THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCHOctober 2013UPCOMING EVENTSOctober 201318 - 19 Apple Day24 H-W Area Meeting 7PM, Scout House25—27 Scouts Basics CampNov 20132 Beaveree, Mount Hope Sports Park2 Swap Meet Scout House 10 AM4 Popcorn Order Deadline8-10 WB Part 1, Residential, Nemo15-17 WB Part 1, Residential, Camp Impeesa15-17 Anti-bullying Camp21 Popcorn pickup21-23 Popcorn Warehouse, tentative dates28 H-W Area Meeting 7PM, Scout House29-Dec 1 WB Pt1, Camp Wetaskiwin30 Popcorn Payment DueDec 20136 Service Team Social, 7-9 PM28 - Cub Fun DayJanuary 20143-5 Venturer Survival Camp10—FOCUS, Nemo12 Curling Bonspiel23 - H-W Area Meeting 7PM, ScoutHouse31 - Feb 2 Klondike Camp, NemoApril 25-27, 2014 WB Part 2, NemoMay 2-4, 2014 - Camp Wetaskiwin J4E MemorialPatrol Competition CampMay 201424—Scout/Guide paradeThe Optimist Club uses the Hall every Tuesdaynight of the weekH-W AREA Meeting 4TH ThursdayDISPATCH DEADLINESAug. 10 for the Sept 1 Dispatch—Issue 1Sept 10 for Oct 1 Dispatch—Issue 2Nov. 10 for the Dec. 1 Dispatch—Issue 3Jan. 10 for the Feb. 1 Dispatch—Issue 4March 10 for the April 1 Dispatch—Issue 5June 1 for the June 15 Dispatch—Issue 6Email alinchan@rogers.comNeed to recognize someone who's done anOUTSTANDING job?Visit http://scouts.ca/thanks/BATTLEFIELDS TRAININGhttp://www2.scouts.ca/dnn/WORLD ROVER MOOT 2013From August 8th to August 19th, Canada was host to 2000 Roveragedyouth forthe 14th WorldRover Moot.Read all about these AMAZING ADVENTURES on page 6.What a great way to travel the world.Similar opportunities can be found on page 10.6TH ST. CATHERINE'S WOLVES PATROL, LAST YEAR'SWINNERS OF THE SNOWBALL CUP - see Klondike article, page 8.Read about what is happening in Scouting. Visit the HW website.http://www.hwscouting.ca/SCOUTS BATTLEFIELDS CALENDARwww.bfc.scouts.ca and look under EVENTS.CAMP BOOKINGS https://swocamps.ca/Battlefields Calendar – Information to be posted can besent to Marianne Thiessen thiessens@quickclic.netPlease send as much detail as possible; location, date andtimes, contact information, explanation of acronyms.

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 2Scouters,As groups are busy with registration and welcomingnew youth to their sections, I would like tothank Scouters for offering their time and energyto their group; to Scouts Canada.In the spring at an Area Meeting, Scouters came upwith a list of reasons why youth would benefitfrom joining Scouts Canada.I have thought about why we as leaders join Scouts Canada. Be a member of the “village” that rears the children Be productive Because we have the time Challenge self Connecting with like-minded individuals Give back to our community Give meaning to our lives Help youth problem solve Justify having a collection of tents and sleeping bags Learn about others Make friends; be with friends Meet others from across Canada and around the world Pay it forward Reliving childhood memories Satisfaction of helping others Sense of belonging Share our passion for Scouting Share principles and beliefs Stay young Teach critical thinking Teaching others skills To achieve something positive To be a coach or mentor To camp year round To encourage youth to be independent To encourage youth to express their own opinions and bethemselves To give of one self To give unconditionally To learn new skills To make a difference in our community Wear a uniform Work with youthI appreciate that everyone has family, responsibilitiesand commitments