Podcasts about Scouts Canada

Scouts Canada have massively overhauled not only their popcorn fundraiser program, but also groups' ability to manage fundraising.Podcast TopicsScout Popcorn has always been the biggest fundraiser of the year for Scouts Canada. This year, the program has been massively overhauled: Kernels Popcorn is the new popcorn supplier, and AMJ Campbell is offering groups free shipping to over 50 distribution hubs around the country.As well, there's a new fundraising platform, My Scout Group Shop, which Scouts Canada groups can use to collect all popcorn sales, manage their participation in other national fundraisers, as well as accept donations.And because it isn't a popcorn campaign without prizes, one group from each province has a chance to win either a $200 gift card to the Scout Shop or $200 off their next Scouts Canada property rental. There are also popcorn crests (of course!)...and groups can win a ghost crest as well.Many thanks to Rachel Kent and Andrew Brousse from Scouts Canada for joining the podcast and explaining the new popcorn program in detail!SubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffBe Our GuestRegister as a GuestSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex GrohlPack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Scouts Canada cuts staff and sells a camp, Switzerland wins Roverway 2028...and Angolan Scouts get major recognition.News StoriesScouts Canada headcount reductions take effectTamaracouta Scout Reserve: Navigating the Future ResponsiblyRubene De Sousa, Gone Home: A Life of Purpose, Passion, and Scouting SpiritRubene De Sousa Posthumously Awarded the Silver WolfSwitzerland selected to host Roverway in 2028 under the motto ‘Battasendas'Italy to host the 26th European Scout Conference in 2028European Scout Conference elects six members to the European Scout CommitteeScouts of Angola receive Presidential award for contributions to peace and developmentOver 10,000 Scouts gather in Gjøvik for Norway's first joint National JamboreeSubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex GrohlPack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

In today's episode, we discuss the case of Wayne Hannan and Scouts Canada. Mr. Hannan had been a dedicated volunteer with Scouts Canada for 65 years, when he was unexpectedly rejected by the organization after his annual application to volunteer. Listen in as we talk about proper policy development for volunteer organizations to avoid such lawsuits. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Mark Alward (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Guest Speaker: Jeff Palamar (email) (Taylor McCaffrey LLP / Manitoba)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.

Girl Scouts celebrate Taylor Swift, WOSM appoints a new Secretary General...and Scouts Canada looks for a hero.News StoriesTaylor Swift childhood photo revealed by Girl ScoutsScouts to celebrate 110 years with biggest ever Garden FeteScarf on a bicycle: Romanian Scouts lead a national movement for sustainable mobilityHow Barbados Scouts are building environmental leadership through hands-on trainingDavid Berg appointed as 11th Secretary General of World ScoutingCalling All Young Creators: Design Canada's Next Superhero!SubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex GrohlPack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Scouts Canada has launched a new podcast of their own, featuring interviews with notable Canadians.Podcast TopicsKaelem Moniz from Scouts Canada joins Scouter Ken to discuss the new Profiles in Canada podcast that the national organization of Scouts in Canada has just launched. Each episode features an interview with a notable Canadian, some of who were even involved in Scouting in their youth!Guests to date include astronaut Chris Hadfield, former Justice Minister Allan Rock, and former Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin.Check out Profiles in Canada on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or find it on the Scouts Canada website!Shout-OutsKaelem has several shout-outs to offer, including:The Scouts Canada Marketing & Communications teamAll of the Profiles in Canada guests to dateAnd all of the podcast's viewers and listeners.SubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffBe Our GuestRegister as a GuestSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex GrohlPack Light, Dream Big, by Jamboree Powell

