Scouts Canada – Chinook Council 2012-2013 Annual Report A Message from the Chinook Council
Looking back on the 2012-13 Scouting year, Chinook Council can be proud of many accomplishments. We made a positive impact on the lives of more than 7,200 young people across Southern Alberta, supported by a dedicated team of more than 3,600 volunteers and a small corps of employees. For the fifth time in six years, we increased the number of youth who participated in Scouting. Chinook had almost 800 Scouts and Scouters participate in the Canadian Scout Jamboree at Camp Woods and hosted 169 pre and post-Jamboree visitors to Camp Gardner. We also supported the Senator Buchanan Winter Adventure and outdoor experiences like: • Iron Scout, • Cub-o-Rama, • Survivorman Challenge, • Tom Pratt Camp, • Great Escape, • Scoutrees, • Area soap box derbies. Members also participated in the 14th World Scout Moot. Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do to support Scouting in Southern Alberta.
Yours in Scouting,
Tracey Stock Spencer Janke Doug MacDonald Council Commissioner Council Youth Commissioner Council Executive Director
To meet the rest of the Council Service Team, please visit www.chinook.scouts.ca 2013 Canadian Scout Jamboree – Camp Woods, Sylvan Lake, Alberta
THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY OF CJ 2013 7 Days of sunshine, 29 Challenging Programs 638 Patrols – 3708 Scouts, 1288 Scouters with Patrols 1,520 Jamboree volunteers (including 675 teenagers) Total participants = 6,516 - 37% from Alberta 600 Visitors, 450 Cub Scout Day attendees Fun Friends, Adventure, Challenge at the Bert Sheppard Scout Reservation 2,600 Scouts and 893 Scouters joined in adventures at Camps Apistotoke, Gardner and Impeesa 6,535 Scouting camper days Summer Scouting camper days - 1119 5,829 community group camper days. Bert Sheppard Scout Reservation Pre and Post-Jamboree Tours Organized for the fist time in Canada 169 Participants from across Canada experienced more of Alberta than just the Jamboree! Fun with a purpose
Scouts of all ages have fun and learn at activities throughout the year Kids in Scouts have fun adventures discovering new things and experiences they wouldn’t have anywhere else. Soap Box Derbies, Kub Kar Rallies and activities like Survivorman also help Scouts of all ages learn skills that will help them throughout their lives. Do a Good Turn Every Day
During Good Turn Week in April, thousands Of Scouts across Canada got together to do a good turn for someone else. Here, Council Youth Commissioner Spencer Janke and the Council Youth Network make sandwiches for the Mustard Seed in Calgary. A Commitment to Safety
First Aid Training 74 Scouts and Scouts completed Standard and Wilderness First Aid Working with Inside Out Adventures, we are now able to provide affordable first aid training.
Avalanche Safety Training 154 Scouts and Scouters learned about avalanche safety at the Senator Buchanan Winter Adventure at Camp Impeesa in February. Scouts Canada puts a youthful foot forward
Hannah and Michael from Chinook Council represent Scouts Canada as Youth Spokesperson.
Since the launch of the program in 2010, Scouts Canada youth from across the country have shared their passion for Scouting with the country through hundreds of media interviews and campaigns that focus on Registration, the Uniform Launch, Good Turn Week, Canadian Scout Jamboree and Camping Skills. You can read some of those stories here . Volunteer Support
Scouters are the Narrators of the Journey. The Youth are the ones who decide to "Challenge the Dragon" or "Go for the Loot.“
• More than 3600 volunteers give their time every week • 1/3 of our Scouters are new volunteers every year • The 3 main reasons people become Scouters – they are parents of Scouts, they are former Scouters or the sponsors of their Scout group asked them • 766 volunteers completed basic training – 685 took advantage of our new on-line learning resources Volunteer Recognition
27% of Volunteers received an award for Outstanding Service in 2013 1264 Outstanding Service Awards – including 8 Silver Acorns (the highest award to a Canadian Scouter)
In addition, Scouters were recognized for: • 2 Awards for Fortitude • 1 Certificate of Gallantry • 3 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals • 372 long service pins • 75 Long Service Medals – for 10 years of faithful, effective service • 23 Other Awards We continue to grow!
