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February 2012 www.hwscouting.ca Volume 25 Issue 1
Upcoming Events
February 2012 3-5 H-W Area Klondike Winter Camp 9 Battlefields Council CLT 6:30 PM Hamilton Scout House 14 Valentine’s Day 19-26 BP Week 20 Family Day 22 BP’s Birthday 23 H-W Area Commissioners Council Scout House 27 H-W Area Training Team 6:30 PM
March 2012 1 H-W Area Colony/Pack Scouters Club Meeting 7 PM Scout House 3 13th Hamilton Venturer Indoor Ball Hockey Tournament 5 H-W Area Honours and Awards Banquet 8 Battlefields Council CLT 6:30 PM Hamilton Scout House 10-19 Hamilton Scout Shop closed for March Break Holiday 10 Deadline for April Dispatch 17 St. Patrick’s Day 22 H-W Area Commissioners Council Scout House 26 H-W Area Training Team 6:30 PM 28 HVAC—Scout House 7:30 PM 31 WEWY and WYWD course Scout House
(see page 6)
April 2012 6 Good Friday 6-9 Scout Shop Closed for Easter 6-9 Hamilton Help Desk Closed for Easter 8 Easter Sunday 9 Easter Monday 9 H-W Gilwellians Scout House 6PM— Pot Luck 12 Battlefields Council CLT 6:30 PM Hamilton Scout House 21 Camp Clean Up 23 H-W Area Training Team 6:30 PM 26 H-W Area Commissioners Council Scout House 28 Hamilton Scout Shop Tent Sale
May 2012 Hamilton Help Desk Closed Saturdays in May 2 HVAC—Scout House 7:30 PM 4-6 Camping 101—Camp Nemo 5 Hamilton Help Desk Closed Saturdays in May 6 Battlefields Council Youth Awards 10 Battlefields Council CLT 6:30 PM Hamilton Scout House
Deadline for the April Dispatch is
March 10, 2012
Adult and Youth Recognition
HAMILTON WENTWORTH
SCOUTING AWARDS BANQUET
Michelangelo Banquet Centre 1555 Upper Ottawa St. (near Rymal Rd)
Monday, March 5, 2012
Presentation of Chief Scout and Queen’s Venturer Awards
Long Service Awards, Outstanding Service Awards
Dinner starts at 6:00 PM (coat check starts at 5:30)
Cost: $30.00 per person Ticket sales start at the Help Desk on Tue., Jan. 31
and end on Tues., Feb. 27th, 2012.
All Scouters are encouraged to attend. Most tables have 10 tickets available for sale and groups can buy blocks of tickets even if they do
not yet have the names of the attendees. Purchasers should mention any special meal
requirements, e.g., vegetarian, and are strongly encouraged to pay with a cheque made out to:
SCOUTS CANADA Cash is acceptable (correct amount please).
A no-charge meal is provided to each Chief Scout Award & Queen's Venturer Award recipient.
Parents and family are encouraged to purchase a ticket
Please call the Help Desk with any inquiries.
2011 Popcorn sale returns nearly $90,000 to Hamilton Wentworth Groups
The popcorn sale for 2011 was another great success for groups in Hamilton Wentworth. Even though the total retail sale was down close to 4% from last year; through changes in the product pricing and bonuses to groups who “Followed the Plan”, commissions to groups actually increased by nearly 3%.
At the area kick-offs in August this year we offered a 2% bonus to groups who met the simple requirements of “Follow the Plan”:
Attending the Area Kick-off, Setting a Group Sales Goal, Setting Individual Goals, and Holding their own Group Kick-off.
Does it work? Across the council, the average sale for groups that “Followed the Plan” was almost 2½ times that for groups that did not.
55 Youth and 11 adults achieved sales exceeding $600 earning them a cool zyclone and a $600 sales club patch. Nationally there was a draw for two youth members of the $600 sales club in each council to win a Nintendo 3DS. Congratulations to Liam B of 63rd Hamilton and Adam L of 1st Beamsville who were selected in Battlefields. The top 3 youth sellers in Battlefields Council were Lauryn K (1st Binbrook), Tansley K (1st Binbrook), and Evan W (1st Selkirk).
Continued on page 3…
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
FOR SCOUTERS
See page 7
Hamilton Wentworth Area VICTORIA DAY CAMPOREE
SCTV
Scout Camp Television
Friday, May 18 to Monday, May 21. Mount Nemo Scout Camp
A long weekend camp filled with friendly competition and fun events plus lots of entertainment.
