VOYAGEUR VISION, November 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 
Notice of the Voyageur Council General Meeting
From the Desk of the Council Commissioner
What's New
Membership Management System
Volunteer Development & Training
Communications & Public Relations
Honours & Awards 
Thanks
Upcoming Events 
Fall Popcorn Campaign
Scout Night with the Ottawa Senators
4th Annual Camp OPE Work Weekend
2004 Mufferaw Stomporee Council Cub Camp
OPE Update
Opemikon Summer Camp
Eastern Ontario Gilwell Reunion
7th B-P (Bytown) Guild
35th Canadian B-P Guild
Voyageur Discussion Groups
Voyageur Council Website
The Scout Shop
Canada Science & Technology Museum
Warsaw Caves

NOTICE OF THE VOYAGEUR COUNCIL GENERAL MEETING - 2:00 p.m. December 6th
 
The Order of the Caribou Presentations and Annual General Meeting will be held at Barrhaven United Church, 3013 Jockvale Road in Nepean at 2:00 p.m. Every Scouter is invited to attend the presentations and meeting.

The Order of the Caribou was originally created for CJ’89 by Karl Mezger, the late President of the former National Capital Region (1993-1996), this medal recognizes the extra measures its recipients so willingly demonstrate for the benefit of Scouting. Through the continuance of Karl’s original ‘Order of the Caribou’ medal, we look to solidifying the good service that Karl identified in us all.

FROM THE DESK OF THE COUNCIL COMMISSIONER 
 
On a program note let us remember there is a little word "OUT" in Scout. There are many times were we should be going outside to use the environment for implementing our practices and principles. Learn by doing, spirituality, teamwork, small groups, and of course we cannot forget "blowing off some steam". Take your group outside to look at the stars, feel the wind on their face, play in that funny white stuff that will soon be falling from the sky, jump in mud puddles. All that fun stuff of being a kid.
 
I would like to take this time to personally thank all those leaders for taking the time; to train and be trained, and for being a coach/mentor. Also for planning and putting together activities for their youth; camps/outings/program meetings and for other youth, like the white tail sleep over, council cub camp, senior sections camp and initiatives like the Central Divisional Jamboree. This gives us time for bonding with each other, making new friends, sharing great ideas, developing new skills, then seeing smiles on the youth because they are having fun. We need to remember that the youth as well as ourselves are here to have fun. Remember to ask not only ourselves, but also the youth what is fun, and what would we like to try to see if it is fun.
 
Good Scouting, John Boyce, Council Commissioner, commissioner@voyageur.scouts.ca

WHAT'S NEW
 
1) Please join us in welcoming Marilyn Johnson, our new Camp Director.
 
Marilyn's responsibility is twofold:  to oversee the management of staff and delivery of approved camper programs and the development of all the support services provided during the Opemikon Summer Camp period, with an intent to expand on the delivery of summer programs to Area operated camps; and to oversee the development, implementation and delivery of weekend program activities at Council and Area operated Camps, with a focus on the development of senior section Youth Units to take on the delivery and maintenance of these programs as their challenge and service components. Welcome aboard Marilyn!
 
2) HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS
 
Scouts Canada Executive Director of Operation has issued this clarification regarding the use of Scouts Canada's Individual Release and Hold Harmless Agreements:
 
I am pleased to advise that as a result of much discussion and further clarification of liability coverage with our insurance broker, the use of our Individual Release and Hold Harmless Agreements will be focused in those areas where Scouts Canada has a liability exposure.
 
What does this mean? It means that those adult volunteers who fall into one of the three categories as outlined in the revised Procedures for Screening of Adult Volunteers, Administrative Procedure No. 3 are not required to sign the Individual Release and Hold Harmless Agreement. This Procedure will replace Appendix K of the Camping/Outdoor Activity Guide.
 
