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FALL 2012 VOLUME 42 ISSUE 4
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Commissioner’s Corner: a parting word from our departing leader
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Message du commissaire : Message d’adieu de notre commissaire sortant
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Learning is the Key to Scouting Safety: thoughts on Child and Youth Safety L’apprentissage est essentiel à la sécurité dans notre organisation
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myscouts.ca: a registration reminder myscouts : rappel pour l’inscription
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Preparing for the World Jamboree: time to start planning
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Jamboree Calling: time to start getting excited A Strategic Framework for Volunteer Support: keeping the team happy and engaged Scouts Abroad: a world of Scouting connections through Jamboree On The Air and the International Pen Pal Program
Scouting Life Magazine addresses timely topics about leadership in Scouting. Editorial contributions are made on a voluntary basis. Unsolicited submissions welcome. Advertising policy: Advertisement of a product or service does not indicate endorsement by the publishers. The publishers do not assume any responsibility by warranty or otherwise with respect to products advertised. Publisher Yolanda Thornton Editor James Morris Contributing Editor Ted Morris Advertising Sales Manager Madeleine Hague Graphic Design soapboxdesign.com Mailing house Poste Destination, St. Laurent, QC
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MOOT Canada 2013: a congregation of Rover Scouts
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The Bear Facts: a Pack adventure
Scouts Day on the Hill: putting politics into the Movement Program Review: an update on the update A New Colony Experience: An old Scout faces a new challenge Whetting Your Skills: pool training for Scouts An Awesome Adventure: notes and images from ADVenture 2012
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Powered By Popcorn: a fundraising solution Propulsé par le maïs soufflé! Propulsé par vous!
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Notice of Annual Meeting Avis de l’assemblée générale annuelle de Scouts Canada
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Oh Shoot: we need your fantastic photographs! Look What’s New: Changes at Scouting Life STEM: moving towards implementation
SCOUTS CANADA EDITORIAL BOARD Chief Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Governors Steve Kent Executive Commissioner and CEO Michael McKay Deputy Chief Commissioner Andrew Price Deputy National Commissioner, Program Services Doug Reid Deputy National Commissioner, Communications Charlie Brenchley Deputy National Commissioner, Organizational Development Norm Williams Leader, 35/37 Toronto Scouting Group Megan Bingley Council Youth Commissioner, Tri-Shores Council Alex Killby National Communications Advisor Clément Bélanger
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