Hi Parents
We would like to share a couple of group news items with you, and also share the latest policy from Scouts Canada concerning vaccination requirements.
1. A reminder that we have our Group’s AGM on Monday October 4 via Zoom at 6:30 PM. Please attend, good participation is an important pre-requisite for us to receive the provincial funding we rely on to afford the kind of programming we offer at 1st SW.
Time: Oct 4, 2021 06:30 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84378963728?pwd=YVltY253NytjeXRMYUZkTUFwNmMzdz09
Meeting ID: 843 7896 3728
Passcode: 667650
2. If you need to purchase a uniform, we are offering to place the order as a group to save on shipping costs. If you wish to participate in our group order, please consult the attached price list and send your payment to: 1swburnabyscouts We will submit the order on October 1st.
3. Scouts Canada is introducing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that will apply to all eligible youth, adult members, participants and staff. As of November 1st, 2021 full vaccination will be required for all in-person Scouting activities across the country.
Here is a link to information about the new policy, including information concerning accommodation for those with provincial exemptions: https://www.scouts.ca/news-and-events/covid-19/covid-19-faq.html
Yours in Scouting,
1st SW Burnaby Scout Group
Burnaby 1st Southwest Beaver Colony 