and time is so precious. Withoutour leaders giving of themselves and sharingtheir passion for Scouting, this organization would not be what itis today.YiS, Sandra TaylorHamilton-Wentworth Area Commissionertsuris2@hotmail.comHamilton Scouters,Dear Group Registrars,October brings phase three of Fall Registration.Hopefully, the Hamilton Areakickoff provided the information you needand you are registering lots of youth andvolunteers! If you have any questionplease don’t hesitate to contact me. Pleaseremember to talk with your Group Commissioners and Treasurersabout your group charter renewal forms, group growth plans,and group financial statements, as I will also be looking for these.Dear Group Commissioners and Group Treasurers,A reminder to please submit your group’s charter renewal forms,group growth plans, and group financial statements to me.As you start the new scouting year here are the links to some usefulresources:New Scouter Welcome Kit http://www.scouts.ca/nswk/new/welcome-e.htmlVolunteer Support Tool kit http://www.scouts.ca/vstk/JumpStart 2 Growth http://www.scouts.ca/js2gTraining http://www.scouts.ca/ca/training-opportunitiesScout Wiki http://wiki.scouts.ca/en/Main_PageAs always if you need assistance with any of these support toolsplease let me know. I hope you have a great scouting year!YiS,Hamilton Wentworth Area publishes the SCOUTER’S DISPATCH six times a year.Catriona McCready (nee Forrest)Area Support Manager|Scouts CanadaCell:905.818.4227|BB PIN:321A977F|cmccready@scouts.cawww.scouts.ca/It starts with Scouts! Say thanks to an outstanding volunteer!http://www.scouts.ca/thanks/Editor-in-Chief, Aline Chan; Managing Editors: Chris McCready, Bette Kinnaird, Anonymous. Subscriptions: Chris McCready.The Scouter’s Dispatch serves as a program resource for Scouters and other adults who work with young people. We welcome editorialcontributions and submissions. You may email submissions to alinchan@rogers.comScout 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) 528-5711Advertising Policy: Advertisement of a product or service does not indicate endorsement by the publishers. Publishers do notassume any responsibility by warranty or otherwise with respect to products or services advertised.

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 3The Battlefields Council planning calendarcontains additional training opportunities. Seeyour Commissioner for details.

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 4GONE HOMEWife, Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister and friend passed away peacefully surroundedby love on September 26th, 2013 in her 91st year. Beloved Wife of 60 years toArt (2003). Much loved Mother of Bette Kinnaird, Bob and Elaine Dunkey, Joanne andGeorge Harris and Cathie and Steve Maillet. Irene was a founding member of St.Michael's Anglican Church where she served as leader of the Girls Auxiliary and was adedicated member of the Women's Auxiliary.The Scouting family mourns her passing. Irene's family was greatly involved in Scouting. Her husband Art, establishedthe 20th Scouting group at St. Michael's Anglican Church, and her daughter, Bette Kinnaird, remains in Scouting today.Donations in Irene's honour can be made to Scouts Canada.Scouts Canada ‘In Memoriam’ cards are available at the Help Desk.BOOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HELP DESK?Be sure to speak with a Help Desk Volunteer who willensure the booking is recorded at the Help Desk.

