North Waterloo E-Mail HistoryThis page contains most of the e-mail messages sent to those who register for the North Waterloo Area E-Mail list. You are able to see what information is distributed via e-mail and hopefully you will want to sign-up if you have not already done so. Signing-up ensures you get the information as soon as possible without having to come to this page to look for updates. The most recent e-mails will be at the top of this page. Older messages will periodically be removed from this page. The bold date above e-mails is the date they were originally sent. Send an e-mail to Kevin Harrington if you have a message you would like sent to the North Waterloo E-Mail list.
May 7, 2008 Hello. The first planning meeting for the Fall Beaveree is Thursday May 15 at 7:00 PM at Scout House. (Note the date has changed). The date of the Beaveree is Sunday October 5, 2008 (rain date Sunday October 19). 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. If you have any questions contact Bob Thorn at colony-club-1@rogers.com
Thanks
April 24, 2008 Hello. This is a final reminder that the registration deadline is Saturday April 26th for the Cuboree on Saturday May 10th. Bring your Cubs out for an exiting day of events at Camp Everton. Don't hear about the great time everyone else had - be part of it! Details including the registration form are on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/cuboree-2008-pre-registration.pdf
Please contact Bruce Boehmer if you have any questions or if you plan to register, so he knows you are coming. Thank you
April 15, 2008 Hello Fellow Scouters! Please note the New Extended Registration Deadline - April 30th, 2008! There is still plenty of time to register for this amazing Camping experience! Cubs can come with their Pack/Leader, or on their own! Please share this information with all Cub Leaders, Cubs and Parents, as the summer is fast approaching, and Everton is gearing up for a very successful trip Around the World in July! Any questions/concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me! YIS,
Sarah Kassa
April 9, 2008 Hello. The Cuboree is only one month away - Saturday May 10th at Camp Everton. Bring your Pack for an exciting day of games, crafts and other activities. Meet Leaders from other Packs and swap stories. All we need now is your registration to make this happen. Please submit your registration as soon as possible - the form is on the website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/cuboree-2008-pre-registration.pdf
Thanks
April 1, 2008 Hello. This is a reminder that the Cuboree on May 10th is fast approaching and we need registrations early if possible to plan the crafts and events. The registration form is on the website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/cuboree-2008-pre-registration.pdf
Thanks
March 31, 2008 Hello. The April 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 19, 2008 Hello. Summer Cub Camp will soon be here! What better way can a Cub spend a week than enjoying everything Camp Everton has to offer? White Tail Beavers who have had their Swim Up and joined a Cub Pack before the end of the Scouting year are also able to attend. A week at Everton provides plenty of time for swimming, camp fires, hiking, games, archery, crafts, a night in an Adirondack, crayfishing and lots more.
We have 2 weeks to choose from: In order for the camp to be ready for the Cubs we need their registrations by the registration deadline of Friday April 18th. Registration information is on the North Waterloo website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/summer-camps.htm Give your Cubs and parents a gentle reminder about all the camp has to offer and to mail their forms by the deadline. Contact Sarah Kassa (Camp Director) if you or the Cubs have any questions - sarahk@netflash.net Thanks
March 2, 2008 Camp Everton Summer Cub Camp Summer Staff Wanted
We are looking for:
Weeks of Employment:
Interested Applicants:
Contact:
February 26, 2008 Your Chief Scouts and new Leaders Need this!
Standard First Aid - March 8 & 9, 2008 9am-6pm daily
All courses include National registration, Certification cards from the Canadian Red Cross, Mannequin usage, and the CRC First Aid manual. Registrations MUST BE RECIEVED 2 weeks prior to start date, or courses will be cancelled.
Please email Mike Smith at smheart@rogers.com
*Private Group Bookings still available for April and May
Mike Smith
smheart@rogers.com
www.smheart.com
February 10, 2008
Hello.
The February 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
December 29, 2007
Hello.
The December 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
December 13, 2007
Hello.
If you're looking for a career as a paramedic, or any other medical career, or just a specialized skill set and experience that looks good on a resumé then the MedVent & MedRover program is for you! For more information take a look on the North Waterloo website: www.scouts-nw.com/medvent.pdf
Contact Cindy Burgetz (medvents_medrovers@rogers.com) for more information.
Thank you
December 11, 2007
Have you been too busy planning and forget to buy your popcorn this year?
How about SCOUT POPCORN!!
Council has some surplus popcorn and are motivated to move it before Christmas.
Let me know your wish list .... there is Chocolate Carmel, Carmel Corn with Almonds/Pecans, Carmel Corn Light, MW Butter, MW Butter Light.
Ask about our full case deals!!
Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2008.
YiS,
December 9, 2007
Attention all Cub Leaders!
The Kub Kar Rally dates are:
Preliminaries are JANUARY 14th to 17th, 2008
Finals February 29th and March 1st, 2008
Both preliminaries and finals are being held at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo.
To register for the preliminaries, Packs NEED to send an e-mail to Jim Gerrard (jim@gerrards.ca) indicating the following:
Their Group
Jim will get back to you with your racing time early in the new year.
Thanks
November 30, 2007
Are you looking for a special Christmas activity for your group? How about a train ride!
We are looking at an evening run of the Waterloo Central Railway train on Friday, Dec 14, 2007 leaving the station at 6:30 pm and returning about 8:00 pm. We need at least 100 people to make the cost about $6.00 per ticket.
Please contact Pat Hicks at bp.hicks@sympatico.ca if you want to register your group or if you have any questions.
Thanks
November 25, 2007
Attention Venturers!
Do you know what your Executive members should be doing? Are you looking for some ideas on how to make your program better? Are you looking to understand how your Executive, your Company, your Advisor, and the rest of Scouting all fit together? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then why not send someone from your Company to a Venturer Executive Workshop?
North Waterloo Area is offering a Venturer Executive Workshop on February 8 - 10, 2006. It will be held at Camp Barber in Wellington area (Guelph, Ontario). Each Company will be allowed to send a maximum of 2 participants. This event is open to any Venturer Company in Ontario, up to the maximum number of participants. The registration deadline is January 7, 2008.
The course fee for the weekend is $35.00 per participant and includes indoor accommodations, meals and training materials. Participants need to arrive by 7:00pm on the Friday, and the course will be completed by 3:00pm on Sunday afternoon.
For more information and to register, please contact the course email address vexecworkshop@gmail.com. As per North Waterloo training policy, course registration and fees must be received by the Course Co-ordinator to guarantee your spot in the course.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours in Scouting,
October 12, 2007
Hi.
If you have completed the on-line form to register for the Woodbadge I course for November 2 - 4, 2007 at Camp Everton and have NOT received your confirmation, please e-mail Mark Carruthers (mark.carruthers@rogers.com) to ask for confirmation. We have had problems with the on-line registration form which resulted in Mark not receiving your registration.
Thank you
October 9, 2007
Hi.
Sixer Weekend is October 19 - 21, 2007 at Camp Everton. The schedule and registration form are on the NW website:
Thanks
October 2, 2007
Hello.
Leaders are needed to help with the Ecological Spirit Walk at Blue Springs Scout Reserve on Saturday October 27, 2007. They are looking for someone with a current First Aid certificate and someone to help lead the hike.
You can find out more information here: http://fodoweb.ca/bluesprings/events.asp
If you have any questions contact Paul Garofolo at pgarofolo@scouts.ca or (519)853-2209
Thank you
October 1, 2007
Hello.
The October 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
September 27, 2007
Hello.
The Kitchener Scout Shop is now open Thursday and Friday from noon - 8:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Peter Miller
September 23, 2007
Hi.
Colonies may still register for the Fall Beaveree until Wednesday September 26th for the Beaveree on Sunday September 30th. Please go to
Thanks
September 20, 2007
Hello.
5th Hanover Scouts has invited any and all local Scout groups to attend a Fall Skills Camp for the weekend of September 28 - 30, 2007. Scouts will have the opportunity to earn ALL permits at one camp! Don't miss this opportunity! For further information, please see the following notice ......
Come and enjoy a weekend of fun and camping and work on your outdoor skills each scout will need to earn their permits, from Sept 28 to Sept 30
· Knife Permit
As well as learn to use a compass and topographic map, knots and lashing, and archery.
Leaders as well can work on earning their Scoutcraft level 1 and 2
Location: Camp McGovern
Please let us know by September 22 if you are planning to attend, each group will need to help with one of the activities as well.
Kevin Karl
Fall Skills Camp Agenda
Friday
Saturday
· 7 to 9 am breakfast
Sunday
September 18, 2007
Hello.
The following message is from Bob Kalbfleish. Please contact him if you have any questions or if you would like tickets.
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I can get up to 100 tickets for this Friday's Ti-cat football game in Hamilton.
No strings attached! Can be Scouts, Scout family and friends and uniforms are not required.
I just need to know numbers by 8pm on Wednesday so I can pick up tickets on Thursday or Friday. .
I just need to know numbers and I will have tickets available for pickup Thursday night at Scout House (7:30pm) and from the Scout Shop on Friday after 12noon.
BoB K.
emails:
September 11, 2007
This is from the Wellington Area e-mail service …
'We are pleased to advise you that discussions have concluded on keeping the North Waterloo Area Scout Shop operating. As a result of those discussions an agreement has been reached whereby the Peter Miller, the Store Manager will continue to operate the Scout Shop on a part time basis.
This means that the Shop will operate on reduced hours and will need to be staffed by volunteers to expand those limited hours.
So here are some of the specifics:
We extend our thanks to Alan Mimeault, at Scouts Canada National Retail Services, for his positive approach and participation in all discussions and negotiations.
And we extend our thanks to all of the volunteers who have supported the efforts of the North Waterloo Area Team and Central Escarpment Council to find a win-win solution.
The long-term success of our Scout Shop will require your continuing support and understanding as we adjust to new hours of operation.
This is great news for Scouting in North Waterloo and the neighbouring Areas. '
Bob Kalbfleisch
Harry Niezen
September 9, 2007
Hi.
The final planning meeting for the Fall Beaveree is Thursday September 13th at 8:00 PM at Scout House. Every Colony planning to attend the Beaveree on Sunday September 30th should send a representative to the meeting. The registration deadline is Thursday September 20th. You may register on-line at http://www.scouts-nw.com/register-fall-beaveree-2007.htm
Details of the Beaveree are here: http://www.scouts-nw.com/fall-beaveree.htm
Contact Bob Thorn colony-club-1@rogers.com if you have any questions.
