June 2012 www.hwscouting.ca Volume 25 Issue 3

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June 2012 Congratulations 16 to August 27 Scout Shop closed 16 Help Desk closed for summer & Thank You 17 Fathers Day 23, 24 Amateur Radio Relay League Dave Stringer Field Day David Stringer, a long-time Scouter with 25 HW Area Training Team 6:30 PM rd 28 H-W Area Commissioners Council the 63 Hamilton group, received a special award from Mayor Bob Bratina at Scout House th 30 to July 7 National Venturer Scout the 74 Annual Scout-Guide Parade. Event Prior to the parade, Mayor Bratina was talking to Dave and enquired about his July 2012 military service on the HMCS Arrowhead 1 Day in the North Atlantic during the Second to 7 National Venturer Scout Event World War. The Mayor excused himself, 12 Battlefields CLT 6:30 PM Scout returning a few moments later to pin a House “City of Hamilton – Overseas Service 14-22 Great Lakes Jamboree (Europe)” award on Dave’s lapel. The Mayor then shook Dave’s hand and August 2012 thanked him for his service. 9 Battlefields CLT 6:30 PM Scout House The practice of cities and towns awarding “Welcome Home Medals” to their citizens who 21 Help Desk opens regular hours return from overseas conflicts is a Canadian custom that became very popular during the 28 Scout Shop opens 10 AM South African War (1899-1902). While some municipalities tried to maintain the tradition 30 H-W Council Leadership Team during the First and Second World Wars, the practice generally fell out of use. Meeting 6 PM Camp Nemo 31 Scout Shop closed for inventory In 2011, this tradition was reinstituted by the City of Hamilton to recognize returning sons and daughters of Hamilton who had served on operations in September 2012 Afghanistan. Since then, a series of pins has been created to mark the 1-3 Scout Shop closed for Labour service of Hamiltonians on operations overseas in the Second World War, Day Weekend Korea and on Peace Support Operations. 4 Scout Shop opens regular hours The Hamilton Veterans Pin (WWII – Europe) may be awarded to any 13 Battlefields CLT 6:30 PM Scout Hamiltonian or member of a Hamilton unit who has received the Canadian House Volunteer Service Medal and has served overseas. 25 H-W Council Leadership Team Meeting 7 PM Scout House 28-30 Venturer Rock Climb Camp Pre-Season Program October 2012 11 Battlefields CLT 6:30 PM Scout Planning Session House Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 20 Cub Fun Day “Star Trek” 9am until 3pm 25 H-W Council Leadership Team Location: Scout House Meeting 7 PM Scout House 26-28 Scout Basics Spend time with your leadership team 27 Beaveree creating new plans for 2012-2013, all in about three hours. November 2012 8 Battlefields CLT 6:30 PM Scout Your Hamilton-Wentworth Training Team will House be there to provide programming ideas & 22 H-W Council Leadership Team resources and to help digitize your work Meeting 7 PM Scout House before you leave, if needed.

The only cost to this session is for photocopy December 2012 13 Battlefields CLT 6:30 PM Scout fees, if needed. Please bring a bagged House lunch. What a beautiful day for a parade. See

Please Register by August 24, 2011 page 6 for details. January 2013 Contact: Kevin Bouchard at #905-527-0561 4-6 Venturer Survival Camp or [email protected] 10 Battlefields CLT 6:30 PM Scout House 24 H-W Council Leadership Team Meeting 7 PM Scout House

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Merritt Trails hosted the Battlefields Council For those sections that have not completed Commissioner’s Youth Awards on May 6, 2012. The the Program Quality Standards, it is not too weather co-operated with sunny skies. The late to hand them in. It is a useful tool to Corner ceremony was held out doors by the river determine the area of support needed for After the winter, I always look forward to with presentations to honour our youth’s sections to provide a quality program. spring. The flowers start coming to bloom, achievements and hard work. There is a notion that if you cannot check off birds return and the weather is inviting. all the boxes that it does not get submitted. The new Recognition Program was recently Spring is also a time of change. In Scouting That is not the case. Please fill out the form launched. It has been met with a great this spring, there has been change as well. and submit to your Group response; 52 Certificates of Commendation Whether it is a positive change or not, Commissioner. submitted through the new process. This change can be challenging to us all. has exceeded National’s objective. YIS Sandra Taylor Camp Clean Up had several groups and H-W Area Commissioner Spring Registration is also new for Hamilton individuals out; all working hard on repairs [email protected] -Wentworth. The cost of pre-registration is and cleaning. Unfortunately not all the tasks $170 for youth; leaders and Rover Scouts were completed. There will be work parties are free. Deadline for pre-registration is planned throughout the next several June 30th, 2012. As of July 1st, youth months. Please touch base with Al Eden to registration fee will be $185. Spring assist with Camp Nemo’s upkeep. registration will give leaders the opportunity

