Essex Area Meeting

Essex Area Meeting

June 2, 2013

United Community Credit Union, Essex

Present: Bruce Parks, Linda Parks, Steve Labute, Penny Craig, Edna Webster, Judi Wijngaarden, Mike Hobbs, Darryl Walker, Amy Pinsonneault, Lynda Morgan,

Robert Boose, Rod Quinney, Michelyn Lambier, Michael Freier.

Regrets: Rob Hickmott

Opening Remarks (Bruce)

Thank you all for the events that just happen because of your organization, dedication and hard work all year. It is much appreciated. Most pending leaders have been cleared up.

New leaders and leaders changing sections need to get started on the WB1 in their new section. The code of conduct needs to be done annually on MY SCOUTS. Take care of as many items as possible during the summer.

Quality Program Standards are coming in and in the future they will be noted on the Scout Canada website for parents to review before choosing a group to register their child with. DAC’s will be recruited to stay on for 2013-2014. Rick and Christine Toulouse are coming on as DAC’s for Beavers.

Succession planning – Area Group Commissioner.

Future Events -Youth Awards Ceremony June 8, 2013 in Sarnia

-World Scout Moot August 2013

-Essex Area BBQ August 25, 2013 @ Camp Cedarwin 3:00 pm

-National Venturer Scout Jamboree Aug 2014 Newfoundland

-Woodbadge 2 Sep 20-22 & Oct 18-20, 2013 Camp Cedarwin

-International Friendship Camp Oct 18-20, 2013-site may change for

this year

-Outdoor Skills Nov 2, 2013 Sawmill Lodge

-Harry Potter Cub Camp Oct 25-27, 2013 Camp Cedarwin-44th

Windsor - Pam Emery

-Flex Fast Training Nov 9, 2013 Camp Cedarwin

-Woodbadge Part 1 Nov 15-17, 2013 Camp Cedarwin

-Pioneering Camp Nov 22- 24, 2013

-Focus Training Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2013 3rd year Scouts & Venturers

-Yukon Iditarod Camp (Scouts) Jan 10-12, 2014

-Arctic Adventure Camp (Cubs) Jan 24-26, 2014 – Heather

Area Support Manager – Amy

Thank you all for the work you have done this year.

School Bookings – Groups booking their own meeting halls under Scouts Canada need to pay up front and if the school cancels, the group will receive a credit.

Bookings with the Greater Essex County District School Board need to be made by June 30th. Let Amy know if you need proof of insurance and she will email it to you.

The Catholic Board bookings need to be made by July 15th.

The canopy and the bin with display material can be booked through Amy and picked up at the Scout Office on Marentette Avenue.

My Scouts training at Scout Shop. Amy will send out You Tube links.

Schools in Scouting planning meeting for camp June 17 to 19 for grade 6 students from St. Jules School had a good response from volunteers.

Spring Registration – only a couple of groups came out. May 31st was the deadline but since Amy is not sending in the forms until June 12th anyone still handing registrations in will still count.

Activate as many as possible ahead of time. If it shows PENDING, Amy can activate.

Area Youth Commissioner – Michael

Thank you for the good year. He is looking for someone to shadow him.

Events – IFC in April

May 24-26 St. Francis, MI

June 21-21 Dorchester – rappelling for 14 years and older

Nov 22-24 Pioneering Camp

DAC Honours & Awards – Edna

Go to THANKS on line to recommend someone for an award.

DAC Training – Judi

One person in each section needs a WB2. The application and health form are on line.

Sue Thompson (Windsor) and Judi Wijngaarden (Essex) take turns hosting and leading the training sessions.

Wood Badge Part 2 for leaders working with Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, or Venturers is being held at Camp Cedarwin over two weekends, September 20-22 and then October 18-20. $150 per person by cheque made payable to ‘Scouts Canada’ or cash covers accommodation and meals for both weekends, plus course material, Gilwell necker and beads. You must attend both weekends and complete the Outdoor Skills component. Minimum number of participants in a section is 6. Minimum number of total participants is 18. Maximum number of total participants is 35.

November 2 – Outdoor Skills to meet the requirements for WB2 is being held at Camp Cedarwin.

DEADLINE FOR TRAINING APPLICATION & HEALTH FORM IS SATURDAY, AUG 24/13

DAC Company/Crew – Steve

June 22 – canoe day

Skippers are Dave McWha, Mike Assef and Cindy Lywood

August 18 – World Moot

August 18 – Children’s games – 80 youth scout age and up are needed to carry flags and will receive a goody bag and a meal for helping out.

October 4-6 – 47th London – Rover Moot

Camp Cedarwin – Archery Training

Many leaders and rangers have already received archery training. If you are interested in the training, contact Sue Thompson (Windsor) to get on the list.

Canoes cannot be booked on the website at the present time so contact Bruce or a member of the camp committee to look after that for you.

Adjournment – 4:30

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