The three categories are:
 
1. Parent/Guardian: A non-registered adult accompanying their registered child/youth.
 
2. Volunteer Helper/Resource Person: A non-registered adult, including a parent or guardian, recruited to provide assistance for a specific event, or additional assistance to the registered Scouters, ex: Camp cook, assist with a craft or activity during a regular meeting, assist in fundraising, assist with projects or activities at a camp or outing.
 
3. Scouter: A registered adult.
 
It is important to note that waivers, indemnification and hold harmless agreements will continue to be used as set forth in the Risk Management Manual of Scouts Canada.
We are very aware that this has been a difficult fall period and trust the above clarification will allow us to be more user friendly to those parents and volunteer helpers whose support we depend on.

MEMBERSHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
 
Adding/Changing Org Unit Names
The success of MMS is directly related to the consistency of the data. Some groups have made changes to their existing Org Unit names. To enable easy use both now and in the future please adhere to the following before making any changes. Firstly, all groups names must start with their number ie: 1st. Next is the group name ie: Kingston. Next is the name or letter of the
section ie: 'B' or 'Eagle', this is the only optional part of the format. The final part is the section type, Colony, Pack, Troop, Company & Crew. To summarize this process: the end results should contain the following example: 1st Kingston B Pack. When we all use the same format, locating a group in MMS is easy.
 
Data Center Confirmation Email
Groups have begun contacting the Data Center or Council office to confirm if their group registrations have been entered into MMS. The Data Processing Center has helped to alleviate the need to call by sending an email to each section leader once the registration package has been received and separated by section. The email indicates that all youth and fully screened leaders
are now covered by Scouts Canada insurance.
 
Police Records Checks
We in the Council office have made a major change in the way we will be storing PRC's. The PRC's from the past three years are now being removed from the group files and will be filed alphabetically by surname and kept in a separate locked filing cabinet for easy access.
 
Quebec Residents and PRC's
Recently we have made contact with the Gatineau Police regarding screening for our Quebec residents members. It has now been confirmed that Police Check's will be done free of charge. Once the Gatineau Police form has been completed and two pieces of identification copied and attached the form will be sent in to the Police by Council office for processing. I have copies of the Gatineau Police form available in the Council office. Please contact me if you need a form.
 
Comments
I have been receiving several positive communications regarding the improvements noted in MMS. I would like to ask those who still do not feel comfortable with MMS to feel free to call me for any help or guidance. Once you logon to the system check out the 'what's new' and the 'frequently asked questions' for more up-to-date info. MMS technical support is also available at mms@scouts.ca  or 1-866-274-0477.
 
Lynn Levitan, Voyageur Council Registrar, ext. 502 or email a  llevitan@scouts.ca

VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING 
 
Congratulations to the following individuals for their Achievements:
Woodbadge Basic - David Boertjes, Pauline Farwell, Alec Borthwick, Nelson Martins, Tim Welch  and Michael Davies
STII - Sharon Eaton
Trainer I - Iain Holness, Anne Burnell, Andrew Price, Nanci Askwith
Trainer III - Ernie Koshman, John Bennett, David Huddlestone
 
Another month has come and gone, several courses have taken place and we have been hearing great reviews!
Family Woodbadge Advanced has been booked and will be up for registration soon!!! Course Leader, Dave Huddlestone is planning a fun filled week of training and events for the whole family to participate in! The dates are Sunday June 27th to Friday July 2nd 2004.  Keep this week available!!!!
 
First Aid Instructors - The council will have 4 new St John's First Aid instructors.  Thanks to Sean Freill, Tony Van Muyden, Jim Montgomery and Chris Ecclestone for taking the time and to help our youth and adult members achieve their First Aid Training.
Training Website - John James has accepted the role as our new webmaster.  Working together with David Wray, we will have all the information updated shortly. 
 
