the 2012-2013 Annual Report

BATTLEFIELDS COUNCIL
ANNUAL REPORT
(For the Year Ending August 31, 2013)
S COUTS C ANADA
VISION
Canadian youth making a meaningful contribution to creating a better world.
MISSION
To help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.
VALUES
Scouting is based on three broad Principles which represent its fundamental beliefs. These include:
• Duty to God: Defined as, The responsibility to
adhere to spiritual principles, and thus to the
religion that expresses them, and to accept the
duties therefrom.
• Duty to Others: Defined as, The responsibility
to one's local, national and global community
members to promote peace, understanding and
cooperation, through participation in the
development of society, respect for the dignity
of one's fellow-beings, and protection of the
integrity of the natural world.
• Duty to Self: Defined as, The responsibility for
• the development of oneself to one's full potential
physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially.
METHOD
Scouts Canada engages youth, involving them throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational
process, using a specific Method that makes each individual the principal agent of his or her development as a selfreliant, supportive, responsible and committed person. The Scout Method is an approach unique to Scouting
throughout the world (World Association of the Scouting Movement's Scouting: An Educational System) and
includes each of the following seven elements:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Scout Law and Promise
Learning by Doing
The Team System
A Symbolic Framework
Nature
Personal Progression
Adult Support
B ATTLEFIELDS C OUNCIL
2012 -2013
COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TEAM:
† Gino Sferrazza
† Caitlinn Skye Walker
Grant Ferron
Nicholas DesRoches
Bob Thiessen
Keith Trussler
Gregory White
Rob McLean
Joan Barty
† Mike Burke
†.John Aikman
Michael Holla
Doug French
Michelle Cassel
Brian Helstrom
Robert Pissey
Vicky Egerland
David McKay
† Jessica Hunt
† Caron Edwards
Mike Burke
†Evan Van Duzer
John Trebych
Jenny Trebych
Sandra Taylor
† Stephanie Childs
Cale Hubber
Michael McPherson
† Merri Anne Tollenaar
Brian Elder
† Sam White
Sierra Shoup
† Bobbie-Lynn Loree
Pierre Leroux
Robert Dostie
† Lena Carlaw
Carolyn Askeland
†Jeff Knoll
Greg Hunt
Courtney Taylor
Mary Szymusiak
Shelley Dyet
† Amber LeBlanc
Dave Wands
Linda Way
Debbie Maw
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Council Commissioner
Council Youth Commissioner
Council Executive Director
Deputy Council Youth Commissioner
Council Treasurer
Honourary Legal Council
Deputy Council Commissioner-Program & Special Events
Deputy Council Commissioner-Volunteer Development
Assistant Council Commissioner-Development
Assistant Council Commissioner-Development
Deputy/Assistant Council Commissioner-Recognition
Deputy Council Commissioner-Recognition
Assistant Council Commissioner-Recognition
Deputy Council Commissioner-Child and Youth Safety
Deputy Council Commissioner-MARCOM
Deputy Council Commissioner-Property Management
Popcorn Coordinator
Area Commissioner, Brant
Area Youth Commissioner, Brant
Area Commissioner, Fruitbelt
Area Commissioner, Fruitbelt
Area Youth Commissioner, Fruitbelt
Area Commissioner, Haldimand
Area Youth Commissioner, Haldimand
Area Commissioner, Hamilton-Wentworth
Area Youth Commissioner, Hamilton-Wentworth
Area Youth Commissioner, Hamilton-Wentworth
Deputy Area Commissioner, Hamilton-Wentworth
Area Commissioner, Lynn Valley
Area Commissioner, Lynn Valley
Area Youth Commissioner, Lynn Valley
Area Youth Commissioner, Lynn Valley
Area Commissioner, Merritt Trail
Area Commissioner, Merritt Trail
Area Youth Commissioner, Merritt Trail
Area Commissioner, Niagara
Area Commissioner, Niagara
Area Commissioner, St. Catharines
Area Commissioner, St. Catharines
Area Youth Commissioner, St. Catharines
Deputy Area Commissioner, St. Catharines
Area Commissioner, South Waterloo
Area Youth Commissioner, South Waterloo
Ontario Incorporated Body
Ontario Incorporated Body
Council Executive Assistant
† Term ended during this reporting period
‡ Resigned during term
Scouts Canada in Ontario Operates with the Distinguished Patronage of
THE HONOURABLE DAVID C. ONLEY, O.ONT, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
R EPORT
OF THE
C OUNCIL C OMMISSIONER – G INO SFERRAZZA
Once again as always Battlefields Council had a very active year with special events and camps in all areas around our
council. I extend a heartfelt thank you to those volunteers who took on the tasks of planning and the execution of these
events and camps to make sure the youth had fun.
The 2012-2013 Scouting season goal for Battlefields Council was to focus on growing our membership. Simultaneously
the National refocus identifying that compliance was a major issue across the country. Therefore we had to shift gears
and refocus. This National directive was to focus on compliance. Although Battlefields met this challenge, the task
unfortunately took most of our energies, resources and time during the 2012-2013 season. The end result of our goal
fell short of 100% of the previous year’s membership.
Our financial performance again did not meet expectations. There were various factors that came into play affecting
our bottom line. As the seriousness of the situation became evident, the Key Three took steps to reduce expenses in
order to minimize the negative impact. I ask that you read the financial statements contained within this report for
details. The budget has been reviewed by the newly formed Battlefields Finance Committee, and they have developed a
plan in which we hope to see the Council’s accumulated deficit retired in next few years.
During the 2012-2013 season we saw a few people finish their terms on the Council Leadership Team; I thank each of
you for your dedicated service throughout your terms. John Aikman (DCC Recognition), Mike Burke (ACC Adult
Development), Lena Carlaw (AC Niagara), Bobbie-Lynn Loree (AC Merritt Trail), Jeff Knoll (AC St. Catharines), Caron
Edwards (AC Fruitbelt), Merri Anne Tollenaar (AC Lynn Valley).
At the same time Battlefields welcomed to the Council Leadership Team: Michelle Cassel (DCC Child & Youth Safety),
Mike Holla (DCC Recognition), John Aikman (ACC Recognition), Pierre Leroux (AC Merritt Trail), Carolyn Askeland (AC
Niagara), Greg Hunt (AC St. Catharines), Mary Szymusiak (DAC St. Catharines), Brian Elder (AC Lynn Valley), Mike Burke
(AC Fruitbelt)
For the last two years I have used the following statement from an old annual report from 1970. Now more than ever, I
believe wholeheartedly that this is an important statement and I urge Scouting members to read and think about what
these words are saying and to use them to guide us in our Scouting mission.
