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ScoutLink IRC |
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Does your Scout or Guide troop enjoy computers, talking to friends their age, or learning about other cultures? Do you want to have fun with people from across the world?
ScoutLink
IRC chat is sponsoring 5 events to encourage Scouts and Guides (ages 10-18,
although older and younger are welcome) from all over the world to interact!
Internet relay chat, commonly known as IRC is a way of
"talking" to people world wide by means of typing, with responses
occurring in real time. We
will begin with a traditional campfire done a non-traditional way, then move on
to a Scout and Guide history quiz (how much do YOU know?), and some discussions
on contemporary issues such as dating, drinking, and school.
Each event will take place at 5 pmGMT/12 noon EST on the third Saturday of
each month, and should last about two hours.
Troops and Individuals are both encouraged to attend. Come to one or all
of the events as they fit your schedule. The
events will be moderated and safe for all ages.
If you have questions regarding IRC, how to access it, or what ScoutLink is, please read our WebPages http://www.ircscout.f2s.com/ . If IRC is new to you, keep reading - explanations are included below. You may also email us for more information at:
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That's
what we have prepared for you:
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****************Calendar of Events******************* |
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Online
Campfire (kick-off) |
Feb 19 |
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Scout History Trivia Quiz |
Mar 18 |
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Morse code Fun |
Apr 15 |
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Role Playing (current topics) |
May 20 |
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Online
Campfire (conclusion) |
Jun 17 |
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In
order to use IRC you need to either use your web browser or a dedicated IRC
client. You can use ScoutLink IRC
through a web browser by going to http://www.ircscout.f2s.com/chat/
. In order to use a dedicated
client, you need to download a client. There
is a list of these located at http://www.ircscout.f2s.com/clients/
.
The
Web Browser version is very easy to follow.
You just follow the on screen instructions, entering your nickname, and
then clicking connect.
You
automatically enter the room, so just start typing and enjoy! Connecting via a
client is a little more difficult. To
do this you need to connect to a server. A
list of the ScoutLink servers is available on the ScoutLink Web Site under
"IRC Servers. The Web Site is
at http://www.scoutlink.org/
In order to set up the server consult theonline help with that client, as
all clients are set up slightly differently. Once connected to the server all
you need to do then is type /join #youth, and your ready to chat!
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The Youth Events Team |
Amanda/Nerilka
Ed/Kinged
Pat/I-spy
Chris/Biff
Carolina/Carol
Ewan/ETC016
Nick/Bignick
Owen/Leon
1st
Farndon Cubs (http://www.farndonscouts.f9.co.uk)
52nd
Blackford Cubs (http://cub52.port5.com)
75th
Blackford Cubs
162nd
Blackford Cubs
Children's
Holiday Venture (http://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/societies/euchv)
IRCUK
http://ircuk.port5.com SL Youth Forum http://www.ircscout.f2s.com/
