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Scouts Canada Sponsorship Strategy Survey |
As part of the Action Plan, Scouts Canada has been reviewing opportunities to diversify our revenue sources. One area identified within the Action Plan was the potential for corporate sponsorships.
We would like to invite you to participate in a survey to help shape our funding and corporate sponsorship engagement.
The survey will be open for your input until Friday, August 26th.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide your input.
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English:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ScoutsCanadaSponsorshipSurvey
Français :
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SondagedelaCommanditedeScoutsCanada |
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Me to We Youth Volunteer Project in Ecuador |
Scouts Canada is pleased to announce an opportunity for Scouting members to join a Me To We youth volunteer project in Ecuador this summer. The project will take place from August 10th to 29th. Scouting participants will travel with Me To We staff and other participants at a reduced rate for this project.
Participants will assist in building a school, and join in cultural activities with the local community. They will also visit the UNESCO site of Old Quito and the tropical cloud forest.
Registration is open immediately to all registered Scouting members, 14 years of age or older. Rates will vary depending on your departure location but are estimated at apporximately $3000 per participant.
The attached flyer contains contact information on how to register for this opportunity.
Me To We is a leading Canadian organization for providing youth volunteer opportunities in developing countries. Every year, they offer a variety of opportunities for volunteers of all ages to assist in developing countries around the world.
Please click here for more information and to view the flyer |
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Parks Canada - Celebrating 100 Years! |
May 19, 2011 marks the 100th birthday of the establishment of Parks Canada – the world’s first national park service. Parks Canada now manages one of the most extensive networks of protected national heritage places in the world, a growing collection of 167 national historic sites, 42 national parks and 4 national marine conservation areas. Scouts Canada congratulations Parks Canada on this amazing achievement, and looks forward to our continued collaboration!
Read all about Parks Canada.
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Earth Day is April 22! |
Check out the official website for cool ideas or to register your group’s event. Remember, for Scouts, Earth Day is every day of the year! www.earthday.ca. |
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On the Grow with Scoutrees and Jamieson! |
Jamieson's annual "Make Canada Greener" tree-planting campaign is underway, and this year they've partnered with Scouts Canada. Makes good sense...we have been planting trees for over 40 years!
The challenge: we invite Scouts and Scouters to plant a tree with Jamieson in partnership with Scoutrees. Visit jamiesoncares.com, click on Jamieson Cares to plant a virtual tree in the region of your choice. Simply enter code 5859 and fill out the coupon - No purchase is necessary.
For every tree you plant online, Jamieson will donate $2 to Scouts Canada's Scoutrees program...for a greener, leafier Canada.
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BC Scout Leader Saves Man |
Our motto is 'Be Prepared' and a North Vancouver man can thank Metro Vancouver-area Scout leader George Clarke for living up to that pledge. Scouter George's quick-thinking initiative helped save the life of a disoriented hiker suffering from hypothermia. Read the news report. |
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Disney Friends for Change Clean-Up Challenge |
We are pleased to be partnering with the Disney VoluntEARS once again for a clean-up challenge. Groups can register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/disneycleanupregistration to participate. This challenge is open to all Groups in our organization. The first 10,000 members to register will receive a free Disney DVD. We will hold a random draw for movie passes as well. This year, Disney will be providing two $500 grants to the Groups that have the most innovative clean-up idea. For more information, please contact Melissa at mjames@scouts.ca. Please be sure to register as soon as possible. All clean-ups should be completed by the end of May.
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NEW - Scouts Canada Brand Centre |
Scouts Canada's dynamic one stop shop for professional communications and marketing needs is here! Posters, ads, flyers, displays and much more are all ready to help Scouting councils, areas and groups share and customize messages with impact, consistency and that unique Scouting flair.
Take a tour here at www.scouts.ca/dnn/brand-e. |
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