Thanks
August 30, 2007
All groups need to send a representative to the Popcorn and Apple Day meeting on Thursday September 6, 2007 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM at Scout House. For details please refer to the NW website:
http://www.scouts-nw.com/kick-off-meeting-2007.pdf
Thank you
August 20, 2007
Hello.
The Lost and Found from both weeks of Summer Camp at Everton has been washed and is now at Scout House. Everything will stay there until the end of August. If you've lost anything take a look, it might be there!
Thanks
July 14, 2007
Area leaders are welcome to attend the Wednesday night campfire on Wednesday July 25th. It begins at 8:00 p.m. It will be held at the Albert Bader Scout Campfire Circle. We will also have a roast beef Dinner at about 6:00 p.m. If leaders wish to attend the cost is $5.00 per person or a large donation. We would like to know by Friday July 20th who will be coming for dinner. You are still invited to dinner even if you do not let us know but I will make you stand at the end of the line for leftovers. Please let us know. My e-mail is tclaxton@golden.net
Scouter Ted Claxton
June 30, 2007
Hi.
Leaders are invited to the Wednesday July 11th Cub Camp campfire at Camp Everton. You may arrive after supper between 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Come on out to see the fun we have at Cub Camp!
Don't forget your campfire blanket and bug spray.
Sarah Kassa
June 29, 2007
Fellow Scouters
Free Hamilton Tiger Cats tickets for Home Opener
Saturday July 7, 2007 - TORONTO Argos at HAMILTON at 7:00 PM - http://www.ticats.ca/
This opportunity is for all members and family of members, youth and adults. The Tickets are being made available
by the generosity of Primus.
Contact Scouter Bob Kalbfleisch by 12 Noon on Tuesday July 3rd. Let him know the number of ticket that you require.
Bob Kalbfleisch - bob.kalbfleisch@rogers.blackberry.net
Please forward this message to your scouting friends
June 17, 2007
Hello.
The June issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter "The Wagon" is now available on the North Waterloo website at www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm
Thank you
June 13, 2007
Hi.
The initial planning meeting for the Fall Beaveree was held on May 15th but we only had 3 people attend (thanks to those who did!). The next planning meeting is Tuesday June 19th at 7:00 PM at Scout House. If you want a Fall Beaveree we need more people, so come on out and lend a hand. Every Colony attending should send at least one person.
The Fall Beaveree is Sunday September 30th, 2007 from 1:30 - 4:30 at the CAW Union Hall in Kitchener.
Contact Bob Thorn at colony-club@rogers.com if you have any questions.
Thanks
May 27, 2007
Hello.
Each year Everton Summer Cub Camp holds a week of Foundation Camp for some very eager youth from our community. These youth are not involved in the Scouting program, and are chosen to attend this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity through their schools and various organizations.
We are looking for Scouters who would like to come out to Everton for this week (July 1 - July 6) and act as a counsellor for these youth. Scouters would be paired up with a Summer Camp staff counsellor, and would be responsible for up to 12 youth in a group.
We will be celebrating 100 years of Scouting magic, with a week-long birthday extravaganza!
If you are interested in this experience, please contact me at 519-496-2056 or 519-745-3067 or by email at sarahk@netflash.net
Thank you!
Sarah Kassa
Hello.
We are looking for 1 more lifeguard for Everton Summer Camp. The dates are July 1 - 6 and July 8 - 13, 2007. The individual must be fully qualified and at least 16 years of age.
Anyone interested, please contact Sarah at 519-496-2056 or 519-745-3067 or email me at sarahk@netflash.net
If anyone knows of lifeguards who may be interested, please pass this information along to them!!
Thank you!
Sarah Kassa
May 14, 2007
Hi.
South Waterloo Area is running an All Sections Camp June 8 - 10, 2007. Information can be found on the North Waterloo website from the Upcoming Events page: http://www.scouts-nw.com/upcoming.htm
Thanks
May 10, 2007
Hi.
The initial planning meeting for the Fall Beaveree is next Tuesday, May 15th at 7:00 PM at Scout House. All Colonies are asked to send a representative to this meeting. Our main goal for the meeting is to decide on a theme. The Fall Beaveree is Sunday September 30th, 2007 from 1:30 - 4:30 at the CAW Union Hall in Kitchener.
Contact Bob Thorn at colony-club@rogers.com if you have any questions.
Thanks
May 6, 2007
To all Cub Leaders, Cubs and Parents!
Summer is fast approaching and we want you to join us at Camp Everton for a fun-filled week you will not forget!
What will we do at camp?
When is this amazing Camp?
Who can come to Camp, and what is the cost?
OK, you got me! Where do I sign up?
If you have any questions about Summer Camp, please contact the Camp Director, Sarah Kassa, at 519-496-2056 or 519-745-3067. Email inquiries can be sent to sarahk@netflash.net
April 11, 2007
Hello.
The date for the Annual Meeting / Honours & Awards / BBQ has changed. The updated information is:
Every member of scouting is invited & their families. Come out and celebration Scouting in North Waterloo.
Mark your calendars - again!
April 5, 2007
Hello.
The April 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
We want to let everyone know that the Annual Meeting / Honours & Awards / BBQ is scheduled for....
Every member of scouting is invited & their families. Come out and celebration Scouting in North Waterloo.
Mark your calendars !
March 23, 2007
Hello.
The registration deadline for the Cuboree is Saturday April 28th, 2007. The Cuboree is Saturday May 12th, 2007 at Camp Everton. Details about the Cuboree including the registration form are on the website at:
http://www.scouts-nw.com/cuboree-2007-pre-registration.pdf
If you have any questions contact Bruce Boehmer at bboehmer@rogers.com
Thank you
March 21, 2007
Hello.
The Everton Summer Cub Camps are looking for enthusiastic people for the following positions:
Details and the application form can be found on the North Waterloo website on the following page:
Applications must be in by April 9th. Questions may be sent to Sarah at sarahk@netflash.net
Attention all Cub Leaders and Cubs!!
It’s the biggest birthday party of the year – and YOU are invited!
Come celebrate the magic of 100 years of Scouting by spending a week enjoying the outdoors at Everton Summer Cub Camp.
Join in the fun and games of the birthday party by trying your hand at archery, exploring the great outdoors on nature hikes, catching crayfish in the river, cooking dinner over a fire, swimming laps in the pool, and participating in all the fun and games 100 years of Scouting has brought us!
If you are a 3rd year Cub, come and experience the great outdoors at our ACE Camp. Campers will tent and sleep in Adirondacks for the week, and will be learning many skills for their transition to Scouts. ACE Campers will also be cooking their own meals each day.
The cost of both Cub Camp and ACE Camp is $225.
Leaders are encouraged to attend Cub Camp with their youth, for a fun-filled week-long birthday party!
There is no charge for Leaders who attend Cub Camp with their youth.
The camp has qualified staff for those youth who wish to attend but do not have leaders with them.
For more information on this Amazing camping experience, please visit the North Waterloo website at www.scouts-nw.com and look under the Summer Camp Info.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact:
I look forward to receiving your RSVP to the Birthday Party!
March 5, 2007
Hello.
The 1st Aid course scheduled for March 9-11, 2007 has been cancelled due to low registration. If you need to attend one this year another course is available March 30-Apr 01, 2007 or book a private course for your group alone!
For Registration information or for any questions contact Mike at (do NOT reply to this e-mail):
February 23, 2007
Hello.
Registrations for the March 9-11, 2007 Standard First Aid Course are due by Feb 28, 2007.
This is NOT a first Come First served course. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER.
Learn the new First Aid Standards, have fun, earn the next qualification towards your Chief Scout Award, become more aware, become certified by the Canadian Red Cross in First Aid!
Mike Smith
February 16, 2007
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
February 15, 2007
Scouters and friends of Scouting
The Kitchener Scout Shop on Frederick Street is scheduled to be closed by September 2007. If you support keeping our Scout Shop open, download the petition from the website: http://www.scouts-nw.com/save-our-scout-shop.htm and gather signatures to show support to our Committee that is working to save our Scout Shop.
Return the completed petition to the Scout Shop with as many names as you have on your list by Friday March 9, 2007.
Thank you
Hello.
The following is from Central Escarpment Council:
Throughout 2007, Scouting marks its Centennial in 155 countries around the world. Please join us in our year-long celebration. Call 1-888-Scouts-Now or visit www.scouts.ca
Dear Parent, Leader, Youth,
Scouting turns 100 years old this summer and Adventureland Summer Cub Camp wants you to celebrate with us at the beautiful Woodland Trails Camp. Our active program includes: mountain biking, high ropes, zip line, swimming, archery, survival, photography, outdoor cooking, campfires, and much more. The camp operates day and residential (sleepover) programs starting at $199 per week (Day Camp, ages 6-12) to $299 (early bird fee for residential camp, ages 7-11) and Leadership Development residential camp (ages 12-15) for $235 and Adventureland Goes North (ages 10, 11) which operates for three days at Woodland Trails and four days at Haliburton Scout Reserve for $399.
Your fee includes all meals, snacks, programs, free canteen, camp t-shirt, crest and more. (Quoted Prices do not include taxes) A bus service operates out of Toronto for an additional $30. All adults accepted as camp staff attend for free and their own children attend for a reduced fee of $199. This camp is open to all youth, scouting or non-scouting. Learn more about Adventureland through our web page at http://www.gtc.scouts.ca/adventureland . You can also attend our camp orientation on Thursday, May 10 at the Scout office at 265 Yorkland Blvd, starting at 6:30 p.m. OR you can attend our camp tour on Sunday, May 13 at 3:00 pm, located at 14919 Kennedy Road near Aurora.
FOR LEADERS - WHY SHOULD I PROMOTE ADVENTURELAND TO THE YOUTH IN MY SECTION?
FOR LEADERS - HOW CAN LEADERS HELP SPREAD THE WORD
You can email me directly if you have any questions at markmcdermid@rogers.com
Thanks for your help!
