A Newsletter of Girl Guides of Canada­Guides du Canada, Saskatchewan Council

September 2013

Volume 26 Issue 1 The Prairie Lily

Welcome to a new Guiding year!

Whether you are new to Guiding, or a returning Events Sharron attended to meet Saskatchewan Member, our wish is that you will have an awesome girls and Guiders included: a Spring Camp at Can- year! Hopefully you are “geared up” to provide the ta-ka-ye; a Bridging Rivers Area Guiding Family best possible experience that our girls can have. Picnic at Trefoil Trails; meals with Provincial Council, Networks and Committees; a Southern Reflecting back on the summer, Saskatchewan Horizons Area Family Carnival; and the National played host to our Chief Commissioner, Sharron Trefoil Gathering. Callahan, from June 7 – 16, 2013 and it was a wonderful opportunity for our Guiding Members to Sharron was able to experience other aspects of meet with her. Sharron, in turn, enjoyed her our province as well, including inspecting the troops experience here. See page 35 to read her letter of and taking the salute at the RCMP Depot. See appreciation and view more photos. photo below.

What’s inside... Upcoming Dates & Thanks 2 Message from the PC 3 Bridging Rivers Area news 4-5 Southern Horizons Area news 6-7 New Provincial Council & Advisers 8 Districts and DC’s list 9 Risk Management & BackCheck 10 Safe Guide 11 Funding & Scholarship winners 12 Fundraising Process 13 Operation Earth 13 Membership 14 Accessible Customer Service Policy 15 Link 15 Trefoil Guild reports 16-17

January Conference 2014 18-19 Arts 20 Arts Training & Train the Trainer 21 International & Kenya Adventure 22-23 PR 24-25 Serenity 26-27 Youth Exchanges SEVEC 27 Can-ta-ka-ye 28 Camping & SOAR 2014 29 Cookie Chatter 30-31 Archives 32 Program Rally Registration Form 33 Communications & Prairie Lily 34 Chief Commissioner Letter & Photos 35

Chief with Can-ta-ka-ye plaque dedicated by Olave, Lady Baden-Powell, July 24, 1969 Girl Greatness Starts Here!

Upcoming dates... Contact information

October 4-6 Quest (Can-ta-ka-ye) Provincial Office: 306-757-4102 October 18-20 Arts & Train the Trainer Training Toll-free: 1-877-694-0383 (Strasbourg) Gayle Hurd – [email protected] October 19 Cookie Day Margot Mack – [email protected] October 27 Youth Recognition (Regina) Kirsten MacDonald – [email protected] November 1 Deadline for international applications 200-1530 Broadway Ave. Regina S4P 1E2 November 10 Prairie Lily deadline Nov. 29-30 Provincial Council Meeting Bridging Rivers Area Office: 306-652-3275 December 10 Program Rally deadline Toll-free: 1-877-652-0644 Cathie Drinkwater & Yvonne Turnbull 2014 [email protected] January 17-18 Provincial Council Meeting 801 Preston Ave. Saskatoon S7H 2V1 January 24-26 January Conference (Regina) Southern Horizons Area Office: February 10 Prairie Lily deadline 306-352-8057 or Toll-free: 1-888-881-3665 March 7-9 Lady B-P Weekend Brenda Gartner & Carol Schimnosky March 14-16 Pathfinder/Ranger Conference [email protected] March 14-15 Provincial Council Meeting 1530 Broadway Ave. Regina S4P 1E2 April 13 Provincial Conference Call April 25-27 DC Forum & Annual Meeting May 3 Clean-Up Saskatchewan Provincial Office Hours Happy Thanksgiving! September ­ June: Monday to Friday From the 8:30 a.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Provincial Council members and staff! The Provincial Office will be closed December 24 (noon) – January 5. A BIG THANK YOU to the SaskTel Pioneers! The organization, the SaskTel Pioneers, has provided funding and manpower to our Can-ta-ka-ye revitalization efforts this season. Members and their families joined Can-ta-ka-ye Operating Committee members and families for a work bee weekend August 9 – 11. A lot of progress was made in trail clearing, tree trimming, yard maintenance and lots of fresh paint going on the buildings. Also arriving courtesy of the Pioneers was a new fridge.

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Units closing or the number of girls who did not return. I believe we are the organization of choice and provide valuable opportunities for our Members. But the girls need to belong to share in the fun and friendship!

Please encourage your friends to join you in a leadership role. Every once in a while I hear of a person who has tried to join and was told they are not needed. We NEED them! Please do not send anyone away. Direct them to your area office and we will find a place for them to volunteer. Help us GROW Guiding in Saskatchewan.

Our Guiding campsites ran very well this summer. Thank you to the operating committees and I was travelling today and found myself delighted by Guiders who supported the summer camping the beauty of our province. Various shades of events. We had a successful camping season. In green, yellow and gold all glistening in the sun. I an attempt to remain transparent, I want to advise was fascinated by the geometric designs created in you that the Provincial Council has decided to the fields by the perfect rows of swathed grain. begin a feasibility study on the three Saskatchewan Combines, truck and farmers busy attending to the camp properties to determine if our current work. I felt like I was in a postcard! My dear sisters membership can or should continue to maintain the in Guiding, I send this postcard to you all with a sites. We have just started the process by warm greeting that states, “Aren’t you glad we are exploring the options to hire a third party agency to here!” complete the study. I will keep you informed as to our progress and finding. By all signs, the Guiding year has officially started. Vacation is over. School has started. Leaves are As usual the beginning of the year brings with it a turning color. The Riders won the ‘Labour Day number of changes within the organization. Many Classic’ (Go Riders Go!). Registration has begun. of the changes are highlighted in this issue of the I know the girls are eager to get started! I hope you Prairie Lily. Each of us must take responsibility to had a good summer and return to your role in stay informed and current so I encourage you to Guiding relaxed and refreshed. I am eager to begin take a few minutes to go to the national website at and ready for the adventures this year will bring! www.girlguides.ca and review the changes in our screening process, the updates in Safe Guide, our Our time with the Chief Commissioner Sharon was National Insurance program, Guiding Essentials great fun. I had the opportunity to travel with her and the Adult Support Modules. and enjoyed connecting with so many girls and Guiders. I think she had a real taste of Thank you all for your commitment to Girl Guides of Saskatchewan’s hospitality. Thank you. Canada – I recognize there are lots of demands on your time. I appreciate what you generously give to I understand our online membership has been Saskatchewan Guiding. going very well in spite of a few technical issues. We have a number of new Units opening. I trust we Charlene will have all (or at least most) of our youth Members Charlene McLean return. I encourage you to call them and personally Provincial Commissioner invite them back. I am always sad when I hear of

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BRIDGING RIVERS AREA NEWS STREAM...

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself as the new Bridging Rivers Area Commissioner. My name is Laurie Lanovaz. I live in Saskatoon with my husband, Joel, and my two daughters, Elizabeth and Rebecca. I currently lead in the 29th Brownie Unit and just completed my term as the Aurora District Commissioner. I also had the great opportunity to be the Co-Membership Adviser for a year. I rejoined Girl Guides to enable my girls to have the fun and opportunities I had as a girl, but soon realized that it was just as important for me. I would like to thank all those Guiders who have shown their support and encouragement as I take on this new role in Guiding. I feel blessed to be in an organization that believes that we are capable of reaching unknown potential and presents challenges and experiences for us to learn, grow and develop skills. I look at this particular role as an example of just that. A huge “Thank You!” goes to Kathy Palmer and Carolyn Oleniuk. To this extent, the Bridging Rivers Area Council recently presented both women with GGC Honorary Life Awards. They have been exceptional role models and mentors to me over the past few months. Their vision and commitment to Guiding is truly appreciated. I wish them all the best as they venture into new opportunities in Guiding. Welcome to a new Guiding year! May it bring fun, new friendship and fellowship! Yours in Guiding,

Laurie Lanovaz Bridging Rivers Area Commissioner

Bridging Rivers 2013-2014 Area Council Area Commissioner: Laurie Lanovaz Elected Members: Barb Atkinson (Rural) Treasurer: Sara Horseman Kay Peters (Urban) Debbie Remeshlyo (Undesignated) Office Liaison: Cathie Drinkwater Gina Troupe (Rural) Ali Peters (Urban)

We thank our retiring Urban Council Elected Member, Tara Brychun and welcome our new one, Ali Peters! Update:

“YES WE CAN!” camp rd A huge Thank You is extended to the 3 COOKIES! Rangers for organizing, planning and running If you are in need of more the “Yes We Can!” camp that ran at Trefoil sandwich cookies for Trails Camp, June 28 – July 2. The weather fundraising or to supplement was great, the program fun and the Guiders and mint cookie sales, please Girls were amazing! contact the area office. There are still cookies available.

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TREFOIL TRAILS CAMP Trefoil Trails Camp got a great “facelift” by the Airlines Hotels as part of the United Way Day of Caring. A large group of employees from the Airlines Hotels painted the BP Lodge and made a generous donation of items from the camp wish list as well as a $1000 donation.

The Trefoil Trail Camp Committee has worked extremely hard this spring and summer to “spruce” up the grounds and lodge. Thank you to the entire group who has dedicated many hours to the camp! To show your appreciation to this group, please consider booking your Fall/Winter camping at Trefoil Trails. Dates are still available. It is a winterized facility so it can be used year round!

Condolences to: . Joanne Jansen, Pasquia Lily DS, on the passing of her daughter, Stacey . Bonney Tolley, Evergreen DS, on the passing of her husband . Brenda Lee, Evergreen DS, on the passing of her mother

Welcome/Welcome Back from the area office!

Office hours remain as last season:  Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Closed on Wednesdays, weekends and statutory holidays. Address: 801 Preston Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H 2V1 Reach us by:  Phone: Local calling 306-652-3275  Long distance 1-306-652-3275 (if you have your own free calling)  Toll-free 1-877-652-0644 (long distance cost paid by Area)  Email: [email protected]  Fax: (1-306) 652-4450

Our area website at www.saskatoongirlguides.ca continues to be a valuable resource for Guiders and families. Spread the word and let us know if there are additional items you’d like to see there!

