Are you "outdoorsy"? Do you get along
well with younger people? Want to help create a promising future for younger
people, maybe even your own children?
Become a leader in Scouting! Scouting covers many ages, from Beavers
(5-7) to Rovers (18-26). If you like older young adults, become a Venturer
(15-18) or Rover advisor. If you enjoy working with young people, try
becoming a Cub or Beaver leader.
All program levels including Scouts (11-14) are Co-ed, if the unit provides
for it. And training is available for leaders in all sections. If you
to take pleasure in watching people grow to become fine adults, try Scouting,
they need you!
Other ways you could help is by supporting our fundraisers. Your help
is greatly appreciated. Fundraisers include:
Held in London District in mid-April, ScoutTrees is a nation wide program
designed to raise money as well as provide our country with something we
will always need more of - Trees. Every spring, Scouts canvas the neighbourhoods,
accepting donations, and then on planting day, plant an average of 30 trees
per youth. Some of the money is sent to Scouts Canada's Brotherhood Fund.
Working with the City of London, sections plant in several parks across
the city, as well as some area conservation areas.
Individual groups use this fundraiser to support program opportunities
in their own neighbourhoods. The Group Committee, adult volunteers who run
the business side of the Group, is responsible for fundraising; to provide
equipment, craft supplies, adult Leader uniforms, and other support. Popcorn
sales are just one way the groups can generate these funds. London Council
supports their efforts by coordinating the purchase, helping to increase
the availability and success of the fundraiser.
Apple day is another nationwide fundraising event designed to help
councils support the facilities used in programs. Apple Day falls on the
Saturday after Thanksgiving in. Visit London's "Apple Day" site
for more info.
To provide for a section's needs, fundraising events are run by individual
groups. Depending on the group, the fundraisers can vary. They could be
anything from chocolate bar sales to Bar-B-Q's, pizza, etc; For more information
on how you could help a group, contact the local Group Committees or scouting
section. |
