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March 5, 2010
Greater Toronto Council is sponsoring a Scouter's Conference Sat March 27th 9 am to 4 pm
See a year's worth of programming in one room. Many sessions to choose from, including GPS/Geocaching, Outdoor Cooking, Camping with Beavers, Lightweight Backpacking, and more.
Cost is $20 in advance by March 20th, or $25 at the door.
Location: Toronto Police College, 70 Birmingham St. Toronto
See details on attached flyer, or at http://www.gtc.scouts.ca/downloads/events/2010-Conference-flyer.pdf
The conference is open to older Scouts and Guides, members of Scouts Canada and Girl Guides AND interested parents that may become leaders.
Hello.
The Scout Shop is going to close for March break. It will close Thursday March 18th, Friday March 19th, and Saturday March 20th.
That means Saturday March 13th will be your last day to get what you require before the Shop closes for March break. The Shop will reopen on Thursday March 25th at 12 noon.
March 3, 2010
Just a reminder of this unique and amazing opportunity for youth to sail on the Great Lakes in a brigantine* (a.k.a tall ship) with their friends. The berths will be going fast over the next few weeks so register now.
TALL SHIP COMPOSITE CAMP
Eligibility: All Scouts and Venturers between the ages of 13 and 18
When: Sunday, August 8th to Sunday August 15th (8 Days)
Location: The North Channel ( Owen Sound to Tobermory , ON )
Scout Cost: $830 includes all meals, lodging and transportation to and from the ship (This represents a $170 savings over the regular price)
(No sailing experience necessary)
Only 16 Berths are available so sign up early.
For more information check out the CEC site: http://cec.scouter.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=155
*A brigantine is a two-masted square-rigged sailing vessel with fore-and-aft rigged sails on the mainmast. This is distinct from a brig that has square sails on both masts. The name comes from the Italian word brigantino meaning a pirate ship. The reason for the association was that this type of rig was popular with the brigands or freebooters of the Atlantic.
Hope to see you on board,
Scouter Dean
26th Guelph
519-763-4515
February 28, 2010
Hello.
Take a look at the Scout Shop Sale of used items where all proceeds are going towards a fund to help those in need of financial assistance purchase uniforms. For most items no reasonable offer will be refused. Come in and make an offer!
There are lots of items from uniforms (past and present), cooking utensils, pots & pans, group kit boxes, flags, flag poles, stoves, badges, Apple Day trays, books, water jugs, coolers and much more!
Check out the items here: http://nw.scouter.ca/scout-shop-sale/scout-shop-sale.htm
Thank you
February 27, 2010
Hello.
This is a reminder about the Cuboree Planning meeting at Scout House this Wednesday March 3rd at 7 PM. The Cuboree is Saturday May 8th at Camp Everton.
Thank you
Bruce Boehmer
DAC-Program@nw.scouter.ca
February 25, 2010
Hello.
Please note the following training courses for those interested.
Woodbadge 1 Training in North Waterloo Area
Thursday April 6, 2010 Module 1 7pm-10pm KW Scout House (Beavers, Cubs, & Scouts)
Saturday April 17, 2010 Module 2 9am-12pm KW Scout House (B,C&S)
Saturday April 17, 2010 Module 3 1pm-4pm KW Scout House (B,C&S)
Saturday April 24, 2010 Module 4 9am-12pm KW Scout House (B,C&S)
Saturday April 24, 2010 Module 5 1pm-4pm KW Scout House (B,C&S)
Register online here: http://nw.scouter.ca/register-course.htm
For additional course in our council please visit http://cec.scouter.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=123
Outdoor Cooking Workshop
This is one workshop you will all want to attend on Monday March 22, 2010. 7 - 10 pm
The Dutch Oven Gang will be present, as well as others showing their techniques at stove top, box-oven, "Smoking" techniques, and many more. Come out and enjoy some good outdoor cooked food!!
Workshop cost is $3.00 and will be held at the Kitchener Scout House, 844 Frederick St. Kitchener. Register online here: http://nw.scouter.ca/register-course.htm
If you have any ideas of workshops you would like to have (or run) please email me with the details (DAC-Training@nw.scouter.ca) !!
Mike Smith
DAC Training and Development
North Waterloo Area
DAC-Training@nw.scouter.ca
February 24, 2010
Hello.
If you're a Colony Scouter who would like to pick up some new ideas, share experiences and rekindle the Scouting spirit, then Beaver Magic is for you. Beaver Magic runs from Friday March 19th 7:30 pm to Saturday March 20th 4 pm at Barber Scout Camp.
Early registration deadline is March 1st for $35 for the workshop, and $42 after that. Spaces are limited, please register early.
Please see the details at http://cec.scouter.ca/downloads/Beaver%20Magic%20March%202010.doc
Thank you
February 22, 2010
Hello.
The February issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter "The Wagon" is now available on the North Waterloo website at http://nw.scouter.ca/newsltr.htm
Thank you
Scouters:
This message is being sent to all Group Commissioners with a request that each Group Commissioner makes sure this message gets to all the Scouters in their respective Group.
The Scout House Working Group has surveyed North Waterloo Area Scouters. They have built an action plan to support our Scout House. It's a plan that meets the requests of the survey respondents in the way that the Scouters of NWA want to respond to the needs of Scout House. In other words, collectively, the Scouters of NWA have chosen this action plan. Now it's time to gather.
There will be a Town Hall Meeting at Scout House on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm.
It would be good if you can attend or at least a member of your Group Committee. As well, Section leaders are welcome. All Scouters in NWA are part of this plan. There should be at least a couple members from each Group there.
The Town Hall Meeting will include:
-- presentation of the survey prize;
-- survey results;
-- sharing the action plan;
-- a time for attendees to ask clarifying question
-- to ensure everyone understands the why, what, and how.
The Scout House Working Group believes the meeting will end by 9:00 including the question period.
Yours in Scouting
David Barnett
Area Commissioner
North Waterloo Area
February 15, 2010
Just a friendly reminder that.......
Map and Compass Night is approaching on February 16 from 7-9pm at the KW Scout House
This workshop has the approach of "How does a leader teach this to a youth”
Great for leaders from all sections!
Outdoor Cooking is one you will all want to attend on March 22, 2010.
The Dutch Oven Gang will be present as well as other showing their techniques at stove top, box-oven, "Smoking" techniques, and many more. Come out and enjoy some good outdoor cooked food!!
If you have any ideas of workshops you would like to have (or run) please email me with the details!
Mike Smith
DAC Training and Development
North Waterloo Area
DAC-Training@nw.scouter.ca
Hello.
Due to insufficient numbers the Beaver Freeze scheduled for Saturday February 27th has been cancelled.
Shawn Frederick
ADAC-Beavers@nw.scouter.ca
February 11, 2010
Hello Scouters and Advisors. February 19th-21st North Waterloo Area's will be running a Winter tenting camp for senior Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers. The camp is self contained and costs $10 each, which includes site fee per person, and firewood for your campsite, this fee is to be paid when arriving at camp.
The only events that will be running are a snowball fighting arena, best snowman, and Saturday night a camp wide campfire, and if any groups are interested, the challenge of building a sled at camp. This event is different, as its more of a getting to know the other youth in your area camp, as compared to a weekend full of challenges and events that run in between every meal. Remember to bring your toboggans and GT's.
If venturers come by themselves without leaders, they must have written permission from their Group Commissioner, and their Advisor.
