Information about Upcoming Meetings

Given today’s public health announcements, we’re going to continue meeting virtually for the remainder of our meetings in 2020. We know it’s disappointing to not see each other in person, but now more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves and our communities – in the true Guiding spirit!

The good news is that we have lots of fun and interesting activities planned for our Pathfinder meetings. Check out the Calendar bookings, which have been updated (now all with Zoom links – sorry about the mix-up for the meeting on November 18!).

On November 25, we’re doing a meeting all about our wellness and resilience. We know that tips and tricks for being well, especially while we’re spending so much time being distant from our friends and family, is so important. You’ll need the big brown envelope you got in your package on November 11 for this meeting.

Important Information about Cookies!

If you’re all done selling your cookies and are ready to return your cookie money, you can pay for them online! Please see the email that Christa sent you on November 3 for more information about online payments.

We also have four cases of cookies left, if anyone would like more cookies to sell! Get in touch with Karla to make arrangements for a COVID-safe pick up or drop off.

Craft kits are being delivered today between 10 and 11:30 am! A few of you have asked for cases of cookies, so those will be delivered as well. If you’d like more cookies but haven’t let me know, please text me before 9:15 am and we can arrange to drop some off in our rounds.

In the kit, you’ll find the materials for today’s activity, plus two other envelopes and a red bag with a winter penguin on it. The envelopes and the penguin bag are for future meetings, so set those aside.

In preparation for our 1 pm CRAFTernoon, follow the instructions for step 1 on the String Art activity, which explain how to use the two strips of sandpaper included in the package to sand the rough edges of your piece of wood. This is a great activity to do outside! Make sure you’re wearing a mask for this activity, to protect yourself from breathing in the sawdust!

Never used sand paper before? Check out this quick and handy video from Lowe’s.

Be sure to eat some lunch before we meet at 1 pm. You’ll also want to have a healthy snack handy. We’ll take a break and there is a little treat in your craft kit, but you’ll probably want some other snacks and a bottle of water to enjoy throughout the afternoon.

The Zoom meeting information is in the Calendar invite, and the materials you’ll need to do today’s craft are listed below. See you at 1 pm!

Unfortunately, due to the public health order that restricts gathering in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley until November 23, our Day Camp at Muskrat Meadows will need to be postponed.

We’re going to have a virtual hang out and crafty afternoon session on Zoom on Wednesday afternoon from 1 – 4 pm instead. We’ve got an awesome craft to do, and have some other fun things in store for our time together.  Check out the meeting invite in the Calendar for more information, and for the Zoom link.

We’ll be delivering packages of materials for CRAFTernoon on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning. In advance, Pathfinders, please fill out this short optional survey by 7 pm on Monday night to help us organize materials.

You’ll need a few things from home, including:

• access to Zoom, including with camera if possible
• hammer
• pair of scissors
• masking, scotch or painter’s tape
• liquid glue – white glue, super glue, or wood glue would work

Cookies are available for pick up starting November 6. Please connect with Karla to make arrangements to pick up your cookies, as we won’t be able to bring many cases to Day Camp, and are having an online meeting on November 18.

Ready to start selling? Here are some important safety tips for selling cookies during COVID-19. Remember, we are in Outdoor 1, so you can only sell cookies online, door-to-door and to friends and family that are in your bubble this campaign.

We’re getting together on Wednesday for an in-person meeting, starting and ending at the church. The weather forecast is for rain, so come dressed for the weather (rain gear, toque, waterproof shoes and a headlamp are a must).

We’ll be playing games, practicing some tips and tricks for COVID-safe cookie selling, and gearing up for enrolment!

Cookies are scheduled to be delivered on Wednesday morning, so should be available for distribution tonight. Pathfinders should plan to take 1 – 3 cases to sell, if you’re able to. We’ll be bringing 2 cases per person, and more for anyone who has asked for more in advance.

Don’t forget to bring your forms and payment for the Day Camp at Muskrat Meadows on November 11 this coming week, so we know how many people will be attending next week. Cheque are preferred. Please make cheques payable to “Girl Guides of Canada” and write “9th Vancouver Pathfinders” in the memo line.

Read on for a really cool opportunity to meet Dr. Bonny Henry during a provincial STEAM event on November 7!

