THE SCOUTER’S DISPATCH
October 2012
APPLE DAY NEWS Apple Day 2012 is Fri., Oct. 12 & Sat., Oct. 13
Since the 1930s, Apple Day has become a fall tradition across Canada.
The Apple is given as a thank-you for a donation to Scouting.
Proceeds from our Apple Day Campaign are used to maintain and upgrade facili-ties at Mt. Nemo Scout Camp and Ragged Falls Canoe Base.
We ask all members and parents to join us in helping raise much needed dollars to maintain our camps. For Hamilton-Wentworth groups participating in Apple Day, there will be no charge for the use of Camp Nemo during that scouting year.
The 2012 Apple Day Committee Co-Chairs are Gary Fliss, Cam Napholc and Debbie Napholc. Our email is [email protected].
Visit www.hwscouting.ca look under Apple Day for a complete Apple Day Committee list, current postings and information.
The Apple Day Committee will meet on Thursday, October 4 at Scout House, 7 PM. We always welcome new members - please send us an email if you are interested in helping out this year.
Look for the special deals Montana’s Cookhouse has generously offered to support our Apple Day Campaign.
Upcoming Events (Note: SH
refers to Scout House)
October 2012
11 Battlefields CLT Meet 6:30 PM SH 12 - 13 Apple Day
19-21 ORCKA Canoe Training
20 Cub Fun Day “Star Wars”
25 H-W Area Meeting 7 PM @ SH
26-28 Scouts Basics
27 Beaveree Mount Hope Sport Park
November 2012
2-4 Woodbadge Pt 1 at Nemo
3 Swap Meet & Auction
8 Battlefields CLT Meet 6:30 PM SH
8-10 Popcorn Warehouse
16-18 Bullying Awareness Camp
22 H-W Area Meeting 7PM SH
30-2 Outdoor Skills Course
December 2012
1 Working with Youth SH
7 H-W Area Christmas Social, SH
13 Battlefields CLT meet 6:30 PM SH
January 2013
4-6 Venturer Survival Camp
10 Battlefields CLT Meet 6:30 PM SH
20 15th Annual Scout Curling
24 H-W Area Meeting 7 PM SH
February 2013
1, 7, 14, 23 Woodbadge 1 at Nemo
1-3 Klondike Camp
9—Kub Kar Rally
15-17 Rover Snow Moot “Muppets”
28 H-W Area Meeting 7PM SH
March 2013
28 H-W Area Meet 7pm SH
April 2013
26-28 Woodbadge Pt 2
Deadline for December Dispatch is
November 10, 2012
New website for camp bookings:
https://swocamps.ca/
PROGRAM PLANNING RESOURCE
DAY (AUGUST 25)
Six Groups attended the Resource Day and
benefitted from the tools, resources and
personnel available to help them plan their
upcoming program year. Many completed
their Child and Youth Safety Training at
the same time. This day also saw the
sharing of ideas which included crafts and
putting the OUT in ScOUTing.
Some smaller groups have planned
to attend camp together!
I would like to thank Scouter Dawn
Scaum and Scouter Patti Troughton
for their knowledge and assistance.
All the participants will be well
equipped for the upcoming year.
Our next session will be in August
2013. We hope to have an increased
attendance so that there will be even more inspiration from a greater sharing of ideas.
Yours In Scouting,
Scouter Kevin Bouchard
DAC - Adult Development / Hamilton-Wentworth Area
Scouts Calendar:
http://www2.scouts.ca/dnn/
Default.aspx?
alias=www2.scouts.ca/dnn/bat
Battlefields training link:
www2.scouts.ca/dnn/bat
Battlefields Calendar – Information to be posted can be sent to Marianne Thiessen [email protected] Please send as much detail as possible; location, date and times, con-tact information, explanation of acronyms.
With the new Scouting year gearing up, there
are events planned in the fall for all sections.
Venturers have the Rock Climbing Camp Sep-
tember 28th to 30th, Apple Day Campaign runs
on October 12th and 13th, Cub Fun Day “Star
Wars” on October 20th, Scout Basics Camp for
Hamilton-Wentworth Troops is October 26th to
28th and the Beaveree is on October 27th at the
Mount Hope Sports Park.
