Cheese's Last Camp - Toolangi

Ok, so technically I still have Surfmoot, but this is my last camp before I turn 26, and my last camp for my Scoutcraft Badge.
As you've all already been told, it will be in the Toolangi State Forest, about an 1 1/2 hours away on the way to Yea.

Plan is to leave our hall around 2pm on Sunday afternoon (Venturers will also be coming with us as they will be hiking up there as well). Get up there late afternoon Sunday, get set up and settle in before dinner.

While you're there, there will be the opportunity for 4WD-ing, bushwalking, bike riding (if you bring a bike), casual sightseeing (Wilhemina Falls are quite nice and close by), or just kicking back at the campsite and relaxing. I will have copies of maps if people want to go out and explore.

Food cost will be $30 per person, below is the menu:
Sunday Dinner
Chicken Stir Fry w/ noodles.

Monday Breakfast
Bacon, Eggs and Hash browns with toast

Monday Lunch
Pasta w/ Pesto, salad and garlic bread

Monday Dinner
Chicken Parmagiana w/ steamed vegies
Golden Syrup Dumplings

Tuesday Breakfast
Pancakes

Tuesday Lunch
Turkish Bread w/ Dips, cheese and meat

Stuff you will need to bring:
Tent, sleeping bag/mat/swag/lilo/whatever you sleep on/in, clothes, raincoat, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, chair, drinks (FYI, Venturers will be with us on Sunday night),

Stuff the crew needs to pack:
12x12 tunnel tent, kitchen box, 2 x tables, BBQ, stove, gas, washing basin, gadget poles and rope (I will build a washstand, just like we used to at Straddy!), tarp for shelter/shade.
I'm happy to tow a trailer up and back, but I need a trailer.

I need to know by Saturday morning if you are coming, I will be shopping on Saturday. If you can only make it for part of the time, let me know that as well. Also let me know if you can assist with driving Venturers to and from.

Apologies for the delay in getting all this out - I got kinda caught up with Christmas!

Christmas Break Up

This saturday is our X-Mas break up.

Meet at City Of Kingston Golf Course (Boundary Rd, Dingly) at 12:45pm

Tee Off at 1pm

Dinner and drinks afterwards still to be organised.

See you then,
Rusty

Christmas Party this Friday

Hi all!

Just a reminder that my Christmas party is on this Friday night from 7:30pm.
BYO drinks, meat for the BBQ and a chair.

See you all there!

Hi.
Just wondering what is happening at Rovers this week and for the christmas party?
Could someone post the details up here?
Thanks heaps

Ali

Ideas for Christmas party:

Mini golf @ Dingly
Crown Casino - Bowling, gambling, games arcade, movies, dinner etc.
TGI friday
Beach
Luna park
Cocktail party at someone's house
Swimming Pool
Beer appreciation? was there a brewery anyone wanted to visit?

Anyway, thats my ideas, hopefully some are not total crap.
Even if we did an activity first, we could always go back to someone's place later to continue the festivities.

Stuff

Stuff the 1st
VG is coming up on 5-7 December at Gilwell Park. I need to know who will be going so I can plan menus, gear, etc.
Also, as discussed at the Business Meeting, I will be inviting some of my Venturers who have just turned 18 to come along with us (as a bit of a free trial)

Stuff the 2nd
I will be doing an order of badges from Snowgum during the week. If you need any badges, get in touch with me by Tuesday and let me know what you need.
I will also order some "Ettamogah Rover Crew" name tapes.

Stuff the 3rd
I will be running a camp at Toolangi State Forest between Christmas and New Year (at this stage, 28-30 December). This will be my last camp for my BP. I will also have some Venturers up there doing a Venturing Skills hike, but the Rover will just be camping in the one spot. You guys can do whatever you like during the day (4WD, walking, sit around and do shit all...), I will drive around and check on the Venturers periodically. Please let me know if you'll be available for this camp. I'm looking at inviting some of my other Rover friends as well, if anyone has any issues with this let me know.