“Here we are on this earth, with only a few decades to live, and we lose many irreplaceable hours
brooding over grievances that, in a year’s time, will be forgotten by us and by everybody. ~~ ~~Let us
devote our life to worthwhile actions and feelings, to great thoughts, real affections and enduring
undertakings. For life is too short to be little.” - DISRAELI
MEMBERSHIP
Council Membership
Brant Area
Fruitbelt Area
Haldimand Area
Hamilton-Wentworth
Area
Lynn Valley Area
Merritt Trail Area
Niagara Area
St. Catharines Area
South Waterloo Area
TOTAL:
Sections/Groups:
Total Groups
Colonies
Packs
Troops
Companies
Crews
TOTAL SECTIONS:
2012-13
483
144
247
1,497
2011-12
449
220
277
1,536
2010-11
442
219
278
1,539
2009-10
473
212
287
1,628
2008-09
438
194
295
1,619
2007-08
420
206
289
152
153
280
295
407
3,658
213
240
324
554
530
4,343
213
241
324
566
529
4,351
251
300
375
578
500
4,603
236
263
365
487
447
4344
1,567
227
291
324
408
426
4,158
76
70
72
64
44
19
269
92
80
77
75
45
23
300
92
80
77
75
45
23
300
98
81
87
70
44
20
302
111
94
96
85
48
14
337
113
92
93
81
49
13
328
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL YOUTH COMMISSIONER – SKYE WALKER
(Submitted by Nicolas DesRoches, DCYC, on behalf of Skye Walker, CYC)
The 2012-2013 Scouting year was a busy year for all of us, and another great year for youth leadership and youth
development. The continued development of the Battlefields Council Youth Network led to my appointment as Deputy
Council Youth Commissioner, and also led to the appointment of a few new, fantastic, dedicated Area Youth
Commissioners in Cale Hubber for Hamilton-Wentworth and Sierra Shoup for Lynn Valley whom I look forward to
continue working with.
This year was also the final year for a few AYCs who have served their Scouting community with diligence and
dedication and I would personally like to thank Jessica Hunt from Brant, and Amber LeBlanc from South Waterloo, and
wish them all the best in their future endeavours.
I would also like to recognize South Waterloo for hosting the Battlefields Council Youth Awards where many youth
received awards recognizing their hard work including 57 Chief’s Scout Award recipients, 10 Queen’s Venturer Award
recipients, and 3 Medal of the Maple recipients. It cannot be said enough how amazing and deserving these recipients
are and how proud we should be of their achievements, and I know I speak for all youth when I say how appreciative we
all are for our leaders, mentors, and advisors helping us strive for success.
2012-2013 also saw many events take place here in Battlefields and across Canada that involved our youth in leadership
roles. February saw a Battlefields Council Youth Network meeting filled with workshops and team building; camps and
Moots in our Council continued to grow and attracted youth from across the province; there were three FOCUS courses
held across the Council to train our Venturer youth leaders; more youth leaders were trained at our Council Trainer
Development course; impACT 2012, a national leadership summit, had three representatives from Battlefields attend;
and World Moot 2013 and the Canadian Jamboree 2013 both saw contingents of members from our Council,
contributing to and participating in incredible adventures for themselves and other youth across our country and the
world. 2012-2013 was a hallmark year filled with many unique and exciting opportunities for youth leadership and
growth, and I’m glad I could be a part of this Council for it. It was also the last year for Skye Walker, our Council Youth
Commissioner, and I would be remiss not to recognize her for her contributions and applaud everything she
accomplished as our CYC. I thank her and the rest of the Council and Area management teams for all the time and
effort they put in to fostering dynamic, positive youth experiences and leadership opportunities throughout our Council.
I’ve been involved with Scouting my entire life and working with the calibre of youth, leaders, volunteers, and staff such
as we have in Battlefields makes me excited to see what our Scouting future holds.
REPORT OF THE COUNCIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – GRANT FERRON
I am pleased to report on a number of activities that have taken place within the Council this past year.
The Southwestern Ontario Administrative Centre has a great complement of employees and are supported by a small
group of volunteers who dedicate some of their time to help out. They provide an invaluable service. The Council has
regrettably needed to reduce the number of employees to address the fiscal challenges. The administrative staff strive
to provide support and service while accepting more responsibilities within the operation as well manage the
implementation of MyScouts and the enhanced Child and Youth Safety Policies.
A major project for the Council Administrative Centre was the further development of the most common procedures
related to the day-to-day life of Scouting volunteers and employees. The procedures were also developed with a goal
of creating greater transparency and performance standards. Embedded in these procedures is also a philosophical
outlook that meeting expectations is about mutual help and support. The procedures can be found on the Council
website.
With the recruitment of a Council Treasurer the Council was also able to establish a Finance Advisory Committee. This
committee has some tough challenges as the Council grapples with fewer fiscal resources and a growing deficit.
There are things Groups can do to help with the overall finances of the Council:
§ Use Council operated facilities for special events and camps;
§ Participate in the Scout Popcorn Campaign;
§ Pay Council Invoices on time;
§ For gifts, prizes and camping equipment, check out the Scout Shops before spending Scouts Canada funds
externally;
§ Provide the names of potential volunteers who have good financial credentials to serve on the Council Finance
Advisory Committee.
And here are a few indirect ways Groups can help:
§ To influence membership retention and growth, Groups should ensure each section is operating to the Program
Standards so that the best possible program is being provided;
§ Ensure every youth and adult member is registered and paid for;
§ Ensure every youth who was a member last year is invited back this year;
§ Ensure posters and brochures are made available at schools, libraries and community centres; (Need these
supplies? Contact your Area Support Manager.)
§ Through your Area Support Manager, ask for help to do School Talks and Fun Nights.
The Council Administrative Centre has also begun the task of helping Areas identify their success in many of the key
metrics at ensuring their activities are aligned with the pillars of volunteers support, Child and Youth Safety and Annual
Charter Renewal. The Council and Area Dashboard was mocked up and we can expect full implementation in the year
ahead.
Finally an acknowledgement to the Council Leadership Team for their part at ensuring our programs are delivered by
thoroughly screened and well-trained volunteers. The Council demonstrated a great deal of zeal and resolve that
echoed at the National level.
D.C.C. – P ROGRAM & S PECIAL E VENTS …..G REG W HITE
What an incredibly busy year for Program in Battlefields Council.
This year we continued to work on the Program Quality Awards, although participation was lower than hoped for.
I would like to congratulate all those who received these awards, and thank everyone who participated, and encouraged
groups and sections to participate.
A number of great events were run across the Council this year. Thank you to everyone who did such a great job putting
these events together. It was a pleasure to visit a few of these events and see all the creative activities taking place.
Unfortunately we struggled to complete all Program Event Reports prior to the August 31st deadline. We will continue
to work on the financial process for special events.
During the 2013 Calendar year, 49 members of Scouts Canada received ORCKA canoe certification through our
partnership with ORCKA.
Approximately 100 individuals took advantage of the Scout Day with the Hamilton Bulldogs on the February Family
Day weekend.
150 Youth and Scouters participated in CJ’13 with an additional 30 Youth and Scouters Volunteering as an Offer of
Service. Although there where struggles along the way, Battlefields Groups rose to the challenge and our youth
members came home with memories that will last them a lifetime. As someone who personally made the journey to
Sylvan Lake, Alberta, to work with the Tribattlesaurus Sub Camp, it was a true pleasure to meet our groups on a daily
basis. Thank you to all the Scouters and youth Volunteers who helped make this happen for our youth.
A few youth and Volunteers attended the World Rover Moot in Low, Quebec. Canadian Attendance was lower than
hoped for but a great time was had by those who did attend.
On a final note I would like to express another thank you to all the Area Commissioners, DCCs and DACs for their
continued support. Please pass along my thanks and appreciation to every section Scouter within Battlefields Council,
quality program cannot happen without them and I am truly grateful for their dedication.
D.C.C. – V OLUNTEER D EVELOPMENT …..R OB M C L EAN
With e-learning becoming the norm for first year leaders it has become a challenge to run Woodbadge I courses.
