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THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH
December 2012
UPCOMING EVENTS (Note: SH refers to Scout House)
December 2012 1 Working with Youth SH
8 Venturer Basketball Tournament
7 H-W Area Christmas Social, SH
10 CJ’13 meeting 7 PM SH
13 Battlefields CLT meet 6:30 PM SH
24 Help Desk closed
January 2013 4-6 Venturer Survival Camp
8 Help Desk opens
10 Battlefields CLT Meet 6:30 PM SH
20 15th Annual Scout Curling
24 H-W Area Meeting 7 PM SH
February 2013 1, 7, 14, 23 Woodbadge 1 at Nemo
1-3 Klondike Camp
9 Kub Kar Rally
15-17 Rover Snow Moot “Muppets”
28 H-W Area Meeting 7PM SH
March 2013 2 Venturer Indoor Floor Hockey
Tourney
4 H-W Banquet
10-16 Ham. Help Desk closed
28 H-W Area Meet 7pm SH
April 2013 13 Camp Clean-up at Nemo
26-28 Woodbadge Pt 2
25 H-W Area Meeting 7 PM SH
26-28 Woodbadge Pt 2
May 2013 4—Chopperee - theme Pirates
4 Ham. Help Desk closed Saturdays
until June (see schedule in Dispatch)
17-20 Victoria Day weekend Nemo
23 H-W Area Meeting 7 PM SH
25 H-W Scout./ Guide Parade
Deadline for February Dispatch
is January 10, 2013
New website for camp bookings:
https://swocamps.ca/
APPLE DAY PRIZE WINNER
2012 Draw Prize Winner of a bicycle
Andrew, 31st Hamilton Venturer Company is
the new owner of a Mountain Bike.
Pictured: Andrew (centre) with Linda North on
the left and Tom Morrow on the right.
Westcliffe Home Hardware generously donated
two bicycles, helmets & cycling safety gear.
DONATION FROM ARCELORMITTAL The Hamilton Wentworth Apple Day Committee thank
ArcelorMittal for the generous donation of 10 bushels of apples to
our Apple Day campaign.
Pictured on right: Cam Napholc received donation
from ArcelorMittal representative Richard Do Couto,
Government and Public Relations.
SCOUTS CALENDAR:
http://www2.scouts.ca/dnn/Events/Calendar/tabid/3066/Default.aspx
BATTLEFIELDS TRAINING LINK: www2.scouts.ca/dnn/bat
BATTLEFIELDS CALENDAR – Information to be posted can be sent to Marianne Thiessen [email protected] Please send as much detail as possible; location, date and times, con-tact information, explanation of acronyms.
THE MISSION OF SCOUTING
The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help
build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and
play a constructive role in society.
While Scouts should not be expected to 'parade' their
services, it would be helpful if Scout Leaders, parents, and
others would encourage boys in the doing of Good Turns,
and recognize the difference between normal household
and other chores, and actual Good Turns. Selfishness is
almost a universal evil. Certainly it is overcome by the Scout Program, which is based
upon the development of service for others, and the Daily Good Turn is an important
factor in the development of a habit of service and attitude of mind which offset a
tendency to selfishness.
James E. West 1928
Scouters,
The fall has been very busy for both youth
and leaders. Fund raising and special events
quickly filled everyone’s calendar. Gary Fliss,
Cam Napholc, Debbie Napholic were instru-
mental in organizing a great team for the Ap-
ple Day Campaign. Funds raised help cover
some of the operational costs of Camp Nemo.
Without youth and leaders’ hard work, this
could not be possible. The Apple Day Com-
mittee is looking at ways to decrease the gap
between the funds raised and costs of camp for the next cam-
paign. Popcorn is a great fund raiser for groups to send youth to
the Canadian Jamboree, purchase equipment for the patrol box or
fund activities at weekly meetings. Vicky Egerland, Jim Bryce and
popcorn coordinators ordered, sorted and ensured that the prod-
uct was available for each seller. Thanks to both teams for their
hard work and tireless efforts which will benefit the youth.
Hamilton-Wentworth scouters have offered our youth several
opportunities to have fun, learn skills and meet other youth in
their section at the Beaveree, Cub Fun Day and Scout Basics
Camp. I would like to thank the Camp Chiefs and their teams for
their contributions to these events; Brenda Ellison, Judy
Goodman, Jeremy Sharp and Tony Mizzi.
Several area groups entered two floats in the Hamilton Santa
Claus Parade. Both youth and leaders enjoyed handing out candy
canes to those on the parade route. Thank you to those who spent
hours putting Scout tags on the 2700 candy canes that were given
out.
Many groups were involved in Remembrance Day Services
throughout the Hamilton-Wentworth Area, showing their respect
to those who have served and acknowledging the freedom we
enjoy.
November was ‘Bring a Friend’ month - I encourage every group
and every section to participate and utilize the Jump Start
Program for this event.
I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and
a safe holiday season.
Sandra Taylor Hamilton-Wentworth Area Commissioner
Hello Scouters,
November was “Bring A Friend” month.
This year, council will be supplying the
BAF crest to every member who brings a
friend. If you have a BAF night, please
ask your Group Commissioners for the
form I emailed them so that you can sub-
mit the member names on to me, and I
will get the crests for you!
Thank you for all your work through the fall registration period;
almost all groups in the HWA have registered now for the year. If
you have outstanding items please get those into me ASAP.
I will be working over the next 6 weeks with your AC and GC’s to
get everyone active in the MyScouts system; there are still many
scouters out there who are missing some of the mandatory screen-
ing items. Please work with us to get these folks up to speed so
that we can continue providing excellent program in the New
Year.
Thank you for all you do in the Hamilton Area.
Catriona Forrest
Area Support Manager | Scouts Canada
Cell:905.818.4227|BB PIN:321A977F|[email protected]
www.scouts.ca | It starts with Scouts!
