MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPP: Governor General and King and Queen of Sweden to
Recognize Heroic Acts and Exceptional Service at Scouts Canada National
Awards Ceremony

Ottawa hosts 60^th Baden-Powell World Fellowship Event

OTTAWA, Oct. 13 /CNW/ - The World Scout Foundation and Scouts Canada will host the 60^th Baden-Powell World Fellowship Event October 14 - 17, 2010 in Ottawa. This is an international event that will recognize 121 Canadians for their generous financial contributions to the World Scout Foundation which helps support the Scouting movement worldwide. A highlight will be a presentation ceremony to be held in the Senate Chamber, Parliament of Canada on Saturday, October 16.  Scouts Canada will be joined by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston in his capacity as Patron Scout, His Majesty King Carl Gustaf of Sweden in his capacity as Honourary President of the World Scout Foundation, Her Majesty Queen Silvia, the Honourable Senator Donald H. Oliver, Speaker Pro Tempore, and the Honourable Senator Consiglio Di Nino to honour 16 extraordinary Scouting members who will be receiving or who have earlier received Scouts Canada's highest awards for gallantry and exceptional service.

Media are invited to attend the following event:

Scouts Canada National Awards Ceremony
Date: Saturday, October 16, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Senate Chamber, Parliament of Canada, Centre Block, Ottawa ON

Participants

• His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada
• His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden (Honourary President of the World Scout Foundation)
• Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden
• The Honourable Senator Donald H. Oliver, Speaker Pro Tempore
• The Honourable Senator Consiglio Di Nino
• Kevin MacLeod, Usher of the Black Rod
• Steve Kent, Chief Commissioner and Chair of the Board of Governors for Scouts Canada
• Janet Yale, Executive Commissioner and CEO of Scouts Canada

Details:

• Two new recipients will be presented awards by the Governor General in his capacity as Patron Scout of Canada. This special ceremony will also recognize 14 Scouting youth and adults from across Canada who have received awards for gallantry and exceptional service over the past few years. Each of the awards carries an incredible story of courage, heroism, personal achievement, and outstanding service.
• NOTE: Members of the media wishing to cover this event are asked to please register in advance and arrive at the Senate Chamber by 1:30 p.m

For further information:

For media registration or additional information, please contact:

Michael Sznajdruk, Hill & Knowlton
Direct: 613-786-2251
Email: [email protected]