6th Peace Arch Scouts

April 15

The Internet Awareness evening was a great success. Thanks to the presenters, sponsors and all those who made the evening possible, as well as all those who came out. 

April 1

Upcoming Events

• Internet Awareness – April 15 ($2)
• Wigwam Inn Work Weekend – April 24-26
• Bowling – May 1 ($12)
• Easter Event at Camp A (volunteer) – April 12
• ***For the above: Please let Scouter Dallas know if you are attending and pay him ASAP***
• April 19 – Beach Clean-up
• May 2 – Beaveree
• May 27 – Swim-Up @ Camp A
• Please keep watching your emails. A lot of information about the above and more activities will be coming out shortly. Please reply to these emails

Recap on the Cabaret trip to Bowen

• Great day overall
• Very nice boat
• Want to go again
• Want to do a weekend or weeklong trip next year

Elections

• Start thinking now about what you may want to become
• To get your Queen’s Venturer Award you must serve one term (year) on the executive

March 4

Reports

·      Vice President

·      Treasurer

·      Secretary

·      Quartermaster

Bowling

·      Open to Venturers and Rovers in Nicomekl Area

·      See motion

Book Sale

·      Takedown on Sunday

·      Meet at Zellers at 5pm

Work Weekend at Camp McLean

·      Saturday 9-?

Cabaret Trip to Bowen Island

·      Saturday March 28

·      Charting our course next meeting

Nominations for Next Year

·      Start thinking what role you want to possibly become

Motions Brought Forward:

Motion: To invite the Rovers in Nicomekl Area to join the Venturers at the bowling night

February 25

Discipline Youth and You

·      Monday March 2 (tomorrow)

·      At Cranley Place

·      2 hours (ish)

·      Please reply to Scouter Dallas tonight if you intend to go

·      An invitation was sent to you on Facebook

FOR THE FOLLOWING: PLEASE REFER TO THE UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES EMAIL THAT WAS SENT TO YOU BY SCOUTER DALLAS

Internet Awareness Seminar

·      April 8 (Wednesday)

·      Probably at the LDS church (not confirmed)

·      More info to come

Cub Car Rally

·      March 7 (Saturday)

·      At the LDS church on 20^th Ave

·      *Service hours*

·      Please let Scouter Dallas know if you can come and help ASAP

Beach Clean up

·      Blackie Spit

·      April 19

Wigwam Inn

·      April 24-26

·      Be at the boat at 3:30 (leaving at 4)

·      Working Saturday 8:45-12, 1:30-4:30

·      Buffet Dinner in full uniform (bring your uniform on a clothes hangar)

·      Working Sunday 8:45-12

Beaveree

·      Hug-A-Tree station

·      May 2

·      *Service Hours*

Scout Trees

·      At Sears in Langley

·      May 2

Camp Skeeter

·      In Nanaimo

·      Usually a very pricey camp

·      Start looking at registration fees and other costs

·      4 day/3 night camp

·      Theme is ‘North Pole’

Area Camp

·      $35/person (includes food ad registration)

·      At Camp McLean

·      Help with flag making station

Other Reminders from Scouter Dallas

·      Reply to e-mails

·      School and jobs come first

February 11

Meeting called to order: 7:45pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Uniforms

·      Must wear on the first Monday of every month (unless otherwise stated)

·      Everyone must wear their uniforms next week

o   We will keep doing this until everyone wears their uniforms

Chairs

·      Please let us know if you change your dates

Bowling

·      Both dates are open

·      $10 per person

·      $150 deposit 3 weeks before

·      84 people max

·      9-12pm

Reminders

·      Rovent fees due at next meeting

o   $55 per person if you were not at bottle sort

o   $11 per person if you were at the bottle sort

·      Gear for Rovent

o   You must bring all of your gear to Wednesday’s meeting

·      Please let Scouter Dallas know before Tuesday if you intend to go to the work weekend at the Wigwam Inn (more info to come)

February 4

Meeting called to order: 7:45pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Uniforms

·      Must wear on the first Monday of every month (unless otherwise stated)

·      Everyone must wear their uniforms next week

o   We will keep doing this until everyone wears their uniforms

Discipline Youth and You

·      2 hour-ish course on how to deal with conflict resolution in a peaceful manner

·      Will be held on the first Monday in March at Cranley

·      This is a free event

·      Highly suggested that you be there

·      More info to come

Rovent

·      We can get red clown noses and go as clown fish

·      Miss Strawberry Flats

o   Must audition afternoon before competition

o   Must have a talent and be prepared to answer questions in front of the judges

·      Drop backpacks off the Wednesday before camp

·      There will be a duty roster for camp made up on the first day of camp

Reports

·      President

·      Secretary

·      Treasurer

·      Quartermasters

Bowling Night

·      First or second Friday in April

·      Quartermaster is calling bowling lanes

Cabaret

·      Daytrip in March probably the Saturday or Sunday after spring break

Badges

·      Planning 10 is a badge (find badge for next week)

·      If you play on a school team or other team that is a badge as well (find that one too)

January 28

There is a food planning meeting at Camp McLean for Rovent at 7:30pm on Monday February 2. If you want a say in the menu, it is advised that you be there. 

