THE SCOUTERS DISPATCH - HW Scouting

THE SCOUTERS DISPATCH June 2017 http://hwscouting.ca/

UPCOMING EVENTS

THE SCOUTERS DISPATCH June 2017 Volume 28 Issue 6

BATTLEFIELDS CALENDAR look under EVENTS http://bfc.scouts.ca/

CAMP BOOKINGS https://swocamps.ca/

BATTLEFIELDS TRAINING http://bat.scouts.ca/ca/training

RECOGNISE SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB

http://www.scouts.ca/thanks/

Battlefields Calendar – Please send as much detail as possible;

location, date and times, contact information, explanation of

acronyms. http://bat.scouts.ca/ca/node/694 OR email Bill Kowalchyk: [email protected]

DISPATCH DEADLINES The deadline will be the 10th of the month with the

June exception.

Aug. 10 for the Sept 1 Dispatch—Issue 1

Sept 10 for Oct 1 Dispatch—Issue 2

Nov. 10 for the Dec. 1 Dispatch—Issue 3

Jan. 10 for the Feb. 1 Dispatch—Issue 4

March 10 for the April 1 Dispatch—Issue 5

June 1 for the June 15 Dispatch—Issue 6

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HW WEBSITE http://www.hwscouting.ca/

WEBMASTER NOTE: Send all events to be posted on the

webpage to Larry.

Email [email protected] 905-869-2205

EIGHT HAMILTON SCOUTS AND VENTURERS participated in the

Annual Hamilton Police Awards Night at Theatre Aquarius to a crowd of

over 400. Our ‘World’s Fastest Knot Tyers’ did a demonstration in the lobby.

SCOUT HOUSE BOOKINGS

1ST & 3RD TUESDAY: Optimist Club

2ND & LAST TUESDAY: 1st Hamilton Rovers

2ND THURSDAY: Battlefields Council, 6:30 PM

4TH THURSDAY: H-W Area Meeting, 7 PM (except Dec.)

COUNCIL YOUTH AWARDS AT CAMP IMPESSA

JUNE 22 AREA MEETING (FINAL) 7 PM SCOUT HOUSE 24 BARTONVILLE FEST (CONTACT 14TH HAMILTON)

JULY 1 CANADA150 CELEBRATIONS

8 - 15 13TH CANADIAN JAMBOREE, CAMP NEDOOAE NS

22 - 30 JAMBOREE, DENMARK

25-AUG 2 15TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT, ICELAND

26 LAST DAY FOR FOOTBALL TICKETS

AUGUST

12 SCOUT-TICAT FOOTBALL PARADE-GAME, 7:30

24 AREA KICK-OFF BBQ, NEMO (CONFED)

31 RESPECT IN SPORT COURSE (MUST BE COMPLETED)

SEPTEMBER

1 FALL ON-LINE REGISTRATION BEGINS

24 AREA MEETING, 7 PM, SCOUT HOUSE

30 ROCK CLIMB CAMP

OCTOBER

12 - 14 APPLE DAY

21 CUB BASICS - CAMP NEMO

27 - 29 SCOUT SKILL DAY - CAMP NEMO

28 BEAVEREE - MOUNT HOPE

NOVEMBER

18 HAMILTON CHRISTMAS PARADE - 55TH

DECEMBER

2 STONEY CREEK CHRISTMAS PARADE—58TH

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2018

MARCH

3 BIG RIG RUN

4 KUB KARS

5 HONOURS & AWARDS

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Hello Scouters,

The weather continues to fluctuate but that doesn’t dampen the “Scouting Spirit”. Rain is

almost a given at any camp or outing event.

Membership Growth

Our Youth membership numbers continue to climb to catch last year’s numbers and Scouters have increased!

Good job. I’m sure the lower 16-month membership fees of $185 will help increase the registration numbers.

Remember that the fall registration will be $215— this will give some financial incentive to register ear-

ly ahead of the `online‘ only registration this year, starting in September.

Program Quality

Congratulations to Chief Scouts, Queen Venturers and Medal of the Maple award recipients at the

Council presentation at Camp Impessa. What a great effort!

