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Brampton Area melded into Greater Halton and Yellow Briar Areas

Monday, June 28th, 2010

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.

Posted in 6 Adult, Burlington, Council News, Greater Halton, Important, Messages, Warnings, Mississauga, North Waterloo, Oakville, Wellington, Yellow Briar | 1 Comment »

Announcement – DCC Community Development

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Dear Scouters,

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”

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Scouts Canada needs a modern t-shirt and hoodie design!

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

For  more information click on the following link:

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SCOUTS CANADA – VOLUNTEER JOB POSTING

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

COUNCIL COMMISSIONER – Central Escarpment Council

Have you always wanted to make a real difference in the growth and development of youth across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?
You’re invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of:   COUNCIL COMMISSIONER – Central Escarpment Council

Click  -HERE- for more information

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Staff Wanted for Camps for Kids with Autism

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

CEC is looking for mature people 18+ years old to work with special kids.

If you know someone who is looking to get some practical experience in working with Kids With Autism for 2 weeks in 2 different environments, have them contact me directly.

One week is a day camp at the Fallingbrook PS. (Monday-Friday)

One week is a residential camp at Woodland Trails Scout Camp in conjunction with camp Adventureland. (Sunday evening – Friday)

2 days of MANDATORY training provided.

Please distribute this info to everyone in your sphere of influence and help us to meet our Mission by giving these special kids a chance of a lifetime.

Ed Balyk
Council Field Executive
Central Escarpment Council
Scouts Canada
416-992-7087 or ebalyk@scouts.ca

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Play Golf & support our Camps for Kids with Autism

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Hi Gang!

It’s that time again. We need help with that Golf Tournament which supports our Autism Camps.

  1. Do you or anyone you know golf?
  2. Can you or anyone you know sponsor the tournament in any way?
  3. Can you or anyone you know donate prizes?
  4. Does the company you work for support this kind of event?

If you can answer yes to any of these questions, please help.

  1. Enter yourself or better still a foursome.
  2. Get your friends to do the same.
  3. Sponsor us at any level you can.
  4. Donate prizes or encourage others to.
  5. Help us meet our Mission and give these special kids an experience to remember.

Visit the  CEC website for more details.

See you at Granite Ridge for a fun day of golf and an outstanding dinner.

Ed Balyk
Council Field Executive
Central Escarpment Council
Scouts Canada
416-992-7087 -or- ebalyk@scouts.ca

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Registrations Are Now Open for the 3rd CEC Fall Campore

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

The 3rd Annual CEC Fall Camporee will take place Oct 1-3rd, 2010 at Goodyear Memorial Scout Camp. The website (http://cecfallcamporee.scouter.ca ) has been updated. If you are a unit wanting to attend or an Offer of Service (OOS) wanting to assist, you will find the registration forms are now available to be downloaded from the website.

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Appointment of new Area Commissioner in Oakville

Monday, March 8th, 2010

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

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Appointment of new Council Youth Commissioner

Monday, March 8th, 2010

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

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Kitchener Scout Shop Closed Over March Break

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

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.

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