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 6World Rover Moot ExperienceFrom August 8th to August 19th, Canada was host to 2000 Rover-aged youth for the 14th World Rover Moot. Canada hosted83 Countries from around the globe. The Moot was held at Camp Awacamenj Mino located 75 miles north of Ottawa. The youth wereput into International Patrols of 8 with various Countries represented in each patrol. This turned out to be a great experience for theyouth to learn from each other about culture and traditions.The Moot got started at a formal opening at Parliament Hill with GovernorGeneral and Chief Scout David Johnston and other dignitaries. The participantswere then bused to camp for the Camp opening with the Algonquin Native people.An upbeat rock and roll party at the main tent was a good way to end the evening.Participants had 2 days in Camp to setup and get their orientation work done. Thenhalf of the participants left for either Montreal, Quebec City or Toronto for theirurban journeys. They all got back together for the "Cultural Day" experience whenit was time to show off your Countries dress, customs and food. This proved to be amost educating experience for all.The next 3 days, the other half of camp left for their Journey. When incamp, the youth did events like canoeing, sailing, white water rafting, repelling/rock climbing, horseback riding, geocaching, cycling, museum tours, 24 hour hike,or luxury time swimming, volleyball, soccer, rugby, and cricket. They all got backtogether for the last 2 days of the Moot. The friendships and memories will be everlastingfor participants and those on Offer of Service.An experience of a lifetime I would recommend to everyone.YiS,Rob McLean, DCC-Training and DevelopmentBattlefields CouncilJOB OPENINGSThese positions are open on the HW Leadership Team.If you know anyone who may be interested, or you simply would be a good fit,please pass along to those individuals or share a name with Sandra Taylor or MickeyMcPherson. DAC Pack HWLT Meeting AdministratorHW Area Popcorn Coordinator (we might have someone already)Webmaster for the hwscouting.ca site (ideally someone computer savvy and experiencedwith MS Publisher and html coding)CHRISTMAS TALENT SHOWMark your calendars for December 7th, 2013 (7 - 8:30 PM)THE 3RD ALDERSHOT SCOUTING GROUPwill be performing once again in the St. Matthew's annual ChristmasTalent Show.Come prepared to laugh as this group has proven their skitperformanceexpertise in years past.For questions and ticket information, contact Jim Shephard

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 7APPLE DAY NEWSPLEASE NOTE - DINNER AT SCOUT HOUSE AFTER THE APPLE DAYEVENT ON SATURDAY WILL BE BY INVITATION ONLYApple Day 2013 is October 18 & October 19.The Apple Day Committee will meet on Wednesday, September 25 at Scout House, 7 PM. We alwayswelcome new members; please send us an email if you are interested in helping out this year.WE NEED EVERYONE’S SUPPORT AND ALL GROUPS, SECTIONS, LEADERS AND YOUTHTO PARTICIPATE.Thanks,Cam, Deb & GaryThe 2013 Apple Day Committee Co-Chairs are:Gary Fliss, Cam Napholc, Debbie NapholcOur email is appledayhw@gmail.com . Visit www.hwscouting.ca and look under Apple Dayfor a complete Apple Day Committee list, current postings and information.We wish to thank the business below for their generous support in 2013:BDI Canada IncCanadian Tire, AncasterChattersCity of Hamilton Recreation Dept.Hamilton Emergency Services - EMSHamilton Emergency Services - Fire DepartmentHamilton Farmers MarketGlobal Spectrum Facility ManagementWestcliffe Home Hardware, Westcliffe MallMondelez Foods (formerly Kraft Foods)McDonald’s, Upper WentworthPoor AngusScholars Choice, Upper WentworthSilverCity Hamilton Mountain, Heritage GreeneSkyway LanesStaples Business Depot - AncasterSwiss Chalet - AncasterVOLUNTEER RECOGNITION—CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SCOUTERSCommendationsAndrew BienhausVicky EgerlandDoug FrenchDave HewittKevin BouchardJackie FrenchBruce RiddioughMedal of Good ServiceTim HersheyJohn WilkinsonJeremy SharpBar to the Medal ofGood ServiceKevin BouchardRick EllisonBar to the Medal of MeritSandra TaylorGeoff MacquireBar to theSilver AcornJackie FrenchHW sent in 421commendations for 381volunteers! Pleaserecognise your leadersfor their outstandingachievements.We must change boys from a ‘what can I get’ to a “what can I give’ attitude.”Lord Baden-Powell