Chopperee was attended by many Beaver to complete the mandatory training over the Scouts. There were some challenges for the summer. The My Scouts system will activate The Mission of Scouting team but not a lack of events for the youth, leaders once they complete AODA training, The Mission of Scouting is to as many groups did not have the Module One of Wood Badge Part One, contribute to the education of young people, opportunity to get through all the activities. Child and Youth Safety Program and their through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world Thanks to Brenda Ellison and her team for Police Records Check is valid. The Adult Development Team will support leaders with where people are self-fulfilled as individuals their hard work. and play a constructive role in society. their training needs.

Battlefields Council Adult Development Opportunities Become a Confident, Competent, Empowered & Motivated Leader! Learn the skills that help you deliver on ’s Brand Promise –“Scouts is the Start of something Great!” Start yourself with something Great! Start with the right attitudes and commitment you bring, mix with skill building and programme energizing that training brings and you will be ready to deliver great memories & growth to the youth of our Scouting community.

Wood Badge Part One Opportunities •June 23, 2012 NON-residential @ First Niagara Scout Hut, Group Commissioners only - contact - [email protected] •Nov. 2-4, 2012 residential @ Camp Nemo, Colony, Pack, Troop, Company & Group Commissioner •Nov. 9-11, 2012 residential @ Camp Impeesa, Colony, Pack, Troop & Group Commissioner •Nov. 23-25, 2012 residential @ Camp Wetaskiwin, Colony, Pack & Troop •Feb. 1, 7, 14, 23, 2013 @ Hamilton Scout House / Camp Nemo, Colony, Pack & Troop •On-line Training, self log-in @ www.scouts.ca - Scouters tab - e-learning

Wood Badge Part Two Opportunities •June 1-3, 2012 & June 15-17, 2012 @ Camp Nemo for Colony, Pack & Troop •April 5-7, 2013 & April 26-28, 2013 @ Camp Nemo for Colony, Pack, Troop & Company

Workshop Options & Mandatory Orientation •Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) required - completion on-line •Child & Youth Safety orientation required - completion on-line •above two courses & Module One of Wood Badge Part One are required Before working with youth as a uniformed, registered leader •FLEX (Cubs), FAST (Troop) & FOCUS (Venture/Rover) youth leadership training courses - t.b.a. via Council Youth Commissioner •Outdoor Skills course, Nov. 30-Dec.2, 2012 Camp Impeesa, this is an all section leaders opportunity •Programme Planning Workshop - Sat., Aug.26, 2012 - Hamilton Scout House - for all section leaders •Programme Planning Workshop - Sat. Aug. 24, 2013 - Hamilton Scout House - for all section leaders •ORCKA Basic Canoe Instructor Training - June 15-17 & June 22-24 - approx. cost $340.00 based on 10 participants , please contact Mike McMahon: [email protected]

Note: Confirmation of course contact person (TBA) on Battlefields website or contact your Group/Area Commissioner for further information. Your participation in Wood Badge training supports your group’s ability to achieve and maintain the Group/Section Programme Standards/ Quality Award. Get yourself trained and Scouting will truly be the “start of something great”!

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APPLE DAY Fore! NEWS 3rd Aldershot Scout Troop Apple Day 2012 is Friday, proudly presents our October 12 and Saturday, 1st Golf October 13. The 2012 Apple Day Committee Co-Chairs Tournament are Gary Fliss, Cam Napholc and Debbie Fundraiser Napholc. Our email is [email protected].

