67th Winnipeg Venturer Scouts

2019-20 registration is ongoing!  Register any time.  Drop in to a weekly meeting, register on line at www.myscouts.ca or email 67thWpg@gmail.com for more info.

Weekly meetings are held Mondays (or, as determined by the Company itself) at St Aidan's Church, typically 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.


South side of St. Aidan's Church, viewed from Kingsway

What's up with Venturer Scouts ...
2019-20 programming is under way!

Venturers are planning, doing and reviewing their adventures!

Register any time.  Drop in to a weekly meeting, register on line at www.myscouts.ca or email 67thWpg@gmail.com for more info.

Regular meeting time is Monday night, at St. Aidan's.  However, many meetings and events are held off-site. Please email ahead if you would like to visit to confirm schedule)

St. Aidan's Anglican Church is Campbell St. at Kingsway, in River Heights (come in through southeast door, and go downstairs)


South side of St. Aidan's Church, viewed from Kingsway

Please mark your calendar for the following special events (for the whole of the 67th Winnipeg Scout Group).


Sunday, November 10, 2019: Remembrance Sunday Church Colour Parade

10:00am – 12:00pm at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg, MB
Remembrance Day Church Parade, with flags, for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts and Leaders. All families welcome.

Our group has been invited to participate in the Remembrance Sunday church service at St. Aidan's Anglican Church. As the church is a sponsor of our Scout Group and a gracious host for many of our meetings and special events, we are hoping that many of our youth, leaders and families will be able to participate and show our appreciation for the church. Prior to the parade, all sections (Beaver Scouts, Cubs, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, and Rover Scouts) will form up (in full uniform) in the basement at 10:00 a.m. and parade our flags into the service at 10:30 a.m.  Youth and families can participate in the service to the extent they wish. Youth may join the Sunday School or Youth Class during the service, if they wish.

Scouts form up for parade into church service


Thursday, November 14, 2019:  67th Winnipeg Group Committee meeting

7:00pm – 9:00pm at St. Aidan's Anglican Church, 274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg, MB 

Every family member and registered member of our Group has an opportunity to provide direction on group management and administration.  This is where decisions are made that affect your Scout group!  Agenda to follow.  All Scouters and parents are requested to attend.

Meeting participants are gathered around a table, each putting ideas out there


Sunday, November 17, 2019: Christmas-Tree Lot Set-Up (tentative date)

River Heights Site of Corydon Community Centre, 1370 Grosvenor Ave, Winnipeg, MB, 11:00 a.m. start

Volunteer help requested - to set up tree stands, lights, signs, etc.  Many hands make light work.  Bring a drill with Robertson #2 screwdriver bit, if you are able.



Tuesday, November 19, 2019:  Christmas-Tree Unloading (tentative date)

River Heights Site of Corydon Community Centre, 1370 Grosvenor Ave, Winnipeg, MB, 6:30 p.m. start

The trees are coming!  Adult help will be needed, during the evening, to unload 1200 trees.  All (13+ year-old) hands on deck. This is our 54th annual tree sale and is our group's single largest fundraising activity. This lot helps fund our entire group and many other Scouting activities and services in Manitoba.  Please wear older clothing as the trees can give off sap.

Unloading Christmas trees from back of delivery truck


Saturday, November 23, 2019:  Christmas-Tree Lot Opening Day - Our 55th annual tree sale 

9am – 6pm Saturday

River Heights Site of Corydon Community Centre, 1370 Grosvenor Ave, Winnipeg, MB.  This season's Hours:
Weekdays 4:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sundays 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.

Customer carries a newly purchased Christmas tree out of sales lot



Tuesday, December 10, 2019:  All-section Family Christmas Party


67th Group Christmas Party for Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, parents, and siblings. Family event, crafts, songs, skating and sledding (if conditions permit) to celebrate the holidays... All are welcome. Dinner will be provided. Desserts are requested.  Meet upstairs at Sir John.


What do Venturer Scouts do?

Venturer Scout blocks vehicle traffic, allowing Scout parade to cross street

Traffic control

Three Scouts sitting at a campfire in the snow

Winter camping

Investiture of Rover Scout

Section growth & joining with the Rover Scouts



Camping at FortWhyte Alive

Blue-shirted Venturer Scouts are recognized for service work at Scout camp

Helping out at Scout Amik (winter camp for Scouts)

Two Venturer Scouts out standing in a field, planting trees

Tree planting

Cub Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts, Scouters in front of large stone fireplace

Helping out at Operation Ice Cap (winter camp for Cub Scouts)

Scout wearing blanket with multiple badges sewn on

Collecting badges and crests


Scouts form up for parade into church service

Getting ready for colour parade

Scout poking his head out of quinzy

Surviving winter


Regular meetings are held at St. Aidan's on Monday evenings or at offsite locations.  

How old are Venturer Scouts:

Males and females, aged 14 - 17.

What is the Venturer Scout Promise?

On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God
and the Queen,
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out
the spirit of the Scout Law.

What is the Venturer Scout Motto?

Challenge

What is Venturer Scouts?

The Venturer Scout program is all about challenge. From start to finish, the program is run almost entirely by the youth members. Youth will have the opportunity to plan and execute activities which reflect their own personal and group interests. In Venturer Scouts, the sky is the limit! Plus, Venturer Scouts get the opportunity to "try on" different exciting career options through their activities.

Each company has an executive consisting of at least a president, a vice-president, a secretary and a treasurer. The executive is responsible for the majority of the planning. Each company has an advisor (sort of like a leader), who makes sure that your event will run smoothly by offering advice and suggestions. Venturer Scouts meet in a group called a Company. Each Venturer Scout learns a promise and motto to help guide their personal development

Each company has an executive consisting of at least a president, a vice-president, a secretary and a treasurer. The executive is responsible for the majority of the planning. Each company has an advisor (sort of like a leader), who makes sure that your event will run smoothly by offering advice and suggestions. Venturer Scouts meet in a group called a Company. Each Venturer Scout learns a promise and motto to help guide their personal development.

The Venturer Scout program emphasizes having fun while encouraging teens to feel good about themselves, their friends and family and the environment. Venturer Scouts' leadership skills are put to the test while gaining self confidence.

When and Where are Venturer ScoutMeetings?

Venturer Scouts meet together, typically on Mondays, at St. Aidan's Anglican Church  274 Campbell Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.  However, some meetings and events are held off-site.