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April 2012

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1 Welcome to this month’s issue of Inside Out your monthly one stop shop for all that is happening in Scouting Ireland. This month we have extensive coverage of these years National Council which took place recently. We also have coverage of the Cub Scout Challenge and many Group, County and National events. Also included this month is our regular features from the Beaver Scout and Cub Scout teams. Remember if you want to submit an article for next months issue then please forward them to [email protected].

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In this issue...

National Council 2012 3 1st Clare Beavers P. 27 Minister’s Address 13 Beaver Scouts 15 “If you make listening Cub Scouts 19 and observation your Volvo Ocean Race 26 occupation you will Aghada Sea Scouts 32 gain much more than World Jamboree 2015 51 you can by talk.” - Baden Powell

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It was then onto the motions and these were gone through one by one. See results of these elsewhere National Council 2012 Overview in this edition. Just before lunch four This year National Council took place in The Red Cow Hotel and the overall Presentations of Cú impression from the attendance was that the venue didn’t really lend itself to Chuchnalln’s were Scouting Ireland needs. But in saying that in true Scouting fashion we made the made to members of best of it. Scouting Ireland – see report elsewhere. Friday night saw a very lively questions and answers session. All of the candidates Also the contingent going for election were there and answered all the questions raised. Kiernan Gildea Leader for the World made an excellent job of chairing this session. A lot of the questions were aimed at Scout Jamboree 2013 the two candidate’s going for the Role of Chief Commissioner Adult Resources as was announced as this position was the only one that was been contested. Stephen Carey. Also as part of Some pictures from the General Public. You can view his Address the presentations the incoming National Friday night are available to eleswhere in this issue. Youth reps were presented with their view here Neckerchiefs and introduced to National The Chief Scout then addressed Council. the Minister thanking him and his The National Management Government for their continued Committee also met on Friday night to support for Scouting. He then made a finalise matters for the following day. presentation to the Minister. There was a Saturday morning saw delegates from visual movie presentation on the Annual all over the country decend on National Report which was produced by the Council and checked in with National Communications Team. This gave a great Office staff in the hotel. Delegates then overview of the years events and just made their way the short distance to went to show how much the events centre for the meeting. The we had done in just twelve meeting was opened by Minister for months. Communications Pat Rabbitte who spoke very highly of Scouting Ireland and urged You can view this us not to keep the secret of Scouting to presentation here ourselves but to spread the word to the

3 This years National Council had an attendance of 621 with 117 of these During the lunch break been Youth Reps. a video prepared by the Communications Team Later that evening say the Gala ball was played to look back taking place with Scouting been talked at this years World Scout into the wee small hours. Jamboree in Sweden. You can View it here http://vimeo.com/ groups/scoutingireland/ videos/31328307

The Election Results were surprisingly announced mid afternoon and all the Candidates that were standing uncontested were elected. In the only contested The meeting then finished with an election for Chief Commissioner address by the re-elected Chief Scout Adult Resources Maeliosa De Michael John Shinnick. You can Buitlear pipped the outgoing Chief view the Chief Scouts Final Address Commissioner John Brennan for this elsewhere in this issue. position. This years National Council had an The outgoing Chief Commissioner attendance of 621 with 117 of these then addressed the meeting and been Youth Reps. thanked everyone who assisted him in his three years in the position. Later that evening saw the Gala ball Afull report on the election count is taking place with Scouting been talked available elesewhere in this edition. into the wee small hours. One of the Before the end of the meeting presentations that took place at this was all new members elected to the the presentation of the National Management Committee youth awards to the crean were presented with their National Challenge Team. The Management Neckerchief and were presentation to introduce welcomed on board by the Chief this can be viewed here. Scout.

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and develop in new directions that will ensure future sustainability and growth of the association”.

At the heart of it all, Michael John is Michael John Shinnick Re-elected a Scout. Active since his own teens Chief Scout with the 18th Cork (Fermoy) and later founder of the Glanworth group. He Scouting Ireland are very pleased to announce the re election of Mr Michael has held many adult leadership roles John Shinnick to the position of Chief Scout for a further 3 year term. The in Scouting Ireland. He has dedicated appointment was ratified at the Annual General meeting of Scouting Ireland his life, through the Scouting which took place last Saturday at the Red Cow Hotel, Dublin. Mr Shinnick Movement, to helping young people will now continue with the challenge of leading the Staff and Volunteers of fulfil their potential. He now will Scouting Ireland, the fastest growing Youth Organisation in the Country. continue to bring his understanding Speaking on Opening the Conference of leadership development, teamwork Minister for Communications Mr Mr Shinnick who hails from Fermoy, in County Cork, a well known business and peer-learning for another three Pat Rabbitte stated that Scouting man and director of Micro Bio a Chemical Manufacturing Company, was years to Scouting Ireland. Ireland was now the largest youth Organisation on the Island and that elected with overwhelming support they should now come out and let the by the 620 delegates both Adult and general public know exactly what a become better citizens through their excellent Youth Members that attended the great organisation they have become. new ONE Programme. He also further stated Conference. He stated that the country needs that recently Minister For Education Rurai organisations like Scouting Ireland Quinn said at an educational Conference that Scouting Ireland has evolved over to get us through this tough period in the educational methods used by Scouting time and has outlived its traditional the Country’s history. Never before Ireland are something that all educators image to become a modern was volunteering more important should aspire too. organisation creating ‘tomorrow’s and he praised it’s 10,000 Scouters citizens’. Scouting Ireland now has for the work they do. He further went Commenting on his appointment, the Chief 462 Scout Groups, based in every on to say that Scouting Ireland has Scout of Scouting Ireland, Michael John County on the Island of Ireland and outlived its traditional image to now Shinnick, stated that he is very pleased and is opening on average about 20 new become a modern organisation. He honoured to have been elected to his 2nd groups each year. Scouting Ireland’s urged that Scouting Ireland show term as Chief Scout. The Chief Scout went Membership was 32,283 in 2004 this new image, of a youth led, Fun, on to say “I am hoping to continue with the and today it is standing at 42,668 an Adventurous and an organisation help of both the leadership and the staff to increase of some 32.1%. that Challenges all youth members to build on Scouting Ireland existing strengths

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Communications Team at National Council

The Communications Team were out in force all over the National Council weekend. They had a very impressive stand on display in the expo area. The stands had on display all recent section posters and were actually giving out copies to youth members who called to the stand. Over the course of the meeting the team had live twitter updates on all that was happening including giving the results of motions as they wereNational decided events, on. Our Rover Photography Team, Venture Team made sure that they got images andof all Scout the events Teams. over The the Expo weekend. Area also hosted National Campsites, Larch Hill, the Eucharistic Congress and the Scout Shop who done brisk business all day. You can view them here

The video team covered all the goings on and got an exclusive video interview with Pat Rabbitte Minister for Communications. Also at the stand were the three promotional Brochures now available from your Provincal Office, for use in promotion and recruitment for your group. Our Team were also sorting out Access Issues for members who who can’t log onto my.scouts amongst other things. Also in the Expo Area were numerous stands including Jamboree 2013, Jamoige, 6 National Council 2012

Chief Scout National Secretary National Council 2012 Results

This years National Council had a very long an varied list of motions to be debated and decided upon.

To see the full list of results for each of the motions you can click here. (Link)

Michael John Shinnick Sean Farrell

Also Congratulations to the following on their election at this years National Communications Council International

Chief Scout...... Michael John Shinnick National Secretary ...... Sean Farrell Communications Commissioner...... Jimmy Cunningham International Commissioner...... Christy Mc Cann Chief Commissioner Adult Resources...... Maeliosa De Buitlear National Management Committee ...... Cathal Healy National Management Committee...... Ollie Kehoe Jimmy Cunningham National Management Committee ...... Claire Mc Aroe Christy McCann National Management Committee...... John Reid Chief Commissioner National Management Committee...... Glenn Webster NMC Member Director of The Scout Foundation...... Michael Devins Adult Resources Director of The Scout Foundation...... Kevin Murphy

A full list of the election Count can be seen here. (Link)

Maeliosa De Buitlear Cathal Healy

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NMC Member NMC Member Rover Scout Reps Picture of the National Rover Scout Reps that attended National Council and helped man the Rover Scout Stand at the Scouting Ireland Expo.

