Rovering to Excess Emergency Services Vocational Rovers Is a Bi-Monthly E-Zine by Rovers, for Rovers, About Want to Have an Exciting and Challenging Career As Rovers

Volume 2 April / May 06 Rovering To Excess Emergency Services Vocational Rovers Is a bi-monthly E-Zine by Rovers, for Rovers, about Want to have an exciting and challenging career as Rovers. a police officer, fire fighter or paramedic? One way to accomplish your goal is to join a Editor-In-Chief: Vocational Rover Crew that is involved with emer- Kat Nielsen gency services. In some U.S. states they call them [email protected] junior paramedics. Production Manager Vocational Rovering, as an aspect of Scouting, has Kevin Dunn been around a long time. Only in the last few years [email protected] has it gained prominence with the introduction of EMS, Fire and Police sponsored Crews. Contributing Writers Jerry Crawford As a Scouter and member of Toronto EMS and a Toronto. York & Windsor Crews Jorday Stanley former paramedic, I must admit that the ultimate Photo Provided by Jerry Crawford Katherine Nielsen intent of our sponsorship is to recruit potential para- by Richmond, British Columbia Advanced Care Smoke Blacklock medics and dispatchers. This is because we consid- Paramedic and long time Scouter, Jeff Watts. We Kevin Croft er youth with a Scouting background to be honest, owe a huge debt of gratitude to Jeff for his vision of intelligent and the best candidates for our profes- youth empowerment in his community. Medical sion. The Police and Fire staff agree whole hearted- Venturers and Rovers are still going strong in BC Rovering to Excess is always ly on this as well. looking for submissions from and we met some of them who assisted our medical Rovers, Rover Advisors or staff in Toronto at World Youth Day in 2002. past Rovers. We also desire to have youth in our community who have a good general knowledge of municipal We are also proud to have assisted the Toronto emergency services and who can serve as peers to Submissions should be sent Police Service and Toronto Fire Services in forming to the following addresses: others their own age and provide badly needed serv- a Police Rover crew and Fire Venturer Company. [email protected] ice to their fellow citizens. Since volunteering is a [email protected] huge aspect of Scouting, it is a trait, which our Well, enough of patting ourselves on the back. industry values, in its potential candidates. Documents should be in MS What you really want to know is what Emergency Word format. Services Venturing and Rovering are all about. You can be sure that if you apply to an emergency service for a job and your resume states that you Pictures should bein JPEG It's about Training and Service. As a Medical have Scouting service and vocational experience in format and be no larger then Rover, you will be given three different levels of our industry, your application will be given priority 640 x 480 at 300DPI. If we first aid training - standard first aid/CPR, wilderness need a larger copy we will in the selection process. first aid and survival techniques and emergency first contact you. responder training (St John ambulance or Red Cross In September, Toronto EMS will celebrate its fifth equivalent). Submission Deadlines are the anniversary of sponsoring the Medical Venturers 1st of March, May, July, and Rovers of 1st Downsview and 1st Scarborough September, November and EMS paramedic instructors provide all this train- Groups in the Greater Toronto Council. We are also Janurary. ing. You will benefit from their personal work expe- extremely proud to have had a part in the formation riences as they demonstrate how they actually have of Medical Venturers/Rovers in York Region, Subscribe online bt emailing used the skills they are teaching you. [email protected] Ottawa Region, Durham Region, Peel Region, Essex Windsor Region and many others in Ontario The paramedics and other EMS staff will also pro- This E-Zine is for you. and across Canada. Please support it as much as vide orientation and hands-on demonstrations of you can. EMS equipment and procedures. We also bring in The Medical Venturer/Rover curriculum, which is Police and Fire staff on a reciprocal basis so that now often been referred to by the youthful members youth get first hand knowledge of the other servic- as “MedVents and “MedRovers” is an idea created es as well.

When you have certified in standard first aid/CPR, you are ready for the Service aspect. Medical Rovers, because of their extensive training are highly valued by municipal and Scouting groups to provide medical service at public events. You will work in teams of two or three, often paired with a paramedic or member of St. John Ambulance Brigade or Red Cross and you will either man a first aid post/base station or patrol the crowd with a two-way radio and first aid kit. In order to attain the Advanced level of the curriculum, a member must accumulate 128 hours of medical service and 40 hours of community service (which is also considered for their high school graduation requirement).

Some of the events that our members have serviced are the annual Gilwell Reunion at Blue Springs Scout Camp, CJam2005 in Quebec, Toronto City Hall New Years Celebrations, Toronto Winter Celebrations 2005, GTC Willow Valley Area Pack Winterfest, Toronto St. Patrick's Day parade, CNE2004, Toronto Train Rescue Indy Race and many others. Photo Provided by Jerry Crawford cated that their first year was often much easier because of the As a Rover (age 18 and over), you will participate in at least two knowledge and experience they had gained. Durham Region EMS “RIDEOUTS” on an ambulance with a paramedic crew. has even gone as far as having their Base Hospital Paramedic Depending on the skill level you have demonstrated, you often Education Staff out of Durham College provide the training for will be requested to assist paramedics in patient care. their Medical Rovers & Venturers. They also will provide the necessary references for those who enter the community college pro- Many of our Medical Rovers have utilised their skills at such gram. traumatic incidents they have come upon as motor vehicle accidents and collapses in public places. They have received Scout One of our Rover curriculum graduates, Blair Bigham who was and EMS citations for their heroic actions. featured in an article on page 30 August/September 2005 LEADER magazine has formed a Rover Crew (1st Scarborough B Another exciting aspect of the Vocational Rovering program is Crew) emergency response team at University of Toronto HSERT (High School Emergency Response Teams). A high Scarborough Campus. Blair is in the Paramedic degree program at school forms a “First aid club” and its members join the EMS UTSc and belongs to ACERT (the Association of College sponsored vocational crew as i.e. B Crew. They elect an executive, Emergency Response Teams). He has 40 members signed up and produce by-laws and then undergo EMS supplied first aid training in September they will assist campus police in providing emer- and orientation. Through fundraising efforts and school subsidies, gency medical care to fellow students and staff. they equip their crew with FRS two-way radios and uniforms. Usually the Vice-Principal or assigned teacher registers as a So you can see that Vocational Scouting is one of the fastest Venturer advisor and works with an EMS paramedic to co-ordi- growing and interesting aspects of Scouting in the nation today. If nate the crew. a group exists in your neighbourhood, check it out. If one doesn't exist, ask your Scouter to contact the EMS, Fire and Police The youth, in assigned teams, respond to medical emergencies Services to get a program going. both during school hours and at extra-curricular events such as football, basketball games and dances etc. Check out our website: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ems/spe- cial_programs/medvent.htm Our present Deputy Scouts Canada Provincial Commissioner, Kim Derry (who is also Deputy Chief, Toronto Police Service) Vocational Emergency Services Scouting can not only lead to promotes an initiative called ESP (Empowering Student very rewarding and challenging employment, but can provide Participation). The HSERT is an excellent example of how five excellent life skills that will assist you in any profession you may Toronto high schools are responding to Commissioner Derry's ini- undertake. tiative. Jerry Crawford Of great interest to those students who will be graduating from Group Commissioner high school and wish to enter a community college or university Toronto EMS 1st Downsview paramedic program is the fact that many of the colleges now Willow Valley Area recognise the expertise and qualifications that Medical Rovers Greater Toronto Council have acquired.