The office is here to support Guiders – don’t hesitate to get in touch with us! Guiding questions of any kind can certainly be directed to our office and we will answer or forward to the person to whom they should go, as needed. We look forward to communicating with you and meeting those who may come to the office. Cathie & Yvonne

If you have something you’d like to see included in our Bridging Rivers Area Girl Guides section of the next Prairie Lily, please send to the area office no later than October 31, 2013. Notices of condolence, postings of achievements, or other news of wide interest are welcomed.

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Southern Horizons Happenings

I have my Lily – really getting back into the swing of things.

AREA ANNUAL AWARDS AND LUNCHEON “CELEBRATION IN RIDER NATION” SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Broadway United Church 105 Broadway Avenue, Regina

Social: 11:00 a.m.

Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.

Tickets: $15.00 each available at the area office or from your Commissioner(s)

Join your sister Guiders for roast turkey with all the trimmings as well as fun and the social event of our Guiding year.

Other things to do in Regina that weekend:

3:00 p.m. on November 2, Saskatchewan hosts the Edmonton Eskimos

Theatre One 2013 The Play Cup will be hosted by Regina Little Theatre in Regina from October 31 to November 2! Saturday, November 2: That Kritical Stage from Kyle Kamsack Players Drama Club Paper Bag Players from Yorkton For more information contact: Theatre One 2013 The Play Cup – 306-352-0797 or theatresaskatchewan.com

Tackled. . . A Football Play For information call: 306-791-6868 or [email protected]

To our Southern Horizons Dragon Boat Team, Dragon Our Cookies, on their Bronze medal in the women’s division. Job extremely well done, ladies.

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Rainbow District’s year-end celebration... The event was combined with the Tim Horton’s Clean-Up, joint advancement ceremony and a family/friends barbeque. In the past year, Rainbow District has almost doubled in membership and has gained Units in Gladmar/Lake Alma. They couldn’t be more proud of their girls!

We have: Bookmarks Tattoos Balloons Girl brochures Adult brochures Girl posters Adult posters Girl promo cards Adult promo cards These items are available to Units and/or Districts. If you would like some to pick up or to be sent to you, please let the office know.

Are you reading your Guidepost when it arrives or very shortly thereafter? It shows up in your inbox and contains relevant, current and important information. It only takes a very few minutes to read and is most worthwhile.

Spring cookies are still available from the Area if you would like some to sell along with the mint. The cookies are available on a first come, first served basis. Contact the office at [email protected], 1-888-881-3665 or 306-352-8057.

Mystery supper laughs. Your reindeer flies upside down. Donuts, sticky but fun.

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 7 Saskatchewan Provincial Council

Provincial Commissioner Charlene McLean [email protected] Deputy Provincial Commissioner Phyllis White [email protected] Provincial Treasurer Glenda Eden [email protected] Area Commissioners: Bridging Rivers Laurie Lanovaz [email protected] Southern Horizons Michelle Gibney [email protected] Elected Members: Megan Loessl [email protected] Bonnie Jean Low [email protected] Barbara Pohozoff [email protected] Laurie Toews [email protected] Megan Van Buskirk [email protected] Desire White [email protected]

Provincial Advisers & Sub committees Provincial Camping Adviser Heather Neufeld [email protected] Provincial Safe Guide Adviser Linda Mushanski c/o [email protected] Can-ta-ka-ye Operating Committee Chairs Barb Atkinson [email protected] Heritage Lake Operating Chair Susan Prakash Provincial Communications Adviser Jenna Hehn [email protected] Provincial International Adviser Ashley Geddes [email protected] Provincial Membership Adviser Heather Levy [email protected] Provincial Awards Adviser Megan Clake Provincial Link Adviser Megan Loessl [email protected] Provincial Trefoil Guild Adviser Mary Lynne Golphy [email protected] Provincial Program Adviser Carrie Morrison [email protected] Provincial Lones Adviser Provincial Special Needs Adviser Barb Atkinson [email protected] Provincial Public Relations Adviser Alice Gaveronski [email protected] Provincial Archives Audrey Forrest Provincial Cookie Adviser Marj Jackson [email protected] Provincial Training Adviser Brenda Wilson [email protected] Provincial Arts Adviser Ali Peters [email protected] Finance Committee Chair Glenda Eden [email protected] Fund Development Chair Phyllis White [email protected] Green Agents Ashley Geddes & Megan Van Buskirk Human Resources Chair Judi Kehler Prairie Lily Editor Marg Stewart

You’re invited! Thanks Provincial Youth Recognition

Many thanks go to Camille Gibney Ceremony for all her work as co-Provincial 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27 Treasurer. She is stepping down from Knox Metropolitan United Church this position. 2340 Victoria Ave., Regina

Thank you to Glenda Eden, the new Provincial Treasurer, Our Patron, The Honorable Vaughn Schofield, for taking on this role solo. will present Canada Cords, Chief Commissioner’s Gold awards, Duke of Edinburgh awards, Thank you to the other new Provincial and recognize Scholarship recipients. Advisers: International – Ashley Geddes and Please RSVP to the host area office at Awards – Megan Clake [email protected] or phone 306-352-8057 or 1-888-881-3665

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Southern Horizons Area Bridging Rivers Area  Black Diamond District – (Kipling, Redvers)  Aurora District – (Dundurn, Saskatoon south of river, Michelle Gibney [email protected] central, west) Kris McLeod [email protected] 373-7913  Estevan District – (Estevan) Renee Goulet [email protected] 634-9587  Day Lights District – (Saskatoon south of river, northeast sector)  Grasslands District – (Assiniboia, Gravelbourg, Angela Rioux [email protected] 242-9048 Coronach) Jennifer Christian [email protected] Rita Walters [email protected] 642-4398 Soraya Ellert [email protected] 642-4932  Evergreen District – (Birch Hills, Christopher Lake, Prince Albert, La Ronge, Wakaw)  Heartland District – (Regina – central) Christine Taylor [email protected] 922-2835 Raylene Harley [email protected] 529-0104 Ali Gillespie [email protected] Cathleen MacPhee [email protected] 290-9080  Lone Star District – (Saskatoon north of river, core neighbourhood) Carolyn Oleniuk [email protected]  Long Lake District – (Lumsden, Southey, Strasbourg, 373-9551 Bulyea) Kathy Palmer [email protected] Janice Graessli [email protected] 835-2838

 Morning Lights District – (Saskatoon south of river,  North by Northwest District – (Regina – northwest) southeast sector, including Humboldt, Quill Lake) Yvonne Harrison [email protected] Maygen Kardash [email protected] 924-0442 652-7811 Anita Lepard [email protected] 374-8346  Parkland Prairie District – (Yorkton)

Evelyn Steciuk [email protected] 783-7906  Northern Points District – (Dalmeny, Langham, Martensville, Warman)  Prairie Gold District – (Regina – north) Suzette Dann [email protected] 352-0896 Jennifer Baxter: Martensville [email protected] 249-6232 Debbie Remeshylo (Warman. Dalmeny, Langham)  Prairie Skies District – (Cabri, Gull Lake, Swift Current, Maple Creek, Leader) [email protected] 242-7269 Betty Harris [email protected] 773-7604  Northern Stars District – (Saskatoon north of river,  Rainbow District – (Weyburn, Gladmar) east sector) Kim Klassen [email protected] 842-0953 Tracey Quiring [email protected]

 Salton District – (Moose Jaw, Davidson, Riverhurst)  Pasquia Lily District – ( Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale) Joyce Langer [email protected] 353-2071 Joanne Jansen [email protected] 864-3685 Debbie Zumstein [email protected] 694-0972  Prairie Horizons District – (Dinsmore, Kindersley,  Southern Lights District – (Regina – south) Rosetown, Eston) Catherine Makelki [email protected] 586-9610 Susan Christiansen [email protected] 846-2287  SunRidge District – (Regina – east) Cathy Newby [email protected] Desire White [email protected]  Prairie to Pine District – (Luseland, Maidstone, North  Tipitotum District – (Fort Qu’Applle, Indian Head, Battleford, St. Walburg, Turtleford, Unity) Odessa/Vibank) Laurie Toews [email protected] 248-3540 Michelle Gibney [email protected]  Stardust District – (Saskatoon Provincial office north of river, west) Trina Braid [email protected] Northern Pines District – (Stanley Mission, Pinehouse Lake) 249-4776 Margaret Ferguson [email protected] Linette Plant 763-2330 Gina Troupe [email protected] 491-9353 [email protected]

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 9 National Risk Management changes

New Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada is committed to providing girls with a safe and enjoyable experience in all aspects of Guiding. For this reason we continue to review and improve our risk management procedures.

Police Records Check Renewals – new three year renewal cycle Members and non-member volunteers will now be required to renew their Police Records Check (PRC) every three years instead of the current five years. As of September 1, 2013 any new Member or non-member volunteer joining the organization will be entered into the system on the three year renewal schedule. Current Members and non-members will be phased into the new three year schedule beginning January 1, 2014. Any Member or non-member volunteer who submits a new PRC with a date of January 1, 2014 and later will be moved to the new schedule. Renewals submitted before this date will remain on the five year schedule until their next renewal date. Please note that this will also impact the Code of Conduct as it is renewed at the same time as PRCs.

Potential Members Working in Units Effective September 1 all potential members (PMBRs) must have an Adult Member Application form (A.1), a clean PRC and two references entered into iMIS before they are allowed to work with girls in a Unit.

Screening Period – now four months to complete As of September 1, 2013 the screening period will change to four months from six months. All aspects of screening must be completed within this four month timeframe. If the screening process is not complete the membership of a potential member is declined and she is not able to work with girls in a Unit.

Screening Announcement NEW Saskatchewan Council has partnered with a company called BackCheck to support our screening of new potential Guiders.

New Members must now have a clear Police Record Check (PRC) and their personal references completed before their application is entered into iMIS. Potential members MAY NOT attend a Unit meeting until these three pieces of the screening process are complete. Girl safety is the primary reason for the change in the process.

