Huntsville and District Scouts
Ontario, Canada
March 2001 Newsletter
Membership Report
Dick Harris reports that there are 126 registered members and 9 new youth.
Popcorn
Bernadette reports that all popcorn is sold.
DC’s Report
BC Trek 2002 an event for Venturers. Grants are available.
Camping & Outdoor Activity Guide contains all forms which are also on the internet.
Woodbridge Shining Waters Course Part 2 coming up in May 11-13
Beavers
May 25 is the Beaveree. Three districts are getting together
Burk’s Falls is going.
ADC Scouts
Working on GDC Training
New Business
Leader Magazine
Who gets it? All registered Adults. This is not happening. Peter says the problem is on the road to recovery.
Special Meeting called for April 11 or 12th to vote on registration.
Annual Meeting
To be held May 28
Time is 7:00, wear uniform, no alcohol. Tickets will be pre-sold.
Price is $11.50 per person.
Honours & Awards
Regional Honours & Awards person is Louise Stewart
Cathy Snell and Bernadette are organising Aboriginal People – "Spirit of the Bear", to be held at the Burk’s Falls Arena on April 28th. $10.00 fee includes crest, booklet, crafts, lunch. Program runs from 9:00-3:00. Every group welcome.
Region Report
Rick and Peter attended the meeting from Region.
Rick from Region advised us that he is our Volunteer Support.
Regional staff attended the Sportsman Show for Awareness Campaign
MINUTES
District notes from
Dec.11th, 2000.
Those in Attendance: Bernadette Bagnell, Cathy Snell, Ralph Snell, Ross
St.Clair,Bruce Simmons, Rick Gould, Dick Harris and Yvonne Bush
(Dick) As of Oct. 30th, registration stands at 115(down 40% from last
year;161 previously). There are a possible 12 more to be registered over
and
above those already registered.
Peter (from region) is available to come and hold discussions at schools etc.,
Rick suggested that this be done at an event at the beginning of the
year(Sept) to let parents know what Scouting has to offer.
Pizza Pizza coupons were handed out for the youth.
Gord will come to Burk's Falls if we need him to sign cheques.
Registration cards have been handed out to the groups; extra cards will be
sent, when the new registrations are received.
Huntsville and District Scouting is offering Cub and Scout badges at half the
list price. "Huntsville and District", "Region" and
"Ontario badges ARE NOT
half price. The badge box went home with Burk's Falls group.
(Bernadette) Popcorn prizes were to have been mailed out 2 weeks ago.
At
the present time, we don't know where they are.
Bruce, Peter and Ross had a meeting; communications are falling apart.
Ross
will call Peter at the end of the week.
Bruce and Ross will attend the $1000.00 popcorn sale prize presentation at
Burk's Falls Scouts. The newspaper is to be there.
There has been no further information about the beads for Len Sperry; Bruce
will send them back.
Burk's Falls and Area Scouting will be hosting a District Event on April
28th, 2001. The day is to have a "Native Awareness" theme; more
information
coming in the future.
Burk's Falls has a Beaver leader leaving at the end of February. Doreen
will
stay on, if need be. They will not see the Colony close down. Ross
may have
an interested person.
Yvonne Bush(Emsdale) has 7 cases of "Tip-A-Canoe" chocolate bars
and 1 case
of almonds. She will let these go at cost price, if anyone is interested.
(choclates bars $28.00 case of 24) (almonds $36.00 case of 24). They sell
for $3.00 a piece.
(Ross) There were 2 letters read . One was from Tom Barry; he is the AYM
Co-ordinator. They would like to see co-ordination between the agencies:
Huntsville Culture, Parks and Recreation, Community Living Huntsville,
Centennial Seniors and Family, Youth and Child Services, Muskoka. We would
like further information on this, as to how Scouting could be involved.
The second letter, was from Judy Langston. She is connected with
"Circle of
Friends". It was decided that you would have to have special training
for
this, and we are not able to do this at this time.
Dick Harris: move to adjourn.
Rick Gould: seconded.
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The following people were present at the District Meeting on October
16th/2000.
Bernadette Bagnell, Cathy Snell, Dick Harris, John H ancock, Ross St.Clair,
Bruce Simmons, Joyce Peters and guest Red Hayman.
Ross called the meeting to order; he introduced his friend, Red Hayman, a
Scouter for 35 years.
Dick Harris(on membership) At present, we have 50 members registered.
Burk's Falls was handed in tonight with membership of 34. He has not heard
from Stephenson or Emsdale yet. He needs to have Heather's and Gord's from
District.
He has to have the forms in by the end of the month. Ross will get in
touch with Stephenson and Emsdale.
Bernadette(on Popcorn) The following are the contact people for popcorn
for their area: Huntsville-Joyce Peters; Stephenson-Pat Dube;
Emsdale-Yvonne Bush
Popcorn is being sold for the month of October. Barrie has to have the
order by November 4th. Delivery date for the popcorn will be November
18th.
D.C.'s report- A phamplet was handed out for the Toronto Youth Badge
Programs. Bruce needs to know who is attending Wood Badge training on Nov.
25th/26th.
In regards to the Chief Scout's Award ceremonies- RSVP was late. There
have been problems with Huntsville's Group Committee; Bruce will be visiting
them.
The District badges will be held by Bruce for the future. He
has talked with Cathy Taylor; they will not be registering her as District
Badge
Secretary. Bruce questioned why the beads for Len Sperry were never handed
out; they were found in the badge box. Cathy will check into old Burk's Falls
records.
John Hancock made the motion to not register a District Badge Secretary, and to
make the existing badges available at a discount. Cathy Snell seconded the
motion.
