FRASER VALLEY COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT

It starts with Scouts.

Scouts CanadaFraser Valley Council

664 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V5Z 1G1

Tel: 604-879-5721Fax: 604-879-5725

Toll Free 1-888-726-8876

fvc.scouts.cafraservalley@scouts.ca

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COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TEAM APPRECIATION

Council Commissioner Graham WaltersCouncil Youth Commissioner Linda Rainbow/Caitlyn Piton

Deputy Council CommissionersTreasurer & Finance Andy McClureProgram DeEtte BryceTraining Kevin Ward/Bill AkamRecognition Wendy WilliamsProperties Steven DreiseShort Term Programs Jim BryceGroup Services Kathy SulymkaSupport Services Larry BeitelSpecial Events Dianne SawatzkyScoutCraft Tim Driscoll

Deputy Council Youth CommissionersProgram Melissa VincentTraining Kenya MendozaRecognition Melanie WalkerSupport Services Jeffery TuckerScout Popcorn Coordinator Ladia MacPhersonLegal Counsel Bruce Hallsor

Area CommissionersCoho Greg PerryFraser Cheam Jane Riddell/Janet & Bruce HutchinsonGreen Timbers Mark De RocheNicomekl Pam SmithThree Rivers Caitlyn Piton/Christi GoncalvesWestSurDel Greg Lukan

Area Youth CommissionersCoho Ian RussellFraser Cheam Ian Wilson Green Timbers Jordan Martyn/Nolan KasaNicomekl Kaitlyn Taylor Three Rivers Thomas HineWestSurDel Bea Collier-Pandya/ Ryan Schmidt

StaffCouncil Executive Director Alamin PiraniArea Support Manager Terry CampbellArea Support Manager Ken VallevandCommunity Development Worker Emma RogersCommunity Development Worker Mariko ZamaniOperations Manager Iqbal LalanyExecutive Assistant Kaja Nowak/Maria OrozcoCouncil Registrar Leo SiuCouncil Registrar Dyanna PfennigerMember and Volunteer Services Michelle YuBookkeeper Liza GabrielOffice Assistant Melia MahCamp McLean Ranger Jeanette CastleCamp Whonnock Ranger Andrew Watson

Message from Council Key 3

As we look back on the 2013-2014 Scouting year, we have much to be proud of. We made a positive impact on the lives of over 4,850 young people in the Fraser Valley Council. The many great adventures they had were supported by 1,290 of FVC’s most dedicated volunteers. Scouting youth in Fraser Valley Council were able to benefit from several council events; events that delivered the type of adventure and excitement that only comes from Scouting - Kick-Off Camp, Science World, Scouting Skills, Mardi Gras, Rainbucket, RoVent, Summer Camp and Scout Summer Bike Camp, to name a few. Good Turn Week was celebrated more widely, recognizing the promise we first make in Cub Scouts to do a good turn for someone every day.

The Fraser Valley Council is committed to Scouts Canada’s Strategic Plan for Growth. In addition, the Council also focused on supporting volunteers and introducing a new Charter Renewal Process which was very well received.

Earlier this winter the Council Leadership including ACs, AYCs and ASMs attended the National Leadership Summit in Toronto. We had the opportunity to network, communicate ideas, and share best practices with 500 fellow Scouters from across Canada. We participated in informative and interactive workshops and explored on-the-ground approaches contributing to the growth of Scouting. By learning and sharing together, we solidified the vision of “One Scouts Canada, Growing Together”.

The Council Youth Network with a full slate of 6 AYC's and 4 DCYC focused on running youth leadership - FOCUS, FAST & FLEX courses, encouraged closer ties with the senior youth sections in the Areas and moved towards a servicing model of leadership in the Council. FVC is leading the way in having GYCs in 50% of the Groups and more being identified. The CYN has successfully integrated the Group Commissioner and Group Youth Commissioner training into one course. The Council also had youth go on International service projects through ScoutsAbroad.

We could not have achieved any of our successes without the efforts of the many volunteers who give their time and energy every week to involve youth in exciting, great and safe scouting adventures. From Scouters to youth, Area and Council Support Scouters to parent helpers, community partners and sponsors, every one of them has played a key part in helping us achieve our Mission of developing well- rounded young people, better prepared for success in the world.

“One Council Growing Together” Fraser Valley Scouting is: Dynamic, Progressive, Challenging, Innovative, Exciting & Fun. Thanks to all who raised the bar!