Ollie Kehoe Claire Mc Aroe

NMC Member NMC Member

John Reid Glenn Webster Scout Foundation Scout Foundation Rules and Constitution Update Due to motion changes on the Rules and Constitution Scouting Irelands Rules and Constitution have been updated to have these changes come into effect. You can view them below. These rules now superceed any previous versions.

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Thomas O Malley Tony Smith Thomas joined Scouting as a young When people talk about the 1/2/3 Order Of Cú Chulainn Person in the 61st Dublin. Since then Fermanagh Scout Group they also he has been working tirelessly to talk about Tony Smith, the two are Presentations develop Scouting in County Dublin. forever Intertwined. As an ambassador of Scouting he is Tony’s focus has always been very unparalleled. clear- working with his scouts and Just before Lunch at the Recent National Council the following providing them with the best Scouting four Scouters received the Order of Cú Chulainn from the Chief he can whether at Local or National Scout. Level.

Florence Canning Betty Barry Florence has been the Cornerstone Betty became a Scout in the 1980’s in of the 74th Dublin (Edenmore) Scout the 143rd Dublin (Gardiner Street). Group. Her un selfish commitment to Scouting in the Tolka Scout County Scouting has always been her for many years. passion; and her drive and enthusiasm has led to her also serve at County and National Level.

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Question and Answer Session

The now annual Question and Answer session which takes place on the night before National Council was well attended this year. The session was attended by Nearly all of the Candidates on the night and a good Question and Answer session took place. Kiernan Gildea chaired the session this year. Larch Hill Stand

To see more pictures of this event check them out here

Some of the Staff from the Larch Hill team who manned their Stand in the Scouting Ireland Expo area at National Council.

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1. We have a number of Cub Camps Friends we have more going for us on this year. 2012 than against us “The Glass is Half 2. We have Jamoige this year with FULL” input from Fingal County Council 3. We have a Jamboree next year I offer you a final thought from a Chief Scouts Closing Statement 2013 distinguished visitor to Ireland last 4. We will be presenting the Creen year – President Barack Obama to National Council 2012 Challenge first time this Evening 5. We have a Programme envy “Change will not come if we wait for Fellow Scouts and Friends. We’ve put in a long and a tough day in of the world, Iceland Denmark, some other person, or if we wait for addressing our business at National Council. I want to thank you for the Canada. some other time. We are the ones courteous and Scout-like way that you have conducted yourselves at this 6. We have the Opening of we’ve been waiting for. We are the meeting. We are a democratic organisation and the vigour and manner of Castlesaundrson on 18th Aug , change that we seek.” our debates is an indication of how passionately we believe in Scouting with input from Cavan County Barack Obama while valuing each other as brother and sister Scouts. I offer congratulations Council and SEPUB grant aided. to those elected to office and assure them of my support in their new 7, We now have an active CISM responsibilities. To those disappointed, I ask that you continue your team across the country ready to Safe Home agus go néirí an bothair commitment to Scouting and be assured of my appreciation for all you do. support groups under A.R. libh 9. WE HAVE 9000 ADULTS. I thank you for your attendance today When we put in a long day at a and in particular those who travelled meeting like today it sometimes long distances to be here. I want seems remote form our real business to thank the Dublin Metropolitan working with young people and Province and their Commissioner enjoying the beauty of the world we Aidan Smith for their welcome and have been gifted. work in hosting our National Council. I want to thank the staff at National We are indeed blessed to have the Office for their long hours of effort and opportunities we do to help enable professionalism in making it all run so young realise their potential in a world smoothly. full of wonderful possibilities. Scouting is not in recession and its future is I outlined our ambitious bright and full of promise. transformation plan earlier today and We need to look outward at I know I can count on you to help Development across the country: Scouting Ireland reach its potential.

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Chief Scout Statement on Trust Motions

I wish to speak to you regarding the motions on our agenda relevant to our relationship with our Trust Companies. Scouting Ireland has an interest in a set of 5 Trust companies some inherited from our founding organisations and some set up since the establishment of Scouting Ireland. These Trusts are in the main tasked with carefully protecting the property assets of the Association in the best interest of Scouting. Because of historical circumstances ,the constitution and rules of Scouting Ireland contain inconsistencies and anomalies in the relationship of the Association to these Trusts. These motions were placed on the agenda by the NMC to seek to codify and regularise the relationship Trust Companies have written to the NMC to build an optimal solution. For in finding a best way forward in a that Scouting Ireland has with these National Management Committee this reason the NMC is prepared to highly sensitive area. In particular Trusts and to ensure that there is and asked that they would be given withdraw its motions that refer to the I would like to thank our National transparency and good governance in a role in helping to prepare proposals relationship of Scouting Ireland to Treasurer for his tireless work in relation to them. The issues involved to resolve these issues. The National the Trusts and to work with the Trust pursuing a proper arrangement with are highly sensitive and several areas Management Committee sees the Directors to prepare proposals over our Trusts on behalf of our members relate to Company Law and matters regularisation of the relationship with the coming months that can be placed and Groups. of principal in how the Trusts should the Trusts as a matter of high priority before our next National Council. carry out their function. and urgency for the Association and I wish to place on record my thanks I would therefore wish to advise you The National Management is determined that at the earliest on behalf of Scouting Ireland to those that the NMC withdraws: Committee placed this set of motions possible opportunity, proposals who have worked for this cooperation on the agenda of National Council to be brought to National Council. commence the process of regularising Nevertheless the NMC see great this situation. I can advise National merit in having the Directors of the Council that the Directors of the Trust Companies working with the

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Minister For Communications Address to National Council “I am genuinely delighted to be here this morning and, on behalf of the Government, to first of all say “thank you” to each and every one of you and your colleagues, who are not here, for giving of your time and energy, to guide and lead thousands of young people.

Such commitment and service is exactly what Ireland needs right now and I know that through your two former associations and now Scouting Ireland that Scouting has been giving such service for over one hundredwhat Scouts years. do.That Unfortunately, is an incredible when record and one that you should be proud ofpeople and that think we asof Scouting,a community it is should the old be, and are, grateful for. stereotype of woggles and whistles, old men wearing short trousers and Bob-a-Job. Since the formation of the new Scouting Ireland in 2004 I hear that I hear that the whistles are more or alternatives available, are young In the process it has managed your numbers have grown to the less gone -except for Sea Scouts. people still flocking to join your ranks. to remain, despite many social point where you are now the largest What makes Scouting different? and political changes, the largest voluntary Youth Organisation on the I can see that the short trousers What has made hundreds of millions voluntary Youth Movement in the island. That is something not so well have gone as a part of your uniform. join over the years? I think it is the World. That is an incredible story to known and perhaps Scouting needs I understand that for child protection fact that while your programme has tell and I suppose my one criticism of to more proactively assert your level reasons, Bob-a-Job is no longer changed and evolved your principles you and your Movement is that you of membership and therefore your feasible, but that the honest Scout and guiding ideals have remained. do not tell that story sufficiently and right to be heard and to be seen as tradition of paying your way while You yourselves describe Scouting loudly enough. an authentic voice for young people. supporting social solidarity remains. as a Movement. It is a Movement for Much smaller organizations have They are honourable and laudable and of young people, that has stood Scouting is based on the principle much higher profiles - even within values worth preserving and the test of time. Scouting is Fun. that young people do best, when they youthwork world. developing. It has provided that sense of Fun, are trusted. They do best, when they of Friendship and of Challenge to are supported and they do best, when That is perhaps down to a somewhat So I ask myself the question - what millions of young people across the they are rewarded for effort, rather outdated view of what Scouts are and is Scouting? Why, despite the many world since it was founded in 1907. than an externally defined ability.