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Hamilton Wentworth Area publishes the SCOUTER’S DISPATCH six times a year.
Editor-in-Chief, Aline Chan; Managing Editors: Chris McCready, Lynda Pearson, Bette Kinnaird.
The Scouter’s Dispatch serves as a program resource for Scouters and other adults who work with young people. We welcome editorial contributions and submissions. You may email submissions to [email protected]
Scout House is located at 375 James St. S., Hamilton, Ontario L8P 3B9; 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW (1-888-726-8876); Fax (905) 528-7919; Scout Shop (905) 528-4662; Help Desk (905) 528-5711
Advertising Policy: Advertisement of a product or service does not indicate endorsement by the publishers. Publishers do not assume any responsibil-ity by warranty or otherwise with respect to products or services advertised.
Would you please run additional copies of the Dispatch for those
in your Group who do not have email or those who are new to
your leadership team? Your doing so will keep our mailing costs
to a minimum.
Please email [email protected] if you are able to do so.
If you know of any new leaders who should be receiving the
Dispatch by email, please let us know. YIS
Dispatch Editors
WOOD BADGE PART 2
COLONY, PACK, TROOP, COMPANY,
CREW
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The Battlefields Council PLANNING CALENDAR
contains additional training opportunities. See your
Commissioner for details.
Battlefields Council Adult Development Opportunities
Become a Confident, Competent, Empowered & Motivated Leader! Learn the skills that help you deliver on Scouts Canada’s
Brand Promise –“SCOUTS IS THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT!” Start yourself with something Great! Start with
the right attitudes and commitment you bring, mix with skill building and program energizing that training brings and
you will be ready to deliver great memories & growth to the youth of our Scouting community.
Standard First Aid With CPR & AED
Saturday, February 9th
and Sat February 16th
9AM—5PM.
Bring a bagged lunch.
Cost $65.00 payable to Chris McCready
There are only 20 spots.
Please contact:
Chris McCready at [email protected]
Wood Badge Part One Opportunities
•Feb. 1, 7, 14, 23, 2013 @ Hamilton Scout House / Camp Nemo, Colony, Pack & Troop
•On-line Training, self log-in @ www.scouts.ca - Scouters tab - e-learning
Workshop Options & Mandatory Orientation
•Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) required - completion online
•Child & Youth Safety orientation required - completion online
•above two courses & Module One of Wood Badge Part One are required before working with youth as a uniformed, registered leader
•FLEX (Cubs), FAST (Troop) & FOCUS (Venture/Rover) youth leadership training courses - TBA via Council Youth Commissioner
Note: Confirmation of course contact person (TBA) on Battlefields website or contact your Group/Area Commissioner for further in-
formation. Your participation in Wood Badge training supports your group’s ability to achieve and maintain the
Group/Section Program Standards/Quality Award. Get yourself trained and Scouting will truly be the “start of
something great”!
Visit Battlefields - Training tab for updated information going forward. www2.scouts.ca/dnn/bat
WOOD BADGE PART 1
COLONY, PACK, TROOP , COMPANY,
CREW, COMMIS-SIONER
Wood Badge Part Two Opportunities
•April 5-7, 2013 & April 26-28, 2013 @ Camp Nemo for Colony, Pack, Troop & Company
HAMILTON SPECIAL EVENTS
Jan 4-6 Venturer Survival Camp
Feb 1-3 Klondike Camp
Feb 15-17 Rover Snow Moot ,Theme THE MUPPETS
April 13 Camp Clean-up at Camp Nemo
May 4 Chopperee Theme PIRATES, Gage Park
May 17-20 Victoria Day
June 7-9 Cuboree
TRAINING It is very important that everyone verify the ‘Training’ information contained in the “myscout.ca” data base. This training informa-
tion is very important as the “myscout.ca” system has electronic keys built in, to ensure that everyone complies with the new training
requirements. If any of the required training courses are not recorded as having been completed, the system will not accept your
registration next year.
Please click the ‘Training’ button and verify that the information is correct and complete.
If you find some of your training missing, kindly contact Joan Barty [email protected] giving your name and the details of the needed
additions or adjustments.
Joan will verify your information before the “myscout.ca” can be updated.
Please remember there are a large number of adult volunteers who may request changes, accordingly it could take six weeks or
more to get the ‘Myscout’ data base updated.
RECOGNITION Under the ‘Recognition’ button please verify that the information is correct.
If there are errors or omissions, please contact John Aikman, [email protected] providing details of any errors or omissions.
Once your information has been confirmed, steps will be taken to update the “myscouts.ca” record. Kindly note that
this could take a couple of months as there are potentially hundreds of adjustments to be recorded.
WOOD BADGE TRAINING FOLLOW UP—PART 1 November 2 - 4, 2012 @ Camp Nemo
Congratulations to all 50 participants who graduated from the
Battlefields Academy with their Woodbadge Part 1 Training. There
were participants from 4 different Councils ! Way to go !
Participants included 7 Colony, 12 Pack, 7 Troop, 12 Company, 2 Crew and 10 Group
Commissioners.
Special thanks to all course leaders: Brenda Ellison ( Colony ), Kevin Bouchard ( Pack ),
Tony Mizzi ( Troop ), Rob Mclean ( Company and Crew ) and Jane Redin ( Group Com-
missioner ), for all their hard work in planning a FUN week-end. Of course, none of this
would have been possible if we had not been fed so well....thanks to Gino, Vicky and
Kim McPherson ( and Heather McPherson too ! )
To the rest of the support team: Geoff Macquire (treasurer), Patty Troughton (registrar),
John Ross (quartermaster + pack trainer ), your expertise was invaluable. Special thanks
to Charlie Oliver for supplying us with coffee. The weather co-operated for us and we
had a FUN campfire led by Kevin Bouchard complete with " magic dust " from Jane
Redin. It was very encouraging to see so many 14 - 18 year olds taking their first steps in
training .......well done !
