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UPCOMING EVENTS HW AREA 2017-18

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BATTLEFIELDS CALENDAR look under EVENTS http://bfc.scouts.ca/

CAMP BOOKINGS https://swocamps.ca/

BATTLEFIELDS TRAINING http://bat.scouts.ca/ca/training

RECOGNISE SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB

http://www.scouts.ca/thanks/

Battlefields Calendar – Please send as much detail as possible; location, date

and times, contact information, explanation of acronyms.

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DISPATCH DEADLINES The deadline will be the 10th of the month with the June

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SCOUT HOUSE BOOKINGS

1ST & 3RD TUESDAY: Optimist Club

2ND & LAST TUESDAY: 1st Hamilton Rovers

2ND THURSDAY: Battlefields Council, 6:30 PM 4TH THURSDAY: H-W Area Meeting, 7 PM (except Dec.)

December 2 Stoney Creek Christmas Parade 58th Doug French

Jan. 2018

12 Steel Hawks Hockey game AC John Augstman

21 Curling 58th Doug French

Feb. 2-4 Klondike 31st Thomas McKechnie

2-4 Snow Ball 1st Binbrook

1-10 Kub Kar Rallies Groups

11-24 Kub Kar Rallies Sub Areas

16-18 Snow Moot 1st Hamilton

19-25 Scout-Guide Week ALL

March 3 Big Rigs 1st Binbrook

4 Battlefields Kub Kar Rally 1st Binbrook

5 Honour & Award Banquet 88th Linda Sargeant

April 14 Camp Nemo Cleanup Laura Kentie

28-6 Good Turn Week ALL

May 4-6 J4E Patrol Camp 1st Binbrook

5 Chopperee – Gage Park DAC Karen Smith

6 Battlefield’s Youth Awards St. Catherines

18-20 Vic Day Camp Mark Sferrazza – T, Gino - V

June 8-10 Cuboree DAC John Ross

August 23 Area Kickoff – Nemo – AC Jacqueline Howard

2019

July 22 to August 2 - WJ2019 24th World Scout Jamboree, USA

BEAVEREE

REMEMBRANCE DAY WITH 97th HAMILTON

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Hello Scouters,

As I have said the last several times, the time has gone by quickly and now we are approaching

winter and the big “C” word, Christmas! WOW!

Membership Growth

Our Youth membership numbers are still down compared to last year end, but coming up and then

we have the new target of 14% for this year! Please continue with your recruitment efforts to offer

your programming to Youth through Bring-A-Friend and interesting topics – building Beaver Bug-

gies, Kub Kars, STEM experiments, etc. Two of our new Groups are doing well as we continue to

support and grow the others.

Program Quality

There have been many Scouting events, that have had excellent programs and the attendance showed it. Over 100 attended

Beaveree, 120 at Cub Skills Day and 225 at Scouts Skills Day are some events as examples. Our thanks to the Camp Chiefs and

Staff for running these events. Please continue to give us feedback and support to what you want to see or need.

We wish to thank Apple Day Chairperson DAC Sheila Sferrazza for coordinating this event and to all the Scouters, Youth and

Parents that participated to make this worthwhile. It was the first year we tried Thursday Night and it

was a success, and so we will continue.

We also wish to thank DAC Jacqueline Howard for being our Area Popcorn Coordinator for the sec-

ond year. Kudos to the Youth, Scouters, Parents and friends that supported this fundraiser and in-

creased sales.

Volunteer Support

We need to offer and ensure that our Volunteers get the necessary training to give the safest and best program to our Youth.

One hands-on example is the Group Commissioner Wood Badge 1 training course in November to new

Group Commissioners across the Council. This personal training gives an opportunity to meet, network

and discuss specific needs. All Scouters are encouraged to take Wood Badge 1 Canadian Path and complete

Respect In Sport training.

By the time you read this, Christmas Parades are over but there are many events coming up in the

New Year to plan for – winter camps, curling, Kub Kars, etc. Group and Area Kub Kar Rallies should

be complete to go to Council Kub Kar Rally which is being hosted by 1st Binbrook March 4th. If you

get a chance, visit them on March 3rd to see the Big Rigs – awesome!

