| | Welcome to the New 2010 Newsletter
The 2010 Newsletter will provide you with recent Scout news, announcements, upcoming events and much more and will be sent to all volunteers and parents within Central Ontario including CEC, GTC and SWC.
Have you or a fellow Scout member done something amazing lately? We want to hear about it as we are always looking for interesting and unique stories to add to our newsletter.
Please send your stories and photos to Amber Dunford, Communications Coordinator COAC, and you may see your story and photos in our next issue! We are striving to make continuous improvements and we want to hear from you.
You can contact Amber via email at adunford@scoutsca or you can call her a 416.490.6364 ext. 232.
Happy Scouting!
Sears and Scoutrees
Once again, Scouts Canada and Sears will partner to promote our Scoutrees program! Building on the success we had last year, on Saturday April 10 and Saturday April 17, Scouts youth will provide an information coupon card to every customer who enters one of the 110 participating Sears stores nationwide.
For more information on how to involve your group with a Sears Scoutrees event, please contact your Council or Area Commissioner.
Scout Remix Recently, Northern Lights AYC Alex MacDonald created a YouTube video that has sparked Scout interest across Canada. Alex describes his motivation behind making the video below. Well done Alex, your efforts have surely inspired other youth, just as you were inspired!
"I created this video after a Scouters' Conference I attended and spent the day with many amazing youth and leaders. Afterwards, I was very inspired and I wanted to give back in some way because Scouts has transformed me into whole new person. Through Scouts I have met so many awesome people that have changed my life, and have had so many opportunities that I would not have otherwise had if I were not in Scouts. Overall, the youth who are striving to make a difference through Scouts were my inspiration to make my video. They motivate me to be a great AYC and I know they will continue to inspire me as I continue to grow with Scouts!"
Alex MacDonald
Area Youth Commissioner
Northern Lights Area
Shining Waters Council
See Alex's video on YouTube
Appointment of New CEC Youth Commissioner Congratulations to Andrew Wyszynski, who was recently appointed to the position of Central Escarpment Council Youth Commissioner!
Andrew started in Scouts as a Beaver, progressed through the sections to now being a Rover. During this time he received his 6 Star Award, Chief Scouts Award, Queens Venturer Award, Medal of the Maple and has taken his WBI in Pack, Troop and the Commissioner course in addition to FOCUS Training.
Welcome to the National Team, Andrew! To read the full story, click here.
Scouter and Paramedic Bruce Janes Receives Award of Excellence 
GTC Scouter and paramedic Bruce Janes was honoured to receive the Black History Month Police and Community Relations Award of Excellence at a ceremony on February 21, 2010 presented by the Toronto Police Services.
Bruce was nominated for this award for his extensive work in the MedVent and HSERT programs and encouraging ethnic youth to become involved. Bruce has been an integral part of MedVents since its introduction 10 years ago with the chartering of the 1st Downsview Medical Venturers and Rovers and later the 1st Scarborough Medical Venturers and Rovers.
Please join us in congratulating Bruce on his well deserved award!
Scouts Canada, Central Ontario Is Now On Facebook! Join our Scouts Canada Central Ontario Facebook group and share photos, events and updates with new and existing members.
Join our Facebook Group Today. Click here.
Book Your Camping Week Now at the Haliburton Scout Reserve! Camping at the Haliburton Scout Reserve is filling up fast—book in advance to avoid the rush!
Click here to book online today!
2009 Popcorn Winners and Wrap-Up Thank you everyone who participated in the 2009 Popcorn fundraiser. Everyone did such a great job and we have so many winners and great successes. Some groups who never fundraised before successfully raised $12,000 while other groups had their total sales matched by Trail's End for winning the Kick-Off Video Contest.
Everyone put in great efforts this year and with everyone's hard work we successfully sold $1.5 million worth of popcorn in total across Central Ontario. Way to Go Everyone!
To find out more about popcorn sales for each council and to see who all the winners are for the Great Wolf Lodge draw, Trail's End draw for Futureshop cards, Kick-Off Video contest and Photo Contest, click here.
| UPCOMING SCOUT EVENTS Central Ontario Events Haliburton Breakfast: Thursday, May 27
For more information,click here. High Point Camp: May 28-30
For more information, click here. Centennial Cub Jamboree: July 25-31
For more information, click here.
Central Escarpment Council Events World Scout Conservation Camp 2010: May 14-16
Click here. Youth Recognition Ceremony: Sunday, June 13
Click here.
Greater Toronto Council Events Spring Cub First Aid Day: Saturday, March 27
For more information, Click here. Greater Toronto Scouter's Conference: Saturday, March 27
For more information, Click here. Volunteer Recognition Ceremony: Tuesday, April 20
Click here. Trailblazer 2010: Saturday, May 1
Click here. 3rd Annual Rouge Valley Scout Hike: Saturday, May 8
Click here. Youth Recognition Ceremony: Wednesday, May 12
Click here.
Shining Waters Council Events Outdoor Skills Workshop: April 30th – May 2
Click here.
Looking For New Activities For Your Group? Check out these special events and exclusive offers for Scouts!
Toronto Comic Convention
The Toronto Comic Convention takes place from March 26-28, 2010 at the Direct Energy Centre. Visit on Sunday, March 28th to receive discounted tickets and join in the Scout workshop from 12-1pm. Kids 10 and under are FREE all weekend! Click for more details.
Harlem Globetrotters Special Scout Ticket Offer
The original Harlem Globetrotters are giving an exclusive ticket discount to members of Scouts Canada when they visit Toronto on their World Tour! On Saturday, April 10, 2010 you can save up to $24 per ticket at a 2pm or 7pm show. Click for more details.
Toronto Blue Jays; Youth in Scouting Day
Enjoy an afternoon at the Rogers Centre on Sunday, April 18, 2010 while the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Angels. Special group discounts available exclusively for Scouts! Click for more details.
10,000 Trees for the Rouge
Want to turn empty fields into forests, help "green" our city and spend some time outdoors? Then come plant trees in the Rouge Valley on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Click for more details.
Friends of the Rouge Watershed – Scouts and Guides Family Planting Day
Join fellow Scouts, Guides, Leaders and families and help plant hundreds of native trees and shrubs in Rouge park. Click for more details.
Kids World Energy Festival
The Toronto Renewable Energy Co-operative (TREC) will host its 3rd Annual Kids' World of Energy Festival from May 12-14, 2010 at Exhibition Place in Toronto. Click here for more details.
Wild Water Kingdom Scouts Camping Weekend
Book a fun weekend camping at Wild Water Kingdom from June 4-6, 2010 and enjoy 50 acres of lush parkland, two days unlimited admission to the water park and much more! Click for more details.
ROM 2010 Ticket Discount Promotion
As a member of Scouts Canada, the ROM is pleased to offer you a special discount on tickets to the Royal Ontario Museum until December 21, 2010. Find out how you can save up to 30% off regular admission! Click for more details.
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