History of 1st Russell
31 Oct 1921 15 youth member Scout Troop formed with the Russell Legion as the partner.
The first Troop Scouter was Archie Curry and the first Group Chair was J.A. Gamble.
The Troop was very active throughout the years hosting several local jamborees; however, the Group was not interested in forming and supporting a Cub Pack.
1978 – 1979 This was the last year of operation for the Scout Troop. Without a feeder Cub Pack and the formation of 2nd Russell, there were not enough youth to maintain the Scout Troop. The Scout Troop leaders at the time were Dick Sherwood, Mike Fostner and Larry McGuire.
History of 2nd Russell
Oct 1978 With the lack of a Cub Pack supporting 1st Russell, several interested parents together with the United Church as the sponsor chartered the 2nd Russell Scouting Group which consisted of one Cub Pack with Paul Hart as the Pack Leader and Nancy Matthews as the Group Chairperson.
1981- 1982 Scout Troop commenced operation.
1982- 1983 Beaver Colony commenced operation.
1983-1984 A second Beaver Colony was formed and commenced operation for several years.
1986-1987 A third Beaver Colony was formed and commenced operation for several years.
1987-1988 Venturer Company commenced operation for one year.
1989-1990 Venturer Company reborn and commenced operation for two years.
1990-1991 A second Cub Pack was formed and commenced operation for several years.
1992-1993 Venturer Company reborn and commenced operation for one year.
1996-1997 A third Cub Pack was formed and commenced operation for several years.
1997-1998 Scout Troop attended Canadian Jamboree in Thunder Bay.
First year of female participation in the Scout Troop. Joyce Vincelette was assistant Troop Leader.
1998-1999 Joyce Vincelette appointed as Troop Scouter. Venturer Company reborn and commenced operation for three years.
Joyce Vincelette and Steve Taylor presented with the Scouts Canada Meritorious Conduct Medal by the Governor General (Chief Scout) of Canada (National Award).
1999-2000 Randy Miller presented with the Scouts Canada Meritorious Conduct Medal by the Governor General (Chief Scout) of Canada (National Award).
2001-2002 Scout Troop attended Canadian Jamboree in Prince Edward Island.
Scout Tim Jackson presented with Chief Scout Award (Highest achievable Scout level award).
2002-2003 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
2003-2004 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
2004-2005 Greg McGinnis presented with the Order of the Caribou Award (Council Award).
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
2005-2006 Second Beaver Colony commenced operation for one year.
Both Beaver Colonies, Cubs, Scouts, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
2006-2007 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
2007-2008 100th anniversary of Scouting worldwide as well as 100th anniversary of Scouting in Canada. Group participated in several activities, events and camps to celebrate this milestone.
Maryke Dykstra, Karen Bordeleau, Randy Miller, Al Burns, Alvin Cluff-Clyburne and Greg McGinnis were presented with the Commemorative Centennial Award (National Award).
Venturer Company commenced operation.
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
2008-2009 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
Dave Laramee presented with the Order of the Caribou Award (Council Award).
2nd Russell Scouting implements new Group awards to recognize achievements of section youth and leaders as well as the “Henshaw Award”
2009-2010 Beavers, Scouts, Venturers, Group Committee presented with the Gold Level Council Commissioner Award (Council Award).
Al Burns presented with the Order of the Caribou Award (Council Award).
Dave Laramee presented with the Bar to the Order of the Caribou Award (Council Award). Randy Miller presented with the Silver Acorn Award (National Award).
Al Burns retires as Group Commissioner after 16 years as a volunteer.
2010-2011 Total membership: 88 youth and 31 adults = 119
Greg McGinnis appointed as new Group Commissioner.
Rover Crew commenced operation for one year.
John Rayson (Volunteer) and John Rayson Jr. (Youth) recognized for completion of Wilderness First Aid Training and Advanced Wilderness Training.
Scouts Canada adopts new National Program Standards and implements new National Program Quality Award for each section.
Six volunteers and three youth members recognized with the Rideau Area Participation Award (Area Award)
Beavers presented with National Program Quality Award for 100% achievement of program quality requirements.
2011-2012 Total membership: 90 youth and 29 adults = 119
Scouts Canada changes names of section programs to Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Venturer Scouts, and Rover Scouts.
