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THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2016 http://hwscouting.ca/
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2016 Volume 28 Issue 2
REMEMBER SCOUTS POPCORN IN OCTOBER
OCTOBER 5 APPLE DAY MEETING, SCOUT HOUSE 14, 15 APPLE DAY 21 - 23 CUB FUN DAY 27 AREA MEETING, SCOUT HOUSE 28, 29, 30 SCOUT SKILLS CAMP 29 BEAVEREE NOVEMBER 5 SWAP MEET & AUCTION, SCOUT HOUSE 5 SCOUT DAY AT TIM HORTONS FIELD, 1PM—TICATS 4 - 6 WOODBADGE 2 ALL SECTIONS, CAMP IMPEESA 7 HELP DESK MEETING, 10 AM, SCOUT HOUSE 18 - 20 WOODBADGE 2 CONTINUED, CAMP IMPEESA 1 2 WOODBADGE 1, SCOUT HOUSE, GROUP COMM. 19 SANTA CLAUS PARADE DECEMBER 5 HELP DESK POTLUCK JANUARY 2017 15 CURLING BONSPIEL FEBRUARY 2017 3-5 KLONDIKE 17 - 19 SNOW MOOT MARCH 2017 4 BIG RIGS APRIL 7 - 9 CAMP CLEAN UP MAY 2017 5 - 7 J4E PATROL CAMP 13 JOTT (JAMBOREE ON THE TRAIL) 19 - 21 VICTORIA DAY CAMP JUNE 9, 10, 11 CUBOREE
JULY 2017
8 - 15 13TH CANADIAN JAMBOREE, CAMP NEDOOAE
22 - 30 JAMBOREE, DENMARK
BATTLEFIELDS CALENDAR look under EVENTS http://bat.scouts.ca/ CAMP BOOKINGS https://swocamps.ca/
BATTLEFIELDS TRAINING http://bat.scouts.ca/ca/training
RECOGNISE SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB
http://scouts.ca/thanks/
Battlefields Calendar – Please send as much detail as possible;
location, date and times, contact information, explanation of acro-
nyms. http://bat.scouts.ca/ca/node/694
OR email [email protected]
DISPATCH DEADLINES Aug. 15 for the Sept 1 Dispatch—Issue 1 Sept 15 for Oct 1 Dispatch—Issue 2
Nov. 15 for the Dec. 1 Dispatch—Issue 3
Jan. 15 for the Feb. 1 Dispatch—Issue 4 March 15 for the April 1 Dispatch—Issue 5
June 1 for the June 15 Dispatch—Issue 6
Email [email protected]
HW WEBSITE
http://www.hwscouting.ca/
WEBMASTER NOTE: Send all events to be posted on
the webpage to Larry.
Email [email protected] 905-869-2205
SCOUT HOUSE BOOKINGS 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY: Optimist Club
2ND & LAST TUESDAY: 1st Hamilton Rovers
2ND THURSDAY: Battlefields Council, 6:30 PM
4TH THURSDAY: H-W Area Meeting, 7 PM
55th Hamilton
Photo by Jess Moreau
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Hello Scouters,
Boy, the time has gone by quickly! Seems like only a short while ago we were getting ready for regis-
tration and writing for the Dispatch. This hot humid weather is still continuing but doesn't seem to
have diminished your summer events to keep Scouting going 12 months a year.
Now that the https://www.myscouts.ca/ roll-over has taken place, please double check your regis-
trants if they are in any new roles and have training requirements. As registrations are going on-line, perhaps bring in a lap-
top to your meetings and assist any new participants that do not have access to computers. We hope that the new 16-month
registration was a success as I haven’t received any numbers yet. Overall, Hamilton-Wentworth Area did exceed the goal set
by a total of nine! Congratulations to you for your efforts. If you have recruited any new Scouters, please check that they have
completed their necessary training for their primary role.
CANADIAN PATH RESOURCES are arriving at our newly renovated Scout Shop. Many thanks go to Vicki and all of the
volunteers that have worked diligently to make the store brighter and more modern.
We hope to develop a HAMILTON-WENTWORTH CANADIAN PATH MENTOR RESOURCE TEAM to assist
Groups on this journey and to present similar hands-on training in the future. More details to follow.
While on the topic of training and Area Events, please look for more details in the Dispatch for some of the upcoming dates.