Mark McDermid - Camp Director
Fellow Scouters,
A reminder about the B-P Scout-Guide Week Skating Party will be held Sunday February 18, 2007 At the Kitchener City Hall Skating Rink.
In order to accommodate everyone's schedule the overall time is from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
We will be having a special ceremony and treat at 7:00 p.m.
I would encourage as many as possible to come between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Please circulate this to your fellow Scouters.
Scouter Ted Claxton
February 13, 2007
Hello.
The following is from Wellington Area. You may find more information at their website: http://wellington.on.scouts.ca/
Here in Wellington we are hoping to train as many as possible that may be moving toward the position of Group Commissioner, Group Administrator or Area Service Scouter. On Feb 17 at Harcourt Church. This is a 6 hr course with lunch provided. Cost is $10.00 The course was first offered to current Wellington Group Commissioners, Group Administrators and Service Scouters but we still have some space available. If you are thinking you would be interested in one these positions now is the time to take the training.. Training is really important at the Group Level. Please consider what you might be doing in the future for Scouting.
Randy Mac Pherson Commissioner Wellington Area
February 8, 2007
The Cub Jamboree is BACK ON !!
SAME GREAT PROGRAM ….
The Centennial Cub Jamboree 2007 – CCJ07 is being hosted by the Central Escarpment Council.
The venue has been moved to Camp Everton and for the most part has been scaled down to meet the registered number of youth and adults.
The food will still be catered; the same fantastic program, fun and excitement will be provided for the youth including the Birthday Party / Beaver Family Day.
If you believe in providing this unique Centennial camping experience for Cubs, please give us your trust and support … register your Pack TODAY!
Registration details and deposits are fully transferable you don’t need to do anything at this time if you have paid your deposit.
Please stay tuned for more detailed information in the next several days or tune into the jamboree website later this week at www.ccj07.ca
For any immediate concerns or questions that can’t wait, please contact Tony Copperthwaite at tony@mississaugascouting.com.
Thank you for your support, to make this the most memorable, once-in-a-lifetime event for our youth!
Sincerely,
February 4, 2007
Hello.
5th Kitchener Scouting Group is celebrating 75 years this year and will be holding their BP banquet on Thursday February 22nd, 2007 at 6:30 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Queen St in Kitchener.
All past members are invited to come and join us for this night. Anyone interested in attending can send an email to tamstercan@yahoo.ca , please also let me know how many would be attending. Please send your responses no later than Feb 15th.
Thanks,
February 2, 2007
Lord Robert Baden Powell was born 22 February 1857. This year is both the Centennial of Scouting and the Sesquicentennial of the birth of our Founder. A special badge has been created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of B-P's birth.
The Sesquicentennial Badge is in a 4 in. x 5 3/4 inch size. It will be available in some of the Scouts Canada Scout Shops and by mail from the North Waterloo Scout Shop. The badges are now available commencing on January 12, 2007.
Price, including mailing and handling will be $7.90 each. With Ontario PST and GST it will total $9.00
A copy of the crest may be seen here: http://www.scouts-nw.com/sesquicentennial-crest.pdf
For information e-mail Ted Claxton tclaxton@golden.net
Mail orders to:
Peter Miller
February 1, 2007
Hello.
The following is a letter from Harry Niezen regarding CCCJ'07.
Good Evening Fellow Commissioners in CEC
On Jan 15th, 2007, it was noted that CCCJ'07 had met the minimum registration target. We hoped that we would have 450 cubs and 150 leaders/Offers of Service. We achieved both targets. The final decision as to whether this event would or would not go took place on Tues. Jan 29th, 2007 in a joint meeting with CEC Council staff.
Financially, the Committee knew the event was in difficulty before the end of 2006. We set registration fees based upon what we thought Cub parents and Pack leaders could afford. As registrations were received, we discovered that the registrations were not skewed in our favour. The leader - cub ratio (almost 2 : 1) was higher than we anticipated and to compound this problem, the food costs were much higher than we had originally budgeted for.
Before Jan 29th, the exec. of the planning committee met and tried to rework a series of estimates based on different youth / leader registrations and we tried to identify other possible revenue streams. But that did not work either .The amount of our loss was smaller with each scenario, but we could not achieve a break even budget.
The Conclusion:
Therefore, it is with deep regret that I announce that it has been decided that the Central Canada Cub Jamboree 2007 will not take place. This is the only reasonable and sound business decision we could make. Registered groups will be receiving a full refund of their fees.
If needed, Area Commissioners can discuss this further at the upcoming Council Management Committee on Feb 10th (10:00am at the Brampton Scout House).
Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting ...
Harry Niezen
January 31, 2007
The Big February 50% Clearance Sale - they just gotta go....I don't want to look at them anymore.
I have 2 styles of ladies winter jackets in small, medium, large reg price 139.99 Sale 69.99
Thank you,
Hours
January 30, 2007
North Waterloo Area Scouts are having a 100th Anniversary of Scouting skating party. We wish to invite everyone to take part. We will have Hot Chocolate Fee for Scouts and Guides in Uniform (or some
recognizable part of the uniform)
I would be grateful if you could pass this on to the appropriate contacts and groups. This is a public and family event.
Who: All
Kevin G. Harrington
January 21, 2007
Hello.
We are looking for old plaster moulds of BP, Wolves, Bears etc for the Cuboree to be held on Saturday May 12, 2007. Please contact Bruce Boehmer if you have anything you could lend at (519) 574-2888.
Thank you
January 20, 2007
Attention Venturers!
Do you know what your Executive members should be doing? Are you looking for some ideas on how to make your program better? Are you looking to understand how your Executive, your Company, your Advisor, and the rest of Scouting all fit together? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, then why not send someone from your Company to a Venturer Executive Workshop?
North Waterloo and Wellington Areas are once again offering a Venturer Executive Workshop. This year the course will be held on February 23 - 25, 2007, at Camp Barber in Wellington area (Guelph, Ontario). Each Company will be allowed to send a maximum of 2 participants. Participants must have at least one year of Venturer experience.
The course fee for the weekend is $35.00 per participant and includes indoor accommodations, meals and training materials. Participants need to arrive by 7:00pm on the Friday, and the course will be completed by 3:00pm on Sunday afternoon.
For more information and to register, please contact the course email address
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours in Scouting,
January 19, 2007
Hello.
One of the United Churches in Kitchener is interested in offering the Religion in Life program to Cubs, Scouts and Venturers who wish to earn their Religion in Life (United Church) emblem. Specific dates and times will be confirmed once there is a better understanding of the amount of interest for each of the levels - presently there are 2 Scouts wanting to take the program. The hope is to run the program in April (after the Easter season). The church is also looking into the possibility of offering The Adult Religion in Life program, not necessarily at the same time as the youth focused program, but again, in the early spring.
If you, or any youth member in your group, is interested in earning the Religion in Life emblem at any of the 4 mentioned levels, please send an email to tschieck@hotmail.com
We would appreciate hearing from you as soon as possible so that we can move forward with program details.
Thank you
January 13, 2007
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
January 12, 2007
Hello.
There is a Cuboree Planning meeting at Scout House on Wednesday January 17th at 7:00 for all interested in Planning this event of " A 100 year BP Adventure".
For more information contact Bruce Boehmer - bboehmer@rogers.com
Thanks
January 11, 2007
Hello.
If you are interested in the following courses, do NOT reply to this message - send an e-mail to the id listed below.
The NEW Standards have arrived!
Let me know, and register for on of the Standard First Aid Courses happening on:
All Courses are held at Scout House in the Mackenzie Room
Cost per person: $85.00 includes, new red Cross manual, use of mannequins and supplies, all course materials and certification card
Mike Smith
January 4, 2007
Hello.
The December 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
December 12, 2006
Attention all Cub Leaders:
The Kub Kar information for 2007 is as follows:
Preliminaries: January 22 through 25th, 2007 at Scout House on Frederick Street. Times to be confirmed.
All Leaders (1 per Pack) should send an e-mail to Jim Gerrard (do NOT reply to this message) with their preferred date and time for their preliminary races (Monday, Tuesday, etc.). They should also include the approximate number of youth attending. Early in the new year we will be in touch with the schedule for the preliminaries.
Any one looking for information is please asked to either phone Jim (519.579.2626) or e-mail me jim@gerrards.ca
Thanks
December 6, 2006
The NEW Standards have arrived!
*If your First Aid certification is coming to the end of its term...
Your MUST pre-Register.
Mike Smith
December 5, 2006
To All North Waterloo Members
Let’s work together to recognize the talents in our midst! In celebration of the Centennial Year, there is a related recognition that is independent of any other award and we’re looking for nominations. It’s a chance to recognize youth or adults who have contributed quality service to Scouting in the past three years. This recognition is also available for those non-scouting supporters who’ve made outstanding contributions.
What We Want You To Do
Please send us the names of any individual that is deserving of this recognition, along with a paragraph or two outlining the reasons you feel they should be nominated for this recognition. Has the nominee demonstrated excellence in program delivery, performance and initiatives, leadership or innovation through creative utilization of resources?
Deadline
All nominations must be received by December 31, 2006. Please forward to:
Chuck Myers myerschuck@hotmail.com 519 578 3332 Or mail slot at Scout House
November 2, 2006
In Partnership with the Toronto Blue Jays enjoy an afternoon at the Rogers Centre to Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting.
Come See the Toronto Blue Jays play the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, April 15th at 1:07 p.m. Scouts will be involved in the First Pitch. Members will have a chance to participate in the 7th inning stretch. SPECIAL PRICING OF $20 PER SEAT ALL RESERVED TICKETS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED AND MUST BE PAID FOR BY MONDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2007.
MAIL TO:
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN ORDER YOUR TICKETS FOR YOUR SCOUT GROUP, FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL THE FOLLOWING:
Call: 416-490-6364 Ext. 230
October 17, 2006
Hello.
We are looking for 10 candidates for the North Waterloo Sub-Camp Management Staff for CCCJ/07 at Blue Springs Scout Reserve July 28th to August 4th, 2007. Anyone interested can contact Bruce Boehmer at 519 574-2888 or email bboehmer@rogers.com (do not "reply" to this e-mail) for further information ASAP. All interested parties must meet the screening requirements of Scouts Canada.
