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The group ran a very successful fundraiser at Mt Colah Public School for the NSW Election. #Democracy Sausages and #Pulled Pork (Electoral) Rolls were served all day and were a huge hit! Two of our Entrepreneurial Cubs also raised $150 … Continue reading
On Monday 26th November 2018, 1st Mt Colah/Mt Kuring-gai Scout Group was visited by Scouting royalty, the Honourable Michael Baden-Powell (Grandson of Scouting founder Lord Baden-Powell), his wife Mrs Joan Baden-Powell and Chief Commissioner of Scouts NSW Neville Tomkins OAM.
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The night was made special for two fortunate Cubs, Matthew and Eloise who were presented their Grey Wolf awards, the highest award in the Cub section by the Honourable Baden-Powell.
After the formalities the Michael sat with the group and then gave some personal insight into his Scouting adventures. Attendees heard an inspirational talk on scouting and how the lessons he learnt as a boy in Scouting gave him the confidence and determination to achieve his goals throughout his adult life. He also spoke of his amazement at seeing his grandfather’s legacy thriving. In conclusion our Chief Commissioner Neville Tomkins shared some further words of inspiration with the Cubs, Scouts and Venturers
The night was finished off with our local Rovers cooking a BBQ and The Honourable Baden-Powell and his wife, Mr Tomkins, District Scout Leaders Mary Page and Peter (Noddy) Quirk sharing a light supper and exchanging stories with both group. A great night was had by all.
Michael was even seen signing autographs.
Scouts NSW is an eligible provider of the Active Kids rebate.From 31 January 2018, parents and carers of school-aged children in Scouts can receive a $100 voucher to go towards covering membership fees for the calendar year. One voucher will be available for every child in the family annually over the next four years, ensuring families who want their children to enjoy the Scout program can send their children to Scouts.
Scouts NSW has worked closely with the NSW Office of Sport to ensure the program is implemented effectively, and is integrated as seamlessly as possible so that Scouting families can redeem their vouchers easily.
From 31 January 2018, you can claim your voucher/s by:
More information can be found here
Recently the group was donated a flag pole from the Berowra RSL. A flag has also been donated by Mr Matt Kean.
A project was launched to install the pole.
The new flag will be raised at the Group Christmas Party on December 15th 2017
In early 2017 the Group was awarded a NSW Community Building Grant for the repair of the hall driveway.
In July a new asphalt driveway was installed. The new driveway will make access to the hall garage much safer.
The group would like to thank the support from local MP Mr Matt Kean who endorsed our submission.
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On Sunday 17th April 2016 the Group participated in the Hornsby RSL Sub Branch Community Anzac day March.
The march is on each year prior to ANZAC Day and all local Community Groups are invited to participate.
Mt Colah / Mt Ku ring gai had Cubs, Scouts Venturers and Rovers representing the Group.
Following the March, a service was delivered. The Scouts we then invited to the RSL for an Icecream !
It is great to be part of an active community.
Thank you to all our Families that braved the heat to help out at our Bunnings BBQ fundraiser on Sunday 14th February.
Despite the heat by 4pm most of the Sausages had been sold and a huge amount of icy cold drinks.
The group should raise around $850 from the event. The funds are being put towards camping equipment for the up coming Scout Easter Camp where the Scout Troop will attempt to defend their title as District Champions.
Thanks to Bunnings Thornleigh for hosting us and to IGA Wahroonga for again supporting us with the food and drink supplies.
Thank you to all that supported our annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser last weekend.
Lots of volunteers ‘set up shop’ and sold trees to locals in Hunt Reserve.
By 3pm all but a small number of trees had sold and the rest were sold via Facebook and word of mouth in the next few days.
As the groups major fundraiser, the Christmas Tree sale is very important and the 2015 result is excellent.
See you on the 10th of December 2016 !
The NSW Election has been run and won and the people of Mt Colah have been well fed thanks to the efforts of the Scout Group.
Bacon and Egg Rolls flowed from 7.30am quickly followed by Sausage Sandwiches all the way through to 3pm.
Our wonderful community of families filled the roster and the BBQ was roaring all day with over 150 Bacon and egg rolls and 400 Sausage Sandwiches sold.
All money raised goes straight back to the group to help purchase much needed equipment for each section as well as assisting our Scouts that are attending the Jamboree.
Thanks to everyone involved !
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The 2014 Christmas Tree fundraiser was held on Saturday 13th December at Hunt Reserve, Mt Colah.
The event is the major fundraiser for the group for the year. Funds raised are used to support all sections in the group.
All trees were sold and most families in the group volunteered time to sell trees or wave a sign.
The Rover crew kept the customers and volunteers fed and watered with a BBQ.
A raffle was run for one lucky customer to ‘Win their money back’. The raffle was won by the Hancock family of Berowra.
See you in 2015 !
1st Mt Colah / Mt Kuring-gai Scout Group 