WoodBadge 1, WoodBadge 2, Scout Basics, Cub Fun Day and Apple Day.
DAC Jacqueline Howard has stepped up to be our HW AREA POPCORN COORDINATOR. All the fundraising
information is available on our HW website http://www.hwscouting.ca/ . Remember, you are fundraising for Scout-
ing and not selling Popcorn. This fundraiser nationally supports membership by $70.00. Please support this for our
Youth.
THE TASK FORCE FOR CAMP FUNDING COMMITTEE presented the models for discussion to all Group Commissioners.
The Group Commissioners will now discuss with their Groups and vote on the model. There are no changes to Apple Day,
October 14 & 15, funding this year.
Just a friendly reminder to Event Co-ordinators that you must complete the Program Event Package for all events, whether
requesting financial support or not. Scouter Tammy is available to assist you in compiling the document. This documenta-
tion ensures we have covered everything and is a good reference for the next year. PLAN – DO – REVIEW – DOCUMENT!
November 5th, is Scout Day at the Tiger Cat football game. This event is increasingly popular so get your tickets early. See
details from organizer Scouter Tony Mizzi, further in the Dispatch.
We are looking forward to an exciting year which then translates into Growth! The last several years we have met our previ-
ous targets and Growth, but we need to focus on Retention, so that new members are not just replacing those that have left.
I know we look forward to visiting Groups once again in the near future.
Sincerely,
Yours In Scouting and Friendship,
John Augstman Area Commissioner, Hamilton Wentworth
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Happy Thanksgiving!
We have a lot to be thankful for in Hamilton-Wentworth. I want to thank each of you for all of your time and
dedication in guiding our youth. THANK YOU for taking on the challenge to follow the Canadian
Path. This is also a great time to hit the Thank You button to recognize your fellow Scouters
who have provided excellent service.
In September, we had 3 Group Commissioners throw pies in the faces of the Council Key 3 to
celebrate our membership growth in 2015-2016. We are only one of two areas in the council to
show growth. Congratulations to all!
THANK YOU to the volunteers at the Hamilton Scout Shop. The Shop continues to receive Canadian Path materials. Thank you,
Scouters, for supporting our shop. Please continue to shop in Hamilton to keep it strong and local.
THANK YOU to the many scouters who have taken on extra roles within Hamilton-Wentworth. This includes Popcorn, Apple Day,
Special Events, and DACs and their support teams. We have struggled lately to fill some of these positions. When considering ap-
plying for these, please remember that no one works alone – we work in teams. These positions benefit the area as well as help you to
learn and develop new skills.
PLAN – Have you considered an activity over the holiday break? Have you included all of the SPICES in your program? What have
you tried that is new this fall? Have you planned or held a Bring-A-Friend event yet?
DO – Check out the Hamilton-Wentworth Facebook page. There are events and announcements posted. Feel free to post pictures or
good news stories from your activities.
REVIEW - What has surprised you when allowing your youth to take the lead? What have your scouts taught
you? What mistakes has your section learned from? Mistakes are part of the adventure. Risk management can help
keep scouts safe while they make mistakes that bring learning that will probably have great impact. Finally, don’t for-
get to say thanks!
I wish you all the best in your Popcorn fundraising, and encourage everyone to aim for 8 hours per person of service at Apple
Day. Let’s help make our adventures possible!
See you on the Path.
Yours In Scouting,
Jacqueline Howard Deputy Area Commissioner – Hamilton Wentworth
81ST HAMILTON’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY
The 81st Hamilton Scout Group is celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year!
We invite all former and current Youth, Scouters, Parents, Sponsors and
Group Committee Members
to join us. All Scouting friends are invited.
See your name in the Registration book that has every registered Youth or
Scouter for the past 60 years.
See pictures from way back and other memorabilia.
There will be coffee and cake!
Sunday, October 2nd, at 10:30 am.
St. Andrew’s United Church
Corner of Mohawk Road and Upper Paradise Road, Hamilton Contact : John Augstman, [email protected]
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Hamilton Wentworth Area publishes the SCOUTER’S DISPATCH six times a year.
Editor-in-Chief, Aline Chan; Advertising: Chris McCready. Proof Readers: Gino Sferrazza, John Augstman, Carmen Harvey.
Advertising subscriptions: Chris McCready.