Hamilton-Wentworth Area has a new crest. It displays the gate-
way arch that is located at Wellington Street and King Street.
Between the gateway’s base is a waterfall, representing the “city
of waterfalls”. All section colours are reflected on the crest. The
crests should be available for sale at the Scout Shop by late
September. Thanks to all those who offered suggestions for the
new design.
I would like to thank Rob McLean for his dedication to the role of
DAC Program and Special Events over the past several years. He
has accepted the role of DCC Adult Development with Battle-
fields Council. Please welcome Tony Mizzi in the role of DAC
Program and Special Events. Tony’s experience facilitating troop
section activities and skills camps will be an asset to the role.
November 16th to 18th there will be a Bullying Awareness Camp
at Camp Nemo for Pack and Troop age youth. Youth and leaders
interested in assisting with the planning and delivery of the camp,
please contact me.
YIS
Sandra Taylor Hamilton-Wentworth Area Commissioner
Hamilton Registrars,
I hope your fall registration events
have gone well and I will see you at
the ‘phase threes’ registration
appointments this month. Just a few
points to remember as I will not be
accepting incomplete packages:
*Subsidy requests should be submitted to me and approved by
me in advance of phase three registration, using the subsidy re-
quest form and process.
*Please follow the instructions on the council registrar’s document
‘registration processes’ given to you back in the spring. Packages
should not be submitted without a member list (found under the
reports section in MyScouts) and a closed batch invoice (you will
have to use the copy and paste method to print this and remem-
ber, subsidies are included here).
*Please submit a screening cover sheet with all PRCs.
*Please make sure your V and P forms are signed, and then please
double and triple check this. Please don’t include them in the
batch if they are missing a signature, and ensure the person
signed the correct form for their role.
* If you don’t know please ask before the phase
three meetings.
SWO service center registrars are available to
help you directly as well:
Main - [email protected]
Leigh Erme - [email protected]
Hilary Sararas - [email protected]
866-568-7472
Thank you for all your hard work at this time of year!
Catriona Forrest|Council Field Executive|Scouts Canada
Cell:905.818.4227|BB PIN:321A977F|[email protected]
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The Mission of Scouting
The Mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value sys-tem based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help
build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.
WOOD BADGE PART 2
COLONY, PACK, TROOP, COMPANY,
CREW
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The Battlefields Council PLANNING CALENDAR
contains additional training opportunities. See your
Commissioner for details.
Battlefields Council Adult Development Opportunities
Become a Confident, Competent, Empowered & Motivated Leader! Learn the skills that help you deliver on Scouts Canada’s
Brand Promise –“SCOUTS IS THE START OF SOMETHING GREAT!” Start yourself with something Great! Start with
the right attitudes and commitment you bring, mix with skill building and program energizing that training brings and
you will be ready to deliver great memories & growth to the youth of our Scouting community.
HAMILTON SCOUT BASICS CAMP Friday, October 26 – Sunday, October 28, 2012
Nemo Scout Camp Yes, it’s that time of year again to plan ahead. This Scout Basics camp is open to ALL scouting groups in the
Hamilton Area and will offer an exciting, fun and challenging outdoors program for ALL Scouts ages 11-14.
Troops will be required to be self-contained and camp outdoors. The Scout Basics program will be split into 4
different age groups offering 4 individual program areas which include a basic program for 1st year Scouts to
SPELUNKING, GEO CACHING, PIONEERING to ROCK RAPPELLING for all 4th year scouts.
Do not miss out on a great opportunity for your youth.
Registration: $5.00 per participant to cover the cost of your crest.