See pages 4 and 5 for more information.
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Commissioner’s Corner
In December, leaders were asked to do the AODA training to comply with the Ontario government’s legislation. Many did it on-line and some came out to the sessions offered at the Scout House. There is a link on the Hamilton web site for those that still need to complete it and for new leaders.
“Bring a Friend” night is a great opportunity to introduce scouting to youth and show others what a great program is being offered. Some sections have had successful “Bring a Friend” nights recently, where other sections have planned another one for February.
The next Youth Forum will be held January 27th at 6:30 pm. Stephanie Childs, Youth Area Commissioner is hosting the evening for all senior Scouts and Venturers. Please send representatives from all groups.
I would like to thank Cam Napholc for his dedication and hard work in the role of Deputy Area Commissioner for Colony and Pack. His contribution to the service team has been much appreciated.
The position of Deputy Area Commissioner for Hamilton-Wentworth is posted and applications will be accepted until January 31st at 5pm. Interested parties can forward their Scouting resume to me.
February will be a very busy month for groups with Klondike Winter Camp, Rover Moot and Scout-Guide Week. Scouts will
be celebrating Lord Robert Baden-Powell’s birthday at group banquets and church parades. It is a wonderful occasion to invite your community and sponsors to celebrate with you.
Hamilton Honours and Awards Banquet in March give us the chance to recognize the achievements of our youth receiving Chief Scout’s Award and Queen’s Venturer Award. It is also a time when volunteers are recognized for their long service and exceptional contribution to the program. More details about the banquet are in the Dispatch, all are welcome.
Sandra Taylor Commissioner, Hamilton-Wentworth Area [email protected]
Hamilton Wentworth Area publishes the Scouter’s Dispatch six times a year. Co-Editors: Jackie French, Bob Miller.
The Scouter’s Dispatch serves as a program resource for Scouters and other adults who work with young people. Editorial contributions are made on a voluntary basis.
Unsolicited submissions are welcome. You may E-mail submissions to [email protected] or [email protected]. Scout House is located at 375 James St. S., Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3B9 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW FAX (905) 528-7919 Scout Shop (905) 528-4662 Help Desk call (905) 528-5711
Advertising Policy: Advertisement of a product or service does not indicate endorsement by the publishers. Publishers do not assume any responsibility by warranty or otherwise with
respect to products or services advertised.
The Mission of Scouting The Mission of Scouting is 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.
BOOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HELP DESK?
Be sure to speak with a Help Desk Volunteer who will ensure the booking is
recorded at the Help Desk.
WOOD BADGE PART 1
COLONY, PACK & TROOP
Saturday, April 14 and Saturday April 21. St. Matthews on the Plains Church, 126 Plains Rd. E., Burlington. Non-Residential. Cost: $45 TWO SATURDAYS is all it takes! This course will help you gain the skills needed to deliver a quality program while having fun. Topics include program planning, camping & outdoor activities, risk management, resources etc. The completion of Module 1 (e-learning) is mandatory prior to the course. Contact: John Ross: [email protected] or (905) 575-3235
WOOD BADGE PART 2
COLONY, PACK, TROOP, COMPANY, CREW
Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 and Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17. Camp Nemo. Residential. Cost: $150. Register by May 5. Those who register early are eligible for something special. Attention: Leaders with experience! Over two weekends increase programming excellence by taking this course. Wood Badge Part 2 is an Advanced Leadership course, a continuation of your Wood Badge Part 1 training. You will learn more skills and will explore other subjects in greater depth. Come and learn, network with other Scouters and have some fun along the way. Full attendance at both weekends is compulsory to earn your Gilwell scarf and beads. Contact Joan Barty: [email protected] or (905) 545-8220.
LONG SERVICE AWARDS Hamilton - Wentworth Scouting would like to recognize those leaders with Long Service. If your group has members that have completed 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years or more they will be eligible for Long Service Recognition at this year's Honours and Awards Banquet. Please forward names to Sandra Taylor at [email protected] or 905-689-4983.