The Scouter’s Dispatch serves as a program resource for Scouters and other adults who work with young people. We welcome editorial con-tributions and submissions. You may email submissions to [email protected]
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Unsubscribe: you can unsubscribe to the Dispatch by emailing the editor.
2016 – 17 AREA POPCORN UPDATE
HELLO SCOUTERS AND POPCORN FUNDRAISER SUPPORTERS!
Do you know what the value of your Popcorn Fundraising has on a Youth?
Not only does it support everything within your Group but also $70 on the
registration fee!!!
That is why we need everyone to continue and improve this fundraiser.
Purchasers are supporting Scouting and get a Popcorn product as a token of support.
We are not competing with stores for the sale of popcorn, but support for Youth.
Remember Popcorn Fundraising subsidises Scouting membership fees plus your Group.
The group order entry deadline is Friday, October 21. This is a hard deadline, and no
orders will be accepted after this date. Sections need to talk with their group coordina-
tor for their deadlines.
Delivery of products to the warehouse will be during the week of November 14 - 20.
Prizes will likely not be available until the new year.
Thanks to everyone for their support. Let's make those dream adventures happen!
Area Popcorn Coordinator
Jacqueline Howard Deputy Area Commissioner – Hamilton Wentworth
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MOUNT NEMO SCOUT CAMP
“Stay tuned for the next issue” for the Camp Connection
Gino Sferrazza, Camp Manager
Nemo / Ragged Falls/ / HW Scout House
OIB Director, Battlefields Council
[email protected] 905-512-4558 cell It Starts With Scouts!
CJ’17 is designed for Scout aged youth (11 to 14
years of age) from across Canada and the world.
Participants must be registered members of
Scouts Canada or any member organization of
the World Organization of the Scout Movement;
or the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, both at the
time of registration and at the time of CJ’17.
Scouts may register as a Patrol or as Solo Scout Participants.
Where: Camp Nedooae, Elderbank, Nova Scotia
http://www.scouts.ca/cj17/ When: July 8–15, 2017
58th HAMILTON VENTURERS & ROVERS AT ELK LICK SCOUT RESERVE
They have been attending this camp for five years and usually win several awards. This is the first time
that they received one of the major ones. Elk Lick Scout Reserve is near Smethport Pennsylvania. For the
last two years, they have spent a week in the US and spent a day at Cedar Point, then several days
at Pioneer Scout Reserve in Ohio, participating in ATVs, high ropes, low ropes, archery, astronomy, hand
guns, rifles, skeet shooting, rappelling and climbing tower.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Submitted by:
Scouter John Larmond
If you would like to join them
in 2017, make your reserva-
tions at their website:
http://www.alleghenyhighlands.org/Camp/index.htm
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PATROL CORNER
The Enemy Within
"Integrity is one of several paths; It distinguishes itself from the
others because it is the right path, and the only one upon which
you will never get lost" - M. H. McKee
"There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity" - Tom Peters
"We have met the enemy and he is us" - Pogo
Sometimes it feels like there are two people in here, inside this human frame. There is the reborn and the dying, yet they seem
to coexist. When the reborn nature is manifest, I can sense the dying nature and pity it, but when the dying nature is manifest,
I struggle to sense the reborn.
Three years ago, the house I was living in on the Hamilton Mountain was sold. This was not my first choice. I had hoped to
put an offer in on the place, but it belonged to my dad's estate, and needed to be converted to liquid assets. This was the focus
of the internal battle. The reborn nature accepts the situation as what is, then tries to make good flow from it. The dying nature
denies what is, and dreamed of vivisecting the real estate agent, and later, taking a sledgehammer to the executor's SUV.
Eckhart Tolle calls these two senses of self the "ego" and the "true self". The true self is that which exists outside space and
time, and whose fundamental nature is love. The ego can only exist within our corporeal sense of self, and its fundamental na-
ture is selfishness. The ego thinks only of itself and what it can gain; or what it has lost. It thinks in terms of "us and them" or
"me against the world". The ego judges; separates; compartmentalizes. The true self seeks inclusion. The true self feels compas-
sion, and cannot be happy at the expense of someone else. The true self accepts; embraces; always sees the good.
Sometimes in Scouting, as in life, things don't go the way we would like. When both natures are present, there can be an inter-
nal battle, but there can be only one path of integrity for Scouts; to follow and live by the Scout Promise and Law.
