In the Scouting community, it is often a tradition to host a flag ceremony prior to an international scouting trip. On Saturday, May 5th, the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group hosted a flag ceremony for their International Service Project of 2012 to China. The Honourable Alice Wong, MP for Richmond, Consul-General Madam Liu, and Consul Mr. […]
By: Shirvin Lee Having trouble looking for lost items? Want to refine your searching skills? Those were two of the many reasons why thirty-one Rovers and guests were up for the first annual scavenger hunt on Friday, April 27th at Metrotown Mall. In the grand court of the largest mall in British Columbia, the participants […]
YOU ARE INVITED! Only 12 days left until the iProj contingent departures for China! To send them off on a safe journey, the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group will be hosting a Flag Ceremony. This will take place on Saturday, May 05th at 6:30 pm, at Mitchell Elementary School in Richmond. The Honourable Alice Wong will […]
By Stephanie Chan One of the many adventures we have lined up for the contingent during our International Project (iProj) to China is a visit to Huashan (or Mount Hua). We have a half day to spend hiking and exploring one of China’s great wonders located east of the city of Xi’an (where the children’s […]
Written By Jeremy Tam. Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with quick access to the outdoors. It is only a 20 minute drive from downtown to reach the north shore mountains. On weekends and even after work many city dwellers flock to the mountains for fun, fitness, and just de-stressing. […]
By: Stephanie Chan When our group travels to China for our International Project in May, one of the major stops will be at the Xi’an Children’s Village. The travelling Scouts are certain to be touched by the children who live there. Residents of the village include all ages from infants to eighteen year olds. Each […]
By: Elaine Au Do YOU have what it takes to get the job you want? Of course you do. In fact, everyone can get the job they want as long as they take the initiatives to learn the etiquettes, and how to write resumes and cover letters. This takes practice of course. So, to help get the Rovers […]
By: Stephanie Chan Leadership Training Presentation Presentation Rehearsals: The iProj group is diligently working on group presentations for a leadership training program for the local Scouts in Shilong. Practically every weekend we find the presenters rehearsing, re-drafting and re-structuring their presentations towards perfection. We will be sharing our Canadian methods of running personal development, leadership, […]
Preparations for International Project (“iProj”) 2012 to China are in full swing! About 30 Rovers are in for an adventure in only 50 days. With the days counting down, adrenaline runs through our veins as we finalize itinerary plans, rehearse our leadership training presentations, practice foot drills, and draft our plans for the children’s village […]
Every 60 seconds, someone in Canada needs blood. As one unit of blood has the potential to improve or save the lives of up to three people, a small gesture, has the potential to impact many lives. On February 24, 2012, the Rover Scout Group signed up with Canadian Blood Services to donate blood as a team. With […]