The youth who are presently in the college programs have indi- assigned to me from the U-Haul location in Salmon Arm BC. I Wombat Wanderings short one hour drive, in a car, which I did not have. By: Jordan Stanley Ok, so now you have managed to argue with the U-Haul people on the phone for over an hour, unable to persuade them to allow you How to move across the country by U-Haul to pick up a truck from, say the U-Haul location two blocks from your current apartment. You bum a ride from a really, really good I know it has been a while since I have written. I do have some friend. As you are leaving the dealership, you notice that there is great excuses, but this article is not the place for them. This arti- only enough fuel in the tank to get you out of the driveway before cle instead, is more of an allusion to why I haven't written in a long you stall. Conveniently, the dealership is also a gas station! time. I decided to move away from the outdoors and backpacking/camping themes to focus on a subject that I know will eventu- Step Four: ally come up for every Rover out there: moving! I know most Loading Up your Truck Rovers are not going to be moving across Canada as I did. However, I think that this topic will be useful regardless if you are This is the most delicate section to deal with. This is the part that just moving across town or across the province. There are quite a separates the amateurs from the casual truck packers. If this was few movies out there that can show the wonders of a great move. an Olympic sport, I know many people who could challenge for One that I would recommend would be Premier Juillet. A lovely the gold. I on the other hand, would not. After spending most of look at the wonderfulness and absolute clockwork precision of the day driving back from the U-Haul dealership in the next moving. province over, you are extremely exhausted. Unable to spend yet another day to pack the truck, as your landlord expects you out of I have decided to establish this article in a step-by-step approach. the apartment three hours ago, you rush to get all of your earthly belongings into the truck. It will be the worse packing job you Step One: have ever done! No Olympic gold for this packing job. No mat- Decided that you are moving. ter how organized, nor how much of a neat-freak you are, the back of the truck will be a disaster area. Ok, I know this seems quite straight-forward and simple, but it is In the rush to pack everything up, all the items that you wanted to the most important step. You need to decided that you are moving pack right at the back for easy access are tossed in somewhere and to where. I'm not going to get in to the whole intricacies of deep in the bowels of the truck. But we will get to that in the next finding a new apartment/house/cardboard box to live in, I am just issue. going to focus on the whole packed up, destination in mind packing up the truck and moving part. Step Five: Moving! Step Two: Securing a method of moving your junk, I mean, stuff There are many factors that you need to consider to make a move enjoyable, or at least survivable. For starters, if you are driving a This is probably the area where you have the most options when long distance, you need to pick a good route. You want one that it comes to moving. If you chose to have someone else move your is direct, yet a bit enjoyable to drive (i.e., good scenery and not stuff, you don't have to worry about packing your stuff into the much traffic). Secondly, you want to have a driving partner that truck or reversing at the other end of the move. If you, like I did, you can get along with. There is nothing worse then driving a long chose to move yourself, then you have a variety of options with distance not talking to the person sitting beside you because both which company you chose to rent a truck from. Depending on the of you are steamed about something that was said five days ago at city that you live in, there may be many different companies in a gas station regarding who gets the last chocolate bar and who has which to choose from, or they may only be one. In my case, there to settle for the granola bar, not that this has happened to me. were two that allowed cross-country moving. Many different fac- Let us take a bit of an aside here to have a glimpse of the truck in tors need to be weighed when choosing which company to go which you will be moving in. Our lovely U-Haul truck will con- with. For me, I ended up going with the cheaper of the two and sist of nothing more then an old beat-up truck with a large cube on went with U-Haul. I wish I hadn't. the back. The cab of the truck, if you are lucky, will have one bench that has some springs sticking out, well worn bum-groves Step Three: in the drivers' seat, and of course the wonderful automatic trans- Picking up your truck mission that has a reverse and a forward gear. If you are extremely lucky, you will have both an AM and an FM radio, but most Ok, you have all your stuff neatly packed into many different lit- likely it will only be an AM radio that does not pick anything up tle cardboard boxed and now it is time to go pick-up your truck. except radio signals that have been lost in space since 1984. Look Now, U-Haul uses an amazing method in choosing which truck out; WHAM is back on the air waves! you get to use. It is a highly advanced methodology that I can only Now, while we are on the topic of music, there are a few things dream of understanding. As far as I can tell, what they do is take that need to be recognized when moving and these have to do with all the trucks in your area (by area I mean in a 300km radius) and the choice of songs to play. Now, if you are lucky enough to rent pick the furthest one away from you and assign that truck to you. a truck that has a working stereo with a cassette deck, then you can In my case, I was living in Kamloops BC, and my truck was pick your own music to bring. If, like me, you are lucky enough to get the stereo that only has AM, you can expect to hear the same songs over, and over again. These songs include, but are not lim- major (lucky you), you have to return your truck. When you ited to: the Aerosmith Trilogy from 1993 (Crying, Amazing and picked up your U-haul (i.e. your nightmare on wheels), you were Crazy), then throw in some recent hit song, add a few really old given a drop off spot. Again, this spot is conveniently located as songs from the 1980's, and the odd lip-syncing song (i.e. Blame it far away from where you are as possible. For me, I had moved to on the rain) and you have yourself a great collection. Don't forget downtown Halifax, and my drop off spot was somewhere near about the CBC! Montreal (ok, it was just across the province in Yarmouth, but still Now, in the whole move there will be the need to stop and spend a long, long way away). The temptation is there to just drive down the night somewhere. In my move, the decision was made to try a side road and light the truck on fire (hey, I thought about that to move economically (i.e. I am cheap and didn't want to waste many times on the drive across Canada. Many, many times). any money on a motel room). There are various places that you There is another way, one that does not involve accidents, fire or can pull over and spend the night. Campgrounds abound in theft (all of which sound so great after a week with this truck). Canada and are not hard to find. To make the most of your stay, I That way is to just drop it off to the first dealer that you see when suggest that you arrive at a camp ground around midnight, and you are driving around. The best part is they will take it back no leave before six in the morning. There is also the possibility to questions asked. spend the night at one of the various rest stops that dot our high- Now that you have dropped off the truck, you are back in your way system. These are well appointed with a washroom and safe- new place you can relax. But not too much, that nice table you are ty lighting at night. I do have to warn you, some of the rest stops using to eat your pizza off of I think contains all your clothes, and are patrolled by security and they have a tendency to wake sleep- where did you put your phone? Nice place by the way. ing people up to make them vacate their spots. The third spot, and this one I found most useful in the past, was down side roads. I am going to say it now so that I don't get into trouble later, always obey local laws and before you settle for the night, ask yourself if you feel safe. Of course, there is also the method of couch surf- ing. This is simply down by getting in contact with friends, friends of friends, or relatives across the distance that you are moving though. Now, I am going to dispel an ugly rumor that the cab of the U- Haul is a wonderful place to sleep. It may seem tempting to you and your traveling partner to just curl up on the seat and sleep. This has two major downfalls: 1) the truck cab is exactly 8 inch- es too small for you to ever get comfortable in, and 2) there is not possible way to fit two people on one truck bench after a long days drive (trust me, no matter how close you are, there is no possible way to do it for either of you to be comfortable)! So now it is night and you have decided to stay in a campground, or side of the road. Not to worry, you think, I have my tent and gear in the back to sleep in. You pull over and shine your head- light (because in a u-haul only one ever works) on the spot that About the author: you intend to set-up your tent, and head to the back of the truck. Jordan has recently thrown out all his moving boxes in an You carefully open the back door, hoping that nothing comes out attempt to stay living in one place for more then a year. He is and flattens you. It is about this time that you realize that every- currently living in Nanaimo, BC after surviving a year in thing you wanted to keep by the back door is in fact buried some- Halifax. Next year, he may be somewhere else. He will never where in there between the mattresses and the boxes of non-per- use U-haul again. ishable food. This will be your first night. This will also be about the time that you consider sleeping in the cab (see the paragraph above). Muttering under your breath, you will climb in on top of all your stuff, gently using that box that says “fragile” as a stool to reach the top of the pile. After digging though, you manage to find GOD STUFF your tent (no poles) and your sleeping bags (again, no sleeping pads). Oh well, next time you will remember to leave these items A Hindu Prayer at the back of the truck, no matter what. And you know what, if you are moving with your partner or friends, you will never forget May all be happy; about this moment. Ever! May all be free from disease; May all realize what is good; Step Six: May nobody be subject to sorrow; Finishing May the wicked become virtuous; May the virtuous attain peace; Ok, you have now moved, and for sake of saying so, unpacked May the peaceful be free; (just to speed things up). Now that you have dug through all the May the free make others free. packed boxes and found out that you have not broken anything RSVP 2006

