Bottle Drive - Revision history

Grahamb at 04:02, 8 May 2026

2026-05-08T04:02:12Z

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	* Coordinate door-to-door flyer delivery. This is often done by the Scouts and Venturers.		* Coordinate door-to-door flyer delivery. This is often done by the Scouts and Venturers.
	Someone to bring items from the locker for the main bottle drive:		Someone to bring items from the locker for the main bottle drive:
			* Folder with laminated routes (in a purple folder)
	* One pop up shelter.		* One pop up shelter.
	* 12th New Westminster banner with twine to tie to the trailer or shelter.		* 12th New Westminster banner with twine to tie to the trailer or shelter.

Grahamb at 04:57, 6 December 2024

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	On Sunday, we often don’t get many bottles, and we have found that simply bringing the Scout trailer and parking it there for the day and hauling the bottles to the Sapperton Return-It Depot directly is the easiest solution. In Jan 2017, we asked them to come and pick up bins from the Canada Games Pool parking lot as on Saturday there were more than expected and we had to ferry bins back and forth to the School which was a pain. We filled 4.5 bins on Sunday, so it is worth getting the Depot to come pick them up.		On Sunday, we often don’t get many bottles, and we have found that simply bringing the Scout trailer and parking it there for the day and hauling the bottles to the Sapperton Return-It Depot directly is the easiest solution. In Jan 2017, we asked them to come and pick up bins from the Canada Games Pool parking lot as on Saturday there were more than expected and we had to ferry bins back and forth to the School which was a pain. We filled 4.5 bins on Sunday, so it is worth getting the Depot to come pick them up.
	==Advertising==		==Advertising==
	Need to coordinate what routes we are doing and estimate the number of flyers to print. At Staples, 1100 double sided prints on coloured paper (3 flyers/sheet) costs in the order of $75.00~~. In the past Dave Jeffs (member of the Friends of New Westminster Scouting) has provided the printing free through Comfort Graphics or at a nominal cost~~.		Need to coordinate what routes we are doing and estimate the number of flyers to print. At Staples, 1100 double sided prints on coloured paper (3 flyers/sheet) costs in the order of $75.00.
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Geoffpinkerton at 20:16, 8 January 2023

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	* Oven mitts.		* Oven mitts.
	* Washcloths and tea towels for cleanup.		* Washcloths and tea towels for cleanup.
	* ~~Large~~ black garbage ~~bags~~.		* One large black garbage bag.
	* Latex gloves for bottle sorters.		* Latex gloves for bottle sorters.
	* Two filled water jugs because the tap that is there is for hot water.		* Two filled water jugs because the tap that is there is for hot water.
			* Hand Sanitizer
			* Cleaning wipes
	* First aid kit.		* First aid kit.
	Someone to bring from home:		Someone to bring from home:
	* A couple of folding chairs from home to sit on while handing out hot dogs and hot chocolate.		* A couple of folding chairs from home to sit on while handing out hot dogs and hot chocolate.
	* ~~Have~~ an [[Media:event_signup_sheet.xlsx \| overall sign-in / sign-out sheet]] at the event so we know who attended.		* Print an [[Media:event_signup_sheet.xlsx \| overall sign-in / sign-out sheet]] at the event so we know who attended.

	Someone to bring items from the locker for the Canada Games Pool part of the bottle drive:		Someone to bring items from the locker for the Canada Games Pool part of the bottle drive:
	* One pop up shelter.		* One pop up shelter. If it is raining, two might be better: one for hotdogs and signup, and one to stand under.
	* 12th New Westminster banner with twine to tie to the trailer or shelter.		* 12th New Westminster banner with twine to tie to the trailer or the shelter.
	* Park the trailer at the Canada Games Pool on Sunday (use it to drive around on Saturday).		* Park the trailer at the Canada Games Pool on Sunday (use it to drive around on Saturday).
	* Knife.		* Knife.

Geoffpinkerton: Update to City Works yard and general edit.

2023-01-06T20:28:09Z

Update to City Works yard and general edit.

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Geoffpinkerton at 23:03, 6 November 2019

2019-11-06T23:03:03Z

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	==Return-it Express==		==Return-it Express==
	We have set up an account with Return-It Express where you can drop a bag of bottles and cans off and it will be credited to the 12th New Westminster Scouting Group’s Account.		We have set up an account with Return-It Express where you can drop a bag of bottles and cans off and it will be credited to the 12th New Westminster Scouting Group’s Account. This works at any Return-It Express location in B.C.
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Geoffpinkerton at 23:01, 6 November 2019

