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Deadline for Applications is Approaching…

webmaster — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:20:39 +0000

Upcoming Wood Badge Part II

Shining Waters Council is hosting a mulit-section Wood Badge Part II course this fall.

All Sections: Colony, Pack, Troop, Company and Crew (yes if we get enough registrations … WB2 training for Rover Advisors will be offered!)

Dates: October 1-3 and November 5-7, 2010

Registration Deadline: September 17, 2010

Fee: $210.00

Location: Blue Springs Scout Reserve, Acton ON

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM

http://www.scouter.ca/cec/downloads/SC%20CEC%20GTC%20SWC%20WBII%20Application%20Form.pdf

More Information:

Course Coordinator Mary Deboard at mary.deboard@gmail.com

Camp Everton and CCJ Work (fun) Weekend

Conrad — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:52:44 +0000

Think it’s hot. Looking for something to do this weekend so you can ignore the heat? CCJ is only 2 1/2 weeks away, and need your help badly, as does the Everton Camp Committtee. If you’re even slightly handy, have time from Fri night through Sun (hey, you don’t have to show up for the whole thing, any time you have is good for us), we can sure use your help. We’re building, repairing, and cleaning. (Free) camping is available if you’re working, just be self contained and bring your own food and drink (pretty important on a warm day!). Bring your own hammer if you would. I’m sure Sat night will be pretty social, fun is where you find it! Questions? Just reply to the blog post. For Everton info, click -HERE-.

Speed River Challenge Raft Race – Results

Conrad — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:25:13 +0000

It’s run. 15 rafts fom 7 Groups. Results as follows (trophies awarded):

Traditional

31st Guelph Venturers
6th Guelph Troop – ‘Aero’
26th Guelph Venturers

Non-standard

1st Guelph Firefighter Venturers

Other awards:

Best Workmanship – 29th Guelph Company
Best Design – 31st Guelph Company
Spirit of the Challenge – 1st Elmira Company

This year we also had 2 stoves as prizes, one for Troop, one for Venturers. It was awarded based on Group participation, not individual rafts. Judges were David Barnett (N. Waterloo Area Commissioner), Denise Powell (Oakville Area Commissioner) and Conrad Knabenschuh (Wellington Area Commissioner).

For Troop – 6th Guelph, with 5 rafts entered, one of which took 2nd place overall with 73 points between them. The next closest Troop was the 17th Guelph with 31 points between their 2 rafts. Others of course…
For Venturers – 1st Guelph Firefighters, who ended up with 28 points beating the 1st Elmira ‘Destroyer’ raft by 1 point. Others were: 26th Guelph with 26 points, 29th Guelph with 24 points, & the 31st Venturers with 23 points, There were more of course. Great effort and many rafts with very close scores.

Participation this year was from the 1st Guelph Firefighter Company, 6th Guelph Troop, 17th Guelph Troop & Company, 29th Guelph Troop and Company, 26th Guelph Company, 1st Elmira Company, and 31st Guelph Company (in no particular order). Thank you to those who participated! Thanks to Gerry Carr for organizing this year’s race; the 1st Firefighters Company who played safety boat when our pre-arranged canoe didn’t show up though the crew did ; the judges; and Albert Fuchigami for playing photographer.

Guelph Multi-Cultural Festival – needs 10 volunteers urgently

Conrad — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:04:08 +0000

For those in Wellington, you know we run the raft races on Sat morning as a kickoff for the festival. They are still looking for help. If you work a shift, it includes both food & a t-shirt. If you have some time on Sat or Sun, why don’t you? Reply to info@gdmf.ca volunteering. Believe me, you’ll be welcomed with open arms!

Speed River Challenge Raft Race 2010

Conrad — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:46:22 +0000

Calling all Troops (and Venturers too). As we have annually for at least 8 years, Wellington will be holding it’s annual raft race on the mighty Speed River (behind the bandshell, enter off Woodlawn) on Sat Jun 12th. Click -HERE- for the full flyer with rules, regs and contact info. There are two classes, one for Troop using standard materials, and proper Scout lashings , the other unlimited using anything you wish. This year we are the OPENING EVENT for the Guelph Multi-Cultural Festival, so we NEED YOUR RAFTS. At $5/entry, and no limit on the number of entries, come out and get wet! It’s been awesome fun before, and we’re counting on that again this year! The winning Troop will also win a 2 burner Coleman stove; Company a stove with grill; as well as the trophy & bragging rights of course. Finally, a prize worth of winning!!!

Standard First Aid

Conrad — Sun, 16 May 2010 19:37:08 +0000

Available in Wellington, this course is perfect for those seeking their Chief Scout or Queens Venturer Award, as well as Volunteers trying to stay current. Dates are in June, 3 or 4 evenings at Barber Scout Camp (depending on prior experience). Click -HERE- for the flyer or contact Michelle at michelleetcoeur@hotmail.com for info.

Staff Wanted for Camps for Kids with Autism

webmaster — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:31:28 +0000

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

Registrations Are Now Open for the 3rd CEC Fall Campore

webmaster — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:11:10 +0000

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.

Rover Woodbadge Part I – still some space available

Conrad — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:55:59 +0000

Hey Folks, the Rover Part I run by the Council, is not full, though filling up. Running Mar 26-27 in Guelph (a short 40 min drive from Mississauaga), the course leader is George Christian. If you need a Crew Part I, this is the time to do it. Last time to run this year anywhere in the Council. Click -HERE- to register!

Appointment of new Council Youth Commissioner

webmaster — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:31:19 +0000

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