From: Voyageur Region [voyageurscouts@playground.net]
Sent: February 15, 2001 3:16 AM
Subject: Scouts Canada-Voyageur Vision, February 2001
VOYAGEUR VISION, February 2001
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HAPPY SCOUT GUIDE WEEK!  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.
IN THIS ISSUE - Honours & Awards/Scouts Canada's Mission Explained/Popcorn/Annual General Meeting & Recognition Evening/1st Annual Scout Winter Camp / Camp Opemikon/Employment Opportunity/JOTT/2001 Brotherhood Camporee
OOPS - Camp Opemikon Summer brochures are out, however, the price for the 4 day Beaver Camp was omitted - it should read $160.00 (prior to May 1st) and $185.00 (May 1st and after).  Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMISH!!
It has been a month of challenges and excitement.  Our first Winterlude Camp provided me with one of those "ahh" moments.  I stood back from the campfire and simply drank in the enthusiasm and sheer energy of the youth.  "This is what we are all about!", was the comforting thought that settled into my very soul.  As we celebrate our worldwide existence during the next week, I challenge all of our members to find an "ahh" moment.  In a time of political correctness, of immense paperwork and an unsettling attitude, we need to refresh our very being regularly.  Take time to find the joy in a youth's laughter, in their delight and innocence.  Take time to have fun.  I give you this quote from Marianne Williamson to ponder over:  "The present moment, if you think about it, is the only time there is. No matter what time it is, it is always now.  Yet often we live somewhere else.  With thoughts of the past and present and concerns about the future, we rob ourselves of a full experience of the present.  Although the past is over and the future is never quite here, our minds are usually so involved with one or both of them that the present serves very little function except to form a bridge between the two."
- Marilyn Johnson - Your Regional Commissioner
CONGRATULATIONS - Timothy Ray and Marc Jolicoeur, two highly regarded Ottawa lawyers, have won the Gordon F. Henderson Award for their extensive community work.  Scouter Timothy Ray has been active in our Region for over 25 years, and has volunteered on the board of the Almonte General Hospital and served on the North Lanark Highland Games Committee.  Mr. Jolicoeur, has helped the United Way, the Civic Hospital Foundation, the University of Ottawa, La Cite collegiale, the Community Foundations and francophone community organizations.  This community service award is in memory of the late Mr. Henderson who was a much loved and nationally prominent lawyer.
HONOURS & AWARDS - Scouting has both a formal and informal recognition process.  The informal ways to recognize adults or special youth can be as easy as a heartfelt 'thank you'.  Also you can find plaques and appreciation certificates in local Scout Shops that can be presented at any event, banquet or other occasion that offers an opportunity to recognize someone for a job well done.  Scouts Canada's honours and awards provide a formal method of recognizing the special efforts of its members and key supporters.  It is a sure way to show individuals that their contributions were appreciated.  Look in the latest edition of By-Law, Policies and Procedures (BP & P, pages 73 to 82) for a current description of the awards.  They include:
For High Character and Courage, Gallantry or Fortitude - Jack Cornwell Decoration (youth only)/Gold Cross/Silver Cross/Bronze Cross/Certificate for Gallantry/Award for Fortitude
For Meritorious Conduct - Medal for Meritorious Conduct/Certificate for Meritorious Conduct
For Outstanding Service to Scouting - Silver Fox/Silver Wolf/Silver Acorn/Medal of Merit/Medal for Good Service/Certificate of Commendation
For Long, Faithful and Effective Service to Scouting - 5 year Service Pin/Long Service Medal (10 years)/Long Service Pins (awarded every 5 years)

Anyone can initiate an award - if you believe a person should be considered for an outstanding service award, start the process now.  Contact your local Honours and Awards committee to see if someone has started an application or volunteer to start the process.

SCOUTS CANADA'S MISSION EXPLAINED - to read  more on our new mission, visit the 'New Mission Speaking Notes (January, 2001)' on the Scouts Canada National Web Page   http://www.scouts.ca/about/ .  "To contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society."
POPCORN - The spring campaign dates are set for February 24 to March 17.  Contact your District Coordinator to pick up your group sales kit:  Carleton-Eric Wadge, Rideau-Nanci Askwith, Nepean-Ernie Koshman, Stormont-Glengarry-Colin Marshall, Valley Highlands-Terry Luneburg, CPG-Carol Raoult, Upper St. Lawrence Valley-Robin Hoy, Loyalist-Sandy Cleveland, Algonquin Hills-Suzie Page, Odawa-David Fraser.  A great fundraiser for Troops and Companies heading to CJ'01.
TRAINING - Congratulations to the following Scouters who completed their Troop Part 2:  Cyril Lutze-Wallace, Gintaras Nagys, Christian Rochefort, Linda Usherwood, Dale Bush and Candice McBride.  Please check the Regional Web Page for the most current training schedule. http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca then, click onto the training link.