Date: Sunday, July 8th, 2012 We are searching for: Start Time: 11:00am  -volunteers to make follow up phone Price: $120 per person. calls and prize pickups during Includes 18 holes, power cart, and September dinner.  -volunteers to help with the set up and Location: Camisle Golf Course, Colour Party Thanks! take down of the three Montana’s 2090 No. 2 Sideroad in Thank you to everyone who helped with the locations (early October) - Venturers Burlington (www.camislegolf.com) colour party this year and especially the 5th and Rovers welcome or anyone looking

Hamilton group who had their whole group to earn volunteer hours! Trophies for: Longest Drive (M & W), participating when asked. Closest to Pin (M & W), Winning Foursome. We welcome new members!! Please send Raffle and other prizes TBA. Don MacAngus us an email if you are interested in helping

out this year. Dinner & Awards follow at Maitre D's King's

Court Location, 1159 King Road in The Penny Committee Meetings – Scout House 7pm Burlington (just north of RR tracks).

Pinchers Club Wednesday, June 13 Join the Penny Pinchers Your support will help us send youth to Wednesday, Aug 22 Club and help raise funds exciting Summer Scout Camps and Thursday, October 4 for Camp Nemo Jamborees!

Pick up a bank at the Help Desk, throw your RSVP ASAP --> To register: Call Scouter loose change into it (doesn’t have to be only Cam, Deb & Gary pennies). When the bank is full (or nearly Brian at (905) 631-6979 or (289) 242-2405 full) bring it in with your name and address OR Scouter Charles at (416) 691-0312. and get a new one. We will roll it and send you a charitable donation receipt for the All paid registrations received before SPONSORSHIP amount. How easy is that? All money raised July 1st will qualify for an Early Bird draw is used for the operation of Mount Nemo to win back your entry fee. PROGRAM

Scout Camp. Montana’s Birdhouse donations continue to benefit Camp Nemo Questions? call Tom Evanoff 905-523-4619 and participating groups. Please keep promoting the sponsorship program to family, friends and colleagues so we can keep a steady stream of donations and beat USED UNIFORMS a better path to

Yes, we still have some gently used uniforms available. They are available for youth in need the Montana’s and may be obtained by the leader of the group. The uniforms are available through the doors. Help Desk for a donation. These uniforms are the old style. If any groups have used uniforms that they would like to donate to youth in need, please drop them off at the Help Desk during open hours. Page 4 June 2012 The Scouter’s Dispatch

HAMILTON SCOUT Note: 124 + golfers needed for shotgun start. BASICS CAMP Mulligan Package Only $20 Friday, October 26 – Sunday, (Available on tournament day) Includes your entry fee into: October 28, 2012 Loyal Order of Moose—Lodge 1142 Camp Nemo Scout Camp  Hole-in-One Contests Annual Charity Golf  Longest Drive Contest  Closest to the Pin Contest Yes, it’s that time of year again to plan Tournament  “Kyle’s Shootout” Contest ahead. This Scout Basics camp is open to Supporting Scouting  Most accurate drive Contest all Scouting groups in the Hamilton Area in our community  Putting Contest and will offer an exciting, fun and Saturday August 18, 2012  Draw Prizes challenging outdoors program for all $95.00/person  scouting ages 11-14. All troops will be Scenic Woods Golf Course Live & Silent Auction required to be self-contained and camp 185 Golf Club Road, Glanbrook at the Tournament Banquet outdoors. The Scout Basics program will be (Just East of Woodburn Rd.) We will be holding our live & silent auction split into 4 different age groups offering 4 at the Moose Lodge during the banquet. Be individual program areas of which include a Fee includes: Greens Fee, Cart, Lunch, st prepared to get in on some one-of-a-kind basics program for all 1 year Scouts to Dinner & Gift. deals. spelunking, Geo Caching, Pioneering to Scramble Format (Best Ball) th Some of our exciting items include: rock rappelling for all 4 year Scouts. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.  Leafs & Bills Tickets Tee times begin at: 9:00 a.m. *  Golf at Dundas Valley Golf & Do not miss out on a great opportunity for Dinner approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Curling Club your youth. The costs of registration will Moose Lodge (1860 Barton St. E.)  $500 Home follow in the next Dispatch. Entry Deadline: Saturday August 4 decorating Gift

Tickets available from: Certificate from If you are interested or require more info, Lorne Ellis: 905-977-7438, [email protected] Centura Floor & Wall contact John Thorogood: 905-548-0990 Fashions Scouter Tony Mizzi Scout House: 375 James Street South [email protected] or Moose Lodge: 1860 Barton Street East [email protected] or 905-544-9333

