Welcome New Members (and welcome back returning families!)

The Woodlanders Junior Forest Wardens are excited to be kicking off a new year, and looking forward to plenty of adventures in 2014-15.

We are a club for families who want to do things together:  parents & kids participate together in a wide variety of outdoor-related activities.   As our Pledge says, we foster "appreciation and respect for our forests, wildlife and natural heritages".  And we have a lot of fun in the process!

Please have a look around at this website, especially some of the informational material such as "What is JFW", "Join us" and our promotional video.

Come and see us at the Community Registration night, Sept 9, or send us a note info@woodlandersjfw.org

It's a great time to be a Junior Forest Warden!

National Camp Photos

Some selected photos of National Camp 2014 are available for viewing:
(If you can't access, send me a note! )

Cardboard boat races  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048892783253888129?authkey=COvLgvmw157mXA

Sessions  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048763146471154337?authkey=CJaEqaL-v6zLYA

Mascots  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048901145517896017?authkey=CLiRhe61vIr6HA

Kids  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048886285797661681?authkey=CMbKtPeDqpTMxQE

Faces  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048886599669462529?authkey=CNyNxMHjyLvc4QE

Tours  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048899850219655729?authkey=CNzp1Ni-q46vkgE

Skills Challenge   https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048896577869528689?authkey=CPHlkIvj2PKyBA

Talent Show   https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048896090407674945?authkey=CNqr9pWLiN7lMA

Entertainment  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048892255097984049?authkey=CMj_vOyawvecEg

Awards   https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048895747297151313?authkey=COGL_76xjM2eJQ

Legacy Project  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048894786138118529?authkey=CPuFtbvwm4zzJg

BBQ/Silent AUction   https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048895403745282593?authkey=CNSjrNPRq6XOKw

Free time  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048887811518174097?authkey=CKCL34eOyu2fbQ

Opening Ceremonies  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048762918742574737?authkey=CNDp6MSvgPvw7gE

Sights  https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048760562105278577?authkey=CJ2BzvC2jaPpygE

Setup & May Camp   https://plus.google.com/photos/117307212786719903473/albums/6048755369508103505?authkey=CLLXzfnN4ZaBjAE

Important Information - National Camp and Club Planning

Hello Woodlanders!

The next few months are going to be busy ones for Junior Forest Wardens!

Here are the major happenings (in addition to the regular meetings)

April 26 - Cache In Trash Out - Litter cleanup at Pagan Lake, plus fun with GPS!
Thanks to Chad for lining this up. 

May 30-June1 - Family Camp at Greig Lake.  We will be joined by many JFW families from other clubs, and the focus will be on getting ready for National Camp and having an awful lot of fun!   Watch for further information coming soon

June 7-8 - Family Canoe Camp at Mustus Lake.  Bring your tent & PFD!  A low-key breath of fresh air!    Watch for further information coming soon

July - National Camp 2014!   This is a huge event and we will simply need all club members to pitch in.  This is too good to miss - a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you and your family will never forget!  Lots more information to follow, but here is a start:

• Advance information is available on the JFW website: www.jfwa.ca
• The National Camp website will be opening in stages.  
• General information will be posted soon.  Check back often for updates!
• You will receive an email with your member log-in in the next few weeks.  Be sure to log in, change your password and let us know if you have difficulties
• Family registration will open before the end of April.  Be sure to enter all your family registration and send in payment before the earlybird deadline!
• Session signup will open in June.  There are a huge variety, but they fill up fast so don't delay!
• Ways that you can help, starting now!  

Club  AGM and leadership for the coming year.
It is fun to be a member, it is much more fun and rewarding to be involved, and there are many ways to do that.  Something for everyone!   We want to have all positions filled by May 31

• Tony has indicated that it is time to hand over the role of Club Coordinator to someone new, and will of course provide lots of help for the transition.  Thanks, Tony, for a job well done!
• There are also opportunities to serve as age-group leaders and assistants, merchandise and equipment managers, event planners, and others.  JFW is participatory - we depend on everyone pitching in!

• This document summarizes some of the key roles

So, we'll be seeing lots of each other, as we enjoy our coming club events, National camp,  and getting ready for next year!

It's a great time to be a Junior Forest Warden!

It's time to get into National Camp mode!

Yes, National Camp 2014 is coming fast!  As you know, this is the first-time EVER that this huge event has been held in Saskatchewan, AND it will be right here, in our own backyard, in the Meadow Lake Provincial Park!

There are many ways to be involved.  The first, and most important is: Plan To Attend!  Book those holidays, and get the camper ready!

Next, read all about it.  There is "advance information" available on www.jfwa.ca, the JFW official website.  Also, the National Camp website will be open to members very soon

Finally, there are many tasks that need people to do, now and as Camp draws near.  A growing list is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H2lkh7XaJXvCetwvTtDmgmGAFn8_DnTp3pfS93kU8Zs/pub

Happy National Camping!

Former JFW Members - Take our Quiz!

We would like to hear from our past members.
Whether you were part of the club for one year or twelve, we want to have your insights on what makes JFW good, and what can make it excellent.

Click HERE to begin our short questionnaire!

Many thanks

This Month's Tree Mail - a Must-Read!

Please take a few moments to download and read the August Tree Mail.
It is full of inspiring stories about the southern Alberta floods, and how Junior Forest Wardens were there to help!
This says a lot about the kind of organisation we belong to!