Voyageur Council Venturer Advisors Forum
Meeting Minutes for
Scout Headquarters - National
Boardroom
Name |
Group |
Name |
Group |
Al McPhee |
1st Greely |
|
Rideau Area |
Alex Gazaleh |
OPE Co/Crew-Greenwd |
Marc Couturier |
123rd |
Allan Yates |
1st Merrickville |
Mary Hagerman |
1st Osgoode |
Andrew Robison |
1st Dunrobin |
Mike Jowett |
CC Voyageur |
Bill Bowman |
1st |
Neal Rice |
|
Bob Sylvester |
112th |
Nick Wise |
Rideau Rov/DCC Train |
Brenda Cumming |
1st Osgoode |
Nigel Ward |
1st |
Brett Budge |
25th |
Perry Schippers |
HARovers/2nd Gat |
Cal Clupp |
2nd |
Peter Wittwer |
23rd |
Chuck Fraser |
1st Glen Cairn |
Raymond Desjardins |
DCYC Training |
Cyndy Courtland |
|
Richard Burelle |
11th |
Dave Skinner |
1st Glen Cairn |
Sandra Redshaw |
3rd |
Doug MacKinnon |
112th |
Sharon Lefebvre |
7th |
Doug Proud |
1st |
Stephen Smye |
1st |
Eugene Lavigne |
Service Corps |
Steve Doody |
25th |
Gen stalker |
|
Stewart Ross |
DCC Recog'n |
Jan Stodola |
7th |
Thomas Miller |
2nd |
John Dougherty |
DCC Program |
Wally Gale |
14th Glcster/VAF Chr |
Phil Mondor Scholarship
Presentations Stewart Ross
Mike Jowett made presentations of $500 scholarships to this years successful candidates - Jeffery Caldor and Sasha Goodie. Joint Council and VAF participants were in attendance. These scholarships are awarded annually to youth in Voyageur Council entering or continuing post secondary education.
Opening Comments Wally Gale
This last meeting of the season has an
ambitious agenda starting with a special presentation about a Venturer bike tour of
1st Merrickville Venturers Bike Tour of
Allan presented photos and information about their Venturer Companys bike tour of
The presentation will be posted at http://www.1stmerrickville.ca/index.htm.
Past Activities
Apple Hill Work Weekend (May 7-8) John
Dougherty
Cleared most of one trail and a couple of kybos were constructed. Camp is ready for the summer.
RSVP (May 6-8) Neal Rice
Youth enjoyed it, the mosquitoes certainly enjoyed it. They are looking at re-vamping the orienteering activity for next year as there was some confusion. 159 youth attendees more than expected but within capabilities to handle.
Laser-Quest Lockdown (May 13-14) 23rd
Had to cancel, there was not enough interest to support the event.
WW1 and WW3 Petawawa
(May 27-29) Bill Bowman
All went well with very high spring run-off
like conditions. WW1 58 participants,
including a special program for Lucas from 7th
WW2, Kayak1&2, mini WW1 Palmer
Rapids (June 3-5) Bill Bowman
Spring-like run-off conditions this weekend
also on the
A SPECIAL THANKS TO BILL BOWMAN FOR BOTH WEEKENDS! His contributions are much appreciated for these whitewater weekends as well as for the many other activities throughout the year, adding immense value to the Scouting Program.
Upcoming activities
Rideau Canoe Rally (Sept 3) - John
Dougherty
Its still the
Couch Rally (Sept 10) Somewhere
in downtown
Cost is approximately $15 per participant (includes crest/activities/BBQ). Flyer available. Website is being developed as we speak. HTTP://rideaurovers-couchrally.webs.com/
Reports
Service Corps Eugene Lavigne
Teddy Bear Picnic (June
25 Rideau Hall)
Joint Council
Elections tonight: NEW Scouting PR Brittany Garrick
NEW Guiding PR Stephanie Black
May Camp (May 20-23)
77 participants including a group from
June event Semi Formal
Cost $5 in advance or at the door.
Email JCexec2010@gmail.com if interested in coming. Allowed 1 guest who must be identified as such
Meeting stats: 79 in attendance 52 in uniform (72%)
Other Business/Announcements
Swift Water Rescue Allan Yates
Looking into a swift water safety course. This course, whether it involves training alone or a certification would provide some basic skills if considering taking youth on a whitewater trip without a whitewater guide. Helps with prevention of problems and dealing with difficult situations on the river. Interest (by show of hands) of about 30-40 people. Timing would be sometime between May and Sept 2012. Cost likely about $150 for certification, less without.
WW4 Tripping Course possibility, 2012
Michael Wall / 1st Nepean Rover Crew
Gen indicated that pre-requisite is WW2,
objective is to obtain skills to take a group on a whitewater trip with gear and
safety. Aiming for Spring
2012, possibly a run down the
RoVent 2011 Doug MacKinnon
The last meeting before the summer break will be held June 14th in the Buffam room all welcome. The theme this year will be Braveheart but there will be no mooning of the English. The Council office will take care of registration this year - requests one group cheque as opposed to 20 personal cheques. MasterCard payment also possible with no cost increase for a service fee. There will be an offer of service category (catered).
National Venturer
Event,
Now looking for expressions of interest info available via Council website under Program/Events. Registration not yet open. Cost approx. $595. Those interested are advised to be ready to jump when registration opens (September at latest) event limited to 1000 max, Venturers only (not a linking event).
Offers of Service Rover level and up will
camp 6 km away (catered)
VAF Budget Wally Gale
There is still budget available for climbing ropes. Had allocated money for 3 ropes and additional money could be available if needed. Ropes must be available for VenClimb.
VAF has 6 good quality bows and arrows
available for groups to borrow just used for RSVP. Stephen Smye will
check with John Stalker to offer help with VAF purchase of backstop net(s).
World Rover Moot 2013 (Aug 8-18) Low
A lot of good things are planned: 4x24 Canoe du Nord, Trips to Ottawa/Montreal/Toronto/Quebec/Gatineau.
Looking for ideas of
sites to visit while in
International service teams (age > 25) will be needed. Those age 18-25 will be Moot participants. International patrols will be formed based on who signs up.
Approx. $750 per participant for 11 days, everything included.
Info will be posted as available on Facebook & website www.mootcanada2013.ca
Wilderness
25% off May, June and September programs
15% off July and August programs.
Accepts Scouts Canada reciprocal indemnity form.
Calendar of Events for 2011/12 Season
Wally Gale
Wally distributed a preliminary list of activities/dates for next season and asked for corrections from activity coordinators. Discussion focused on the 1st month. There was general agreement with dates/events. An updated page will be distributed with the minutes and posted online.
Announcement regarding VAF Chair Wally
Gale
Cal Clupp has agreed to take over as Chair of the VAF. Wally will sort out a transition to take effect this summer.
Next Meeting:
The Chair for the Venturer Advisor Forum is Wally Gale at vafchair@rogers.com.
Please contact Wally for any notices to distribute or information of potential
interest to the Voyageur VAF community. If you find any omissions or errors,
please contact
Scouter Jocelyn Remus-Robinson at cascahawk@gmail.com
or 613-592-4738
and visit the VAF website for a goldmine of information, including present, past and future events http://web.ncf.ca/ad554/