From: Voyageur Admin [office@voyageur.scouts.ca]
Sent: September 18, 2003 3:48 PM
To: office@voyageur.scouts.ca
Subject: Scouts Canada - Voyageur Vision, September 2003

 VOYAGEUR VISION, September 2003

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GREETINGS! 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, mid-month, using e-mail addresses from the new Membership Management System. Please help us in reaching as many of our members as possible by asking fellow scouters if they have received this issue.  If you are aware of someone who is not receiving this and would like to, please contact our office with the Scouter's name, e-mail address, and Area so that we can add them to the distribution list.  We thank you in advance for your assistance and patience in this process.  
*Please note that past issues of the Voyageur Vision can be found on our website under Scouting News. 

I N  T H I S  I S S U E
From the Desk of the Council Commissioner 
Important:  Registration and Insurance 
Registration Resources
Pathway to Adventure Prize Winners!
Congratulations 104th Ottawa
Membership Development & Growth
Membership Services & Program Delivery
Volunteer Development & Training 
Youth
Communications & Public Relations
Honours & Awards
School Talks 
40 Hours, No Sweat! 
Upcoming Events 
Cancelled - The Eastern Ontario Gillwell Reunion
Apple Hill Work Weekend
Scout & Guide Day with the Ottawa Renegades
CN Tower October Program
9th Annual Voyageur Council Conservation Camp 
46th JOTA - Jamboree on the Air
Fall Popcorn Campaign
2004 Mufferaw Stomporee Council Cub Camp
OPE Update
7th Canadian B-P Guild (Bytown)
35th Canadian B-P Guild
Voyageur Discussion Groups
Voyageur Council Website
The Scout Shop
Cannamore Orchard
Canada Science & Technology Museum
Warsaw Caves 

FROM THE DESK OF THE COUNCIL COMMISSIONER 
 
First I would like to thank David Wray, Lauri Cunningham and John Bennett for the hours of planning that went into making the Open House such a success.  I would also be amiss to forget the many volunteers that took Saturday to help, and show off what Scouting was and also what it is today.  We were shown some great resources to build a better program for the youth that is outside the scouting family, and also inside as well. Take advantage of these opportunities to build excitement in the youth’s program.
 
Another new development is that our insurance company has given us until September 30, 2003 to have us entered as active on the Member Management System to be covered.  After that time you will not be covered by Scouts Canada Insurance.  New members are insured after they have had the 5 steps of the VRAD process completed and entered as active. If you are having any difficulties please contact the council office at ext. 502 and we will be glad to help you. [Ed. note:  extended office hours have been announced-see below.]
 
School talks have been going great.  Please have your group chair contact Sharon Thomson at  dcc-growth@voyageur.scouts.ca  or your field executive Tim Foreman tforeman@scouts.ca  or Guy Latour glatour@scouts.ca They do make a positive impact on your membership and get the word out about Scouting.  Together we can make a difference in our membership and retention.
 
There will be a Central Division Jamboree in July 2005 at Tamaracouta in Quebec. Jeff Sauve, Deputy Divisional Commissioner Program and Special Events,  is looking to form a committee and needs volunteers for all aspects of the camp.  They are1) Care Corps, 2) Finance, 3) Food Services, 4) Marketing and PR, 5) Quarter Master, 6) Registration, 7) Safety (Security & First Aid), 8) Program, 9) Scout Shop/Canteen, 10) Site Services, 11) Special Events (Opening, Scout's Own, Off-site activities & Closing), 12) Sub-Camps, 13) Transportation. Please email me if you are interested.
Yours in Scouting, John Boyce, Council Commissioner, commissioner@voyageur.scouts.ca

IMPORTANT:  Registration and Insurance – A change in the requirement for registration of Youth and Adults.
 
Scouts Canada’s Insurance coverage starts when a member’s registration is entered in the Membership Management System and recorded as “Active”. This process is coordinated by your Group / Area Registrar.
 