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 8Chris McCreadyIf you wish to takeFirst Aid Trainingcourses, please contactbillchris@cogeco.ca 905-637-8432SCOUTS and VENTURERSDID YOU ENJOY BADGE TRADING AT CJ?If so, make sure you mark November 2, 2013 from 10 AMto 2:30 PM on your calendar and come out to the HamiltonScout House for our annual big Swap Meet and Auction.Many friendly badgers will be there to give advice andanswer questions.The first 20 youth, aged 17 and under,in full uniform who find ScouterSwappertom after 10 AM, will be givena large bag of badges to keep and enjoy.A left handshake is all that’s requiredto complete the deal.Scouters, please let your youth knowabout this great day.26TH HAMILTON SCOUT GROUPAnniversary sale are calendars mugs,woggles and water bottles. If you areinterested in purchasing anniversarymemorabilia, please contact agroup leader or by email26th.ninety@gmail.comScouter Fred Barrettfred_barrett_26@hotmail.com88TH HAMILTON SCOUT GROUPKLONDIKE AND J4E PATROL CAMPFull details of the camps TBD, and will be provided on theHW Scouting website at www.hwscouting.ca, but for themoment, feel free to visit it and review the 2013 documentsto get an idea.SCOUT KLONDIKE WINTER SKILLS CAMP 2014First weekend in February! (Jan 31-Feb2, 2014)Program supportive winter camp, run out of Camp Nemo.Outdoor patrol based events, patrols camp self-contained inthe outdoors.Emergency support provided, pre-departure lunch on Sundayincluded.The Snowball Cup is up for grabs...!(don't let the 6th St. Catharines Wolves take it home a thirdtime!!)Full details TBD, and will be provided on the HW Scoutingwebsite at www.hwscouting.ca, but for the moment, feelfree to visit it and review the 2013 documents to get anidea.Scout Leaders planning meeting, TBA. Your troops' inputand support, will drive the program.J4E MEMORIAL PATROL COMPETITION CAMPMay 2-4, 2014 - Camp Wetaskiwin,(near St. Catharines, but still very closeto home)Challenge for the Iron Jim trophy,operate as a patrol for the weekend,as it was intended!A patrol based camp, with a friendlyScouting competitive side...Patrols arrive and operate as a selfcontainedunit. Events are driven byleader, Venturer, and Rover drivenprogram challenges.Their favourite last year, being theIron Chef competition...Scout Leaders planning meeting,TBA. Your troops' input and support,will drive the program.Rover Crews and Venturer Companies encouraged to engageas well.Food plan provided for Leaders and Volunteers, to helpkeep focus on youth program and support.Full details TBD, and will be provided on the HW Scoutingwebsite at www.hwscouting.ca, but for the moment, feelfree to visit it and review the 2013 documents to get anidea.

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 9CUB FUN DAYDECEMBER 28, 2013 / 8:30 AM - 3:30 PMMOUNT NEMO SCOUT CAMP$7.00 per youth & $5.00 per adultRegistration: 8:30 AMGrand Howl: 9:20 -Events Start: 9:30 -Lunch 12:30 to 1:30 PM (All events will be closed at lunch)Closing: 3:30 PMJeremy Sharp jsharp.dundas@gmail.com76TH ANNUALHAMILTON SCOUT GUIDE PARADEINVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COLOUR PARTYSATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014Attention: Hermitage Area ScoutersPlease talk to your youth and leaders about being in the colourparty next year, we need 25-30 members in uniforms to carryflags at the start of the parade, leaders are welcome as well.Any questions, please contact:Don MacAngusParade Marshall donmacphotography@hotmail.comBEAVEREESaturday November 2,201310 AM—2 PMCome out and have some'FUN' at Beaveree!WHERE: MOUNT HOPE SPORTS PARKMount Hope (off Homestead Drive)TIME: 10am-1pm Rain or ShineCost: $3 which includes lunch and crestRegistration Deadline is October 18,2013. This is to give enough time for foodpreparation and to ensure that crests can beordered to be given out that day.What to bring: Each participating group is tobring two activities for the youth to have'FUN'.Contact information :Judy Goodman beavers97@shaw.caBrenda Ellisoncolony95th@aol.com DAC ColonyHAMILTON SCOUT BASICS CAMPFriday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27, 2013 @ Camp Nemo Scout CampYes, it’s that time of year again to plan ahead. This Scout Basics camp is open to all Scouting groups in the Hamilton Areaand will offer an exciting, fun and challenging outdoors program for all scouting ages 11-14. All troops will be requiredto be self-contained and camp outdoors. The Scout Basics program will be split into 4 different age groups offering4 individual program areas of which include a basics program for all 1 st year scouts to spelunking, Geo Caching, Pioneeringto rock rappelling for all 4 th year scouts.Do not miss out on a great opportunity for your youth.Cost of registration: $6.00 per participant to cover the costs of your crest and the event.**An additional $5.00 charge will be required for all 4 th year participants and leaders to coverthe costs of entrance to Rattlesnake Conservation Area.**Contact Scouter Tony Mizzitonymizzi@renaissancecollect.ca oralmizzi@cogeco.ca or 905-544-9333Camp Chief Cale HubberHamilton-wentworthayc@hotmail.comBULLYING AWARENESS CAMPNovember 15 - 17Scout Troops and Cub Packs to come self contained.Cost $10 per personA memory of fun, safe adventure and discoverythat will last forever.

