tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32896435286874112002023-11-16T02:57:07.237-05:00The 433rdMang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-23819542642211232712010-09-01T12:42:00.001-04:002010-09-01T12:44:07.111-04:00Scout's Canada wins $100,000 funding from Pepsi's Refresh Everything ProjectThe votes are in and Scout's Canada "<a href="http://www.refresheverything.ca/sendkidstoscoutcamp" target="_new">Send more children and youth across Canada to Scout Summer Camps</a>" pulled into first place after an 11th hour surge.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone who voted on this!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.refresheverything.ca/finalists" target="_new">Click here for the full list of finalists.</a><br /><br />BTW The refresh project continues with more funding. Check it out there may be other worthy causes worth your vote.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-50306569386172354602010-09-01T00:01:00.000-04:002010-08-30T07:41:17.226-04:00New 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.<br /><br />Beginning in September 2010, the 433rd has relocated to <a href="http://www.433rd.com/main/?page_id=328" target="_blank">Islington United Church (at 25 Burnhamthorpe Road just north of Dundas Street).</a> 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.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone at Islington United Church!Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-10736013815987170042010-08-28T09:27:00.000-04:002010-08-28T09:27:27.757-04:00Scouts 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. <br />
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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. <br />
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It will only take a few minutes of your time to: <br />
<ol><li>Go here - <a href="http://www.refresheverything.ca/sendkidstoscoutcamp" target="_new" title="New window will open">http://www.refresheverything.ca/sendkidstoscoutcamp</a></li>
<li>Register once</li>
<li><u><b>Please vote everyday!</b></u></li>
<li>Help get the word out via email, twitter, facebook, or any other tools you have.</li>
</ol>Copy the originator when you forward this to let them know you’ve made a difference!<br />
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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<a href="http://www.refresheverything.ca/leaderboard" target="_new"> leader board</a> for more.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-59694610921577720902010-02-24T07:37:00.001-05:002010-02-24T09:04:57.460-05:00433rd Scouts at Queen's Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4QUMBki4HyMkyJpnqBP0JgGilrVF0STXEcoHVaczIkmHYyDSs-6gvSPXGYdaAYbkIQagZP6efRUYroYYNeE6xkEC732uIwJ-atKO4bPKOL2dIEV2mgcVFQcuf4wz61MiRSd0b5E9jp4d/s1600-h/433Scouts2009QueensPark-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4QUMBki4HyMkyJpnqBP0JgGilrVF0STXEcoHVaczIkmHYyDSs-6gvSPXGYdaAYbkIQagZP6efRUYroYYNeE6xkEC732uIwJ-atKO4bPKOL2dIEV2mgcVFQcuf4wz61MiRSd0b5E9jp4d/s320/433Scouts2009QueensPark-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The 433rd Scouts have been working on their citizenship badge and visited the Provincial Legislature for a tour.<br />
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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.)<br />
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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.<br />
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Awards could have been handed out for the following:<br />
<ul><li>Most outrageous boasting</li>
<li>Best self-extraction from a grounding</li>
<li>Best pirouette in a swift</li>
<li>Greatest distance paddled backwards</li>
<li>Backwards traverse of a swift</li>
<li>Least likely to drown on dry land<br />
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</ul>A grand time was had by all.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-40805385776483119612009-09-13T12:56:00.000-04:002009-09-13T12:56:53.642-04:00433rd 2009-2010 registration and information updatesPlease checkout <a href="http://www.433rd.com/">our main web site</a> for registration and event updates for the 2009-2010 season!<br />