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In Scouting you get rewarded for I know that this year you are Ireland is going through some difficult I thank you for the invitation and “Doing your Best” not “Being the planning to hold a JamOige for times. The Government has to make courtesy and congratulate you on Best”. younger members this year and difficult decisions in order to ensure all I have heard and learned since I that next year you are hosting a that the young people in your care can received the invitation. Your welcome My colleague the Minister for National Jamboree at Stradbally. live in a better, fairer and more equal reflects the real spirit of Scouting. It is Education, Ruairi Quinn, when 2013 has been designated by the country. Your work will enable them to why it has remained so strong and it is recently launching a Report on the Government as a year to bring play a constructive role in our Country. why, I hope and believe, it will last for Suas Programme, formerly headed people here to Ireland under the In that context and in so much else I another century – at least.” up by your new Chief Executive banner of The Gathering. It would salute your endeavours. Officer – John Lawlor, expressed be worth exporing with the Minister Thank You his view that Scouting is a model of for Tourism, Leo Varadkar and the type of educational learning that the Ministers for Youth Affairs he most valued and wanted to see Frances Fitzgerald ways to link your developed. Jamboree into that initiative.

In pursuit of that model I understand I wish all of you involved in Scouting that a huge amount of work in Ireland evey success for the has been invested in your new coming year. I wish all of you every Programme - the One Programme. success in your deliberations that There is nothing that Politicians will help lead to the continued love better than the Number One so succes of your Association. I suppose it would be appropriate for me to congratulate you on at least sharing that objective with every Politician in the Country. More importantly I understand the purpose of the programme is to provide a continuous and purposeful range of activities through “learning by doing” that will ultimately be to the enormous benefit of the young people with whom you engage.

14 Profile of Spike Read Spike’s story below and them see if you can answer Age: 7 some of the questions? Character Spice Likes: Games Football Did talents does Spike have ? In the beaver scout GAA – Hurling handbook we are introduced to Spike and Spike is the character for the Character A good laugh. Is there anyone in your colony SPICE. that sleeps with the light on ? Dislikes: People being in a bad mood. If you would like to know a little about Spike we have a profile of Spike in the box. Standing Still. At lodge time you may find it useful to do a profile of your lodge, it is a great way to Does anyone in your colony get to know interesting facts about the others in your lodge. Favourite Game: remind you of Spike ? Anything as long as I am moving. Spike is a natural leader and is often the first the other beaver scouts turn to when a decision needs to be made. He is confident in his ability to think about how to Favourite Food: solve problems but is not cocky and forceful when offering the solution. I will eat anything – Beaver scouts are always hungry- except Spike always gives 100 % , in a game or sprouts yuck ! giving support to another beaver scout or singing a song. In short Spike always does Biggest Achievement: his best. I just try to be a friend and sometimes I have to even make Spike does not like people fighting, and he a decision. is always ready to listen to other peoples point of view. Spike understands right Before I sleep: from wrong and even sometimes he may I must use up all my energy or play tricks on others he would never cause else I won’t sleep. harm. Future: Spike is a friend to everyone and everyone I want to remain young forever. is Spikes friend. Best Friend: Spike will often have ideas that are very No one person , everyone. creative and full of imagination and some even say that Spike is a dreamer.

1515 Spike and the long dark night

Spike always had a smile on his the first to turn off face , sometimes there is also a his torch. Spike’s mischieviously glint in his eye. He courage helped the is always ready to laugh or does others who soon after something to make others laugh. also turned off their torches. Spike is brave and is usually first to volunteer but sometimes even Spike The stars and the can be a little afraid. Spike has a moon gave a little secret – he always has a light on in light and after a small his room when he is going asleep as snack and a quiet he is afraid of the dark. story they all fell asleep. In two days time the fox lodge are going camping and Spike is going Spike was delighted for the first time. Spike is excited but the next morning as also a little afaid. – Will the tent be he had overcome his dark and he was also afraid to tell fear of the dark. He the others about his fear. can now look forward to many more nights The next day the Fox lodge were of camping with getting all the equipment together his friends. Even at and Spike bravely asked “is anyone home Spike no longer else afraid of the dark ?” They has to have his light all agreed that they were a little on. bit afraid but when they were all together they would be fine.

The day for the camp arrived and the Fox Lodge set up their campsite and had loads of fun before getting ready for bed. After brushing their teeth they all got ready for sleep. Spike was nervous but was bravely

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The chart to the right outlines the learning objectives that were identified for the Character SPICE.

1717 The National Cub Scout Challenge

The National Cub Scout challenge made a return to the National events calendar on the 26th February. Hosted by 8th Kildare Maynooth and NUIM Rovers, the day took place in the scenic surroundings of Maynooth College. 31 teams from around the country participated, each of which had been chosen to represent their county at a pre-qualifying event. The teams of 6 cub Scouts were tested on their general and scouting knowledge in the morning and set team challenges in the afternoon, which included making the smallest cup of tea in the world and constructing a friction (de Vinci) bridge blindfolded! Teams Youwere can marked view basedall the onPhotos teamwork, of the leadership, Scouting spirit and challenge completion.event here. At the end of the day all

agreed that making it to the final was a reward in itself. Every team that participated received a specially made pennant to hang in their den. Roll on next year!

1818 Green Card

Scouting has always been synonymous with our environment whether that means surviving in harsh conditions or caring for our surroundings, this link has always existed.

Environmental awareness is a topical subject and one which most of our members are familiar with. A vast number of our youth members are involved with or have been part of the green flag for schools project. A number of adult members may be aware of the initiative that Croke Park run to reduce their carbon foot print, they encourage their supporters to reduce, reuse and recycle and to donate their “green points” to the initiative thus reducing the environmental impact of the building andcan the also energy prove that costly it uses. to implement e.g. if a Group were to replace all their light So with this in mind Scouting Ireland bulbs it would be quite expensive … are delighted and proud to introduce a so as part of your green team planning Green Card Initiative for Scout Groups. why not consider a fundraising activity This initiative was originally designed ……each step to improving our to replace the Animal Awareness Day environment makes our foot print a little – Zoo Trip, for Cub Scouts however lighter on our wonderful planet and all while working on this project we believe those who inhabit her. that if Groups adopt the Green Card initiative it would have a much greater The Green Card Initiative was impact. researched and compiled by Adrian Brown and Annette Byrne from the Cub The initiative has four main areas which Scout Programme Team. can be worked on. Each area has its own card which may be achieved on To view all the resources for this its own or all four may be achieved initiative Click on this image, right. together. We understand some of the parts may not be possible to achieve If you have any questions on the Green by all Groups and we are aware that Card Initiative please contact us at at times being environmentally friendly [email protected].

19 You could make Olympic Rings, flags Use dips for each country, medals and crowns Olympics …. You could even make cookies and We all like to dip our chips in ketchup. decorate them in the Olympic colours. Why not use carrot or celery sticks Hi Cubs, Maybe invite another Cub Pack to join and dip them in hummus or garlic The Olympics are coming! London 2012. We will be watching 1000’s of athletes you in your Cub Scout Olympic Games. mayo. Mix small pieces of broccoli and ‘Do their best’ (remember the cub motto) in their chosen sport. As the athletes To prepare for your Cub Scout cauliflower with some chopped cherry of the world strive to do their personal best in The 2012 London Olympics, Cub Olympics you first need to go back to tomatoes, rocket lettuce and salad Scouts why not take the opportunity to “Go for Gold” by doing your best in feats basics …. Diet and exercise! Think of dressing for a tasty snack. Why not see of skill and prowess. people we know that have excelled at who can come up with the nicest veg/ their sport, Wayne Rooney, Bernard dip combination. You could learn about diet, exercise and sports and put that knowledge to use Brogan, Derval O’ Rourke. These playing or teaching a sport that you already take part in, ask your Scouter about people put in A LOT of time training the Leadership neckerchief. Why not try out another sport that you have not and practising. What does it take to played before and consider doing a special interest badge? keep their bodies going while doing Smoothies all this training? Food! Food fuels our Smoothies are an exciting and yummy body to give us the energy to play Remember that not only is it important Here are some ideas that might spark way to eat fruit. There is no end to games, keeps us going while we are to do your best when you play a sport your “Olympic” imagination …. you the amount of combinations you can hiking or even when we are just lying in but it is also important to understand could hold your own “Olympics”! invent. Why not have a competition in bed asleep. The food, or fuel, that goes the rules of being a good sport no your pack to see who can invent the into our bodies has to be the correct matter the outcome of the game. tastiest smoothie. Here is an example type of food. You wouldn’t put sand into for you to try! the tank of a car, would you? We know everyone likes sweets and cakes but 1 Banana too much of these is like putting sand 3 Strawberries in the petrol tank. Sometimes at home 50g Mixed berries or on camp you will have fruit and veg 2 Tbsps. Honey on the menu and boy it can be boring 1 Tbsps. Peanut butter and you don’t want to eat it. But did you 100 mls Natural yoghurt know that eating fruit and veg prevents you from getting lots of diseases. This Put all these ingredients into a food is where you can make suggestions blender (ask an adult to help here!) at home or on camp about having the Blend until smooth. Drink. Enjoy! food the way you like it. Here are a few An alternative to smoothies is mix your things to try:-