Yours in Scouting,

Graham Walters Council Commissioner

Caitlyn PitonCouncil Youth Commissioner

Alamin PiraniCouncil Executive Director

AMSSABC ParksBC Association for Charitable GamingBP GuildsCity - Breakfast TelevisionBruce Hallsor, Legal CounselCities and Towns within Fraser Valley CouncilCrease Harman and CompanyGirl Guides of CanadaGlobal BCLadia MacPherson & Scott HartsellLee, Turner and Associates Inc.Mark De Roche & Nathan MartynMetro Vancouver Regional ParksMountain Equipment Co-opParks and Recreation DepartmentsRoyal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon CommandRoyal Canadian Mounted PoliceSS Graphics Ltd.School Districts within Fraser Valley CouncilSD 36 - Community Schools DepartmentScience World at TELUS World of ScienceTelus Employees Community FundTrail’s End Popcorn CompanyUnited Way of the Lower MainlandWestwood Printing & SignsYMCAZone West Enterprises Ltd.

To all Scouters and youth, Area and Council Support Scouters to parent helpers, community partners to sponsors, Camp committees to BP Guilds every one of them has played a key part in helping us achieve our Mission of developing well - rounded young people, better prepared for success in the world.

Scouts Canada gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Government of British Columbia.

MESSAGE FROM COUNCIL KEY 3

The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program is one of the components of the Canadian Path. The goal of the program is to spark the curiosity and imagination of our youth members and help them develop valuable STEM skills while working on exciting and hands-on projects. To achieve this goal, Scouts Canada is creating a variety of support materials for Scouters to incorporate STEM activities into their Scouting program.

Scouts Canada has created a collection of more than 20 STEM activity cards that are designed based on the Plan-Do-Review model. These cards provide activity instructions, information, and links to online resources for a variety of STEM projects for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts. In addition, Robotics Kits for Scouts are currently available through the Vancouver Scout Shop. The kit includes a programmable robot, a laptop, a manual, and ideas for activities and challenges which are on the STEM website.

Modelled on a highly successful program from UK Scouting, over fifty youth are now part of the Youth Spokesperson Program across Canada. Since the launch of the program in 2010, Scouts Canada youth from across the country have shared their passion for Scouting through dozens of media interviews and campaigns that focused on Fall and Spring Registration, Scout Popcorn, Apple Day, Camping Tips and Good Turn Week through various media outlets including Breakfast Television and Morning News on Global BC.

As a Scouts Canada Youth Spokespersons they are asked to participate in media interviews, share their Scouting experience in a presentation, attend or emcee an event, or participate in one of Scouts Canada's social media forums, just to name a few things. This past year, Alexandria Browne from the 6th Central Surrey Company joined the Youth Spokespersons team in BCY.

We are committed to developing well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world. Through our new, revitalized program, the Canadian Path, we are creating great, safe Scouting Adventures that youth would not experience elsewhere. More time outdoors, more challenging adventures and trying new things for the first time are at the core of the Canadian Path — a program that will enable more Canadian youth to participate in Scouting than ever before. Scouters have begun to take advantage of the four elements of the Path: Youth Led, Plan-Do-Review, Adventure and SPICES (social, physical, intellectual, character, emotional, and spiritual development) to deliver high quality programming that follow the Canadian Path principles. Scouts Canada is committed to revitalizing Scouting in Canada - Canadianpath.ca.The Council Ambassador is working with Mentors to mentor several pilot Groups in the Council.

THE CANADIAN PATH

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

CHILD YOUTH SAFETY

YOUTH SPOKESPERSON PROGRAM

STEM

VOLUNTEER AWARDS

PROGRAM QUALITY AWARDS

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Outstanding Service AwardsFor Outstanding Service to Scouting

Certificate of Commendation ....................................... 726Medal for Good Service .....................................................29Bar to the Medal for Good Service .................................... 5Medal of Merit ....................................................................... 6Bar to the Medal of Merit .................................................... 5Silver Acorn ............................................................................ 4

Milestone Recognition AwardsFor Long, Faithful and Effective Service

5 Year Service Pin ................................................................ 6110 Year Service Pin ...............................................................2815 Year Service Pin ................................................................1220 Year Service Pin ................................................................ 525 Year Service Pin .................................................................240 Year Servce Pin .................................................................2

Program Quality AwardFor Sections that meet all of the Program Standards objectives

Beaver Scout Colony .............................. 21Cub Scout Pack.........................................15Scout Troop ...............................................13Venturer Scout Company .........................9Rover Scout Crew ......................................6

Awards For ValourFor High Character and Courage

For Meritorious ConductCertificate Meritorious Conduct........................................ 1Medal for Meritorious Conduct ..........................................1

Award for Fortitude .............................................................1

Fraser Valley Council has over 1,290 volunteers who deliver Scouts Canada programs across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, North and South side of the Fraser River to Boston Bar. Our progress, success and growth, both individually and as a Movement is dependent on these volunteers. Volunteers who have generously offered to share their time with the Scouting Movement, and have entered an extraordinary world of learning and great safe adventures where they have a chance to guide and mentor a terrific group of young people.