Looking forward, we will be looking at running more one day workshops with a combination of e-learning and on-site
training. We will also be looking at running more workshops to provide additional learning/skills to new leaders over
and above the elearning course. We will also be looking at a Commissioners Challenge that would require a specific set
of skills needed over and above the e-learning experience. We feel it would better prepare our Leaders to serve our
Youth.
We will be running our 4th Woodbadge I for Group Commissioners this weekend. We have reached over 70 Group
commissioners from 4 different Councils. Our council has definitely taken a major lead in this area of Training. Pending
our next report run after the course on the Group Commissioner compliance for WB I, we should be at least at 95%
compliance. Yes that still leaves us some work to do but a major improvement from last years 65%.
Our FOCUS, FAST, and FLEX has been rescheduled for March 14-16 and hopefully registration will be good. Battlefields
has never ran a FAST/FLEX course so we are very excited and optimistic about this.
Woodbadge II is set to run April 25-27 and May 9-11 and participants have already started registering.
Plans to run a Scouter Playbook session (support/service Scouter training) have started and we look forward to better
preparing our Service teams for their roles.
C HIEF S COUTS A W ARD R ECIPIENTS
Each year we are proud to acknowledge Scouts and Venturers for the highest achievement any youth member can earn:
HAMILTON-WENTWORTH
AREA cont’d
BRANT AREA
Dave McKay, AC
Jessie Hunt, AYC
th
35 Brantford
Scouter Douglas Hammond
Miles Taylor
th
38 Brantford
Scouter Michael Cornish
Neil McPhail
FRUITBELT AREA
Caron Edwards, AC
Evan VanDuzer, AYC
1st Beamsville
Scouter Andrew Brown
Simon Burke
Emily Marion Cook
Jack Thomas Cook
Ryan Guerriero
Zachary John Van
Oosten
HAMILTONWENTWORTH
AREA
Sandra Taylor, AC
Vacant
3rd Aldershot
Scouter Brian Pedherney
Ian Morris
13th Hamilton
Scouter Dawn Scaum
Evan Forbes
Cale Hubber
31st Hamilton
Scouter Tony Mizzi
Mackenzie Harris
47th Hamilton
Scouter Kevin Bouchard
Catherine Creagh
Sydney McKenna
LYNN VALLEY AREA
Merri Anne Tollenaar, AC
Sierra Shoup, AYC
40th St. Catharines
Scouter Luc Arvisais
Ian Hamilton-Arvisais
1st Port Dover Sea Scouts
Skipper Don Werden
Andrew James Reavely
Adam Vallis
Scouter Gord Hatcher
Liam Carter James Hatcher
1st Simcoe
Scouter Bradley DePoorter
Jorden Spencer DePoorter
46th St. Catharines
Scouter Stewart Greavette
Dakotah Van Veen
5th Simcoe
Scouter Kevin O’Halloran
Jordan Jacob
Matthew Jacob
57th St. Catharines
Scouter Scott Taylor
Alex Baggs
Kyle Davis
Anthony Kurowski
Blaine McLeod
Pierre Simiganoschi
Gabe Theriault
Felix W inter
55th Hamilton
Scouter Jess Moreau
Julian Jolliffe
Dylan Moreau
Brandon Noble
Jacob Winchester
1st Waterford
Scouter Robert Shoup
Gregory Hoerdt
Lucy Whitbread
NIAGARA AREA
63rd Hamilton
Scouter Richard Ellison
Zackary Munn
Carolyn Askeland, AC
Vacant, AYC
1st St. Davids
Scouter Elizabeth Elgin
Geoffrey Burland
Matthew Caston
Nicholas Dhannyram
Matthew Maxwell
Marcus Minhorst
th
68 Hamilton
Scouter Bruce Gilroy
Michele Hershey
88th Hamilton
Scouter Elaine Priest
Scott Lewis
Joshua Bryk
97th Hamilton Sea Scouts
Skipper Norman Stacey
Brent Lucas Altena
Daniel Brubacher Martens
ST. CATHARINES AREA
ST. CATHARINES AREA
th
4 Ancaster
Scouter John Kuzmichuk
Nicholas Petropoulos
Jeff Knoll, AC
Courtney Taylor, AYC
22nd St. Catharines
Scouter Ross Cutler
Jareth Etty
SOUTH WATERLOO AREA
Shelley Dyet, AC
Amber LeBlanc, AYC
12th Cambridge
Scouter Dan Brohman
Samuel Brohman
Bryce Lowe
Sakatay McKay
Jason Parsons
26th Cambridge
Scouter Janet & Kel Schwab
Catherine Fiander
Braedon McCooeye
Anthony Reading
33rd Cambridge
Scouter Glenn Mader
Jaryd Barton
Garett Mader
Jasraj Sandhoo
T HE M EDAL
OF THE
M APLE
“for distinguished Youth Service Awards”
Caitlinn Skye Walker
Nicholas Larmond
Joshua Mitchener
B LUE & G OLD A W ARD
R ECIPIENTS
9th Welland Venturer Company- Merritt Trail
Q UEENS V ENTURER A W ARD R ECIPIENTS
HAMILTON-WENTWORTH
AREA
Sandra Taylor, AC
Vacant, AYC
BRANT AREA
Dave McKay, AC
Jessica Hunt, AYC
Ancaster Scouting
Advisor Tom Booth
Alexander Kuzmichuk
Jennifer Lee
38th Brantford
Advisor France Saindon
Advisor Mike Cornish
Sean McAndrew
5 Hamilton
Advisor Steve Grish
Zoe Elisabeth Shepherd
1st Paris
Advisor David Preiss
Ian Emberson
63rd Hamilton
Advisor Robb Ellison
Kenneth Twigg
th
LYNN VALLEY AREA
Merri Anne Tollenaar, AC
Sierra Shoup, AYC
1st Port Dover
Advisor Rev. Brian R. Elder
Jordan Bailey
Bingleman
ST. CATHARINES
AREA
Jeff Knoll, AC
Courtney Taylor, AYC
57th St. Catharines
Advisor Scott Taylor
Alysha LeBel-Palmer
Courtney Taylor
1st Waterford
Advisor Robert Shoup
Sierra Shoup
D.C.C. – R ECOGNITION …..J OHN A IKMAN
In 2012-2013 we continued the new process of "Thanking” Scouters for their Outstanding Service to Scouting. Through
the use of the "Thanks" button, many more individuals are receiving official recognition for their outstanding acts with
the issuance of a Certificate of Commendation. When an appropriate number of Commendations have been received,
these are examined for consideration of the being awarded the next level of medal in our Honours and Awards Program.
It is the expectation of the National Recognition Network that at least 20% of Scouting Volunteers are recognized each
year. During this past year we processed 751 Certificates of Commendation which represented 86.8% of our
volunteers. Battlefields Council placed third across Canada, in the number of Commendations presented.
Congratulations.
We were excited to also present the following numbers of Medals:
Medals for Good Service – 60, Bars to the M edal for Good Service – 19, Medals of Merit – 18, Bars
to the Medal of Merit – 14, Silver Acorns – 6, Bars to the Silver Acorn - 5.
This brings us to a record num ber of awards of 873.
