Big Shoe Award Presented to Jim Ellison

Big Shoe Award Presented to Jim Ellison

It is awarded every year to someone who, by their commitment, dedication, energy and enthusiasm for Junior Forest Wardens have made a big, lasting and very positive mark – BIG SHOES to fill indeed.

I have a hard time with awards like this because obliviously my feet are big but not this big . . . and there are a lot of people out there that deserve this award. This CLUB is a group effort and everyone makes this organization run.

The Best way to sum up who I have decided to award is: “if you ask this person to do something: you never have to give it another thought, it will be done.

I would like Jim Ellison to please come join me.

Jim joined JFW in 1996 with 4 boys and a wonderful wife. He has been club coordinator, support leader, and treasurer. He sat on the Southern District as a chairperson and now is an Alumni. He has been the main stage builder for National camps over the years and joined the committee last National as site manager. As you all know he filled this position with an authoritative attitude and made everything run smooth.

At Leadership Fall Camps Jim has a record for selling the most Odd Fellow tickets. And on that note, Jim sold dozens of wool socks in +34 weather at National Camp.

To the man who fills the “BIG SHOE”

submitted by
Pat Wood
Stettler Swift Fox

Register NOW for WINTER OUTREACH FEBRUARY 16-19, 2018

JFW OUTREACH FEBRUARY 16-19, 2018

WINTER WALL TENT WONDERS

We would like to invite all Adventurers, Challengers, Leaders and Parents to participate in this year’s Winter Outreach program.  The location is in a random camp area within view of Mt. Baldy near Nordegg.  What a great opportunity to test your outdoor skills and knowledge.  Doug Latimer will join us for the weekend, which means there will be tons of information and lots of great stories to share with us.

The plan for the weekend it to arrive on the Friday night and ski or hike into the camp area where you will help to set up some of the wall tents for the night.  After a cozy night’s sleep, you will divide into two groups: half will go with Doug for the day (on an adventure or to the summit of Mt. Baldy or both) while the other half builds their own shelters (on their own without adult assistance unless requested).  If you like you can stay in your own shelter for the night!  The next day the groups will exchange activities.

Do you want to test your knowledge of winter skills?  Then this is the camp for you!!  We will have terrific meals and tents for your comfort away from home.  The Outreach Committee is excited about offering you the opportunity to do things on your own.  Come and join us for this unique opportunity! Cost is only $95 per person!

Mt. Baldy - It will look different with snow on it!

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