The NW Scouters' Club is a co-operative of Scout Troops. Representatives of member Scout Troops gather to share ideas and experience, plan joint activities, and pursue other projects of mutual benefit.
David Wilson attended to discuss summer camp at Everton Scout Camp. David is in charge of the Cub program there and said that it is important for each section to have its own Scouter in charge. The Scout program will run July 24-30, coinciding with the ACE Cub Camp. Swimming needs a more imaginative program, such as games and contests.
HSR is a fantastic place to hold a summer camp. HSR staff run a series of activities with which to build your program. The camp 2000 hectare camp is canoe-focused (canoes, etc. supplied). A summer camp at HSR costs about $200 per person. 4th Waterloo may be going to HSR August 6-13. 21st Waterloo will go August 13-20. The HSR camp will be discussed more at the next meeting.
It was suggested that the Club consider a Leadership Hike, which would involve leaders in a learning/teaching capacity.
The group discussed the Camporee. Ted will put together the application form [it is now available on the web and at NW Scout House]. Ted and Pierre will look after the Crest. The fee will be $15. The Tuck Shop is a good money maker and the Scouts like it. Ted will ask Ed Wright to run it [Ed has agreed]. Pierre will check with Medical Venturers to see if they will do First Aid. At the next meeting, a budget will be prepared and a Camp Chief will be chosen.
Each troop is to bring an item for the Silent Auction. People will also have to search out donations and deals. Tony Skells should be invited to help us with this at the next meeting.
Scouters suggested some events in addition to those suggested at previous meetings.
—Minutes prepared by Ted Claxton and Liam Morland.