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More updates will be coming throughout the season.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-26937363346206466042008-12-24T08:14:00.000-05:002008-12-24T08:17:16.946-05:00Light of the Peace Video!The AVSC Scouts made a video of peace from Scouts all over the world. Check it out at <a href="http://mangsbatpage.433rd.com/2008/12/ciao-padua-welcome-light-of-peace.html">Ciao Padua - Welcome the Light of the Peace!</a>Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-79398501241282599002008-12-09T21:47:00.004-05:002008-12-09T21:50:42.394-05:00Thanks from Romero House!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHTx4M3CzhFvBOb9Qx-CzPlaSuT5bvHaKBzuErgnYygWo8fYOEHIovZklzqZMYuEDGqXCSl1Lk5SU-lOGWk_3a_Q7TYfNvtPuGKuZ_JPzNBqMcvMumYZbG5no3iyunWgT3ZBtJdTqWzLT/s1600-h/Romero_Thanks.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilHTx4M3CzhFvBOb9Qx-CzPlaSuT5bvHaKBzuErgnYygWo8fYOEHIovZklzqZMYuEDGqXCSl1Lk5SU-lOGWk_3a_Q7TYfNvtPuGKuZ_JPzNBqMcvMumYZbG5no3iyunWgT3ZBtJdTqWzLT/s400/Romero_Thanks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277988378428797218" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The folks at Romero House sent us a nice thank you for the coats we sent!<br /></div>Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-357966847150850252008-12-08T21:14:00.003-05:002009-01-27T21:20:45.068-05:00Upcoming Camps and other Event Dates 2008-2009Here's a list of dates for the 2008-2009 season:<br /><ul><li>Last meeting of 2008<ul><li>Beavers - December 17 (*)<br /></li><li>Cubs - December 16 (*)<br /></li><li>Scouts - December 10</li><li>Venturers - December 16 (*)<br /></li></ul></li><li>(*) Bring food bank donations of non-perishable goods to last meeting<br /></li><li>First meeting of 2009 </li><ul><li>Beavers - January 7</li><li>Cubs - January 13</li><li>Scouts - January 7</li><li>Venturers - January 5 (To be confirmed)<br /></li></ul><li>Cubs - Bowling Night - January 13<br /></li><li>Beavers - Bowling Night - January 14</li><li>Beavers - Skating Night - February 4<br /></li><li>Cubs - Winter Camp & <a href="http://www.gtc.scouts.ca/downloads/events/2009%20operation%20snowman%20flyer.pdf" target="_new">Operation Snowman</a> at Woodland Trails - January 30-February 1</li><li>Everyone - Church Parade at St.Luke's - Sunday February 22 or 29 (To be confirmed)</li><li>Cubs - No Meeting - Februray <strike>24</strike> 17<br /></li><li>Everyone - Annual Baden-Powell Banquet -Wednesday February <strike>25</strike> 18</li><li>Everyone - March Break - No Meetings - March 16-20<br /></li><li>Everyone - Hobby Show - Saturday April 4</li><li>Beavers - Loblaw Outing - April 15<br /></li><li>Everyone -Year-End Swim-Up camp at Rocky Ridge Riding Camp - June 12-14</li></ul>Or you may find the Events listed by section:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.433rd.com/main/?page_id=41" target="_new">Beavers</a></li><li><a href="http://www.433rd.com/main/?page_id=91" target="_new">Cubs</a></li><li><a href="http://www.433rd.com/main/?page_id=110" target="_new">Scouts</a></li></ul>Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-87960212645528162192008-12-03T07:39:00.001-05:002008-12-03T10:00:30.049-05:002009 Hobby Show Date and DetailsThe annual Hobby Show for The Alders, Humber West , and Old Mill will be on Saturday, April 4th from 1-3pm at St. Lukes United Church.<br /><br />The Hobby Show is open to all sections. There are individual and group projects. Only one project can be entered per category - there are over 120! Youth compete within their section and age. There will be lots of awards.<br /><br />For details about the hobby show click <a href="http://www.433rd.com/media/2009HobbyShow.pdf" target="_new">here</a>.<br /><br />The package above includes:<br /><ul><li>Hobby show flyer</li><li>Details on the classes (categories)</li><li>Details on the Venturer Digital Challenge</li><li>Details on the competition rules</li></ul>We will be receiving entries the evening before the show. (Time to be updated).Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-23961489838861233662008-11-13T18:24:00.005-05:002008-11-17T10:48:45.398-05:002008 Weston Santa Claus ParadeOn Sunday November 23rd, 2008 the 433rd will be participating in the Weston Santa Clause Parade as the guests of the 1st Weston who are organizing the float.<br /><br />If you are looking for the OTHER Santa Claus Parade, they're over <a href="http://www.thesantaclausparade.ca/">here</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">-------------<br /></div>This is an optional all sections event. Please let your section leaders know if you plan to attend.<br /><br />Here is a <a href="http://433rd.com/media/Weston_SCP_Map2007.pdf">map to the parade</a>.<br /><br />Parade Times:<br /><ul><li>Arrive - before 1pm due to Road Closures for Parade</li><li>Meet at Float (Weston & Church, North of Lawrence) @ 1pm</li><li>Float enters parade @ 2pm</li><li>Parade ends (estimated) @ 3:30pm</li><li>Pizza and hot chocolate at/near Sidney Belsley Cres School (est. 3:30-4pm)</li><li>Pickup (est.) 4-4:30pm<br /></li></ul>Just a word, I just got caught in the road closure last year. Everything from Royal York/St. Phillips down past Sidney Belsey is closed. The only way in after that is to crawl through the traffic from near the Super Centre or from the Jane/Lawrence side.