Whitby Area Scouts News

Scouting has programs for young people from 5 to 26 years old (both male and female), and lots of fun for leaders, too. Check out our "Group Locater" page for more information about times and locations available. You may also contact Brian Wick, Membership volunteer: membership@whitbyscouts.org.

Leaders honoured with National Awards

Scouter Al Halton was presented with a Medal for Fortitude recognizing his continued commitment and actions in Scouting despite a small disability as the result of a medical condition a few years ago. Al has spearheaded the Whitby Scout Trail which now runs along the side of Pringle Creek from Rossland Rd south to the railway tracks. Al regularly walks the trail to clear debres and solicites assistance from Scouting section year round to learn more about the trail and pitch in to help maintain it.
Scouter Brian Wick (photo right) is the recipient of Scouts Canada's highest recognition, the Silver Acorn. Brian has been a leader with youth for more than 30 years, starting as an assistant Cub leader with 2nd Brooklin at the age of 14. He was Akela at age 18 and moved up to be Advisor of the Venturers at age 27. Although he has been working with 1st Whitby Venturers and Rovers for the last 20 year or so, he has also held positions on Whitby Area including president, public relations, secretary and currently webmaster and DAC membership. He has been a part of the area training team, mentoring other groups and scouters, and offered service at various national and international jamborees. He has led local youth on adventures to Europe, Asia and South America, and continues to be an active leader every week, year round.
Scouter Viola Tebble is also the recipient of the Silver Acorn. Viola has been the glue that hold everything together in the area as long as most involved can remember. She has served on the area committee for more than 30 years as registrar, treasurer and secretary, often doing all three positions at the same time. Viola has collected a vast archive of materials from the Whitby area and is a great source of information. She currently also sits on the 5th Whitby Group and is instrumental in submitting most of the area's award nominations.
Heather Newall is the recpient of the Scout's Canada's national award the Medal of Merit for especially good service to Scouting. She is actively involved with the 11th Whitby group.

Leader Wood Badge Basic Training September 25th, Beaver Colony

Sign up now for Wood Badge Part I that Rick Campbell is heading up in late September. This will be a one day intensive workshop for those working with Beaver Colonies. Pre-requisite is online Modules 1 and 2. $25 includes lunch and dinner. Location to be confirmed, 9 am - 9 pm.
White Pine Council course registration form.

Leader Wood Badge Basic Training September 25th, Cub Pack

Sign up now for Wood Badge Part I that Bernie Loken is heading up in late September. This will be a one day intensive workshop for those working with Wolf Cub Packs. Pre-requisite is online Modules 1 and 2. $25 includes lunch and dinner. Location to be confirmed, 9 am - 9 pm.
White Pine Council course registration form.

Leader Wood Badge Basic Training December 3-5, Venturer Company

Sign up now for Wood Badge Part I that Brian Wick is heading up in early December in parallel with FOCUS youth training workshop. This will be a two night leisurely weekend workshop for those working with Venturer Companies. Pre-requisite is online Modules 1 and 2. $25 Camp Samac Oshawa Cabin 6.
White Pine Council course registration form

Debby Corneal Appointed New Whitby Area Commissioner

Popcorn Fundraising Ready to Launch

Camp Samac Committee Call for Nominations

Scouting's Honours & Awards for Volunteers

Wouldn't it be nice to be recognized for your volunteer years, special efforts and hard sweat? We have a co-ordinator to help you with just that. Scouts Canada has a wide range of awards and pins to show thanks to it's volunteers but it needs you to initiate the process. You can suggest a name, write out what you know about the Scouting efforts of the individual, then submit it to the committee for consideration. For more informaton about awards, contact Viola Tebble , 905-668-6303.

Bring on the Adventure!