Good Turn Week is an initiative spearheaded by Scouts Canada National Youth Network that follows the principles of Scouting; to always help others.

Beaver Scouts promise to 'help take care of the world.' Cub Scouts promise to 'do a good turn every day.' In the end, throughout all the groups of Scouts Canada a significant part of our identity as Scouts is that we 'help other people all the time.'

With Good Turn Week, Scouts Canada is encouraging the rest of the country to take on this positive initiative in making the country a happier and friendlier place to live.

How the process works

Our you will receive their Good Turn bracelets this week. Then it's up to them to get the ball rolling. When a Scouts Canada member performs a good deed they then pass on their bracelet to the person receiving the good deed, now it's up to the receiver to pass on the kindness.

But you do not need a bracelet to participate. Doing a "Good Turn" is easy. Here are some examples of what you can do:

• volunteering at your local food bank
• helping an elderly neighbour clean their yard
• making soup for a sick friend
• helping to maintain community centers
• treating a friend to lunch
• helping a friend with homework

Don't let the list stop here, make sure you take any opportunity you can to do good for others, and don't forget to pass on the wrist band and do your part to inspire others to continue our long chain of "Good Turns"!

Christmas is only a few days away, but we do need to think about those trees after Christmas.

On Saturday, January 7th, we will be holding our Annual Christmas Tree Pickup.

We will be meeting at the New Maryland Centre at 9am. We will be going around the village picking up Christmas Trees, for donations. This is a great fundraiser for our group, and a lot of fun! This is also a community service event, and is our last big fundraiser for the year.

We are in need of another truck or two, and if anyone has access to a trailer you could use for the morning, we would appreciate it! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

All ages are needed, as the bigger kids (and adults if you can help) haul the trees, and the Beaver Scouts go to the door for a donation. We really need a good turn out on events such as this to make it a success, and remember the saying "many hands make light work."

Usually we run this event from 9am-12pm, and then have a lunch afterwards. Details on lunch will be provided as we get closer to the date.

Merry Christmas!

Our all section Christmas Party is this coming Monday evening, December 19th. We will be at Faith Baptist (across from the Irving).

Please note there will not be a gift exchange, instead we are asking that the youth bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank. The party for all youth will be at the Beavers and Cubs regular time of 6:30pm.

This will be a games night in the gymnasium, and just an informal social event. Uniforms are not required.

We would appreciate each youth also brings snacks or drinks to share with the group.

Parents are welcome to pick up their Beaver or Cub any time after 7:30pm, but the party will be done for the Beavers and Cubs at 8pm.

If the Scouts are staying until 9pm, D.A. will let you know.

This is our last event for 2011. 

The Village has asked us once again to help out at the New Maryland Christmas Tree Lighting and Candle Light Walk

It is Thursday, December 1st. 

We have been asked to have some Scouts (and Senior Cub Scouts) hand out the candles. We need to be there at 6:30pm. In full uniform (neckers on the outside of the jacket please).

All youth from all sections should come out in uniform, but where we are handing out lit candles, only the older youth can do that, but the younger ones can help them out!

After the tree lighting there will be a candlelight walk from Victoria Hall to Faith Baptist Church where there will be hot chocolate, apple cider, caroling and treats!

Santa Claus might stop by!

We are going to be participating in the Fredericton Santa Claus Parade again this year. We hope we can get a good turnout of Youth for the event, which is being held on November 26th.

I will have more details as they become available, but this is what we have so far:

Parade Route: North side – Parade will form up in the parking lots of the Nashwaaksis Middle School as directed by the Kinsmen. The parade will leave from this area, turn left on Fulton Avenue, down Fulton Avenue to Main Street, turning right up Main, then right at Brookside Drive, out Brookside Drive crossing the Ring Road to the Brookside Mall (entering on Reynolds Street) where the parade will disembark.

Please note: All float entries/participants are to enter the middle school area via Carrington Lane where they will be directed by the Kinsmen.

Arrival Time: We are float number 12. The Youth need to be at the site around 4pm, 4:30 at the latest.

Please make sure your Beaver/Cub/Scout is dressed properly for the weather, as they will be sitting on the float for a couple hours, and it does get cold.