On Saturday, November 7, girls aged 11-13 (first/second year Pathfinders) are invited to Girls & STEAM – a FREE virtual symposium exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.     This online event, hosted by Science World and supported by BC Girl Guides, will offer girls an action-packed morning of workshops, mentorship and keynote speakers who are making incredible contributions to the world of STEAM. Participants will meet Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s provincial health officer, during a live keynote address!     How to Register Pathfinders can register on their own at the Science World Eventbrite page and enter the special promo code (GirlGuideSTEAM2020) to access one of 500 reserved Girl Guide registration spots. (On the Eventbrite page, click “Register”, then “Enter promo code”.)

We are meeting in person tomorrow night for a fall scavenger hunt and games in preparation for our fall enrolment! Pick up and drop off is from the church, on the St Margaret’s Street side of the building.

Remember to:

• complete the COVID-19 self-assessment prior to coming to the meeting, and please stay home if you’re unwell
• come dressed for the weather – that includes wearing sweater/sweatshirt, water-appropriate jacket, and warm/sturdy shoes plus your mask!
• bring a backpack with a water bottle, headlamp and toque!

See you all tomorrow night!

We’ve also posted the meeting information for the remainder of the fall term, so check out the fun activities planned now until the end of December!

We are meeting for our first in-person meeting tonight! Here’s what you need to bring with you:

• Mask
• Personal Sized Hand Sanitizer
• Pencil case / writing utensils
• Uniform
• Clothing that’s suitable for the weather (including toque, jacket, boots etc.)
• Headlamp
• Snack & Water Bottle
• Completed Girl Guides of Canada COVID-19 waiver (you can also complete this in ePACT, in which case you don’t have to bring a hard copy)

We’ll meet outside the side entrance to St Thomas Anglican Church (2444 E 41st, on St Margaret’s St). Pick up and drop off will be outside. Please review the COVID self assessment before you come to the meeting.

We were planning on meeting outside on September 23, but due to the very bad rain and wind in the forecast, we’ve decided to meet online tomorrow, instead! We’ll be brainstorming a whole bunch of amazing program and event ideas for the year!

Bring your creative energy and ideas for events that can be done in person an online, and – bonus – check out the Girls First platform in advance for some inspiration from GGC!

Here is the Zoom meeting information:

Karla Kloepper is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Pathfinders
Time: Sep 23, 2020 06:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84322480599?pwd=RERXekhLZ3NPVWhDUzMrZmFoK3R4UT09

Meeting ID: 843 2248 0599
Passcode: (it’s the same as last time – ask Karla if you need an update!)

Dial by your location
Meeting ID: 843 2248 0599
Passcode: 9445517
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyS4s1wsH

We’re excited for a new Pathfinder year! Guiding will be different than we’ve known in the past due to the continued impacts of COVID-19 on our communities, and we’re looking forward to connecting with all of you in an online and outdoor blended Guiding model to start of the year.

Our first meeting will be on Wednesday September 16 at 6:45 pm on Zoom. The link to join the meeting is below.

At this meeting, we’ll review what’s new for this year, discuss the return to in-person Guiding and the important changes and actions to help keep us safe, learn about the Pathfinder program, and get to know one another!

Parents, please plan to participate for the first ~20 minutes of the online meeting on the 16th to learn about the important initiatives and updated health and safety requirements for in-person Guiding this year. Check out this information on the GGC website to learn more about how GGC is welcoming girls back this year.

We’ve also sent out a “welcome to Pathfinders” email to all families with lots of important information about the year, unit nuts and bolts, etc., so check your email and get in touch with Karla if you didn’t receive it.

Here’s the information to join in the Zoom meeting, and save the weekly meeting series to your calendar!

Topic: Pathfinders
Time: Sep 16, 2020 06:45 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Wed, until Dec 16, 2020, 14 occurrence(s)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84322480599?pwd=RERXekhLZ3NPVWhDUzMrZmFoK3R4UT09

Meeting ID: 843 2248 0599
Passcode: cookies

Dial by your location
Meeting ID: 843 2248 0599
Passcode: 9445517
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyS4s1wsH

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAudeuspjsvE92izq8wezj5S9_RnfDijM2D/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsrTkoHtyVtRCORpwIA4joa-jxiGJYj_oPlQX0WzdWeAmjBbt9ALx5NNHa