Scouts Canada revitalises their uniforms and badges after 20 years.
New Voyageur Council Crest introduced.
Previous Council Crest | New Council Crest |
Karen Bordeleau retires as Group Registrar and Secretary after 13 years as a volunteer.
Second Beaver Colony reborn and commenced operation.
Chaired by parent Frances Rutherford, a Jamboree Committee commenced operation to assist in the organization of sending a 2nd Russell Scout Contingent to the 2013 Canadian Jamboree in Sylvan Lake, Alberta during early July 2013.
Nine volunteers and seventeen youth members recognized with the Rideau Area Participation Award (Area Award).
John Rayson, Corey Bryk, Samantha Miller, Sylvain Hubert, and Loren Pearson presented with the Certificate of Commendation (National Award).
Alvin Cluff-Clyburne, Maryke Dykstra, Margaret Grohmann and Paul Richmond presented with the Medal of Good Service (National Award).
David Laramee and Greg McGinnis presented with the Medal of Merit (National Award).
Both Beaver Colonies presented with National Program Quality Award for 100% achievement of program quality requirements.
2012-2013 Total membership: 90 youth and 29 adults = 119
Scouts and leaders from 2nd Russell, 1st Greely, and 101st Ottawa combine to send two patrols to the 2013 Canadian Jamboree in Sylvan Lake, Alberta during early July 2013.
Three volunteers and eight youth members recognized with the Rideau Area Participation Award (Area Award).
2nd Russell Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts Sections presented with the inaugural Rideau Area Points System (RAPS) Flags.
New Rideau Area Crest Introduced.
Previous Area Crest | New Area Crest |
Greg McGinnis presented with the Bar to the Order of the Caribou (Council Award).
Margaret Grohmann, John Rayson Sr., Joe Doubrough, Joanne Croucher, J.P. Roger, Bill Goodwin, Greg McGinnis, and Steve Ramey presented with the Certificate of Commendation (National Award).
Heather Richmond presented with the Medal of Good Service (National Award).
Paul Richmond presented with the Bar to the Medal of Good Service (National Award).
Greg McGinnis presented with the Bar to the Medal of Merit (National Award).
Rover Rebecca Laramee and Venturer Robert Rayson presented with the Medal of Maple (National Youth Award). First ones to be presented to youth members of our group.
Scout Brody Cashman, Ryan Ramey, Sebastian Rutherford, Destiny Vaillancourt, and William Grohmann presented with Chief Scout Award (Highest achievable Scout level award).
Both Beaver Colonies presented with National Program Quality Award for 100% achievement of program quality requirements.
2013-2014 Total membership: 79 youth and 34 adults = 113.
4 Scouts, 1 Senior Cub and 2 leaders attended the Great Lakes Jamboree (Jambo) held at Camp BEL, in Dorchester during early July 2014 as participants while Scouter Joe Doubrough (Rappelling Wall Coordinator) and Venturer Sebastian Rutherford (Archery Coordinator) attended as Offers Of Service.
Venturers Travis Laramee, Sebastian Rutherford and William Grohmann presented with the Certificate of Commendation (National Award).
Travis Laramee presented with the Medal of Maple (National Youth Award).
Michael Rayson presented with the Chief Scouts Award, Scouts Canada’s Highest Award for Scout aged youth.
Adult Volunteers Margaret Grohmann, John Rayson Sr., Joe Doubrough, Joanne Croucher, J.P. Roger, Bill Goodwin, Greg McGinnis, Paul Richmond, Randy Miller, Kelly Misener, Jason Walsh, Karen Lines, Dwain Ehler, Vanessa Jalbert, Dave Laramee, Samantha Miller, Janet Taylor, Steven VanDenVisch, Nancy Larrivee and Joshua Nixon presented with the Certificate of Commendation (National Award).
John Rayson presented with the Medal of Good Service (National Award).
Both Beaver Colonies and the Venturer Company presented with National Program Quality Award for 100% achievement of program quality requirements.
Venturer Travis Laramee presented with the Medal of Maple (National Youth Award).
New 2nd Russell Scouting Uniform Crest Introduced.
 Previous Group Uniform Crest | New Group Uniform Crest |
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