For me, the week was a success when the first kid, moving at high-speed, said “The Dragon Dancers were awesome, got to go”, and yup, she was gone.

You’ll see a few pictures here, if you’re a parent, or volunteer from a Group attending, you can find the blog from the camp at http://ccj10.scouter.ca (and you already have your userid & password).

Truly an awesome group of Leaders and Volunteers!

http://www.refresheverything.ca/sendkidstoscoutcamp

Please sign up, spread the word, and vote often!  

Thanks!  Hopefully we’ll secure $100,000 to invest in our camps!

DEPUTY COUNCIL COMMISSIONER CAMPS

   Central Escarpment Council

Have you always wanted to make a real difference at the camps within the council?   Are you energetic and organized with the goal to increase facility utilization and support the delivery and expansion of program at our camp facilities? Do you have the passion to develop specialty camp opportunities for non-scouting members? Are you a natural leader who can see the vision and make it happen?

You’re invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of:

DEPUTY COUNCIL COMMISSIONER for CAMPS

Central Escarpment Council

Appointed by and accountable to the Council Commissioner of Central Escarpment Council, you’ll be required to donate 12 – 15 hours per month (on average) to this position.  A Deputy Council Commissioner may hold this position for no more than 3 consecutive years, each term being for one year as per By-Law, Policies and Procedures.

You will develop a team to work closely with Camp Rangers and various Volunteer Camp Committees you will help develop and deliver quality program that is accessible while the youth are at camp.  Some programs will be hands-on and some will be self-learning and will aid in our mission to provide the opportunity to experience camp life and the outdoors to as many youth as possible. 

Above all, you’ll play a key role in ensuring your Camp Utilization Action Plan is consistent with the Council Action Plan and focuses. As a member of the Council Management Team, you will represent your portfolio at meetings every other month.

Your upbeat, positive attitude will encourage a climate favourable for growth of Canada’s best youth movement.  You’ll support the promotion of all seven programs currently offered for youth aged 5 – 26. With a keen eye for great leaders who think like you, you’ll selectively recruit, train, and supervise leaders and identify organizations interested in assisting with implementation of these programs. 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have….

• Previous experience as a facilitator and manager of volunteers
• Previous camping experience in a varied environments and settings
• Experience in camp activity programming
• Recognized training qualification or equivalent experience
• Good project management and organizational skills
• Sound knowledge and compliance with Risk Management best practices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent command of the English language and telephone manners
• Prior involvement with Scouts Canada or other like not-for-profit organization
•  Experience in working with partnership arrangements
• Access to a computer and proficient in Microsoft applications and email 
• Certified in First Aid or willingness to obtain certification
• Registered as a member of Scouts Canada or willing to become a member

Contact Information

Interested applicants are invited to apply to the Deputy Council Commissioner for Development at cec_training@scouts.ca

Please forward a cover letter and résumé, indicating the relevant qualifications for this position

Have you always wanted to make a real difference in the growth and development of youth in your community? Are you energetic, organized; a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

You’re invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of:

AREA COMMISSIONER
Burlington Area

Appointed by and accountable to the Council Commissioner of Central Escarpment Council, you’ll be required to donate 16 – 20 hours per month (on average) to this position. An Area Commissioner may hold this position for no more than 3 consecutive years, each term being for one year as per By-Law, Policies and Procedures.

Working closely with the Area Youth Commissioner, the Council Field Executive and the Area Team you will help plan and manage the affairs of your geographic Area and be the principle contact for your Area regarding program management; service to the group’s membership development, adult development and ensuring a safe environment for youth to learn and develop.
Above all, you’ll play a key role in ensuring your Area Action Plan is consistent with the Council Action Plan and focuses. As a member of the Council Management Team, you will represent your Area at the Council Management meetings every other month.
Your upbeat, positive attitude will encourage a climate favourable for growth of Canada’s best youth movement. You’ll support the promotion of all seven programs currently offered for youth aged 5 – 26. With a keen eye for great leaders who think like you, you’ll selectively recruit, orient and appoint Deputy Area Commissioners and other volunteers for your Area team.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have….
• Two or more years experience as a program volunteer
• Completed Wood Badge I in one or more program sections
• Committed to undertake further personal development related to the role of Area Commissioner within one year
• Recognized training qualification or equivalent experience in program, project and volunteer management
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Sound knowledge and compliance with Scouts Canada By-Laws, Policies and Procedures including Risk Management best practices and the Volunteer Recruitment & Development (VRAD) Process
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication with excellent command of the English language and telephone manners
• Ability to motivate others and be a mentor
• Sound and effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Access to a computer and proficient in Microsoft applications and email
• Registered as a member of Scouts Canada or willing to become a member

Contact Information
Interested applicants are invited to apply to the Deputy Council Commissioner for Development at cec_training@scouts.ca

Please forward a cover letter and résumé, indicating the relevant qualifications for this position

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.

This weekend training event includes Fundamentals on Fri night, and meets the mandatory expectations of Scouts Canada for new volunteers (or those changing sections). Share your skills & knowledge with other leaders, learn how to plan your programs and deliver them more effectively, so that you and your youth have a more exciting and interesting time in Scouting.

To register use the link below, and start your registration online, or download the forms and mail or deliver them to London Area Training (Forest City BP Guild) Spencer Lodge, 531 Windermere Rd, London, ON, N5X 2T1.  Cheques only no cash.

Click -HERE- to register.

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Hunt as Deputy Council Commissioner – Community Development for the 2010/2011 scouting year, effective immediately.

Greg’s recent scouting experience was with the 31st Burlington A Company in 2005 followed by a couple years in the role of Group Commissioner before being appointed as Area Commissioner for Burlington in 2008.

Greg has done a great job growing scouting in Burlington and during his time as Area Commissioner, Greg has not only built a large, solid and diversified Area team, he has also made enormous inroads with the local governments especially the Mayor’s Office supporting Scouting on numerous fronts in the Area. Greg was instrumental in developing these relations with the City to the point that in October 2009 he presented Mayor Cam Jackson with Scouts Canada’s “Certificate of Commendation” for his exceptional and continuing support of Scouting throughout Ontario.

It is with this enthusiasm and talent that we look to Greg to develop this type of relationship between local Scouting and Mayors, Councilors, all levels of government and business leaders throughout the Council – open the doors and build foundations with each Area, their team and the communities we scout in.

I invite you to join me in welcoming Greg to this new Council role.

Yours in Scouting,

Tony Copperthwaite | Council Commissioner
Scouts Canada – Central Escarpment Council | “Growth through Program Excellence”

• First time sleeping away from home (Beavers have sleepovers)
• First time giving a speech (Cubs presenting badge work in front of the Pack)

Please send ideas and comments (by Friday May 15th  if possible) to mjames@scouts.ca.  Melissa will forward all input to the team that is conducting this marketing work for us.
Please feel free to share this message with others.  The more input, the better!

Thanks!
Steve
STEPHEN P. KENT
Chief Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Governors

SCOUTS CANADA