RECHARTER If you’ve forgotten your scheduled date & time for turn in, please see a Unit Commissioner or Roger Rose. Recharters are now Past Due.
Friends of Scouting is the annual giving campaign of the Occoneechee Council that helps provide the necessary funds to ensure a quality Scouting program for every youth. All units are expected to participate each year.
Our district contribution goal for 2016 is $94,000.
To schedule a 2016 presentation for your unit, or obtain materials for your unit’s spokesperson, please contact: Bill Walters: 910-818-9398 Pat McCoy: 910-964-4785
CAMP CARDS Need an easy way for youth to earn money for camp? …Encourage them to sell camp cards! For details contact: Angie Frassel @ kfraz37@hotmail.com
CAMP CARDS Camp Cards sell for only $5.00 The savings in the first use of the card will more than recoup the cost. Help a youth get to camp. Buy a camp card…or 2, or 5, or 10, or 20!!!
YOUTH PROTECTION NEW National Requirement: When recharters are turned in, every leader’s YPT must show current through the unit’s entire charter year.
MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING D ISTRICT C OMMITTEE C HAIR : M AUREEN S TOVER To help with our recruiting efforts, BSA created a Marketing and Membership Hub. This website provides leaders with tools and ideas to increase your Unit’s membership through targeted marketing. Be sure to check out this fantastic resource at: scoutingwire.org/marketing-and-membership-hub/unit-recruiting
MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING D ISTRICT C OMMITTEE C HAIR : M AUREEN S TOVER Do you have a great idea to increase our membership in the LaFayette District? If so, please contact Maureen, she would love to hear your thoughts!!! membership@lafayettedistrict.org -or- albummakermo@gmail.com
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PROGRAMS D ISTRICT C OMMITTEE C HAIR : J IM L YONS District Program is looking for two experienced scouts to fill the Activities and Civic Service Chair and also the Camping and Outdoor Activities Chair. Both of these District positions are tremendous opportunities to contribute to scouting in the district and to put your signature on district scouting events. If you have questions or are interested, see a Jim… Jim Swann, Jim Sheckels, or Jim Lyons
2016 S PRING C AMPOREE 13-15 May @ Camp Durant Sign-ups begin March 1 All scouts welcome to a Star Wars Adventure.
PROGRAMS D ISTRICT C OMMITTEE C HAIR : J IM L YONS Do you want to make District Camporee a unique experience, Sign up to be the Camporee Chief for the 2017 Spring or Fall Camporees. You, your Pack, Troop or Crew can design the Camporee you want and challenge the others scouts. See Jim Lyons if interested.
CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP 2016 C AMP D IRECTOR : M INDY W HITFORD Full Day camp 13-17 June: Find Your Hero Registration opens Feb 8 We are still looking for a few key staff members with ideas to make the week AMAZING. See Mindy if interested
ADVANCEMENT D ISTRICT A DVANCEMENT C HAIR : B ARRY S WIFT Each Scout's Official Advancement Record is maintained at Council. To be recorded, rank advancements, merit badges and other recognitions (Whittling Chip, Totin' Chip, Mile Swim, etc.), are submitted by a youth’s unit (Pack, Troop, etc.) to council and NO ONE ELSE.
ADVANCEMENT D ISTRICT A DVANCEMENT C HAIR : B ARRY S WIFT Units are to submit advancements and recognitions on a Unit Advancement Report immediately after activity completion, not the recognition presentation. A report should be submitted at least once a month, even if only one Scout is listed.
ADVANCEMENT D ISTRICT A DVANCEMENT C HAIR : B ARRY S WIFT When a Scout leaves his current unit, for any reason, that unit is to immediately prepare and give the Scout's parent/guardian a BSA TRANSFER FORM to take to his next unit. The form is to show all known accomplishments at the time of leaving. The form, # 524-401, may be downloaded from scouting.org>ScoutSource>Forms Please use this form and No other to ensure completeness
MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS All current Merit Badge Counselor registrations are effective until Apr 30, 2016. Current counselors not D76 course trained will not be registered on May 1, 2016. All new counselor registration require D76 training to be registered.
TRAINING D ISTRICT T RAINING C HAIR : K EN B UTLER As you prepare for your outdoor activities, review your Guide to Safe Scouting and be sure your following the most current BSA policies and guidelines
TRAINING D ISTRICT T RAINING C HAIR : K EN B UTLER Training opportunities abound!!! MEGA, 5 March SM Specific, Venture Advisor, Venture Committee, Merit Badge Counselor, and Chartered Organization Rep. Register at the Council website: ocscouts.org
TRAINING D ISTRICT T RAINING C HAIR : K EN B UTLER Training opportunities abound!!! MOST, 8-10 April Register at the Council website: ocscouts.org
TRAINING D ISTRICT T RAINING C HAIR : K EN B UTLER Training opportunities abound!!! See the district or council websites for all training opportunities www.lafayettedistrict.org www.ocscouts.org
TRAINING D ISTRICT T RAINING C HAIR : K EN B UTLER Need training for your unit leaders and can’t find an available course? Contact Ken to find out options training@lafayettedistrict.org
STEM D ISTRICT C HAMPION : S ONIA P ATTON Have you heard of STEM? It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and it is a great opportunity to bring new life you units. STEM is part of everything we do every day!
STEM D ISTRICT C HAMPION : S ONIA P ATTON Do you know a boy who loves to tinker, figure out how things work, or loves technology—there’s a place in scouts for him to shine with STEM!!! For questions regarding incorporating STEM easily into your program, contact Sonia at stem@lafayettedistrict.org
RECOGNITIONS Our district is doing some amazing things! The youth are working hard to contribute to our community as they work toward rank advancements. Our adult leaders dedicate countless hours to helping these youth succeed. As a district, we want to be sure we give the thanks and kudos everyone deserves!!!
RECOGNITIONS Congratulations to District Award winners Cub Scout Den Leader of the Year ~ Eason Bryan Cubmaster of the Year ~ Kevin Frassel Pack Committee Member of the Year ~ Yolanda Reyes Scoutmaster of the Year ~ Mike Noble Troop Committee Member of the Year ~ Robert Mathews Crew Advisor of the Year ~ Ken Butler Crew Committee Member of the Year ~ Theresa Lucas Charter Organization Representative of the Year ~ James Sheckels Scouter of the Year ~ James Sheckels District Award of Merit ~ Michele Harling District Award of Merit ~ James E. Chrishon Occoneechee Council ~ 2015 ~ Silver Beaver LaFayette District is James E Chrishon
Looking for a summertime activity for your Scouts? Why not campout at WakeMed Soccer Park with the Carolina Railhawks? Fliers available at the Cumberland Scout Shop!
Items available at the Cumberland Scout Shop!!! Ask any Sales Associate for more details!!! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK CUMBERLAND SCOUT SHOP
More news from the Cumberland Scout Shop!!! Up to 65% off on select camping gear, to include: • Tents • Sleeping Bags • Flashlights • Knives • Cooking equipment • And much, much more!!!
SCOUT SHOP M ANAGER : T ONY G ARCIA 2016 Boy Scout Handbook is now available. Come by the Scout Shop to grab yours.
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