News and Announcements - Archive 2009-10


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  Leader Courses Scheduled for 2009-10 - Aug 26th, 2009. New

  Area Scout Cooking Challenge - Aug 26th, 2009.

  Area Scout Activities 2009-10 - Aug 25th, 2009.

  2009-10 Early Registration - Aug 25th, 2009.

  Changes to Wood Badge Requirements - Aug 24th, 2009.

  Does Your Group Need a Webpage? - Aug 1st, 2009.


BP&P Updates

Leader Courses Scheduled for 2009-10

WoodBadge Woggle

This list is to give leaders an idea of what coursses are being scheduled for 2009-10:

Leaders, please ensure that you read the Woodbadge Requirements (see Changes to WB Requirements for more details).

Scouter Tony Lovell, Area Commissioner, Buffalo Plains Area Aug 26th, 2009


2009 - 2010 Buffalo Plains Area Troop Cooking Challenge

Cooking Challenge


Meal Origin: Spain
When: October 3rd, 2009 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Hermitage Park (follow signs located at the bottom of the hill)

Rules:

  1. NO PRECOOKED FOOD
  2. Youth are to be responsible for the food prep and the kitchen set-up.
  3. Leaders will be asked to judge groups other than their own with other leaders.
  4. First Aid kit and fire extinguisher required for all kitchens.
  5. List of ingredients required for the presented meal.
  6. Menu required for the meal being presented.
  7. YOU PACK IT IN - YOU PACK IT OUT
  8. This event is being themed on a light weight kitchen set-up.
  9. Judges findings are final.
  10. Be Prepared.

Remember the youth are being judged on THEIR ability to cook a meal that originates from SPAIN. Each patrol must supply the judges a menu and a list of ingredients. NO PRECOOKED FOOD. The troops are responsible for the food costs.

Please remember to fill out an activity form and have it signed by the Group Commissioner. A copy will need to be handed in at the registration table before the youth can start the competition.

Please contact Scouter Cecil (478-9184) if you have any questions.

Yours In Scouting.

Scouter Cecil Mills, Buffalo Plains DAC Scouts Aug 26th, 2009




Area Scout Activities 2008-09

Area Scout Plan 2008-09

This is a list of planned Area Scout activities for 2008-09. Please include these activities in your troop plans for the coming year:

  • Buffalo Plains Area Cooking Challenge will be held October 3rd from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Hermitage Park. Remember the youth are being judged on THEIR ability to cook a meal that originates from SPAIN. Each patrol must supply the judges a menu and a list of ingredients. NO PRECOOKED FOOD. The troops are responsible for the food costs.

    Please watch for the direction signs at the bottom of the hill.

    Please remember to fill out an activity form and have it signed by the Group Commissioner. A copy will need to be handed in at the registration table before the youth can start the competition.

  • The Buffalo Plains Area Pumpkin Patch Archery Shoot will be held on October 17th at the Sandy Lake Recreation Area. Youth are encouraged to come out and enjoy the competition. Senior Cubs are welcome to come out and partake in this activity with their parent scout troop. This activity will cost $5.00 per youth participant. Cheques can be made payable to Scouts Canada.

    Please remember to fill out an activity form and have it signed by the Group Commissioner. A copy will need to be handed in at the registration table before the youth can start the competition.

  • The Buffalo Plains Area Bushman’s Challenge will be held on Jan 23, 2010 at the Sandy Lake Recreation Area. Scout Leader planning and involvement is required for this event. Senior Cubs are welcome to participate with their parent scout troop. Please Contact Scouter Cecil at cynm at shaw.ca . RSVP no later than January 09, 2010. Cheques can be made payable to Scouts Canada.

    Please remember to fill out an activity form and have it signed by the Group Commissioner. A copy will need to be handed in at the registration table before the youth can start the competition.

  • The Buffalo Plains Area Beaver Buggy / Kub Kar / Scout Truck Rally has been scheduled for April 24, 2010. More information to follow.

    Please remember to fill out an activity form and have it signed by the Group Commissioner. A copy will need to be handed in at the registration table before the youth can start the competition.

Please contact Scouter Cecil (478-9184) if you have any questions.

Yours In Scouting.

Scouter Cecil Mills, Buffalo Plains DAC Scouts Aug 25th, 2009




Early Registration Available

for 2009-10 Scouting Year

Having Fun

Your Scout Group may be accepting early registrations for the 2009 - 2010 Scouting year. For "Early Registration" you can submit a youth application to your Group Registrar before August 22nd and you can pay the 2007-08 registration fees:


  • Youth - $165
  • Adult - $0 (fee paid for by Council)
  • Family (3 or more youth) - $390

Contact your Section Leader or Group Commissioner N O W for more details. 2009-10 Application Forms and instructions are available our new "How to Join" page.

For Group Executive early registrations applications must be entered in MMS by your Group Commissioner or Group Registrar before August 31, 2009. Group Registrars can download the following MMS Guide which contains detailed instructions.

Please contact the Council office if you have any questions.

Scouter Tony Lovell, Area Commissioner Aug 25th, 2009


WoodBadge Woggle

Changes to Wood Badge Requirements

The goal for Scouts Canada is to have all registered leaders Woodbadge qualified by attending courses hosted by the Coulcil or Area.

A returning leader who is going into another section in the fall will be treated as a new leader in the fall and will have to take the appropriate WB course for the new Section.

All new and current who have not attended WB1 Leaders and Group Commissioners are required to take their WB1 training within 12 months, with a strong preference to have them attain their WBI within the first 4 months.

Other than the Group Commissioners, Group Committee members are not "required" to take the Group Commissioners WB1 course. However, it is recommended that the Group Commissioners strongly encourage their team to do so.

Please refer to "WoodBadge Requirements for Leaders" for additional details.

Scouter Tony Lovell, Area Commissioner, Buffalo Plains Area  Aug 24th, 2009


Group Page

Does Your Group Have a Webpage?

How you can get one!

If your Group doesn't have the expertise to build a Group website, the Area Webmaster can create a dedicated webpage for you.

A dedicated Group webpage can provide an online point of contact between your leaders and your parents.

Take a look at some current examples:

Is it difficult?
No. All you need to do is contact the Area Webmaster and ask for details on how to get a dedicated web page. He will send you an email asking for some information, and ask which layout your Group would like to use:

  • Sample A1 - Uses stock photos for Sections
  • Sample A2 - Uses stock photos for Sections and Group Contact List at the bottom of the page
  • Sample B1 - Uses photos of Leaders provided by the Group for Sections
  • Sample B2 - Uses photos of Leaders provided by the Group for Sections and Group Contact List at the bottom of the page

If you can provide a collection of digital pictures and a small write up, we can even create a photo-gallery article and/or a photo-gallery on your Group webpage. Take a look at 1st Fort Saskatchewan Scout Group and their "Beaver Owls" article. Depending on the amount of work, it usually takes about a week to get a Group webpage built and uploaded to our public website.

Don't be left out ... get your Group online soon!

Area Webmaster Aug 1st, 2009


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