UPCOMING EVENTS - Please visit the Voyageur Region web site at http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca   for details on the following events:
February 18 to 25 - SCOUT GUIDE WEEK
February 24 - March 17 - Spring Popcorn Campaign
February 25 - (3 pm) - Harlem Globetrotters - Corel Centre
March 4 - 1 (3 pm) - CJ'01 Regional Contingent Meeting
March 10-17 - 1st Annual Scout Winter Camp
April 01 - Scouts Canada Day with the Senators
April 28 - Regional Annual General Meeting and Recognition Evening
May 4-6 - Regional CJ '01 Pre-Camp
May 12 - Jamboree on the Trail
June 1-3 - Regional Cub Camp
June 2 - Chief Scout's/Queen's Venturer Award Ceremony
Sept 28-30 - 2001 Brotherhood Camporee (Riverside-Cedar Provincial Park)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & RECOGNITION EVENING - All Scouters welcome! Saturday, April 28, 2001 - Best Western Barons Hotel, 3700 Richmond Road, Bells Corners.  Tentative schedule is as follows:
Annual General Meeting and Order of the Caribou Presentations 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Fellowship 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Dinner 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets $ 27.50
Presentations 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Dance 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Please plan on joining us for an evening of fun and fellowship!
1ST ANNUAL SCOUT WINTER CAMP - We are a go!  To date, we have 13 youth registered to sleep, eat and play at Camp Opemikon from March 10-17, 2001.  If there are any youth who would like to join us, registrations will remain open until the week leading up to camp.  Advertisements have been placed on a couple of camp search web sites as well as with the Ottawa Citizen.  For more information, please call David Townsend at 225-2770 ext. 508 or e-mail at  dtownsend@playground.net
CAMP OPEMIKON - The summer brochures are in the mail!  These have been mailed to all Section contact leaders.  Please distribute them to your youth as soon as possible.  This is a great way for your youth to stay involved in Scouting through a great summer program experience.  Should your Section wish to book the Ope traveling road show for an evening of skits, songs and video, please call David Townsend at 225-2770 ext. 508 or e-mail at  dtownsend@playground.net  to arrange a visit.
OPE WORK WEEKEND - To date, there are 7 Scout Troops, 3 Venturer Companies and a BP Guild booked into Camp Opemikon for the April 27-29 work weekend.  There are still lots of jobs.  Remember - free food, free camping and lively entertainment on Saturday night!  For more information about the projects and signing up, please call David Townsend at 225-2770 ext. 508.
SCOUT DAYS WITH THE OTTAWA SENATORS - Game 2 of our Scouts Canada days with the Ottawa Senators will be Saturday, April 1, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. against the Carolina  Hurricanes.  The cost will be $25 per person and will include an autographed Senators team poster.  For information and tickets, please call Jim Armstrong with the Senators at 599-0312 or e-mail   armstrongj@ottawasenators.com.
JAMBOREE ON THE TRAIL (JOTT) - May 12, 2001 - Jamboree On The Trail is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together. All Scouts, whatever their age and wherever they may be in the world, are invited to participate in whatever way they can. Cubs and younger Scouting sections could visit a local nature trail as part of a weekend camp. A Scout Troop might check out a hiking trail while working on badge requirements. A Rover Crew might make a Service Project out of restoring or maintaining a hiking trail. In their own way, everyone will be hiking the same direction: towards a better future through Scouting.  Please register by March 15, 2001.  For more information, contact Dave Wiebe scrtdave@niagara.com  Web site:  http://www.jott.org You can print a registration form from the web site. Phone:  (905) 353-0800.  There is no registration fee, but the cost of the crest is $1.50.
CJ'01- Our next Contingent meeting is Sunday March 4, 1 to 3 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church in Smiths Falls. The Regional contingent leader is Ken Campbell, he can be reached at 623-2260 or e-mail ac828@debbs.ndhq.dnd.ca
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
2001 BROTHERHOOD CAMPOREE - Loyalist District Council would like to invite you and your Scouts to attend the 2001 Brotherhood Camporee to be held September 28-30 at Riverside-Cedar Provincial Park, Morrisburg, Ontario.  Registrations on a first-come basis begin February 1st and close on April 30th.  The Registration fee for the weekend will be $10.00 per camper (a deposit of $2 per camper is required).  For further information or inquiries, please contact the Camporee Registrar, Fred Wadden, at 613-548-8671.
REGIONAL MEETINGS
Board:  April 7 *please note the change in date.
Annual General Meeting & Adult Recognition Evening: April 28, 3 pm. Best Western Barons Hotel, Bells Corners.
President & Commissioner Forums:  June 16 * please note the change in date.
MATERNITY LEAVE POSITION - Jennifer Harringtion our Administrative Assistant/Receiptionist is going on Maternity Leave around May 30, 2001. We will be replacing her for the period of her leave (approximately one year).  The position requires a person with great people skills (customer service) and attention to detail.  Experience with WordPerfect Office, Microsoft Office, database entry, and Netscape are required.  Knowledge of Scouting is a definite asset. The position start time to be determined. For more information about this opening contact Dee Rizewiski at 225-2770 ext. 509 or  drizewiski@playground.net Resumes may be sent to Warren McMeekin, Executive Director at the Voyageur Region office.
SCOUT SHOP INFORMATION & HOURS
Ottawa:  1345 Baseline Road / Phone (613) 224-0139 {HOURS:  Mon. to Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-4:30}
Kingston:  MacDonnell & Third / Phone (613) 542-1427 {HOURS: Tues. and Thurs. 4 - 7, Sat. 9-2}
Perth (Conway's):  45 Gore Street, East / Phone (613)  267-1835 {HOURS: Mon. to Thurs. 9 - 5:30, Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5}
OFFICE HOURS - Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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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