Some of our Scouts and Knot Tyers were presented awards at the Hamilton Police Awards Night, May 15th at

Theatre Aquarius. Watch for them on Cable 14.

I saw successful events such as Camp Nemo Cleanup, Chopperee at Gage Park, Victoria Day and the 63rd’s

60th Anniversary Celebration! I know other Groups are planning Public events so please take photographs or con-

tact Scouter Brian Johnston for him to try and get publicity coverage. Please continue summer events to keep new

members energized.

One possible Group activity could be the Scout Day at the Tiger Cat football game on August 12th (I promise you that

it will be warmer than November!). See details in this Dispatch. Cut-off for Ticket sales is July 26th.

One big change for Apple Day is the addition of Thursday, October 12. So the dates to remember are October 12, 13

and 14.

Volunteer Support

Scouters, please be sure to complete your Respect In Sport training before the rush.

We have a new Rover DAC, Todd Page. He is getting organized and then will work closely

with the Rovers.

We wish our 8 Groups consisting of 83 Youth, 29 Scouters and 9 ‘Offers-of-Service’ a safe and fun filled CJ 2017 in

Nova Scotia. Be sure to support them in any way you can.

We are looking forward to an exciting year, which then translates into Growth!

Have a safe and fun summer.

Yours In Scouting and Friendship,

John Augstman Area Commissioner, Hamilton Wentworth

[email protected]




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Scouters,

It is not yet the end of the Scouting year, but with the end of school, this is a great time for reviews.

Your Area Key 5 has completed a review - we see a lot of success, and some challenges that we will

face head-on as a team. Council is conducting a review and making a plan for the new scouting year.

We look forward to working with our incoming Council Commissioner, Greg White, and wish him

all the best.

REVIEW IS SUCH A CRITICAL PART OF THE CANADIAN PATH, AND IS WISE IN MOST ARE-

AS OF LIFE. WE CAN CELEBRATE SUCCESSES, ACKNOWLEDGE DIFFICULTIES, AND LOOK

FORWARD TO THE FUTURE WELL-PREPARED. HERE ARE A NUMBER OF REVIEWS THAT CAN BE DONE:

YOUTH PERSONAL PROGRESSION REVIEWS.

Youth use a Journey Card to look at their own experience in Scouting this year. Sit in small groups as Scouts complete the

review. This review is part of completing the Personal Progression badges.

Journey Cards can be printed under "Personal Progression", then "Personal Journey Cards".

SCOUTER PERSONAL REVIEW.

Ask yourself what you enjoyed, learned, struggled with?

What training do you want to participate in? Let your Group Commissioner and Section DAC know.

Set SMART goals for next season and year - in your personal and scouting life.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM REVIEW.

Cycle Reviews.

Complete your spring review.

Group Commissioners - get those reviews entered online and be recognized for great programming.

Section Review.

Feedback from youth and parents, ideas for next year or long term planning and review.

Section Scouter Team Review.

IS EVERYONE HAPPY IN THEIR ROLE?

Is everyone returning in September?

Do you have skills that are under used?

Hit the "Thank You" button for your fellow Scouter's hard work and service.

GROUP COMMITTEE REVIEWS.

Regularly check your waitlists for the spring.

Ensure online registration is set up for September.

Review screening deadlines - when are PRCs due?

Ensure all Scouters have updated training.

RELATIONSHIP WITH SPONSOR.

IS EVERYONE HAPPY IN THEIR ROLE? RETURNING?

RECRUITING GOALS/PLANS FOR YOUTH AND VOLUNTEERS.

Have volunteers been Thanked for all their hard work?

If there is anything that your Area Support Team can do to help, please let us know. Please remember when you hit

the "Thank You" button to be as specific as possible - how many people were served, how much money raised, how

much garbage picked up, etc.

A sincere Thank You to all Youth and Volunteers for your enthusiasm and participation in your Groups and the Area this year.