**An additional $5.00 charge will be required for all 4th year participants to cover
the cost of entrance to Rattlesnake Conservation Area.**
•Wood Badge Part One Opportunities
•Nov. 2-4, 2012 residential @ Camp Nemo, Colony, Pack, Troop, Company, Group Commissioner
•Nov. 9-11, 2012 residential @ Camp Impeesa, Colony, Pack, Troop & Group Commissioner
•Nov. 23-25, 2012 residential @ Camp Wetaskiwin, Colony, Pack & Troop
•Feb. 1, 7, 14, 23, 2013 @ Hamilton Scout House / Camp Nemo, Colony, Pack & Troop
Workshop Options & Mandatory Orientation •Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) required - completion online
•Child & Youth Safety orientation required - completion online
•above two courses & Module One of Wood Badge Part One are required before working with youth as a uniformed, registered leader
•FLEX (Cubs), FAST (Troop) & FOCUS (Venture/Rover) youth leadership training courses - TBA via Council Youth Commissioner
•Outdoor Skills course, Nov. 30-Dec.2, 2012 Camp Impeesa, this is an all section leaders opportunity
•ORCKA Basic Canoe Instructor Training – Sept 28-30, Oct 19-21 (see accreditation form)
Note: Confirmation of course contact person (TBA) on Battlefields website or contact your Group/Area Commissioner for further
information. Your participation in Wood Badge training supports your group’s ability to achieve and maintain the Group/Section
Program Standards/Quality Award. Get yourself trained and Scouting will truly be the “start of something great”!
Visit Battlefields - Training tab for updated information going forward. www2.scouts.ca/dnn/bat
WOOD BADGE PART 1
COLONY, PACK, TROOP , COMPANY,
CREW, COMMISSIONER
•Wood Badge Part Two Opportunities
•April 5-7, 2013 & April 26-28, 2013 @ Camp Nemo for Colony, Pack, Troop & Company
HAMILTON SPECIAL EVENTS
Oct 20 Cub Fun Day Theme is Star Wars
Oct 26-28 Scout Basics
Oct 27 Beaveree
Nov16-18 Bullying Awareness Camp
Jan 4-6 Venturer Survival Camp
Feb 1-3 Klondike Camp
Feb 15-17 Rover Snow Moot ,Theme THE
MUPPETS
May 4 Chopperee
May 17-20 Victoria Day
June 7-9 Cuboree
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As a Support Scouter, I would like to personally extend an invitation
to both new and experienced leaders to attend our new, expanded,
Working With Youth Resource Day. This event will feature a number of
speakers covering a wide range of topics.
Working with Youth and Youth with Disabilities
Once again, Scouter Michael Burdo, B.A.; B.S.W.; R.S.W., a Youth and Family Counselor from Ottawa will be offering his updated
presentation on Working With Youth and Youth With Disabilities. This meaningful course will focus on ways of positively working with
youth in order to gain the best abilities from their participation within the group setting. Scouter Michael speaks to: Language of
Praise & Encouragement, Youth Misbehavior, Respect, Depressed Youth and Adolescents, Homesickness, Coping with Peer Pressure,
Attention Seekers, Temper Tantrums, ADD/ADHD, Anxious Youth, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Awkward Youth, Blind/Partially-
Sighted Youth, Developmentally Delayed Youth, Selective Mutism, Tourette Syndrome, Communicating Effectively with Youth, Ef-
fectively Relating with Teenage/Adolescent Youth, Making Friends and much more!
SafeTALK
SafeTALK is a Hamilton Community Council program that prepares volunteers to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and con-
nect them to suicide first aid resources. Most people with thoughts of suicide, either directly or indirectly, invite help to stay safe.
Alert volunteers know how to identify and work with these opportunities to help protect life. This presentation will illustrate both
non-alert and alert responses and discuss steps to connect a person with thoughts of suicide to a suicide first aid intervention care-
giver.
Bullying
Studies have found bullying occurs once every seven minutes on the playground and once every 25 minutes in peer groups. In the
majority of cases, bullying stops within 10 seconds when peers intervene, or do not support the bullying behavior. This presentation,
offered by Hamilton Police, will discuss the four most common types of bullying; verbal, social, physical and cyber bullying, and offer
ways to recognize, intervene and prevent bullying.
I would suggest that you have at least one leader from each group (and preferably at least one leader from each section) attend this
resource day; it really is an opportunity not to be missed.
The resource day runs on Saturday, December 1, 2012, 9:00 to 4:00. Cost is a very reasonable $15 per person and includes a lunch of hearty soups and sandwiches. Scout House is located at 375 James St. South, Hamilton. Please phone the Help Desk at 905-528-5711, Geoff Macquire at 905-634-0651 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat – call early, seating is limited!
