It was not so long ago I remember sitting down to write Term 1’s newsletter!

Term 1 was packed full of outdoor events, making the most use of the daylight we have on offer this year. With the proposed changes in daylight saving hours it looks like we will prosper with outdoor activity next year!

As we look ahead to Term 2 we can see badges looming on the horizon. Squads have been put together and our first week back will be Squad based activities which will hopefully unify and build the teamwork within each Squad. By the end of the term, we should all be ready for a good Squad Night.

We have a range of badge work for everyone this term. We have managed to acquire the skills and expertise of John Groves, an ex-10th Wellington leader who has offered to help out with a film class. Hopefully with his guidance we might actually get something finished!

We also have plans to design and construct our own hoverboard – for what use yet is unknown, but it will be fun all the same! If anyone has any old but working vacuum cleaners, or can get some for us with minimal cost, please get in contact with us!!!

There is also going to be a cooking class now that the kitchen has a working oven! I’m sure the items of choice will be delicious and will treat our taste buds at the end of each night!

For the keen group of second years we have an expedition badge which will probably flow into term 3 run by our keen tramper Rob Stewart.

ANZAC Day is on the first Wednesday back, 25th April. We have been asked to place a wreath, which we happily accepted. It was an awesome event last year despite the rain, so please make an effort to turn up and show your support as we remember them. 9:30am at the front of Hutt Central Library, by the Cenotaph.

So, without further ado, I bring you Term 2, 2007!

Al Ingham
LIC, Company Section
10th Wellington Boy’s Brigade

10thwellington@gmail.com

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2007 is here! And with it comes a new year for Boy’s Brigade.

The end of year prizegiving 2006 saw a change of plan, but an equally fun time had by all, with the focus on the Spit Roast shared dinner which was enjoyed by all.

Our first week back this year is for Monday 12th February, meeting at Lower Hutt Baptist Church at the normal time of 7pm. Our first term will be very heavily based on outdoor activities as usual to make the most use of the summer sunlight hours.

This year, we are having to put our subs up dramatically. This is because Boy’s Brigade New Zealand has put the registration fee for boys up to $45.00. There will also be the usual amount going towards 10th Wellington for the every week runnings of this company so that we can enjoy extra activities and resources. This means that our subs for this year have gone up to $70.00. We feel this is reasonable as it is for the entire year, and other activities such as sports teams and music lessons charge as much, if not more.

If there are any issues regarding payment or you wish to pay in installments, we encourage you to talk to Gary Kenny who is taking care of our accounts again this year.

We are also looking at introducing a new uniform for 10th Wellington. We hope for it to be a lot smarter then the polo shirts, yet comfortable for the boys in both summer and winter. We are currently in the process of sourcing providers for the shirts and will be keeping you informed of this as we come to a decision for the final uniform.

We have also been working on a new website, which went live in mid January. Much of the information and layout is the same, but with a different look and a different system looking after it. This will allow for the opportunities for boys to manage the site in the future.

So we look forward to seeing you all again for the start of 2007 with a great many fun activties planned in anticipation for the enthusiasm and commitment of 2006 to continue.

Al Ingham
LIC, Company Section
10th Wellington Boy’s Brigade

10thwellington@gmail.com

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Firstly can I say a big THANK YOU to all families who showed their faces at this years church parade. The huge turn out was a special treat for the church and hopefully made them realise what a vital ministry Boy’s Brigade is! We also welcome into our family Kevin Wharfe, who although had been filling the shoes of Company Chaplin for most of the year, has now been officially instated by the church. We also look forward to see the development of our three new NCO’s, Lance Corporal Alistair Stewart, Lance Corporal Robert Baker and Corporal Robert Stewart.

As the world turns around and the sun stays in the sky longer, Term 4 is a great opportunity for us to get outside and run around. This term we have a huge range of activities staged around Lower Hutt, from Games in the Park, to a trek up Te Whiti fire break and a Father & Son night filled with competition.

Early on in the term, all focus turns towards the annual Labour Weekend Camp! It runs from Saturday 21 through to Monday 23 of October at Camp Wainui. We would encourage every boy to attend this excellent event. We will be doing a range of out door activities and get to experience camping conditions as well as a great opportunity to chill out and relax together. A notice outlining the camp will be sent out.
Our end of year prizegiving will be held on the 9th of December at Camp Wainui. There will be our new and firing spit roast to stand in awe at and sports on the field to have a last hit out for the year. We invite all families to attend, young and old and celebrate another successful year in the life of 10th Wellington Boy’s Brigade.

Al Ingham
LIC, Company Section

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Term 2 has been a quiet one. While the winter months have settled in, the extra activities outside of BB have somewhat dried up.

However, we did manage to get out for a Junior Tramp, which was well enjoyed by all. From a flooded river, to the crossings, and the fun of spotlight and possum hunting, there were many memories I’m sure will be around for a while.

Over the holidays we had 2 boys attend the National Leadership Development Course (NLDC), both at Stage 1 and Stage 2 levels. From what I’ve heard so far it was an excellent time, and we look forward with anticipation at hearing the stories of the experience and seeing the fruits of the course in action at our own Comapny!

Term 3 begins, and we are looking at more badge work, with variations of Camping, Bone Carving, and making a Spit Roast.

Later on in the term will be our first Church Parade for the year, in which all boys are expected to be there, regardless of what church you would otherwise attend. The boys will be working towards that, with short dramas and playing in the worship team for that morning.

For those with outstanding registration fees, please get those in. They are now well past due, and our second payment to BBNZ is coming up soon.

Term 2 was a great term. With the level of enthusasim I have for the classes I am taking and I’m sure the other leaders have aswell; it should make for an even better term in Term 3.

Al Ingham
LIC, Company Section

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Term 1 has been and gone, somewhat too quickly for some of us. A brief recap on some of the activites we got up to, starting with the first capture the flag, and IHC collection. A picnic out at Days Bay and then a Bike Ride as well. Following that was one of the best water fights, confidence courses and kareoke quiz nights. We will have a lot to live up to in years to come!

We have decided to keep the subs for this year the same as last year, at $55.00 for the whole year. BBNZ requires $35.00 per boy, and the first installment of this has already been ordered. The other $20.00 will go towards general funds of 10th Wellington Boys Brigade, for things like tramps, camps, and costs for resources. We are also going to re-introduce a lower fee for those boys who have brothers in the company. Subs for brothers will be only $45.00. (For instance if you have 2 or more sons in the company, one will pay $55.00 the others will only have to pay $45.00).

The registration form attached needs to be returned as soon as possible so that we can get phone lists out and pay our first installment to BBNZ. Please enclose your subs with the registration form when you return it.

This term we are straight into classes, with woodworking, and film and lots of PT on the cards. We have a junior tramp on the first Saturday of the term, Saturday 6th of May and we have a couple of extra nights planned to have a break from badge work.

Looking forward to a great term ahead, and expect nothing less after the great term which has just been.

On behalf of all the officers at 10th,

Al Ingham
LIC, Company Section

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