New Blog website

Hello everyone,

We are changing our online communications setup.
Please start using http://63rdottawa.wordpress.com/
This is a better setup for sharing between Beaver, Cub and Scout activities.
Be sure to 'Follow' and watch the Calendar.

The next couple of weeks we have the following scheduled:
Dec 3rd: Garry J Armstrong (200 Island Lodge Rd - regular time)
Dec 10th: UofO Science visit (they come to us at St Brigid's)
Dec 17th: Christmas Party (Our Lady of Mount Carmel - 400 St Laurent Blvd)

Beavers Cancelled Tonight

Due to security concerns and limits placed on school use both Beavers and Cub meetings are cancelled tonight, October 22nd.

Fun with Geodesic Domes!

The Beavers had a blast working together to build a "Beaver Lodge" (geodesic dome) out of paper. Here are a few pictures we managed to snap:

The completed frame

We had the beavers decorate the outer shell of their lodge!

Everybody IN!

I forget exactly how many beavers we had that day, but I know they managed to get themselves all in!

Afterward, the beavers decided they wanted to exit the only way beavers do... LOUDLY!

Just another Quiet Quiet Beaver moment... NOT! ;)

See you on Wednesday!

Oct 3,4,5 - Apple Day

Apple Day!

Apple Day is a key fund-raiser for Scouts Canada and particularly the 63rd. It is supported by all sections and all the youth should participate.

This weekend we will be at two locations to hand out Apples and accept donations; its as simple as that.

Over the last few weeks Section Leaders have been signing up youth but more help is always welcome.

Please email your section leader to indicate when you can spend an hour or so to help out from 7:30am to 1:30pm. Youth should wear their uniform and suitable weather gear. Each participant will get a great 2014 Apple Day crest.

Loblaws, 100 McArthur Ave  Ottawa, ON K1L 6P9. (http://goo.gl/maps/71Hp4)

Friday October 3^rd 6-8pm, Leader in charge, Stephan

Tim Horton’s, 585 Montreal Road, Ottawa, K1K 4K4. (http://goo.gl/maps/JD5Ha)

Saturday October 4^th 7am - 1pm, Leader in charge, Steve “Rusty”

                                Other Leaders in these time slots, Alasdair "Hathi", Richard "Kaa", Lindsay "Ringtail"

Sunday October 5^th 8am - 12pm. Leader in charge, Bill “Baloo”

All are welcome to come out buy an apple and support us. Invite you friends, family and neighbours.

Oct 1 - Investiture

Here is what is planned for this week:

Finish the Leaf craft

Friends of the Forest

Game

Motto/Law/Promise review

Apple Day preparation

Investiture / New tails

Investiture will take place at the end of the meeting (around 7:15pm)

Parents/Family with Beavers being invested are asked to be a part of this ceremony.

Upcoming:

Apple Day:

Oct 3,4,5

Please be sure to sign-up for a slot on the roster.

Popcorn update:

Order forms and money is Due on Oct 29.

Popcorn will be ready for pickup sometime around Nov 21.

Sept 17 - scavenger hunt

We'll be doing an outdoor scavenger hunt this week.
A review/introduction to the law, promise and motto will take place as well.

Upcoming:
Oct 1st
Investiture - Parents are invited.

NOTE:
We are in the process of consolidating the beaver blog with cub and scout events.
Please subscribe to:
63rdottawa.WordPress.com

Sept 10 - Outdoors - Neighbourhood walk

We'll be going on a neighbourhood walk this week.
It looks like the weather will be nice (but be prepared to go rain or shine).
We will meet at the school at the regular time and pickup will be there at the regular time as well.

Upcoming:
Sept 17th
Outdoors - Scavenger Hunt

Oct 1st
Investiture - Parents are invited

Oct 3rd,4th,5th
Apple Day

Sept 3 - Welcome

This is our first colony meeting.