FROM THE DAC TROOP SCOUTS and VENTURERS As we come to a close of the scouting year, I would like to express my thanks to everyone who has made ARE YOU INTERESTED IN my first year as DAC Troop so wonderful. I look forward to another year next season filled with new BADGE TRADING? and existing friendships. I encourage all scout leaders, in troop, to attend any of our Scouters Club meetings If so, make sure you mark November 3, 2012 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM next year. We had a good time at our meetings this past year, on your calendar and come out to Scout House for our big Swapmeet and will have even more next year. I encourage you to send me and Auction. any ideas you may have that you would like to discuss and or The first 20 youth 17 and under in full uniform who find Scouter share, any great trips you might take that others might be Swappertom after 10 AM, will be given a large bag of badges to keep interested in, any issues that you would like to see addressed. and enjoy. Your troop service team and I hope you all have a great summer, and come back in the fall refreshed and renewed. Yours in Scouting and Friendship, Elaine Priest, 88th Hamilton Scouts Canadian Scout Jamboree 2013 DAC Troop Hamilton-Wentworth Update and Registration Fees Announcement Planning is well underway for the CJ'13. The participant and Offers of Service (OOS) registration fees have been set. The participant fee (for unit youth and leaders) is $650 per person while the OOS fee is $300. Both fees include food. Online registration for CJ'13 opens this coming fall. In the meantime, Scout Units can fill out an expression of interest form at scouts.ca/cj13 and be the first to know when registration officially opens. On site, subcamp clearing has begun and picnic tables are being assembled. Check out the CJ'13 website as it has been updated with additional fee information, registration requirements, and Offers of Service. Hope to see you in Sylvan Lake, ! The Scouter’s Dispatch June 2012 Page 5

been supporting Hamilton Food Share since its Annual Parade. A very significant inception in 1990. I believe that the food drive achievement, not only in Scouting history but is important, not only for the tangible benefits in our communities. By the time that you are of the donations, but for instilling in our youth reading this article, your committee will already at such an early age the value of giving back have met to begin planning next year’s parade to the community. “Sharing, Sharing, and festivities – and we are planning on Sharing”, “Do a Good Turn”, “Help Other success. People” and “Service” are more than mere Finally, I would like to publically thank the words. dedicated team of Scouters and Guiders who Were you smiling for the cameras? We were have worked hard to make the parade the 74th Annual Scout happy to once again partner with Cable 14 to event that it is. Your Scouting members were: record and broadcast the Parade. This year Jim Carey, Brian Johnston, Don MacAngus, we supplied all three on-air commentators; Donna Mason, Christa Pissey, Cam Smith, - Guide Parade, Lorne Ellis, Cam Smith and Norine Jones, who and the 88th Venturers. Not our Last! each excelled and improved the program. Kevin Thur, Your efforts to identify your groups helped Parade Chair The Parade theme this year was “Show Us them significantly, and hopefully got you more Your Energy”, and did you ever! We were very air time. impressed at the number of groups who came up with their own interesting methods to Now to address the title of the article. During demonstrate the energy of their youth, and and after the parade I heard a few people their enthusiasm towards renewable energy. I express the concern that this may have been was further pleased at the public support we our last Parade. Admittedly, we did have our received this year, from the crowded reviewing share of minor setbacks and “challenges” this stand to the volume of spectators along the year, including not having a major financial route. Thank you. sponsor. However, once we resolve the Parade Sponsor issue, and we will, there is I also want to thank those groups who nothing that's going to stop us! participated in the annual Parade Food Drive. Through the parade, Scouting & Guiding have Saturday, May 25, 2013 will be our 75th

“ SCTV ” Thank you to all staff of the Scout Section of SPECIAL Victoria Day Weekend. All troops attending THANK YOU had a great time making and renewing Scout Camp Thank you to all who were involved in friendships and competing for the trophies any way with the Memorial Campfire for and awards available. Television Dino on Saturday May 26th, especially Thanks to everyone who attended and helped A special thank you to all leaders and Sandra and the Hamilton Wentworth make SCTV Victoria Day Camp a success! staff who ran events. Thanks also to the team for setting it up, and to Joan and Congratulations to 1st Mt Hope "Hill Billies" Venturer Sub Camp Chief for all of his help. Elaine for planning and running it. for placing First Place, 75th Hamilton "Bro's" Thanks also to all of our Scouting Family for Second Place, and 31st Hamilton "4 Hoping to see all of you again next year, who came and participated. It was a Stooges" for placing Third Place overall. Bruce Gilroy truly wonderful occasion, and a great The heat and lack of water in Bronte didn't Scout Victoria Day Sub-Camp Chief tribute. dampen out spirits, but wow did it ever wear us out! David and the Everett family. A special thanks to all the Staff who fed us, setup & ran events, and the various sponsors who supported our weekend with equipment or donations. Scouter Mickey Venturer Scout Victoria Day Sub-Camp Chief