January 21

Rovent

·      Check out the website: www.rovent.ca

·      Scavenger Hunt – Start looking!

·      Each person that was at the bottle drive can use their $44 share to do to Rovent

·      Do we have the right gear?

o   You must attend the ‘cold talk’ at the next meetings in order to go to Rovent

Cold Talk

·      For next meeting please bring your:

o   Sleeping bag(s)

o   Toques

o   Boots

January 14

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:45pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Physical Fitness Award

·      Bowling?

·      If we do bowling, we could host another bowling night with the other groups

o   We can do it regardless if we go bowling or not

o   If we want to do it we should start planning now for spring

Program Work

·      Chose two by next Wednesday

Service Hours

·      THEY ARE EVERYWHERE!

Meet with 2^nd Aldergrove re: Rovent

·      They are suggesting the last Monday of January

o   This is not good for everyone because of exams

·      Scouter Dallas is suggesting that we meet at Camp McLean

o   On what date?

·      For those who have someone from 2^nd Aldergrove on Facebook or MSN, please ask them to ask their group about the meeting (where, when)

Rovent

·      Check out the website: www.rovent.ca

·      Scavenger Hunt – Start looking!

·      We are using bottle drive funds to subsidize some of the costs. (Note: only those who come to the bottle sort can access these funds)

·      Do we have the right gear?

o   You must attend the ‘cold talk’ at the next meeting in order to go to Rovent

January 7

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:45pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Reports

·      President

·      Treasurer

·      Secretary

Christmas Camp Review

·      Great camp overall

·      Lots of good feedback from the other groups that participated

·      Great food

Rovent

·      February 20-22 at Manning Park

·      Are we prepared?

o   Boots

o   Sleeping bags

o   Winter jackets

·      Start looking at the website (www.rovent.ca)

·      Leaving Friday Feb. 20 at noon (try to get out of school early)

·      We need drivers

·      We will be camping with 2^nd Aldergrove

o   We should meet with them to organize things

·      Registration is $22 per person plus food (may be a $45-$50 camp)

o   Part or whole may be subsidized (see motion below)

·      More info to come

Cabaret

·      March 7 or 8?

·      We are still on for the Wigwam Inn work weekend

Dock Visit

·      We have the possible opportunity to visit a dock

·      We need to organize

·      More info to come

Golfing

·      May not happen

·      Other possible activities:

o   Ballroom Dancing

o   Scuba diving

·      More info to come

Scout /Venturer Trucks

·      We have the opportunity to build them

·      More info to come

Motions Brought Forward:

Motion: To use the Venturer proceeds of the bottle drive to subsidize some or all of the cost for Rovent. Only the Venturers that participate in the bottle sort can access these funds.

Motioned By: The Company

Seconded By: Chris M and Tony

All in Favor:   3 yes   o no

December 10

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:35pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Christmas Camp

·      December 19-20

·      Meet at Camp McLean at 5:45pm for set up

·      Reviewed electronics – everyone in agreement

·      Movies – Christmas Vacation, Dark Knight, Step Brothers, Billy Madison

·      Pizzas – Cheese, Pepperoni, Ham and Pineapple, Supreme

·      Pancakes and sausages for breakfast

·      Bring your sleeping bag and a mat

·      Bring your own drinks (no 2 liters or energy drinks – they will be taken away)

·      Juice will be provided

Hours and Credits

·      4 service hours for the Santa Breakfast

·      Record any other hours

·      4 school credits for your Chief Scout Award – talk to your councilor

Program Work

·      Do it on your own time

·      Suggested to start on the Personal Interest badge, ie. Reading the requirements

·      Start to read the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze level

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:35pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Program

·      Read your books

·      6 badges in total

·      Works out to be 2 badges a year

·      We will do some of them as a group, but most of them will be done individually

·      Chose 2 for next week

Reports

·      President –

·      Secretary – 

·      Treasurer - 

·      Quartermasters –

Christmas Camp

·      Video Games

·      Movies

·      Suggestions welcome

·      Must be DVD

November 12

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:30pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Rainbucket