Don’t forget to visit the Scout Shop for Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for

your Scouting Youth or yourself.

We are looking forward to an exciting year, which then translates into Growth and Succession Planning!

Have a safe and fun Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday.

Yours In Scouting and Friendship,

John Augstman Area Commissioner, Hamilton Wentworth

johnaugstman@rogers.com cell: 905-745-6238 PLAN-DO-REVIEW-DOCUMENT It Starts with Scouts.

SAFETY REMINDER This is just a reminder to everyone that with the change in weather and program-

ming moving indoors, ensure that everyone has the proper footwear.

Pay extra attention to wet areas and that no one is in socks only.

This is very important to prevent falls and injuries.

Remind and stress this to Youth and parents.

This is just one example of a brief toolbox safety talk you need to have

before any activity.

Keeping everyone safe is everyone’s responsibility.

Catriona’s column will be back…. Catriona McCready

Area Support Manager

Hamilton, Brant, Lynn Val-

ley, Haldimand and South

Waterloo

Scouts Canada cmccrea-

dy@scouts.ca C 905.818.4227

From the Desk of the

Area Support Manager

Catriona McCready

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Hello Scouters,

First, I would like to remind

everyone about Good Turn Week’s

big project funding proposal -

please send in your proposal as

soon as possible. Also, they are

awarded this year on a first-come,

first-serve basis. If interested let

me know as soon as possible.

Secondly, I would like to remind everyone that your

youth can receive Certificates of Commendation. You

can submit them the same way you would for Scouters.

Thirdly, I would like to remind everyone that your fall

cycle finishes at the end of November. Please complete

your Fall PQA. If you need suggestions to assist you,

please check my article in the last dispatch.

In Scouting,

Michael Henderson Michael.henderson@scouts.ca

Area Youth Commissioner

Hamilton-Wentworth Area

Cellphone: 905 516-9668

Greetings from

your Area Youth

Commissioner

Hamilton-Wentworth Volunteer Opportunities

In the last Dispatch, we mentioned we were look-

ing for Volunteers for programs - and we had

some Volunteers step up to the plate! �

DISTINGUISHED DONOR PROGRAM

Scouter Todd Martin from the 31st Hamilton has

volunteered to chair this program starting 2018.

By contacting previous donors and Alumni, this program will raise

necessary funds for Camp Nemo’s maintenance.

If you can assist or have ideas, please contact Scouter Todd Martin

toddmartin@bell.net

EQUIPMENT TEAM

The following Scouters have volunteered to form this Team:

Scouter Tom Booth chair, Andrew Bienhaus and Gino Sferrazza along

with Doug French from the Help Desk Team.

This Team is organized to provide safe equipment for our program

participants.

The first task is to increase the number of sets of snowshoes.

There are “Bear Paws” (plywood “snowshoes” with rope bindings)

available free at camp for the younger Youth.

Since all equipment must be self-funded, we will be initiating a daily

charge-out rate.

With the help of the HELP DESK, as before with bookings, they will be

collecting the necessary fees which will be returned to Equipment.

If we don’t do this, we will have no equipment for Youth Programs.

John Augstman, Area Commissioner

Jacqueline Howard, Deputy Area Commissioner

HICOP Welcome to Camp Nemo’s Nature and Pro-

gram Centre. We provide youth from Bea-

vers to Rovers with many learning opportu-

nities. Our Centre has many exhibits and

some interactive games and, generally,

just fun stuff if you just want to come in and

visit.

We also take bookings for either morning (10 am - 12 pm)

or afternoon (1 pm - 3 pm) for specific Section programming.

Bookings can be made at: info@hicop.ca.

To cover the cost of program material there is a small fee of

$2.00 per youth with Scouters joining in at no cost. Book ear-

ly as spots fill up and it is first-come, first-served.