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evolved into the longest running, and often largest, Parade Memorabilia youth parade in North America, and has attracted national as well as local attention. May 2013 will be our 75th annual Parade, and we are already planning a special celebration. As part We are asking for your help in locating anything of this anniversary, we would like to put together a Parade related, especially pre 1960’s. Can you brief history, with personal memories, photos, and help by writing a short paragraph on your personal memorabilia. Parade memories and experiences? Do you have any physical Parade memorabilia, such as crests, The parade originated when Jim Wright, a Cub plaques, awards or photos? Does anyone have Master with the 7th Pack, sent a letter to the more information on Jim Wright? Eaton’s Good Deed Radio Club suggesting that as the Scouts and the Good Deed Club have the If you have anything that may be of interest, please same basic idea, they should join forces for a one- drop them off at Scout House, clearly identified and day event. That event was held on Saturday, April labelled “Kevin Thur - Parade History”. All items 15, 1939, and included a parade of 1,600 Cubs & will be copied and documented, then returned to Scouts, from the Capital theatre past the Eaton’s you, unless you wish them donated to the Hamilton store on James St. North. That single day event Scout Archives.

BLUE SPRINGS SCOUT RESERVE

JOIN US FOR A DATES TO REMEMBER: June 16 to August 27 -CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER BIRTHDAY August 28 – SHOP OPENS AT 10:00 AM August 31 - SHOP CLOSED FOR INVENTORY CELEBRATION Sept 1 to 3 – SHOP CLOSED FOR LONG WEEKEND JUNE 22 to 24, 2012 Sept 4 – SHOP OPENS – REGULAR HOURS FREE TENT CAMPING & ACTIVITIES ALL WEEKEND  Spend the weekend or come for the day.  Lots of fun activities planned all weekend; • Archery, Geocaching, Low Ropes, Obstacle Courses, Bouldering Wall, Hikes and Hay Rides.  Friday night check-in 7:00 p.m. NOW IN STOCK: Red Golf Shirts (Men’s & Ladies) up to size 5XL  •Saturday cake and special presentations Men’s Red Uniform Shirts – up to size 4XL and evening camp fire. Brown Leather Belts – Sizes small to 4XL  Sunday morning, Scouts Own. Tan uniform pants & shorts – Men’s size 28 to 46  Displays, Scout Shop, Badge Swapping, Ladies sizes 2 to 18 Special Guests and more all weekend! Ladies Yoga Pants & Shorts sizes xsmall to 3XL Cub Jerseys (uniform shirts) sizes youth small to 2XL SOAP BOX DERBY FOR SCOUTS Sizes adult small to XL Participate in our annual Scout Soap Box Derby Tan uniform pants & Shorts – youth size 8 to 14 $30/Weekend Girl’s yoga pants & shorts sizes xsmall to 2XL Includes separate campsite, meals, soap box derby. For more information and to register visit Have a safe and happy summer – See you in September! our website: www.blue-springs-scout-reserve.ca

KEYS FOR CANOE KUB KAR RALLY For Cub Scouts. Only $5 to participate. HELP DESK TRAILERS During the summer keys for the canoe Blue Springs Scout Reserve is located at 14009 905-528-5711 trailers can be obtained through Al 375 James St S, 6th Line Nassagaweya, near Acton (Halton Hills). Eden. Email: [email protected] You must be a registered member of Scouts Hamilton, ON, L8P 3B9 Phone: 905 929 8222 The Help Desk will be Canada to participate in the free tent camping. closed for the summer starting Saturday, June 16. Volunteers will check mail, phone BOOKING EQUIPMENT AT For more information or to register, go to messages & email regularly during the www.blue-springs-scout-reserve.ca or contact summer. The Help Desk will re-open THE HELP DESK? Joan Barty at [email protected] Tuesday, August 21 at 10 AM. Help Desk Be sure to speak with a Help Desk regular hours will be: Volunteer who will ensure the booking  Tuesday 10 AM to 4 PM is recorded at the Help Desk.  Wednesday 10 AM to 4 PM  Thursday 1-7 PM  Friday 1 PM to 4 PM  Saturday 10 AM -1 PM (starting Sept 11) The Scouter’s Dispatch June 2012 Page 7