The same weekend at camp, the ADAC , for troop, Scouter Rob will be running a hike throughout Everton, taking the path less traveled. The theme of the hike will be "Off the Beaten Track: Exploring the Natural History of Camp Everton." The hike will be led by a professor of paleo-ecology who is also an amateur naturalist with years of experience introducing Scouting youth to the wonders of nature at Camp Everton. Checklists will be provided to any Scouts wishing to work on badges with nature identification requirements (e.g. naturalist, World Conservation, Chief Scout Award). We will be exploring the rarely seen corners of Camp Everton, so be prepared for off-trail hiking and dress appropriately to the weather. Bring your own lunch and water bottles. You will have time during the lunch break to fire up your one-burner stoves and heat up some soup or hot drinks if you wish.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me for more information.
YIS
Andrew Wyszynski
Area Youth Commissioner
North Waterloo Area
DAC-Youth@nw.scouter.ca
(519) 591-3444
Hello.
On Monday, February 15th the Waterloo Public Square is hosting a family day event free of charge. There will be a variety of activities including a jumping castle, face painting, food vendors (handing out free food), a magician, music, an entertainer, etc. There a flyer with more information here:
http://www.waterloo.ca/Portals/57ad7180-c5e7-49f5-b282-c6475cdb7ee7/RL_PROGRAMS_documents/FamDay10.pdf
Thank you
January 31, 2010
Hello.
Regarding the drop off location in the following message, North Waterloo Area will use the Scout House on the days that the Scout Shop is open (this Thursday, Friday and Saturday) and put the articles in the room to the right as you enter the building.
Thank you
Scout groups in CEC are being asked to assist a local Rotary Club, to provide needed supplies to Haiti. Through contacts in Haiti and Dominican Republic, a wish list of supplies has been generated. Although there are many items on the list, it is logical that our groups might have some of the following: tents, tarps, and sleeping bags. We've been told any tent (even those that may appear torn/ripped) will be used as what the folks there are using now is pieces of cloth/cardboard and whatever else they can find. The rainy season is coming and they need help.”
Martin (Randy) MacPherson has volunteered to spearhead this initiative for CEC. We have asked each Area Commissioner to find an Area Delivery Point. We will arrange for pick up from the Area Delivery Point on February 7. We have been in contact with Mary Jane, and the cut-off date for delivery of donations to Mary Jane is now February 9, so that gives us a 48-hour leeway to have everything moved to Oakville.
We anticipate a significant response, and will therefore not be able to pick-up from individual homes.
Before you drop off your donation, contact your Area Commissioner for the location of the Area Delivery Point, then contact Randy at 519-843-6310 (there is voice mail if we aren't home), or at randy@scouter.ca , with the following information: name, Group & Area, a return phone number, what and where is being donated, and when it will be delivered to the appropriate Area delivery point. Randy will return each call to confirm that we have a record of what we are picking up from each location, so that record keeping will be easier for Mary Jane.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. This is a wonderful opportunity to be directly involved in the rescue/recovery process.
Original Information:
A Guider and Rotarian, Mary Jane Howie, is spearheading a drive to collect supplies for Haiti. She states, “Many interested parties in Oakville are getting together container(s) to ship to Haiti. We have contacts there through Rotary who will meet the container(s) in the Dominican Republic, clear the container(s) through customs and transport the goods across the mountains to various locals in Haiti. The costs will be handled through various Rotary Clubs and businesses.
Debbie MacPherson, Area Commissioner, Greater Halton. Contact info: deb@scouter.ca [C] 289-242-5545
Randy MacPherson, DAC Group Support, Greater Halton, DAC Colony, Wellington. Contact info: randy@scouter.ca [C] 519-835-5442
January 26, 2010
Hello.
Please refer to the following link - http://blog.scouter.ca/2010/01/26/scouts-canadas-disney-friends-for-change-clean-up-challenge/ for the Scouts Canada's Disney Friends for Change Clean-Up Challenge.
Thank you
January 25, 2010
Hello.
Spring Things & Flap Jacks 2010 is Saturday March 6th, 2010 at Blue Springs Scout Reserve (just a few minutes from Camp Everton). Details are on the Blue Springs website at http://www.blue-springs-scout-reserve.ca/flap2010.pdf
Thank you
Hello to all Scouters,
Please note the Beaver Freeze is Scheduled and Running on Saturday February 27th, 2010 at Bingeman Park. Registration is now open and Details available on line at http://nw.scouter.ca/beaver-freeze.htm.
Registration is Due by Friday February 12. Hope to see many of you there.
Shawn Frederick
ADAC-Beavers@nw.scouter.ca
January 17, 2010
It is with great pleasure that I announce the winner of the CEC Fill It Up Contest for the Great Wolf Lodge gift certificate worth $500....
The winner is Sebastian from 10th Waterloo in North Waterloo Area.
Sebastian was presented with the gift certificate at his Group's winter camp last weekend during Scout's Own.
Congratulations to Sebastian and all youth who "filled it up" !!
YiS,
Debra Bechamp
Central Escarpment Council Popcorn Coordinator
January 15, 2010
To All Scouts Canada Members
Scouts Canada is calling on all of you to take action to assist the people and Scouts of Haiti during this unprecedented time of crisis. Please read the letter at http://www.scouts.ca/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=xkysDSVe%2fEE%3d&tabid=36 from the Chief Commissioner and International Commissioner and EC/CEO which includes instructions should you wish to make a donation to this cause. Given the rapid acceleration and overwhelming nature of this disaster, groups may feel free to canvas for donations (in uniform) to support the Red Cross Relief Fund.
Please accept my thanks for your support in this very urgent and worthy cause. I am certain all Scouts will rise to this call for action and do all Canadians proud.
Rob Stewart
Executive Commissioner/CEO
Hello.
The Knotty night scheduled for Feb 20, 2010 at Scout House is cancelled due to low registration,
Please keep an eye on the NW calendar as other interesting workshops are coming soon to the Scout Shop near YOU!
Map and Compass Night is approaching on February 16 from 7-9pm
This workshop has the approach of "How does a leader teach this to a youth”
Great for leaders from all sections!
Outdoor Cooking is one you will all want to attend on March 22, 2010.
The Dutch Oven Gang will be present as well as other showing their techniques at stove top, box-oven, Boil'n Bag and many more. Come out and enjoy some eats!!
If you have any ideas of workshops you would like to have (or run) please email me with the details!
Mike Smith
DAC Training and Development
North Waterloo Area
DAC-Training@nw.scouter.ca
January 13, 2010
Hello.
The Scout House survey referenced on page 5 of the December issue of The Wagon is now available. Please take 5 - 10 minutes to complete it by Friday February 12, 2010 it so we know what you think about this important issue.
Thank you
Ted Claxton
tclaxton@execulink.com
Dear Scouters,
Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory in Cambridge is excited to offer your group a special evening program during Guide-Scout Week 2010. Join us for "Insects Go For Gold" and discover the best of the best of the insect world! Challenge yourself to try life with 6 legs!.
Our interactive, interpreter-led program includes hands-on activities, craft and a snack as well as time exploring a tropical rainforest at night! Come and hear crickets chirping and see owl butterflies and moths during a unique night-time adventure in the tropical gardens! Activities are specifically designed for each age level.
Our program runs from 6:30 - 8:00 pm each night during the week of February 22 - 25. Cost is $7.95 per child (minimum fee of $63.60 or 8 children per unit). One adult for every five children admitted complimentary. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Tanya at 653-1234 x 100 or tanya@wingsofparadise.com to book your group.
If you can't make it to Guide-Scout Week in February, consider joining us for a Badge program on a Saturday or Sunday throughout the year! We offer exceptional hands-on badge programs for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. For Program details, please check out the Guiding and Scouting page on our website: www.wingsofparadise.com/guidescout/
I look forward to seeing you and your youth in 2010!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Tremeer, BSc
Education and Interpretive Services Coordinator
Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth Rd.,
Cambridge. ON
Tel 519-653-1234 ext.105
Check out www.wingsofparadise.com for details about our exciting children's programs including: Little Bug Troopers Club, Home school Afternoons and BugQuest PD Day and Summer Camp.
