Annual South Frontenac Scouts banquet

Feb 10, 2011

Photo: Harold Dalmas (bottom right) presented certificates of appreciation to group leaders and volunteers of the 1st Scouts Canada- South Frontenac Group

On Feb. 7, over 100 diners gathered at the Free Methodist Church in Harrowsmith for the 1st Scouts Canada - South Frontenac Group’s annual banquet, which included Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 1st Verona, 1st Sydenham and1st Perth Road groups.

South Frontenac Group Commissioner Harold Dalmas emceed the event, which included opening ceremonies by the members of all three groups. Toasts were made to Lord Baden-Powell, who founded the world-wide Scouts movement and to the Queen. Following the potluck dinner was a presentation of certificates of appreciation to 22 individual leaders and members of the SF Group Committee in recognition of the work they do within the group.

Commissioner Dalmas said that the event is an important one for the South Frontenac group. “Because the group covers such a wide catchment area, this is one of the only times during the year that that the entire group comes together.”

Dave Parker, who is the Loyalist Area commissioner of Scouts Canada, spoke about the recent resurgence in scouting over the last three or four years in the area he serves. “I think it is due to the three pillars of Scouting: Duty to others, Duty to God and Duty to Self. The scouting program on the whole is more of a spiritual thing than a religious one - and on the whole the Scouting program is focused on a spiritual commitment to doing the right thing, which is tied to the Golden Rules. The fact that 10 of the world’s major religions carry a common thread related to those Golden Rules is helping to increase the popularity of Scouting,” he said.

Anyone interested in learning more about Scouts Canada or joining a group can contact Harold Dalmas at 613-372-3050 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.