NW Scouters’ Club: Minutes
October 19, 2004

5th Kitchener Scout Troop

Vince Simon.

11th Kitchener Scout Troop

Ted Claxton.

30th Kitchener Scout Troop

Mark Wilson.

31st Kitchener Scout Troop

Mike Smith.

38th Kitchener Scout Troop

Nick Ebner.

43rd Kitchener Scout Troop

Dean Watt.

4th Waterloo Scout Troop

Mark Carruthers.

9th Waterloo Scout Troop

John Bain.

10th Waterloo Scout Troop

Steve Grosz.

14th Waterloo Scout Troop

Mark Willsie.

21st Waterloo Scout Troop

Jay Treacy.

Liam Morland.

Resource Persons

Jim Williamson, North Waterloo Area Commissioner.

Wayne Hessel, NWA DAC Servicing.

Tony Skells, Campmaster.

Regrets

Pierre Michiels, 38th Kitchener Scout Troop.
Ken Coyle, 43rd Kitchener Scout Troop.

The meeting opened at 19:00. Scouter Liam led a recitation of the Scout Law. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

In attendance were 28 Scouts, 5 Venturers, and approximately 10 Scouters. The event started and ended on time. There were eight stations with four in operation in each of the morning and afternoon. Each troop arranged its own lunch. An after lunch wide game was organized by Venturer Steven Harnock and Scouter Ted. The consensus is that this was a worthwhile event. A date for for next year will be fixed in the Spring.

Some suggestions for making more effective use of older Scouts and Venturers at the end are to involve them more in teaching or having them build a monkey bridge for the Scouts to play on.

Ruth Millard asked whether something similar could be organized by the Scout section at the Cuboree for senior Cubs.

Seven Scouters attend the ice breaker in the evening following the Introduction to Scouting Day. Those who were in attendance had a good social time and got to know one another better. It was agreed that Saturday night is not a good choice of night for this event.

Pierre reported in absentia that plans for the NWSC Patrol Leadership Workshop are proceeding well. Indications at the meeting were at there would be no fewer than 14 and as many as 25 participants. People who volunteered to help include: Vince (Saturday AM and Sunday), Wayne (Friday and Saturday), Mark Wilson, and Mark Willsie.

After considering the fact that camping would not be available at Elora Gorge, the group decided to stay at Camp of the Woodland Trails in Milton and hike a loop consisting of the Bruce Trail and Hilton Falls Side Trail (Bruce Trail Map #11). Ted will book the camp. Saturday evening there will be a pot luck dinner followed by a campfire.

The group discussed having a Breakfast Competition on Sunday morning. Liam described such an activity. Each patrol would host a Scouter from another troop. The Scouter would have breakfast then offer a "restaurant review" at the closing horseshoe, awarding between three and five stars for the meal, considering taste and presentation.

The group settled on a cartoon theme and the name Coyote Canyon Camporee. There will be some "fun" events and some competition events. Events will include:

• Acme Catapults
• Coyote Canyon
• Spiderman climb
• fire in the river
• Hunting Wabbits
• Texas Sweedesaw massacre
• Road Runner Escape

All Scouts are invited to submit designs for the camporee crest. Designs must include "North Waterloo Camporee 2005", be on a cartoon theme, and be presented at the January 11 Club meeting.

Registration details and other planning will be discussed at the next meeting. Volunteers for various jobs will be need at that time. It was decided that the silent auction and money will be used to encourage participation. Each troop is asked to be on the lookout for items for the auction.

The Owen Sound Winter Camp was briefly discussed. Information is available on the North Waterloo Area web site.

Police Record Checks

Jim noted that when applying for a PRC, a person must now provide a 5 year address history.

Program Event Forms

Jim spoke about the Central Escarpment Council Program Event Forms. These forms are intended to be completed for events which have a registration fee.

Camp Mohawk

It was noted that appeal meeting for the proposed sale of Camp Mohawk will be on October 27, 2004 at KW Scouthouse.

Tony spoke about the Central Canada Jamboree 2005 which will be held at Camp Tamaracouta north of Montreal July 3-9. There will be five theme areas with six activities in each area. Fees are $275 for Youth, 150 for leaders and $100 for Offers of Service. The deposit is $50 per person and a late fee after December 31, 2004. More information is available on their web site.

The meeting was very informative meeting but went overtime. More discipline with regards to side discussion would be helpful.

The meeting was adjourned at 21:15. The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 11, 2004 at KW Scouthouse.

—Minutes prepared by Ted Claxton and Liam Morland.