20 favourite fruit, some nuts (and some once in a while. As a change try fruit chocolate chips if you want to be bold) salad. Porridge is also very good for us. into some yoghurt. Put all this in a Try eating it with blueberries, banana container with a lid and freeze over and some honey. night. It is just like ice cream except nicer! Water

Believe it or not your body is made up of 60-80% water. When we run around, play sports, go hiking we use up this water. It is important to put this water back into our bodies. 2 litres a day is recommended. Small glasses or bottles Here are some fun “exercise” ideas for Overnights every so often will help you achieve you to do with your Cub Scout Pack: this. Make water tasty by adding juice • Skipping Expedition Reminder or squash. • Snatch the bacon / capture the Kebabs flag Just a note to remind Packs about this And don’t forget as a reward for eating • Rounders event in the Slieve Blooms in May. It is so well a little cake or sweets is a nice • Relays going to be a challenging hike so come Get squares of your favourite cheese treat. prepared. Check out the last number and fruit and stick them on a wooden After you have done some of these of issues of Inside Out where there are skewer. (Be careful with the wooden As well as eating well regular exercise things why not check your travel cards articles which will help you prepare. skewer when eating the kebabs) See is good. Most of us will get this playing at the back of your cub book. You might This event is not a competition but it who can make the most colourful. sports or running around with our get to clip ‘diet’ or ‘lifestyle’ on the is where you will learn more skills in a friends but if you don’t play sports and physical card. Or how about ‘the way I safe environment that you can share like to play on the computer instead learn’ on the intellectual card or ‘doing with your Packs. Breakfast why not try games the involve exercise my best’ on the character card. like dance off or boxing. If you have any food ideas or want to More information can be got by Getting fit and exercising doesn’t have send in the tastiest, colourful foods contacting Gillian in National Office. If Breakfast is the most important meal of to be boring … it can be great fun! that your pack has come up with email going please book with National Office. the day. It is the first thing we eat after [email protected]. Include a photo fasting all night. Sugary cereals are ok if you want.

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A big Scouting Ireland congratulations - Reminder and update on Open Call for to the Cub Scouts of the 19th / candidates 36th Phibsboro who won our recent Competition in association with Disney. The Leader in charge Anita Kelly and As you are aware a vacancy exists for nominees’ acceptance form for your all the Cub Scouts will now attend the the position of Training Commissioner attention. Please not that in order for Premier of Disney’s New Movie Marvel to be filled at the next meeting of the the nomination to be valid, it must be Avengers Assemble at the Savoy Cinema in Dublin on Monday next the National Management Committee accompanied by a signed nominees’ 23rd April. meeting on 12th & 13th May 2012. acceptance form. Nominations to the National Secretary We had a great response to this are receivable by a Group Council, As indicated in the original open Competition and the Cub Scout team County Management Committee call notification, the closing date under Annette Byrne had the hard or by any member of the National for receipt of nominations is task of picking a winner. After a lot of deliberation Phibsboro came out on Management Committee. 5pm on Friday 20th April 2012. top. Nomination forms can be emailed It has come to our attention that to [email protected], faxed to We would like to say a big thank you some people may be finding it 01‐4956301 or posted to National to all that entered the Competition and difficult to locate the job specification Office. thank you all for taking Part. There can for Training Commissioner. The only be one winner but maybe a good activity for your Cub Scout pack would be to have a Cinema night and go and see Marvel appointment description that applies Please bring this to the attention Avengers Assemble. for the role is contained in SID of your Group Council / County 04.03 ‐ Scouting Ireland National Management Committee. Scouting Ireland would like to thank Richard Carolan and all at Appointment Descriptions, the full Disney for offering us this fantastic Prize and we look forward to text of that document is available in working with them again on their next Movie Adventure. the members’ area of the website

We will look forward to seeing the Pictures of the Cub Scouts at my.scouts.ie and an extract is the Premier in Next month’s issue of Inside out. attached for your convenience. I enclose a nomination form and

2222 This years Star Scout Show took place in Belvedere College Dublin on the 24th and 25th March. This year’s event saw groups from all over the country taking part. The acts on stage ranged from Solo singers, Dancers, Comedy sketches and musicians. The acts also had participants from all 5 sections take part. When you see all the cast on stage in the Finale you actually can gauge the amount of effort that goes into running this show every year. The Chief Scout with his wife Marion and other invited guests attended on the Saturday Night and were treated to a great nights entertainment. Special Guests this year were The late Chief Scout Peter Dixon’s Brother and family. Peter was a great supporter of the Star Scout Show.

To view Pictures of the event you can click here. The Star Scout Show

2323 ICELANDIC CREAN CHALLENGE two blocks of ice (my boots) had not in an outdoor swimming pool with slides melted so I had no choice but to boil them and all, unreal. as I was unable to fit my foot in my boot The first ever Scout Crean Challenge, In the first few days That night we had the award ceremony with a week long scouting expedition to we did all kinds of but it worked! We got to go via Icelandic cars (Giant 4x4’s) cross country skiing, 11 out of 15 Irish awarded all three levels Iceland, in memory of legendary arctic things; Abseiling of the award; a certificate (participation), explorer Tom Crean has just taken upside down, wall we were in the second group and we did a 3km circuit, which was way more tiring a badge (completion of the expedition), place. One of those lucky enough to climbing, having to and a medal (for your log). All the other 4 be part of the expedition was Peter carry stretchers full then the previous days hike but all made it. got the badge and cert, and everyone was Walsh from Bishopstown and he has of gear and a person delighted. written the following account. “down the road” The next day we had to walk to the main Everyone was kind of sad that night with the (over a kilometer), whole trip being over, and us having to say A six month lead up, preparation, camping in teepee style tents and being road (about an hour away) to our bus. As we were driving to Reykjavik the bus goodbye to our new Icelandic friends. Most and selection process including evacuated half way through the night, of us got about half an hours sleep that training weekends in Clare, Dublin, trekking across a range of terrains, getting skidded and we ended up in about a half a meter of snow, so we were stranded for night while others just didn’t and then we and Tipperary, where we had to boats down the second coldest lakes, started the trip back. bivvy (make shelters) on islands, trek some even went swimming in the coldest a short while before we were soon pulled out. It was an amazing experience, and thanks through mountains, and get to know one, the only problem for the first few days to the great scout leaders involved, and everyone. 15 scouts were selected was snow, there wasn’t a lot! On arrival to Reykjavik, we set our bags hopefully others will get to experience it nationally, and I would like to thank to from Cork next year as well. Although it was the Bishopstown scout leaders and Thursday (our expedition day), the down and then went to some geothermal heated swimming pools. -9’C and we were a once in a lifetime experience; the friends troop for preparing me; I was one of weather peaked, with unbelievable and experiences gained will stick for life! the lucky ones. snow-falls the previous night, “blizzards” through-out the day, -15/20’C chill winds We met up in Swords, on the Saturday and -7/8’C temperatures. We had to hike night and had a gear inspection to over lakes, past hot springs, wade through make sure everyone had everything. snow knee deep, cross rivers, over Then got a quick nap before; our flight mountains, it was brilliant! We finally got to Glasgow, our 6 hour wait, our flight to our cabins, primitive as they may have to Reykjavik, and our bus journey to been, there was food, we were indoors Úlfljótsvatn, kind of tiring, traveling and there was a fire. There were bunks for like 10 hours! On arrival we were there but because of our numbers we just divided into our patrols and our rooms, took most the mattresses down and threw each of the two existing Irish patrols them on the floor, hopped in our sleeping were halved leaving 4 groups, and bags and fell asleep. then there were four Icelandic groups, so each day every Irish group would We got up “leisurely” the next morning. have a different Icelandic counterpart. When I checked my gear I saw that the

