1st Morningside Scout December 2021

DECEMBER 2021 | VOL.3 & 4 1ST MORNINGSIDE SCOUT In this edition: LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW YEAR Scouts 'went' camping p2-3 2021 has been a great year for 1st Morningside Scout Troop. That was regardless of the challenges it face. Look, our new kitchen It is the first time in history that the troop delivered three Springbok Scouts - to p4 Blake Imbert, Tarryn Nitch and Nic Peak. Tarryn also happen to be the first female Springbok Scout at 1st Morningside. World Jamboree coming p5 Another major achievement at the end of the year, was for three of our Scouts - Dharvish Toolsi, Hannah Smith and Michael Elfick - attended the 44th Weston Meet our new Chief PLTU at Gilwell Scout Training Centre. It is the first time since January 2020 Scout that Scouts could present a PLTU and these three did extremely well. Thank you p6 to Blake Imbert (3rd time) and Jason Wood (1st time) who staffed. Sanjamb 2022 The Parents' Committee would like to thank all the parents, as well as Bear p7 (Robin Ellis - our district commissioner - for attending our AGM held on 15 October. We were really looking forward to a fantastic end of year event with our annual campfire, but this had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. Be it as it may, we know our Scouts, Cubs and Meerkats had a fantastic time all the way until the end of the year. We plan to resume activities early in the new year with meetings, camps and hikes. Hopefully we will manage to organise a family camp again as we did in 2019. Until then, stay safe, have a blessed Festive Season and a prosperous 2022!

DECEMBER 2021 | VOL. 3 & 4 SCOUTS 'WENT' CAMPING These gorgeous Going camping has been a very serious summer challenge for Scouts during 2021. In vacation October, a group of Scouts decided that houses are they can no longer delay organising a great not only camp... even if it was \"at home\". for the hot Under the guidance of Bianca Abrahams, months, but the Scouts camped right outside the also all year Scout Hall in Ernest Ullman Park. Each Scout slept in his/her own tent, and round. COVID-19 regulations were stricktly adhered to. Weldone to the Scouts for making things happen.

DECEMBER 2021 | VOL. 3 & 4 Upcoming January 28 - 30 January Troop Arowe Park Camps (date to be confirmed) Delta Park Michaela's Fist Class Camp Jason's Springbok Camp

DECEMBER 2021 | VOL. 3 & 4 LOOK, OUR NEW KITCHEN As you all would have noticed (we hope), the hall has seen major changes during 2020/21. One thing that is sadly still missing, is a proper kitchen. Fear not. The Parents' Committee planned to have a decent kitchen - that is what the space is for next to our new bathrooms. However, fitting a kitchen is not cheap. Thank you very much to Sara Elliot for sourcing a second hand kitchen for us. It was donated to the troop and will be installed soon. We can't wait to see what the Scouts can cook up in the kitchen!

DECEMBER 2021 | VOL. 3 & 4 GET READY FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME... GET READY FOR SAEMANGEUM! Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? The 25th World Scout Jamboree Contingent Management Team are gearing up and have started planning South Africa's participation in the 25th World Scout Jamboree in SaeManGeum in the Republic of Korea from 1 to 12 August 2023. The South African Contingent will leave South Africa on 23 July 2023, and return home on 13 August 2023. To be an eligible youth participant at the 25th World Scout Jamboree, you must have been born between 22 July 2005 and 31 July 2009. If you are older, you can also join us as a member of the International Service Team (IST), apply to be a Troop Scouter or Assistant Troop Scouter, or be a member of the Contingent Management Team. With previous Jamborees, Scouts SA have always done a pre If you are interested in going (note this is not yet a final or post tour in the region where the jamboree is held. To commitment), then follow this link to show your interest. give more Scouts the opportunity to attend the Jamboree If you are unsure, speak to Scouts such as Bianca Abrahams, and help reduce the cost, Scouts SA want to offer two Blake Imbert and Jason Wood who attended the 24th World options, this will be dependent on the numbers. At the Scout Jamboree in 2019 in the US. Click on the video image at moment it is budgeted, that with current exchange rate, the the top of the page (or here) to watch a video about the cost for the pre-tour and the Jamboree will be an estimated upcoming jamboree. R60 000 per Scout, while for just attending the Jamboree, the cost will be an estimated R45 000 per Scout.

