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J4 Belfast Scouts Leader Meeting- 31 August 2023 Cairnshill Methodist Church
Present: Neil, Lynn, Gavin, Max G, AT, Noel, Chris
Apologies: Nicolle, Max J, Michael and Ben
Matters arising:
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l) Communication of start date122 Sept) to parents by section heads
21 Leader cover. It was noted that Ewan is studying in Dundee this yearso we wish him well
and look forward to him returning next year.
We welcome Michael back to run squirrels with Lynn and then in her absence. Gavin has a
busy few months with important exam5 so whilst he could organise the programme, he
needs the Beaver leaders to run Friday nights as he may not be about much this term.
Likewise Neil will not be about every week but will continue to run the group side of things
and will be there to help out when required.
We wish Lynn well forthe rest of her pregnancy and look forward to hearing her news in due
course.
We talked about seeking parents as helpers/leaders but agreed to leave It for now as they
can be more of a burden, particularly in the younger sections.
3) Term Dates as follows:
sept 22 - Start back
Sept 29- normal night
Oct 6-Swim up all sections
Oct 13- Swim up catch up
Oct 20- Halloween party {sections to organise their own)
Oct 27 AND Nov 3 OFF Half Term
Nov 10, 17, 24- normal night
Dec l- normal night
Dec 8- Christmas Party closes us until 12 Jan 2024
4) New Joiners
Neil agreed to forward on any enquiries to section heads so they car) communicate to the
parents asking about our scouts. We may have a waiting list depending on who returns and
who is swimming up. If need be just tell parents that and we will come back to them as soon
as we know the situation a few weeks after we return on 22 Sept.

Lynn suggested that she will do some intake and advertising for new members too
5) AOB
Agreed to keep costs to £60 with one electronic payment as soon as we open up again.
Everyone must keep on top of their emails regarding training and do them as soon as they
are reminded please. A certificate of completion can be emailed to me so that we can get
Compass updated etc...