PCC Gala Dinner
The 2010 PCC Gala dinner will be held on Friday, June 25th! Tickets are only $25! For more information please click here.
Highlights:
- Keynote Speaker: Carol Dixon, Director of Volunteer Resources for Providence Health Care
- Craft Contest (Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Michael's Craft Store)
- You may chose to bring your craft directly to the Gala Dinner if you wish. 6pm the latest.
Confirmed Prizes from:
- Hyak River Rafting
- Capilano Suspension Bridge
- St. Germaine's Bakery
- Kensington Computer Products
- Electronic Arts
Notice of Semi-Annual General Meeting 2010
On June 20th, 2010 at 3:30PM the Pacific Coast Council will be holding its Semi Annual General Meeting at the Ismaili Centre in Burnaby (4010 Canada Way, Burnaby BC) [Map]
The Nominating Committee completed a thorough process in the spirit of the new public appointment process to present for your ratification a highly qualified slate of Officers for PCC.
In addition, nominees have been presented for an election voting members to represent PCC.
- For a list of Officers and Voting Member Candidates Click Here
- To Read the Biographies of the five nominees Click Here
New Volunteer Opportunities!
Want to join the Management Team? Or know someone that may be interested? Head over to our Opportunities page to find out more!
8th Annual ByngClub Breakfast
We invite you to join us at the 8th Annual Byng Club Breakfast, with Keynote Speaker: Tamara Vrooman, CEO of Vancity. For more information Click Here.
Pitch in Canada Week April 19-25, 2010 - Operation Clean Sweep
2010 PITCH-IN WEEK is rapidly approaching! All that snow will melt to reveal the winter’s accumulation of litter and debris!
How can you get involved? Simply click on (or go to) www.pitch-in.ca to register.
Registration Deadline is March 15th!
Are you a natural behind a camera?
Scouts Canada is currently looking for ten youth members across Canada to act as spokespeople for both national and local media. Application deadline is April 25. Read more.
PCC Gala Dinner
Hey everyone! Just a quick heads up to save the date, June 27 is when we will be having our PCC Gala Dinner!
Scouts Canada formalizes cooperation with Duke of Edinburgh's Award
On March 19th, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Edward, The Earl of Wessex, Steve Kent and Tom McGrath, National President of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DEA) in Canada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing the cooperative relationship that has existed on an international level between the our organizations for many years. It recognizes the inherent similarities between the DEA and our youth program awards namely the Chief Scout's and Queen's Venturer Awards.
Camp Wolf Howl 2010 – July 12th to 25th
This is a great camp for girls and boys ages 8 to 12. Located on the Sunshine Coast, Camp WolfHowl runs for two weeks in July. For more information, visit our Camp Programs Page.
Haiti Relief: Great work PCC!
Through your efforts our council has contributed $27,506, after the addition of Council funds, for Haiti Relief efforts. After being matched by the Canadian Government the total contribution will be $55,012!
2010 Science World Sleep Over
Space is still available on some dates! For program information Click Here
MEC Scout Night - April 13th 7- 9PM
MEC (Broadway location) opens for 2-hours exclusively to let Scouts, families, and leaders shop, learn and have some fun doing so. You get a discount on purchases, great outdoors & gear info sessions, refreshments , and awesome door prizes.
Send a quick RSVP email to the coordinator Kirsten Blomdal. Just include your name, group and approximately how many youth & adults are coming. Click Here for more information.
Scouting at the Olympics - We Were There!
Over four hundred Venturers from the Pacific Coast and Fraser Valley Councils in BC participated in the rousing "snowboard" number during the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics. So you think they can dance! Here are their thoughts.
You can view the entire Closing Ceremony at CTVOlympics.ca if you missed it.
Free Performance: The Rick Hansen Story (March 16)
An inspiring story of challenges overcome... A play presented as part of the Cultural Olympiad, with glowing reviews from the Winnipeg Free Press. For ticket and general information, check out the Brochure!
National Good Turn Campaign
March 7-13, 2010, Scouts Canada is inviting YOU and YOUR SECTION to take part in our first "Pass on a 'GOOD TURN' Campaign".
Cheer on Team Canada!
Want to send a message to our Olympic Team? Click here
We salute all our Canadian Olympic athletes who, like Scouts, strive to be their best! Read Our Messages and Read their messages to Scouting youth!
PCC will match your Haiti fundraising efforts!
The Pacific Coast Council Management Team voted unanimously to contribute up to $10,000 from its reserve funds to give added incentive for local members to take an active role in the aiding of earthquake‐ravaged Haiti. The earmarked funds will be used to match members’ donations or collections to the Scouts Canada Foundation – Haiti Relief received before February 12, 2010. All funds raised will go directly to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Fund.
To read complete media release click here.
North and West Vancouver Scout Groups Pledge $4000
Five North and West Vancouver Scout Groups, 1st West Vancouver, 3rd West Vancouver, 6th St, Agnes, 21st Capilano and 31st Capilano, have pledged $4000 from the proceeds of their annual Christmas Tree Sale to the Scouts Canada Foundation – Haiti Relief. Scouts Canada will forward these funds directly to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Fund.
The devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010 has caused catastrophic damage and massive fatalities and casualties. The Haitian government fears fatalities could reach 200,000, and the United Nations has described the earthquake as the greatest natural disaster in living memory.
The North and West Vancouver Scout Groups encourage other Scout Groups and service organizations to do what they can to help the people of Haiti recover from this disaster which has devastated their country.
To read the Scouts Canada Call to Action Letter Click Here
Get on a Computer and see the Live Feed!
Sunday, January 10, starting at 7:30 – 8:30 pm PST (8:30-9:30pm MST)
Hosted on the Cascadia Council website with its New Look
Go to the Temporary web site URL ( www.scouts.ca/dnn/cas )
Click on the live feed link to see and hear Steve Kent speak on ‘Scouting Now'