Scouts Canada's financial woes, Scouts in the UK look ahead...and one Scout's project gets bigger than expected.News StoriesScouting's future in the UK is driven by young people22 youth-led projects in 4 regions supported through Youth Empowerment FundBoy Scouts organization defeats appeals over $2.46 bln sex abuse settlementBeyond 2025: Preparing Our ResourcesBarrie teen earns top Scouts Canada award for cyber-safety projectSubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada is piloting a new “Early Years” section starting this September: Chipmunks!Podcast TopicsScouter Ken is joined by Heather Ferguson and Ruchi Manikthala from Scouts Canada to discuss the recently-announced Chipmunk Scouts, which is now the official name of the “Early Years” program offering that Scouts Canada will begin piloting this September.Building off of what The Scout Association did with Squirrel Scouts, Chipmunks will welcome youth 4-5 years old into an introductory Scouting program, involving parents and – hopefully! – driving more recruitment of both youth and adult volunteers.Learn More: All About ChipmunksMarch 1st, 2025 11:30 AM EST - Register 11:30 AM PST - RegisterMarch 7th, 2025 6:30 PM EST - Register 6:30 PM PST - RegisterAnd if your group wants to volunteer to run one of the pilot Chipmunks sections, express your interest using this form.SubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffBe Our GuestRegister as a GuestSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada announces “Chipmunks”, Scouts in France spot fires...and UK Scouts hike, hike, hike.News StoriesThe Early Years Pilot ProgramBig News for Little Adventurers: Introducing Chipmunks!Scouts on Watch: 45 Years of Partnership with Firefighters to Fight Wildfire RisksDunbartonshire Scouts see record-breaking year for membersScouts from Haringey complete extreme Challenge EventScouts from Croydon complete 30KM challenge eventScouts from Islington and Highbury complete extreme challenge eventBerkshire Scouts complete 30km challenge hikeScouts from Bristol complete 50KM Challenge EventScouts from Enfield complete extreme Challenge EventSubscribeFollow Us and SubscribeSupportHit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff StuffSend FeedbackEmail Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a ReviewMusicUpbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

How Venturer Scouts from the 23rd Nepean Scout Group kept their heads during the Jasper wildfire evacuation. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Cadence James (National Youth Commissioner for Scouts Canada, and a Rover Scout with the 23rd Nepean Scout Group), Molly Prevost (another Rover Scout with the 23rd), and Foster Millett (a Venturer Scout with the 23rd) to discuss their trip to Jasper National Park...which saw them arrive just prior to the massive wildfire that devastated much of the area. It's a story that Scouts Canada has retold in a few places already, highlighting the resilience of the youth and the attitude of preparedness that Scouting equipped them with. All of that comes out in the conversation, as does the value of being able to find the good in a crisis situation. Programming Note: The podcast is going to shift its production schedule a bit for 2025. There will probably be just one full-length episode per month, with shorter news & PSA episodes filling in the other weeks. Shout-Outs Cadence's shout-outs include Lucas Normandeau and Krystal Reid (both with Cascadia Council), Willa Holmes (from Northern Lights Council), and all the Venturers and Scouters who came on the trip. Molly and Foster's shout-outs include all the Scouters who came on the trip: Mike Hubbard, Brian Bezaire, John James, and Devin Morrison. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

John Carpay discusses his new book, Corrupted by Fear: How the Charter was betrayed, and what Canadians can do about it. The eBook is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Though John has been publishing opinion pieces and columns for decades, this is his first book. He gives us some insight into what inspired him to write it. He then reads the Introduction, which describes the plan and purpose of the work. And finally, we talk about the book's last section, entitled, "Defeating Modern Fascism."Amazon.ca: Corrupted by Fear: How the Charter was betrayed, and what Canadians can do about it by John CarpayEpoch Times, Dec 11, 2024: 1 in 3 Canadians Say Government Overreacted to COVID Pandemic: SurveyToronto CityNews, Dec 2, 2024: Scouts Canada survey reveals concerns about social skills of COVID-era kids"In 2023-24, the government is expecting to record expenses to the tune of about C$16.4 billion related to Indigenous contingent liabilities and C$4.7 billion related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed its deficit figures higher, the fiscal update said."Reuters via MSN, Dec 16, 2024: Canada overshoots deficit target by C$20 billion as finance minister resignsCTV News, Jan 24, 2023: 'We were looked upon as monsters': COVID-19 vaccine policies at Ont. hospitals keep health workers from filling staff shortagesTheme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevensSupport the show

Guest host Syd Smith is joined by Mike Eybel, Scouts Canada.

Artificial intelligence is finding its way into many aspects of our lives these days, including healthcare. Ann Rohmer is joined by Dr. Kristy Prouse, Chief Medical Officer at Regenalife to explain A.I.'s role in medicine and what it could mean for our healthcare in the future.Shaliza Bacchus is with Sarah and Emily Dahlgren, two sisters who founded the Bradford Christmas, a registered charity that raises money for charities across Ontario.Coding for Veterans is an inspiring organization that helps Canadian veterans retrain for life away from the military. Jim Lang sat down with the Coding for Veterans Executive Director Jeff Musson.Scouts Canada has recently completed a survey on the state of Youth in Canada. Kaelem Moniz joins Glenn Perkins with the findings.According to an October government report that tracks physician and patient counts here in Ontario, there are approximately 2300 family physicians at or over the age of 60 who are serving 3.1 million patients. These patients are at risk of losing their primary care physicians due to retirement in the next 5 years. Ann Rohmer discusses this situation with Dr. Dominik Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association.Shaliza Bacchus is with Martha DeClerq, director of the York Harmony Chorus, an all female a cappella group.The Unionville Men's Hockey Club is a dedicated group of men and women who have been playing hockey for a lot of years and they do a lot of good in the community with their Hockey with Heart initiative. Jim Lang speaks with Brad Fletcher with the details.