BackCheck will provide the results of the Police Record Check (PRC) within a 24 hour period and will complete the personal references in three to four days. The office staff will enter the application into iMIS – and the adventure begins for the adult Member. A maximum of a one week wait is all that is expected before the individual will be able to join in the fun and friendship of Guiding. The process makes becoming a full-fledged Member fast, convenient and easier than ever before!

A national contract has been signed with BackCheck and all provinces, including Saskatchewan Council, will transition immediately to the tools offered to us through BackCheck.

Page 10 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Safe Guide Submitted by Linda M Mushanski, Provincial Safe Guide Adviser

Our summer came upon us quite quickly this year – spring was almost nonexistent. But it was good to see the number of camps and activities that were planned and carried out despite the challenges of Mother Nature. As Assessors, we became quite busy very quickly and with the help of the Responsible Guiders doing a very good job of filling out the forms and answering concerns/questions in a timely matter, our job went very smoothly.

All Guiders with email registered in iMIS should have received notification of the updated Safe Guide which went into effect September 1, 2013. All previous versions are out of date. Again, there are a number of tweaks to the document and forms. In addition, there are a couple of major changes that I want to bring to your attention. It is recommended that you print off the Key Terms (pages 4-8) and General Planning for Activities sections (pages 9-34) for handy reference.

1. ALL Safe Guide submissions must include your 7. Communication Plan Guidelines are now SG.1, SG.3 and SG.4. As Assessors, we found it included as part of the SG.4. much easier to get a complete overall picture of your activity and many Responsible Guiders were 8. It is now recommended that the Home Contact submitting all three forms anyway. Remember to person has a PRC. visit the national website to ensure that you have the most current version of these forms; if not, they 9. Girls joining Guiding for the first time or moving will be returned to you and requested to be up to the next Branch are not considered part of resubmitted prior to review. that Branch until September 1.

2. The Water Activity section has been totally re- 10. A distinction has been made between written and reorganized to make it more user- adventure camping and adventure tripping. The friendly. Your feedback on this new layout is trip lead and trip assist qualifications are only welcome. required for adventure tripping.

3. There are some new screening requirements for In addition, the Safe Guide Training (both online GGC: and facilitator led sessions) have been updated to  New Members (PMBR) must have a Police reflect the new changes. Records Check (PRC) and two reference checks completed to be counted as ratio. Just a reminder that the deadlines for submission  Non members must be registered in iMIS of Safe Guide forms are as follows: with the A.7 and a PRC.  Yellow level activity forms are due at  All adults in a home where a sleepover is least 14 days prior to the start of the being held must have a PRC. activity.  Once a volunteer attends more than two  Red level activity forms are due 21 meetings, they are considered to be days prior to the activity. attending regularly and must have a PRC.  International travel under 72 hours now requires 30 days notification. 4. When swimming in a pool at an aquatic facility,  Red level Travel in Canada 72 hours Sparks and Brownies now require a minimum of or more are due 30 days prior to the three adults supervising. activity.

5. Ranger ratios have been revised: Green and Failure to meet these deadlines will result in your Yellow activities now require at least one adult at a activity not being assessed and therefore not taking ratio of 1:15 place. Let’s not disappoint our Units; get the forms in on time. Assessors are flexible, details can be 6. The Responsible Guider must regularly review changed after the forms are submitted as we know with Members and non member volunteers the Girl things happen, and we will work with you to ensure Protection procedures. that you have a safe activity that complies with Safe Guide guidelines.

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 11 Funding Submitted by Phyllis White, Deputy Provincial Commissioner [email protected]

SISTERS TO SISTERS FUND WOW! A big THANK YOU is extended to all Trefoil Guild members who generously donated towards this fund at the 2013 National Trefoil Gathering. This year’s event raised a total of $2,761.75 for the Sisters to Sisters Fund

The Vision of the Girl Guides of Canada is that we are the organization of choice for girls and women; however, not everyone can afford the cost to join our organization. Although a grant from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation and a portion of our cookie sales subsidizes membership fees for girls with financial need, the Sisters to Sisters Fund helps support Units or partial Units where funding is limited as a result of socio-economic factors.

Now is the time to donate. This year’s National Trefoil Gathering was a huge success; however, donations towards the Sisters to Sisters Fund are still always accepted. A tax deductable charitable receipt is issued for all donations. Funding Funding support is available from provincial council. For complete details and application forms, check out the provincial website www.girlguides.sk.ca under “forms”.

Membership Assistance: Membership Financial Assistance Application (formerly Lend a Hand)

Sisters to Sisters Unit Funding Application for Unit or partial Units.

Events/Camp/Travel Assistance: Elizabeth Allen Fund and Sisters to Sister Fund – is available for event and camp fees for girls and Guiders, training fees for Guiders and travel expenses (some limitations apply).

Carol Pollock Camp Travel Fund – assists with travel expenses to either of the provincial camp sites at Can-ta-ka-ye or Heritage Lake.

Marian Clark Camping Grant – assists a group or an individual to participate in tent camping.

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Provincial Scholarship recipients

Congratulations to Aliena Haines (Saskatoon) who received the 2013 Saskatchewan Mildred Baldwin Scholarship valued at $500. Aliena will be attending the U of S taking B SC in Pharmacy. She has been in Guiding for 14 years and is a Brownie Guider.

Congratulations, also, to Leta Perpeluk (Yorkton) who received the 2013 Cynthia O’Connor Scholarship valued at $250. Leta is going to the U of R taking her Bachelor of Education. She has been in Guiding for 14 years and is a Sparks Guider.

Saskatchewan Member receives National GGC Scholarship

Congratulations to Erica Osterried of Saskatoon who is a recipient of a $2000 National Full-Time Scholarship. Erica will be taking First Year Arts and Science at the U of S. This is her eleventh year in Guiding and she plans to continue Guiding as a Link member in a special events planning Unit and co-leading a Sparks Unit.

Page 12 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 If your Unit, district or area is fundraising…

Provincial Council has made some changes to the Fundraising (FR1) approval process.  All FR1 forms related to international travel and area fundraising are to go to the provincial council for approval.  All FR1 forms related to any travel to a provincial event, interprovincial travel and district fundraiser (i.e., teas) are to go to the area council for approval.  All FR1 forms related to Unit fundraising (i.e., sleepover, camp, trip to the zoo) are to go to the District Council for approval.

PLEASE NOTE: A commissioner cannot approve any fundraiser in which she is directly involved to avoid conflict of interest.

Unit FR1 – fundraising for a Province District sleepover, camp, or day trip to science centre. Send to District.

District FR1 – fundraising for a District Camp, day trip, sponsoring Unit/Travel Groups FR1‐

girl travel, or a District Tea. Send fundraising for international travel. Send to Province. to Area. Area Unit/Travel Group FR1 – Area FR1 – All Area fundraising fundraising for travel to a request are to go to Province.

provincial event or interprovincial travel. Send to Area.

You are responsible to ensure the FR1 is accompanied by a SG8. If the appropriate forms are not completed correctly the approval process will be delayed.

Remember that 25% of the funds raised must be from Girl Guide cookie sales. We recognize this requirement has generated some concern from Guiders. We will work together to resolve issues as they arise. All levels of Guiding benefit from the sale of cookies.

The Provincial Cookie Fundraising Incentive will continue to provide an additional $5.00 profit to travelling girls and/or Units. See Girl Guides of Saskatchewan website www.girlguides.sk.ca under Cookies for criteria and forms.

National Service Project, Operation Earth Action Submitted by Megan Van Buskirk

Did you know that the National Service Project (NSP), Operation Earth Action, has been extended for another year? That's right! There has been such a positive reaction to this great NSP, that you still have a chance to earn the crest with your Units during the 2013-2014 Guiding year! Check out all you need to know about completing the challenge on the National Service Project website: http://www.nsp.girlguides.ca! And don't forget, your provincial "Green Agents" are on board to help if you have any questions or just need a little inspiration. Contact Megan Van Buskirk at [email protected] (Bridging Rivers) or Ashley Geddes at [email protected] (Southern Horizons). Have fun taking positive action for our Earth!

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 13 Membership Submitted by Heather Levy, Provincial Recruitment and Retention (Membership) Adviser [email protected]

Online registration: It is not too late! A big thank you is extended to Are you left wondering what happened to a girl or all Guiders for your support of Guider that you thought was coming back? It is online registration. To date, not too late to try and get in touch. Let them know 94% of Saskatchewan you miss them. Work with them to sort out any registrations have been done barriers to coming back to Guiding. online. The total number of  Is it the time? registrations is up and the  The day? number of paper registrations  The transportation? is down compared to this time  Can they attend some meetings but not last year. all?  Is there a different meeting time/day/place Did you know...? that would work better?  That with the switch to online registration,  Can you help them find a carpool? Girl Guides of Canada saves thousands of There are many creative ideas out there - if you reams of paper every year. have found one that works, spread the word.  That many paper registrations pass through more than four hands before that Did I get a new Member? information is entered into iMIS. Without timely registration, we cannot tell which  That the area office staff can assist you new registrants have been attending all along and and families with questions about online are late registering and which are truly new registration. Members. This makes it impossible to know how  That online registration allows Guiders successful campaign events, your recruitment access to information about the girls in efforts, your ‘bring a friend’ events and your public their Units earlier and more accurately. cookie sales are to our increasing numbers. With  That creative Guiders in Saskatchewan only so much time, we all want to focus our efforts have found ways to manage slow internet on those things that work. Please help promote speeds, poor computer access, lack of on-time registration. credit cards and other challenges that online registration presents. Help – I need more Guiders! This time of year can be really stressful if you Unit rosters: don't have enough Guiders. Girls want fun As you get your Units up and running and prepare meetings and Guiders want to provide great for enrolment ceremonies, be sure to check your programming and safe meetings. So what is a Unit rosters regularly. Regularly checking your Guider to do? The simplest solution is “TO ASK”. Unit rosters allows you: Girl Guides of Canada has several surveys where  To make sure that all girls attending your parents and guardians respond that 'they were meetings are enrolled in your Unit. never asked' to become Guiders. Really! None of  To make sure that no one your emails and requests for help is enrolled in your Unit but so that you can go to camp, have not attending meetings. an outing, need extra parents so  To make sure that you you can run a craft...... are seen know who has permission as a request for a new leader. for image release. What works? You need to ask, in  To make sure that you person, one-on-one "Would you have accurate contact be a Guider?" information for your Unit.

