Author: dalyhsralumni

Gofundme Campaign

Your Alumni Association, since it’s formation over 30 years ago, has been actively supporting HSR. Much of the support has been in the form of “sweat equity” as volunteers have helped maintain the camp trails, and a camp historical archive display and have been building the soon-to-be completed network of historical kiosks. Volunteers have also been used in the past to assist with camp maintenance and program support functions. More recently, volunteers attended the camp over several weekends in the summer and fall OF 2022 to provide a “presence” within the camp and to complete some clean-up, repair and maintenance activities in preparation for a 2023 re-opening.

The association members have also provided some financial support to some Alumni projects like the restoration of Kennabi Lodge 25 years ago, for material costs related to the current Historical Kiosk Project and to the annual Alumni Bursary.

Some support for big capital projects at HSR had in the past come through service club donations like Kiwanis and Jaycees. A major source of capital funds has been through the Haliburton Breakfast Club initiative. In the past, funds from this campaign have been used to purchase watercraft, canoes, and capital improvements and most recently, life jackets and docks. The Last Haliburton Club Breakfast occurred just before COVID 19 put a damper on this kind of activity.

As the Haliburton Operations Committee engages in planning for camp re-opening, they are also challenged to look at ways to raise funds for the capital requirements of camp. To this end, the committee has created a “GOFUNDME” campaign as, at a minimum, a bridge to re-establishing an ongoing fundraising initiative like the Haliburton Club Breakfast.

Have a look at this campaign. Join it if you are interested. Share it with friends and colleagues who may also have an interest in the camp through scouting or other linkages.

Donations through this campaign transit through GOFUNDME to Scouts Canada. Donors will get a charitable receipt for Canadian Income Tax purposes through

GOFUNDME.https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuild-haliburton-scout-reserve

Fall 2022 at HSR

Crib Removal

This fall the alumni have been active at the camp! To assist the camp in dock replacement, we had volunteers to prepare the dock sites for installation of new floating docks.
One of the first steps was to to visit each site and assess what would be involved in removing the existing docks. This information was used to inform a work plan to accomplish as much as possible in preparation for the installation crew. We were able to remove some key cribs and have started planning for spring dock installation.

We also needed to undo the work of some Beavers who blocked the culvert at the Narrows. We were able to fully clear the northern most small culvert and did some hand clearing of the main culvert. Kudo’s to Cam Thomas, Doug Kelly, Sarah Mills, Scott Scholtzhauer, Ken Wrigglesworth, and Al Downie for the efforts there. Overnight the increased drainage of the small culvert dropped the level of Holland Lake such that water was no longer draining over the road. With the further assistance of Mark Burns and his ATV, an antique log puller and some well placed anchor trees, we were able to pull the debris through the main culvert and greatly increase the outflow. As the lake level dropped, we were also able to access a third fully blocked culvert and clear it. While the Beavers worked at rebuilding the dams blocking the culverts again in the fall, Mark Burns, Alex & Ken Wrigglesworth and Mark’s ATV were able to undo the Holland Lake Beavers re-damming efforts.

HALIBURTON SCOUT RESERVE STAFF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

SUNDAY AUGUST 7, 2022
1:00 pm – ELECTION OF OFFICERS
187 Kirk Road, Binbrook ON
(416-452-6274 – Sandy’s cell if you are lost)

Please note that attendance at the AGM can be on-line or in person.
Details of the on-line link will be shared early in the week prior to the AGM.

If you are a member and do not have a proxy ballot please contact Warner Clarke. Completed proxies must be emailed to: Sandy@alexanderlimo.ca by August 6th, 2022

Trails Weekend 2016

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Friday, September 30 – Sunday, OCTOBER 2

One of the Alumni Association’s on-going projects is the maintenance of the Haliburton Scout Reserve hiking trail system. Each year, Trails Weekend is held in the fall for alumni to perform the work. The tasks done depend on the number of volunteers who attend, the condition of the trails and whether there are any “special” projects required on the trails or at the camp on that particular weekend.

Trails Weekend typically offers some spectacular fall colours with the chance for current and former staff of all ages to work and socialize together. Meals and accommodations in HSR cabins are provided to volunteers.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Register online for the Trails Weekend,  by September 25, 2016 (Important for planning the work and getting food).

2. Arrive Friday evening or very early Saturday morning. We will be planning and assigning the work crews at breakfast on Saturday.

3. Come prepared for the weather, both for outdoor work and for evenings/overnight.

4. Be prepared to have a great weekend!

IMPORTANT NOTE: As for all volunteer activities at the camp, the Scouts Canada Child & Youth Safety training is required to be on the camp property.  Clean Police Reference Checks are required to stay overnight at the camp. As well, Hold Harmless and Code of Conduct forms must be completed and submitted. See more information here

Optional—Bring musical instruments for playing tunes in the hub Friday & Saturday evenings.

