This evening we were very glad to welcome Pang Valley District Commissioner Grant to present something very special to 3 of our Scouts. That doesn’t excuse the standard proceeds of an evening. This is what happened when Chieftain got together to do some carols.
I’d argue there are 3 main components to a Chieftain Carol Evening. One. A bonfire of which Otters and Hawks got up and running with Bosun in record time. Two. Mulled Juice. Orla and Cobras took to the kitchen to make all the things that make Mulled Wine. Except for the alcohol for obvious reasons. Third and finally. Mince Pies. Wolves got to relax a little in the kitchen with me while we cooked some lovely minced pies.
At 8:30, the some of the parents arrived to join in the festivities. We sang ‘We Three Kings’, ‘Silent Night’ and ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’. I’ll add a snippet of the fun at a later date!
After that everyone was invited inside for Mulled Juice and Minced Pies which I do hope went down a treat. Emily also bought some chocolate to share around :).
However, before we went inside, we had some very important awards to give out. Emily, Alberto, and Noah (one of our previous Scouts) had all earned their Chief Scout Gold. This award is only given to those Scouts who can complete all the challenge badges and earn a solid amount of activity badges. It is a testament to them as people. It requires hard work and determination as we can only do certain areas of it on a Friday night and it was up to them to put in the rest it.
To Emily, Alberto and Noah. Congratulations from all the leaders at Chieftains. You deserve it.
Unfortunately, we have to say goodbye to 4 Scouts tonight. Emily, Ciaran, Alberto and Lorien.
I want to thank you all on behalf of the Leaders for being wonderful. Like any Scouts you know how to make our time enjoyable and a genuine laugh. Wherever the world takes you, whether its here at 79th or somewhere else, I and the rest of the Leaders wish you the very best. Thank you!
That’s it for another term at Scouts. The activities have been a bit quieter over the last few weeks but we will be back in full swing with all kinds of wonderful things going on at the beginning of the new year.
The only notice I have for everyone is that the 79th Campfire and Carols even takes place on Sunday 16th December (that’s most likely tomorrow for most of you). It begins at 5pm and runs until about 7pm. If you bought raffle tickets this is where they are being drawn as well so I hope to see lots of you there!
Scouts will most likely begin next term on the 11th January (subject to change of course).
Have a lovely winter break, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Until next term,
Ellis