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 3RD ANNUAL RSVP CAMP!

Hosted by the Voyageur Rover Round Table on May 5-7, 2006 at Camp Opemikon, near Perth Ontario

Outdoor fun and excitement for Senior Scouts, Venturers, Rovers and Girl Guide’s Pathfinders and Senior Branches.

Proposed activities include:

High ropes climbing Campfire challenge Chocolate fondue Archery Service Projects Canoeing games Scouts/Guides own Dance …and more

Participants are to come fully self-contained. Offers of service are to come self-contained with the exception of food, which will be provided (but DO bring dishes).

Registration forms will be available at www.vrrrt.org by December 20th, 2005

For more information, please contact Shane Dolan at (613) 726-1180 or [email protected]

Offers of Service please contact Nolan Smith at (613) 834-3228 or [email protected] Voyageur Rover Round Table The Moot of Brian

WHO: Any member of Scouting or Guiding, 14 years and older

WHAT: Camping, relaxing, moot games and more! Hosting of the May CCRRT Meeting

WHERE: Arundel Natural Science Center, near Arundel about 125km NW of Montreal (see website for directions)

WHEN: May 19 - 22, 2006

COST: 35$ - Early Registration 40$ - Late Registration 20$ Deposit Required for reservations, early registration date is April 17, 2006

Activities: - Crazy Moot Games - Friday Movie - Sunday Night Social - CCRRT Meeting - ALL FOOD INCLUDED - Indoor Accommodations - And Much Much More

Contact Info: e-mail: [email protected] web: http://moot.spiralex.net Phone #1: Mario - (450) 632-6388 Phone #2: Mike - (514) 895-1989 Answers to Rover Trivia

Congratulations to Wrongway (Wright Chappell) from BC who got all eight right!

1. The first Canadian Scout Handbook was published in 1918.

2. The first World Jamboree was held in ‘Olympia’ London, England in 1920.

3. In 1927 Canadian Scouts found and decorated the graves of The Fathers of Confederation.

4. Apple Day first started in 1930 and continues on today.

5. Sir Baden Powell, the Father of Scouting, visited Canada only twice in 1912 and 1935.

6. Sir Baden Powell died in Kenya in 1941.

7. Canada held it’s first jamboree near Ottawa in 1949.

8. The 8th World Jamboree was held in Canada at Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario. In attendance were some 8,000 Canadians with an equal amount of representatives. Crew Executive Training Exercise © Designed by the Mangoliers Patrol, 1.keeping minutes of all business and Executive meetings. Gilwell Training, Quebec 2003 2.maintaining a brief log of all publicity 3.communicating by letter, telephone or e-mail JOB DESCRIPTIONS 4.maintaining a record of attendance 5.keeping an updated list of equipment (in concert with the QM) 6.circulating minutes in written form from the previous meeting PRESIDENT / MATE: The minutes are an official record of business and activities of 1.Acts as the chief administrator of the rover crew. the Crew. Minutes should include: 2.Should be versed in the duties and responsibilities of all other executive positions. 1.time and place of the meeting 3.Works to enhance the overall function, operation and dynamics 2.names of members present and regrets of the Rover Crew. 3.verification of Quorum 4.Is concerned with the image and vision of the crew and how 4.adoption of Agenda (with any additions) decisions and actions can affect these values. 5.approval of the minutes from previous meeting (with any correc- 5.Directs the budget process. tions) 6.Helps define the overall goals of the rover crew. 6.the exact wording of motions (unless withdrawn) including the 7.Trains, prepares, and mentors potential members and new exec- name of the mover utive members. 7.record of votes 8.Reviews procedures, clarifies the role of the members, and 8.decisions made by consensus directs the over workings of the crew. 9.items tabled 9.Represents the crew to the greater community and networks 10.time of adjournment with others to enhance the crew’s position in the community. 11.time and location of next meeting 10.Work with the Advisor. TREASURER/KEEPER OF THE PURSE Presidential / Mate Duties The treasurer or Keeper of the Purse, for crews using the 1.Determine the agenda and preside at all meetings of the crew, knighthood theme, is the member who is responsible for the both general and executive. crew’s/company’s finances. The treasurer’s roles and responsibil- 2.Fulfill the respective duties as outlined in the By-Laws ities are as follows: 3.Appoint committee heads to standing committees and other membership delegations that has not been otherwise provided for. 1.Maintain an up-to-date financial record for the crew 4.Represent the crew at all functions. 2.Ensure all crew financial transactions are “transparent” and fol- 5.Decide questions of order low all applicable group committee requirements 6.Enforce the Constitution and By-Laws 3.Maintain a crew account at a financial institution (if applicable) 4.Present a report of crew finances at meetings VICE PRESIDENT/MATE 5.Prepare necessary reports for the group committee for re-char- tering purposes The Vice President/Mate shall undertake the responsibilities 6.Prepares (or oversees) budgets for activities and duties outlined above in the absence of the president/mate. 7.Controls the flow of monies for the crew The Mate can delegate duties to the Vice-Mate. 8.Prepares books for an annual audit (if required) 9.There should be at least two (2) signing authorities and Scouts SECRETARY/SCRIBE Canada should be in the name of the account

