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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
July14, 2023
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Hello Scouters, Rovers and Venturers: Welcome to your latest Trail Guide.
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New and updated information this week: Brotherhood is cancelled, Ottawa Pride Parade, Family Camps at OPE and Camp Sheldrick, BP Guild, Scout Brigade of Fort George, Scouters Clubs, Redblacks Scouts Night, and more.
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 July 12. Deadline for the next issue is July 26. 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.
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Message from Council Commissioner
I have been serving the Council for more than 1 1/2 years now. During this period, the numbers of youth and volunteers have continued to grow, the Council is getting back to normal post pandemic and it continues to be the largest Council in the country. The Council is also moving forward with a renewed energy and with several vibrant new Group Commissioners. Recently, the CK-3 have been working on a strategic plan and budget and plan to launch them once they are approved at the national level.
Unfortunately, I am unable to continue in my role past July 10, 2023 and my resignation has been accepted. It is my understanding that there are plans to begin a search for a new commissioner soon and I wish the incumbent the best!!
Sincerely yours,
Joni Boyd
joniboyd@scouts.ca
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Cadence and Brittiny would like to take this opportunity to thank Joni for the time and commitment she has given to the Council Commissioner role. We wish her success and look forward to hearing about her next adventures!
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Voyageur Council is joining the Ottawa Pride Parade!
Are you ready to march to the beat of inclusivity, acceptance, and love? The Voyageur Council is excited to invite you to join us for a remarkable celebration of love, acceptance, and pride at the Ottawa Pride Parade on Sunday, August 27th, 2023!
This year, we are turning up the volume and raising the rainbow flag higher than ever before. Our Pride Parade promises to be an electrifying extravaganza of unity, friendship, and unapologetic authenticity.
Why should you be part of this awe-inspiring event?
Our Scout organization is rooted with respect, understanding, and embracing differences. By participating in the Pride Parade, we show the world that Scouts Canada is a safe haven for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. This parade is an opportunity for us to celebrate and honor the vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and identities within our Council.
But wait, there is more!! The Council will be ordering custom neckers! The Council will be covering some of the cost and will be roughly $6 each to purchase (plus shipping if applicable). If this is something you are interested in, please respond in the form above.
if you have any questions, please reach out to Brittiny Catalano at Brittiny.catalano@scouts.ca.
Let's make a bold statement of inclusivity and show the world the power of Voyageur Council! We can't wait to see you at the Pride Parade!
Yours in Scout Pride,
The CK3
#ScoutwithPride
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We are an international, "living history", jamboree style camp that takes place on the 3rd weekend in September at Fort George National Historical Site, in Niagara-on-the-Lake. 2023 is our 40th Anniversary!
Online registration closes Tuesday August 1, 2023
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OPE Family Camp
Opemikon's Family Camp is back!!!!! For 1 week only August 5th - 12th come with your family or friends and stay at Ope. 1 member of your party must be registered in Scouting to book. Click for Registration and Info here
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Camp Sheldrick Family Camps
Hey there campers!
Camp Sheldrick has had a busy but great year thanks to your support, and we would like to pay it forward.
This summer, Camp Sheldrick Volunteers are offering to stay at the camp on the long weekends for you and your families to take advantage of the great property to camp at.
For people that have not stayed in this area there are many day trip things to see and do in the region. This includes visiting the Upper Canada Village, Bike trails, shopping, and the culture of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
We are offering dark sky camping for our stargazing program in the evening/overnight/early sunrise. With mug up provided by camp in the evenings and coffee shop in the morning.
(If weather doesn’t allow it we will have other programs to offer.)
Scouts Canada Rules that apply:
1. This is for scouting families only.
2. Scouting rules applies for no alcohol or other inappropriate behavior.
3. Must have one registered member as part of the group.
4. A hold harmless form must be signed for each person and code of conduct is signed for each adult.
5. Have fun.
Please share with your scouting families to join in on the fun.
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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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Ottawa Redblacks Scout Night
Ottawa Redblacks Scout Night returns September 22nd, 2023. There is a Sleepover and Game package. For more information, click on the button below.
Deadline to book your group is September 1, don't delay.
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Scoutrees Is Being Spruced Up!
After digging deep, Voyageur Council has found it’s new root for Scoutrees!
We are looking for Senior Youth to help our Scoutree Coordinator to grow our new plan! This is an ideal opportunity for youth looking for a project to complete their Top Section Award or other community projects. While the main focus will be in the Ottawa area, there are other opportunities for all youth!
Stay tuned, you wood not be-leaf what we have come up with!
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World Brotherhood Camporee 2023 Cancelled
We sincerely regret to inform you that after much discussion, the Camp Committee has made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel this year’s camp.
We understand how frustrating this decision is, especially after such a long delay in getting national event approval and registration open. We are deeply sorry. Unfortunately based on current and projected registration numbers, we are nowhere near the number required to break even with our budget. Further, the low registration numbers would have compromised the programming, badge-trading, and atmosphere that makes Brotherhood so special.
For those who have already registered, an email has already been sent to the contact email provided at registration, and a full refund will be issued directly to the payment card provided at registration. If you did not receive this email, please reach out to our registration team at registrar@brotherhoodcamporee.ca. Please allow at least a week for the refund to be processed.
We are taking what we’ve learned from this year and applying it to our 2025 event and camp planning process. We look forward to seeing you on the American side for 2024 and welcoming you back to the Canadian Brotherhood Camporee in 2025.
Sincerely,
World Brotherhood Camporee
Canadian Camp Committee
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Scouters' Clubs!
Voyageur Council has started new Scouters’ Networks! They 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. We hope to facilitate the sharing of great adventure ideas with Scouters and conduct mutual planning of events for youth in that age group as well as to suggest training activities for Scouters.
We are still looking for back up facilitators so that no one is stuck if they have a conflict. If you are interested in this role, contact Brittiny Catalano 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 Voyageur Council, 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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Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective
Do you run a Scout Troop, Venturer Company, or Rover Crew in rural Ottawa? Would your Group be interested in learning about mental health topics? We want to partner with you! The Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective (ROYMHC) is a collective impact project consisting of 11 partner organizations invested in the mental wellbeing of youth living within the rural wards of Orleans East-Cumberland, Orleans South-Navan, Osgoode, Rideau-Jock, and West Carleton. ROYMHC works to provide a stronger safety net for youth if/when they face mental health challenges, through education, connecting youth with local mental health services, and removing barriers that prevent youth from accessing necessary services. Through the use of surveys and a Youth Advisory Committee, ROYMHC is committed to ensuring that all workshops are relevant to the needs and interests of Ottawa’s rural youth.
Our workshops are free of charge and facilitated by a local clinical mental health professional. Tailored to the interests of your specific group, our workshops include a presentation on a topic related to mental health, a recreational activity, and food! For more information please contact Meagan Ann Gordon at meagan@ruralOttawayouth.ca or visit our website www.ruralOttawayouth.ca. Ages 12-24 (although all Troop members are welcomed to participate).
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Scoutcraft for Scouters
Voyageur Council is pleased to present our next Outdoor Skills weekend training for Scouters, Scoutcraft 1 & 2, September 15-17, 2023, at Camp Sheldrick. This course will be of practical value for Scouters of all sections and all experience levels. It will include our Permit Guidelines, pioneering, shelters, environmental hazards, weather, navigation, and first aid considerations. Registration information will be posted in a future Trail Guide and on the Council Facebook page.
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Council Commissioner – To be filled
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