Scouts Canada places great importance on creating a fun and safe environment for our members, especially children and youth. It’s a reflection of the culture of safety that extends throughout the organization. To this end Scouts Canada has continued to refine our policies and procedures to promote a culture of safety within Scouts Canada. Our practices include a rigorous volunteer screening process, quality training for Scouters and parents, and a standard framework for managing risk while planning outdoor events and activities.

Over the past year, a number of Group and Area volunteers have taken the volunteer screening training by viewing the Volunteer Screening; It’s Our Duty video - that addresses all recent updates to Scouts Canada Child and Youth Safety policies and procedures. A number of our partners from Canada’s leading youth safety and youth-serving organizations participated in the new training tool, collaborating with Scouts Canada to play a leadership role in keeping Canadian youth safe.

We encourage parents to get involved in their child’s Scouting activities. In fact, the majority of our volunteers are parents. This can mean assisting at an event or becoming a Scouter. However, Scouts Canada believes that it is important for all individuals working with our youth to have proper training and screening to ensure the safest experience for our members.

We thank them for their commitment, their time and energy. Without their offer of service, we couldn’t deliver our dynamic and engaging programs.

To help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.

Summer Camp (Pirates at McLean Cove) took place at Camp McLean over a 5 week period in July & August with 290 campers (100 non-members), through the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers and summer staff.

Scout Camp took place in August with 51 Scouts spending a few days at Camp McLean and then on to a bike adventure to Galiano Island, culminating with a barbecue for the Scouts and their families at Centennial Beach Park.

Special thanks to our kitchen staff under the direction of Scott Hartsell, who did a fabulous job organizing and preparing the meals needed for all the programs. We can’t forget Ladia MacPherson, our summer program registrar who does a fabulous job.

Fraser Valley Council presented Medal of the Maple awards to 10 youth members who have

provided Outstanding Service to Scouting. This award honours those youth who have significantly contributed to the Movement and the spirit of Scouting through community service, extraordinary Scouting participation and a solid system of personal values.

Fun…Adventure…Challenge. Camp is where Scouting truly comes alive!

Camp Linley continues to offer a great site for Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts for wilderness camping. The camp is located near Cultus Lake Provincial Park.

Camp Whonnock located on the outskirts of Maple Ridge on the shores of Whonnock Lake, provides a great location for Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts, with Scouts camping overnight in the tenting area. A generator has been installed to provide power whenever there are power outages.

Camp McLean is operating well with Group bookings almost every weekend. The swimming pool is getting great use by groups especially for scuba diving lessons. The camp continues its ongoing maintenance program and will continue to offer an excellent camp facility within the Fraser Valley.

The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia and Provincial Patron of Scouts Canada in British Columbia

presented 21 Venturer Scouts with their Queen’s Venturer Scout Award on April 12th, 2014 at Government House in Victoria.

The Queen's Venturer Scout Award is the highest Scouting proficiency award for youth members. The award is presented to Venturer Scouts who have acquired competence and skills that will be of considerable use to themselves, their Venturer Scout Company and their community.

The Honourable Supreme Court Judge, Justice Kenneth Ball presented 32 Scouts with their

Chief Scout’s Award on June 7th, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Surrey.

The Chief Scout’s Award is presented to Scouts who have exemplified Scouting’s principles through leadership, voluntary service to the community, and outdoor skills. A recipient of the Chief Scout’s Award has demonstrated the personal desire to reach a little farther, to work a little harder and to put even more back into the community.

Another successful year for SCOUTSabout. We ran 5 after school programs at 5 different schools in Surrey. 2 weekend camps for the Schools Out - SCOUTSabout members, 1 week Spring Break Residential Camp at Camp McLean, 1 week Spring Break Day Camp held at Wm. Davidson School in Surrey. We also assisted the Surrey schools with their Dream Camps during Spring Break and managed to run 2 weeks of day camps at Camp McLean during the Teacher’s job action in September.

Queen’s Venturer Award

Chief Scout’s Award

Medal of the Maple Award

PROPERTIES

SHORT TERM PROGRAMS

YOUTH AWARDS

Working through the challenges of the BC Teacher Job Action in late spring, 6 elementary schools participated in the program with in-Class and at-Camp programs. These programs were provided through the efforts of a great staff team of University students, making camp possible for 266 students (including the students of DSRF, a specialized school for people with Downs Syndrome).