The secretary keeps an accurate record of meetings. Only what The skill set required for the treasurer position: is decided on, not said is recorded, e.g. the motion and the vote are recorded, but not who said what during the discussion prior to the 1.Ability to maintain a basic financial log vote. 2.Ability to create budgets

The secretary may also assist the Chair in handling correspon- QUARTERMASTER dence, notifying members of meetings, preparing and distributing agenda. “The person to blame when lack of toilet paper at the den is discovered.” Duties: Peter Kirchmeier, The Rover Dictionary ture), cost of camping, contact people, necessity of reservations, An elected member of the crew executive, the Quartermaster is contact numbers to leave with Group a map of how to get to the responsible for: chosen location and the proposed route of a backcountry trip investigation of potential local risk factors i.e. bears, weather con- 1.The purchasing of equipment upon crew approval ditions listing of both crew and personal equipment needed for the 2.The maintenance and replacement of crew equipment activity listing of specialized equipment needed i.e. canoe repair 3.Properly storing the crew’s equipment kits assessment of first aid qualifications needed; ensuring ade- 4.Making the equipment available to the crew in a timely fashion quate first aid equipment is brought finding out the location of the 5.Keeping inventory lists of the crew’s equipment nearest medical facility/assistance and contact numbers develop- 6.Keeping a sign-in and sign-out log of equipment which are up- ment of an evacuation plan preparing a list of participants and to-date contact numbers to leave with Group checking on insurance cov- 7.Ensuring that the crew has the necessary equipment at/for events erage of all participants collection of current medical forms for all participants conducting a risk management assessment of the plan Note: The Quartermaster is sometimes also called a “Man at with all crew members and the advisor Arms”. In a smaller crew, the responsibilities of the Quartermaster can be divided among other executive members. For example, the 4.Moderating a post-trip discussion on the success of the activity Treasurer can be responsible for the purchasing of new equipment and the Scribe can maintain the equipment log. WEEKEND EXECUTIVE TRAINING AGENDA

What kinds of details could be included in the equipment log? To be most effective, an Executive Training Weekend should be an inter- rather than intra-Crew event. By including members 1.Details of item: color? Serial numbers? Identifying marks? of several crew executives different viewpoints and experiences 2.Date of purchase may be drawn upon. In addition, break-off sessions constituting 3.Has any repair work be done? If so, when? position-specific training and role-playing can be implemented. 4.Condition when signed out 5.Who signed it out, and when Saturday AM 6.When it is to be returned, and by whom 7.Acknowledgement of returned equipment How to listen. 8.Was there any change in condition (outside normal wear and People skills & how to use them. tear)? Group dynamics. Confidence building in yourself as well as others. ACTIVITY CHAIRPERSON Problem solving Delegation An activity chairperson serves on the Executive for the dura- Motivation tion of the activity for which he/she has been assigned responsibil- Conflict resolution ity. This will include the inception, planning and evaluation stages of an activity. Saturday PM

For a given activity the responsibilities of an activity chairper- Executive duties & functions of all positions son include: By-laws Planning short & long term 1.Communication with the crew/advisor on all aspects of the chosen activity Sunday AM

2.Preparation of a written description of the activity including Role playing exercises for all positions dates, location, and expected cost, for distribution to each crew member, advisor and group Sunday PM

3.Preparation of a detailed plan for the activity in concert with Feedback other crew members; where appropriate this plan should include: Questions & Answers any training required for the crew before the activity can be under- taken the availability and cost of such training a timetable for the An overview of a training weekend is tabled above. As the activity applications for permits required from Scouts Canada or Executive, and in particular the President/Mate, has to be well- local councils knowledge of Scouts Canada policies and proce- versed in people skills, the first session would comprise an dures governing the activity and their integration into the plan overview of such skills interspersed with case study discussions as an estimate of the number of drivers required, cost of gas, dis- to how these skills might be applied. The second session would tances involved, insurance coverage of drivers, condition of their start with a general forum on the functional aspects of the vehicles whether any special transportation is required i.e. canoe Executive: an overview of the duties of each position, the drawing trailer a description of the location to be visited, rules and regula- up and administration of by-laws and include a section on long- tions (i.e. special permits, campsite limits, time of arrival/depar- and short-term planning. After the first of these topics there would be a break-out session where representatives of each position international event, or a major fundraising initiative. would meet to clarify their roles and share experiences. After the by-law and planning sessions, a mixed “Executive” arbitrarily The training activity for the QM’s would use random pieces of assigned from representative crews, would draw up a series of by- equipment to have them each design their own equipment logs. laws, plan a month’s activities and draw up an overview of a typ- This equipment should include several items that are nearly iden- ical Rover year. The Scribe of each of these executives would keep tical. Once the logs are completed, the QM’s would go around and a record of this so that after transcription, each Crew would have “borrow” items from each other quickly for a pre-determined time a sample of by-laws and a Crew program. Having gone through period before returning to their seats and try to verify who has such an exercise the Crew will then be able to more effectively what. A discussion would then follow covering to include the fol- implement its own by-laws and program with the added advantage lowing questions: If something is lost, why? What happened? of having had the ideas and experience of other Crews to draw Should different item details be used in the equipment log in order upon. to more easily account for items?

In the evening the short and long-term planning exercise would Activity Chairs should be given a couple of planning exercis- be discussed in plenary session. At this time also, Crews who have es, one for a day-trip or visit and the other for a three-day back- done any special activities will be asked to make a presentation to country trip and be asked to go through the process as outlined in the group. This could include international development projects, their duties and responsibilities. Access to the internet for high adventure expeditions, anything a little out of the ordinary researching information would be ideal, but otherwise a series of that might serve as an inspiration for their peers. booklets, maps and other resources could be provided for refer- ence. Copies of B.P. & P. and the Outdoor Planning Guide should The next morning would comprise role-playing or problem- be available. solving exercises for each of the positions, position-specific groups being formed. In the case of the Presidents/Mates, each The final session would be a feedback and evaluation of the would take a turn role-playing that position in a series of “situa- weekend, allowing time for questions. tions” requiring some of the people skills taught the previous day. The Secretary/Scribe group would do a similar exercise, with one of their number keeping an accurate and unbiased record of the discussion. They could also be asked to compose letters for specific situations and discuss the most efficient communication meth- ods for situations requiring rapid feedback from a Crew/Executive. For the Treasurer/Keeper of the Purse group, an exercise involving an “executive” drawing up a budget could be run, then some case studies of various situations in which financial accountability is important could be worked through. Examples of this would be a long-term trip, participation in an Why Go To The Belleville the sections of Scouting and Guiding and most magazines and yearbooks published by the Scouting/Guiding movements in Scout/Guide Museum? Canada. They have most, if not all, of the Rover handbooks, all of Rovering magazine, and other smaller Rover books such as "The Crew Scouter's Handbook," "Ideas for Rover Scouts," etc. If you Because its full of Rover stuff! are looking for Rovering history, you will find it here!