That's all, any questions, let me know.

Ice Skating (Bring a friend to Rovers) Night

Hi,

Also here are the details for the Ice-skating night.

Date: 19th November
Time: Meet at Ice Rink at 7.45pm. Skating session goes from 8-10pm.
Location: Olympic Ice-Skating rink, 1080 Centre Road, Oakleigh.
Cost: $15 OR
$14 if we have a pre-booked group between 10 & 24 people. (I can book if people want, will discuss next Wednedsay night).

You have the info nice and early, so hopefully we shall see lots of new potential Rovers!

Any questions let me know.

Ali

Christmas Party Ideas...

Hi,

So here is where to write all the wonderful Christmas party ideas that we have. I suppose we will decide on them next business meeting (which will be the December Meeting) or just before. Feel free to correct that assumption.

So far I think we have had the following ideas...
- Progressive Dinner
- Go Karting
- Paint balling
- Go to a restaurant for dinner

Also, was it decided if the break up will be on a Wednesday or a Friday night, so we can celebrate long in to the night??

So make sure you put all your ideas down. ASAP.

Luv Ali

Cheese's Christmas Party

Cheese's Christmas Party (8th Edition)
Yes, it's that time of year again, and my Christmas is back with a vengeance*
Those of you on Facebook will have the invite on there as well, but for those who aren't, here are the details:

When: Friday 19th December, 7pm - 1am (and if Matt's working the next day, 1am means 1am)
Where: Casa del SMEG (if you don't have the address, msg me)
Why: its Christmas, which means I can gather a lot of people in one place at one time and catch up with them all
What to bring: drinks, anything else you think might need. Some nibbles will be provided. A BBQ will also be on hand if you want to burn some meat.

If you've got any questions, get in touch with me.

*your vengeance may vary

Comedy @ Eurotrash

Tommorrow night we are heading to Eurotrash Again

Meet at the Hall @ 7:00 and we'll leave from there

p.s we will probably need two drivers

Movember

I've set up a group for us all for movember and every one should have an email inviting them to register. If you don't get an email, or are unable to undertake it, let me know.

Rovers Tonight

As we have plans for next weeks rovers...

Tonight will be buggy work and Oppositer Lock prep....

So come prepared to do some work.

More Buggy work...

...tomorrow night (Thursday) at the hall from 7:30pm.
If you can make it down to help, please do.

Posted on behalf of Sharpy.

District Centenary Challenge this Sunday

Ok, so we have the District Centenary event this weekend which we've been asked to run an activity for at 2nd Caulfield's hall. I've organised the activity, and also I should have some Venturers along to help as well, so all you need to do is turn up on Sunday (in uniform) to assist. The idea is groups of Joeys, Cubs and Scouts will be making their way around the district to do activities and collect "Glen Eira Dollars" (which we will give out upon successful completion of our activity).

Details are:
Where: 2nd Caulfield, 702 Inkerman Rd, Caulfield North (near Hawthorn Rd opposite Caulfield Park)
When: 9am - 2pm
What to bring: yourselves in uniform, hat/jacket/water bottle/whatever else you want

After the activity finishes at 2pm, all members of the District will be converging on Glen Eira Town Hall for a "mini-Fete", which we have also been asked to make an appearance at. There will be a BBQ feed provided, plus other little activities (although they're aimed more at the younger kids, but don't let that stop you having a go!). This finishes at 5pm.

Please let me know if you're able to come and help. If you can only make it for a short period of time, that's better than nothing, just let me know when you can make it. I know a couple of people will have to take the buggy down for scrutineering, but if you can come after that it'd be good.

Any questions, please let me know.

Next Week

We have been invited to attend Delningy's Car Scavenger Hunt. Its on Tuesday 21st (Next week), starting at 8pm at Delningy's hall, 65 Centre Dandenong Road, Dingley. Bring a pen and as many cars as you want. I won't be there as I'll be in Tasmania, so try and have a good time without me.

Just wondering what we are doing this Wednesday for rovers?