<br /><br />Parents should be able to pickup their kids near the school as the roads open after the parade ends.<br /><br />Please ensure that all participants are in uniform and dressed appropriately for the weather<br /><a href="http://433rd.com/media/Weston_SCP_Map2007.pdf"><br /></a>Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-71079179511434891472008-11-11T16:03:00.007-05:002010-01-17T11:28:28.184-05:002008 Christmas Tree Sales<img onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 68px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkVcSpBJ4BfGEUkPzpxV5vhdV3YUoROwoFO1uQuhCzH_NCf3TO7QZldsTkiQE459ImfBNrPbKK4B0lY-U02W69S9sgcVuIJShP9D741Cgi-pyq9xHsPsMZNRp7D7KSlkCLJtqpAq3xest/s400/xmastree2008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267509734240775026" border="0" /><br />For more than three decades, the 433rd Toronto Scout Group has been selling Christmas trees to raise funds to support their Scouting programs offered to Etobicoke boys and girls. This year our trees will once again come from the renowned Drysdale Tree Farms and we will have four beautiful varieties for you to choose from:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">•• Fraser Fir •• Balsam Fir •• White Spruce •• Douglas Fir ••<br /></div><br />Please support our Scouting programs by buying your Christmas tree from the 433rd Toronto Scout Group. This is one of two major fundraising activities we conduct throughout the year and is how we can keep delivering successful programs for the 433rd Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where:</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">St. Luke’s United Church Parking Lot</span><br />Southeast corner of Kipling and The Kingsway<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">When:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Last weekend in November and the first 3 weekends in December<br /></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>Saturdays: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm</li><li>Sundays: 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm</li></ul>For information about the 433rd Toronto Scouting programs please visit our <a href="http://www.433rd.com/" target="_new">web site at www.433rd.com</a> and our blogs.<br /><br />For a printable version of this notice please click <a href="http://www.433rd.com/media/Christmas_tree2008_Notice.pdf" target="_new">here</a>.<br /><br />Again we are seeking parent volunteers to help with sales. Please click <a href="http://www.433rd.com/media/Christmas_tree2008_Parents.pdf" target="_new">here</a> for a printable information sheet.<br /><br />Christmas tree sales (and Apple Day) are the two major annual fund raisers for our group. Unlike our annual registration 100% of funds raised through these campaigns go to our group. Here are some of the things that these donations get used for:<br /><ul><li>purchase and maintenance camping equipment</li><li>subsidizing group events, outings, and camps</li><li>purchasing badges and crests</li></ul>We need your help to make it happen.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-76776022652343793972008-11-09T17:21:00.005-05:002008-11-09T17:32:38.236-05:00Hobby Show Crest Design Competition<img onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OfXQQLWASAueN0Y-6KtyWFmRTuD5vfgil9jBUghDebDuODZu1sh04yQHbrA7NideKAUeh5oktVCXByn9l8Ce4YCh-5r-X8fDYjcY42Vw-H_uYdrXVtYqaPCL33gtWX4INOP3_6m_A43r/s320/Hobbycrests1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266787612394200658" border="0" />Every year for the Humber West Hobby Show, the Cubs are asked to design the crest.<br /><br /><ul><li>hand drawn designs </li><li>4 inches in diameter<br /></li><li>3 foreground colours</li><li>include Scouting symbols<br /></li><li><u>Don't add the lettering in the design</u><br /></li></ul>I've included some examples of crests from previous years. The centennial year crest was special and used more colours.<br /><br /><img onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WwcfcnxP52YktlWH7lFSB7nGq0mz1dpC3rS_R134IXJwifa-I8_AP1y803hUAijucvoISbLF2ZpkbjAdJcYmMWjFdVKZBE9E-soO2P3bnEjWc30jA0T40QhAyd54Wy3SzfP1bLCHdLel/s320/hobbycrests2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266787614245769090" border="0" />Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-75422189057950499422008-10-15T17:03:00.003-04:002008-10-15T18:08:23.782-04:00Coat Drive for Romero HouseAs one of our community projects this year, the 433rd Toronto Scout Group is collecting clean, gently-used or new coats/snowsuits for <a href="http://www.romerohouse.org/" target="_new">Romero House</a>.<br /><blockquote>Romero House is a charitable organization in Toronto that has provided shelter and support to refugee claimants since 1992. Using a community based approach, volunteers and refugee claimants live together in three houses in a middle-class neighbourhood of west Toronto.