Membership

Membership of 8ú Calafort is open to all regardless of race, creed, or fluency in the Irish language. However, because resources are limited (mainly human resources) and the growing popularity of scouting in general and 8ú Calafort in particular, the group is forced to operate a waiting list system for new entrants to most sections.

Uniform

Scouting is a uniformed organisation and all members must wear the prescribed uniform as laid down by the national organisation. Each section has a slightly different uniform to distinguish them, the younger sections being less formal than the older ones.

Details of the uniforms are provided to scouts when they join and the leaders of each section will advise you when it is appropriate to obtain a uniform. Uniforms can be purchased new or sourced second hand from within the group or from families of former members.

As part of the uniform each member must wear a neckerchief or scarf. Each scout group wears a uniquely coloured or patterned scarf creating a bond within the group and a sense of identity outside it. The 8ú Calafort scarf is green and gold.

We cannot emphasise how important it is that cubs and scouts attend their weekly meetings in full and proper uniform unless instructed otherwise by the leaders. Failure to comply with this requirement on a persistent basis may result in the member being sent home from his/her section meeting.

Nor can we emphasise enough how important it is that uniforms are maintained in a proper and presentable fashion. The group sets itself a high standard in everything it does – the uniform is the outward expression of this.

Uniforms and other scouting equipment and accessories can be obtained from

The Outdoor Activity Store,
34/35 Upper Liffey St,
Dublin 1.
(phone 01- 872 5177)
www.outdooradventurestore.ie