HELP - WANTED MARK YOUR AREA EVENT CRESTS Success! Thanks to everyone I am always trying to add to or complete my for their help. displays of area events. If you have any of the CALENDARS! Hamilton Wentworth following crests that you can spare, please Area hosted the Battlefields Council Hamilton Wentworth Area Events contact me. Kub Kar Rally held at St. Matthew 2012 Also if you need crests, something along this Catholic Elementary School. Sept. 28-30 Venturer Rock Climb line yourself or other things like Scoutrees, Area Oct. 20 Cub Fun Day Theme is Camps or Apple Day that you are missing, Awards and race results can be found Star Trek contact me I might have it to spare. I have bags on the H-W Area website: http:// Oct. 26-28 Scout Basics of them so please ask. hwscouting.ca/kubkars-battlefields.htm, Oct. 27 Beaveree including Awards List, Heavy Weight Tom Evanoff 905-523-4619 Standings, Light Weight Standings. 2013 [email protected] Some great photos have made it onto Jan. 4-6 Venturer Survival Camp Doug Sharpe's facebook page, if you'd Feb. 1-3 Klondike Camp Area Events crests I am in NEED of: like to review the event! Rob Maclean Feb. 15-17 Rover Snow Moot Theme is Victoria Day weekend: 1965, 1967, 2010, 2011, also posted some in an album he The Muppets 2012 created. May 4 Chopperee Doug even got some video of the looper Stoney Creek weekend: 1971, 1972, 1974, May 17-20 Victoria Day Camporee track! 1977, 1978 June 7-9 Cuboree Klondike: 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987 to 190 Youth, 166 racers in the final Hamilton Wentworth Area 1991, 1993, 2006, 2011, 2012 standings, 350 people... awesome day.

Commissioners Council Meetings Cub Fun Day: 1981, 2004, 2010 Looking forward to next year, as Brant (Council Leadership Team Meetings - CLT) 2012 Chopperee: 1979 to 1982, 1990 takes on the challenge next! Aug. 30 at Camp Nemo 6pm Sept. 25 at Scout House 7pm Oct. 25 at Scout House 7pm Nov. 22 at Scout House 7pm CONGRATULATIONS

2013 JOHN GALLOWAY Jan. 24 at Scout House 7pm On Friday, June 1 at Copetown Woods Golf Club we had an Feb. 28 at Scout House 7pm opportunity to thank Scout Executive John Galloway for over 30 Mar. 28 at Scout House 7pm years of dedicated service to Scouting in Hamilton Wentworth Apr. 25 at Scout House 7pm Area and Battlefields Council. Over 80 people attended the May 23 at Scout House 7pm “Tribute Dinner” for John. Several speakers took the June 27 at Scout House 7pm opportunity to joke with John about the funnier side of his job as Field Executive and Operations Manager. John received a standing ovation when he was awarded “The Silver Maple Leaf”. If you would like to extend your personal thanks or congratulations to John, please contact Lorne Ellis [email protected]

