9th Vancouver Pathfinders

Program Planning and Cookies!
2016-09-21 18:45 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bring your program books – we’re planning some great events and adventures for the 2016/2017 year!
Also, mint chocolate cookies are being distributed tonight. They will be available at the end of the meeting. Remember, a portion of each case of cookies you sell on your own goes towards your personal event and activity fundraising goals!

MEC Club Night - Gear training and discounts!
2016-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | MEC Vancouver, 130 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Location: MEC Vancouver, 130 West Broadway
RSVP by Wednesday September 7, 2016 by clicking on the following link. https://goo.gl/forms/2NDcIQaC5QHhTlbq1
Mountain Equipment Co-op is hosting another Club Night September 15th that is open to all members of the Scouting and Guiding community in the Vancouver Lower Mainland including Guiders, girls & their parents. During the Club Night, MEC will also be providing info sessions on equipment including how to choose the right hiking boot and pack, details in layering and many more. This is a great opportunity for a unit to learn more about outdoor gear. Please attend in Guiding uniform/clothing!
RSVP (mandatory) by September 7th.

First Meeting of the 2016/2017 Year
2016-09-14 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Stay tuned for more information!

Uniform Exchange and Silent Auction
2016-09-10 12:30 - 14:45 | Charles Rummel Centre, 3630 Lozells Ave, Burnaby, BC, V5A 2YX, Canada
Do you need a Pathfinder uniform? Do you have an old uniform that needs a new home?
Burnaby Mountain District would like to invite you to a Uniform Exchange, a consignment sale fundraiser to support the Canadian World Friendship Fund.
When: Saturday September 10, 2016
Where: Charles Rummel Community Centre – 3630 Lozells Avenue, Burnaby
The 9th will not be attending this event as a unit. If you’d like to attend, please make arrangements with your family or a friend!

Everett Crowley Park Clean-up, Bottle Drive and Picnic
2016-08-21 10:30 - 13:30 | Everett Crowley Park, 8200 Kerr St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re having a summer clean-up event at Everett Crowley Park! Bring your refundable containers for our CWFF fundraiser. A picnic will follow the clean up and bottle drive. More info to come!

Summer Camp @ Camp Olave
2016-07-08 17:20 - 2016-07-10 13:45 | Camp Olave, 3965 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt, British Columbia, V0N 3A1, Canada
We’re headed to Camp Olave for a Mystical Magical Mystery (mmm!) camp summer weekend to practice our tenting skills and hang out on the beach! We’re leaving Friday night on the 5:50pm ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, returning Sunday afternoon on the 1:05pm ferry.
Forms – please return by June 15th at the latest:

SG1-Camp Olave Summer Camp-July 8-10
SG2-Camp Olave Summer Camp-July 8-10
Kit List_Camp Olave_July 8-10

Last Meeting of the Pathfinder Year
2016-06-15 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s our last meeting of the year. We’ll be doing some special, secret surprises, having some snacks, and reflecting on the Pathfinder year.
If you plan on coming to Camp Olave in July, forms and payment are due today.

Hands Across the Border
2016-06-12 09:00 - 15:45 | Peace Arch Provincial Park, Surrey, BC, Canada
Hands Across the Border is an international meeting for Girl Guides, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts from Canada and the USA at Peace Arch Park. Pick up and drop off will be from Van Horne Elementary School. Pack a lunch, and dress for the weather!
The event costs $25 to attend. Forms and payment are due June 1 2016.
Forms:

Hands Across the Border 2016 – SG1
Hands Across the Border – SG2

Around the World At Home Part 2
2016-06-08 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’ll be finishing up our Around the World at Home module with an international dinner and dance! More info to come.

PIZZA PARTY and Gearing up for Camp
2016-06-01 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’ll be finalizing plans for Cheakamus Lake, practicing setting up and using our backpacking equipment, and dividing up camping gear in preparation for Saturday’s trip.
If you have a pack at home, please bring it for this meeting.
Forms and payment for the Cheakamus Lake trip and Hands Across the Border are due today.

Regular Meeting
2016-05-25 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada

"Spring Fever" Play at Killarney Secondary
2016-05-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Killarney Secondary School, 6454 Killarney St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re going on an out trip to see the “Spring Fever” production at Killarney! Tickets are $8. More info to come!

Craft Night and 3rd Year Guides Visit
2016-05-11 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Some 3rd year Guides are coming to visit! We’ll be making traders for Hands Across the Border, having some snacks, playing games, and sharing experiences about Pathfinders.
Some of our activities will build towards the “Around the World At Home” program module.

Camp and Guide Visit Planning
2016-05-04 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’ve got a few great events coming up – a visit from a group of 3rd year Guides, and a backpacking trip to Cheakamus Lake! Let’s get creative. 🙂
We’ve also got a surprise or two in store for tonight.

Cookie Selling at Vancouver Art Gallery
2016-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Vancouver Art Gallery, 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re selling cookies at the Vancouver Art Gallery! We’ll meet at the steps on the north side of the Art Gallery on Robson Street at 1:00 pm. Pick up from the VAG at 4:00 pm. Be sure to wear your uniform!

Special Event - Amy's Final Meeting
2016-04-27 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
It’s Amy’s last meeting before she takes some time off to welcome her new baby! Join us for a special celebration.

