Scouts Canada – Chinook Council 2012-2013 Annual Report

1. Scouts Canada – Chinook Council 2012-2013 Annual Report

2. A Message from the Chinook Council Looking back on the 2012-13 Scouting year, Chinook Council can be proud of many accomplishments. We made a positive impact on the lives of more than 7,200 young people across Southern Alberta, supported by a dedicated team of more than 3,600 volunteers and a small corps of employees. For the fifth time in six years, we increased the number of youth who participated in Scouting. Chinook had almost 800 Scouts and Scouters participate in the Canadian Scout Jamboree at Camp Woods and hosted 169 pre and post-Jamboree visitors to Camp Gardner. We also supported the Senator Buchanan Winter Adventure and outdoor experiences like: Iron Scout, Cub-o-Rama, Survivorman Challenge, Tom Pratt Camp, Great Escape, Scoutrees, Area soap box derbies. Members also participated in the 14th World Scout Moot.   Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do to support Scouting in Southern Alberta. Yours in Scouting, Tracey Stock Spencer Janke Doug MacDonald Council Commissioner Council Youth Commissioner Council Executive Director To meet the rest of the Council Service Team, please visit www.chinook.scouts.ca

3. 2013 Canadian Scout Jamboree – Camp Woods, Sylvan Lake, Alberta THE NUMBERS TELL THE STORY OF CJ 2013 7 Days of sunshine, 29 Challenging Programs 638 Patrols – 3708 Scouts, 1288 Scouters with Patrols 1,520 Jamboree volunteers (including 675 teenagers) Total participants = 6,516 - 37% from Alberta 600Visitors, 450 Cub Scout Day attendees

4. Fun Friends, Adventure, Challenge at the Bert Sheppard Scout Reservation 2,600 Scouts and 893 Scouters joined in adventures at Camps Apistotoke, Gardner and Impeesa 6,535 Scouting camper days Summer Scouting camper days- 1119 5,829 community group camper days.

5. Bert Sheppard Scout Reservation Pre and Post-Jamboree Tours Organized for the fist time in Canada 169 Participants from across Canada experienced more of Alberta than just the Jamboree!

6. Fun with a purpose Scouts of all ages have fun and learn at activities throughout the year Kids in Scouts have fun adventures discovering new things and experiences they wouldn’t have anywhere else. Soap Box Derbies, Kub Kar Rallies and activities like Survivorman also help Scouts of all ages learn skills that will help them throughout their lives.

7. Do a Good Turn Every Day During Good Turn Week in April, thousands Of Scouts across Canada got together to do a good turn for someone else. Here, Council Youth Commissioner Spencer Janke and the Council Youth Network make sandwiches for the Mustard Seed in Calgary.

8. A Commitment to Safety First Aid Training 74Scouts and Scouts completed Standard and Wilderness First Aid Working with Inside Out Adventures, we are now able to provide affordable first aid training. Avalanche Safety Training 154Scouts and Scouters learned about avalanche safety at the Senator Buchanan Winter Adventure at Camp Impeesa in February.

9. Scouts Canada puts a youthful foot forward Hannah and Michael from Chinook Council represent Scouts Canada as Youth Spokesperson. Since the launch of the program in 2010, Scouts Canada youth from across the country have shared their passion for Scouting with the country through hundreds of media interviews and campaigns that focus on Registration, the Uniform Launch, Good Turn Week, Canadian Scout Jamboree and Camping Skills. You can read some of those stories here.

10. Volunteer Support Scouters are the Narrators of the Journey. The Youth are the ones who decide to "Challenge the Dragon" or "Go for the Loot.“ More than 3600 volunteers give their time every week 1/3 of our Scouters are new volunteers every year The 3 main reasons people become Scouters – they are parents of Scouts, they are former Scouters or the sponsors of their Scout group asked them 766 volunteers completed basic training – 685 took advantage of our new on-line learning resources

11. Volunteer Recognition 27% of Volunteers received an award for Outstanding Service in 2013 1264 Outstanding Service Awards – including 8 Silver Acorns (the highest award to a Canadian Scouter) In addition, Scouters were recognized for: 2 Awards for Fortitude 1 Certificate of Gallantry 3 Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medals 372 long service pins 75 Long Service Medals – for 10 years of faithful, effective service 23 Other Awards

12. We continue to grow! For the fifth time in 6 years, the Chinook Council grew. Participation grew in both year-round programs (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers) as well as our short term programs. Families agree, Scouting is the start of something great!