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Lakelands 1: Noel Fennessy from 5th Westmeath Lakelands 2: Willie O’Connor from 5th Westmeath Killucan receiving his 5 year service award from Killucan receiving a Gold Merit Award from Lakelands 10 Louth Cubs: The new scout group in Louth County Trainer, Brendan Martin Scout County, 10th Louth Cú Chulainn, which is County Commissioner, Jean O’Neill based around the area of Tallanstown and started on Thursday the 1st March 2012 with a Cub Scout Section.

Laragh Beavers: The new scout group in Cavan/ Monaghan Scout County, 15th Cavan Laragh, which Laragh Cubs: The Cub Scout Section of 15th Cavan is based around the parish of Laragh, Co. Cavan and Laragh, the new Scout group in Cavan/Monaghan started with the Beaver Scout section on Monday the started on Thursday the 8th March 2012. 5th March 2012

2525 Lets do it Global the Volvo Ocean Race Galway City will be hosting the grand finale of the Volvo Ocean race this year and - from 30th June to 8th July 2012 Galway Scout County will be organising both land and sea based activities during this great event. The land based activities and camp which will be located close to the Global Village in the Claddagh and the water activities which are being organised by the Sea Scouts will be located at Lough Atalia. Both of these locations are in the City and adjacent to the main event area.

Galway County Scouts would like to invite other Scouting Groups to come to Galway and experience this great event. Contact Noel Leahy, County Commissioner at 086- 0234090 or [email protected]

For more information check out the Volvo Ocean Race Website

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The Shannon Inferno

Last Month we featured preparations by 1st Clare for their St Patricks day Dragon and Snake. We now feature this month the finished articles. After much discussion it was decided that the dragaon was male. An election was held to name it and as with all Irish elections the result was hotly debated. After a recount he was proudly christened The Shannon Inferno. Also below is a photo of the Beavers snake which has been around for many years. Cubs & Beavers have sent a challenge to our Scouts & Venture Scouts to come up with another addition to the animal collection for next year.

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Castlepollard Scouts go wild in Cavan Centre

1st Kerry Tralee - Beaver On Saturday 10th March 7th Westmeath Castlepollard Scout Scouts group set off for a day of adventure at the Cavan Centre in Meath, 7 miles outside Oldcastle.

On Thursday, 15th March 2010 - 1st Kerry Cub Scouts, Scouts and our 2 Beavers held their annual investiture ceremony Venture Scouts took part in the day where seven new Beaver Scouts were along with 7 leaders.It was a great welcomed into the group. The Beaver Scouts day which presented a load of fun held a party afterwards for the new Beaver and challenge and lead to all being Scouts and their parents. We hope the Beaver awarded an Adventure Special Scouts will enjoy their time in 1st Kerry Tralee. Interest Badge.The pictures speak for themselves.

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35th Wexford

Below are some photos from an investiture in Wexford (35th Wexford) that took place 14th Kilkenny on the 21st of march 2012 in Tomharggard,KIlmore.The first photo is of the whole group and the second photo is of the Scouters.

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17th Donegal (Clonmany) Scout group The recently formed 17th Donegal (Clonmany) Scout group held their first Investiture evening when all new members become officially members of Scouting Ireland. They only formed in recent months but have progressed so well, that they now boast over 25 adult volunteers and over almost 65 youth members in their ranks.

The Investiture was held in St. Mary’s Hall to cater for the large numbers, including Errigal Scout County Commissioner, Dessie Taylor and representatives from other Scouting Groups from Errigal Scout County.

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Aughrim Street Patricks Day Parade

37th Cork - Easter Fayre

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Agheda Sea Scout Group Inaugral Investiture

The Trabolgan Holiday Centre at Whitegate saw one of the largest gathering of scouts for the inaugural investiture ceremony of the 66th Cork (Agheda) Sea Scout Group on Wednesday evening last. It was the largest single investiture ceremony ever held in the country with 17 new leaders being invested along with 96 youth members. A further nine leaders also renewed their scout promise. Master of ceremonies for the occasion was Len Slye, a grandson of Comdt. John Slye who gave a lifetime of service to scouting in Douglas. Guest of honour was Chief Commissioner John Brennan.

The Chief Commissioner of Scouting Ireland John Brennan in speaking that this was a most historic occasion. He said “I encourage all the young people here

tonight to do your best in life and be Michael O’Brien of the Aghada Tennis yourselves” he continued to say that and Sailing Club whose help and parents should not underestimate the assistance was invaluable in providing commitment they can make and helping accommodation for the all the section young people in the community to do meetings, secondly to John Wall and things for themselves. Tonight he said Tom Morrissey and finally to original “ The people of Agheda should move leaders of the group John Domney and to harness the energy of these young Terry Fanning. people and make dreams come true” Amongst those in attendance were Mary Waters, Commissioner for Cois Laoi Presentations County assistance Commissioner Derek Long and Noel Collins, Midleton Town There were a number of presentations Council. to mark the occasion, firstly to

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Cork Veteran Group Visit Chief Scout visits Mayfield Scout Group Ambush Sites The Cork Fellowship Veteran Scout Group for their March outing visited many of the West Cork Ambush sites and memorials of the 1920/21 period. Martin Thompson was the guide for the day and what a wealth of information he had. It was a most interesting day starting at Crossbarry and finishing at Kilmichael. Visiting many of the sites and graves of those who had fallen, you could hear a pin drop as Martin outlined in great detail the sequence of events at each site.

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Presentations in Cill Mhantáin

Cill Mhantáin presentation of Wood Beads & Neckerchiefs to Mark Wilson and Jonathan Baker, 11th WW Delgany and Fidelma Savage 5th WW Bray Sea Scouts.

Also pictured are John Watmore PC and Dermot Hackett as CC.

Recent County meeting at which Donal McGahon was presented with a SI watch engraved with the Cill Mhantáin crest and “Thanks for 35 Years Service” in recognition of 35 years as a member of the County Team.

Other photos are a presentation to 1st WW Greystones, received by Tony May, GL and includes John Watmore. Presentation was made up of badges from Pilot scheme, as a thank you and in recognition of work put in by the Group. Greystones have recently completed their Transition Training

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Errigal Scout County Beaver Scout Challenge Over 200 Beaver Scouts travelled from all over Donegal and Derry to congregate at Lifford Rifle Club for the second annual Errigal Scout County Beaver Scout Chal lenge were the eager Beavers participated in a variety of scouting activities such as Shelter building, Orienteering, Abseiling, Nature trails as well as a number of arts bases and not forgetting a lot of FUN.

After a very fun packed energy sapping day the winning Group was announced, with Carndonagh coming out on top by the slightest of margins.

Joe Boland, group leader with host Group 19th Donegal (Lifford/Clon- leigh) Scout Group. Said it was a great success thanks to the hard work and commitment of the Elders (Beaver Scout Leaders) who provided a terrific programme of activities for the young people and Elders alike.

He wished Carndonagh all the best in their victory and looks forward to their hosting of the Challenge next year.

For More Pictures of the event check them out here

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Mount Everest Challenge Success!

