Our Centenary - 1908 to 2008

All Year

Promoting Participation in Scouting

An Australian Government financial grant has been awarded to the Scout Groups in the Mosman area to help promote Scouting and physical activity in the community. More...

Mayor's Own Troop

We are honoured to be the Mayor's Own Troop for our 100th year in 2008. We will be at all the official Mosman council events to support and be visible in the community, including citizenship ceremonies and ANZAC day parades. More...

Centenary Book

The history of Australia's first Scout Group will be formerly recorded for the centenary. Containing articles and eye witness accounts from the last 100 years, this will be a must for Group enthusiasts. Look out for the book being produced. More...

Registration Night

Parents of new and existing members were invited to register for the year on Wednesday 13th February. Pass this email on to all your friends. More...

Game Guides

Want to know exactly how to play the game of Scouting? Game Guides for Joey Scouts and Cub Scouts are now available online to download and pass on. More...

Hall Hire

Both of our Scout Hall premises are available for hire at very competitive rates. Ideal for children's birthdays, corporate functions, etc. More...

January

Australia Day Spectacular

Saturday 26th January
Report now available. 1st Mosman 1908 in the National Australia Day celebrations to launch The Year of the Scout in 2008. More...

Term 1 Starts

Wednesday 30th January
Our Scouting program for the year kicks off with exciting weekly meetings for all Sections from 30th January. Muddy Joeys?! What is Bana Badu?! More...

New Web Site Launched

Sunday 20th January
To help keep everyone informed of our centenary and other activities, 1st Mosman 1908 have launched the new www.mosmanscouts.org.au website packed full of information. More...

February

Centenary Launch Night

Wednesday 20th February
We had a great and well supported launch night to find out all about our year ahead. See the full report here. More...

100 Good Turns

Wednesday 20th February
Scouts Australia are inviting all members to take part in the 100 Community Good Turns Program by wearing a special wrist band. Every member will participate during the year. More...

Centenary Badge

Wednesday 20th February
As a permanent reminder of our 100 years of Scouting, members of the Group will wear a very special badge in 2008. This new scarf badge is exclusively available to members. More...

March

Joey Sleepover

Saturday 1st March
The first ever opportunity for our youngest members to develop a taste for going away with Scouts. More...

Sirius Cup

Weekend 7th-9th March
The annual boating regatta is in its 57th year and 1st Mosman 1908 have several trophies to defend. Fun and activity for the whole Group at Balmoral. More...

Freeston Hall Environment Centre

Wednesday 26th March
Freeston Hall is getting greener! Our bushland headquarters at Beauty Point is undergoing more changes to make it the centre of environment activities for the community. More...

April

ANZAC Day Service

Saturday 20th April
As the Mayor's Own Troop, we have the perfect excuse to be a leading part of the ANZAC Day Service and gain the Their Service, Our Heritage Badge. More...

Term 2 Starts

Wednesday 30th April
Weekly meeting continue for all Sections. This term, there will be lots of joint Section meetings. More...

Poster Campaign

Wednesday 30th April
The Winter recruitment campaign leaps into action with a poster displaying competition around Mosman. More...

May / June / July

ScoutHike

Weekend 2nd/4th May
The forest awaits the brave and sturdy as ScoutHike 2008 invites the whole State to attend for the Year of the Scout. More...

Term 3 Starts

Wednesday 23rd July
No longer is Term 3 the quiet term! Weekly Section meetings start again with a very busy schedule of fun and adventure. More...

Group Ski Trip

End of July
Expressions of interest are requested for those up for the annual ski trip this year. The best snow of the season is at Thredbo in July! More...

August

Scouting Sunrise

Friday 1st August
Friday August 1st sees a national celebration of the start of Scouting in Australia. We join Scouts from throughout NSW in Martin Place for the sunrise ceremony. More...

State Rally

Weekend 1st-3rd August
This is a great event for the Scout Section - an ideal opportunity to learn hiking skills and have a great laugh with Scouts from across NSW. More...

Pirates at The Barn

August
Budding actors in the Group will thrill audiences with a long-awaited rendition of a famous play set in our very own headquarters. Cast and crew needed now. More...

September

District Cub Camp

Weekend 21st/22nd Sept
Wow - the whole District in one place? Sounds crazy! This camping experience will be just amazing. Details to follow.

History of our Group

What do you know about our last 100 years? Start here and discover a history rich in community spirit, hard work and adventure. More...

Mosman Area Celebration

Sunday 21st September
Were you in Scouting in Mosman sometime in the last 100 years?! Then you have an invite to the Mosman District Celebration. More...

October

Tasmania Trip

True adventure calls and the Troop are off to Tassie for a life time opportunity to explore this wild and wonderful State. More...

1908 Groups Camp

Weekend 21-22 October
October 21st and 22nd will be a date to remember as the 7 original 1908 Scout Groups in NSW join other Scouts for a weekend camp, 1908 style. More...

Term 4 Starts

Wednesday 15th October
And we've saved the best until last as our 100th year ends with a bang. Get ready for a very busy time as we see out the Year of the Scout in style. More...

November

Hikeathon

Sunday 2nd November
The biggest yet in 2008. Scouts Harbourside Hikeathon is a great way to exercise, explore the local area and raise funds all in one day. More...

Celebration Lunch

Sunday 2nd November
Reserve the whole day on Sunday 2nd November for the climax of the year's events - a celebration party at The Barn for everyone, including Scouts from previous years. Don't miss this one. More...

100 4 100

Sunday 2nd November
In 2006, we were set a challenge to achieve 100 members in our 100th year. Check out our progress and find out how you can help. More...

December

Group Family Flying Day

Sunday 7th December
Sunday 7th is the last major day for the Group with a chance to take a joy flight and earn a badge or two along the way. This year, the whole Group is welcome. More...

Escape Aussie Venture 2009

1st January 2009
THE major event of the Venturer Section of Scouts Australia! Its going to be in Perth in January 2009. More...

Cub Summer Camp

January 2009
What better way to end a great year than to start another one with a big activity? The Cub Pack are off on Summer Holidays. More...