WOOD BADGE PART 1 - COLONY, PACK, TROOP, COMPANY, CREW & GROUP COMMISSIONER When: November 2, 3, and 4, 2012
Where: Mount Nemo Scout Camp - 4284 No. 2 Sideroad Burlington ON, L7R 3X4
Theme: "The FUNdamentals of Scouting"
Type: Residential
Cost: $55.00
Please join us for a weekend of learning, laughing, and friendship while you complete your Woodbadge Part I in
Colony, Pack, Troop, Company, Crew or Group Commissioner. Completion of Module I, AODA and the new
Child Youth & Safety Training (now online) are mandatory before attending the weekend course. Please visit
http://myscouts.ca to sign in and follow the training link to the eLearning section.
NOTE: You must be 14 years of age to join the Woodbadge Part I course.
Contact: Dawn Scaum (Course Coordinator): [email protected]
BOOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE HELP DESK?
Be sure to speak with a Help Desk Volunteer who will
ensure the booking is recorded at the Help Desk.
WORKING WITH YOUTH RESOURCE DAY
Battlefield Council is committed to providing up-to-date,
relevant, quality training to assist our adult volunteers as they
work with a variety of youth to achieve a successful, inclusive,
program while meeting Scouts Canada’s quality standards.
15TH ANNUAL SCOUT CURLING
TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Sunday January 20, 2013
WHERE: Dundas Granite Curling Club,
WHO: Both experienced and novice curlers over age 16.
Enter a team of 4 or register as an individual.
COST: $45 (cheques to HAMILTON GILWELL CLUB)
INCLUDES: 2 games of Curling, Lunch, Dinner, Prizes
REGISTRATION FORMS – Either print the online form or
obtain one from the Help Desk at Scout House. For further
information contact Frank Goodman at 905-388-5681 or Doug
French at 905-389-4313.
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Your advertisement will reach hundreds of Scouting adults in the region.
Email us to discuss options—you can put in a business-card
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We will also design your ad for you at no extra charge. Advertisements for ‘items for sale’ can be inserted at $10 per
issue. Your ads help with the expenses associated
with the publication of the Scouting Dispatch.
Are you looking for fun, adventure
and challenge? Look no further than the Cana-
dian Scout Jamboree 2013 (CJ'13) being held in
Sylvan Lake, Alberta from July 6 to 13, 2013.
CJ'13 will bring youth, leaders and volunteers
from across the country and from around the
world together for the ultimate Scouting experi-
ence. Scouts will share friendship and adventure
while experiencing personal development that
only a jamboree experience can bring. Visit the website often and
subscribe to our RSS feed and blog for additional information and
updates as we count down to the big event.
Scout groups can fill out an expression of interest form at:
http://www.scouts.ca/cj13/
POPCORN ORDER DEADLINES Saturday, October 27
NOT LATER THAN 11:59 PM
Submission of -
a. all group popcorn orders. Online, direct from group to the
Trails-End popcorn system at www.scoutpopcorn.ca.
b. all group prize orders. Online, direct from group to Trails-End.
c. all $600 Sellers’ Club prize applications are online at the Trails-
End order system.
d. all $1500 Sellers' Club prize applications are online at the
Trails-End order system.
e. all $2500 Scholarship applications
(forms available at www.scoutpopcorn.ca).
November 8, 9, 10: Council popcorn warehouse for all Areas &
Hamilton-Wentworth groups.
Payment: All groups are requested to submit a postdated cheque
for their main popcorn order when it is picked up at the Council
warehouse. Payment deadline is Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.
Scouts Canada, SWOAC
M. Taylor – Battlefields Popcorn
531 Windermere Rd, London ON N5X 2T1
Dispatch Deadlines Nov. 10 for the Dec. 1 Dispatch
Jan. 10 for the Feb. 1 Dispatch
March 10 for the April 1 Dispatch
June 1 for the June 15 Dispatch
Aug. 10 for the Sept 1 Dispatch
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JAMBO 2012
Jambo 2012 has come
and gone and is now
in Scouting history.
