February 10, 2010
MLA Bloy Calls Attention to Scout-Guide Week for 2010

VICTORIA – Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy rose in the legislature to applaud the work of the Guides and Scouts of Canada and wish them well during Scouts and Guides Week 2010.

“Since the Olympic torch left Victoria on October 30, it has travelled nearly 45,000 kilometres and visited over 1,000 communities.,” said Bloy. “The 12,000 torchbearers, including hundreds of Scouts and Guides from across Canada, have braved the rain, the wind, the snow and subzero temperatures to get the torch to B.C. Place on February 12, where thousands of Scouts and Guides have volunteered for the opening and closing ceremonies and everything else in between from coast to coast in Canada.

“I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Scout-Guide Week, which will take place while the Olympics are on.

“This week is a celebration of both Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada when the organizations come together in the spirit of friendship to honour their shared heritage,” said Bloy. “It is also a chance for the public to appreciate and recognize the endless potential of our Canadian youth in the steps they are taking in scouting and guiding that will transform them into our nation's future leaders.

“Scouting and guiding instil lifelong skills and values of leadership, honour, hard work and teamwork through various outdoor programs,” said Bloy. “In fact, all of these qualities will be exemplified in Vancouver and Whistler in two days at the 2010 Olympic Games.

“This year Scout-Guide week comes at a very unique time. As they celebrate across the province, Guides and Scouts will be able to look to the games and our athletes for inspiration.

“I ask the members of this House to join me in wishing Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada a great week and also to join me in wishing all of our Olympic athletes the best of luck at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. Go, Canada, go!” Bloy concluded.

Visit Harry’s website at www.harrybloymla.bc.ca

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