Henry Park Pelican (Cub) Scout

Akela called the meeting to order. Snr. Sixer Yiwen and Asst. Snr Sixer Bryan Wang were still practising the Batucada Brazilian Dance, together with some 16 other Cub Scouts, and would be joining the meeting shortly after. Some Cub Scouts could not stand still while at attention. Some were fidgeting, while others had an itch somewhere that needed urgent attention! Akela was quite annoyed that these Cub Scouts were not disciplined enough to remain still. Carine Lim did the Flag Break. Good job, Carine. All went well. Rei informed Akela that despite having booked the AVA room for our use this morning, another group had also booked the room and were using it. This was not a good start! It would only be available from 1100 hrs. Nevertheless, Baloo started the 2nd installment of the "UP" programme by discussing the principles of flight, how an aeroplane could fly and the modes of propulsion. Some Cub Scouts were quite knowledgeable and offered some great answers during the discuss

The meeting started with the formation of the horse-shoe. Senior Sixer, Foo Yi Wen, and Asst. Senior Sixer, Bryan Wang, were unable to lead the flag raising ceremony as they were involved in the Batucada dance rehearsal. It then fell upon Akela to lead the ceremony. The flag break went without a hitch. Well done, Marcus (Tong), who stepped up to do the colour party. Today's meeting promised to be an exciting one. Akela explained that Disney Pixar had approached the Singapore Scout Association to commemorate the opening of the film "UP' with a special programme, after which Cub Scouts could earn a special "UP" badge. The film is about a man who wanted to explore the world by attaching thousands of balloons to his house, which then floated on his adventure. A Cub Scout, Russell, who happened to be at his front porch, was inadvertently carried away with the house, and joined the man in his adventure. Marcus Tong, Sherman Khoo, Koh Wei Wen, Nicholas Heng and Jonathan