May I take this opportunity to wish you all in Fareham East a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2009.

Since moving to this District from the small area I had before in New Forest South it has been a great challenge for me to move into an area where I new very few people but was welcomed so warmly into this position it has been a fantastic opportunity for me. My personal thanks go to Peter Moody for his unreserved support since I took up this post.

I also wish to thank my District Team for there great support too.

We have worked through various changes to move this district forward and I truly believe we are well on the way to being great for scouting in this area the achievements of our members has been exceptional.

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Wickham Room Fareham Methodist Church Hall
7-30pm for 7-45 Start

AGENDA

1. Welcome and Prayer
2. Introduction about meeting
3. District Review progress
4. Into Sections to plan following:
   • Section Diaries for 2009/10
   • District Sectional Events
   • County Events
   • What the members want
   • Remembrance Day Parade 2008
   • St Georges Day Parade 2009
   • District Camp 2009
   • Items for discussion
5. Re assemble report back session
6. CRB Update
7. Appointments System Update (P. Moody)

Dear Leaders,

It's that time of the Year again and this is my 1st Rememberance Parade as your new DC I therefore am looking for a 100% turnout of all the Groups in Fareham East in Full Dress Uniform as Scouting Policy and Decorations to be worn Please. It will be good to see all Sections and Groups from the District. I would ask that the Explorers go as a District Unit if possible and you are all amicable please.

I have been informed that some Sections have not attended this Parade in previous years and I as the New DC am expecting all GSL's to get there Groups to be at this Parade so please make the Effort.