Mt Colah Mt Kuring-Gai Rovers are a dynamic crew who strive to get active. Indoors or out, we enjoy a range of activities that suit a variety of interests. From putt-putt golf, martial arts, weekend adventures to helping out those in need, MCMK Rovers are always up for a challenge!
2010 went out with a bang, with MCMK Rovers running the Sydney North Region Christmas Rover Annual Party (CRAP), with the theme “CRAP on Fire”. Over 70 Rovers from across the Region gathered to celebrate another successful year of Rovers. Awards were presented to outstanding individuals and Rover Crews, with MCMK Rovers receiving the Sydney North “Roscar” award for Outstanding Effort / Most Improved Rover Crew.
In February, this year’s Roventure, themed “Rome-venture” presented an opportunity for us to spend the weekend with Venturers and Rovers from across the region. Likewise, Dragonskin which was held recently over Easter, was much anticipated by both Venturers and Rovers. Our crew ran an activity base, challenging Venturers with various mind games. Dragonskin was also a great opportunity for our crew to spend time together, with ten of us there over the weekend. Overall it was a successful weekend, except for an encounter with a pine tree.
MCMK Rovers have attended many Region events in the past months, including a Region Mexican dinner, and Western Moot, which was held at Nords Wharf in March, with lots of activities including a cowboy pentathlon. The Crew has many more events planned for the rest of the year, some of which we will be organizing. We will soon be running Not-a-Moot, a weekend event that will involve Rovers from around the region, which will provide a chance for activities and relaxation. Also, we are planning a Hornsby District camp at the Binskins’ farm near Taree, which was a huge success last year.
This year, MCMK Rovers are continuing their strong involvement with Hornsby Gang Show. Our crew has a strong presence both backstage and shining on the stage, and we can’t wait for the spectacular show it is bound to be. Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers will be blown away by the talent in this year’s show in June.
Service has long been an important part of Rovers, and MCMK Rovers are committed to helping out in the community wherever possible. Last year, our crew participated in Hike for Hunger in support of the Wesley Mission, and helped NSW Rovers collect over 11,000 items of food to help meet the needs of homeless and underprivileged people in Sydney. Our crew recently participated in the Region Service Project at Ingleside Scout Camp to help with maintenance of the site, with Tom Hickman acting as Region Service Coordinator.
MCMK Rovers currently consists of 11 enthusiastic members, including two new Rovers, four knighted Rovers and four in squire training. It is sad for us that David Blakeley and Chris Whitfield will be leaving the Crew later this year as they have almost completed their time with Rovers. Their tremendous contributions to the crew over the years have significantly shaped the crew, and will remain an inspiration to us in the future. We plan to farewell David with a booting within the next few months.
Yours in Roving,
Josef Urmenyhazi
Assistant Crew Leader
1st Mt Colah / Mt Kuring-gai Scout Group 