Thank you
October 11, 2006
Dear Scouters,
I have recently received certification from the Green Check Program, developed by the Canadian Ecology Center in Mattawa, Ontario, as an instructor in GPS usage and map and compass skills. Details on the Green Check Program can be found at www.greencheckgps.ca
I am wanting to offer a Basic Introduction to GPS course to Scouters and Venturers as a way of introducing GPS to the Waterloo Area scouting groups. As Akela in our section, the 21st Waterloo Cubs, I have been teaching GPS and the activity of Geocaching to our youth since last year and it has taken off as one of our favourite things to do (we found 2 more on our hike this past Saturday!). I feel that not only is Geocaching a great way to get our kids out into the outdoors and getting some exercise, it is a great way to introduce navigation skills to them.
The course I am preparing to offer at the moment will be free to Scouters and Venturers for the upcoming dates. This course will not be the actual Green Check Certification course, but rather a condensed version of the same course. If specific groups wish to have me in to do a certification course, we can discuss that for a later date. My intention with this intro course is to get leaders and venturers trained enough to get them out there sharing these skills with their youth.
The course will run for approximately 4 hours and will include the following topics:
The proposed date and time for this course is November 11th from 1pm until 5pm. The location for this course will be determined once we have the number of attendees down. It will be within the Kitchener/Waterloo area. If this date does not work out for you but you are interested, I may run it again on a different date. Please email me anyway indicating your interest. mike@onotsky.net
Yours in Scouting,
Hello.
Room is still available for the North Waterloo Sixer Weekend on Friday October 20 - 22, 2006 at Camp Everton. More Information and the registration form is here:
http://www.scouts-nw.com/north-waterloo-sixer-weekend-2006.pdf
Mark Hammar
September 28, 2006
Hello.
There is a planning meeting on Wednesday January 17, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Scout House for next spring's North Waterloo Cuboree. The theme is "A 100yr Adventure". Contact Bruce Boehmer at (519) 574-2888 or bboehmer@rogers.com
Thank you
September 24, 2006
Hello.
Thank you to all Colonies who have already registered for the Fall Beaveree, which is next Sunday, October 1. If your Colony wants to attend and has not registered (or not received a registration confirmation) please register by Tuesday September 26 by completing the registration form at
If you have any questions please contact Bob Thorn at (519) 884-3383 or at rjtemailbox-colonyscoutersclub@yahoo.ca
Thank you.
September 12, 2006
The September issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter " The Wagon" is now available on the website from the following link http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm
September 10, 2006
Hello.
The final planning meeting for the Fall Beaveree is Thursday September 14, 2006 at 8:00 PM at Scout House. All Colonies planning to attend the Beaveree on Sunday October 1, 2006 should send a representative to the meeting. More information is available at
Thank you
August 9, 2006
Nutrition for Learning volunteers run two Tim Horton's tents. One sells just beverages and the other sells beverages and cookies that can be decorated. This year the event will be held on August 19th and 20th. It takes place at Victoria Park in Kitchener and we usually need volunteers from about 10:00am until 4:30pm. It is a really busy couple of days but it's also a lot of fun. If it would be possible to get 4 or 5 volunteers for each day that would be great. If only a few people are interested that's fine too. We'd appreciate any help at all.
Volunteer Tasks:
Perks of Volunteering:
Please let Carol Cole know if you are available: carcole@rogers.com
July 22, 2006
The Kwahadi Dancers are coming to the Theatre of the Arts, University of Waterloo on Monday July 31st at 7:00 p.m. door open at 6:30. Door Prizes will be made availble by the M4M team. Get your tickets now for this exciting show by the group that was the CCJ 05 headline Show.
This group of Scouts and Girl Scouts from Amarillo Texas present a thrilling and instrctive show of Native American Dances. Do not miss this opportunity. See the website for full information. Tickets available through Scout Shop.
http://scoutdocs.ca/Kwahadi/shows.php?date=2006-07-31
Fellow Scouters
Your are invited to the roast beef dinner and Campfire. Please bring your own mess kit.
Dinner at 6:00 -- Campfire at 8:00
Dinner $5.00
Wednesday July 26, 2006
YIS
July 13, 2006
Hello all Scouters.
Once again this year all Scouters are invited to the Wednesday night Cub campfire at Camp Everton on July 19. The campfire starts at 7:45 PM.
Sarah Kassa
July 4, 2006
Fellow Scouters,
North Waterloo Area is presenting the Kwahadi Dancers. This exciting scouting group was a headline attraction at the CCJ 2005. This year we have organized a making a Canadian Tour. You will have the opportunity to see them Juy 31, 7:00 p.m. a the University of Waterloo. There will be door prizes and a special ceremony to mark the countdown to the 100th anniversary of Scouting that will take place August 1, 2007. Order your tickets and pick them up a Scouthouse. See Peter Miller. The tickets will be available at the door. Please pass on this information to everyone, not just your scouting friends. This is an opportunity for everyone to see a great show and to hear about our great Scouting porgram.
Tickets Adults $9.50 Youth $7.25, all taxes etc included.
http://scoutdocs.ca/Kwahadi/
YIS
June 15, 2006
Attention Colony Scouters!
The next Colony Scouters' Club meeting is Tuesday June 20th at 7:00 PM at Scout House. Come on out and meet other Colony leaders, swap ideas and have some fun. One of the items on the agenda is to continue the planning for the Fall Beaveree in October.
Please contact Bob Thorn by phone at 884-3383 or by e-mail at nwloomail-webmaster-1@yahoo.ca if you have any questions / comments.
Please pass this information on to all Colony Scouters you know.
See you on the 20th!
Bob Thorn
June 7, 2006
Fellow Scouters,
Tickets are now available.
The Kwahadi Dancers are coming to Waterloo Region on Monday July 31, 2006. We look forward to seeing you at the UofW Theatre of the Arts (http://drama.uwaterloo.ca/facilities.htm) for an exciting and inspirational performance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance starts at 7:00 p.m.. This event is about promoting Scouting. It will be the Kick Off by the Centennial Troop for the countdown to the 100th Anniversary of Scouting which will take place August 1st., 2007.
The Dancers are Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew 9 from Amarillo Texas. They have performed all over the USA and also last year at CCJ '05 at Tamaracouta. This is well worth seeing. Please check out the Canadian Tour website for full information. (http://scoutdocs.ca/Kwahadi/)
Tickets are $7.25 for youth (under 18) and $9.50 for adults. They are available from the Scout Shop 844 Frederick Street. The M4M Team will be providing door prizes. Kwahadi souvieniers will also be on sale.
Keep in mind that this event could also be used as part of the cultural awareness badge.
Be part of getting this message out to the scouting community and to the community at large.Pass this along to your friends and neighbours. This is an event to support scouting and to get our message out to the public.
You may attend the Scout Shop to pick up tickets or mail your order to Scouthouse 844 Frederick Street, Kitchener N2B 2B8. Cheques payable to Scouts Canada, 6th Wateloo Scouters' Club.
Thanks
May 22, 2006
Experience the Wild West by joining us for a fun-filled week of hiking, archery, swimming, crafts, cray-fishing, cooking over fires, sleeping in the wilderness and participating in many games and activities.
Send your 3rd year cubs to ACE camp, where they will sleep in tents and Adirondacks, and learn skills for their move up to Scouts.
The cost for camp is $225, and you can visit the North Waterloo website at www.scouts-nw.com for the registration package and mailing address.
For more information, please contact Sarah Kassa at 519-745-3067 or sarahk@netflash.net
May 11, 2006
Attention Colony Scouters!
Our second Colony Scouters' Club meeting is Tuesday May 16th at 7:00 PM at Scout House. Come on out and meet other Colony leaders, swap ideas and have some fun. One of the items on the agenda is to start the planning for the Fall Beaveree in October. We will also discuss what other activities we would like to do - ie fun stuff for US!
Please contact Bob Thorn by phone at 884-3383 or by e-mail at north_wat-webguy@yahoo.ca if you have any questions / comments.
Please pass this information on to all Colony Scouters you know.
See you on the 16th!
Bob Thorn
April 24, 2006
NWA cleanup weekend at Everton is set for This Weekend on April 29th. Start at 8:45 am with lunch provided for those who RSVP to kdonovan@donovaninsurance.com
1st Freeport has reserved site at Halliburton from July 22, 2006 to July 29, 2006. We have Gohe Point. This site will hold up to 30 people comfortably. If another Scout group is interested in sharing the camp site with us they are more than welcome to contact us to discuss details.
You can contact Mark Panchaud at:
Troops need to be aware of two things:
Thank you for your help.
April 16, 2006
The April issue of the North Waterloo Newsletter " The Wagon" is now available on the website from the following link http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm
April 7, 2006
Attention White Tail Beavers!
North Waterloo Area is holding a White Tail Event for all of the White Tail Beavers in the area. This is a chance for White Tails to get together for an afternoon of fun and learn about Cubs. It will be held at Camp Mohawk in Kitchener. Activities include:
The date of the Event is Sunday April 30th from 1:30 - 4:00 PM. The rain date is Sunday May 7th from 1:30 - 4:00 PM. The cost is $5.00 per person (White Tails, Leaders, Keeos) and includes a crest and snack.
For more information including the registration form check the Upcoming Events page on the North Waterloo website or contact Mark Zettler at 886-0387 or by e-mail at wt2006@canoemail.com
Registration deadline is Friday April 21, 2006
Mark Zettler
April 1, 2006
CHIEF SCOUT AWARD APPLICATIONS
Do you have youth who are nearly there. Then contact Jim Williamson at nwacscouts@rogers.com so that they are not left out. ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOW BE IN BUT I WILL ALLOW A TWO (2) WEEK GRACE PERIOD FOR THOSE WHO ALWAYS PROCASTINATE
Interviews will be held at the end of April
Jim Williamson
ACE camp will be run in conjunction with the second week of Cub Camp, and will be from Sunday July 16th - Friday July 21st.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide T-shirts for camp this year. Please disregard the T-shirt order form that was included in the Camp Brochures
We are looking for qualified lifeguards to work for two weeks at Everton Summer Cub Camp. Applicants should be at least 16 years of age, and fully qualified as a lifeguard. If you know of any Ventures, youth or anyone who has their requirements and would be available from July 9th - July 21st, please pass this onto them and have them contact me either by phone or email. Thank you.
