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Venture Section Annual Report 2010/2011

 

WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE

The Venture Section though small in number had a very good year, as all three Ventures attended the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Rinkaby, Sweden excitement steadily built throughout the year. In preparation for this the Ventures attended a number of training camps:

·         Carne Co. Wexford for two nights

·         Faithlegg  Co. Waterford for three nights

·         Clane Co. Kildare for two nights

·         Travelling party with parents/guardians in Kilkenny (meeting)

Two of the Ventures were Patrol Leaders Tommy and Kalen and Billy was an Assistant Patrol Leader, this was a great honour and all three boys did themselves and their Group proud.

 

ANNUAL CAMP

Two Ventures attended Annual Camp in Castlegregory

OTHER CAMPS ATTENDED

·         Water weekend Borris

·         Practice weekend for County Camp

·         Dundrum

·         Phoenix and practice camp

·         June weekend

FUNDRAISING

Ventures participated in all Group fund raising efforts.

WITHIN THE GROUP

Throughout the year the Ventures assisted with the younger Sections including attending  their camps.

Ventures worked very closely with the Scout Section

 

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

·         Implementation of new programme/starting of Gaisce/Chief Scout Award

·         Represented Group at Comhairle na nOg

·         Attended Group’s 40th anniversary celebrations

·         Participated in St Patrick’s Day Parade

·         Venture of the year award presented to Kalen Mc Namara

·         Worked on the first ever Slieve Bloom County Shield as base markers and camp craft inspectors.

·         Participated in water sports/past v present soccer match/worked on race night fundraiser for group

·         Billy Breen was Assistant Patrol Leader in the Phoenix, the team achieving Gold Standard

·         Kalen Mc Namara did us all proud on receiving his Chief Scout Award

·         Attended Group Council/County meetings/Youth For a

The Venture Sections has a significant intake from the Scout Section in September 2011 and we are very much looking forward to the new scout year.

 


What is Venturing?

It's hard to explain what Venturing is all about! This is because as a Venture Scout you could end up doing almost anything- Imagination is your only limit! You can challenge yourself, try new things, acheive your goals and most importantly have a laugh with a group of like mindedpeople...

As a Venture Scout you could find yourself trekking with a friend across some far off country on the Explorer Belt, or exploring the lesser known parts of Ireland on Challenge. You might decide to go along to the Venture Scout Moot and meet with Ventures from around the country, then again you might hit the Galtees for a weekend of adventurous hill-walking!

In a fit of madness you might decide to try it all and really explorer what Venture Scouting has to offer you, but with all that's possible it might take you awhile to get around to everything!

 

Roscrea has a proud tradition of Ventures. Today there is 14 Ventures in the Group aged between 15 ½ and 18 years of age.

The Ventures meet most Friday nights from 9.30pm to 10.30pm. Ventures have regular day activities and overnight trips. The highlight of the Venture Year is the Venture Annual Camp, which is normally held jointly with the Scouts.

The Leader Team

Caroline Marks (Section Leader), Francis Minogue (Group Leader), Shane Cahill, Alwyn Stapleton, Ronan Foyle and Roisin Treacy

Upcoming Events for 2011-12

October 12th: Comhairle Na Nog

October 14th - 16th: Provincial Venture Weekend in Srahan

October 28th - 31st: Challenge weekend in Achill

November 4th: Baldonnel Outing

November 18th - 19th: Bagpack in Dunnes

Past Events - Photos

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Ventures Canoeing on Barrow (May 2009)SANY0079
We think they are Canoeing (May 2009)
 

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