See you on the Path,

Jacqueline Howard

DAC Hamilton-Wentworth [email protected]




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Hello Scouters,

The weather outside is starting to

get warmer!

Program Quality

This past month, the Battlefield

Council Youth Awards took place

and I want to wish the Chief Scout

recipients, Queen Venturer recipi-

ents, and Medal of Maple recipients hearty Congratulations!

In the Fall, Brant area is planning to run FOCUS (Future Of

Canada United in Scouting) and FAST (Fun Active Scout

Training) Youth Leadership Training. This Training is run by

youth, for youth. More information will follow.

Also, please remember to complete your PQA seasonal review

for the spring.

Yours In Scouting,

Michael Henderson [email protected]

Area Youth Commissioner – Hamilton-Wentworth Area

Greetings from your

Area Youth

Commissioner

THANK YOU

FIELDCOTE MUSEUM, AN-

CASTER, would like to extend

special thanks to Scout Leader

John Kuzmichuk of St. John's

Scout Group, for the help they

provided in cleaning up the out-

door gardens at the Museum.

They would not have been able to do it without their help.

The scout youth and leaders have been doing this outreach for

several years.

THANK YOU FROM JOAN BARTY

I would like to thank all the Scouters who helped out with

Colin's Funeral and for all those who attended. The support

for myself and my family was wonderful and just showed us

how much Colin was cared for and appreciated in Scouting.

Much thanks to those who went above and beyond in visiting

before his final days and for keeping us in your prayers. He

would have been so proud of all of you and what you did.

‘Thank You’ doesn't seem like enough but is comes from my

heart. God Bless all of you. Joan Barty




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“Our hope is that Mt. Nemo Scout Camp will be an attractive, outdoor

experience for many generations to come. All it will take is for all visitors

to keep in mind the SEVEN (plus a couple extra) principals of

‘Leave No Trace’ ethics at all times.”

Plan Ahead and Prepare

Planning how to reduce your impact before you head to camp is a good start.

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

Stay on trails as much as possible and work to minimize damage to the environment when off

trails. Cutting the corners on switchbacks creates increased erosion, so it is important to stay on

the trails.

Dispose of Waste Properly

Please put all garbage in the bin by the supply hut and take recyclables home with you.

Leave What you Find

Baden-Powell is quoted as saying, “Take only memories; leave only footprints.”

Minimize Campfire Impacts

If wood is burned completely down to ash, the pits rarely need to be cleaned out.

Please, do not extinguish your fire unless you have to, and only add as much wood as you will burn completely before you

leave camp.

Campfires are permitted only in designated fire pits at the lodges and campsites (excluding Leave No Trace sites). This is

by order of the Burlington Fire Department.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any violation of our Fire Permit will result in the Burlington Fire Department revoking our burn

privileges at camp. Let’s not have that happen!

Respect Wildlife

Camp Nemo is teaming with wildlife. Everything from deer to coyotes to trout. The camp is home to these creatures and we

are their guests, so we must learn how to appropriately behave with them.

Cutting of trees

Felling of trees, dead or alive, by anyone that is not trained and on the camp list of qualified cutters is not permitted under

Scouts Canada policies. Use of chainsaws is only permitted by those who are qualified with proper documentation, listed

as a user and by permission of the Camp Manager or Operations Manager for Property.

In an emergency contact the Factor and they will notify proper personnel to deal with the issue.

Cutting branches from live trees, for any reason including building shelters, is not permitted at Mt. Nemo Scout Camp.

Limbing and bucking of fallen trees with hand tools (no chainsaws) is permitted.

Shelters

We encourage the youth to build shelters and experience nature. However, it is important that all shelters are dismantled

when you are finished with them, and that they are not built on any trails.

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

There are often numerous other visitors in camp at the same time that you are, and we need to share a mutual respect for eve-

ryone’s rightful enjoyment of our facilities.

Please enjoy your camping experience with us, safely and respectfully.

See you out at Camp!

Gino Sferrazza, Camp Manager

Nemo / Ragged Falls/ / HW Scout House

OIB Director, Battlefields Council [email protected] | 905-512-4558 cell | It Starts With Scouts!