- Maynooth Scouts successfully took 8 hours. I’m sure everyone is completed the challenge of climbing getting a deserved rest today! See Frankfield Group in Clean Up the height of Mount Everest (8,850 the slideshow below of photos from Metres) on St. Patrick’s day. We had the day! A group consisting mainly of Macaoimh, with some Beavers, Ventures and Leaders great support from the public, some and numbering almost 30 in total from 74th Cork Frankfield-Grange Scout Group of whom even helped us by climbing took part in a “Big Clean-Up”. The target area was Douglas Woods, known locally with us! This was all in aid if our new as “The Mangla” Under the co-ordination of Douglas Tidy Towns Committee, who den in Maynooth. In total the climb provided litter-pickers, bags, and wheelbarrows, the youth members spent a num ber of hours combing the woods, paths and stream on the lookout for rubbish of all kinds. They retrieved a multitude of items, including tyres, papers, plastic bags, bottles, cans and even a car door! This was the second year that the scout group cleaned up the woods, which is a wonderful local amenity. The work undertaken will be cred- ited towards the new Special Inter- est Badge. Well done to everyone who participated!!

36 Stoffer (Chairman of the KISC Associa- tion Committee) spoke glowing about the relationship of Scouting Ireland and KISC. Ann Foley International Commis- sioner in her address at the opening noted the many thousands of scouts Re-opening of Irish Room at Kandersteg from Ireland who have enjoyed scout- International Scout Centre ing in Kandersteg. Scouting Irelands’ long history in the International arena was further strengthened Pictures below include Ann Foley on the weekend of March 24th with the official opening of the redevelopment of and Jens Sheeran (Operational Direc- the Irish Room at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in Switzerland. tor at KISC) cutting the ribbon to the Irish Room; Jens Sheeran, Caoimhe Over the years many thousands of Irish Scouts have visited Kandersteg and en- O’Halloran and Luke McAndrew (cur- joyed great camping and programme experiences there. Many Irish Rover Scouts Minogue, National Treasurer) who is and Young Leaders have availed of the opportunitiesScout and former to work staff on staffmember in the in CentreKISC rent and former Staff Members at KISC heavily involved in the World Scouts either of a long term (5 months to 4 years)attended or on a shortthe officialterm (3 month opening season) on behalf from Scouting Ireland) and a view from Messengers for Peace initiative was basis. of Scouting Ireland. At the official open- within the Irish Room. ing which was attended by member of very positive about Scouting Ireland the KISC Association Committee and Over the weekend; in light of the im- and in particular was really excited Since the 1960’s Scouting in Ireland has Abdullah Alfahad, Vice Chairperson minent opening of Castle Saunderson, about the development in Castle Saun- been part of the tradition of sponsoring of the World Scout Committee, Thijs the delegation engaged in a number of derson. a room in the centre along with several tours and meetings in both Kandersteg other National Scout Organisations. and WAGGGS World Centre (Our Chalet The Irish Room was in need of repair in Adelboden). Many great ideas and and at the World Scout Conference in insights were obtained which should Brazil in January 2011, Scouting Ireland help make Castle Saunderson a huge agreed to support the redevelopment success. of the Irish Room. The redevelopment works took place between October and The Vice Chairperson of the World December 2011. Scout Committee, Abdullah Alfahad spoke at length with the delegation and Francis Minogue, National Treasurer; received a briefing on the development Ann Foley, International Commissioner; of Scouting Ireland and the Internation- Finbar Gethins, Manager Castle Saun- al Scout Centre in Castle Saunderson. derson and Luke McAndrew, Rover Abdullah (pictured below with Francis

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Malahide Cubs Celebrating St Patricks Day Who says Sea Cubs don’t fly?? Malahide Cubs Pool Training

Malahide Sea Cubs with their new Toy a Parachute

Java Coffee Factory

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Malahide Launch Annual Report Malahide Grow Cub take the Scout Promise. Accompanied by their sixers the twelve recruits put Scout Numbers their left hand on the flag raised their right hand making the scout sign. Along Malahide Monday night cubs recently with the new recruits two new leaders welcomed new members to their pack. were enrolled. Looking on were parents Before proceeding got on the way the and friends,brothers and sisters.After Grand Howl was assembled. Akela the ceremony light refreshments were Rebecca called forth the new recruits to served .

Anna Hickey suitably embarrassed with Cubs giving the annual report of their the presentation of a Gold Merit Award section at the AGM

Malahide Annual Report 2011

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Mayfield Group at Mount Melleray

All sections attached to the 21st/71st Cork (Mayfield) consisting of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts/Macaoimh, Scouts, entureV Scouts and Rover Scouts along with leaders had a most enjoyable weekend at the Mount Melleray Scout Centre in Waterford recently. Each section had their own programme on Saturday with the Beaver scouts hiking to the Cross while the Cub Scouts went on an adventure trail through the woods. In the meantime the scouts took part in bases at Glenshillane run by the Venture Scout group. The Cub Scouts also advanced in their ONE programme with tent pitching and learning square lashing.

One of the highlights with all the group together was the campfire where all were in full voice creating a great atmosphere.

4040 Clara Scout Group

This months website of the month is the 2nd Offaly (Clara) Scout Group. This is an excellent laid out site with some very good features. It features Group news which is very useful for both Scouts, Scouters and Parents. It has a calendar some video clips and a picture gallery. It is worth checking this out.

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42 Scout Leaders Tie the Knot

Congratulations to Beaver Leader Audrey Boyle and Cub Leader Andrew McManus from 1st/2nd/5th Louth, St. Patrick’s Scout Group who tied the knot on Friday 30th March.

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- - Scout Leader Writes Song For Euro 2012

Niall Kerins a Cub Scout leader with Grazsie Trapatonni’.It can be viewed on 21st South kildare( Narraghmore ) youtube at this link: South East Stage 6 Training scouts recently wrote a song Recent Stage 6 training course in Carne Co. Wexford in South East province in volved a ‘boat-building’ teamwork exercise devised by course leader and Carlow- honouring Irelands soccer team and Kilkenny CTC Martin Treacy (thats him looking on in the purple hoody! 18 partici Senor Trapatonni’s achievements to pants enjoyed a great course in a great location and Eric Whelan, Venture leader qualify with De la Salle, Waterford even got his feet wet - and pretty much everything else too, watch the video! Also, the official course photo with the boats - brilliant for the euro finals in Poland and weekend, adults can have fun too whilst learning! Ukraine this summer .The name of the song is’ Cead Mille

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Waterford Scout County Quiz

Waterford Scout County held their Cub Quiz on the 11th February in St Pauls Den with the top four taking part in this years National Cub Challenge. they were 27th Butlerstown, 19th Ballygunner, 7th De La Salle and 8th Tramore. 36th Tramore Bay Beaver Scouts won the Quiz

8th Tramore Cubs at Cub Quiz

19th/29th Ballygunner Beavers at Beaver Quiz 20th St Pauls Beavers at Beaver Quiz

27th Butlerstown Beavers at Beaver Quiz 20th St Pauls Cubs at Cub Quiz 3rd/7th/13th De La Salle Cubs at Cub Quiz

