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Voyageur Council Trail Guide
April 21, 2023
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Hello Scouters, Rovers and Venturers: Welcome to your latest Trail Guide.
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New and updated information this week: RSVP camp, Summer Camps at OPE, Event Mug Ups, Scouters Clubs, First Aid update, and more.
Have you checked out the News and Events section on Scouts.ca? You can find great updates there along with new ideas, new resources, and much more!
Cut off for this issue was April 19. Deadline for the next issue is May 3. If you have something you would like included in an upcoming Trail Guide, click here to provide the information. Questions? Comments? Contact dave.stremes@scouts.ca.
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Bike Exchange
1st Kanata Scouts will be holding their annual Bike Exchange on the evening of April 28, and the morning of April 29. If you want to sell a bike, come by the Mlacak Arena Friday evening from 6-8 pm. If you want to buy a bike, come by the Mlacak Arena Saturday morning from 8:30-11:30 am. The line up is long on Saturday morning, so please come early. The flyer which contains more information is below. See you there!
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RSVP is happening!
RSVP is back, and will be held May 5-7 at Camp Opemikon. Online registration is now open at https://rsvp2023.square.site/ and more information is available by clicking below.
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Camp Opemikon - Summer Camps
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Camp Booking Update
The booking system Doubleknot now allows booking Camps nationally up to 365 days in advance!
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Job Opportunity - Scouting Relationship Manager Intern
The SRM Intern role will be a one-year contract position. The SRM Intern program was originally launched in 2019, seeing four successful candidates go through the program, who are all still with the organization today. The SRM Intern role presents a unique opportunity for individuals entering the organization to gain a holistic understanding of the work that happens in each department, the collaboration inter-departmentally, and how it drives our mission. During the lifecycle of this role, the SRM Intern will work through a rotation in each department of the organization where they will be fully immersed in the work supporting full lifecycles of projects, all while learning the key drivers for Group Health, Group Support, and being a trusted advisor to our Groups and Group Commissioners. For more information on the position, and to apply (ASAP), click below.
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Ottawa Fire Venturer Company Open House
Do you have an interest in Fire Services? Are you interested in a Fire Service theme program?
Come out to an Open House, Wednesday May 10 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Details are below.
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Scoutrees Is Being Spruced Up!
After digging deep, Voyageur Council has found it’s new root for Scoutrees!
We are looking for Senior Youth to help our Scoutree Coordinator to grow our new plan! This is an ideal opportunity for youth looking for a project to complete their Top Section Award or other community projects. While the main focus will be in the Ottawa area, there are other opportunities for all youth!
Stay tuned, you wood not be-leaf what we have come up with!
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White Water Canoe Training
White Water 1 canoe training with Paddler's Coop at Palmer Rapids will be held June 9-11. It is a two day on the water course, intended for senior Scouts and older, including Scouters. We have an agreement with Paddler's Coop to provide the weekend course at about half of commercial rates. Contact Dave Skinner at dskinner18m@gmail.com for information. See course description and pricing below. Participants will pay Paddler Coop directly.
Course needs at least 6 participants to run, and Paddler's Coop needs to know numbers by May 1st or they will cancel our spot.
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Scouters' Clubs!
Voyageur Council has started new Scouters’ Networks! They will be a monthly get-together for each Section (i.e. Colony Scouters, Pack Scouters, etc.) that will be running in a facilitated, virtual format. We hope to facilitate the sharing of great adventure ideas with Scouters and conduct mutual planning of events for youth in that age group as well as to suggest training activities for Scouters.
We are still looking for back up facilitators so that no one is stuck if they have a conflict. If you are interested in this role, contact Joni Boyd, Council Commissioner at joniboyd@scouts.ca.
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Event Mug-Ups
Are you running an Event? Do you have questions about the event process? Join us as we put on monthly meetings to answer all your questions around events.
This is open to CK3, Event Support Scouters, Event Leads, Event Team members and anyone else that is interested in events.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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First Aid Update
As of the end of April, Standard First Aid will no longer be offered in Voyageur Council.
For future courses, please contact your local St John’s provider and ask for the Scouts Canada Discount. If they don’t know about it, please pass on this account ID code -SITE-146700.
We are also looking for a coordinator for Wilderness First Aid.
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YLT Mobile Workshop Team
In an effort to build confident and well-rounded youth leaders, and emphasize youth-led in all sections and programs, we are looking to build upon the Youth Training Framework, with a team that aids and procures the implementation of Youth Leadership Training (YLT) in group or section programming in Voyageur Council, from Beavers all the way up to Venturers.
We are looking for Enthusiastic Venturer/Rover aged youth who are interested in being part of this team, and are willing to take on a mentoring and support role, to help guide youth into being great leaders.
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Camp Opemikon Work Weekend
Work Weekend at OPE this year is April 28-30, and geared to Ventures and Rovers. Email Warden Aaron at aaron.lidstone@scouts.ca for a jobs list, campsite, and reservations.
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Scout Camp Otter Lake Quebec Work Weekend
The Spring Work Day is Saturday May 27. The Work Activities List is at http://campotterlake.ca. Free to camp Friday to Sunday.
Saturday BBQ Lunch and Supper provided by the Camp Committee.
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Do you wanna Jamboree?
Do you have youth interested going to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Jamboree in West Virginia, July 19-28, 2023? The 63rd Ottawa does because we have heard it will be a BLAST. But we need more youth and leaders to make the trip worthwhile and to save on some of the costs, so we are inviting others from Voyageur Council to join us. The Jamboree is open to any Scouts or Venturers between the ages of 12 and 18. The more the merrier!
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Lake Tandem Canoe Course 2023
Our annual Lake Tandem course for senior Scouts and Scouters is happening at Otter Lake Quebec June 16 - 18. Check below for more information.
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Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective
Do you run a Scout Troop, Venturer Company, or Rover Crew in rural Ottawa? Would your Group be interested in learning about mental health topics? We want to partner with you! The Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective (ROYMHC) is a collective impact project consisting of 11 partner organizations invested in the mental wellbeing of youth living within the rural wards of Orleans East-Cumberland, Orleans South-Navan, Osgoode, Rideau-Jock, and West Carleton. ROYMHC works to provide a stronger safety net for youth if/when they face mental health challenges, through education, connecting youth with local mental health services, and removing barriers that prevent youth from accessing necessary services. Through the use of surveys and a Youth Advisory Committee, ROYMHC is committed to ensuring that all workshops are relevant to the needs and interests of Ottawa’s rural youth.
Our workshops are free of charge and facilitated by a local clinical mental health professional. Tailored to the interests of your specific group, our workshops include a presentation on a topic related to mental health, a recreational activity, and food! For more information please contact Meagan Ann Gordon at meagan@ruralOttawayouth.ca or visit our website www.ruralOttawayouth.ca. Ages 12-24 (although all Troop members are welcomed to participate).
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SAVE THE DATE: Scoutcraft for Scouters
Voyageur Council is pleased to present our next Outdoor Skills weekend training for Scouters, Scoutcraft 1 & 2, September 15-17, 2023, at Camp Sheldrick. This course will be of practical value for Scouters of all sections and all experience levels. It will include our Permit Guidelines, pioneering, shelters, environmental hazards, weather, navigation, and first aid considerations. Registration information will be posted in a future Trail Guide and on the Council Facebook page.
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Save the date! Ottawa Redblacks Scout Night
Ottawa Redblacks Scout Night returns September 22nd, 2023.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Program & Activity Modifications — STAGE 5
As a reminder to all Scouters, for your own safety and the safety of our youth and communities, you must follow public health guidelines at all times.
When in doubt, follow the most restrictive guideline.
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