Big Arse Fluoro Party

Hi all,

Not sure who'll check the blog before tomorrow night but BAFP Details

Where: 'Whispers' @ The Dingley International, Boundary Rd Dingley
When: 8pm-1am
Cost: $10 entry and drinks at bar prices, as well as other little fundraisers throughout the night

I know I said I'd be driving there, but as some of you have noticed, I'm not entirely well at the moment, and if I'm attending, it will not be for the whole night, likely no later than 11ish. So if anyone wants a lift there/lift back at those times, shoot me a message tomorrow and I'll let you know if I'm going

Evan

Ali's Birthday!

Hi All,

As it is my 26th birthday (yeah, yeah, I know you think I'm already old, but now I really will be!), I have decided to spend it drowning my sorrows & listening to a good band!

When: Wednesday 8th October, 2008
Where: Veludos
175 Acland Street, StKilda
Time: Meet at hall @7.30. Pete's band (Better than the Wizards) starts playing at 8pm.
Cost: Entry is free, buying me drinks will cost lots of money! :p

See you all there.

Love Ali xoxox

p.s if i could get a lift that would be great. :)

Today

Is the first of the month, so we have ourselves a business meeting. Full uniform, at the hall. We'll have a couple of things to discuss, seeing as how we have two months to catch up on. Also note Sharpy's post below this about opposite lock.

opposite lock

any one wanting to drive at opposite lock, cup weekend needs to bring there cams licences to rovers on wendesday so i can send the entry forms in.

Winter Games this week

Is what we have, versus Alpha Theta. Normal time at the hall. See you all there.

Rover Basic Catering

Big thanks to Evan, Noddy and Huck for coming and helping with catering for the dinner at the Rover Basic course on Saturday.
You guys did a great job and everyone was impressed.
Thanks also to Rob and Gloria for coming to check everything was covered :)

The Royal Melbourne Show

We've been invited to go along with Rach and Zoe and probably some others on Wednesday night next week. Let me know if you want to go so I can get back to them.

Video Games Night

Is this Wednesday. There will be a range of games, both old and new. Normal time at the hall.

Evan

Initiative Course

Ok, so I know I said in my SMS today that there would be details on the blog tonight, but as of tonight, the course has been postponed due to lack of Venturers (and also a potential lack of Rovers).

There are plans to run a course in mid October, but I need to run these by the District Venturer Leader first. If it does go ahead, it won't be at Powelltown, but will instead be an urban course. More details to follow.

Also, I will be an apology this week as I will be at the Glen Eira District AGM.

Peace out.

Rovers for the next two weeks

is supposed to be a mini-olympics night, but I'm not going to be there to organise it and it seems like there's going to be a lack of people there. (3 or 4 at my last count)
So I leave the decision of what's going on to those who will be there, and send texts out to you to let you know.

The following week is a business meeting, but with the crew leader, assistant crew leader, activities coordinator, den warden and Ali all apologies, I'm wondering the worth of the meeting. Leave your opinions here as to what you think. If it goes ahead, reports from those absent will need to be submitted beforehand.

Finally, Showtime rover night, which is this Friday. The show is at the Alexander theatre, Monash Uni Clayton campus, the afterparty is at the Mountain View hotel, Corner Springvale and High St Roads, Glen Waverley. Due to the lack of money received compared to tickets wanted, I've had to get a crew cheque written to cover it. Those who have paid are fine, those who haven't will need to pay Noddy for their ticket. For those interested, we have nearly a full crew turn out for the night, so thank you all for supporting the show.

Group AGM and winter games

This Monday (the 18th) is our group's AGM, and we've been asked to come along to join in the frivolity and help serve supper. I believe the start time is 7.30, I'll confirm it today and post it back here tonight.

Also Kurll's Own want to play us this week, as they have their AGMs next week. If anyone has any issues with it, let me know by Sunday so I can confirm with them.

August Business Meeting

Is this Wednesday, so full uniform and reports at the ready.

Also, tonight is the SMRRC AGM, so if you're free, head on down. It's normally the quickest meeting of the year, and from my recollection, they have food.