Thank you all for making this a FUN week-end for everyone !
Yours in Scouting,
Dawn Scaum Course Coordinator Pictures courtesy of Kevin Bouchard.
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BOOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HELP DESK?
Be sure to speak with a Help Desk Volunteer who will
ensure the booking is recorded at the Help Desk.
Battlefield Council is committed to providing up-to-
date, relevant, quality training to assist our adult
volunteers as they work with a variety of youth to
achieve a successful, inclusive, program while meeting
Scouts Canada’s quality standards.
On October 20, Camp Nemo
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CUB FUN DAY 2012—thanks!
Cub Fun Day was a successful event once again, and quite a few
people deserve to be thanked for making it so.
Thanks to those who prepared and ran activities!
Thanks to the many Venturers and Rovers who helped make
the day a success!
Thanks to those who prepared and served food to
keep us all moving!
Thanks to whoever ordered the great (interesting,
mostly dry, somewhat blustery and kinda warm?) weather!
Most of all, I would like to thank over 230 Cub Scouts for partici-
pating and for making it a worthwhile event for the rest of us!
See you for Kub Kars and Good Hunting!
Jeremy Sharp DAC Pack
COLONY CORNER
First a big thank you to Judy Goodman, all the volunteers and
everyone who attended Beaveree at Mount Hope Sports Park on
October 27th. Beaveree and Chopperee are two Hamilton
Wentworth events when all the colonies in the area can share
and welcome colonies from other areas to share in the fun. Both
events are made possible by groups attending and bringing
games, crafts or activities to share with everyone. Please plan on
attending Chopperee in May with your Colony, the theme will
be Pirates, so start thinking now of what events your Colony
can bring to share and have fun.
At our last Colony/Pack Scouters' Club meeting we welcome
Tony Mizzi who spoke on the Quality Standards Awards, how
important they are to fill out and why. (Please make sure yours
are filled out and passed into your Group Commissioner.) Then
Colony and Pack news and happenings were discussed and
some Certificates of Commendation were presented by Sandra
Taylor. Please plan on attending and bringing a friend (fellow
Scouter) to the next Colony/Pack Scouters' Club meeting Thurs-
day, January 17th at 7:30 p.m. at Scout House, uniform optional.
At this time I would like to wish everyone a safe and
happy holiday season.
YIS,
Brenda Ellison DAC Colony [email protected]
7th ANNUAL
VENTURER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Saturday December 8th, 2012
10am till completion (4ish)
at Delta United Church
47 Ottawa South and Maple
$2.00 per person
All Venturers, Advisors, Senior Scout,
& Rovers
Welcome to Play! Tuck shop, Lunch can be purchased.
Lots of Sweaty Fun and Trophies
to the winners.
Hosted by the 31st Venturers
Contact Todd Martin at 905-385-3837
or
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HAMILTON SCOUT BASIC SKILLS CAMP 2012
THANKS!
I would like to offer my thanks to everyone for attending
this camp. It definitely was the wettest camp we have had
and a challenge to run program however, it didn’t dampen
our spirits. It was wonderful to see everyone out there and I
am happy that everyone had a great time. I want to thank all
leaders from each group for your contribution in making
this camp that much more memorable for all scouting
youth. It was a joy to work with you all and your efforts are
very much appreciated. I look forward seeing everyone
again next year and possibly some new faces.
Just to give you a final count, we had 174 people attend the
Hamilton Scout Basic Skills Camp and its success is your
success. It was great to see all those smiling faces on our
scouting youth and see what a wonderful time they were
having despite the wet conditions.
It should also be equally mentioned that there were a few
other leaders and groups who took their personal time to
come to camp and help out with running our scouting
events.
I would like to personally thank the following leaders and
groups for their help with on and offsite events: Bryan
Cowell, Rob MacLean, Todd Martin, Nich Spino, Mickey
MacPherson, Brent Cormick, Tom Booth, Denise Green,
John Wilkinson, 31st Hamilton Venturer Company, 13th
Hamilton Venturer Company and the Ancaster Venturer
Company. Their contribution made it possible for us to pro-
vide the offsite events for our youth. I offer my thanks and
gratitude for your time and effort in helping us run a great
scout camp.
A special thanks to Eriks Taube, Bruce Gilroy and Rick
Provo for their help in organizing the parking arrangements
and shuttling cars in and out of camp. I could not have man-
aged this task without you. Thank you for putting up with
those few crazy drivers in the pouring rain. A job well
done!!
Our next Hamilton Scout Basics Camp will be scheduled for
the weekend of October 25-27, 2013. Please mark your calen-
dars and I look forward seeing you all again and with some
new smiling faces. I promise not to jinx the weather this
time!
YIS and in Friendship,
Tony Mizzi
Camp Chief, DAC Program & Special Events
Hamilton Wentworth Area
VENTURER WINTER SURVIVAL CAMP
January 4th to 6th,2013
Hosted by the 31st Company at Camp Nemo
The Venturer Motto is CHALLENGE!
This is the weekend to live up to that.
Live for 2 nights and 2 days like Survivor Man
Limited equipment allowed,
Pre-camp survival kit construction required
$25.00 per person
For more info Contact Todd Martin 905-385-3837
POPCORN REPORT 2012 Popcorn sale returns nearly
$83,000 to Hamilton Wentworth Groups.
The popcorn sale for 2012 was a year of mixed success for
groups in Hamilton Wentworth. While the overall retail sale
for the area was down only 4.5% from last year, five groups
with sales over $10,000 accounted for 49% of the Hamilton sale.
1st Binbrook $32,265
81st Hamilton $17,815
47th Hamilton $14,740
58th Hamilton $14,570
Ancaster Scouting $10,155
These groups clearly understand the importance of focussing
on one major fund raiser to get the funds to provide excellent
Scouting programs. Scout Popcorn is a great fund raising op-
portunity that enables them to update equipment, reduce regis-
tration costs for their members, and offer improved and excit-
ing programme activities for youth without adding additional
financial burden on the parents. The result for the 1st Binbrook
is phenomenal - an increase of 44.6% over last year. 1st Binbrook
alone had 7 separate youth with sales >$1000 and an additional
12 $600 sales club members.