Battlefields Council has come a long way in the Honours and Awards Program since the Council's inception in the late
1990s. I have had the honour and pleasure of being the DCC Recognition, working with a fantastic group of
Commissioners, DACs and Scouters since we became a Council. The growth in the Honours and Awards program has
been outstanding. The first year I processed fewer than 50 submissions from across the Council.
In January 2013, I turned over the responsibilities as DCC Recognition to Mike Holla and I assumed responsibility as the
ACC Recognition for Hamilton-Wentworth.
I appreciate the opportunity that I had to bring forth the role of Recognition to such a significant level.
John H. Aikman, DCC Recognition 1998 - 2012.
D.C.C. – R ECOGNITION …..M ICHAEL H OLLA
The beginning of 2013 saw a small changing of the guard for the Battlefields Recognition Team with John Aikman
stepping into the role of ACC while I officially took on the role of DCC. The change was a small one because, with John
Aikman and Doug French continuing in their roles as members of the Recognition Team we moved forward with the
same goals and objectives that have formed the basis of the Team for the past decade. These goals are seeing
Recognition becoming an important and integral part of the ways in which we measure the quality of our Leadership
while rewarding consistency in delivering high quality program standards and excellent leadership to our youth. The
OSA system mentioned by John Aikman is the way in which we will work towards achieving these goals. The results
speak for themselves. We are achieving and actually exceeding the benchmark proposed by Scouts Canada and in doing
so we have set a standard that has seen Battlefields Council become the third highest Council in Canada in percentage
of registered volunteers receiving recognition.
This is a testament to the hard work of the team in communicating the changes to the Area teams and working with
them to achieve National’s goals at the Area level. It is also a testament to the hard work being done at the Area level in
getting Outstanding Service recognized. As the year progressed and as we head into 2014 the focus of the team is
twofold. One is meeting the Battlefields Council Roadmap of achieving 100% recognition across entire Areas and the
entire Council. This means that we are looking at getting everyone across Battlefields recognized for Outstanding
Service and not just pockets within an Area. In order to achieve this we will need to work with Area teams to educate
Scouting Volunteers, Community Leaders, parents and youth about the ease and simplicity of using the Thanks program
as a way to recognize outstanding leadership. We will also need to work with these teams to get involvement from
across the entire Area.
The second focus for the team will be working on the quality of the write ups or citations included with the submissions
put forward. This is going to be of particular importance as we consider Scouting Volunteers who have achieved
benchmark status for the Silver Acorn or Bar to the Silver Acorn. The National Network is working to clarify and
establish what types of Outstanding Service write ups qualify for benchmark status in an effort to help with the
adjudication process for these medals which are still being done at the National level.
To this end we will be hosting a Recognition Workshop on January 18th, 2014 as a training effort to get all the Area
teams up to speed on Scouts Canada’s expectations for quality write ups while also working with Area teams to develop
ways in which we can advertise and communicate the OSA process to all Scouting Stakeholders.
The coming year is challenging as we strive to continue our efforts at achieving milestones for Recognition within our
Council while ensuring that every opportunity is given to our Stakeholders to say Thanks to Scouting Volunteers for a
job well done. I am more than fortunate that I have John and Doug as members of my team as well as a host of
enthusiastic and dedicated DACs for Recognition who have shown an interest in moving OSA program forward so that
we can recognize our Volunteers. Without this support the tasks at hand would be unattainable. With them, I believe
we can continue to move forward and develop the program in a way in which it will help us achieve all our goals.
H ONOURS
2012-2013
BAR TO THE
John Aikm an
Michael Burke
Doug French
Jackie French
Kevin W hite
AND
SILVER ACORN
Hamilton-Wentworth
Fruitbelt
Hamilton-Wentworth
Hamilton-Wentworth
Merritt Trail
SILVER
Lloyd Clarke
Marg Lee
Susan Little
Tony Roberts
Gino Sferrazza
Dick Thomas
ACORN
Fruitbelt
Fruitbelt
Hamilton-Wentworth
Niagara
Hamilton-Wentworth
St. Catharines
A W ARDS
R ECIPIENTS
BAR TO THE MEDAL OF MERIT
Martin Albert Hamilton-Wentworth
Thom as Burke Fruitbelt
Andrew Brown Merritt Trail
Alin Chan Hamilton-Wentworth
Geoff Macquire Hamilton-Wentworth
W illiam McCready Hamilton-Wentworth
Linda M cKaig Hamilton-Wentworth
Richard Mitchener Haldimand
Lois Patterson Hamilton-Wentworth
Robert Pissey Hamilton-Wentworth
Jane Redin Brant
Jim Spring Hamilton-Wentworth
Sandra Taylor Hamilton-Wentworth
H ONOURS
CONT ’ D…
AND
A W ARDS R ECIPIENTS
MEDAL OF MERIT
Russ Brown Hamilton-Wentworth
Joanne Eagles Hamilton-Wentworth
Bruce Gilroy Hamilton-Wentworth
John Hannam Hamilton-Wentworth
Tim Hilborn Hamilton-Wentworth
Bryan Honsinger St. Catharines
Bryce Honsinger St. Catharines
Bob Kidd Niagara
Jeff Knoll St. Catharines
Carol M azur Lynn Valley
Linda North Hamilton-Wentworth
Charles Oliver Hamilton-Wentworth
Yvonne Oliver Hamilton-Wentworth
Lawrence Stewart Hamilton-Wentworth
Scott Taylor St. Catharines
Ken Thorne Niagara
Ben W arren Niagara
Andrew Zacharuk St. Catharines
MEDAL FOR GOOD SERVICE
Rachel Anderson Hamilton-Wentworth
Richard Anderson
Ha Hamilton-Wentworth
Louise Austin
So South Waterloo
Kendra Baillie-Meredith
So South Waterloo
Andy Balog Fruitbelt
Theresa Bernais St. Catharines
Denise Boyter Hamilton-Wentworth
Beverly Brown Hamilton-Wentworth
Jack Chisholm Hamilton-Wentworth
France Cornish Brant
Keith Dalton Hamilton-Wentworth
Ray Donahue Hamilton-Wentworth
Monique Dostie Merritt Trail
Robert Dostie Merritt Trail
Paul Downie Niagara
Victoria Egerland Hamilton-Wentworth
Jake Elstone St. Catharines
Bobby Fish Merritt Trail
Tnesia Freestone Hamilton-Wentworth
Brock Gadsdon Hamilton-Wentworth
Sharon Garvey Brant
Brandon Hagadorn St. Catharines
Jodi Harris Hamilton-Wentworth
Rebecca Henderson Niagara
Tim Hershey Hamilton-Wentworth
Kyle Jodoin St. Catharines
Michelle Kell Hamilton-Wentworth
Patricia
Troughton
Hamilton-Wentworth
BAR TO M EDAL FOR GOOD SERVICE
Carolyn Askeland Niagara
Brian Baker Brant
Pam ela Bienhaus Hamilton-Wentworth
Kevin Bouchard Hamilton-Wentworth
John Brandhorst St. Catharines
Don Brookes Niagara
John Christie Hamilton-Wentworth
Victoria Egerland Hamilton-Wentworth
Richard Ellison Hamilton-Wentworth
W endy
Hetherington Merritt Trail
Steve Holm es St. Catharines
Sam Kilpatrick Hamilton-Wentworth
