The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, December 14, 1994 - B7 SCOUT LEADERS from across the northwest converged on Veritas School Nov. 25 for a diverse and varied training course on how to lead beavers, cubs and scouts. , Scout leaders get training Contributed by Eric Harkonen SCOUTING LEADERS from across the northwest gathered at Veritas School for a part 1 ‘Gillwell training course on Friday Nov. 25. : The course covered basic adult training for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and group committee. ‘ After the group of 14 trainers and 33 candidates were intro- duced, training began with flag etiquette and continued with training specific to the individual seclions. : Friday nght concluded with a formal campfire put on by the » trainers.’ Saturday had all the candidates hitting the books after an early breakfast provided by the Downtown Lions, who provided most -of the meals for the weekend. Courses included the aims and ‘principles of Scouting, structure ~of the Scout organization, and a. "session on child abuse put on by guest speaker Neil Taylor from the Department of Mental Health. Individual section training in- structed the candidates in pro- ‘gramming, "section ceremonies, administration, bookkeeping and camping, just to mention a few, “Trainers addressed many con- --cerms that new leaders had on the “how to’s’” of starting and run- ning the various sections. A. session on ‘going up’ ceremonies saw Terrace Scout District Commissioner «Rob Onsteing swim up from Beavers Rupertite ‘Issues a challenge A PRINCE Rupert businessman wants to include Terrace in his — plans to help raise money for the ’ B.C, Children’s Hospital. Doug Kydd has in mind a seven-event sporting competition running non-stop over 24 hours involving two teams of 12 people each from Terrace and Prince Rupert. Kydd, who organized a similar event between two Prince Rupert teams four years ago, says the : B.C, Children's Hospital benefits more children in Terrace and arca than people may realize. ~ “From Jan, 1 of this year to Sept. 30,101 visits at the chil- dren’s hospital were by children from Terrace and area,”’ he said, “Tl think if we could organize something between the two cities, all would be: winners,’’ Kydd added. Kydd calls the competition a marasportathon taking in hockey, curling, bowling, indoor soccer, volleyball, basketball and water basketball with money — being raised. by pledges and through sponsorships. The ~ Prince Rupert-only marasportathon featured people over the age of 35. “Tt would be a lark for anybody . that’s 19. But it would be a pretty formidable task for somebody older,’’ said Kydd. “The Prince Rupert resident thinks the competition can be organized to take place next March. And he already has a ‘personal challenge — from Terrace ‘ physician Dr. Geoff Appleton. “Pm a bit of a broken down athlete, but [ figure if I sign up at . a: gym and-begin soon, I'll do . ' OK,”' said Kydd. ° ‘The sportamarathon Kydd held four years aga raised $30,000 for the B.C. Children’s Hospital. to cubs and Icap from Cubs to Scouts as part of a hands-on demonstration. The day closed with a campfire program put on by the candidates themselves, and investiture of some new leaders in a candle light ceremony. On Sunday, the day began with a Scouts' Own, a non denomina- tional time to worship god, also organized by the candidates. The cub candidates then learned and experienced the very special Jungle Grand Howl. After lunch the candidates had ihe opportunity to evaluate the course without ‘the trainers pres- ent, At the closing ceremonies, each candidate received a leather Gillwell woggle to wear as part of their uniform. The group committee candi- dates reccive pins. 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