<br /></blockquote>Please bring your coats/snowsuits (adult, youth, children, toddlers, infants) to any meeting in October. The Venturers and Scouts will help deliver them to Romero House.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-72259355284945323502008-10-15T14:31:00.004-04:002008-10-15T14:54:01.400-04:00Apple Day Reminder 2008 !<span style="font-weight: bold;">The Event</span><br /><blockquote>Just a reminder to all Cubs, Scouts, and Beavers that this weekend October 18-19 is our annual Apple Day fundraiser. Everyone is expected to participate.<br /><br />Please ensure you're signed up for one of the sessions listed below.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, October 18</span><br /><ul><li>8am-noon (Scouts)</li><li>9am-noon</li><li>10am-1pm</li><li>noon-3pm</li><li>1-4pm</li><li>2-5pm</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, October 19 </span><br /><ul><li>10am-1pm</li><li>1pm-4pm</li></ul><br />Make your first and second choice known to your leaders who have sign-up sheets. Parents can attend with youth members. Meet at St. Lukes just before your scheduled time slot.</blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">What's Apple Day all about?</span><br /><blockquote>Apple Day is one of two major annual fund raisers for our group. Unlike our annual registration 100% of funds raised through Apple Day donations go to our group. Here are some of the things that these donations get used for:<br /><ul><li>purchase and maintenance camping equipment</li><li>subsidizing group events, outings, and camps</li><li>purchasing badges and crests</li></ul>Scouts don't "sell" apples, there is no fixed price. We seek donations from the public and we need to show our pride and gratitude to the public.<br /><br />Please show with your uniform in best condition, wear a smile, and speak with a clear voice. Always thank people, even when they decline.<br /></blockquote>Thank you!Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-25418674829955776482008-09-30T21:15:00.002-04:002008-10-01T21:53:55.271-04:00Website UpgradeWith many thanks to Baloo, the <a href="http://www.433rd.com/" target="_new">433rd's web site</a> was upgraded last week. You probably won't notice a large difference at first because the upgrade was mostly under the covers as they say.<br /><br />The original web site was hand crafted by one of our Beaver leaders (Hawkeye). While it was well done, it was a bit difficult to maintain and update. We made the decision to retire the old site after its' sterling service when we found a suitable replacement.<br /><br />We needed a system that would allow more collaboration and easy maintenance. One of the primary goals was to put in place a system that could be distributed over several volunteers. The system we chose was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wordpress" target="_new">Wordpress</a>, a popular <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source" target="_new">open source</a> web publishing tool for web pages and blogs. Wordpress is ideal for small scale web publishing and being open source is free.<br /><br />The initial change was to move the existing content to the new site, update some of the contact information, and make some of the information clearer and easier to find. More changes will come over the next while but the look and feel of the site should remain much the same.<br /><br />A big thanks to Baloo!Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-55251063777884067432008-09-30T21:13:00.000-04:002008-09-30T21:15:39.535-04:00Welcome Chil!We have a new Cub leader, <a href="http://mangsbatpage.433rd.com/2008/09/welcome-chil.html">welcome Chil!</a>Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-20847769733262782342008-09-09T21:20:00.001-04:002008-09-09T21:22:46.517-04:00Scouting Background ChecksI've posted an article that talks about the ins and outs of Scouting background checks, see <a href="http://mangsbatpage.433rd.com/2008/09/background-checks-and-scouting.html">Background Checks and Scouting</a>.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-13276555972294821272008-08-22T17:35:00.000-04:002008-08-22T17:35:00.842-04:00Registration Night - September 9th!Come one, come all ...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ATTENTION ALL FUTURE and RETURNING BEAVERS, CUBS, SCOUTS and VENTURERS!<br /></span><br />The 433rd Toronto Scout Group is holding our 39th Annual Registration Night on:<br /><ul><li>Tuesday, September 9, 2008</li><li>7:00 – 8:30 pm</li><li>St. Luke’s United Church (located at the corner of Kipling and The Kingsway)</li><li>Registration Fee $135.00<br /></li></ul><blockquote>Beavers: Ages 5 – 7, Kindergarten – Grade 2<br />Cubs: Ages 8 – 10, Grades 3 - 5<br />Scouts: Ages 11 – 14, Grades 6 – 9<br />Venturers: Ages 14 – 17, Grades 10 - 12</blockquote>Beavers and Scouts meet Wednesday nights, Cubs and Venturers on Tuesday nights at St. Luke’s. <u>Scouting is for girls and boys.