For the fifth time in 6 years, the Chinook Council grew. Participation grew in both year-round programs (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers) as well as our short term programs. Families agree, Scouting is the start of something great! We continue to grow!
2011-12 2012-13 Change Beavers, Cubs, 6,889 7,009 120 Scouts, Venturers, Rovers
Scoutsabout, 196 221 25 Extreme Adventure, Schools & Scouting Scouters 3,167 3,603 436 TOTAL 10,227 10,969 742 Beaver Scout Colonies that grew
271st Copperfield-New Brighton 210th McKenzie 264th Somerset-Bridlewood “B” 401st Woodcreek 1st Standard 175th Whitehorn 242nd Rocky Ridge/Royal Oak 'A' Colony 31st St. Cyprian's 1st Crowsnest Colony 4th Elks Triwood 75th Calgary Fish Creek 20th Ogden 85th Lakeview United Church 253rd South Heritage 1st Bow Valley/Langdon 101st Glendale 251st Chaparral 'B' 239th Northern Hills 10th Calgary Sara Hall 1st Olds 169th Bowmont 2nd Airdrie 1st Crossfield 1st Banff 1st Oilfields/Turner Valley 1st Priddis 15th Lethbridge 108th St. Bernadette 1st Claresholm 148th Oakridge 1st Irricana 236th Penbrooke Meadows 257th Elbow Valley 719th NE Properties 245th Arbour Lake 1st Nanton 1st Brooks 86th Woodcliff United Church 273rd Al-Iman 159th Silver Springs - Scenic Acres Cub Scout Packs that grew
1st Crowsnest 8th Raymond LDS 44th Lethbridge 245th Arbour Lake 4th Elks Triwood
267th L.D.S. Chaparral 36th Lethbridge 18th ANAFV 1st Bow Island 1st Airdrie Ward
75th Calgary Fish Creek 1st Bow Valley/Langdon 7th Airdrie 1st Magrath 19th Medicine Hat
222nd LDS Richmond Ward 2nd Taber LDS 261st L.D.S. Tuscany 5th Raymond 73rd LDS 4th Ward
246th L D S Panorama 719th NE Properties 3rd Magrath 1st Barnwell LDS 2nd Brooks Ward
215th Strathcona Thursday 215th Strathcona Tuesday 4th Coaldale 1st Taber LDS 1st Cardston
242nd Rocky Ridge/Royal 86th Woodcliff United 144th Lake Bonavista 1st Vauxhall LDS 3rd Taber LDS Oak Church
4th Magrath 1st Brooks 167th Parkland 2nd Barnwell LDS 4th Airdrie
46th Lethbridge Heritage 4th Raymond 6th Cardston 1st DeWinton LDS 1st Olds LDS 264th Somerset- 7th Raymond LDS 206th L.D.S. Sunridge 108th St. Bernadette's 1st Cochrane Bridlewood
26th Lethbridge Henderson 159th Silver Springs - 101st Glendale 263rd L.D.S. Cranston LDS Scenic Acres Cub Scout Packs that grew
273rd Al-Iman 2nd Fort Macleod 2nd High River L.D.S. 1st Mountain View
238th L.D.S. Crescent View 39th Lethbridge 288th Calgary Chinese 7th Cardston
239th Northern Hills 3rd Claresholm 211th LDS 5th Ward 2nd Coutts
1st Banff 48th Lethbridge LDS 1st Carstairs 268th LDS Evergreen
1st Nanton 181st L.D.S. Midnapore 1st Didsbury 175th Whitehorn
1st Oilfields/Turner 271st Copperfield-New Brighton 1st Okotoks 22nd LDS Heritage Ward
10th Calgary Sara Hall 2nd Okotoks L.D.S. 221st L.D.S. Rockyview Ward 38th Simons Creek
252nd Hon Viet 52nd L.D.S. Woodbine Ward 1st Spring Coulee 12th Lethbridge LDS Scout Troops that grew
267th L.D.S. Chaparral 245th Arbour Lake 1st Oilfields/Turner Valley 248th LDS Somerset Ward
1st Okotoks 3rd Raymond 14th Lethbridge 118th St. Andrew's Church
243rd Tuscany 1st Lethbridge Coulee Ridge LDS 1st Barnwell LDS 184th L.D.S. Chestermere