That's it for now! Keep smiling : ), Lauri Cunningham, DCC - Volunteer Development & Training    dcc-training@voyageur.scouts.ca

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS 
 
Come join our Communications Resource Team!
Do you like to report on exciting Scouting events by writing or taking photographs? Do you like to interact with the media? Do you like to design websites, or printed materials? If so, then we have a spot for YOU! Our team is project-focussed, which means that, while we may meet every couple of months to share ideas and learn new skills, we prefer to work in smaller groups or independently to complete our assignments. Our first meeting is on Wednesday, November 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Buffam Room, 2nd floor, Scout Headquarters. If you can't make it, but would like to join our Communications network, please drop us an email to communications@voyaguer.scouts.ca (David Wray).
 
Publicize your Scouting Events
Have you got an up-coming event that the whole world would love to hear about? We can help you draft your own press release to catch the media's eyes and ears, or we can prepare a press release and send it out for you. Give us a call!
 
Celebrate our Voyageur Spirit!
"Wow, that's what Scouting is all about!" Can you think of a couple of times when this thought has crossed your mind. There are some truly AWESOME examples of the Scouting Spirit in Voyageur Council. We are featuring examples on our website and we encourage YOU to send in your recollections of such events this year. Around DECEMBER 7TH, we will be sending out a special e-newsletter to everyone, with YOUR submissions about your Group/Area/Council activities. Please send them along now to
communications@voyageur.scouts.ca  with the subject line "Celebrate our Voyageur Spirit". We encourage our YOUTH members to become our Field Reporters and submit articles and photographs. Share the Spirit!
 
Yours in Scouting, David Wray, Communications & Public Relations, Voyageur Councilcommunications@voyageur.scouts.ca

HONOURS and AWARDS
 
“Why wait till spring?  DO IT NOW!”  Why wait till Scout-Guide week in February to recognize a member for special service to Scouting?  Start the process now.  Make your list, check it twice, and gather the information to support key service highlights.  Need help in deciding what to include, check out the council web site for a sample application and a template for your use.  Still stumped?  Contact your local Area Honours and Awards Coordinator. 
 
It’s time to do a status check on last month’s task.  Group Chairs and Registrars were to check with all adult members and LITs to determine their years of service.  Remember, your Group Registrar has the MMS access to update the “years of service” field for each registered member in the Group.  In cases where this updating indicates that a service award of five years or more, is due, the Group Chair is to contact the Council Registrar and request the appropriate item of recognition.  Upon issuing the recognition item, the Council Registrar will update the actual Honours and Awards information on the member’s MMS file.
 
This month, I wish to highlight a certificate that is available to recognize service by your Group’s Sponsor.  Within Voyageur Council, we have community sponsors that have supported local Scouting Groups anywhere from five to 85 years!  That is a service worthy of recognition.  Simply contact the Council Registrar to obtain a certificate for your Sponsor.
 
Want a quick reference as to what is available in Honours and Awards, where to find an application form, a sample of the type of information do I need to include?  Coming soon to the Council website www.voyageur.scouts.ca under Council, then Awards, you will find a reference chart outlining recognition items, who initiates, where to obtain the items and who is eligible.  Also you will find application forms for a variety of awards, and a sample completed application when writing up a nomination for a National Award.  These tools will assist you in completing a most satisfying task, recognizing the efforts of our volunteers.  Remember:  "The best thing to do behind a person's back is to pat it." - Franklin P. Jones
 
Marilyn Johnson, Chair Council Honours and Awards, awards@voyageur.scouts.ca
 
Voyageur Council is pleased to announce and congratulate the following members who have recently been recognized:
*  The MEDAL OF MERIT has been awarded to Scouter Mike Turtle and Scouter Claire Johnstone (Odawa Area)
*  The CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION has been awarded to Scouter Doug Proud (1st Greenwood, Odawa)
*  Captain Sherry Oakes, a Scout Leader with the 73rd Gloucester Scout Group (Rideau) was recently presented with the RESCUER AWARD from Canada Red Cross.

THANKS!
 