13. We continue to grow!

14. Beaver Scout Colonies that grew

15. Cub Scout Packs that grew

16. Cub Scout Packs that grew

17. Scout Troops that grew

18. Scout Troops that grew

19. Venturer Scout Companies that grew

20. Venturer Scout Companies that grew

21. The flood of 2013 The flood affected many communities in Southern Alberta It caused extensive damage at Camp Gardner and affected communities supporting many Scouting groups, including High River, Canmore, Turner Valley, Black Diamond, Calgary, Crowsnest Pass, Pincher Creek, the Siksika Nation, Lethbridge, & Medicine Hat

22. The flood of 2013 The 10th Calgary lost the historic Sara Scout Hall. Rebuilding the Sara Hall is now being lead by Empire Custom Homes.  Support from across Chinook Council and from Telus, empowered the 1st High River to participate in CJ'13 despite the destruction of their hall and loss of personal equipment. 

23. The flood at Camp Gardner Thanks to tremendous efforts of our staff and volunteers and the community, including the LDS Relief Society, and a work crew from Schlumberger Canada (Red Deer) through YYC Helps, we were able to have Camp Gardner operational by July 1st for its summer program including our pre and post Jamboree tours. The pool was destroyed. Two longhouses, the obstacle course and the Nature Centre were lost.  Katimavik and 2 service buildings needed repairs.

24. The flood at Camp Gardner Equipment strewn through the forest was recovered, repaired, and returned to service. Collicutt Lodge, 3 longhouses, the archery range, and the Ceremonial Campfire were undamaged. Gardner will continue to support great, safe Scouting adventures for many more years.

25. Camp Gardner Rebuild We have much to rebuild. The Nature Centre and Obstacle Course were destroyed by the flood and many areas in the camp were changed forever by the flood. We will be working to plan the future of the campthis coming year. Once we have the final settlement from our insurer we will be working with the Alberta Government and the Red Cross to investigate our funding options to rebuild the camp. We will have to work with the County of Rocky View and Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources to plan where structures will be located.

26. FINANCIAL REPORT Please visit www.chinook.scouts.ca to download a copy of the annual financial statements and read frequently asked questions about the statements.

27. Balance Sheet The major change in our assets came with a timing change on when membership fee revenue is due to the National Operation of Scouts Canada reducing cash on hand and liabilities.

28. Statement of Operations

29. Where the money comes from

30. Where the money is spent

31. Chinook Scout Foundation

32. How the Scout Foundation helps Camping – The foundation contributes $27.36 per youth member to help operated the Bert Sheppard Scout Reservation which includes Camps Apistotoke, Gardner and Impeesa Group & Area Support – $18.75 per youth member is contributed to help support our Area Support Teams, Area Support Managers, the Council Youth Network and the Child & Youth Safety Team. These funds also help us start new groups and initiate outreach projects like the Calgary Young Offender Centre and Woods Homes. Volunteer Support – The Foundation grant provides $7.75 per volunteer to subsidize volunteer screening, training and recognition. Without the grant, we could pay for police record checks, Wood Badge 1 woggles for e-learners or provide outstanding service awards. No One Left Behind - 500 families wouldn’t be able to afford to join Scouting without the support of our Foundation. The grant pays for membership fees, uniforms and activity fees.

33. Thank you 2013 Gardner Club Breakfast Sponsors Macquarie Group Foundation Al Lennox Nexen Inc. Lou MacEachern Westjet First Student Canada

34. 2013 Gardner Club Breakfast donors N. Murray Edwards Charitable FoundationB'nai Brith Calgary Lodge No. 816Stanley Weber Bowness Road Investment Corp Brawn Family Foundation Secure Energy Services Inc. ARC Resources Ltd. Richard Haskayne McLennan Ross LLP Marg Southern TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Bonavista Energy Corporation FirstEnergy Capital Corp FMC Technologies Canada Ltd. FGL Sports Ltd. Donald Campbell John Armstrong Professional CorporationWoodridge Ford Lincoln RBC FoundationAlcom Investments Ltd. Atlas Concrete Inc. Louie Marchesin Derek Martin John Cranston The CRN Group Edward Ostrowski Scott Beaton JF Forget Lorne Larson Nose Creek Forest Products Corp Bancor Inc. Don Snyder Jack Williams George Brookman Paul Edwards Paul Gagnon Mawer Investment ManagementDavid Bannatyne Darlene Ward Joey's Seafood Restaurant John Sparks Barbara Brookes Glen Hammerlindl Carolyn Phillips David Fettig Ralph Garrett Robert Iverach Gregory Kuran Tracey Stock Walter Chayka Cheryl Cohen Doug McPhee Peregine General Pest Control Inc. R. W, Thompson Professional Corporation Walter Shoults Sigma Exploration Inc. Jerry Spevako Tresoor Financial Services Al Lennox Ajit Silas Bruce Watson Neville Wells Jack Crawford Debbie DegensteinGord Ellison Eric Keyser Maurice Shevalier Steve Conquergood Bob Pearson Doris Kutrowski John Carswell FMC Technologies Canada Ltd. Brian Hook Little Red Inc. SAGE Investment Advisors Ernest Seguin Thomas Yanota Martha Cohen

