occasions with people
rotating through shifts of a couple of
hours each. Trish will call for
volunteers at a later date, please mark
it off.
Talking about Rotary, Applecross Applecross Applecross Applecross
Rotary Rotary Rotary Rotary have presented WBSS with a
cheque for a whooping $2000. This
will go towards much needed
maintenance on vessels. We assist
Rotary at the Jacaranda Festival
preparing the sausage sizzle, we also
assist with setting up tents and helping
to prepare for the day. Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks
Applecross Rotary Applecross Rotary Applecross Rotary Applecross Rotary for the opportunity
to pitch in.
After the recent AGM, key committee
positions were filled by returning
officers. There are a couple of jobs
that we would like people to consider
undertaking though. Many hands
make light work. A Records Officer Records Officer Records Officer Records Officer
volunteer, to scan paperwork for the
activities the group undertakes. You
don’t need to attend committee
meetings and should only require 2-3
hours a month. Hall maintenance Hall maintenance Hall maintenance Hall maintenance - we
need a volunteer to cover this
important role. You don’t need to
carry out the maintenance yourself.
The City of Melville have an online
reporting system that is used, and we
have a list of other suppliers for things
the City do not cover.
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Does anyone Does anyone Does anyone Does anyone
know when the know when the know when the know when the
trees where trees where trees where trees where
planted at the planted at the planted at the planted at the
Cub Hall? I Cub Hall? I Cub Hall? I Cub Hall? I
wonder who wonder who wonder who wonder who
planted them planted them planted them planted them
and if they have and if they have and if they have and if they have
seen them seen them seen them seen them
lately?lately?lately?lately?
Contact Group Leader Llew Withers
anytime on 0429 123 321.
The Leaders are officially CRAZY! Plans
for Group Camp are already underway for
2014. They are hoping that at ‘GC2014—
Manjedal’, we can offer the Youth as
many of the ‘Adventurous Activities’ as
can possibly be squeezed into one
weekend. If you like the idea of pitching
in for a morning or afternoon, check out
http://manjedal.scouts.org.au/activities http://manjedal.scouts.org.au/activities http://manjedal.scouts.org.au/activities http://manjedal.scouts.org.au/activities
and have a word to your child’s Leader. If
the Leaders are freed up—to Lead—we
can cover more activities in a smooth
fashion and keep prices down by not
having to employ facilitators. A one day
(adults only ) course needs to be under-
taken at Manjedal to get your ‘ticket’.
Think of the Brownie point’s you will earn
if you were an ‘Adventurous Activities
Facilitator’, (think of the come backs ‘-
and THIS is the thanks I get for pushing
you off a 20m high, 250m long flying
fox….’). It has to be worth it.
Scouts connection with Rotary
continues. Attadale RotaryAttadale RotaryAttadale RotaryAttadale Rotary, in what we
DO think is an Australian first—are
facilitating a new Scout Group based in
Attadale. They have commenced
recruitment for Leaders (and Scouts
across the different groups) and will work
with the group for a period of time to get
them up and running. WBSS Leaders and
Committee will also make themselves
available to assist the new land based
Scout Group. Good work in your
community Attadale RotariansAttadale RotariansAttadale RotariansAttadale Rotarians. Scouting
for Youth, presented in a well lead group
is serious work and - there might be a
bit of fun to be had along the way!
If you have extraordinary shot of our Youth members, Leaders or parent helpers—please send them through. ‘The Woggle’ prefers to
only publish photo’s if they are accompanied by—section and names of people in them. Clear shots are needed so people can identify
themselves—and show it off to their friends! Please , ONLY the best shots, an a few lines telling us what is going on. There is much to
report at WBSS, not all photo’s will be published, they may be held back for future editions. Email [email protected]
Joeys and Friends of Wireless Hill planting day. Joeys and Friends of Wireless Hill planting day. Joeys and Friends of Wireless Hill planting day. Joeys and Friends of Wireless Hill planting day.
The ‘tree pot Waugal’ showing how many tree’s The ‘tree pot Waugal’ showing how many tree’s The ‘tree pot Waugal’ showing how many tree’s The ‘tree pot Waugal’ showing how many tree’s
were planted.were planted.were planted.were planted.
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WATER ACTIVITIESWATER ACTIVITIESWATER ACTIVITIESWATER ACTIVITIES————The Other FUN STUFFThe Other FUN STUFFThe Other FUN STUFFThe Other FUN STUFF
Venturers helped 1st Mullaoo
Scouts and Cubs with sail training
days, as a result they kindly
donated our group an outboard
motor which will be put to good
use.
There were some moments of
excitement last year when
Broomstick broke away from it’s
mooring during bad weather, not
once—but twice! Lucky their was
no major damage and the mooring
will be rebuilt (mates rates again,
we shop about).
Scouts had a good summer with
their one week intensive Master
Mariners training camp. As
members are continually linking
up from Cubs, then moving to
Vent’s, Scouts have seen a
number of Coxwain’s Charge and
Boating permits being run.
