Archive for the ‘Yellow Briar’ Category

Group Commissioners Wood Badge I – Oakville

Friday, November 6th, 2009

This course is not held as often as Section training, but is available Nov 27th & 28th.  Location is the Oakville Town Hall at 1225 Trafalger Rd.  This training is critical for new (and, yes, for old) Group Commissioners.  Along with the basics of running your Group, you’ll find emphasis on the new Council/National directions and will include key Risk Management and VRAD training (which many will not have received in the past). It’s key, there is room, and you need it!  This is the last scheduled course until spring, come out now!  To register contact swmbo@bell.net or cec_training@scouts.ca .

Brampton Community Tree Planting

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

When: Saturday, November 7, 2009. 9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m

Where: Valleybrook Park (Where the Etobicoke Creek crosses Bovaird. Planting location is on the north side of Bovaird Dr)

Who: Venturers and Rovers

Cost: No charge

Join TRCA and the City of Brampton Scouts and Guides for a day of fun filled tree planting, where we will restore parkland along the Etobicoke Creek Trail and maintain birdboxes. Please dress for the weather as this event will run rain or shine. Equipment and refreshments will be provided.

Contact: Clifton Coppolino 416-661-6600 ext.5748  Cell: 416-457-7129

For map click -here-

Youth Cannot Raise Funds for Other Organisations

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Please remember that our Youth CANNOT participate in hands-on direct fundraising for other organizations (which includes the sale of any item).  This includes other non-profit organizations such as Cadets or the Legion, even if they are a Group Partner/Sponsor.  Your Area Commissioner has a polite standard letter which he/she/it will be happy to send out if you are faced with the problem and don’t want to do this yourself.  There can be no exceptions to this rule.  We are a not-for-profit volunteer organization and the rules are quite plain.

Metrolinx (GO Transit) is a GO for Apple Day

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Pierre Laurin from our National Office has managed to reach an agreement with the GO Stations (Metrolinx) – with conditions that will allow us to fundraise on Apple Day at GO Stations.

At the locations noted on the attached Certificate of Insurance (please print a copy and have available in case you are asked for it or challenged, click -HERE- for a copy of the insurance form, -HERE- for a copy of the signed agreement), our members will be allowed on the sidewalks – however we are not allowed on the platform, in parking lots or on the roadway of the GO Stations. They have also removed the requirement for a parental permission form.

Please remember that under no circumstances are members or parents to sign waivers for Scouting activities of any kind.

Yours in Scouting,

Tony Copperthwaite | Council Commissioner

Toronto Marlies Hockey Game Nov 21 @ 4pm

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

MarliesThis annual event drew 565 last year. With tickets for just $24 (seats worth $30 all by themselves), free give-away for everyone, draws for autographed sticks & a pair of Leafs tickets, meal voucher and skating on the rink after the game it’s an outstanding value. Click -HERE- for the flyer.

Scout/Venturer Events in CEC/Wellington 09-10

Monday, October 5th, 2009

While by no means definitive, Jamie Black of the 6th Guelph for assembling the list (click -HERE-) of events within driving distance of Wellington.  Most should be/are on the various Council & Area calendars.

Funding Opportunities in Ontario

Monday, October 5th, 2009

While we are all accustomed to using No-One-Left-Behind and the Moledina Fund, there are other organizations who will fund youth. Click -HERE- for  a relatively complete list of some of the alternatives.

Firefighting as a Career

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Brampton Fire & Emergency Services have a program for grades 7,8 & high school age kids about Firefighting as a career. It covers qualifications, life at the fire station, divisions within the fire service, types of duties, equipment.

This program could be arranged after hours during the week. We do require early notice to ensure staffing. If anyone would like to schedule these programs please call 905-458-5404 or 905-458-5770.

Contact – Debbie Campbell, Assistant Division Chief

Brampton Fire & Emergency Services

Fire/Life Safety Division

Ph:905-458-5770, Fax: 905-458-8543

e-mail: debbie.campbell@brampton.ca

This is a great opportunity to support Troop programing and the vocational portion of the Venturer Program as well!