Chinook Council December Newsletter

December 2019

Chinook Council Newsletter

Scout Groups

selling Christmas Trees

Please consider purchasing

your Christmas tree from a

local Scout Group.

Click on the link below for a list of groups, locations, and days/times.

Christmas Tree Sales Info

Scouter Bob Schwartzenberger received the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers on October 31st. This medal recognizes exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians in a wide range of fields.The medal was presented by Her Honour,

The Honorable Lois E. Mitchell.

Do you know someone who should be recognized?

Offer Of Service (OOS)

If you would like to bring your winter camping skills and be part of the event team contact James Tucker at [email protected] .

Senator Buchanan Winter Challenge Camp & Klondike Derby 2020

Chinook Council's premiere cold weather and winter camping event for Scouts, Vents, Rovers, and Scouters to learn and share winter camping knowledge.

$45 per person

Camp Dates

Feb 14-16 Base Camp & Klondike Derby

Feb 13-16 Expedition 1

Feb 12-16 Expedition 2

More Information and to Register

Please read to understand the new Adventure Standards and contact your Scouting Relationship Manager (SRM) or Group Support Scouter (GSS) if you have any questions.

Update to third party waivers, indemnification and hold harmless agreements

Per the Fall Edition of The Woggle , parents are now able to sign third-party waivers on behalf of themselves and their youth. This means more exciting adventures are open to groups!

Policies - Adventure Standards

Third Party Waivers, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreements

Prohibited Activities Excluded

We're excited to announce

Debbie Sahara (AKA Mama Tracker) as the new Camp Ranger for Camp Woods starting November 18th.

Debbie has been the summer camp cook at Camp Impeesa since 2013 and took on the additional duties of supporting the camp as a caretaker this past Spring and Fall.

As many Scouters from the

Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints complete their involvement with Scouts Canada, they have been recognized

for their many years of work

with the youth. Thank you!

LDS Scouters and Scouts will transition to a Church program after December 31, 2019.

LDS Award Recipients

Scout Con 2020

"The Return of the Scout Con"

January 18, 2020

It's that time again to dust off your board games, use your wits, and assemble a team of four to pull off the Heist of the Century!

Open to all ages. Don't miss out on this popular annual event.

More info & to register

Clean-up at Camp Woods in mid-December

Can you help? Contact Debbie/Mama Tracker at [email protected] for more information. Lots of heavy lifting, no unattended youth, older Vents, Rovers, and Scouters. Thank you!

Important to note:

New Adventure Application Form to replace the Camping and Outdoor Activity Application (COAA).
Adventure Application Forms should be submitted through ScoutsTracker or to [email protected].
Chinook Council Calendar of events and training
All groups must submit an annual financial statement together with group inventory (Quartermaster) report to the Council by November 30, 2019 for the 2018-19 Scouting year. Prior to submission, the financial statement will have been subject to an impartial third party review by two individuals who have not been involved in the group financial accounting and reporting. Questions or concerns can be directed to 403-283-4993 x 243 or [email protected]. Send both reports to [email protected].
Requests for a Certificate of Insurance (COI) must be sent to [email protected]. Verify the COI needed: generic or where the other organization is specifically named on the COI. Send a copy of the agreement with your request if the COI needs to be specifically named.

Promoting Positive Behaviour & Managing Challenging Situations

Behaviour Guide

If you have concerns about the welfare of youth, immediately seek advice from the Safe Scouting Team by calling 1-800-339-6643 for urgent matters or by emailing [email protected].