YIS,
March 22, 2006
To All Cub Leaders
The first meeting for the 'Kim the Toolman's Cuboree' had the best turnout in years. Lets make the second meeting the same this Wednesday March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Scout House 844 Frederick Street. A caution should be noted to all groups planning to attend this event that to date no registrations or numbers have been received. More information and a pre-registration forms are available at the following link
NW Scout Property Association
Reminder of Meeitng
The Special General Meeting to vote on the motion to approve proceeding with legal action will be held as Scouthouse on Monday March 27th, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. (19:00h). Be sure that your group is represented by a person who has authority to vote.
March 12, 2006
To All Cub Leaders and Group Commissioners
After consultation with some of the Cub Leaders about the Everton Summer Cub Camp the following has been decided
Your support of our Summer Programs is needed. We can not operate at a defecit. Let's get as many youth involved as possible
Yours in Scouting
March 9, 2006
Attention Colony Scouters!
Want a chance to meet other Colony Leaders? Want to see what other Colonies are doing for games, crafts, outings, songs, spiritual ideas etc? Want to share your successes? Have you ever thought it would be fun to try something new with your Beavers? Would you like to attend a campfire with other Leaders and simply sit around and chat? Would you like to team up with other Colonies for a special event that your Beavers will remember for years to come?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions (or even "maybe"), then plan to attend the first Colony Scouters' Club meeting at Scout House on Thursday March 23rd from 8:00 - 9:30 PM. You will meet new friends and renew existing friendships. The Colony Scouters' Club could be similar to the existing Scouters' Club for Troop Leaders - or maybe not - it's up to us to decide what our club will be like!
We can use it to plan area wide events like a Beaveree or White Tail Day or whatever else we decide we would like to offer our Beavers. We can use it to plan fun events for Leaders only - maybe a campfire at Camp Mohawk or a night of bowling or a trip to Vegas (ok, maybe we'll have to wait until next year for that!) - it's up to us!
All we need is Leaders like you to come out and together with a little imagination we can come up with an idea or 2 that we can work with.
Everyone who attends will leave with a FREE craft idea!
Please contact Bob Thorn by phone at 884-3383 or by e-mail at north_wat-webguy@yahoo.ca Please pass this information on to all Colony Scouters you know.
See you on the 23rd!
Bob Thorn
March 3, 2006
This is a notice of a special general meeting of NWSPA. It is being held on March :27th 2006 at 7:30pm in the upstairs meeting room at Scout House.
It is to discuss the motion that was tabled at the last General Meeting. Please ensure that your group sends a delegate that has the authority to vote.
This is an open meeting that everyone can attend but only one person from each member group can vote.
( Member groups listed on Scout website under Property Association)
February 28, 2006
Dear Fellow Scouters,
Please Pass on this information to your fellow group members.
A number of Groups have asked me for clarification concerning the down side of our taking legal action to protect the interest of our North Waterloo Scouting Property. The question that has been posed by those groups is - what would be the financial impact if we lose. The short answer is that it is hard to say.
By way of background, our association was formed for the purpose of supporting our camps and giving the groups a say in the management of and priorities set related to our property. Stu Eley of the Provincial Incorporated Body was at that meeting. The members at that initial meeting voted to leave the question of legal proceedings off the table for the time being. In the meantime no progress was made and our Council would not even undertake a neutral stand on the issue, much less support us. If we do nothing the North Waterloo property will be able to be dealt with at the whim of the Provincial Incorporated Body which is totally controlled by Scouts Canada, according to our By-laws.
The basic answer is that question is that the Court could decided to impose on us the full legal costs incurred by the Provincial Incorporated Body. On an application those costs could range up to $60,000.00. Scouts Canada's interest in having the propety free and clear of any trust obligation is, of course, huge so they will not see the costs as prohibitive. There is only one case that I know of in which individuals were held liable to pay the costs related to an action by representatives of an association. That was a case in which the association was formed for no other reason than prosecuting a law suit. The chances of any individual being required by the Court to contribute to the costs is slim to remote. The possibility of the groups being reqired to contribute if we lose is a certainty. Becuase we are an unincorporated body we require a representation order. The representatives will need to feel that they are not personally vulnerable. This is why we are having a vote and making sure that every group that signs on is fully aware that they may have to contribute to any costs award. The representative plaintiffs also risk personal liability if the representatived groups would or could not pay. I am prepared to be a representative plaintiff.
The real question is - what is at stake and is it worth the risk. What is at stake is over 60 years of financial contributions, toil, sweat and committment by the North Waterloo Scouting Community. In my view the Provincial Incorporated Body is a bare trustee, we have a deed that says "in trust" right on its face, and we have proof by minutes of our District that the properties were paid for by North Waterloo members. Both the evidence and the equities of the situation are on the side of North Waterloo. We have 30 groups in North Waterloo, if we all stand behind this the distributive risk is, in my view, worth the possible financial impact. Over the last 60 years we have made a huge contribiution, this is not the time to let it go through apathy.
The stewardship of North Waterloo's property is our heritage. Either we are prepared to stand up or we should just let it go. Ask yourself, who will make the personal committment to a property that would be under the continuing threat of disposal? Why would anyone contribute time, money, management talent, planning, committee work, not to mention sweat equity to a property that is controled by a corporation that has zero accountability to the membership? Why would local organizations like the Lions, Masons, Rotary, etc contribute one cent to a provincial or national body? It will not happen.
Any one who wants to calll me on this feel free. 578-9010 ex.233
To read about it follow this link: Matter of Trust
Or listen to this pod cast, I am on at the end if you want to scroll through: Pod cast
YIS
February 18, 2006
Please be advised that registrations for The Upcoming "Chief Scout" Standard First Aid Courses MUST be received Before February 24, 2006. On that Date classes will be cancelled.
If you have any questions regarding the course or course content please feel free to contact me at the following
YIS
February 17, 2006
To All Cub Leaders
On Thursday February 23rd, 2006 at 8:00P.M. we will have a meeting to discuss Summer Cub Camp anf the Fees for this year. Several have indicated that they do not like what has been done with the Fees. This is your chance to discuss this important issue. Obviously your attendance is required if you do not feel that the fees as stated are justified. Further dissention will only be accepted from those who are in attendance at this meeting.
Yours in Scouting
February 15, 2006
Thank you to everyone who reported a problem accessing The Wagon. That helped us correct the problem as soon as possible. The problem has been corrected, so The Wagon is now available from the link below.
To ensure you get the updated version of the page referenced by the following link, AFTER you click the link and see the list of available newsletters, click the "Refresh" button in your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer). You may then click the link to open the newsletter.
Here is the link: http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm
Thank you
February 10, 2006
The North Waterloo Newsletter " The Wagon" is now available on the website or from the following link http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm.
February 4, 2006
To All Group Commissioners and Leaders
In order to bring our youth, leaders and Area Activities closer together, I am pleased to advise you of new appointments to our North Waterloo Area executive team.
These folks will be the liaison among the various planning groups (eg Scouters' Club) for our Area section activities, the Area Commissioners' Team and our Group Commissioners. In this capacity their key functions are to communicate, coordinate and report on upcoming activities. In this way all of us will be better informed. These appointments are to our Area Executive Team. At this time they are not voting members of the Area Commissioners' Team.
These appointments will stand until the various section planning groups confirm the appointment or choose someone else who they wish to represent them.
For Beavers Bob Thorn
Thank you to Bob, David, Ted, Jodi and Ken for accepting this additional responsibility. I know that we will have stronger and more effective Executive Team because of your commitment to excellence.
February 3, 2006
To All Cub Leaders
The first meeting for the 'Kim the Toolman Cuboree' had the best turnout in years. The next meeting is scheduled for March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Scout House 844 Frederick Street. More information and a pre-registration form is available at the following link:
To All Cub Leaders and Group Commissioners
After many years of Yeoman service, David Wilson will not be with us this summer at Cub Camp. (David will be touring Africa this summer.) For this reason it gives me pleasure to announce that Sara Kassa and Pam Parker will be the directors of this summer's cub camp.
For many years we have had the benefits of a Grant to assist our Summer Cub program, this is no longer the case. This year the government has changed the tax structure and we are required to pay tax on the fees charged. As well, increasing costs for food and other program items forces us to make some fee changes.
There has been some confusion over the camp prices for this years Everton Summer Cub Camp.
Even with these changes we are still providing one of the best experiances for youth and at one of the best prices around. We will be issuing a price comparison for other Cub Camps as they become available.
As always if there are specific hardship cases we will do all that we can to assist on a case by case basis.
If you have any questions or problems please contact me
February 1, 2006
Kick off the B-P Scout/Guide Week with an outdoor Skate at the Kitchener City Hall Rink. Scouter Ted Claxton will be there with Hot Chocolate. It will be free to all scouts and leaders in uniform or wearing identifiable scouting gear. Others will be asked for a donation. Come on out for a skate and be part of the B-P week celebration. You can just drop by and say "Hi", take a short skate, or stay and skate till you drop. The purpose is to make Scouting visible in our community. Scouting is 99 years old this year! Help us let the community know that we are still a young organization.
Who - Everyone in Scouting and Guiding
Contact Scouter Ted Claxton tclaxton@golden.net
Please note:
Greetings,
I am sending this to most of my E-mail List, some may be duplicated but I
wanted to be sure everyone was aware of what the Toronto Blue Jays have
provided us for the Toronto-Boston Baseball Game on Sunday April 23, 2006.
These seat are being offered to Scouting for $25.20 ($42.00 regular seat)
and they are the 200 Club Level, 3rd Base Side (Executive padded seating).
They have blocked 480 Seats for us and I need to have confirmations by March
3, 2006. We have had cheques in for 102 seats to date but I have had calls
from people who were not aware of this special seat pricing. This is not a
Fundraiser but just an opportunity to have excellent seating at a lower
price for what should be a fantastic game. Please advise your Groups,
Family and Friends. It will be a fun filled afternoon and comfortable.
Regards,
Cheques received will not be cashed
until the end of March 2006.