Page 14 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Accessible Customer Service Policy

In 2012 Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) introduced its Accessible Customer Service Policy as a way of guiding all of us to excellence in accommodating individuals with disabilities. This means that:

 All GGC adult Members and volunteers must now receive training on our new Accessible Customer Service Policy. This training will provide guidance to volunteers on how to provide support to individuals with disabilities in a way that gives them independence, dignity, integration and equal opportunity.  All volunteers must indicate they have read this training resource. All Members and non-member volunteers are required to read these materials as per GGC’s policies.

To comply with this policy, please review the Accessible Customer Service and You training materials. You can access the training from the GGC website: GirlGuides.ca -> Inclusivity and Accessibility.

There are two ways that you can attest to reviewing the training materials. 1. You can log in to My iMIS and follow these steps: Login to My iMIS (MemberZone -> iMIS Central -> My Profile). Click on the Contact Info 2 link. If there is no check mark beside Accessible Customer Service, please select the checkbox and click Save. Your iMIS profile will be updated automatically. If you have any questions contact your area office staff to help you. If there is a check mark already there, no action is required.

2. Alternatively, you can advise your iMIS home that you have read the training so that they can update your record. Please provide your first and last name and iMIS number.

Thank you for helping us to clean up our records. ______Link Submitted by Megan Loessl, Provincial Link Adviser [email protected]

It’s my favourite time of year again – a new Guiding receive periodic e-newsletters, updates, and event season is upon us! Last year was very successful notices. Link members wear their Link pins proudly! for Saskatchewan Link and this year will be another fabulous year with lots of fun and exciting things So what is Link up to? planned, including our 3rd Annual Provincial Link Guiders are once again planning monthly events for Retreat (Spring 2014!) and our 2nd Annual Link members. Come out and meet other Guiders Provincial Link Service Project! Watch for your age, have some fun and maybe learn information in the next Prairie Lily! something new! Last year’s events included scavenger hunts, pottery painting, spa nights, pub What is Link? nights and more! If you are interested in helping Link is Adult Members between the ages of 18 and plan events or have a great idea for an event you 30. We are no longer girl Members, but we are too would like to see, please email Megan (Bridging young to join a Trefoil Guild. Links come in all Rivers Area) at [email protected] or forms; some are Unit or District Guiders, Council or Ashley (Southern Horizons Area) at committee members, and some Links are young [email protected]. women who want to remain connected with Guiding but may not have the time to devote to regular On behalf of all Links in Saskatchewan, I welcome meetings or commitments. Link members are our new Link members, whether you’ve been encouraged to support Guiding in whatever involved with Girl Guides before, have just capacity they can and they are a vital Branch in the completed your girl program, or are completely new Guiding movement. to Guiding. For more information feel free to contact me at [email protected] and join All adult Members in Saskatchewan, between the our Facebook group – Saskatchewan Girl Guide ages of 18 – 30, are automatically registered as st Links. part of the 1 Saskatchewan Link Unit. They September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 15 “SOAR INTO THE FUTURE” National Trefoil Guild Gathering Submitted by Mary Lynne Golphy, Provincial Trefoil Guild Adviser

On June 12 -16, 255 Trefoil Guild members from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom gathered at the University of Regina for fun, friendship and adventure. The National Gathering is held every three years and this year Saskatchewan was host.

The Saskatchewan Trefoil Guild Committee, chaired by Bev Drummond, started planning three years ago. Opening ceremonies were held on Wednesday evening and each of the provinces had a provincial presentation. Sessions on Thursday included knitting circular scarves, geocaching, bra making, belly dancing, Fraud Cents, genealogy, living with arthritis, painting, Saskatchewan History, to name a few. Friday everyone was off to explore. when buses headed to: Indian Head to tour the round barn and Echo Valley area; Moose Jaw with tours of the Western Development Museum, tunnels, spa and a bus tour of the city; and Regina to spend the day at the RCMP Academy Depot Division.

Thursday and Friday evening saw round one and two of the International Trefoil Guild Bean Bag Baseball Tournament (ITGBBBT). The evenings concluded with a sing-a-long in the “Owl”. Saturday morning everyone was given the opportunity to quiz the Chief Commissioner of Girl Guides of Canada, Sharron Callahan of Newfoundland, and the national Trefoil Guild Specialist, Joyce Perrie of BC. Participants were free in the afternoon to tour Regina before heading over to the Turvey Centre. “A Taste of Saskatchewan” banquet featuring bison meatballs with blueberry sauce, pickerel, asparagus, wild rice and Saskatoon Berry crisp was enjoyed by all.

Joyce Kellington made some cookies from the original Girl Guide recipe and presented a bag of them to Val Tutte from B.C. Val sold cookies as a child when she lived in Regina. The final of the ITGBBBT was held and Alice's ITGBBBT Ump & Aces were victorious. A visit by “Queen Elizabeth”, Donna Saunders, was a Scorekeeper surprise and after awarding Alice's Aces with their trophies, the “Queen” gave an inside scoop into the royals’ comings and goings. Sunday morning saw the closing ceremonies which brought an end to the wonderful opportunity for renewing friendships, making new friends and continuing to share in the sisterhood of Guiding. Throughout the Gathering, funds were donated for our Sister to Sister Campaign and at the conclusion of the Closing Ceremonies the planning committee aprons were auctioned off and $2,761.75 were collected.

Queen presenting ITGBBBT trophy to winner Auctioning the aprons for Sisters to Sisters

Page 16 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Trefoil Guild returns to field school Article and photos submitted by Ruth Griffiths

For the third consecutive year a group of women from Girl Guides of Canada has visited the field school at South Branch House. Carol Skaar, Karen Hindle and Ruth Griffiths, members of Taiga Trefoil Activity Group, visited the active archaeological site on the bank of the South Saskatchewan River on July 13, 2013.

South Branch House is located 17 km downriver of Batoche National Historic Site and 15 km west of St. Louis. A sign plus cairns help to explain the historic site, which is open to the public. For many years it was assumed that a Hudson Bay Company post had operated at this site from 1786 until marauders burned it down in 1794. Archaeological research calls this into question.

SAS staff showed us how the site is divided into two distinct areas. We saw the position of the south Carol and Karen examine artifacts – Excavation at stockade wall, a pile of stones from a collapsed South Branch House in previous years has turned up chimney and a cellar pit. The southern area has a clear bead jewelry and a Hudson’s Bay Co. button burn layer while the northern area does not. The question is, “How are the two areas related?”

During the field school, volunteers supervised by a qualified archaeologist scrape away the soil from one- metre square pits. The excavation continues, layer by layer, back through time until sterile soil is reached. The position of the pit is pinpointed by GPS (global positioning system). Carefully written and photographic records are kept of everything they find. Subtle changes in the colour of the soil may indicate, for example, the position of rafters, such as those thought to be from a collapsed roof in the north section. Volunteers were finding bone, beads and charcoal. All artifacts are bagged and tagged, ready for a winter of research back in the Saskatoon office.

Volunteer sifts soil – All of the soil removed from the sample pit is carefully sifted. Often small artifacts such as beads turn up on the soil screen.

Meticulous record keeping – Saskatchewan  Archeological Society staff use photographs, drawings and charts to record every aspect of the archaeological dig. The data provides context for the artifacts recovere.

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 17 January Conference January 24 – 26, 2014 Travelodge Hotel 4177 Albert St., Regina 306­586­3443

The Places We‛ll Go...

January Conference 2013 evaluations were so wonderful that we’d like to share:

It was AWESOME…so much fun… Excellent‐surpassed my expectations...I came back to conference after years of absence and was amazed…great trainers…enthusiastic team…Fabulous training…learned so much…great resources…loved the great ideas and new techniques...I come back to Canada every January just for Conference to see my Guiding friends…great time…lots of fun...lots of energy and lots of variety…interactive… I learned lots I can use with my Units and that is what I wanted to get out of conference – I got so much more…definitely trying some of these ideas with my Unit…so much to learn and so much fun…Area time was wonderful…these girls rock …do it again next year….I can’t wait for next year...Think tank like groups is a great way to start conference! Awesome networking…hard to pick a session as they were all so great...Great session; the presenter gave us great ways to approach all ranges of girls; very beneficial...Thanks for including Trefoil Guild...It was so nice to get together with the other Guilds!...Lots of hands on...Can’t wait to do this with my Guides! ...Awesome…learned so much my head is overflowing – thanks for the CD for my brain!...Girl Guides rock….fun….fun....fun…fun....fun...So much fun all weekend… See you next year! Coming to 2014 January Conference:  OAL adventure  Understanding communication styles  “Who’s line is it?”  Who knew duct tape could be so much fun!  Winter Olympics  “Oh, the places you’ll go!” at January  Learn how to transform trash, fundraise and Conference 2014: geocaching, to the pool go on an International trip. or on an amazing race.  We will be offering an “Expanding Horizons”  Learn how to lead in large and small weekend for seasoned Guiders! spaces, multi-Unit branches and Be  Cookie sessions, wood working, teaching Prepared sessions! girls about stereotypes and computer  Dehydration techniques and winter fun surfing. await you!  Science, technology, fun, Guiding Modules,  Learn how to use that computer! and more all await you at 2014 January  Enjoy the arts. Conference. Watch for more details in the November Prairie Lily! Plan to attend this great Gathering for ALL Guiders – new and experienced – all branches. Register early and save!

A complete outline & description of sessions will be sent out following registration.