South Korean opposition parties begin impeachment of president Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law imposition. France's government holds non-confidence vote today, after prime minister tries to push through budget bill without vote.  An employee of Scouts Canada is suing the organization.

Finding opportunities to meet Scouts from around the world. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Ethan Coudenys, a Scouter and Rover from Paris, Ontario, and the Head of Contingent for the Scouts Canada group heading to the 17th World Scout Moot, which will take place in Portugal in mid-2025. In addition to discussing the Moot and other larger international events, though, Ken and Ethan discuss how to do international Scouting at a more personal level, both online and when traveling abroad. (Bring extra neckers!) Links 17th World Scout Moot Canadian Contingent Expression of Interest Form Scouts Canada International Events Shout-Outs Not so much shout-outs as apologies to Zane, Ryder, and Si...all of whom put in requests for stickers. They're in the mail! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada CEO Liam Burns offers his thoughts on “Youth Led”, the Canadian Path, badges, and more. Podcast Topics Scouts Canada CEO Liam Burns joins Scouter Ken for a discussion about...well, a number of things. Although it was Liam's blog post about Scouts Canada's badge program – which rightly called out some of the shortcomings of the new badge program ushered in under the Canadian Path initiative – that precipitated this meetup, the actual conversation ranges over a variety of topics. From Squirrel Scouts to the concept of “youth led”, badges to program frameworks, and keeping Scouting going through the pandemic, it's a wide-ranging conversation! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Canadian professor known as "Godfather of Artificial Intelligence" jointly wins Nobel Prize for Physics. Hurricane Milton is now a strong Category 4 storm barreling towards Florida's western coast. Ontario Judge rules long-time volunteer with Scouts Canada was wrongfully dismissed.

If you were in Scouts or Guides, you remember their motto: "Be prepared." With that in mind this summer, Scouts Canada has launched a helpline of pre-recorded messages that you can call called Camptastic. Emma Savic Kallesoe is a rover scout and a leader with Scouts Canada, and also shared details of a survey to see how well Canadians know how to camp. She spoke with Bernice Hillier.

Philippine Scouts respond after a typhoon, Scouts Canada launches a helpline...and Italian Scouts take Vespas to Norway. News Stories Hope After the Storm: The Philippine Scouts' Relief for Typhoon Survivors Hope After the Storm: Donate Solidarity on Wheels: Italian Scouts' Vespa Expedition to Norway A Scouts Canada day camp is back in action and introducing a whole new group of kids to outdoor activities Scouts Canada Launches the Camptastic Helpline Just In Time For Camping Season Province investing $52,000 to support restoration of critically endangered Oak Savanna Boy Scouts Help Save a Man's Life When He Goes Into Cardiac Arrest Mid-Flight After fleeing Jasper wildfire, Ottawa scout group now home safe Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

If camping is on the horizon this summer but you have questions, Scouts Canada has created a camping tipline to help newbies survive camping. The number is 1-844-SCOUT-10Julianne Hazlewood talks with Mike Eybel, a spokesperson with Scouts Canada.A Creemore resident says she's received notice that public workers are coming to mow down the flowers she planted for the bees.Julianne Hazlewood speaks with Brenna Lattimore about what she's heard from Clearview Township.After this week's eviction of homeless folks on city property, and confusion at city hall, we try to get some answers.Julianne Hazlewood speaks with Peterborough councilor Alex Bierk. 

If you need help starting a campfire or staying safe in bear country, and you don't want to just trust whatever you see on social media, you can now get expert advice through Scouts Canada's toll-free hotline. It opened on Monday, 24/7, for the entire summer. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Matthew Coe, a volunteer and long-time scouter.

Ken Connors hosted today's Andrew Carter Morning Show on CJAD 800. Ken's guests were Dr. Christopher Labos, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Gary Anandasangaree, entertainment reporter John Moore, Scouts Canada's Brittiny Catalano, CF Montreal's Pat Leduc, Home Equity Bank financial commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid and Backstreet Boy AJ Maclean!