2nd Pincher Creek 210th McKenzie 191st L.D.S. Prairie Winds Ward
231st L.D.S. Sundance 2nd Stirling 10th Calgary Sara Hall 203rd Ismaili
1st Olds 216th L.D.S. Shawnessy Ward 288th Calgary Chinese 104th Centre Street Church
1st Canmore 401st Woodcreek 149th Dover 6th St Barnabas' Church
222nd LDS Richmond Ward 1st Crossfield 211th LDS 5th Ward 6th Cardston '
1st Carstairs 1st Cochrane 'A' 31st St. Cyprian's 1st Welling
1st High River 84th L.D.S. Bow Valley Ward 1st Banff 2nd Raymond
2nd Strathmore LDS 18th Medicine Hat 255th LDS Royal Oak Ward 7th Raymond LDS
5th Okotoks LDS 2nd Brooks 1st Chestermere 24th Lethbridge Legacy LDS
224th Sandstone Valley 172nd Queensland 11th Medicine Hat 2nd Taber LDS Scout Troops that grew
2nd High River L.D.S. 4th Raymond ' 1st Didsbury
85th Lakeview United Church 5th Magrath 169th Bowmont
206th L.D.S. Sunridge Ward 12th Lethbridge LDS 221st L.D.S. Rockyview Ward
219th Portuguese Scouts 47th Lethbridge Chinook LDS 261st L.D.S. Tuscany Ward
19th L.D.S. 2nd Ward 207th St. Patrick's 1st Strathmore
238th L.D.S. Crescent View Spanish 20th Ogden 19th Medicine Hat
4th Elks Triwood 268th LDS Evergreen Ward 1st Aetna
6th Airdrie 1st Cardston
1st Balzac 2nd Cardston
1st Irricana 1st Spring Coulee '
5th Airdrie Adventure
147th L.D.S. 8th Ward
2nd LDS Cochrane Ward Venturer Scout Companies that grew
1st FACES Extreme Adventure 214th Hawkwood 252nd Hon Viet 1st Aetna
1st Stirling 1st Bow Valley/Langdon 4th Airdrie 7th Cardston
2nd High River L.D.S. 186th Ranchlands/Crowchild 1st Spring Coulee
2nd Stirling 52nd L.D.S. Woodbine 20th Medicine Hat 4th Magrath
144th Lake Bonavista 85th Lakeview United Church 4th Cardston 13th Lethbridge LDS
101st Glendale 203rd Ismaili Scout Group 3rd Raymond 2nd Taber LDS
47th Lethbridge Chinook LDS 222nd LDS Richmond Ward 6th Magrath 46th Lethbridge Heritage LDS
5th Magrath 19th L.D.S. 2nd Ward 36th Lethbridge 251st Chaparral
264th Somerset-Bridlewood 262nd L.D.S. Coventry 216th L.D.S. Shawnessy 268th LDS Evergreen Ward
5th Okotoks LDS 1st Glenwood 73rd LDS 4th Ward 18th Army Navy Air Force Vets '
215th Strathcona Venturer 2nd Magrath 127th Huntington Hills 165th LDS Valley View Ward
193rd Edgemont 192nd L.D.S. Canyon Creek 1st Strathmore 6th Airdrie
267th L.D.S. Chaparral 210th McKenzie 1st Bow Island 1st Olds
184th L.D.S. Chestermere 2nd Okotoks L.D.S. 2nd Brooks 5th Airdrie Adventure Venturer Scout Companies that grew
1st Canmore 2nd Coutts 199th Beddington Heights
147th L.D.S. 8th Ward 2nd Lethbridge LDS ' 239th Northern Hills
255th LDS Royal Oak Ward 3rd Taber LDS 246th L D S Panorama Ward
84th L.D.S. Bow Valley Ward 44th Lethbridge 38th Simons Creek
1st Rosemary 48th Lethbridge LDS 58th Thorncliffe/Greenview
1st Cardston 231st L.D.S. Sundance Ward 7th Airdrie
4th Raymond LDS 191st L.D.S. Prairie Winds
7th Raymond LDS 36th Crossroads
14th Lethbridge 104TH Centre Street Church The flood of 2013