</u><br /><br />Come and sign up for a great year of friendship, camping, outdoor fun and adventure, games, learning, Cuborees and Beaverees, and much more!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Parents:</span> Are you interested in being a leader or a Group Committee member or just helping out from time to time? Do you have a hobby or special interest you would like to share? Come<br />and talk with our current leaders on Registration Night, and find out how you can also get involved.<br /><br />The mission of Scouting is to help youth achieve physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, not only as individuals but also as responsible citizens. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.gtc.scouts.ca/" target="_new">www.gtc.scouts.ca</a> or call 416-233-2937.<br /><br />------------<br />A printable version of this can be found <a href="http://433rd.com/media/Registration_Night_Flyer_2008.pdf">here</a>.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-7218962745314204982008-06-08T20:43:00.004-04:002008-06-08T20:52:28.849-04:00Swimup Camp at Wye Marsh (June 21st)Information on the swim-up camp has been sent out. It is also available for download <a href="http://433rd.com/media/Swimup2008WyeMarsh.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />Please note that fees for Beavers are different from the other sections as listed above. Please contact your leaders.<br /><br />Thanks!Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-83538112877243631772008-05-14T19:00:00.002-04:002008-05-14T19:00:00.606-04:00Emergency Preparedness Adventure - PhotosPhotos and a report on the 433rd's participation at last Saturday's event are posted <a href="http://mangsbatpage.433rd.com/2008/05/emergency-preparedness-adventure-photos.html">over here</a>.<br /><br />For any dad's who are hoping to get the OPP's deluxe weed wacker for Father's Day, may we suggest <a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443304249&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672077&bmUID=1210770494411">this instead</a> :-)Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-10838064326760238302008-05-05T17:17:00.006-04:002008-05-08T08:53:32.242-04:00Emergency Preparedness Adventure - Saturday, May 10th, 9 am - 4 pm<span>Emergency Preparedness Adventure at </span><span>Centennial Park - </span><span>Saturday, May 10th, 9 am - 4 pm</span><br />Cubs and Scouts<br /><br />For more information see <a href="http://www.scouts.ca/inside.asp?cmPageID=1556">here</a> or download the flyer from <a href="http://www.scouts.ca/media//documents/epadventureflyer.pdf">here</a>.<br /><br />The group will be picking up the registration cost. Please let your section leaders know who will be attending.<br /><br />UPDATE:<br /><br />The event will be held near the Conservatory (Site #8 on the map off Rathburn and Elmcrest) west of the Olympium. See the official map of Centennial Park, <a href="http://www.toronto.ca/parks/pdf/centennialpark_map.pdf">here</a> (warning large download). Parking near the site is limited and we will probably use the large lot between the Olympium and the Stadium about 600meters from the site.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289643528687411200.post-63970582176300690002008-04-17T08:29:00.003-04:002008-04-17T08:32:52.988-04:00Family Picnic Day at Woodland Trails - Sunday, June 29, 2-7pmThe <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">GTC</span> is having a family picnic day on Sunday, June 29<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> at Woodland Trails near <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ballantrae</span>/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Stouville</span>. A rain date has been set for July 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span>.<br /><br />This event is open to individual families - it is not a group run event.<br /><br />Registration forms are available <a href="http://www.gtc.scouts.ca/downloads%5Cevents%5Cpicnic%20web%20flyer.pdf">here</a>. Registration runs into June but there is a bonus for registration before May 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span>.<br /><br />Directions to Woodland Trails are available <a href="http://www.gtc.scouts.ca/pageview.asp?section=camping&page=wlt-directions">here</a> and a map is <a href="http://www.gtc.scouts.ca/images/wltpics/wlt-navmap.gif">here</a>.<br /><br />Also please see the notes on parking and shuttle buses.Mang (433rd)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03917086753736981397noreply@blogger.com0