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	The Sapperton location (79 Braid Street) and Queensborough (409 Boyne Street) are the two New Westminster location with the Express option.		The Sapperton location (79 Braid Street) and Queensborough (409 Boyne Street) are the two New Westminster location with the Express option. There is also one on the north side of Lougheed Highway in Coquitlam just west of IKEA at 1045A Lougheed Highway.
	==Firefighters==		==Firefighters==
	For the last number of years, we have teamed up with the Firefighters and we collect bottles at their Christmas Tree shredding day in the Canada Games Pool parking lot from 10-3. There are not as many bottles collected at this as the regular drive (maybe six bins over 2 days). We need an adult and two youth to attend both Saturday and Sunday. We need to coordinate with the Firefighters for space there and also to piggyback on the advertising.		For the last number of years, we have teamed up with the Firefighters and we collect bottles at their Christmas Tree shredding day in the Canada Games Pool parking lot from 10-3. There are not as many bottles collected at this as the regular drive (maybe six bins over 2 days). We need an adult and two youth to attend both Saturday and Sunday. We need to coordinate with the Firefighters for space there and also to piggyback on the advertising.

Geoffpinkerton at 22:57, 6 November 2019

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 The bottles are returned to the school parking lot where a team sorts them into large bins – alcohol vs. non-alcohol.  As the bins of bottle are extremely heavy, it is good to sort bottles vs. cans also.  The Sapperton Return-It Depot supplies the bins, picks them up, counts them and gives us a cheque for a nominal fee of about $100.  We usually collect enough bottles to fill in the order of 20-25 bins, though in Jan 2017, we managed 29 bins in one day.  In the past we have used other companies with no fee, but you need to sort all the items by type and count them into bags.  It takes forever and the nominal fee is well worth it!
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 On Saturday, the sorting occurs in the underground parking lot of Herbert Spencer School.  On both Saturday and Sunday, we have a small team at the Canada Games Pool Parking lot (near the firehall) collecting and sorting.
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 Get them to drop off at least 30 bins and at least 15 pallets at 9:00AM on Saturday.  Get them to come and collect the bins any time after 3:00PM on Saturday and Sunday.  We can put the bins and pallets for Sunday in the trailer and leave the locked trailer in the Canada Games Pool parking lot overnight.
 ==Firefighters==
 For the last number of years, we have teamed up with the Firefighters and we collect bottles at their Christmas Tree shredding day in the Canada Games Pool parking lot from 10-3.  There are not as many bottles collected at this as the regular drive (maybe six bins over 2 days).  We need an adult and two youth to attend both Saturday and Sunday.  We need to coordinate with the Firefighters for space there and also to piggyback on the advertising.

Geoffpinkerton: Changed Iqbal Lalany to Doug Smith.

2018-09-20T19:59:39Z

Changed Iqbal Lalany to Doug Smith.

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	To book the Herbert Spencer School parking area, email Leah at the School District at facilityrentals@sd40.bc.ca or call her at 604-517-6324. In the past, we have had to get permission from ~~Iqbal Lalany~~ at the Scouts office~~. His email is ilalany@scouts.ca~~. However, the last time we used the Herbert Spencer parking area, Leah said we didn't need to show our certificate of insurance again, since we were also using the gym at Glenbrook. If we don't need to show the certificate of insurance, the process is much simpler.		To book the Herbert Spencer School parking area, email Leah at the School District at facilityrentals@sd40.bc.ca or call her at 604-517-6324. In the past, we have had to get permission from Doug Smith at the Scouts office. However, the last time we used the Herbert Spencer parking area, Leah said we didn't need to show our certificate of insurance again, since we were also using the gym at Glenbrook. If we don't need to show the certificate of insurance, the process is much simpler.
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	If the firefighters require that they receive a copy of Scouts insurance certificate, we need to have this sent from ~~Iqbal Lalaly~~ at the Scout head office. The Group Commissioner will deal with ~~Iqbal~~.		If the firefighters require that they receive a copy of Scouts insurance certificate, we need to have this sent from Doug Smith at the Scout head office. The Group Commissioner will deal with this.
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	* Coordinate with the firefighters and coordinate advertising.		* Coordinate with the firefighters and coordinate advertising.
	* Book the Herbert Spencer School parking garage to sort.		* Book the Herbert Spencer School parking garage to sort.
	* Request insurance from ~~Iqbal Lalaly~~ at Scout office if required by the Fire Fighters or by Herbert Spencer School.		* Request insurance from Doug Smith at Scout office if required by the Fire Fighters or by Herbert Spencer School.
	* Pick up the key before the Herbert Spencer School closes for Christmas.		* Pick up the key before the Herbert Spencer School closes for Christmas.
	* Decide which routes we are doing. In 2015/16 and Jan 2017, we decide on Glenbrook North, Massey Victory Heights, and Kelvin North. This worked well in 2017. In the past we have not had much luck with Queens Park or Sapperton.		* Decide which routes we are doing. In 2015/16 and Jan 2017, we decide on Glenbrook North, Massey Victory Heights, and Kelvin North. This worked well in 2017. In the past we have not had much luck with Queens Park or Sapperton.

