NLC Bi-Weekly Update April 13, 2018
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Get ready for adventure at Camp Woods!
Join us this summer! Here on the shores of Sylvan Lake at Camp Woods, we know how to do the true camp experience.
For nearly 100 years, Scouts have been coming to Camp Woods to further their outdoor skills and leadership, kick off wonderful friendships and become lifelong outdoor enthusiasts. Now, through our new overnight summer camps
we are thrilled to give non-Scouts and Scouts alike the chance to experience Camp Woods!
Click
Here
for more details
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Your Council Calendar of Events
or contact
Chris
your DCC of Events
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Do you think you are up to the challenge? We have the following Area Commissoner Roles available.
Horse Hills
Sturgeon
Whispering lakes
Tawaw
Click
here
for details on the position requirements
Contact
Dave
Betts
for more information
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Good Turn Week
April 29 - May 7
Need ideas, funding or help promoting?
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Scouts Groups & the YMCA Youth Exchange Program
Saturday, Apr 14 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Edmonton Scout House (14205 - 109 Ave)
Does your Scout group have eager youth aged 12 -17 that want to experience adventures in another region Canada? Looking for a
cost-effective opportunity
for adventure between Canadian Jamborees?
Then consider partnering your group with the YMCA Youth Exchanges Canada Program!
Andrea Clarke, YMCA Regional Coordinator for the Prairies/NWT will be offering an engaging, informative session on how Scout Groups can enrich their Scout programming and youth retention by participating in a youth group exchange. Youth can connect with other Scout Groups/Organizations, explore citizenship/service project opportunities, and share-in on the wonders of the Canadian experience!
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National Volunteer Appreciation Week
This year Northern Lights Council wants to hear about your favourite moment in Scouting and who helped make it possible. We are looking for submissions from youth, parents and Scouters.
Submissions can be made in any medium--written, drawn, video recording, or photos. This is your opportunity to say thank you to Scouters--past and present--for all of the wonderful moments Scouting has provided
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Please submit your contribution to
Tonille
or drop off at the Scout House (14205 109 Ave)
by April 13th
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For group submissions, consider putting them on a USB.
If you have any questions, please call/text
Tonille at 780-914-5560
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Reminder:
Make sure all youth that submit a photo or video have a signed Photo Release (this is found in MyScouts)
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International Travel Group planning meeting for 2019 trip
Date: April 22, 2018
Time: 7 pm
Location: Scout house
(14205-109Ave)
If you have youth who are going to be 14 years or older in 2019 who want to get an international flavour of scouting, join us for this meeting where you will learn about the trip and the commitment. Any questions contact
Deb
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STURGEON AREA SCOUTERS CLUB! April 19
KIDS WELCOME!
LEGO & Colouring Available
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Save The Date!
April 13 & 14
Book your table and Join Tara from the Scout House as we clean our basement storage
We invite groups to come and set up tables for you to downsize your extra gear etc.
Contact
Tara
for more details
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Family Training Event
(FTE)
at Camp Woods Save the date Aug 19-25 2018
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Are you looking to book the Adventure Centre?
Click
HERE
to make your reservations OR to book into training events
Coming soon Camp Sites!
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Short Communication Survey
HERE
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Sharing Your Message
Are you struggling with getting your message
across to your Group or Section? There are many resources that can help!
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We are inundated with hundreds of messages every day and it’s easy to miss the important stuff. Using an email marketing service like Constant Contact or MailChimp can help you keep track of your Group and Section contacts, allow you to see who has read and opened your emails, register for camps or events, and keep track of every message in a consistent place.
Email marketing services also allow you to customize the look of your messages. Scouts Canada’s
Brand Centre
has logos, email footers, and Canadian Path images for you to use in your print and electronic communications.
Constant Contact
features multichannel marketing campaigns (newsletters, announcements, event registration and feedback), contact and reporting tools, coaching, and integrations with critical business programs.
MailChimp
integrates with many third-party applications, including Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite, Instagram, SurveyMonkey, Eventbrite, WordPress, and Google Analytics. Features of the software include subscriber profiles, automation and personalization tools, advanced analytics, and flexible design options
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Scout Shop News for April
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HOURS:
Mon – Fri 9-8
SAT 9–6
SUN 10- 5
***NOTE SPECIAL DAY HOURS***
APRIL 25 – 27 9 – 5
APRIL 28 10 – 4
APRIL 29 CLOSED
MONTHLY SALES
BACK TO CAMPING
20%
OFF EUREKA PRODUCTS
NEW ITEMS
Coleman Triton 2 Burner Stove
Hotcore Sleeping Bag Liners
Hotcore Genesis Sleeping Bag
Eureka K2-XT 4 season tent
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Scouts Canada- Northern Lights Council, 14205-109 Ave, Edmonton AB T5N 1H5 , 780-454-8561
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