Congratulations to the top selling youth in Battlefields Council:
Tansley K (1st Binbrook with sales of $3700.
This year Hamilton Wentworth had 20 people with sales over
$1,000 last year there were 19.
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POPCORN WAREHOUSE REPORT Many thanks to those who volunteered to unload, guard, sort
and distribute tons of popcorn for Battlefields Council at a very
cold and dark shed 24 hours a day for 4 days. We hope they
have warmed up.
Thanks go to Dave Wands, Nancy Wands, Mark Winchester,
Mark Sferrazza, Nola Stewart, Gino Sferrazza, Kaytlynne Pear-
son, Diane Trahan, Terry Bryce, Harvey Bailey, Luke Johnston,
Darren Drywood, Cam Napholc, Debbie Napholc, Sandra Tay-
lor, Rob McLean, Greg Cadieux, Rick Ellison, Mickey McPher-
son, Alex Cornish, John Trebych, Doug French, Jackie French,
Bob Thiessen, Sharon Miller, Ron Dagg, Lynn Shedden, Roger
Shedden, Lynda Sargeant, Courtney Taylor, Amber Leblanc,
Brandon Hagadorn.
Special thanks to Vicky Egerland for organizing the volunteers
and running such a smooth operation for delivery and distribu-
tion of two tractor-trailer loads of popcorn.
Jim Bryce
Battlefields Council Popcorn Team
Top Individual Sellers in Hamilton Wentworth:
Thanks to Roger and Lynn Shedden, for their attention to detail
and communicating with groups to make the ordering process go
smoothly again this year. Thanks also to Vicky Egerland and
Nancy Wands who gave unselfishly of their talents, not to mention
many, many hours of their time to various aspects of the popcorn
campaign from the initial planning in the early summer, area kick-
offs in August, online sales in October and delivery and distribu-
tion of popcorn in November.
In the past, a number of people have asked about the possibility of
a spring popcorn sale. We have a good supply of the Unbelievable
Butter and Butter Light microwave popcorn that a group may take
on consignment to hold a “Show and Sell”. Anyone who is inter-
ested in this option please contact me.
I have been part of the Battlefields Council Popcorn team for 8
years and have had the opportunity to work with some very tal-
ented and dedicated volunteers who make Scout Popcorn happen
for the benefit of scouting in our council. If I started to list names,
it would fill this newsletter and I would risk leaving someone out
so I will just say Thank You to all of you – it has been a privilege
for me to work with you. It is time for me to pass the cob hat on to
Vicky Egerland who will be taking over as council popcorn coordi-
nator next year. I will continue to offer my support to Vicky and I
know that Scout Popcorn will be in good hands.
Jim Bryce Battlefields Council Popcorn Team
Tansley K 1st Binbrook $ 3,700
Lauryn K 1st Binbrook $ 3,440
Sean B 1st Binbrook $ 1,925
Jim B 81st Hamilton $ 1,905
Dylan M 55th Hamilton $ 1,840
James M 1st Niagara $ 1,810
Adam L 1st Binbrook $ 1,805
John A 81st Hamilton $ 1,805
Alex P 3rd Aldershot $ 1,800
Graeme F 47th Hamilton $ 1,730
Thomas N 1st Dundas $ 1,325
Tyler Ki K 1st Binbrook $ 1,300
Connor S 97th Hamilton $ 1,300
Declan C 47th Hamilton $ 1,205
Lori C 58th Hamilton $ 1,165
Tyler Ko K 1st Binbrook $ 1,130
Yanette C 14th Hamilton $ 1,130
Dave W 58th Hamilton $ 1,115
Taylor R 1st Binbrook $ 1,105
Nick P Ancaster Scouting $ 1,015
HAITI MISSIONS TRIP Donation deadline: January 30, 2013
The Haitian people are still rebuilding their
communities after the devastating earthquake of 2010 and more
ruin was added when hurricane Sandy struck
last month.
Dianne Haughie, a 30-year Scout leader,
will be going to Haiti with her son, Kevin, to
help the community of Port-au-Prince with
painting, digging trenches, putting up wind turbines, digging
wells and community service.
Dianne is collecting children's clothing from new born
to size 16, for boys and girls, and school supplies (pencils, paper,
rulers, etc.). A donation box will be set up at help desk. Dianne is
willing to collect donations from groups, if needed. You can
reach her at [email protected] or 905-575-7692.
This is a great opportunity for us to show the commu-
nity and the Haitian people that we truly can do a Good Turn.
Dianne Haughie 13th Beaver Leader Mohawk Trails
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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 enlarged 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 publication of the Scouting Dispatch.
Are you looking for fun, adventure and chal-
lenge? Look no further than the Canadian Scout
Jamboree 2013 (CJ'13) being held in Sylvan Lake,
Alberta from July 6 to 13, 2013.
CJ'13 will bring youth, leaders and volunteers
from across the country and from around the
world together for the ultimate Scouting experi-
ence. Scouts will share friendship and adventure while experienc-
ing personal development that only a jamboree experience can
bring. Visit the website often and subscribe to our RSS feed and
blog for additional information and updates as we count down to
the big event.
Scout groups can fill out an expression of interest form at:
http://www.scouts.ca/cj13/
CAMP CLEAN-UP AT CAMP NEMO SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013
Mark your calendar
Save the date
Invite a friend
Invite your group
Come and help make our camp even better !
YIS, Sharon Miller
DISPATCH DEADLINES
Jan. 10 for the Feb. 1 Dispatch
March 10 for the April 1 Dispatch
June 1 for the June 15 Dispatch
Aug. 10 for the Sept 1 Dispatch
Nov.10 for the Dec. 1 Dispatch
15TH ANNUAL SCOUT
CURLING TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Sunday January 20, 2013
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: $45 (cheques 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. For further
information contact Frank Goodman at 905-388-5681 or Doug
French at 905-389-4313.