In order to assist those Registrars who do not have high-speed access to the Internet, the 9 computers at the Voyageur Office will be available to you.  Arrangements have been made to extend the office hours until 8:00 pm Monday to Wednesday beginning the week of September 22nd and continuing through to the end of October.  Also, arrangements can be made for weekend access. Bookings need to be made 24 hours in advance.  The office will not remain open if there are no bookings.  Registrars need to call the office at ext. 500 to book time on the computers.
 
Registrars who need assistance can contact Lynn Levitan, Voyageur Council  Registrar, ext. 502 or email at  llevitan@scouts.ca .  

REGISTRATION RESOURCES
 
Here is some information to help Group Chairs and Group Registrars with the 2003-04 registration.
For current and up-to-date information and forms for registration consult the National Web site at www.scouts.ca
Check out the 'what's new in the system' and 'frequently asked question' once you logon to the Membership Management System for updated changes and information.
 
Police Record Checks - PRC's are valid for a period of 3 years.  NO Leaders may work with any youths if they do not have a current and valid PRC recorded in their file. No exceptions.  If your PRC is dated before 2000, in the Membership Management System, you need to re-submit for a new Police Check as soon as possible to avoid a delay in completing the registration process.
 
PRC requests can only be made to your local Police Station – Ottawa residents can bring an original letter of intent signed by our Council Registrar, Lynn Levitan, to any Ottawa Police Services and have the Police Check done free of charge. Letters can be received by contacting the Council office. 
 
For Quebec residents, a separate form must be submitted to the Gatineau Police Department - Only original copy of the PRC will be accepted for verification by Scouts Canada. Upon request, the original PRC can be returned to the owner. 
 
New Leaders/volunteers - Any new Leader or volunteers recruited are subject to the Volunteer Recruitment and Development procedure that includes an interview, a reference checks and a Police Record Check (VRAD) prior working with any youths (no exceptions). New Leaders/volunteers are also subject to a Probationary period before they are fully screened.
 
New and returning Youths - Each youth's Parents or Guardians must fill an Application for Youth Membership and a Physical Fitness Certificate form.
 
Registration deadline includes the following:
Each group will be responsible to complete the registration process for their Leaders and Youths.
ALL original forms (even if registered on-line) must be sent in to the Voyageur Council Registrar, Lynn Levitan ( llevitan@scouts.ca  ext 502) no later than September 30, 2003.
 
Documents and Links of Interest
 
Application for Membership and Appointment of Adults www.scouts.ca/media/documents/adultform0824.pdf
 
Volunteer Screening Checklist www.scouts.ca/media/documents/volchecklist.pdf
 
Application for Youth Membership www.scouts.ca/media/documents/youthform0824.pdf
 
Scouts Canada's New Registration Process (National) www.scouts.ca/inside.asp?cmPageID=142
 
Membership Management System-Group Registrar Guide www.scouts.ca/media//documents/Group_Registrar_Guide_v1.2.pdf
 
Membership Management System - Login page https://tictac.scouts.ca/ecustomer/start.swe?SWECmd=Login
 
Any questions or concerns regarding registration, Membership Management System or Police Records Checks can be sent to Lynn Levitan, Voyageur Council Registrar, ext. 502 llevitan@scouts.ca

PATHWAY TO ADVENTURE PRIZE DRAW WINNERS
 
Congratulations to the following people who won prizes at our Open House on Saturday:
Allan Morton – 2 tickets to the Renegades (September 26th)
Isaac Hampshire – 2 club seats at an upcoming Senators game
Lynn Gee – Renegades hat (white) & box of Scout Popcorn
Kyra Whalen – Renegades hat (black) & box of Scout Popcorn
Brent Webster –Renegades autographed poster & 2 Scout "BOTA" mugs
Nicole Szeideman – Week-end getaway at the Embassy West & Sunday brunch
Donna Jokinen – Stained Glass
 
The following people won a "Bring on the Adventure" (BOTA) prize pack which included a BOTA ruler, BOTA pen, BOTA pencil, BOTA sticker, BOTA tattoo, Scout Popcorn mouse pad and NEW RO fridge magnet:Justin Ritchie, Heather Graham, Rosemary Farrell, Tommy Moore, Ernest Szeideman, Ryan Bekeric, Lindsay Yuen, Liam McMullen, and Nathan MacCrimmon.

