Winter 2011
MecklenburgCountyCouncil
Boy Scouts of America
In this edition: 2 Scout Executive’s Notes
7 Memorials & Tributes
14 Training
3 Council News
8 Eagle Nest
16 Membership
9 Hornets Nest
17 Advancement News
4 Program 5 Special Initiatives
10 Apache
18 Finance News
6 Scout Publicity
12 Etowah
19 Exploring
On my honor, I will do my best...
to help other people at all times...
Scout Executive’s Notes The Scouting Promise is action!
GOOD CITIZENSHIP…HELPING OTHERS…DOING YOUR BEST… Scouts in Mecklenburg County are very concerned about hunger in the community, and are proud to “do their duty” by helping provide food for those in need. Our Scouting for Food drive is the single largest food drive event in our community. Every pound collected helps feed a meal to someone in need. On Saturday February 4th packs, troops and crews from across our great council will be participating in Scouting For Food – 2012, our annual Good Turn for America service project. I personally invite every unit to engage and every Scout to participate in this worthwhile activity! Our goal is to collect in excess of 175,000 pounds of food which will be distributed though Loaves & Fishes for families in need. It’s great to be a Scout, doing a good turn daily and making a positive difference. Together we all make a tremendous difference in our community and will collect even more food this year through our neighborhoods and our church families thank you in advance for your participation in this very important community food drive. In Service, Mark Turner Scout Executive
Scouting for Food Details
• The Scouting for Food collection bags will be available during the January Roundtables. Please
plan to have a representative pick up your unit’s bags. • Each unit should set their collection goals and plan to distribute bags throughout their assigned collection neighborhoods during the week of January 28 – February 3. • On Saturday February 4, 2012, thousands of Scouts will make their way throughout Mecklenburg County neighborhoods collecting the filled bags. All donated food will be brought to the designated collection sites where it will be weighed and sorted by Catawba Lodge members of the Order of the Arrow. • As unbelievable as it may seem, hunger remains a significant problem in the United States of America. For many Americans, the choice between buying food and paying utility bills is very real. In fact, according to estimates, over 33 million people in this nation aren’t sure from where their next meal will come. One in five children in this country faces hunger. Families rely on local agencies like the Boy Scouts of America and Loaves and Fishes for much needed food.
Mecklenburg County Council Welcomes Jonathan Russell Thanks to John Mahaffey for providing the cover photo. Scouts and leaders participating in the Scouting for Food food drive in February 2011. If you have photos you would like to submit for use in council publications, please email gene.conder@scouting.org.
Scout Executive Mark Turner is pleased to announce the employment of Jonathan Russell as Exploring/LFL District Executive. Jonathan was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and has been involved in Scouting since he was a Tiger Cub. He was a member of Troop 23 and received his Eagle Scout there in May of 2004. He attended Appalachian State University and received a Bachelor of Science in History, Secondary Education in 2009. Prior to joining the staff at the Mecklenburg County Council, he was a Civics and Economics teacher at West Mecklenburg High School. You may recognize Jonathan from his work at Camp Grimes for the summer camp program. He began working summers at camp in 2006, and was the Program Director from 2008-2011. His years of work at camp can best be summed up by four words: “Good morning Camp Grimes!”
Jonathan is very excited about joining the council staff and sees it as fulfilling a personal dream of his, working full time to serve the youth of his community with the Boy Scouts.
Council News Brent McKnight Recognized with Lifesaving Award It is without a doubt that the skills learned in Scouting help young people and adults to be prepared to act when there is a crisis. Our council normally recognizes several Scouts and adults for heroic actions or even saving a live. At a recent court of honor held at Troop 413 chartered to Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, Brent McKnight was recognized with the heroism award. His story follows:
On Tuesday February 22, 2011 Life Scout Brent McKnight was participating on a mission trip in Haiti where he and his fellow church school team members were setting up a computer lab for ESL/computer training at an orphanage. Brent’s math teacher, Joe Rego, also part of the mission group was eating a sandwich prior to instructing one of these classes. Mr. Rego had a portion of the food lodge in his throat, completely blocking his airway. Though trained in first aid he was unable to clear the food himself and unable to breathe. Brent fortunately rounded the corner heading towards the classroom where he spotted Mr. Rego who motioned to Brent and gave the universal sign for choking. Without hesitation, Brent performed the Heimlich maneuver on Mr. Rego. It took six to seven thrusts to dislodge the food and unblock the airway allowing Mr. Rego to breathe. During our interview with Mr. Rego, it was clear that he believes that Brent’s swift action saved his life. It should be noted that although there were several other non-Scout mission members at the scene who were technically trained in CPR and the Heimlich, they were all frozen in panic and did not act. Brent was able to act calmly, and immediately; something both he and Mr. Rego attribute directly to Brent’s Boy Scout training in First Aid. Given the situation, it is evident that Mr. Rego may well not have survived the choking incident.
Scout Brent McKnight of Troop 413 is honored by receiving the heroism award.
Thank you Brent and the leaders who prepared you for these actions that were able to save your teacher’s life. We look forward to more great things from you in the future.
Support Scouting by Donating a Vehicle
We are excited to announce the Boy Scouts of America vehicle donation program supported by a national agreement with Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. and One Car One Difference. This program prvides a new way to raise money for your council, as well as drive awareness for the Boy Scouts of America nationally. The Boy Scouts of America is the recipient of all proceeds from the sale of vehicles donated to One Car One Difference™ and specifically designaed by the donor to support the BSA.With your help, Scouting will continue providing youth the opportunity to try new things, give service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards. Go to www.onecarhelpsscouts.com and fill out the form on the right side of the page to donate your vehicle, and help us ensure the future of America’s youth.