HAMILTON WENTWORTH AREA SCOUT CURLING BONSPIEL 2012 Recently the 14th Annual Area Curling Bonspiel was held. Thanks to all concerned over $2,000 was raised for the benefit of Camp Nemo. Everyone made it a great day of fun and curling with only a few aches and pains to deal with. Special Thanks must go to our main sponsors the Dundas Lions Club and the Loyal Order of Moose. Also as always we enjoyed a tasty lunch and dinner provided by the Scouting Auxiliary members. Frank Goodman, Jackie and Doug French
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This year Hamilton Wentworth had 19 people with sales over $1,000 last year there were 14.
Top Individual Sellers in Hamilton Wentworth: Lauryn K 1st Binbrook $2,620 Tansley K 1st Binbrook $2,555 Sean B 1st Binbrook $1,855 Jim B 81st Hamilton $1,855 John A 81st Hamilton $1,804 Tyler K 1st Binbrook $1,800 Alex P 3rd Aldershot $1,639 Dylan M 55th Hamilton $1,538 Benjamin A 81st Hamilton $1,506 Logan M Ancaster Scouting $1,502 Yanette C 14th Hamilton $1,502 Brenden M 58th Hamilton $1,314 David W 58th Hamilton $1,216 Trevor M 14th Hamilton $1,188 Reed G 58th Hamilton $1,095 Ethan G 58th Hamilton $1,049 Steve A 58th Hamilton $1,047 Graeme F 47th Hamilton $1,034 Thomas N 1st Dundas $1,015
Groups with sales over $10,000: 1st Binbrook $22,255 58th Hamilton $19,234 81st Hamilton $17,279 31st Hamilton $14,305 47th Hamilton $14,220
Again this year, these top five groups are the top 5 selling groups in Battlefields Council. Clearly, they have caught on to the realization that Scout Popcorn is a great fund raising opportunity that enables them to update equipment, reduce registration costs for their members, and offer improved and exciting programme activities for youth without adding additional financial burden on the parents.
Thanks to Roger and Lynn Shedden, for their attention to detail and communicating with groups to make the ordering process go smoothly again this year. Thanks also to Vicky Egerland, Bob Miller, and Nancy Wands who gave unselfishly of their talents, not to mention many, many hours of their time to various aspects of the popcorn campaign from the initial planning in the early summer, area kick-offs in August, online sales in October and delivery and distribution of popcorn in November.
In the past, a number of people have asked about the possibility of a spring popcorn sale. We have a good supply of the Unbelievable Butter and Butter Light microwave popcorn that a group may take on consignment to hold a “Show and Sell”. Anyone who is interested in this option please contact me.
Jim Bryce Battlefields Council Popcorn Team
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM UPDATE
So far, Montana’s Birdhouse donations have reached just over $500 with approximately $250 of that going to Camp Nemo while the rest is distributed among participating groups. A reminder: please keep promoting the sponsorship program to family, friends and colleagues so we can keep a steady stream of donations and beat a better path to the Montana’s doors.
Attention Albion Mills Sub Area Request for Colour Party for this year’s Scout/Guide parade May 26th. Would your youth like to be involved in the colour party starting off the parade? This is an amazing photo opportunity for media cameras and parents. We need 25 youth or leaders in UNIFORM to carry flags. We only need 5 beavers because we only have 5 small flag poles for Beaver flags. Flags and holsters will be supplied by parade committee. Please contact Don MacAngus [email protected] if you have questions or commitment of youth and leaders.
Parking at Camp Nemo Reminder: Only 2 vehicles can park at each building. All others are to use the parking lots- either the main parking lot or the parking lot at Anniversary Lodge. Absolutely, no parking on the grass or laneways.
Need Firewood at Camp? Do you need firewood while at camp? You can bring it with you, (and take the extra home). Also it can be purchased at camp. The cost is $5 for a wheel barrowful, or $2 for a crate. It can be purchased on Friday night through the factor or on Saturday, 10 to 5, at Gordon Williams (HICOP). All proceeds go towards the funding for the new Comfort Station.
Gilwell Club Meeting All members of Scouting who have taken Part II Wood Badge Training are invited to attend the Hamilton Wentworth Gilwell Club Pot Luck Dinner and Meeting on Monday, April 9, at 6 PM at Scout House. For further information, call Jackie French [email protected] 905 389 4313.