Camp Trails, Campfires and Ethics




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2017—2018 AREA POPCORN UPDATE

HELLO SCOUTERS AND POPCORN FUNDRAISER SUPPORTERS!

Do you know what the value of your Popcorn Fundraising has on a Youth?

Not only does it support everything within your Group but also $60 on the registration fee!!!

That is why we need everyone to continue and improve this fundraiser.

Purchasers are supporting Scouting and get a Popcorn product as a token of support.

We are not competing with stores for the sale of popcorn, but support for your Youth.

Remember Popcorn Fundraising subsidises Scouting membership fees plus your Group.

We are getting more information and material at the time of this writing and will let you know as soon as we do.

Our Scouters and volunteers are the backbone of Scouts Canada. We appreciate all of the hard work and plan-

ning that goes into making the Scout Popcorn Program successful every year.

Hamilton-Wentworth is still seeking a dynamic individual to become our Area Popcorn Coordinator. Anyone interested, please contact me. I am the coordinator until then and will work with Group coordinators or

Group Commissioners.

Let’s “Do Our Best” to keep this going.

Yours In Scouting and Friendship.

Jacqueline Howard

Deputy Area Commissioner – Hamilton Wentworth

[email protected]

905-575-1184

Scout Shop

Closed for the summer as of Saturday, June 17.



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APPLE DAY

Donations are accept-

ed in exchange, but

apples are not sold.

Any money raised

during Apple Day

goes towards improv-

ing the Scouting pro-

gram by providing

more outdoor Adven-

tures for youth, camp-

ing equipment, train-

ing and many other endeavours.

Each Group has a designated area to canvass includ-

ing neighbourhood stores and other public areas.

http://www.scouts.ca/ca/apple-day

Apple Day is a fund-

raising tradition that

started right here in

Canada.

This is annual event

provides our Scouting

youth with an oppor-

tunity to show their

appreciation to the gen-

eral public for their

support throughout the

year. Our youth distrib-

ute apples as a way of

saying “Thank You” to

the community.



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SCOUTERS FIVE

EMBRACING IMPERFECTION

When I was a little girl, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular

when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and

extremely burned toast in front of my dad.

I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed!

Yet all my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my mom, and ask me how my day was at school. I don’t remember what I told him that

night, but I do remember watching him smear butter and jelly on that toast and eat every bite!

When I got up from the table that evening, I remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad For burning the toast. And I’ll never forget

what he said: ‘Baby, I love burned toast.’

Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his toast burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said,

‘Debbie, your Momma put in a hard day at work today and she’s real tired. And besides-a little burnt toast never hurt anyone!’



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SCOUTS DAY AT TIM HORTONS FIELD

During the last two November football games, we heard you say that you wish it were warmer. Well, we heard you!

You also said you wish we could have a summer activity for our Group. We heard that too!

This SCOUTS DAY event will take place at Tim Hortons Field at the home game scheduled at

7:30 PM, Saturday evening, August 12th, 2017 against Winnipeg.

There are no afternoon games in this year’s schedule. Only 300 tickets are available and prices have been

reduced from $53.50 to $30 each. Tickets can be purchased by all Scouting Youth, Scouters, family and

friends.

THEY WILL GO FAST!

We will also parade on to Tim Hortons Field with all Scouting Youth and Scouters in front of over 20,000

avid spectators prior to the start of the football game and take a post-game photo. To promote Scouting

in our area, it is encouraged that all Scouting Groups bring their Area flags and banners and show how

alive and strong we are.

It is our intent to make this annual event one of the largest participated events for both Hamilton and

Battlefields Council Areas and we ask that every Scouting group make this evening a part of their sum-

mer event program plan. We need to show that Scouting is alive in Hamilton and Area!

This flyer will serve as your order form. All orders must be received by John no later than July 26th, 2017.

to get the order in. It is highly suggested that you do not delay in submitting your order forms.

If there are sufficient ticket sales, each ticket sold will automatically enter that person into a draw for a

personalized Tiger Cat jersey or two (2) home game tickets.