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 10Calling all Venturer Scouts:Journey to the edge of the earthPlan your journey to ADVenture 2014, the National VenturerScout Jamboree, taking place Aug. 2-9, 2014 in beautiful Newfoundlandand Labrador. The program details are still beingplanned, however, we can guarantee a program that will challengeyou, and provide you with new experiences in a trulyunique part of Canada.Some of the exciting activities the team is busy working on include:Biking • Hiking • Canoeing • Sea KayakingSCUBA • White Water RaftingWith pieces of the program taking place in beautiful Terra NovaNational Park, nestled on the Atlantic Coast.For our Venturer Advisors – In partnership with Paddle Canada,you will have an opportunity to complete the WaterfrontCanoeing Instructor course. The successful Waterfront Instructorcandidates are considered a canoeist who has the knowledge,experience, and skill to teach and demonstrate all the necessaryskills for the Waterfront program. The Waterfront Instructor willbe able to safely implement a Waterfront Program for novicelevel canoeists in a designated calm flat-water environment.This will provide our Scouters attending ADVenture with greattraining and it can have a real impact on your outdoor program!Registration for ADVenture will start later this fall. In the meantime,you can check the dates and start making your plans toattend – you don’t want to miss out on this fantastic Adventure.Stay up to date with all the latest news by visiting:Scouts.ca/adventure14SNOW MOOT 2014Planning for Snow Moot 2014 will begetting underway once the new Scoutingyear has begun, and the 1st Hamilton Roversare looking for Rovers from otherCrews in Hamilton-Wentworth to help usplan and run the camp in 2014. There are avariety of Executive positions on the Camp Committee that youcan run for, or you could choose to offer to lend a hand. If you areinterested in helping out, or running for a position, youmust attend the first Snow Moot 2014 meeting. A date andlocation have not been set for the first Snow Moot 2014 meeting,but if you are interested in attending, please email nndesroches@gmail.comand we will let you know when a date/time/locationis set! Please note that all Rovers who attend this meeting will beeligible to vote on members of the Snow Moot Camp Committee(and Advisors may hold 1 vote on behalf of their Crew should noyouth be able to attend)."YiS,Nicolas DesRochesActing Council Youth Commissioner for Battlefields Council(DCYC) First Mate - 1st Hamilton Rover Crew -3rd Newmarket 'Kremlin Krew'Email: nndesroches@gmail.comSkype and MSN: ramfired@hotmail.comPhone: 905-251-3945THANKS FROM THE CAMP COMMITTEEWhen people work together, amazingthings can happen...in just two days!BeforeTHANKS TO TEAM DEPOT ANDSCOUTING VOLUNTEERS!During—at lunchDuringAfter

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 Page 11905-528-5711375 James St. S. Hamilton ON L8P 3B9WELCOME TO A NEW SCOUTING YEAR!Come in and visit the shop to see the new items now in stockSHOP HOURSSunday & Monday CLOSEDTuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pmThursday1:00 pm to 7:00 pmSaturday10:00 am to 3:00 pmPlease note that the shop will be CLOSED on dates below.Saturday, October 12th - Monday, October 14th(inclusive) for the Thanksgiving Day weekend.HELP DESK905-528-5711375 James St. S. Hamilton ON L8P 3B9If the Help Desk is closed, you can do one of the following:You may leave mail in the slot in the door.You may send email to scouts@interlynx.netYou may leave voicemail at 905-528-5711.You may