Saturday 27 October 2012

Halloween party

This weeks meeting is at St. Francis Xavier and will be our annual Halloween Party.  The Beavers are encouraged to wear their costumes but please do not let them bring any weapons or masks.  There will be a lot of running around and we don't want anyone getting hurt!

New Area Crest


A competition has started to develop a new area crest.  If you or your child wishes to submit a design please forward it to us by December 20th, 2012.

Here is the Contest Form:  Form

Here are the specifications:  Specificatons







Thursday 18 October 2012

Campfire Pictures
















All Sections Activity Day


2012 Rideau Area All Sections Activity Day
Saturday 27 October 2012

Andy Shields Park - Greely


Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our Section will be participating in the Rideau Area All Sections Activity Day on October 27, 2011 from 10 AM to 4 PM.  There is NO rain date. If your Youth wishes to attend, be sure to sign up with your Section Leaders.  Parents are encouraged to participate but we ask that siblings not be included due to space limitations.  If your beaver is planning on attending please respond to this message by Saturday as that is the deadline for registration.

                What:                    4th Annual Rideau Area All Sections Activity Day 2012

                Theme:                 ”SPIES”

                Where:                 Andy Shields Park, Greely Old Prescott Hwy
(south of Parkway on Old Prescott Hwy after lights.)

                Date:                      Saturday, October 27, 2012

Time:                     10:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM 
                                Please arrive by 9:45 AM at the latest so that we can gather as a group, register as a group and enter as a group!  Pickup time is 4-4:30 p.m.
                               
                Dress:                   Please dress for the weather as the event will be held outside.
                                                PLEASE WEAR GROUP NECKERCHIEF.

Cost:                     The cost for the Activity Day is as follows and MUST BE paid to your group representative in advance by October 12, 2012.

·         $5.00 (includes registration, snack, activities, craft, fire permit, kybos and crest)
·         Accompanying Parents - $5.00
·         Extra crests are available at a cost of $2.00 each.

Food/Snack:       Crystal drinks will be served during the day. Snacks will be provided to all groups at the start of the event.

Allergy Notice:   This is a nut-free scouting event. Should your youth have any food allergies that are specific to the menu, they will then be required to bring their own lunch.
                               
IMPORTANT NOTE:  Due to the increasing number of youth with allergies, we ask you to please do not bring any food in to the event (except for those relating to the menu).  Parents of Youth with dietary allergies and/or concerns are responsible for what their child consumes.  Address your concerns to your Section Leaders prior to the event.

Saturday 13 October 2012

The Home Depot Night

This weeks meeting will be on Tuesday from 18:00-18:45.  We will be going to the South Keys Home Depot.  The Beavers will learn about workshop safety and each Beaver will have the opportunity to build a do-it-yourself kit.  The workshop is relatively small therefore parents will not be able to participate.

When you arrive at Home Depot, head to the back of the store to the training room which is located beside the bathrooms.

Friday 5 October 2012

Apple Day

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13, 2012


.1ST MANOTICK SCOUTING WILL BE RUNNING OUR ANNUAL MANOTICK/RIVERSIDE SOUTH AREA APPLE DAY FROM 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. ON SATURDAY October 13, 2012

THIS IS ONE OF OUR FUNDRAISERS FOR THE YEAR TO HELP FUND EVERYTHING FROM PURCHASING EQUIPMENT, OFFERING PROGRAM INITIATIVES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE EXCESSIVE IN TOTAL COST FOR YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
WE EXPECT AND DEPEND ON THE PARTICIPATION OF ALL MEMBERS, LEADERS AND PARENTS TO HELP MAKE THIS A SUCCESS.
ASSEMBLY POINT:   ST. JEROME
                                    
YOUTH ARE REQUESTED TO WEAR THEIR UNIFORMS AND BRING A BASKET/CONTAINER TO HOLD APPLES AND A SMALL CONTAINER (MARGARINE OR PRINGLE CONTAINER WITH SLITTED TOP) TO HOLD DONATIONS.


BE SURE TO DRESS FOR THE WEATHER!


Parents/Leader and 2-4 youth will be given maps for selected street(s), instructions and apples for youth to request donations in support of Manotick scouting activities.  We are not selling apples but asking for donations and giving an apple as a thank you.
Groups are requested to return to assembly area with donations collected by 11:30 am

Thursday 4 October 2012

Investiture Campfire

Tuesday October 9th is an important date for your young Beaver, it is our 1st Manotick 2012 Beavers Investiture campfire. For those not familiar with Investiture, this link will explain what to expect. We plan to arrive at 6PM, and want to get the ceremony underway by 6:30.. We'll be done at 7:30, and will provide a hot chocolate and a snack for the walk back to the car (Please bring a mug!).

We'll be outside (Hopefully, if it rains we'll reschedule), and all three 1st Manotick Beaver Colonies will be in attendance......there should be close to 60 Beavers taking part.

The event will happen at Camp No'Chimik. If you have never been to No'Chimik, it is located about 10 minutes south of Manotick at 5943 Second Line Road (Google Maps link). Here is a PDF prepared by a local Scouts troop that will get you there too (Note: Driving from Riverside South will not start from Hunt Club, instead you will head through Manotick and connect to Bankfield or Century Roads). If it helps, This link will provide Google Map directions from Moncion's to No'Chimik.

TIP: There is a "Scouts Canada" sign on the 3rd lane past the bridge over the creek. That's the spot.

What should I bring? We're outside, and sometimes the ground at No'Chimik is quite soft. Rubber boots might be a good idea, though outdoor shoes should be fine. Parents will want to bring lawn-chairs for yourself and siblings, and we strongly recommend flashlights. The sun sets early and the walk back to the car could be dark. Bring a mug too, we'll have hot chocolate and rice-krispie snacks for all.

What about my Beaver? Please bring your beaver in full uniform, we'll be formally welcoming them into their Colony. It would be a good idea to practice the Law, Promise, and Motto too, we've been working on these during our meetings, they are a part of the investiture ceremony. It's not uncommon for beavers to bring  along a campfire blanket too, to keep warm.

Can I carpool? Yes, please do. Parking shouldn't be a problem, but less cars making the round trip the better.

Don't forget your camera, we'll see you at No'Chimik on Tuesday.