Jambos are well or-
ganized and a ‘must’
experience for youth
and leaders who plan
on attending CJ or
World Jamborees. It gives the group a chance to experience
camping in Tents for a week while being close to home. Most of
the events are similar to large jamborees.
The youth and leaders from 3rd Aldershot had a wonderful ex-
perience. Six leaders attended Jambo 2012, helping out with the
youth from 3rd, as well as being on Staff. Jambos are held every
two years at Camp Bel in Dorchester. Troop Leaders should be
putting Jambo 2014 into their long range planning.
YIS,
Chris & Bill McCready / 3rd Aldershot
HICOP Bookings for 2010 to 2012
As you can see by the charts and with the above stats, HICOP has
become a very popular program resource at Camp Nemo and is
growing in number of Youth and Groups visiting every year. The
disappointing thing for our volunteers is that more local Hamilton-
Wentworth Groups are not utilizing the programs as much as out-
side groups. Our goal this year is to make sure that all Hamilton
Groups that use the camp know we are there every Saturday from
10 am - 5 pm with a variety of programs that you can book to suit
your group and make your camping experience fun and carefree.
The Groups who visit the Interpretative Centre (which you can do
without any booking at all) always come back and the Groups that
book program have very positive reviews of how the program met
their expectations. We hope you will visit the centre and/or book
programs this year. Please visit www.hicop.ca to see what pro-
grams we have to offer and also to book.
From the HICOP Volunteers
YIS,
Debbie Christie
2010 2011 2012 only to Sept 1/12
Bookings 7 18 30
Youth 93 289 317
Different Groups 15 22
Outside Hamilton-
Wentworth
8 9
Outside Battlefields 8 6
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Bullying Awareness Camp at Camp
Nemo Troop – November 16th – 18th/12
Cost $ 20 – come self-contained
Pack – November 17th/12 9am to 4pm
Cost $10 – Bring a lunch
Camp Chief Sandra Taylor
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RECOGNIZING MEMBERS
The ‘Recognition Process’ is being significantly changed. The
process starts with ‘YOU’. If you observe or otherwise become
aware of a scouter, or a youth member acting in a ‘Scouter-in-
Training or Activity Leader’ capacity, you are strongly encour-
aged to nominate them for a ‘Certificate of Commendation’.
The new process is extremely easy. Simply log onto ‘scouts.ca/thanks’, you will
find a ‘thanks’ button on the left hand side. Click on the button and it will bring
you to a very short form. Please type in the member’s full name, the group, area
and council that the scouter belongs to.
You will be asked to provide a short narrative describing the outstanding act
or service the Scouter has performed, as well as the impact that the act or ser-
vice had on you, your child or the community. This can be three or four sen-
tences or longer if appropriate.
You will also be asked to indicate the approximate date of the outstanding
service or event.
Lastly you will be asked to provide some personal information: your name,
relationship to the Scouter and an email address.
After entering the information, click on the ‘done’ button at the bottom and it will
be sent electronically to the National office for dispersing back to the Battlefields
representative for processing.
National gathers all nominations and sends them out once a month to the various
Recognition Commissioners. It could take as long as a couple of months for every-
thing to get completed.
PLEASE be careful when starting. There are two versions of the nomi-
nation form available. One is for electronic filing, the other is for proc-
essing by hand. Be sure to use the ‘scouts.ca/thanks’ page.
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MAY 17 – 20, 2013
START PREPARING FOR
“HEROES & VILLAINS”
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DRAW DEADLINE
APRIL 30, 2013
A $50.00 DEPOSIT WILL SECURE YOUR CHOICE OF CAMPSITE
TRY YOUR HAND AT DESIGNING A CREST
DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2013
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT: Linda McKaig
289-337-5000 # 4012
HELP DESK 905-528-5711
375 James St. S. Hamilton ON L8P 3B9
Hours:
Monday - closed
Tuesday & Wednesday - 10 AM to 4 PM
Thursday - 1 to 7 PM
Friday - 1 to 4 PM
Saturday - 10 AM to 1 PM
Sat Oct 8 CLOSED for Thanksgiving.