St. Brigid School - 200 Springfield Rd
6:15pm to 7:30pm

Planned activities:
Measurements (height, weight)
Craft folder creation
Reading Friends of the Forest


Some upcoming events:
Sept 5th
Rock the Block - Manor Park Community Centre
http://www.manorpark.ca/pages/mpcc/2014%20-%20Rock%20the%20Block%20poster%20(final).pdf

Sept 10th
Outdoors - Neighbourhood Walk

Sept 17th
Outdoors - Scavenger Hunt

Oct 1st
Investiture

Oct 4th
Apple Day

Jan 30 - Feb 1
Winter Camp

Welcome to Beavers

Welcome back everyone!!

Parent Info Night & Registration
August 27
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church - 400 St. Laurent Blvd.
6:30pm to 8:30pm

First night for Beavers & Registration
September 3
St. Brigid School - 200 Springfield Rd
6:15pm to 7:30pm

Request for Photos.

Hello again from the pond!

As you all know, tonight is our end of year BBQ/Potluck/Early Registration event. Hopefully, we get to introduce Scouting to many new friends, and also see a bunch of you returning next year! In that spirit, we would like to have a slide-show of pictures from this year's Scouting events running in the background as a feature of tonight's festivities.

We've received a bunch of photos so far, but there's still room for more! If you can bring pictures with you on a USB key or regular-sized SD card, Tic Tac (Andre) will be able to add them in tonight.

See you tonight!

End of Year BBQ/Potluck

Hello Beaver Parents and fellow Scouters!

Just a quick reminder that we'll be having our year-end BBQ/Potluck at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Wednesday June 11th at 6:00 PM.

We'll also be offering early registration, (discounted!) for newcomers and returning members. Feel free to pass on the word to any friends or family who would be interested in Scouting!

Finally, we are planning a photo slideshow presentation as part of the event. If you have any photos from this year's Scouting events, please send them to Tic Tac (Andre, aracicot+Scouts2014@gmail.com) so he can include them in the presentation.

Hope to see you there!

Manor Park BBQ - May 31

Manor Park Garage Sale & BBQ

May 31
    8:30am to 12:00pm

Manor Park Community Center
    West Side of the Field House (Thornwood Rd)

We will be holding a BBQ and Bake Sale.
Please bring baked items directly to the event.

We did really well at the Lindenlea BBQ and Bake Sale.  Let's make this one another success!!

May 23,24,25 - Spring Camp

This is our Spring Beaver Camp.

The Beavers, Leaders, Parents and Keeo will be participating.

Where:

Sleepy Hollow

100 rue des Oeillets

Denholm, Quebec

This is Madeline and Penelope's grandparents cottage.

When:

Friday May 23 arrival at approximately 7:00pm (sunset is 8:35pm - get your tents up in daylight)

Saturday May 24

Sunday May 25 departure at approximately 1:00pm (two years ago we took a detour home via Paugan Hydro Station near Low)

(Parents are responsible for arranging their own transportation - plan for the drive to take 1 to 1.5 hours)

Facilities:

This is a family cottage.

There is a common room, kitchen, three bedrooms, toilet (#1 only), outhouse (#1/#2), bunkhouse

There are some water craft (four canoes, two kayaks, paddle boat)

Sleeping arrangements:

You are encouraged to bring a tent.

If you would like to make use of one of the group tents please let us know.

Beds: 3 double beds, 2 sets of bunks, 2 loft, 2 foam, 1 pullout sofa; are offered on a first come first serve basis (please submit requests to Rusty)

Directions (use the Camp Directions.doc posted on the dropbox):

Packing List (use the SUMMERCAMPLIST.pdf posted on the dropbox):

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5q90n7n1ipamuol/AADoQh4uOxsWsVCiyNO150gia

(Let us know in the comments/email post below if you cannot access)

Notes:

There is a lake and access to nature.

If you have an affinity for a particular outdoor activity (Beaver oriented), feel free to bring something along (fishing, bird calls, etc.)

Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on Saturday; Breakfast and Lunch on Sunday; along with snacks) are provided as part of the Camp Fee.

We will try to share a rough schedule of the weekend's activities before Friday.

Ottawa Fury FC Soccer - ticket offer

Scouts Canada has received a special offer from Ottawa Fury FC Soccer Club

The "Scout Night" offer can be found here:

http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/ottawa-fury-fc-vs-san-antonio-scorpions-scout-day

and the flyer is here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MuRJNKp1SHigFubmSwLY8WgSe-OA2XqsUMjTv3VHQW4/edit?usp=sharing

There are two dates :

05/25/14 which is the actual “Scout Night” with on field activities

05/31/14 which is not a “Scout Night” but they are offering the discount price for that game if you can’t make the Scout night. 

If anyone is interested:
Use the capitaltickets link and Promo Code from the Scouts Canada website
OR
Complete the form in the flyer and send to the indicated contact

Contact info:
ldenley@oseg.ca 
613-232-5586

May 14 - Mer Bleue

The planned hike at Mer Bleue will go ahead this evening.
(feel free to bring any other family members)

Spring Camp (May 23-25):
Don't forget to bring your camp forms and payment.

Beaveree (May 31):
We should have forms available this week.

May 14 - Mer Bleue

We have an outing this week.

Where:
Mer Bleue

When:
Please try to be there for 6:20pm
(there is a washroom at the start of the trail)

What:
We will walk the Bog Boardwalk

Feel free to bring some bird seed (there are a couple of spots that may work well for bird feeding).
We will see some work done by beavers in the area (the real ones) and discuss the area.

Directions (from St Brigid - default via 417 from google maps):
http://goo.gl/maps/QjQr3

Basics (from Walkley & 417):
Go east on Walkley (turns into Ramsayville Rd after the right angle turn)
South on Ramsayville (nor very far)
Left (east) onto Ridge Rd
Park at P22 (end of Ridge Rd)

Alternate (from Innes & 417/Coventry):
Go east on Innes
Right (south) onto Anderson Rd
Left (east) onto Ridge Rd
Park at P22 (end of Ridge Rd)

Details on Mer Bleue:
http://www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca/places-to-visit/greenbelt/mer-bleue

May 10 - BBQ and Bake Sale

Saturday May 10
BBQ and Bake Sale
8am to 12pm (approx.)
Lindenlea Park
Please bring baked good directly to the park.

We are holding this event in conjunction with the Lindenlea Plant Sale
http://www.lindenlea.ca/

May 7 - craft

We will be making our Mother's Day craft.

Saturday May 10
BBQ and Bake Sale
8am to 12pm
Lindenlea Park
Please contact one of the leaders with offerings for the Bake Sale

Next Week:
Walk at Mer Bleue

Upcoming:
Spring Camp - May 23-25  (cottage + tenting)
   Make sure you have a camp form
Council Beaveree - May 31   (Smithfalls - http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/council-beaveree-2014)
   We will have forms for this very soon.
Manor Park BBQ & Bake Sale - May 31
Final Meeting / End of Year - June 11

May 3 - Scoutrees

For those attending tree planting you can park on BLAIS Rd near Astra motors) (go south on Bank st and turn left on Blais )

Make sure you have rubber boots.

There are no washroom facilities on site.

May 3 - Scoutrees

Saturday May 3
8:00am
Findlay Creek

Bring Shovel, Bucket
Dress for the weather.

I do not know if a snack will be provided.
I do not know what time we will be finished (this may be a quick affair if there are lots of youth and few trees).

Location Details:
Geo: 45.315873, -75.590846
Approx Street Address of entrance : 4796 Bank Street
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/vmyj0
Driving distance: 20mins from OLoMC

Apr 30 - Scoutrees

Please return Scoutrees envelopes and pledges this week.

We hope to start our Mother's Day craft this week.