15 3 Council Professional Staff Scout Executive Mark Turner Assistant Scout Executive Tony Morton Field Director Gary Moore Program Director Dave Ritchie Development Director Carlton Crump Exploring/Special Initiatives Director Justin Lewter Exploring / LFL District Executive Jonathan Russell Apache District Director John Crapster Apache District Executive John Bittinger Etowah District Director Mike Rusho Hornets Nest District Director Alan Keiger Hornets Nest Sr. District Executive Roger Penny
Council Support Staff Office Manager Gene Conder Accounting Specialist Jackie Torrence Finance Assistant Terrie Bailey Finance Associate Carole Stojetz Registrar Jo Esposito Graphic Specialist Lisa Murphy Operations Service Assistant Kris Evans Scout Shop Coordinator Laura Hollowell Scout Shop Associates Phyllis Perry Michelle Owens Camp Rangers Belk Scout Camp Mac McCullough Mecklenburg Scout Reservation Chris Williams
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STAFF Dave Ritchie Dave.Ritchie@Scouting.org
Catawba Lodge Important Dates
Program X-treme Weekend at Mecklenburg Scout Reservation a Huge Success!
Saturday, November 12, 2011, dawned cold but clear at Mecklenburg Scout Reservation and, as the sun rose, the second Xtreme Weekend got underway. More than 50 Scouts and Venturers, plus their leaders, enjoyed a full day of programming that included activities in Shooting Sports, Blacksmithing, Climbing, Indian Skills, and Frontier Life. Several participants also tried their luck at gold panning—a unique experience that has its roots in the McDowell County area. What are X-treme weekends? This is an opportunity for Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews to come to Mecklenburg Scout Reservation (Camp Grimes) and participate in a variety of planned activities. Each one may offer some different opportunities. The camp provides excellent instructors in many different areas. All the unit needs to do is sign up online and come up as a unit. You do need to make a camping reservation which can easily be done through the link on the council website, www.mccscouting.org. The cost for most weekends is $20 per Scout or Venturer. Spring X-treme weekends are set for March 9-11 and April 13-15, 2012. Please stay tuned to the www.mccscouting.org website for offerings for each weekend.
On January 7, 2012, Catawba Lodge will be hosting a Cold Weather Training Seminar at the CPCC Levine Campus from 7:30am to 12:30pm with registration at 7:00. This will be open to all Scout troops and will be free of charge. Note that this weekend is different from the council winter training weekend. Keep your ears out for phone calls from your local chapter chief. We will be holding OA Elections from January 1st to April 15th. Chapter Chiefs are already making calls to schedule elections so please be thinking about them when planning your troop meetings. Spring Fellowship will be held on March 16th to 18th.
These Scouts had X-treme fun!
The Mecklenburg County Council Staff Wishes You Happy Holidays!
Special Initiatives Recognizing New Eagles
Special Initiatives is excited to report the newest Boy Scout to earn the rank of Eagle in the district, who is none other than Rafael Lopez of Troop 394. Some of you may know this gentleman as “Taco.” If you had the pleasure of attending the last National Jamboree than you know what kind of person and Scout he is. Rafael started as a Cub Scout in the Pueblo district nearly six years ago. He has since gone on to participate in countless Scouting events, camps and other activities through the years. Rafael had letters of commendation from the Governor and other state and local officials read at his ceremony; but the biggest presentation came from Bo Proctor and Edward McLuskie, Eagle Scout Chairman, Marine Corps League. A tradition in the Pueblo District for Eagle Scouts is to present their parent or parents with an Eagle pendant to commemorate their hard work and support for the Scout’s success. It’s Ms. Lopez and parents like her that help to make Scouting experiences fulfilling for the boys in our outreach programs. Before the year ends we egerly anticipate honoring Jarvis Williams of Troop 1914, another outstanding Scout and person; and at least two more Scouts from the Pueblo District who are completing their projects now.
www.wunita.org www.mccbsasts.webs.com www.mccbsapueblo.com STAFF Exploring/Special Initiatives Director Justin Lewter 704.342.9331 justin.lewter@scouting.org District Chairman Waholi Pablo de la Canal 704.609.2170 pablo.delacanal@gmail.com District Chairman Pueblo Michael Gleaves 704.299.6497 mgleaves@yahoo.com
Another Great Season for Scouting Through Soccer!
As this season’s Scouting Through Soccer program comes to an end, we must take our hats off to this year’s tournament winners. The winners of this season’s Scouting through Soccer tournament for ages 6-9 and 10-12 are the Vallense Futbol Club; for ages 12-14, Charlotte Power (Troop 790); and Juventus for ages (14-16). We must congratulate both our youth and adults for another find season of scouting and soccer. As we enter the new year we are excited about the prospects of two troop members becoming the second and third Eagle Scouts to come out of the Waholi district in 2012.
Adapting to Change
We are reforming the Wunita district so that we can continue to serve our Scouts and families in those Scout units and Learning for Life groups with the best of care. In order to streamline services the Learning for Life programs will be served directly by our new Exploring Executive; as these programs are geared toward classroom settings and this approach mirrors the national office structure. As well, Scouts with disabilities participating in units outside of Special Initiatives will continue to receive support through the district executive and the Adaptive Task Force under the advisement of Julia Sain. We are looking forward to continuing to provide the best possible experiences for all youth in Scouting programs. With special thanks to Julia for her leadership and support on youth with disabilities. Our recent staff training on the Adaptive Task Force provided us with a great deal of information on what we don’t know and what we need to learn to honor our commitment to every Scout. With the continued support of her and many others, we will be able to do just that.