Rovers had a good summer as
well, supplementing the regular
Scout sailing events with the
competitive sailing skills learnt
through racing at SoPYC.
We are able to train other people
at WB -Youth and Leaders from
other groups attend our training
camps for dinghies and power
boats. Bayswater SS had two
crews attend our MM training
camp.
CubsCubsCubsCubs—watch this space. A Cubs
Sailing program is being
developed, you may be getting
very wet next summer!
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http://www.waylenbayscouts.org.au/
THE WAYLEN BAY WOGGLE
Vent’s on the waterVent’s on the waterVent’s on the waterVent’s on the water———— power boat training. How power boat training. How power boat training. How power boat training. How
many sausages would we need to sizzle to get that many sausages would we need to sizzle to get that many sausages would we need to sizzle to get that many sausages would we need to sizzle to get that
boat in the background I wonder??boat in the background I wonder??boat in the background I wonder??boat in the background I wonder??
Welcome to Akers (Neil
Akerstrom) who steps up as our
‘Water Activities Leader’. Akers
will be assisted by Pax. We hope
you enjoy your time as our Water
Specialist Akers.
Our Redwitch Keelboat
‘Broomstick’ was worked on over
the summer months and plenty of
scraping, sanding and repainting
was done. Dirty work for the
Vent’s, but this is the reality of
boat maintenance.
Overnight sails to Fremantle and
Carnac Island are a right of
passage at WBSS and is
obviously a great adventure to be
involved in.
A big WIN at 2013 Master
Mariners this year—YAY! - has
been the result of YA Keelboat
training courses and time was
spent in the summer sailing
competition at SoPYC. Racing
with Canning Sea Scouts also
honed their skills.
The beloved Genoa (a large jib or
staysail) is all but worn out, an
expected consequence of all the
enthusiastic sailing. It is being
refurbished to drag out it’s use
for training purposes. Sadly, it is
tired and it’s racing days are all
but over. We will be applying for
a small grant to replace it and we
have negotiated with a local sail-
maker who will make the replace-
ment with a good discount.
Joey Scouts. Ages 6-8. Ardross 5.00pm Tues
Cubs. Ages 8—11. Ardross. 6.30pm Tues
Scouts. Ages 11-15. Applecross. 7.00pm Fri
Venturers Ages 15-18. Ardross. 7.30pm Fri
Rovers. Ages 18-26. Ardross. 7.30pm Tues
There always seems to be someone IN the There always seems to be someone IN the There always seems to be someone IN the There always seems to be someone IN the
water. Isn’t the idea to be floating ON the water. Isn’t the idea to be floating ON the water. Isn’t the idea to be floating ON the water. Isn’t the idea to be floating ON the
wet stuff? wet stuff? wet stuff? wet stuff?
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Scout, Paul Tan volunteering at the Royal Show Scout, Paul Tan volunteering at the Royal Show Scout, Paul Tan volunteering at the Royal Show Scout, Paul Tan volunteering at the Royal Show
2012201220122012———— showing the ropes. showing the ropes. showing the ropes. showing the ropes.
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The annual fee’s paid by members each year are split into two sections. $157 from each member goes directly to ‘Branch’ to cover the cost
of insurances, administration, publicity for Scouts WA. The balance of the fee’s go towards operating costs of the halls and a large portion is
spent on Leaders training. A lot of the capital purchases - camping equipment, vessel repairs etc are actually funded through grants, fund-
raising and very importantly hall hire. Peter Sampson (Committee) operates a tight ship when it comes to hall hire and without this help fee’s
would rise. Good work Peter, we appreciate your efforts.
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GC GC GC GC ————Nanga Bush 2012. What an impressive sight to see!.Nanga Bush 2012. What an impressive sight to see!.Nanga Bush 2012. What an impressive sight to see!.Nanga Bush 2012. What an impressive sight to see!.
Venturer, Lareesa MacDougall Royal Show 2012 Venturer, Lareesa MacDougall Royal Show 2012 Venturer, Lareesa MacDougall Royal Show 2012 Venturer, Lareesa MacDougall Royal Show 2012
shooting anything that moves with her hot glue shooting anything that moves with her hot glue shooting anything that moves with her hot glue shooting anything that moves with her hot glue
gun. Good times.gun. Good times.gun. Good times.gun. Good times.
Cub Leader Kaa’s (Mick Cub Leader Kaa’s (Mick Cub Leader Kaa’s (Mick Cub Leader Kaa’s (Mick
Slivkoff) second fav outfit. Slivkoff) second fav outfit. Slivkoff) second fav outfit. Slivkoff) second fav outfit.
We SEEEEEE you Kaa!We SEEEEEE you Kaa!We SEEEEEE you Kaa!We SEEEEEE you Kaa!
MM training on MM training on MM training on MM training on
the Lyn Ward.the Lyn Ward.the Lyn Ward.the Lyn Ward.