Finally, next week we'll be playing winter games against Everest Le Page at our hall starting from 8.

Winter Games Rounds 2 & 3

So we have 2 rounds of winter games to play, against Harrison and Tarlow.

Harrison have offered us Tuesday 29th
I've asked if we can play Tarlow on the 30th, it's the only date that might be agreeable for both crews. If you can make either one or both of those dates please comment or message me tomorrow or Friday at the latest so I can confirm with the crews.

In other news, Friday 1st is South Metro Showtime's Trivia Night. I know those involved in the show plan on attending, but it would be good if we could organise a table ourselves. It's $10 per head pre-booked I believe, so I'll be asking for numbers on Friday night. I don't have the exact details on me, but I'll edit them in when I do.

A Team Appreciation Night

Hi all,
This week is supposed to be an A Team Appreciation night. It has been suggested that it be moved to friday as this will allow us to watch more episodes with potential to sleep at the hall if that's what people want to do. We could start early and have pizza or something if you wan to.
Someone will need to bring a DVD player.
I can't be there on Wednesday as I'm working, so I'd prefer it to be moved, but if most people want it on Wednesday, that's ok by me.
Please comment or message me with what you would like to do so we can work out what we are doing.

Cheers,
Noddy

This Wednesday

will be pool at Fast Eddies, corner Keys and Chesterville Rds, from 8 as it's my birthday on Thursday and I feel like playing pool.

In other news, I have our MARB tickets, I shall be bringing them on Wednesday for people, if you're not going to be there, let me know and I'll organise to get yours to you.

hello all,

i have previously posted this, but i put it on the smeg blog page (I know, i'm an idiot). But any way, had a great time on the hike, and would love to do it again, except the next section. Thanks Cheese for organising it, good job!
Anyway i put some photo's up so if you want to see them, because i can't be bothered waiting for them to load again, so go to www.smeg.blogspot.com. There is an awesome one of me bleeding everywhere!!!

see you all wednesday.

July Business Meeting

Is this Wednesday so bring along your uniform and reports, and I'll send the minutes out tomorrow afternoon.

Winter Games Round 1

Is on this Wednesday, we're playing away at Bunerong's Hall, in Springvale South, starting at 8 (Melway ref 88 J3). If people are interested in car-pooling meet at the hall at 7.30. If you're not coming please let me know so I can have an estimate of how many we'll have.

Rockclimbing this Wednesday

Hi all,

This Wednesday we have Rockclimbing at Seaford. The Venturers will also be joining us for this night.
Address is 12 Hartnett Drv, Seaford (same place we went last time - bring your cards).
Kick off at 7:30, get there 5 mins before to get set up, etc.
Wear comfortable clothes for climbing in. Cost is $10, plus extra for shoes if you want them.
Any other questions, let me know.

Winter Games: Round 1

Round 1 of winter games starts next week, and we're now playing Bunerong at their hall. They don't want to play next week as it's their business meeting, but the week after is our business meeting, as well as the day before Chris's ramblers. So are people happy playing on July 2nd, or do we need an alternate date?

hi,

Just curious as to the plans for this Wednesday, as Rock Climbing was postponed, but nothing was put in its place. If anyones got ideas, I can organise something as i'm on holidays.

Ali

The Fantastic Race

I have some more details about the fantastic race which is occurring on the 2nd and 3rd of August.
This is from an email I received from Michael Thomas, one of the leaders organising it:

"The pickup points will be the Ormond Hall of 6th Caulfield (think some Rovers are there as well) and the 1st McKinnon Scout hall. Luggage would be available from 10am onwards and it is to be taken to Melbourne High School. Pick up time would be around 9.30am on Sunday morning - Saturday will tell you if you have enough resource in the way of trailers etc to move it in one go. If not I will try and arrange a couple of parents to help out on Sunday morning. The luggage is to be dropped off back at the 1st McKinnon hall.