Page 18 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 January Conference Registration Form The Places We‛ll Go... January 24 – 26, 2014

Name: ______iMIS #: ______

Phone (home): ______(work): ______(cell): ______

Position(s) in Guiding: ______Number of years as a Guider: ______

Currently working with (circle your groups): Sparks Brownies Guides Pathfinders Rangers Adults

I prefer to receive information by: E-mail: ______ Mail (address): ______City/Town: ______ Fax: ______Postal Code: ______

Food/ Allergies/Diet and/or physical restrictions: ______

I would like to share a room with (if applicable): ______

Smoker Non-smoker All rooms are non-smoking rooms.

In consideration of others, please make this a Scent free event!

Registration: Register early and save!

* Price includes: Sat. and Sun. breakfasts, Sat. lunch, Sat. supper, coffee break drinks and evening hospitality.

Prices are per person Early Bird before Nov. 30 Regular Price after Nov. 30 Conference & hotel –1/room $360 $385 Conference & hotel – 2/room $210 $235 Conference & hotel – 3 or 4/room (sharing beds) $190 $215 Conference only – no hotel $120 $145

*After December 24, registrants will pay the Conference only fee and be responsible for arranging their own accommodation. The hotel will not guarantee the room rates or availability after that date! Please check with the provincial office first as we may have a few spots to fill within the rooms we have booked.

Payment enclosed: ______(Cheque payable to Girl Guides of Canada, Sask. Council)

Please Return Registration Form to the provincial office: If registering by e-mail, please indicate all particulars listed in the registration form.

Girl Guides of Canada, Saskatchewan Council 200-1530 Broadway Ave., Regina, SK S4P 1E2 OR Credit Card # ______OR e-mail [email protected] (VISA, MC only) Expiry Date: ______OR by phone 306-757-4102 Toll free 1-877-694-0383 OR fax 306-347-0995

REFUNDS: This fee is refunded less $25 administration fee until two weeks prior to the event. Within those two weeks, a written request must be sent to the provincial office for any refund.

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 19 Arts Submitted by Ali Peters, Provincial Arts Adviser [email protected]

CUPS!

Thanks to the movie Pitch Perfect (and YouTube), Bumblebee means that you tap those syllables on a simple camp activity is now used to play with any the cup. number of songs. Many girls (especially Guide age See a really good tutorial here: and up) will at least know about it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5zuY4Nprk0 (or ask a girl!) The internet is the best way to find resources – and the best part, you ONLY NEED PLASTIC CUPS! Is there a downside to this activity? Well, the first is (Recycling project?) the “original” song it’s being sung to… the first verse has: “…. two bottles whiskey for the way”. Here is a step-by-step module that can help (the However, there are so many different pop songs middle one says UP). You can find original at: that are appropriate that work! http://highshoalsmusic.blogspot.ca/2013/05/the- cup-game.html  Bruno Mars – Count on Me (fantastic song about friendship)  1 Direction – That’s What Makes You Beautiful  Girl Guides – On My Honour (a slower song)  OR… use them to help sell cookies, like this troop from the USA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1mAy1WgHv0

Save The Dates!

Wanted: Old striped Pathfinder/ Ranger Conference uniform shirts and or skirts! March 14 – 16, 2014

Please donate and let us recycle for you! ******************************* Drop off at the provincial office or either of the area offices and they will make sure we Lady B-P Weekend get your donation. March 7 – 9, 2014 Thanks!

Page 20 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 ARTS TRAINING & TRAIN THE TRAINER

TWO GREAT TRAININGS UNDER ONE SINGLE ROOF

October 18-20, 2013 Strasbourg Bible Camp Strasbourg, Sk.

Arts Training Train the Trainer Event

Mardi Gras is the theme for this fantastic ARTS Mardi Gras is the theme for this terrific “TRAIN THE Training with eight fabulous trainers! TRAINER” event. Many facets of ART will be enjoyed throughout this Trainers will help you transition “parade” to “Basic training while earning the Dramatic Arts Module! Trainer” as we mentor you in your new role! Learn to use the acquired skills to share in the love  Sing Girl Guide and Silly Songs and learn some of Guiding with other adult Guiders! dandy Dance steps. Learn some unique techniques to help you train  Create some hat crafts, a willow craft and adults to love Guiding like you do! magnificent mask crafts.  Make the bells Chime and make and blast off  Take part in Understanding the Adult Learner Rockets. Module and Training the Streams.  Drum up some beautiful beats & learn how to  Learn how to do a Needs Assessment of your make recycled Musical Instruments. group and Facilitate your skills.  Practice some Puppetry, Drama, Improv, Mime  Training Design and Training Delivery will be and Role playing. delivered to you in a fun and fashionable way.  Play some Dramatic Games.  Earn your Training status and five or six terrific training modules! Arts Training and Trainer Event: Both groups –  Buddy up and start earning your training crest! Dress up in costume (optional) and enjoy the fun We’d love to have you on the team! Open to All Saturday evening together! Guiders with a passion for Guiding!

Registration Deadline is October 8. Call the provincial office, in case deadline is extended. A minimum of 20 participants is required, so register immediately and bring a friend! ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Artistic Retreat &Training Skills Weekend Strasbourg October 18-20, 2013

Name: ______iMIS #______Phone: (home) ______(work) ______(cell) ______Mailing address: ______Email address: ______Food/Allergies/Diet and/or physical restrictions: ______Circle what you will attend: Arts Training Trainers Training Your Branch in Guiding or other positions you hold: ______Please return registration form to the provincial office. Fee: $120 + $6 GST = $126 Payment enclosed _____ If registering by email, please indicate all particulars listed on Registration Form. (Cheque payable to Girl Guides of Canada, Saskatchewan Council) OR Credit Card # ______Girl Guides of Canada, Saskatchewan Council (Visa, MC) Expiry: ______/______200-1530 Broadway Ave, Regina, SK S4P 1E2 OR email [email protected] Refunds: This fee is refunded less a $25 administration fee until two OR by phone 306-757-4102 or 1-877-694-0383 weeks prior to the event. Within those two weeks, a written request OR fax 306-347-0995 must be sent to the provincial office for consideration of any refund.

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 21 International Submitted by Ashley Geddes, [email protected]

Ashley Geddes is the new Provincial International Adviser. Ashley has a lot of international travel experience within Guiding. She has been to all four World Centres and she was a part of the WAGGGS Youth Delegation at COP17 in South Africa. Ashley is a Guide Guider in Regina and she looks forward to being a resource for all things international for Saskatchewan Guiding! Nationally Sponsored 2014 International Day of the Girl is International and Domestic trips October 11!

Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) has their Nationally This year for International Day of the Girl, GGC has Sponsored 2014 International and Domestic trips put together an “instant meeting” for Guiders to posted on their website! These are fantastic use. The instant meeting and more information can be found at: opportunities so please encourage both Guiders https://www.girlguides.ca/GGC/Media/Day_of_the_ and girls to apply! Girl/GGC/Media/Day_of_the_Girl.aspx The 2014 International trips are: Also, check out what WAGGGS has to say about  Wings 2014 International Camp – Berkshire, International Day of the girl! England, July 26 – August 4, 2014 http://www.wagggs.org/en/dayofthegirl  Kenya Adventure, August 5 – 20, 2014  London and Pax Lodge, England, August 11 – 23, 2014  Sea of Cortex, Mexico, July 1 – 10, 2014

The 2014 Domestic trips are:  P.E.I. Cycling Adventure, July 26 – August 4, 2014  Newfoundland and Labrador Adventure, Trip Planning Reminder July 13 – 23, 2014  Arctic Adventure – Churchill and Winnipeg, Please note that GGC has MB, July 7 – 17, 2014 adjusted their requirements

for international and To download the Trip Fact Sheets visit: domestic travel objectives. http://www.girlguides.ca/GGC/Programs/Internation All-inclusive resorts, cruises, al_Guiding/Travel_Opportunities/GGC/Programs/O vacation destinations, pportunities/International_Guiding/Travel.aspx?hke entertainment based trips, y=c8163d22-5d8c-4138-99e5-00180577ef10 etc. are not acceptable trips. Guiding trips must The application forms for both Guiders and girls are have a clear indication on how they will align with available online. Applications must be sent the Guiding principles, including how they enhance electronically and are due to Ashley Geddes by both girls’ and Guiders’ understanding of global November 1, 2013. Send complete applications issues; the Guiding sisterhood experience; and/or and any inquiries about the trips to they must have an educational purpose. [email protected]

Page 22 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Kenya Adventure 2013! Submitted by Elyse Opseth, a Saskatoon Ranger

This past summer I had the amazing opportunity to go on an adventure to Kenya along with 15 other girls and four Guiders from across Canada! The trip was a nationally sponsored event, with Girl Guides of Canada partnering with Canada World Youth (CWY) who partner with Kijabe Environment Volunteers (KENVO) in Kenya.

On July 30 we met in Toronto for briefing sessions with Our group with a tree we planted at the GGC and CWY. On the evening of July 31, we boarded Kenya Girl Guide Headquarters our red-eye flight to England and then on to Nairobi. We The following day we went back to Nairobi to visit the arrived in Nairobi very early on the morning of August 2. Maasai Market, which took place at the Village Mall, From the airport we went straight to our hotel and then where we were very excited to find pizza! We had we went on a walking tour of Nairobi to Central and become good at bartering and trying to get the best Independence Parks. prices for our treasures. The next day we went to

the Osotua Lodge in the The next morning we drove to Kibera, the largest slum in Great Rift Valley, where Nairobi and home to some of Kenya’s Girl Guides. The we were warmly girls are taught various life skills and may choose to welcomed with hot continue a career in dressmaking or catering. Issues Kenyan tea. At the lodge such as HIV/Aids, abuse and rape are addressed while we had an orientation the girls are empowered by taking on leadership roles. A session with KENVO and day care/preschool is also on the premises for children had the opportunity to of the slums. Our service for the day was to pick up visit a Maasai village and plastic garbage from designated streets and then we play with the children at dumped our the school. Later in the Me with 2 Maasai dancers garbage in a Feeding a giraffe at the Giraffe Centre evening, the villagers designated spot came to the lodge to share their dances with us. on the side of the road. After The next day was a very exciting day as we went to lunch we went Kimende, our host community and met with our host to the Giraffe families! My host family was very welcoming to me and Centre, where my Canadian host sister, Leandra. Our host parents we were able to were an older couple with several children and six feed giraffes grandchildren. We really enjoyed interacting with the and a few girls kids, even though we had some trouble communicating got kisses from with the younger kids who have not learned English yet. one of the

giraffes, Stacey. We spent our mornings in Kimende planting trees and learning about the indigenous trees of Kenya. Our Naivasha was the next day’s adventure. We hiked for afternoons were spent touring, often in Nairobi. We two hours through the savannah, seeing zebras, toured the Lari Peace Museum and we learned about warthogs and Jackson’s antelopes. We finally arrived at the tribal warfare that has been going on in Kenya. The the entrance to the gorge known as Hell’s Gate. We had museum was established to explain one of the bloodier a guided tour through this amazing phenomenon. Our massacres that took place. tour guide had to help us as we used rocks and trees to take us down into the river valley. When we finished our We went on a Safari Walk at Nairobi National Park which tour of the gorge, the bus came into the park to pick us was basically a zoo containing hippopotamuses, giraffes, up and take us to lunch at the Crayfish Camp. This was ostriches, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, and albino our one sunny day and our last day in Nairobi. zebras.

