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Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds
Volume XXXVI Number 1 November 2014
CANADIAN FELLOWSHIP 2014SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
From the EastDexter Fennell - Bedford NSOne of the two National Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds Scholarships for 2014 waspresented to Dexter Fennell on August 25, 2014. Our Guildmaster, Russ Beeswanger and Treasur-er, Roy Marsh presented Dexter with his $1,000. Scholarship during a ceremony at his sponsor’slocation, the Bedford United Church in Bedford, NS.Dexter has a distinguished history of accomplishments in both Scouting andCommunity and is very deserving of this award. He is now in the BA program at Mount Allison Uni-versity in Sackville, NB, after completing high school at Charles P. Allen with honors each year.
Dexter spent eleven years in Scouting from Beavers toVenturers. He has been Vice-President, Secretary, andPresident of his Company, 1st BedfordVenturers and was the representative on the Group Committee.He was also Youth Volunteer of the year.Other activities included Youth Representative to the NationalGeneral Council (United Church), school Jazz Band (tenorsaxophone),vocalist in church Ensemble, Red Cross assistant Water Safetyinstructor, curling, and Improv Theater.Dexter worked as Kitchen staff in 2013 (unpaid internship) andas paid Kitchen staff and Counselor in 2014.
As you can see Dexter is a very well deserving recipient and as National Guild members, youshould be proud of your support.
From the West
Christian Nielsen- Regina SKWayne McMillan, National Guildmaster congratulatesChristian Nielsen of Regina Saskatchewan who is therecipient of the Canadian Fellowship Western Scholarshipfor 2014. Christian attends the University of Saskatchewanand is working towards his Bachelor in Engineering.He is registered with Saskatchewan Council 1st St.James and is the Council Youth Commissioner.
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Mamook PapahVol. XXXVI- No.1 November 2014
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National Guildmaster: Wayne [email protected] Deputy National Guildmaster: JaneJohnston [email protected] Secretary: Roger [email protected] Registrar: Shelley [email protected] Treasurer: Susan [email protected]
Appointees
Archives: [email protected]:15th Baden-Powell Guild (Parks-Ville) [email protected] Development: Jane [email protected]: Wayne [email protected]: VacantWestCom: George [email protected]
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESA vacancy exists for the position of "DeputyNational Guildmaster".
No candidate for this position has come forwardyet.Candidates from across Canada will beconsidered to fill the vacancy.Duties:● In the absence of the National Guildmaster,
act for the National Guildmaster in all matters.●Be a contributing member of the National
Executive Committee .●Be responsible for the encouragement and the
development of new Baden-Powell Guilds,and
●Work to preserve any Baden-Powell Guild thatappears to be in danger of disbanding throughlack of interest or support.
Interested candidates should send their resumeto Kent Withycombe, Chair of the NominatingCommittee, by email [email protected]
Archives
The Fellowship needs an Archivist.
The duties of the Archivist include:● providing the lead in archival policy;● arranging and describing records;● preserving materials in digital format; and● providing a reference service.
The majority of our archival material has alreadybeen scanned and exists in digital form. In ar-ranging records the archivist will apply twoimportant principles: provenance and originalorder.This opportunity would be of interest to a personwho likes to have records carefully preserved andorganized, and who has a good working knowl-edge of computers and computerized record
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2013-14 Ontario Guild ExecutiveAnnual Report for AGM
The Ontario Executive felt that it was important to constantly improve communication among ourselves as it was identi-fied that rebuilding communication needed to take place within the Baden-Powell Guilds throughout the province. Part ofthis was done by agreeing to have our 2013-14 AGM held at Blue Springs Scout Reserve to further build on the successand fellowship felt at last years AGM. Our secretary continues to send information out to our Guilds with currentInformation.
Secondly, the Ontario Guildmaster sent out a Christmas letter to all the Ontario Guilds on behalf of our Executive. Hehas represented the Ontario Fellowship on many conference calls with other Provincial Guildmasters across Canada tofurther improve communications with them and yourselves.
