Central Escarpment Council » Yellow Briar

Brampton Area melded into Greater Halton and Yellow Briar Areas

Conrad — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:57:47 +0000

This past week Council Commissioner Tony Copperthwaite announced that, after consultation with the entire Council, and Council Management Committee, Brampton Area would be merged with Greater Halton (those west of Hiway 410),and Yellow Briar (those east of Hiway 410) effective immediately. Jenny Beer remains Area Commissioner of Yellow Briar. Tim Sturgeon (former Brampton AC) will take over the new merged Greater Halton Area. Thanks to Deborah MacPherson who has held the position of Greater Halton Area Commissioner for the past 5 years, who was due to retire this summer. Both Area Commissioners will be working to upgrade their teams with members from their new Groups, and to ensure that the Areas continue their path to growth.

Click -HERE- for the presentation outlining and summarizing the decision and the reasons for it (please be patient and wait for the slides to load). This was presented on Mon Jun 21st in Brampton, Tue the 22nd in Greater Halton, and Wed the 23rd in Yellow Briar.

Youth Recognition Ceremony – Sun Jun 13th 2010

Conrad — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:11:39 +0000

The ceremony is hosted by Wellington Area this year. Full details on the flyer by clicking -HERE-. For a map, click -HERE-. Note the group photo in full uniform is scheduled for 12:30pm, with the ceremony itself starting at 1pm sharp. Refreshments afterwards. War Memorial Hall has space for over 400, so number of attendees should not be an issue this year. If you have questions, please email ac@w.scouter.ca .

Chief Scout, Queen’s Venturer – Deadline for applications April 30th!

Conrad — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:38:55 +0000

For those of you attending, this year’s Youth Recognition Ceremony is being hosted by Wellington Area, at War Memorial Hall on the University of Guelph campus, at 1pm on Sun Jun 13th. More details to come of course, however, the deadline for applications is only 2 days away! Remember, these must be signed by your Area Commissioner, then forwarded to the COAC office immediately in order to get there in time!

Tall Ships Composite Camp – your ship has not yet sailed!

Conrad — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:03:31 +0000

There is still time to register for this unique and exciting opportunity.

A registration and information evening is being held:

Wednesday May 5th, 2010, 6:45pm-7:30pm

Kortright Hills Public School (Community Room)

23 Ptarmigan Dr, Guelph, ON

Come have your questions answered and have the opportunity to register on the sport.

Tall Ships Composite Camp

Eligibility – All Scouts and Venturers between the ages of 13 and 18
When – Sun, Aug 8th to Sun Aug 15th (8 days)
Location – The North Channel (Owen Sound to Tobermory, ON)
Scout Cost – $830 includes all meals, lodging and transportation to and from the ship (this represents a $170 savings over the regular price)
NO SAILING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
There are only a few berths left – register today to ensure your participation
For more info – http://cec.scouter.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=99&Itemid=155

Hope to see you onboard,

Scouter Dean 519-763-4515 deanpost@rogers.com

1st Bolton – A very excited and happy scout group

webmaster — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:04:43 +0000

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

Hait Relief – What YOUR Efforts Accomplished

Conrad — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:32:06 +0000

Following is an excerpt from the Rotarian’s report of donations recently collected. Click -HERE- for pictures and a full report From Randy & Deb MacPherson who did the lion’s share of collecting and collating Scouting’s efforts in CEC. Thank you all!

… We have managed to fill an entire 40’ container of emergency supplies for Haiti. The container is bound for New York City where it will be loaded on a boat this Wednesday Feb. 17th. It is expected to be in the Dominican Republic by Sunday Feb. 21st – where it will be met by Judy Warrington and representatives of the Moca, DR Rotary club. Once in the Dominican Republic it should take another week to deliver the container of supplies to the Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti which is run by International Child Care and supported by Oakville’s own Dr. John Yates.

Altogether we were able to send:

· 375 tents

· 150 tarps

· 12 boxes of crutches and canes as well as 4 wheelchairs and 14 walkers

· 17 boxes of first aid supplies

· 124 boxes of blankets, sheets and towels

· 42 boxes of sleeping bags

· 43 boxes of personal supplies

· 13 boxes of buckets

· 8 boxes of reusable bags

Additionally, we still have about 1/3 of a container of blankets, back packs and food items that we were not able to fit onto this container but will be a good start for our next one!

Thank you, again, for your assistance, and the generousity of your groups, volunteers, youth and parents. Although we were not the only source of tents, tarps and sleeping bags, Central Escarpment Council made a significant contribution to the supplies that were collected and sent out. Donations also came from a challenge sent out to the Guides and Guiders of Southwestern Ontario, and schools, churches, other organizations and the public.

Central Escarpment Election Announcement

webmaster — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:49:40 +0000

Due to a significant lack of eligible voting reps, a motion was passed at the Council Management Committee to acclaim the voters from last year for the same positions for this years’ elections. The motion was passed unanimously by the Council Management Committee.

Central Escarpment’s voting representatives at the 2010 Scouts Canada Annual General Meeting are Tony Copperthwaite, Ruth Millard and CJ Weir.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Yours in Scouting,
George Christian
DCC Elections
elections@cec-scouting.com
Cell: 905-330-5632

Call for Action – HAITI RELIEF

Conrad — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:59:42 +0000

To All Scouts Canada Members

Scouts Canada is calling on all of you to take action to assist the people and Scouts of Haiti during this unprecedented time of crisis.

Please read the attached letter ( -HERE- ) from the Chief Commissioner and International Commissioner and EC/CEO which includes instructions should you wish to make a donation to this cause. Given the rapid acceleration and overwhelming nature of this disaster, groups may feel free to canvas for donations (in uniform) to support the Red Cross Relief Fund.

Please accept my thanks for your support in this very urgent and worthy cause. I am certain all Scouts will rise to this call for action and do all Canadians proud.

Rob Stewart

Executive Commissioner/CEO

Submission of Council Voting Reps by Jan 15th

webmaster — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:51:44 +0000

This is a reminder (the original notice was sent via email in early December from Council) that Central Escarpment Council needs each Area and Group to advise Council of the people chosen to vote in the upcoming CEC Election. This election is to select 3 members (two adult and one youth member) to attend and represent CEC at the Scouts Canada Annual General Meeting. The National Annual General Meeting for 2010 will be held in Montreal, PQ. These voting members are elected from a group of nominees by representatives of the membership of the Council.

Each Group is entitled to select 3 members to serve as their Group’s Council Voting Rep. If available, one of these members must be a youth aged 16 or older.

Each Area is entitled to 4 Voting Reps; the Area Commissioner and up to 3 Deputy Area Commissioners. If available, one of these members must be a youth aged 16 or older.

The Council is entitled to 4 Voting Reps; the Council Commissioner and up to 3 Deputy Council Commissioners. If available, one of these members must be a youth aged 16 or older.

Council Elections Officer needs to be advised of the representative voters for each Group, Area and from Council by Jan 15th, 2010.

A form is available that can be completed. Please include the name, MMS Number, email address for each of your selected members. Please also indicate which is the youth member. Email the completed form to elections@cec-scouting.com. The Council Elections Officer will acknowledge the receipt of all forms. The deadline for returning the Council Voter Reps Advice form is January 15th 2010.

Click - HERE - to download the form.

Brampton Building Closure

Conrad — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:37:50 +0000

Due to a potential health hazard due to mold, the Brampton Scout building is closed. This includes the facilities as well as the Scout Shop. Please click -HERE- for the announcement. This is all of the information currently available. A second assessment is being done, and more information will be posted as it becomes available. Sorry folks.