Horse Camp Sleepover with 74th Guides
2016-04-23 18:30 - 2016-04-24 11:00 | A+T Equestrian Centre, 4615 - 190th Street, Surrey, BC, V3Z 1B2, Canada
The 74th Guides have invited us to join them at A+T Equestrian in Surrey for a horse camp sleepover! Pathfinders will get to feed, clean, and tack the horses, take a riding lesson, and enjoy the lovely equestrian centre. Take a look at the attached forms for more information. Forms and payment must be submitted by April 20 2016. Please make cheques for $65 payable to GGC – 74th Guides.

A+T Group Waiver
A+T Kit List
A+T SG 1
A+T SG2

Regular Meeting
2016-04-20 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Horse Camp forms and payment are due today!

Cookie Selling at Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station
2016-04-13 16:30 - 19:00 | Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station, Broadway-City Hall Station, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re selling cookies at Broadway-City Hall Skytrain! We’ll meet at the southeast corner of Broadway and Cambie (in front of the Skytrain station) at 4:30 pm. Pick up will be from front door of City Hall, 453 W 12th, at 7:00 pm. We’ll be in the surface parking lot on the south side of City Hall (enter off Yukon St or 12th Ave).
Note the early start and end times! Please remember to wear your Pathfinder uniform.

Spring Break - No Meeting
2016-03-23 18:45 - 19:00 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
No meeting this week because of Spring Break. If you would like to get your cookies before the long weekend we will be having a cookie pickup at the church between 6:45 and 7:00. Please email Amy to let her know how many cases you would like. She will only be there if people express interest, so please email her if you would like to get your cookies early. Cookies will also be available for pick up the following week.

Spring Break - No Meeting
2016-03-16 | British Columbia
No meeting this week – Spring Break

Mount Seymour Snowshoe
2016-03-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Camp has been cancelled, so we’re going snowshoeing instead! We’ll finish off our Winter Camp Challenge crest, enjoy a picnic together on the trails, and practice our snowshoe skills on the 6 km Dog Mountain trail.
We’ll meet at the west (far) end of the Mount Seymour parking lot (top of the mountain), near the signs for the BC Parks trails. See the attached SG1 and SG2 for more details.
There is no cost to attend. Dress for the weather (non-cotton layers, snowpants, waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes or boots, toque and gloves) and bring a daypack with 2L water, an empty travel mug for a warm beverage, and your personal first aid kit. Camera and sunglasses are optional.
Please RSVP to Karla by 10:00 pm on Friday March 11 so we know how many pairs of snowshoes we need. Please also bring the attached permission form to the trailhead.

SG1 Mount Seymour Snowshoe
SG2 Mount Seymour Snowshoe

CANCELLED - Winter Wonderland Camp
2016-03-11 19:00 - 2016-03-13 11:00 | Mount Seymour Provincial Park
CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. SEE “MOUNT SEYMOUR SNOWSHOE” FOR ALTERNATIVE EVENT.
We’re going tenting at Mount Seymour! We’ll be building snow forts, doing arts and crafts, and getting to know the Pathfinders and Rangers from West Point Grey district.
See the Forms page for the permission form required by March 9th.

Camp Planning
2016-03-09 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We will continue preparing for our Seymour Camp.

Camp Planning
2016-03-02 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We will be preparing for our Seymour Camp.

Volunteering at Greater Vancouver Food Bank
2016-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Vancouver Food Bank, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver, BC
Note the early start time!
We’re volunteering at the Greater Vancouver Food Bank from 6:00-8:00 pm! Drop off and pick up will be at the Food Bank on Raymur Ave, so don’t come to the church tonight. Please bring the attached permission form with you to our meeting on the 17th or to the Food Bank on the 24th.

Food Bank Volunteering Form

District Thinking Day Event
2016-02-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Moberly Hall, 7646 Prince Albert Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
We will be completing the WAGGGS Thinking Day challenge with other units in the District. Please email Amy ASAP if you are planning on attending.
Bring the permission form and $10 to the event on Sunday. Hope to see you there!
World Thinking Day event SG1
World Thinking Day event SG2

Fashion Sense Module and Granola Bar Baking
2016-02-17 18:45 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
We’re completing the Fashion Sense from Head to Toe module and making granola bars!
Optional items to bring are your hair brush, make-up, nail polish, and fashion magazines for making collages.
Also, if you’d like to finish up your First Aid module from last week, please bring the list of first aid supplies in your personal first aid kit / a photo of your first aid kit from home to share with the group.

Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction for CWFF
2016-02-03 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Thomas Anglican, 2444 East 41st Ave., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Tonight we will be raising money with the Brownies for the Canadian World Friendship Fund, which supports Guiding in countries around the world. Families are invited to join us for a delicious pasta dinner and silent auction. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please RSVP to Karla by January 28, indicating the number of adults and children attending, as well as your choice of creamy alfredo sauce or tomato sauce with meatballs. This will help us to plan our shopping and use our resources wisely.
World_Friendship_Day_Fundraiser_Dinner
Pathfinders who are looking to earn volunteer hours for their Canada Cord may arrive at 5:30 to help set up tables.

Enrolment & Dinner
2016-01-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Old Spaghetti Factory, 53 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B1A1, Canada
We will be doing our enrolment ceremony at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown. Please wear your full uniform and bring $20-25 to pay for your dinner. (You can view the menu here.) If you are planning to attend please RSVP to Karla by Monday, January 25. Please let her know if you will be taking the skytrain (meeting at 29th Avenue Station at 6:30) or meeting us at the restaurant at 7 pm.

We want all girls to be able to attend, so if the cost is prohibitive, please contact one of the leaders.
