[Scouts] Triathlon Fundraising [Updated]

Our Scout troop has a strong history of providing a quality scouting program over many years.  To support this we have worked hard to keep up with the equipment we need to give our kids.  Fundraising for Scouts can be a challenge as sponsorship is limited and we try and avoid asking parents to dip into their pockets as much as possible.

What are the Funds for?

All the money raised goes directly into equipment for the Scout group.  In 2010 we purchased purpose built Scout tents which will be used on all camps, which has eliminated the need for kids to sleep in hike tents.  In addition we have acquired other items including hand held GPS units and camping equipment.

How do we raise the Money?

We generally limit our fund raising to one activity, and that is the providing marshals’ for the Gatorade Triathlon Season over each summer.  This falls into two activities;

• Bag Packing – we provide marshal’s to pack competitor give away bags on the Saturday, between 10.00am – 1.00pm.
• Drink Station Marshals – Sunday triathlon, our job is to hand out water to competitors on the run leg, between 6.15am – 11.00am.

It can get pretty hectic at times, but we have a bit of fun along the way also.  We generally have three drink stations with five scouts or family members on each station.  Often Scouts bring a parent(s) or sibling along to help, but if this is not possible we can generally arrange for them to be picked up and dropped home again.

What’s in it for the Scouts?

In return for providing the marshals, we receive between $35 – $45 per person.   We also get a bonus if we are able to provide the number of marshal’s we have committed to. Over the last few seasons we have been able to raise over $5,000 for our group.

What we ask of Scout Families.

To make this fund raising work we need the support of all our Scout families.  We all have lots on and we need to plan our weekends carefully.  Can you please review the list of events we plan to participate in and consider which ones you can assist with?

Harry will send out notices to alert you to an upcoming event, the notice will also be available here as we get closer to each event.  Could you please let him know by return email if you are available to help.  Otherwise Harry will have to ring around, which can be time consuming.

What to bring?

• No uniform required.
• Hat and sunscreen.
• Something to eat.

All marshal’s get a giveaway bag to take home after the event.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to drop Harry an email or give him a call.  Or alternatively contact any of the Scout Leaders.

Look forward to seeing you all sometime over the season.

Harry Kinsella

0437 998 744 or chkinsella@optusnet.com.au

Peter Fowler

0402 248 105 or peter.fowler@moorabbinscoutgroup.net

5th/6th Central Moorabbin Scout Troop

The number one place for Scouts in the Bentleigh and East Bentleigh area!