The Ontario Guildmaster & Deputy Guildmaster attended the AGM for the Central Escarpment Council in Campbellville,Ontario. This was a chance to let other Scouters know about the various Ontario Guilds in that Council and networkwherever possible with others. The Ontario Deputy Guildmaster several months later, attended the Battlefields CouncilAGM at the Hamilton Scout House for the same above stated reasons. Both the Secretary and Treasurer on our execu-tive have been busy as well working on improving communication and financial records.
In March, 2014 in Guelph, Ontario several members of the 99th Guild along with the Ontario Guildmaster & Ontario Dep-uty Guildmaster attended the Scouters Conference (Market Fair) for the Central Escarpment Council. A display boothwas constantly manned with resource material, and a slide presentation of Guilds in action, along with copies ofMamook Papah, the National Guild Newsletter for distribution purposes. A written article with photo's was also submittedto the National Guild Newsletter for publication purposes. A notice was also sent out to all Guildmasters within theCentral Escarpment Council for information purposes concerning our involvement at the Council Market Fair.Members of the Ontario Executive and other Fellowships in Ontario were involved in the Canadian Fellowship Day onSkype that was held on February 22/14. We enjoyed fellowship with other Guild members across Canada and also withthe World during the hours that Skype was held.
Lastly, our Past Ontario Guildmaster, Ontario Guildmaster & Ontario Guildmaster attended the funeral service inBurlington, Ontario for Scouter Fred Whiskin. Besides an excellent turnout from the 99th Guild, in which he was a mem-ber, there was a large turnout from Scouters from around the province.The Ontario Executive for the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds will continue to work to the best of our abilityto promote the aims and objectives of our organization as much as possible and to continue the rebuilding process thathas taken place here over the past year.
Bellow is a picture of the participants of the AGM -Ontario.
Report from Ontario
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Report from BCBC Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds Annual General Meeting
The BC Annual General Meeting was hosted by 42nd Baden-Powell Guild (Zhong Hua, Richmond) on September 27th atthe Richmond Nature House) Welcome greetings were given by Dennis Kwan, Guildmaster of the 42nd Guild. Judy Rho-des of the 48th Guild led the singing of O Canada.
Members from the 1st, 3rd, 9th, 21st, 22nd, 31st, 38th, 40th, 42nd, 48th, 110th and the 111th Guild were present.
Provincial Guildmaster Alex Hadden called for a Scout Silence in memory of those members who had gone home in thepast year. Members remembered 2nd -Betty Kelly 3rd-Fred Brown and Allan Wyper, 9th,- Vilma Naicker and Pat Stark,13th -Stan Hamer, 31st- Doreen West, 42nd - Mr. Wah Sun Lee, 48th - Kay Dickinson.
Jane Johnston Interim Deputy Guildmaster brought greetings from the National Executive.
Harrison Kwan, Area Commissioner from Richmond Area, brought greetings from Scouts Canada.
The Golden Cane Award recipient this year was Judi Rhodes of 48th Guild.
The 3rd Cowichan Guild has agreed to host the 2015 Host Annual General Meeting.
Post Meeting activities included a group photograph by Chris Forget and Harrison Kwan. A Lion dance was performed bya local group thanks to the 42nd Guild for making it happen. Tickets were sold on a draw for tote bags raised $145.00 anddonated to the National Scholarship Fund. A great Chinese Dinner was provided and followed by a Campfire program.
Group Photo from BC AGM Alex Hadden Provincial Guildmaster presenting the Golden Cane award to Judi Rhodes of the 48th Baden- Powell Guild. The Golden Cane is presented to the Guild that is first to register for the annual general meeting.
