PowWow: 1973 Report
Cub Pow Wow 1973
Fifty-two Cub Scouters from all over South Africa and Rhodesia (including eight from our Division) gathered at Port Elizabeth over the Easter weekend for the 1973 Cub Pow-Wow which was officially opened by our new Chief Scout, Mr. Charles Martin. Cape Midlands are to be congratulated on their wonderful effort, their organisation, catering, etc were excellent.
On the Saturday morning we were taken on a circular tour by bus ending up at their famous Dolphinarium and Snake Park. In the afternoon we had a "See and Do" activity, which consisted of five bases where we could "see and do" various types of handcrafts. In the evening a grand reception in the form of a Cheese and Wine party was held.
In the early hours of Sunday morning the wind came up and the sound of pegs being hammered in echoed throughout the camp - the men having been dragged out of their tent to help the ladies in distress!
Sunday morning at 6,30 saw fifty-two rather tired Scouters on the beach for a very impressive Sunrise Service. In the afternoon we were all taken out to Cape Midlands new training grounds - Gilsands - for a tree planting ceremony which fitted in very well with the theme of the camp - Our Green Heritage. The Pow-Wow was closed on Sunday evening with a "5-star" banquet.
There were many amusing incidents such as; a lower set of dentures being lost! Someone being accidently locked in the "Loo" and having to "Coo-ee" through the window for help! Part of a tent collapsing and the lady lying underneath being hooked up by her pyjama pants - all these incidents were, needless to say, experienced by Cape Westerners!
Finally, on the plane coming home, one of our members enquired of two gentlemen in blazers if they had also been on a conference or maybe a bowls tournament, only to -be told that they were actually Members of Parliament.
The next Pow-Wow in two years' time, is to be held in Northern Transvaal - So start saving your cents now and join us at the next one.
P.S. It wasn't all play! We also had very interesting discussion sessions which we hope will bear fruit in the near future.
Ack: Cape Western Scouter, May 1973