All Rovers are welcome to stay over on Saturday night if they like and if any want to the scouts are going to the St Kilda versus Port Adelaide match on the Sunday - happy to have you guys along for that as well."

They are expecting about 140 scouts.

Please tell me if you can help out on either the Sat or Sun or both. Michael has said that we should be able to borrow a couple of trailers from scout groups in the district (not sure what size), so even if you can come along with a car (or not) the would be great.

Business Meeting and Programming

As the title suggests, this week is a business meeting as we didn't have one last week, and we will also be programming the rest of the year, so bring along any and all ideas you may have.

Mud Bash transport arrangments

Hey Guys

Just thought that the transport arrangments for the upcoming weekend should be finalised...

I am probably going to need a lift if anyone is going down Saturday morning or sometime then, as I probably won't be able to make it up on the Friday Night, as i have an exam that finishes late....

What is eveyrone else planning?

Cheers
Ben

Bowling Night

Hi all,

Tomorrow night is our bowling night at Moorabbin AMF at 8pm. Unfortunately there's been a lacklustre response from the crews we invited, so it looks like being mostly us with maybe one or two people from elsewhere. Cost shouldn't be more than $20, and I'll see everyone there tomorrow.

Adelaide

Fantastic Race

At the youth forum, I was asked by a leader at 5th/6th Central if we would be able to assist with transporting luggage for the Fantastic Race like we did last year.
The info I have:
-August 2-3
-About 140 Scouts
- 5/6th Central can supply a couple of trailers, and other groups may be able to as well.

If you could let me know if you are available and if you can bring a car to tow or a trailer, I can let them know if we can help them.

Noddy

I Want to be a Rover Night: 1st Central Edition

This week we're running an "I want to be a rover" night at 1st Central Moorabbin. Their hall is in Centenary Park, Bignell Rd, Bentleigh East, Melway ref 78 B3. What with winter being around the corner we'll be doing a winter games themed night running through a few of the games and having a couple of discussions about the rovering way of life.

Their night starts at 7.00pm, so I'd like us all to be there by 6.45pm to make sure we have everything we need and be organised. Their finish is 8.30pm, so we can do something afterwards if we want.

I would appreciate if people could leave a comment if they'll be coming or not so I can assign various parts of the night (such as running games) to people beforehand.

See you all on Wednesday
Adelaide

PS: If you're coming to Baw Baw, You'd best bring money this week so we can reserve our spots.

Baw Baw money

Hi guys,

Firstly, I will be an apology for this Wednesday, we have a District Venturer night on.

For those who want to come to Baw Baw on the 8-10 August, I need to get money from everyone ASAP. It's $100 for the weekend, this is for accomodation and food. FYI, we'll be sharing the chalet with Lord Casey and Delnigy.

Money can go to either me or Noddy, I will be getting a crew cheque to send into the Baw Baw bookings officer. If you have enough money in your crew account and you speak nicely to Noddy, you may be able to get some or all of the cost covered.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with me.

Need some Maps?

Hey guys

Just letting you know that if any of you plan on going 4x4ing, or hiking, and require some topographic maps, i can get you the entire VICMAP topographic series in computer format (pdf) from Uni.. they are 1:30,000 scale, so are very high quality.

Let me know if you ever need one.

Cheers
Ben

Mudbash working bee
17th may
every one that wonts to drive at mudbash has to come to the working bee
we need 5 people

wednesday night

hi all this wednesday night we will cleaning out the garage/den and maybe start to clean the joyes den /talk about mud bash working be /buggy work/brakers brothers eg: bandets engine and what ever else we can think off

Powelltown Weekend, 2-4 May

As I have been mentioning for the past month, next weekend is the hike weekend up at Powelltown, with us and the Venturers.
I'm taking the Venturers hiking overnight Saturday and Sunday. Rovers are welcome to tag along, or if you don't fancy hiking, you can just hang around the hut, or whatever else takes your fancy.
I do need to know who's planning on coming, so I can make sure I have enough seats in cars for Venturers.
It'll be a self catering weekend, and if you're hiking, you'll need to bring all your own gear for that as well (rucksack, stove, etc.) This will also be the warm up hike for my Rambler's in July (Great Ocean Walk), so if you want to come on that, it'll be a good idea to come on this hike for some practise.
Anyway, if you are coming, please let me know either by email, comment or SMS, or in person on Thursday night if you're coming to ANZAC Day (I won't be there on Wednesday night).

