Family BBQ & Spring Registration

Family BBQ: All youth, parents and families are invited (and encouraged) to attend the Year End BBQ on Saturday 12th May 1pm - 4pm at Silverlands (High River) for lunch, games and the ceremonies when Beavers become Cubs, Cubs become Scouts, and Scouts become Vents. This includes families of those attending the camp, and those not able to attend for the full weekend - feel free to just come out for the afternoon. There will also be an opportunity to pre-register for the Beavers / Cubs / Scouts / Vents starting in September 2012. The location map for Silverlands is here.

Spring Registration: Tuesday 15th May 6.30pm - 8pm at The Elks Hall. The last chance to register for Beavers / Cubs / Scouts / Vents until September. Register early to secure a space (Beavers and Cubs are likely to reach capacity) and to get the reduced Early Registration Fee!

Have a great Summer - see you in the Fall!

April Meetings & Important Dates

Tuesday 2nd April: Regular Meeting at The Elks 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Monday 9th April - Birth of A Nation Parade (see details below): Meet at the Elks at 5.45pm for a short parade and ceremony

Tuesday 10th April: Regular Meeting at The Elks 6.30pm-7.30pm

Tuesday 17th April: Regular Meeting at The Elks 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Tuesday 24th April - Movie Night! 6.30pm - 8pm. Come in pyjamas and bring a cushion / blanket to sit on and your favourite teddy for a screening of "The Muppets" on the Big Screen! (LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR)

Other Important Dates:

Year End Camp & Swim Up: White Tails to camp with the Cubs from Friday 11th May - Sunday 13th May at Silverlands (High River). See Rusty for details or click here for the Camp Letter. All other Beavers are invited (and encouraged) to attend the Year End BBQ on Saturday 12th May 1pm - 4pm for lunch, games and the "Swim Up Ceremony" when White Tail Beavers become Cubs. There will also be an opportunity to pre-register for the Beavers starting in September 2012. The location map for Silverlands is here.

Spring Registration: Tuesday 15th May 6.30pm - 8pm at The Elks Hall. The last chance to register for Beavers / Cubs / Scouts until September. Register early to secure a space (.... we always fill up) and to get the reduced Early Registration Fee!

Have a great Summer - see you in the Fall!

Rusty, Big Brown Bear & Sunshine

Birth of A Nation Parade - 9th April

The Annual Okotoks Birth of A Nation Parade takes place on Monday 9th April to honour the battle of Vimy Ridge on 9th April 1917, and all Beavers and their familes are invited to attend. Meet outside the Elks Hall at 5.45pm (in uniform) for a short parade to the Cenotaph, and then return to the Elks around 6.30pm. Please attend if you can.

Full details of the event can be found here

Kub Kar Rally - Update

All White Tails were invited to build a Kub Kar. For those that did, the details of the Rally are below. All Beavers and their families are invited to attend the event.

The Rally takes place Saturday 31st March at The Elks Hall

PROGRAM

(Times are very approximate!)

12.45pm Beavers, Cubs & Scouts arrive

1:00pm Warming up the Tracks Both tracks

1:30pm Kub Kar Heats Both tracks

2:10pm Scout Trucks Heats Aluminum track

2:45pm Kub Kars Stage B Aluminum track

3:05pm Scout Trucks Finals Aluminum track

3:15pm Kub Kars Finals Aluminum track

3:30pm Awards presentation

Things to Note:

• We will need parent volunteers to help with judging, activities, take down etc. Please contact Rusty / Akela / Bagheera / Scouter G on arrival if you are able to help.
• Spectators are welcome. Family / siblings etc are welcome to stay and show there support. there are also activities arranged in the lower hall for those not busy racing.
• Refreshments will be available, at a small charge.

Science Centre Trip - Cancelled

Sadly we have had to cancel the Science Centre Trip planned for Sunday 4th March. We have not be able to firm up the details, and so will not be able to run it this weekend. We are looking at other options for later in March to make up for it!

An Important Message from the Chief Scout

At the request of the Chief Scout of Canada, we have been asked to provide this information update on child and youth protection within Scouts Canada.

You can read his letter in full here

I would encourage all parents, volunteers and Leaders to read it.

Torchlight Parade - 21 February

Each year, Okotoks' Scouts and Guides Associations get together to celebrate the birthdays of their founders. We call the event the "Torchlight Parade", and it includes a walk (parade) from the Lions' Campground area to the Elks Hall, followed by a sing song. This year's celebration is on Tuesday 21st February.

Arrangements:

6:15pm Parents drop off at Sheep River Park (Go to Lion's Campground and follow the noise!) Note: If temperature is minus 15 Celsius or lower, meet at Elks Hall at 6:45pm instead.
6:30pm Depart for Elks Hall
6:55pm Arrive Elks Hall
7:55pm Parents arrive at Elks Hall for pickup.

What to wear/bring:
Clothing appropriate for weather.
A non-disposable cup or mug.
A flashlight (please - no flashlights with built in laser!)
Something to make noise with (optional)
Wear your campfire blanket if you have one.