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Welcome to the 2009 - 2010 Season

Another season is around the corner and if its anything like last years scouting year, we are all in for a treat. Our Area grew last year thanks to the hard work and dedication of all the leaders. Our youth won 5 Medal of Maple awards and there were others that were nominated. We also hosted the Quebec Council Meeting and Youth Awards Ceremony. A special thanks to all the youth and leaders that participated in the Popcorn drive. The results that helped our groups finance special events and camps was the best ever and the best in the Quebec Council.

Area camps planned for this year are: the Sixer and Second Cub Camp, Wilderness Rescue Camp, and the Annual White Tail Camp.

I look forward to seeing you there.

I wish you all the best in the new season, and remember that your Ohiyo Service Team is here to help out, so don't be shy to ask.

YIS
Ted Mackay
Ohiyo Area Commissioner
Scouts Canada, Quebec Council

Bienvenue à la saison 2009 - 2010

Une autre saison débute et si l’on se fie aux saisons dernières, nous vivrons encore une formidable aventure. Notre secteur a affiché une croissance l’an dernier, merci au travail acharné et au dévouement de tous les animateurs. Nos jeunes ont mérité 5 Médailles de l’érable et d’autres ont été en nomination. Nous avons également été les hôtes de l’Assemblée du Conseil du Québec et de la Cérémonie de récompenses des jeunes. Un merci tout spécial à tous les jeunes et animateurs qui ont participé à la collecte du Mais des scouts. Les profits qui ont permis de financer des activités spéciales et des camps ont été les meilleurs jamais obtenus et les meilleurs du Conseil du Québec.

Les camps de secteur planifiés pour cette année sont : les camps pour sizeniers et seconds pour les meutes de louveteaux, le camp sauvetage en milieu sauvage et le camp annuel des queues blanches.

J’espère pouvoir vous y rencontrer.

Je vous souhaite mes meilleures chances pour la saison et rappelez-vous que votre équipe de service Ohiyo est là pour vous aider, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous.

Salutations scoutes
Ted Mackay
Commissaire du secteur Ohiyo
Scouts Canada, Conseil du Québec

Subject: Recruitment article/letter
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008
Hi everyone,
  J'espere que vous avez tous eu de bons vacances pendant l'ete! Je viens juste de retourner de quelques semaines en Europe, et j'ai quelque chose a vous donner.
  The attached article (PDF and word doc), english and french, is a recruitment Advertisement/Article that Carole Ravenda and I prepared last February. The original idea was to have it published in all of the community newspapers in Quebec, but that didn't work out so well. So instead, I'm giving it to all the ACs and AYCs so that you can do with it what you'd like. If you want to use it by posting it in the newspapers in your Area (which I think would be a great idea), go for it!
  Alternativement, peut-etre ca serait plus simple de juste la donner a tous les groupes pour qu'ils peuvent en servir comme ils veulent. Au lieu de essayer de coordonner un grand projet ce fois si, je vous l'offre comme un outil pour gagner de nouveaux membres pour l'annee 2008-2009.
  Also, the document may be edited, as long as it remains within the Scouting spirit. One suggestion would be to add something about local groups (such as how every year, a group(s) helps with specific community events and charities) to make it more relveant. Additionally, please make sure that the translation is well-done. It was originally translated by Louise, but I made a few changes, and am not guaranteeing accuracy for my translations!
  Si jamais vous avez des questions ou suggestions comment mieu utiliser cet outil, n'hesiter pas de me contacter!
  Take care and enjoy the last few weeks of the summer!
Chris
Français MS Word   Français Acrobat PDF   English MS Word   English Acrobat PDF