March Break: Mar 10 until Mar 16, 2013 CLOSED
impACT 2012 Calling all Youth!
impACT 2012 is an amazing opportunity for Scouts Canada
members between the ages of 14 and 26. It takes place October
11-14, at Camp Samac in Oshawa, Ontario, impACT 2012 will
be the first National Youth Conference in over 12 years!
impACT 2012 is set to be the experience of a lifetime for not
only Youth Commissioners, but all those who have a passion
for Scouting and youth leadership. The conference will include
inspirational keynote speakers, collaborative breakout sessions,
engaging outreach projects, significant skill development and
of course unforgettable special events.
The registration fee for impACT 2012 will be $175 per youth.
This will cover the program, meals and lodgings. To stay in
the loop about all things impACT 2012related send an email to
[email protected] and have your name added to the email
list. Follow us @SCimpACT2012 or like us on facebook .
"impACT 2012".
Hope to see you at impACT 2012!
Dylan Reinhart / National Youth Commissioner
Megan Drodge / Chair, impACT 2012
PENNY PINCHERS CLUB Remember, when your ‘bank’ is full,
or even when it is almost full, drop
it off at the Help Desk with your
name and address in the container
and don’t forget to pick up an empty
one. If you haven’t yet tried it, why
not give it a try and see how it
works. Pick up a jar and fill it with
pennies (nickels, dimes and other coins or bills are also wel-
come). We will count it, roll it and send you an income tax re-
ceipt, it can’t be any easier than that. Remember, all the money
raised goes to support Mount Nemo Scout Camp.
SCOUTS and VENTURERS
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT
BADGE TRADING BEFORE CJ?
If so, make sure you mark November 3,
2012 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM on your
calendar and come out to the Hamilton
Scout House for our annual big Swap
Meet and Auction. Many friendly
badgers will be there to give advice and
answer questions. The first 20 youth aged 17 and under, in full
uniform, who find Scouter SwapperTom after 10 AM, will be
given a large bag of badges to keep and enjoy. A left handshake
is all that is required to complete the deal!
The Help Desk is still looking for volunteers.
Please see last Dispatch for more information.
Or email Harvey Bailey [email protected]
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APPLE DAY 2012
The 2012 Apple Day Campaign takes place on Friday,
October 12th and Saturday, October 13th this year.
Our goal this year is again $70,000. This goal is ambi-
tious but can be met and even exceeded if we have
maximum participation from our youth, leaders and
parents. Again this year we have great support from our friends at
Montana’s Cookhouse. Please see ads regarding Montana’s and
Apple Day
Leaders, you are the key to the success of our campaign in promot-
ing full participation for youth and their parents, not only for one
“shift” - for all shifts.
To encourage this kind of commitment, one ballot towards the an-
nual prize draw will be given for each two hour volunteer period.
This is for youth, leaders and parents.
Youth and volunteers also have chances to win many more great
prizes. We would like to thank the businesses that have made con-
tributions at this time:
AA Jones Optical
Canadian Tire, Ancaster
Bowlerama
Empire Theatres Jackson Square
Canadian Tire - Dundas
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Central Cycle
Hamilton Bulldogs
Hamilton Indoor Go-Cart
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Home Depot – various locations
Home Hardware, Westcliffe Mall
Jungle Jam Indoor Playground
Kraft Foods
Jungle Jam Indoor Playground
Kings Buffet
McDonalds, Dundurn,
McDonalds, Rymal & U James
McDonalds, Upper Wentworth
Michael’s – Heritage Green
Montana’s Cookhouses, Hamilton
Pierik’s Cycle
Poor Angus
Poor Angus
Silver City - Heritage Green
Silver City - Ancaster
Skyway Lanes
Soccer World Hamilton
Swiss Chalet, Upper James
Swiss Chalet, Golf Links
TD Bank, Upper James
TD Bank, King & Rosedale
Theatre Aquarius
Teachers Credit Union – Upper Wentworth
Zoom Zooms Indoor Playground
Proceeds from our Apple Day Campaign are used to maintain
and upgrade Scouting facilities at Mount Nemo Scout Camp
and Ragged Falls Canoe Base. Usage of Camp Nemo and
Ragged Falls is still no charge for Hamilton Wentworth Area
groups that participate in Apple Day and we hope they are able
to continue that tradition with your support.