MEMBERSHIP FINANCIAL REPORTS

Membership Summary

Youth Volunteer Total Youth Volunteer TotalCore Members 3293 1179 4472 3271 1315 4586Short Term Members 1829 1829 1590 1590

Total 5122 1179 6301 4861 1315 6176

2012-2013 2013-2014Beaver Scouts 983 876Cub Scouts 1106 1091Scouts 700 852Venturer Scouts 405 430Rover Scouts 99

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Camps 1012468 263381 315

Total 5122 4861

2012-2013 2013-2014

Pacific Coast Council

Youth Membership

Auditor`s ReportTo the Members of Scouts Canada – Fraser Valley Council

Alnoor Jeraj & Associates, Burnaby, November 3, 2014 Certified General Accountant

**Please note that in 2013-2014, Rover Scouts were counted as Volunteers up until May after which new Rover Scouts were counted as Participants. Therefore, we have Rover Scouts as both Participants and Volunteers.

**

The complete audited financial statements are available upon request from Scouts Canada BCY Service Centre.

I have audited the statement of financial position of Scouts Canada – Fraser Valley Council as at August 31, 2014, and the statements of operations, changes in fund assets, and cash flow for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.Management’s responsibility for the financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s responsibilityMy responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. I conducted my audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.

OpinionIn my opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Council as at August 31, 2014 and the results of its operations and cash flow for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

SCOUTSaboutSchools & Scouting

Scouts Canada - Fraser Valley CouncilStatement of Financial Position

See accompanying notes to financial statements Operating Fund

Community Gaming Grant

Restricted Funds

Capital Asset Fund

2014 2013

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and temporary investments 2,627$ 650$ 4$ -$ 3,281$ 1,589$ Accounts receivable 67,511 67,511 59,712Prepaid expenses 15,487 15,487 19,273Current portion of long term receivables 8,100 - - - 8,100 8,100

93,725 650 4 - 94,379 88,674

Investments (Note 4) 799,585 81,642 881,227 1,036,475

Long term receivable (Note 3) 24,300 24,300 32,400

Interfund balances ( 53,028) 53,028 - -

Capital assets (Note 5) - - - 1 1 1864,582$ 650$ 134,674$ 1$ 999,907$ 1,157,550$

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 39,555$ -$ -$ -$ 39,555$ 68,433$ United Way Schools Out / SCOUTSabout

program revenue received in advance 60,000 60,000 26,409Due to BCY Service Centre 300,161 300,161 375,414Membership registrations received in advance 120,345 120,345 235,760

520,062 - - - 520,062 706,016

Employee future benefits payable (Note 6) 24,985 - - - 24,985 73,567

Fund balances 319,535 650 134,674 1 454,861 377,967

864,582$ 650$ 134,674$ 1$ 999,907$ 1,157,550$

August 31, 2014

Scouts Canada - Fraser Valley CouncilStatement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances

Year ended August 31, 2014

See accompanying notes to financial statements Operating FundCommunity

Gaming GrantRestricted

FundsCapital Asset

Fund2014 2013

REVENUES

Membership Registrations 497,490$ -$ -$ -$ 497,490$ 507,912$ Schools and Scouting 36,575 36,575 75,460United Way Schools Out / SCOUTSabout program 577 577 2,885United Way of the Lower Mainland 214,929 214,929 160,215Donations 1,688 1,688 1,651.0 Fundraising 148,113 148,113 161,943Camp Rentals 100,701 100,701 92,939Youth Events 102,396 102,396 88,264Training 22,384 22,384 18,141Investment Income 5,465 5,465 19,365Miscellaneous 923 550 1,473 5,337Community Gaming Grant - 70,000 70,000 70,000Inactive Groups - 394 394 1,638HRDC Summer Camp Grant 17,220 - 17,220 8,610.0

1,148,463 70,000 944 - 1,219,407 1,214,360

EXPENSES

National Membership Fees 239,780 239,780 261,491Staff Salaries and Employee Benefits 306,389 306,389 259,106Schools and Scouting 43,701 43,701 73,420Camp Operations and Development 136,206 136,206 172,153Fundraising 109,670 109,670 122,903Youth Activities 139,747 1,131 140,878 130,259Training - 38,048 38,048 35,683Meetings and Travel 37,006 9,797 46,803 125,695Communications and Promotion 200 17,770 17,970 28,456Area Expenses - 3,254 3,254 18,945Office and Miscellaneous 4,294 423 4,717 1,590Bad Debts - - 200Professional Fees 6,090 6,090 5,824Share of BCY Service Centre 175,946 175,946 172,616

1,199,029 70,000 423 - 1,269,452 1,408,341

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenses ( 50,566) - 521 - ( 50,045) ( 193,981)