Any questions?  Contact Morgan at trails@hsrsa.ca

Trails Weekend 2016 online registration

Hold Harmless form

Code of Conduct Form

Trails Weekend 2015

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Friday, OCTOBER 2 – Sunday, OCTOBER 4

One of the Alumni Association’s on-going projects is the maintenance of the Haliburton Scout Reserve hiking trail system. Each year, Trails Weekend is held in the fall for alumni to perform the work. The tasks done depend on the number of volunteers who attend, the condition of the trails and whether there are any “special” projects required on the trails or at the camp on that particular weekend.

Trails Weekend typically offers some spectacular fall colours with the chance for current and former staff of all ages to work and socialize together. Meals and accommodations in HSR cabins are provided to volunteers.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Register online for the Trails Weekend,  before September 27, 2015 (Important for planning the work and getting food).

2. Arrive Friday evening or very early Saturday morning. We will be planning and assigning the work crews at breakfast on Saturday.

3. Come prepared for the weather, both for outdoor work and for evenings/overnight.

4. Be prepared to have a great weekend!

IMPORTANT NOTE: As for all volunteer activities at the camp, the Scouts Canada Child & Youth Safety training is required to be on the camp property.  Clean Police Reference Checks are required to stay overnight at the camp. As well, Hold Harmless and Code of Conduct forms must be completed and submitted. See more information here

Optional—Bring musical instruments for playing tunes in the hub Friday & Saturday evenings.

Any questions?  Contact Morgan at trails@hsrsa.ca

Trails Weekend 2105 online registration

Individual Hold harmless Trails 2015

Code of Conduct Form

Trails Weekend 2014

Friday, SEPTEMBER 26 – Sunday, SEPTEMBER 28

One of the Alumni Association’s on-going projects is the maintenance of the Haliburton Scout Reserve hiking trail system. Each year, Trails Weekend is held in the fall for alumni to perform the work. The tasks done depend on the number of volunteers who attend, the condition of the trails and whether there are any “special” projects required on the trails or at the camp on that particular weekend.

Trails Weekend typically offers some spectacular fall colours with the chance for current and former staff of all ages to work and socialize together. Meals and accommodations in HSR cabins are provided to volunteers.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Register for the Trails Weekend, below before September 21, 2014 (Important for planning the work and getting food).

2. Arrive Friday evening or very early Saturday morning. We will be planning and assigning the work crews at breakfast on Saturday.

3. Come prepared for the weather, both for outdoor work and for evenings/overnight.

4. Be prepared to have a great weekend!

IMPORTANT NOTE: As for all volunteer activities at the camp, the Scouts Canada Child & Youth Safety training is required to be on the camp property.  Clean Police Reference Checks are required to stay overnight at the camp. See more information here

Optional—Bring musical instruments for playing tunes in the hub Friday & Saturday evenings.

Any questions?  Contact Katrina at trailsweekend@hsrsa.ca

Trails Weekend 2014 Registration

Alumni Weekend 2014

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Friday, August 8th – Sunday, August 10th

Many of us had our doubts after the 83rd day of January this year, but it now appears that Summer 2014 is actually going to happen, and that means that the annual Haliburton Scout Reserve Staff Alumni Weekend is just around the corner. Whether it’s an annual tradition for you or you haven’t been back to the shores of Kennabi for a while, we would like to welcome you!

Full information and online registration now online here

Trails Weekend 2013

Friday, October 4 – Sunday, October 6

One of the Alumni Association’s on-going projects is the maintenance of the Haliburton Scout Reserve hiking trail system. Each year, Trails Weekend is held in the fall for alumni to perform the work. The tasks done depend on the number of volunteers who attend, the condition of the trails and whether there are any “special” projects required on the trails or at the camp on that particular weekend.

Trails Weekend typically offers some spectacular fall colours with the chance for current and former staff of all ages to work and socialize together. Meals and accommodations in HSR cabins are provided to volunteers.

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Register for the Trails Weekend, online below or by email trailsweekend@hsrsa.ca, before September 29, 2013 (Important for planning the work and getting food).

2. Plan to arrive Friday evening or very early Saturday morning. We will be planning and assigning the work crews at breakfast on Saturday.

3. Come prepared for the weather, both for outdoor work and for evenings/overnight.

4. Be prepared to have a great weekend!

IMPORTANT NOTE: As for all volunteer activities at the camp, the Scouts Canada Child & Youth Safety training is required to be on the camp property.  Clean Police Reference Checks are required to stay overnight at the camp. See more information here

Optional—Bring musical instruments for playing tunes in the hub Friday & Saturday evenings.

Trails Weekend 2013 Registration