Congratulations, Pathfinders! We earned +$180 for the CWFF at the karaoke fundraiser we hosted last week! We’d set our unit goal at raising $100, so congrats – you almost doubled that! What a fun night and amazing team effort.

This Wednesday, we’re starting an amazing sock monkey crafting project. We’ll be working on some crafting skills, but more importantly, be creating some lovely buddies to take home upon completion! This is a great hands-on project with fun take-home product.

Remember, we’re collecting forms and payment for the kayaking course in June with EcoMarine Paddlesport. Bring your detail back as soon as possible to secure your spot!

We’re doing an amazing kayaking training course with EcoMarine Adventures!

Over this two-day course, you will learn the essential kayaking skills needed for a great water-sport adventure. On the water we focus on skills such as boat handling, launching, landing and balancing. Once comfortable in the kayak you will learn how to safely exit your kayak in the event of a capsize, how to get back in with the help of a partner and how to get back in on your own. You will earn the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak certification upon completion.

Please complete the forms below and return with payment to a Unit Guider no later than May 2, 2018.  Payment can be made in two instalments of $50 payable by May 2, and remainder payable May 30 (you can use Spring cookie cash, too!).

• Ecomarine Acknowledgement of Risk Form
• Medical Disclosure form
• PC_Waiver_Minor
• SG1 Kayak Lessons June 2018
• SG2 Kayak Lesson with EcoMarine June 2018
• SG5 Kayak Lesson EcoMarine June 2018

More information, including what to bring, is available in the Event Calendar posting.

By completing this course, you will complete the following modules: Out on the Trails #3 (kayak training), Outdoor Know How #8 (water safety), and Outdoor Know How #9 (weather forecasting).

We’re learning all about planning a trip to the outdoors – especially in the winter – in preparation for our snowshoe outing to Dog Mountain on Feb 18! If you haven’t brought back forms and payment yet for the snowshoe event or the CWFF bowl-a-thon on Feb 25, please bring them tonight.

We’ll be covering off:

Winter Wonderland #4 – layering

Survivor Girl #5 – prepare for the woods

Survivor Girl #6 – route planning

Outdoor Know How #1 – plan a trip away from civilization

Plus…. a camp planning budgeting exercise in preparation for our camp in May!

These activities all count towards your Canada Cord!

We’ll also be handing out the Karaoke Fundraiser tickets tonight!

July 5-15, 2018

The BC Camping Committee has extended applications to fill ROAM – Follow the Gold Rush Trail this summer.

Murder, mayhem and mystery were all part of BC’s gold rush. Come explore the beautifully scenic gold rush trail, from New Westminster to Barkerville, with your sisters in Guiding. Everyone will gather at Richmond Guide House to begin our exploration of the adventure of the gold rush. We will travel to the original capital of BC and then head north following the trail used by gold seekers, over 100 years ago, through the Caribou region. The possible activities are endless, including visits to museums, cultural and heritage sites, and walking tours. We will have plenty of opportunity to enjoy outdoor adventures, such as white water rafting and horseback riding, in between our geocaching and having fun. Be sure to pack your camera, as this trip will be filled with great Kodak moments.

If you are a registered Pathfinder at the date of the camp, these opportunities could be yours. Join 12 Pathfinders for a 10-night travelling tour, exploring the Gold Rush Trail. Check out the attached information sheet on how to apply for this exciting experience, to develop new friendships and make memories that will last a life time.

Attachments:

• ROAM Information Sheet
• Application Form Girl
• Girl Guiding Reference
• Girl Non-Guiding Reference
• Health Form Girl – H.1
• Camp Record form BCC.307
• Code of Conduct (to be signed by participant)
• Guidelines for Application to Events

All completed application forms are to be returned via email to fedelej@bc-girlguides.org, or by hardcopy to the Provincial office by February 15th, 2018.

If you need more information about this event, please contact Jeannie Crivea (Co-Responsible Guider) camping.events@bc-girlguides.org.

Girl Guides of Canada – BC Council
Attn: ROAM – Follow the Gold Rush Trail
1476 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC  V6H 1E1

Bad news – we aren’t able to go the West Coast Area International event at the end of this month. It was so popular that it was sold out well in advance!

Good news – we’re going snowshoeing on February 18! Check out the forms and event information for more details. Snowshoeing is $10 if you need snowshoes. If you have your own snowshoes, it’s free!

• SG1 Mount Seymour Snowshoe
• SG2 Mount Seymour Snowshoe

Snowshoeing forms and payment are due no later than February 7 2018.

For those that signed up for the WCA International event, your $15 can be applied to this event, an upcoming Pathfinder event, or refunded.

Stay tuned for updates and reminders for our next meeting on January 24!

Happy New Year! We’re very excited to see everyone on Wednesday January 10 for our first meeting of 2018. This Wednesday, we’ll be working on a few big projects, including setting goals and intentions for the second half of the Guiding year; finalizing our plans for group service projects; starting plans for Spring camp (which will be Gold camp for third years!); and talking about some water fun adventures.

Remember, the service projects and Gold camp are mandatory if you’re working on your Canada Cord, so be sure to attend this meeting!

Also, please bring back forms and payment for our first two fun activities of 2018 – the West Coast Area International Extravaganza on January 28, and the Thinking Day CWFF Bowling Fundraiser on February 25. Forms and more information are available on the Forms page.

It’s the last meeting of the year! We’ve got a few fun things planned. Bring a snack to share, if you like.

Also, don’t forget your forms and payment for the following 2018 events:

West Coast Area International Extravaganza – Sunday, January 28th

• Event Info Sheet
• SG1
• SG2

Bowling Fundraiser for Canadian World Friendship Fund – Sunday February 25

• Bowling-SG1
• Bowling-SG2

More information is available in the Calendar and on the Forms page!

On December 6, we’re doing a holiday service project with the 124th Brownies!

Also, we have some great events lined up for January 2018! Forms and payment for the following events are due no later than the first meeting of 2018, which is January 10 2018. More information is available in the Calendar and on the Forms page!

West Coast Area International Extravaganza

We’re heading to the West Coast Area International Extravaganza! Learn a lot about Guiding internationally and complete a tonne of Canada Cord work at this fun, interactive area event. Forms are due no later than January 10, 2018.

When: Sunday, January 28th, 2018 from 1 to 5 pm
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Who: Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers & Adults
Cost: $15 per participant includes passport, crest, food samples, hat crafts, activities, challenge and more. 
Forms:  Event Info Sheet – SG1 – SG2

Bowling Fundraiser for Canadian World Friendship Fund

On Sunday February 25, we’re going bowling! It’s a Thinking Day fundraiser for the Canadian World Friendship Fund. Cost is $10 to attend, and include bowling, shoes, a snack, and custom crest. Forms and payment are due January 10, 2018.

• Bowling-SG1
• Bowling-SG2

Bring your creative energy this week! We’ve got some fun on the go, including:

• November 29 – making a tasty treat and fun creative activity to take home
• December 6 – holiday service project with the 124th Brownies
• December 13 – holiday special event and last meeting in 2017 (bring your ideas!)

If you haven’t brought it yet, please bring back your cookie money on November 29!