National Cub Challenge 2009

"SHARING IS CARING"

Lord Baden-Powell, our founder, said: "I often think that when the sun goes down, the world is hidden by a big blanket from the light of heaven, but the stars are little holes pierced in that blanket by those who have done good deeds in this world. The stars are not all the same size; some are big, some are little, and some men have done small deeds, but they have made their hole in the blanket by doing good before they went to heaven. Try and make your hole in the blanket by good work while you are on earth. It is some thing to be good, but it is far better to do good".

Let's bear in mind Baden-Powell's words when we take part in this year's National Challenge. As usual, there are three sections to the Challenge:

"SHARING"

There are so many people in our communities - doctors, nurses, police personnel, fire fighters, care givers, religious leaders, the list is endless - who do so much behind the scenes to take care of our well being. How much do we know about what their work entails? Well, why not invite them to your pack meeting to "share" what they do on a daily basis. Get to know more about them and see where you, as part of the community, can assist in any way.

"CARE BEARS"

Take part in the special pack meeting. Remember, this programme is not cast in stone and can be adapted to suit your Pack.

"CARING"

Everyone is going through difficult times at the moment, some more than others. There are a lot of projects going on in our communities, which could use our help. For example, there are organizations seeking to promote literacy in all communities and they are looking for second-hand books; there are "care pack" projects happening throughout the country for victims of crime; some organizations look for good second-hand clothes/furniture for their charity shops; helping a neighbour set up a food garden. We all have something to give, even if it's only a plate of cookies to the casualty doctors/nurses at your local hospital, so let's get out there and show our communities how much we care.

IMPORTANT POINTS FOR PACK SCOUTERS TO NOTE

To qualify for the certificate and badge you need to take part in all three sections. The Challenge closes on 30 September 2009 and all entries must be submitted to your Assistant Provincial Commissioner Cub Programme before 23 October 2009. Don't forget to send in any media articles and photographs.

Cubs Care!

Yours in Cubbing

Jeanette Angus
National Commissioner - Cub Programme

National Cub Challenge 2009
National Cub Challenge 2009 - Programme and Entry