JOTT – Jamboree On The Trail – May 9th

Jamboree On The Trail is an annual day for the World Scout Movement to hike together.  All Scouts, whatever their age and wherever they may be in the world, are invited to participate whatever way they can.  All Groups that ‘take a walk’ on this date qualify for the crest ($2 each).  If you register by Mar 31, you’ll have them before JOTT.  Click -HERE- for info & registration, late registrations are just fine.  Good hiking!

Scout Trees

If your group is participating, make sure you get your pledge forms on a timely basis.  Info -HERE- and if you need forms, email Chuck McIlravey -HERE- .

Council Voting Member Nominees now Posted

Click -HERE- for a bio for each of the nominees.  3 of these 6 folks will be representing CEC at National.  Interesting and important.  Online election Apr 15th thru May 15th.  I’ve registered the voters from Wellington Area, I suspect most of you didn’t bother to register your Group’s voters.

Another Perspective on Immigration

What’s happening here may be happening in Guelph as well.  Our demographics are changing in many of the same ways.  Are we servicing this sector of our population?  Thanks to John Plumadore (Director of Community Development, Scouts Canada). Click -HERE- for the Toronto Star article.

Trails End Chocolatey Peanut Clusters – RECALL

As of Mar 20th, the FDA has expanded their recall to include the Peanut Corporation of America’s Texas facility.  This has affected the product listed above.  This information has been posted on the National website.  Click -HERE- for the Scouts Canada statement, -HERE- for the Weaver Popcorn press release (the makers of Trails End), and -HERE- for a picture of the affected product.  The Scouts Canada statement is where you should start.  The recall is posted on the FDA site in the US and the CFIA site here in Canada.  Media calls should be forwarded to the National Office as it has nothing to do with us locally.

Rotary Forest – Tree Planting & Earth Day Event Apr 25

For full info, click -HERE- (thanks PJF). The 40% Tree Canopy Challenge.

Environmental Opportunities in Guelph this Spring

The Speed River Cleanup takes place Sat morning June 13th, and OPIRG Guelph Planting Days on Sat May 2nd & 9th from 9-12. Click -HERE- for Alisa’s info.

Grand River Rafting – Outdoor Floating Classroom

Looking for an interesting activity.  Click -HERE- for full info.  Raft the Grand.

Tree Planting May 1-3 – Conestoga Lake

Help “Create a Better World”.  The Region of Waterloo Medical Venturers and Rovers are hosting the Conestoga Tree Planting event.  Last year Groups from all Areas joined the Med Vents to plant over 300 trees.  No cost, just bring your own food and gear.  Arrive for Sat May 2nd only, or camp free from the 1st to the 3rd.  For the flyer & contact details, click -HERE-.

Earth Hour – Mar 28th – 8:30pm

Full details –HERE-, thanks for forwarding this Randy/Debbie.  In summary: live an hour without using electricity.  Candles, flash lights, campfires, all alternatives :-).  For the official website, click -HERE-.