Dawn Service

The group is once again going into the Dawn Service on Friday, with a sleepover on the Thursday and is wondering if we'd be able to help out on the Thursday and if anyone is interested in going in to the service. If you're interested in going to the service, you need to let me know by tomorrow night, as we need to make sure there'll be space on the bus. Otherwise you can tell me on Wednesday if you want to help on Thursday night.

Evan

Superbad Nite, Wednesday 23 April

Hey Guys

This Wednesday upcoming we are holding a DVD nite, where we will be watching Superbad, and depending on time some other things as well

We will be having it at my house, the address is 50 Kangaroo Rd, Murrumbeena... Its opposite the phone box, and yes, it is the one at the front (when you get here that will make sense)

I plan on starting the movie at 8 if that is possible, that way there will be time to watch other stuff

ALso if anyone wanted to get here before that, luke 7.00ish, I would be happy to put on the BBQ (byo meat and drink etc)> but pls let me know if you plan on doing this.

So see you all then
Cheers
Ben
(any queries, call me, my number is on the contact list)

More on Youtube Video Night

Ok, so here's the rundown on what's happening. Basically, you'll form into small groups (3-4 people) and come up with an idea for a video to film and put on Youtube. Then you go out and shoot it. You bring the file back to me, and I'll put them all up on Youtube. The video that gets the most hits after a week wins.
Things you will need: a camera, ideas, any props/costumes you think you could use.
Remember, I have invited my Venturers to join us as well, so play nicely!

Youtube Video Night

I believe, in amongst all the shuffling of the program, that this week is meant to be our Youtube video night. Seeing as no one else has put anything up here regarding this week, I'm going to suggest we go ahead with this. You'll need to bring a camera capable of shooting video (which most digital cameras will do), and ideas for what you want to shoot.
Also, the activity that was planned for my Venturers for this week has fallen through, so I would like to offer to them to come and join us for the night.
I will speak to a couple of you (CL, etc.) to confirm plans for the week, but I thought I'd put this up here anyway.

leadfoot

finished 8th in leadfoot challage
car came back in one piece
good weekend

AGM Postponed

Due to the success of our last to Wednesday night outings to Eurotrash, we will be going again next week with the AGM to be held on Thursday April 3rd. The time and place are TBC, some people wanted it early (7:30) and Toad has offered to hold it at his place, though it may be more convenient for other to hold it at the hall. ATM, it is set for 8:00 at the hall, if you have any problems with this, let me know.
For Eurotrash, we will be meeting at McKinnon Station at 615 again.

Noddy

Recently we've been talking about doing more intercrew activities and I've been talking with Jackie from Cumoot RC and we figured our crews could get together to do something. They are located down near Pakenham, so it may be more worthwhile doing a camp rather than a normal night. If you could all think about what you'd like to do that's between our hall and Pakenahm, either a crew night or a camp and get back to me that would be great. I will be around on both Wednesday night and Thursday night, so you can talk to me then or message me. BTW they meet on Friday's so it may not be possible to do it on a Wednesday night.

Wednesday 26th March

This week will be the same as last week.

We are attending the comedy night at eurotrash

We are meeting at 6:15 at mckinnon station.

Plaese let me know if u are coming so we aren't waiting for nobody

Cheers
Rusty

Cheese's World Tour of NZ

Cat and I will be in New Zealand from the 20th to the 30th of March for NZ Moot.
I have global roaming activated on my phone, so you can contact me, but I get charged through the a*$#hole for every message and call, so please only call or sms if you really, really need to.
Obviously, I won't be at Rovers for these 10 days (it's a bitch of a commute).
I should still be able to check email and the blog periodically, so feel free to email me, and I'll keep an eye on here for what you guys are up to.