© Katherine Nielsen 2004 While at the museum, you must visit St. George's Rover Chapel, complete with a Rover altar, ready and waiting for its first knight- When I met with Paul, the Curator of the Museum, in 2003, he ing. The first official Rover event hosted in the chapel was held by mentioned to me that Rovers make some of the largest and most the CCRRT in the spring of 2004. The stained glass windows of a interesting donations to the museum than any other group of peo- knight and a boy scout stand vigil on either side of the entrance to ple. There can be no doubt, therefore, that the museum is FULL of the chapel, and the altar is crowned by a beautiful stained glass Rover memorabilia. window of St. George slaying the dragon.

On a fundamental level, the museum provides memorabilia for The museum can also provide meeting rooms and tours on both the Scout and Guide movements including uniforms, books, demand. If you have a chance, please go and see this wonderful insignia, mugs, pins, jackets, and even personal belongings of the testament to the Scouting Spirit! Chief Scout and Guide. A history of Belleville Scouting and Guiding can also be found there. Badge collectors will drool over the extensive local, national, international, and special event badges!

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To join please email [email protected] with the word Subscribe in the subject line. Include your name, crew (if applicable), and email address. dealt with on a special basis within the Crew. Maybe a quiet Through The Rapids hour with a campfire or on a mountainside to mourn your friend. BY SMOKE BLACKLOCK Don’t be ashamed of tears of sorrow, nor should you be ashamed of a song or a laugh. These, like death, are a part of life and may be the finest memorial your friend can have. Letter # 6 Ashes to Ashes For many of you the early years of your adult life will be a time when you experience the loss of grandparent or parent. This Facing Death….. may be sudden, or long foreseen, and will affect you in many ways. You may see older members of your family aging in Death is going to happen to you. many ways, wrinkles, silver hair, infirmity and slowing down may all occur in their natural time. Do not fear them for they are This bald statement is probably a shock to most young adults natural developments as were your baby teeth, body develop- who have not yet faced up to their own mortality. Not only will ment, and growth. Value your older friends and relatives for it happen to you directly but you have or will be exposed many they have seen many paths and may guide you around the quick- times, during your lifetime, to coping with the death of a friend sands of life. Share some of your time and perhaps learn from or loved one. In addition to your own feelings it is necessary for them. Share a laugh, a song, or s story and you will often come some one to make arrangements for the deceased, and for the away richer. The special needs created by senility or disease survivors. There are legal, religious, and financial commitments may create less pleasant situations, but again need to be met. An to consider and all at a time when you are especially vulnerable. adult may be placed once more in a position like a young child in need of care. Unlike a child who can run from unpleasant When death strikes, the shock and pain strikes you personally things, you as adults will need to help where required, share and it is normal to feel a first concern for yourself. Usually this when possible, and be mature enough to face whatever life is quickly followed by a concern for the immediate survivors and brings. once more a concern as to what to say to them, what to do, how to do it. This too is normal. In my lifetime of fumbling for Friends of ours, whose mother was declared “terminal”, had a ways to handle this I have found that a hug is often better than terrible time deciding how to treat her. Either they avoided her words, and that help with the paperwork, driving or diapers is or else treated her life fragile china. The weeks before they were often worth more than all the flowers. able to accept the finality were painful for all of them and cheat- ed them, and her, of opportunities to share their love. This is a As young adults, you can expect to lose friends suddenly time when the mutual support of the family can bring great joy. through suicide or accident. These are the biggest causes of death in your age group and are probably going to be your first Arrangements….. experience of facing a loss as adults. Recognize the need to mourn as individuals and in groups. Your friend’s family would Making arrangements after the death of a loved on is often an appreciate your condolences but as often as not yourself and exercise in overspending. While the majority of funeral directors other friends will need mutual support to accept the loss. are offering a needed service at a cost the family can afford, Sometimes a special memorial service for your group where you there are some who should be referred to as salesmen rather than are can share special memories and the private feelings shared anything else. A good funeral director can be chosen in advance, with your friend. Do not glorify the person or try to make them as can all aspects of a funeral. It is often a sad comment on val- something they were not. Neither suicide or accidental death is ues that the quality of a casket seems more important than the glorious and you could be sending really bad signals to younger quality of life for the survivors. Impressive monuments should people by making it appear as something glamorous. not be allowed to rob a survivor of a coat or an education.

Parents, brothers, sisters and boy or girlfriends of a person who The vast majority of funeral directors are ethical businessmen has died are not diseased. They will appreciate a short visit, a offering a necessary service, but there are a small number who hug or some shared sorrow. Don’t isolate them or treat them as are sharks preying on the bereaved. Decide what is wanted, aliens because you don’t know what to say. Maybe there is what can be afforded, and what is necessary and then shop for it. some way that you can help. Usually a relative, friend or minis- Even an ethical funeral director is a businessman who might not ter will be helping them and could use someone to meet a plane feel an obligation to reduce a sale because it is going to be too or pick up some cleaning or just to help with arrangements. expensive. Explore the options, such as cremation, before mak- Washing the car or caring for pets may be needed. If your help ing a financial commitment. is not needed your offer will still be appreciated. If it is used to be prepared for no recognition. The family may not be fully Where There’s A Will….. aware of that is happening around them, but will appreciate quiet assistance. Wills are things people do not talk about. Someday you will die and ignoring this fact will not make it go away. That day me Someone in your group may have been especially close and be many years away, or just a few minutes, but it is coming. If may need the support of the Crew. The Crew is a special family you have never written a Will, or written down your desires for to some of the members and their bereavement may need to be your funeral or memorial, then you are putting your loved ones in a position of making decisions by guess work at a time they are under stress. A Will can be a simple declaration on a form Living Monuments….. from the stationary or a document carefully written by a battery of Lawyers with enough five-dollar words to fill a gravel truck. During a Rover’s lifetime they make a commitment of service to I believe that a Will is a sure sign of an adult, and the best wed- others. I believe this commitment should not only be a way of ding gift a man and wife can share. Every province has laws life, but also a fact of death. If you believe in organ donation, which govern the disposal of the Estate of someone who died then you should do something about it now. Something can hap- without a Will (intestate). These laws may designate that your pen before you are ready, and again your loved ones are left loves ones must be cared for in a certain way and may work wondering about what you would have wished. Most provinces against them doing what they and you would have wanted. The have a form on the drivers license or Health Care card to express Public Trustee may be responsible for your children and restrict a wish in this regard. Leave a sign for your loved ones to know them as to where they live, go to school, or what they may do on what you want. It is a gift of peace of mind. vacation. While many of the Trustees are dedicated individuals, they have rules to follow and sometimes their decisions are stu- The Chief Scout, left a dying message for Scouts, writ- pid. If you want what is best for your family leave a Will saying ten long before his death. He felt that he might not have time at what your desires are. An example of a very simple will fol- the end and so arranged things beforehand. His greatest memori- lows. al is a youth movement throughout the world and not a thing of marble. If each of us can leave a memorial of love and fond The surviving spouse may be left in a bad situation memories then we are indeed immortal. because there was no Will, but in the modern world the surviving non-spouse is worse. While the children of your common-law When we go backpacking, or canoeing, we plan our spouse may be your children; it is the responsibility of the sur- trip, leave no garbage behind us, and as much as possible clean vivors to prove that the relationship existed and the children are up after others, so as to leave pleasure for those who follow. In part of it. A Will, clearly written, will help. The advice of par- our lives we can do the same. I will die, you will die, and all of ents, family, clergymen, Advisors, and older friends, will help to our loved ones will die. As young adults you need to face this sort out the necessary paperwork, and I have always found that fact, leave a trail clean behind you, and go in your turn without most public service staff, particularly those in Vital Statistics fear. Departments or Health and Welfare are super-helpful in assisting with certificates, Canada Pension Survivor Applications and other “Red Tape”.

