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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
August 19, 2022
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Early Registration is Here! |
Hello Scouters,
We are only a few days into early registration and so far we’ve seen almost 20% of our members register to continue Scouting in 2023! As we get closer to September, don’t forget to renew your role and ensure you’ve checked off most items from the “Get Ready for Registration” To-Do List below. Keep reading for exciting information about the upcoming fall challenge… you’re not going to want to miss it!
New and updated information this week: Volunteer Renewal and Participant Registration 2023, Ottawa REDBLACKS “Scouts Night,” Save the Date: Let's Get OutCon, First Aid Update: August 2022, Dragon Trail Quest, Thanks to Nature Partnership Invitation, Voyageur Council Youth Commissioner.
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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Get Ready for Registration To-Do List
Member Services has put together some guidance to as we prepare for registration this year, including a Group and individual to-do list. Click the button below to download this useful guide. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to reach out to your Relationship Manager or registration@scouts.ca.
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Volunteer Renewal and Participant Registration 2023
NEW! To support localized recruitment and parent reminders, the National Communications Team will be keeping several Trello Boards up to date. Please find resources on the Marketing Trello Board (creative assets to be added early next week). Social Media captions and assets are being developed and will be added to the Social Media Trello Board.
In response to feedback from our members, Scouts Canada opened the Scouter Renewal process in MyScouts earlier this year on July 5. You must renew or register for the 2022/23 Scouting Year to maintain your membership and continue in your volunteer role this fall. We are piloting this new approach and if successful, may plan to open up renewal even earlier for the 2024 membership cycle. Recommitting to the Code of Conduct will be easier: upon renewal of roles in MyScouts, Scouters will be immediately prompted to read and accept.
Scouters, log into your MyScouts account before August 31 to renew, register, and/or accept the Code of Conduct:
- To renew, click the “Volunteer Renewal” link in the left side menu, then indicate that you will be returning as a Scouter for 2022-23. (If you will not be returning as a Scouter, please choose that option.)
- To register (yourself or your child as a volunteer), click the “Register as Volunteer” button in the left side menu. This is also the option to choose to volunteer with a new/different Scout Group.
- To accept the Code of Conduct, you must first have a 2022-23 Scouter or a current Rover Scout role; the CoC will appear when you login. (If you renew on September 1, you may need to refresh your browser or logout then in again for the CoC to appear.) Review and click to “Accept” the Code of Conduct.
All Volunteer roles are created as “Pending” by default and require Commissioner approval of the appointment or reappointment (GCap).
* Note 1: Volunteers under 18 must be registered annually by a parent.
* Note 2: The “Renew” option is available for a limited time. Any volunteer over 18 who does not “renew” during the eligible period will need to use the “Register as Volunteer” option to continue as a member and then will be able to sign the Code of Conduct.
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Volunteer Membership Renewal with Code of Conduct opened July 5, 2022 and is due by August 31, 2022
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Early Participant Registration (Current/Continuing) – August 15, 2022
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Early Participant Registration (New and Lapsed - those who were past participants but not in the last Scouting Year) – September 1, 2022
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Participant Registration (All) – January 1st, 2023
All new and lapsed (those who were past participants but not in the last Scouting Year) participants will benefit from a 16-month membership when registering on September 1st. Essentially the fall Scouting months are free for new participants.
The annual National Registration fee for a Scouts Canada membership will remain at $230 per youth with $15 of each membership going directly to the local Group to help support fun adventures. Local Groups may also charge an additional registration fee. An email will be sent to all Scouts Canada member parents regarding youth membership renewal, including dates and fees, on July 16.
Additionally, please ensure that your Respect in Sport training, Vulnerable Sector Check and Police Record Check are up to date. While MyScouts provides auto-reminders for upcoming requirement renewals, you may view the status of your membership requirements at any time on your MyScouts.ca account.
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Ottawa REDBLACKS "Scouts Night"
Saturday, September 24 at 7:00pm
TD Place - Ottawa
Registration Deadline: EXTENDED! August 29, 2022
The Ottawa REDBLACKS CFL team will be hosting a “Scouts Night” at their game on September 24 and you're invited! In addition to being able to cheer on the REDBLACKS as they face off against the Toronto Argonauts, youth, parents, and Scouters will have the opportunity to camp on the TD Place field after the game!