The next day was our farewell at KENVO, where we had One afternoon took us through the horrendous Nairobi lunch and said our good-byes. Sam, our contact with traffic to Kenya Girl Guide Headquarters where we KENVO, thrilled us all by finally finding us a chameleon. planted five trees and were given a tour of the offices. We had been searching for one all week! We had We were shown the various uniforms, which are all enjoyed our time with our host families and bid them a made by Ranger-aged Girl Guides as part of their life fond farewell. Each one of us hopes to revisit Kenya and skills program. see the other treasures that it has to offer.

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 23 Public Relations (PR) Submitted by Alice Gaveronski, Provincial PR Adviser [email protected] Guiding is great in Saskatchewan!

What is Public Relations? It’s the way an individual/an organization deals with other people (the public). Everyone has PR - good or bad….whether you like it or not! People relate to you and to your organization through you. How can I have BETTER Public Relations?  Your Friendliness…you will be more favourably received more readily believed.  Your Attitude…it affects how you look, what you say & what you do.  Your Understanding…the more you understand, the more you’ll get along with others.  Your Communications…the skill that lets you get your message across.

YOU are a member of an ORGANIZATION…and the public deals not with an organization, but with people … with individuals … with YOU! To the public, YOU are the ORGANIZATION. YOU are its AMBASSADOR … in charge of Public Relations. What the “PUBLIC” thinks of it, is up to YOU!

I am PR, You are PR, We are PR ­ Guiding is Great in Saskatchewan! Join the PR Team! Email: [email protected]

Hike around Saskatchewan in 2013  Plan a hike to start up your Unit’s activities this Fall (no wood ticks).  Unit determines their own Hiking Activity.  Complete the Registration Form on page 29 in the February 2013 Issue of the Prairie Lily and submit to the provincial office.  Submit $2.00 per participant for the Hiking Crest.  Remember to take photos & forward to [email protected]  Have FUN & remember this is also part of your Guiding PROGRAM.

Looking ahead: Mark your Guiding calendar now: Saturday, May 3, 2014 8th Annual Girl Guides & Tim Hortons Community Clean­Up

Let’s Make A Difference!  A great SERVICE Project for your Unit & it is part of your PROGRAM!  Spend one to two hours to clean-up a location in your community.  Find a Location and make it a Bridging Event.  Every Guiding Member will receive a free T-Shirt & necessary supplies. WATCH for more DETAILS in the next Prairie Lily…

Clean­Up Saskatchewan 2013 Evaluations

Please forward your Clean-Up Saskatchewan Evaluation by either email [email protected] or [email protected], fax 306-347-0995, or mail to 200-1530 Broadway Avenue. This is the only way we can evaluate this Saskatchewan Girl Guide & Tim Hortons Community Service Event! The Evaluation Form is in the February 2013 Prairie Lily! The PR COMMITTEE needs the evaluations as soon as possible!

New National PR promo material has arrived

Girl & Adult Posters, Post Cards & Brochures (Showing off our NEW Guiding Attire), Bookmarks & Tattoos Contact your District Commissioner for your supply!

Page 24 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Photo Contest: Calling all Saskatchewan shutterbugs! Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada is looking for great photos that show Girl Guides at its best! Send your best photo(s) that illustrate your fun, friendship and adventure and you could win fabulous prizes and have your photo appear in the Canadian Guider! Photos must be submitted by email to [email protected] by November 1, 2013 deadline with a completed photo submission for each photo. Contest is open to all Girl Guide Members, girls & adults. Check out all the information on the national website and let’s have lots of Saskatchewan entries to show the country that Guiding is Great in Saskatchewan !

Check this out!

2014 Saskatchewan Junior Citizen of the Year Award

The Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association will be taking nominations for Junior Citizen of the Year from December 1 to April 30. These prestigious awards are given to Saskatchewan youth who:

 Have a positive lifestyle  Are dedicated to community and school  Have a strong sense of caring and responsibility  Have the ability to overcome life's challenges  Inspire other  Are between ages 8 to 18

Four award recipients will be chosen and in addition to local recognition, the winners receive a $3,000 bursary provided by SaskPower to be used for their post-secondary education. For more information, call: 306-382-9683 (Saskatoon) or 1-800-661-7962 (Toll free). This is a great fit for Girl Guides & if a girl Member is chosen – free great Guiding PR for Saskatchewan.

Did you SEE or HEAR any Saskatchewan PR since our last Prairie Lily?  Drop an email to [email protected] with a copy of the PR you saw, or give the “who”, “what”, “where” & “when” you heard it!

 What you submit will be promoted on the PR Display at January Conference.

Online/Digital national GGC ads GGC ads are scheduled to appear on the following sites:  Kidsaroundcanada.ca – (August – October) for 70,000 impressions  Ourbigearth.ca – (August – November) for 90,000 impressions  Todaysparent.ca – (August 19 – September 22) for 200,000 impressions  CTV.ca – (August 26 – October 19) for 150,000 impressions  Livebetter.ca – Online Wal-Mart magazine – (September 2 – September 27) for 3,000 impressions  Chatelaine.ca (English/French) – (September 23 – October 28) for 788,227 Impressions on the English site and 100,000 on the French site For a total of 1,401,227 Impressions

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 25 Fine weather blesses 12th Serenity Camp By Ruth Griffiths

Serenity Camp 2013 was a success in many ways. A full complement of 34 campers enjoyed a long weekend of fun and fellowship at Heritage Lake Provincial Girl Guide Camp August 9-12.

Warm, windless days provided the best canoeing weather ever experienced at Serenity Camp. Enthusiastic canoeists were out early in the morning, mid-morning, during the afternoon and sometimes after supper. Canoe supervisor Elaine McMillan and waterfront personnel Lindsy Gyoerick and Alicia Vandale were all smiles.

An enthusiastic group of campers created colourful rhubarb-leaf stepping stones, supervised by Joanne Johnston. The craft has been popular at Serenity Camp since its inception 12 years ago.

There are many activities from which to choose at Serenity Camp. This year I went canoeing on the glassy lake early in the morning, taught yoga on the After all that exercise and fresh air we were happy beach right after breakfast and led a nature hike to sing our thanks for wonderful meals prepared by before a sumptuous supper. I learned a new Joanne and Jessica Jansen. This mother-daughter watercolour technique from Susan Prakash, Guider team somehow turns out from-scratch banquets in Charge. In the cool of the evening we laughed using the rudimentary kitchen at Heritage Lake. ourselves silly learning a line dance and sang familiar songs around a blazing campfire. Serenity Camp operates on a break-even budget, so campers share the chores that keep the day During the weekend I followed a hashing course set humming along. Working in patrols of five they help out by Marion Clark. Lord Baden-Powell developed the cook prepare the meals and clean the kitchen. this hiking and exploring game! Geocaching might We all wash our dishes and hang them to dry be the modern equivalent of hashing. With young outside. Patrols pump water from the well, stoke people in mind, Elaine McMillan has hidden several the fire that heats wash water and clean the biffies. new caches at Heritage Lake. However, they were challenging enough for a first-timer like me. The campers also work together to provide a brief inspirational program at the flag-raising ceremony. Camp nurse Karen Hindle and camper Charmaine The diversity of their experiences is perhaps best MacDonald offered lots of opportunities for those displayed during the campfire programs at sunset. who wanted to do crafts. However, the weather was so fine, that many campers chose to be outside Serenity is defined as “the state of being calm, most of the time, picking blueberries, swimming or peaceful, and untroubled.” In my personal lounging with a book or laptop. experience, serenity means Heritage Lake, nestled amid spruce, pines and poplars. Throughout the weekend colour therapist Mary McLeod offered massage or reflexology for bargain Day is done and campers tumble into their tents or prices. Her schedule was full in the blink of an eye. a comfortable bunk bed in the sleeping lodge. Good Campers also had the opportunity to sign up to night, campers. May your sleep be “calm, peaceful, make essential oil products with Elaine McMillan. and un-troubled.” Page 26 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Serenity Camp draws a winner for Canadian World Friendship Fund! Submitted by Susan Prakash, Director of Serenity Camp

A draw was held at Serenity Camp Ladies Retreat this August, in support of the Canadian World Friendship Fund and a chance to "win a free spot" on next year's calendar.

Both Guiders and non-Guiders were encouraged to enter the draw as many times as they wished. The fundraiser was a success with proceeds raised for the Canadian World Friendship Fund totalling $82.00! The lucky winner for the draw was a non-guider, Wendy Chrusch of Regina (on left in photo), who will be attending camp next year "absolutely free"!

Thanks to all participants who entered the draw. You may not have won the "free spot" for Serenity Camp 2014, but when you're a Guider, you're a winner every time!

Mark your calendar! Next year’s Serenity Camp Ladies Retreat at Heritage Lake will be held August 8 – 11, 2014

A big Thank you is extended to the Prakash Consulting Ltd Structural Engineers for their donation of $1000 for upcoming renovations to Heritage Lake Camp!