Scouts need (more) volunteers, Bear Grylls steps down...and Mali joins WOSM. News Stories Scouts Canada sidelines 700 in York Region because volunteer shortage puts children and youth on wait list Volunteers urged to step up for Scouts Canada in Barrie Scouts Canada Seeks Volunteers and Business Support in Kingston Scouts Canada urgently needs volunteers in Burnaby Scouts Canada highlights Prince George as area needing volunteers Scouts Canada says more volunteers needed in 17 B.C. cities, including Kamloops Scouts send SOS over ‘volunteer crisis' Scouts Canada: Volunteer Information Scouts issue statement after reports Bear Grylls standing down following Russell Brand baptism Bear Grylls history with the Scouts explained amid Russell Brand baptism controversy World Scouting recognised for youth-led humanitarian efforts in UN report on youth, peace, and security Massive flooding in Sri Lanka: Scouts call for relief support Sri Lanka Flood Relief Donation Association des Scouts et Guides du Mali joins as 175th Member of World Scouting Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada plants trees, Scouts BSA pilots co-ed troops...and UK Beaver Scouts hunt for the Gruffalo. News Stories Launching the Canadian Climate Challenge Applications for the Scouts Canada Scholarship Program are now open! Combined Troop Pilot Scouts honor veterans by placing flags at Appleton cemetery ahead of Memorial Day Ely Scouts Gruffalo hike for Cambridge Search and Rescue Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

A candid conversation with Liam Burns, the new and first ever 2SLGBTQIA+ CEO and Executive Commissioner of Scouts Canada. We discuss the changes within the organization and the work being done to support youth across Canada. Plus! New music from Allen Miller, De'Antwon, dyl~, Martina Armour, MOONBEAN, Ralphy Grey, and Romeo Harp. ⚡️CONNECT WITH THE Q⚡️ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.curatedbyq.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚡️FB/Instagram/Twitter @theqreviews ⚡️YouTube.com/@QCreativeNetwork⚡️Apparel Shop https://qreview.threadless.com ⚡️Theme Music provided and performed by UK DJ and producer Hectic @hectictracks on Instagram⚡️

What is the Better Programs Initiative? Let's find out! Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Alicia, who is one of the representatives of Scouts Canada's new Better Programs Initiative, a knowledge-sharing forum where Scouters can share (and find) ideas on how to run a top-tier Scouting program. Visit this episode's page at our website to find QR codes for the initiative and the Scouts Canada Network. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Youth between the ages of 14 and 17 can also volunteer as Scouters, at least in Scouts Canada. Podcast Topics In their first in-person sit-down session of the year, Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin discuss Youth Scouters. This is an extension of the volunteer apparatus within Scouts Canada that allows minors (between the ages of 14 and 17) to go through the training and interview process that adult volunteers must complete to become Scouters. Youth Scouters count toward ratio requirements as long as at least two adult Scouters are also registered with the section (apologies: Ken said one Scouter in the episode; it should be two). Importantly, however, Youth Scouters do not count on the “youth” side of a section's ratio; they count as Scouters, and so do not have to be interacted with according to the Two-Scouter Rule. Youth Scouters can be a great way for Venturers to give back to their groups, accruing volunteer hours as they do. And for groups who are strapped for volunteers, Youth Scouters might just be what's needed to allow a section to run its program for the year. Shout-Outs A shout-out to Emily who wrote in regarding Episode 88, which concerned orienteering: "Just listened to Episode 88, Orienteering (2019). You mentioned don't get your compass near a big, powerful magnet — guess what? I absent-mindedly put my compass into a zipped breast pocket during a break at land navigation training, RIGHT ON TOP OF MY SMARTPHONE. When I went back out on the course, I was totally baffled: suddenly, I couldn't orient myself. I'd been doing so well!!! I couldn't find the objectives or identify drainages, and I couldn't pass the field exam. Embarrassing! I was mystified. It took a couple of days for it to dawn on me that I had demagnetized my compass by putting it in my pocket lying atop my smartphone. It was completely useless, and pointed in random directions!! Live and learn." Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Scouts Canada has partnered with Busy Minds and Little Yogis Academy to help bring mindfulness into program content. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Mike are joined by Michelle Faber, the founder of Busy Minds, for a live discussion mindfulness, its importance to mental health, and the ways in which Scouts Canada is partnering with Busy Minds (and Little Yogis) to add mindfulness exercises into group programming. Learn more: Busy Minds Little Yogis Mindfulness apps discussed in the episode: Calm Headspace Hallow And again: this episode is a recording of a live event that was done on the Scouts Canada Discussion Group on Facebook, and on Workspace/The Network. Shout-Outs A big thank you to Scouts Canada and Mike Eybel for facilitating this episode, and to Kate Larkin for being the inaugural guest! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