SCUBA PROGRAM 2012-2013
This Scouts Canada Scuba program was introduced as a partnership between PADI and Scouts Canada in
2011.
Scouts Canada Scuba introduces Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, and registered adult participants to the
special skills, equipment, and safety precautions associated with scuba diving, encourages aquatics activities
that promote fitness and recreation, and provides a foundation for those who later will participate in a scuba
certification course.
The Scouts Canada Scuba experience contains two parts — Knowledge Development and Water Skills Develop-
ment. During the first part, participants learn basic dive safety information and overview skills to be used during their water experi-
ence. The Water Skills Development session introduces essential dive skills, such as mask clearing, regulator clearing, and alternate
air source use. All of the activities are designed to be completed in a pool. Full Scuba certification courses are suggested as appropri-
ate for Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, and Leaders as they also involve open water (ocean, lake) activities.
See www.scouts Canada Information on Scuba for more details.
During 2011-2012, Central Escarpment Council, working with Float N’ Flag Dive Centre (www.floatnflag.com), provided the Scout
Scuba Program for 90 youth and leaders from across the council.
For this Scouting year, Float N’ Flag will again be conducting Scout Scuba Sessions. The next session is for 60 participants and will
run on February 3, 2013. Both the Knowledge Development and Water Skills portions will be completed on this day. Positions are on
a first come basis.
The program costs $50 plus HST and will satisfy requirements of the Scout Program. The Venturer full scuba certification Pro-
gram will be offered on request.
A deposit of $10 per person is required to reserve positions. Deposits are refundable up to Dec 31, 2012.
Full payment ($46.50 per) including completed registration forms must be received by Float N’ Flag by Dec 31, 2012.
Sections are advised that this is a category three activity. Required forms will be completed following nor-
mal Scouts procedures (Retained by Section / Group Leaders).
NOTE: a brief medical questionnaire must be completed. People with Asthma should not participate.
Additional details will be provided upon booking.
Positions are on a first come basis.
To register: send an email to:
Scouter Andrew Richardson, CEC Scuba Coordinator, 905-335-2869
Include number of participants
You will receive an email with registration materials
To reserve:
Mail Deposit of $10 per participants to:
Attn: Scout Scuba, Float N' Flag Dive Centre, 3245 Harvester Road, Unit #9,
Burlington, ON, L7N 3T7
Questions may also be directed to:
Tony Mizzi
DAC Program
Hamilton Area
Brad Snyder
Float N' Flag Dive Centre
3245 Harvester Road, Unit #9
Burlington, ON L7N 3T7
W: 905-333-DIVE (3483)
Andrew Richardson
CEC Scuba Coordinator
905-335-2869
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75th Anniversary
Scout – Guide Parade May 25th, 2013
“75 Years – An Amazing Journey”
In order to promote the Parade theme this year, we are having a contest!!
Help us to define this “Amazing Journey”
We are asking all sections, in every group, to please take
15 minutes during a meeting in November and poll your youth and
leaders on what they think makes Scouting the great program that it is today.
Can you make a list of those things that they enjoy the most?
It can be anything from: winter camps, canoe trips to Algonquin, Chopperee, making new friends, campfire s’mores,
a special craft or song, night hikes, theme camps, geo-caching, Jamborees or Moots, your camp blanket, a game of
survival, earning a new badge, Kub Kar races, or even the Parade itself J.
Each submission will used to compile a list of the Top 75 things that makes Scouting in Hamilton
such “An Amazing Journey”!!
Every section that submits their list of between 10 and 25 items will be entered into a draw
for one of five $25 gift cards.
Contest deadline has been extended to Saturday, December 29th
however, late submissions up to February 2 will be tallied.
Email your list to [email protected] or drop it off at the
Help Desk at Scout House, identified with “Parade Contest”.
Don’t let your group be left out. Let’s hear from everyone!!
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HUNGER IS NOT AN OPTION !!
DID YOU KNOW ??
1 DOLLAR BUYS OVER $5.00 IN FOOD.
THE 88th
VENTURERS “CHALLENGE” YOU !
Here are some suggestions:
Colonies - donate the weight of one of your leaders in can goods.
Packs - donate 1 month’s dues to the Food Share.
Troops - do a community food drive.
Groups - donate $100.00 (> $500.00 in food).
Areas - strive for 100% participation.
Everyone - encourage your friends, neighbours, and family to watch
the parade & bring their donation.
The winning group will earn the right to lead the parade!!!!!!!
Cash & food donations will be collected:
Start of the Parade - at Food Drive truck at Victoria Park
During the Parade - 88th Venturers are collecting along the route
End of the Parade - near Information tent by the Reviewing Stand
Please take all food and donations to the Hamilton food share, mention your group name, and your donations will be
tracked for the parade contest.
Receipts are given for all donations $10.00 or greater. Fill in all details below and paste onto a sealed envelope with your donation (cheques preferred - “Hamilton Food Share”).
.......................................................................................................................…..……………………..
Name: __________________________________ Address: __________________________________
(Street)
Phone: __________________________________
Amount: $ ______________________________ ___________________________________
(City) (Postal)
BE THE FIRST TO WIN THE EXCLUSIVE
Parade No-Prize!!
The 75th Anniversary Parade Committee announces the Amazing Journey Contest!. Test your incredible base of knowl-
edge against all other brainiac Scouters! Win the opportunity for a once in a lifetime, first ever, famous and fabulous, Parade No-Prize.
It’s simple and it’s quick. Just send your answers to the 7 questions below to: [email protected] for your chance to win.
The first 10 entries who answer all questions correctly will become members of a very exclusive fellowship; those who
are the winners and owners of the one and only, Parade No-Prize. This honour truly is beyond any demeaning
monetary value.