CONGRATULATIONS!  The 104th Ottawa Group (Rideau Area) is the first group to have entered their members into MMS and submitt the necessary paperwork to the Council Office.  Great job!!

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & GROWTH
 
VRRRT (Voyageur Region Rover Round Table) - Rovers have developed a slide show presentation that they would like to share with the senior Scouts and Venturers.  They are prepared to bring the show to you.  All you have to do is arrange a night that you would like the Rovers to come.  Please contact Ernie Koshman ekoshman@rogers.com for more informationIt is the Rovers' goal to visit every venturer company along with the senior Scouts in Voyageur Council.  To add a little more fun to the evening, link up with one or two neighboring Venturer Companies.
 
School TalksTalks in Voyageur Council are going very well.  If you would like to have a school talk for your group please contact your field executive.  If you would like to do your own school talk there is a kit available from the Voyageur Office.
 
Please contact me with questions, concerns or comments.
Yours in Scouting,  Sharon Thomson, DCC Membership Development & Growth, dcc-growth@voyageur.scouts.ca

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & PROGRAM DELIVER
 
Last Month we dealt with getting youth involved in the program by soliciting their ideas directly or indirectly.  Next is Member Services! It should be about members having fun!  All too often it is not fun but a challenge. To smooth over personality clashes, different leaders styles, politics, bureaucracy, and getting fellow members to not only listen but also act appropriately to your requests seems to be more in the order of Members Services. We need to remember to live our law: A Scout is Helpful and Trustworthy, Kind and Cheerful, Considerate and Clean, Wise in the use of all resources. Cliques and power struggles end up in despair and dishearten leaders, which in turn affects the youth. We need to live by our promise and law and set the example of being a good Citizen.
 
Bob Hickson-DCC Membership Services & Program Delivery, dcc-program@voyageur.scouts.ca

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING 

Training is off to a great start this year!  The website is filling up with Gateways and Basics and Workshops to take and learn from.  The Advanced Module Course, Managing the Adult Membership is set to go for the 17th of October. The deadline is past yet there are a few spots still available for those wanting to sign up. Applications will be accepted up until Nov 7th. The maximum number for this course is 24 - so get your applications into the office today! This course is going to be held at Scout Headquarters - for those of you wishing to attend from out-of-town, billeting is available. Any questions regarding Managing the Adult Membership please contact the Course Leader, Marilyn Johnson marilynj@rogers.com  or 749-2684.
 
Managing the Business of the Organization is almost sold out as well for November 7-9!  This is great!!!!! Again, registrations for this course will be accepted until a Maximum of 20 participants.
 
If there is a course you would like to see run - contact your Deputy Area Commissioner-Volunteer Development & Training.  Their contact information is available on the  http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca website!
 
Any questions, comments etc please feel free to contact me. Keep smiling : ), Lauri Cunningham, DCC - Volunteer Development & Training    dcc-training@voyageur.scouts.ca

YOUTH
 
It's almost that time of year again, Halloween!!  Many of you are probably looking for some type of Halloween outing for your youth. One of my all time favourite Halloween attractions was a hayride through a haunted forest, and one of the best places to fulfill this is by taking an outing to Cannamore Orchard. 
Kerry Nicholson, DCC - Youth dcc-youth@voyageur.scouts.ca

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS 
 
Our Council website (www.voyageur.scouts.ca ) contains an Event Calendar for you to use to post your event. The Calendar is user-maintained. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page to add or change your event.
Guidelines for posting your event:
- The Event Name should be short and precise, with an indication of whom the event is intended for.
- A Contact Name (individual), together with a telephone number of email address MUST be provided.
- The Description of the event should be as detailed as possible, and updated when necessary.
 
