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John coordinated the 2011 Wilderness Challenge Camp which was attended by more
than 200 youth from around the province. The camp provided opportunities for the
youth to develop their leadership skills. A number of those who attended are now
working towards the next camp.
JC has a particular computer skill set and a wonderful curiosity. His latest ventures
that have assisted the entire Council were a spreadsheet that extracted the Years of
Service information for GTC individuals marking their 5, 10, 15, etc. anniversaries, so
that we had a single source from which we can allocate awards. The second is another
spreadsheet that he produced that was a real challenge. He has linked several
documents that will allow us to catch up on outstanding Warrants of Appointment for
volunteers who have met the criteria. Again, the award process has become Council
driven rather than waiting for requests. His extracurricular activities are appreciated.
I have worked with Dan in my roles as a Beaver Scout and Scout leader, coordinating
many linking events, such that our group has quite a high rate of retention. I have
attended the annual Area Cub camp held every spring for numerous years, eager to be
a part of Dan’s team, even if only for a weekend. The excellent rapport between the
Cub leaders in our group is a tribute to Dan’s leadership, and it is no surprise that our
Pack has numerous leaders with 5-15 years of service, all staying with the same
section and same colleagues.
As Group Commissioner, Rick is excellent at mentoring leaders, especially new
recruits. He does a good job of recruiting new leaders (he currently has 6 Beaver
Leaders working with him). He encourages the new recruits to take appropriate
training and to become involved in the planning and execution of the program. He is
also active in organizing and participating in fund raising activities. He insures that
they are well-organized and that successful plans are in place.