Welcome to the BLOG

September 12th, 2009 by admin

CECcrestWelcome to the 2009-2010 Scouting year.  This blog is maintained for Central Escarpment Council and its’ Areas.  Using the categories to the right you can quickly find information of interest to you.  For contact information see the ‘About & Contact Us’ Page to the right.  You can return to this home page at any time by clicking on the page header above.  Great Scouting!

Wood Badge Part II – Course is Now Full

March 10th, 2010 by webmaster

The Wood Badge Part II course scheduled to be held at Blue Springs on April 9-11th and Camp Everton on April 30-May 2nd is now FULL.

Appointment of new Area Commissioner in Oakville

March 8th, 2010 by webmaster

Rising to the challenge during the absence of an Area Commissioner, Denise Powell, along with Brenda Frederick and Godwin Kruitwagen formed a management Key 3 this past fall, leading and effectively managing the Oakville Area. Over the past several months, the Key 3 have worked alongside the Council Commissioner and the Council Support Team to provide great leadership and support to Oakville.

On behalf of the Oakville Area and Central Escarpment Council, we thank Brenda, Denise and Godwin for their insight, passion, enthusiasm and time for the betterment of Scouting in Oakville over the past several months.

At this time, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Powell as the Oakville Area Commissioner effective immediately. The Area will continue to be managed by the Key 3 with the addition of an Area Youth Commissioner in the months ahead.

Denise started scouting with the 1st Trafalgar Group and has been active as the Deputy Area Commissioner for Adult Development & Training since the fall of 2009 and as a member of the Key 3 since its inception this past fall, rising to the challenge during the absence of an Area Commissioner. During this time, Denise has demonstrated the skills and attitude required for this position and shown sincere dedication to the Scouting movement and the Oakville Area.

Please join me in welcoming Denise Powell to the Council Team as Area Commissioner for Oakville.

Denise can be contacted via email at Oakville@scouts.ca or by phone 905-469-0128.

Yours in Scouting,

Tony Copperthwaite | Council Commissioner

Appointment of new Council Youth Commissioner

March 8th, 2010 by webmaster

On behalf of Scouts Canada, Central Escarpment Council, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Wyszynski to the position of Council Youth Commissioner effective immediately.

Andrew started scouting as a Beaver, progressed through the sections to now being a Rover, during this time he received his 6 Star Award, Chief Scouts Award, Queens Venturer Award, Medal of the Maple and has taken his WBI in Pack, Troop and the Commissioner course in addition to FOCUS Training.

Andrew has volunteered at various levels outside of sections, including Atironta Region Group Youth Representative, North Waterloo Area 75th Anniversary Camp Co-Chair, Area Youth Commissioner, North Waterloo and countless other camps and  activities. He is currently active with the MedRovers, Region of Waterloo EMS program and the 14th Waterloo Rover Crew.

Please join me in welcoming Andrew Wyszynski to the National Team as Council Youth Commissioner for Central Escarpment.

Andrew can be contacted via email at cec_youth@scouts.ca or by phone 519-591-3444.

Central Escarpment Council also thanks Calvin (CJ) Weir for making a meaningful contribution for the betterment of Scouting within the Council and across Canada.  We thank him for the time he has put in through hard work, enthusiasm and dedication to the youth and Scouting.

Yours in Scouting,

Tony Copperthwaite | Council Commissioner

Scouter’s Conference – Sat Mar 27 – 9am to 4pm

March 7th, 2010 by Conrad

Greater Toronto Council is sponsoring a Scouter’s Conference.  See a year’s worth of programming in one room.  Many sessions to choose from including geocaching, Outdoor Cooking, Camping with Beavers, Lightweight Backpacking, and more. Cost $20 in advance before Mar 20th or $25 at the door. The conference is open to older Scouts, Guides, members of Scouts Canada and Grirl Guides, and interested parents that may become leaders. For full details, click -HERE-

Kitchener Scout Shop Closed Over March Break

March 4th, 2010 by webmaster

The Kitchener Scout Shop will be closed Thursday March 18th, Friday March 19th, and Saturday March 20th.  Saturday March 13th will be your last day to get what you require before the Shop closes for March Break (within Waterloo Region).

The Shop will reopen on Thursday March 25th at 12 noon.

Sportsman’s Show – Scout Discount

March 3rd, 2010 by Conrad

Held Mar 17-21, a discounted rate of $10 is available to groups of 10 Scouts or more, ticket purchase in advance.  Click -HERE- for the Group Ticket Order Form.

Wellington Beaveree – “It’s a Bug’s Life” – May 8th

March 3rd, 2010 by Conrad

Join us for a fun-filled day of exploring all things creepy and crawly from 8:30 thru 4:30pm at Barber Scout Camp in Guelph.  Full details by clicking -HERE- .  If you can help (yup, we need volunteers!), or have questions, contact Sandra Walters at 519-836-4254 swalters@uoguelph.ca or Diane Hilborn at 519-766-9823 scouterdiane@hotmail.com .

Wellington Woodbadge I Training – Upcoming SOON

February 28th, 2010 by Conrad

If you haven’t registered, the cutoff for registrations is quickly approaching, with the course being less than 4 weeks away (Mar 26th & 27th)!  Remember, all volunteers must take training within 1 year of joining a section. Full details on the Council website, click -HERE-.  Click -HERE- for the online registration link to the Wellington Part I.  Got to do it folks, non optional.

Wellington Kub Kars & Scout Trucks

February 28th, 2010 by Conrad

It’s over, and by all accounts a huge success.  Scout Trucks had 29 entries representing 6 Groups.  Kub Kars registered 140(!!!).  Thanks to all of the volunteers, and especially Juanita, and Paul for their organisation in making it happen this year. For full details

  • click -HERE- for Kub Kar results & thank-you’s
  • click -HERE- for Scout Truck results & thank-you’s

1st Bolton – A very excited and happy scout group

February 25th, 2010 by webmaster

Talk about excited, happy and speechless people.  The members of 1st Bolton were totally surprised when they were presented with a cheque from Trails End Popcorn honouring them as the 2009 Scout Popcorn Kick-off Video Winner.

The group was presented with a cheque equaling the amount of money raised by the group – $20,233.20

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