By: Angel Liu I joined the 180 Pacific Coast Scout Group in early February, and since then I have developed a strong love for this amazing group of people. I started out looking for something that would be most suited for me by exploring in different projects, including the International Project, and participating in running […]
It is with great pleasure for us to announce that Brian Cheng, a founding member of our 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group, has been appointed by Scouts Canada’s national governing body as Deputy National Commissioner – Child and Youth Safety. Below is Brian’s biography. Since joining the Scouting Movement as a youth member, Brian Cheng […]
By: Angela So Before the week of the painting project: Lasting Impacts, I had a chance to talk with Jo Ann Tait, the Site Operations Leader at Youville Residence about her job and the wonderful experiences she encounters every day at Youville. Angela: Hi Jo Ann, can you tell me a little bit about what […]
By: Lawrence Panzo Imagine an impenetrable fortress full of insurmountable obstacles and life threatening traps, but beyond the wall lies a treasure: the most beautiful landscape in the country– the wild west coast mountains. In the summer, paths are steep and treacherous, mosquitoes are abundant and … well… bears. But, as winter sets, and snow […]
It’s been about a month since our Operation Pixar Competition Camp. Since then, we have requested feedback from attendees to help us improve our next event. Below is Scouter William Chan’s testimonial on his experience during the Operation Pixar Competition Camp. Scouter William is currently the Area Commissioner of the Pacific Spirit Area. For our […]
By: Aaron D’Souza On Sunday, April 7, 2013, 8 of our Rover Scouts went through the investiture ceremony of the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group. For 6 of the Rover Scouts who were invested, it was a very meaningful experience because it was their first time attending a traditional Scouting ceremony since they had no […]
By: Monique Wong Let us, for a moment, bring you back to the time when you were just a kid. You were an innocent, carefree, and naïve little ball of energy who loved new toys and experiences. As we grew up, we witness more unfamiliar environments and meet more amazing individuals. Yet, we continue to […]
By Anthony Lam LANGLEY, B.C. – Last weekend, over 150 youths and 100 leaders descended upon Camp McLean in Langley, British Columbia for Operation Pixar 2013, a themed competition camp hosted by the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group with the support from over 90 program leaders from 17 different Scouting groups. In concordance with the […]
By: Carol Chan Upon arriving at the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group Social Night last Friday, February 15, 2013, I had no idea what to expect. I had asked my friend Henry Chow to come check out the Scout Group because he told me he wanted to improve his interpersonal skills and was unsure about […]
By: Steve Chan On Saturday, February 16th, the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group was very excited to throw our first sporting fundraiser tournament at Daniel Woodward Elementary School in Richmond, British Columbia. The gymnasium was packed with people who had never played dodgeball, people who had tried dodgeball once or twice, and people who regularly […]