14th Annual Scouts Canada Food Drive on Saturday,  November 1, 2003 was a huge success!!  The drive itself did extremely well this year raising tons of food.  Peter TileyExecutive Director for the Food Bank conveys his sincere thanks to everyone involved in making this years food drive such a success.  Special thanks to the following Scouters for their dedication to this annual event: area co-ordinators Doug Lyon (Carleton), Carol Raoult (Heritage), Bruce McCracken (Nepean), Rob McConkey (Rideau), Nathalie Dussault (Odawa); Nee Guilmain (Sorting Station Youth Coordinator) and Phil Edens (Sorting Station Adult Coordinator).
 
National Remembrance Day Ceremony - Voyageur Council was well represented at this memorial ceremony by distributing programs and poppies.  Jacques Cote, Director of Ceremonies for the Royal Canadian Legion expressed his sincere appreciation to Eugene Lavigne, Chair, Voyageur Council Service Corps and the outstanding number of volunteers who contributed to the success of the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Museum.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Please visit the Voyageur Council web site at http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca  for details on these events and others.
 
NOVEMBER 29 - Scout Popcorn Pick up
DECEMBER 6 - Commissioners Forum (10 am) Barrhaven United Church
DECEMBER 6 - Order of the Caribou Presentations & Voyageur Council Annual General Meeting (2 pm)
DECEMBER 6 - Scout Night with the Ottawa Senators (7 pm)
JANUARY/FEBRUARY - Scout Hot Chocolate Campaign
FEBRUARY - Friendfest
APRIL/MAY - Scoutrees for Canada
APRIL 23-25 - 4th Annual Camp OPE Work Weekend
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

FALL POPCORN CAMPAIGN  Please remember to pick up your popcorn on November 29.  For further information please contact your Area Popcorn Coordinator or the Council Office at e-mail: office@voyageur.scouts.ca

SCOUT NIGHT WITH THE OTTAWA SENATORS - Saturday December 6th @ 7:00 pm
 
Given the great success of last season's Scout Night with the Sens, and the Scouts Fundraising initiative, we are now planning again for this season! Our Group Night will be Saturday December 6th when we take on the New Jersey Devils at 7:00 pm. The tickets are available again this year for $29 including tax (regular ticket price is $40). For each ticket sold, the Ottawa Senators will donate $4 back to Scouts Canada Voyageur Council to assist Scouts Canada to run their variety of quality programs. So supporting the Ottawa Senators also helps support Scouts Canada. Family and friends are encouraged to attend and are extended the same great Scouts Night price.

Also new this year, we have a special bonus for leaders selling 20 tickets or more…and remember, these tickets can be offered to everyone as family, friends, neighbours, or anyone within your social or business circle are invited and encouraged to attend at the same great Scouts Night price.

All leaders buying 20 tickets or more, will receive 2 Free Tickets and one complimentary parking pass for the game.

Tickets can be ordered using the form below or by contacting Kara Lee Brandwood:
Phone: 613-599-0116, Toll Free: 1-800-444-7367, Fax: 613-599-0359 , Email: groupsales@corelcentre

4th ANNUAL CAMP OPEMIKON WORK WEEKEND - April 23-25
 
Mark Your Calendars
WHAT?  The 4th Annual Opemikon Work Weekend
WHEN?  Friday April 23rd - Sunday April 25th, 2004
WHERE?  Camp Opemikon - where else?!
WHO?  Voyageur Council Rovers/Venturers/Senior Scouts/Adult Advisors and Leaders
WHY?  This weekend provides a great opportunity for Voyageur Council senior Scouting members to spend a fun weekend making an important contribution preparing OUR camp for another summer season. Accommodations and meals are provided free of charge by the camp – all we ask in exchange is a good weekend’s work from all participants!
 
Further information, including the method of registration and other details, will be provided in the coming months. If you have any questions at this early stage, please do not hesitate to contact Tim Taylor via email opegroupcommittee@voyageur.scouts.ca or at (819) 561-1613.