John Larm ond Fruitbelt
Donna Mason Hamilton-Wentworth
Michael
McPherson Hamilton-Wentworth
Toni Mizzi Hamilton-Wentworth
Jess Moreau Hamilton-Wentworth
Kelly Noble Hamilton-Wentworth
Rick W ynne Niagara
MEDAL FOR GOOD SERVICE
Tam m y Koiter Hamilton-Wentworth
Beth Lam b Niagara
John Larm ond Fruitbelt
Nicholas Larm ond Fruitbelt
Scott Lorim er Merritt Trail
Tam m y MacDonald Hamilton-Wentworth
Rob McLean Hamilton-Wentworth
Adrian McNeil Brant
Jordan Merrim an Brant
Pam M iddlem iss Hamilton-Wentworth
Bette Moreau Hamilton-Wentworth
Ian Morris Hamilton-Wentworth
Patricia M uchynski Fruitbelt
Kelly Noble Hamilton-Wentworth
Frank Otonicar St. Catharines
Kathleen Padvaikas Fruitbelt
Brian Pedherney Hamilton-Wentworth
Taryn Poot Brant
Janet Schwab South Waterloo
Kelly Schwab South Waterloo
Jerem y Sharp Hamilton-Wentworth
Clive Shepherd Hamilton-Wentworth
Robert Shoup Brant
Melanie Stevenson Fruitbelt
Miranda Stirling Hamilton-Wentworth
Tara Thorne Niagara
Anthony Van Fruitbelt
Amanda Kelly
Angela Kindy
Chris Kivell
South Waterloo
Merritt Trail
Fruitbelt
Troost
Gloria W hite
John W ilkinson
Megan
W inchester
Hamilton-Wentworth
Hamilton-Wentworth
Hamilton-Wentworth
S ERVICE R ECOGNITION
2012-2013
5 YEAR
Gagen, Christopher
Grygorcewicz, Bessie
McKay, David
Saindon-Cornish, France
Walker, Adam
Bienhaus, Pamela
Douglas, Lesley
Esford,Ella
Farrand, Bruce
Ferris, Nicole
Freestone, Jacqueline
Gallant, Autumn
Gautier, Andrew
Green, Christopher
Gutwein, Wendy
Haughie, Shawn
Jolliffe, Richard
Kerr, John
Luke, Graeme
MacDonald, Montgomery
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Brant Area
Brant Area
Brant Area
Brant Area
Brant Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
Nelson, Deborah
Netherby, William
Noseworthy, Greg
Page, Todd
Paton, Anita
Pearson, Corey
Perus, Debbie
Perus, John
Sharp, Jeremy
Sheehan, Caleb
Tozer, Colin
DePoorter, Bradley
Elder, Robert
Gibbons, George
LeBrun, Jenn
Neidrauer, Nancy
Shoup, Dalton
Whitbread, Christopher
DeCienzo, Rose
Reid, Heather
Hearn, Ryan
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H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Niagara Area
Niagara Area
St. Catharines Area
10 YEAR
Boyd, Dan
Anderson, Paul
Ellison, Robb
Farmer, William
Goodman, Paul
Hancock, Robert
North, Andrew
Smith, Karen
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Brant Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
Taplay, Tina
Wayland, Sarah
McKenzie, Mary
Waite, Thomas
White, Gregory
Kronowetter, Nancy
Renzetti, Steven
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H-W Area
H-W Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Merritt Trail Area
St. Catharines Area
St. Catharines Area
Manning, Norman
McKechnie, Dana
Melvaer, Finn
Rees, Michelle
Taube, Eriks
Elliott, Scott
Werden, Donald
Wynne, Rick
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H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Niagara Area
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H-W Area
H-W Area
15 YEAR
Clarke, Kimberly
Opper, Karen
Unterlauf, Sandi
Anderson, Paul
Boire, Gerald
Boland, Shaun
Howard, David
Kivell, Chris
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Brant Area
Brant Area
Brant Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
20 YEAR
Frost, Deborah
Booth, Thomas
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Brant Area
H-W Area
North, Rodney
Young, Ron
Eagles, Joanne
Eagles, John
Ellison, Richard
Johnston, Brian
Little, Susan
S ERVICE R ECOGNITION
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H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
Baldock, David
Mazur, Carole
Tollenaar, Merri Anne
White, Kevin
Morris, Terence
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Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Lynn Valley Area
Merritt Trail ARea
St. Catharines Area
2012-2013
25 YEAR
Hamilton Brad
Orgar, Dennis
Stone, Mark
Bryce, James
Gale, Don
Morrow, Tom
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Brant Area
Brant Area
Brant Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
Wilkinson, John
Elder, Mary
Beckett, Barry
Warren, Ben
Chatteron, Joel
Fleming, Richard
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H-W Area
Lynn Valley Area
Niagara Area
Niagara Area
St. Catharines Area
St. Catharines Area
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Niagara Area
Niagara Area
Niagara Area
St. Catharines Area
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Lynn Valley Area
Niagara Area
St. Catharines Area
30 YEAR
Merriam, Christine
Opper, David
Brown, Russell
Burnison, Sandra
Cameron, Linda
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Brant Area
Brant Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
H-W Area
Crowder, Estella
Cutts, Wally
Warren, Ben
Bryson, Paul
35 YEAR
Clegg, Steven
Faith Patricia
Stewart, Lawrence
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Brant Area
Brant Area
H-W Area
Doomernick, Sandy
Warren, Ben
Holla, Michael
40 YEAR
Goldsworthy, Vince
Sheppard, Lorne
45 YEAR
- St. Catharines Area
- St. Catharines Area
O’Halloran, Kevin
60 YEAR
Russ Kelk
Fruitbelt Area
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Lynn Valley Area
A REA R EPORTS
2012-2013
F RUITBELT A REA R EPORT
(SUBMITTED BY MIKE BURKE)
The area participated in many events over the past year.
In December 2012, it was the Grimsby Santa Claus Parade. January 2013- Cub Winter Fun Day at Winona.
March 2013 the Kub Kar Rally. May 2013 saw JOTT at Wetaskiwin, and Fruitbelt-Niagara Cuboree.
A Honours and Awards Evening was held in June 2013. August 2013 we set up an Information Booth at
Grimsby Farmers Market.
Lots of good things happening in the coming year.
H ALDIM AND A REA – J OHN T REBYCH , AC
We had a very busy year in the Haldimand Area with many activities to keep the youth active. Most of the
Groups started the year with the annual Popcorn Campaign to raise funds for their group’s activities.
Three of our groups participated in their respective town’s Santa Claus Parades, with two of them being night
parades. One group’s Cub pack went to a retirement home and sang Christmas Carols.
The Haldimand Kub Kar/Beaver Buggy in March was another great success with approx. 115 participants.
Camps that groups participated in were Canoe Camp, Winter Cub Fun camp, All –Sections Camp, Haldimand
Cub Camp and one Troop went to DIBC. The 4th Caledonia Troop had a great time at Haliburton last year and
plan to return.
The Area Recruitment Tent was used at a number of festivals, youth events, community events and we plan
on using it even more.
One highlight as far as Recognition was the presentation of two Medals of the Maple to two youth in our
Area.
We are still trying to fill numerous Area team vacancies and are still working on reducing our pending
volunteer list and compliance.
H AM ILTON -W ENTW ORTH A REA – S ANDRA T AYLOR , AC
Membership
Hamilton – Wentworth Area had a total membership of 1436 down from 1463; 1,065 Youth and 371 adult members.
