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July 2024 Newsletter White Pine Adventures White Pine Adventures July 2024   Summer Fun From Vancouver's Pacific Jamboree to the Icelandic National Jamboree, Scouts around the globe have been enjoying thrilling summer adv

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1st Napanee Scouts are in the news! https://www.napaneebeaver.ca/napanee-area-scouts-enjoy-fun-day-at-beaver-lake/

Great exposure!

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June's edition of White Pine Adventures is here!

June 2024 Newsletter White Pine Adventures White Pine Adventures June 2024   Volunteer Appreciation BBQ Thank you to everyone who came out to White Pine Council’s Volunteer Appreciation BBQ, hosted by our CK3 and SRM. We

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to All Who Joined Us at White Pine Council’s Volunteer Appreciation BBQ last Sunday! 🌟

We were thrilled to see over 100 attendees come together, strengthening our community spirit. It was truly an honor to celebrate and acknowledge our dedicated volunteers for their unwavering commitment to the Scouting movement.

In our June newsletter, hitting your inboxes today, you'll find a detailed recap of the event, including highlights of the awards presented. We're also compiling additional photos captured from various cameras, so stay tuned for more snapshots of the memorable moments.

If you have any photos from the event that you'd like to share, please send them to [email protected].

Thank you once again for making our Volunteer Appreciation BBQ a resounding success. Your support and enthusiasm are what make our Scouting community thrive!

Join us on Wednesday, June 26th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST to discuss all things registration! This meeting will be hosted virtually on Teams. Click the link below to learn more and to sign up!

Preparing for Registration Season You're Invited!   Hello Scouters, You are invited to join us for our new learning session: Preparing for Registration Season! Wednesday June 26, 2024 @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm EST Registration for the 202

Formal invitations have now been sent out for White Pine Council's Volunteer Appreciation BBQ on Sunday, June 23rd. If you are a volunteer within our Council and did not receive your invite, please check your junk folder. Alternatively, you can view it here: https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/You-re-Invited-to-White-Pine-Council-s-Volunteer-Appreciation-BBQ-.html?soid=1132063517947&aid=WKi5CxJCF_Y

Congratulations to our GCs in White Pine Council for completing the 4-day Group Commissioner Orientation in Ottawa this past weekend. This session wrapped up the GCO tour, with almost 500 GCs participating across the country, including several other White Pine GCs who attended the Toronto leg of the tour. It was an incredible learning experience and we throughly enjoyed getting to know the passionate and dedicated GCs from across the country. Thank you to everyone who attended!

White Pine Council Recognition - Nominate someone by June 16th.

WPC Recognition NOMINATIONS due June 16th     White Pine Council Recognition! Hello all, White Pine Council is committed to volunteer recognition and are creating a few new awards just for White Pine volunteers. Thes

All White Pine Council volunteers are invited to Camp Samac on Sunday June 23rd for a Volunteer Appreciation BBQ! Join us for food, lawn games, door prizes, and a campfire.

Have a Beaver Buggy, Kub Kar, or Scouts Truck that you want to race or display? Bring it along! There will be a track set up in Council Hall for some friendly races.

We'll also be hosting a brief Awards Ceremony to present some new and old Council awards (more details to come!).

Scouters are welcome to bring their families, but we kindly ask that all Volunteers RSVP so we can plan accordingly. We have created a new RSVP form using Survey Monkey; however, if you have already RSVPd on our previous platform, no need to RSVP again.

We have a small thank you gift and some door prize tickets for all of our volunteers. Please wear your neckker so we can identify you. Uniforms optional.

Please RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PW76Y69

Your May edition of White Pine Adventures is here!

May 2024 Newsletter White Pine Adventures White Pine Adventures May 2024   Camp Samac's New Nature Centre A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on April 25th to mark the official opening of Camp Samac’s high-tech nature cen

Volunteers do you need support in creating an Individual Safety Support Plan for a youth you support? Please join this call to learn more.

The Individual Safety Support Plan is a valuable tool designed to assist Scouters in effectively supporting youth who demonstrate a pattern of challenging behaviors. This plan provides a structured approach that allows Scouters to understand the specific needs of each youth and develop strategies to address these challenges appropriately. By utilizing this plan, Scouters can create a safe and inclusive environment where all youth can fully participate in Scouting activities and experiences.