The first ever LIVE episode of Scouting Stuff, and an introduction to Scouts Canada's “Sasquatch Seekers” event. Podcast Topics In the first of what will become a series of LIVE episodes, Scouter Ken is joined by Kate Larkin - the Director of Program & Volunteer Services for Scouts Canada - to discuss the Sasquatch Seekers challenge. This is a series of four weekly challenges for Scout Groups across Canada to complete, exploring a variety of activities and skills all themed around the hunt for Canada's most elusive megafauna. (There's also a leaderboard, by the way. With prizes.) Mike Eybel - the Associate Director of Communications for Scouts Canada, and an occasional guest of the podcast - also makes an appearance or two. And again: this episode is a recording of a live event that was done on the Scouts Canada Discussion Group on Facebook. Shout-Outs A big thank you to Scouts Canada and Mike Eybel for facilitating this episode, and to Kate Larkin for being the inaugural guest! Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Beaver Scouts (at least in Canada) is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken and Scouter Colin - finally, only two months into 2024! - sit down (virtually) to discuss Beaver Scouts. Despite a popular Canadian legend that the program for “younger than Cub Scout” youth was developed in Canada and exported to the world, the actual history of it goes back a bit further...to Northern Ireland, in fact. But half a century ago, Scouts Canada officially launched its Beaver Scouts section, and is planning on celebrating that this summer. Is your group ready? Is your council? By the way, if you want to see what different Scouting NSOs call their sections, here's a lengthy list. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Two brothers - twins, at that! - discuss their introduction to Scouts Canada and the roles they've served in therewith. Podcast Topics Scouter Shayne and Scouter Sheldon rejoin the podcast for another episode, this time to discuss their respective Scouting journeys with Scouter Ken. Though they came to the organization in different ways (and at different times), they both ended up serving as Group Commissioners for two different Ontario Scout Groups at the same time. Also: camp cooking. We talk about camp cooking. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

What is the rangemaster role within Scouting, and how do you become one? Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Scouter Sheldon, the program director for Camp Everton in Ontario (and, coincidentally, the brother of Scouter Shayne from Episode 144). Much of the discussion in this episode focuses on the role of the rangemaster, which within Scouts Canada is a specifically-trained person who can run archery, pelletry, and even axe/tomahawk-throwing. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Be Our Guest Register as a Guest Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

A successful musical fundraiser, Scouts Canada apologizes...and Scouts in Brazil get crafty with plastic waste. News Stories Aberdeen Explorer Scouts invited to Scottish Parliament to mark fundraising efforts Scouts Canada issues apology for role in ‘historical harm' on Indigenous Peoples The Girl Scouts are discontinuing a cult-favorite cookie Moment cub scouts as young as seven dodge traffic on dark country lane after getting lost on map reading exercise that was only supposed to be one mile MUTECO from Trash to Treasure: How Scouts Turned Plastic into Change Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar | Scouting Stuff Stuff Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Telegram | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

Explorer Scouts fundraise with an album, and Scouts Canada launches a helpline. News Stories Straight Outta Mannofield Scouts Canada launches free helpline for all your camping calamities Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram| Locals | Discord | Mighty Networks | Leave Us a Review Music Upbeat Rock (Good News), by Alex Grohl

A presentation given on Scouts Canada's Workplace site, detailing how to say yes to youth waiting to join your Scout Group. Podcast Topics This week's episode comes from a presentation given on Scouts Canada's new Workplace site (Workplace is Meta's business product, essentially Facebook for work teams) by Tim Blair of the 11th Seymour Scout Group. The title of the presentation is "Can you say yes to your waitlist?", and deals with strategies for bringing more youth into your Scout Group even when your registration rolls are currently full. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram| Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Michael Nebesny is a youth Scout commissioner.

Youth Scout Commissioner Michael Nebesny tells us all about the new Scouts Canada free 24-hour camping help line. That's 1-844-SCOUT101.

