11. July 2010 by Advisor.

The crew went on a quad camp last weekend to Chambers Creek, Alberta.  Shane, the Rover, acted as my guide and instructor as he has had significantly more experience than I on a quad and in the area we went.  I learned a few things on this camp and a couple of them from Shane.

1. Mosquitoes, like Bacteria, must be able to develop immunities,  like to DEET.  I had layers of DEET on my arms and exposed flesh and still came away with a copious quantity of very itchy bites.

2.  Bacon and eggs in a paper bag works better if you have a grill over the coals, or the stone you want to use is hot enough.  Thank Goodness for a frying pan and backup plans for breakfast.  This will be tried again.

3.  Shane taught me about picking paths through water spots while quading.  Sorry, this was secret information only given to the initiated few and I can’t divulge it here.

4.  There are lots of good people out there.  When we showed up to camp the site we hoped for, it was taken.  The person who was set up there invited us to set up our camp anyways.

5. Clouds don’t always tell the whole story.  When we arrived, the sky was grey, it even rained a little, but we stuck it out and true to Alberta weather, it got nicer out and we had a great day quading the next day . It was not too hot and did not rain.

6. A camera only works if you use it.  I tried to take pictures along the route.  When we came to the show stopper, I looked, we pondered, Shane decided and we turned around and headed back.  It was not till later I realized that I had neglected to take a picture of the waterhole that ended the trip for the day.   The rest of the pictures are in the gallery.  We may have to go back to get a shot of the show-stopper, but that will be another camp.

Be prepared and do something nice for someone,

Yours in Rovering

Scouter Ron

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6. February 2010 by Advisor.

What have you done today to be of Service to someone else?  Did you smile at a stranger, perform a random act of kindness, picked up a piece of litter and threw it out, call a family member, give directions to a stranger who looked like they might be lost? Perhaps it was something bigger like volunteer to work at a camp.

Remember if we all did little things like some of the examples above, they would add up to be something much bigger.  They don’t cost much in time or money and they help make the world a better place.  Part of Service is to “Be prepared” to “Do a good turn daily” for that is the “Challenge” of “Service” .  Remember to “Have fun , Work hard and help your family and friends” while you are doing them.

Your in Rovering
Scouter Ron

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9. November 2009 by Advisor.

There is an on-line petition to allow Rovers to modify their uniform to allow us to wear traditional Rover trappings.  It is well worth looking at and if you so feel, sign.  http://www.petitiononline.com/rsunifop/

It may seem inconsiquential that someone would want to wear boards on their epelets or to have other traditional trappings onthe uniform, but to an organization that has traditional root, it is a small way of keeping us tied to our founder BP and his ideals as well as help us standf out in the crowd of uniforms as unique.

Yours in Rovering

Scouter Ron

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7. October 2009 by Advisor.

A Rover Scout is a youth member 18-26 in Scouts Canada. The Program is run by the youth and typically service based.  A Rover program may contain elements of high adventure, community service, Service to Scouting and Service to self through self development.  The advisor is there to offer advice, sometimes guidance, ideas , resources and even an ear should it be needed. The actual program is designed and run by the crew. Typically found in large urban areas although the KOTCC are trying to appeal to the rural rover to build the crew through use of internet meetings, mailing lists and face to face meetings as well.

If you are interested in learning more about Rovers or the KOTCC feel free to send me an email to “advisor at kotcc.org”

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28. September 2009 by Advisor.

BP told us to make “wise Use” of a available resources.  The internet is definitely a resource that is available.  To that end, The mate (http:// mates-blog.kotcc.org)  and I are going to take a stab at Blogging about the crew starting this year.  I look forward to your comments and discussion of the points that get brought up.

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