35. 2013 FoundatonFelloship Donors Scott Beaton Gregory Kuran Lorne & Pat Larson Leigh & Barbara Cotterill Marg Southern Eric Haffenden John & Mary Cranston Robert Riley Douglas MacDonald Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation John Armstrong Sarah Birdsey-Bailey Duane Bailey

36. Chinook Scout Foundation supporters Other Chinook Scout Foundation Donors John Armstrong John & Elsie Collins Foundation Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Mike Bingley Thomas Whittingham Colin Cook Scott Beaton Larry Adams Grace Belzner Ralph Garrett Cheryl Cohen Thomas Whittingham Barbara Vincent Evelyn Kelly Kids+ The employees of Fluor Canada were the lead donor for the Kids+ campaign that helped 500 families afford to join Scouting.

37. 2013 Council Donors Robert Schwartzenberger Brent King Tracey Stock Walt Matthies Blue Collar TempsDavid Forbes Maunders McNeil Foundation Inc. Corey Olynik Michael Strachey Victor Fournel Robert Dickson Tracee Collins Gran Tierra Energy Inc. Michael Bingley EPCOR Energy Alberta Inc. Canadian Tire Association Store #302 Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Jack Grant Douglas MacDonald Daniel Woods Gordon Ellison Denny May Glenbriar Technologies Inc. John Hind Harold Wyatt Robert Bartlett Wards Rentals Ltd. ATCO Power Ltd. Larry Yasman Pat Fawcett ATCO Gas Jody Saunders Irene Harris Wayne Krywolt Leanne Wilson

38. 2013 Donors to our Groups Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans E-Treme Packaging Services Inc. Scott Beaton Kinsmen Club of Okotoks Westburne West Apache Canada Ltd. Cenovus Energy Inc. Tracy Parker EnCana Corporation Golder Associates Ltd. Timbercraft Renovations Inc. Shell Canada Ltd. First Calgary Scotiabank Imperial Oil Limited Focus Corporation Nexen Inc. Teck Coal Limited Export Development Canada RBC Foundation Montgomery Power Management Inc. Fidelity Investments Canada Ltd. David Simpson Telus RBC Royal Bank 1520556 Alberta Ltd. TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp Desmond Lai Worley Parsons Enbridge Pipelines Inc. Medicine Hat Community View Lions Club 1708509 Alberta Ltd. Marvin Smith High Park Industrial Construction Inc. Manulife Financial Precision Hyundai Trevor Stensby 1349791 Alberta Ltd. AlykhanMerani Robert Evans Greg Dennis Johanna Kortenschyl-Allan Jeremy Satnik Sian Weaver High River Block Parent Program Stantec Consulting Ltd. Shaw Communications Marc Savoie Badin Consulting Ltd. KCJ Mechanics Ltd. Woodridge Ford Lincoln Devon Canada Corporation Yu Wang L. Crichton Kelly Johnson 380490 Alberta Ltd. Darren Scheirman Professional Corporation FYI Eye Care Services & Products Inc. John Motyer TDG Resources Ltd. Dorothy Caine Big M Ford Lincoln Ltd. George Simpson Donald Wakelam Ray Burridge Paul O'Gorman Brent Jones Albert Haynes James Owen Michael Prime Herbert Stroh Michael Brown Bradley Krusky

39. 2013 Donors to our Groups Wallace McGruther Matthew Gibb Richard Allen Dr. Derek Shaw Prof Corp Evelyn Nott Donna Paynter Shoes T. Boot Brian Varney CaralynBoh Barbara Kroetsch Jason Manarintr Mark Fietz Bernard Mailloux Dan McCoy Paul Parzan John Slade Enercan Resources Ltd. Sandra Fraser-Dokken Robert Kotler Spring Hill Chiropractic Paul deRosenoil Diane Carter Sherry Falkenberg Eva Rutledge Rema MacDonald Simon Evison Marlin Murphy Don Fry Bob Gagnon Sandra Staerk Leighton Healey JanneaneWutzke Graham Venechuk Greg Brown Eileen March CleyBrotherton Ken Fryatt Arlene Round Caryle Schroeder Donna Wood Jaime Easdon Maggie Lindsay Colleen Matthews Joe Bauer Frank Friesen Sean Meggs Shades on Caribou Nelly Shaw Rick Arum Kelly Burney Lucy Houchen Janine Jowett Helen Martins Cam Mcleod Julie Rosario Jon Van Engelen Tim Voykin Heather West Jacquie Winter ClotildaAgbojo G Alexander Dustin Berhara Lisa Cao C Dickson Oscar Gomex Kris McGeoch Herbert Melner NwabuNzurum Richard Parent Michele Rondot Tom Russell Daniel Sander Phil Sheppard Darren Thengs Chris Whitty Bobby Dhillon Kathryn Lundy MynthiaMcdanel