Last Will and Testament

This is the Last Will and Testament of me, ______of the ______of ______in the Province of ______made the ______day of ______2006.

1. I revoke all former Wills, Codicils, and Testamentary Dispositions previously made by me. 2. I appoint my spouse ______and ______of ______in the Province of ______, or the survivor thereof, to be the Executors of this my last Will and Testament. 3. I direct all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, all succession duties, inheritance and death taxes, and all expenses necessarily incidental thereto, to be paid and satisfied by my Executors as soon as conveniently may be after my death. 4. I give the following legacies:

In witness whereof I have set my hand the day and year first above written.

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This page was signed by the Testator as and for His Last Will and Testament in the Presence of us both present together at the same time who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses:

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______Occupation Occupation Norman Wells August 5th, 2005

Norman Wells - oil centre of the Mackenzie River. We enjoyed a lovely night in this community. We found a very interesting museum in town with displays on the Canol Trail, and life in the North. The town was full of interesting things to look at including the street signs made of beautiful Raven silhouettes, and a giant driftwood bridge. On our trip out of town while navigating some giant oil wells that protruded from the river a small tugboat yelled us some encouragement over a mega-phone which basically made our day.

Stop Sign in Norman Wells

Fort Good Hope August 9th, 2005

Our arrival in Fort Good Hope was swift and came immediately after our trip through the Ramparts, the narrowest section of the Mackenzie characterized by striking 200ft limestone cliffs. Having been warned ahead of time that we should stay right Kent at the Driftwood Bridge in Norman Wells through the Ramparts we were on our toes, however we assumed that the swift water would be in the narrow section of the river, between the cliffs. As we neared the impressive walls we were dead in the middle of the river when someone pointed out that perhaps this would be the best place to go right as we began to see some canoe swallowing white water in front of us………… We made it over with time to spare for some photos. Paddling through this section of river was amazing, we stopped at one spot where we were able to climb atop the cliff and were rewarded with a beautiful view of the Mackenzie. We spent a brief afternoon in the community of Fort Good Hope and were given a tour of the most beautiful church many of us had ever seen. Begun in 1865 by Father Emile Petitot, the Church featured the brightest blue ceiling we had ever seen and every inch of the interior was beautifully hand painted, much of it by the man himself.

Oil Pump on the Outskirts of Norman Wells Brooke and Candace wandering the Ramparts The Catholic Church in Fort Good Hope

A Healthy Smile in Fort Good Hope

St George's Day For Rovers, the sword of Saint George is a symbol of chivalry and unselfish service. The blade within the scabbard signifies the soul By Kat Nielsen, 2006 or spiritual part of the Rover. The scabbard signifies material makeup; and the blade and handle, which together are an emblem Baden-Powell chose Saint George as the patron saint of Rovering of the cross of Christ, represents faith. The pommel signifies the because he found George's actions inspiring. Here are his humility which is necessary to use faith to the best advantage. The thoughts on the importance of Saint George for Rovers: point of the sword symbolizes obedience and the two-edged blade reminds Rovers of their two-fold duty toward their god and neigh- “[He] is a man on a horse, tackling an ugly-looking dragon. St. bour. The whole sword represents a spiritual power the Rovers George is his name. require in their quest for service to themselves and others.

I have got a lot of drawings, both ancient and modern, of him. So get out there, There is one I like better than the rest, not because it is a better pic- face down any ture, for it isn't: but because in it St. George is shown with a devil challenge with a of a grin on - he is tackling the dragon with a smile, cheerily, and song in your he means to win. And that is the way to tackle any difficulty how- heart, and have ever ugly it may look. fun!

So don't be content merely to defend yourself and to ward off the St George's Day wrist of what you may be facing, but go at it with determination to is April 23rd. defeat it and get advantage out of it some old how.” (p. 26, “Rovering To Success”, 1922) How to Name Your Rover Crew

Every crew has a name dictated to it by its group and/or sponsor, such as “32nd Spruce Grove”. This name can be derived from the group, district, or area. This name is not, however, unique to the individual crew and it does not reflect the character of the individual crew. As a result, Rovers have a tradition of choosing crew names which better suits their personality, dynamics, and interests.

One of the requirements many crews used to have as a condition of membership was learning, while a squire, what the meaning of the crew’s name is and why it is significant.

The names crews choose can be influenced by special interests, such as vocation, themes, locations, in memory or in honour of both famous people or of fallen crew members. These names can have spiritual influences, or even have double meanings.

Choosing a crew name can seem difficult, if not daunting for new crews. It is important that the members not feel pressured by other crews, and develop their own name, their own identity. Some regions have traditions for naming crews, such as most Crews in Alberta start with “Knights of” (many crews outside of Alberta also name their crews with this format), but this is not required, and not something that has always been. Rover traditions change over time.

