February Program

The February program is now online click on Program / February

Dragons den

Hi All,

Please see email below from Adrian regarding this Wednesdays meeting.

Here is the plan for the Dragons Den on Wednesday evening.

Venue:
Lichfield Explorer Scout Hut, walk 30 seconds uphill along the wall (northwest) from the carpark at the bottom of Shaw Lane)

Time:
8:00pm sharp start until 10pm

Dress code:
Business suits for dragons
Business / interview attire for the Entrepreneurs NOT UNIFORM

Format:
Flag break (8pm) and Introduction by me with the format for the evening
8.10pm+ 6 x 15 minute slots for each team to pitch and be asked questions (max 5 minutes of pitch – I have a stopwatch…) followed by a few questions and then its "I’m out" or you make an offer. This will have to be quick fire Gents, as there are 6 teams to get through. Its the standards Dragons Den format – the business describes how much they want for what % of the equity in the business, and they must get the full amount or leave with nothing. Split investments of multiple dragons allowed. At the end of each 15 minute slot the team must get an investment or walk away with nothing, the pressure is on both the dragons and the businesses to get a decision in the time slot….

For the avoidance of doubt, no real money is being invested – its just a competition!

At the end of the evening the Dragons will award a trophy prize (I am organinsing) to the most investable business idea. In addition, if we can give "Highly Commended" to any other teams that are investable, that may be good CV material for budding business people of the future. (Nick B – fancy popping down for some photos?)

Dragons:

• Adrian Hope – IT Director – SP Group PLC – http://www.linkedin.com/pub/adrian-hope/1/237/873
• Nick Miselke – Managing Director – Elford Homes Ltd – http://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmisselke
• Richard Holland – Managing Director – The Telecoms Audit Bureau Limited – http://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardhollandtelecomsaudit
• Julian Webb – Managing Director – Webb Elec Ltd http://uk.linkedin.com/in/richardhollandtelecomsaudit

I shall ‘compere’.

Refreshments afterwards may be in order for the Dragons and Explorer leaders.

Any questions, please ask!

regs

Adrian

Program

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Tonight’s meeting

Hi All,

We have been very lucky to get a grant to insulate the roof and walls for the Scout Hall to make it warm and cosy for you during the winter months. The round table will be coming tonight to present the cheque and take some photo’s so will you please attend in smart uniform to make a good impression. Also tonight will be sweet making so it should be a good evening.

See you all later.

Nigel.

October Programme

Date	Activity	Time	Location	Clothing	Notes
October
5th Weds	Sweet making	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform
7th-9th Fri-Sun	Beaudesert Service team	/	Beaudesert	/	Contact Nigel for details.
	Offshore Sailing				Contact Nick for details.
	9th District Incident hike				Contact Nigel for details.
	Matt ½ Marathon	/	/	/	To donate contact Matt Mills or go to www.virginmoneygiving.com/mathewmills
12th Weds	Dragons Den (Groups and Ideas)	20:00-22:00	Beacon park HQ	Uniform	Something else will be run for those not wishing to participate in the Dragons Den evenings.
19th Weds	Camp Prep/ DofE Progress check	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	Prep for Woodlands and a Progress check with all explorers doing DofE (Dragons den will also be running for those partaking)
21st – 23rd Fri-Sun	Woodlands Camp	/	/	/	Details TBC. You will be able to cycle or walk on either or both days.
26th Weds	Halloween night	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	Mask Making, Pumpkins and some fun games. (Dragons den will also be running for those partaking)

Dates for your Diary

November 3 – Bonfire night at Beaudesert

November 13 – Remembrance Day parade

November 15 – YL Module I

September Programme

Date	Activity	Time	Location	Clothing	Notes	Coordinator
September
14th Weds	Search and rescue	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	Bring warm clothing with you as you will be outside	MM/SW
	Scuba Diving (Group 1)	19:30	Meet at beacon Park HQ	Swimming gear+ an old T-Shirt		NT
20th Tues	YL Module A	20:30-22:00	7th HQ	/	If you are a young leader and have not done this module yet then please try to attend.	/
21st weds	Silver DofE Presentation evening	20:00-22:00	Beacon park HQ	Uniform	This will also be a useful insight for those wishing to do bronze DofE	NT
	Scuba Diving (Group 2)	19:30	Meet at Beacon Park HQ	Swimming gear+ an old T-Shirt		DPS
28th Weds	Creative Skills Night	20:00-22:00	Beacon Park HQ	Uniform	A night where you should learn some interesting things (and have lots of fun.)	NR

Dates for your Diary

October 7-9 – Beaudesert Service team

October 21-23 – Woodlands Camp

November 3 – Bonfire night at Beaudesert

November 13 – Remembrance Day parade

This week’s meeting 7th September.

Hi All,

Sorry the program has still not been sorted out but we have a leaders meeting this week so hopefully it will be out this week. This Wednesday we are at Manor Park for a canoe and kayak evening and you are all welcome to attend. I suggest we try and meet at 6pm and finish at 8-30pm as it will be dark by then. If you can’t make it by 6pm turn up when you can and we will be around the sailing club so just join us when you can.

You will need to bring clothes for boating as you may get wet and a full change to go home in. The cost will be £5 for use of the facility and boats.

If you could email or text back if you are going it would be useful to know numbers in advance.

See you on Wednesday or the following week we will be back at Beacon Park at 8pm.

If you are not sure where Manor Park is please email back and I will send you a map.

Nigel.

07715494134.