Questions? Send me an email at [email protected]

SEE YOU ROAR THERE!!

Yours In Scouting,

John Augstman

Hamilton-Wentworth Area Commissioner




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PATROL CORNER

Broken in the Wilderness "Ring the bells that still can ring

Forget your perfect offering

There is a crack in everything

That's how the light gets in" -

Leonard Cohen (Anthem)

"So open my eyes and open my heart

And grant me the gift of your grieving

And awaken in me the compassion to weep

Just one of the tears of the world" Michael Card (Tears of the world)

"A coward has no scars" - Zimbabwean proverb

Borrowed from Jeremy Fisher (The scar that never heals)

A number of years ago, I had an opportunity to go on a canoe trip to Algonquin Park with a Scouting Group from York Re-

gion. Although I had canoed the park many times before, this would be one of the first times I had gone with Scouts. I had set

out to meet them at the park at a designated time, but due to car trouble, I was stranded mid-way for about three hours. By the

time I reached Algonquin, they had left, and I set out on a solo trip to meet up with them three lakes in. By the time I reached

the lake - they were camping on the first night - it was about 9:00pm, and the sun had almost set. Halfway down the lake, a

wind picked up and my canoe was being buffeted with close to half-metre waves. Then the rain started pelting down, and I

was fighting to keep my canoe on course. I was nearing the breaking point, when a calm settled over me - I was in the wilder-

ness, but the wilderness was home. I turned a bend in the lake and got out of the wind, and soon I saw the World Scout flag

flying from a tree branch. I had reached their campsite.

There comes a point in each of our lives when we are tested to what we are sure is beyond our limits. We are adrift on our own

personal wilderness, and we feel broken. It is at times like these that we realize our own limitations, as well as our ability to

overcome obstacles. There are times when I can see things so clearly - see the brokenness in everything and everyone, and yet

that is the very thing that gives beauty. When we accept our imperfections, the light of creation can seep into the cracks in eve-

rything, and begin to heal. Many feel lost in the wilderness, but it is not a place of loss - it is a place of learning and healing. As

Tony Robbins once observed, "Success is often the result of good judgement; Good judgement is often the result of experience;

Experience is often the result of bad judgement". We don't grow and evolve from our success - we grow and evolve from our

failure.

In Scouting, we are charged with responsibility for the next generation, yet we do them no service by doing

things for them. Scouting is a learning process, and in order for them to learn, we must allow them to fail.

All leaders were at one time followers, and ultimately learned to fail less often. You have only to turn the

pages of history and science to see that some of the world's most colossal failures led to some of the most

wonderful and amazing advancements. Scouting is a wonderful movement which from its infancy has been

built on trial and error. When Scouts set out on an adventure, we do our job when we guide them and are a

resource for them. We do our job when we protect them from harm and unnecessary risk, but we fail at our

job when we protect Scouts from failure. If a Scout or Patrol can fail safely, it is always the higher calling to

allow them to fail, and grant them the gift of failure.

We are charged with building character in the youth of tomorrow. Character has been described as doing what you know is

the right thing to do, even when no-one is watching. We know we have achieved this, when we see that a Scout's right actions

are motivated by love, and not by fear.

"The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others"

"A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens"

"A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances" - Lord Robert Baden-Powell

Good Scouting!

Yours in Scouting

Scouter John "Blade" Wilkinson [email protected]

John Blade Wilkinson




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68TH HAMILTON

68th Hamilton Beavers

and Cubs clean up around

Holy Name of Jesus

School this Spring.

Photo by Don McAngus

CELEBRATING YOUTH

On May 15th, eight Hamilton Scouts and Ven-

turers were asked to participate in the Annual

Hamilton Police Awards Night at Theatre

Aquarius to a crowd of over 400. Our World’s

Fastest Knot Tyers did a demonstration in the

lobby at the start and then, after all Scouts

marched onstage, they assisted by couriering

out awards. Great job Scouts and Venturers

representing Scouting! Watch for them on Ca-

ble 14. Organized by your AYC and AC.