Hamilton Wentworth Popcorn Sale Returns Nearly $90,000 to Groups
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COLONY/PACK SCOUTERS CLUB Next meeting dates for this year are: Thursday, March 1, 2012 -
Taking your Pack and Colony Outdoors...Camping at Nemo Etc. Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Final meeting - Potluck dinner with a campfire, explaining Campfire etiquette, campfire songs, etc. All Colony / Pack Scouters Club meetings are held at Scout House and begin with a social time at 7 PM. The meeting opens at 7:30 PM. If you have an idea for an interesting craft, song or activity please bring along to share.
If you have a topic that you would like to see covered, please forward to Cam Napholc or any of the service team members.
Your Colony/Pack Service Team DAC: Cam Napholc (905) 388-7993 [email protected] Colony Charlie & Yvonne Oliver (905) 529-9667 [email protected] Brenda Ellison (905) 574-2503 [email protected] Olga Miller (905) 527-5265 [email protected] Marion LaCroix (905) 547-7864 [email protected] Geoffrey Macquire (905)634-0651 [email protected] Tammy-Jo Savickis 905-526-0953 [email protected] Pack Paul Anderson (905) 692-3579 [email protected] James White (905) 385-7724 [email protected] Patti Troughton (289) 396-0886 [email protected]
STONEY CREEK INTERNATIONAL WEEKEND CAMP
Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3. Held at Camp Nemo.
Cost: $20 per person. Registration deadline: April 30, 2012
Celebrating over 60 years of Scouting friendship. Senior Cubs, Scouts, Venturers. Come join us. Our theme is “Native Games”. Finish off your Scouting year with this great camp. Camp Chief: Paul Barber, [email protected] Registrar: Averill Tune, [email protected] or, 16 Manor Place, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 3S9 Visit: www.stoneycreekcamp.ca
PENNY PINCHERS CLUB
A big left hand shake thank you to the following 2011 Penny Pinchers for their coin banks for Camp Nemo:
Anonymous Tom & Peggy Evanoff Bill & Chris McCready
Kevin O’Halloran and
Hamilton Help Desk
Remember when your bank is full or even if it is only party full drop it off at the Help Desk with your name and address and don’t forget to pick up another empty one. If you don’t have one, why not give it a try and see how it works. We will count it, roll it and send you an income tax receipt, it isn’t any easier than that. Remember all the money raised goes to Mount Nemo Scout Camp and coins other than pennies are always welcome.
Lets see how long we can make the list of donors next year.
GONE HOME In 2011 Scouting in Hamilton-Wentworth Area received a donation in memory of the following loved ones who have gone home and are being fondly remembered.
Eugene T. Chai Helen Cowell Haroldene Everett Pat Filer Brad Gillem Steve Green Larry Griffith Jack Lyons Bill Moore Frank Moore Betty Reed Jim Russell
When someone you know goes home and a donation to the charity of your choice is suggested, please remember Hamilton Scouting. All donations go to support Mount Nemo Scout Camp unless otherwise directed by the family.
A letter of acknowledgement is sent to the family (please include an address and their relationship to the person). As well as a tax receipt and thank you letter to the donor.
Camp Clean up Saturday, April 21 is the day and we start at 9:00 AM and go
until every building has had a spring-cleaning in every nook and cranny. A crew is also needed outside (weather permitting) to ensure the fields, trails etc. are also in tip top shape. Lunch is provided. Register at the Help Desk.
Hamilton Wentworth Area
VICTORIA DAY CAMPOREE
Friday, May 18 to Monday, May 21.
Mount Nemo Scout Camp
Scout Camp Television
Patrols / Troops and Companies are encouraged to participate in this year’s theme of “SCTV” by choosing any age appropriate TV show. Decorate your “TV Shows Stage Set” (campsite) and dress up your “Actors” (Scouts, Venturers, Leaders and Advisors) for their parts in the show. Information Packages, Fees and Registration forms for both Troop and Company are posted online at: Hamilton Wentworth Area/Events/Victoria Day Camp
Watch the above web site and the April 1st issue of the Scouters Dispatch for camp updates. For additional information contact: Troop Event Coordinator Bruce Gilroy – [email protected]
Troop Registrar Patrick Hall, [email protected] or (905) 383-2289
Company Event Coordinator Mickey McPherson, [email protected] or (905) 515-5678.
