Sent to: All Scouters and Rovers and Venturers in Voyageur Council |
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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
December 23, 2022
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MyScouts update, First Aid courses and more. |
Hello Scouters, Rovers and Venturers:
Many new and exciting events are coming up, so keep reading on for more information on the amazing opportunities in the near future!
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New and updated information this week: MyScouts update, upcoming First Aid courses, Outdoor Skills Course registration closes soon, Winter Safety Week, Adirondack Adventure 2023, Help needed for Winterlude, YLT Mobile Leadership Team, Scouts Canada's Annual Report.
Have you checked out the News and Events section on Scouts.ca? You can find great updates there along with new ideas, new resources, and much more!
Cut off for this issue was December 21. Deadline for the next issue is January 5. If you have something you would like included in the Trail Guide, click here to provide the information. Looking for previous Trail Guides? Click here!
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A Message from your Council Key 3
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have been working diligently this year to provide great Scouting adventures for the youth in our Voyageur Council. Those of you who attend meetings after working a full day, who go to camp when it is really cold out, who distribute gear to patrols in your group, who remind them to return the gear, who plan fun activities without being able to participate, who participate in an on-line training in the middle of the night, etc. etc. etc. We truly believe that our community, city, province, country and the world are a better place because of it. Take a moment to reflect on the great Scouting that has occurred this year in your group. Then hit the "Thank You" button or write up a commendation for a Scouter or youth who have helped to provide excellent programming. It takes a great scouting community to make these activities happen - let's take a moment to recognize those who were responsible.
We wish you the best of the season to each of you and to your family and look forward to more adventures in 2023!
With warm regards,
Your CK-3
Cadence James, Brittiny Catalano & Joni Boyd
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Data Breach of MyScouts
On Saturday Dec 17th, Scouts Canada detected a cyber-attack on the MyScouts system. We believe only a limited number of users who accessed MyScouts during the time of the attack were impacted. At this point in our investigation, we believe the intrusion occurred early in the afternoon on Saturday, and once it was detected by Scouts Canada’s IT team, the MyScouts system was shut down. We are now working with a third-party security expert to do a fulsome review, remove any malicious code and harden the system before turning it back on.
As a result, MyScouts will remain offline until the new year.
At this point in the review – we have seen no evidence that the bad actor accessed the MyScouts database, which resides on a different server. We believe only those who accessed MyScouts on Saturday may be impacted, and we will be contacting those people directly with more details and support.
We will continue to give updates on Scouts.ca as we learn more.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
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Outdoor Skills Course
Winter Outdoor Skills January 6-8, 2023,
Apple Hill Scout Reserve
Indoor and Outdoor Sessions: Friday January 6, 2023, 7pm-9pm, until Sunday January 8, 2023, 2pm, if and as necessary, to be determined.
Sleepover Saturday night: Challenge by Choice: Participants may choose to join the trainers outside overnight Saturday night: Participants to determine their learning experience with choice of shelter (tent, tarp, quinzhee if snow permits), or sleep indoors. Participants are to be self-sufficient for camping and food.
Course Content:
Indoor sessions: Practical information for being prepared for winter outdoor activities including:
- strategies to be comfortably dressed in all conditions,
- group equipment considerations for winter camping,
- first aid for winter environmental hazards,
- adapting off the shelf equipment and home-made equipment for carrying gear,
- winter travel to and from activity area,
- menu planning and meal preparation,
- improvised shelters (tarps, trenches and quinzhees),
- places to go and things to do with your youth to support program goals,
- resources for personal development,
- what you need to know pre-winter season, and how to advise Parents prior to outings
Outdoor Sessions: There will be sessions outdoors, no matter the weather, practicing the strategies for winter wilderness living skills. We will do what we can with the conditions we have, and certainly cover what is possible with sufficient snow, extreme cold, and age-appropriate winter activities. Participants should be prepared to be outside for most of the training time, there will be Joining Instructions provided to those who have registered.
Cost: $45.00
Registration Deadline: December 30, 2021
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Winter Safety Week: Starts December 5th
I t’s time to let kids be kids again, safely. Let’s celebrate the change in season and a new program cycle this winter with a week focused on colder weather, tips, and real stories from real members with a special lens focused on safety. Click here for Safety Week information
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Welcome to the Adirondack Adventure 2023!
This is a self guided program to take senior sections to the Lake Placid NY area to hike on snowshoes in the Adirondack mountains. Participating Groups are responsible for their own accommodations, travel and meals.
What we do is provide equipment for rent at a nominal cost and ask for a $5 per person participation fee. Groups choose the mountain they wish to climb. Maps are available here and the sign up form is contained within the Information Package.
