Certificate for Meritorius Conduct
By: Robert White, 1st Guelph Firefighters

(From left) Area Commissioner Conrad Knabenschuh and 1st Guelph Firefighter Venturers Group Commissioner Robert White present a Certificate for Meritorius Conduct each to Kathleen White and Brandon Wettlauffer.

Kathleen and Brandon were honored by Scouts Canada for conduct worthy of recorded commendation, but which does not justify a medal or bar. Here's what Scouts Canada Chief Commissioner Steve Kent wrote in a letter accompanying the certificate:

"You and another Venturer showed care and concern along with quick thinking in order to get help to a friend and thus, perhaps, saved a life."

Congratulations Kathleen and Brandon for a job well done. You showed and lived the Scouting spirit by your actions!!!

Kub Kar Regulations

"Drivers - Start those Kub Kar engines!!"
Kub Kar registration time and location is in the Atrium at Stone Road Mall between Rogers and Bell. As the donation of trophies has ended, the cost has risen to $3.00 per vehicle.
The Rules & Regulations are as follows:

Kub Kar Regulations for 2010

Leaders:
All vehicles must be unpainted on the bottom and clearly marked with youth's FULL name, Group and year. When submitting vehicles for registration, a list with all names properly spelled and $3.00 per vehicle must be submitted.

Kub Kar Rules:
The kit contains everything each Cub needs to create their masterpiece. While parents are encouraged to assist their Cubs, 75% of the vehicle must be built by the Cub.

All Kars must pass the following inspection to qualify for the race. If for some reason the Kar fails the inspection, they will still race in the "Special Category" so the youth can see their Kar race, however the Kar will be ineligible for trophies. Leaders, please inspect all vehicles, where possible, so we don’t have any vehicles in this category.

1. Overall width, including wheels, shall not exceed 7 cm (2.75 inches)
2. Length shall not exceed 17.8 cm (7 inches)
3. Weight shall not exceed 142 g (5 ounces)
4. The minimum distance between the wheels is 4.5 cm (1.75 inches)
5. Clearance between the chassis and the track should be 0.95 cm (? inch)
6. Axles, wheels and body shall be from the materials provided in the kit
7. Wheel bearing, washers and bushings are not permitted
8. No lubricating oil shall be used. Axles may, however, be lubricated with powdered graphite
9. The Kar shall not ride on any kind of spring
10. The Kar must be "free wheeling" with no starting devices
11. No loose materials of any kind are allowed in the Kar
12. Kars may be weighted, however, weights cannot obstruct the track clearance or interfere with the bottom marking area

Scouts Canada - Wellington Area
Welcomes Dominoes Pizza and Dairy Queen
as new Friends of Scouting in the City
of Guelph and surrounding area.

These simple, uncomplicated rules, provided to each Cub, will allow for a level playing field for ALL Cubs. Have fun!

Please click on the link for the downloadable registration form that can be filled out electronically.

Group Support
By: Paul Schadenberg, DAC Group Support

Wellington has a very active Service Team. We can visit any group in Wellington to help with any issues. If you have an issue with a section we have Service Team members that can come out to help the leaders in that section. If you are having problems with your group or group committee, Conrad or I can come out; and visit your group committee meeting to discuss any issues you may have. If you would like a Service Scouter to visit a section or your group please contact me at

National Events

Bring a Friend - Friendfest
During the months of January, February and March, it’s an opportunity for Scouting youth and leaders to invite their friends to one or two of their meetings and learn a few things...

B.P.'s Birthday
February 22 is the birthday of both Scouts Canada's founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Olave, the first World Chief Guide. Scouts and Guides celebrate this date each year as a remembrance of our heritage.

Scout-Guide Week
This week is celebrated annually from the Sunday before B.P.'s birthday to the Sunday after. Both Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada enjoy celebratory events, in the spirit of camaraderie and friendship between our two Movements.

As you are aware Scout-Guide Week is Feb 22 (BP's birthday) - 27th 2010. We will be having Scout-Guide Week displays at a mall again this year. Please start planning now for your sections to build their vehicles.
The Kub Kars and Scout Trucks will register at Stone Road Mall Thursday February 25th from 7 to 8:30 pm
The Scout Trucks will race Friday night from 7 till done.
The Beaver Buggys will race Saturday morning from 11am till 12 noon
The Kub Kars will run From 1pm till done

4th International Youth Gathering
David Millie, a Rover from Guelph, Ontario, has been selected to represent Scouts Canada at the 4th International Youth Gathering in the United Arab Emirates! The gathering is to take place in February or 2010, at which time David will be preparing and presenting a project relating to the theme "Scouting and Intellectual Initiatives". Congratulations David!