January 12, 2010
Hello.
There is a great volunteer recognition program run by the Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration. The deadline for the Provincial Volunteer Service Awards is January 25, 2010. Please make sure you nominate your volunteers, each program is allowed to nominate seven volunteers and all volunteers are invited to a recognition ceremony, reception and receive a certificate and pin.
They are great awards. Here is the website: https://www.appenom.citizenship.gov.on.ca/enom/default.aspx
January 11, 2010
Hello.
This is a reminder to Gilwellians that there is a meeting Wednesday January 13th at Scout House at 9:00 PM.
Thanks
Hello.
This is a reminder for the Cuboree planning meeting at Scout House at 7:00 PM on Wednesday January 13th.
Thanks
Bruce Boehmer
January 9, 2010
Hello.
The MyBackCheck on-line procedure to request a PRC is now available once again. The cost of the service is $25 + GST ($26.25). You may also go to a local police station with a letter from your Group Chairman to obtain your PRC for $10, however this option takes longer to process.
Details for both options are available in the Documents section on the Forms & Documents page on the website: http://nw.scouter.ca/forms.htm
Thanks
January 6, 2010
Hello.
Due to a potential health hazard of mould in a couple of areas in the Brampton Scout Shop building, the building is closed for the time being. Another assessment will be done by an environmental firm to help determine the severity of the situation and the type of mould they are dealing with. We will let you know when more information is available.
Thank you
January 3, 2010
Hello.
We will be hosting Pack Leader Meetings. Great opportunity to share and meet fellow leaders in Pack as well as your Pack ADAC Team.
| Teamwork | Remax Office - River Rd and Victoria St | Sunday January 10, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Bringing the Energy | Scout House | Sunday March 7, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
| Places to Go....People to Meet | Scout House | Sunday May 16, 2010 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
This is for N-W Pack leaders to attend, young and old wolves welcomed.
Any questions please email ADAC-Cubs@nw.scouter.ca
December 15, 2009
Hello.
We have updated the December issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter "The Wagon". It is now available on the North Waterloo website at http://nw.scouter.ca/newsltr.htm
Thank you
December 7, 2009
Hello.
The December issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter "The Wagon" is now available on the North Waterloo website at http://nw.scouter.ca/newsltr.htm
November 29, 2009
Hello Everyone
The 2010 Kub Car Rally is almost here!!!!
You are receiving this e-mail because your were my Group Contact from Last Scouting Year. In case you are no longer affiliated with your last years group, please let me know and I will remove you from my list. If you know who has taken over, please let me know so that I may contact them.
Well . . . the North Waterloo Rover Guild is once again proud to organize the Kub Car rally for ALL Cubs in our Area. This year we have been able to get back into Conestoga Mall now that their renovations have nearly finished. The dates for the races are as follows:
Preliminaries - Monday January 25, 2010 through to Wednesday January 27, 2010
Finals - Friday February 19, 2010 and Saturday February 20, 2010
All Races will be in the Center Court at Conestoga Mall.
You will notice that this year we are holding the preliminary races on 3 nights rather than the customary 4 nights. In the recent past we have noticed a decline in the number of youth attending and thus we have seen a sparse turnout for the Thursday night time slot. In addition, many of our Rover volunteers are in a recreational Curling league that evening. Therefore there will be no races on the Thursday Evening.
In order to confirm your space at the Preliminaries, please send me the following information:
Group Name:
Number of Youth Expected to attend:
Preferred Date for Racing:
Preferred Time for Racing:
Leaders Name:
Leaders Phone Number:
You will be contacted in the new year confirming your EXACT time for racing.
If you have any questions about this event, please feel free to e-mail or phone me at your convenience.
Jim - jim@gerrards.ca
Jim Gerrard, A.Sc.T
Gerrard's Design & Drafting Inc.
7 Cloverdale Crescent
Mannheim, Ontario, N0B 2H0
Phone 519.579.3306
Fax 519.579.4672
Cell 519.575.1038
November 18, 2009
Hello fellow Scouters and Supporters of Scouts Canada:
I'm supporting an idea in the Aviva Community Fund, a competition that could result in positive change in communities across Canada. If the idea I'm supporting receives enough votes, it will have a chance at sharing in $500,000 of funding. I would really appreciate your help in pushing this idea to the finals.
I think No One Left Behind is the kind of program deserving of this level of support. Please take a few minutes to visit the site and to vote for No One Left Behind. And tell everyone you know to vote as well.
Please vote for it at http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf4082
Thanks in advance.
John Rietveld
Scouts Canada Foundation
PS: We've only just announced this at 2 PM Monday and we have 20 votes in the first hour.
Selecting Winners
The top 25 most popular semi-finalist ideas will move on to a Judging phase. The AVIVA panel of impartial judges will review all of the finalist ideas to better assess their feasibility and costs and rank them to determine which ideas will get funded
November 15, 2009
Hello.
The Centennial Cub Jamboree (CCJ10) is July 25 - 31, 2010 at Camp Everton. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The first payment for Packs attending is $250 and is currently due. The registration form is on the CCJ10 website at http://www.ccj10.com/registration/Registration%20Forms%20CCJ%2010.pdf
The second payment of $50 per person is due February 1st, 2010.
Full event details and contact information is available on the website at http://www.ccj10.com/
Thank you
November 13, 2009
Hello.
The Barkery in Stratford (http://www.thebarkery.ca/) makes nutritious and healthy snacks for dogs. Select the “Specialty Items” link for information on fundraisers for charitable groups.
Thank you
November 9, 2009
Hello.
Anyone wishing to go to the Waterloo Remembrance Day service the details are to meet at the legion at 19 Regina Street at 9:30 am. The parade will form about 9:45 to start at 10 am. Dona Rose And Terri Rau will be present from First Lexington.
Thank you
November 8, 2009
Hello
Information on special matinee performances can be found here: http://blog.scouter.ca/pdf/AladdinJrPoster.pdf
Shows for Aladdin go from Saturday February the 20th and Sunday February the 21st at 2pm. Aladdin Jr. takes place at The REGISTRY THEATRE at 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener, corner of Weber Street.
Thank you
November 5, 2009
Hello.
The following documents are available on the North Waterloo website for the Scout Popcorn fundraiser. Please pass this information on to your group's popcorn co-ordinator:
Fill it up list: http://nw.scouter.ca/popcorn-Fill It Up Group List.xls
$1,500 seller's club: http://nw.scouter.ca/popcorn-$1500 Seller's Club Form.doc
Popcorn reminders: http://nw.scouter.ca/popcorn-Area Coord Reminder - October 2009.doc
Group's order forms: http://nw.scouter.ca/popcorn-2009 CampaignR1.xls
Thank you
Hello.
For those attending the Argo's game on Saturday November 7th, please note members are to wear their uniform. Please confirm your “fill it up” winners have been contacted by the Argo's and ticket arrangements have been made. Let Pat Hicks (Popcorn@nw.scouter.ca) know if there is anyone who has not been contacted by the Argo's yet.
Thank you
November 2, 2009
Last call for Commissioners Camping Challenge Award. If there are any groups with orders for the Commissioners Camping Challenge, these must be submitted to my attention immediately.
The Commissioners Camping Challenge will continue in 2009/2010, so please continue to track your participation.
Listed below please find information about the award.
Commissioners Camping Challenge Award--- for the period September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009;
Beavers and Cubs and their Leaders
If your section has had 4 outdoor outings (3 of which were on Scout property) you have just qualified for Crest #1 --the Ontario Crest of the Commissioners Camping Challenge Award.
If your section has already achieved Crest #1 and has participated in 5 more outdoor outings (4 of which were on Scout property) you have just qualified for Crest #2˜The Quebec Crest of the Commissioners Camping Challenge Award.