Monday, June 10 @ 12pm (Noon) on Teams
Meeting ID: 255 558 192 268 Passcode: DCZQqi

Wednesday, June 12 @ 730pm on Teams
Meeting ID: 228 524 141 007 Passcode: d4nviG

PHOTOS WANTED!! All Councils attending the Group Commissioner Orientation in Ottawa next month were asked to contribute some photos for a slideshow that will be playing throughout the weekend. If you have any photos you would like to contribute, please email them to [email protected]. Thank you!

Do you have someone in your group that is constantly having light-bulb moments and proposing fresh new ideas? Do they enthusiastically attend nearly all meetings and want every youth involved in Scouting? Do they put the ‘out’ in Scout?!

This is your Group's Innovator!

Please use this link (only 3 questions!) to nominate one Scouter from your group for this award: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9a8e119d017448d9be2ecbe2ed9c2980

Closing date for nominations is Sunday 19th May, 2024.

All nominations will be tallied, and the Scouters with the most nominations will be announced on Thursday 23rd May, 2024.

We want to recognize these Scouters' great ideas and light-bulb moments, by rewarding them with a glow-in-the-dark woggle and a chance to share their ideas quarterly through the Network, collaborating with other Innovators.

We are looking for 3 Council Voting Representatives (CVRs) for the next AGM (November) to represent White Pine Council. At least one must be a youth, but all 3 can be too! Any youth over 14 years old can apply. Full information is available here:

https://www.scouts.ca/about/leadership/elections.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0gtJ8EZ_TXMWmqpOznIy0HhCZjZqEJRumAOVd9k9nYabDvPmoz4zl3e4U_aem_Ac1axgV1t_ywH34G5699EHwXalUgHDNmb8LlR6tFPkx3PJ8h_1cSDWFJlnra3Zl-eAAA-l0aN96SR8PCWzDDGNWp

Elections — Nomination time is here! Call for Nominations Council Voting Representative for the 2024-25 Scouting Year

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Town Hall in Peterborough today!

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today to mark the official opening of the nature centre at Camp Samac. Thank you to Craig Rendall, Ken McLeod, Dave Reid, Debby & Wil Corneal, Bob & Bryan Winters, Terry Fielder and the many other passionate volunteers that dedicated their time and efforts to this project.

CALLING AND SENIOR YOUTH AND VOLUNTEERS IN WHITE PINE COUNCIL!

Our next Town Hall meeting is THIS SUNDAY (April 28th) from 2-4pm in PETERBOROUGH!

AGENDA:

2:00-2:30 Scouter Social (coffee, tea, and donuts provided)

2:30-3:30 Presentation (topics to be discussed include Council activities, Youth Leadership Committee, changes to the Events Standards, Better Programs initiatives, National Newsletter, Volunteer Appreciation BBQ, Scouts merch, Group health, and setting your group up for success this fall)
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3:30-4:00 Q and A period

Registration to attend this meeting is not required; however, it does provide you the opportunity to request a topic to be discussed and to give us insight on what you hope to get out of these meetings.
You can register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/travelling-town-hall-peterborough-tickets-885332422107

Hope to see you there!

Final reminder to join the learning session on Patrol Systems tomorrow (Thursday April 25) at 8:00pm Eastern Time!!

Through this hour long virtual session, discover diverse approaches to collaborate within your Lodges, Lairs, and Patrols. Engage White Tails, Howlers, and Patrol Leaders (PLs) to foster a thriving environment and enrich your sections adventures.
Explore how to empower White Tails, Howlers, and PLs to contribute meaningfully to the section's growth and enjoyment. Utilize this unique system that is a corner stone of Scouting and how it brings success to everything we do.

Apr 25, 2024 20:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-CrpjgoEtxXv8H7HVgKuvJyNwCPwZi0?fbclid=IwAR38IjZUZXI1o4ZDKwg8CDmKwzT2AKNgFyVLeD9ANGBkUIRq7x1TINv4nCY #/

May 6, 2024 20:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuCpqTMoEt3d0auk7IfbkfNr_s4ftOXY?fbclid=IwAR2-OYYMU1wqCNy5VuWtQ95pHnuJcMQywa3qACHFewM00fYmgRjPJ_RqVbc #/registration

CANCELLED: The Samac Scouter Social at Camp Samac tomorrow (April 24th) has been cancelled. We look forward to catching up with you next week!

Join Us at a Town Hall Meeting this Sunday!

This is a final reminder to join White Pine’s CK3 at Camp Samac on Sunday, April 21st for a Travelling Town Hall meeting!