Don’t delay! This is a time-limited offer! Offer expires midnight, December 31st, 2012. The winners and correct answers
will be published in the February Dispatch. Watch for your name!
Queries & Questions:
1. What was the name of the Scouter and Eaton’s employee who first suggested the idea of a “Boy Scout Day”, includ-
ing a parade?
2. In what year did the Girl Guides join the parade?
3. Lincoln Alexander was the Parade’s VIP Guest of Honour in 1988. How many Lieutenant Governors, in total, have
been Parade VIP Guests?
4. In what year did the Honourable Sheila Copps serve as the Parade’s VIP Guest of Honour, in her role of the Deputy
Prime Minister of Canada?
5. What “happy” international good turn did the Parade support in 2005 & 2006?
6. In conjunction with the Parade’s 60th Anniversary, the Maple Leaf Chapter of SOSSI handed out commemorative
“wooden coins” to all uniformed youth who attended what event?
7. Name the structure in the background of the 1940’s era Parade photo below.
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RECOGNIZING MEMBERS
The ‘Recognition Process’ is being significantly changed.
The process starts with ‘YOU’.
If you observe or otherwise become aware of a scouter, or a
youth member acting in a ‘Scouter-in- Training or Activity
Leader’ capacity, you are strongly encouraged to nominate them for a ‘Certificate
of Commendation’.
The new process is extremely easy. Simply log onto ‘scouts.ca/thanks’, you will
find a ‘thanks’ button on the left hand side. Click on the button and it will bring
you to a very short form. Please type in the member’s full name, the group, area
and council that the scouter belongs to.
You will be asked to provide a short narrative describing the outstanding act
or service the Scouter has performed, as well as the impact that the act or ser-
vice had on you, your child or the community. This can be three or four sen-
tences or longer if appropriate.
You will also be asked to indicate the approximate date of the outstanding
service or event.
Lastly you will be asked to provide some personal information: your name,
relationship to the Scouter and an email address.
After entering the information, click on the ‘done’ button at the bottom and it will
be sent electronically to the National office for dispersing back to
the Battlefields representative for processing.
National gathers all nominations and sends them out once a
month to the various Recognition Commissioners. It could take as
long as a couple of months for everything to get completed.
PLEASE be careful when starting. There are two versions of the
nomination form available. One is for electronic filing, the other is
for processing by hand. Be sure to use the ‘scouts.ca/thanks’
page.
THANK YOU FOR SPECIAL APPLE DELIVERY
A big ‘left hand’ shake thank you
goes out to all the Scouting Leaders,
Parents and especially the Youth who
hand delivered Special Apples to our
very Special ‘Distinguished Donors’.
The Annual Distinguished Donor
Appeal has been very successful, as of Nov. 12th,
$9,000 has been received with more still to come. We
hope to raise between $11,000 and $12,000 by year
end, to help keep our two Camps operating free for
the Hamilton Groups. Again a big thank you to those
who helped deliver our Donor’s Special Apples in a
timely manner as many donors wait until they get the
apple before making this years donation.
If you know of any one wishes to join us to become a
Distinguished Donor and receive their own Special
Apple next year all it takes to become a Distin-
guished Donor is make a donation. For more infor-
mation please contact:
YIS,
Tom Evanoff 905-523-4619 [email protected]
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MAY 17 – 20, 2013
START PREPARING FOR
“HEROES & VILLAINS”
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DRAW DEADLINE
APRIL 30, 2013
A $50.00 DEPOSIT WILL SECURE YOUR CHOICE OF CAMPSITE
TRY YOUR HAND AT DESIGNING A CREST
DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2013
CONTACT:
Linda McKaig [email protected]
Rob Pissey [email protected]
Elaine Priest [email protected]
HELP DESK 905-528-5711
375 James St. S. Hamilton ON L8P 3B9
Hours:
Monday - closed
Tuesday & Wednesday - 10 AM to 4 PM
Thursday - 1 to 7 PM
Friday - 1 to 4 PM
Saturday - 10 AM to 1 PM (except May & June)
Closed for the Christmas holidays:
From Saturday, December 22 — reopening Tuesday, January 8.
Closed for March Break: March 10 until Mar 16.
Summer hours: Closed from Saturday June 15 and re-opening
Tuesday, August 20.
LETTER CAMPAIGN FOR A FORMER SCOUT
NOW IN AFGHANISTAN!
A former 74th Scout, Nick Mouriopoulos, now 24 years of age,
is currently serving with Canadian Peacekeepers in Afghani-
stan, and will be there until June.
Please encourage your youth to send him letters and drawings,
which he will share with others in his troop. Christmas cards
and messages would need to be sent before the end of Novem-
ber to ensure arrival on time, but messages at any time would
be appreciated. Note: stamps are NOT needed to send letters to
the military overseas. Your letter will be redirected to Nick.
MCpl Nick Mouriopoulos Camp Phoenix
PO Box 5140 Station Forces
Belleville ON K8N 5W6
PENNY PINCHERS CLUB CHARITABLE RECEIPTS
Remember when your bank is full or even almost full, drop it off at the Help Desk with your name and address and don’t forget to pick up an empty one.
If you don’t have one, why not give it a try and see how it works, pick up a jar and fill it with pennies (other coins are also welcome).
We will count it, roll it and send you an in-come tax receipt, it can’t be any easier than that can it. Remember all the money raised goes to support Mount Memo Scout Camp.
All Charitable Donations for Scouting in Hamilton Area must
be into the Help Desk (mail slot in door) in the form of a
cheque made payable to Scouts Canada before Dec. 31 to re-
ceive a tax receipt for 2012.
YIS, Tom Evanoff 905-523-4619 [email protected]
VICTORIA DAY CREST DESIGN CONTEST
Reminder: register early to be entered in the early bird
registration draw.
Contest deadline is April 30 2013, the cost is $50.00 which
guarantees your registration and your campsite.