SCTV
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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Sigfried Baldauf Art & Elizabeth Barnwell Mike Bouchard John Cloke Robert & Betty Coward Len Decker John & Lillian Dougherty Dan Duffie Tom & Peggy Evanoff John Evans Jack & Sally Gauldie Michael & Nicole Giftopoulos John Hoey Fletcher Hunt Tom & Janet Klokoff
Frank Lauinger Jr. Honourable Colin Lazier Susan Little David Lord Charles Manning Lawrence McGuire Bruce & Janice Mochrie Dave & Nancy Morley Bill & Angela Nalepka John Nelson Donald & Patricia Newton Stanley & Shirley Oddie Kevin O’Halloran William Parkin Rick & Susan Provo Richard Swiston
Ken Thur Kevin Thur Peter Tice Tonu Tosine Olga Tynowski Ray Varey Warren Winchester Bernie & Marilyn Woodrow Alan & Barbara Wylie Ron & Shirley Zabrok
CORPORATE DONORS Branthaven Homes / Steve Stipsits
The following FRIENDS OF SCOUTING and ALUMNI have generously given a donation to the Hamilton-Wentworth Area and joined our HERITAGE SCOUT SOCIETY between January 1 and December 31 2011. We may have inadvertently missed someone, know that we do appreciate your gift to Scouting and please accept our apology. The Heritage Scout Society is an important part of our Area financial health and in our inaugural years of 2008 to 2011
we have received nearly $16,000. This money is used at the discretion of the Area Commissioner to help pay registrations, assist new members with bring a buddy and to start up new programs. HOW CAN YOU HELP? If you know the current address of any former youth or leaders who were in Hamilton and Area Scouting please pass their name and address on to the Revenue Development Team through [email protected] or through the Help Desk.
Stoney Creek International Weekend
crests available $2.00 each (plus additional charge if postage is required)–the selection is from the past 10 years. Please contact Averill Tune at 905-662-8159 or by email at [email protected].
Coming this Victoria Day -
“SCTV” Scout Camp Television
This year's Vic-Day Venturer Scout Competitive Camp theme is Television and events will be themed on popular shows: DIY Disaster, Dirty Jobs, Myth Busters, Canada's Worst Driver, Survivor Man, to name a few. Marked Meal this year is themed "Man vs Food" so be prepared to WOW the judges with something gourmet or exotic. Mt. Nemo Scout Camp - May 18 to 21, 2012 Cost to be confirmed ($20 to $25) Watch for more information: www.hwscouting.ca Contact: Mickey McPherson— [email protected]
Volunteer Job
Postings Applications are now
being accepted for: DAC Hamilton-Wentworth (2
year term), DAC Adult Development (3 Year
Term) DAC Colony (3 Year Term) DAC Pack (3 Year Term). Please forward your Scouting Resume to Sandra Taylor by e-mail at [email protected] or drop off at Scout House.
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HAMILTON SCOUT SHOP
BEAVER BUGGY / KUB KAR &
18-WHEELER ITEMS
NOW IN STOCK
Beaver Buggy Kits $3.69 Kub Kars $3.69 18-Wheeler Kit $14.99
$1.59 $1.59 $1.59 $1.59 $1.89 $1.89
ADDITIONAL CRESTS & ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
AWARDS/TROPHIES
$7.99 $9.99 $11.99 $7.99 $8.99 Ribbons 69¢
DATES TO REMEMBER
March 10 to 19 – Shop Closed for March Break—Opening 10:00 am March 20th
April 6 to 9 – Shop Closed for Easter—Opening 10:00 am April 10th
April 28th – Hamilton Scout Shop Tent Sale
Please Note: Delivery of the larger beaver hats has been delayed. No date available at this
time.
Working Effectively With Youth and With
Youth With Disabilities Saturday, March 31st, 2012
Scout House 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
$10 per person. Bring a bag lunch.
This course is being run by Scouter Michael Burdo, B.A.; B.S.W.; R.S.W., a Youth and Family Counselor from Ottawa and is normally only offered at the national headquarters in Ottawa.
Scouter Michael’s interactive course will provide you with vital techniques and practical tips on how to effectively communicate and effectively work with Scouting youth. A great deal of what you learn in this session can be most useful in your family setting at home as well.
Scouter Michael will speak to: Youth Misbehavior, Language of Praise & Encouragement, Respect, Depressed Youth and Adolescents, Homesickness, Coping with Peer Pressure, Attention Seekers, Temper Tantrums, ADD/ADHD, Anxious Youth, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Awkward Youth, Blind/Partially-Sighted Youth, Developmentally Delayed Youth, Selective Mutism, Tourette Syndrome, Communicating Effectively with Youth, Effectively Relating with Teenage/Adolescent Youth, Making Friends and much more!