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The 2nd had a Christmas dinner at Four Mile House (builtin 1857).Did you know that the 30th Baden-Powell Guild in Victo-ria operates the Victoria Scout House?The 30th Canadian Baden Powell Guild was inauguratedin September 2004 for the purpose of managing the op-eration and maintenance of Scout House - Victoria. Op-erating the facility on a cost-neutral basis and improvingthe condition of the building are the primary goals of the30th BP Guild.The 30th is quite unique and keeps Scouting going inGreater Victoria.Submitted by Stoney Jackson Secretary
7th Baden-Powel Guild (Bytown)
The 7th BP Guild (Bytown) had an active year in2013/2014, with our monthly meetings, combined withfellowship activities and some meetings held at local res-taurants. Members of the 7th BP Guild have been veryactive helping with the Canadian Scout Museum, theEastern Ontario Service Centre and National Council.For the Canadian Scout Museum, one of the Guild mem-bers (Don Judd) serves as Secretary of the Friends ofthe Museum Committee; for the Eastern Ontario ServiceCenter, several members helped with doing special of-fice filings on two occasions; and for the National Coun-cil, quite a few Guild members assisted with the ScoutsCanada Milestone project by assembling packing slips,followed by helping with the packing of boxes of appreci-ation gifts for new Scouters.In 2013/2014, the Voyageur Council - Camp Opemikon,celebrated its 75th Anniversary. The 7th BP Guild madea donation to construct the Bouldering Wall as the CampOpemikon 75th Anniversary Legacy Project. Below is apicture of members of the 7th BP Guild at the unveilingof the commemorative 75th Anniversary plaque, withsome youth members having some fun, actively usingthe new Bouldering Wall during the unveiling.Thanks, Yours In Scouting,Arnold Smith, 7th BP Guild (Bytown)
12th Baden-Powell Guild
A wonderful summer get together in July was graciouslyhosted by Roy & Nancy Marsh in the Gathering Room attheir condo in Dartmouth. 16 members & guests en-joyed each other's company and played games likewasher toss, where the guest team bested the membersteam. Refreshments were also enjoyed (non-uniformedevent) with lots of conversation and laughter ending witha great pot luck supper.The 12th Guild is very excited to be hosting the GilwellBreakfast at this year's Provincial Scout Conference onNovember 7-9, in addition to our usual hosting of theSunday Scouts Own.As new leaders become involved in Scouting, we havelost a lot of the history that used to be passed on fromparent to child and so we are planning to WOW themwith an old-time Gilwell Breakfast which really celebratesthe long history of Scouting, especially our founder,Baden-Powell. We'll have some photos for our nextMamook Papah.
Picture of Guild Summer SocialSecretary-- Dave CameronGuildmaster - Russ Beeswanger
28th Baden-Powell Guild
Retired Scouts Area Commissioner Bernadette Beesley,received needed help…Big help from Home Hardware appreciatedBy: Kamloops This Week in Letters, Opinion October 14,2014Editor:Thanks to Rick Kurzac, owner of Kamloops Home Hard-ware Building Center, and the Homeowners Helping Ho-meowners program.I am the owner of Superior Roofing Ltd. and I wrote thegood folks at Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centerto see if they could help a Kamloops homeowner namedBernadette Beesley, who lives on the North Shore.I've known Bernadette as a tireless volunteer with theKamloops International Ice Hockey Tournament and as atireless host to many other volunteer and community ef-forts.Bernadette is a medically retired nurse and daughter ofthe late Dr. Beesley, also of Kamloops.
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She spent a large part of her life as a tireless volunteerin our community and gave the best she had while beinghealthy enough to do it.The problem, as I explained to Kamloops Home Hard-ware Building Center and the Homeowners Helping Ho-meowners program, was that Bernadette would neverdream to ask our community for anything.I had noted that, as I drove by her home over the years,her needed wheelchair ramp to enter her home present-ed was riddled with wood-rotted rails, and some broken.The main platform for her walker was heaved, withweakened plywood. It certainly looked like medicallychallenged Bernadette was not willing to ask our com-munity for help.Well, I took pen to hand and contacted Kamloops HomeHardware Building Center and the Homeowners HelpingHomeowners program.It took a while, but the response was great and was avery favourable one indeed.Today, that old and broken-down wheelchair ramp hasbeen replaced with a safe and newly constructed one.A big thanks goes out to the team at Kamloops HomeHardware Building Center that helped our Bernadette.Who knew that taking a pen to paper could produce thisbrand of kindness locally for another?Les EvensKamloops(submitted to the Mamook by Dick Stewart, 28th Baden-Powell Guild of Kamloops)
35th Baden-Powell Guild
Remembrance Day - 2014, Sydenham, Ontario.
Wreath presented on behalf of the 35th B.P. Guild byLinda Bates.
