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Baden-Powell didn’t just remember St.George’s Day, April 23: he made use of it. This was evidenced in his regularly contributed articles to The Scouter, a selection of which was published as B-P’s Outlook in 1979 by Scouts Canada. In April 1913 he wrote urging Scouters to re-read Scouting for Boys annually – on, he suggested, that easily remembered date of the patron saint of Scouts. And in April 1932, he wrote:
St. George's Day
I feel rather like the mouse who has been at the leaking whisky cask and comes out of the cellar shouting, “Now, where's that damned cat?"
Usually I look back on the past year's work at the end of December, but I do so rather from a limited point of view. By the time that St. George's Day comes round, I have seen the many annual reports from various centres at home and overseas and am then really able better to judge of our progress and condition.
Fortified by these I am now able to shout, "Now where's that damned dragon?" I don't really see any very formidable one in sight, though in my elated condition I might be excused for seeing two. But, such as I do see, the one to be attacked is the unemployedness among the youth of the nation. If we in the Scouts can do something, however small, towards overcoming this awful canker in our midst, we shall be doing a genuine national and Christian service.
The present depression in industry should, we may hope, pass away before long, but the ill-effects of unemployedness will be lifelong on its victims - they have before them, as unemployables, an appalling existence as waste human material open only to bad influences around them.
Most of our Troops have unemployed lads among their members and many have taken on others as "younger brothers." In either case we can do something for them to save them from the fate of unemployableness, if we aim to put into them: Character, to make them self-reliant and able to make their own way in the world; Handcraft, so that they may have some ability; Health, that they may stand the strain; and Happiness, through enjoyment of life among good pals.
Thereby can we do something at any rate to rescue them from the slough of despond in which, through no fault of their own, they are involved.
ISGF 12th Asia Pacific gathering closing date extended
The ISGF Asia Pacific Regional Gathering was launched by Brett D. Grant, chairman ISGF World Committee, on the 3rd April 2009 at the Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The organization has extended the closing date to the 31st may 2009 at the request of members.
The gathering will be held from July 16 to 21, 2009 in Selesa Resort instead of Templar Park, as the organization needed to relocate to another venue. The choice of the new venue is very suitable and prices are not changing. Selesa is located in the gentle hills of Bukit Tinggi, Pahang Darul Makmur amidst lush greenery and only a scenic 35 minutes drive from Kuala Lumpur and 20 minutes drive to Genting Highlands (an entertainment park). Source: ISGF Website.
For full details and application forms, see St.George’s Guild in Australia Inc. National Guildmaster, John Booth, 9807 6666; johnfb@weeklytimes.com.au.
Mooca Mag… Something to say? Add? Correct? Contact Phyllis Berger 9624 5136, 0415 247 423, phyllber@yahoo.com.au
Mooca Mag… something to contribute, add, correct? Contact Phyllis Berger
02 9624 5136, 0415 247 423, phyllber@yahoo.com.au
GUILDMASTER’S MESSAGE
Greetings.
Welcome to the start of another Guild year. Like all new years, this is a good time to resolve to make the coming year one of good fellowship, with a worthwhile and interesting programme and, who knows? we might even find, somewhere, a new member or two.
I am sure you all join me in wishing those of our Guildbrothers who have recently been in hospital, or are about to enter hospital, a speedy recovery; and remember that 8th Scout Law - all about smiling and whistling under all difficulties. I believe that no matter how bad you feel or whatever problems you may have, there is always someone who is worse off than you.
Cheers,
Margaret.
Margaret Barton,
Guildmaster.
Get Well Soon!!!
Our thoughts and very best wishes for thorough recovery as soon as possible are with two very special stalwarts of St.George’s Guild in Ryde:
Eva Maxted is presently doing the long hard work of restoring her old dance floor “Hippy Hippy Shake” abilities, following successful major surgery in March;
and looking forward to an ultimate return to doing the Sailor’s Hornpipe is Bob Hill, who has a date with theatre later this month.
All the best! – we’re pulling for the very best possible outcomes for you both!!
St George’s Guild of Ryde
GUILD PROGRAM 2009 / 10
MAY 13: Guild Meeting
JUNE 10: Guildhall 5 Mins St George Phyllis Berger
JULY 8: Guild Meeting
AUGUST 12: Guildhall 5 Mins St George Betty Gough
SEPTEMBER 9: Guild Meeting
OCTOBER 14: International Guildhall 5 Mins St George John Booth
NOVEMBER 11: Guild Meeting
DECEMBER 9: Christmas Guildhall 5 Mins St George Judy Harris
2010 January no meetings
FEBRUARY 10: Commem. Guildhall 5 Mins St George Eva Maxted
MARCH 10: AGM
APRIL 14: Changeover Guildhall 5 Mins St George Bob Hill
St.George’s Guild of Ryde Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Addington, 813 Victoria Road, Ryde, commencing at 7.30pm.
The Guild is open to anyone 18 years & over, & visitors are most welcome -
why not come along for an enjoyable, obligation-free evening! (please let us know, for catering purposes).
Contacts: Margaret Barton, Guildmaster, 9874 2547;
Brian Harris, Chancellor, 9808 1016.
St George’s Guild of Sydney
GUILD PROGRAM 2009 / 10
Sydney Guild meets on the first Tuesday every month except January at historic ”Addington” 813 Victoria Road Ryde.
MAY 5: Guild Meeting, Rec John, MC Ulrike
JUNE 6: Guild Meeting, Rec Rusty, MC Neita
JULY 7: Guildhall 5 Mins St George John M. Rec Howard MV John M
AUGUST 4 Guild Meeting, Rec John M., MC Rusty
SEPTEMBER 1: Guild Meeting, Rec Margaret, MC Ron
OCTOBER 6: International Guildhall, 5 Mins St George Lyn, Rec Neita, MC Lyn
NOVEMBER 3: Guild Meeting, Rec Lyn, MC Charlie
DECEMBER 1: Christmas Guildhall, 5 Mins St George Neit, Rec Charlie, MC Howard
FEBRUARY 2: BP Guildhall, 5 Mins St George Charlie, Rec Ulrike, MC Margaret
MARCH 2: AGM Meeting, Rec Ron, MC John B.
APRIL 6: Inst. Guildhall, 5 Mins St George Rusty, Rec Howard, MC Neita
St.George’s Guild of Sydney meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at historic Addington, 813 Victoria Road, Ryde, commencing at 7.30pm.
The Guild is open to anyone 18 years and over. Visitors are most welcome.
Why not come along for an enjoyable, obligation-free evening!
(Please let us know, for catering purposes).
Contacts: John F Booth AM, Guildmaster, 9807 6666
Howard Blair, Chancellor, 9798 4060
Ulrike Eichmeyer, Treasurer, 9807 6666
2009
BADEN-POWELL MEMORIAL GUILDHALL
Ryde
St.George’s Guild will be in recess during January. Our usual 2nd
Wednesday of each month meetings resume at Addington with the
Baden-Powell
Memorial Guildhall at 7.30pm. on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11,
Historic
Addington is at 813 Victoria Road, Ryde (just past Shepherd Street, going
towards Sydney).
The
Guild is open to anyone 18 years & over, & visitors are most welcome
-
why not come along for an enjoyable, obligation-free evening!
Please let us know, for catering purposes, Contacts:
Margaret
Barton Guildmaster 9874 2547
Brian Harris Chancellor 9808 1016
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