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Scout Publicity
How to Get News About Your Troop or Pack in Your Local Newspaper
Hello, Mecklenburg Boy and Cub Scouts and adult leaders, My name is Frank DeLoache, and I’m a representative of the reporting team at Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group. I also happen to be an Eagle Scout. Our company, which is locally owned and independent, publishes seven newspapers – six weekly papers and one monthly newspaper. In Mecklenburg, we have newspapers that cover south Charlotte, Matthews-Mint Hill, Mountain Island (north of I-485) and Huntersville-Cornelius-Davidson. We also publish papers serving western Union County, Mooresville-southern Iredell and Denver-east Lincoln. All our newspapers are very focused on the communities they serve, and we know that Scouting is an important part of our readers’ lives. Not only does Scouting provide great activities and training for boys (and their families), Scouts are constantly doing great things for their communities. We know this, but our problem has been getting many of you to tell us about the great things your troops are doing. Along with pleading for you to help us give Scouting more publicity, I’m going to try to answer questions you might have: What is News? Obviously, we can’t write about every meeting you hold, but we can certainly write about highlights, such as a troop’s ceremony to hand out promotions and merit badges or plans for an upcoming camporee or hiking trip to the N.C. mountains. How about sending us the names of your troop’s top three or five popcorn sellers or the winners of your annual Pinewood Derby? Certainly, any time your Scouts are performing community service projects – large and small – we’d love to know. If you give us enough notice, we might send a reporter to cover some of them, and if we don’t, please send us pictures. We’ll try to get them in. And most of our papers have written numerous articles on Eagle Scout projects, but we don’t think we’re hearing about most of them. We’d like to publish something on every Eagle project. What if I’m Not Sure Something is News? Just pick up the phone and call us. We always love hearing from readers and leaders in our area, and people guiding Boy Scout troops, Cub Scout packs and Explorer units certainly qualify as local leaders. Our editors are always happy to talk about any question you have. Here they are: • Scout Charlotte Weekly: Editor Mike Parks and Assistant Editor Sarah Gilbert, 704-849-2261 or editor@thecharlotteweekly.com or sarah@thecharlotteweekly.com. • Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly: Editor Kara Lopp, 704-849-2261 or editor@matthewsminthillweekly.com • Mountain Island Monitor: Editor Tori Hamby, 704-766-2100 or editor@mimonitor.com. • The Herald Weekly: Editor Josh Lanier or Assistant Editor Will Bryant, 704-766-2100 or editor@huntersvilleherald.com or will@huntersvilleherald.com. If you have any trouble reaching these editors, please contact me directly at 704-245-2985 or frank@carolinaweeklynewspapers.com. You can also leave a message for me at either of our offices: 704-849-2261 (south) or 704-766-2100 (north). What are your deadlines? South Charlotte Weekly and the Herald Weekly hit their deadlines around midday Wednesday and are on the street Thursday morning. Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly’s deadline is midday Thursday, and our carriers distribute it on Friday morning. Mountain Island Monitor is published on the first Tuesday of the month, and its deadline falls on the last Thursday of the previous month. All our editors prefer to get community news that isn’t dependent on a deadline (like a town board meeting) at least a week— preferably two—in advance of when you want it published. If you’re reporting on an event that’s already occurred, I suggest getting it to us as quickly as you can. Your news won’t “expire” if it occurred a week ago. We still want to hear from you. Now you know a little more about us and know that we’d like to strengthen our relationship with the Scouts’ Mecklenburg County Council and your troops. But we can’t tell people about all the great things your Cubs and Scouts are doing unless you do your part – and tell us!
Frank DeLoache Managing Editor Carolina Weekly Newspaper Group Eagle, Troop 31, Saluda, S.C., 1972
Memorials & Tributes
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The Mecklenburg County Council has a Memorial/Tribute Fund established for its Scouters and supporters to make living and lasting tax deductible contributions to the Scouting program. Contributions may be made for any amount as a living memorial or lasting tribute to a departed relative or in honor of someone. Condolences, recognition or congratulations may be expressed through the use of the Memorial/Tribute Fund, when material gifts or remembrances may not be desirable or appropriate. Upon receipt of a contribution, the council will mail a card to the family or group in whose memory or honor the gift is made and send an acknowledgement to the donor.
In Memory of
In Honor of Roger Stewart By:
Stokes and Judy White
Rose Olynick By:
Tim and Susan Bahr Maud Kidston
Catherine Harrill Lawing By: Bill and Eleanor Nichols
Mary W. Smoot
Two Scouts named NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors
Many young men and women have their first experience firing a rifle or shotgun in the Boy Scouts of America. But earning these two merit badges is only the beginning. The BSA’s partnership with the National Rifle Association has extended into national jamborees, weekend activities, and countless summer camps. Both the BSA and NRA want the same thing: to teach young men and women how to properly and responsibly engage in shooting sports. That’s why two of the six Brownell’s/NRA National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors for 2012 come from the BSA’s ranks. Three cheers to 17-year-old Eagle Scout Will Turner from Troop 39, at Matthews United Methodist Church, and 20-year-old Venturer Josh Nolan from Dawsonville, Ga. Will and Josh, as well as four other young men and women, were chosen “for excellence in academics, involvement within their community, and participation in the shooting sports,” according to a release. In addition to helping grow shooting sports programs among American youth, the ambassadors will travel to the 2012 SHOT Show in January in Las Vegas. They’ll also attend the 2012 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in St. Louis and serve as hosts or attendees at other events within their organization. Congrats to Will and Josh!
Scouts in the News Local Scout Named Winner in the 2011 Goodworks Youth Awards!
GoodWorks Media Group announced in November the winners for the ’11 GoodWorks Youth Awards—recognizing outstanding work in the areas of diversity, education and the environment by young people in Mecklenburg County. Ben Cournoyer of Mallard Creek High School was named the winner of the Education category for starting the Derita Athletic– Troop 13 Peer Tutoring Program. He started this program because two of his teammates were unable to return to the Derita Redskins football team due to academic problems. The tutoring program works with predominantly at-risk African-American youth who play sports with the Derita Athletic Association. He wanted to demonstrate to students that they have the capacity to succeed in school. About 70% of the students improved work in their most troublesome subject by two grade levels. In fact, the first boy Ben worked with is now an honor roll student.
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The Eagle Nest Congratulations to our new Eagles!