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Gerard Dowling who was the Diocesan Commissioner who succeeded Mr. McGrath in 1972 in speaking said that it was a great honour to have this oppor- Walter McGrath Took Pride in the tunity to reflect on the wonderful contribution made by Walter McGrath not Scout Uniform just to Scouting, but also as a Historian, St. Patrick’s morning at the Hut, Summerhill North was a most uplifting day with Journalist, and Family Man. the opening of a room dedicated to the memory of the late Walter McGrath who “My earliest recollection of him was had devoted so much of his life to Scouting both at local and National level. It was May 1956, at a Macaoimh Day in Fota appropriate that it should happen on the sixth anniversary of his death and that the House grounds, seeing him regally whole group from St. Patrick’s attended Mass at the Holy Family Church, Military Hill dressed in a navy scout tunic, Baden which is just around the corner from where Mr. McGrath lived. The church was filled to capacity with Parish Priest Canon Dan Crowley concelebrating with former scouts Powell style hat, eating an ice cream tion, which was held to decide the best Fr. Fergus Tuohy S.M.A. (21ST Cork Mayfield), Fr. Bill O’Sullivan S.M.A. (12TH Cork St. cone. My Macaoimh leader Tom scout troop in Cork and involved Camp- Patrick’s) and Fr. John Walsh P.P. Frankfield (3rd Cork St. Patrick’s). O’Sullivan informed me that he was a ing, Hiking, Scout Craft, and Indoor Mr McGrath and in charge of Scouting Scout skills. He took great pride in the in Cork” scout uniform, making sure it was worn correctly at all times and was the chief With the sun beaming down on the “His dedicated service to Scouting over examiner in this section of the competi- proceedings Group chairman Paul six decades has been honoured in many tion” Dennehy acted as Chairman and ways culminating with the papal medal paid tribute to all associated with Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for his out- “He loved to conduct surprise visits to the day and getting the grounds standing work in youth leadership”. looking so well. There were a ‘The Hut’ for the uniform inspections checking for untied or missing shirt but- number of speakers including Fr. Wally was a leader by example, al- tons, wrinkled neckerchiefs that needed Bill O’Sullivan S.M.A. who recalled ways encouraging you to do your best washing or ironing, unpolished shoes, many personal memories of Walter at all times in accordance with the the list went on and on and on.. How- McGrath and how he was instru- Scout Laws. He was Loyal, Trustworthy ever the 3rd Cork always had a look- mental in starting the Cork Clerical Friendly, Helpful, Courteous, Kind, Obe- out scout hiding to monitor his arrival group. Fr. Bill also blessed the room dient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Pure, and through the top gate entrance and his as well as a remembrance corner in always with God’s Glory in Mind. the grounds. signal gave us a few extra minutes to do “I will always associate Walter with the a final check on our uniforms. Annual Diocesan Scout Shield Competi-

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“What a display! Walter McGrath would will agree it was time very well spent. “I have been extremely proud (and maybe would also like to include Eamon Kiely “It must have been a great source of joy just a little embarrassed) at this wonder- and Finbarr Burns for special mention and to Wally that during the 30 year history ful diary of his life. Martin Thompson for the fine name sign, of the Diocesan Shield Competition, it over the display. was won by St Patrick’s Parish troops no (I had intended wearing my 3rd Cork fewer than 17 times. It was only fitting neckerchief, but as I have no woggle and I “Tá bula bas toilte go mór ag gach éinne therefore than he was appointed custo- forgot to iron it and following all Ger has a bhí páirteach san tionscnamh fiúntach dian of the shield when the competition said about Walters “uniform inspections” seo. ceased in 1980 following regionalisa- I think I’ll just put it back in my pocket.) “I said I wouldn’t refer to Wal’s career tion. The shield in now on display at the “It is impossible to cram 84 years of here to-day and I won’t - but we have Walter McGrath Museum in Togher. someone’s life onto two walls - but I all heard the saying “If only walls could “Walter had all the qualities of a great think you will agree, that what we have speak” Well, my goodness, how elo- here to-day, captures precisely the es- quent are these? leader, excelling as a communicator, be intellect, Walter could have chosen any it in the written or verbal code, and had sence of Wally’s life. “The lay-out itself career and excelled at all of them. He “I have no doubt, there are Scouts in St. a great love of the Irish language. - photographs and the written word, the chose to be a journalist and we have all very tools of his “trade” bring in to sharp Patrick’s Parish who will take inspiration been the richer for that choice. In this “He was an organiser, delegator, focus his many interests. from what is portrayed here and as a way he combined all of his many talents achiever supreme, and had the ability result the spirit of Walter McGrath will into one, bringing to the people of to engage many friends to help him “It is not my intention to go over his live through the “Wally Walls” for many Cork, Munster, and wider afield his vast achieve his goals. He loved occasions career here - you can get the gist of it a long day ! fund of knowledge – Local, Sporting, involving group events, commemora- yourselves in your own time (by view- Historical, and especially in relation to tions, anniversaries, annual camps, ing the walls). “My function to-day is to all things Irish. Eucharistic processions, St Patrick’s Day thank, on behalf of my sisters Noreen, Nance and Marian ( who unfortunately parades, family picnics, and celebratory Much has been said and written of his dinners. cannot be here, but did provide some contribution to scouting over the years of the photographs) and my brothers that it is only fitting we record the life “As Patrol Leaders we longed for his Brian and Tim and of course on my own and times of Walter McGrath in photo- invitation to have milk and cakes in An behalf, the Project Committee, namely, graph and print as a lasting and loving Stad Café in Coburg Street, or sausages and in no particular order, Ray Lougheed, memory of someone special. and chips in The Pavillion Restaurant, John Maher, Fr. Billy O’Sullivan, David Barry, Ger Dowling, and the very capable or chicken and chips in The Talk of the Finbarr McGrath, who was the young- Chairman Paul Dennehy all of whom have Town Restaurant in the Savoy. est of the McGrath family responded by been working on this unique project for saying “With his scholastic ability and great some considerable time. “I am sure you

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- Congratulation from all of the Western Province for this well deserved recogni- - tion of your service and commitment to scouting over many decades! We would Tommy Flaherty receives the like to wish you all the best and contin- Order of CúChulainn Award ued joy in scouting for many more years to come! At the Galway Scout County AGM one of its longest-serving members, Tommy Flaherty, received the Order of CúChulainn, the highest award for adults in Scout “Two of the criteria for bestowing this, ing Ireland. The award is presented for outstanding commitment to Scouting over our highest award for a Scouter, are many years and was presented to Tommy by the Chief Scout, Michael John Shin profound and long service to scouting. nick, pictured with former Chief Commissioner Adult Resources, John Brennan. The members of Galway Scout County These are just two measurements that Tommy joined Scouts in 1970 and has remained an active member since. He would also like to thank Joe Doherty, Tommy has in abundance. But Tommy’s has been a section leader for 1st, 14th and 16th Galway, and has also served at the Western Province Provincial Sup- service to scouting goes way beyond county, provincial and national levels. As a leader, trainer and commissioner, he port Officer, who will be stepping down simply that, Tommy epitomises what has encouraged both youth members and his fellow leaders by his passion and at the end of the year. Joe, who was scouting is all about—being prepared, drive for the organisation. awarded the Order of CúChulainn last being a friend and having fun.” year, has been involved in Scouting at provincial level for many many years and will be greatly missed.

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Photos from the Yeats County Beaver Scout Orienteering Day, held on the Benbulben Date for your diary: Volvo Ocean Race - Loop - Galway from 30th June - 8th July 2012 Scouting Ireland will be involved in the provision of a large number of Land and Water based activities for Scout Groups during the Galway finish of the Volvo Ocean Race. Irish Sea Scouting will be celebrating their centenary during this event. Scout Groups from all around the country can avail of the various activities. Tom Crean comes So make sure you book your places in advance (as they are limited)! Planned ac tivities: Volvo Scout Challenge-with unique badge; Scout trips on Galway Hookers; alive in Sligo Raft Building, Rowing, Kayaking, Sailing, Yachting experience, Scouts visit to Naval The 2/3 Sligo Scouts attended the Vessel on Galway Bay; several Scout themed activities - games, skills, crafts, etc Tom Crean - Antarctic Adventure in and much more. the Hawk’s Well Theatre. It was a one man show by David Dooley who gave a magnificent performance, thoroughly To promote the long term use of water enjoyed by all. The actor met the activities, the Galway Scout County is plan- scouts after the show for a chat and ning to provide training to Scouters in the some photos. theory of the Adventure Skills Stages 1 and 2 in Rowing, Paddling and Sailing Adven- ture Skills in April/May, so that the scouts coming to the Volvo Ocean Race activities can come prepared to put the theory into practice and work towards these Adventure Skills badges. There will also be the option for 24 participants to be trained to Level 1 and 2 (ICU) kayaking skills during a two day course during the event. For further details & bookings, contact Noel Leahy, Galway County Commissioner at nlscoutscc@gmail. com or 086 0234 090.