Please phone the Help Desk 905-528-5711 or Geoff Macquire 905-634-0651 or email Geoff, [email protected] to reserve a seat. Call early, seating is limited.
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Parade Memorabilia May 2013 will be our 75th annual Parade, and we are already planning a special celebration. As part of this anniversary, I would like to put together a brief history, with personal memories, photos, and memorabilia.
The parade originated when Jim Wright, a Cub Master with the 7th Pack, sent a letter to the Eaton’s Good Deed Radio Club suggesting that as the Scouts and the Good Deed Club have the same basic idea, they should join forces for a one-day event. That event was held on Saturday, April 15, 1939, and included a parade of 1,600 Cubs & Scouts, from the Capital theatre past the Eaton’s store on James St. North. That single day event evolved into the longest running, and often largest, youth parade in North America, and has attracted national as well as local attention.
We are asking for your help in locating anything Parade related, especially pre 1960’s. Can you help by writing a short paragraph on your personal Parade memories and experiences? Do you have any physical Parade memorabilia, such as crests, plaques, awards or photos? Does anyone have more information on Jim Wright?
If you have anything that may be of interest, please drop them off at Scout House, clearly identified and labelled “Kevin Thur - Parade History”. All items will be copied and documented, then returned to you, unless you wish them donated to the Hamilton Scout Archives.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR
SCOUTERS
Would you like to be part of a different kind of scouting program?
Would you like to run program and have all that ‘other admin and logistical stuff’ taken care of for you?
Is program coordination or kitchen staff your thing? Or do you know a senior youth looking for a summer job (yup paid!)
I have THREE program opportunities I am working on in Hamilton Area that need member support to take off and I CAN’T MAKE IT HAPPEN WITHOUT YOU:
1. SPRING/FALL 2012 – SCHOOLS AND SCOUTING- is an innovative outdoor education program offered by Scouts Canada in partnership with the schools and teachers for grades 4 through 7. It offers students’ curriculum complementary programs, team building exercises, personal development skills, in-class learning sessions, and a 2.5 day outdoor experience at camp.
I am currently seeking a school and class to partner with; once we have one, support will be needed in the following positions:
running program including activities such as: campfire building, orienteering, shelter building etc.
a coordinator to manage program kitchen staff
The dates are planned for the spring or fall of 2012 and is somewhat dependent on the school. Volunteers will be asked to participate in 6 in-class sessions and then a 1.5 day camp session with about 30 youth. A budget has been set, and I am available to manage all the admin and logistics of the program.
2. SPRING 2012-SCOUTS ABOUT-EVA ROTHWELL CENTER-The Scouts About program at Eva Rothwell is a 12 week program (one night a week) that runs for youth that are members of the Eva Rothwell Centre. This is a program designed to help at risk kids in Hamilton gain access to Scouting in Hamilton. Last year we had about 20 youth sign up. Each week we had a themed evening with snacks. The program book is available complete with games and craft ideas to follow. A canoe
trip, camp trip (with visit to HICOP) and an end of year BBQ are also included. I will take care of all the admin and logistics of the program each week, and a budget is set. It requires individuals to run Scouts About program once a week.
3. SUMMER 2012-FOCUS ON YOUTH -Focus on Youth is an initiative for which we are partnering with the HWDSB. It is a Scouts About like program that will be run every day for two weeks at a time through the summer of 2012. I am working right now on securing monies (note this program is dependent on this) to hire some of our older Scouting youth to help run this program, while providing them with summer income. If there are any volunteers that have the summer off and would like to assist with this program or older youth (Venture or Rover age) that are looking for a summer job please let me know. The program will be advertised to several schools in the downtown core and will be run out of one of these schools (TBD).
Please contact your Field Executive Catriona if you are interested in helping with any of these opportunities! 905.818.4227
Hamilton Wentworth Cuboree Will ye no come to the Cuboree
Gathering of the Clans? Fun & Competitive Games
Evening Entertainment Camp Wide Sunday Breakfast
When: June 8-10, 2012 Where: Camp Nemo Watch the H-W Area website for registration information.
