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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
November 17, 2023
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It is with heavy hearts that the 72nd Ottawa Scout Group, alongside the broader Scouts Canada community, mourns the passing of Lara Reis at the age of 10 on November 13, 2023.
Lara joined Scouts Canada as a Beaver in March 2019 following her family's move from Brazil. Recalling a Cub activity in April 2022, her Scouters shared, "I remember Lara coming on a hike with us, so full of energy," after pandemic restrictions began to ease. Perhaps her interest in Scouting was inspired by her grandparents, who were active Scouters in Brazil. Despite being diagnosed with a terminal illness in May 2022, Lara exhibited immense courage and grace. Before her health declined further this summer, she had the opportunity to return to her native Brazil, where her mother shared that Lara enjoyed quality time “with close friends, family, good food, and great weather.”
Remarkably, even in the face of personal suffering, Lara initiated "Lara's Box" with her parents—a heartwarming project aimed at bringing joy to other children facing severe health challenges. Inspired by the generosity she’d experienced in Canada, this initiative involved assembling boxes filled with toys, hygiene items, and clothing tailored to different age groups and genders. Lara personally participated in arranging these boxes, which were then donated to two public hospitals in Brazil specializing in complex or rare pediatric diseases. Her efforts touched the lives of approximately 30 children, offering smiles and moments of happiness amid their struggles.
A service to celebrate Lara's life will be open to friends and colleagues on Sunday, November 19, at 3 pm at Paroisse Sainte Geneviève (825 Canterbury Avenue, Ottawa, K1G 3A2). In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that those wishing to offer condolences consider donating to CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) and/or the Roger Nielsen House—both organizations that provided invaluable support to Lara and her family during her journey.
Upon learning of Lara’s passing, the Voyageur Council Key 3 has already begun efforts to properly honor Lara’s legacy. Further details will be shared, and if you are interested in participating, please reach out to any member of the CK3.
Our most sincere condolences go out to Lara’s family, friends, caregivers, the 72nd Ottawa Scout Group, and all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
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Hello Scouters, Rovers and Venturers: Welcome to your latest Trail Guide.
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Cut off for this issue was November 15. Deadline for the next issue is November 29. If you have something you would like included in an upcoming Trail Guide, click here to provide the information. Questions? Comments? Contact dave.stremes@scouts.ca.
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!
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Indigenous Land Guardian - an evening of Conversation
Wabano, an Indigenous Centre for Excellence in Healthcare Services, is inviting Scouters and senior youth to join them on Tuesday, November 21, for a captivating Culture Night! Two esteemed land protectors will be present:. One is an Indigenous Land Guardian and one the Director at Dena Keyah Institute, offering an exclusive glimpse into their vital work. They will share their profound experiences, showcasing a compelling short film that illuminates their impactful contributions. Following this enlightening presentation, there will be an engaging Q&A session - an opportunity to delve deeper into their remarkable initiatives.
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Join the Voyageur Council support team!
As a very large Council within Scouts Canada, we want to add some additional roles to our Support Team. We're looking for both adults and youth members who want an opportunity to make a difference across the entire Voyageur Council.
Event Support: Do you love bigger Scouting events? Help us create unforgettable experiences to achieve event excellence by providing guidance and support to event organizers through the Events Management Playbook.
Social Media Team: Digital natives and seasoned communicators alike, we need your creativity to amplify our voice online! Help drive engaging social media strategies, mentor youth in digital communications and help local Groups to learn how to manage their own online presence.
DEIR Team: Join our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation team to champion a welcoming environment for all. We're on a mission to ensure Scouting is a place for everyone, and we need your voice!
Please contact any member of the CK3 if you're interested in joining the Voyageur Council support team, or if you want to recommend someone that might be interested.
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We are excited to invite you to participate in Scout Canada's Scouting Essentials Course, a fantastic opportunity for our dedicated volunteers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Whether you're a seasoned Scouter or just starting your journey with us, this course will provide you with essential tools to make a positive impact on our Scouts' lives.
Course Highlights:
- Engage with experienced Scouters and fellow volunteers.
- Gain valuable insights into Scouting principles and best practices.
- Explore ways to create exciting and enriching experiences for our Scouts.
- Strengthen your leadership and communication skills.
This course is designed to accommodate volunteers with varying levels of experience, so whether you're new to Scouting or a seasoned pro, there's something here for you.
Voy - Scouting Essentials - Jan 6th
We will be exploring the following:
The wonderful world of Youth-led
- Using the patrol system. (Lodges, Lairs and Patrols.. Oh My!) Including troubleshooting them.
- Use of White Tails, Howlers & Patrol Leaders.
