VOYAGEUR VISION, November 2006
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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. It is sent to all registered members, mid-month, using e-mail addresses from the Membership Management System.
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IN THIS ISSUE

“So, are you going to one of the Jamborees next summer?”

Jamborees have been a unique and important part of the Scouting program for about as long as there has been a movement. They give us an opportunity to interact with members from other parts of the country and the world; all our brothers and sisters in the world-wide Scouting family.

I have had the privilege of attending a number of Canadian Jamborees in my life so far, and even one very exciting World Jamboree in Norway in 1975 (the theme of that one was “5 fingers, one hand”, referring to the 5 Scandinavian countries. Imagine the thrill of being part of a group of 15,000+ youth all standing together in the shape of a hand…). I can tell you honestly, that whether attending as a youth or an adult, I vividly remember each of these amazing events with fond memories.

Next year’s Canadian Jamboree is taking place only a couple of hours away in Quebec. The camp, Tamaracouta, is the oldest continuous Scout camp in the world!! With the anniversary of Scouting being the focus of the whole year, it promises to be a great Jamboree.

To help you get ready, the Council has a CJ Committee in place. They will provide you whatever information you need, and help you with preparations. Also, they will run a pre-camp in the spring to ensure you and your youth are prepared for typical jamboree conditions. Check the Council web site for information, meetings, pre-camp details, and contacts.

As section leaders, you have the great opportunity to participate in the 2007 events with your youth. It takes a bit of work, and a bunch of planning, but I promise you that the experience will be worth every minute of preparation. And you’ll know that when your youth are talking to their grandchildren many years from now, they will pass on these great times that you made happen for them.

If you are not already registered, it is not too late! Registration information is available on the web. But the deadline to guarantee a spot is coming up fast, so don’t delay.

I look forward to sharing this wonderful experience with you and your youth next summer! See you there!

Doug Hall, Council Commissioner, commissioner@voyageur.scouts.ca

How do you write up an award? Come join us at Scout Headquarters, November 25, 9 am - 1 pm and we will show you. Please register for this workshop, Course #626 through the Council Office.

We are entering an exciting of year, one that we on the committee most enjoy. Our annual meeting is coming up on December 2^nd, and at that time all our recipients that have been nominated and accepted, will receive their Order of the Caribou. We hope that you will come out and support us in congratulating them on their acceptance.

December 2^nd, Scout Headquarters, Baseline Road. The ceremony will start at 1:30 p.m., followed by the annual meeting and then reception.

Lisa Skentelberry, ADCC Recognition, cmc@voyageur.scouts.ca

Scouts Canada Voyageur Council Day with the Ottawa Senators:

The second batch of 2006-2007 membership cards has been counted and sorted and will be forwarded to all Area Commissioners shortly. Once again I have copied the section summary page and included it in the package to indicate who the cards are for. Please promptly forward the membership cards to the members listed on the summary form. Once again I request that you take special care in ensuring that all adult members on the section listing have in fact completed all criteria necessary for confirming registration and are listed as ‘active’ in MMS.

Recently I have noticed some groups making minor changes to their group name in MMS. This typically is not a problem but it seems some groups are altering the names so that it is making it difficult for anyone with Council or Nation wide access to MMS to find certain groups. When making changes to your group name please remember that name and section constancy is vital to access by others. Please keep in mind that a group name such as 1^st Ottawa is not 1^st St Mark’s and that each section should reflect the Colony, Pack, Troop etc not Beavers, Cubs, Scouts. By all groups keeping to this same format it makes things much easier for those of us that have viewing ability to the entire National membership in MMS. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Lynn Levitan, Council Registrar, llevitan@scouts.ca, ext 502
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VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING

Congratulations to the following individuals for successfully completing training qualifications:

Congratulations to all of the section leaders who have participated on Woodbadge I (WB I) training this year. Your next step is to complete the WB I checklist for your section. If you require assistance please contact your DAC Training or me. Once completed and recognized with a leather woggle, you are eligible to continue to the next level, Woodbadge II (WB II) in your section.

Two WB II Program courses are scheduled for 2007. The office is accepting registration for both of these courses now.

Information is being sent to trainers via the Trainer Data Base. If you would like to be on the mailing list, please make sure you are registered on the Data Base. Contact me to gain access.