18 Wheeler
"Holy CabOverPeteWithAReeferOn" (listen to "Convoy" by C.W. McCall).

The Great 18 Wheeler Races are almost upon us. Building them - a good Troop/Company activity to help cover some badge requirements and create some inter/intra section rivalry. Please keep in mind the 10 Wheelers and Pickups are not in this years line-up and 18 Wheelers must run on a regular Kub Kar track.

Rules to Follow:

Vehicles:
A NEW 18-wheeler must be built each year. The BOTTOM of the 18-wheeler tractor and trailer must be left unfinished (no paint) so that the vehicle can be year dated to insure fairness to all participants. Failure to comply will disqualify the vehicle from the races. Judgement of the people registering will be final and binding for all entrants.

1. Length: - overall combined length of the tractor and trailer shall not exceed 44.5 cm or 17.5 ".
2. Width: - overall width shall not exceed 8.5 cm or 3 5/8".
3. Height: - overall height shall not exceed 11.5 cm or 4.5".
4. Weight: - overall combined weight of the tractor and trailer shall not exceed 800 g or 28.2 oz. The scale used at registration and weigh in shall be used as the "Official Weight". The truck may be hollowed out or built up to maximum weight with wood, metal, etc., provided it is securely attached to the tractor or trailer in such a way that it will not come off during the race.
5. Wheels: - only the wheels and axles supplied in the 18-Wheeler kit may be used on the vehicles. No washer or bearings are permitted on the axles or wheels, but lubrication of the axles is permitted.

Registration:
Registration will be on Thursday February 25 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Stone Road Mall’s atrium (next to the Food Court). The race will be Friday, Feb 26th, at 7pm at the same location.

Entry:
Cost is $3.00 per vehicle but may be increased if warranted by the cost of trophies etc. Vehicles will be judged on Friday by the public and balloting will close at 6:30 p.m.

Good Luck and Have Fun!!

REMEMBER - THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL!!

Pack Service Team
By: Juanita Carr, ADAC Pack

Howdy all Pack Leaders! This year seems to be shaping up mighty fine for Packs. Cuboree planning is well in the works. Many thanks to Bob Davis (17th Guelph) for being the Camp Chief for Cuboree & Chair person for the planning meeting on January 17th. The theme is "Wild West" and there is to be a crest design contest for all registered Cubs in the Area. If you did not attend this meeting, please contact myself, Juanita Carr, at: & I will ensure you get the info & a copy of the Crest Design Template for your youth to design the Cuboree Crest. Entries should be to your Group Leaders before February 12, 2010 and then to the Camp Chief so they may be displayed for judging by the general public in Stone Road Mall during Scout/Guide Week. Next planning meeting is: Sunday March 7, 2010 for 2 pm at Barber Scout Camp to put the final touches on the Camp, so please ensure at least 1 leader is there to represent your Pack and give your input.

Scout Week will soon be here. Have your youth been working on creating their Kub Kar masterpiece? Please find within the guidelines for the Kub Kars and a registration form. Please ensure the information on the registration form is legible and bring it to Stone Road Mall on Thursday February 25, 2010 when you bring your Kub Kars to be registered for the big Rally. Registration will be from 7 - 9 pm and the fee is $3.00 per Kub Kar. Leaders please ensure your vehicles meet spec and are race ready. We will have a few people and tools available to make adjustments. Remember: if the vehicle is not within spec, it will still race but in the 'Special Category' and it WILL NOT be eligible for placing entitlement.

There are a few requests, please.

If you have some free time to help place vehicles in heat boxes or fix a tire, you would be more than welcomed to join us on Thursday night to help with Kub Kar registration. Please contact me if you would like to assist. Email is above. We will need some people to help run the Kars back & forth during the Rally and if the person with the computer & software for the race results could assist again, that would be greatly appreciated. Once again, please contact me.

Until next issue: Good Hunting!