The draw prize is.... we aren't going to tell just yet, you will
have to keep watching updates to find out...What could it be???
We are holding a crest design contest and we encourage you to
include your youth in helping design the crest. Contest dead-
line March 15 2013.
Within our weekend theme of Heroes and Villains, we will be
holding two separate themed nights!! Stay tuned to your next
Dispatch for updates.
Compact Machine for Post
Holes, Patios, Sidewalks,
Driveways, etc.
I dig what I do.
Let me dig it for you!
Harold Hubber
Hubber Excavation Inc.
(905) 973-4822
(905) 973-HUBB
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APPLE DAY 2012 A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL YOUTH,
VOLUNTEERS & PARENTS
The 2012 Apple Day Committee would like to
thank everyone for the great effort put forth to
make Apple Day a success again this year. Those who are not
involved in the Counting and Depots may not realize what a
huge amount of time goes into the preparation and organiza-
tion of this event. The Depot Coordinators put in a massive
amount of time in preparation and should be highly com-
mended. The Counters and Auditors had a very busy day
down at Scout House and we thank them for putting in such
long hours sorting, counting, rolling and counting again.
Once again, Leaders, Youth and Parents all supported us tre-
mendously. We thank everyone involved for their efforts, par-
ticipation and commitment. Together we have raised almost
$55,000.
We also thank our community for their generosity; the local
media for helping us publicize this event, the many businesses
that allowed us to stand in front of their doors and the many
that contributed prizes for youth and for adults. We also thank
the Ladies Auxiliary for putting on a wonderful meal at Scout
House once again this year. We appreciate your time and all
your hard work and you always put on a great meal. Thanks
to Joan & Colin Barty for their generous donations of prizes
and Brenda from Scout House for all her support.
We also appreciate the support of Drummond Farms/Belvedere
Orchards of Waterdown.
The members 2012 Apple Day Committee are:
Chairs: Gary Fliss, Cam Napholc, Debbie Napholc
Counting: Jim Bryce
Media PR: Brian Johnston
Prizes: Joan Harkness, Michelle Napholc, Linda Sargeant
Coordinators:
Albion Mills - Linda Sargeant
Aldershot: Gerry Mros, John Creary
Ancaster: Steve Paterson, Mary Elop
Binbrook – Andrew Bienhaus
Dundas - Wayne Childs, Debbie Nelson
Dundurn: Yvonne Oliver, Charlie Oliver
Eastgate Mall: Nancy Wands
Kingshead : Linda and Rod North, Don McAngus
Mohawk Trails: BJ Moreau
Power Centre: Sheila Sferrazza
Apple Day Results by Depot
We would like to thank the fol-
lowing business for donating
prizes this year:
AA Jones Optical Inc
ArcelorMittal
BDI
Canadian Tire, Ancaster
Canadian Tire, Dundas
Canadian Warplane Heritage
Museum
Chapters, Meadowlands
CIBC, Dundas
City of Hamilton Recreation Dept
Dell Pharmacy, Fennell East
East Side Marios, Queenston Road
Empire Jackson Square Cinemas
Hamilton Bulldogs
Hamilton Emergency Services- EMS
Hamilton Emergency Services-Fire
Hamilton Teachers Credit Union
Westcliffe Home Hardware
Jungle Jam Indoor Playground Inc
Kelsey's Restaurant, Meadowlands
Mondelez Foods (Kraft Foods)
Les Chater Family YMCA
Lick’s Homeburgers & Ice Cream
Manta Test Systems
McDonald's, Dundurn
MANY THANKS TO A GREAT TEAM!!!!!
As a group, we see what we
can achieve and as a group
we will strive to surpass that
amount in future years. Our
camps are counting on our
support.
We thank you for your support
Apple Day 2012 Committee
(Submitted by Deb Napholc)
McDonald’s, Upper Wentworth
McDonalds, Upper James
Montana's, Upper James
Montana's, Heritage Green
Montana's, Ancaster
Mountain Lanes
Pierik`s Cycle
Poor Angus
Scholar’s Choice, Upper Wentworth
Sherwood Bowling Lanes
Soccer World Hamilton
Splitsville Entertainment
Suds
Swiss Chalet, Upper James
Swiss Chalet, Ancaster
TD Canada Trust, Upper James
TD Canada Trust, King Rose Place
TD Canada Trust, Meadowlands
Teachers Credit Union
Theatre Aquarius Inc
Winners Merchants International
Zoom Zooms Indoor Playground
Booster Juice - Heritage Green
Chatters Indoor Playground -
Nebo Road
Davidson's Sports & Cycle - Upper
Wellington
Home Hardware - Fennell Ave.
McDonald's - Upper Gage
Scout Shop - Scout House
Silver City - Paramount
Swiss Chalet - Upper Ottawa
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CHOPPEREE
PIRATES
May 4, 2013
Gage Park
More information to follow.
If you have any questions please contact:
Judy Goodman at [email protected] or
Brenda Ellison at [email protected]
PAULINE JOHNSON STUDENTS THANK
THE 74TH VENTURERS!
” Thank You to the 74th. Venturers. These youth set
up a program on leadership and citizenship, with
the help of the HICOP group stewardship of Scout camp. They
taught the course to the Grades 4 and 5 students of Pauline Johnson
Public school. A special thank you to the leader, Alex Roper, and his
Venturers: Theresa, Matthew and William.”