Scouter Andrew returns with another discussion of Scouts Canada’s “Big Opportunity”. Podcast Topics Scouter Andrew from the 4th Elks Triwood Scout Group (based in Calgary, Alberta) is back this week with another group discussion. In mid-March, Scouters from across Canada met in Ottawa for a weekend workshop about The Big Opportunity, the grassroots volunteer recruitment and encouragement initiative that the podcast has been covering over the last few episodes. After this workshop, Andrew sat down with a few Scouters he met there – Emma, Alicia, and Anna – for another discussion of The Big Opportunity and how to make it work. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram| Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Another discussion of Scouts Canada's Big Opportunity, this time from a Group-level perspective. Podcast Topics Scouter Andrew with the 4th Elks Triwood Scout Group (based in Calgary, Alberta) sat down with a number of his fellow Scouters for a lengthy discussion of Scouts Canada's Big Opportunity, how it applies to their Group, and how they're already making some of its aims a reality. The entire conversation was recorded, and Andrew generously provided the discussion to serve as an episode of the podcast. So if, after Episode 130, you find you have some questions about how The Big Opportunity can apply to your Group, or what it even looks like to be implemented at a Group level, the discussion that forms the core of this episode might offer some insight...and some ideas. Shout-Outs Scouters Andrew, David, Stacey, Lindsey, and Peter of the 4th Elks Triwood Scout Group for the insightful discussion and their agreeing to share it with the wider Scouting world. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to reach more Canadian youth! Podcast Topics Ken flies solo this week, and discusses Scouts Canada's new volunteer-focused initiative, which they're calling the Big Opportunity. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram| Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

“Already know you, that which you need.” Podcast Topics Ken and Colin close out the year with some reflections on the concept of doing a good turn, and how Scouts Canada -- in its efforts to find new ways to reach out to prospective members — might well have everything it needs already. Is it a question of pivoting the movement in some way, or is it a question of re-emphasising the values the movement already seeks to inculcate in its members? Shout-Outs We'd like to give a shout-out to One Movement Media, formerly Scouting Radio. We're not sure if they're still re-broadcasting our episodes, but even if not, they're doing great work bringing Scouting to their internet audience. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Us Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Antigua and Barbuda join WOSM, Scouts help those in need...and another Scouts Canada property closes (for a while, at least). News Stories Antigua & Barbuda Scout Association becomes 173rd WOSM Member | WOSM Scouts help Cianjur's earthquake victims | WOSM Scouts' youth-led response supports over 800,000 Ukrainian children and families with humanitarian assistance | WOSM Romanian Scouts rush to borders, offering immediate relief and support to refugees from Ukraine | UNICEF Europe and Central Asia Scouts step up to cook Thanksgiving meals for their community | WPBN Sunshine Coast Scouts Camp Byng closed 'until further notice' | Coast Reporter Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Scouter Ken will be at the Kander100 Jamboree! Announcement Scouter Ken has been selected as the Contingent Lead for the Scouts Canada delegation that will be attending Kander100, the mini-jamboree being held to celebrate the centenary of Kandersteg International Scout Centre. Thirty Scouts and Scouters (in total!) from Canada will be attending the event. If you're curious, the Canadian Contingent website is here: KANDER100 JAMBOREE And yes, this likely means that there'll be an episode or two recorded at (and published from) Kandersteg next year. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Baltic Levity by Kevin MacLeod

Scouts hailed as heroes, champion youth empowerment, and win funding for big adventures. News Stories Algerian Scout champions youth empowerment and rights | WOSM Leaders from National Scout Organizations Convene in Nairobi for the 18th Africa Scout Conference | WOSM Appleton Boy Scouts receive Heroes Award for aiding after Amtrak crash | CBS 3Duluth County to buy Girl Scouts camp, create park, save Rocklands | Miami Today 70 Scout Groups win big adventures with funding from Hydro One and Scouts Canada's Grizzly Den | Cision Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

It turns out a lot can happen when you don't cover the news for a couple of months! News Stories Say hello to the new scout.org! | WOSM Scouts in Vietnam to install solar lights for ethnic community | WOSM Scout highlights Messengers of Peace work during Dalai Lama visit in India | WOSM Scarf Day for scouts | Whanganui Chronicle News - NZ Herald Romanian Scouts rush to borders, offering immediate relief and support to refugees from Ukraine | WOSM Kenyan Scout supports teens through pregnancy, motherhood | WOSM New development could displace historic totem pole at Ottawa's Scouts Canada headquarters | CTV News Resolute works with Scouts | TBNewsWatch.com Scouts Canada declares Jasper as Canada's ‘most epic' camping destination – Jasper's source for news, sports, arts, culture, and more | The Fitzhugh Boy Scouts Ruling Threatens $250 Million Abuse Deal With Mormons | BNN Bloomberg Ambassador Kennedy thanked Solomon Scouts who saved her father | Solomon Star News Tunisian National Olympic Committee set for Scouts collaboration | InsideTheGames Popular Boy Scouts camp in Mass. forced to close | WWLP Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