NMWC Would you like to help at Camp Nemo? There are
many jobs that need to be done, some inside and some outside. Some jobs need skilled labour, but most jobs do not, they just take time. You can become a member of Nemo’s Monthly Work Crew (NMWC). Plans are to work at Camp Nemo on the third Saturday of the month, from 9 AM until 2 PM. Lunch will be provided. NMWC Meeting dates are March 17, April 21 (Annual Camp Clean-up), and June 16. Register at the Help Desk, or email Al Eden, [email protected]. Check the H-W website for more information.
Save the date for your Colony Circus Theme Chopperee
Saturday, May 5th, 2012 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Watch for more information on the HW website and the next Dispatch.
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DEADLINE
for the April Dispatch is
March 10
Beaver or Sparks Program at HICOP We have a new volunteer, Scouter Debbie, who is experienced and enthusiastic to do Beaver or Sparks Program at the HICOP. Whether you are at NEMO just for the day (on Saturday), or an overnight, or the whole weekend we have program for your Beavers or Sparks if you book ahead.
The fall theme is “Seeds are Sleepy”. There are stories, crafts, games, activities, songs and a hike that teach Beavers about the nature of seeds. There is also a Nature Critters OR Bird feeder craft (See photos of examples) that the Beavers can do to take home. The cost is $2.00 each for each half day. In two hours you and the beavers can go for a hike, do seed themed games and a craft. With additional time in the afternoon we can do a second craft, hear stories, more games and activities and learn some neat songs. We can provide one half day (2 hours) or the full day programming - 2 hours morning (10am – noon) and 2 hours afternoon (1pm-3pm).
We have a new craft room on the bottom level of the HICOP that provides an indoor activity area in case of inclement weather. We do, however, take every advantage of the lovely fall days to get the young ones out to explore nature.
If there is something else you have in mind for a Theme we can work together to come up with a customized program. Night Hikes (including marshmallows and hot chocolate) $2.00 are also available for Beavers and Sparks … they are braver in the dark than some of the Scouts! Again you must book ahead.
Please Book at www.hicop.ca for your Saturday Program or Night Hike at HICOP.
Debbie Christie 905-627-5973 [email protected]
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING Wood Badge Part 2
Colony, Pack, Troop, Company, and Crew
Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3 and Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17 Camp Nemo - Residential. Register by May 5. Those who register early are eligible for something special. Cost $150.00 Battlefields Council Advanced Training in Leadership. Over two weekends increase programming excellence by taking this course. You will learn more skills and will explore subjects in greater depth. Come and network with other Scouters, have fun and enjoy the camaraderie while learning valuable skills to enhance your program. Full attendance for both weekends is required to earn your Gilwell scarf and beads. Contact Joan Barty: [email protected] or (905) 545-8220.
“Show Us Your Energy” 74th Scout & Guide Parade
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
This year’s theme was chosen with a bit of witticism, playing on the multiple definitions of energy. During this Year of Sustainable Energy for All, the Parade Committee wants to challenge every group to have some fun and think of imaginative ways to demonstrate your personal energies towards renewable energy and energy conservation.
Some ideas already brought forward include a Beaver colony carrying pin-wheels and a Company all in roller blades. Can your group do better? Of course you can! How about a giant Kub Kar powered by Cubs, or electricity generated by bikes or a large treadmill? Maybe a Troop carrying their own potato powered clocks? Involve your youth in the idea brainstorming and you will be surprised what may come out of it.
If you have never seen a full size Solar powered car, or a futuristic Hydrogen powered vehicle, you will at this year’s Parade, plus much more. Make your plans now and let’s show the citizens of Hamilton all of the enthusiasm and energy Scouting has towards Energy!
Parade Food Drive Are you up to the challenge?
Do you remember the last time you missed a meal? Do you remember the empty feeling and the little pang of hunger? Imagine that feeling every single day. Currently there are 18,600 people in our community who rely on a food bank every month just to survive, and 8,100 of these are children. That is a staggering 25% increase over just three years.
Poverty and hunger are not faceless statistics. These numbers represent real people, in our own communities. They may even be your friends, family or neighbours. These people survive through the support of the food banks. The food banks survive through the support of the community. For over 20 years, Scouting and Guiding in Hamilton has supported the Hamilton Food Share network through our annual Parade Food drive.
The 88th Scouting Group has issued an official challenge to all Scouting and Guiding sections to collect the most food and/or money for our 23rd annual Parade Food Drive. To make it more interesting, the Parade Committee will award the winning group with a special parade banner and the honour of being at the front of the Parade. Please remember: “Hunger. It’s just unacceptable.”
