The Kootenay Area AGM for 2011 will be held on 14 April 2012 in Ghost Valleys District. There will be the mandatory meeting and some fun training. Watch for more information . . . coming soon!
Training opportunities
January 31, 2012
Once again, Monashee Area has kindly extended an invitation for members of Kootenay Area to attend training in their area. Registration deadline is FEBRUARY 10th, so register now!
First up:
Presentation & Communication Skills
March 2-4, 2012
Camp Arbuckle
This is an opportunity for you to magically gain some skills that will help you plan and present to adults in comfort. Monashee Area is offering a weekend of Presentation and Communication Skills that will cover the TEAM modules from the Trainer stream plus a few enrichment modules. This is especially relevant for Guiders who wish to improve their skills, whether you are a Unit Guider, Administrator or someone who may consider being a Trainer. Car pool with people attending the Arts Training!
You can find more information and registration forms here: Monashee Area Training
Running concurrently:
Arts-cadabra
Want to add a little MAGIC to your program? Join us at Camp Arbuckle for an enchanting weekend of music, dance, drama and crafts. This event is for ALL Guiders – all branches, all levels of experience. And you can car-pool with people attending the Presentation & Communication Skills training, same time, same place.
Again, more information and registration forms can be founs here: Monashee Area Training
Junior Ambassadors’ Workshop
January 18, 2012
Guider Sophie has put together this presentation about the workshop she attended with Hannah and Mackenzie.
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Add this to your calendar . . .
December 28, 2011
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Guide Rally 8-10 June 2012
Who: This rally is for Girl Guides and their Guiders.
What: Further information involving registration forms, registration fees and other paper work will be coming out in mid – Late March.
When: June 8 – 10 2012
Where: Camp Rory, Rossland BC (Hwy 22, Patterson, South of Rossland, Fire #650 )
Why: To celebrate Guiding, make new friendships and have new experiences with other Girl Guide members in the Kootenay Area.
This Guider Rally will to a “trip around the world” at Camp Rory. Girls and Guiders will both experience different cultures from around the world, through crafts, dance, songs, drama and food!
By participating in these activities, the Cupcakes and Candles as well as the Arts to Go Outdoors challenges will be completed.
If you have any questions before the other information comes out, please contact: Sophie by email -
sophiestreleoff19@gmail.com subject line – Kootenay Area Guide Rally
News flash!
December 21, 2011
Sophie Streleoff, Pathfinder Guider from Castlegar, has been chosen to attend the Helen Storrow Seminar at Our Chalet next March!!!! Find out about the event here: Helen Storrow Seminar
*Does anyone have any International uniform she could borrow?
Under the Boughs
December 16, 2011
TO: All Pathfinders, Rangers, Trex, Link and Guiders.
Under the Boughs 2012 is being held Feb 3 to 5 at Camp Bonnett near Greenwood.
Come out and play in the snow as a Patrol or sign up individually.
For more information go to the Monashee website:
or contact Colleen Aven, Area Camp Adviser
colleen_aven@direct.ca
December 15, 2011
The December issue of Kootenay Chronicles is on the newsletter page. Happy reading!
Make your own . . .
December 12, 2011
waterproof maps.
Here’s a video showing how to print your own waterproof maps (or anything else you need to be waterproof). You need paper, white garbage bags, clear baggies, an iron, scissors and an ink-jet printer.
Fun Finder
December 9, 2011
