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Joining CMAS<\/h2>\n

<\/i>Please Note<\/a><\/strong>
\nSome sections may have a Waiting List, and your child may need to wait several terms before he or she is able to get a place.  Priority is given to members moving up from other sections (for example, from Kea to Cubs) and dependents of volunteers, and so there may be a long wait in some cases.  Other Scout groups with available spaces are available in the local area, and if you are placed on the waiting list, then you may be referred to one of them as an alternative.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Before you purchase a uniform, and pay the term fees, please first register to join and ensure there is a place available for your child.  If the roll is full, then you may be able to join a waiting list; alternatively, you may be able to join another scout group in the area.  There are several Land and Sea scout groups in the area that may have space; click here\u2297<\/a> for some information.<\/p>\n

To join, you should complete this online application form<\/a> (click ‘Join as a Youth Member’) on the Scouts Aotearoa website.  You should then be contacted by the appropriate Section Leader who will tell you if there is a space available and when to turn up.  Adults wishing to volunteer can also apply here by clicking ‘Join as an Adult Member’).<\/p>\n

New Scouts may have up to four trial weeks before they need to purchase a uniform or pay fees.  After this point, if they wish to continue, you should purchase a uniform for them, and pay the initial fees (The remaining weeks of the term).  Once your child has a uniform and has met the other requirements, they will be invested into their Scout section with a small ceremony and presented with their scarf and woggle – you are welcome to be present for this and to take photographs if you wish.<\/p>\n

Uniforms<\/h2>\n

Information on obtaining and wearing Uniforms<\/a> is on the Uniforms Page\u2297.<\/a><\/p>\n

In particular, please note that closed-toe shoes are essential for safety.  If your child comes with open-toed shoes (such as crocs, or jandals) then they will miss out on some activities.<\/p>\n

Fees<\/h2>\n

Although our Leaders are all volunteers and are not paid for their work, we still need to collect fees to pay for upkeep of the den and equipment, and for other activities.  Information on the current fees, and how to pay, is on the Fees Page\u2297.<\/a><\/p>\n

Please note that we cannot accept payment in cash or by EFTPOS at the Den, as we do not have the facilities for this.<\/p>\n

Section Meetings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We have meetings on a different night for each Section.<\/p>\n