Rover Rant
By: Gerry "Bear" Carr, ADAC Company/Crew

I always find it interesting the way conversations take an unexpected turn. I was talking with a friend the other day. We are both Scouters and he asked: "When you were the Troop Scouter at the 6th did you feel proud when the troop did well?" As many of you are leaders in junior sections I thought this may pertain to you.

I thought for a few minutes and blew some dust out of the corners of my mind. I thought of times when the troop did flag break at Stoney Creek Int'l in front of 2000 Canadian and American scouts and Scouters. Taking 2 patrols to the North Waterloo Spring Camporee (a competition camp where the patrols camp on their own) and having them bring home an 'A' and a 'B' flag. Making a "racoon trap" out of a cardboard box and some sticks at Rattlesnake Point. The troop actually succeeded in trapping a coon (it was a prisoner in the box for about 37 seconds) I considered that a learning experience as I did not have to remind them "No food in the tents" for a long time. I feel they developed a new regard for how feisty (and dangerous) wild animals can be.

I recall handing out badges on ceremony night. Many times the scouts called up did not realize they had earned the badges they were being given (they thought they were just having fun!). We had about twenty scouts earn their Chief Scout Award in the eight years I was Troop Leader. I never set out to create a Chief Scout mill. Not every scout wants or has the desire the achieve the CSA. The job of the Troop leaders was to ensure that each scout had the opportunity to earn the CSA if they so wished. As a team we covered off the requirements for the Achievement Badges (the square ones) and earning the individual interest badges ("cookies") was the responsibility of the individual scouts.

There were other things too like Tidy Camper, Best Troop,3 Legged Race, and Best Chili trophies. Photos of the noble entries in the Speed River Challenge Raft Race.

As I sit here huntin' and peckin' I am getting goose bumps all over again just thinking of how well our troop did and basking in the after pride of our troops accomplishments. Should I feel pride? I know I should. Pride not so much at my accomplishments, but what we were able to do as a whole.

Without the Scouts I would not have had the job of Troop Scouter. Without the Leaders putting together a really good program the Scouts would not have had as much fun, learned and did so many things. Most of my Kids(I actually feel as close to some of them as I do my biological Kids) have done very well. I have 5 or 6 in the armed forces who have been or soon will be in Afghanistan, also chefs, factory workers computer programmers and so on.Am I proud of them? YOU BET!!!!!

So it isn't vanity if you feel pride in your troop or company or crew. Unfortunately not always is the recognition displayed publicly. I personally get a lot of enjoyment watching "my kids" have fun and do well in the world. As I have moved to company and crew advisor through the years I still take pride when they do well. Sometimes being a leader is like peeing your pants while wearing a dark suit....it gives you a warm feeling of satisfaction while no one else notices!

Bear

Wellington Area Winter Activity (WAWA)
Are you ready for winter fun? Wellington area is holding its 23rd Annual Winter Camp On February 5th to the 7th at Barber Scout Camp! Calling all Scouts to join the excitement! Third year Cubs & their Leaders are welcome to join for Saturday for the day and evening events. Optional saturday lunch available. Click here to view the camp flyer and registration information.

Beaver Burr
The Beaver Burr will be on Feb 6th at the Guelph Legion it will run from 1 till 4 with registration from 12:30. 1 leader per group is required to come inside to register with the other leaders staying with the youth. The price will be $2.00 per person that will include craft and hot chocolate as each group is responsible for the bringing there own snacks.

Guelph Storm Hockey vs Sarnia Sting
The Guelph Storm take on the Sarnia Sting at the Sleeman Centre on February 12th. Puck drops is at 7:30. Ticket prices are $11 for all seats (Youth, Leaders, Family and Friends) All ticket orders will be done through Sarah Twigger at the Guelph Storm 519-837- 9690. Group ticket sales will require that someone from the Group will have to provide credit card information for the Group ticket order. The Storm box office will try to seat all Groups together as best as they can. At times larger Groups are more difficult to seat the entire group together. Please come out and support Scouting and the Guelph Storm.

Pancake Fundraiser
On February 16th, 2009, the 17th Guelph Scouting Group will once again be hosting the Pancake Supper at Trinity United Church (400 Stephenson Road). Dinner will be served from 5pm - 7pm. Tickets available at the door. Prices for Children under 5yrs are free, 5-10 yrs $3.00 and Adults - $6.00

18 Wheeler run-off
Registration will be on Thursday February 25 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Stone Road Mall’s atrium. The race will be Friday, Feb 26th, at 7pm at the same location. Cost is $3.00 per vehicle but may be increased if warranted by the cost of trophies etc. Vehicles will be judged on Friday by the public and balloting will close at 6:30 p.m. More details can be found here

Beaver Buggies
The Beaver Buggies will run at 11:00 am on Saturday February 27th at Stone Road Mall’s atrium. This allows parents who have a son or daughter in both Beavers and Cubs to enjoy a day at the Mall.

