From: Voyageur Council
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2002 12:26 PM
Subject: Scouts Canada - Voyageur Vision, August 2002
VOYAGEUR VISION, August 2002
IN THIS ISSUE -From the Desk of the Council Commissioner/Scouts Canada Membership Management System/Important Reminder/Upcoming Events/Program Interaction/Training/Fall Popcorn Campaign/White Tail Beaver Sleepover 2002/Scout Night with the Ottawa Senators/National Scout Shop/Voyageur Council Meetings/Canada Science & Technology Museum/Warsaw Caves.
FROM THE DESK OF THE COMMISH! - My mailbox is stuffed with “Back to School” flyers. Nights are cooler. Soccer games are scheduled to start earlier as dusk comes sooner now too. All signs that the lazy, hazy days of summer are nearly at an end. Time to get back to school is also time to get back to Scouting. Registration notices are appearing in community newspapers. Flyers will be at the schools soon as many local Scouting Groups announce their registration nights. Our focus at this time is normally on the recruitment of section youth and adult leaders. Let’s broaden that recruitment focus just a little. As our mission is based on the development of young people, what about recruiting and developing young people as Activity Leaders and as Scouters In Training (LIT)? A bulletin from my sons’ school advises that this year’s grade 12 students are the first to require 40 hours of community service as a graduation requirement. Yet, 65% of these students have not completed this requirement! So, when sending flyers or notices to be included in the schools’ newsletters, remember to include your local high schools. Scouting is an ideal vehicle for these young people to complete their community service while having fun too! As we prepare for a new Scouting year, I leave you with this food for thought. This quote is from an United Church publication and is credited to Rachel Carson. “A child’s wonder is fresh and new and beautiful; full of wonder and excitement. If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder...he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, the excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” Marilyn Johnson - Council Commissioner
SCOUTS CANADA'S NEW MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM -the Membership Management System Group Registrars Guide (Version 1.2) is now available at the newly up-dated Scouts Canada Web site. Simply log on to the site at http://www.scouts.ca then type the word 'registrar' in the search box.....continue by clicking on the word 'register' and scroll through to 'Group Registrars Guide'. Keep an eye out in the mail for your copy of the Scouts Canada Catalogue. It will contain your individual access code and password. In the meantime, I encourage you to look at the Scout Canada Web site and familiarize yourself with the new adult and youth registration forms as well as general information regarding Scouting. Perhaps print out a few blank adult and youth forms to bring to your group registration night for prospective new members. Thank you for your time and patience, Lynn Levitan, Voyageur Council Registrar, 225-2770 ext. 502 llevitan@playground.net
IMPORTANT REMINDER - Effective September 1, 2002, ALL adult members are responsible for obtaining their own Police Records Check. This is accomplished by visiting your local Police Services station. Be sure to bring two pieces of identification with your full name and date of birth. Note that the provincial health card is not accepted for this purpose. Please indicate you are volunteering for Scouts Canada. There may be a small fee. Upon completion you will receive a Canadian Police Certificate, the original of which must be viewed, copied and the copy then initialed by a Council Field Executive.
UPCOMING EVENTS - Please visit the Voyageur Council web site at http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca for details on these events and others.
PROGRAM INTERACTION - As we start a new Scouting Year, please take the time during one of your meetings to ask the returning youth what they enjoyed doing last year, highlights that made their year special. This will also help the new members to get a feel for the program. What would they change or do differently, not just in the activities but the regular meetings? What do they enjoy or have fun doing? They may enjoy reading, playing music etc...Advisors have your secretary record the important parts. Your job is to listen and write down their ideas and comments so you can plan a more interactive program. The youth then could take a part in the meeting showing the others what they enjoy doing thus they will have a leadership role as well as providing program ideas. For Colony and Pack, this could be a craft by having the youth draw what they like doing. What would they like to try or experience that is new, something that they have not done before? Starship Enterprise "Go where no man has gone before" ideas. This input from the youth can give you ideas on programing and the interests of the youth. What you may think is fun or enjoyable to them may not be. We are big kids at heart but not necessarily in mind. We are here being Scouters for the youth and stay because it is fun and that is what member services is about. The youth want to have fun as well, that is what program delivery is all about. Their ideas become reality will get them caught up in the program because it is their program. We get to think "out of the box" to make the idea come real and see the smile on the faces. Good Hunting, John Boyce, Deputy Council Commissioner of Member Services and Program Delivery, Voyageur Council.