I trust God absolutely, yet as God continues to soften places in my heart, I realize that to truly stand be-
hind this statement, I must trust God’s creation. Not only must I trust creation, but I must accept it; as is,
in its imperfectly perfect, chaotically ordered state. I stand on the bridge between natures; drawn to the
reborn, yet still feeling the dying. It is at this bridge that I say a prayer.
Dear Lord, help me to accept your healing so freely given. You can make good flow from any situation. Help me to
embrace your gift, and your continued softening of my heart.
Thank you Lord.
Good Scouting!
Yours in Scouting
Scouter John "Blade" Wilkinson
DAC Troop - Hamilton Wentworth [email protected]
John Blade Wilkinson
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Dawn ScaumDAC Learning and Support
COLONY BEAVEREE
Saturday, October 29, 2016
10 AM—1 PM
Mount Hope Sports Complex
$5 per person
THEME: HALLOWEEN
Each group attending: please bring two games/activities based
on the theme of Halloween.
Please let us know by October 21 if you are attending, with
your numbers, so we can make sure there is enough food.
CONTACT: Judy Goodman [email protected]
WOOD BADGE I FOR THE CANADIAN PATH
The online training you have been waiting for is here! WOOD BADGE I for The Canadian Path is available on
the David Huestis Learning Centre (DHLC) as of September 2nd, 2016. Wood Badge I for Section Scouters has
been fully updated with the new content that provides an introduction to facilitating Scouts Canada’s program,
The Canadian Path. You can download the full Wood Badge I for The Canadian Path FAQ on the Volunteer
Support Toolkit.
Some important changes are:
Wood Badge I is divided into seventeen sessions rather than five modules.
Wood Badge I for The Canadian Path counts as the role specific training for Scouters volunteering with Colony, Pack, Troop,
Company and Crew. There are no separate section specific sessions.
Sessions follow the Plan, Do, Review model.
The course is available through “My Learning Path” — a visual and interactive way for Scouters to access training.
Sessions are designed to answer questions that new Scouters most frequently ask such as; “HOW DO I TAKE YOUTH CAMPING”.
This will allow Scouters to take a non-linear approach for “JUST IN TIME” learning. Ideally, new Scouters will complete two to
three sessions of their choosing a week and then apply what they have learned at their regular meeting.
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NAME:
ADDRESS
EMAIL PHONE #
Section to be enrolled in:
Group
Area Council
Special Needs If needed, use back
Food Allergies:
Physical Limitations Any Other Concerns
Cost: $175
Course leader: Rob McLean
REGISTRATION:
Rob McLean [email protected]
OR
Jane Redin [email protected]
FORM CAN BE SENT TO:
Hamilton Scout House
375 James St S. Hamilton, ON
L8P 3B9
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HICOP at Gordon Williams is a combination of nature, visitor and program centre located a short walk
from the main Camp Nemo parking lot. The Centre is staffed, on weekends, with trained youth and adult
interpreters. It is filled with displays and activities centered on nature and environmental themes and it is
a good source for maps and other camp information. It will also have activities, such as guided interpre-
tive hikes, bird box monitoring, environment monitoring, challenges and games. There will be something
happening in the centre every weekend, and activities such as full moon night hikes during the week. We
can also, with advanced notice, do evening meetings during the week.
APPLE DAY NEWS Apple Day 2016 is October 14 & October 15
Feel free to visit http://new.hwscouting.ca/apple-day/ for the complete Apple Day
Committee, downloadable & printable forms and information.
The Apple Day Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 5 at Scout House, 7 PM.
This is our last meeting before Apple Day. We always welcome new members; please
send us an email if you are interested in helping out this year. WE NEED SUPPORT FROM ALL GROUPS & SECTIONS;
LEADERS, YOUTH & PARENTS NEED TO PARTICIPATE TO
HELP MAKE APPLE DAY 2016 A SUCCESS.
Groups should be reminded that participation in Apple Day allows FREE usage of both Camp Nemo and Ragged Falls. Failure to participate will result in additional group fees when using either of these Scout Camps. Please consult the HW Scouting website for more infor-mation about the fees.