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for advertisers our thank to would like We [email protected] Page 8 June 2012 The Scouter’s Dispatch ATTENTION Hamilton SENIOR SCOUTING we are partnering with the HWDSB on. It is a Pre-Season YOUTH ScoutsAbout summer camp program that will ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A be run from July 3rd to August 10th Program (excluding weekends and stat holidays) out of SUMMER JOB? Delta High School in Hamilton from 9am- Planning WE ARE HIRING FOR.... 3pm. Training and program planning takes  CAMP COUNCILLOR POSITION- place the week before. Session SUMMER 2012 If there are any senior youth (Venturer or Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012 from Rover age) that are interested please apply  ScoutsAbout FOCUS ON YOUTH 9am until 3pm In an earlier edition of the dispatch there was to: Location: Scout House a posting for a camp councillor job. The Field Executive -Catriona Forrest position is now OPEN for applications. 905.818.4227 Spend time with your leadership team PLEASE RE-APPLY NOW EVEN IF YOU creating new plans for 2012-2013, all in RESPONDED TO THE ORIGINAL ScoutsAbout Focus on Youth is an initiative about three hours. ADVERTISEMENT. THANK YOU! Your Hamilton-Wentworth Training Team I have fond memories of the page one “Good will be there to provide programming ideas My Final Dispatch Turn” articles that Jim Russell wrote for our & resources and to help digitize your work Dispatch in which he described and before you leave, if needed. Wow, what interesting job! explained the importance of the Good Turn. Jim wrote “Let's make our world a better The only cost to this session is for This is the last Dispatch that I will have photocopy fees, if needed. Please bring a produced. I’m a bit sad with that statement world through the Good Turn. Why not, after all, we are the Good Turn people, aren't we?” bagged lunch. but I am very happy to exclaim that the past 22 years of publishing the Scouter’s Dispatch Page Two focused on Commissioners’ Please Register by August 24, 2011 have been absolutely worthwhile. comments and Training. I always liked to Contact: Kevin Bouchard at #905-527-0561 One of the things I’ve avoided as Dispatch read how Commissioners found ways to or [email protected] Editor is writing my own opinion. Although I congratulate people for a job well done and have cautiously corrected Scouters’ encourage membership growth. submissions (spelling and grammar) and Page Three was the page I reserved for the carefully shortened articles for space, I have annual Apple Day Campaign which is crucial not taken the opportunity to voice my own to raising funds for our camps, but other Impact 2012 views. That was quite easy: hundreds of important events and announcements Calling all Youth! contributors did an outstanding job of telling frequently shared the space. all of us how special Scouting is in Hamilton Wentworth. They reminded us of the Page 4 to the end was a lot of fun to fill with impACT 2012 is an amazing opportunity significant impact that Scouting has on our things that were unique to Hamilton for Scouts Canada members between youth and our community. I did not need to Wentworth. It was a joy to announce the the ages of 14 and 26. Taking place add my comments. winners of awards, especially Chief Scout between October 11-14, at Camp Awards and Queens Venturer Awards. Samac in Oshawa, Ontario, impACT Page One As Editor, I had the responsibility Providing space for volunteer recognition for 2012 will be the first National Youth to choose what information was featured on outstanding service was a pleasure. Camp Conference in over 12 years! the first page. I set the goal of making the reports, service opportunities, thank you’s, Dispatch different than our National group fundraisers and events quickly filled up impACT 2012 is set to be the experience magazines. It was always easy because the spaces. of a lifetime for not only Youth Hamilton Wentworth Scouting always had Commissioners, but all those who have a wonderful events and activities: Welcome to At this time I have many people to thank: passion for Scouting and youth Scouting Nights, Rock Climbing Camps, advertisers who helped defray the cost of leadership. The conference will include Apple Days, Cub Fun Day, Popcorn printing and mailing the Dispatch; inspirational keynote speakers, Fundraisers, Training Events, Basketball Commissioners & Executive Committee collaborative breakout sessions, Tournaments, Survivor Camps, Klondike Members, Event Chairs, Committee Chairs engaging outreach projects, significant Winter Camps, Curling Bonspiels, Honours and members for submitting notices; ARC’s, skill development and of course and Awards Banquets, Kub Kar Rallies, Swim ADC’s, DAC’s, AC’s and many more with unforgettable special events. Galas, Camp Clean Up, Scoutrees, those special acronyms for titles. The registration fee for impACT 2012 will Beaverees, Victoria Day Camporees, Stoney I would especially like to thank Jackie French be $175 per youth. This will cover the Creek International Weekend Camps, for her constant encouragement, support and program, meals and lodgings. To stay in National and International Jamborees, Scout- unfailing proofreading. Jackie really knows the loop about all things impACT 2012 Guide Parades and so on. I sincerely thank how to work a photocopier and handle related send an email to all of you who contributed information. Canada Post. Thank you Jackie. [email protected] and have your name added to the email list. Follow us Page One was also the place where I could I would also like to thank you, the volunteers @SCimpACT2012 or like us on facebook highlight very special occasions such as the who read the Dispatch and made my job "impACT 2012". opening of the renewed Apple Day Lodge, worthwhile. the grand opening of Anniversary Lodge, the Hope to see you at impACT 2012! 50th Anniversary of Scout Camp Nemo, the Yours in Scouting, Dylan Reinhart opening of the Help Desk, the grand opening Bob Miller National Youth Commissioner of HICOP at Gordon Williams Lodge and the Megan Drodge dedication of the picnic shelter. 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