Troop 3 Myers Park United Methodist Church Andrew Walker Hall Troop 8 St. Matthew Catholic Church Alvin Kristian Nugroho Alexander Carter Sheldon Troop 9 St. Patrick Catholic Church John Christopher Chirchirillo Sumner Curry Dudick Troop 11 Providence United Methodist Church Robert Edwin Branan, Jr. Charles Love Talmadge John Browning Warren
Troop 33 Sardis Presbyterian Church Ward Fisher Gavin John Crawford Hunting Dylan James Kramer Troop 39 Matthews United Methodist Church Andrew Joseph Bernard Kevin John Cammarn Charles Michael Santiago Bradley J. Schwarz Troop 55 Myers Park Presbyterian Church William Fritz Lander Carl McPhail, Jr. Troop 58 Lions Club of Davidson Camden Mitchell Griggs
Troop 12 Knights of Columbus 7313 Timothy Joseph Wahl
Troop 70 Paw Creek Presbyterian Church Daniel Solomon Ellis
Troop 13 University City United Methodist Church Samuel John Orr John W. Pouliot
Troop 74 Meadowlake Presbyterian Church Tyler Blake Buchanan James Michael Roinick
Troop 15 St. Francis United Methodist Church James Eaton Bayne Zachary Tyler Linton Ian Thomas Myers Michael Sturt Royal Troop 16 First Presbyterian Church Evan Thomas Johnson
Troop 80 Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church Samuel James Goda Troop 82 Davidson United Methodist Church Carter M. Burton Troop 94 Faith Home School Group Matthew Antonio Barrera
Troop 17 Christ Episcopal Church Robert Theodore Lucas IV Henry Allen Tate IV
Troop 95 Christ Lutheran Church Benjamin Michael Eubanks Bradley Ray Maas John Edward Mobley
Troop 19 Huntersville Presbyterian Church Timothy Scott Nye
Troop 97 St. Mark Catholic Church Christopher Sean Hack
Troop 99 Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church Steven Dylan King Parker Christopher Lawson Troop 116 St. Johns Episcopal Church Robert Scott Gustafson Brandon Alexander Ho Troop 118 St. Stephen United Methodist Church Kevin Patrick Brennan Peter William Erlenbach Sean Austin Evans Jeremy Brandon Furr Troop 119 South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church Drew Hanline Vivek Chandresh Patel Troop 122 Wings Home School Group Joseph Arthur Meehan Troop 144 Blair Road United Methodist Men Christian Alexander Benton Thomas Alex Werts
Troop 200 Ramah Presbyterian Church Stephen Richard Mobley Troop 218 Trinity United Methodist Church Todd Adam Jackson Troop 313 South Lake Presbyterian Church Paul Jacob Frost Troop 394 Johnston YMCA Rafael Lopez Troop 405 St. Martins Episcopal Church William Bernard Martin IV Troop 413 Christ Covenant Church Sir Laurence Ashworth II Troop 615 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tyler Karlton Lee
Troop 148 Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church Nathan Gail Farber Jason Kyle Farrand Michael Robert Richards Troop 159 Windrow Homeowners Association Aaron Chad Garbus Matthew W. Gershowitz Troop 162 St. Anns Catholic Church Jack Davidson Hanks Troop 174 St. Gabriel Catholic Church David Edwin Scarisbrick Nathaniel Chung-Hee Dussek
Gus Mandrapilias has made contributions in the name of all Eagles Scouts listed above to the Council’s permanent endowment fund.
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Hornets Nest Webelos-ree
STAFF
Special thanks to our Flight Director Bob Lang and Flight Activities Officer Steve Mazur for conducting a successful mission at Belk Scout Camp November 4-6, 2011. Along with a host of mission specialists, more than 500 Webelos and adult leaders enjoyed a beautiful weekend preparing to become Boy Scouts.
District Chairman Artis Boyd 704.371.5215 artisgboyd@bellsouth.net District Commissioner Terence Thompson 704-948-4559 tthompson466@gmail.com
Unit Rechartering
District Director Alan Keiger 704.342.9325 alan.keiger@scouting.org
Unit recharter packets were handed out at our annual banquet in December. If you have not received your packet yet, please contact either Roger Penny at roger.penny@scouting.org or Alan Keiger at alan.keiger@scouting.org ASAP. All recharters are due at the council service center by February 15, 2012.
Sr. District Executive Roger Penny 704.342.9348 roger.penny@scouting.org
Klondike Derby
Plans are well underway for our 2012 Hornets Nest Klondike Derby at the Mecklenburg Scout Reservation February 24-26, 2012. To sign your troop up for this great annual event, contact camp director Scott Foxx at scottfoxx@carolina.rr.com .
Scouting for Food
Scouting for Food is the council’s major Good Turn for America service project. Our 2012 collection date is February 4th. A list of turn in sites is on our council website. In 2011, Scouts across Mecklenburg County collected more than 175,000 pounds of food for the Loaves & Fishes Food Banks! That’s nearly 10% of what they collect in a given year!!! This year the need is greater than ever before. Recent food collections have been lower than anticipated. Our help is needed in a big way this year! We are asking EVERY unit to participate. If you usually do a neighborhood, we’re asking you to also do a church drive. If you only do a church drive, we’re going to ask you to please take a neighborhood. Also, as part of our adopt a neighborhood program, we’re asking units to take the neighborhood they sign up for PLUS a neighborhood we ask you to cover. Every year we fight and bicker over neighborhoods. The reality is that every year too many neighborhoods go uncovered! If you have not signed up for our Scouting for Food, please contact our Scouting for Food chairperson, Cindy McDonnell via email at cindy.mcdonnell@wellsfargo.com . 100% participation is our goal. Are you with us?
Key Dates for January
5 District Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Huntersville Presbyterian Church 12 District Roundtables at 7 p.m. at The Park Church (formerly University Park Baptist Church)
Key Dates for February
2 District Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Huntersville Presbyterian Church 9 District Roundtables at 7 p.m. at The Park Church (formerly University Park Baptist Church) 15 Unit Recharters due at the Council Service Center 24-26 Klondike Derby at Mecklenburg Scout Reservation
Key Dates for March
1 District Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Huntersville Presbyterian Church 7 2012 Camp Card Kickoff, place and time TBD 8 District Roundtables at 7 p.m. at The Park Church (formerly known as University Park Baptist Church
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Apache
STAFF District Chairman George MacBain 704.954.1139 gmacbain@bbandt.com
Cub Scout leaders, we want you and your Cub Scouts to attend our Spring Cub-o-ree at Camp Grimes. The date is April 20th – April 22nd. Cost should be around $12 per participant which should include a patch, lunch on Saturday, all program supplies, etc. Check on-line for all the details. We are going to have so much FUN! Cub Scouts had a great time at our Fall Cub-o-ree!
Cub-o-ree!