YiS, Cliff Vanderveen 2016 Apple Day Committee Chairs [email protected]
http://new.hwscouting.ca/apple-day/
COMMITTEE:
CHAIR Cliff Vanderveen C (905) 870-4424 [email protected]
COUNTING Gino Sferrazza C (905) 512-4558 [email protected]
Brian Taylor (905) 387-3616 [email protected]
MEDIA PR Brian Johnston (905) 389-5272 [email protected]
DC John Augstman (905) 387-5292 [email protected]
DAC Jacqueline Howard (905) 575- 1184 [email protected]
DEPOTS
MOHAWK TRAILS OPEN
ALBION MILLS Linda Sargeant C (905) 575-3831 [email protected]
POWER CENTRE (ANC) Sheila Sferrazza (905) 318-3664
C (905) 818-7313 [email protected]
DUNDURN Yvonne & Charlie Oliver
(905) 529-9667 [email protected]
Larry Chrysler (Apple Day only) C (905) 869-2205
ALDERSHOT Sandra Taylor
(289) 237-5899 [email protected]
HERMITAGE SPRINGS / ANCASTER Laura Kentie 905-388-090 / C (905) 220-8134 [email protected]
DUNDAS/FLAMBOROUGH Wayne Childs
(905) 527-5846 / C (905) 577-7077 [email protected]
KINGSHEAD Bruce Gilroy
(289) 396-3854 [email protected]
(includes Centre Mall, Eastgate Square & Jackson Square)
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ROVER EVENTS
WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2017
I would like to personally see as many participants as
possible attend the next World Scout Moot 2017 in
Iceland and will do what is in my capacity to have a
large Canadian contingent and a great percentage
from Hamilton-Wentworth. Many area Rovers have
expressed interest and plans to fundraise should start
soon.
Yours in Service
Monte MacDonald - DAC Crew H-W
[email protected] 905.966.0600
15TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT ICELAND 25th July - 2nd August 2017 It is an official event of the
World Organization of the
Scout Movement (WOSM),
hosted and organized by the Icelandic Boy and Girl Scout
Association, for young people aged 18 & 25 inclusive.
If you are a Scout in a National Scout Organization that is
a member of WOSM and if you are born on or between the
dates of 2nd August 1991 and 25th July 1999, you are eligi-
ble as a participant. If you are born on or before 1st Au-
gust 1991 you are eligible to join the Moot´s International
Service Team (IST).
The plan is for 5,000 participants and 1,000 IST from 80
countries around the world to join the Moot in 2017. So
come on – register and join a fantastic international event
held in a country of natural wonders and bright nights.
http://worldscoutmoot.is/en/
CUB FUN DAY October 22, 2016
CAMP NEMO INTO THE JUNGLE
Camp Chief: Natalie Granatier
More information to follow.
Send Registrations to:
Patti Troughton
Here is a shot of the Scouting
booth at the Dundas Cactus
Festival.
Thousands of people walked by.
Many stopped in to inquire or
reminisce.
Booth was manned by 1st & 6th
Dundas Scouts.
Photo by Gord Cormick
Jamboree Denmark 2017 Jamboree Denmark 2017 will be the largest jamboree in
Denmark, where 40.000 Danish and international scouts
and guides will meet in the scenic surroundings of Sønder-
borg from July 22nd to July 30th 2017.
The main target of the activities are participants in the age
group of 10-17. For this participant group there will be
'Rejser' - Travel, which is tailored day-events with focus on
education and activity. While this age group will be occu-
pied by Travel on some days, other days can be filled by
Free Activities. Free Activities are open for all age
groups. There will be loads of activities to choose from.
Activities can, as an example, be Hikes, Walks with chal-
lenges during the night or Adventurescout.
For more information and to register:
http://spejderneslejr.dk/en/about-sl2017
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamboree2017/
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HELP DESK 905-528-5711
375 James St. S. Hamilton ON L8P 3B9
IF THE HELP DESK IS CLOSED You may leave mail in the slot in the door. You may send email to [email protected] You may leave voicemail at 905-528-5711, ext. 10 You may contact your commissioner directly. You may phone Scouts Canada, London 1- 866-568-7472
Page
Your advertisement will reach hundreds of Scouting adults in
the region.
Email us to discuss options—you can put in a business-card
sized ad for $50 for 6 issues, you can also have your ad en-
larged at a slightly higher fee. The possibilities are endless.
We will also design your ad for you at no extra charge.