·      Please be at Scouter Dallas’ house at 4:15 on Friday

·      We are good as far a transportation is concerned

·      For other information please refer to the e-mail that was sent by Scouter Dallas earlier this week

·      If you have not paid your $45 for camp, please do so ASAP

·      Dress for rain

·      Bring a chair

·      If you only bring runners, you will not be allowed to go

Chairs

·      Please follow your schedule

Reports

·      President 

·      Treasurer

·      Secretary 

·      Quartermaster

Meeting Adjourned:  8:15pm

November 5

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:30pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Monday’s Meeting

·      Was a great meeting

Program Work

·      Pick two to work on before our next meeting

Duke of Edinburgh Award

·      We have completed most of the Bronze level already

Rainbucket

·      We will plan food on Wednesday

·      Shelter has been built, so now we have a place to cook out of the weather

·      $45 per person due on November 12 (this coming Wednesday)

·      Chas’s Mom can only drive us up there, so we need a parent or two, depending on the size of vehicle, to drive us home. If your parent is willing to drive, please let Scouter Dallas know ASAP

October 22

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:30pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Cabaret

·      Great trip overall

·      We will go over the test for approximately the first 10-15 minutes of each meeting for the next few weeks

·      The pictures will be on the website under the Venturers tab

Rainbucket

·      Still a go

·      The theme may change because some people think that the term ‘Redneck’ is offensive

·      Thus, meaning that the scavenger hunt may change

·      How are we going to get there?

o   Scouter Rob can take 3 or 4 plus towing the trailer

o   Scouter Dallas can take 3

o   Chas has volunteered his parents to drive which will be able to take 5 or 6 people

·      We are looking at the following costs

o   $22 camp fee

o   $20 food fee

o   This camp cost will be around the $40-$45 range

·      More notice to come closer to the event

Shelter

·      The leader are building a portable shelter made out of pipe, rope and a tarp

·      The shelter will be about 24-25 feet long, 9-10 feet high, and 12 feet wide

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   3 yes o no 

Meeting called to order: 7:30pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Uniforms

·      Only wear them if…

o   You are at our once a month business meeting

o   Traveling

o   Ceremonies

o   Whenever you are in the ‘public’s eye’

Fright Night

·      Oct. 23

·      We have told 1^st Semi that we will NOT be attending

Cabaret

·      This Sunday (Oct 19)

·      Be at Scouter Dallas’s house at 8:45am

·      We will leave Scouter Dallas’s house at 9am sharp!

·      Please notify Scouter Dallas if you intend to come before Friday

Rainbucket

·      Please read the scavenger hunt list. If you have anything that you would like to bring that is included on the list, please contact Scouter Dallas. *Please note: any items that you bring, have a high possibility of not returning in the original condition*

Apple Day

·      This Friday and Saturday (Oct. 17-18)

·      At the Ocean Park Safeway

·      You are either selling OR counting

·      The count will take place on October 26, time and place TBA

Adopted minutes of previous meeting:   * yes o no

Meeting called to order: 7:35pm

Minutes of this Meeting:

Reports

·      President

·      Vice President

·      Treasurer

·      Secretary

·      Quartermaster

Dates for October

·      Apple Day: Oct. 17+18 (please contact Scouter Dallas as to when you are available for a two hour shift selling apples, or whether you want to participate in the money count)

·      Cabaret Visit: Oct. 19 (please see the e-mail from Scouter Dallas that was sent out on Oct. 9)

·      Fright Night: Oct. 23 (please see the email from Zach that was sent out on Oct. 9)

·      Popcorn Due Oct. 29 (all orders and money are due at this meeting)

·      Poppy Sales: Nov. 2 (we will be at the Home Depot on 24^th ave. more info to come)

Venturer Christmas Party

·      We are booked in for Erickson House at Camp McLean on December 19+20

·      1^st Semi has replied with 6 Venturers wanting to go

Santa Breakfast

·      December 6

·      7am-12pm

·      Rotary building at Camp McLean

·      Approximately 100 Beavers

·      We have hired a Santa

·      We will be having a Venturer meeting at Cranley Place to discuss the breakfast at a later date

·      1^st Semi and 10^th White Rock are confirmed to help

·      10^th White Rock Venturers are all certified with Food Safe, so they will be doing the cooking

Rainbucket

·      Quartermaster is filling out the registration form for the next meeting

·      Some ‘redneck’ themed items have been donated to help us decorate our patrol box

Scout Christmas Camp

·      The Scouts have invited the other Scout groups in the peninsula to join them at their Christmas Camp on December 20+21

·      Our Venturer Company has been asked to volunteer as crowd control and cooks

·      More info to come

 Meeting Adjourned:  8:31