District Commissioner Christopher Kubala 704.996.2043 christopher.kubala@ bankofamerica.com
Spring Cub-o-ree
District Director John Crapster 704.342.9324 john.crapster@scouting.org District Executive John Bittinger 704.342.9336 john.bittinger@scouting.org
More fun in photos! Apache Family Friends of Scouting
We need for every unit to sign up for Family Friends of Scouting. To schedule the seven minute presentation at a unit parent gathering, please contact John McLean our Family FOS Chairman at jtmclean@bellsouth.net. This allows every family to pledge their financial support to our council. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Journey to Excellence Quality Unit Award
Make sure your leadership and committee members strive for excellence this year. Please review the Journey to Excellence objectives and go for the “gold level”. Contact your unit commissioner if you have any questions. The achievement will be awarded at the district banquet in December.
Training Opportunities
There are some great training opportunities for adult leaders coming up. Please go to www.mcctraining.org for more details. Please keep in mind that all new adult leaders must complete youth protection training and submit a completed certificate with their new registration application. Also, all adult leaders must be current within the last two years in youth protection training. Go to www. myscouting.org for more resources.
Next Adult Leader Roundtable
Fall Cub-o-ree 2011
All adult leaders are encouraged to attend our Roundtable on Thursday, January 12th at Sharon Baptist Church. We’ll send you a reminder via email if you are on our roundtable sign-in sheet. This is an important Roundtable because we will be collecting January recharters and handing out March recharter packets. Scouting for Food bags will also be distributed at this meeting. We will have a cracker barrel following the breakout sessions. Fun! Food! Fellowship!
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Apache Scouting For Food
Dates to Remember
All units should participate in this years “Good-Turn” project. Food collection will be on Saturday, February 4th. Details and bag distribution will be at the January 12th Roundtable. Our district collection sites are at The Arboretum and Sharon United Methodist Church between the hours of 9am and 3pm. Thank you for helping feed thousands of hungry people in Mecklenburg County. All food will be donated to “Loaves & Fishes” here in our Charlotte metro area. This year we encourage you to adopt-a-neighborhood. Also, a collection at your chartered organization is something you should consider.
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Camp Card Fundraising Opportunity
Have a representative from your unit attend our camp card kickoff meeting on March 7th. This is a great way for your boys to earn money to go to camp. The discount cards sale for $5 each. Everybody likes to save money and it teaches your youth salesmanship!
Scout Sunday
Unit leaders, please make an effort to participate in Scout Sunday. The date is Sunday, February 5th. This is a great opportunity to show your reverence. Wear your Class “A” uniform and thank your chartered organization for having Scouting.
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January Happy New Year! District Committee Meeting District Roundtable Scouting For Food Orientation District Commissioner’s Meeting Council Ski Trip @ Winterplace February Scouting for Food Scout Sunday District Committee District Roundtable District Commissioner’s Meeting Commissioner’s College Scout Night with the Charlotte Checker’s Council Ski Trip @ Winterplace March Leader Basic Training Camp Card Kickoff District Committee Meeting District Roundtable District Commissioner’s Meeting
2012 CAMP CARD The Mecklenburg County Council is pleased to announce the “Camp Card” is back for 2012. This initiative is designed to help Scouts earn their way to camp. Units participating in this program will earn 50% commission ($2.50) on each $5 Camp Card they sell. The sale will begin in March and end in May giving units nearly 2 months to sell and close out their accounts. This program is RISK FREE, units may simply return any unsold cards by May 7, 2012. Make sure all your Scouts have the opportunity to earn their own way. Simply Put: We want our Scouts to go to camp. In these challenging economic times, we don’t want family finances to keep a Scout from attending the council camp of his choice. Scouts will also learn an important value, earning your own way. Our 2012 Camp Card kickoff will be on March 7. Stay tuned for the location and more details!
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STAFF District Chair Bill Rose 704.668.1642 br855fox@carolina.rr.com District Commissioner John Dick 704.544.7298 Jdick@carolina.rr.com District Director Mike Rusho 704.342.9347 mike.rusho@scouting.org
Calendar:
District Meetings: (No meetings in July or December) Roundtable 2nd Thursday Morning Star Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m. 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews District Committee Meeting 2nd Thursday Morning Star Lutheran Church, 6:00 p.m. 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews District Commissioner Meeting 2nd Thursday Morning Star Lutheran Church, 6:00 p.m. 12509 Idlewild Road, Matthews
Etowah Etowah ‘OREE 2011:
Etowah’s Amazing ‘OREE – The Race for the Arrow of Light: We would like to thank each and every one of you for a fantastic weekend. Your leadership helped us to get past the hurdle of the inclement weather on Friday night and the fact that there were so many smiling faces on Saturday is a direct testament to how well your units were prepared to deal with the weather. This was Etowah’s first combined Cuboree and Webeloree and we think that it was an “Amazing” success.
• We had over 530 participants in camp and almost 300 of those were youth. • Over 140 WEBELOS earned at least two activity pins toward their Arrow of Light • We introduced hundreds of Scouts to activities at camp like boating, fishing, zip-line and paintball that they may have never done before. For some this was their first campout.
• Most importantly we got together as a group. We had participants from 14 different units in
our district and the Scouts got see that they are part of something greater than the great group that meets once a week. They got an opportunity to see that they are not just a group of 30 or 40 but part of a group of hundreds of Cub Scouts in our district. This is a theme that they will continue to see as they progress through Scouting. The hundreds become thousand and if they are lucky enough to attend a National Jamboree they will see that they are part of an organization that has millions of participants all over the world.
Mr. Dale Would Be Proud
A special thank you goes to our ‘OREE leadership team of Rick Jensen, ‘OREE Chief, Bart Carlson, Webeloree Chief, and David Crowe, our Cuboree Chief.