Sincerely,
Pauline Johnson students
Submitted by Rick Provo & Bruce Gilroy
VOLUNTEERING AT THE HICOP @ GORDON WILLIAMS LODGE
As a new Scouting year is underway we (more than ever) need volunteers to do the various tasks and programs at the HICOP. Deb-
bie Christie has volunteered to gather volunteers. Our needs include:
Program apprenticeship (observing the program by existing HICOP volunteers and when feeling ready
providing this program on your own)
Cleaning the Grounds
Building a new fire pit
Helping to develop new programs that will interest the various levels of scouting
Cutting lumber into birdhouse kits
Trail clearing is always a task that senior groups can help out with
Visiting group meetings to talk about Camp Nemo and what the HICOP can do for their Group
Here is what some volunteers are doing now:
Marty Albert is Chief Program Planner and Hiking King
John Christie volunteers is at the HICOP for all impromptu visits by Groups in Camp and is webmaster of www.hicop.ca
Linda McKaig and Elaine Priest do Cub Program
Debbie Christie does the Beaver Program
If you can help out in any way or have ideas for program, please call or email.
Debbie Christie 905-627-5973 or through [email protected]
Check out the new 'Our Thanks' page on the HICOP website:
http://www.hicop.ca/our-thanks.html
Special thanks to Home Depot’s volunteers for the work
done at camp recently.
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LEADERS... VENTURERS... ROVERS...
EARN FUNDS WRAPPING GIFTS AT SEARS!
Sears Limeridge is providing a Scouts Canada Gift Wrapping Service each weekend in December.
Participants must be of Venturer age or older, and earn the donations made by customers during their shift for
their own group.
Should Sears make an additional donation to Scouts Canada this year, the funds will be donated to Camp. Last year, the 88th
Venturers, with the assistance of Joan & Colin Barty, earned $800 in donations, and Sears Canada donated a further $800. Sears
provides an in-store location, table, and the supplies needed. Venturers, Rovers, and Leaders of any section are invited to participate.
Participants are expected to be neatly attired in their uniforms, to have the necessary skills in gift wrapping, and to be well-mannered.
A maximum of three participants are permitted at a time, including at least one adult. Children under 14 are not permitted to stay at
the station. Hours are: Fridays 4 or 5 PM till 9 PM, Saturdays 10 AM-3 PM, 3 PM- 8 PM, Sundays 11AM-3 PM and 3 PM-7 PM.
Please contact Linda Sargeant by e-mail for information and the booking of one or more shifts.
YIS,
Linda Sargeant [email protected]
Volume 26 Issue 3 Page 18
Group Group Commissioner E-mail Address, Phone, Sections
Albion Mills
5th Hamilton Ron Young
(905) 318-0941 B,C,S
26th Hamil-
ton Russ Brown
(905) 387-1166 B,C,S,V
88th Hamil-
ton Pam Middlemiss
(905) 318 –8244 B,C,S,V,R
1st Binbrook Andrew Bienhaus
(905) 692-0693 B, C, S, V
Kingshead Mark Winchester
(905) 560-3087
7th Hamilton David Deslandes [email protected] 905-538-7500
31st Ham. Bill Urie
(905) 544-6996 B,C,S,V
58th Ham.
(&Riverdale) Doug French
(905) 389-4313 2B, 2C, S, V
68th Hamil-
ton
Don McAngus
(905) 679-4385 B,C,S
79th Hamil-
ton Dave Hewitt
(905) 549-7712 cell:379-5606 C
Dundurn
3rd Aldershot Chris McCready
(905) 637-8432 B,C,S,V
7th Aldershot Brent Wilson
(905) 529-7877 B,C,S,V
14th Hamil-
ton Nola Stewart [email protected] B
50th Hamil-
ton Charlie Oliver
(905) 529– 9667 B
41st Hamilton Tina Taplay
(905) 385-1658 B,C,S,V
47th Hamil-
ton
Beverly Brown [email protected]
905.540.8700
905.379.6640 B, C, S, V
Hermitage Springs
Ancaster
Scouting Steve Patterson
(905) 648-9226 B, C, S, V
1st Dundas Jeff Lewis
(905) 628-3432 2B,C,S,V,R
Mohawk Trails
13th Hamil-
ton Harold Hubber
(905) 389-7709 B,C,S,V
55th Hamil-
ton Jess Moreau
(905) 574-5429 B,C,S,V
63rd Hamil-
ton Lynn Shedden
(905) 388-6111 B,C,S,V
74th Hamil-
ton Christa Pissey
(905) 575-5982 B,C,S,V
75th Hamil-
ton Jackie French
(905) 389-4313 B,C,S,V
Listing of area commissioners, ADCs,
Group Commissioners.
81st Hamil-
ton John Augstman
(905) 387-5292 B,C,S,V
95th Hamil-
ton Martin Weddum
(905) 318-3123 B,C
97th Hamil-
ton Brian Taylor
(905) 387-3616 B,C,S
1st Mount
Hope Jean Ausher
(905) 318-7544 B,C,S,V
92nd Ham-
ilton (LDS) (905) 318-7544 C
DAC
Colony Brenda Ellison
905-574-2503 95th Ham
DAC Pack Jeremy Sharp
905-921-4101 1st Dundas
DAC Troop Vacant
DAC Ven-
turers Natalie Booth
(905) 648-6936 4th Anc
DAC Crew
Chris Kevell 1st Beamsville R.
[email protected] 1-289-407-7813
DAC Adult
Develop. Kevin Bouchard
905-527-0561 47th Ham
DAC Rec-
ognition Bruce Riddiough
(905) 549-3453 58 Ham
DAC Spe-
cial Events Tony Mizzi
tonymizzi.renaissancecollect.ca
905-544-9333 31st Ham
Public Re-
lations Brian Johnston
H-W Area
Revenue
Develop. Tom Evanoff
905-523-4619 H-W Area
Area Youth
Rep. Stephanie Childs
(905) 527-5846 1st Dund.
Area Com-
missioner Sandra Taylor
(905) 689-4983 3rd Ald
Deputy
Area Com.
Mickey
McPherson
905-385-5739 13th Ham
HICOP
John Christie, Linda McKaig, and
Marty Albert H-W Area
Popcorn Co-or.
Lynn and Roger
Shedden
905-388-6111 63rd Ham
Dispatch
Editor Aline Chan
519-213-1520 H-W Area