Yours in Scouting, David Wray, Communications & Public Relations,  communications@voyageur.scouts.ca

HONOURS and AWARDS - "The best thing to do behind a person's back is to pat it." - Franklin P. Jones
 
Voyageur Council is pleased to announce and congratulate the following members who have recently been recognized:
*  The MEDAL FOR GOOD SERVICE has been awarded to Scouter Wendy Rose Jackson (1st Glen Cairn, Carleton Area)
Yours in Scouting, Marilyn Johnson, Honours and Awards,  awards@voyageur.scouts.ca

SCHOOL TALKS
 
Tim Foreman and myself have visited several schools across our Council since the beginning of September at the request of local Groups. We have had lots of fun making presentations in both classrooms and assemblies. For the most part we have been making Beaver and Cub presentations to kindergarten through to grade fives. So far they have been very successful and have assisted local groups in recruiting new members and keeping their numbers up.
 
Anytime is a good time for a School Talk. We can do them when a group is willing to grow and attract new members. School Talks can be done before or after registration, in conjunction with a “Bring a Friend” night and Friend Fest, or whenever you are running a fun activity and want prospective members to come and visit.
 
School Talks are one of the most successful ways we have found for groups to recruit new members and both Tim and I are more than willing to come out and help your group grow. Please give us a call at ext. 508 for Tim Foreman and 504 for Guy Latour.
 
Yours in Scouting, Guy Latour, Council Field Executive, glatour@scouts.ca

40 HOURS, NO SWEAT!
 
We have developed a pamphlet for high schools recruiting youth volunteers. The pamphlet is targeted at high school students who require 40 hours of volunteer community service. The pamphlet promotes Scouts Canada as an excellent volunteer opportunity where the student will gain leadership experience, work with young kids, learn new skills, and go camping.
 
The pamphlets have been sent to the Coordinator of the program at the Ottawa-Carleton School Board and will be sent to all high schools. The pamphlet will be given to all Guidance Councilors and some schools might distribute them to all their students; this will be up to the principal. Groups wishing to take advantage of high school students as leaders should contact their local high school and ask that the pamphlet be distributed to all students. Groups wishing for additional “40 Hours, No Sweat” pamphlets for other promotions and recruiting should Contact Tim Foreman (ext. 508) or Guy Latour (ext. 504).
 
Group’s wishing to use high school students as weekly leaders for the year should screen these youth volunteers just like they would an adult volunteer and ensure they are committed to your program since you will need to register them. Another way of using the high school students is during a camp or special event were they could get their hours in one shot.
 
Good luck, Yours in Scouting, Guy Latour, Council Field Executive, glatour@scouts.ca

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please visit the Voyageur Council web site at http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca  for details on these events and others.

 
Sept 19-21
 
Sept 26
Apple Hill Work Weekend
 
Scouts & Guides Day with the Ottawa Renegades
Sept 26-28
World Brotherhood Camporee
Oct/Nov
Scout Popcorn Campaign
Oct 3-5
Youth Focus Course
Oct 17–19
9th Annual Voyageur Council Conservation Camp
Nov 1
Scouts Canada Annual Food Drive
Dec 6 
Voyageur Council General Meeting
Jan/Feb
Scout Hot Chocolate Campaign
Feb
Friendfest
April/May 
Scoutrees for Canada
April 30-May2
Council Senior Section Camp (senior Scouts, Venturers, Rovers)
June 4-6
Mufferaw Stomporee Council Cub Camp
June 5
Chief Scout's & Queen's Venturer Award Ceremony


