Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Scout's Canada wins $100,000 funding from Pepsi's Refresh Everything Project

The votes are in and Scout's Canada "Send more children and youth across Canada to Scout Summer Camps" pulled into first place after an 11th hour surge.

Thanks to everyone who voted on this!

Click here for the full list of finalists.

BTW The refresh project continues with more funding. Check it out there may be other worthy causes worth your vote.

New home for the 433rd!

Our old home of 40 years at St Luke’s United Church at 516 The Kingsway closed in June 2010. We’d like to thank the congregation who sponsored us through all those years.

Beginning in September 2010, the 433rd has relocated to Islington United Church (at 25 Burnhamthorpe Road just north of Dundas Street). IUC has graciously offered to sponsor our group continuing their 50 year commitment to Scouting. We were fortunate to find a congregation with such a strong commitment and excellent facilities that include two halls.

Thanks to everyone at Islington United Church!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Scouts Canada and Canadian Youth need YOUR help!

Scouts Canada is competing for a $100,000 grant in the Pepsi “Refresh Everything” campaign. They are looking for organizations with ideas that will have a positive impact on communities. Scouts Canada’s submission is to send more children and youth across Canada to Scout Summer Camps. The idea with the most registered votes by August 31st will win the $100,000 grant.

The idea just moved into the # 1 spot with only days left. This is a good cause that will help Canadian kids get outside and camping!  Please check it out and help make a difference.

It will only take a few minutes of your time to:
  1. Go here - http://www.refresheverything.ca/sendkidstoscoutcamp
  2. Register once
  3. Please vote everyday!
  4. Help get the word out via email,  twitter, facebook, or any other tools you have.
Copy the originator when you forward this to let them know you’ve made a difference!

More on the project.  Pepsi is giving away 10 grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000.  You can vote once per day for each grant.  There are lots of good causes worth supporting.  Many benefit kids. Check out the leader board for more.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

433rd Scouts at Queen's Park

The 433rd Scouts have been working on their citizenship badge and visited the Provincial Legislature for a tour.

They had the good fortune to meet the speaker of the house Stephen J. Peters.  A few of the even got to take his chair! (But he asked for it back.)


Tuesday, February 9, 2010

433rd Spring Events Update

Spring events are now posted for the 433rd groups:

Sunday, January 17, 2010

2010 Tri-Area Scouting Hobby Show


Come one come all! It's time again for the annual Tri-Area Scouting Hobby Show and Venturer Digital Competition.

Open to all Scouting sections and groups in The Alders, Humber West, and Old Mill.
  • Time: Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: St. Luke's United Church, 516 The Kingsway (at Kipling Avenue)
There are 28 classes of entry with multiple sub-classes. Literally hundreds of awards and honourable mention ribbons will be awarded.

Downloads below:

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Pirates on the Grand!

The 433rd Venturers first outing of the season was a one night camp and canoe outing on the Grand River. Provisioned by Grand Experiences, we embarked on a leisurely 24 km trip known as the Tuscarora run from Glen Morris to Paris and finally to the Brant Conservation Area.


On route, the company honored International Talk Like A Pirate Day (arrr, avast, and shiver me timbers too), guarded a wedding site (no plunderin lads) for our good turn, and enjoyed snacks, lunch, and awesome comradeship.

Awards could have been handed out for the following:
  • Most outrageous boasting
  • Best self-extraction from a grounding
  • Best pirouette in a swift
  • Greatest distance paddled backwards
  • Backwards traverse of a swift
  • Least likely to drown on dry land
A grand time was had by all.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

433rd 2009-2010 registration and information updates

Please checkout our main web site for registration and event updates for the 2009-2010 season!

More updates will be coming throughout the season.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Light of the Peace Video!

The AVSC Scouts made a video of peace from Scouts all over the world.  Check it out at Ciao Padua - Welcome the Light of the Peace!

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Thanks from Romero House!



The folks at Romero House sent us a nice thank you for the coats we sent!