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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-20, Page 4• •1 • f " te, YfiTODDIVIOWAre , LLFL efi Nations Nn spocme4 985 sith theItis o nib MOE versartie, The movement nas comea long way since • Lord Baden. oWall retiord tre)P the South African war in 1903 and used his skiffs to develop an international organization to teach leadership skills to boys. Baden- Powell incorporated his ideas with his Memories of the good times be had discover - ng to live in harmony with nature. Boys all over Britain responded to Powell's scheme. He had no idea how many boys were participating in the movement. He tried to determine the number of boys by holding a rally. The rally was held at the Crystal Palace, an exhibition building in London. Over 11,000 boys gathered and they were accom- panied by a small group of girls calling themselves Girl Scouts. On this day in 1909, the modern-day jamboree was born as well the beginning of the guiding movement. Baden-Powell was everwheirried by the support and he was especially delighted to "see that girls were also interested in the movement. He therefore persuaded his sister Agnes to look into developing a "scouting niovemehrfor girls. Guiding caught on rapidly in London and soon groups were forming around the world. There is evidence of early guide groups spr- inging up across Canada from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Records show that four companies were registered in 1910 in Moose Jaw, St. Catharines, Toronto and Winnipeg. The guiding movement was further - developed when Baden-Powell married Olave Soames in 1912. Olave went on to be named Chief Commissioner for the United Kingdom in 1916 and went on to form the In- ternational Guiding ConnciLin 1919, The guide movement has gone from a small group of girls wanting to join their brothers in adventure to an international movement, Today, Girl Guides of Canada, with 275,000 members, represents the largest organization for women and girls in the country. World-wide, the organization has over 8.5 minion members. *41r uiRia., t • The former Chief Commissioner of Girl Guides of Canada, Mrs. Victoria Clysdale, was unable to deliver a speech to kick off the 75th anniversary of guiding celebrations on Sunday, February 17 at St. George's Anglican Church in Goderich. Mrs. Clysdale and her driver started out from St. Marys, but they decided to turn back as the roads were icy and visibility was poor - The disappointment did not last long and the service continued with one minor cor- rcction. Ten -year-old Maureen Murphy ;gave her speech on the history of guiding. She seemed a little apprehensive at first, but once she was up in front of the microphone, she delivered a well-prepared and informatiVe speech. - As people -were -leaving the church, one lady commented,"The little girl's speech was delightful and never before have I seen such courage in a youngster:in Maureen was not the only one to get up in ' front of the crowded church. Some read 10½ 1 Year Dennis Little Sylvia Brady left is dressed as an orighsal 1910 guide leader. Sylvia made the outfit from scratch. On the right Laurie Sygrove is dressed as a Rosebud, the official name that was use ed before it was changed to Brownie. These two ladies together are holding up, the official banner commorating 1985 as the 75th anniversary of guiding. (Photo by Todd Mowatt) •• GODERICII WEDNESDAY, FO641144tYA 1 Goderich beaver-Fi. scouts' .veliturers - active 3110 GODERICH BEAVERS ' everyone who made our outings possible, The Beaver Colony has -14 Beavers and 4 yotir hospitality toward the Cubs is always. • . ' , leaders. In January we had a great thine overwhehhing.. tobogganing at the *Wand Goff Course SCOUTS ----iinerwearing-titinunifOrtnnbackwardstattatrntn-Thilitternroyrarefegistefed this yearh . "backwards alight' when we started out.. nandeneaneetIViondaynight.frorn.7.to_9_ neeinstelbeg5-1MeltantataitiiiitradyaiirgEtMOrt-ti.WalairetliariFiiiiikliirtima g '!''1 backwards too. February was fun tool We having obtained their B.P. Woodsmt had a sleigh ride near Bluewater Beach on badge in the fall •and over 75 badges have . Mr. Hincimarsh's sleigh; we had, a Valen- .. been earned so far. We went skating at tine's party last week and made cards for Judith Gooderham, Park this month and our parents. At the Youth Service th ., P4OE 3 flagbearers were Chris Jermyn and 'Paul Colborne. Chris, Paul, Ryan