May 3 - Scoutrees
We do not yet have our information on where we will be planting.
I will share it via the blog as soon as possible.

Upcoming:
Lindenlea Garage Sale/Plant Sale/BBQ - May 10 (we will having a BBQ & Bake Sale)
Spring Camp - May 23-25  (cottage + tenting)
   We will have forms for this very soon.
Council Beaveree - May 31   (Smithfalls - http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/council-beaveree-2014)
   We will have forms for this very soon.
Manor Park BBQ & Bake Sale - May 31
Final Meeting / End of Year - June 11

Apr 23 - Sugar Shack

We will be meeting at the Vanier Sugar Shack
(regular time)
The Sugar Shack is in the Maple woods North of Richelieu Community Center and Vanier Public Library (400 Peres Blancs Ave)

We will have a short walk in the woods, talk about making Maple Syrup, and eat some pancakes.

There is a cost of $3

Upcoming:
Scoutrees - May 3  (details TBD)
   Fundraising activity will end on Apr 30 - please bring envelope
   (remember the goal is $35/family - to buy new tents)
Lindenlea Garage Sale/Plant Sale/BBQ - May 10 (we will having a BBQ & Bake Sale)
Spring Camp - May 23-25  (cottage + tenting)
   We will have forms for this very soon.
Council Beaveree - May 31   (Smithfalls - http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/council-beaveree-2014)
   We will have forms for this very soon.
Manor Park BBQ & Bake Sale - May 31
Final Meeting / End of Year - June 11

Apr 16 - Easter

We will be working on Easter Craft(s) this week.
I'm sure we'll have at least one game with the beavers pretending to be bunnies.

Next week (Apr 23):
Maple Sugar Shack outing
Vanier Sugar Shack (Next to Richelieu Community Center and Public Library)
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Cost - $3 per person
We will be serving pancakes with maple syrup

Upcoming:
Scoutrees - May 3  (details TBD)
   Fundraising activity will end on Apr 30 - please bring envelopes
Lindenlea Garage Sale/Plant Sale/BBQ - May 10 (we will having a BBQ & Bake Sale)
Spring Camp - May 23-25  (cottage + tenting)
   We will have forms for this very soon.
Council Beaveree - May 31   (Smithfalls - http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/council-beaveree-2014)
   We will have forms for this very soon.
Manor Park BBQ & Bake Sale - June 7
Final Meeting / End of Year - June 11

Apr 2 - Swim-Up and Beaver Buggy Rally

We will be at Our Lady of Mount Carmel this week.
(400 St. Laurent Blvd.)
We use the room in the basement.

This will be a joint meeting with the Cubs.
Our Swim-Up (for Jeremy, Catalina, and Sebastian) will be taking place.
The Kub Kar track will be setup for our Beaver Buggy Rally.

Upcoming Dates:
Apr 23 (6pm) - Maple Sugar outing (Vanier Sugar Shack)Scoutrees - May 3  (details TBD)
Lindenlea Garage Sale/Plant Sale/BBQ - May 10 (we will be having a BBQ & Bake Sale)Spring Camp - May 23-25  (cottage + tenting)
Council Beaveree - May 31   (Smithfalls - http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/council-beaveree-2014)
Manor Park BBQ & Bake Sale - June 7
Final Meeting / End of Year - June 11

Scoutrees (May 3)

You should have received an envelope for Scoutrees fundraising this past week.
Scoutrees is a program that has been running more than 40 years.
   "Scouting members plant trees in conservation areas, provincial parks, on crown-lands, and at Scout Camps. Through Scoutrees the youth learn the important role trees play in helping the environment."
More info can be found here - http://www.scouts.ca/ca/scoutrees

Tree planting will take place on May 3.
(We'll share the details of where and when as soon as we can)

This year we are collecting sponsorships to help fund equipment purchases for camps.
15% of the funds collected are given to the Brotherhood Fund for use in World Scouting's Community Development Program (http://www.angelfire.com/nf/Scouts/Brother.html).
85% of the funds collected remain with 63rd Ottawa.
Our goal this year is for each family to raise $35.