Transfer of restricted fund balances

Fund balance, beginning of year ( 149,417) 650 134,153 1 ( 14,612) 179,370

Revaluation of investments (Note 2(c)) 519,518 - - 519,518 392,578

Fund balance, end of year 319,535$ 650$ 134,674$ 1$ 454,861$ 377,967$

MEMBERSHIP FINANCIAL REPORTS

Membership Summary

Youth Volunteer Total Youth Volunteer TotalCore Members 3293 1179 4472 3271 1315 4586Short Term Members 1829 1829 1590 1590

Total 5122 1179 6301 4861 1315 6176

2012-2013 2013-2014Beaver Scouts 983 876Cub Scouts 1106 1091Scouts 700 852Venturer Scouts 405 430Rover Scouts 99

98022

Camps 1012468 263381 315

Total 5122 4861

2012-2013 2013-2014

Pacific Coast Council

Youth Membership

Auditor`s ReportTo the Members of Scouts Canada – Fraser Valley Council

Alnoor Jeraj & Associates, Burnaby, November 3, 2014 Certified General Accountant

**Please note that in 2013-2014, Rover Scouts were counted as Volunteers up until May after which new Rover Scouts were counted as Participants. Therefore, we have Rover Scouts as both Participants and Volunteers.

**

The complete audited financial statements are available upon request from Scouts Canada BCY Service Centre.

I have audited the statement of financial position of Scouts Canada – Fraser Valley Council as at August 31, 2014, and the statements of operations, changes in fund assets, and cash flow for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.Management’s responsibility for the financial statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s responsibilityMy responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. I conducted my audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that I comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.I believe that the audit evidence I have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion.

OpinionIn my opinion, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Council as at August 31, 2014 and the results of its operations and cash flow for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.

SCOUTSaboutSchools & Scouting

Scouts Canada - Fraser Valley CouncilStatement of Financial Position

See accompanying notes to financial statements Operating Fund

Community Gaming Grant

Restricted Funds

Capital Asset Fund

2014 2013

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and temporary investments 2,627$ 650$ 4$ -$ 3,281$ 1,589$ Accounts receivable 67,511 67,511 59,712Prepaid expenses 15,487 15,487 19,273Current portion of long term receivables 8,100 - - - 8,100 8,100

93,725 650 4 - 94,379 88,674

Investments (Note 4) 799,585 81,642 881,227 1,036,475

Long term receivable (Note 3) 24,300 24,300 32,400

Interfund balances ( 53,028) 53,028 - -

Capital assets (Note 5) - - - 1 1 1864,582$ 650$ 134,674$ 1$ 999,907$ 1,157,550$

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 39,555$ -$ -$ -$ 39,555$ 68,433$ United Way Schools Out / SCOUTSabout

program revenue received in advance 60,000 60,000 26,409Due to BCY Service Centre 300,161 300,161 375,414Membership registrations received in advance 120,345 120,345 235,760

520,062 - - - 520,062 706,016

Employee future benefits payable (Note 6) 24,985 - - - 24,985 73,567

Fund balances 319,535 650 134,674 1 454,861 377,967

864,582$ 650$ 134,674$ 1$ 999,907$ 1,157,550$

August 31, 2014

Scouts Canada - Fraser Valley CouncilStatement of Operations and Changes in Fund Balances

Year ended August 31, 2014

See accompanying notes to financial statements Operating FundCommunity

Gaming GrantRestricted

FundsCapital Asset

Fund2014 2013

REVENUES

Membership Registrations 497,490$ -$ -$ -$ 497,490$ 507,912$ Schools and Scouting 36,575 36,575 75,460United Way Schools Out / SCOUTSabout program 577 577 2,885United Way of the Lower Mainland 214,929 214,929 160,215Donations 1,688 1,688 1,651.0 Fundraising 148,113 148,113 161,943Camp Rentals 100,701 100,701 92,939Youth Events 102,396 102,396 88,264Training 22,384 22,384 18,141Investment Income 5,465 5,465 19,365Miscellaneous 923 550 1,473 5,337Community Gaming Grant - 70,000 70,000 70,000Inactive Groups - 394 394 1,638HRDC Summer Camp Grant 17,220 - 17,220 8,610.0

1,148,463 70,000 944 - 1,219,407 1,214,360

EXPENSES

National Membership Fees 239,780 239,780 261,491Staff Salaries and Employee Benefits 306,389 306,389 259,106Schools and Scouting 43,701 43,701 73,420Camp Operations and Development 136,206 136,206 172,153Fundraising 109,670 109,670 122,903Youth Activities 139,747 1,131 140,878 130,259Training - 38,048 38,048 35,683Meetings and Travel 37,006 9,797 46,803 125,695Communications and Promotion 200 17,770 17,970 28,456Area Expenses - 3,254 3,254 18,945Office and Miscellaneous 4,294 423 4,717 1,590Bad Debts - - 200Professional Fees 6,090 6,090 5,824Share of BCY Service Centre 175,946 175,946 172,616

1,199,029 70,000 423 - 1,269,452 1,408,341

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Expenses ( 50,566) - 521 - ( 50,045) ( 193,981)

Transfer of restricted fund balances

Fund balance, beginning of year ( 149,417) 650 134,153 1 ( 14,612) 179,370

Revaluation of investments (Note 2(c)) 519,518 - - 519,518 392,578

Fund balance, end of year 319,535$ 650$ 134,674$ 1$ 454,861$ 377,967$

Summer Camp (Pirates at McLean Cove) took place at Camp McLean over a 5 week period in July & August with 290 campers (100 non-members), through the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers and summer staff.