The existing badges will be made available at the next District Meeting.
Cathy Snell: questioned whether or not Cubs could have a special event in
district. It was mentioned that there was no reason why Burk's Falls
couldn't host such an event. Financial assistance could be made available
from district, if requested.
ADC Beaver Report- none
ADC Cubs- none
ADC Scouts- John has had 2 visits to 2nd Huntsville. He is available to go
to Burk's Falls, if needed. He is on the C.J. Training Camp Committee
Bruce; re: interviews for new members. The questions on the back of
the form, need to be understood. Make sure that they know about the
Missions and Principles of Scouting. Be sure to ask if there are any
problems that may arise from the police check? Bruce will be at Burk's
Falls Group Committee meeting on October 30th.
Old Business: none.
New Business: (John) The philosophy of fundraising value for
money/selling services. Everyone who gives you money should be getting something
in return,
whether it be an object or services. NO RAFFLES; NO GAMBLING,etc., If
parents were to be at for example "Rainbow Bingo" ; it would
have to be listed as parents of Beavers, Cubs , Scouts. We are trying to
set a standard for the youth.
If someone were to sponsor a youth an individual could get a "tax
deductible receipt"
Joyce- heard that the Girl Guides were selling popcorn in Huntsville; John
will check into this.
Ross- mention that Gord would like to get up-dates for the web site from the
groups.
Bernadette-wants to have Burk's Falls web site linked with the Huntsville site.
It was mentioned that all personal information should be removed from the site.
Move to adjourn: Bruce
Seconded: Joyce
SCOUTS CANADA N E W S L E T T E R WINTER 2000
Bob Edwards passed away January 3 after a battle with cancer. Black and Red Ribbons were handed out to wear for one month to mourn Bob’s passing.
Membership
Total Registered
1998/1999 169
1999/2000 152
Reminder to everyone to think about the "Bring A Buddy" plan.
It’s official – Scouts are Co-Ed!
There is a Beaveree on May 13, 2000 from 10:00 – 2:00 at Chaffey Hall (which was donated). The Theme is "People in our Neighbourhood".
Remember - if you are under 16 you cannot operate a boat without an Operators Card. Watch for ad in April. Huntsville can contact John and Burk’s Falls and Emsdale to contact Ross.
Popcorn
A big round of applause to Bernadette for a great job on Popcorn and all her hard work.
Beavers Bake Sale at the Huntsville Place Mall on Saturday, February 5.
Check out the revised directory on the web for contacts you may need.
Did you know a Scrapbook is being maintained by Cathy Snell – pass on news clippings to her.
Shining Waters Region have moved to 4-556 Bryne Dr. – same telephone numbers. January 24 the Scout shop opens. www3.sympatico.ca/shining.waters
Kids in Grade 5 try Skiing & Snowboarding for free plus get great deals on rentals, lessons and other cool stuff! Check out www.ski4free.com or call 905-212-9040.
The Cubs and Scouts are attending the Serengeti Bush Camp at the Toronto Zoo.
Next meetings
March 20 at 7:00 in Burk’s Falls, place to be confirmed.
Annual Meeting
May 15 dinner at Trinity United Church in Huntsville. Stay tuned for more details.
S C O U T S
C A N A D A N E W S L E T T E R NOVEMBER 1999
Membership
Call Richard Harris for application forms.
99 youths and 39 adults = 138 (down 31 from last year).
Let Dick know (789-7507) if anyone is deserving for Honours and Awards and
he'll look into it.
Popcorn
Bernadette Bagnell announced 137 boxes had been sold. $12,262.00 was the
total
raised and profit to Huntsville is $1,455.00. Delivery to Bracebridge in
November.
Past President
John Hancock announced Yvonne Bush is working on a Millennium project.
Outdoor Activity Application and Safety Checklist Form was reviewed.
John stressed the importance of regular group committee meetings in order to
review applications.
Reminder to travel with Medical Forms.
New Business
Unfortunately, the Beavers 25th Anniversary Party has been cancelled. Crests
are still available for $2.00.
Doug Brown attended Midland meeting. Midland Free Press was to cover event
and Doug asked if anything had been done. Louise is looking into it.
CHRISTMAS PARTY December 11 6:00 p.m. Cost of $25.00 for the Emsdale Hall.
Yvonne will pass on to Kim Payne that she should make calls to get an idea
of
numbers. Approximately twelve people at the meeting said they would be
attending. Social only - no meeting, Pot Luck Dinner.
Contact Kim if you can attend 636-1293
Ross St. Clair reviewed last Saturday's meeting (Forum). Following is some
information
he wanted to pass along;
1. Funds available to families who can't afford to send their children to
Scouts.
2. There is a problem with unregistered members
Loss of revenue
No insurance coverage
3. Trillium Fund - it is better to link in with Region. Government grants
for activities and repairs. This year's application must be in by December.
4. MBNA Affinity Card Program - helps Scouts
5. Gord Bell (Beauview Resort) has donated a Web Site to the District.
www.beauview.com/hdscouts.htm
Gord Bell would become the Communications Officer and Karin Davies would
assist.
Gord would post on site and e-mail to members with an e-mail. This would
reduce postage etc. It would also greatly improve communication. It was
stressed that you need the information so feed it to Gord and Karin. Those
without e-mail will be mailed the newsletter.
Gord Bell is the new Communication Officer
and Karin Davies is the new Assistant to the
Communication Officer.
NEXT MEETING
No December meeting (Christmas Party - Dec 11)
January 17 at 7:00 at the Huntsville High School
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