CANCELLED - THE EASTERN ONTARIO GILWELL REUNION - September 19-21
 
The organizing committee regrets to announce that the Eastern Ontario Gillwell Reunion has been cancelled this year. This has been mainly due to low registration numbers.  Next year's Reunion is planned to be as great as any that has gone before. To aid us in this effort I ask that you send me your correct mailing address and e-mail address so we can contact you next year.  Please forward this to anyone you know who is interested in attending a Gillwell Reunion or who may have wanted to go this year.Thank you.  Yours in Scouting, Jeff Lambert Chair, EOGR 2003 Organizing Committee scouterjeff@interactive.rogers.com 

APPLE HILL WORK WEEKEND - September 19-21
 
On the weekend of Sept.19,20,21 I am planning a camp work weekend and would like to see you all out . Bring along your Scouts and Venturers. Please no Beavers or Cubs. As most of you are just starting your groups back up, I will provide all meals, coffee, tea, water and lemonade, camp fires, and of course, many work activities to do during the days. So you don't have to do any group planning for the weekend, bring your tents and sleeping bags, personal items. I really need to see about 50 people out on this weekend to make the camp move ahead some. We have a great camp and am looking forward to making it better for you and your groups.  Some items I need you to bring if you have them: Brush cutting shears, Shoves, Rakes, Utility Trailers, and Hard HatsThis should be a fun weekend, and a chance to meet people that we haven't seen for awhile and maybe make some new friends.
Thanks, Wade Bates, Camp Warden, (613) 648 - 3602

SCOUT & GUIDE DAY  WITH THE OTTAWA RENEGADES - September 26
 
The Ottawa Renegades Football Club is organizing a Group Night for all local Scouts and Guides for Friday September 26th 2003. The game start time will be 7:00 pm against the Calgary Stampeders at Frank Clair Stadium. The Renegades will welcome all attending members via scoreboard and PA announcements during the event. They are hoping to have both Scouts and Guides represented in the opening coin-toss ceremonies.  All family and friends are welcome to attend the game under the same price break. Tickets will be available at a cost of $20 taxes included.  $5 from every ticket sold will be donated back to our organization (regular price is $33 plus service charges) in the covered North Stands in Section H.  There will also be free bus parking passes along with a chance to win merchandise and ticket prize give-aways for all members in attendance. Ticket requests for this event may be ordered using the form available on the event calendar on the Voyageur council web site or after September 19th, from Dave Jelley and are subject to availability.
For ticket orders between September 19th and 26th contact:
Dave Jelley, Ottawa Renegades Ticket Sales Coordinator
Phone: (613) 231-5608 x275      Fax: (613) 212-1029     Email:
djelley@ottawacfl.com
THE OTTAWA RENEGADES... HOME OF THE 2004 GREY CUP!

CN TOWER OCTOBER PROGRAM
 
Wear your uniform to the CN Tower in the Month of October and receive a FREE observation ticket with the purchase of an adult observation ticket.  (Lookout/Glass Floor).  Please call 1-416-868-6937 or check their website www.cntower.ca  for full details and information.

9th ANNUAL VOYAGEUR COUNCIL CONSERVATION CAMP -  October 17 – 19
 
Registrations are still being accepted for the Voyageur Council and Ducks Unlimited 9th Annual Council Greenwing Scouts Canada Conservation Camp. As usual it will be held at the Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary near Morrisburg Ontario. The camp gives your scout aged youth the opportunity to handle wild ducks at the bird banding station, participate in constructing wood duck and song bird nesting boxes, go on marsh walks, watch as retriever dogs are put through there paces, participate in a formal campfire, participate in the onsite station of Jamboree on the Air, and camp on the shores of the St Lawrence river.
 
