updated May 8th
– BEFORE ATTENDING EVENTS –
– UPCOMING COURSE DATES –
- First SUNDAY of every school-year month, 7pm
- Meeting agenda includes updates from current high school FR programs, debriefs on past events, and details on upcoming events
- Meeting is open to all First Responders, high school FR leaders are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings
- LOCATION OF MONTHLY MEETING: Portable 7
PACIFIC SPIRIT AREA FAMILY CAMP [covered]
- May 11 to 13, 2012
- Camp Byng, on the Sunshine Coast
- Need 4 First Responders, cover approx. 500-600 participants
- Transportation and food fees are covered
- Coordinator: Jaelem Bhate (UBC)
- Sunday, May 20th, 2012
- 1500 to 1800hrs
- Richmond Olympic Oval
- Coordinator: Alex Cheng (Burnett)
- Email: jwatts@shaw.ca
TELUS WALK FOR A CURE
- June 10th, 2012
- Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park
- In support of Juvenile Diabetes Research
- Coordinator: [apply now]
- Email: jwatts@shaw.ca
- June 16, 17
- 1600 to 0600hrs (overnight event)
- Minoru Oval
- Need 4 First Responders to cover an overnight event
- Coordinator: [apply now]
- Email: jwatts@shaw.ca
SOS WALK FOR CHILDREN
- June 30th, 2012
- Richmond Olympic Oval
- Coordinator: Jason Lee (UBC)
- Email: jwatts@shaw.ca
- June 29th, 30th, July 1st
- Imperial Walkway, Steveston Village
- Event details TBA
- Coordinator: [apply now]
- Email: jwatts@shaw.ca
- July 6 – 13, 2013
- Camp Woods, Sylan Lake, Alberta
- Expected up to 10,000 participants, ranging from 10-15 different countries
- First Responders have been approved to participate as part of the emergency services medical sector, along with other scouting groups from Halifax, Toronto, and Edmonton.
- First Responders will be assisting the organization and planning for all areas of the event including Hospital, First Aid Posts, Logistics and Staffing. If you are interested, email Jeff at jwatts@shaw.ca to get on a committee now.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- July 19th to August 11th, 2012
- Camp Byng, Sunshine Coast
- Coordinator: Albert Chiang
- Scout camp, approximately 60 new participants per week, for 3 weeks, age 8-12
- Accommodations, transportation, and food will be covered
Do not have to be available all 3 weeks. Schedules can be arranged with coordinator.
MISCELLANEOUS AND UNSCHEDULED EVENTS
Duke of Edinburgh Awards Program – contact Jeff Watts
MedVents – The GVMAST First Responders program may re-start the “Medical Venturers” crew in British Columbia as a part of Scouts Canada. If you are currently a member of Scouts Canada, you may be eligible in joining the program under a service capacity where registration fees and other services may be wavered in return for your first aid services. You may also be entitled to scholarships available to the scouting community. More details to come.
First Aid Kits – If you are interested in purchasing a first aid kit, contact jwatts@shaw.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships will be available to graduating First Responders for the 2011/2012 school year. Criteria will be based upon number of hours spent at community events. Selection committee is still being formed. You will have to apply for the scholarship. Application will have more details, and a list of past events and number of hours. Scholarships will be awarded at the end of the school year in June 2012 during the valedictory ceremonies. Thanks you to all our generous donors for their contribution and donations to our scholarship fund, and for keeping our First Responder program running!