Greetings,

I would like to thank the Leaders of the 13^th for another great year of Scouting! For anyone who was not in attendance at our year end family barbeque the following list was read to show the years of Service these dedicated Leaders have given. Add them up…that is 165 years of experience!!!

Group Committee:

Dianne Ullman 11 years Larry Stewart 22 years Carl Goodwin 9 years

Beavers:

Hazel Oades 17 years Taryn Riley 3 years Judy Stewart 22 years

Diane Suhan 1 year Alicia Brown 1 year

Cubs:

Heather Moore 6 years Mike Moore 4 years Judy McCormick 2 years

Todd Bulloch 1 year

Scouts:

Paul Ullman 14 years Jeremy Leese 19 years Bob Hart 26 years

Venturers:

Ryan Ullman 7 years

Have a safe summer,
& Thank you,
Dianne Ullman, 13th Commissioner.

Group Committee

Group Committees are formed to assist Group Commissioners in servicing and supporting Groups. Group Commissioners need not do everything themselves. Part of their responsibility includes assessing the needs of the Group, determining the amount of work to be done and, if necessary, building a team to ensure that all tasks/responsibilities are achieved. Depending upon the size of the Group, positions may be merged or other positions added as required, i.e., large Groups may find it helpful to add a Group Fundraiser, or Quartermaster to look after the purchasing, storage, maintenance and insurance of equipment. Examples of positions that Group Committees may choose to fill may include, but are not limited, those listed below.

Commissioner
Treasurer
Secretary
Registrar
Section Representative(s)
Partner/Sponsor Representative
Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) of registered members

Group Commissioner

The Group Commissioner is a registered member who is appointed to this position by the Area Commissioner; is recognized as the principal point of contact for the Group and assumes the leadership of a Group Committee; is directly accountable to the Area Commissioner. The Group Commissioner’s prime function is to ensure compliance with Scouts Canada’s By-Law, Policies and Procedures as well as Program Standards, and ensures that Section Leaders receive appropriate program service and support.
Typical roles and/or responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Recruitment, selection and appointment of Leaders;
Review and approval of Section programs and outdoor activities;
Policy, procedure, and Program Standards compliance;
Encourage an attitude favourable for growth;
Assist Leaders where necessary;
Leader development;
Relationships - parents, Leaders, Partner/Sponsor, other Commissioners.
Must also be a signing authority on the Group Committee bank account.

Greetings;

I have been involved in Scouting officially for 12 years, unofficially for 21 years. I was a parent helper in the beginning when my son joined Beavers, as he came through the program I did more and more. Then the position of Secretary became available and I stepped up to do the job, I loved being part of a TEAM. Today I am Group Commissioner! I love it, yes it is demanding and takes up time I didn’t even know I had, but somehow found. I feel like I am doing something that will leave a positive impression in the life of a child, what can be more rewarding than that?! Care to join me? Send me an e-mail through our website!

Dianne Ullman, 13^th Group Commissioner.

Group Commissioners cannot do this solely by themselves. They must build a team appropriate to the size of the Group. This would include someone to take care of the financial responsibilities (the Group Treasurer/Fundraiser), a Group Registrar and perhaps a Group Secretary. In larger Groups, a Group Administrator may be recruited to take care of many of the administrative responsibilities of the Group Commissioner.

Group Treasurer/Fundraiser

The Group Treasurer/Fundraiser is a registered member who is elected to this position by the membership for a three (3) year term and will effectively record, maintain, plan and explain all financial matters pertaining to the Group and Sections. Present a monthly detailed report that is distributed at least one (1) week prior to the next Group Meeting through a suitable and agreed to means. Handle all financial matters on a daily basis or as required by the Group Committee. Ensure that all section books are properly maintained and audited on a monthly basis; also must be a signing authority on all section accounts. Have all financial records (sections & group) complete and up to date for the year end financial analysis as per the current Scouts Canada By-Law, Policies & Procedures. Ensure that the Group participates in all of Scouts Canada’s official fundraisers. Take the lead in the development of fundraising goals, action plans and the implementation of these goals and plans.

Paul A little about myself, I have been involved in Scouting since our son was a Beaver (like my Wife). Since becoming the 13th's Scout Troop Leader in 1996 I have led youth contingents to two Canadian Jamboree's (Thunder Bay in 1997, and P.E.I. in 2001), and I was the Troop Leader for the Canadian Contingent at the 2005 American Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Our last Canadian Jamboree in 2007 I wanted to give something back to the Scouting organization so I volunteered to be on Sub Camp Staff and travelled to a small town north of Montreal, Quebec for two weeks to help other Troops with their Jamboree experience. Currently I am also the Water Professional that manages the quality of the drinking water for all Scout Camps in the Tri-shores and Battlefields Regions. Most recently I have been appointed as Windsor's Deputy Area Commissioner for troop.

yours in scOUTing, Paul Ullman

Group Secretary

The Group Secretary is a registered member who is elected to this position by the membership for a three (3) year term and will effectively record and maintain minutes and decisions made as well as compose other correspondence as required by the Group Committee. Present a monthly detailed report of the previous Group Committee meeting minutes that is distributed at least two (2) weeks prior to the next Group Meeting through a suitable and agreed to means. Provides excellent support to Section Scouters and Group Commissioner ensuring appropriate forms are provided to the Council in a timely manner.

My name is Carl Goodwin, and I am the Secretary for the 13th. Scouting Group. When I was growing up in Azilda (near Sudbury), I was a Cub and a Scout. I have been involved in Scouting as an adult since my oldest son joined Beaver's (around 9 years ago).I followed both of my son's through their Scouting career until they became Scouts, and then stepped aside from a leadership role for personal reasons. After a year off, I became the Secretary of this Group, and am enjoying my administrative responsibilities. I am also the current "webmaster" for this site, looking after it's general maintenance and updates.
If you have any questions or comments, then please feel free to email us.

Carl R. Goodwin,
13th. Group Secretary.