Events
The area seen a number of successful events including:
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Venturer Rock Climbing
Cub Fun Day
Scout Basics
Bullying Awareness Camp
Venturer Survival Camp
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Winter Klondike Camp
Rover Snow Moot
Victoria Day Camp
Cuboree
Beaver and Cub Bowl
A REA R EPORTS
2012-2013
HAMILTON-WENTWORTH AREA CONT’D…
Leadership Team
Appointments were made to three positions; DAC Troop and Crew; AYC.
Awards
In March at the annual dinner, Hamilton-Wentworth Area recognized many adults who were presented with their award
or recognized if they received in the year prior. Recognized were recipients of 150 Certificates of Commendation, 17
Medal of Good Service, 8 Bar to Good Service, 7 Medal of Merit, 8 Bar to Medal of Merit, 1 Award of Fortitude, 1 Silver
Acorn and 1 Bar to the Silver Acorn. Three received the Diamond Jubilee Medal at an earlier date. As well, 20 youth
were recognized for their achievements with 16 awarded Chief Scout Awards and 4 Queen Venturer Awards. Sixty
leaders were recognized for 745 years of service.
Youth Involvement
• Three Area youth, Jake Chisholm, Megan Winchester and Zoe Shepherd created a music video to promote girls
in Scouting. Youth from the Area, Battlefields Council and CEC Council participated in the video. It was planned,
developed and edited by youth! It can be viewed on You Tube.
• Several groups participated in the Hamilton Santa Claus Parade, increasing our exposure in the area.
• In June, an inner city school took part in Scouting in School Program. 120 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from Holy
Name of Jesus Christ Catholic School participated in two days of in class sessions and one day program session
at Camp Nemo.
• In July and August, Scouts About program ran in one the area’s schools, providing a Monday to Friday Summer
Camp for area youth.
M ERRITT T RAIL A REA – P IERRE L EROUX , AC
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New Area Commissioner appointed in January 2013, the primary focus for the remaining of the season was to
get familiar with people and responsibilities within the area as well as obtaining the required training to be
effective in the role.
Kub Kar and Scout truck races were held in the area with good participation from all groups.
A group of Scouts and Ventures attended CJ13, everyone involved greatly enjoyed the experience.
Area has good growth potential and this will be next season’s focus.
N IAGARA A REA – C AROLYN A SKELAND , AC
The Niagara area consists of 7 active groups spanning from St. David’s to Stevensville. All groups are running active full
programs working towards meeting and/or exceeding the national program standards.
All groups in the Niagara participated in Scouts Canada fundraisers, with Apple Day coordinated by Deborah McMahon
and committee; and Trails End Popcorn coordinated by Thomas Keppy and committee. Thank you to both for making
these fundraisers an easy process for the groups.
Niagara continues to promote Scouting to the Niagara community by participating in community events such as;
Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake and Fort Erie Santa Claus Parades, local Canada Day Parade and events, Annual
Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen’s Association (SCVFA) as well as several smaller local
community events.
In addition to the community events, Scouting in Niagara has been out in public for area Kub Kar Races held at Niagara
Square. The youth had a wonderful time and in addition we were able to showcase the Cub Scout program to mall
participants. Beaver Scouts linked with neighbouring St. Catharines area for participation in the Beaver Shiver and
Beaveree. Cub Scouts linked with areas to ensure a successful Cuboree and Scouts were active camp using local
resources
A REA R EPORTS
2012-2013
NIAGARA AREA CONT’D…
and camps, as well as linking with the local Chief Scout Association (CSA), Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts have been
busy working on attracting new members. Niagara Area Scouting members also show their support to the annual War
of 1812 Commemorative Ceremony and Remembrance Day Services.
B.P. House and Scouting Museum continues to welcome visitors, both locally and abroad. Special thanks to Barry
Beckett, Tony Roberts, Ivy Roberts and Dave D’Orsay for maintaining the building and providing tours of the museum.
During the 2012 – 2013 Scouting year with the hard work of several volunteers the flooring in the Museum was
replaced.
In March, The Area Recognition Banquet was a successful, recognizing several leaders for their outstanding
contributions to Scouting. Niagara Area has embraced the new model for thanking volunteers, and several
commendations have been presented to both adult and youth volunteers. Special thanks to Lena Carlaw for her service
as Area Commissioner to Niagara Area. Due to special circumstances Lena ended her term after 2 years (December
2013), and Carolyn Askeland has been appointed as the New Area Commissioner.
During the 2012 – 2013 Scouting year, Niagara area has said goodbye to the following Scouters who have gone home.
• Stella Bredin, October 19, 2012; 4th, 8th, 11th, 14th and 24th Niagara Packs
• Joseph Futino, November 26, 2012; 9th Niagara Pack
• Keith McEwen, January 8, 2013; 6th Niagara Troop
• Joan Woodruff, January 28, 2013; 1st Niagara Ladies Auxiliary
• Wayne States, February 13, 2013; 125th & 423rd Toronto Colonies & Packs, 1st & 3rd Yorkdale Packs, 1st
Downsview Pack, 4th Willowdale Pack, Brownsea Service Team, 1st & 31st Niagara Colonies, 34th Niagara Troop
• Carol Nieuwesteeg, June 26, 2013; Girl Guides, 26th Niagara Group Committee Chair
• Rickey Paul Saville, July 20, 2013; 6th Niagara Troop
S OUTH W ATERLOO A REA – S HELLEY D YET , AC
The year started off a bit bumpy, but ended on a positive note. With 4 of 6 GC’s having been replaced, an immediate
improvement in the flow of information was noticed by the area. This in turn allowed many groups to participate in
events that they had never participated in before.
Apple Days were a huge success. Gone were the days of splitting the profits based on hours, as all groups retained
whatever funds they raised. This helped to resolve the issue of some groups arguing over who put in more hours. This
motivated groups to participate more in the event, and get more of their membership involved.
Popcorn was also a success with all registered groups participating.
South Waterloo implemented an Area Interview Team after Christmas, and this too, has had a very positive impact on
the area. I believe it is setting an extremely good impression with new people, and helping them to feel confident in
their decision to join.
Kub Kars saw a record number of youth participating in the council event. Hosting the youth awards in Cambridge was
a great experience and approximately 15 youth received their Chief Scout award from South Waterloo.
One group organized their first all sections camp, which they held at Valens Conservation area. While this wasn’t
without its issues, it was definitely a step in the right direction. The 12th Cambridge troop organized an exchange with
the 12th Cambridge troop, from Cambridge, England, with the youth involved doing 10 days in England and 10 days in
Canada, in July and August. 2 leaders traveled with the youth to the UK as well as an additional leader who went as an
OOS for the Kernow Jamboree.
A REA R EPORTS
2012-2013
SOUTH WATERLOO AREA CONT’D…
Most groups made an effort to maintain better contact with their members over the summer months and some did
offer summer events as well.
Finally, the area team started with 2 members and ended with 6. Hopefully we will keep the momentum going.
S T . C ATHARINES A REA – J EFF K NOLL , AC
This was my last year as Area Commissioner and it was as full as the past two years. With parades, area and council
team meetings, fundraisers, Camp Wetaskiwin, Chief Scout Awards, area events, volunteer awards dinner, and of course
my own group as the Group Commissioner, and scout leader. I have enjoyed working with the St. Catharines groups and
area council team. Everyone works hard and gives a great deal of time to bring a quality program to the youth in our
programs. Greg Hunt will take on the Area Commissioners role in July of 2013.