Registration is limited to 350 people first come first serve. The camp registration fee is $20.00 per youth and 2 dollars per person per night. This fee includes a 1-year membership in Ducks Unlimited Greenwing club including a 1-year subscription for the Conservator Magazine. There are door prizes for all youth members and a few door prizes for the adults. We will be including a crest designed specifically for this year’s event.  There will be other activities run during the weekend to help round out the program. To hold your spot and receive more information please send a contact name and address, the nights you will be camping and an estimation of the number of adults and youth attending to:  16 Wilfred cres, Kingston, Ontario, K7K 7G9  OR  colborne@kingston.net Or  phone (613) 389-0616
 
There is an opportunity this year to come and camp and not participate in the Greenwing portion of the camp. You just pay the $2.00 per person per night and you can participate in Jamboree on the Air and the campfire. The group sites will hold up to 700.  Thank you and I hope to see you there,  Roger Colborne, Loyalist Area,  colborne@kingston.net

46th JOTA - JAMBOREE ON THE AIR - October 18-19
 
Did you know that about 400,000 young people and their leaders from around the world meet each other over the airwaves every year? They participate in Jamboree on the Air (JOTA). It's an exciting way to make new friends, share Scouting experiences and broaden horizons.  Check out the Scouts Canada Web site for more information on this event and how Canadians Can Participate http://www.scouts.ca/inside.asp?cmPageID=100

Last year, Scouts had the opportunity to talk with astronauts aboard the International Space Station during Jamboree On The Air.  Maurice-Andre Vigneault manages the Amateur Radio Exhibit at the Canada Science and Technology Museum.  The Museum has reverted to its old policy of letting in for free, Scouts that are in uniform, for the purpose of attending this international event, JOTA.  The VE3JW radio station at the Museum, would be glad to host the troops again this year as they have done in the past. Troop leaders are to contact the Museum to arrange for this group visit, i.e. date, time, numbers.  You can have a look at the new VE3JW station at: http://ve3jw.tripod.com
 
Best regards, Maurice-Andre Vigneault, VE3VIG, Amateur Radio Exhibit Group, Canada Science and Technology Museum email: ve3vig@rac.ca , tel.: 749-9010 (Home), 991-6949 (Museum station)

FALL POPCORN CAMPAIGN - October 18 to November 8
 
The Fall 2003 campaign dates are set for October 18 thru November 8.  Popcorn orders must be in by November 17 with product pick up November 29.  For further information please contact your Area Popcorn Coordinator or the Council Office at e-mail: office@voyageur.scouts.ca

2004 MUFFERAW STOMPOREE COUNCIL CUB CAMP 
 
This Camp will take place at the Baxter Conservation Area on June 4,5,6.  All Cubs and their Leaders are invited to participate.  For more information contact Heather Chilvers, 2004 Council Cub Camp Administrator,  chilversbb@rogers.com

OPE UPDATE 
Who's been at camp? Since the end of Composite camp, Camp Adonai and the 151st Ottawa Scout Group have held their annual summer camps.
 
Camp bookings: The new Scouting year promises to be a busy one at camp. Book early to ensure that your group gets the specific dates and sites you want.
 
Rentals: Don't forget that canoes and paddleboats are available for rental for your fall camps. Book them through the office when you make your camp booking.
 
Winter Camping:  Make OPE your winter camping destination. Build quinces and winter shelters, practice your winter camping skills, go orienteering, ice fish, toboggan, or use the outdoor (lake) rink for skating, pickup hockey or ringette. Snowshoes are available for rental ($1 per pair per hour) and we have ringette equipment, cross country skis and some skates available at no charge.
 
Camp Souvenirs: The following items are available as souvenirs of your visit to camp:
Camp crests - $2 each
The book “Camp Opemikon – The First 60 Years”. - $5 each
Yellow summer camp “T”-shirts – Youth sizes 10-12 & 14-16/Adult sizes small & medium - $5 each (available at council office)
Ben Babalowsky limited addition prints of OPE scenes – $40 each
 
Any of these items may be purchased from the Camp Warden
 
Contact us! Questions/comments/suggestions on anything concerning YOUR camp? Contact Tim Taylor (819-561-1613) or email us at  opegroupcommittee@voyageur.scouts.ca. For more information on the camp, visit our website www.voyageur.scouts.ca/opemikon/