If your section already achieved Crests #1 and #2 and you have participated in 6 more outdoor outings (5 of which were on Scout property) you have just qualified for Crest #3˜The Nunavut Crest of the Commissioners Camping Challenge Award.
Once you have all 3 crests, you have earned the 4th part of the crest with the year of completion.
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers and their Leaders
If your section has had 4 nights camping (3 of which were on Scout property) you have just qualified for Crest #1 --the Ontario Crest of the Commissioners Camping Challenge Award.
If your section has already achieved Crest #1 and has participated in 5 more nights camping (4 of which were on Scout property) you have just qualified for Crest #2˜The Quebec Crest of the Commissioners Camping Challenge Award.
If your section already achieved Crests #1 and #2 and you have participated in 6 more nights camping (5 of which were on Scout property) you have just qualified for Crest #3˜The Nunavut Crest of the Commissioners Camping Challenge Award.
Once you have all 3 crests, you have earned the 4th part of the crest with the year of completion.
Here is the link for the information booklet:
http://www.scouts.ca/cec/downloads/Program/Camping_Challenge/Camping_Challenge_Bilingual_Feb_2006.pdf
and here is the link for the passport
http://www.scouts.ca/cec/downloads/Program/Camping_Challenge/CampingChallenge_Passport.pdf
All requests for orders should be sent to your Group Commissioners. The Group Commissioners should forward their orders to my attention at lromanica@scouts.ca. The 2009/2010 order will be going in late August 2010.
Hello.
Burlington is hosting a Patrol Leaders Workshop November 20 - 22, 2009 at Camp Nemo. Details are on the North Waterloo website at: http://nw.scouter.ca/pl-weekend-2009.pdf
Thank you
October 30, 2009
Hello.
The following message is from Peter Sundborg, the Executive Director of Central Escarpment Council. The attachments mentioned in his message are on the North Waterloo website on the Forms & Documents page: http://nw.scouter.ca/forms.htm
Good Day All,
I am sending you the above attachments as resources that Scouts Canada has developed and that we at the Council, Area, Group and Section can utilize should a situation be brought to our attention involving the H1N1 Virus.
We have had two recent situations where a parent from one group and a leader from another reported youth who had become ill while on a Scouting event. These youth showed some of the symptoms of the H1N1 Virus. When a Scouting member or Council office is made aware of these incidents it is important for us to be proactive and to notify the other members of the section or group of the situation.
Attached you will find a letter that can be customized for the section or group to use to send to the parents via email or as a handout. Also attached is a handout for parents and one for leaders; please share these with the leaders and parents of the groups and sections.
In continuing to act proactively, should a number of youth become ill from a section please consider postponing future program meetings until everyone has recovered. It is also important to listen for local Public Health advisories; these advisories could impact Scouting's ability to hold section meetings for a period of time.
Council Commissioners, could I please ask you to forward this information onto your Area Commissioners and then onto the Group Commissioners so that they can be informed and ready should a situation arise in their group.
For the most up to date information from Scouts Canada please go to the Scouts Canada website at http://www.scouts.ca/ and click on fightflu.ca.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Peter
Hello all Scouters and youth.
If you are available to represent North Waterloo Scouts at the Kitchener Cenotaph on the 11th of November we will be laying a wreath. Members are asked to assemble in uniform at KITCHENER CITY HALL IN THE ROTUNDA at 10 am. We are invited back to the Legion Hall at 524 Belmont after the service.
For members who wish to attend the Waterloo ceremony please watch for another email with that information.
Shawn Frederick
(519) 896 8973
(519) 404 8010
joanneshawn@sympatico.ca
Hello.
There is a Cuboree planning meeting on Wednesday January 13th, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Scout House. Leaders should include this event in their planning meetings for their Pack. More information is on the North Waterloo website at http://nw.scouter.ca/cuboree-2010-pre-registration.pdf
Thank you
Bruce Boehmer
October 27, 2009
Hello.
This is a reminder of the Jungle Lore workshop for Cub Leaders on Monday November 16. The cost is $2.00. Please register on-line if you plan to attend: http://nw.scouter.ca/register-course.htm
Thanks
Hello.
This is a reminder about the North Waterloo Volunteer Fun night this Friday October 30th at Bingeman's. Details are on the website here: http://nw.scouter.ca/volunteer-fun-night.pdf
Thanks
October 23, 2009
Dutch Oven Basics
Dutch Oven Advanced
Basic Camping Skills (campsite selection and setup, equipment use, etc)
Knots
GPS
Leave No Trace
You asked - we delivered!
Scouters one and all.
You have been asking for it, and now you will get it. Mark Saturday, November 7th on your calendar for the first CEC Outdoor Skills workshop. This is the first in a 3-seasons a year series of workshops being provided for all leaders. These workshops will occur each fall, winter, and spring. Each workshop will contain sessions specific to the season as well as sessions of general interest that span all seasons. As well, there will be sessions aimed at a range of experience from the brand new recruit up to the hard-core survivalist. The general format will be to have a set of sessions available during the day and you pick those sessions that will fill your specific needs or interests. Want to mix dutch oven cooking with knots? We do that. How about basic campsite skills with a GPS session (so you can find your campsite)? We can do that too . Whatever your needs, we anticipate that you will find something of interest.
This falls sessions include:
Dutch Oven Basics
Dutch Oven Advanced
Basic Camping Skills (campsite selection and setup, equipment use, etc)
Knots
GPS
Leave No Trace
The November workshop will be held at Blue Springs Scout Reserve for a minimal cost of $6. You will be picking three sessions from the available list. To keep the cost down you will be asked to pack your own lunch. Opening will be at 8:30 outside Ridley Lodge and the sessions will run until 4:00.
To assist in scheduling the sessions we ask that you pre-register by November 1st by emailing me ( cec_outdoors@scouts.ca
Name:
We will do our best to accommodate your requests!
As well, I want to hear from you. What sessions would you be interested in having at future workshops? Is there something that you are absolutely fantastic at and would be willing to share at a future workshop (scouting related please :-) ).
Any questions, comments, or suggestions will be freely received at my contact information below
Mike Millard
Hello.
Details of a recent Board policy amendment permitting Scouts Canada youth to participate in the seasonal Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Appeal campaign can be found here: http://nw.scouter.ca/poppy-fund-raising.pdf
Thank you
Hello.
The deadline for submissions to the Wagon is Tuesday December 1, 2009. Please forward any information you would like included to wagon@gto.net
Thank you
October 15, 2009
Hello.
The order form for the Argo's game on November 7th for people who fill an order form page for Scout Popcorn is on the North Waterloo website at http://nw.scouter.ca/argos-tickets-form.pdf
Order forms must be in by October 23rd.
Scouters,
A reminder - as a not-for-profit organization, Scouts Canada's policy does not permit us to participate in hands-on direct fundraising for other organizations (which would include the sale of any item). A template that can be used by the AC in response to a request or some wording to go back to your Group is on the North Waterloo website at: http://nw.scouter.ca/poppy-sales-oct-2009.pdf
If you wish, the Council can issue at response directly on your behalf.
Thank you
Hello.
Effective immediately applicants for police checks through MyBackCheck.com can go directly to the website: http://backcheck.net/scoutscanada/ without requesting an invitation first from Scouts Canada. Results will be sent to the Council office by MyBackCheck.
Details are on the North Waterloo website at: http://nw.scouter.ca/mybackcheck.pdf
Thank you
October 10, 2009
Hello.
Scouters of North Waterloo Area, please send this out to your Scouts, Venturers, and Rovers.
