Now may be a good time to re-read "The New Normal: Group Commissioner FAQ" for more information and things to consider while preparing for this new registration period.

We understand there are still many unknowns to us nowadays. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please reach out to your GSS or RM for support.

Knowing how to complete an ERP for your section may seem a little daunting, especially if you've never had to complete one before, and, especially if we're building them in the middle of a pandemic.

Join Scouters Eric and Alex Post from Central Escarpment Council to find out everything you need know about preparing your section's ERPs using the new ERP templates.

Three sessions are scheduled, but you only need to attend one.

Tuesday September 29th, 8:30 to 9:30 pm

Monday October 5th, 8:30 to 9:30 pm

Tuesday October 6th, 12 pm to 1 pm

Register for any of the sessions HERE.

You may also read more about the webinars HERE

If you are a scouter who is also a homeschooling parent, we want YOU to take part in a new initiative for Shining Waters Council!

With the advent of virtual day school and many parents opting to teach their youth at home, we are keen to explore the opportunities for a daytime scouting program for homeschooled youth and families n the council.

Please join us for a coffee chat to help stir up ideas, network, and share in the excitement as we begin to build a homeschooling scouting network in Shining Waters Counci.

Tuesday October 6th, 6 pm - 7 pm

Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/fou-fsdm-iba

and/or

Wednesday October 7th 3 pm to 4 pm

Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/psm-ybjr-efh

If endeavoring to offer a daytime program locally to you is something you would like to discuss or know more about, please email Nicole: nicole.donadio@scouts.ca, or join us on one or both of our chats next week.

The first 500 graduates of the Welcome Back to Scouting modules in the David Huestis Learning Centre will receive this unique uniform flash exclusive to Shining Waters Council.

Please note, if you haven't yet reviewed the full complement of online content, we highly recommend you do so. The webinars and online content are intended to go hand-in-hand.

Here is a handy video to help you access the online content in case you are feeling stuck:

Plus: it really is information that will help you and your scouting peers to facilitate great, safe, scouting adventures, ready to take on the new challenges and opportunities that may lay ahead.

The flashes are currently in production so keep up the good work!

Do you have a thirst for more Scouts Coffee knowledge?

For a recording of the September 4th session, click here.

Scout Coffee brochures are ready for your caffeine-loving eyes to gander over.

Sign up your group to take part in the fundraising today. You only have until October 5th until the form closes and online sales launch on October 12.

Scouters Mug-Up Registration is now open through the David Huestis Learning Centre (DHLC)

The Mug-Ups are awesome ways to connect and network with peer scouters and share ideas about programming great, safe, Scouting adventures for your youth this fall, and follow on the discussions and camaraderie from the Welcome Back to Scouting webinars offered earlier.

What if I didn't get to attend the Welcome Back to Scouting Webinar?

Fear not! You may tune into a recorded webinar anytime, available in the DHLC

The Program Team is on the look-out for youth members in Company and Crew to lead Company and Crew Mug-Ups. If this sounds like something a Venturer in your Company would enjoy, or if you're a Rover yourself, send me an email please! nicole.donadio@scouts.ca.