On April 18th, we had our final bag check before departing for our International Service Project to Malaysia and Singapore. This procedure is extremely important as the majority of us have never been on a backpacking trip before. Bag checking ensures that we pack smart and light! Here’s a photo gallery showing you some of the behind […]
Our International Service Project (or iProj for short) is approaching rapidly! Join Cecilia for a behind the scenes look on our second to last iProj Meeting as we do a final bag check to ensure everyone has all the essentials and have space for contingent gear. Be sure to follow our website for more frequent […]
By: Dylan Book In just two weeks our International Service Project contingent will be travelling to Malaysia and Singapore. A big part of any International Service Project (iProj) is doing cultural exchange and bonding with local Scouts. My most cherished memory from iProj 2014 in Mexico was singing “Ging Gang Goolie” with Mexican Rovers at a campfire […]
By: Kyle Andrews The great outdoors could be as simple as going to the park. It doesn’t have to be all out camping in the woods with minimal food and no showers. Last Saturday, the Integrated Outdoors Program (IOP) and Community Service and Internal Socials (CSIS) departments grouped together some people to have a picnic […]
By Dylan Book This post is part of a series on our upcoming International Service Project to Malaysia and Singapore. You can read more about the project here: http://pccrovers.com/category/iproj/iproj-malaysia-singapore-2015/ On Saturday, April 11, the 180th Pacific Coast Scout Group held their Flag Ceremony to kick off their 5th International Service Project. To show their support for the contingent, […]
Today, Rovers from our fifth International Service Project were sent off by government dignitaries from Canada and Malaysia in our Flag Ceremony. Below is a visual journey of the ceremony. Special thanks to the Honourable Alice Wong, Member of Parliament for Richmond and Minister of State for Seniors; Mr. Mohd Adli Bin Abdullah, Consul General […]
From the very first day that our Rover Crew came to being, we understood the importance of member retention. It is so important that we hold ourselves to a very challenging annual goal of 90% retention. We know very well that people will “vote with their feet”: if our program fails to engage members in […]
In this final post, Clarice presents some of the most valuable lessons we learned as we developed our mentoring program. We wish to share these with all rover crews who are considering establishing their own mentoring program. If you are interested in more information about mentoring, or would like to get in touch with us, […]
By: Cecilia Federizon To read more blogposts on our fifth International Service Project 2015 (iProj), click the following link: http://pccrovers.com/iproj2015. With less than a month until we embark on our International Service Project (iProj), I’m personally getting really excited! Among the many service projects that we will embark on abroad in Malaysia and Singapore, there are […]
Oh hi there, tech team here; thanks for stopping by. This post is the first of the series we call “Lifehacks”. Lifehacks provide tips and tricks for you to fully utilize your technological tools. Reading through our interactive tutorials, be prepared to say a lot of “OMG I can do that?!” We strive to make you confused at […]