1st Sutton West Scouts

Happy New Year! We are doing a bottle drive! If you have any empties, let us know and we'll come pick up from you! Please comment below or send us a private message. Thank you in advance to our wonderful community!!

Stopped by the Cenotaph this afternoon to pay our respects.

Our Scouting youth need some help. We need some metal SOUP cans for a project. MUST BE METAL. Pictures for reference.... Can anyone help? Feel free to comment below or send us a message. Thank you. **** Found **** - Small cans (i.e. tuna cans, chicken flake cans, cat food cans) - Large cans (i.e. tomato/apple juice cans, restaurant size tomatoes)

This fundraiser has ended. We would like to thank those who ordered for helping out our Scouting Group. Great gift idea for a coffee lover and support your local Scouting youth! *** Remember to select 1ST SUTTON WEST, under CHOOSE A CAUSE at checkout. ***... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Come support our Scouting Group by enjoying a cup of Scout coffee shipped directly to you!! Scout coffee is fair trade, certified organic and roasted right here in Canada. *** Remember to select 1ST SUTTON WEST, under CHOOSE A CAUSE at checkout. *** Order Here! www.scoutcoffee.ca Scouts Canada and Equator Coffee Roasters have teamed up to offer some really, truly good coffee. We are providing a new contact-less ONLINE fundraiser to support Groups in creating great programming that fosters youth well-being and development. The Scout Coffee fundraiser will run from October 12, 2020, to November 22, 2020 and Groups can expect a 35% profit on every order. In addition, over 5% of all sales will directly support the No One Left Behind campaign - providing opportunities for more youth to start Scouting in January 2021.

As our Scouting groups are starting to meet and begin new adventures, COVID-19 has definitely changed how the program can be ran and which fundraisers we can proceed with. Therefore, the 1st Sutton West Scouts are returning to scouting with a BOTTLE DRIVE. To protect our youth, one of the Scouters (Leaders) will pick up from you once arrangements have been made. A Scout or two may join in the pick up. Please comment below or send us a private message. Thank you in advance to our wonderful community!!

April 28th: Novel Coronavirus Update from Scouts Canada https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/overview.html

ScoutSeeds Fundraiser I know a lot of people are feeling trapped and bored during this pandemic. Some are looking for something to do as a family. ... How about starting some seeds for your own veggie garden or flower garden! Fun project for the family! Shipped directly to your home! https://scoutseeds.ca/?scoutgroup=1stSuttonWest For every order placed, a portion of the proceeds will come back to the Group. Or just donate to Scouts Canada, which will be shared between National's No One Left Behind Fund and the Group. Please share with your family and friends. The link to the website is https://scoutseeds.ca/?scoutgroup=1stSuttonWest Note: There will be a shipping charge based on the amount ordered, as the seeds will be shipped directly to your house. If you have parents / friends / neighbours who would wish to order as well, you could combine the orders to save on shipping costs, then use proper protocols for delivering them or having them picked up.

COVID-19 Scouts Canada Update: https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/overview.html

This will be officially announced at 1 pm. Schools are to be closed until at least May.

For those who are interested

Show us how you are Scouting at home and you could win an MSR Pocket Rocket Stove Kit for your next adventure! Simply post a photo and description of your activ...ity on social media, and tag both @scoutscanada and a friend. Contest is open to everyone (Scouting members and non-members) and ends April 5 at 11:59am ET: https://bit.ly/ScoutingAtHome #ScoutsDoStuff

Something for our Scouts to do if interested.

Novel Coronavirus Update Nothing is more important to Scouts Canada than the safety and well-being of all youth entrusted to our care. Not only do we have a "du...ty of care" for youth, Scouters and our staff, but we also have a social responsibility to provide leadership in support of the Government of Canada. As such, Scouts Canada is supporting the direction of government and health agencies in maintaining public health. Yesterday, several provinces announced that schools will be closed to manage the spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19. We know this will affect many of you and also many others around us. The following actions taken by Scouts Canada will be effective Monday, March 16 until at least April 5, 2020. We will continue monitoring developments and make decisions on a possible extension, if required: All Section programs across Canada are to cease, including regular meetings, outdoor adventures, tours/visits and camps. All Scouts Canada events and activities such as Scouter Cons, Kub Kar Rallies, training, and any/all Scouter meetings will be suspended or postponed. All Scout properties will be closed and associated events cancelled or postponed. All March break camps have been cancelled. All Scout Shops will be closed; Scoutshop.ca will remain available. All Scouts Canada offices will be closed and employees asked to work remotely; offices will be available as needed for essential work only. All non-essential Scouting-related travel will be cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience that this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure that all youth, Scouters and parents are provided a safe and healthy Scouting experience. In the meantime, Scouts Canada will be providing specific guidance to Group Commissioners, Camp Managers, Event Managers, Retail Managers and Council Leadership Teams to address implications for their related activities. Please be patient with us as we ensure accurate and consistent information is developed and made available. Our guiding principles for addressing our membership during this time are as follows: Continue to direct our membership toward official government and health agency sources for resources and updates. Empower Group Commissioners by providing them with the resources and information they need to address the situation. Grow our organizational capability by ensuring that volunteers in leadership positions (Group Commissioners, Group Support Scouters, Event Committees and more) are equipped to support National actions in their local Scouting communities. More information https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/overview.html Recognizing these measures and actions may contribute stress during this time for our youth and members, it is important to acknowledge the psychological impacts of the current situation. For mental wellness considerations during this time of concern, WHO offers guidance on addressing wellbeing and stress for individuals, families and youth. For support on speaking with youth about COVID-19, a parent resource is available here. https://www.nasponline.org//talking-to-children-about-covi

Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts having fun and learning new skills at our Winter Camp. Special thanks to: Scouter Ruth Scouter Deb (Big Bear)... Scouter Len Scouter Michele (Hawkeye) Scouter Leisl (Tic Tac) Parent Helper Kevin (Rusty) and our wonderful hosts, Kirk and Amy Schuller See more