Murtle Lake 2018 July 14-21, 2018

Murtle Lake is world-famous as the largest canoe-only lake in North America. Come explore this beautiful lake set in a pristine mountain valley with us on a week-long canoe trip, where you get to develop your paddling technique, learn wilderness camping skills, and enjoy the tranquility of the lake.

If you were born in 2003-2005, you could join your sisters in Guiding to on this fabulous canoe trip. 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:

• Murtle Lake Information Sheet
• Application Form Girl (New for 2017)
• Girl Reference Forms (Guiding)
• Girl Reference Forms (Non-Guiding)
• Health Form – Girl (H.1)
• Camp Record Form BCC.307
• Code of Conduct (to be signed by participant)

All completed application forms are to be returned to the following address by January 10, 2018.

Girl Guides of Canada – BC Council
ATTN – Pathfinder Paddles: Murtle Lake Trip 2018
1476 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6H 1E1

This is also reminder that the BC Camping Committee will be hosting an informational webinar November 30th at 8:00pm about the Pathfinder Paddles Murtle Lake trip. Information will be presented on the trip itself, how to apply and any questions that the girls may have. To join the session, please CLICK HERE.

If you need any additional information about this event, please contact Erin DeBruin, adventure.trex@bc-girlguides.org.

On November 15, we’ll be doing the BC Shakeout Earthquake Preparedness Challenge with the 124th Brownies upstairs!  Come in uniform, be prepared to help lead some activities, and have fun with the younger girls.

Also, if you or a Pathfinder-aged friend would like to attend camp at Camp Olave, tonight is the final deadline to return forms and payment. Please contact Karla if you would like to discuss bringing a friend – the more the merrier, but we want to make sure they know what to expect!

The Kit List for Camp Olave is available for download now: Pathfinders Kit List Camp Olave Nov 24-26 2017

ROAM 2018 – Follow The Gold Rush – July 5-15, 2018

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 to the following address by January 10, 2018.

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

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

Girl Guides of Canada is sponsoring four amazing international trips for 2018.

Click HERE for more info and details on how to apply.

• Pax Lodge, England, August 8 – 19, 2018

• Our Cabaña, Mexico, November 8 – 16, 2018

• Our Chalet, Switzerland,  August 19 – September 2, 2018

• Sydney Olympic Park, Australia September 26 – October 8, 2018

The application deadline for Nationally Sponsored Trips is Monday, October 30, 2017 at 5pm EST.

Congratulations to everyone that attended cookie selling tonight – we sold the last of our chocolatey-mint cookies, despite the rain! Amazing!

Also, if you didn’t bring your forms and payment for Fly Over Canada but would like to attend, please e-mail your completed SG2 form to Karla no later than Saturday October 21 to confirm your spot for next week’s outing!

We’re back at the church on November 1, doing some enrolment preparation and camp planning! Forms and payment for our crafty camp at Camp Olave are due on November 1. Please speak to a leader if you’d like to use your cookie cash towards camp!

On October 18, we’re selling cookies at Broadway-City Hall Skytrain Station! Note the early start time of 4:30 pm. Uniforms are mandatory for this public event.

On October 25, we’re heading to Canada Place to experiene Flyover Canada with a Halloween Twist! Bring your Compass Card or bus fare as we’re taking transit. Drop off and pick up are from 29th Avenue Skytrain Station.  More information in the Events Calendar. Note the early start time!

Drop off Time:  6:30pm

Pick up Time:  8:30pm

Cost:  $18

Forms and payment for Flyover Canada are due Oct 18.  Forms available here.

We’re doing the International Day of the Girl WAGGGS challenge tonight! Bring your program book. Also, please feel free to bring any cookie money and Camp Olave forms and payment!

From Friday November 24 – Sunday November 26, we’re heading to Camp Olave for a cozy, crafty fall camp! We’re staying at Brock cabin. We’ll be making lots of fun things to take home, and completing the BC Camping “Sleepover” Challenge! Camp costs $85. Talk to a leader if you’d like to use some of your cookie cash! Forms and payment are due no later than November 1.

• SG1-Camp Olave Nov 2017
• SG2-Camp Olave Nov 2017

Kit list will be distributed closer to camp.

More information is available in the Pathfinder Calendar!

It was great to meet everyone at our first meeting, I know we’re going to have a fun year together!

As mentioned at the meeting, if you have a membership pin at home, please bring it to one of the next few meetings. 

Membership pins celebrate the number of years you have been in Guiding. The number on the pin indicates how many years you’ve been in Guiding. You get a new one every year. We’ll hand these out during the enrollment ceremony. 

It is tradition for members to bring in their membership pins from the year before so they can be redistributed to other girls. This helps to keep our costs down, so we can spend our money elsewhere. 

Hope everyone is enjoying the end of summer!

Just wanted to let you know of an opportunity that we’ve come across that you might be interested in.  A few local businesses (mostly owned by women, yay!) are having a pop up shop September 15-17, and are opening up space to youth vendors.  I know we’ve got lots of crafty girls in Guiding, so consider applying if you’ve made something you want to sell.  You can even share a table with a friend (make sure you both fill out the application form).   You could sell your own art, jewellry, baking… just about anything you’ve created!  Application deadline is September 5th so make sure you get your application form in soon if you are interested.

We look forward to seeing you all at our first meeting on September 13!