Comedy Festival

Hi Guys,

Two things:

1. For those who are coming to spicks and specks, i have booked the tickets. We are on the first floor front row.

2. As only two of the crew are going to Hoadley, there is no point having a prep night next week, so therefore i have organised a comedy night at Eurotrash bar in the city. It costs $10 entry and you will see between 4 and 6 different comedians. (Last week i saw, among others, Danny Bhoy and the scared weird little guys).We need to meet at the hall 6:30 and will drive in from there.

Any questions u can call or message me
See you then
Rusty

Hi All,

Rovers this week is helping out the Cubs for their Scavenger Hunt.

Meet at Mackie Rd hall at 6.50pm.
Finish the Hunt at 7.50-8pm then a game and the closing ceremony.

if you would like we could still do the fish and chips at the beach afterwards.
Please let me know if you want to do that or something else.

From Ali

p.s It would be great if you could let me know if your coming as i need to inform Margaret.

Upcoming Stuff

There are a few upcoming things that I need an indication for of who will be attending, or if it is feasible:

1. Mudbash Working Bee (15 March) - I will be attending this on Saturday, I need to know who else can attend with me (I need at least one extra person). This is to cover our outstanding man days from last Mudbash. Would be good to get as many as possible above the 2, seeing as it is overdue (which I will admit is my fault)


2. Leadfoot Challenge (12-13 April) - I would like to use this as one of my Scoutcraft camps, I need to know who is going to plan menus, etc. I have also had a request from Mark Rosenberg if he can attend the camp with us and help me organise it as part of his Scoutcraft. Please let me know your thoughts


3. Hike Weekend - I would like to run a hike weekend as part of my preparation for my Rambler's as well as bringing some of my Venturers along who need to complete their Venturing Skills Hike. I have a tentative date of 2-4 May at Powelltown, I'd like to know who is interested in coming.

Please have a think about these, I will discuss with everyone on Wednesday.

Ettamogah Pub Trip!!!!

Just to give you an update on the Pub Trip - which is next week by the way!!!

I have booked us in at the Howlong Scout Park for the weekend
It is 16km out of Albury, so is a bit closer then last year.

It will cost $5 per person per night or $15 each

Will give you more details on Wednesday.

See you then,
Rusty

sorry it will cost $5 the bar will be open and if we wont we can go to the RSL around the corner 4 tea if we wont or we can have a bbq if we wont to but can you plz let me know what you wont to do so i can organize stuff and my mum will be there and some ofter people to teach us how to play lawn bowls

bowling night

hi lawn bowling starts at 630 till dark melways ref 93 a9 see you there

Moonlight Cinema

This Tuesday night is Moonlight Cinema at the Botanic Gardens.
Gates open at 7pm and the movie starts around 8:30. Would be best to meet at the gate at 7:30 I think. Gate is Gate D, on Birdwood Avenue (near the intersection of Domain Road) South Yarra.
I'm told Delnigy will also be attending, not sure what time they're meeting though (I'm sure you'll be able to meet up with them).
BYO Drinks, Nibbles and a picnic rug to lie on (if you bring a chair, you have to sit up the back).
I have Venturers, so I won't be there, but I'm sure you'll still have a good time without me ;)

This wed at 8pm is a Rovers Only, specifically to discuss Noddy's den project completion. Anything else that you may want to discuss, please bring it up at the meeting.

See you then.

Alison

Hi All,

Just so you don't forget this weeks working be is only a mafeking one, not a mudbash working bee, so it doesn't count for buggy stuff. You are all still welcome to attend if you wish.

More Importantly...

Sunday the 24th of Feb will be Buggy Work.
Start at 10am @ Rob's Place.

Hope to see you all there, so that we can be ready for all the events for this year.