2012 Chairs:
Gary Fliss
Cam Napholc
Debbie Napholc
Counting: Jim Bryce
Media PR: Brian Johnston
2012 Depot Coordinators:
Binbrook – Andrew Bienhaus
Eastgate Mall: Nancy Wands
Albion Mills - Linda Sargeant
Power Centre: Sheila Sferrazza
Dundurn: Yvonne Oliver
Aldershot: Gerry Mros
Hermitage Springs/Ancaster: Mary Elop
Dundas/Flamborough: Wayne Childs
Kingshead: Linda & Rod North/Don MacAngus
Mohawk Trails: Bette Moreau
We thank you for your support
Apple Day 2012 Committee
(Submitted by Deb Napholc)
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BEAVEREE
CELEBRATE THE OLYMPICS
October 27 , 2012
10am –2pm
Mount Hope Sports Park (HWY 6 south)
Cost: $4 (lunch included)
This year, we are participating in the Olympic Games!
Each colony is asked to bring two (2) games/activities that
can be played at the Olympics. Craft will supplied by the 97th
group.
Each colony that attends has also been designated a colour
from the Olympic Flag. Each youth/leader is asked to wear a
shirt of that colour under their uniform.
Each colony also needs to pick a country that has their colour
in it. i.e. green for Ireland. You also need to pick a youth to be
your flag bearer as they will participate in the opening cere-
monies. Your colony will be this country for the day.
Mohawk Trails is YELLOW
Dundurn is BLUE
Hermitage Springs is GREEN
Albion Mills is RED (please do not
choose to be Canada)
Kingshead is BLACK
Please let us know by October 19 if you
are joining us and how many are coming. You can pay on the
day of the event.
If you have any questions please contact:
Judy Goodman at [email protected] or
Brenda Ellison at [email protected]
Cub Fun Day 2012– Star Wars
Saturday October 20th 2012
Mount Nemo Scout Camp
Cost $7.00 per Youth / $5.00 per Adult
Registration Deadline Oct 6th, 2012
If you have not yet received your information package,
contact Jeremy Sharp at (905) 921-4101or
and it will be emailed out
ASAP.
May the force
be with you!
THE BULLFROG
Once there was a very
large green bullfrog who
lived in a modest sized pond. Even though many other ani-
mals and fish lived around this pond, the bullfrog didn't have
any friends. You see, the friends he once had were gone. They
were tired of his boasting and tried to stay out of his way.
This situation changed when the geese began to migrate
through the area. Two geese actually became his friends. They
spent many a long day visiting, swimming and doing the
things friends do. Then one day the two geese told the frog it
was time for them to continue their migration.
The frog was sad and asked if they could take him with them.
He suggested that they let him climb on one of their backs and
hang onto their neck. Both geese agreed that he was entirely
too fat for one goose to carry.
Further saddened, the frog began to think and finally came up
with an idea. Listen, he said, How about we take a string and
each of you take hold of a end with your mouth and bite down
hard, then I will bite in the middle of the string and you can fly
me between you. The geese pondered the idea and decided to
give it a try. All were ready and the geese began to flap and
run. The frog hopped along with the string in his mouth until
he was lifted from the ground and was airborne. Oh, what a
feeling thought the frog.
Onward they flew for days on end until they flew over a
farmer out in his field. The farmer looked up and upon seeing
the geese and frog remarked, "My, my, a flying frog I wonder
who taught those geese to fly such a big frog?"
Hearing this the frog said, "I DID!!!."
That night the farmer feasted on very large succulent frog legs.
Check your ego, don't let it get so far out of control that you lose
your friends or worse yet, end up on someone's plate.
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Sponsorship Program:
Gary Fliss
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Ingredients:
6 apples
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
3 cup quick oats
1 cup flour
2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup butter
- Slice apples.
- Mix apple slices, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Mix oats, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and butter
to make crust.
- Press half the crust mix into the bottom and sides of the
dutch oven.
- Pour the apples onto the crust.
- Cover apples with the rest of the crust mix.
- Bake covered about 45 minutes at 350 degrees, until top
crust is light brown and apples are tender.
Apple Crisp Recipe for campers
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