Please take the time to explore our website and see what we

have to offer your group. http://hicop.ca/

This Photo by Unknown Author is This Pho-

OPPORTUNITY POLICE-ROVER CREW – INTERESTED? Interested in Policing or looking for a career change?

We have met with the Hamilton Police Department in developing a Police-Rover Crew here.

This would be an opportunity to those 18 and over to get an introduction to policing and

merge it with Scouting. There was an introductory course but due to an unfortunate short cut-

off date, no one expressed interest or participated.

If you are interested as an individual (Venturer, Rover, Scouter) or having your Group have

this Crew as part of their charter, please let us know if we need to continue this opportunity.

If there is no response, we will not continue at this time.

Michael Henderson, Area Youth Commissioner

Michael.henderson@scouts.ca

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Hello Scouters!

Gino’s column will be back.

Gino Sferrazza, Camp Manager - Nemo / Ragged Falls/ HW Scout House - OIB Director,

Battlefields Council gsferrazza@scouts.ca | 905-512-4558 cell | It Starts With Scouts!

Happy Holidays!

Here is some food for thought.

We would like to encourage you to make a habit of using SAFETY MOMENTS.

BEFORE you play a game, go on a hike, use a tool, start a new skill or activity...

STOP. Take one or two minutes to explain or remind scouts of how to be safe in the activity. Consider things

like boundaries, dangers to look out for, safety signals, exits, and first aid kit or first aider.

Sometimes taking that extra moment before you start can save a lot of grief. If you make it a habit, the moment

will fit in naturally and come to be expected.

Best wishes for the holidays and a safe and happy New Year. See you on the Path,

Jacqueline Howard, DAC Hamilton-Wentworth Jacqueline.howard@scouts.ca

The Christmas Scout

This is the legend of the Christmas Scout.

A young man was returning home from his family’s traditional Christmas Eve reunion with relatives for the purpose of exchanging gifts and

good wishes. He now had a sled full of presents and although it was cold, he was warm because he was wearing the new ski jacket for which

he had hoped. It was his favorite gift.

But in spite of everything he was not happy. This was because it was to be his first Christmas without his brother who had recently been

killed by a reckless driver. His brother had been a good Scout and a fine example to him. Near the end of the evening the young man had

said his thanks and good-byes to his relatives, then explained to his parents that he was leaving a little early to stop and see a friend on the

way. Afterwards he would meet them at home.

Now, he hoped to find the patrol leader of his Scout Troop. The patrol leader lived in the “Flats” a section of town where most of the poor

lived. He was disappointed to find his friend was not at home, so disheartened, he turned to leave.

As his hiked down the street toward home, he caught glimpses of trees and decorations in many of the small houses. Then, through one front

window, he glimpsed a shabby room with limp stockings hanging over an empty fireplace. A woman was seated nearby . . . weeping. The

stockings reminded him of the way he and his brother had always hung theirs side by side and how the next morning, they would be burst-

ing with presents. A sudden thought struck him: he had not done his ‘good deed’ for the day.

He knocked at the door.

“Yes?” the sad voice of the woman inquired. “May I come in? I am a Scout.”

“You are very welcome,” she said, seeing his sled full of gifts and assuming he was making a collection “but I have no food or gifts for you. I

have nothing for my own children.’

“That is why I am here,” he replied. “Please choose whatever presents you would like for your children from the sled.”

“Why God bless you!” she answered gratefully. “My little boys will be very happy.”

She took some candies and a game, the toy airplane, and a puzzle. When she took the new official Scout flashlight the young man almost

cried out, but he did not. Soon he saw that the stockings were full and turned to leave.

“Won’t you tell me your name?” she asked. “Just call me the Christmas Scout,” he replied.

The visit left the Scout touched with an unexpected flicker of joy in his heart. Before he left the Flats that night, he visited many more homes

and gave away the rest of his gifts. The last one being his new ski jacket which had gone to a shivering boy who had none. Now the Scout

trudged homeward, cold and uneasy. How could he explain to his parents that he had given his gifts away?

‘Where are your presents, son?’ asked his father as he entered the house.