January 24, 2006
The Centennial Troop for this area is taking the lead on developing a celebratory event for Scouting in the Waterloo Region. In order to accomplish this they need the active support of the current leadership. Anyone who has ideas should sent them to Jim Tait. All leaders are encouraged to be part of the celebration being plannded World Wide to take place on August 1st, 2007. The next planning meeting will be on Tuesday, February 28 at NW Scout House. Submit ideas to Scouter Jim Tait (colpoybay@rogers.com).
January 19, 2006
CORRECTION
It seems that Scouts Canada will accept legible copies of the completed Scout Popcorn order forms as well as originals incase someone doesn't want to send in the original.
I apologize for the mix up.
Good luck.
Pat Hicks
January 18, 2006
I have been asked to let you know about Scout Weekend, March 25th and 26th 2006 at the CN Tower in Toronto.
Sponsored by the Greater Toronto Council, this event is open to ALL Cub Packs and Scout Troops who wish to attend regardless of their Council.
There are a number of alternative program options available for this event. For further information, please view the attached flyer and/or contact cntowerweekend@scouts.ca
If you are unable to open the attached flyer, then visit the Website at:
Thank you to all the groups who participated in the Popcorn Campaign for 2005. It was a super campaign which saw many groups raise funds for some great scouting programs - 22 in fact selling over $75,000.00 worth of good healthy product.
Please remember that any youth who filled a page of orders 25 lines is entitled to enter the draws that will take the month of February. You must still have the original sheet, as National will accept no copies. You must also mail it in, no faxes or emails are allowed either.
You can mail it to:
Also, for those groups who were missing items - 5th Kitchener, 43rd Kitchener, 1st Waterloo, 1st Lexington, New Hamburg, 32nd Kitchener and 11th Kitchener - your items have arrived. Please contact me to arrange pick up.
Thanks.
January 17, 2006
This Saturday Jan. 21st is the Annual Meeting of Scouts Canada CEC. It is in Mississauga. Starts at 9:30 Am. Anyone in Scouting can attend. Please contact me for location details.
Jim Williamson
January 16, 2006
Dear Scouters:
Please help us promote this workshop. Frank Brown DCC-Diversity, Ed Balyk CFE and John Plumadore CDD-Diversity will be offering this workshop in March. We experienced the workshop last year when offered by an outside consultant and now we are well versed to offer a subject that we have a passion for in a multi-faith society.
Cheers, John Pl
January 11, 2006
Reminder : a planning meeting is Wed. January 18th at 7:00 at Frederick SQ for Kim The Toolman Cuboree in May. If groups could send a Leader it would be appreciated. Please contact Bruce (Brewster) Boehmer with regrets.
November 18, 2005
Jim Tait, the Centennial Troop Patrol leader, is leading the preparations for the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting that will be marked on August 1st, 2007. We need ideas and we need a committee to carry those ideas into a program for that day. Around the world "Sunrise" ceremonies and events for the day are being planned. If you would like to be part of organizing the events for North Waterloo then mark your calendar for the inaugural meeting to be held on Tuesday January 10th 2005 at Scouthouse at 7:30 p.m. In the meantime, if you have ideas or want to be on the list for information send a note to Scouter Ted Claxton at tclaxton@golden.net He will be assisting Jim Tait in organizing the agenda for the meeting. Be sure to speak to your youth members as this celebration is for them to carry Scouting into another century.
October 25, 2005
Just a quick reminder that all group popcorn orders must be received by mid-night Friday, October 28, 2005. Some of you have received an email from me with the right day, but the wrong date. Sorry about that. It is this Friday by mid-night. If for some reason you can't complete the form - and you only need to do the first "Group Tally Sheet", the rest will fill in itself - please send me an email. Any group doing popcorn this year that doesn't have the excel spreadsheets to complete please email me and I will send them off to you.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email me at:
October 13, 2005
Fellow Scouters,
I was the last one out and lock up at the 3R's on September 27th. A lonesome folding chair asked not to be left behind so it is in my car waiting for its owner to pick it up. Please contact Scouter Ted (tclaxton@golden.net) if you are missing this chair.
YIS
September 26, 2005
We currently have 101 people (77 Beavers and 24 Leaders/Keeos) registered for the Beaveree this Sunday. We can take more beavers and leaders up to Wednesday September 28th.
September 18, 2005
Reminder about the registration deadline for the Fall Beaveree - it is this Thursday, September 22. The event and registration information is on the web site. The Beaveree is Sunday October 2. People may contact Bob Thorn (thornbo@rogers.com ) if they have any questions.
September 18, 2005
We've added the link for booking Camp Everton to
On-line booking Camp Everton (and other Central Ontario camps) is available.
Thanks
September 2, 2005
Weekend Composite Cub Camp Sept. 30-Oct. 2.
Theme: Jedi Academy
Registration is limited to 80 participants. Contact scouterdavid@hotmail.com ASAP to confirm spaces.
Just a reminder that the 2005 Trails End Popcorn Packages have arrived at the Scout House and have been sorted into either Kitchener and close out lying area groups and Waterloo and out lying groups close to Waterloo. Please sign the appropriate sheet when you pick up your package. If you know of a group without email access to this message please pass it along.
Early next week the groups who have not been in to pick up their packages will receive a phone call to see if they will be participating in this super fundraiser this year. As there were not enough DVD's of the popcorn advertising to go around we are getting some more made and will let you know when you can sign one out for your group.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at 743-8948.
Pat Hicks
August 11, 2005
We are fast approaching a new and exciting Scouting year. With the 100th Anniversary of Scouting just around the corner, now is really a great time to increase our efforts to raise the awareness of our Scouting Program and to recruit more youth and adult members. Being a member of Scouts Canada during its centennial celebrations is going to be really special!
Over the last several months, a small group of your colleagues have been working on a strategy to positively impact our membership. The North Waterloo Area Marketing for Members (M4M) Committee is made up of Debra Bechamp, Phil Schmidt, Mark Weir, David White and Bob Kalbfleisch.
The major thrusts of this year's awareness and membership strategy are:
The purpose of this note is to provide you with more details on the mall related activities and to seek your help in making these activities a success.
Dates and Times:
What Has Been Arranged:
Our Request:
With everyone doing a little bit, we are confident that the success of the mall awareness activities will be reflected in our Group and Area membership numbers. We are asking that those folks who staff the display area wear their uniforms, but if you or a group colleague does not have a uniform, please do not hesitate to volunteer. Your enthusiasm for Scouting is what is really important--and needed at these events.
We will also need help in setting up and taking down the displays.
How to Volunteer:
For Fairview Mall, please contact Debra Bechamp at laings@rogers.com or telephone her at 576-5138.
In order that schedules can be arranged for the events, may we ask for your reply by August 21st.
If you have any questions or comments, please contract Phil, Debra or myself. Thank you for your help in making our NWA awareness activities a success.
Yours in Scouting,
August 10, 2005
I am the Akela for the 21st Waterloo Cubs. This coming year we
are going to spend some time learning about and using GPS receivers and
starting our own Geocache. We would like to find out which other Cub and Scout
groups have access to a GPS receiver with the hopes of starting an area wide
Scouting GPS Club that will promote mapping the area as well as
organize and create fun ways to integrate GPS into Scouting activities and promote
more interaction among the groups in the area. We will be creating a private
website that Scouting groups can use to log caches and track who has
visited theirs.
Contact: "Mike Onotsky"
Thanks
Our first Planning Meeting for Cuboree 2006 will take place 7:00 Jan. 19, 2006 at the Scout HQ on Frederick St. Our theme will be "Tim the Toolman's Workshop". We will be planning the activity project for this event and assigning duties for all who attend. This will be a first of its kind Cuboree that will give each youth hands on experience with power and hand tools to do their project to earn them the Handicraft and Carpenter Badges. This will be a keep for a lifetime project. Please plan to attend and email Bruce Boehmer, bboehmer@rogers.com
YIS Bruce Boehmer 1st Bridgeport"
August 8, 2005
Dear Scouters;
On behalf of the directorship team for Everton Cub Camp I would like to
extend our thanks for your continued support of our programs. Without
the
help, support, and leadership that North Waterloo in particular
displays and
lends, our camp simply would not exist.
This year we made a difference to close to 200 youth, some of whom had
special needs and who may now benefit from a full year Scouting
program.
The plans for next year are all ready in the works, and I know that the
directors can count on North Waterloo's continued support.
On a side note we are offering a unique opportunity for Pack Scouters
this
fall. We have decided to ressurect the Fall Composite Camp. It will
run
September 30-October 2 at Camp Everton. The cost will be $25/
participant,
which will cover Wheeler Lodge accomidation, prepared meals, a crest,
and
some program as well. Activities will include archery, crafts, hiking
etc.
I will be cutting registration off at 80 youth, so pre-registration is
key.
Please email me with a confirmation that your pack will be attending
with
approximate numbers (scouterdavid@hotmail.com) It is a Jedi Academy
Theme,
so I think there will be lots of opportunity for fun. We will need
about 50
participants to make a go at this, so please respond ASAP.
Yours In Scouting
July 23, 2005
Hi All
This is sent to all Leaders
We invite you to the Cub / Scout Camp Campfire on Wednesday July 27th at 8:00 P.M. at Camp Everton come out for an evening of Fellowship and good fun
Jim Williamson
July 19, 2005
Hi All
This is sent to all Cub Leaders with E-Mail listed in MMS
We invite you to the Cub Camp Campfire on Wednesday July 20th at 8:00 P.M. at Camp Everton come out for an evening of Fellowship and good fun
Jim Williamson
July 14, 2005
If you know a Scout who would like to go to camp the applications will be accepted until Thursday July 21st. After that date contact Scouter Ted Claxton at 578-9010 ext 233 for special consideration. We have some assistance funds availalble.
Last call to get on board for Everton Summer Camp both Camping and Hiking sections.
For Information: www.scouts-nw.com/summer-camps.htm
June 16, 2005
Hello.
All Beaver Leaders are invited to a planning meeting on Tuesday June 21, 2005 at 8:00 PM at Scout House for the Fall Beaveree. Every Colony should have someone attend. The theme of the Beaveree is "Down on the Farm". The Beaveree is Sunday October 2, 2005.
Contact Bob Thorn at thornbo@rogers.com if you have any questions
May 16, 2005
Hello.
All Beaver Leaders are invited to the initial planning meeting on Tuesday May 17, 2005 at 8:00 PM at Scout House for the Fall Beaveree. Every Colony should have someone attend. We will choose the theme and craft for the Beaveree at this meeting. The Beaveree is Sunday October 2, 2005.