To all North Waterloo Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. My name is Andrew Wyszynski and I am your Youth Rep. Myself and Scouter Sarah Kassa are holding a Youth Forum on Tuesday October 27th at 7:00 PM at Scout House. There will be time to talk about ideas and ask questions, then we will have a couple games to play, and then pizza. In order for us to know who many people we need to order pizza for, we need you to email us and let us know how many you can bring. Each group can bring as many youth as they want, we just need to know how many. There will be no cost to this meeting and we are looking forward to hearing from you.
To let us know how many people you are bringing, or if you have any questions, please email me at DAC-Youth@nw.scouter.ca
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October 6, 2009
Dear Scouters,
Great News. . .
Pierre Laurin from our National Office has managed to reach an agreement with the GO Stations (Metrolinx) - with conditions that will allow us to fundraise on Apple Day at GO Stations.
At the locations noted on the Certificate of Insurance (please print a copy and have available in case you are asked for it or challenged), our members will be allowed on the sidewalks - however we are not allowed on the platform, in parking lots or on the roadway of the GO Stations. They have also removed the requirement for a parental permission form.
The certificate is here: http://nw.scouter.ca/metrolinx-formerly-go-transit.pdf
Please remember that under no circumstances are members or parents to sign waivers for Scouting activities of any kind.
Yours in Scouting,
Tony Copperthwaite | Council Commissioner
October 4, 2009
Hello.
Apple Day apple orders are due this Thursday October 8th. The order form is here: http://nw.scouter.ca/apple-day-order-form-2009.pdf
Please have your orders in on time so they can be included in the Area's order.
Thanks
October 2, 2009
Hello.
All Beaver Leaders are invited to a Colony Club meeting on Wednesday October 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM at Scout House. We will be discussing Epipens, Great Ideas and Beavers in North Waterloo. Further information can be obtained by contacting me at the contacts below.
YFIS
Shawn
Shawn Frederick
September 30, 2009
Hello.
If you have a late registration for the Beaveree this Sunday please complete the registration form (http://nw.scouter.ca/register-fall-beaveree-2009.htm) BEFORE this Friday.
Thanks
September 29, 2009
Hello.
There is a Sixer / Second Camp as a joint Brant/Wellington initiative. It is Saturday November 14 - 15, 2009 at Camp Impeesa. Details are on the North Waterloo website at: http://nw.scouter.ca/sixer-second-camp-flyer-2009.pdf
With thanks,
September 27, 2009
Hello.
Due to low registration Sixer Camp will be cancelled this year.
Tammy Schuetzkowski
September 21, 2009
Hello.
This is a reminder that Sixer Weekend is October 3 - 4, 2009. The registration deadline is September 25th. More information is available on the North Waterloo website at http://nw.scouter.ca/2009-sixer-camp-flyer.pdf
Thank you
September 20, 2009
Hello.
This is a reminder the Beaveree registration deadline is Thursday September 24th for the Beaveree on Sunday October 4th. Event details can be found here: http://nw.scouter.ca/beaveree.htm
If you have any questions contact Bob Thorn at Beaveree@nw.scouter.ca
Thank you
September 8, 2009
Hi.
This is a reminder about the Beaveree planning meeting on Thursday September 17th at 8:00 PM at Scout House. This is our final meeting before the Beaveree on Sunday October 4th. Each Colony planning to attend should send a representative to the meeting.
The registration deadline is Thursday September 24th.
Contact Bob Thorn at Beaveree@nw.scouter.ca if you have any questions.
Thanks
September 3, 2009
Hello.
There is a sleepover at the Children's Museum in downtown Kitchener for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Friday November 27th - 28th, 2009. Details are on the North Waterloo website at http://nw.scouter.ca/GPS-Sleepover-application.pdf
Thank you
August 29, 2009
Hello.
By Tuesday September 1st we will switch over to our new web hosting company. This means a few things to YOU, our Scouting community in North Waterloo:
Thanks
July 30, 2009
Hello.
Beaver Leaders are invited to attend Beaver Magic 2009 at Camp Barber September 25 - 26, 2009. Links to the details are on the NW website on the Upcoming Events page: http://www.scouts-nw.com/upcoming.htm
Thanks
July 26, 2009
Hello.
The following message is from Stephen Kent, the Chief Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Governors of Scouts Canada. Please contact Stephen directly if you have any comments / questions. His contact information is at the bottom of this e-mail. (Note: Item 1 has already been completed).
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Hi everyone
I hope you're having a great summer!
Two items for your review and consideration....
1. Most Councils have not yet submitted the names of their voting delegates for this year's AGM. Please do so as soon as possible, as the Nominating Committee will soon have information to circulate. Please submit your Council's names and contact information to Cheryl Dinelle at the National Office.
2. To further encourage and increase democratic participation, and to address WOSM's call for greater democratic involvement, the Chief Commissioner's Task Force on Growth is recommending the:
I will be leading these investigations, and I am asking for your input. >From my perspective, Policy 1014 has not fully addressed the democratic deficit concerns in our organization. I want to identify specific ways that we can be a more democratic organization and improve member participation in decision making processes. For me, it's all about openness and transparency. Perhaps there is no ideal solution, but I am committed to improving how we do business.
I will be presenting a preliminary report to the Board of Governors at our September meeting, and I will also be asking for assistance from the Board's Policy and Governance Committee in carrying out these investigations.
Please send me your specific recommendations and ideas on how we can improve our voting and election practices, as well as your thoughts on opportunities for greater member participation and increased communication and dialogue.
Also, please feel free to widely circulate this request. I would appreciate receiving input by the end of August. I realize that we're in the middle of summer, but I do want to get the ball rolling. This process will continue early in the fall, but as I said, I plan to update the Board on progress when we meet in September.
On a related note, the Task Force on Growth is also committed to established a more open appointments process. Our CEO, Rob Stewart, will be communicating with Council Commissioners on this issue in the near future.
Thanks a lot. Please keep in touch. All the best!
Steve
Stephen P. Kent
SCOUTS CANADA
30.5 Sunrise Avenue, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1C1
July 18, 2009
Hello.
This message is from the Marketing Coordinator at the Ignatius Centre in Guelph, Ontario. We have a number of different ecological camps for youth and would love to give the scouts in the region an opportunity to come and enjoy our beautiful land. Contact information follows.
Thank you,
Virginia Durrer
July 1, 2009
Hello.
Wednesday July 15th and Wednesday July 22nd are our Scouter's Nights at Cub Camp at Camp Everton! All Scouters are invited to join us in our Campfire, to be held at the Bill Evans Campfire Circle.
Our evening activity game will run from 6:45 - 7:45, followed by the campfire beginning at 8:00pm, and a mug up back at the Cub Barn for leaders at 9:00pm.
Come on out and see what we are doing at Camp!
Hope to see you there. Bring along your bug spray, campfire blankets and singing voices!
Sarah Kassa
June 24, 2009
Hello.
The Waterloo Rod and Gun Club are holding a fishing derby at their property at 1075 Bo-De Lane, RR#2 St. Jacobs on August 15th, 2009 at 10am. Fishing is to take place in the Conestoga river and a Pig roast to follow. Big Sister/Brothers are going to be there also. For further info please call Jeff Davis at 519-574-8675.
Thank you
June 21, 2009
Scouters,
This summer, my troop, 21st Waterloo, will be going to England for the WINGS 2009 international camporee.
To raise funds for the trip, the troop parents and Scouts are hosting a fish fry dinner. Fish will be cooked by Tom Howell, the famous fishmonger from Wiarton.
The dinner will be this Friday, June 26 in the hall at Waterloo Christian Reformed Church on Bearinger Road, just north of UW North Campus. There are seatings from 5:00 to 7:15pm. Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Preschoolers by donation.
Advanced tickets only.
For tickets, please contact me by email Liam Morland (Liam@Morland.ca) or at 519-729-2227.
If you know of an appropriate bulletin board, I would appreciate it if you would print a copy of our flier and post it there. You can find the poster PDF here:
http://scouts21.ca/fish-fry/Scout-fish-poster.pdf
I hope to see you at the fish fry!
