We have just had our annual census, and 1st Claremont has set a new record with 115 members, also making us one of the biggest groups in the region, if not the biggest. It’s great to be such a strong group but also a challenge to keep up with it all!
A personal highlight in the past term was seeing my son James receive his Springbok Scout and the amazing experience of hearing the compliments and tributes to him from others who have been part of his Scouting journey. I’m so glad you chose to strive for this and other Scouting goals, James, and very proud of you.
Another highlight of the term was our Boks vs All Blacks rugby evening which was not just a successful fundraiser but also a great social occasion for the 1st Claremont community. I’m sure we will repeat this formula in the future.
A special thank you and goodbye to several stalwarts of the group – the Sutherland family (Brian, Isabel, Vera and Oliver) as they return to Spain, and Junior Kathe as he starts a job in Dubai. Read more about them in these pages.
On that note, our Meerkat Den and Cub Pack have both lost a few adult leaders recently and we are always keen to build the team. If you would like to join in, please talk to myself, Judith or Lucy about how you can get involved. We are a community led by our own members so we really encourage you to get involved, plus it is a lot of fun.
The fourth term kicks off with Holly’s Springbok award ceremony this week. After that, I hope to see you at our spring work party on 12 October, and our group campfire on 1 November, not to mention all the other activities in the Den, Pack and Troop.
Ian Webb
Scout Group Leader
Heather van Zyl-Smit is not only our group secretary and organiser of our amazing Rugby Fundraising event recently, but she also made the new window blinds in the hall and also does garment alterations. She has offered her services to parents in the group. Please contact Heather for assistance – see below for details!
