Voyageur Region e-Newsletter, October 2000
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GREETINGS from the Voyageur Region! Please copy and share this
e-newsletter with members in your group! The e-newsletter will update
you on the latest news about Scouts Canada and inform you of upcoming
events. It is sent to all registered members who have provided us with
an e-mail address. If you are aware of someone who is not receiving
this and would like to, please provide us with their e-mail address for
the next distribution. Check out our web site for past issues.
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IN THIS ISSUE - Winterlude Camp / Candlelight Ceremony / OPE /
Fundraising ideas / Training / CJ'01
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FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMISH!!
"Program - Program - Program" was a chant continuously repeated at a
recently completed training course. Our focus this year is to provide
major support to our section leaders and Group Committee members. We
must ensure our adult volunteers process the knowledge and skills that
enable them to provide a fun, exciting and educational program to our
youth. Thus, this month, I direct your attention to "training".
Schedules are tight and time is precious. Yet, by giving of one weekend
or four weeknights to complete your Wood Badge I or Group Committee
workshop; you will obtain resources and knowledge galore. This will
save you time for the rest of the year as you apply these resources when
planning your program. Please check with your District or our regional
website for courses and dates. Keep the spirit alive and smile.
- Marilyn Johnson - Your Regional Commissioner
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please visit the Voyageur Region web site at
http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca for details on the following events:
Sept. 30-Oct 31 - Saunders Farm 2000
Nov 4 - Food Bank/Scouts Canada Food Drive
Nov 4 - Scouts Canada Day with the Senators
Nov 5 -Veterans Week Candlelight Ceremony
Nov 3/4 or 4/5 - White Tail Beaver Sleepover 2000
Nov 10/11 or 11/12 - White Tail Beaver Sleepover 2000
Nov 11 - National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Dec 3 - Scouts Canada Day with the Ottawa 67's
2001/Feb 2 or 3 - Scouts Canada Day with the Ottawa 67's
Feb 2-4 - Winterlude Camp
April 01 - Scouts Canada Day with the Senators
April 28 - Regional Annual General Meeting and Recognition Evening
June 1-3 - Regional Cub Camp
June 2 - Chief Scout's/Queen's Venturer Award Ceremony
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WINTERLUDE CAMP, 2- 4 February 2001 - A partnership with the Girl Guides
of Canada, the National Capital Commission, Ottawa 67s Hockey Club and
ourselves, has resulted in an approved Winterlude site for a fully
operational camp. Troops and Companies wishing to experience a winter
style camp in an urban setting, this activity is ideal for you. Special
offers for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon hockey games are also
being developed for all Scouting and Guiding members. Mark your
calendars now. Stay tuned to this space for more details.
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VETERANS WEEK CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY - Cubs and Scouts are invited to
participate in a Veterans' Week ceremony taking place on November 5th at
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in downtown Ottawa. A candlelight
ceremony, where veterans, Cubs and Scouts, Girl Guides, Brownies,
special guests and the media will be in attendance. The ceremony will
likely take place around 5 p.m. lasting approximately one hour. Should
you wish to participate, please RSVP your interest with Patty Lascelle
by e-mail plascelle@shandwick.ca or call 230-2220 xt 229.
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TRAINING - An "All Trainers Meeting" will be held on Saturday, November
25, 2000 from 10 am to 4 pm at Trinity United Church in Smiths Falls.
Cost per person $8.00. There will be a meeting of all
District ADC
Training beginning at 8:30am. Please confirm attendance with Jennifer
Harrington at 225-2770 ext 500 or 1-888-726-8876 ext 500, or
voyageurscouts@playground.net
Please check the Regional Web Page for the most current training
schedule. Course registration deadlines are 2 weeks before the course
start date.
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2nd CANADIAN JAMBOREE '01 MEETING - Next meeting of leaders attending
CJ'01 is set for Sunday, 12 November at the Smith Falls Recreation
Complex on Beckwith Street. It is right across the street from Tim
Hortons! Time is 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Much valuable information is shared
at these meetings, please ensure one leader per unit attending the CJ is
at these meetings. Our Regional contingent leader is Ken Campbell, he
can be reached at 623-2260.
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CAMP OPEMIKON - Staff (counsellor and adult) applications are now
available from the Regional Office. Voyageur Region would like to
welcome Derrick Bowes as our new Ranger at Camp Opemikon. Please give
him your warm Scouting welcome next time at camp.
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VOYAGEUR REGION SCOUT SERVICE CORPS - If you are interested in lending a
hand and receive community Service hours please email your
Name/Group/Phone Number/and hours available as soon as possible to Rob
Petten, Voyageur Region Scout Service Corps Coordinator nfld@magma.ca
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$$$$$ FUNDRAISING IDEAS $$$$$ Fall Popcorn Campaign: October 28 to
November 18, 2000. For brochures and sales packages please contact your
District Popcorn Co-ordinator.
2001 Scouts Canada Calendars: Easy fund raiser for all sections. Great
Scouting pictures, inexpensive to purchase and promotes Scouting in your
community. This may be the last year they are produced. Purchase them
for $1.40 and sell for $2.50 or more, a profit for your section of at
least $1.10 per calendar ! Calendars can be picked up at the Voyageur
Region office or we will arrange convenient delivery. Place your orders
with Dee drizewiski@playground.net. Your group has 60 days to pay, but
sorry, no returns. Get them while they are hot, they're going fast.
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ONLY 9 WORKING DAYS LEFT! Final reminder - your group will receive a
$1.00 rebate for every member if your group's total membership increases
by 5% by October 31 (last year's membership is based on the August 31,
2000 stats). Rebates will be issued after December 1st and cannot be
deducted from group registration. Complete registration packages must
be received in the Voyageur Region office, through your District
Registrar, by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, October 31st, 2000.
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REGIONAL MEETINGS
Board: December 09 (Barrhaven United Church, Nepean), February 24
President & Commissioner Forums: November 18, February 3, May 12
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NAME CONTEST - This is your last chance to name this e-newsletter!
Submissions must be received voyageurscouts@playground.net by October
31. Winning entry will be eligible for a $50.00 merchandise gift
certificate redeemable at Sensations, Corel Centre.
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OFFICE VOLUNTEERS - Our best wishes are extened to Scouter Bill Wright
who will be moving to Whitby. Bill has been volunteering in our office
for the last few years - he will be greatly missed. The Regional Office
would like to thank Eugene Lavigne for his endless support. Over the
past year, Euguene has been volunteering weekly at the office. We would
also like to welcome Suzanne Gibeault who has recently volunteered to
assist us in the office.
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SCOUT SHOP INFORMATION
Ottawa: 1345 Basel
ine Road / Phone (613) 224-0139
Kingston: MacDonnell & Third / Phone (613) 542-1427
Perth (Conway's): 45 Gore Street, East / Phone (613) 267-1835
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OFFICE HOURS - Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Office
will be closed on Monday, November 13th.
Scouts Canada, Voyageur Region
1345 Baseline Road, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K2C 0A7
tel. (613) 225-2770 / 1-888-SCOUTS NOW (726-8876) / fax (613) 225-2802
e-mail: voyageurscouts@playground.net
web site: http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca
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Questions? Comments or concerns about this e-newsletter? We welcome
constructive feedback! Please e-mail us at
voyageurscouts@playground.net
Thank you.
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