Parade Start Time: Sharp 5:00pm

Parade Date - November 26th

On Sunday October 2nd, at 2pm, we are going to go Apple Picking at Everett's Family Orchard in Island View. We will meet out there at 2pm. This will be a family event, so if you want to go apple picking for yourselves, this is a good time to do it. We use the apples the youth pick to sell on Apple Day on October 15th. Please ensure your Beaver/Cub/Scout wears his/her uniform (If they have it). For the Cub Scoouts and Scouts wearing the tan uniform, sashes are not required, but neckerchiefs are for everyone who has one.

Evertt's farm is located at 3905 Route 102, Island View (west of Fredericton).

Directions from Southside Fredericton:

1. At the Prospect/Hanwell intersection go west (away from Fredericton).
2. Continue along this road (Route 102) for 14 kilometers until approximately civic # 3905
3. On the left side you will see their sign.
4. Continue up the driveway towards the white farmhouse with a red roof.
5. Park on the grass in front of the red barn, you have arrived!

The 2011 Scout Popcorn campaign has started! Scout Popcorn is the National Fundraising program for Scouts Canada. Over 60% of the Scout Popcorn sales stay right in 1st New Maryland.

Each year we use the monies raised from Scout Popcorn to subsidize camp costs, purchase badges and crests for the programs, as well as other materials for the groups.

This year we hope to purchase a large Cabin Tent with a stove for late fall/winter camping.

We will be distributing the forms and materials on Monday, September 26 to each section. 

The campaign runs from September 21-October 23rd. Order collection night is October 24th.

Selling FAQs

Is your Beaver/Cub/Scout Expected to Sell?

We are not forcing anyone to sell popcorn. This is a voluntary fundraising event. While we hope everyone participates of course, we understand that not everyone is able to. That is okay!

Who Should Cheques be Made Payable to?

When you are selling popcorn, please ensure that cheques are made payable to 1st New Maryland Scouts.

Is the Money Required When the Customer Orders?

It depends on who you are selling to. We have 30 days to pay after the order is placed, so if you want to have the person pay now or later, it is up to you. Some people will want to pay when placing the order, some will prefer to pay afterwards. Please make sure you keep excellent records to track who has paid and who has not paid you. 

Our group is responsible to pay for everything we order.

When is the Order Being Placed?

Colelction night is Monday, October 24th. All orders must be in the system by October 26th. If you have money with your order, please send it in with that. Envelopes will be provided.

Can we Accept Post Dated Cheques?

Yes. Providing they are dated before the popcorn is delivered (November 15 probably).

When is the Popcorn Being Delivered?

The date I am being given right now is that they expect the popcorn to be delivered to 1st New Maryland on or about November 15.

Is there any Nutritional Information on the Products?

Yes, have a look here.

When are the Prizes for the Youth Arriving?

The gift cards are ordered with our Popcorn Order. Those along with the crests, the Zyclone (if the youth is part of the $600 club), etc. should arrive with our Popcorn order mid-November.

What are the Products this Year?

You can see what the popcorn and prices are by clicking here.

The Scout Shop has the new uniforms in stock, and I would recommend that you go over when they are open on Monday or Thursday evenings (6:30-8pm) with your son/daughter to try on the uniform, instead of ordering online (www.scoutshop.ca). The sizes seem to be different that what you would expect.

The Cub and Scout Handbooks are not in yet though, but you can order those on-line.

Remember, when getting your uniform pieces, you do not need a Neckerchief, or any extra badges, 1st New Maryland Supplies those items. Click here for more information on the uniforms.

The Fredericton Scout Shop only takes cash or cheque, and is located at 141 School Street on the north side. Click here for directions.

On October 15, our Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts will be canvasing the Village of New Maryland stores and going door-to-door handing out apples. Donations from Apple Day go to improve Scouting programming and support Scouting activities and training.

We will be meeting at the New Maryland Elementary School at 9am.

We will be dividing up into groups of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and will need drivers for the morning.

Please ensure your son/daughter is dressed for the weather and if possible, please bring a small basket or something to carry the apples when going to the door.

This is a fun fundraiser for the group, and is also great visibility for Scouting in New Maryland!