The Huron Expositor, 1968-02-22, Page 9els
'1‘ ,
TOUR
$couting... Offers
Cubs, Scouts, Venturers
and Rovers make op the
Scouting family in Canada ,
— a family of more than
300,000 boy a and young
filen ranging in age from
eight to 20. •
It is no wonder, there-
fore, that the By Smut
Of Canada say quite' COn-
fidently that !!There is a
place for you in Scouting".
For indeed the four groups -
mentioned above (and
there are others as well)
offer a wide variety of pro-
grams and activities which
appeal to all eligible age
groups.
As a result. of the efforts of the by Scout
Organization in the Seaforth area, more than
250 boys and girls are receiving regular instruc-
tion in Scouting techniques. They are learning
how t�work together and to play together, and
in the process learning about si host of subjects
that will make them better citizens.
The extensive Scouting program here is made
possible by the devoted efforts of many people.
These include the members of the Lions Club, the
Something for Everyone:
Wolf Cubs (aged eight
to ten) enjoy indoor and
outdoor sports and activi-
ties, while at the same
time learn about nature,
WOodlore, and the Meanings
of friendship and citizen-
ship. '
iaoy Scouts (aged eleven
to 'fourteen) are faced with
many new and exciting
challenges in. a program
which just this year is
broadening its scope to
such an extent that mem-
bership is expected to soar
to even greater numbers.
Venturers (aged 14 to
17) take part in aircraft
~
gliding, skin • and scuba
diving, ham radio, go -cart-
ing, even criminology, as
well as outdoor sports of
all kinds.
Rovers (aged 15 to .20)
provideyoUng 'men of- this
40 gr9411. ;*it4
Ales to. continue Scoothig
activity with others of
their own age, Specializing
in service, 'social, outdoor,
training and other actiVi-
' ties.
"Boys and young men
enjoy working with others
• of similar age and inter-
ests," says J. L. MacGreg-
or, Director of Program
Services at Boy Scout Na-
tional Headquarters, Ot-
tawa. "The Scout Niove-
ment provides the T with
the resources, equipment,
and leadership to do just
that."
Boys who live in remote
parts of Canada, and can-
, not ' join a regular Cub
Pack or, Stout Troop, are
provided for through the
Boy Scouts' Lone Scout
and Lone Cub programs.
Under these circumstances,
the boy, with the assis-
tance of a willing neigh-
bour, or even parent, car-
ries on his Scouting activi-
New Program Keeps Scouting Young:
Fresh new thinking,
combined with the cuntin-
ued search for better ways
to serve -its members has
resulted in a bold new pro-
gram for the Boy Scout
Section of the Canadian
Scout Movement. The new
program — for the more
than 70,000 boys aged 11
to 14 who make up the
section — comes one year,..
after the launching of Ven-
turers', which gave youth
aged 14 to 17 a distinctive
program of their own.
The Boy Scout program
is the oldest program of
the Scouting movement
which today provides for
Wolf Cubs (aged 8 to 10) ;
Boy Scouts (11-14) ; Ven-
turers (14-17) ; and Rover
Scouts (aged 16 to 20).
Total membership in the
Canadian Movement now
stands at more than 300,-
000.
The new Scout program
has been approved by the
National Executive Com-
mittee of the Boy Scouts
of Canada. Its details re-
sulted from three. years of
study by the Boy' Scout
Subcommittee, ,„comprised
of volunteer workers in
• the movement. 'The new
program will go into ef-
fect nationally on Septem-
ber. 1, 1968, completely re-
placing the• existing pro-
gram by December, 1969.
The program represents
a dramatic change in think-
ing within the movement
which last year marked
the 60th anniversary of its
founding by the legendary
Lord Baden-Powell of Gil -
well.
Main reasons given for
the new Boy. Scout pro-
gram at this time are:
1. a change in thinking
within the movement which
recognizes the importance
of a more boy -centred pro-
gram with increased em-
phasis on fostering pbrsoil-
al relationships;
2. the. launching of the
Venturer program for boys
aged 14-17 last, year, which
left the 11 to 14 year-old
Scouts with a program de-
signed for 11 to 17 year-
olds.
Out is the emphasis on
training boys within the
sometimes restrictive guide
lines of the old program.....
In is an increased ern-
phasis on small friendship
and interest groups.
Out is the old line con-
cept of leadership with its
formalized structure lim-
iting leadership to adults
and a few Scouts.
In is a leadership struc-
ture where all Scouts and
adults are given the op-
portunity to share in the
ieadershin of. troops and
patrols. The new program
encourages increased • use
of part-time specialists to
assist boys in specific ac-
tivities.