Scout Camp took place in August with 51 Scouts spending a few days at Camp McLean and then on to a bike adventure to Galiano Island, culminating with a barbecue for the Scouts and their families at Centennial Beach Park.

Special thanks to our kitchen staff under the direction of Scott Hartsell, who did a fabulous job organizing and preparing the meals needed for all the programs. We can’t forget Ladia MacPherson, our summer program registrar who does a fabulous job.

Fraser Valley Council presented Medal of the Maple awards to 10 youth members who have

provided Outstanding Service to Scouting. This award honours those youth who have significantly contributed to the Movement and the spirit of Scouting through community service, extraordinary Scouting participation and a solid system of personal values.

Fun…Adventure…Challenge. Camp is where Scouting truly comes alive!

Camp Linley continues to offer a great site for Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts for wilderness camping. The camp is located near Cultus Lake Provincial Park.

Camp Whonnock located on the outskirts of Maple Ridge on the shores of Whonnock Lake, provides a great location for Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts, with Scouts camping overnight in the tenting area. A generator has been installed to provide power whenever there are power outages.

Camp McLean is operating well with Group bookings almost every weekend. The swimming pool is getting great use by groups especially for scuba diving lessons. The camp continues its ongoing maintenance program and will continue to offer an excellent camp facility within the Fraser Valley.

The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia and Provincial Patron of Scouts Canada in British Columbia

presented 21 Venturer Scouts with their Queen’s Venturer Scout Award on April 12th, 2014 at Government House in Victoria.

The Queen's Venturer Scout Award is the highest Scouting proficiency award for youth members. The award is presented to Venturer Scouts who have acquired competence and skills that will be of considerable use to themselves, their Venturer Scout Company and their community.

The Honourable Supreme Court Judge, Justice Kenneth Ball presented 32 Scouts with their

Chief Scout’s Award on June 7th, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Surrey.

The Chief Scout’s Award is presented to Scouts who have exemplified Scouting’s principles through leadership, voluntary service to the community, and outdoor skills. A recipient of the Chief Scout’s Award has demonstrated the personal desire to reach a little farther, to work a little harder and to put even more back into the community.

Another successful year for SCOUTSabout. We ran 5 after school programs at 5 different schools in Surrey. 2 weekend camps for the Schools Out - SCOUTSabout members, 1 week Spring Break Residential Camp at Camp McLean, 1 week Spring Break Day Camp held at Wm. Davidson School in Surrey. We also assisted the Surrey schools with their Dream Camps during Spring Break and managed to run 2 weeks of day camps at Camp McLean during the Teacher’s job action in September.

Queen’s Venturer Award

Chief Scout’s Award

Medal of the Maple Award

PROPERTIES

SHORT TERM PROGRAMS

YOUTH AWARDS

Working through the challenges of the BC Teacher Job Action in late spring, 6 elementary schools participated in the program with in-Class and at-Camp programs. These programs were provided through the efforts of a great staff team of University students, making camp possible for 266 students (including the students of DSRF, a specialized school for people with Downs Syndrome).

The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) program is one of the components of the Canadian Path. The goal of the program is to spark the curiosity and imagination of our youth members and help them develop valuable STEM skills while working on exciting and hands-on projects. To achieve this goal, Scouts Canada is creating a variety of support materials for Scouters to incorporate STEM activities into their Scouting program.

Scouts Canada has created a collection of more than 20 STEM activity cards that are designed based on the Plan-Do-Review model. These cards provide activity instructions, information, and links to online resources for a variety of STEM projects for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts. In addition, Robotics Kits for Scouts are currently available through the Vancouver Scout Shop. The kit includes a programmable robot, a laptop, a manual, and ideas for activities and challenges which are on the STEM website.

Modelled on a highly successful program from UK Scouting, over fifty youth are now part of the Youth Spokesperson Program across Canada. Since the launch of the program in 2010, Scouts Canada youth from across the country have shared their passion for Scouting through dozens of media interviews and campaigns that focused on Fall and Spring Registration, Scout Popcorn, Apple Day, Camping Tips and Good Turn Week through various media outlets including Breakfast Television and Morning News on Global BC.