38th Baden-Powell Guild
Recently 17 members of the 38th BP Guild spent aweekend camping, shopping, and reliving times of when
we were more active with the youth. Our destination wasBirch Bay in the U.S.A., at a private campground. In-stead of crawling into tents at night we had RV's or rent-ed cabins. Upon our arrival Thursday evening we weretreated to chilli and all the fixings. Chairs were putaround the campfire and the stories began. Friday wasraining but it was a day of shopping and exploring thesurrounding communities so the weather was not an is-sue. After supper the rain had let up so another campfireand more stories. Some stories were so long that somepeople stayed up to 3:00 in the morning. Saturday morn-ing some people went to the Bellingham Farmer's mar-ket to explore and shop for Christmas. The afternoonwas spent preparing for "The Feast". Two beef roastsrotating over a fire with potatoes baking on the sidebrought back memories of previous camping experienc-es. Everyone contributed food and the tables weregroaning before we sat down. After desert anothercampfire and more stories. This time it was only 2:00a.m.
Sunday was a group breakfast then break camp andwander home with plans to do it again next year at a dif-ferent location. Ah the memories!
42nd Baden-Powell Guild
I am pleased to announce that Dinah Yip, member of the42nd and 111th Guilds has been awarded the SilverAcorn. Her long time service as Richmond Area Regis-trar, Pacific Coast Council Training administrator, andvery active Guild member means this award is well de-served. The medal presentation was done at the Rich-mond Area forum.The citation for the Silver Acorn is as follows:Dinah YipSince earning her Bar to the Medal of Merit in 2008 andher 20 year pin in 2010, Dinah has continued her espe-cially distinguished service to Scouting. She continues toserve as Richmond Area Registrar as well she hasserved as Registrar to three different Groups and twoBaden-Powell Guilds. Her work in helping many Groupsget registered was tremendous. On top of this Dinahruns the administration of the PCC Training team ensur-ing training cards get to everyone completing a course.
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Last summer she was an OOS at CJ'13 helping to keepthe records for the medical services which involved longhours.
The picture L to R is Jonathan Yien, AYC; Alex HaddenDAC Recognition and BC Provincial Guildmaster; DinahYip; Harrison Kwan, AC; and William Chan, DCCRecognition
57th Baden-Powell Guild
57th Guild Report from October 2013 to September2014.Again this year we lost one of our members, Mr. RalphFrost of the 1st Drummondville Scout Group, who wenthome at the age of 96. Some of you will know that ourProvincial Camp, Tamaracouta as an honour society, theKnight's of Tamara that was formed in 1933. Mr. Frostwas the first scout to become a Knight in 1933. On the100th anniversary of the Camp in 2012, we took Mr.Frost to his beloved camp. He managed the 100km ridevery well. When he walked passed the stone cairn wherehe laid the first stone, he had a tear. We will miss himterribly. Our member John Horvath has accomplished agreat feat, 285 blood donations to the blood bank. WhenJohn does something he does it well. Just look at whathe did with the stamp bank.Awards were given for 5 years, 10 years and 15 yearsservice to the Guild. 20 years and 35 years for service toScout Canada and a Baden Powell Guilds of CanadaRecognition Award to John Horvath for his work for theStamp Bank.After much deliberation we all agreed that we shouldchange our chapter colour. We all voted for the "Canadi-an Tartan" aka the "Maple Leaf Tartan"Our finances are not that great but we have a fund rais-ing activities coming up: gift wrapping at he local shop-ping center, spaghetti diner which will put us back inshape. On the "support to groups" front we made visitsto Cubs, Scouts and Girl Guides with some project theyneeded help with. We organize a Fun Day during B.PWeek where all aspect of the movement program isTested.
On the social side of things we are a really busy bunch.Annual BBQ, Canada Day Parade where we officiate theopening march and flag raising, the presentation, cuttingand distribution of the Canada Day birthday cakes. Sug-ar shack in March, we march in the St-Patrick's parade,annual year end dinner,We lay a wreath at the Ceno-taph on remembrance day, we help St-ASndrews UnitedChurch, our sponsors, with their events during the yearserving meals, clean-up and anything else that needstop be done. The annual food drive, we go the Gilwellreunion and so it goes on. We also meet each first Sun-day of the month for a social brunch.We had 5 General meeting and the Annual meeting2013.