7th CANADIAN B-P GUILD (Bytown) For more information or to enquire about joining contact the Guild Master, Norm Pascoe, at (613) 745-1188 or e-mail  normpascoe@hotmail.com

35th CANADIAN B-P GUILD Scouters and Guiders, active or retired, are welcome to join our Kingston and area Guild.   Contact Steve Reid, Guild Master, at (613) 389-8859 or Bob Leggett, Secretary e-mail:  leggetts@sympatico.ca

VOYAGEUR DISCUSSION GROUPS - To subscribe to any of our Discussion Groups, send an email to "communications@voyageur.scouts.ca" with the subject line "Subscribe (name of group)". An invitation will then be sent to you, which will require your reply in order to join.

VOYAGEUR COUNCIL WEBSITE - http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca
Check out your Council website for all your resource needs. For example, it includes training information, your event calendar, forms, links to Area websites, links to Scouts Canada information, discussion groups, and contact information for your Council Team.

THE SCOUT SHOP
The Scout Shop is looking for a part-time employee to work Saturdays (possibly the odd Sunday) from September to
December.  If you are interested please contact Ian Thomas.
Brand names for less,
Supporting a good cause,
Now get…Outdoors!
Store Hours:  Monday to Thursday 9-6pm / Friday 9-8pm / Saturday 9-5pm / Sunday 11-4pm.
Thank you for your past, present, and future support.  Yours in Scouting,  Ian Thomas, National Advertising Coordinator
scoutshop@scouts.ca   Tel: 613-224-0139   Fax: 613-224-3571

A D V E R  T I S E M E N T S

**CANNAMORE ORCHARD **   Is your group prepared for a fun filled time as you are thrilled, scared and entertained by The Spooky Wagon Ride at Cannamore Orchard?  Located only minutes south of Embrun, we are about 25 minutes from St. Laurent Shopping Centre!  The Spooky Wagon Ride attraction includes the original Spooky Ride on a wagon, The Fog Maze, the Spooky House, the Kid’s Spooky House, the Spooky Village, live entertainment on stage as well as 4 mazes. Don’t forget to visit the animal corral.   Activities begin Oct 10th and run to Nov. 1st.
 
2003 Spooky Wagon Ride Special Youth Group Offer- $9.00 per person, for everyone in your group including parents and friends and one free person for each 5 paid admissions.  (An average of $7.50 per person for everyone in your group on all Spooky Wagon Ride days and nights, except the evenings of Oct 17 & 18 and Oct 24 & 25 )
For The Spooky Wagon Ride there are no reservations but if we know you are coming we can have your tickets ready for you.  Payment can be made via interac, visa, your group cheque or cash.
 
The Spooky Wagon Ride times are: Fridays 6-9:30 PM, Saturdays 12-9:30 PM, Sundays 12-5pm (Thanksgiving Monday October 14th 12-5pm.)  The week of Halloween:  October 27-Nov 1, 6-9:30 PM and Saturday 12:00 – 9:30
For additional information you can visit our web site  www.spookywagonride.com, email at  info@cannamoreorchard.com  or phone to 448-3633.  (For most areas, if long distance, dial 567-3000 then our 448-3633 number)

**SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE CANADA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM**
For more information contact Canada Science and Technology Museum, 1867 St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa (613) 991-3044 or visit our website
www.sciencetech.technomuses.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:  1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa
Phone (613) 224-0139 {HOURS:  Mon. to Thurs. 9-6, Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 11-4} 

SCOUTS CANADA, VOYAGEUR COUNCIL OFFICE
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: 
office@voyageur.scouts.ca
web site:  
http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca
OFFICE HOURS:  Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
EXTENDED OFFICE HOURS AVAILABLE BY contacting the Voyageur office to book a time 
OFFICE CLOSED:  October 13th
Questions?  Comments or concerns about this e-newsletter?  We welcome constructive feedback!  Please e-mail us at office@voyageur.scouts.ca
Thank you. 

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