As a Scouts Canada Youth Spokespersons they are asked to participate in media interviews, share their Scouting experience in a presentation, attend or emcee an event, or participate in one of Scouts Canada's social media forums, just to name a few things. This past year, Alexandria Browne from the 6th Central Surrey Company joined the Youth Spokespersons team in BCY.

We are committed to developing well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world. Through our new, revitalized program, the Canadian Path, we are creating great, safe Scouting Adventures that youth would not experience elsewhere. More time outdoors, more challenging adventures and trying new things for the first time are at the core of the Canadian Path — a program that will enable more Canadian youth to participate in Scouting than ever before. Scouters have begun to take advantage of the four elements of the Path: Youth Led, Plan-Do-Review, Adventure and SPICES (social, physical, intellectual, character, emotional, and spiritual development) to deliver high quality programming that follow the Canadian Path principles. Scouts Canada is committed to revitalizing Scouting in Canada - Canadianpath.ca.The Council Ambassador is working with Mentors to mentor several pilot Groups in the Council.

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Outstanding Service AwardsFor Outstanding Service to Scouting

Certificate of Commendation ....................................... 726Medal for Good Service .....................................................29Bar to the Medal for Good Service .................................... 5Medal of Merit ....................................................................... 6Bar to the Medal of Merit .................................................... 5Silver Acorn ............................................................................ 4

Milestone Recognition AwardsFor Long, Faithful and Effective Service

5 Year Service Pin ................................................................ 6110 Year Service Pin ...............................................................2815 Year Service Pin ................................................................1220 Year Service Pin ................................................................ 525 Year Service Pin .................................................................240 Year Servce Pin .................................................................2

Program Quality AwardFor Sections that meet all of the Program Standards objectives

Beaver Scout Colony .............................. 21Cub Scout Pack.........................................15Scout Troop ...............................................13Venturer Scout Company .........................9Rover Scout Crew ......................................6

Awards For ValourFor High Character and Courage

For Meritorious ConductCertificate Meritorious Conduct........................................ 1Medal for Meritorious Conduct ..........................................1

Award for Fortitude .............................................................1

Fraser Valley Council has over 1,290 volunteers who deliver Scouts Canada programs across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Langley, White Rock, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Hope, North and South side of the Fraser River to Boston Bar. Our progress, success and growth, both individually and as a Movement is dependent on these volunteers. Volunteers who have generously offered to share their time with the Scouting Movement, and have entered an extraordinary world of learning and great safe adventures where they have a chance to guide and mentor a terrific group of young people.

Scouts Canada places great importance on creating a fun and safe environment for our members, especially children and youth. It’s a reflection of the culture of safety that extends throughout the organization. To this end Scouts Canada has continued to refine our policies and procedures to promote a culture of safety within Scouts Canada. Our practices include a rigorous volunteer screening process, quality training for Scouters and parents, and a standard framework for managing risk while planning outdoor events and activities.

Over the past year, a number of Group and Area volunteers have taken the volunteer screening training by viewing the Volunteer Screening; It’s Our Duty video - that addresses all recent updates to Scouts Canada Child and Youth Safety policies and procedures. A number of our partners from Canada’s leading youth safety and youth-serving organizations participated in the new training tool, collaborating with Scouts Canada to play a leadership role in keeping Canadian youth safe.

We encourage parents to get involved in their child’s Scouting activities. In fact, the majority of our volunteers are parents. This can mean assisting at an event or becoming a Scouter. However, Scouts Canada believes that it is important for all individuals working with our youth to have proper training and screening to ensure the safest experience for our members.

We thank them for their commitment, their time and energy. Without their offer of service, we couldn’t deliver our dynamic and engaging programs.

To help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.

FRASER VALLEY COUNCIL

ANNUAL REPORT

It starts with Scouts.

Scouts CanadaFraser Valley Council

664 West BroadwayVancouver, BC V5Z 1G1

Tel: 604-879-5721Fax: 604-879-5725

Toll Free 1-888-726-8876

fvc.scouts.cafraservalley@scouts.ca

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Council Commissioner Graham WaltersCouncil Youth Commissioner Linda Rainbow/Caitlyn Piton

Deputy Council CommissionersTreasurer & Finance Andy McClureProgram DeEtte BryceTraining Kevin Ward/Bill AkamRecognition Wendy WilliamsProperties Steven DreiseShort Term Programs Jim BryceGroup Services Kathy SulymkaSupport Services Larry BeitelSpecial Events Dianne SawatzkyScoutCraft Tim Driscoll

Deputy Council Youth CommissionersProgram Melissa VincentTraining Kenya MendozaRecognition Melanie WalkerSupport Services Jeffery TuckerScout Popcorn Coordinator Ladia MacPhersonLegal Counsel Bruce Hallsor