Things are slow on the recruiting front. We are talking toex- scouter and ex Girl Guides leaders about joining ourgroup. We have 1 potential candidate.We support Scouts/Guides groups, may they be fromScouts Canada, Les Scouts or B.P Scouts. We truly be-lieve that we are all brother Scouts and politics havenothing to do with the brotherhood.In fellowship Michel Lajoie
63rd Baden-Powell Guild
Eight members of the 63rd Guild attended the annual2014 Gilwell Reunion at Blue Springs Scout Reserve.Several members helped out with campsite fire inspec-tions and the campfire. Our guild welcomes four newmembers. Ian Evans from Port Ryerse, Ontario. Kathy &Dennis Krysak from Clinton, Ontario, and Ron Currellfrom Oakville, Ontario. Bill Edwards is now looking afterthe financial matters of our local guild. He brings awealth of experience in this area both with Scouts Cana-da and private industry. Ron Currell helped out at theOntario Guild AGM on October 3-5/14 at Blue SpringsScout Reserve. Ron shared his Scouting stories withothers and felt this weekend was a good introduction tofellowship for which we are known for as an organiza-tion. Jim Richardson, Bill Edwards and Bob Russellhelped out at the Fort George weekend in Niagara-on-the-Lake. All assisted at the Cub Section of this week-end. Jim Richardson has also been given a promotion
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GONE HOME
Donnie MacDonald
It is with sadness that I report of the death of our long-time Scouter & Guild member, Donnie MacDonald ofTrenton NS, formally New Glasgow,at age 69. Donniewent home on Monday, September 1, 2014 at home.Donnie received his 15 year Long-Service award fromour 12th Guild along with his 45 year Long-Serviceaward from Scouts Canada and his Medal of Merit.Donnie was very active in Scouting, mostly with the Pic-tou District group. He thoroughly enjoyed Scouting andaccompanied local Scouts to many National and Inter-national Jamborees. Donnie enjoyed the outdoors andwas happiest white water canoeing, hiking, and camp-ing in the forest.He was loved and will be missed.
Jim Gillies McGillivray
Jim McGillivray passed away in Vernon Jubilee Hospitalon October 18, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Marga-ret; daughters Erin and Lindsay; son Sean; sons-in-lawThomas and Joseph; mother Joy; brothers Thomas,Hugh, Colin and sisters Kate, Margaret and Anne. Jimworked at the Worker's Compensation Board for thirtyyears and upon retiring, spent his time filling many roleswithin Scouts Canada, The Creative Chaos Society andSons of Scotland. He was a loving husband and fatherwho would freely give his time to help and teach anyonewho would ask. As per Jim's wishes, no service will beheld. A celebration of his life will be arranged for mid-November.
Reports from the Guilds
EDITORS’ COMMENTS
Please send submissions to [email protected] next issue will be published in November so pleasehave your submissions to me for January 31st 2015.Please send them in the body of an email or in Wordformat. Do not send them as a .pdf document as theyare hard to work with.Please send pictures as separate .jpg files.Do not send pictures embedded in a .pdf document as Ican not work with them.Some submissions will be edited for content as we haveonly so much space.
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Continued from previous pagewithin the officers ranks based on his numerous years ofservice at this event.YIS Bob Russell, Sec. for the 63rd Guild, Oakville,Ontario
68th Baden-Powell Guild
As the 68th Lethbridge Windystone Baden-Powell Guildis about to commence our tenth year of service, ourmembers thought about what our Guild has been able toaccomplish during its tenure of service. Have we doneour best to support Scouting, the community and theyouth?At our first meeting of the new season, our fireside chatmeeting, members discuss what we have accomplished:2004 - 68th Lethbridge became one of the first Scoutingassociated units to join “Alberta Promise” a project sup-porting of youth and youth programs. Our Guild wasfeatured in the July issue of the Alberta Promise Bulletinwhich is sent our to all the 100+ member units in theprovince of Alberta.2004 to Present - 68th Lethbridge has participated andsupported the Lethbridge International Air Show by sell-ing programs and 50/50 draw tickets2004 to Present Guild Members have supported theWindstone Area Kub Kar and 18 Wheeler Races by as-sembling the track, inspecting of both Kars and Rigs andby operating the computerized timing mechanism foreach and every race. (Continued next issue)
81st Baden-Powell Guild
For the second year, the 81st BP Guild was responsiblefor organizing the Scouts Popcorn fund raiser forFruitbelt District.We took the orders from the groups, submitted them andwaited for the pickup date. This is where the fun started.Four vehicles and a utility trailer pulled by one of the ve-hicles went to a warehouse on the Hamilton Bayfront toload all the popcorn. We then took it all back to a Com-munity facility where we have our Scouters' meetings,to distribute all the popcorn to the groups. Five peopleworked to get all the popcorn in it's proper place anddouble checked each order. In a matter of 1-1/2 hoursafter we finished organizing them, and all the popcornwas picked up by all 5 groups in our area. While the dayseemed quite busy, we were proud of how it went andthe groups thanked us all for our hard work and organiz-ing, which makes it worthwhile. By Sharon Oldfield
99th Baden-Powell Guild
Annual Report of the 99th Guild of the Baden PowellFellowship 2013-2014The 99th mandate to support and help develop both pro-grams and facilities at Blue Springs Scout Reserve hashad a busy year.