Some statements for your Beaver to use when canvassing:
"Will you help support planting trees for Scouts Canada?"
"Will you help support our group buying new tents so we can go camping?"
"Will you help support World Scouting's community development work?"

Mar 26 - if only spring were here..

We will read the next chapter of Friends of the Forest.
Those who did not have a chance to make their Beaver Buggy will be able to this week.


Upcoming:
Beaver Buggy Rally - Apr 2  (Our Lady of Mount Carmel)
Swim-Up (for Beavers going up to Cubs) - Apr 2  (Our Lady of Mount Carmel)
Scoutrees - May 3  (details TBD)
Lindenlea Garage Sale/Plant Sale/BBQ - May 10 (we will be having a BBQ & Bake Sale)Spring Camp - May 23-25  (cottage + tenting)
Council Beaveree - May 31   (Smithfalls - http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/council-beaveree-2014)
Manor Park BBQ & Bake Sale - June 7

Mar 19 - Beaver Buggies

We'll be working on our Beaver Buggies this week.

Upcoming:
Beaver Buggy Rally - Apr 2  (Our Lady of Mount Carmel)
Swim-Up - Apr 2  (Our Lady of Mount Carmel)
Scoutrees - May 3  (details TBD)
Spring Camp - May 23-25  (cottage + tenting)
Council Beaveree - May 31   (Smithfalls - http://voy.scouts.ca/ca/event/council-beaveree-2014)

Mar 12 - No Beavers

No Beavers this week
See you on Mar 19th.

Mar 5 - Investiture + Cubs

This week is investiture for our newest Kits (youngest Beavers).
We will do this in the first part of the meeting.
We like the PARENTS to be involved in this ceremony.

We will also have a small tail ceremony (where Beavers who have had their birthday get the next tail - 5 yr old = Brown, 6 yr old = Blue, 7 yr old = White, going to Cubs = Lightning).

We will read the next chapter of Friends of the Forest.
Our craft this week is Masks.

The Cubs will be holding their meeting at St. Brigid's this week.
Their meeting will start at 7pm - we will do some activities (Masks, Game) in conjunction with them.

Feb 26 - Baden Powell

Last week was Baden Powell week.
It is the celebration of the Scouting movement's founder's birthday (Feb 22).
Some more information on Baden Powell is here:
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Baden-Powell,_1st_Baron_Baden-Powell)

We will have a talk about Baden Powell.
We will do some review of the Beaver Law, Promise and Motto; in preparation for Investiture (date TDB) and Tail Ceremony.

Notes for White Tail Beavers (going to Cubs):
Kub Kar work is starting this week.
This is the time that the White Tails join the Cubs.
We will have the official Swim-Up on April 2.
If you have any questions please contact Carol or Rusty

Feb 19 - Outdoors - Stanley Park

Outdoor event!!

Where:
   Stanley Park
   193 Stanley Ave, Ottawa, ON
   http://goo.gl/maps/awz1O
   Directions (from St Brigid's School)

	1. Head south on Springfield Rd towardLindenlea Rd
		270 m
	2. Take the 2nd right onto Rideau Terrace (at the 4 way Stop)
		280 m
	3. Take the 2nd left onto Dufferin Rd
		550 m
	4. Continue onto Stanley Ave Destination will be on the left
		110 m

When:
   Regular meeting time (6:15pm to 7:30pm)

Who:
   Beavers, Parents, Siblings

What:
   Skating
      bring Skates, Helmets!, Sticks
   Snowshoeing
      we will have a limited number of snowshoes available

The fieldhouse at Stanley Park is open until 9pm.
It is nice and warm (with chairs) for getting your child(ren) ready to go outdoors.
(feel free to stay with your beaver after we have concluded the meeting)

Feb 12 - Valentine's Day

We'll be doing a Valentine's Day craft this week.
We will read a new chapter of Friends of the Forest.

