From: Chris Meadows, Avon Scouts [chris.meadows@avonscouts.org.uk]

Sent: 27 June 2009 16:42

Subject: County Patrol Camping Competition - 23, 24, 25 October

Avon Scouts
	COUNTY PATROL CAMPING COMPETITION
JUNE 2009	Volume 1, Number 1
In This Issue · Introduction · So what is happening in 2009? Contact Us County Patrol Camping Competition E-Mail Us	INTRODUCTION The County Patrol Camping Competition, in its current form, started in 1968 and is now in its 41st year. This year it is being held at Woodhouse Park on 23rd, 24th & 25th October. The County Patrol Camping Competition (CPCC) is opportunity for Scouts across the County to develop their camping and team working skills over a weekend under canvas while competing in a friendly yet challenging Competition. Each team competes for one of two trophies, the “Post & Press” trophy [full competition no adult assistance] or the “Tony Award” [for the first entry scout needing some adult assistance]. The weekend includes a variety of activities for fun and broadening the participants Scouting skills, usually based around a different topical theme for each year. SO WHAT IS HAPPENING IN 2009? Forty years ago Neil Armstrong, a Scout, was the first person to stand on the surface of the moon. Our camp theme is based on this historical Moon Landing. This is your opportunity to pit your camping skills, ability and teamwork against other Scouts in the County. Or you could just camp with us for the weekend. The following points and the information on our webpage will give you the information you need to put your plans in place. Further detail will be supplied when we receive your application form and fees. ¨ The event includes two competitions. The prestigious ‘Post & Press’ Trophy in which points are scored for good camping standards, cooking and teamwork. Then there is the ‘Tony Award’ for the best ‘Tenderfoot’ Patrol. This is a patrol that may need some adult help over the weekend. Any team can enter the ‘Post & Press’ competition, but only Scouts who have not taken part in this event before can enter the ‘Tony Award’. ¨ The event fee of £15.00 per person includes a variety of activities at allocated times along with the site camping fees. ¨ Entry will be by Patrol; please use the entry form on our website. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Avon County Scout Council’ and marked County Patrol camp on the back. ¨ The closing date for entries is 30th September. Applications received after this date may not be accepted. ¨ The total number of entries to the event is limited to 40 patrols of 6 Scouts. Further information, and the forms you need for the event, are available at www.avonscouts.org.uk/patrolcampingweekend

Distribution: Those with email addresses on the national membership database, and the roles SL, ASL, Troop Asst and GSL.

INTRODUCTION

SO WHAT IS HAPPENING IN 2009?

Forty years ago Neil Armstrong, a Scout, was the first person to stand on the surface of the moon. Our camp theme is based on this historical Moon Landing.

This is your opportunity to pit your camping skills, ability and teamwork against other Scouts in the County. Or you could just camp with us for the weekend.

The following points and the information on our webpage will give you the information you need to put your plans in place. Further detail will be supplied when we receive your application form and fees.