The flood affected many communities in Southern Alberta It caused extensive damage at Camp Gardner and affected communities supporting many Scouting groups, including High River, Canmore, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Calgary, Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, the Siksika Nation, Lethbridge, & Medicine Hat The flood of 2013
The 10th Calgary lost the historic Sara Scout Hall. Rebuilding the Sara Hall is now being lead by Empire Custom Homes. Support from across Chinook Council and from Telus, empowered the 1st High River to participate in CJ'13 despite the destruction of their hall and loss of personal equipment. The flood at Camp Gardner
Thanks to tremendous efforts of our staff and volunteers and the community, including the LDS Relief Society, and a work crew from Schlumberger Canada (Red Deer) through YYC Helps, we were able to have Camp Gardner operational by July 1st for its summer program including our pre and post Jamboree tours. The pool was destroyed. Two longhouses, the obstacle course and the Nature Centre were lost. Katimavik and 2 service buildings needed repairs. The flood at Camp Gardner
Equipment strewn through the forest was recovered, repaired, and returned to service. Collicutt Lodge, 3 longhouses, the archery range, and the Ceremonial Campfire were undamaged. Gardner will continue to support great, safe Scouting adventures for many more years. Camp Gardner Rebuild
We have much to rebuild. TheNature Centre and Obstacle Course were destroyed by the flood and many areas in the camp were changed forever by the flood.
We will be working to plan the future of the camp this coming year.
Once we have the final settlement from our insurer we will be working with the Alberta Government and the Red Cross to investigate our funding options to rebuild the camp. We will have to work with the County of Rocky View and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources to plan where structures will be located. FINANCIAL REPORT
Please visit www.chinook.scouts.ca to download a copy of the annual financial statements and read frequently asked questions about the statements. Balance Sheet
August 31, August 31, Thousands of $ 2013 2012 Change Current Assets 994.8 1406.6 -411.8 Investments 91.5 91.5 0.0 Capital Assests 646.5 724.5 -78.0 Total Assets 1732.8 2222.6 -489.8 Liabilities 695.6 1299.0 -603.4 Fund Balance 1037.2 923.6 113.6 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 1732.8 2222.6 -489.8 The major change in our assets came with a timing change on when membership fee revenue is due to the National Operation of Scouts Canada reducing cash on hand and liabilities. Statement of Operations
$ thousands August 31, August 31, Change 2013 2012
Revenue 2788.0 2688.6 99.4 Expenditure 2698.6 2787.1 -88.5 Gain on disposal of assets 0 1 -1.0
Write down of Capital 29.5 0 29.5 Assets (flood damage) Excess on Disaster recovery 10.2 0 10.2 expenses Allowance for unredeemed 63.8 0 63.8 Scoutbucks Surplus/deficiency 113.5 -97.5 211.0 Where the money comes from
member fees
Chinook Scout Foundation
Camp fees
Scout Popcorn & Scoutrees
Other income
Grants/donations
United Way
Scout Shop Management
Alberta Sports Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation Where the money is spent