Etowah District Fall Camporee 2011 The Etowah District’s fall camporee, “Lewis and Clark Expedition 2011” was a huge success. There were 15 troops and approximately 500 Scouts and adults in attendance. Each patrol rotated through 11 event stations that incorporated Scout skills from knot tying to fire building skills. Troops built a gateway with a Lewis and Clark theme. Saturday culminated with several special events ranging from ultimate Frisbee to an Iron Chief completion to a very spirited card board canoe race on Lake Belk! Fun was had by one and all. The camporee was lead by Steve Onxley (Troop 413)
Cardboard Canoe Race
Camporee Chair, Sam Phifer (Troop 15) 1st Co-Chair, and Dwayne Whitmore (Troop 140) 2nd Co-Chair. We want to thank all of the staff for a wonderful camporee and especially the leadership of Steve Onxley, our 2011 chair. We hope to see everyone at next year’s camporee! Sam Phifer of Troop 15 will be our 2012 Camporee Chief with Troop 140 and Troop 12 as Co-Chairs.
Etowah Scouting for Food
Julia Sain, Etowah District Committee Member, is our Scouting for Food chair for Etowah. Each unit will want to send a representative to the January Roundtable to pick up Scouting for Food Bags. Etowah District has a strong tradition with this community wide service project. A representative from the Loves & Fishes organization will be there to give details on this year’s campaign. The need in 2012 is greater than ever. We are looking forward to every unit participating in this worthwhile service project.
2012 Friends of Scouting – Make an Investment in Scouting! Our Scouting programs in Mecklenburg County Council need your support. We are asking everyone to consider making an investment in Scouting. Support Friends of Scouting by having a presentation at an upcoming unit meeting (Blue & Gold Banquet, Court of Honor, etc.) FOS representatives will come to your unit to make a presentation. FOS is the lifeblood of our Scouting programs in our council. FOS helps support units, our great camping facilities, and quality programs throughout the year. Please support Scouting with your 2012 gift. If you have questions, contact Bill Rhyne, our 2012 Etowah FOS Chair, at brhyne@harristeeter.com or (704) 844-4082 or Joe Culpepper, our 2012 Etowah Family FOS Chair at jculpepper@carolina.rr.com or (704) 443-1421. Your help will be needed this year more than ever.
Unit Annual Charter Renewal packets will be available at our January roundtable.
March is Recharter Month for Etowah
Again this year units will file their charter paperwork via the Internet. District Commissioner, John Dick will be leading our annual charter renewal review and turn-in at the March 10 roundtable. The commissioner staff has set a goal to have 100% of our units complete their annual charter renewal on time. If you have any questions, please contact our District Commissioner, John Dick, at Jdick@carolina.rr.com or (704) 544-7298.
District Awards Banquet and OA Callout (April 12):
Please mark your calendar for Thursday, April 12. The district will be honoring the contributions of our volunteer leaders at the Annual Etowah District Awards Banquet. Look for the flyer to sign up and put your thinking hats on and nominate your worthy adult leaders for district awards. Nomination forms are available at the district website. In addition our Order of The Arrow Chapter will hold callouts for new Ordeal candidates. Information will be distributed to each troop by the OA. Cost for dinner is $15 for adults and $10 to youth under 18. Please register at the council service center by Monday, April 9.
The Amazing Race 2012 – Etowah Day Camp!
We are putting together our leadership team and are already well into the plans and preparations for Day Camp 2012! We plan to add a few new treats for the boys, while maintaining the core program that your Scouts have come to love. Packs, please have your day camp coordinators identified at the January Roundtable. We will be passing out the day camp coordinator packages at that meeting. If all Cubmasters would please email the name and contact information of your day camp coordinator to Kurt Pearson, Etowah Day Camp Director at Kpearson5@aol.com . Your day camp coordinator is your pack’s lifeline to day camp. We have plenty of fun in store, plans under way, and we are looking forward to a GREAT year. Come and join us on the Amazing Race 2012 at Belk Scout Camp June 11-15, 2012.
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Scout Skills in Action! Lewis & Clark Expedition 2011
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STAFF Bob Coughlin Hornetsnest@mcctraining.org Rick Jensen Rjensen@accurategroup.com Miriam Olynick Apache@mcctraining.org WWW.MCCTRAINING.ORG
Calendar:
January 14: Training courses
Training JANUARY 2012
2012 Winter Adult Training
On January 14, 2012 the Council Training Committee will offer the following adult training courses at the Levine CPCC Campus: Youth Protection, Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training, Adult Venturing Leader Basic Training, BALOO, What Exactly is Top Gun and Who Can Attend?, Merit Badge Counselor Training and New Eagle Scout Requirements & Process. Only the Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster, BALOO, and the Adult Venturing Leader Basic Training courses have a charge to attend. All other courses are free. Bob Coughlin is the Course Director.
Cub Scout Den Leader Training
On Saturday January 21, 2012 Cub Scout Den Leader Training will be offered from 10 AM until 4 PM at the Council Service Center on 7th St.. This will include everything needed to be fully trained to position as a Cub Scout Den Leader.
begin at CPCC
January 21: Cub Scout Den
MARCH 2012
March 3: Cub Scout and Boy
Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader Specific Training will be held on March 3, 2012 at a location to be determined. Training will include Cub Scout Leader Specific Training (Tiger Cub, Den Leader, Webelos Leader, Cubmaster, Pack Committee Member and Pack Trainer), and Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Training.
Leader Training at the Council Service Center Scout Leader Specific Training
March 9-11: IOLS and WOT courses taught at Belk Scout Camp
March 9-11: S.E.A.L.S. training course taught at Belk Scout Camp
March 30-31: and April 1 First Wood Badge course weekend
April 21-23: Second Wood Badge course weekend
May 5: Spring training
Leader Specific Training
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills/Webelos Outdoor Training (IOLS/WOT)
This combined course will be taught March 9-11, 2012 at Belk Scout Camp. This is a hands-on program that gives adult leaders the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the outdoors. Imagine having hands-on knowledge of setting up a campsite, pitching a tent, hiking and outdoor cooking—all skills necessary to see the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts come to life. Hands-on participation makes the best learning tool, participants leave the training experience with the knowledge they can show their Scouts how to accomplish outdoor skills while fulfilling rank requirements. Leaders will feel comfortable working with and instructing their Scouts the basic outdoor skills through First Class rank. The course is a Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Participants are divided into patrols and learn the importance of the patrol method. Areas of focus are First Aid, Knots and Lashings, Orienteering, Packing and hiking techniques, Wood Tools (knife, saw and ax), Fire site preparation and building and a Cooking demonstration. Patrols will prepare their own meals. Other items include a Model Campsite, how to properly conduct a Campfire program and an Interfaith worship service on Sunday morning. There will be plant and animal identification for the Boy Scout leaders and Webelos Activity Pins (Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Outdoorsman) for the Webelos Outdoor participants. This course is required for Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, and Adult Venturing Crew Leaders with outdoor programs to be Trained to Position, and is a prerequisite for Wood Badge for these leaders.