2004 COUNCIL CUB CAMP - June 4-6
 
Mufferaw Stomporee - Voyageur cubs and leaders. 
The site has been seen, the plans underway,
Activities decided, a challenge each day,
And now is the time for the leaders and cubs
To send in ideas, a crest is a must.
 
The deadline is coming, the end of the month
You need to get started, we’ll thank you a bunch
For all your ideas for this souvenir
To sew on your blanket, and enjoy through the year.
 
Joe’s waiting your action on this if you can
And hopes all your cubs will be part of the plan,
So read Joe’s story to your pack and begin
The journey with Mufferaw Joe and his kin.
 
Check out our web linked to the Council Site
For all the instructions that you might like,
Then send all the entries that your pack creates
Via email, snail mail or whatever it takes.
 
CREST CONTEST (deadline November 29th).  Read them the story.... then let them create. Make it a meeting activity.  The design should be some aspect of this poem.  Submissions can be sent electronically to John Chilvers at chilversbb@rogers.com  or via mail to 5220 McLean Crescent, Manotick ON, K4M 1G2 or left in John’s mailbox at Scout Headquarters.  Deadline for submissions is November 29th, 2003.
 
The Mufferaw Stomporee web site is up and running.  Find us through the Quick Links on the Voyageur Council Web Site  http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca/misc/cubcamp/mufferawstomporee2004.htm  Heather Chilvers, 2004 Council Cub Camp Administrator  chilversbb@rogers.com

OPE UPDATE
 
Congratulations: to Marilyn Johnson on her recent appointment as Camp Director for Voyageur Council.
 
Thanks to: The members of the MEDVENT Venturer Company and to Bill Elliott for their assistance in getting the tent-platform tents hung up to dry in the Dining Hall.
 
Winter Camping:  Make OPE your winter camping destination. Build quinzees 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 ringette equipment, cross country skis, hockey nets and some skates are available at no charge.
 
Catering: Tired of cooking for your colony, pack or troop at camp? Want to spend more time on your programme? We’ll cater for you - great meals, great service and reasonable prices in our beautiful Dining Hall. Contact the office for current rates.
 
Camp Crests: The recently redesigned camp crests are now available for sale at camp -  only $2 each and a great souvenir of your visit.
 
Camp Souvenirs: The following items are available at camp:
Camp Crests – see above
The book “Camp Opemikon – The First 60 Years” - $5 each
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 Darrell Bartraw (825-8886) or 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/

OPEMIKON SUMMER CAMP  Applications for 2004 summer camp positions and job descriptions will be available December 1st.  Check the web site or contact Marilyn Johnson, Camp Director at 225-2770 ext. 506.

EASTERN ONTARIO GILWELL REUNION (EOGR)
 
If you have been awarded the Gilwell Neckerchief and Beads from any Scout Council you are automatically a member of the worldwide Fellowship of Gilwell Wood Badge holders. You are entitled to participate in gatherings of Wood Badge holders that occur from time to time in various parts of Canada and the world.  One such gathering is the Eastern Ontario Gilwell Reunion that takes place annually during the third weekend of September at Camp Opemikon. It is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new friends, and participate in activities based on a Scouting theme. It is not a training event. Its purpose is to provide a venue for those Scouters, whether active or retired, who wish to join in an atmosphere of cooperation and harmony to share ideas and experiences and to promote Gilwell spirit and fellowship.
Contacts for more information about the Gilwell Reunion are: Jeff Lambert, Chairman, 820-8522 or email scouterjeff@interactive.rogers.com  or Norm Pascoe, Secretary, 745-1188, or email normpascoe@hotmail.com

7th B-P (Bytown) GUILD
 
The 7th B-P Guild is in its 22nd year of operation in Ottawa.  It is an arm of the Scout Movement consisting mainly of Scouters and Guiders who were once active in leadership roles with youth groups.  Membership in the Guild is a means to maintain contact with old friends and stay in touch with Scouting, primarily in the Voyageur Council There is one other Guild in Voyageur Council, the 35th B-P (Limestone) Guild in Kingston.
 