St. Catharines groups participated in the Grape and Wine Parade and the Santa Claus Parade. We held apple day in
October, all groups participated in the popcorn fundraiser. St. Catharine’s ran at Camp Wetaskiwin a Beaver Shiver in
January and a Cuboree in May, and a Beaveree in June. The St. Catharines Cub Kar Rally was held in February at the St.
Thomas Church. There were many events, camps and sleepovers held by groups through out the year for the youth.
Cheryl Fitcyk ran a Scouts About March Break Camp and a summer program for 6 weeks with a staff of Courtney Taylor,
Brandon Hagadorn and volunteers at Camp Wetaskiwin. She set goals, made up flyers advertising the program and the
youth came, for the 6 weeks and the challenge went out to the volunteers to come help. Cheryl had it all under control
and programs were planned and a very successful summer program ran with youth and volunteers having fun.
In all, this has been a very productive Scouting year for the St. Catharines Area. We have a small, but very dedicated
core of adult volunteers and leaders that work diligently to provide the best program possible for our youth. It is my
hope that each group achieve and maintain a high level of quality program standards and that we will improve our
youth and leader retention. I am confident that the St. Catharines Area is progressing in the correct direction and that
through our combined efforts, scouting will remain a strong and vibrant cornerstone of the St. Catharines Community
in the upcoming year.
G ONE H OME
We honour all our Scouters who graciously gave their time
and experience to our youth and have now “Gone Home”.
Septem ber 1, 2012 ~ August 31, 2013
Lynda Pearson, Hamilton-Wentworth Area
Fraser Evans, Hamilton-Wentworth Area
Joan Woodruff, Niagara Area
Wayne States, Niagara Area
Carolyn Nieuwesteeg, Niagara Area
Stella Bredin, Niagara Area
Keith McEwen, Niagara Area
Rickey Paul Saville, Niagara Area
Joseph Futino, Niagara Area
O UR P ARTNERS
Scouting’s prosperity is contingent on the support of the local community. Within each community is a network of religious
institutions, service clubs, community groups, government agencies and concerned people. In Battlefields Council we boast
our relationship with over 200 Partners. We are truly fortunate for their commitment to Scouting.
Anglican Church
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
Salvation Army
Knights of Columbus
Optimists Club
Winona Men’s Club
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
United Church
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Lutheran Church
Roman Catholic Church
Kinsmen Club
Loyal Order of Moose
Royal Canadian Legion
Youth Assoc/YM-YMCA/Big Brothers
Parent Groups
Women’s Institute
Port Robinson Community Centre
D ONATIONS
2012-2013
Thank You to Our Donors.
We gratefully recognize those people and organizations that have supported Scouting at the Council/Area level and our
camps in Battlefield Council this past year. We also thank acknowledge the many financial supporters at the Group
level. On behalf of the thousands of young people Scouting serves; THANK YOU.
Individual Donors
(September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013)
Brenda Accadia
John & Elaine Aikman
Steve Allum
Ashley Arnold
Harvey & Marianne Bailey
Barbara Baker
Colin & Joan Barty
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Beemer
Anita Betz
Lars Bjerno
Fay Booker
John Christie
Joanne Connell
Ron & Jean Coombs
Eric Crump
Mary Cunningham
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Dagg
Wilfred Darby
Pat DeCaria
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dingwall
Dr. Ted Dinniwell
Lynda Doran
Rheal Duchesue
John & Joanne Eagles
Al Eden
Bart Edmonds
Lorne and Maureen Ellis
Doris Erwin
Doug & Jacquelyn French
Greg & Sheila Gare
Barbara Gibson
Frank & Ursula Goodman
Stewart & Donna Greavette
Syd Griffith
George & Christine Guest
Loretta Gundic
Ruth Halley-Simon
Kellee Hammond
Carmen Harvey
Fletcher Hunt
Tina Jackson Beemer
Aji John
Robert Johnston
George Jones
Richard & Elizabeth Kawai
Sarah Kuzub
Mr. & Mrs. Wiliam Kyle
Dr. Walton Langford
Roy Leeman
Mr. & Mrs. William Lister
Terry & Susan Lloyd
David Lord
Patricia Lowry
Dr. Alan Macdonald
James MacIntyre
Nanci MacKenzie
Abigail McIntyre
Carl McKnight
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Miller
Terri Millsip
Brian & Elizabeth Moore
David & Nancy Morley
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Morrow
Cam & Debbie Napholc
Dr. John & Susan Nelson
Bill Nickle
Kevin O’Halloran
Stanley & Shirley Oddi
Mimi Orescanin
Daniel Peace
Honourable Paul Philp
Vera Plevak
Rick & Susan Provo
Randy Raphael
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Rhodes
Bruce Riddiough
Sheila Riddle
Dave & Wendy Robak
Dayna Robins
Berte Rodger
Gord Ryder
Tim Rye
Christine Sedgley
Mr. & Mrs. John Senn
Sandra Taylor
R. James Thompson
John Thorogood
Kevin Thur
William J. Tidball
Bruno Troiani
Irene Van Andel
John Van Troost
Ray Varey
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wade
Dave & Nancy Wands
Wendy Weaver
Mr. & Mrs. John Weber
Norm Weber
P. Glen Welbourne
Ted Wenner
Art Worth
Justice George Yates
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Gifts Received in Memoriam
Tom & Margaret Evanoff
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Maitland
Roger & Lynn Shedden
From September
1, 2012
to August 31, 2013,
gifts Sferrazza
in memory of the following people.
Peter & Judith
Evans
GeraldScouts
Marr Canada received Gino
David Everett
Todd & Catherine Martin
Mark Simpson & Rita Kops
StephenEllison
Fisher
Donna Mason
David Soyka & MeganHarriet
Wall Miller
Robert
Bruce Jackson
Peter Flynn
Stephen McArthur
Effie Spence
Diana
Freitag
Mike Loomis
Lynda Pearson
James Foley
David McBride
John Stankovich
Gordon Scouting
Fickley
Mary
McCallum
& Mrs. Randal
extends our sympathy to theirMr.families
andSutton
friends.
Ron Freeman
Mr. & Mrs. Ron McCrady
David & Almut Sweet
David Everett
Fraser McIntosh
Arthur Taylor
Stephanie Farrell
Bill & Chris McCready
Felicity Taylor
Ron Freeman
William McCulloch
John Taylor
Organization and Corporate Donors
(September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013)
Scouting is grateful to many organizations, corporations, businesses & foundations for their support of our
Council and Area programs and our camps. We sincerely thank them.
Founders of Scouting ($10,000 +)
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Patrons of Scouting ($1,000 - $9,999
Affirm Business Centre Insurance Brokers Inc.
Brant Community Foundation-City of Brantford
Brant Naval Veterans Association
City of Niagara Falls Government of Canada –Summer
Jobs Program
Home Depot – Stoney Creek Mountain
Loyal Order of Moose – Lodge 1142 Hamilton
Newalta Corporation
Niagara Community Foundation
OPG Employees’ & Pensioners’ Charity Trust
Samuel W. Steadman Foundation
Friends of Scouting ($25 - $999 )
Aran Awards & Engraving
Farm Mutual Reinsurance Plan Inc.