List of important dates for 2009-2010 Season... Feb 22'10 - Leader Gathering - Spring camps - organised by AAC Scouts Apr 6'10 - Leader Gathering - Recognition, Retention & Recruiting - organised by AAC Membership May 7-9'10 - Ohiyo area Cuboree June 4-6'10 - Ohiyo White Tail Camp June 5'10 - Leader Gathering - BBQ & Return on experiences - Organised by Area Commissioner
OHIYO AREA OFFERS S.O.L.O. WILDERNESS FIRST AID CERTIFICATION Accidents can and do happen on ropes courses, along country roads, or in the wilderness and all too often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. Not only does this lead to improper care of the patient, but it may also endanger the entire group. Studies have shown that many recreational accidents are preventable, and that improper care of trauma can compound even the simplest of injuries. Through their involvement in emergency medicine and rescue efforts, S.O.L.O. (Stonehearth Outdoor Learning Opportunities) instructors offer training which stresses preparedness and prevention, encompasses all phases of off-road emergencies and focuses on extended care issues in prolonged transport situations. The Ohiyo Area Service Team is again offering certification with S.O.L.O. in Basic Wilderness First Aid through Vanier College professor Joe Twardowski. Designed specifically for group leaders, this 16-hour program covers topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment. Classroom lectures and discussions are supplemented by practical work and problem-solving exercises. The emphasis is always on hands-on experience. Scenarios are an important part of this training. There are three weekends available: January 29-31, February 12-14 and February 26-28. The course will take place at Camp Tamaracouta. The cost is $165 which includes certification, course materials, instruction, special evening exercises, two night’s lodging and five meals. To sign up please call Alison Bentley at 450-458-8076 or email her at alison.bentley@sympatico.ca.
8th Annual Ohiyo Area WILDERNESS Rescue Camp-November 20-22nd, 2009 This is our Annual Area wide Scout camp open to all Scouts and Venturers in the Ohiyo Area. Expect over 100 participants for the weekend and 30-40 volunteers. We will be running Search & Rescue scenarios on Saturday for Scouts where a Patrol with a Leader will pretend to be on an overnight hike and come across some kind of accident or disaster where they will be required to access and assist or possibly evacuate victims. Debriefings will be done immediately after each scenario with a general debrief after dinner on Saturday night in the Mess Hall which everyone will attend. This is an awesome camp, which is a true test of you and your troops ability to deal with outdoor emergencies and is also a lot of fun for all concerned. Please register with Tamaracouta Scout Reserve directly for your camping and Saturday Dinner. Camp fees $7.50 per camper per night and the Dinner is $8.50 Participation Registration form here and a fee of $5.00 per person will be required, fill it in, save it then email it to Jessica MacKay directly.
Camp des queues blanches du 4 au 6 juin 2010 10th Annual Ohiyo Area Beaver White Tail Camp - June 4-6, 2010 Inscrivez vos Queues blanches. Le camp se tiendra au Camp Pioneer de Ste-Justine de Newton. Pour plus d'information et voir les photos du camp de l'an passé, visitez le site web à http://www.scouts.ca/ohiyo_area/whitetailcamp Get your White Tails registered. It will be held at Camp Pioneer, Ste Justine de Newton, PQ Visit the website for more info and see pictures of previous camps at http://www.scouts.ca/ohiyo_area/whitetailcamp
33rdGILWELL Reunion, October 1-3th, 2010 Who: all of us Gilwellians What: the 33rd Gilwell Reunion Where: Tamaracouta (of course) When : October 1,2,3, 2010 Why: to have a great time again

	"1st Annual Ohiyo Sixer & Seconds Camp" held at Voyageur Sept 27-28, 2008
	"1st Annual Ohiyo Cubaree" held at TSR May 5-7, 2006
	"4th Annual Ohiyo Wilderness Rescue Camp" held at TSR Nov. 11-13, 2005
	"Leader Canoe Training Camp" held at Kiamika Reservoir & River June 17-19, 2005
	"Leader Outdoor Skills Camp" held at TSR April 15-17, 2005
	"Beaver Museum Sleepover" held at the Museum of Civilization in Ottawa, April 30, 2005

DEBRIEFING NOTES from Alison - AAC Outdoors

5th Annual Ohiyo Area Wilderness Rescue Camp, November 10-12th, 2006 held at TSR. Please fill in the Evaluation sheet, save it and attach it to an email to Alison.Alison - AAC Outdoors.

Wilderness First Aid January 14-15, 2006 Leader Canoe Trip September 22-24, 2006 Pictures from the trip

Take a look at this document, it contains some great resources and information Scouter Orientation Guide

Provincial Council: WEBSITE of the MONTH
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Contact us

L I N K S
Scouts Canada	Quebec Provincial Council	Tamaracouta Scout Reserve	Jackson Dodds Wolf Cub Camp	Ohiyo White Tail Camp	Namibia 2008

GROUPS IN OUR AREA = Links to Group site
Baie D'Urfe	Beaconsfield Heights	Beaurepaire	Cavagnal
Ile. Perrot	Kirkland Northwest	Kirkland Southwest	Latter Day Saints
Notre Dame de L'Ile Perrot	St. Lazare	St. Mary's	Village on the Green
Trail map of TSR

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