AGENDA:
2:00-2:30 Scouter Social (coffee, tea, and donuts provided)
2:30-3:30 Presentation
3:30-4:00 Q and A period

Presentation topics will include: an update on Council initiatives, changes to the event application process, grant programs, events and scouter development opportuntiies, tips on improving group health, and ways to set yourself up for success in the Fall. We will also address any topics or questions submitted through our registration form.

Registration to attend this meeting is not required; however, it does provide you the opportunity to request a topic to be discussed and to give us insight on what you hope to get out of these meetings.

You can register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/travelling-town-hall-oshawa-tickets-885327056057

Hope to see you there!

Travelling Town Hall - OSHAWA Camp Samac, Admin Building

Your April edition of White Pine Adventures is here!

April 2024 Newsletter White Pine Adventures White Pine Adventures April 2024   Scouts Canada National Newsletter Scouts Canada has revamped the Volunteer Newsletter, formerly known as "The Woggle". It is now a monthly publ

First session starts next week!!! Sign up now !

Through this hour long virtual session, discover diverse approaches to collaborate within your Lodges, Lairs, and Patrols. Engage White Tails, Howlers, and Patrol Leaders (PLs) to foster a thriving environment and enrich your sections adventures.
Explore how to empower White Tails, Howlers, and PLs to contribute meaningfully to the section's growth and enjoyment. Utilize this unique system that is a corner stone of Scouting and how it brings success to everything we do.

Apr 25, 2024 20:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-CrpjgoEtxXv8H7HVgKuvJyNwCPwZi0

May 6, 2024 20:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuCpqTMoEt3d0auk7IfbkfNr_s4ftOXY

The Say Yes Campaign will host two info sessions next week about our newest grant program.

Join us on Monday April 15 at 12 pm or Thursday April 18th at 8 pm to hear all about how you can build spaces for more Beavers and Cubs and Say Yes to More Youth!

The grant program is open to any group or even a team of groups if you like. Have a great idea on how to open and operate new sections? Want to boost membership by 6 kids? Whatever you have in mind, join us to learn more!

Can't make the info sessions but want to know more? Please reach out to Nicole Donadio or Rachel Smith. We'll also record the info sessions to share.

And join us on the Network!

Monday April 15, 12 pm Eastern: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzY4ZGM4NzYtOTE2Zi00YzU3LWE0OGEtYTc5NzVkZDQ2MzBi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2217693fd8-b162-489f-83e5-7af91c9fd7e5%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2237d3004c-754e-4d87-91fe-adcf40fecadf%22%7d

Thursday April 18, 8 pm Eastern:
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Through this hour long virtual session, discover diverse approaches to collaborate within your Lodges, Lairs, and Patrols. Engage White Tails, Howlers, and Patrol Leaders (PLs) to foster a thriving environment and enrich your sections adventures.
Explore how to empower White Tails, Howlers, and PLs to contribute meaningfully to the section's growth and enjoyment. Utilize this unique system that is a corner stone of Scouting and how it brings success to everything we do.

Apr 25, 2024 20:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-CrpjgoEtxXv8H7HVgKuvJyNwCPwZi0

May 6, 2024 20:00 Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYlcuCpqTMoEt3d0auk7IfbkfNr_s4ftOXY

Come join us with your FAMILY at the Light the Forest Night Hike Event happening December 10th and 11th at Camp Samac!!
$6 each or Family pricing available for different family sizes.
Registration ahead required! Hope to see you there!!
REGISTER HERE -- https://www.whitbyscouts.org/machform/view.php?id=171711

https://conta.cc/3t6NRAR

Light the Forest 2023 Family Nights Register Today!! Apologies.... Corrected LINK below BRING YOUR FAMILY AND JOIN US AT THE CAMP SAMAC LIGHT THE FOREST NIGHT HIKE EVENT! Suitable for all ages It is time to share with the public the 2n

Join the Program Team for Sno-Much Fun!
Dec 2nd - Camp Wildman
Jan 13th - Woodland Trails Scout Camp
Jan 27th - Camp Samac, Scouts Canada
Email [email protected] for more information or click on the links below to register:
Camp Wildman - https://scouts.doubleknot.com/event/sno-much-fun-at-camp-wildman/3008979​
Woodland Trails – https://scouts.doubleknot.com/event/sno-much-fun-at-woodland-trails-jan-13-2023/3009522​
Camp Samac - https://scouts.doubleknot.com/.../sno-much-fun-at.../3009515