From Ali

LAWN BOWLS

JUST SPOKE TO THE LAWN BOWLS PEOPLE AND THERE LOOKING ATTHE BOOKS TO SEE IF THE 27TH OF FEB IS GOOD FOR THEM .THAY THINK IS BETTER TO START EARLY AS POSSIBLE SO WE CAN USE THE MOST OF THE LIGHT ILL TALK TO YOU ALL ABOUT IT ON WEDNESDAY

Hi from Canada

Hey guys

just letting you know that i do still in fact exist, but will be missing the next few weeks of rovers as i am overseas in canada at the moment

when i arrived it was snowing, had to make a landing on like a runway covered in ice, and it wa minus 20 degrees... a little bit cold

when i get back, however, we will have to watch "superbad" as a crew, as i saw it on the plane (hadn't seen it before hand somehow), and i think there are some great likenesses to certain people in the rover crew; ill let you all decide who i am talking about, and yes unfortuantely i too have been told i am like some one in it (and no, thankfully it is not McLuvvin!)

see you all soon

Cheers Ben

Hi All,

Here is the menu etc for SurfMoot. Please let me know if you have any queries. There is also an equipment list. feel free to add to it.

This week at Rovers is Surfmoot Prep. 8 pm at the Hall.

See you all there. Ali

SURFMOOT 2008

Attending (9-10people)

Ali Cheese Evan Noddy Rusty Rob Toad Sharpy Huck
Nate??

Day Meal Prep + cooking Clean up
Friday Dinner On the way???

Sat Breakfast Bacon + Eggs/Cereal Rusty, Toad Noddy, Cheese

Sat Lunch Sandwiches Sharpy, Nate Huck, Noddy

Sat Dinner Chicken burritos Cheese, Evan Ali, Rob

Sunday Breakfast Pancakes/Cereal Rob, Ali Toad, Rusty

Sunday Lunch BBQ
(sausages and bread) Noddy, Huck Nate, Sharpy

Sunday Dinner Spaghetti Bolognaise Ali Cheese, Evan

Monday Breakfast Cereal / leftovers Get own Clean own

Meal / Ingredients

Bacon and Eggs
20 pieces of bacon (middle), 2 dozen eggs

Sandwhiches
2 loaves bread, Chicken loaf 150g, strass 150g, ham 150g, salami 150g, 1 lettuce, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 large pack sliced cheese.

Chicken burritos
30 burritos, 2-2.5 kg chicken, lettuce, 4 tomatoes, 1kg pack grated cheese, cucumber.

Pancakes
2x pancake premix, maple syrup, sugar, lemon, jam.

BBQ
20 saugages, 2 loaves bread, 5 onions, tomato sauce, 10 chicken kababs

Spag Bol
1.5-2kg mince, Neapolitan sauce, 2 onions, parmesan cheese, 1-1.5kg spaghetti, garlic bread x3

Cereal
Den??, milk 2litre fresh, 2 x long life??

Snacks
Fruit (appples, Grapes ets?)
Shapes
Chips
Etc....

Cooking Equipment needed.

BBQ
Gas
Stove
2 large saucepans
Frying pan
Chopping board
Sharp knifes/ cooking utensils
Wash tub and dry bag

General Equipment

Tunnel Tent
Poles
Guys
Pegs
Ladder (for pub)
Shade cloth
All the pub Stuff
2x trestle tables
Fridge?? Cooling facilities for food
Lighting

Bike Ride This Wednesday

This Wednesday we are doing a bike ride to the city, starting from the hall at 7:30pm. We'll be riding up to East Malvern, then along the Gardiners Creek Trail to the city (approx 12-13 kms). We'll then catch the train home, so bring money for train fare. Any questions, let me know.
See you all there!

Beach Night this Wednesday

To welcome in 2008, our first night back will be at the beach.
Specifically, we'll be going to Mentone beach, opposite the end of Naples Rd, near the Life Saving Club. Here is a map:

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Meet at 7pm (to make the most of the daylight), BYO dinner and drinks. There are shops in Mentone if you want to buy dinner, including fish and chips. If people prefer, they may want to meet first and then do a bulk order.
See you all there.