Kub Kar Rally
Kub Kar registration is Thursday February 25th from 7-9pm at Stone Road Mall’s atrium. The race will be Saturday February 26st, starting at 1:00 at the same location. Cost for participants is $3.00 per vehicle. More details can be found here.

All Volunteers Meetings/Adventure Team
This meeting is set for March 8th at a location to be determined for 7:00 pm followed by the Service Team meeting at 8:45. All are welcome to join us.

The Great Plains Social
For All Venturer and Rover aged youth (14+) & Non-scouters who are interested in a Dance & All-Night Movie night come on out to Barber Scout Camp for 6:30 pm. Cost is $5 per person and Pre-Registrations are due to (with the word "social" in the subject line) by MARCH 1st, 2010

Beaver Magic
If you're a Colony Scouter who would like to pick up some new ideas, share experiences and rekindle the Scouting spirit then Beaver Magic is for you. Beaver Magic runs from March 19th to the 21st At Barber Scout Camp. Registration will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and the workshop will finish Saturday at 4:00 p.m. The cost for this workshop (Friday evening to Saturday afternoon) will be $35.00 for registrations received by March 1st and $42.00 for registrations received afterwards.

The facilities are booked for the whole weekend, so you can stay for the whole weekend if you like (Networking/social time/relaxation after 4:00pm on Saturday. However, there will be an additional $10 charge to cover pizza/wings/etc. dinner on Saturday evening and breakfast on Sunday). Topics to be covered during the workshop will include: Keeo and the Cub Link, Outdoors, Scouting for Youth with Disabilities, Resources, Games, Songs, Tails, Shared Leadership, Planning, Beaver Camping and Area Concerns.

Part 1 Module 1
Choose either March 2nd or March 10th at Barber Scout Camp and starts at 7:00. This is for leaders who require to take Part 1 training.

Part 1 Modules 2-5
Training for new leaders will be at College Heights Secondary School. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers will be learning Module 5 on March 26th and Modules 2-4 on the 27th. To register for Part 1 Training, you can fill out the registration form on our website.

Youth Forum
Youth Forum will take place on March 31st from 7:00 to 9:00 at Barber Scout Camp. This is open to all Venturer and Rover aged youth who would like to hear about upcoming events and give your opinion on the matters that matter to you!

CEC Fall Camporee
By: Gerry "Bear" Carr, DAC Company/Crew

Hey All

Just wanted to put the bug in everybody's ear (no not an earwig....EEEEWWWWWW!)

Wellington is again putting together the CEC Fall Camporee. Flyers will be sent out soon.

It took some fanagilling but there will be a Venturer program this year and if possible I'd like to stimulate (dontcha just LIKE that word!!) some Rovers to be there as well, maybe make it a ventmoot type of event. I'd like to get more Wellington Venturers and maybe Rovers to attend.

We have a group of people who have volunteered to be sub camp staff and put together the program. This would be a similar scenario to what used to happen at WIC.

The theme is "Castle Conquest". Your help is needed to make the afternoon program a success. I'd like to get everyone to dress as their favourite warrior dating from cave man to the Knights of the Crusades (no firearms) including a hockey or football helmet for protection. You'll also need foam covered (non-lethal) weapons swords ,axes, lances, crossbow...etc. Info can be found online for how to make these weapons.

The camp will be split into attackers and defenders and the attackers will storm the castle.

Rules of engagement are under development at this time. If the interest is there possibly this could be a yearly event.

Plans were to have a "medieval feast" potluck dinner after the mock battle. We will see what kind of interest there is for that part. The last couple potlucks apparently were more pot than luck. Whether the potluck happens or not can even be decided at camp if necessary.

This is the tough part. I have been given no budget for a dance. I know that a dance is VERY important to most of you!

If we want this to happen I need a person(s) who have access to the equipment and actually play the music. I will promise a generator to provide electricity for said lights and gear.

Contact me at if you can help make the dance happen or have questions.