contact your commissioner directly.You may phone Scouts Canada, London ON, 519-432-2928Closed Saturday, Oct 12, ThanksgivingChristmas closure: Fri Dec 20, from 4 PM tillTues Jan 7 @ 10AMNORMAL HOURS OF OPERATIONTuesday & Wednesday 10 AM—4 PMThursday1 PM—7 PMFriday1 PM—4 PMSaturday10 AM—1 PMCELEBRATING OUR 10TH YEAR OF SERVICE!Your advertisement will reach hundreds of Scouting adults inthe region.Email us to discuss options—you can put in a business-cardsized ad for $50 for 6 issues, you can also have your ad enlargedat 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 perissue.PENNY PINCHERS CLUBJOIN THE PENNY PINCHERS CLUBAND HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR CAMPNEMOYes, pennies are disappearing but we will stillcall it the Penny Pinchers club, so remember anickel is but 5 pennies and a dime is but 10 pennies.Pick up a bank at the Help Desk and throw your loose changeinto it. As the banks are fairly big,rather than filling it, bring itin partially filled to the Help Desk, in the fall, with your nameand address and pick up an empty one. We will roll the coinsand send you a charitable donation receipt for the amount. Howeasy is that? All money raised is used for the operation of MountNemo Scout Camp.Questions ? Tom Evanoff 905-523-4619tevanoff@cogeco.caYIS, Tom Evanoff 905-523-4619Would you please run additional copies of the Dispatchfor those in your Group who do not have email or thosewho are new to your leadership team? Your doing sowill keep our mailing costs to a minimum.Please email alinchan@rogers.com if you have any questions.If you know of any new leaders who should bereceiving the Dispatch by email, please let us know.YiSDispatch EditorsSaturday October 26th, from 10am-12pmJoin Brian Taylor (Group Commissioner, 97 th Hamilton) as he celebrates his 100th donation at the CanadianBlood Services Clinic on Stone Church Rd in Ancaster. He would be pleased if you would come out andmake a donation with him and enjoy a piece of celebration cake. If you are generally healthy, between 17 and71, you can donate! Please contact him if you have questions or if you will be attending. Thanks!Brian Taylortaylorbrian36@gmail.com

THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH October 2013 http://hwscouting.ca/ Volume 27 Issue 2 12SCOUT & GUIDE PARADESATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014Although it seems early in the new Scoutingyear, planning is already underway for theparade next May. Last year's parade and anniversary party wereboth great successes and we hope to achieve, or exceed, that highstandard again this year. Watch the December Dispatch for thisyear's theme and slogan.For those who like to plan ahead (and I know that you all do), the2014 parade line up will be as follows: Hermitage Springs, MohawkTrails, Albion Mills, Dundurn, Kingshead and “Out of Town”groups.Finally, now is the time to incorporate the Parade Food Drive intoyour program. We are very proud that the 2014 Parade will host the25 th consecutive year of helping our fellow citizens through your donationsto Hamilton Food Share. Please remember: “Poverty is complex.Helping is not.”Please support our advertisersDo you need upgrading, repairing or non-pressure computer sales?Are you looking for someone who listens and understands your needs?We help clients like you fromBurlington to Hamilton to Haldimand-Norfolk to Niagara Falls.Do you need someone to come to see you?Contact us for all your computer needs.The “Little Guy” Computer Consultants905-869-2205http://pcrepairhamilton.caEmail Larry at info@tlgcomputers.ca