Chocolatey-Mint Cookie Selling – October 19

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On October 19, we’re cookie selling at the Broadway-City Hall Canada Line station! As we’ve got a large group, we’re asking Pathfinders to sign up for a shift – either 4:00-5:30 pm or 5:30-7:00 pm.

Uniforms are a must at this public event.

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Two special outings, and lots of cool stuff on the calendar!

For the next two meetings, we’re out and about in the community!  Please note next week’s meeting is on Tuesday Oct 11 (no meeting on Wednesday night). We’re joining the 6th Pathfinders for a presentation about a Southridge Ranger’s recent GGC international trip to Peru!

On Wednesday Oct 19, we’re selling cookies at Broadway-City Hall Canada Line station! Note the early start and end times. There will be two cookie selling shifts to sign up for – 4:00-5:30 pm, and 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Stay tuned for more info about how to sign up!

Also, we’ve added lots of event info and permissions forms for some great upcoming events to the website, including Snow Camp at Mount Seymour Provincial Park, and a First Aid course with St John’s Ambulance. Check out the Calendar for more information!

“We are what we eat” and cookie update

We’re starting the “We are what we eat” module this week with a few tasty treats, so be sure to bring your program book and a hair tie!

Also, October 5 is the last chance to pick up a case of cookies to sell on your own. Remember, a portion of your sales go into your personal “cookie cash” fund for special events and outings!

Chocolatey-Mint Cookies are here!

It’s that time again! Chocolatey-mint cookies are here! Cookies sales start on Sunday September 25. Cookies are $5 per box. Remember, a portion of every case of cookies you sell goes towards your personal fundraising goals!

If you would like to pick up additional cases of cookies at our next meeting, please e-mail Karla before 5:00 pm on Tuesday.

More information to come on a public sales date in October!

Planning Meeting

This is an important meeting, as we’ll be spending our time together planning the activities we’ll be doing together for the next few months and into next year. Remember to bring your program books, as well as a few ideas for the following categories:

  1. Community service project
  2. Camping/outdoor activity (be specific, what kind of camping?)
  3. Local outing
  4. Program work

Also:

  • Forms for the October 2nd Bowen Island Outing are now available
  • Mint chocolate cookies are being distributed.  They will be available at the end of the meeting.
  • Dues for the 2016/2017 Pathfinder year are $50, and can be paid in full this month or in two instalments of $25 (one now, one in January). Dues help cover the cost of program supplies, craft materials, pins and badges, and more! Please let a leader know if you have any questions about dues.

First meeting of the year!

Our first meeting of the year is Wednesday September 14! Here are a few notes as we prepare for a great Guiding year:

  • Parents and guardians, please plan to stay for the first 30 minutes of the meeting to meet the leaders and other Pathfinders, and to ensure we have all of the forms and paperwork we need!
  • If you didn’t already send Karla an updated Personal Health Form over the summer, please bring the completed form with you to the meeting.
  • Returning Pathfinders, please bring your program books!
  • We’ve already got a lot of greats events and adventures on our program calendar for the fall and winter. Check them out!
    • Please note that if you’d like to attend the Southridge district outing to Camp Jubilee on October 15, forms and payment are due at our first meeting.
    • If you’d like to attend the MEC Club Night with a friend or family member for gear training and great discounts, RSVP online by September 7.

Uniform Exchange

Burnaby Mountain District is hosting a uniform exchange on September 10.  This event would be perfect for Pathfinders moving up from Guides– sell your old Guide shirt and find a new-to-you Pathfinder one.  Returning Pathfinders might also consider attending, especially if your shirt doesn’t fit quite as well as it used to!  The 9th Pathfinders will not be attending as a unit, so make your own arrangements with your family or a friend.  See poster for more information.

Uniform Exchange Poster

Hands Across the Border

For those that are attending HAtB this Sunday – the bus is leaving at 9:00 am sharp so please arrive at Van Horne Elementary (5855 Ontario St) no later than 8:45 am. We’re buddying up with the 74th Guides, so look for their leaders! Don’t forget a lunch, your traders, and to dress for the weather as you’ll be outside all day!

POSTPONED: Cheakamus Lake Backpacking Trip

Due to busy school schedules, we’re postponing the Cheakamus Lake trip until October.

On June 8th, we’re having an international feast (please bring a snack or dish to share, plus a bit of it’s cultural history or importance to you) and language lessons to finish up our Around the World at Home unit! We’ve also got a very special guest popping by to say hello (hint hint), so be sure to attend!