Group & Area Support
Camping & Outdoors
Council Operations
PR, Marketing, Fund-raising
Volunteer Support
Youth & Program Support
Amortization
Financial Assistance Chinook Scout Foundation
The annual financial statement is posted on www.chinook.scouts.ca . August 31, 2013 August 31, 2012 Assets Current Assets $141,640 $119,505 Cash surrender value of 18,253 17,753 life insurance Investments 5,026,571 4,861,766 TOTAL ASSETS 5,186,464 4,999,025 Liabilities Current liabilities 156,743 137,882 Net Assets Unrestricted 4,979,721 4,861,143 Restricted 50,000 50,000 5,186,464 4,999,025 How the Scout Foundation helps
Camping – The foundation contributes $27.36 per youth member to help operated the Bert Sheppard Scout Reservation which includes Camps Apistotoke, Gardner and Impeesa Group & Area Support – $18.75 per youth member is contributed to help support our Area Support Teams, Area Support Managers, the Council Youth Network and the Child & Youth Safety Team. These funds also help us start new groups and initiate outreach projects like the Calgary Young Offender Centre and Woods Homes. Volunteer Support – The Foundation grant provides $7.75 per volunteer to subsidize volunteer screening, training and recognition. Without the grant, we could pay for police record checks, Wood Badge 1 woggles for e- learners or provide outstanding service awards. No One Left Behind - 500 families wouldn’t be able to afford to join Scouting without the support of our Foundation. The grant pays for membership fees, uniforms and activity fees. Thank you 2013 Gardner Club Breakfast Sponsors
1.1.1.Macquarie Group Foundation 2.2.2.Al Lennox 3.3.3.Nexen IncInc. ... 4.4.4.Lou MacEachern 5.5.5.Westjet 6.6.6.First Student Canada 2013 Gardner Club Breakfast donors
N. Murray Edwards Charitable Foundation B'nai Brith Calgary Lodge No. 816 Stanley Weber Bowness Road Investment Corp Brawn Family Foundation Secure Energy Services Inc.
ARC Resources Ltd. Richard Haskayne McLennan Ross LLP Marg Southern TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Bonavista Energy Corporation FirstEnergy Capital Corp FMC Technologies Canada Ltd. FGL Sports Ltd. Donald Campbell John Armstrong Professional Corporation Woodridge Ford Lincoln RBC Foundation Alcom Investments Ltd. Atlas Concrete Inc. Louie Marchesin Derek Martin John Cranston The CRN Group Edward Ostrowski Scott Beaton JF Forget Lorne Larson Nose Creek Forest Products Corp Bancor Inc. Don Snyder Jack Williams George Brookman Paul Edwards Paul Gagnon Mawer Investment Management David Bannatyne Darlene Ward Joey's Seafood Restaurant John Sparks Barbara Brookes Glen Hammerlindl Carolyn Phillips David Fettig Ralph Garrett Robert Iverach Gregory Kuran Tracey Stock Walter Chayka Cheryl Cohen Doug McPhee Peregine General Pest Control Inc. R. W, Thompson Professional Corporation Walter Shoults Sigma Exploration Inc. Jerry Spevako Tresoor Financial Services Al Lennox Ajit Silas Bruce Watson Neville Wells Jack Crawford Debbie Degenstein Gord Ellison Eric Keyser Maurice Shevalier Steve Conquergood Bob Pearson Doris Kutrowski John Carswell FMC Technologies Canada Ltd.