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S.E.A.L.S. (Scouts Excited About Leadership Skills)
This training course will be taught March 9-11, 2012 at Belk Scout Camp. It is for both current and prospective Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides, and Troop Quartermasters. Participants will be shown how to apply and use leadership skills and Scout spirit effectively in a boy lead troop in their specific leadership position. This training is designed to supplement the Troop JLT or TLT programs. This course is not related to, or a requirement for, the Council’s Top Gun National Youth Leadership Training course. The course requires that the Scoutmaster attend a mandatory training session Friday night of the course from 7:00- 10:00pm. Participants must be registered for the course by their Scoutmaster.
Wood Badge
The first Wood Badge course weekend will be March 30 – 31, and April 1, 2012. The second Wood Badge course weekend will be April 21, 22 and 23, 2012.
April -Youth Protection Month
If you haven’t taken Youth Protection within the last two years (a council requirement for registered leaders), take advantage of opportunities this month to remedy that deficiency. Youth Protection will be offered at most, if not all, Roundtables in April.
May -Spring Training
Reserve May 5, 2012 on your calendars for Spring Training. The list of courses will probably include COR training, Properly Conducting Boards of Review, Eagle Board of Review Training, Merit Badge Counselor Training, BALOO, CPR, Adult Venturing Leader Basic Training, and both Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader Position Specific Training. For additional information and flyers related to any training listed below or other up-coming training events, please visit the Scout Shop, attend your monthly Roundtables, or check the web at www.mcctraining.org. All registration must be done online at www.mcctraining.org.
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STAFF Field Director Gary Moore Gary.Moore @Scouting.org
Membership Membership
I’ve never been much of a gambler, fortunately never fell prey to that vise, but witnessed a few poker games throughout my adult life. Poker players have a language all their own and if you’re not a player, aka “just watching thanks” then the regulars will spot you right away. If at that point you choose to sit down at the table and participate, it’s predictable that you’re likely to get the lesson you deserve. Beyond just the lesson to not participate is that sometimes you’re better off giving lots of consideration and attention to the hand you’re dealt, prior to trading cards in; as the one you hold may be a far-better than the one you might get. Around-the-table I’ve heard it expressed several ways, “I’ll keep these,” “I’ll stay put,” “None for me” or flat-out “Fold,” all referring to not exchanging cards in hopes of drawing to a better hand….so how does this “lesson” have anything do with Scouting and membership? Unit membership is comprised of getting new members and keeping the members we have. We commonly refer to these strategies as “recruitment” and “retention” and both are important in building strong Scouting units. “Retention,” would parallel the hand we currently hold and keeping our members in the program. I would be remiss here if I didn’t take an opportunity to brag a bit. The Mecklenburg County Council has the best record of retention (keeping our members) among 11 Boy Scout councils in our own Area V…currently we’re at 70%…and important to note that our own Area V is tops in retention among all councils in our Southern Region’s 16 states. In terms of “keeping the members we have” we are definitely doing some good work already! With our outstanding record of retention, however, we can always improve. It goes way beyond just calling a member after weeks of witnessing their waning interest and activity level. Depending on the situation, by then it may be too late to keep that member in the program. That’s why one of the Scout methods is “small group” (den, patrol, and squad) to better support each individual member and their importance to the vitality of the small group. This way no one should get ‘lost in the crowd’ and we work to assure a positive Scouting experience for all our members. As we enter our recharter season let’s all take the time to reach out to our seemingly-lost or marginally-connected members and work to gain their deeper commitment to the program. If you had a crystal ball you would likely spot a future Eagle Scout among that group. When it comes to the retention of members, I wish for you a Straight Royal Flush…and continued good Scouting! Welcome to our newest chartered organizations to Scouting! January – October 2011 UNIT
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Crew 236 Pack 316 Troop 316 Team 515 Crew 39 Troop 111 Pack 111 Crew 198 Troop 333 Troop 26 Pack 121
Apache Apache Apache Etowah Etowah Etowah Etowah Etowah Hornets Nest Pueblo Etowah
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Little Rock AME Zion Church Little Rock AME Zion Church Church of Jesus Christ of LDS Matthews United Methodist Church Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church St. Luke Catholic Church Home School Parents Support Group Weeping Willow AME Zion Church Memorial United Methodist Church
Advancement News Eagle Scout Service Project Changes:
Effective immediately, Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927, is to be used exclusively for all Eagle Scout service project proposals being originated and submitted for approval by the Life Scout. The new workbook is located on the council website, http://www.mccscouting.org, under “Eagle Scout Info.” The new Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook is required by National to be used in its entirety as-is. Space is provided on each form for completing the information requested, but additional sheets may be added as necessary. However, word documents without the workbook format will not be acceptable. The new workbook is divided into four parts: (1) “Preparing the Project Proposal”, (2) “The Final Plan”, (3) “The Fundraising Application” and (4) “The Project Report”. All four of these sections have detailed instructions as to how each should be completed. The Scout completes the “Preparing the Proposal” section initially to describe the project concept. This section is the part of the workbook that is to be completed and approved before the Life Scout begins work on the project. There is also ample information in the workbook explaining significant changes that have customarily been expected in the past. For example, there is no expectation on the number of hours to complete the project, and a minimum of two volunteers, in addition to the Life Scout, can work the project. The most significant change is that the final project approval will transition to take place at the district level. The Council Eagle Project Review Committee, however, will continue to meet as normal until such time that the districts are prepared to take over. Further announcements and training will be forthcoming.