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The dedication of the 99th members hasresulted in a long list of accomplishmentsthat speaks to the ways we have beenable to help make BSSR able to providea quality Scouting program for youth inCentral Ontario.Activities that the 99th have developed orcontribute both manpower and skills toare listed below:
● Eco-Spirit Walk● Earth Hour Campfire● Soap Box Derby on 2 weekends
Cubs and Scouts● JOTT event (Jamboree on the
Trail)● Cub Environment Camp● Gillwell Reunion
We have provided labour support to theCamp Ranger with weekly work days forongoing maintenance. The Camp suf-fered from the Ice Storm of January2014. We have helped remove trees andbrush which was split for firewood orchipped for ground cover. Specific repairtasks have been carried out for long termcamp improvements.Scheduled work weekends where asmany members as possible come togeth-er for cleanups, maintenance and gener-ally having fun occurred two times in theyear. The fellowship of the 99th membersis the heart of our working together. Eachmember has skill and Scouting expertiseto add to the overall benefit of BSSR. Westrive to ensure each member is respect-ed and valued for their volunteer role tomake BSSR a great place.The Annual General Meeting for the On-tario Fellowship of BP Guilds was held atBSSR in October. The 99th were evidentin our support for a successful Guildevent.Over 340 commendations were issued to99th members for their work this year byScouts Canada.In the five years the 99th has contributedover 23,000 hours to Scouting andBSSR.Two of our members are Camp Wardenson scheduled weekends to provide oper-ating supervision for BSSR when ourCamp Ranger is off site.The role that we play in the ScoutingGame is a source of pride and our rea-son to be involved always looking aheadto how we can make BSSR what it hasbeen and can be in the future.
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Contined from previous columnWe were asked to send a history of the 99th to the ISGF meeting byMida Rodrigues (the Chair of the World Committee) who we met at theTriannual Meeting in 2013.(ed note: this will be published in a future issue)Malcom MacLean
112th Baden-Powell Guild
Here is a picture of the 112th investiture112th CFBP Guild "The Wetaskiwin Bandits"Our Raccoon mascot "Bandit "passed his 3rd winter, showing up for avisit in the spring. Continued on next page
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Continued from previous pageThe Guild had a very busy time at camp after 2 destructive floods that damaged the entry bridge and spread thick mud everywhere.Our Guildmaster Pat coordinated a team effort through emails and face book, getting volunteers of Guild members, Ventures, Rov-ers and leaders out for the repairs over a two week period. It was then ready for the 2 cuborees the end of May. We helped out withcrafts, Sid one of our northern members took the lead. We missed Ethel but she shared in the planning with Mike, Lori and Pat.Amanda, Kyle, Owen, Anthony, John, Jodie, and Ed did the parking and security. Tim and Karen Bialogreckie and their Med Ventsprovided the first Aide. Here we held our annual meeting and elections. On a special note, we invested our 3 newest members plusfinally getting the scarf on Ed, Tim B and Mike Holla. We were pleased to have Russ K at the campfire/candlelight ceremony.Even Bandit came to visit "How fitting was this?The summer brought big changes at Camp Wetaskiwin. Our custodians Pat & Don retired after14 years. The PM Jeff Knoll who hada brain aneurism in Feb had to be replaced. Chris Kivell arrived the end of August. Amanda & Kyle and Owen did some coverage inthe summer. Doug Robertson Camp Chief and Guild member reduced his role to part time after 22 years. Scouts Canada decided tonot replace the resident custodians. With concern for security and having a presence on site, the 112th put in an offer of service toshare the weekend coverage. The executive have been working consistently with the PM. to get more volunteers throughout Niaga-ra, and prepare the new quarters for the Ranger Team. Doug will continue doing every second weekend as he is able.Our Guild master Pat and treasurer Lori attended the AGM for Ontario at Blue Springs, Oct 4. Anthony joined them for a great dinner.All gained more knowledge about Guild operations and enjoyed the social networking with those across the country.The finalization of a Mandate for the 112th was completed the end of October. Input from Russ, Jane, Wayne, Mike B and Mickeyfrom SC was integrated into the document. It is hoped that this will provide a reference for the continual inquiries of "who we are andwhat are our roles" when it comes to serving Camp Wetaskiwin and our areas.