TRAINING - Please check the Council Web Page for the most current info and training schedule at http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca then, click onto the training link. The full training calendar will be available by mid September. Paul Totten, DCC Volunteer Development and Training pwtotten@playground.net
FALL POPCORN CAMPAIGN- The fall 2002 campaign dates are set, October 19 - November 9. Popcorn orders in by November 18 with product pick up November 30. Please note that we will not be offering a spring 2003 campaign. For further information please contact Jon Wiersma, 1-613-225-2770 / 1-888-726-8876 ext. 506 or by e-mail: jwiersma@playground.net .
WHITE TAIL BEAVER SLEEPOVER 2002 - Hosted by Carleton Area - Visit the web page at http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca/sleepover If you wish to receive a registration package, please contact Sharon Eaton at 613-838-3650 , e-mail eatrich@magma.ca or Kelly Fontaine at 613-591-9263 ,email kwfontaine@sympatico.ca to get one sent to you. Registration is on a first come basis. The maximum number of participants for each Sleepover is 250 and have over the past 12 years been filled to capacity. The fee will be $18.00 per person.
SCOUT NIGHT WITH THE OTTAWA SENATORS - Saturday December 14 @ 7:00pm - Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils! The Ottawa Senators are providing a special discounted price of just $29 per ticket (Tickets are in U3 area. Regular price is $40 per ticket). The deadline to order is Monday November 25th...so get your group together now!
As a special fundraising initiative $4.00 from the sale of every ticket will be donated to Scouts Canada ! The more tickets you sell, the more money Scouts Canada will make to benefit programs. So invite your friends, family, neighbors, church group, office colleagues or your friends from school - everyone is welcome - !
GREAT PRIZES WHEN YOU PARTICIPATE
*Top Selling Scout Group gets a FREE "Building Tour" of the
Corel Centre
*Top selling Scout receives a FREE Kids Ottawa Senators Jersey
*All Scout leaders with sales of 20 or more tickets will be entered into a
draw to win 4 Club Seats (value $660.00), to an upcoming game
Take advantage of our easy fax order system. Just fill out an order form and fax it back. Order forms can be obtained by visiting the Voyageur Region Scout office or the Scout Shop at 1345 Baseline road, or electronically by visiting www.voyageur.scouts.ca. You also can call 613-599-0116 and ask for a copy to be sent to you.
Hope to see you at the game!! Kara-Lee Brandwood, Group Sales Manager, Corel Centre, phone: 613-599-0116, 1-800-444-7367 (ext 4116) fax: 613-599-0359 email: klbrandwood@corelcentre.com
NATIONAL SCOUT SHOP, Ottawa - Your Family Outdoor Adventure Experts
Tired of waiting in line to pick up your Scouting stuff? Why not e-mail or
fax in your order to us. We will be more than happy to get your order ready. The Scout
Shop fax number is 224-3571. Your purchase and invoice will be waiting for you. Beat the
rush! For your shopping convenience, the Scout Shop will be open 7 days a week until
December 22. Our policy is to insure that all out of town Voyageur member orders are
mailed out within 48 hours.
Inventory blow out sale: The Scout Shop will be clearing out
demo's, one of a kind items and items Ian has decided to clear out.
| Eureka: Mtn Pass 4XT was $325 now $280 Aurora 2 was $289.95 now $249.00 El Capitain 2 was $275.00 now $250.00 Nightscape 4 was $349.95 now $299.95 |
Outbound: Mercury Guide VI reg. $389.95 take off 15% Northstar III reg. $349.95 now $299.95 Morning Star IV reg $284.94 now $249.95 |
Woods Moose River 4 Reg. $189.95 now $150.00 World Famous Tempest 3 Reg $150.00 now $ 99.95 |
New Products! Wigwam Socks: Fall selection is in. Check out the Merino Wool and silk combo. Your feet will feel like little clouds were wrapped around them. Asolo Back Packs: Check out the Mach 2. A duffle bag that handles like a backpack.
