Early Registration Night & Group Committee Meeting August 24th

Time to bring on the adventure for the 2011/2012 Scouting Year. Our group, 24th Parkallen will be having our group committee meeting on August 24th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Parkallen Community League (11104 - 65 Avenue) to start up the year. This is a time for parents to come out and visit and take advantage of the Early Bird Registration price of $160 per child and lower family rate of $390.00 (3 or more children registered into the program).

Robert Leddy

Summer Scouting

While officially on break some of our Scouts were willing and able to help volunteer for Scouts Canada at the grand opening of Cabela's in Edmonton. Scouts Canada had a tent for set up in the parking lot of Cabela's to celebrate the grand opening weekend and promote Scouting in Edmonton. Sydney and Aura volunteered two days to help one of the many things that they take part in and enjoy. They helped with set up/take down, show some of the skills that you learn through scouting and how to bring on the adventure. We like to thank all the people and volunteers who came out and put this event together.

What a Great Year

Our Scouting year has come to a close for 2010/2011. I would like to thank all the parents, children and our volunteers for all the hard work you had put into this scouting year. I know all the beavers, cubs and scouts had lots of fun bringing on the adventure.

I am also pleased to announce that our Scout Troop won the Chris Buchkowski Award for best campsite, first place in the Snoopy's Biplane challenge and First Overall Award for best Troop at the Spring Thaw Camp this year. I like to thanks all the Scouts who attended this camp for all their hard work to achieve this level of honor. I would also like to thank Scouter Gerry and Scouter Krista for all their time and effort in creating a top notch scout program.

Just a reminder that all early registrations before September 1st for the 2011/2012 Scouting Year will be at the 2010/2011 rate.

I look forward to seeing everyone next year and wish everyone a great summer.

Robert Leddy

Group Commissioner of 24th Parkallen

Group Committee Meeting April 14th

The 24th Parkallen Scouting Group Committee will be meeting on April 14th at 7:30 PM at the Southgate Mall Food Court. All parents are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Robert

Spring Bottle Drive and Edmonton Food Bank Drive

April 9th is our annual Spring Bottle Drive and Edmonton Food Bank Drive. This is our last fund raiser for the year and we will also be collecting food bank donations. All our volunteers are reminded to meet at the Parkallen Community Hall by 9:00 AM. We will have snacks and drinks available for all who come out and help.

Pictures from Sea Critter Night

The Beaver, Cub and Scout sections were in for a treat as our very own Scouter Gerry hosted at Sea Critter Night at the University of Alberta. Our kids were introduced to many types of sea life and had a chance to touch or hold these creatures. Below are a few examples.

February Group Committee Meeting

Our Next Group Committee meeting for the 24th Parkallen Scouting Group is on February 17th at the Southgate Mall Food Court starting at 7:30 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend as this is a time where leaders and parents can meet and discuss upcoming activities.