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Rideau Hall Winter Celebration
Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration is back in-person and will take place on Saturday, February 11, 2023, during the second weekend of Winterlude. We are looking for Scouters and youth to join us in making the day spectacular! If you are interested in running an activity, or helping throughout the day and sharing your love of Scouting with the public, please contact Brittiny at Brittiny.catalano@scouts.ca. |
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YLT Mobile Workshop Team
In an effort to build confident and well-rounded youth leaders, and emphasize youth-led in all sections and programs, we are looking to build upon the Youth Training Framework, with a team that aids and procures the implementation of Youth Leadership Training (YLT) in group or section programming in Voyager of all ages, from Beavers all the way up to Venturers.
We are looking for Enthusiastic Venturer/Rover aged youth who are interested in being part of this team, and are willing to take on a mentoring and support role, to help guide youth into being great leaders.
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First Aid in Voyageur Council – December 2022
Standard First Aid:
As in the past, we are offering St John Ambulance (SJA) Blended First Aid courses. This course is comprised of about 8 hours of online training in the David Huestis Learning Centre followed by a one-day in-person class to review the online content, cover the CPR-C and AED training as well as write the exam. SJA requires successful completion of the online portion in order to be allowed to attend the in-person class. Participants must be 13 years old on the date of the in-person course.
Costs for these courses is about $70 including fees.
Wilderness First Aid:
We will also be offering Wilderness First Aid through Canadian Wilderness Medical Training and Scouts Canada volunteers. This is a 2-day course that covers the basics of first aid in a wilderness environment. The course includes Standard First Aid certification as well as meeting the Wilderness Medical Association's requirements for Wilderness First Aid. Participants must be 14 years old on the date of the course.
Costs for this course is about $165 including fees.
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The Vimy Foundation is placing history at the forefront of community leadership. Vimy Inspires Tomorrow encourages youth ages 13 to 17 to apply lessons from history to create transformative community projects.
Six activities drawing on different aspects of First World War history enable participants to examine, discuss, and exercise key leadership skills, all of which can be applied to their daily lives as they become leaders of tomorrow. Youth who complete one or more activities can submit a one-page proposal for a community project to be eligible for additional leadership training and a $1,500 community project grant.
A facilitator's guide is also available with information about the activities, which are designed to adapt to online or in-person formats. The deadline to submit a one-page proposal is January 31, 2023 but the activities are available online all year round. Participate today! For more information, please visit https://vimyfoundation.ca/programs/vimy-inspires-tomorrow
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Scouts Canada Annual Report
In the 2021–2022 Annual Report, in addition to reporting on our organization's operations, we'd like to showcase a few stories of members doing something differently or trying something new — to continue to deliver great Scouting programs. We want to celebrate the youth who went on an adventure for the first time ever, or at least for the first time in two years.
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Scouters' Clubs!
Voyageur is excited to start a new Scouters’ Network! It will be a monthly get-together for each Section (i.e. Colony Scouters, Pack Scouters, etc.) that will be running in a facilitated, virtual format. Watch for further information in the New Year. We have facilitators arranged and are working out the schedule.
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Message on Waitlist from the CK3
The CK-3 would like Group Commissioners to contact those on the waitlist or to have their registrar contact them and to actively manage the placement of youth who remain on the lists. This means finding another group for the youth to enroll in or possibly adding sections to accommodate them as possible. Please contact your Group Support Scouter or Scouting Relationship Manager should you want some help with managing the list- they would be pleased to assist you. In Voyageur Council, we want to find a place in Scouting for every youth who would like to join the organization.
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We Need Event Support Scouters!
Do you love planning events? Do you have experience with event management or project management? Would you like to provide feedback and enhancement suggestions on various event standards and procedures? Then you should consider becoming an active member of the National Network of (Major & Local) Event Support Scouters!
The Event Support Team is continuing to recruit Event Support Scouters to help support large events and provide guidance through the event planning and application process. The process to join the team is quick and simple! Click the button below if you are interested in the role – a Program Support Manager will be in touch to schedule a quick interview. We look forward to having Voyageur Scouters join this growing team and help support amazing events that are being planned around the Council and the country.
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Property status as follows:
- Camp Legewade:
- Currently closed.
Please note that all bookings must be made at least 72 hours in advance
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Program & Activity Modifications — STAGE 5
With this return to our previously established procedure, and with many new volunteers and youth members having not experienced this procedure, please see the following resources:
As a reminder to all Scouters, for your own safety and the safety of our youth and communities, you must follow public health guidelines at all times.
When in doubt, follow the most restrictive guideline.
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