Out is the old badge and
award 'scheme where boys..
were expected to earn
r..
EgrnonOvWe United. Church and •Walion United,,
Church„ who sponsor the Scouts in Seafortii, Eg-
mpnclville and Walton, and particular!): tki
leaders In the various unit.
Outstanding among activities in the Seaforth
Scout program is operation qnd development of
Glen Mac Camp, a few miles from town in Tuck-
..erimith. Since it was opened six years agci, the
Camp Provides Summer facilities for Seaforth
• and. district Scouts and Guides.
ties through. manuals pro-
vided, by .his nearest 3oy
Scout Provincial Headquar-
ters.
In 1967 World Scouting
-- for Scouting serves
some ten Million hoya and.
young men hi 145 countries
— celebrated its Sixtieth
AnniveroarY.
February 18 to 25 is .
Boy Scout Week in, Cana-
da. As the more. than
300,000. boys and young
men in our country cele-
brate it, 'let's stop a min-
ute and salute this organ-
ization which will soon be
61 years young.
Scouting recognitions in a
graded order.
In is a multiple -stage
and greatly expanded bad-
ge and award scheme
wherein boys are relative-
ly free to choose and work
toward badges and awards
at their own level of com-
petence. A wide range of
options and alternatives
are provided to encourage,
boys to shape their own
program in line with their
needs, interests, and cap-
abilities.
"In a nutshell," say
those responsible for the
changes, "no ,Ionger are
boys forced to adapt to a
program — instead, the
program is adaptable to
the needs and interests of
.the boys." -
The Scout Program Is Carried on in Seaforth; Egmondville and Walton by the Following:—
,
WALTON: Scoutmaster, James Axtmann; Assistants, Bob Campbell, Rev. D. E. Docken; Cubmaster, Howard Hackwell;
Assistants, Doug. Kirkby, N,elson Marks; Committee, James Smith, chairman; Mrs. Ron Bennett, secretary; Mrs. Stewart
• Humphries, treasurer; Campbell Wey, Murray Dennis and William Leeming.
SEAFORTH: Scoutmaster, Dave Schenck; Assistants, Don Wood, Jim Montgomery; Venturer Advisor, Adrian De Coo;
Cubmaster, Lloyd Cameron; Assistants, Jim Montgomery, Cheryl Muir and Mary Lansink.
GIRL GUIDES: Captain, Mrs. Lennie Sthmissen; Helpers, Lieut. Mrs. Joan McIlwain, Lieut. Mrs. Pat Brenner, Lieut. Mrs.
• Betty Beuttenmiller; First Brownte Pack, Brown Owl, Mrs. Vivian Newnham; Tawny Owl, Mrs. Jacqualine Melanson;
Tawny Owl, Mrs. Marie Kelly; Second Brownie Pack Brown Owl, Mrs'''. R.•CanteronTawny Owl, Mrs. E. Whitmore; Taw-
ny Owl, Mrs. Ann Wood; Rangers,, Captain, Mrs. Jean Ste wart, Mrs. W. J. Putman.
EGMONDVILLE: Rover Skip, Ken Smith; Scoutmaster, Ken Moore; Cubmaster, Mervin Nott; Assistants, Gene Kruse and
Bill MacLean.
THIS SPECIAL7BOY SCOUT ANNOUNCEMENT BAs BEEN MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FOLLOWING:
TAYLOR SHOES
DON EATON INSURANCE,
READ'S SHOES & LUGGAGE
BILL O'SHEA MEN'S WEAR
'WILKINSON'S I.G.A.
SEAFORTH MOTORS
THE HURON EXPOSITOR
- G. A. WHITNEY
SMITH'S GROCERY
SILL'S HARDWARE
HARDWARE
STEWART BROS.
MAPLE LEAF DAIRY
• CANADIAN TIRE STORE
KEATINGS PHARMACY
SEAFORTH FARMERS CO-OP
SEAFORTH COIN LAUNDRY
J. A. CARDNO INSURANCE TOPNOTCH FEEDS !LTD.
LARONE'S STATIONERY COMMERCIAL H6TEL.
FRANK 4ING LTD. McGAVINS' FARM SUPPLY
BOX FURNITURE. ROBT. BELL INDUSTRIES LTD.
SUPPO
• SCOUTS
GUIDES
CUBS and
BROWNIES \L
SCOUT PREPARATIONS FOR ANNUAL APPLE DAY
SCOU're ENJOY 'WINTER CAMP OUT
*