Guild members meet regularly, usually once a month, to conduct business and enjoy fellowship.  Business is related to our fund raising activities, involvement with provincial, national and international Guild affairs, as well as various fellowship events.  We are affiliated with the Girl Guide Association’s Trefoil Guild here in Ottawa and engage in joint activities from time to time.
Our principal fund raising activity is the catering we provide to Scouts Canada staff and various Scouting functions. It is estimated we have raised approximately $25,000 during the course of our existence to fund the purchase of youth program equipment for Camp Opemikon.
 
Scouters and Guiders, active or retired, are welcome to join our Guild. Contact Norm Pascoe, Guild Master, 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.
 
For your information, the following Program Tips have been posted on our other Discussion Groups, which are focussed on the different program sections:
Beavers - Program Tip - Pine-cones and acorns
Beaver - Program Tip - Halloween Mobiles
Beavers - Press Release (White Tail Beaver Sleepover)
Beaver - Program Tip - Beaver Sharing Bag
Beavers - White-Tail Beaver Sleepover (Celebrate our Voyageur Spirit 19)
Cub - Program Tip - Message Carrying
Cub - Program Tip - Active Haunted House Activities
Cub - Cub Leader Handbook - Feedback Requested
Cub - Program Tip - Pack Code
Scout - Program Tip - Card Relay Game
Scout - Program Tip - Active Haunted House Activities
Scout - Program Tip - Triangular Bandage Relay; Arm Sling Relay
Venturer - Program Tip - Card Relay Game
Venturer - Program Tip - Armory Adventure Award
Venturer - Program Tip - Leadership and Planning
Rovers - A letter from Jeff Sauve
Rovers - Program Tip - Host a Tire Clinic
Groups - New Pictures added (Star 96 & Y105)
Groups - Scouts in Action
Groups - White-Tail Beaver Sleepover (Celebrate our Voyageur Spirit 19)
Groups - Hold Harmless Agreement
Groups - Press Release (White Tail Beaver Sleepover)
Groups - A letter from Jeff Sauve
Groups - Look Wide

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 Excitement is Building! 
 
We have lowered the badge prices, we have lowered the uniform prices, we have lowered the camping gear prices, and now we are lowering the Kub Kar prices!
 
Your ScoutShop is aiming to bring back the enjoyment…we have completely revamped the racing kit program. All racing kits have been reduced as follows:
 
Kub Kars:  were $3.99 / now $2.99 or buy 10 and pay only $24.99
18 Wheelers: were $12.99 / now $9.99 or buy 12 and pay only $99.99
Catamarans:  were $2.99 or buy 24 and pay only $59.99
Pickup Trucks:  were $4.99 / now $4.49
Beaver Buggies:  were $3.99 / now $2.99
 
The ScoutShop has also added an exciting assortment of accessories that are sure to make your car/kit come alive. To view the complete line of accessories simply visiting the online catalogue at www.scouts.ca or drop by!
 
(Note: full stock date on accessories is December 1st, 2003)
Don’t forget as we head into the winter season that the ScoutShop carries a wide selection of excellently priced winter jackets, gloves, toques, and warm sleeping bags.
 
Check out this camping special!
Note: Simply print out this page or state you saw it in the Voyageur Vision.
 
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Sleeps: 3-4 people
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Offer Expires: January 1st/04 Or while supplies last.
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Brand names for less,
Supporting a good cause,
Now get…Outdoors!
Store Hours:  Monday to Thursday 9-6pm / Friday 9-7pm / 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

**SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE CANADA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM**
The Canada Science and Technology will once again be offering Scouting Nights.  We have exciting workshops for every age group!  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. 9-7, 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:  December 24th to January 4th inclusive
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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