POLICE AWARDS LINEUP

75TH HAMILTON on a hike. Photos by Nicole Ellerker



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CJ’17 is designed for Scout aged youth (11 to 14

years of age) from across Canada and the world.

Participants must be registered members of

Scouts Canada or any member organization of

the World Organization of the Scout Movement;

or the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl

Scouts, both at the time of registration and at the

time of CJ’17.

NO MORE REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED!

Where: Camp Nedooae, Elderbank, Nova Scotia

When: July 8–15, 2017

http://www.scouts.ca/cj17/

CANADA150 Doug French is promoting the City of Hamilton Canada Day 150 events for Scouting. The first one may be particularly suited for the youth members. Doug hopes to get more info on what the children activities are and will pass them along to you. Doug French [email protected]

We, in Scouting, can join in the fun to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday.

In order to share ideas of ways in which to mark this special year, we hope that Scouters will ask their

youth members for their ideas on how to celebrate. If you send the ideas to the Dispatch editor, we can

publish them for all to see. The suggestions may be an activity that could be done by an individual per-

son, by a section, by a group or possibly by the Area.


http://www.scouts.ca/cj17/



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YOUTH AWARDS AT IMPESSA



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HAMILTON SCOUT BASICS CAMP

October 27 – 29, 2017

Camp Nemo Scout Camp

This Scouts Basic camp is

OPEN TO ALL SCOUTING GROUPS IN THE HAMILTON AREA.

We offer an exciting, fun and challenging outdoors program for all

scouts, ages 11-14. All troops will be required to be self-contained

and camp outdoors.

The Scouts Basic program will be split into:

4 different age groups offering 4 individual program areas

Includes a basics program for all 1st year scouts

Spelunking, Geocaching, Pioneering to Rock Rappelling

for all 4th year scouts.

DO NOT MISS OUT ON A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR YOUTH

Camp Chief: Scouter Corey Pearson Registrar Scouter: Tammy McDonald 905-577-7827 [email protected]

CAMP NEMO-HAMILTON- October 27-29, 2017

CUB BASICS (formerly Cub Fun Day)

Mark this date on your calendar

October 21, 2017

10 AM to 4:30 PM

Camp Nemo Scout Camp

Cubs will have a chance to work on their favourite

Outdoor Adventure Skills

Stay tuned for more details!

Contact: Gary [email protected]



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ROVER EVENTS WORLD SCOUT MOOT 2017

I would like to personally see as many participants as possible

attend the next World Scout Moot 2017 in Iceland and will do

what is within my capacity to have a large Canadian contingent

and a great percentage from Hamilton-Wentworth. Many area

Rovers have expressed interest and plans to fundraise should

start soon.

Yours in Service

Monte MacDonald - DAC Crew H-W

[email protected]

905.966.0600

15TH WORLD SCOUT MOOT, ICELAND 25th July - 2nd August 2017

Registration closed April 1 It is an official event of the World Organization of the Scout

Movement (WOSM), hosted and organized by the Icelandic Boy

and Girl Scout Association, for young people aged 18 & 25 inclu-

sive.

If you are a Scout in a National Scout Organization that is a

member of WOSM and if you are born on or between the dates

of 2nd August 1991 and 25th July 1999, you are eligible as a par-

ticipant. If you are born on or before 1st August 1991 you are

eligible to join the Moot´s International Service Team (IST).

The plan is for 5,000 participants and 1,000 IST from 80 countries

around the world to join the Moot in 2017. So come on – register

and join a fantastic international event held in a country of natu-

ral wonders and bright nights.

http://worldscoutmoot.is/en/

Jamboree Denmark 2017 Jamboree Denmark 2017 will be the largest jamboree in

Denmark, where 40,000 Danish and international scouts

and guides will meet in the scenic surroundings of Sønder-

borg from July 22nd to July 30th 2017.

Registration closed March 15.