James Miller, II is a Board Director and CEO who works in partnership and collaboration across diverse groups of people to set strategic direction, foster cross-functional consensus, enable transformation, and attain mission success. Merging extensive C-level leadership experience with a broad and diverse Board Director background,  James guides companies and their leaders in achieving strategic growth.  James has served in numerous C-level roles, as well as mid- to senior-level positions, across diverse industries where he has garnered extensive experience in multi-unit management/ownership, strategic brand positioning, business growth/transformation, product development, M&As, and marketing in domestic and international markets. He has also served on 15 Boards of Directors as Chairman, President, Parliamentarian, Sergeant at Arms,  Secretary-Treasurer, and multi-board liaison for private, public, and nonprofit sectors, both international and domestic, including Subway (Corporate and Franchisees), Westin Resorts, Vistana Signature Experiences, and  Marriott. In all roles, James works in partnership with all board members and company leaders, creating and launching forward-thinking strategies that create highly competitive market leaders.  Beginning his career with Weaver Popcorn as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer, James was selected right out of college from 1,200 applicants to spearhead a $20M division. In 1996, James was recruited by Nesco, a highly specialized utility equipment company in international telecom and fiber optic as their first  Chief Marketing Officer of North America, adding the title of Chief Sales Officer of North America one year later.  In these roles, James turned around the business, securing status as a Top 3 largest global supplier in the industry and positioned the company for successful acquisition, and was awarded Recipient of Award from CEO for the  Highest Sales Transaction in Company History.  In 1998, James founded Vision Investment Group, where he served as a Chief Executive Officer and Chief  Marketing Officer of Subway Multi-unit Franchising, where he initially acquired two Subway Franchises with 20  employees and led the company through startup to strategically position his Subway franchise business to grow to today's “Top 25 largest franchisees globally” (50+ locations; 1,200 employees). He grew revenues from $250K  to $20M+ by acquiring 38+ businesses and building 14 new locations from the ground up.   Within the Subway family, James is most proud of generating $3.8B in sales as Board Liaison working with Subway marketing team by creating and launching a $5 Footlong promotion in recessionary 2008. This campaign achieved a #1 Fast-Food Brand ranking in multiple categories worldwide and is recognized as the highest revenue-generating promotion in company history (recorded in Smithsonian's Institute of Marketing). James has also received additional awards that include Franchisee of the Year, Best Advertising and Promotions of the Year (2X),  Most Improved Operations, Highest Sales Growth (multiple), and Manager of Year (multiple), among others.  James Miller is a strategic, game-changing visionary who brings about the revolutionary and constructive change that positively impacts profitability. Leading from the front, he builds highly cohesive environments and teams.  Throughout his career, he has forged and delivered numerous multimillion-dollar partner relationships with companies that include Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Subway, Sprint, NASCAR, NFL, Disney, Twitter, Google, Westin Hotels, and Resorts, American Heart Association, and Walmart, among others. James is recognized for merging an open mind, an engaging personality, and an out-of-the-box leadership style to uncover new opportunities, improve brand positioning, significantly enhance operational efficiencies, and quickly resolve business challenges.  An accomplished speaker, James has presented to audiences of up to 2,500 people and has served in an advisory/mentoring role for various fundraising efforts and companies that include Dancer Concrete, Subway  Franchisees, Steak ‘n Shake, Mr. Brews Taphouse, Umi, and the Subway Executive Leadership Team. James also served as the Advisor to the Boy Scouts of America/Scouts Canada, where he was awarded the “men's necktie”  worn by Prime Minister of Canada, Jean Chrétien, for exemplary service to Scouts Canada. James attended  Milligan University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Computer Science, and Team Labor. 

Sea Scouts lose their boats, Scouts BSA adjusts joining requirements...and Scouting in the UK sees a membership surge. News Stories Scout Numbers Surge BBC Breakfast - Part 3 30 April 2022 | BBC Canadians lack basic outdoor skills, Scouts Canada survey shows | National Post Florida woman charged with stealing $10K from Boy Scouts | NYPost Update to Scouts BSA joining requirements opens the door to more young people | Scouting Magazine Pareidolia Brewing Company Host Adult Pinewood Derby to Benefit local Boy Scouts of America | Sebastian Daily Sea Scouts Will Fundraise To Replace Boats Lost In Shed Fire | Falmouth News Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Support Hit the Tip Jar Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle

Terry Grant, popularly known as “ManTracker” is a 25-year veteran of the Alberta Foothills Search and Rescue Team, Chief Scout of Scouts Canada, an expert in utilizing clues such as footprints, probable path and other signs of human presence to track prey. To join a Mantracker ride can go to anchord@anchord.com To learn tracking from Terry and take a course: go to grantt@xplornet.com Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3opNURn - - - - - - - - - - - - SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Good F*cking Design Advice - 10% off with code UNITY - www.gfda.co Combat Flip Flops - 25% off with code UNITY - https://combatflipflops.com Brass & Unity - 20% off with code UNITY - http://brassandunity.com Daisy May Hats Co - 15% off with code BRASS - https://daisymayhats.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - SHOP B&U Jewelry & Eyewear: https://brassandunity.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow #brassandunity - - - - - - - - - - - - - CHARITY Honour House - https://www.honourhouse.ca Vet Solutions - https://vetsolutions.org Heroic Hearts - https://www.heroicheartsproject.org Warrior Angels Foundation - https://warriorangelsfoundation.org All Secure Foundation - http://allsecurefoundation.org Four Seasons Fighters - https://www.fourseasonfighters.org

What are the Sustainable Development Goals, and how can we incorporate them in Scouting? Podcast Topics Siobhan Ward, a Youth Program Specialist with Scouts Canada, joins Scouter Ken to talk about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and how Scouts Canada has chosen to incorporate these into the Scouting program, Scouts Canada SDG Resources: Scouts for Sustainability Overview Scouts for Sustainability Badge Requirements Sustainability Badge Requirements Scouts for Sustainability Program Resources Shout-Outs Siobhan would like to shout out the Scouts for Sustainability volunteer committee, and the Scouts for Sustainability Youth Advisory Panel, both of whom contributed to the creation of the SDG badge program. And, as always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Scouts Canada has a new, themed competition for its members...starting this month! Podcast Topics This week, Scouter Ken is joined by Scouts Canada National Communications Director Scouter Mike (why yes, he's back!) and Scouter Sandra, from Scouts Canada's Program Support Team, to discuss the upcoming Claim the Flame competition. This is yet another competition that Scout groups within Canada are encouraged to participate in; its emphasis will be getting youth to think about how to keep active and find adventure in winter...and how to do so safely. Which, handily, ties in to the Winter Skills Outdoor Adventure Skills badge. Shout-Outs Scouter Mike would like to thank Tim Fountain, Rubene Desousa, Joe Vautour, Ann Carr, Anita Bergman, Anissa Stamboli, and Svetlana Kurmeleva for all of their assistance in bringing Claim the Flame to fruition. Scouter Sandra, meanwhile, would like to thank Ginger Greenwood, Kerry Radey and Laura Flett for all their hard work as members of the Program Support Team. And, as always, a big thank you to the folks at Scouting Radio for rebroadcasting Scouting Stuff episodes to their worldwide Scouting audience. If you're listening to us on Scouting Radio right now, let us know; reach out and get in touch. We'd love to hear from you. Subscribe Follow Us and Subscribe Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Slow Burn, by Kevin MacLeod

Scouts Canada appoints a new Chief Scout, Scouts were amazing in 2021...and as they sell trees, Scouts also collect them. News Stories Scouts Canada appoints adventurer Les Stroud as Chief Scout | Blackburn News Former South Surrey Scouts leader sentenced in child pornography case | Surrey Now-Leader London, Ont. crash: 8-year-old girl dies, Girl Guides of Canada members among pedestrians hit | Global News Boy Scouts bankruptcy case: Insurer agrees to pay $800 million | USA Today Central Oregon Scouts BSA set to begin Christmas tree recycling fundraiser | KTVZ 7 ways Scouts amazed us in 2021 | World Scouting Bronze Wolf awarded to Malcolm Tan, Peter Blatch and Roger Mosby for lifetime of service to Scouting | World Scouting UNICEF Belize recognizes the Scout Association as the Champion of Children-NGO | World Scouting Brazilian Scouts awarded as the country's most relevant NGO for Education | World Scouting Dundas Scouts get new group crest from local business | Scouts Canada Scouts Canada will Continue to Monitor the Roll-out of Vaccines to Children 5- to 11-years-old | Scouts Canada Subscribe iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Android | TuneIn Radio | Stitcher | Anchor | YouTube Send Feedback Email Us | Leave Us a Voice Message | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tik Tok | Discord | Leave Us a Review Music Unexpected Hoedown in Bagging Area, by Doctor Turtle