Sometimes crews just know what they want to be called, or use outside influences. For many, however, it seems like you are starting from scratch. A good exercise to do with your crew is while at a meeting, or some other gathering where everyone in the crew is in attendance, have each person write down ten (10) ideas they have for crew names, anonymously. Some will be serious and some will be not, this is fine. As a group, go through the suggestions the members made, and begin to see which names mean more to your members, or which ones they like. Sometimes the names will be serious, others will be humorous. As you move through the suggestions and discuss what they mean to you as a crew, you get closer and closer to your crew’s name. It is interesting to note that you can learn a lot about your crew, your crew’s dynamics, and your individual members by doing this exercise. This is not something you will be able to narrow down in one day, but keep talking about it, and exchanging ideas. At the end, you will have a crew name!

The list below is of Canadian Crew names, past and present, and is by no means exhaustive. They are listed here to show you the variety of possibilities and to remind you that although there may be several “1st Rover Crews”, with your crew name, you are unique.

Knights of King Edward Kings Head Rovers Imperial Dragons Pendragon Rovers Knights of the WestWind Knights of the Ridge Platipii of the Fish Creek Abyss Knights of the Rockies Knights of Excalibur Knights Templar Rover Crew Paladin Knights Rover Crew Knights of Sicarius Dracorum Knights of Logres Knights of the Lake Knights of the Three Woods Muskateers Crusaders Merlin’s Mages Knights of the Limestone Table Knights of Artemis Knights of Dionysus Knights of Cerberus Granny Grunt Rovers Chilickthan Rover Crew Norsemen Rovers Knights of Avalon Knights of Camelot Knights of the Aurora Phoenix Falcon Rover Crew Nomad Rover Crew Polaris Rovers TNT Rovers Barbarians Rover Crew Mad Trappers Rover Crew Coureur de Bois Rovers Weekend Warriors Rovers Pegasus Rover Crew Knights of Arrakis St George’s Rover Crew Holy Family Rovers Les Montagnards Maple City Rover Crew Opemikon Rover Sir James Lougheed RoverCrew Richard the Lionheart Rover Crew Sir Gareth of Orkney Rover Crew Knights of King Edward Sir Isaac Brook Rover Crew Tecumseh Rovers Knights of the Peace Griesbaden Knights Beachcomer Rover Crew Knights of the Unknown Challengers Knights of Atrebla Stirling Dragons Knights of Amikeco Diamond Willow Rover Crew Mystaya Flying Jaguars Knights of the Silver Tip Moose Iroquois Apache Cougars Knights of the Crimson Cross Knights of the Wilderness Medic Rover Crew MacPherson Rover Crew Pendragons Chameleons Voyageurs Fallen Angels Rover Crew Crusaders Knights of the Order of Saint Peter Rover Songbook

Scouting Life (Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic)

My mother took me out one day to join a Colony By sharing, sharing, sharing a Beaver I will be I promised to love my God, and of the world take care The Quest of Kindness to Animals Life is ever so much fun, if we only learn to share. The sixth clause of the Scout Law is “A Scout is a friend to ani- Chorus: mals.” I have memorial of Scouting, happy memories of Scouting Many friends that I have liked, many trials that I have hiked As a Rover, we should strive to befriend animals because they It’s a Scouting life for me are our comrades in service. Freeing them, so far as we possibly can, from pain and fear, giving them their full share of love, hap- One day I met Akela who took me to the Pack piness, and protection is our responsibility. We must develop In Wolf Cubs we do our best, we’re always on the track courage to fight against cruelty in order to overcome it. A Tender pad, then earn some stars, and learn some Jungle Lore The crafts and games are so much fun I’m always back for more. By studying nature we come to learn more about who we are and what we are doing here. The wonders of wilderness are shrink- Chorus ing annually and we must help in any way we can to protect wildlife for future generations. Organizations such as World Kin came one day to talk to me and told me about Scouts Wildlife Fund work everyday to help improve conditions for ani- Of their laughter and their singing and their cheers and their shouts mals, and prevent the extinction of entire species each day. Of the games they play, the hikes they take, and many, many camps Practical Application Keep working toward your Chief’s Award, you’ll really be a champ. Learn how to keep animals safely and ensure that they can have the best life possible. Chorus Learn about the natural history of your area, the role of local At 14 years, I went into a Venturer Company wildlife, and how you can help preserve and protect them. We planned our own program by true democracy Some boys and girls together, the challenges we tried Learn basic first aid for animals from a veterinarian to help those And when we got Queen’s Venturer, we wore it with great pride. animals suffering from accidents and illness which you encounter. Chorus Volunteer for your local Humane Society or with local wildlife A Rover Sponsor said to me, “Come be a Rover Squire” initiatives in your area. To wear that cherished Red Beret, can se your heart afire Young women and young men, who serve without reward Spread the view that animals have a right to freedom from pain Your Vigil and then at last, you’ve earned your shoulder boards. and fear, and also to happiness, so far as it is in our power to give it. Chorus

Now that I am older, I look back in memory Of friends I met in Scouting, what their friendship means to me Of trails and camps and rivers, and Scouting life so free Of Scouting’s aims and principles, and the Gilwell family. Nova Scotia Venturer and Rover Update Groups are to come self contained for the weekend. This event By Kevin Croft is open to all Scouting youth aged 14-17. This is an excellent opportunity to have Venturer Companies do some linking with Service Visits: March - May 2006 their Scout Troop and for Venturers to meet with Rovers..

Need someone to give your group or service team a new perspec- The theme this year is Archaeology Mayhem and will include a tive on your group program or area Support? Any service team wide game that you will have never played before guaranteed! As member, Venturer Company or Rover Crew can contact Kevin to well as a new theme, the event is now hosted/ ran by 1st New arrange for a meeting in March, April or may. To arrange for a Scotland Rover Crew. All questions are to be directed to the crew. visit contact Kevin Croft at 450-0192 or 476-3847 Cost is $20 per person for Saturday game and over night stay and [email protected]. $1 extra if you plan to stay for Sunday night. More information will follow in the next newsletters

Olympic Rover Moot: March 31 - April 2, 2006 For more info contact 1st New Scotland Rover Crew at newscot- [email protected] Calling all past and present rovers, come and meet new and old friends at the Nova Scotia Rover Reunion Moot. From 31 March to 2 April 2006 at Camp Harris. Events include the scavenger 2006 Scottish Camp and Highland Games: hunt from hell, mini Olympics, campfire, Rover Reunion and August 18-20, 2006 other events yet to be planned. There will be a Rover Forum on Sunday for all Rovers to voice their opinion on the state of the The 1st Gretna Green Venturer Company, Miramichi are hosting Nova Scotia Rovers. this camp at the Miramichi Agricultural Exhibition Grounds from August 18-20, 2006. There is a maximum of 100 participants, and Cost : $5 per person at registration. Pre-register by contacting the fee is $65. per person (youth or adult). A complete information Laura with numbers attending by 16 March 2006. package is available at the Nova Scotia Scout office, or you can contact Dewey Gillespie at [email protected] for more Contact: Laura Ripley- Duchess Knights of the Crimson Cross information. Fees must be paid by May 15 - no refunds. Rover Crew at [email protected] 883-8409 or Don Dorey - Chancellor [email protected] 449-7664 RAVE 2006: October 13-15, 2006

Halifax Area Venturer and Rover Executive Workshop: RAVE this will be going under a bit of a change with its program April 7-9, 2006 and layout. More information will be available in the spring about program and activities. If you have any questions, comments or Does your group need some training? We have set up a suggestions for program or activities please contact Kevin Croft Executive weekend to assist the youth in filling the roles in their 450-0192 / 476-3847 [email protected] group.