So far, over 220 individuals have registered to attend and over 150 will be camping on the field!
Two packages are available to Groups in Voyageur Council:
Sleepover Package ($40 per attendee)
- Includes ticket into the REDBLACKS game
- Custom badge for youth members
- Camp out on the field post-game
Game Package ($30 per attendee or $26 if the attendee does not want a badge)
- Includes ticket into the REDBLACKS game
- Custom badge for youth members
** Please note: We have since clarified with the REDBLACKS that all individuals who are sleeping over will receive a badge and the cost is $40/attendee. For those who would just like to attend the game, they have the option to receive a badge and pay $30 or not receive a badge and pay $26. We apologize for any confusion related to the pricing **
Groups must be registered by August 29
(this will ensure that badges are ready by game day!)
A dedicated Account Manager has been assigned to us to assist with ticket purchases and to answer any questions. To book in your Group, contact:
If you have any specific questions, please contact Robyn directly as she can quickly respond to your inquiries related to this activity!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Does one Scouter need to order tickets on behalf of the entire Group or can multiple Scouters order tickets?
A: If the attendees want to be seated in the same area, then one Scouter should purchase all tickets on behalf of the Group/multiple Sections. All Scouts Canada members will be assigned tickets in the same seating area in the stadium, however, if you want to ensure that your entire Group/multiple Sections are seated together, one Scouter should be responsible for purchasing the tickets.
Q: We are having difficulty completing our ERP as we do not know all the risks that exist within TD Place. What should we do?
A: The CK3 has worked with the Ottawa Redblacks to create an ERP template with important information related to the venue (evacuation routes, security, etc.). You are encouraged to download the ERP template (see buttons below) and add in information that is relevant to your Group/Section (Scouters, First Aiders, Medical Info, etc.).
Q: Can youth attend the game (without the sleepover component) with their parents?
A: Yes! If the Section or Group does not want to attend together, the “Game Package” ($30 with a badge, $26 without a badge) allows youth to attend the game with their parents. Parents would need to contact Robyn to purchase their tickets at this discounted rate.
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Save the Date: Let's Get OutCon |
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Sunday, October 2nd
Location, time, and session details coming soon!
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First Aid Update: August 2022
Registration links will be available soon. Click here to visit the Council website, which will be updated in the coming days with information on how to register!
We are planning several courses this fall to help Scouters, new and old, receive their certifications. The list below is intended as a beginning for your planning purposes; we hope to add courses in other parts of the Council as trainers and facilities become available. For now, we are just providing dates as additional information, costs, and registration links will be sent out in future communications.
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, and 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 date of in-person course.
- September 24 at 8:30 A.M.: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Ottawa
- October 1 at 8:30 A.M.: Huntley Community Association Mess Hall in Carp
- October 29 at 8:30 A.M.: Orleans United Church in Orleans
- We are also working on a course in Smiths Falls and one in Kingston for the fall. Trainer, equipment, and facility availability need to align; stay tuned for more information soon!
Costs for these courses will vary based on costs for hosting them but participants can expect to pay between $70.00-$85.00.
Also, please keep in mind that Scouts Canada and St. John Ambulance (SJA) have an agreement in place that allows any of our members to take a public SJA Standard First Aid (2-day) course at a discounted rate. In Ontario, the price is $135 (normally $149); in Québec, the price is $110 (normally $130). To receive this price, you’ll need to register as usual and state that you are a member of Scouts Canada. Please don’t hesitate to contact me (alex.gazaleh@scouts.ca) if you run into any issues.
Wilderness First Aid
We will also be offering Wilderness First Aid through the 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 date of the course.
- September 10 & 11 from 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.: "Old Town Hall" on March Road in Kanata
- September 24 & 25 from 8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M.: Scouts National HQ on Baseline Road
- We are also working on a course to be run at Camp Opemikon later in the fall
Costs for these courses will vary based on costs for hosting them but participants can expect to pay approximately $165.00.
Alex Gazaleh
Council First Aid Training Coordinator
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Dragon Trail Quest
On October 3, something magical, this way comes…
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The dreaded Dragon has woken from its hundred-year slumber and is wreaking havoc in all the land. Only the Cosmo Crest can lull the Dragon back to sleep!
