Shoebox Appeal Launch Night Letter, 04/11/11

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal

www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk

Dear Parent / Guardian,

Friday 4th November – Christmas Shoebox Appeal Launch Night, 5.45pm start

You may have already received a leaflet with details about the Samaritans Purse Christmas Shoebox Appeal (Operation Christmas Child).

We will be holding a launch evening on Friday 4th November 2011 at 5.45pm where a guest speaker will give a talk about the work of the charity and explain the appeal in more detail.

You will be given a leaflet with a full list of everything you need to collect.

All parents / guardians should attend this talk – it will only last 15 / 20 minutes.

Refreshments will be provided after the meeting for the parents / guardians.

If you have any questions regarding the above please contact me.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Yours in scouting,

Beaver Scout Leader

1st Ariel 113th Birmingham

Rea Valley District

Email: hawkeye@113asg.org

Friday 11th November – Making the Christmas Shoeboxes

We will be making the shoeboxes during the Beaver meeting.

Please can you place all items in a carrier bag and clearly label it with your child’s name.

Participation in this appeal by your child is completes a requirement of the Friendship Challenge Badge.

Sponsored Walk (Woodgate Valley Country Park), 02/10/11

Badge requirements achieved:

Friendship Challenge – Raise funds for a good cause (caring for others), Join in activities with another Colony (meeting other people)

Fitness Challenge - Go for an accompanied walk (adventure)

Snibston Discovery Museum, 18/06/11

Saw interactive and moving exhibits and fascinating displays about fashion, design, technology, science and industry at Snibston Discovery Museum, Leicestershire with Beaver Scouts from all groups within Rea Valley District

Badge requirements achieved:

Adventure - Adventure walk around a park

Creative - Learn what a magnet does

Fitness - Go for an accompanied walk

Friendship - Join in activities with another Colony

Outdoor - Visit to a place of interest