Due to a number of people not being available this week, and the need for a voting quorum, the Semi Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 13 th is postponed.

The 2013 – 2014 Fraser Valley Council budget will have to be passed by August 1st , 2013. In order to facilitate this, a budget meeting has been set for Thursday, July 18th, following the completion of the Canadian Jamboree. The location for this meeting is still to be arranged. Notice will be given as soon as possible. This meeting will be a combined telephone conference and in person meeting, in order to allow participation from as many members as possible.

The new Fraser Valley Council Leadership and Service Teams will be announced in the summer.

Recognition / Awards and Investiture of the new Fraser Valley Council teams will be held at the GC conference on September 21st.

We apologize for making this change at such a late date and hope that you will be able to join in on July 18th.

With best wishes for a happy summer and good camping!

Graham Walters
Council Commissioner
Fraser Valley Council

We've added a new page at 'Programs | Program Resources'. The first entry is for Hart Canoeing, which provides canoeing instruction for Scouters. 

Elect Your Fraser Valley Council Voting Representatives for the Scouts Canada Annual General Meeting to be held this fall.

In accordance with Section 1014 of BP&P, Scouts Canada is seeking to elect the three (3) voting representatives per Council for the Scouts Canada Annual Meeting; two (2) Voting Members at Large and one (1) Youth Voting Member.

Council Voting Representatives shall be elected by Members through an online voting system. If there are three candidates nominated for the positions, at least one of whom is a youth, and then they are automatically elected by acclamation. If not, as in the case of FVC, then a vote is required.

As a Member of Scouts Canada Fraser Valley Council you are entitled to vote in the election to choose your Council Voting Representatives for the National Annual General Meeting. Your involvement in this process is very important to Scouts Canada.

The voting period is open from Monday, June 3, 2013 and closes at 5:00 pm local time on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Elected Council Voting Representatives will be announced on Friday, June 28, 2013.

A link to the online voting will be posted here when it is available.

The following have been nominated: Copies of their Candidates Statement are available by clicking on their name.

Members at Large: Two to be elected

Graham Walters
Caitlyn Piton

Youth Members: One to be elected

Linda Rainbow
Melvin Chan

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contract me:

Pete Ballantyne
Deputy Elections Officer, Fraser Valley Council
fvc.vote@scouts.ca

Need a STEM idea for an outing for your Scouts? From crafts to electronics to robots, your youth will have a blast at the Vancouver Maker Faire.

Where:  PNE Forum

When: June 1/2, 2013

More Information (and tickets) : vancouver.makerfaire.ca

Update: For those of you that attended, you got to see the 50 ft www.titanoboa.ca in action. For those of you that didn't, there's always next year.

Are you ready for Adventure?

Download the Summer Scout Camp Registration Form.

Scouts Canada, Fraser Valley Council, is seeking dynamic individuals with proven leadership qualities and the ability to work as part of a key 3 management structure, set goals consistent with a corporate Action Plan and direct a large group of volunteers.

We are searching for an Area Commissioner for the Fraser Cheam Area.

"Fraser Cheam encompasses Abbotsford and all communities east through the Fraser Valley to Boston Bar with a total membership of 579."

This is a Volunteer position requiring strong interpersonal skills. While Scouting experience is desirable, it is not mandatory. General Scouting training and training specific to the Commissioner’s role is available. Download the detailed Job Description here. If you would like to apply or would like to nominate someone (please check with the individual first) download the Application/Nomination form.

Closing date for applications is Friday, April 19,2013.

Applications and resumes may be submitted to: Ken Vallevand, kvallevand@scouts.ca

The Fraser Valley Summer Camp (for girls and boys ages 9 to 11 yrs). For further information and registration details, visit the newly opened FVC Summer Camp website.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE – May 31, 2013

 Youth aged 9-11

Theme: Western

Time to start the plans for the coming summer. Applications will be mailed to all registered youth and posted on the webpage. Check out our Early Bird Registration Discount and the camping dates.

See the attached file for the details.

 Download the Fraser Valley Council Annual Report for 2011-2012.