Scout Shop Managers of the Month: The Scout Shop will be accepting group applications for this popular monthly program. Eight lucky groups will be drawn from all names submitted. Groups have until September 30th deadline to submit their name. Good luck. If you are interested or want more information about this awesome program, please e-mail us.
Friday Night Pringle Potato Chip Promotion: Starting September 6th, all Scouting members will receive a free Pringle potato chip sample with their purchase. This promotion will continue until the end of the month or while supply lasts.
Scouts Canada 2003 Catalogue: Your copy should be in the mail or in your homes by the time your receive this e-mail. If you have not received your catalogue yet please call or e-mail us. Please check out the awesome Scout Popcorn brochure inside your catalogue. Did you know that over $8 million dollars worth of Scout Popcorn was sold across Canada last year. Are your groups taking part in this once a year fund raising program. For more information please contact the Voyageur Region office at 225-2770. You won't be disappointed.
Somebody has to count it! Scout Shop will be closed Thursday August 29 and will reopen Tuesday September 3. Thank you for your patience. Thank you again for your support. We look forward to another successful year in your Scout Shop! Howard J Osterer, Scouts Canada National Marketing Manager, National Retail Services, hosterer@scouts.ca Tel: 613-224-5131 #229 Fax: 613-224-3571
VOYAGEUR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Commissioners' Forum: Saturday September 14, Saturday December 7th,
Saturday February 22, Saturday June 15
Management Committee: Wednesdays - September 18, October 16,
November 20, January 15, March 19, May 21, Saturday June 15
ADVERTISEMENTS
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2002 Haunting Season Scouts Canada Special Offer- $7.00 per person*
(see conditions below)
*Special Offer Conditions: Special offer only applies to Scouts Canada
members, leaders and number of supervisors as outlined by Scouts Canada for outings.
Any other parents, siblings or friends are required to pay regular admission. Offer
not valid on weekends after October 15, 2000. Recommended visit time is 90-120 minutes.
(Regular admission Adults-$14, Kids under 12-$11, no charge for Kids 2 and under.)
Regular Haunting Season Hours:
Fridays 6-10pm, Saturdays 12-10pm, Sundays 12-5pm
Thanksgiving Monday October 14th 12-5pm and Halloweek- October 24-31
Monday – Thursday 6-9pm
Check out www.saundersfarm.com
for detail and special promotions.
Mark Saunders, Director of Fun, PO Box 356 Munster, On. K0A 3P0, t.
613.838-5440, f.613.838.2938, Play.Learn.Grow...
Railway Fun at the CANADA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM August 31,
September 1 & 2
Here's your chance to see some hidden gems during behind-the-scenes
tours.Climb into the locomotive that pulled the royal train in 1939, see the Governor
General's rail cars and learn about events that led to a transportation network of
continental proportions. 1867 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa (613) 991-3044 or
visit our website http://www.science-tech.nmstc.ca
WARSAW CAVES CONSERVATION AREA AND CAMPGROUND** is available for scouting groups. With the facilities to canoe, cave, hike and explore ecological surroundings, scouts will enjoy the adventures available to them. Camping available for groups of any size. Check out their web site for more information http://www.warsawcaves.com
THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS IN THIS ISSUE OF THE VOYAGEUR VISION!
SCOUT SHOP INFORMATION & HOURS
Ottawa: 1345 Baseline Road / Phone (613) 224-0139 {HOURS: Mon. to
Thurs. 9-6, Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4}
OFFICE HOURS - Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS - (July 2nd to August 30th) Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
OFFICE CLOSED: September 2nd, October 14, November 11
Scouts Canada, Voyageur Council
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
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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