Upcoming:
Feb 19 - Outdoors
Feb 16-23 - Scout/Guide Week
http://www.scouts.ca/brandcentre/resources/sgw-toolkit/Scout_Guide_Week_Briefing_Notes_2014.pdf

Lost and Found

Winter Boots (found Feb 5)
Neckerchiefs

Please contact Rusty if you are missing these items.

Feb 5 - Box night

We will be building with boxes tonight.

We will need the help of a few parents for assembly and dismantling of the boxes.

If you have any boxes lying at home that you've been meaning to get rid of, please bring them along.



Reminder:
Hockey Game - 

We received this invite from a Ottawa 67's representative:
>>>>>

I am trying to get a mini group of Scouts together for February 17^th.  It is our family day game and there are a few cool events happening during that game as well.

-The first 5000 attendants get a REDBLACKS toque

-There will be a flash mob performing  at the game.

-I am offering the same heavily discounted price of $10 per ticket for Scouts and their friends/families for this game

>>>>>

Please discuss with Rusty if you are interested.

Jan 29 - Bowling

We're going out Bowling!!
Please be there at 6:30pm.

where when		Orleans Bowling Center http://www.orleansbowling.com/#!contact-us/ct25 (just off Trim Rd, Orleans) Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM (Please arrive early for shoe fitting, etc. We don't expect to bowl the whole time period)
invitees		Beavers We would like a number of parents to stay as well (considering the facility is in Orleans, this may work out easiest for you as well)
note		15 KIDS (plus or minus) 2 GAMES 8.75 PER PLAYER

Jan 29 - Bowling

We're going out Bowling!!

where when		Orleans Bowling Center http://www.orleansbowling.com/#!contact-us/ct25 (just off Trim Rd, Orleans) Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM (Please arrive early for shoe fitting, etc. We don't expect to bowl the whole time period)
invitees		Beavers We would like a number of parents to stay as well (considering the facility is in Orleans, this may work out easiest for you as well)
note		15 KIDS (plus or minus) 2 GAMES 8.75 PER PLAYER

Jan 22 - It's Cold Out There

We'll be making a collaborative poster.
We will read Friends of the Forest and play Indoor Games as well.

Winter Camp & Hockey Game

Hockey Game details below...

1)
Winter Camp - Jan 17,18,19

Gear List:
Uniform - please bring this and wear it for travel
Sleeping Pads are not required (the beds have mattresses)
Bring Skates if you desire (a rink may be cleared on the lake) - boot skating may be enjoyed to

Camp Details:
Phone Numbers
   819-456-2515 (Marc Leblanc - onsite at camp)
Nearest Hospital - Wakefield

Note that there will be other groups sharing the facility with us (in other cabins).
There is another Beaver Colony and a Leaders in Training event.

Rough Outline of events:
Friday evening:

• Arrival (7pm)
• Opening
• Camp Orientation
• Night Walk (if all is going well)

Saturday (Order of events likely to be fluid):

• Snowshoes will rotate with the Cubs
• Craft (likely opposite the usage of snowshoes)
• Sledding
• Day Hike
• Ice Play (if conditions permit)
• Campfire

Sunday:

• Pack-up
• Breakfast
• Scout's Own
• Outdoor activity
• Lunch
• Departure (1pm)

2)
Hockey Game - Feb 17th

We received this invite from a Ottawa 67's representative:
>>>>>

I am trying to get a mini group of Scouts together for February 17^th.  It is our family day game and there are a few cool events happening during that game as well.

-The first 5000 attendants get a REDBLACKS toque

-There will be a flash mob performing  at the game.

-I am offering the same heavily discounted price of $10 per ticket for Scouts and their friends/families for this game

>>>>>

There is a Scouts Day at the 67's game on Sunday (2pm).  I did not set out a plan to attend that event.

Please let the leaders know if you are interested in the Feb 17th game.