SEVEC: Youth Exchanges Canada FREE Travel for Your Unit!

Has your Unit ever thought about exploring other regions of Canada, living in another community, meeting new people, learning Canada’s other official language, volunteering in another community, or simply exploring Canada’s cultural diversity?

If yes, this program is for you! Girl Guides of Canada has partnered with SEVEC to enable Girl Guide Units to participate in Youth Exchanges Canada – an enriching educational exchange initiative for Canadian youth. This home-stay exchange program is ideal for Pathfinders and Rangers who would like to experience the country. Travel is FREE! Costs are funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Why your Unit should participate:  Complete Girl Guides programming!  Pathfinders: Canada at your Doorstep  Rangers: Community Connections  Experience of a lifetime together with your Unit  Build important life and job skills  Get to know your Guiding sisters from another part of the country!  And don’t forget to look closely at your program book – you may achieve more than expected!

Keys to a successful application: Engage your Unit in developing a set of learning objectives that relate to the GGC Mission and will ensure a winning application! See the GGC website for more details and an application at www.girlguides.ca Go to Programs, Specialized Programming, Activities, then SEVEC.

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 27 Can­ta­ka­ye Submitted by Lori Court

WOW, what a great camping season we have had! A huge THANK-YOU goes out to all the Guiders and parent volunteers who have helped operate camps this spring/summer season. To every girl and adult who attended camp, to those who brought their Units or encouraged their girls to attend, we extend heartfelt thanks for making Can-ta-ka-ye your camp of choice this year. Our camping season took off with a bang May 31 as we went on a tour of the galaxy at our Space Odyssey Spring Camp. Space stations were built under trying circumstances (tethered) which provided great entertainment for the girls. Special guests from the University of Saskatchewan joined us for supper on Saturday evening followed by a presentation on the science of space. As the presentation ended we cast our eyes skyward for the launch of a fuel celled rocket. During our second Spring Camp we had more special guests visiting our camp as we welcomed Chief Commissioner – Sharron Callahan, Provincial Commissioner – Charlene McLean, and Deputy Provincial Commissioner – Phyllis White. Charlene was a great sport as the girls launched an attack of mini marshmallows on her with their meteor launchers. Sharron presented everyone with a Chief Commissioner crest for their camp blankets and many hugs were shared. After our time in space we were ready to explore our own Earth. On July 21 we prepared our passports and embarked on a tour Around the World. We travelled to Paris for breakfast under the Eiffel Tower; explored India’s world of colour with Kool-Aid henna tattoos; and swam with the dolphins before returning home. Dip, Dip and Swing participants arrived on July 26 for a weekend of learning canoe skills. Carla Punshon led an adult certification course while Heather Neufeld and Barb Atkinson taught the girls shelter building and other adventure camping skills. Due to the weather they were unable to canoe but still had a great time! With all this travel we were ready for the simpler things in life. On August 11 we hitched up our wagons and took a step back in time to Little Can-ta-ka-ye on the Prairie. We set up camp with everyone staying on site. Our first evening we lay under the stars as the galaxy presented us with a meteor shower which held us spellbound. Mother nature helped provide for us as we collected chokecherries and made syrup that was delicious on our flapjacks. Gadgets were built, shelters erected, trails laid and followed. As each patrol participated in Colours and Campfire planning we learned a little more about the history of our country and our organization. Though summer is nearing an end, we are not done yet! The Second Annual Quest will be held at Can-ta-ka-ye October 4 – 6! Third year Guides and Pathfinders will compete in challenges throughout the day and a new Quest championship team will be crowned.

Along with our thanks to the Guiding community, we extend special thanks and recognition to the following:  Bev and Don Stewart – As we do not have a dedicated caretaker, Bev and Don have really stepped up to the plate. They have tirelessly cut grass, performed repairs and painted every picnic table and sign.  Yvonne and Robert Harrison – After spending some time in our kitchen, first for a District camp and again at spring camp, Yvonne responded to our needs and we now have a new commercial dishwasher for camp.

As we evaluate our camping season and begin planning for next year, we encourage you to keep Can-a-ka-ye in your camping plans. It is a fabulous venue for District camps; it is a great place for girls/Units to meet new friends; it provides a variety of camping experiences – lodge/tent, it offers a supportive learning environment for inexperienced campers; and it leaves you with memories to last a lifetime.

Page 28 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Camping Submitted by Heather Neufeld, Provincial Camping Adviser [email protected]

September brings the beginning of a new Guiding season. My hope for you is that you had a relaxing summer filled with friends, family, fun and of course camping!

There is a fantastic opportunity available to girls and Guiders in Saskatchewan in the coming Guiding year. The Camping Committee has accepted an invitation to a camp in BC, SOAR 2014.

In the meantime enjoy the fall! It is a fantastic time to camp, sleep under the stars and be outside enjoying nature.

SOAR 2014 – Spirit of Adventure Rendezvous

WHAT – This is an outdoor camping experience. Patrols will provide their own camping equipment.

WHEN – July 19-26, 2014

WHO – Over 2000 participants from BC, across Canada, the USA and international guests Saskatchewan would like to send one patrol of eight Guides/Pathfinders ages 11-15 accompanied by two Guiders.

WHERE – held in Enderbyz, BC at Enderbyz Riverside Park on the Shuswap River

Saskatchewan Council has agreed to pay to send one patrol covering the registration fees. Girls will be responsible for providing their transportation costs, meals enroute as well as traders & miscellaneous items. Approximate cost for each girl is $600

The Camping Committee will select a provincial patrol. Please contact the provincial office for an application form if you are interested in applying. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Dec 1, 2013

Selections will be made in late December or early January.

Camping and Cookies Have we got a great deal for you!

If your district increases their 2014 classic cookie order by 10% over the 2013 classic cookie order, your district is a winner!

Provincial council will award your district a $500 credit towards ground fees at Can-ta-ka-ye or Heritage which is to be used during the 2014 camping season. (No exceptions)

This is a great opportunity to use the provincial camps. (Note: This is not applicable to programmed camps.)

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 29

Submitted by Marj Jackson Provincial Cookie Adviser, [email protected]

Cookie All Stars is the cookie selling rewards initiative, where girls earn amazing rewards for achieving exceptional cookie sales levels.

This is a program for individuals. If a group sells the cookies, individuals can not represent the group in the program. For example, if the Group sells 160 cases, two girls’ names cannot be submitted for the prizes. Cookies must be sold by an individual to qualify for prizes.

Rewards for 2013-2014 Campaigns

All individual girls that sell 80+ cases of cookies will have a choice between the following:  Technology reward ($250 value) – 32GB iPOD Touch  Future Shop Gift Card ($250 value)  And a NEW Reward – GUIDING MOSAIC CAMP CREDIT! This is a $300 value to be kept in a special account for girls wishing to attend Guiding Mosaic in 2016. In New addition, the GUIDING MOSAIC CAMP CREDIT will be offered in the amount of $150 at the 40-79 cases level.

Other individual rewards:  7-14 cases Crest  15-29 Crest + $25 movie voucher  30-39 Crest + $75 Chapters/Indigo gift card  40-49 Crest + $125 Future Shop gift card or $150 Guiding Mosaic Camp Credit

Group Reward: – Girls that participate in their Unit cookie selling event and the Unit sells 20 cases or more over the Chocolatey Mint and Classic campaigns, receive a specially designed group sales crest.

Guiders submit their Unit’s order using the Cookie All Stars ordering site at this link http://netsell.com/ggoc09/

Congratulations! 2013 Saskatchewan Cookie All Stars Winners who sold 80 cases or more These seven girls each qualified to receive the top reward of their choice of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet or a Future Shop gift card.  Maryn Deschner (Martensville) – 80  Rebecca Grimwood (Prince Albert) – 88  Kaylee Hoko (Prince Albert) – 80  Kendall Horan (Prince Albert) – 81  Jamie Krip (Prince Albert) – 82  Megan Moody (Prince Albert) – 87  Shalayne Eckart (Swift Current) – 80

Page 30 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Congratulations! 2013 Cookie All Stars Winners Selling 20 – 80 cases

Christine Grant – Regina Madison Hawkes – Saskatoon Molly Chartier – Saskatoon Jenna Mohr – Moose Jaw Emily Rusk – Unity Ireland Farquhar – Saskatoon Shiann Orosz – Saskatoon Ashley Schrader – Yorkton Amayah Nett – Saskatoon Joylyn March – Christopher Lake Jessica Spearey – Yorkton Aislyn Woodcock – Regina Eden Baxter – Martensville Jordanna Littau – Saskatoon Abigail McLeod – Saskatoon Sarah Edmison – Martensville Trinity Wyshynsk – Saskatoon Chloe Litzenberg – Regina Nicole Housen – Martensville Emma Fast – Saskatoon Alisa Carpenter-Kulach – Regina Avery Smith – Martensville Cassidy Brychun – Saskatoon Aria Basoalto – Saskatoon Emiley Mohr – Moose Jaw Chloe Smith – Regina Jordan Friesen – Saskatoon Kelsey Dunham – Saskatoon Melodie Abouch – Regina Kristen Braid – Saskatoon Lauren Moore – Saskatoon Rhiannon McInni – Saskatoon Jaiden Briscoe – Saskatoon Aiden Severns – Saskatoon Ariana Kachur – Yorkton Kathryn Piche – Saskatoon Katherine Thomas – Saskatoon Paige Rathgeber – Yorkton Kayla Braid – Saskatoon Victoria Windrem – Saskatoon Gracie Lawson – Saskatoon Bailey Wachniak – Saskatoon Kaitlin Windrem – Saskatoon Emily Bindle – Saskatoon Kara Thompson – Regina Mira Harvey – Saskatoon Paige Burnett – Saskatoon Abby Sadowski – Regina Kaia Hessie – Swift Current Alia Riess – Saskatoon Sarah Stroeder - Regina

Spark Entrepreneur Kara Thompson, a McLurg Spark, in North by Northwest District, Regina, had help from her Brownie sister, Erica, selling Girl Guide spring Classic cookies at the Whitewood Co-op. Kara sold 25 cases of spring Classic cookies with the help of her grandpa who got permission for Kara to sell cookies at the Whitewood Co-op store.