DECEMBER 2021 | VOL. 3 & 4 MEET OUR NEW CHIEF SCOUT Our current Chief Scout’s term comes to an end on the 31st of January 2022. The Scout Board, having reviewed the nominations and completing the interview process, are now honoured to announce that Mr Khonzaphi Mdaka will serve as the new Chief Scout of South Africa. Khonzaphi is currently serving as the Deputy Chief Scout and has been a vital member of the Management Committee. For more than 25 years he has been an active and dedicated member who is revered by all who know him. He joined the South African Scout Movement in 1994 in Mataffin, Mpumalanga. Between 2000 and 2015, Khonzaphi served the Mpumalanga Region in multiple leadership positions ranging from Deputy Provincial Commissioner, to Provincial Commissioner and Provincial Chairman. During this tenure he facilitated collaboration between uniformed and non-uniformed members, the general public and international donors. He also, in partnership with the German NGO Nangu Thina, Khonzaphi has often stated that he wants to contribute to coordinated the building of the Mpumalanga Regional Office making Scouting a symbol of life for the young people of our and Training Center,. He was also elected to sit on the National country and to build our relationship with external partners. I Scout Council and Steercom where he further contributed to call on you all to welcome him in his new role, and let’s work the revitalisation of Scouting. together to prepare and equip young people to be the generation that will create a sustainable future for all. With years of experience in property and project management, Khonzaphi became the Chair: National Properties and a Lastly, we thank our outgoing Chief Scout Brendon member of SSA’s Manco in 2015. His contributions to the Hausberger for his incredibly dedicated service to the development of SCOUTS South Africa’s strategies and Movement and his drive which have steered us continually programmes did not go unnoticed. In 2018 Khonzaphi was on our road towards growth and sustainability. We named Deputy Chief Scout of South Africa. particularly thank Brendon’s family too for having given him time to serve the Scout Movement as well as he did. It is clear that Khonzaphi has a deep appreciation and respect for Scouting. Having grown up in a disadvantaged community Yours in Scouting, and having experienced first-hand the impact that Scouting can have on personal development, he understands and can Dr Trueman Goba, relate to the majority of our membership. We are confident Chair Scout Board that his insight, experience, knowledge of our operational and administrative systems, and his ability to integrate and enhance mutual understanding between members, will prove to be instrumental to implementing our strategic objectives and to growing the Movement in the years to come. Troop meetings to start on 21 January 2022

DECEMBER 2021 | VOL. 3 & 4 SANJAMB 2002 Sanjamb 2022 is going to be held at the Emseni camp in KZN. The plan is (currently) for Sanjamb to take place in December 2022 (final dates to be confirmed depending on the pandemic). This camp is settled at the base of Spioenkop Mountain along the banks of the Tugela River, at the foothills of the Drakensberg, near Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal. Remember to diarise this event, where you will be able to join hundreds of other Scouts from all over South Africa for an epic adventure. The camp will cost R3 200 per participant (excluding bus transfers). Scouts must be 12 years old to attend. Click here for more information and to register. SAFARI STEW Ps: If you think we are serious about the ingredients, you can always remember how serious Scouts are about This old favourite is always a crowd pleaser. As it is very South African, and could potentially solve the Mr Johnny Verbeck's sausage machine... ;) challenge on how to feed several hundred Scouts at Sanjamb 2022... for a day or two... Rinse and pat dry 1 medium to large elephant Season with: 60 buckets salt 40 buckets course ground black pepper Add: 1 500 chopped onions 1 truckload chopped carrots 1 truckload diced potatoes 3 000 peeled tomotos (fresh or canned) 10 barrels of elephant stock (or water) 50 buckets of minced garlic For that special touch of extra flavour add: 1 bay leaf And don't forget the secret ingredient: 25 smoked warthogs Season to taste with salt, pepper, Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce, then let simmer Feeds 2 000