Geoffpinkerton at 07:02, 5 January 2018

2018-01-05T07:02:15Z

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	The contact we have used at the Fire Fighters is Alasdair Dunbar, adunbar@newwestcity.ca, (778) 384-2491. In mid-November, make contact and confirm that we will be there.		The contact we have used at the Fire Fighters is Alasdair Dunbar, adunbar@newwestcity.ca, (778) 384-2491 and Glen Bailey, gbailey@newwestcity.ca, (604) 617-6752. In mid-November, make contact and confirm that we will be there. The absolute deadline is Dec 15th.
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Geoffpinkerton at 21:24, 7 March 2017

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	On Sunday, we often don’t get many bottles, and we have found that simply bringing the Scout trailer and parking it there for the day and hauling the bottles to the Sapperton Return-It Depot directly is the easiest solution. In Jan 2017, we asked them to come and pick up bins from the Canada Games Pool parking lot as on Saturday there were more than expected and we had to ferry bins back and forth to the School which was a pain. We filled 4.5 bins on Sunday, so it is worth getting the Depot to come pick them up.		On Sunday, we often don’t get many bottles, and we have found that simply bringing the Scout trailer and parking it there for the day and hauling the bottles to the Sapperton Return-It Depot directly is the easiest solution. In Jan 2017, we asked them to come and pick up bins from the Canada Games Pool parking lot as on Saturday there were more than expected and we had to ferry bins back and forth to the School which was a pain. We filled 4.5 bins on Sunday, so it is worth getting the Depot to come pick them up.
	==Advertising==		==Advertising==
	Need to coordinate what routes we are doing and estimate the number of flyers to print. In the past Dave Jeffs (member of the Friends of New Westminster Scouting) has provided the printing free through Comfort Graphics or at a nominal cost.		Need to coordinate what routes we are doing and estimate the number of flyers to print. In the past Dave Jeffs (member of the Friends of New Westminster Scouting) has provided the printing free through Comfort Graphics or at a nominal cost. At Staples, 1100 double sided prints on coloured paper (3 flyers/sheet) costs in the order of $75.00
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	Contact the Record to get into the City Pages. ~~This can likely be done online~~.		Contact the Record to get into the City Pages. Email calendar@newwestrecord.ca
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	* Request insurance from Iqbal Lalaly at Scout office if required by the Fire Fighters or by Herbert Spencer School.		* Request insurance from Iqbal Lalaly at Scout office if required by the Fire Fighters or by Herbert Spencer School.
	* Pick up the key before the Herbert Spencer School closes for Christmas.		* Pick up the key before the Herbert Spencer School closes for Christmas.
	* Decide which routes we are doing. In 2015/16 and Jan 2017, we decide on Glenbrook North, Massey Victory Heights, and Kelvin North. In the past we have not had much luck with Queens Park or Sapperton.		* Decide which routes we are doing. In 2015/16 and Jan 2017, we decide on Glenbrook North, Massey Victory Heights, and Kelvin North. This worked well in 2017. In the past we have not had much luck with Queens Park or Sapperton.
	* Invite the Guild to participate.		* Invite the Guild to participate.
	* Make two copies the maps (one to distribute flyers and one to do bottle pickup).		* Make two copies the maps (one to distribute flyers and one to do bottle pickup).
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	* Organize for advertising on the City calendar.		* Organize for advertising on the City calendar.
	* Design and print the flyers		* Design and print the flyers
	* Coordinate door-to-door flyer delivery..		* Coordinate door-to-door flyer delivery. This is often done by the Scouts and Venturers.
	Someone to bring items from the locker for the main bottle drive:		Someone to bring items from the locker for the main bottle drive:
	* Crab cooker, propane stove, propane tree, and propane.		* Crab cooker, propane stove, propane tree, and propane.
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	* Park the trailer at the Canada Games Pool on Sunday (use it to drive around on Saturday).		* Park the trailer at the Canada Games Pool on Sunday (use it to drive around on Saturday).
	* Knife.		* Knife.
	Someone needs to buy:		Someone needs to buy (<$100):
	* About 100 ~~Hot~~ dogs and buns.		* About 100 hot dogs and buns (include some veggie dogs).
	* Condiments (ketchup and mustard).		* Condiments (ketchup and mustard).
	* Two large cans of Hot chocolate (usually there isn't any in the locker).		* Two large cans of Hot chocolate (usually there isn't any in the locker).
	* Paper cups (usually there aren't many in the locker).		* Paper cups (usually there aren't many in the locker).
	* Napkins (usually there aren't many in the locker).		* Napkins (usually there aren't many in the locker).