Submitted by Pat Brodie for Ethel Demain, secretary, 112th Canadian Fellowship of Baden Powell Guild.
Jill StiffP.O. Box 408Errington B.C. V0R 1V0
From the Executive of the Canadian Fellowship of Baden-Powell Guilds
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Scouting it out for 55 yearsPublished in the Telegram on December 02, 2014
Wilfred Thomas became a scout at 12, and has stayed withorganization for more than half a centuryIf Scouts Canada is meant to teach people survival skills, then Wilfred Thomas must have beenlistening really well. He got so much out of joining the group in 1951 that he never left.“I was sort of a quiet, probably a strange kind of a young fella. And I enjoyed the activities of the
Scouts,” he says in the basement of his St. John’s home,which is a kind of shrine to his 55 years as a volunteerwith the group.He was 12 when he signed up. Over the years, he hasmoved through the ranks of patrol leader, troop leaderand assistant scout master, until he took over a localtroop when he was 21. He held that position as scoutmaster for more than 10 years.“I guess because I got so much out of it as a youth my-self and it sort of brought me out of my shell,” he says.Scouts Canada has provincial, national and internationaljamborees, the latter bringing together tens of thousands of people from countries all over the world, camping
Out together and sharing their scouting knowledge. Thomas has been to world jamborees in Eng-land, Idaho, Greece and Sweden, as well as Canada. He’s been to a further seven national gather-ings and all 12 that have taken place in this province. The walls of his basement are lined withbadges, pins, bandanas and pictures from 55 years of being a part of Scouts Canada, all on a volun-teer basis. Pick out anything in the room and Thomas can tell when and where it came from and howhe got it.“Some people said when I was working I was working to support my scouting activities,” he says.Thomas worked with Thomas Glass. He has no children, saying he hasn’t met his wife yet. The skillstaught in Scouts are just as relevant today, he says, but it’s not as easy to get people to see that.“It’s harder now. There’s so many other activities that youth have.”For years, the number of youth signing up was going down. Now, the organization is reinventing itselfby getting back to its roots and the numbers are growing again.“Our main expertise in scouting is the outdoors and, for awhile, that had gotten lost,” Thomas says.He has his 55-year commemorative pin and figures he’ll continue to 60 years of volunteering, al-though the last world jamboree he attended — in Sweden — was his last, even though he has al-ready signed up for the next provincial jamboree.“I’ve had a few problems recently and I can’t do the hiking that I used to do, but I’m sure I’ll find an-other job.”His role has changed many times since he started.He’s seen a lot of people come and go, but he’s held on and he’s been left with a lot more than aknack for tying knots.“A lot of satisfaction. A lot of enjoyment. A lot of fun. A lot of friends.”(Editor’s note: Wilf is a longtime member of the 44th Baden-Powell Guild)
Longtime Boy Scouts volunteer Wilfred Thomas of St. John’s,who has been involved with the youth movement for morethan 50 years as a scout and volunteer, displays the BoyScouts sign at his home Monday afternoon, along with awooden sign carving given to him at a Boy Scouts jamboreeyears ago