Scouter Liam Morland
June 15, 2009
ATTENTION ALL SECTIONS: Dinner with the Chief Contest!
All groups…Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers (groups or individuals):
For instructions on how to enter, visit http://www.scouts.ca/dnn/MediaCentre/Contests/tabid/1163/Default.aspx
June 10, 2009
Fellow Scouters,
Multicultural Festival Saturday June 20th and Sunday June 21st
We have a place at the multicultural festival for our Scouting information booth and display. I would like to get some help with this. We also need to have help with the colour party for the Official Ceremonies.
At the official ceremonies we lead the procession of dignitaries to the stage. The past several years we have built a pyramidal structure from spars and decked it out with flags. Anyone wanting to help should come in full uniform. They should attend at the scout display at Victoria Park arriving by 2:30. We will then move to the Clock Tower. Anyone arriving after 2:30 should go directly to the Clock Tower to be there by 2:45 p.m. The ceremonies begin at 3:00 and take about 45 minutes. Scouts who help with this can use this as a community service project.
I also need help with the display and handing out information. Both youth and adults are welcome to help. You do not have to stay all day, Just let me know the hours that you can manage and I will slot you in. We will have a marshmallow roast and perhaps some other activities. If you have any ideas please let me know. Scouts who help with this can use this as a community service project.
We will start at 9:00 a. m. on Saturday and go until about 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday we will start at 9:30 and go until about 5:00 p.m.
This is an opportunity to promote Scouting in our community. Please let me know as soon as possible if you can help out.
YIS
Scouter Ted Claxton
June 9, 2009
Hello.
The second planning meeting for the Fall Beaveree is Thursday June 18 at 7:00 PM at Scout House. The date of the Beaveree is Sunday October 4, 2009. All Colonies should send at least one Leader to the planning meeting.
If you have any questions contact Bob Thorn at colony-club-2@rogers.com
Thanks
June 1, 2009
Hello.
Once your group sets your registration dates for the 2009 - 2010 year please forward me the information (reply to this e-mail) so I can include it on the Area Groups page (http://www.scouts-nw.com/districtgroups.htm) on the North Waterloo website. Please include:
Thank you
May 28, 2009
Hello.
The year end is approaching for the Scout Shop. It will close for the summer - the last day being Friday June 5th. The Shop will re-open September 10th at 12 noon with the same hours as the previous year.
If anyone requires stock before the year end, the store will be open...
Thank you
May 23, 2009
Hello.
The Honours & Awards Ceremony and BBQ is Saturday May 30th at Camp Everton. Details are on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/honours-and-awards-invitation.pdf
Thanks
May 13, 2009
By Special Invitation to all Scouters
Come to Nova Scotia
See the sights & sounds of New Scotland and Partake in ScotiaJamb '09 as an Offer of Service
For further information And Offer of Service Forms see:
http://ns.scouts.ca/sj09/index.php
May 4, 2009
Hello.
The first planning meeting for the Fall Beaveree is Thursday May 14 at 7:00 PM at Scout House. The date of the Beaveree is Sunday October 4, 2009. All Colonies should send at least one Leader to the planning meeting where we will decide on a theme and set the agenda for the Beaveree.
This is an important meeting since we will probably need to find a new location for the Beaveree this year.
If you have any questions contact Bob Thorn at colony-club-2@rogers.com
Thanks
April 29, 2009
Hello.
The following information is from Scouts Canada:
On Wednesday May 6th 2009, MMS will be updated to enable early registrations for the upcoming 2009-2010 Scouting Year. Because of this, MMS may be shut down for short periods of time that morning from approximately 8:00 am. An announcement will be sent out when the system is back up.
After the May 6th update, the registration process in MMS will be very similar but registrars will be able to choose the appropriate registration year (i.e. this year or next year). If a member has been registered in the wrong year, corrections can only be made by MMS support at the National Office (mms@scouts.ca
Note: As in previous years, org unit administrators should set the Maximum Volunteers (Next Session) and Maximum Youth (Next Session) before May 6th. This is done in the Org Profile (Admin) page in MMS. In the event that these fields are not set, we will set maximum youth and maximum volunteer next session fields to 40.
Sincerely,
Hello.
You may now request your Police Record Check (PRC) on-line using www.mybackcheck.com for $25. Details are on the North Waterloo website at
http://www.scouts-nw.com/prcs-online.pdf
Thank you
Hello.
The following is a list of upcoming Woodbadge courses in North Waterloo and other Areas.
Brampton
Burlington
Mississauga
Costs $6.00 per module. For More information, contact Brenda Patterson at dac_training@mississaugascouting.com
North Waterloo Area
Thurs. May 7th, 2009 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Mod 2 Group Commissioner
Wed. May 13th, 2009 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Mod 3 Group Commissioner
Tues. May 19th, 2009 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Mod 4 Group Commissioner
Tues. May 12th, 2009 Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 1
Wed. May 13th, 2009 Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 2
Tues. May 19th, 2009 Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 3
Wed. May 20th, 2009 Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 4
Tues. May 26th, 2009 Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 5
Each module costs $ 6.00. For more information, contact Pat Hicks DAC Training at bp.hicks@sympatico.ca
Oakville
Yellow Briar
April 23, 2009
Hello.
The annual Stoney Creek International Scout Camp is June 5 - 7, 2009 at Camp Nemo. Details are at http://www.stoneycreekcamp.ca/
Thank you
April 19, 2009
Calling all Cubs, Scouts, Ventures & Rovers
Interested in joining a tour of a Naval Destroyer? Join us on Sat June 6th in Hamilton Harbour to tour the HMCS Haida, and tour the Marine Discovery Centre, Parks Canada, too.
This is also the 65th Anniversary of D-Day, from World War II.
Cost: $4.90 per youth, Leaders are FREE.
Contact Luc Desrochers at 519-837-4505 if you would like to join the tour or if you have any questions.
Thank you
April 17, 2009
Hello.
This is a reminder the registration deadline for the 75th Anniversary Camp at Camp Everton is next Friday, April 24th, 2009. This camp is open to all Sections! Be part of North Waterloo's 75th Anniversary celebration.
Details, including registration forms are on the NW website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/75th-anniversary.htm
Contact Pat Hicks at bp.hicks@sympatico.ca if you have any questions.
Thanks
April 16, 2009
Hello.
Our Pack (21st Waterloo) is headed to Ottawa on My 15 for three nights. We leave first thing in the morning on Friday May 15th (Cubs will miss a day of school) and return Monday May 18th around 7pm.
We will be travelling by coach bus and will be staying at the Ottawa Jail Hostel in old jail cells converted to dorm rooms. Our meals will be either at the hostel, one dinner at the food court at the Rideau Center, a fajita meal at the Lone Star Cafe, and then dinner at a service center on the way home.
We will be visiting and touring the Mint, Museum of Science and Technology, War Museum, Aviation Museum, and the Parliament Buildings. We will also be taking in the fireworks at Dow's Lake on the Saturday night. We will also be doing a driving tour of the PM's house and Rideau Hall, the Governor General's house.
As it stands, we have approximately 10 spaces available for our trip. The cost per person for everything except the food court on the first night and the truck stop on the way home is $275. If a Cub from a particular pack wants to go, we will need a leader from that pack also to go. In reality, this likely means a leader and their own child.
Please respond by Apr 24 if interested. Contact Mike Onotsky at mike@onotsky.net
Thank you
Hello.
Since 1993 Ontario has awarded Lincoln M. Alexander Award to recognize young people who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in eliminating racial discrimination. There are three awards presented each year; two to students and one to a youth in the community. Each recipient receives an award of $5,000 and a scroll signed by the Lieutenant Governor and the Premier.