The boy answered, ‘I gave them away.’ We thought you were happy with your gifts.’ ‘I was very happy,’ he answered quietly. ‘But how

could you be so impulsive?’ his mother asked. The young Scout had no answer. His father was firm. ‘You made your choice. We cannot

afford any more presents.’ With his brother gone, and his family disappointed in him, he suddenly felt dreadfully alone. He had not ex-

pected a reward for his generosity; for he knew that a good deed always should be its own reward. He did not want his gifts back; however

he wondered if he would ever again truly recapture joy in his life. The next morning, he came downstairs to find his parents listening to the

radio. The announcer spoke: ‘Merry Christmas, everybody! The nicest Christmas story we have this morning comes from the Flats. A handi-

capped boy down there has a new sled this morning, another youngster has a fine ski jacket, and several more families report that their chil-

dren were made happy last night by gifts from a teenage boy who simply called himself the Christmas Scout. The children of the Flats claim

that the Christmas Scout was a personal representative of old Santa Claus himself.’ The Scout felt his father’s arms go around his shoulders,

and he saw his mother smiling through her tears. ‘Why didn’t you tell us? We didn’t understand. We are so proud of you, son.’

The carols came over the air ‘. . . Praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on Earth.’ Author unknown

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2017—2018 AREA POPCORN UPDATE

HELLO SCOUTERS AND POPCORN FUNDRAISER SUPPORTERS!

THANK YOU! Thanks to everyone in Hamilton-Wentworth Area that helped make the 2017 Scout

Popcorn Campaign a success this year.

HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

All Area groups participated this year

Overall sales are up in the Area and Nationally

Top Selling Groups in Hamilton-Wentworth

47th Hamilton - Top Sales

58th Hamilton - 2nd Top Sales

31st Hamilton - 3rd Top Sales

Total Area Sales: $107,475

If you need more incentives, or have some left over, please let me know.

If you have any feedback about the campaign, please let me know.

We need you! We need an AREA POPCORN COORDINATOR FOR THE 2018 SCOUT POPCORN CAMPaign. It is a short

term commitment with lots of support. If you have ever thought of getting involved at the area level, this is a great place to

start!

Many thanks, and let's get on with the adventure!

Yours In Scouting and Friendship.

Jacqueline Howard

Deputy Area Commissioner – Hamilton Wentworth

jacqueline.howard@scouts.ca

905-575-1184

Scouters Song: I Wish I Were a Little Bar of Soap

Tune: If You're Happy and You Know It Oh, I wish I was a little bar of soap, bar of soap

Oh, I wish I was a little bar of soap, bar of soap

I'd go slidey, slidey, slidey over every-body's hidey

Oh, I wish I was a little bar of soap, bar of soap.

Slice of orange…I'd go squirty, squirty, squirty over everybody's shirty

Green pea…I'd go skatey, skatey, skatey over everybody's platey

Foreign car…I’d speedy, speedy, speedy over everybody's feety

Sip of Coke.. I'd go down with a slurp, and come up with a burp

English Sparrow…I'd sit up in the steeple and spit seeds at all the people

Mosquito..I'd go nippy and I'd go bitey under everybody's nighty

Onion…I'd go burpy and go smelly down in everybody's belly

Hunk o' Mud…I'd go ooey I'd go goey under everybody's shoe-ie

Striped skunk…I’d would sit up in the tree-sies, and perfume all the breezies

Radio…I'd go CLICK!

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PATROL CORNER

The Search For Truth

Morpheus: "This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back.

You take the blue pill - the story ends, you wake up in your bed and be-

lieve whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill - you stay in

Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes." - The Matrix

“A man who becomes conscious of the responsibility he bears toward a human being who affectionately waits for him, or to an unfinished

work, will never be able to throw away his life. He knows the "why" for his existence, and will be able to bear almost any "how".”

― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning

"In the stillness of your presence, you can feel your own formless and timeless reality as the unmanifested life that animates your physical

form. You can then feel the same life deep within every other human and every other creature. You look beyond the veil of form and separa-

tion. This is the realization of oneness. This is love." - Eckhart Tolle

It was a night just like any other night - thousands and thousands had passed before, and thousands and thousands would be yet to be, and yet something

was very different about this ordinary night. Some say that God became incarnate that night, while others would say that love and truth were born, but the

essence is the same - on that night over 2000 years ago, something indescribable happened, but it changed the world.

I remember a story from the book "One" by Richard Bach. In it, he and his wife come across a monk who has been praying, and a book with

golden pages has appeared - a book of truth. Richard began reading the book, and expressed the desire to tell the world about the truths that

it contained. He and the monk spoke at some length about the challenges presented by what he was proposing. As the sun set, Richard's wife

said "I'm cold". The campfire that had been burning nearby was now turning to coals, and the monk took the book from Richard, and hand-

ing it to his wife, said "Here, burn this". Richard snatches the book back and exclaims "No, you can't burn the truth"! The monk replies

"That's right - you can't burn the truth - these are only pages - the truth is there for whoever wants to find it - anyone can seek the truth - few

do". My world turned upside-down when I realized that truth isn't what is on the written page - truth is the idea which those words express,

and needs to be recognized, and exist in the hearts and minds of people in order to be of any consequence.

In the movie "The Matrix", Neo is living an ordinary life as an office worker, only to discover that he is living in a dream world created by

computers. He is given the choice to return to the dream world and forget about reality, or to stay in the real world and, as Morpheus puts it,

see how deep the rabbit-hole goes. It is a choice that some make easily and others make with great difficulty. A dream world can always be

fun and entertaining, while the real world sometimes involves sorrow and pain. One only has to look at the news with its bombings, shoot-

ings, unrest and natural disasters, to see why some would choose to escape. The difference is that when you become conscious to the real

world, conscious to yourself, everything takes on new meaning - you begin to see God and truth and love in everyone and everything, and

you can't shut it off - nor would you want to. Remember, something doesn't have to be real to be true, but it does have to be true to be real.

Like Eckhart Tolle, I can see a new earth, and I believe Scouting can see it too. At the beginning of our promise are the

words "On my honour". Honour is all about truth and love, and is a perfect platform for seeking truth and love. Imagine

what that world would be like. Judicial decisions that were not about which side won, but about two sides seeking the

truth - not about vengeance and punishment, but about forgiveness and consequences. Debates between science and

religion ending, as two sides align in their search for the truth. Conflict and violence ending, as society starts caring for

all its members, rather than being surprised when the ones it marginalizes go on a rampage. Jesus of Nazareth changed

something 2000 years ago, and many have followed in his footsteps. As the apostle Paul said, "Whatever is good, what-

ever is noble, whatever is true - think on these things".

And finally, with every fiber of my being, I wish for you a Merry Christmas - may love and truth touch your heart!

"The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others"

"A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens"

"A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances" - Lord Robert Baden-Powell

Good Scouting!

Yours in Scouting,

Scouter John "Blade" Wilkinson bladescout7@aol.com

Uncertainty principle, also called Heisenberg uncertainty principle or indeterminacy principle, state-

ment, articulated (1927) by the German physicist Werner Heisenberg, that the position and the

velocity of an object cannot both be measured exactly, at the same time, even in theory. The very con-

cepts of exact position and exact velocity together, in fact, have no meaning in nature.

John Blade Wilkinson

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AWARD FOR FORTITUDE Jackie French and Sheila Sferrazza received Awards for Fortitude.

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WINTER SKILLS CAMP - FEB 2-4, 2018 - SURVIVAL IS NOT OPTIONAL! Details for Scout Patrol Winter Camp 2018 have been posted.

www.1stBinbrook.org/snowball

Many are the same as the success we have built on from the past, is

always a good foundation. :-)

There are videos for Scouts and Leaders both, plus support docu-

ments to help teach/share winter camping with the youth.

Always welcoming new groups/patrols, new Leaders with new pro-

gram ideas, and folks to bring challenges for the Scouts.