Change To Eagle Scout Reference Letters
According to the new 2011 Guide To Advancement, No. 33088, (located at http://scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf ), six (five if not employed) letters of reference are required. If the Life Scout is “not affiliated with an organized religion, then the parent or guardian provides the reference.” “Completed references responses of any kind are the property of the council and are confidential, and only review-board members and those officials with a specific need may see them. The responses are not to be viewed by, or returned to, the Scout... Once a review has been held, or an appeal process conducted, responses shall be returned to the council, where they will be destroyed after the Eagle Scout credentials are released…”
BACKPACK (USPS) 250-720 Published quarterly by: Mecklenburg Co. Council Boy Scouts of America, Inc. 1410 East 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204
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STAFF Assistant Scout Executive Tony Morton Tony.morton@Scouting.org Development Director Carlton Crump Carlton.crump@Scouting.org www.mccscouting.org
Finance News Popcorn
The 2011 Popcorn Sale was tremendous success this year with 121 units selling 987,000 in the 8 week sale. The “Sell across the USA” on line campaign produced net sales of 60,000 and we sold popcorn in EVERY STATE except for South Dakota! Our top salesman this year was Ethan Payne, who sold over $7,000 in popcorn! Congrats Ethan! Many thanks to Council Popcorn Chairman, Anthony Aldrich for his leadership to the Campaign.
2011 Sporting Clay Event
Our sporting clay event was held on Wednesday, October 12 at Meadow Wood Farm in Lancaster, SC. We received tremendous support from the community and registered a record 24 teams incluing 4 major sponsors. We also honored our local first responders this year, by inviting them to join us through a corporate sponsor. The CMPD, Charlotte Fire Department and the US Army participated and enjoyed a day of fellowship and fun while the council thanked them for all they do to keep our community safe. As always, the Griffith brothers ( Jimbo and Fred) gave outstanding leadership to the event. We raised a record $55,000 this year. Please thank Jimbo and Fred for all their hard work!
Good Scout Luncheon
2012 Good Scout Luncheon is a new event that replaces the Council Patron Luncheon in February. The Good Scout Award Luncheon recognizes individuals that exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The event will highlight “Good Scouts” while allowing the council to solicit gifts of $500 or more through Friends of Scouting. Up to three (3) individuals will be chosen and recognized as “Good Scouts” by a volunteer committee. Recipients will be chosen from several categories including, but not limited to: Scouts, athletes, community leaders, public servants, religious leaders private citizens and local business and industry. The Good Scout Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, March 7th, at the Omni Hotel located at 132 E. Trade Street. Contact the ccrump@bsamail.org for more information.
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Charlotte Firefighters
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Thorne Team
Congrats to our winning teams! *1st-Charlotte Fire Dept.* 2nd-Thorne Team 3rd- Moore & van Allen
Moore & Van Allen
2011 Oktoberfest and Auction
Board members Paul Stein and Mike Miller gave leadership to this event, along with volunteer Ryan Richmond on Thursday, October 20. Felix Sabates’ Mercedes Benz of South Charlotte again hosted our auction and provided food, drink and entertainment for the event. Over 100 people attended the event and the council raised over $21,000!
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Exploring Explorers Take Part in a Hands-on Learning Experience
While you were home watching Law & Order or CSI, these Explorers were investigating a “real” mock crime scene at the downtown court building, under the guidance of Explorer Post Advisor and Assistant District Attorney, Jonathan Wilson. In their first meeting since the kickoff in October, these Law Explorers met with forensics specialists from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to experience crime scene analysis and how county prosecutors work with the police to confirm evidence and prosecute criminals. Students were separated into two groups. The first group took notes on the crime scene to try to determine what happened. The second group spent time with witnesses to try to get an accurate description of what happened and identify credible witnesses for trial. In this particular incident, students were called to a home where gun shots had been heard and what appeared to be a murder had taken place.
If you know a student or teen that has an eye or a mind for this kind of work then you need to invite them (him or her) to join Exploring. Scouts can be Explorers too! This is what Exploring is all about: hands-on experiences to make better career decisions. This is just one example.
mccexploring.webs.com. STAFF Vice President Art Gallagher 980.598.1012 arthur.gallagher@jwu.edu District Chair Vanessa Benton Exploring/Special Initiatives Director Justin Lewter 704.342.9331 justin.lewter@scouting.org Exploring / Learning for Life District Executive Jonathan Russell 704.342.9342 jrussel@bsamail.org
Mr. Jonathan Russell is our new Exploring Executive and he would be happy to provide you with more about this and other opportunities that exist in Exploring. You can contact him at 704-342-9342. If you want to ski this year but don’t anticipate having transportation to get to the slopes, your problem is solved. The Explorers are sponsoring a charter bus to Winterplace for the Sunday Scouts on Skis day, on February 26, 2012. The cost is only $85 for early bird registration. That includes the $55 registration and $30 for your seat on the bus. Take the stress out of the trip. This is first come, first serve. Register early.
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Calendar January 4 OA Executive Cmte 7-8 OA Cold Weather Camping Training 14 Winter Training 16 Martin Luther King Holiday Camps/Scout Shop/Council Office Closed Scout Day at Winterplace 17 Eagle Scout Service Project Review 18 Council Training Cmte Mtg Council Program Cmte Mtg 19 Council Goal Setting 23 Council Executive Board Mtg 25 Webelos Adventure Camp Kickoff
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February
OA Executive Cmte Scouting for Food Scout Sunday Scout Sabbath College of Commissioner Science Council Commissioner Mtg Council Training Cmte Mtg Council Program Cmte Mtg President’s Day-Camps/Scout Shop/Council Office Closed Eagle Scout Service Project Review Camp Grimes Program Review Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet Scout Night at the Charlotte Checkers Scout Day at Winterplace Council Executive Cmte Mtg District Operations Mtg
March 3 Wilderness First Aid Training 7 OA Executive Cmte 9-11 Outdoor Leaders Skills Training Xtreme Weekend at Mecklenburg Scout Reservation SEALS Training 12 Council Commissioner Mtg 16-18 OA Spring Fellowship 20 Eagle Service Project Review 21 Council Program Cmte Mtg Council Training Cmte Mtg 23-25 Catholic Camporee 26 Council Executive Board Mtg 30-1 Wood Badge Training
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