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of a pristine clear lake. One portion of 14th World Scout Moot the program will take place in urban Clare Cub Scouts County The 14th World Scout Moot will take settings, in Montréal, Quebec City and place in 2013 and Scouting Ireland will Toronto. Footdrill Day send a contingent of Rover Scouts to Will you be between 18 and 25 in the attend this great event. summer of 2013? Are you interested? The Moot will be taking place for the Register your interest or ask any ques- first time ever on North American soil, tions at [email protected] . The from August 8 to 18, 2013, and will cost for the event is €1950. Don’t be bring together up to 5,000 young adults too scared by the cost at first. Groups from around the world. The Moot 2013 and counties provided huge support headquarters will be located at the to participants for the recent World Awacamenj Mino outdoor base, 75 km Scout Jamboree and will inevitably north of Ottawa-Gatineau, the National do so again for this, world Scouting’s Capital Region. The opening and closing flagship event for 18-25 year olds. This ceremonies, conferences, workshops, event you do not want to miss out outdoor activities and other large on. Follow the event at http://www. gatherings will take place deep in the mootcanada2013.ca or on facebook at backwoods of Quebec, on the shores MOOT2013

The winning team from 14th Clare Sixmilebridge

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World Jamboree 2015: Head of Contingent Appointed

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- RIO+20 UNCSD purpose of this circular is to provide you with a summary of the matters - WOSM Delegation at the Rio+20 UN discussed and the outcomes from the Conference on Sustainable Develop- meeting. CONSULTATIVE STATUS ment Organisations having Consultative Status with the World Scout Committee Circular N° 15/2012 The Circular provides details on how Currently 8 organisations are in Consultative Status with the World Scout Com young representatives (18-26 years) mittee. They are: CPGS; DESMOS; ICCS; IFJS; ISGF; IUMS; WBSB; and WSPU. This from your NSO can join the WOSM WOOD BADGE Circular provides information about the benefits and responsibilities of such or delegation at the UN Conference on ganisations. There is an Annex to the Circular with information about each of the Sustainable Development RIO+20. The WOSM’s Wood Badge Framework docu- 8 organisations with their contact details. Conference will take place in Rio de ment available on the online library Janeiro, Brazil, 20-22 June 2012. União Circular N° 12/2012 dos Escoteiros do Brasil (UEB) has Following up on the Resolution 11/11 kindly agreed to provide free home hos- from the 39th World Scout Confer- WORLD PROGRAMME YOUTH FOR CHANGE pitality and local transport to support ence in Brazil (2011), WOSM’s Wood the youth participants. Badge Framework is now available on POLICY WORKSHOP WOSM’s online library for download. Circular N° 14/2012 The document is intended to help NSOs Evaluation and review of the World Global Youth For Change Workshop in to update and improve their respective Programme Policy Thailand (14-16 September 2012) Wood Badge schemes. WORLD SCOUT The current World Programme The World Scout Committee’s Prior- Circular N° 16/2012 Policy of WOSM has been in use ity Area Working Group “Youth for COMMITTEE for over twenty years. Youth Pro- Change”, in collaboration with the Update from the Chairperson and gramme development efforts world- National Scout Organization of Thailand Secretary General from the March 2012 wide will benefit from a review and, and the WSB Asia-Pacific Regional Of- meeting if necessary, revision of the policy. fice, is organising a global workshop on This process has been initiated to Youth for Change in Bangkok, Thailand The World Scout Committee held its support NSOs in providing an attrac- on 14-16 September 2012. regular bi-annual meeting in Kander- tive and relevant Youth Programme steg, Switzerland, from 9-11 March for the children and young people in Circular N° 11/2012 2012. The setting of the Kandersteg their respective countries. International Scout Centre provided an ideal environment for the meeting. The Circular N° 13/2012

52 In The Press way while suppporting social solidarity River Valley Scout Group in St remains...as for the woggles...... well Patrick’s day parade Article published in Irish Independent you do have to keep some tradition. Saturday 31st March So what is Scouting? Why, despite the What do Tony Benn, Tony Blair, The many alternatives available, are young Edge, David McCullagh, Paul McCartney, people still flocking to join its ranks. What Richard Branson, Bill Gates, virtually makes Scouting different? Quite simply, every American President since the early what has made hundreds of millions join 1900’sand most of the NASA Astronauts over the years? Scouting is a Movement who walked on the Moon, have in com- – it is not an organisation and it is not mon – among other things, they were static. It is above all a Movement, for and all Scouts. Yes, they all proudly wore the of young people, that has stood the test Scout badge and donned the Scout neck- of time. Scouting is Fun. It has provided erchief bound by the leather woggle. I am that sense of Fun, of Friendship and of proud to say, so did I. Challenge to millions of young people across the world since it was founded in Following the Good Friday Agreement, 1907. In the process it has managed to Scouting played its part, through the remain, despite many social and politi- coming together of the former Catholic cal changes, the largest voluntary Youth Boy Scouts of Ireland and the Scout As- Movement in the World. sociation of Ireland. Since then the new merged Scouting Ireland has seen its Scouting is based on the principle that membership spiral to a point where it is young people do best, when they are now the largest voluntary Youth Organ- trusted. They do best, when they are isation on the island. supported and they do best, when they are rewarded for effort rather than an Unfortunately, when people think of externally defined ability. In Scouting you Scouting, it is the old stereotype of get rewarded for “Doing your Best” not woggles and whistles, old men wearing “Being the Best”. It has a set of values short trousers and Bob-a-Job. Well you that are even more relevant today, than know the whistles are more or less gone, one hundred years ago, when the Move- the short trousers have gone as a part of ment was founded. the uniform, since before I joined, way back in 1966. While, for child protection Those values are timeless and were reasons, Bob-a-Job is no longer feasible, progressive visions, in a world that did the honest Scout tradition of paying your not and sadly too often, still does not,

5353 Earlier this year a one thousand crew of Irish Scouts travelled to the world Jambo- see young people for the young citizens ree in Sweden where they did as much to Scouting Ireland Podcasts that they are and not just some sort of promote Ireland in two weeks as a pletho- trainee adults. Long before it became ra of Ambassadors did in two years. While fashionable, internationalism and re- in Sweden, they developed a unique Road Scouting Ireland is pleased to an- It would be our wish to have other con- spect for diverse cultures were tenets of Safety programme, with the Greek Scout nounce that we are now going to tributors to this Podcast Section over Scouting. Long before the growth of the Association that can be implemented right produce a series of Podcasts on the next while and at the moment we green movement, respect for nature and across the Globe. a monthly basis as another way are encouraging others to submit their our environment, were core principles I am proud to have had the opportunity of communicating what’s going Podcasts. of Scouting. Long before the develop- and privilege to be a member of one of on in Scouting Ireland. ment of modern education norms, the Hope you enjoy and tune in next month the most progressive and inclusive youth encouragement of young people to ‘learn The other reason for producing for more. movements our world has ever seen. I am by doing’ was Scouting practice and long these podcasts is to give our proud too, to have been part of a two hun- before notions of democracy were even youth Members a chance to par- You and Download and Listen to the dred strong group from Donnybrook Scout contemplated in many societies the very take in the production of these. Podcast from iTunes Here Group, aged from 6 to 56, ranging right essence of Scouting was of young people across the social spectrum, who travelled Link to podcast deciding for themselves, their pro- The first in our series of these to Wales this Summer just to have a good grammes, their activities and their future. covers the recent Star Scout time in the spirit of Scouting. That is the Show and some of the Crean However while those values remain and real spirit of Scouting, that is why it has Challenge team. This Podcast is a the ideas behind those values remain, remained so strong and that is why, I hope joint Communications Team and Scouting has moved on in terms of its and believe, it will last for another century Scouting Radio production. programme. You are more likely to see – at least. Scouts engaged in high technical projects Dermot Lacey is a long standing member that involve all the sciences than you will of the Scout Movement and a former Lord see them rub sticks together to light a Mayor of Dublin. fire. In any event in my experience two fire-lighters are far more effective.

You will see Scouts travel the world engaged in Development Aid projects- from Ireland recently we had groups of Scouts travel to Peru working on building a home for single parents, involved in educational projects in India and Vietnam.

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