(Feel free to share this with your Companies and Crews, they always come

up with some of the best challenges – and there are other older youth onsite

to socialize and share the weekend with as well)

Please let us know if you’re coming, per the introduction document. (ie: who, how many patrols, etc).

Camp Manitou – Rotary Lodge as HQ, individual pine forest sites for troops and patrols.

Pre-camp work/day project also welcome.

http://campmanitou.scouter.ca/directions/

There will be more camp details to come, in the coming weeks, but, I wanted to confirm a few details about Winter Skills

Camp, and the traditional winter Snowball Challenge!

The format will be the same as past years, or even better. (taking yours and your youth’s input)

If you’ve enjoyed any of the camps listed above… this will suit you and your program.

As well, we do it in a peer-supportive approach, so even troops/patrols new to the whole full winter camping experience, can

do it too!

We also have help from Venturers and Rovers to run the program, so if you have any of those, share this with them.

Talk soon!

Scouter Andy

andy@1stBinbrook.org

LONG SERVICE AWARDS

GROUP COMMISSIONERS:

Please review the years of service for all of your adult volunteers.

The first plateau of 5 years is recognized with a Pin.

The next plateau is at 10 years, which is recognized with the 10 year long service medal and a

patch for the uniform.

After that each 5 year plateau is recognized with a pin for 15 years, 20 years etc.

If you have had a Scouter transfer from another group or council, please pay particular attention.

Please forward your requests to:

Sandra Taylor tsuris2@hotmail.com

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THANK YOU

I would like to personally thank the Apple Day committee especially the coordinators for

their support this year. I couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you to all scouters and

youth without your participation we would not have received the results we did.

We are set for 2018 – SAVE THE DATES – OCTOBER 11, 12 & 13

LOCATIONS 2016 2017 2017 GRAND TOTAL

Schools 520.40

Teresa of Calcutta – 171.80 G.L. Armstrong – 176.05

347.85

Albion Mills 9,040.45

THUR: 3428.75 FRI: 2670.80 SAT: 5564.45 11,664.00

Aldershot 3,436.35

THUR: 712.15 FRI: 552.05 SAT: 970.15 2,234.35

Ancaster 3,483.90

THUR: 1405.10 FRI: 1530.25 SAT: 3232.45 6,167.80

Dundas 5,783.55

THUR: FRI: 1576.45 SAT: 2586.40 4,162.85

Dundurn 5,700.85

THUR: 473.60 FRI: 1319.35 SAT: 2141.30 3,929.25

Kingshead 12,889.80

THUR: 360.75 FRI: 3618.30 SAT: 6717.97 10,697.97

Mohawk Trails 6,905.30

THUR: 1790.15 FRI: 1928.00 SAT: 2431.00 6,149.15

Power Centre 6,433.40

THUR: 1309.90 FRI: 2443.20 SAT: 2254.95 6,008.05

OVERALLS 54,194.00

THUR: 9,480.40 FRI: 15,987.25 SAT: 25,898.67 51,360.32

ADDITIONAL 200.00 22.75

BUSHEL 487.00 225.00

GRAND TOTAL 54,881.00 51,608.07

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BEAVER NEWS

Thanks to all who braved the weather for Beaveree. We didn't let Mother Nature spoil our fun. Despite the weather, this was

the best turn out of youth and Scouters for this event. We had lots of fun playing games such as group tug-of-war and mak-

ing spiders. We tried our best at using recycled items to make a structure. Many thanks to everyone involved in making this a

huge success.

Mark your calendars for Saturday May 5, 2018 for Chopperee. More information will be in the next Dispatch. Let’s make this

event just as successful. Remember, you won't know how much fun these events are if you don't attend!!!

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You may send email to scouts@interlynx.net

You may leave voicemail at 905-528-5711, ext. 10

You may contact your commissioner directly.

You may phone Scouts Canada, London 1- 866-568-7472

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‘Gallantry or Meritorious Service’, to contact Bruce Rid-

diough, DAC Recognition. These types of awards are han-

dled by a process that differs from the `Outstanding Service’

Awards. The definition of Meritorious service is very broad,

so if you are thinking that it should be

submitted, we suggest that you do so.