Brian Hook Little Red Inc. SAGE Investment Advisors Ernest Seguin Thomas Yanota Martha Cohen 2013 Foundaton Felloship Donors
Scott Beaton Gregory Kuran Lorne & Pat Larson Leigh & Barbara Cotterill Marg Southern Eric Haffenden John & Mary Cranston Robert Riley Douglas MacDonald Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation John Armstrong Sarah Birdsey-Bailey Duane Bailey Chinook Scout Foundation supporters
Kids+ Other Chinook Scout Foundation Donors
John Armstrong John & Elsie Collins Foundation Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Mike Bingley Thomas Whittingham Colin Cook Scott Beaton Larry Adams Grace Belzner Ralph Garrett Cheryl Cohen Thomas Whittingham Barbara Vincent The employees of Fluor Canada Evelyn Kelly were the lead donor for the Kids+ campaign that helped 500 families afford to join Scouting. 2013 Council Donors
Robert Schwartzenberger Brent King Tracey Stock
Walt Matthies Blue Collar Temps David Forbes Maunders McNeil Foundation Inc. Corey Olynik Michael Strachey Victor Fournel Robert Dickson TraceeCollins Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Michael Bingley EPCOR Energy Alberta Inc. Canadian Tire Association Store #302 Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Jack Grant Douglas MacDonald Daniel Woods Gordon Ellison Denny May Glenbriar Technologies Inc. John Hind Harold Wyatt Robert Bartlett Wards Rentals Ltd. ATCO Power Ltd. Larry Yasman Pat Fawcett ATCO Gas Jody Saunders Irene Harris Wayne Krywolt Leanne Wilson 2013 Donors to our Groups
Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Enbridge Pipelines Inc. FYI Eye Care Services & Products E-Treme Packaging Services Inc. Medicine Hat Community View Inc. Scott Beaton Lions Club John Motyer Kinsmen Club of Okotoks 1708509 Alberta Ltd. TDG Resources Ltd. Westburne West Marvin Smith Dorothy Caine Apache Canada Ltd. High Park Industrial Construction Big M Ford Lincoln Ltd. Cenovus Energy Inc. Inc. George Simpson Tracy Parker Manulife Financial Donald Wakelam EnCana Corporation Precision Hyundai Ray Burridge Golder Associates Ltd. Trevor Stensby Paul O'Gorman Timbercraft Renovations Inc. 1349791 Alberta Ltd. Brent Jones Shell Canada Ltd. Alykhan Merani Albert Haynes First Calgary Robert Evans James Owen Scotiabank Greg Dennis Michael Prime Imperial Oil Limited Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan Herbert Stroh Focus Corporation Jeremy Satnik Michael Brown Nexen Inc. Sian Weaver Bradley Krusky Teck Coal Limited High River Block Parent Program Export Development Canada Stantec Consulting Ltd. RBC Foundation Shaw Communications Montgomery Power Management Inc. Marc Savoie Fidelity Investments Canada Ltd. Badin Consulting Ltd. David Simpson KCJ Mechanics Ltd. Telus Woodridge Ford Lincoln RBC Royal Bank Devon Canada Corporation 1520556 Alberta Ltd. Yu Wang TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. L. Crichton ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Kelly Johnson Corp 380490 Alberta Ltd. Desmond Lai Darren Scheirman Professional Worley Parsons Corporation 2013 Donors to our Groups
Wallace McGruther Diane Carter Frank Friesen Nwabu Nzurum Matthew Gibb Sherry Falkenberg Sean Meggs Richard Parent Richard Allen Eva Rutledge Shades on Caribou Michele Rondot Dr. Derek Shaw Prof Rema MacDonald Nelly Shaw Tom Russell Corp Simon Evison Rick Arum Daniel Sander Evelyn Nott Marlin Murphy Kelly Burney Phil Sheppard Donna Paynter Don Fry Lucy Houchen Darren Thengs Shoes T. Boot Bob Gagnon Janine Jowett Chris Whitty Brian Varney Sandra Staerk Helen Martins Bobby Dhillon Caralyn Boh Leighton Healey Cam Mcleod Kathryn Lundy Barbara Kroetsch Janneane Wutzke Julie Rosario Mynthia Mcdanel Jason Manarintr Graham Venechuk Jon Van Engelen Mark Fietz Greg Brown Tim Voykin Bernard Mailloux Eileen March Heather West Dan McCoy Cley Brotherton Jacquie Winter Paul Parzan Ken Fryatt Clotilda Agbojo John Slade Arlene Round G Alexander Enercan Resources Ltd. Caryle Schroeder Dustin Berhara Sandra Fraser-Dokken Donna Wood Lisa Cao Robert Kotler Jaime Easdon C Dickson Spring Hill Maggie Lindsay Oscar Gomex Chiropractic Colleen Matthews Kris McGeoch Paul deRosenoil Joe Bauer Herbert Melner