A special thank you is extended to ALL girls and Guiders who sold Girl Guide cookies in 2012 – 2013!

Cookie Day in Canada – October 19, 2013

If you are selling in a Sears store please notify national at the “Cookie Day in Canada” website. Regina and Saskatoon have local coordinators at the area office. Many Units have had success using other stores such as the local Co-op. Wherever you sell cookies, please add your information to the GGC “Cookie Find Website”.

Reminder: Spring Classic cookies can still be sold and are still available

 Along with the new Chocolatey Mint cookies, you can still sell Classic cookies from the last spring campaign as long as they have been stored in a clean, cool place.  AND both area and provincial offices have a number of Classic cookies to sell if the Unit runs out! Province has about 150 cases!

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 31 Through the looking glass to our past Submitted by Audrey Forrest, Provincial Archives Adviser

Have you ever wondered what the Provincial Archives Committee does? Did you even know that there was such a committee? Those of us who are involved want to retain the history of Guiding in Saskatchewan and though we don’t meet on a regular basis, we are always thinking about our next project and what we can do in this important area. Without knowing where we came from, we cannot move forward!

The Provincial Archives Committee currently has four active Guiders involved: myself – Audrey Forrest, Alice Gaveronski, Beth Dreger and Sharlene Donauer all from Regina. Needless to say, I am the vintage member with a love for our history, but these Guiders, with their own extensive Guiding experience, have come on board and we are now a cohesive team. All of us are also active in the North by Northwest District, so have regular contact through District activities as well.

We have nearly completed the awesome task of sorting and cataloguing uniforms from the past dating from the beginning of Guiding right through to the current ones being worn. Our earlier pieces are “facsimiles” from 1910 through 1918. These were sewn by Trefoil members from Saskatoon, following paper patterns available from the National Stores. They were part of a Heritage Fashion Show that made the rounds of banquets and teas in the eighties and nineties when the fashion show script and uniforms were available on loan from the provincial office. Unfortunately, with the wear and tear on some irreplaceable original uniforms, as well as the facsimile uniforms, the practice was stopped.

Each uniform is now being stored in its own cloth bag with individual identification tags for each piece that makes up the uniform – tie, belt, tam, badge scarf, knotting cord, etc. With the donation of two lap top computers, a numbering system was devised to identify each piece, all of which is stored on a computer with the matching numbers on identifying tags on each uniform and its parts. It has been a work in progress, but we are nearly finished, with so much learned in doing this task.

Our next undertaking will be to identify all the badges from the past – now that should be fun! However, thanks to the availability of an online program available from the Ontario Girl Guides Council, we have a source of information to get us started. Sometime when you are in Regina, check out the badges on display in the provincial office – you will be amazed at how many changes have been made over the years since the first woolen badges from 1915!

We are always in the market to receive vintage uniforms. Although we currently have a fairly good representation of uniforms from each era, we are missing some important ones, particularly in the area of Rangers which underwent a major change in uniforms and program in the late sixties. Whereas there used to be three sections in this branch – Land, Sea and Air – Rangers became one group with one program in 1971. We have a complete Sea Ranger uniform, but have never been able to track down the Land Ranger navy wedge hat and red tie, or the Air Ranger blue plaid Air Force tie. Any help you can provide would be appreciated.

One of our major concerns in sorting through our many photo albums of provincial and international camps held at Can-ta-ka-ye and other sites in the province is that these great photos carry no identification as to who the girls and leaders are in the photos! I cannot stress enough the importance of identifying your subjects when recording the fun held at a camp or any Girl Guide activity. As a committee, it is not possible for us to undertake such a major identification task and we are saddened to see so many happy faces remaining unknown.

If you have any questions regarding archival issues or want to consider donating something from your own Guiding involvement, please do not hesitate to contact me: [email protected]. Together we can keep our past for future generations of Girl Guides.

Page 32 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 Program Submitted by Carrie Morrison, Provincial Program Adviser [email protected]

2014 Provincial Rally Packages The Program committee is again offering rally packages for your Units this year. These packages will be $1 per person and will include a crest and craft for each person registered as well as one package of information for you to run the rally. The package includes games, songs, stories, science and activities for you to put on an event.

You can choose to do this as a Unit, District or maybe a few Units together…the options are yours. As well, you can add your own activities; perhaps do the event over a few weeks at your meetings, or at a sleepover, or in an afternoon, or expand it and use it as your camp. This is a package to help you with your programming. Last year was our first year and we had over 850 people participate. How exciting!

December 10 is the deadline to register your girls. Please keep in mind that deadlines are firm. Packages will be handed out at the January Conference. You may want to order a few extras in case you have new girls join, as there will not be extras ordered after the deadline.

This year’s themes are: Sparks Circus, Brownie Magic, Guides Mad Science

______Registration Deadline: December 10, 2013 2014 Spark Spree, Brownie Revel or Guide Rally

Contact Name: ______Unit name: ______

Phone: ______

I prefer to receive information by:

E-mail: ______ Mail (address): ______ Fax: ______City/Town: ______Postal Code: ______1. Did you participate in the 2013 provincial rallies? ______

2. If yes...Did you find the package easy to use? ______

Number of girls registered: ______Branch of Rally: ______

Total number @ $1 per person: ______Payment enclosed: ______(Cheque payable to Girl Guides of Canada, Sask. Council)

Please Return Registration Form to the provincial office: If registering by e-mail, please indicate all particulars listed in the registration form.

Girl Guides of Canada, Saskatchewan Council OR Credit Card # ______200-1530 Broadway Ave., Regina, SK S4P 1E2 VISA, MC only) Expiry Date______OR e-mail [email protected] OR by phone 306-757-4102 Toll free 1-877-694-0383 OR fax 306-347-0995

Supported by a grant from Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 33 Communications Submitted by Desiré White on behalf of Jenna Hehn, Provincial Communications Adviser [email protected]

As you begin a new fantastic year with Guiding in Saskatchewan I encourage you to share your adventures with us on social media. We would love to hear from you!

Join our group on Facebook – a quick and easy way to communicate with Guiders all over Saskatchewan. Ask for advice, share resources or find support.

This fall, watch for our new “fan page” on Facebook, where parents and community members can “like” us and keep up to date with our initiatives!

Not sure what “social media” means? Never been on Facebook or understand how a “tweet” works? Or perhaps you are an experienced user and want to know how to make the social media tools work effectively for you in your role as a Guider. We will be offering social media sessions at the January Conference. Plan now to attend.

Keep your eyes peeled for the launch of our YouTube channel and Girl Guides Saskatchewan’s first blog! We will also be unveiling the new Saskatchewan Girl Guide’s website very soon.

Follow us on Twitter: @Saskgirlguides Add us as a friend on Facebook: Saskatchewan GirlGuides Join our Facebook Guider’s group: Saskatchewan Girl Guides Share your ideas with us via Pinterest: Saskatchewan Girl Guides

Prairie Lily From the Editor, Marg Stewart

The provincial newsletter, the Prairie Lily, is published four times a year. Deadlines for submissions of articles are: September 10, November 10, February 10 and April 10.

Submissions of articles and/or photos may be sent to the provincial office at [email protected]

A colour version of the Prairie Lily is on the provincial website at www.girlguides.sk.ca. If you prefer to read the Prairie Lily online and would like to discontinue receiving the paper copy, please inform the provincial office. The office will contact you by email to let you know when the current Prairie Lily is posted online.

If you have any requests or suggestions for articles, please contact Marg via the provincial office. Many thanks to all those who have sent in submissions!

Saskatchewan Website password

In order to access the Saskatchewan GGC website – do not use a capital on the password answer.

Page 34 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily September 2013 June 26, 2013 Trefoil Trails Dear Guiding in Saskatchewan,

I want to offer a sincere thank you for organizing an absolutely wonderful experience for me to spend some time with girls and Guiders in Saskatchewan. Please pass on my thanks to all who in any way contributed to making my visit the success that I believe it was.

I want to make special mention of the wonderful girls I met and the awesome Guiders who lead them. From the three camps that I had the privilege to visit at Lumsden Beach, Can-ta-ka-ye, and Trefoil Trails; to taking the salute and doing the troops’ inspection with the Base Commander at the RCMP Training Depot in Regina; to the media interviews; to the area socials and gatherings; to the dinner with the Provincial Council and past PC’s and other friends of Guiding I have met along my Guiding lifetime; to sing-songs; and to being involved in the IGTGBBBT and taking second place with my team of Trefoil Guilders at the National Gathering Bean Bag Baseball tournament; I had an awesome experience. You made it possible for me to enjoy wonderful interactions that will be lasting memories for me. Doing the “duck walk” at campfire Please pass on my appreciation to all the girls and Guiders for the wonderful opportunity to have met them and for all those whom I did not meet, I wish them well with exceptional experiences and awesome adventures in their Guiding journey.

Yours in Guiding,

Sharron Callahan Chief Commissioner

Sharron with girls at Can-ta-ka-ye

3 generations in Guiding with the Chief Commissioner: From L to R Tracy Kulach, Alisa Carpenter-Kulach, Five Commissioners: Deputy PC Phyllis White; McKenzie Millar, Lois Kulach, Sharron Callahan PC Charlene McLean; Chief Sharron; AC Laurie Lanovaz; DC Angela Rioux

September 2013 Saskatchewan Prairie Lily Page 35 Saskatchewan Districts Chief in Regina

Aislyn Woodcock spent one year in Brownies & earned 71 badges. She is from Regina and she is all smiles with her badges on two badge scarves and talking with the Chief Commissioner.

Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to:

Saskatchewan Council 200­1530 Broadway Avenue Regina, SK S4P 1E2 [email protected] www.girlguides.sk.ca Phone: 306­757­4102 Toll­free: 1­877­694­0383 Fax: 306­347­0995

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