Contact Bob Thorn at thornbo@rogers.com if you have any questions.
May 12, 2005
The MEETING is coming, the MEETING is coming!!!
Are YOU comming to the MEETING?
What meeting???
Why our annual North Waterloo Celebrate Scouting meeting. It will be held at Forest Hill United Church at 121 Westmount Road East.
Date? Come on Thursday, May 26, 2005 rain or shine.
What will be happening there?
Bar-B-Que at 6:00 p.m., The cost will be $4.00 for a Sausage or a hot dog and a drink and maybe something else, it will be a surprise. We will have the Bar-B-Que outside if it is a nice evening. Bring the exact change, Scouter Ted is change challenged. Bring your plate, knife, fork and spoon, and a cup, in other words Be Prepared.
Meeting at 7:00. Our Commissioners Team will give you the low down on what has been happening and what will be happening in our Area. Also Honours and Awards will be presented and the youth who have attained their Chief Scout's Award and Queen's Venturer Award will be recognized for their accomplishments.
This is your opportunity to see and be seen in our scouting community. If you want to recognize someone's accomplishment please be sure to let Brenda Calma <" href="mailto:brenda18@sympatico.ca" target=_blank" color=#003399brenda18@sympatico.ca> our DAC Honours and Awards know about this. Encourage everyone in your group to attend the meeting. Be there by 6:50 p.m.
May 9, 2005
All Scouting youth are invited to design a new crest for Camp Everton. Use your imagination - what does Everton mean to you? Sketches for the crest should be taken or mailed to the Scout Shop by June 1, 2005. You may enter as many designs as you like. Please include your name, phone number and group with your designs. The winner will receive a voucher for the Scout Shop.
For more info contact Paul Freiburger
May 4, 2005
Hello.
Our next issue of The Wagon -- North Waterloo Area's newsletter -- is now on the website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm
Ruth Millard
April 27, 2005
Hello.
North Waterloo Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation - come Celebrate Scouting.
What is Happening: Bar-B-Que, Meet, Greet and Schmooze with all your scouting friends starting at 6:00. We will have Sausages, hotdogs, Soft drinks, and juice. $4.00 per person. Bring those two toonies or loonies, Scouter Ted is Change Challenged, make it simple for him. With every purchase you get a free pass to the Ted Claxton Memorial Kybo at Camp Everton.
Chief Scout Award Recipients and Queen's Venturer Award Recipients will receive their bar-b-que meal FREE.
April 25, 2005
North Waterloo Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation - come Celebrate Scouting.
Where: Forest Hill United Church 121 Westmount Road East, Kitchener.
What is Happening: Bar-B-Que, Meet, Greet and Schmooze with all your scouting friends starting at 6:00. We will have Sausages, hotdogs, Soft drinks, and juice. $4.00 per person. Bring those two toonies or loonies, Scouter Ted is Change Challenged, make it simple for him. With every purchase you get a free pass to the Ted Claxton Memorial Kybo at Camp Everton.
Chief Scout Award Recipients and Queen's Venturer Award Recipients will receive their bar-b-que meal FREE.
The Annual Meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.
YIS
April 24, 2005
Guess what? - Highpoint 2005 is less than 6 weeks away
Time to get started if you want to attend.
HIGHPOINT 2005 is a joint camp for Central Escarpment Council youth and Greater Toronto Council youth. This year, we welcome Shining Waters Council youth to the camp. This is a Scout and Venturer Camp!
Date: May 27-29, 2005
Please find attached the Highpoint 2005 Flyer and the Highpoint Registration Kit.Make Cheques Payable to Scouts Canada, Highpoint05, and forward Form and Cheque to Highpoint05, c/o Bryan Cowell, Director of Administration, 6933 Shelter Bay Road, Mississauga, ON, L5N 1T9
Following is an "Intent to Participate" Form. Please have someone in your group email the following details immediately to highpoint05@hotmail.com to reserve a spot.
_______________________________________________________________________________
Highpoint 2005, May 27 – 29 2005 Intent To Participate
April 20, 2005
Hello.
The April 26th deadline for the North Waterloo Cuboree "Carnival Fun Day" is fast approaching. Don't be disappointed by missing this Area Event. The registration form is on the website at:
Also we desperately need groups, Kims or Ventures to cover 4 events 1. bushel basket softball event/ prize green pony beads, 2. ping pong ball toss into bowls with water event/prize neon pony beads, 3. Basketball shoot event/prize purple pony beads, 4. Face painting craft. contact Bruce Boehmer ASAP at 574-2888 or email bboehmer@rogers.com
Thank you
April 14, 2005
Hello.
Attention all groups, Carnival fun day deadline has bee extended to April 26th to get the attendance up. Also, we desperately need groups to cover a bushel basket softball event/prize green pony beads, ping pong ball toss into bowls with water event/prize neon pony beads, Basketball shoot event/prize purple pony beads, Face painting craft.
Contact Bruce Boehmer ASAP at 574-2888 or email bboehmer@rogers.com
April 11, 2005
Hello.
The Cuboree Carnival Fun Day 2005 Registration deadline is Saturday April 16, 2005. The registration form is on the web site at:
Thank you
Venturers, Rovers and Leaders
It's time to spring clean Camp Everton. We will be opening Wheeler Lodge Saturday April 23, 2005 for the season as well a number of Jobs around the camp.
Please R.S.V.P. to Scouter Kevin at "kdonovan@donovaninsurance.com" and let him know when you are available to help on the weekend.
Thanks so much for helping to make Camp Everton YOUR Special Camp.
Attention Pack Scouters!!
Another Summer Camp season is upon us again. The summer camp registrations are coming in very steadily right now--and will continue to do so now that we are advertising in other districts. So please make sure that you remind your youth the sooner they have their paperwork in the better. Especially for ACE camp which is capped at 35 participants.
Also the camp is looking for people to help tidy the barn and surrounding grounds on April 23rd--let me know if you can lend a hand to get Camp Everton ready for this busy season.
We are also looking for adult volunteers who might be interested in working with non-scouting youth during our Foundation Week July 3-8. Please let me know if you are interested in this highly rewarding experience.
Yours In Scouting
April 10, 2005
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This is the first of three different workshops on Scouting in a Multicultural Society. If you are interested, please join them.
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WORKSHOP #1 - Condensed Workshop-Two Locations On Cross-Cultural Communication Tuesday, April 19th, 2005 or Thursday, April 21st, 2005
This workshop begins with personal introductions and an opportunity for the participants to define the issues that are of the most concern to them, thereby bringing the group together and setting the tone for active and sensitive participation. The workshop focuses on attitudes, values, and behaviours and how cultural or ethnic background helps shape these on a variety of dimensions.
Theoretical information and research is balanced by practical exercises and examples from the participants' experiences personally and professionally.
These include an examination of the "culture" of Scouting in terms of the values and goals, and methods used to achieve them.
Two Locations:
265 Yorkland Blvd., 2nd Floor
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WORKSHOP #2 - Condensed Workshop-Two Locations on Multicultural Society - From Rationale to Reality Tuesday, May 3rd, 2005 and Thursday, May 5th, 2005
In this workshop, the rationale for Multicultural Scouting is found in what is known about how children develop and how they learn. Theories of development and learning are summarized and specific implications are drawn for working with parents and children from various backgrounds, as well as for enhancing the multicultural aspects of Scouting for all children.
Practical suggestions(focusing on program activities, materials, holiday celebrations and observances) are offered and shared among participants who should complete this session with increased awareness and practical ideas that they can use in their programs.
Two Locations:
265 Yorkland Blvd., 2nd Floor
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WORKSHOP #3 - Condensed Workshop-Two Locations on Successful Scouting in a Multicultural Society Tuesday, May 17th, 2005 and Thursday, May 19th, 2005
This workshop focuses on personal issues and concerns of the participants.
Such topics as how a supervisor handles incidents of prejudice, stereotyping, or racism in one's personal life and/or in the program as discussed, and practical examples and case studies are examined.
The workshop concludes on a positive note with a consideration of the attributes of the successful leader in the multicultural context and in Scouts Canada in particular. A list of resources and a series of handouts are provided to continue to assist the participants in the development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills discussed throughout the sessions.
Two Locations:
265 Yorkland Blvd., 2nd Floor
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Thank you.
March 30, 2005
Reminder!!!!!!
The Cuboree final planning meeting will be Wednesday April 13, 7 pm at Scout Headquarters.(the same night of Gilwell meeting) We to date have received no! Preregistrations and lack participation for events. Remember that if you fail to plan you plan to fail. Let's make sure that this event continues from year to year with having Fun! See forms on the North Waterloo Site to get your registration package or contact Bruce Boehmer at 574-2888 cel , 579-4110 bus or email bboehmer@rogers.com . Again if you fail to plan we all will fail with this event.
Bruce Boehmer
SPRING POPCORN CLEAR-OUT SALE
5 WAY TIN $20.00 EACH
PLEASE NOTE
March 29, 2005
Hello.
Here are a few opportunities for Spring Woodbadge Advance for those Scouters who have already acquired the Woodbadge Basic and have received the recognition of the woggle for the section you are applying for. This is for Scouters who have acquired the basic skills and want to move onto a more advance training experience. All advanced training applications must be approved by your Area Commissioner.
1) Woodbadge Advance - Burlington Area, Camp Manitou
2) Woodbadge Advance - Shining Waters Council,
Please contact the course coordinators directly if you are interested in participating in these courses.
Thank you.
April 1, 2005
Hello fellow Scouters:
The Wagon is the area's newsletter and submissions are most welcome. We want to hear from you or your group about any exciting opportunities that your group has participated in as well as reports on area events, weddings of Scouters, births of future Scouting youth, anniversaries and any other celebrations. The newsletter was initiated to be the Scouting Area's newsletter so that each group would be aware of any program events happening in and about Kitchener-Waterloo Area. In the past, it was mailed to each Scouter in North Waterloo Area. Human and financial resources have decreased and the most efficient, effective means of communicating program events is through the electronic media. Program ideas need to be shared and this is your chance to share them!!!
So please take the time to share an idea or two. Send them to the editor by the deadline dates posted on the website calendar.