Area CommissionersCoho Greg PerryFraser Cheam Jane Riddell/Janet & Bruce HutchinsonGreen Timbers Mark De RocheNicomekl Pam SmithThree Rivers Caitlyn Piton/Christi GoncalvesWestSurDel Greg Lukan

Area Youth CommissionersCoho Ian RussellFraser Cheam Ian Wilson Green Timbers Jordan Martyn/Nolan KasaNicomekl Kaitlyn Taylor Three Rivers Thomas HineWestSurDel Bea Collier-Pandya/ Ryan Schmidt

StaffCouncil Executive Director Alamin PiraniArea Support Manager Terry CampbellArea Support Manager Ken VallevandCommunity Development Worker Emma RogersCommunity Development Worker Mariko ZamaniOperations Manager Iqbal LalanyExecutive Assistant Kaja Nowak/Maria OrozcoCouncil Registrar Leo SiuCouncil Registrar Dyanna PfennigerMember and Volunteer Services Michelle YuBookkeeper Liza GabrielOffice Assistant Melia MahCamp McLean Ranger Jeanette CastleCamp Whonnock Ranger Andrew Watson

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As we look back on the 2013-2014 Scouting year, we have much to be proud of. We made a positive impact on the lives of over 4,850 young people in the Fraser Valley Council. The many great adventures they had were supported by 1,290 of FVC’s most dedicated volunteers. Scouting youth in Fraser Valley Council were able to benefit from several council events; events that delivered the type of adventure and excitement that only comes from Scouting - Kick-Off Camp, Science World, Scouting Skills, Mardi Gras, Rainbucket, RoVent, Summer Camp and Scout Summer Bike Camp, to name a few. Good Turn Week was celebrated more widely, recognizing the promise we first make in Cub Scouts to do a good turn for someone every day.

The Fraser Valley Council is committed to Scouts Canada’s Strategic Plan for Growth. In addition, the Council also focused on supporting volunteers and introducing a new Charter Renewal Process which was very well received.

Earlier this winter the Council Leadership including ACs, AYCs and ASMs attended the National Leadership Summit in Toronto. We had the opportunity to network, communicate ideas, and share best practices with 500 fellow Scouters from across Canada. We participated in informative and interactive workshops and explored on-the-ground approaches contributing to the growth of Scouting. By learning and sharing together, we solidified the vision of “One Scouts Canada, Growing Together”.

The Council Youth Network with a full slate of 6 AYC's and 4 DCYC focused on running youth leadership - FOCUS, FAST & FLEX courses, encouraged closer ties with the senior youth sections in the Areas and moved towards a servicing model of leadership in the Council. FVC is leading the way in having GYCs in 50% of the Groups and more being identified. The CYN has successfully integrated the Group Commissioner and Group Youth Commissioner training into one course. The Council also had youth go on International service projects through ScoutsAbroad.

We could not have achieved any of our successes without the efforts of the many volunteers who give their time and energy every week to involve youth in exciting, great and safe scouting adventures. From Scouters to youth, Area and Council Support Scouters to parent helpers, community partners and sponsors, every one of them has played a key part in helping us achieve our Mission of developing well- rounded young people, better prepared for success in the world.

“One Council Growing Together” Fraser Valley Scouting is: Dynamic, Progressive, Challenging, Innovative, Exciting & Fun. Thanks to all who raised the bar!

Yours in Scouting,

Graham Walters Council Commissioner

Caitlyn PitonCouncil Youth Commissioner

Alamin PiraniCouncil Executive Director

AMSSABC ParksBC Association for Charitable GamingBP GuildsCity - Breakfast TelevisionBruce Hallsor, Legal CounselCities and Towns within Fraser Valley CouncilCrease Harman and CompanyGirl Guides of CanadaGlobal BCLadia MacPherson & Scott HartsellLee, Turner and Associates Inc.Mark De Roche & Nathan MartynMetro Vancouver Regional ParksMountain Equipment Co-opParks and Recreation DepartmentsRoyal Canadian Legion BC/Yukon CommandRoyal Canadian Mounted PoliceSS Graphics Ltd.School Districts within Fraser Valley CouncilSD 36 - Community Schools DepartmentScience World at TELUS World of ScienceTelus Employees Community FundTrail’s End Popcorn CompanyUnited Way of the Lower MainlandWestwood Printing & SignsYMCAZone West Enterprises Ltd.

To all Scouters and youth, Area and Council Support Scouters to parent helpers, community partners to sponsors, Camp committees to BP Guilds every one of them has played a key part in helping us achieve our Mission of developing well - rounded young people, better prepared for success in the world.

Scouts Canada gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of the Government of British Columbia.

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