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Safety Resources

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Kimberly Burge

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September 24, 2021

Here’s resources from the Safety Talk at Camp McLean on September 25, 2021 by Kimberly. These are not linked. This is not an exhaustive list – just ones that I think will be helpful for you.

Safety Overview: https://www.scouts.ca/safety/overview.html

COVID updates from Scouts Canada: https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/covid-19/covid-19-latest-updates.html

Scouts Canada Vaccine Mandate: https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/news/2021/09/scouts-canada-introduces-vaccination-requirement-for-all-members

Forms and downloads: https://www.scouts.ca/resources/forms-and-downloads.html

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Campfire’s Burning, Draw Near

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Kimberly Burge

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March 8, 2019

Since 2016, 23rd Elsie Roy Scout Group has been celebrating Founders Day/BP Day with an outdoor campfire. There’s nothing too special or unique about it, until you realize that it happens in Yaletown – part of the downtown area of Vancouver. The fire may be provided by a propane…

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The Power of Eleven

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Kimberly Burge

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November 10, 2018

On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, a war that shaped and rocked our society came to an end. Every year we gather, listen to our history, reflect on those who died, and remember. As a Scouter, I’m passionate about taking time to remember…

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Founders Day

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Kimberly Burge

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February 22, 2018

A short 161 years ago in Paddington, UK – Lord Baden Powell entered the world. In his fiftieth year, Boy Scouts started, a worldwide organization that has helped, inspired, challenged, and I like to believe changed the lives of hundreds of thousands. I count myself lucky to be one…

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Lest We Forget

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Kimberly Burge

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November 10, 2016

After attending 2 of our local Remembrance Day Ceremonies, the youth concluded that they didn’t like it. They like the concept, but not the act of doing it. Why? They couldn’t hear anything or see anything. Being in a city, our services are packed. I’ve honestly never actually heard anything…

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Walking the Line

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Mark Burge

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November 3, 2015

Imagine this- You’ve asked your Scouts what they want to do. You’ve planned where you’re going, who you’re going with, when it’s going to be how to get there, what you’re going to eat, and why you’re going. You’ve checked your gear, made sure your stove is clean and…

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