For more information visit www.ontario.ca/honoursandawards or call (416)-314-7526
Thank you for taking the time to consider a deserving individual.
April 15, 2009
Hello.
North Waterloo Area Camp Everton clean up is Saturday April 25, 2009. We start at 8:45, lunch is included so RSVP appreciated for numbers. We should be done by 3:30 pm (latest). We can use the extra help getting ready for the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of North Waterloo Area in May. Youth Scout age and up are welcome. Please RSVP to kdonovan@donovaninsurance.com
This is your camp, come out and make this a great looking camp.
Thanks
Hello.
This is a reminder the registration deadline for the Summer Cub Camps at Camp Everton is Thursday April 30th. Registrations received after this date will be charged a late fee of $50. Please remind your Cubs, White Tail Beavers and their parents about these great camps.
Complete information including registration forms are on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/summer-camps.htm
Contact Sarah Kassa (sarahk@netflash.net) if you have any questions.
Thanks
April 14, 2009
Come one come all to Part I training for Group Commissioners taking place in North Waterloo before the end of May, 2009.
Want to know more about your role and responsibility as it relates to being a Group Commissioner? Want to find out if your group is healthy or needs a boost of program ideas and outings?
Join us for a Group Commissioner Part I taking place out of Scout House on Thursday, April 30, Thursday, May 7, Wednesday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 19, 2009. All Modules will start at 7:00 pm and go until approximately 10:00 pm. The end result is a better understanding of what your sections expect from you and the proper forms that Scouts Canada requires filled out for what type of outing/activity.
GROUP COMMISSIONER TRAINING: Critical Documents
April 13, 2009
Hello.
The final planning meeting for Cuboree is Wednesday April 29th at 7:00 PM at the Re/Max board room at 901 Victoria St. N Kitchener at Victoria and River Rd. Please contact Bruce Boehmer (bboehmer@rogers.com) with your registration numbers as soon as possible. Payment may be made at the Cuboree.
Thank you
April 4, 2009
Hello.
A modular Woodbadge I training course for Group Commissioners is scheduled at Scout House as follows:
A modular Woodbadge I training course for Colony, Pack and Troop is scheduled at Scout House as follows:
All modules run from 7:00 - 10:00 PM.
A residential Woodbadge I training course for Colony, Pack and Troop is scheduled for Friday November 27th - 29th. The location will be announced at a future date.
Details are listed on the North Waterloo website training page http://www.scouts-nw.com/training.htm and you can register for the courses on the website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/register-course.htm
Contact Pat Hicks at bp.hicks@sympatico.ca if you have any questions.
Thanks
March 23, 2009
Hi.
This is a reminder about the Cuboree's planning meeting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 25th at the Re/Max office board room 901 Victoria St. N. at Victoria and River Rd. All Cub Leaders are invited to attend so we can plan another exciting Cuboree.
Contact Bruce Boehmer at bboehmer@rogers.com if you have any questions.
Thanks
Hello.
The March issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter "The Wagon" is now available on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm
Thank you
March 22, 2009
Hello.
This is a reminder to all Cub & Beaver Leaders to make sure your Cubs, White Tails (they are eligible to attend!) and their parents know about the great Cub Camps at Camp Everton this summer! Activities the Cubs take part in include:
All of the above and more is included in the $225 Cub registration fee. Leaders are not required to attend with their Pack, but why not - you can have all this fun too! As a special offer, the first 20 Leaders to register are FREE!!
The week long Cub Camps run July 12 - 17 and 19 - 24. ACE Camp, for Cubs moving up to Scouts in September, is July 26 - 31.
Even if you've mentioned the camps to your Pack before, please remind them again - and hand the information to the parents! Registration deadline is Thursday April 30th - after that a late registration fee of $50 applies.
Camp information including registration forms is available on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/summer-camps.htm
Contact Sarah Kassa, the Camp Director at sarahk@netflash.net if you have any questions.
Thanks
March 3, 2009
Hello.
Please register for the Cuboree as soon as possible to help the organisers know how many to expect.
We are also looking for groups/individuals interested in running 20 minute events. Monopoly game, NHL hockey, Light Laser, Television, Helicopter were all created in 1934. We need creative ideas for these items to be events at the Cuboree as well a wide game.
The next planning meeting is March 25th at 7:30, at the Re/max Twin City office board room at 901 Victoria St. N. Kitchener at the River Rd. and Victoria Street intersection.
Contact Bruce Boehmer via email (bboehmer@rogers.com) or 519 574-2888 for more information.
Thank you
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February 28, 2009
Hello.
We are looking for energetic Counsellors (at least 16 years old) and Service Scouts (at least 14 years old) to join our Summer Cub Camp at Camp Everton this summer. Information is on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/everton-summer-camp-staff-poster-2009.pdf
Application forms are also on the website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/everton-summer-cub-camp-staff-application-2009.pdf
The camps run from Saturday July 4, 2009 through Friday July 31, 2009 (you get Friday evenings - Saturday evenings off)
Applications are due by Friday March 7, 2009.
Leaders are also welcome to join us for an exciting week - let Sarah Kassa know you are coming! This is a great way to spend part of your summer and make a real difference!
Contact Sarah Kassa at 519-745-3067 or sarahk@netflash.net
Thank you
February 25, 2009
Wellington Woodbadge Part I - Mar 27-29 for Colony, Pack, Troop
The course is only 4 weeks away. If you haven't signed up for this course and plan on attending, please register asap by contacting Virginia Peebles at Virginia@scouter.ca
Course fee is $40. The course will be held at Westminster-St. Paul's Anglican church on Victoria Rd and Camp Barber.
February 23, 2009
Just a reminder that S.M.H.E.A.R.T. First Aid services will be offering the following Red Cross courses out of Scout House in Kitchener.
Red Cross Standard First Aid Level "C"
Red Cross First Responder Course HCP
All Courses include CPR and national registration. All courses comply to or exceed WSIB standards
Mike Smith
February 6, 2009
Hi.
The North Waterloo Cuboree will be held Saturday May 9th, 2009 at Camp Everton. Registrations are due by Saturday April 25th, 2009. The registration form is on the North Waterloo website at:
http://www.scouts-nw.com/cuboree-2009-pre-registration.pdf
Contact Bruce Boehmer (bboehmer@rogers.com) if you have any questions.
Thanks
January 23, 2009
Hello.
The Everton Summer Cub Camp information and registration forms are now on the website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/summer-camps.htm
The camp filled up last year, so don't wait until it's too late - register now! All Cubs and White Tail Beavers who swim up before the end of the year are eligible to attend. Packs may come with or without Leaders, but Leaders, why not join the fun?!
Leaders, please pass this on to your Cubs at your next meeting.
Thank you
January 19, 2009
Hello.
This is a reminder of the Cuboree planning meeting this Wednesday January 21st at 7:00 PM at Scout House.
Thank you
January 13, 2009
Hello.
The January issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter "The Wagon" is now available on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm
Thank you
Last updated: March 5, 2010.
Email Address:
Group:
Sessions requested (maximum 3):
Deputy Council Commissioner of Program/Outdoors
Scouts Canada, Central Escarpment Council
cec_outdoors@scouts.ca
Andrew Wyszynski
D.A.C Youth Rep
North Waterloo Area
Scouts Canada - Central Escarpment Council | “Growth through Program Excellence”
Work: 416-777-9000 x25 | Cell: 647-328-7096
cec_commissioner@scouts.ca
Shawn Frederick
(519) 896 8973
(519) 404 8010
ADAC-Beavers@nw.scouter.ca
Bob Thorn
Diane Hilborn
Group Commissioner 1st Guelph St. James Scout Group
Co-Coordinator Brant/Wellington Sixer/Second Camp
DAC Recognition, Wellington Area
We will be running again next year and hopefully more people will be interested.