Advertisements for ‘items for sale’ can be inserted at $10 per
issue.
Your ads help with the expenses associated with the publica-
tion of the Scouting Dispatch.
ADS MUST BE PAID BY AUGUST 15 TO START WITH
THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE SCOUTING YEAR. THOSE
NOT PAID BY THEN WILL BE REMOVED BY THE FIRST
ISSUE.
BOOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HELP DESK? Speak with a Help Desk Volunteer who will ensure
the booking is recorded at the Help Desk.
The SCOUT SHOP carries a full line of camping and out-
doors supplies and equipment - brand names, at prices you
will not likely beat anywhere else, both on in-stock, and spe-
cial order items. Any residual profit supports Scouting direct-
ly. Scout House is the home of the "HELP DESK". The Help
Desk is a service provided by experienced Scouting Volun-
teers. The purpose of the Help Desk is to answer and to help
find answers to questions about Scouting.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursdays: 1-7 PM
Fridays: 1-4 PM
Open Saturday 10 AM - 1 PM from September 11
CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING OCTOBER 8
19th ANNUAL SCOUT CURLING TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Sunday January 15, 2017
WHERE: Dundas Granite Curling Club
WHO: Both experienced and novice curlers over age 16.
Enter a team of 4 or register as an individual.
COST: $50
(cheques payable to HAMILTON GILWELL CLUB)
INCLUDES: 2 games of Curling, Lunch, Dinner, Prizes
REGISTRATION FORMS – Either print the online form or
obtain one from the Help Desk at
Scout House.
http://www.hwscouting.ca/
For further information contact:
Frank Goodman 905-388-5681 or
Doug French 905-389-4313
JOIN US ON OUR NEXT GREAT JOURNEY
THE CANADIAN PATH
Scouts Canada is embarking on a new journey and is looking
for your help in bringing great Scouting Adventures to more
Canadian youth. Join us on the Canadian Path as we launch
the next great chapter in Canadian Scouting. Working to-
gether as one Scouts Canada, we will not only revitalize our
Scouting programs, we will revitalize Scouting in Canada.
http://www.scouts.ca/canadianpath/about.html#sthash.f3MJEYsE.dpuf
THE SIX PROGRAM AREAS
The Canadian Path is divided into six Program Areas —
categories of the different opportunities that Scouting offers.
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This event will take place at
Tim Hortons Field at the
home game scheduled at 1 PM
on Sunday, November 5th,
2016.
Only 300 tickets are available
and prices have been reduced
from $53.50 to only $35.00
each. Tickets can be pur-
chased by all scouting youth,
leaders, family and friends.
THEY WILL GO FAST!!
We will also parade on Tim
Horton's Field, with all Scout-
ing youth and leaders, in front
of over 20,000 spectators prior
to the start of the football
game. To promote scouting in
our area, it is encouraged that
all scouting groups bring their
Area flags and banners and
show how strong we are.
It is our intent to make this
event one of the largest partic-
ipated events for both Hamil-
ton and Battlefields Council
Areas and we ask that every
scouting group make this
evening a part of your short
term program plan. We need
to show that Scouting is alive
to over 20,000 spectators!
The flyer will serve as your order form. All orders must be received by Tony no later than October 15, 2016 to
get the order in. It is highly suggested that you do not delay in submitting your order forms.
**Also, each ticket sold will automatically enter that person into a raffle! Only 300 raffle tickets are available
for a chance to win**
Prizes are 2 tickets to a home game experience OR Grand prize - Personalized Tiger Cat Jersey
Questions? Send me an email [email protected]
SEE YOU THERE!!
YIS
Tony Mizzi
31st Hamilton Scouting Group
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Hamilton Santa Claus Parade
November 19, 2016
Calling all Hamilton Scout groups!
Come & join us in the Santa Claus parade - it’s
fun for everyone.
March downtown Hamilton, alongside our Float.
More details to come. We are always looking for volun-
teers to help in designing & creating the float.
All groups welcome to join parade. Float is for Beavers
and disabled, while other sections parade behind.
To register your group, please contact:
Jess Moreau, [email protected]
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HAMILTON SCOUT BASICS CAMP Friday, October 28 – Sunday, October 30, 2016
Camp Nemo Scout Camp This Scout Basics camp is OPEN TO ALL SCOUTING GROUPS IN THE HAMIL-
TON AREA and will offer an exciting, fun and challenging outdoors program for all
scouts, ages 11-14. All troops will be required to be self-contained and camp out-
doors.