The Executive weekend will be held April 7-9 at the Glenn Haven Community Centre. All persons attending must be self suf- ficient for meals (cooking out doors) as there are no kitchen facil- ities. The cost will be $10.00 Per Person for the weekend. There will ne lots of activities and sessions. To book contact Jim Williams by email [email protected] or 435-1968 after 5pm weekdays. There will be sessions on Saturday and part of Sunday for the Youth on Executive roles, meetings and planning. Lots of fun as well!

Operation MOOSE 2006: May 20-21, 2006

Operation Moose contains several fun activities and an extreme wide game that has several challenges for the participants. This is a three-day adventurous experience for all! Activities that are planned are a traditional all night wide game, outdoor skills challenges, and lots more! Let's see. In the years from year one to year seven, I played cricket, football, and started scouts. I only played cricket for a year coz i thought it was boring. I played football for as long as there was a riverton team for my age group, about 5 or 6 years, and i started cub scouts at age 8 and I am still in as a Rover. Oh, I also played tennis on Sundays (I've just started taking that up again recently). In year seven, i remember winning a medal for being best dancer at the graduation ball/disco. All through the year we learnt how to ballroom dance and the ball was what we were practising for. Gone Home I attended Rossmoyne High School. In year 8 through to 10 i did alright, and also took up the trumpet. I was one of the best and was Craig Kunze of 1st Riverton Rover Crew passed away in his sleep always in the top class and also the top bands. I had to stop that in last night (Wed 14th March). year 11 though coz if i was to continue, i would have had to do it as a main subject and I didn't want to do that. In year 11 and 12 I The Western Australian Rovering Community offers our deepest was slack. I really wasn't enjoying school. I got enough to get a condolences to Craig's family and friends. Craig was a 1st passing grade and graduated. After my school years, i started Riverton Rover and friend to many. working with my dad in our family owned bakery. I have been there for nearly 8 years now. It has helped me buy 3 brand new cars, well, the third one wasn't planned. On my way home from In Craig's own words: work one morning, I was travelling down High Rd, going 70km/h and a girl crossed the road in front of me. I slammed straight I was born in 1980 in a town called Wickham up the north end of into the side of her car, stopping my car dead. It was a write-off. Western Australia. We stayed up there for my first three years. Of So i 'had' to buy a new car. I've always owned the same model, a that three years, I don't remember much, only what i've seen in Volkswagen Golf. My friends nicknamed it "Van Wilder". I liked pictures and stories my parents told me, such as i first learned to it so i named it that too. walk because i had a dirty nappy so mum put me on the lawn and started washing me off with a hose. I stood up a walked. A joyous Skills 2/3 Weekend At the end of last year (2005), I recieved a occassion for my mum but what she didn't know is that she sat me Certificate III in Frontline Management. My first official qualifi- in a pile of prickles and i was trying to get away. cation, since i didn't go to University or Tafe. If I do a first aid course this year (2006), I can also recieve a Certificate III in When i was three, we headed down to Perth to live in a suburb Leadership. This year is the last year I am able to remain a youth called Riverton, and i have lived here ever since.When i was about member of the Scouting movement which will end an 18 year four, my sister started going to primary school. I was lonely so one journey :( nah, it's ok, hehe. day i dissappeared from home and ended up at the primary school, knocking on the class room door and asking the teacher if my sis- That is a quick look at some of my life, well, i wrote it in 20 min- ter could come out to play. One year later, i started at the same utes so.... school. My mum took me to pre-primary school. The only thing i remember about that was telling my mum to leave so i could play Source: http://cjkunze.net/me.php and nearly every other kid crying coz their parents were leaving.

CJ '07 Offers of Service Needed

Are you interested in participating in the next Canadian Scout Jamboree, CJ '07 (July 25th to August 1, 2006) as an Offer of Service (OOS)?

No previous jamboree experience? No problem! All we require is your commitment to work, as a member of a program activity team to plan and execute a fun, but challenging, three-hour program for Scout and Venturer age youth. Your team's program will be repeated twice a day for the duration of the jamboree. Nordjam 06 Looney Tunes Moot Rover Only Moot When: April 28-30, 2006 When: July 21st - 23rd 2006 When: Aug 8-13 2006 Where: Blue Springs Scout Where: Camp Mohawk, Where: Iceland Reserve in Acton Kitchner More Info: www.scout.is/nordjamb More Info: More Info: http://home.cogeco.ca/~roversonly- Roverway '06 http://www.geocities.com/loone moot/ When: Aug 6-14 2006 ymoot/ Where: Italy Ancient Moot More Info: www.roverway.it RSVP When: Aug 4th - 7thth 2006 Where: Camp Impeesa, Where: Perth, Ontario Brantford Area When: May 5-7, 2006 More Info: Coming Soon

Mystery Moot CNE Service Corp When: May 12th - 14th 2006 When: Aug 18th - Sept 4th Camp Skeeter Where: Hebor Downs Where: CNE Toronto When: May 19th - 22nd 2006 Conservation Area, Whitby More Info: Where: Camp Callett, Nanaimo, BC [email protected] More Info: http://www.skeeter.ca More Info: http://www.mysterymoot.com Moot Moot When: Sept 22nd - 24th 2006 Mardi Gras Central Canada Where: Snake Island, Toronto When: Sept 22nd - 24th 2006 Rover Round Table More Info: Where: Camp Bynmg, BC & http://www.mootmoot.ca More Info: http://come.to/mardi-gras THE MOOT OF BRIAN Jailbreak Moot Where: Arundel, Quebec When: October 2006 When: May 19th -22nd, 2006 Where: Niagara Falls, Ontario More Info: More Info: http://moot.spiralex.net [email protected] Expression of Interest 2006 Scottish Camp and For A Highland Games: Rover Reunion Gathering Million Dollar Mania When: August 18-20, 2006 When: June 23-25, 2006 Any Nova Scotia Rovers or Where: Miramichi Where: Goodyear Memorial Rover Crews that are inter- Agricultural Exhibition Scout Reserve in Orangeville ested in planning and coordi- Grounds More Info: nating an event like this More Info: http://www.milliondollarmania.com please contact [email protected] Kevin Croft - We need your event listings. [email protected] RAVE 2006 When: October 13-15, 2006 Operation Moose More Info: Please send event info to When: May 20th-21st, 2006 [email protected] More Info: [email protected] [email protected]