Donnelly, Mike Durst, Mike Fox, Chris Moffat, Ian Parker and Nathan Ross showed everyone at Church the meaning of our motto "Shar- ot chocolate afterwards sure finished the night off right. Thanks to Constable Wayne Moultun for letting us hived the OPP sta- tion and showing us a fihn on the first police force and all the changes up to the present. The boys have been learning how to handle and shoot a rifle on the shooting rangeat the high school. Thanks Mr. Young. On Feb. 17, we participated in a Youth Service at Knox. We celebrate Baden Powell's birthday this month (Feb. 22) and the week of Feb. 17-Z4 is Scout - Guide. Week; so, the annual parent and son banqqet is being held on February 20. VENTURERS Venturers is a challenging program for young men'and women, ages 14-17 and our company meets bi-weekly. In the past • month we had a ski day at the Pinery and a toboggan party. We are planning a March trip to Toronto, . with a day at the Sport- smen's Show. We also play team sports like floor hockey, basketball and enjoy renting movies occasionally. We have helped our sponsor by moving Church pews. We assisted with Scout -Guide Sun- day by ushering and participating in the service following which we helped set • tables and serve at the pancake brunch, which was a fellowship event for the Church's 150th Anniversary. Venturing is a program planned by its youth members and implemented by their own elected ex- ecutive. It may be co-ed if there are male - • and -female -advisors' and members tso. desire. Venturing is what the members - make it! ! ing." CUBS The Cubs meet Tuesdaynights and there are 21 boys registered this year. The New Year started with a video presehtation on the operation of a newspaper, shown by Mr. Aitken of the Signal Star. We ended January witba toboggan party. The entire pack has been working on several Blue and Green Star requirements and these Cubs - have recently earned badges: Steven Graham, Gary Dumigan - house orderly, Karl and Colin Beier - athlete, and Chad Bogie, Chuck Peterson, Andrew Scott, Jeff Wain - team player. We would like to thank A guides motto is "Be prepared" and Maureen Murphy, 10, was that, as she filled in for the snowbound Mrs. Victoria Clysdale. She was to have given a speech on Sunday February 17, at St. George's church to kick off the 75th anniversary of guiding, (Photo by Todd Mowatt)' fromethens-criptures; -1-edeptayerseand sang -- hymns. One girl even delighted the audience with a flute solo. The Reverend R.J. Crocker oversaw the service and at one point he corrunented,"If this keeps up, I will be out of a job." He said this as a result of the brownies and the guides conducting the service. Despite Mrs.'Clysdale not attending, the service went off without a hitch. It could be said that it was an event that happens once every 75 yeah. T RSP RATES 1.1 1 vdt 11 1"81 10% 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years TRANSFERS ALSO AVAILABLE GUARANTEED TO $60,000. NO .FEES _NNITITIES LTD • Investments1. Annuities • Life Insurance 53 WEST ST., GODERICH 524-2773 5 Years • . . BEAVERS "A" The Monday night Beavers meet at North Street United Church and have been busy playing floor hockey, going toboggan- ing at the Maitland Golf Club and most recently having a Valentine's party. ttt 4TH GODERICH CUB GROUP "A" PACK „February has been a busy month for 4th Goderich "A" Cub Pack. Rev. Ball came to one of our meetings and spoke to us about names and symbols. It was very in- teresting and the Cubs enjoyed the visirto the sanctuary, The boys were busy getting their Kub Kars ready for the "trials" held on February 15th at North St. Church in which all Goderieh Cubs were invited; The Cubs now take their cars to Vanastra on __Saturday, February23tellorthenone.racen__________ Our plans also included the parent -son, banquet on the 19th and the Church Parade on the 17th. We are hoping to go toboggan- ing and also visiting the 0.P.P. Station before the winter break in March The guide color illy •carried in the colors to begin and end t e service. 'The service was • held to kick off the 75th anniversary of Guiding in Canada; from left to right: Lisa Dicks 7, to the news of the people involved in the Each month this column will be devoted Leila Beier 12, Reverend R.J. Crocker; Tanya Scruton 14, and Tanya Morris 9. (Photo by Todd Mowatt) • scout -guide movement. But the column needs a name for next month. 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