Armstrong Funeral Home
Ferrell Builders Supply Ltd.
Arnott’s Automotive
Freemans Service Centre
Atto & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc.
G. S. Wark Construction Ltd.
Attridge Transportation Inc.
Halton Heritage Realty Inc.
Awl Contracting
Hamilton Central Lions Club
Ayr Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Hamilton Gilwell Club
Baron Roofing & Siding Ltd.
Hamilton Help Desk
Ben Berg Farm & Industrial Equipment Ltd.
Home Depot
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Hamilton & Burlington Hopkins Steel Works LP
Brant Auto Painting
Howell Family Pumpkin Farm
Brantford Honda
Hyundai of Oakville
Brantford Kia
Intact Insurance
Brantford Police Association
IPEX
Pat DeCaria Hair Design
The Pita Factory
Planit Green Landscaping
Port ColborneTaxi
Princess Auto
PX Dermody Funeral Homes
Queenston Group Ins. & Financial Inc.
Renaissance Collections Inc.
Rexroth Bosch Group
Rotary Club of Hamilton-East Wentworth
Royal ‘Canadian Legion Br. 24
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 613
Scenic Woods Golf Club
Scotiabank – Queenston Road, Hamilton
Brantford Professional Firefighters Association
Branthaven Homes
Buddy’s Roadhouse
Canal Block
Centura Floor & Wall Fashions
Chambers Insurance Professionals Inc.
City of Hamilton
Claire’s Delivery Service Ltd.
Daines Automotive Trade Inc.
District Committee for Scouting Auxiliaries
Dominion Pattern Works
Don Mac Photography
Dundas Lions Club
Dun-Rite Aluminum & Vinyl Ltd.
Dr. J. Edgar Davey Elementary School
Eagle Water Treatment
E. L. Crossley Secondary School
EngOL Inc.
Erie Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Falconer Scrap Iron & Metal, Div. of 591595
Kirkpatrick Monuments
Lafarge Aggregates
Lancaster Sheet Metal Ltd.
Lanthier & Gilmore Surveying Ltd.
Lions Club of Niagara Falls
Malec Enterprises
Marchese Health Care
Mezentco Inc.
Michelangelo’s Banquet Centre
Mini Storage Burlington
Mobile Marine Services
Niagara Ten Club
Nick’s Cleaners
North America Traffic Inc.
On the Rock Community Church
Opal Baths & Designs Inc.
Optimist Club of Ancaster
Optimist Club of Stoney Creek
Optimist Club of Welland
PanAbrasive Inc.
Scouts on Stamps Society, Chapter 15
Sidan Traffic Control Service Ltd
St. Anns Recycling Inc.
St. John & St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
Stanford Lions Club
State Farm Insurance
Stolk Construction
Taylor-Thomas Inc
William Thatcher, Barrister & Solicitor
Thatcher & Wands Barristers & Solicitors
T. Lloyd Electric Ontario Ltd.
Turkstra Lumber
United Way-Burlington & Greater
Hamilton
Van Beek’s Garden Supplies
Victor Electric
Winona Men’s Club
4500 Taxi
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Heritage Scout Society (Lifetime Gifts as of 31/08/2013)
Scouting extends an invitation to all of our former members, present day members, friends, family and supporters to
become a member of the Heritage Scout Society. Your annual gift supports Scouting programs in your community.
Together we can make a difference.
Champions ($1000 +)
Lorne Ellis
Tom Evanoff
John Hoey
Frank Lauinger Jr.
Susan Little
Dr. John & Susan Nelson
Dr. David Opper
Peter Tice
Kevin Thur
Founders ($500 - $999)
Elizabeth Barnwell
Aline Chan
Members ($100 - $499)
Siegfried Baldauf
John Baxter
Arthur Greenwood
Mary Guillemette
Sammy Minocher
Al Misener
Robert Strople
Richard Swiston
Michael Bouchard
Mr. & Mrs. William Chalmers
Carol Clegg
Steve Clegg
John Cloke
Robert & Betty Coward
Kathleen Daisley
Rev. & Mrs. Calvin Diegel
Dr. & Mrs. Edward Dore
Don Drury
Dan Duffie
Muriel Ellis
John Evans
Dr. Jack Gauldie
Ed & Elizabeth Gawley
John Hassall
Mina Heinbecker
Ken Henshaw
Dr. Stephen Hill
Fletcher Hunt
Frank & Alice Kawai
Anthony Kerigan
Tom Klokoff
John Kranjc
Honourable Colin S. Lazier
David Lord
Dr. Alan MacDonald
Charles Manning
Dave McCrindle
Lawrence McGuire
Bruce Mochrie
David Morley
Bill Nalepka
John Newman
Hendrik Nyhof
Stan & Shirley Oddie
Rick Provo
Kevin Redin
James Russell
Dr. Kirk Scott
John Shea
Robert & Joan Sinclair
Gordon Skinner
Mr. & Mrs. George Spencer
William & Carolyn Strecker
Dick Thomas
Ken Thur
Tonu Tosine
Everett Truax
Olga Tynowski
Bill Urie
Sandra Vos
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wiffin
Warren Winchester
Bernie & Marilyn Woodrow
Dr. Alan Wylie
Ronald & Shirley Zabro
O UR A REAS
T HE C OMMUNITIES T HEY S ERVE
BRANT AREA
Brantford, Burford, Paris, St. George, South Brant
FRUITBELT AREA
Beamsville, Caistor, Grimsby, Grimsby Beach, Jordan, North Grimsby,
West Saltfleet, Smithville, Vineland, West Grimsby, Winona
HALDIMAND AREA
Attercliff, Caledonia, Cayuga, Dunnville, Hagersville, Fisherville, Jarvis,
Selkirk, York
Teeterville, Waterford, Old Windham, Simcoe, Vittoria, Port Dover
MERRITT TRAIL AREA
Port Colborne, Sherkston, Wainfleet, Fenwick, Winger, Fonthill, Dain City,
Port Robinson, Welland
NIAGARA AREA
Niagara Falls, St. David’s, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ridgeway, Stevensville,
Fort Erie,
SOUTH W ATERLOO AREA
Ayr, Sheffield, Cambridge
ST. CATHARINES AREA
St. Catharines, Port Dalhousie, Thorold
HAMILTON-W ENTW ORTH
AREA
Hamilton, Mt. Albion, Tapleytown, Woodburn, Aldershot, Ancaster,
Copetown, Dundas, Freelton, Greensville, Stoney Creek, Mount Hope
COUNCIL STAFF:
Managers:
Lorne Ellis - Revenue Development
Christine Saracino, Council Finance Manager
Michelle Taylor – Office & Facility Manager
Area Support Managers:
Catriona McCready
Sarah Ransome
Ashley Waters
Com m unity Developm ent W orker:
Cheryl Fitcyk
Southwestern Ontario Admin Staff:
Barbara Cartwright • Kim Hill
Leigh Erme • Geoff Hume
Courtney Ferron • Nicki Jefferies
Maegan Ferron • Debbie Maw
Meghan Ford • Hilary Sararas
Velma Hackeson • Brandon Scott
Cam p Staff:
Gerald Bluhm – Camp Nemo
Donovan Thompson – Camp Wetaskiwin
531 Windermere Road, London, Ontario, N5X 2T1
Phone: 519-432-2646 Fax: 519-432-1677
bfc.scouts.ca