Pacific Coast Council Annual Report 2011 - 2012 - Scouts Canada

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• Mardi Gras Rocktober was held in September at Camp Byng. • The Muppets Rovent Winter Camp was held in February with 415 participants from all three councils. • The Science World Sleep Over program was very popular with 381 Beavers and 572 Cubs & Scouts attending two sessions. • Camp Wolf Howl was a High Seas Adventure held at Camp Byng and attracted 162 youth participants over a three week period. 54 of those youth were new to Scouting. • The Council KubKar Rally was held in April at Capilano Mall and was a success. • Camp Log Jam was held for Beaver aged youth at Camp Capilano in August, 30 youth attended. • The Man vs Wild Nite Hike in Pacific Spirit Park attracted 507 hikers from 79 groups in April. • Nature Detectives Summer Day camp happened in July with 14 youth participants and great feedback. Steve McTaggart Deputy Council Commissioner, Program Program I am pleased to report that our gross Scout Popcorn sales were $333,573.00 for 2011, even though this is a 4% decrease over 2010. All of Canada was lower in sales in 2011 except Nfld. 2012 will most likely have higher sales due to the funds needed by Scouts for attendance at the Canadian Jamboree in July of 2013. Congratulations to our top 10 Sellers for 2011: Jasmine Merali of 15th Capilano, North Vancouver ($17,465) – also top in Canada; Emmanuel Tin of 4th Southwest, Burnaby ($3,805); Austin Smith of 30th Seymour, North Shore ($3,365); Isaac Caverzan of 7th Mountain, Burnaby ($3,335); Jennah Merchant of 13th Southwest, Burnaby ($3,016); Wyatt Fiddick of 1st Southwest, Burnaby ($2,646); Andrew Westerlund of 15th Capilano, North Shore ($2,513); Rozalan Caverzan of 7th Mountain, Burnaby ($2510); Veronica Matsubuchi-Bremner of 30th Seymour, North Shore ($2500); and Jesse Ko of 99th East Vancouver ($2419). Well Done! There was a competition to have those who sold over $2011.00 to have their name engraved on a special glass plaque in commemoration of the $10,000.00 donated from the 2011 Popcorn Sales to Camp Byng - which was used to assist with the funding of the VorteX - Low Challenge Course and the twin Zip Lines. 12 sellers qualified! Congratulations to the 5 youth that achieved sales of $2,500.00 or more for the first time this year and qualified for the Trails End Scholarship Fund – 6% of their sales will be donated by Trails End into their personal Scholarship fund. 18 more youth added to their existing scholarship funds! I would like to provide a special thank you to all the volunteers who assisted with the Scout Popcorn campaign and special kudos to the front line Leaders and Scout Popcorn Coordinators for each Group. Thank you!! I would also like to say a big thank you to Steve McTaggart who put together the website for Pacific Coast Council Scout Popcorn in 2011 and maintains it to assist and train the coordinators. Yours in Scouting Irene Roy Chair, Scout Popcorn Training As of April 2012, the Pacific Coast Council Training Team consists of about 45 trainers, working hard to meet council training needs. Providing PCC’s Volunteers the training they need to fulfil their roles in a confident and competent manner is a major undertaking. During the 2011-2012 Scouting year, PCC trainers volunteered many hours to help organize and deliver 7 Wood Badge I Basic Leader Training courses, two Wood Badge II Advanced courses, plus First Aid courses, individual skills workshops and single courses for Group Treasurers and new trainers. An added challenge late in this past year was the launch of mandatory training in Child & Youth Safety and Accessibility Training among other requirements. As of August 30, 2012, 32% of PCC volunteers had completed Child & Youth Safety training, 20% had completed Accessibility Training, and 67% had completed the minimum Wood Badge I Module 1 in preparation for the new Scouting year. This compares very favourably with other councils. In addition to the above activity, PCC conducted an online survey of all volunteers and senior youth to help align the timing, duration and location of “live” training offerings for the coming Scouting year more closely with volunteer wishes. Demand for “live” Wood Badge I courses accounts for over 40% of all Wood Badge I training taken by PCC volunteers, much higher than in most other councils, with the balance being online training. The Training Team had a successful year which culminated in a Trainers Thank you event. John O’Neill Deputy Council Commissioner, Training 4 Pacific Coast Council 2011-2012 Annual Report
Our properties are well-managed by our very capable volunteer managers who often take on the tasks of maintaining landscapes, repairing buildings and cabins, handling rental agreements, providing interesting program possibilities for youth and leaders, taking countless phone calls and emails, arranging for work parties, completing various forms and reporting to their Areas or to our Council. These are time-consuming tasks that require much talent and patience. We sincerely appreciate their efforts and we urge all youth and scouters to assist our property managers in any way possible. Camp Byng now has a wonderful and challenging VorteX challenge centre that features a Low Challenge Course, a High Challenge Course and Twin Zip Lines. Much effort has gone into providing these excellent program opportunities and we are most appreciative of the efforts of our Camp Ranger and his well-trained volunteers who supervise participants and arrange for the safe enjoyment of this area. The upgrade of Skeena Lodge is expected to be completed by March 2013 and we look forward to a new Dining Hall and the completed repairs of the flooring for the building that is now 85 years old. Maintaining Camp Byng requires many resources and we are so grateful every year for donations from the Byng Club Breakfast and from Scout Popcorn sales. It takes the assistance of us all to keep our flagship camp in the best shape so that it can continue to attract the many youth and leaders who enjoy its benefits. We welcome donations and we readily issue income tax receipts for those welcome and tangible forms of assistance. Respectfully submitted, Ken McAteer Deputy Council Commissioner, Properties Camp Byng Camp Byng has welcomed over 5,000 youth and adults this past year. In addition, in 2011 Camp Byng hosted the 11th Pacific Jamboree with 3,100 Scouting youth and leaders in attendance. This is a significant increase in the overall use of Camp Byng over previous years. Some recent improvements at Camp Byng include: • VorteX Centre comprising of a High Challenge Course, a Low Challenge Course and Twin Zip Lines that are 435 feet in length • Training of belayers and volunteers to manage VorteX • Installation of a 9-hole Disk Golf Course. • Installation of pioneering pole sheds (ongoing project). • Repairs and painting of the interiors and exteriors of camp buildings. • Interior upgrades to Raven’s Roost and the Workshop Dormitory. • Repaired 42 camp sleeping hulls Camp Byng depends on the support of volunteers to provide assistance at the camp and take on the many projects required to maintain and enhance the camp. Over the last year, an estimated 650 days of volunteer work was provided to Camp Byng. Special thanks to the members of the Byng Gang for their dedication, and special thanks to all the youth and leaders who have contributed many hours of labour to Camp Byng. Byng Club Breakfast Properties In June we held the 10th Annual “Byng Club Breakfast”. Our speaker this year was Jack McGee, President and CEO of the Justice Institute of BC, and he gave an amazing presentation. The event realized a little less than normal this year, approximately $25,000. Plans are underway for next year’s fundraiser, and we would like to encourage all parents of youth who use the camp to consider attending the breakfast – your support helps keep the camp up-to-date and provides an excellent experience for all who use it. George Higgins DCC Corporate Relations and Communications ”In today's tumultuous business environment leaders have to spend more time motivating and mentoring” John (Jack) McGee CD, LLD (HON) President and CEO of the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) 2011-2012 Annual Report Pacific Coast Council 5
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