Bob Thorn
Bob Thorn
1. Our existing domain name, www.scouts-nw.com , SHOULD continue to direct you to our site since we are redirecting it to our new domain name
2. In case the redirection does NOT work, you can go directly to our new site using one of two addresses:
a. northwaterloo.scouter.ca
b. nw.scouter.ca
3. Note: We have implemented a Save the "W" campaign! Too many Ws are needlessly wasted on the internet, so we've removed the Ws from our new domain name, if you use one of the new names!
4. Our calendars have been updated to use Google calendars. For now you can see them on the Upcoming Events, Training and Gilwell pages by going to nw.scouter.ca, after Monday you'll see them from www.scouts-nw.com too! Take a look at the Calendar Notes above each calendar to see their features.
5. We now have unlimited storage space - if you have ideas for using it let me know!
6. Testing of the new e-mail service at the end of July indicated:
a. Many did not receive messages (or at least reply to my test) from the CURRENT system - you're reading this so you receive it!!
b. Many did not receive messages (or at least reply to my test) from the NEW system
7. To help ensure you receive messages from the new system add the id "scoutsnw@northwaterloo.scouter.ca
8. Check the "NW E-Mail History" page on the website to see messages that have been sent. If you don't get them via e-mail you can at least check that page for messages (daily?).
9. I'll add everyone in the existing e-mail service to the new service before Monday - you will NOT need to re-register.
10. The on-line registration pages are currently not working on the new site - there had to be at least one technical difficulty! Until that is fixed you can e-mail the contact person for the course / event you are interested in and that person will let you know what information is needed to register.
Bob
a) Investigation of introducing online election systems
b) Investigation of a model for electing delegates where every member 16 and older is entitled to vote for delegates
c) Investigation of other opportunities for greater member participation and increased communication and dialogue
Chief Commissioner and
Chair of the Board of Governors
cell 709.740.0948 e-mail skent@scouts.ca
Blackberry PIN 30263B7B web www.scouts.ca
blog http://scoutscanada.blogspot.com/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/stevekent0507
Twitter http://twitter.com/stephenkent
YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILt1IscqIEA
Marketing Coordinator
Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph
5420 Highway 6N RR5
Guelph, ON, Canada N1H 6J2
Tel: 519.824.1250 ext. 258
21st Waterloo Scout Troop
http://scouts21.ca/
Make your own 1 - 3 minute video showing the pizzazz you put into Scouting.
Show us great adventures, mega fun, and cool challenges that will inspire other youth to join us! First prize is a pizza dinner with the Chief Commissioner, Steve Kent!
Please send replies to tclaxton@execulink.com (do NOT reply to this e-mail)
Bob Thorn
- Your group name
- Date & time
- Location
Bob Thorn
Thursday May 28th 12 noon to 8 pm
Friday May 29th 12 noon to 8 pm
Saturday May 30th 9 am to 1 pm
Thursday June 4th 12 noon to 8 pm
Friday June 5th 12 noon to 8 pm
11 - 17 July Camp Carter, Cape Breton
Bob Thorn
Paul Johnsen
MMS (Membership Management System) Support
Scouts Canada
1345 Baseline Rd.
Ottawa, ON
K2C 0A7
613-224-5131 ext 248
Woodbadge Part I - Module 4 & 5 - Pack - Sat, May 30 9am to 5pm at Brampton Scout House
Woodbadge Part I - Module 2 & 3 - Pack - Sat, June 20 9am to 5pm at Brampton Scout House
Each module costs $6/module and $6/woggle. Bring your own lunch. Register with Jenn Millington bramaleacritters@rogers.com or phone at 905-793-1484
May 8 - 10th, 2009 - Woodbadge Pt 1 - All Sections - Cost $55- Camp Manitou
For More information, contact David Smith at david@masonleys.com
Thursday April 30 Module 3 - COLONY, PACK, TROOP 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road, Mississauga
Thursday May 14 Module 4 - COLONY, PACK, TROOP 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road, Mississauga
Thursday May 28 Module 5 - COLONY, PACK, TROOP 6:45 pm - 9:30 pm Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Road, Mississauga
Thurs. April 30th, 2009 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Mod 1 Group Commissioner
7:00 - 10:00pm- Kitchener Scout House, 844 Frederick St., Kitchener ON
7:00 - 10:00pm- Kitchener Scout House
7:00 - 10:00pm - Kitchener Scout House
7:00 - 10:00pm- Kitchener Scout House
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 7:00 - 10:00pm Kitchener Scout House
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 7:00 - 10:00pm Kitchener Scout House
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 7:00 - 10:00pm Kitchener Scout House
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 7:00 - 10:00pm Kitchener Scout House
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts 7:00 - 10:00pm Kitchener Scout House
Apr 25 - 26th Woodbadge 1 (mod 3,4&5) -Scouts/ Venturers Blue Springs/ Competition camp $15.00
May 9th Woodbadge 1 (mod 5)- All sections 9am - 3pm Blue Springs TBD $10.00
Mon July 6 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 1- All Sections 7:00-10:00pm Bolton Rotary Youth Centre
Tues July 7 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 2 - Colony, Pack, Troop - 7:00-10:00pm Boltony Rotary Youth Centre
Thurs July 9 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 3 - Colony, Pack, Troop - 7:00-10:00pm Boltony Rotary Youth Centre
Tues July 14 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 4 - Colony, Pack, Troop - 7:00-10:00pm Boltony Rotary Youth Centre
Thurs July 16 - Woodbadge Part 1 - Module 5 - Colony, Pack, Troop - 7:00-10:00pm Boltony Rotary Youth Centre
Each module costs $6.00 and $6 for woggle.
See the details at http://www.scouts-nw.com/HMCS-Haida-and-Marine-Discovery-Tour-June-6-2009.pdf
1. Strategic Directions - from the Leader Magazine
2. Volunteer Recruitment and Development Handbook
3. Scouts Canada Program Standards
4. BP&P Index
5. BP&P Section 3000 Membership and Registration & Info Bulletin June 30, 2005
6. BP&P Section 4000 - Appointments and Positions
7. BP&P Section 6000 - Adult Development
8. BP&P Section 7000 - Duty of Care
9. BP&P Section 9000 - Recognition, Honours & Awards
10. BP&P Section 10000 - Camping & Outdoor Activities
11. BP&P Section 13000 - Risk Management
12. Group Commissioner Functions and Accountabilities (www.scouts.ca/media/documents/GCFunctionsandAccountabilities.pdf)
13. Check list for Group Commissioners and Group Committee Activities
14. Police Record Check Info-bulletin
15. Group Commissioner Functions and Accountabilities
16. Checklist for Group Commissioners & Group Committee (www.scouts.ca/media/documents/GCChecklist.pdf)
Bruce Boehmer
· Module 1 - Thursday April 30th
· Module 2 - Thursday May 7th
· Module 3 - Wednesday May 13th
· Module 4 - Tuesday May 19th
· Module 1 - Tuesday May 12th
· Module 2 - Wednesday May 13th
· Module 3 - Tuesday May 19th
· Module 4 - Wednesday May 20th
· Module 5 - Tuesday May 26th
· Swimming
· Archery
· Hiking
· Cray fishing
· Campfires
· Sleep out in an adirondack
· Games
· Great food
· Crafts
Sat. Mar. 14 - 15, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (both days)
Cost: Registered Scouting members: $85 Others: $120
Mar. 20 - 22, 2009 & Mar. 27 - 29, 2009 6-9 Fri 9-5 Sat and Sun (2 Weekends)
Cost: Scouting members: $350, Others: $450
All Participants MUST Pre-register by phone or email
S.M.H.E.A.R.T.
First Aid Services
49 Gunn Avenue
Cambridge ON N3C3V8
519-574-6872
smheart@rogers.com
