Gumnuts

Gumnuts – sashes

Gumnuts, Uniform

As the Gumnuts have been working so hard to achieve their Gem badges and other special badges, the leaders have decided that it is appropriate to offer the Gumnuts the option of purchasing and wearing a sash for their badges.  This is totally optional.  
I’m afraid that there isn’t a perfect time to introduce this change as there will always be girls who have been attending for a while, and I apologise if it causes any upset to anyone.  I thought if we started it now, the girls that are heading into juniors at the start of next year will also get a chance to get their sash and gumnut badge prior to their promise ceremony.  We might even manage to work on a ‘create a challenge’ badge this term! 

We are offering the gumnut-sized sashes to be purchased for $20 which will include the Flowering Gum patrol badge, the unit and region tapes and the state emblem.  Of course there will be plenty of room for all the badges that will be earned as they move through their guiding adventure. 

The (very special) promise ceremony will still take place once the girls get to 7 years old and move into juniors. 

Thanks 

Blossom 

Sunflower Sleepover 

Camp, Gumnuts, Juniors, Seniors, Sleepover, Sunflower Challenge

Carrum & Mentone Guides having sleepover at hall Saturday 16th September. If you wish your daughter to attend, transfer $15 before Thursday, email carrumguides@outlook.com & attach permission forms. Thursday is last day to register due to catering. 

Forms attached to previous post about Sunflower 🌻 Sleepover 

Any questions, please contact us via comments here, text or email us @ carrumguides@outlook.com

Mexican Night – Congratulations Sarah 

Awards (Junior BP, Gumnuts, Juniors, World Guiding

Congratulations to Sarah who took us to Mexico 🇲🇽 last night with a Mexican song, Mexican hat game involving chocolate & nachos! Yummy night! 

Sarah is working on her Junior BP & spent the whole night with juniors & Gumnuts!

We loved learning new games & songs from other countries especially Mexico where one of our world centres is! 

Thanks Sarah 

Guide Biscuits 🍪 @ Bunnings Carrum Downs

Biscuits, Gumnuts, Juniors, Seniors, Service

Hi, we have been asked to sell Girl Guide Biscuits this Saturday at Carrum Downs Bunnings from 9-4. 

We would love to see Girl Guides selling the biscuits (remember it can be signed off for their action Guide badge!) 

Please comment below if you can attend a time slot:- 

No 1 – 9am to 11am (arrive 20 minutes earlier to assist setting up)

No 2 – 11am to 1pm 

No 3 – 1pm to 3pm 

No 4 – 2pm to 4pm (pack up as well) 

Minga can only be there from 9-2 & I am unable to attend due to another commitment. We need a parent/leader to stay from 2-4pm & pack up remaining gear to be returned to Guide hall following week. 

Let me know ASAP Bickie 

Gumnuts

Gumnuts, Sleepover, Sunflower Challenge, Yarn Art Trail

We have had lots of fun at Gumnuts tonight! 

We all had a go at lighting a candle with a match.  It was very exciting and the Gumnuts would probably like to practice this at home- please remind them that it is ONLY with a grown up next to them.

Next week I won’t be at Gumnuts, so the Gumnut patrol will be joining with the Juniors. This will be great practice for when they turn 7 and get to go up to Junior Guides.  

The following week – the 12th September is our special person night. It would be great if they could bring a special grown up to be a Gumnut for a night. 

Gumnuts are welcome to come to the Sunflower Sleepover on Saturday the 16th of September for as much or as little time as they are able to. Jasmine and I will be there all night. 

Thanks 

Blossom 

Volunteering with Guides

Girl Guides, Girl Guides Victoria, Gumnuts, Juniors, Longbeach District, Parent Help, Seniors

As of January 2017, the Victorian Government introduced new legislation for managing staff and volunteers who come in contact with children. Girl Guides Victoria has always had strong processes to comply with the law and ensure that girls’ safety comes first.

Click here to read more

Who needs to follow this process?

People interested in volunteering with Guides have lots of different reasons for wanting to volunteer. Some want to become Youth Leaders and work with girls on an on-going basis, while others want to volunteer with specific skills or on short-term projects; others just want to help out occasionally.  Irrespective of the reason or frequency, the legislation and Girl Guide’s Victoria’s processes apply to ALL VOLUNTEERS who may come into contact with girls in Guides more than once a term.  This includes a parent helper, a member of a support group, a unit leader, assistant leader or junior leader over 18, or those doing regular fundraising.

When can volunteers start?

Volunteers may begin regular (more than once a term) volunteering with Guides once they have met four criteria and are registered on our database as a member.  These include:

  1. Two satisfactory personal character reference checks
  2. An approved Police Check
  3. A valid Working with Children Check
  4. Completed member registration details

All steps must be completed prior to any volunteer starting in their role. Please allow plenty of time BEFORE you want to start. The legislation is VERY clear that these checks are necessary before a volunteer can start work.

Note:  When a Youth Member turns 18, she is considered by law to be an adult.  Even if she is not finished school, attending Guides once 18 will require the same process to be followed. The Volunteer Coordinator will kick off this process; Unit leaders do not need to take any action.

Getting started

If you are a volunteer that is ready to start with your Unit/District/Region, then just start the process by emailing us with your details (your name and Unit/District/Region) and theirs (name, email and the role that they’ll be volunteering in). We’ll take the next steps to get you registered.

Sunflower Sleepover – 16th September 2017

Camp, Gumnuts, Jamboree 2018, Juniors, Seniors, Sleepover, Sunflower Challenge

When: Saturday 16th September to Sunday 17th September 2017

Where: Carrum Community Guide Hall

Time: 3pm Saturday to 10am Sunday

Cost: $15.00 per guide (includes dinner & breakfast)

Why: Sunflower Challenge – statewide challenge with skype to other units around the state participating & increasing the awareness of guides plus promoting within the community.

Seniors will be sleeping in tents (full bed rolls needed) – juniors who will be attending the Jamboree next year are asked to sleep outside with full bedding rolls on this sleepover for experience. – see kit list attached

Juniors / Gumnuts will be sleeping inside the hall – see kit list attached

Kit List for Sunflower Sleepover

Please return the following form & payment by 12th September  ADM27 for Sleepover