NOOOOOO!! We guess it comes with the territory. It didn’t NOOOOOO!! We guess it comes with the territory. It didn’t NOOOOOO!! We guess it comes with the territory. It didn’t NOOOOOO!! We guess it comes with the territory. It didn’t
happen by mistake of course, we all know it was capsize happen by mistake of course, we all know it was capsize happen by mistake of course, we all know it was capsize happen by mistake of course, we all know it was capsize
drill...The sail and boom seem to be missing? The boatdrill...The sail and boom seem to be missing? The boatdrill...The sail and boom seem to be missing? The boatdrill...The sail and boom seem to be missing? The boat————and and and and
Scouts were all recovered Scouts were all recovered Scouts were all recovered Scouts were all recovered ----so we’re told. so we’re told. so we’re told. so we’re told.
Feeding the crews at the end of a long Feeding the crews at the end of a long Feeding the crews at the end of a long Feeding the crews at the end of a long
Master Mariners Training day. Scout Hall, Master Mariners Training day. Scout Hall, Master Mariners Training day. Scout Hall, Master Mariners Training day. Scout Hall,
The Strand Applecross. A nice place to be.The Strand Applecross. A nice place to be.The Strand Applecross. A nice place to be.The Strand Applecross. A nice place to be.
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One of my most enjoyed moments is to stand on the balcony of the Scout Hall and look in enjoyment at the wonderful view it beholds. Looking in a panorama from Perth CBD following the River from Kings Park, Crawley, Nedlands and way into the distance towards Claremont. The beauty of Swan River and Waylen Bay itself is captured like a painted landscape.
As a Sea Scout group, we are very fortunate to have such excellent facilities and have such a quiet sheltered bay learning how to sail. Waylen Bay was formed about 47 years ago because Deep Water Point Group was filled and there were no opportunities to expand. Some enterprising persons got together and formed the new Group and for the first 6 years, while the hall was being built, the Group met at the RSL Hall in Kintail Road. Their most successful fundraising enterprise was to conduct rose pruning throughout Applecross.
One such parent, Trevor Leaver, helped design and build the hall and arranged for the Bay to be dredged to create a bay for sailing. Trevor was able to get our first sailing dinghy, named after him, and the boat was and is the fastest boat on the River for well over 40 years. It seems that Trevor had a vision of what was needed to build a successful Sea Scout group.
Today, 40 years on, Waylen Bay Group has a vision. It may be time for the vision to be revisited but it remains on track to where the Group is going. The Group is forming its second cub pack, is buying 2 new Pacers (Lottery West Grant) to replace the aging surfcats and is looking to create
a sailing program for Cubs.
Waylen Bay is working with the City of Melville to replace the Cub & Guide Hall and the Venturer & Rover Dens on Baden Powell Reserve and build a new facility near Wireless Hill.
The vision for Waylen Bay continues to provide the best program for each section to challenge our youth and make activities fun. We are continuously up-skilling our leaders and parent helpers and we are growing laterally by program as well as increasing our numbers. Waylen Bay has the only trained Group Activity Leader Akers (Neil Akerstrom – Water Activity Leader) in Western Australia and complements the work of Flint (Debbie Wardle -Environment), Pax (Barbara De La Hunty—Water Activities) and soon to be Bagheera (Grant Loveday - Pioneering).
Waylen Bay has a vision to become a very good scout group across all sections and activities and we are working towards that goal. We are not there yet, but we are still trying.
I encourage all parents to get involved in the Group. There are very few years that you can be involved in your son or daughter’s life and be transparent to them as a leader or parent helper. It is a great reward to be involved.
Group Leader Llew Withers
MOB 0429 123 321
‘THE LAST WORD’
PO Box 734 APPLECROSS WA 6953PO Box 734 APPLECROSS WA 6953PO Box 734 APPLECROSS WA 6953PO Box 734 APPLECROSS WA 6953
Motto Competition
We need a motto. 1st Morley Scouts have ‘Out and About With Morley Out and About With Morley Out and About With Morley Out and About With Morley
Scouts’Scouts’Scouts’Scouts’, 1st Kardinya-Willagee have ‘Get Out There’‘Get Out There’‘Get Out There’‘Get Out There’. What should we
have? All members at WBSS are welcome to enter. If you have an ASN you
are eligible so Youth Members, Leaders and Adult Supporters (that means
parent helpers with an ASN) - get creative. Around 7 words or less, simple
is good.
A $50 BCF voucher and everlasting GLORY goes to the winner.A $50 BCF voucher and everlasting GLORY goes to the winner.A $50 BCF voucher and everlasting GLORY goes to the winner.A $50 BCF voucher and everlasting GLORY goes to the winner. Entries close the first meeting of Term 3 and the winner will be decided at
the next committee meeting after that. Pass to your entry on a piece of
paper giving your ASN ONLY ASN ONLY ASN ONLY ASN ONLY (no names) and your motto suggestion to your
Leader on or before your first meeting of term 3.