The Scout Basics program will be split into:
4 different age groups offering 4 individual
program areas
includes a basics program for all 1st year scouts
Spelunking, Geo Caching, Pioneering to rock
rappelling for all 4th year scouts.
Do not miss out on a great opportunity for your
youth.
COST OF REGISTRATION: $15.00 per participant to cover the costs of your
crest and events.
**An additional $5.00 charge will be required for all 4th year participants and leaders to cover the costs of entrance
to Rattlesnake Conservation Area.**
If you are interested or require more info, contact
CALLING ALL VENTURERS CHEESY CHRISTMAS CAMP DATE TBD at Camp Nemo
Come enjoy the holidays
with other awesome
people!
A very special one-night
camp where the theme is
cheesy. There will be
cheesy activities, cheesy
karaoke and a dance. There
may be a surprise visit too.
Details will be on Face-
book.
This event is for Venturers.
Those interested can contact [email protected]
Scouter Caroline Sharp, Company Advisor, 6th Dundas
2016
HICOP Welcome to Camp Nemo’s Nature and Pro-
gram Centre. We provide youth from Beavers
to Rovers with many learning opportunities.
Our Centre has many exhibits and some inter-
active games and generally just fun stuff if
you just want to come in and have a visit.
We also take bookings for either morning
(10 am - 12 pm) or afternoon (1 pm - 3 pm) for
specific Section programming.
Bookings can be made at: [email protected].
To cover the cost of program material there is
a small fee of $2.00 per youth with Scouters
joining in at no cost.
Book early as spots fill up and it is first come, first
serve.
Please take the time to explore our website
and see what we have to offer your group.
http://hicop.ca/
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RECOGNITION Please continue to remember to say thanks to our
volunteers who have provided service to our
youth by going to www.scouts.ca.
Also, remember that if you become aware of an act of ‘Gallantry or
Meritorious Service’, to contact Bruce Riddiough, DAC Recognition.
These types of awards are handled by a process that differs from the
`Outstanding Service’ Awards. The definition of Meritorious service
is very broad, so if you are thinking that it should be submitted, we
suggest that you do so.
Bruce W Riddiough, DAC - Recognition
CALLING ALL SCOUTS and LEADERS,
CJ is COMING
DO YOU ENJOY BADGE TRADING?
HAMILTON SCOUT HOUSE
NOVEMBER 5, 2016
10 AM to 2:30 PM
If so, make sure you mark this date on
your calendar and come out to the
Hamilton Scout House for our annual Swapmeet and
Auction. Many friendly badgers will be there to give
advice and answer questions.
The first 12 youth, 17 years of age and under, in full
uniform, who find SCOUTER SWAPPERTOM after
10 AM, will be given a large bag of badges to keep
and enjoy. A left handshake is all that’s required to
complete the deal.
New this year there will be a bin of district badges,
each Scout can grab one
handful for taking to CJ next
summer.
Scouters please let your youth
know about this great day.
This is also a great hobby for
you.
SCOUTER SWAPPERTOM
Start your Path with SPICES! The SPICES concept gives the Scouts Canada program a useful framework to
ensure well-rounded program offerings.
At each Section level, Scouters use the Canadian Path to support youth de-
velopment and growth in each of the following areas:
See more at: http://www.scouts.ca/canadianpath/spices.html
SOCIAL Through participation in Scouting Adventures, youth begin to un-
derstand how they depend on others, and how others depend on them.
PHYSICAL Scouting Adventures provide many opportunities for youth to
be responsible for the care and wellbeing of their bodies.
INTELLECTUAL Through Scouting Adventures, youth have opportunities
to develop in their ability to think, to plan, to innovate and to use infor-
mation in an original way to adapt to new situations.
CHARACTER Scouting Adventures guide youth to take responsibility for
themselves while still respecting the needs of others, helping them to create a
lifelong personal values system.
EMOTIONAL Through Scouting Adventures, youth members are given
opportunities to recognize and respect their own feelings and to learn to ex-
press them in a healthy manner while respecting the feelings of others.
SPIRITUAL In the midst of Scouting Adventures, youth members have ex-
periences in which they recognize they are part of a larger spiritual reality.
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