Email submissions to scoutingnews@hotmail.com . In order to get as many notices or inserts in the newsletter as possible, please keep your submission to a 1/4 page unless approved otherwise. The editor reserves the right to reduce your submission as necessary or to postpone if necessary for a future issue.
Submissions for the next issue are due to the editor by Friday, April 15th, 2005.
Yours in scouting,
Hello.
The North Waterloo Area course registration policy is the following for all courses/workshops:
You will not be officially registered until full payment is received.
This policy is necessary as there is a lot of ground work laid before a course even happens. Trainers are recruited, facilities arranged, meal selection and meal preparation, as well as session plans prepared by the trainers. Preparing for a training event represents a huge, up-front investment in volunteer time that cannot be replaced if the course or workshop does not go. As well it is very disheartening for the trainers to invest that time to prepare for a course only to have it cancelled. Chances are next time round, they may not be so eager to train.
It is with regret that due to insufficient registrations, the Outdoor Skills, Advanced Level on April 14, 23 and 24th, 2005 is cancelled.
I would like to thank the trainers who had committed to training the outdoor skills this spring for the time they spent so far in organizing and designing the sessions.
This course may be rescheduled only if there is sufficient interest and dedication and commitment to having this course ran in the future.
Yours in Scouting,
March 24, 2005
Dear Group Commissioners, Group Chairs, Group Scouters, and all other members of Scouting in North Waterloo.
NW Property Association meeting.
Tuesday, April 5th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at Scout house.
Why should you be there?
In order to exercise our ownership interest in these properties it is essential that we have a forum for doing so. This meeting is about creating that forum. We will adopt a constitution and elect officers who will be responsible to the groups. Unless we create a body that will be representative of the groups we will slowly loose our connection and association with these properties to which our members have committed funds and effort to acquire, improve and maintain. We need a body that will be responsible for the continuation of proper management and will be committed to the long term welfare of our program needs that are provided by having these great facilities.
When the District was abolished there was no longer any vehicle by which each group could exercise its voice concerning its stake in the beneficial ownership interest that it has in the North Waterloo Properties.
The Property Manager for NW property is now appointed by the Central Escarpment Council. The property manager arranges for a committee to assist with our property. The Groups in North Waterloo have no say in the appointment. Fortunately we have committed NW volunteers who are doing work above and beyond the call of duty. As the Beneficial users and Beneficial Owners of Mohawk, Everton, and Scout house we are the ones that need to take responsibility to ensure that these properties are actually operated for the benefit of our groups and for the benefit of the larger Scouting family. We cannot leave it completely on the shoulders of the current committee. As things stand there is no way for us to provide for ongoing stewardship nor anyone to represent the interest of each group that has a stake in this property.
We received a letter from the Provincial Corporate Body that denies that we have any interest in our property. The Central Escarpment Council states in its Audited Financial Statements that the property is held by the provincial incorporated body for the benefit of the Central Escarpment Council. The effect of the Trust Deed has been challenged by the Provincial Incorporated Body. Members of Scouting in North Waterloo will have to take steps to defend our interest.
Every group must make the effort to have a representative on hand for this founding meeting. If we do not take steps now to develop a formal basis for stewardship of these properties they will be taken away from us. The attempt to sell Camp Mohawk was just the first round, there is no room for complacency. I ask that you attend or ensure that someone from your group attends.
YIS
March 20, 2005
Hello.
This is a reminder about the Medieval Tournament and Games weekend scheduled for June 10 - 12, 2005 at Camp Everton. A poster is available on the web site from the Upcoming Events page: http://www.scouts-nw.com/upcoming.htm with information about the weekend.
The online registration form is also on the web site at: http://www.scouts-nw.com/register.htm. A registration package is on the Forms & Documents page: http://www.scouts-nw.com/forms.htm
Contacts:
March 16, 2005
Hello.
The North Waterloo Area Scouting Property Beneficial Owners Association has been formed, and all members of North Waterloo Area are invited to a meeting on Tuesday April 5, 2005 at 7:00 PM at Scout House. Links to details about the Association and the meeting are on the web site in the News Flash section on the home page -
Contact Scouter Ted Claxton - tclaxton@golden.net
March 14, 2005
Hello.
A "For Those Who Help Others" Basic (or FTWHO) course is scheduled for Saturday April 9 and Saturday April 23, 2005. If you have not taken a recent Woodbadge Basic course, you should also sign up for the Woodbadge Basic Module #1 offered on April 8th. The cost for the FTWHO is $40 (excluding Module 1 if it has not been taken).
The course is at Latter-Day Saints Church, 10 Lorraine Ave. (corner of River Road and Lorraine Ave), Kitchener.
Contact Ed Nabrotzky if you have any questions - Ed.Nabrotzky@woodhead.com (519) 574-6815
Thank you
March 9, 2005
Hello.
There is a Woodbadge Basic course open to Leaders in ALL sections in April. Details are on the Training page:
Register early if you want to attend.
Thank you
March 5, 2005
Hello.
The KW Kodiaks Lacrosse team has invited all Scouting members and families to their 2005 season opener game and Scouting and Guiding Recognition night. The game is Saturday April 30th, 2005 at 7:30 at the Waterloo Recreation Complex. Details are on the web site at:
All Scouting members and their families are free!
Thank you
March 1, 2005
Hello.
Information about this year's White Tail Event on Wednesday April 6, 2005 is on the web site at
For more information contact Karen Devereux phone: 896-4794 or Linda Hessel e-mail: hessel@golden.net
Thank you
February 24, 2005
Hello.
Our next issue of The Wagon -- North Waterloo Area's newsletter -- is now on the website at http://www.scouts-nw.com/newsltr.htm. This is our publication to keep everyone up to date on happenings in North Waterloo Area. We encourage everyone to read it and let others in your Group know it is there.
Ruth Millard
February 15, 2005
Hello.
There is a planning meeting tomorrow, Wednesday February 16, for the Medieval Tournament and Games. Details are here:
Mary Ann Millar
February 13, 2005
Greetings Fellow Pack Scouters!
It is time again for us to start thinking about summer camping at Camp Everton. Many of you received your registration packages at the Kub Kar runoff--if you have not yet received a package please email me at scouterdavid@hotmail.com. Early registration guarantees your place.
Registration will be open to other areas as of March 1st.
Check out
Here's to another exciting year!
David G. Wilson
February 10, 2005
Hello!
The UW Rover Crew invites you to celebrate Baden-Powell Week early! Tuesday,
February 15 from 10am to 12:30pm, University of Waterloo, Student Life
Centre, lower level. Check out the pioneering display, and talk to the
Rovers who built it. Borrow our catapult or try building your own, and see
how far you can fling one of our "rocks". Prizes for distance! Group photo
at 12:30pm. Scouting and Guiding members are invited to wear their uniforms
for the group photo. All are welcome, and this event is free of charge.
Contact uw_rovers@bigfoot.com for more information.
Thanks!
February 3, 2005
Hello.
The date for the Area Team and Group Commissioners Meeting has changed from Monday February 28th to Monday March 7th again at 7:30 P.M. till 9:00 P.M. An agenda will be coming out beforehand.
Jim Williamson
Learn to Scuba Dive
Are you 14 years old or older and interested in learning to scuba dive?
We offer an international recoginized, life time certification from PADI.
Classes run for 8 weeks starting March 20th. Classes run from 11:00am to 12:30pm classroom sessions and then 12:30pm to 2:00pm in the pool at the University of Waterloo Athletic Complex.
Participants must also attent an open water weekend which is held in Tobermory on July 29-31/05
Cost is $140 which includes all equipment required and textbook for the classroom sessions plus the cost of the open water weekend.
For information please contact Kevin McIntyre at 576-1329 Ext. 3685 or John Young at 747-3802
This course is also open to non-scouting members to meet requirements of class size but preference is given to scouting members first.
Kevin McIntyre
January 26, 2005
All Beaver Leaders, past and present are invited to come and share your ideas, crafts, games, experience, etc in celebration of 30 years of Beavers.
When: Saturday, February 5, 2005
If more information is required, please contact Sandi Landsborough at sland4@sympatico.ca
Thank you.
Hello.
There is a final planning meeting on Wednesday April 13, 2005 for the May 7, 2005 Cuboree. The planning meeting is at 7:00 at Scout HQ Frederick St.
Also we need groups to take on events. Dunk tank or wet sponges, bushel baskets and soft balls, pool table ball game, basketball net game (portable net required), fishing pond, ping pong ball water in bowl game, darts and balloons. Carnival games can be of your choice and design.
Contact: Bruce Boehmer 1st Bridgeport 574-2888(cell) 579-4110(bus) or email:bboehmer@rogers.com
January 23, 2005
Hello.
There is a planning meeting on Wednesday February 16th at 8:00 at Scout House for the Cub Medieval Tournament and Games weekend on June 10 - 12, 2005. Here is a poster for the event:
Mary Ann Millar
January 20, 2005
Fellow Scouter
Looking for a Woodbadge Basic????? Look no further. North Waterloo Area is endorsing this course for any Scouters who are looking at obtaining the training for their Woodbadge Basic.
What: Woodbadge Training Event in residential/camp weekend format for all sections from Beavers to Rovers.
You can sign up for the whole weekend or the modules that fit your schedule.
The modules are set up the same as North Waterloo's so if you are missing a module, you can pick it up there as well knowing that you will not be duplicating any material that you have already covered.
The schedule is as below and will be posted on the North Waterloo Area website under training.
Friday Feb 25th,6:30 pm Registration and Get Set Up
For more information and registrations, please contact Brenda Patterson, DAC Training, Mississauga South Area, phone 905 270 9545 or email brendapatterson@rogers.com
Thank You.
January 17, 2005
There is a planning meeting Wednesday January 19th at 7:00 PM at Scout House for the Cuboree to be held on Saturday May 7, 2005.
Information on the Cuboree is here: http://www.scouts-nw.com/cuboree-2005-pre-registration.pdf
Thank you
January 10, 2005
Hello.
The schedule for the Preliminary Kub Kar races is on the web site at:
Good luck!
January 8, 2005
The popcorn crests and pins for NWA are available to be picked up at the Scout House.
The hours for the Scout House is as follows:
Thanks,
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