To face each week’s challenge, youth must unlock the power of one of the Forces of Nature to overcome the task at hand, choosing from Wind, Water, Earth, and Fire.
The Dragon Trail Quest will bring Sections on a five-week voyage, traversing the mystical lands of a fantastical world to face challenges as a team, discover their personal strengths and find a way to lull the Dragon back to sleep, saving the land.
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Thanks to Nature Partnership Invitation
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is a new program partner and is offering an invitation to the next generation of environmental leaders in the greater National Capital region.
CPAWS has four vacancies in their 2022-2023 Canadian Wilderness Stewardship Program (CWSP) for youth ages 18-30 residing in the National Capital Region.
CPAWS is offering looking for support with their Thanks to Nature major annual public event. This event takes place on October 9th from 9am to 3pm in nine parks in the Ottawa Valley Region and central and eastern Quebec.
There are two ways for Scouts to partner with CPAWS for this event: leadership volunteers and participants. Click the button below to learn more!
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Vision From Ope Crew
The Opemikon Rover Crew is back at it and recruiting new members. The Ope Crew has supported Camp Opemikon in many ways since 1960. From September to June, we provide catering services to groups using the camp on weekends. We also support program activities such as high ropes, archery, nature, and paddling. Lastly, we help the warden with maintenance around the camp.
Consider joining the Ope Crew if you like spending weekends at camp and helping other youth enjoy their time at Ope. Training is provided in all aspects of what we do and much of the training (such as food handler certification) is transferable to work outside camp.
To join the Ope Crew: you need to be at least 15 years old, willing to help at Ope a few weekends over the year, willing to attend training at Ope, and willing to complete online courses (Scouts training, WHMIS, etc.). You don’t need to leave your present Group; Ope Crew can be your second registration.
If you are interested, please email crew@opemikon.org to let us know and we’ll be in touch.
Scouters, please pass this information along to your Venturer and Rover Scouts. We are also looking for new Scouters to join Crew or join the Camp Committee to increase our support of camp operations. Let us know of your interest and any particular role you would like by contacting crew@opemikon.org.
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Voyageur Council Youth Commissioner
Voyageur Council is seeking a new Council Youth Commissioner who
- Is passionate about Scouting;
- Wants to help determine strategies for growing and improving Scouting;
- Is willing to learn and develop new skills;
- Is ready to take on a key leadership role; and
- Is committed to being a member of a team.
The Council Youth Commissioner will gain experience in communications, strategic planning, public speaking, collaborative work, and many other skills. The successful candidate does not need to be an expert, but they need to be committed to learning and participating.
Appointed by and accountable to the National Key 3 of Scouts Canada, this position requires a time commitment of 15 - 20 hours per month. The appointment is for a one-year term, renewable for a maximum of three years. The Council Youth Commissioner role is open to applicants aged 14-26
If this sounds like you, or like a Scouting member you know, please consider applying to this exciting role. For more information, you can visit the posting on Scouts.ca and/or reach out to our current Council Youth Commissioner, Paige Gladwin (paige.gladwin@scouts.ca).
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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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WSJ 2023 – Registration Date Change
Thinking about going to the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea? Due to changes from the World Jamboree Organizing Committee from South Korea, we are having to push up our registration date to SEPTEMBER 15, 2022, much earlier than we were expecting.
Anyone wanting to register after September 15 will be put on a waiting list. One of two things may happen. If there are withdrawals, youth will substitute for youth and ISTs for ISTs. If South Korea has additional openings, we will add the wait listed youth or IST. Priority will be given to youth. There will be some late fees involved and we will explain this on the website along with the requirement for catch up/balloon payments.
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Property status as follows:
- Camp Sheldrick:
- Not yet available to book.
- Camp Legewade:
- Currently closed.
Please note that all bookings must be made at least 72 hours in advance
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COVID Restrictions
Voyageur Groups in Quebec: All Groups in the Outaouais/Gatineau region (QC) may operate under Stage 5 Scouting.
Voyageur Groups in Ontario: All Groups under all Ontario Public Health Units may operate under Stage 5 Scouting.
Updated COVID restrictions were shared in an email sent on Sunday, March 20, 2022. For more detailed information, please refer to that email or click the button below.
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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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