Bruce W Riddiough, DAC - Recognition

HAMILTON HELP DESK

The volunteers of the Hamilton Help Desk are once again eager to

help with Scouting matters of local concern. If you have booked a

lodge for Camp Nemo or Ragged Falls you will need to pick up a

key from the Help Desk at Scout House. In the week after your

camp, please return the key by dropping it in the door mail slot.

Some program equipment is available to be booked and borrowed

through the Help Desk. Canoes and trailer, paddles, PFDs and

water safety kits. Snowshoes. Popup tents for Scouting promo-

tions. Lego Kits.

We are in need of a few new volunteers who are able to give their

time for 2 or 3 shifts each month. Contact Doug French to get

more information.

Doug French

Help Desk Coordinator 905-389-4313

dougfrench@rogers.com

HOURS OF OPERATION

Thursdays: 1-7 PM

Fridays: 1-4 PM

CLOSED SATURDAYS

ON TUESDAYS, WE CHECK EMAILS & MESSAGES ONLY.

CHRISTMAS HOURS OF OPERATION

The last day open is Friday December 22, 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Reopening Thursday, January 11 from 1—7 PM.

Regular hours will continue on Thursdays and Fridays.

FEBRUARY HOURS

We will open Saturdays from 10 AM—1 PM to allow for

sales of Award Banquet Tickets.

Hours of Operation

Thursdays and Fridays: 3-9 PM

Saturdays: 10 AM—4PM

Closed Saturdays of long weekends.

Please check notice in this Dispatch for

Christmas Hours.

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20th ANNUAL SCOUT CURLING TOURNAMENT

WHEN: Sunday January 21, 2018

WHERE: Dundas Granite Curling Club,

WHO: Both experienced and novice curlers over age 16.

Enter a team of 4 or register as an individual.

COST: $50 (cheques to HAMILTON GILWELL CLUB)

INCLUDES: 2 games of Curling, Lunch, Dinner, Prizes

REGISTRATION FORMS – Either print the online form or obtain one from the Help Desk at Scout House. For further infor-

mation contact Frank Goodman at 905-388-5681 or Doug French at 905-389-4313.

20th Hamilton Area Curling Bonspiel

EXPERIENCED AND FIRST TIME CURLERS WELCOME!!!

Who: Scouters, Group Committee, Youth (over 16), Parents, former members and friends

of Scouting

Where: Dundas Granite Curling Club – 24 Head Street, Dundas

When: Sunday January 21, 2018

How Much: $50.00 per person - This includes 2 games, prizes, lunch, and a hot supper. (Dinner only $15/

person) All proceeds support Scouting in the Hamilton Area.

This is a one-day curling bonspiel hosted by Hamilton Wentworth Area and is open to everyone 16 years

and over (members, family, and friends). First time curlers are welcome and some instruction will be

available. This will be a fun and fellowship event.

Teams will either curl at 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. OR 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. The day will wrap up with a hot

dinner at the club at about 5:30 p.m.

Please use the form below to register as an individual or team. Individuals will be placed on teams made

up from the information we receive. The registration fee must accompany the registration form. Regis-

trations must be received WITH PAYMENT (CHEQUE PAYABLE TO HAMILTON GILWELL CLUB ):

IN PERSON OR MAIL to HELP DESK, Scout Office, 375 James St. South, Hamilton ON L8P 3B9.

NO PHONE REQUESTS. Limit 64 Curlers.

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OUR SCOUT HOUSE SIGN - Have you seen it??

Is it more visible than before? With the trimming of the

branches and cutting the tall weeds, this sign is more no-

ticeable.

What about the “secret garden bed”? It is still a hidden

gem, but the

81st Hamilton

Scouts have

volunteered

(thank you) to

clean, plant

and maintain

this for one

year starting in

the spring.

This will add

to the attrac-

tion of Scout-

ing presence to the thousands of travelers who pass by on

this access.