The main target of the activities are participants in the age

group of 10-17. For this participant group there will be

'Rejser' - Travel, which is tailored day-events with focus on

education and activity. While this age group will be occu-

pied by Travel on some days, other days can be filled by

Free Activities. Free Activities are open for all age

groups. There will be loads of activities to choose from.

Activities can, as an example, be Hikes, Walks with chal-

lenges during the night or Adventurescout.

For more information and to register:

http://spejderneslejr.dk/en/about-sl2017

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamboree2017/

Visitors to HICOP



https://www.facebook.com/jamboree2017/?fref=nf

http://spejderneslejr.dk/en/about-sl2017

https://www.facebook.com/jamboree2017/


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HELP DESK 905-528-5711

375 James St. S. Hamilton ON L8P 3B9

IF THE HELP DESK IS CLOSED You may leave mail in the slot in the door. You may send email to [email protected] You may leave voicemail at 905-528-5711, ext. 10 You may contact your commissioner directly. You may phone Scouts Canada, London 1- 866-568-7472

CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER AS OF JUNE 9

REOPENING THURSDAY AUGUST 24.

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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 en-

larged at a slightly higher fee. The possibilities are endless.

• We will also design your ad for you at no extra charge.

• Advertisements for ‘items for sale’ can be inserted at $10 per

issue.

• Your ads help with the expenses associated with the publica-

tion of the Scouting Dispatch.

• ADS MUST BE PAID BY AUGUST 15 TO START WITH

THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE SCOUTING YEAR. THOSE

NOT PAID BY THEN WILL BE REMOVED BY THE FIRST

ISSUE.

BOOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HELP DESK? Speak with a Help Desk Volunteer who will ensure

the booking is recorded at the Help Desk.

RECOGNITION

Please continue to remember to say thanks to our volunteers

who have provided service to our youth by going to

www.scouts.ca.

Also, remember that if you become aware of an act of

‘Gallantry or Meritorious Service’, to contact Bruce Rid-

diough, DAC Recognition. These types of awards are han-

dled by a process that differs from the `Outstanding Service’

Awards. The definition of Meritorious service is very broad,

so if you are thinking that it should be submitted, we sug-

gest that you do so.

Bruce W Riddiough, DAC - Recognition

CAMP WHEELER, MINDEN ONTARIO LIFE-

GUARDS 2 weeks paid position

I week Cub camp - First week in August, starting the

long weekend.

1 week Scout camp, week following Cubs.

More Volunteer hours for other camp activities.

Venturer camp will run with Scout Camp this sum-

mer unless Venturer numbers increase.

Contact Bill Murphy: 905-575-7803

SCOUT SHOP

WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER

AS OF JUNE 17

REOPENING THURSDAY, AUGUST 24.

Closed Saturday, September 2

for Labour Day weekend.

Regular business hours resume Sept 7.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Thursdays: 1-7 PM

Fridays: 1-4 PM

CLOSED SATURDAYS



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Obituary of Frank Edwards

30 years in Scouting

Frank Edwards

March 25, 1945 – April 6, 2017

After a valiant struggle with cancer Frank

lost the battle to another foe. He passed

away at West Lincoln Hospital with his

family at his side. He died his own man on his own terms. Prede-

ceased by his parents Tim and Marie, beloved husband of Carolyn

(Caron), loving father of Kyle, dear brother-in-law to Peg and John

Peatfield, brother to Bob (predeceased) and his wife Audrey and many

cousins. Dearest friend to Ron Osier. Frank was a 30 year volunteer

with scouting and retired from the City of Hamilton in 2000. A Cele-

bration of his life was held at St. Alban’s Church Beamsville Saturday

April 8 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Alban’s

Church or the charity of your choice. In honour of Frank, please wear

something bright.

