Date:1^st Sept 1999 Duty Patrol Tonight: Eagles Duty Patrol Next Week: Penguin

The Sleepover and games night went well. The ten Scouts and Phantom thank Mr Clifford Heath for his kind assistance over the long night.

Family Day. Scouts in uniform. Meet at the hall at 1.45pm to organise car transport and leave at 2pm. Please advise Phantom beforehand if you need transport or can provide a spare seat or two. We will travel to Albert Park to watch the Scout Yacht Regatta. This competition includes yacht racing, rowing races, Boat Pulling, seamanship and Iron Man competitions. We will finish with a BBQ on the shores of the lake (BYO afternoon tea and dinner – Esky provided) and return to the hall by 8pm. Neil Walker, Ross Laxton and Glynn Ferguson’s "going-up" will take place during the afternoon.

Meet at Waverley Rd entrance to Jells Park (just past Netball Centre entrance) – Melway 71 K5 at 7.30pm. Finish at 9.30pm. Make your own transport arrangements there and home or ring Phantom the night before if you need a ride. Wear uniform and bring a torch and raincoat (if too wet we will return to hall for a normal night). Maps and compasses will be provided.

There will be an information night on Friday 10^th September for parents & scouts to discuss the Sydney Jamboree which will be held from the 3^rd to the 13^th January 2001. We will talk about what you need to qualify to attend and also discuss fund-raising ideas to help keep the costs down.

Sat arvo in Sep/Oct – water rockets at the Heath house – to finish them off

Visit to Radio Station/PA factory – the McCoy boys

Weekend trip to Dunolly (up past Bendigo in "Gold" territory) – Ben to organise – Oct/Nov?

4 WD weekend in Oct/Nov? – Stewart to organise

Casino/games night in Oct - Ben

Canoeing/Abseiling weekend 20/21 Nov (also 10 y/old Cubs), Clifford Park - Phantom

As you can see the renovations are almost finished and so a grand opening is planned for October 16 or thereabouts – details TBA. There will a Working Bee on Sunday, 19 September to spruce up the Hall and surrounds. It will start at 10am and a BBQ lunch will be provided. All Scouts and parents are encouraged to help out.

An old wardrobe – to place in the hall and keep second hand uniforms in. If you can provide one, please advise Phantom.

Sat 4 Sep - Admiral Napier Cup – Going Up ceremony

Wed 8 Sep - Orienteering – Jells Park

Sun 19 Sep - Working Bee

Wed 13 Oct - First Aid in hall – run by St Johns Ambulance

Sun 16 Oct - Hall Opening