The Trainer Data Base is the source for Course Leaders. If you would like to train in this role and have your Trainer II or III Accreditation, please list your preferences on the database.

Group Commissioners and Committee Members, Area Commissioners and Deputies, Service Scouters, Coaches/Mentors and Trainers; the For Those Who Help Others WB I and II focusing on these roles are scheduled for this scouting year. Prerequisite for the WB II is completion of the WB I checklist with a qualified coach. Checklists are on the Web under Forms. Register through the office.

Blow on the flame of Scouting Spirit with a positive attitude and respect for others.

Heather Chilvers, DCC Volunteer Development and Training, dcc-training@voyageur.scouts.ca
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Greetings Voyageur! Hope everyone is having a busy fall, and looking forward to a busy and productive winter. Now that we have had a chance to let the dust of September and October settle, we would like to thank all of you for your hard work in the recruitment and registration of your members as we embark upon the 100^th year of Scouting! We have been busy working on many projects, read on to learn more!

1) AGM 2006: Expect to see a major display from us at the AGM in December, focusing on Growth and Membership Development. Come check us out and bring your Group Growth plan!

2) Voyageur Website: The “Statistics” page under “Growth” is being updated regularly. Currently, Voyageur is sitting at approximately 80% of last year’s membership – with registrations continuing to come in! Keep up the great work. Congratulations to all the Groups that have made the “Honour Roll”!

3) PR Kits: At the AGM, we will also be advertising the opportunity for groups to purchase a PR Kit similar to the ones that they can borrow from their Area. If your group is interested in getting some details on this – please contact either Jeff or Kelly.

Your Field Executives,

Kelly Banks, kbanks@scouts.ca, (613) 552-0367

Jeff Benson, jbenson@scouts.ca, (613) 453-1859

Please read the Calendar of Events and Training Calendar e-newsletter or visit the Voyageur Council web site at http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca for upcoming events details.

Congratualations: to the 1^ST Carp Troop, winners of a lodge for their next camping experience at Camp Opemikon. The Troop were successful in sending the highest percentage of their membership to Camp Opemikon 2005 summer camp. Thanks to all leaders who promote our summer camp program. Brochures for 2007 will be available end January.

Applications for Summer Employment at Camp Opemikon: for summer 2007 are now available at www.opemikon.ca. Deadlines for senior staff is 8 December and for balance of positions is 12 January.

Winter Bookings: Want to ensure that you have the right site and the right date for your winter camp? Some weekends are filling up fast, so make your plans early and get your bookings in now. … why not try one of our wild sites at Farrens, the Boondocks or the Adirondacks?

Winter Activities: Snowshoes are available for rent ($1 per pair per hour) and we have cross-country skis, hockey sticks and nets, ringuette and broomball equipment available free of charge. The rink on the lake will be opened as soon as weather conditions permit!

We Will Feed You! Want to spend more time on your programme and less time cooking and washing dishes? Let the OPE Rover Crew and Venturer Company cater your group for the weekend. The food is great, the service is fantastic and the costs are very reasonable.

Camp Crests: Has your group already purchased its official OPE crests in the past couple of years? If so, we now have seasonal flashes for “Fall,” “Winter’” and “Spring” which will fit around the main crest. Just $1.00 each and available from the Warden at camp or from the Voyageur Council office.

Website address: You can reach us at www.opemikon.ca.

Camp Bookings: through Pamela at the Council office, 225-2770 (ext 503) or by e-mail at pbazinet@scouts.ca.

Camp Operations: contact Marilyn Johnson at 225-2770 (ext 506) or mjohnson@scouts.ca.

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SCOUT SHOP
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.
scoutshop@scouts.ca Tel: 613-224-0139 Fax: 613-224-3571
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CANADIAN MUSEUM OF SCOUTING

Open: Tuesday - Friday, 9am-12pm.

For evening appointments call 224-5131 ext 280 and leave a message.

Alan Griffin, Museum Curator, alan_griffin@hotmail.com

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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SCOUTS CANADA, EASTERN ONTARIO ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE
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: easternontario@scouts.ca
web site: http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Questions? Comments or concerns about this e-newsletter? We welcome constructive feedback! Please e-mail us at easternontario@scouts.ca Thank you.
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Deadline for December issue, December 11, 2006.