Program building :
- Plan-Do-Review
- Planning cycles
- Go for new adventures
- Goal setting
- Structuring your meeting and camps
- How to have them contribute ideas to the program by doing gamestorming.
- Building bigger adventures with SAGA Adventures.
Awarding Achievement :
- Dive into Personal achievement badges, Outdoor Adventure Skills, Personal progression and Tope section awards.
- Ceremonies and Investiture.
Trouble shooting :
- Answering and working on all those “What if” scenarios
Optional sessions:
- ScoutsTracker introduction
- Fundraising
- Parent engagement
- -Team work (Scoutership team) / Delegating / sharing the load
Bonus !
- Networking, camaraderie, helps you earn your WB1 and fun prizes!
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The Scouts Canada Network
All active Scouters in Voyageur Council are invited to join "The Network!" This is a place that brings together Scouters from across the country who are eager to connect, collaborate and make our program even more impactful. This Network is housed on the Workplace platform from Meta. By joining the Network, you will have unique opportunities to:
- Connect: Any active Scouter is welcome to join! The Network will expand your community with access to thousands of Scouters from different parts of Canada, with broad skillsets and perspectives.
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Collaborate: You will have access to unique opportunities to co-design ways to improve the Scouting program, reach Canadians in new ways, and engage diverse communities.
- Innovate: You will be involved in finding innovative and creative solutions to the challenges Scouting in Canada faces and help pursue emerging opportunities.
- Take Action: Your ideas will be uplifted, and you will be empowered and supported to try new things in your Sections.
JOINING is easy!
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Please register by filling out the form here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/406c9ffa96fc4b3b9f23857e5b8a79aa
- Once you have completed your registration, you will receive an invitation to join the Workplace platform within 5 business days.
- When you receive your invitation link, please click it to complete your profile! You will be greeted by a Welcome Bot, that will guide you to some key spots within the Workplace for you to check out.
- As soon as your profile is completed, you can start checking out the content and engaging with Scouters across the country!
Once you're in The Network, be sure to join the Voyageur Council group!
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Scouting Synergy Sessions coming! |
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Winter Skills
The 2024 edition of our annual Winter Outdoor Skills Course has been approved and registration is now open! This course is for Scouters of any level of experience, details in the information brochure below. It will be held at Apple Hill Scout Reserve, January 5-7, 2024, and the registration fee will be $60 payable by cheque. This course will be especially helpful for those taking their youth outdoors in winter, and those working on the Canadian Path Wood Badge 2, "Facilitating Winter Adventures" Scouter Development card. Lots of practical information and guided learning, and resources for keeping everyone safe in winter conditions.
For any questions not answered in the brochure, feel free to contact the Course Lead, Chuck Fraser at fraserchk@rogers.com
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Wilderness First Aid
A Wilderness First Aid certification course open to youth and Scouters will be held on December 2 and 3, 2023 from 8:30 to 17:00 at Scouts National HQ on Baseline Rd. Cost of the course is $165 including taxes and fees.
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 Society’s requirements for Wilderness First Aid. The trainers are Scouts Canada volunteers, certification is provided by Canadian Wilderness Medical Training. The course meets requirements 6.1 and 7.1 of the Emergency Skills OAS.
Participants must be 14 years old on the date of the course.
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Save the date for Beavers' 50th
For half a century, Beavers has been fostering a sense of adventure, camaraderie, and personal growth among our youngest members. This journey has been marked by countless memories, friendships, and moments of learning and fun.
To commemorate this significant occasion, Voyageur Council has planned an unforgettable celebration June 1, 2024 and we want you to be a part of it. Save the date!!! More details coming soon!
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Calling all Colony Scouters!
Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone - the 50th anniversary of Scouts Canada Beavers! 🌟
We're on the lookout for passionate volunteers to help us plan an unforgettable event for June 1st. Whether you have event planning expertise or simply a love for scouting, your contribution can make a difference. Together, we can create lasting memories and continue the spirit of adventure.
Together, we'll make this anniversary unforgettable! 🙌 #ScoutsCanadaBeavers50th
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BP Guild
The 7th BP Guild (Bytown) is growing and accepting new members. It’s ideal for Scouters who want to stay involved, but don’t have the time or energy to be active with the youth. If you have left Scouting, but would like to enjoy the fellowship in a relaxed environment, you are welcome to join us as well. We do welcome active leaders as well.
The Guild meets monthly from September to June at Scout HQ in Ottawa. We help out the Scouts Canada National Museum, and are looking to plan new activities for the future. We have members with ages ranging from 26 to 90; you must be 18 or older to join.
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