Wayne DONAHUE (Brother of Scouter Ray Donahue)

DONAHUE, Wayne Peacefully in his 62nd year; forever in our

hearts and lovingly remembered by his wife Brenda, his brothers

Danny (Patsy) and Raymond (Karin), and his many nieces and

nephews. Christopher's special bond with his uncle will be eternal-

ly remembered. Predeceased by mother May Donahue. Son-in-law

of Frank and Helen Bachura. A former employee of Kiwi Shoe

Polish and Sears Canada. Wayne was an avid read and writer. He

had a special bond with animals. Children especially loved his

sense of humour. Memorial gifts to the SPCA would be appreciated

by the family. A private family service will be held at a later date. A

memory shared by Christopher at age 4 : "Uncle Wayne, you broke

my heart, and hurt my feelings." On-line condolences may be left at

www.cresmountfennellchapel.com

Robert (Bob) Henry Pepper (January 9, 1930 - May 21, 2017)

Bob was a former Scout Leader.

Grandfather of Scouters Derek and Nicole Ellerker, 75th Hamilton

Bob passed away suddenly and peacefully with family by his side in his 88th year after a day spent doing some of his

favourite things. Bob will be remembered for his devotion to family, a solid work ethic and sense of duty, dedication

to the community, and a keen spirit for adventure and the outdoors. Bob will be greatly missed by his family and

friends. Bob is survived by many members of the Robinson family including grandchildren Tyler, Kelly, Hailey, Carol,

Patrick, Ryan, Derek and great grandchildren. Bob worked at the American Can in Simcoe, where he was known for his skill as a mechanic.

Bob developed a keen interest in the outdoors as a Scout and Rover leader. He joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) when

he was 19 and held the position of Noble Grand at the Jarvis Lodge 191 until he passed away. While not old enough to serve in World War

II, Bob held a great deal of respect for those who did. Bob joined the Royal Canadian Legion in the early 1980s. He served as Memorial Chair

for several years where he took pride in organizing Remembrance and Decoration Day services, worked with Legion chaplains to plan

fitting farewells for veterans and marched in the Warrior’s Day parade as a member of the Colour Party. He took very seriously the commit-

ment that “We will remember them.” He was honoured as Legionnaire of the year. Bob was particularly delighted when he was able to ar-

range for Harvards or a Lancaster bomber to fly over Simcoe on Remembrance Day. In his retirement Bob logged more than 550 volunteer

hours a year with the Norfolk OPP. He received a Commissioner's Commendation for Community Service in 2007 for his volunteer work

with community policing. Bob’s funeral took place on Thursday, May 25th at 11 AM. If so desired, the family has requested that donations

be made to Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, Trinity Anglican Church or a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at

www.ferrisfuneral.com.

Obituary of James "Jim" Brown

Father of Scouter Bev Brown

Peacefully passed away on May 20th, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. Father of Veronica Fead, and Rob, Beverly

McKenna and Devin. Adored papa of Sydney and Cameron. “Big” brother of Buck (Iris), Deb (Rod) and Cheryl

(Pete). Cool uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. Loving companion to Karen Price. Predeceased by his parents

Rod Brown, Irene Mann (Art) and wife Janet Brown (nee Allen). Jim retired from Dofasco with over 25 years of ser-

vice. Jim was generous to his family and friends with his love, humour, wit and kindness. He will also be remembered

as a Nascar enthusiast. We would like to thank the amazing staff at the Hamilton General Hospital 8 South for their tre-

mendous support and care of our dad and family during our 5+ week stay. Interred at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Monday,

May 29, 2017 at 11 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Jim’s Life at Macassa Bay Yacht Club, 80 Harbour Front Dr., Hamilton. In lieu of flow-

ers, donation to the Hamilton Food Share would be appreciated. Notes of sympathy and condolence may be made at

www.donaldvbrown.ca


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HICOP Welcome to Camp Nemo’s Nature and Program Centre. We provide youth from Beavers to Rovers with many learning op-portunities. Our Centre has many exhibits and some interactive games and, generally, just fun stuff if you just want to come in and visit.

We also take bookings for either morning (10 am - 12 pm) or afternoon (1 pm - 3 pm) for specific Section programming.

Bookings can be made at: [email protected].

To cover the cost of program material there is a small fee of $2.00 per youth with Scouters joining in at no cost. Book early as spots fill up and it is first come, first serve.

Please take the time to explore our website and see what we have to offer your group. http://hicop.ca/




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