“To serve and ever increasing number of youth through quality units”

• Round Table Bad Weather Policy:  In the event of bad weather or the threat of bad weather, please check your email for possible cancellation.  The decision to cancel Round Table or District Committee meetings will not necessarily be based on school closings.

• Tour and Activity Plan FAQs, see:  http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/TourPlanFAQ.aspx

• Please report your service hours – link on Council website for Good Turn for America.  See:  https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Login.aspx

• Would your Unit be interested in participating in hosting a Scout event or display at next year’s Cecil County Fair?  Contact:  Norm Wehner or Allen Sievert (410-392-5361)

• If you would like the most current information and advancement you can link to the Guide to Advancement, the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, the Eagle Scout Rank Application, and the Advancement News Archive: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/resources.aspx

• Catholic Committee on Scouting Retreat, March 22-24, St. Anthony in the Hills, Avondale, PA.  Cost: $20.  See: http://www.doubleknot.com/document/2013-catholic-committee-annual-scouting-retreat/120002

• “Where in the world does that patch go??”  see: bsauniforms.org

• For Training news and events, go to the Delmarva Council Website/Training Tab:  https://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/Calendar.asp?orgkey=1568

• Cub Scout Leader Training Brochure:  http://www.doubleknot.com/OrgHeaders/1568/training%20tri-fold%20CS%202012-2013.pdf

• Boy Scout Leader Training Brochure:  http://www.doubleknot.com/OrgHeaders/1568/training%20tri-fold%20BS_VEN%202012-2013.pdf

• Area 1 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training (this is the real thing!!):  Friday-Sunday, March 8-10, 2013, $30.00, Camp Rodney. Registration is on-line

• Scoutmaster Specific Training: April 13, Red Clay Presbyterian Church.  For information contact: hcgarber@yahoo.com

• Baloo Training April 27, For information contact: hcgarber@yahoo.com

  Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation: This one day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for those leaders who are interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BSA's Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience. Completion of this course is mandatory for at least one adult on a Pack overnighter.

• Wood Badge Training Starting Soon! See the following links. Registration on-line before March 15 at https://www.doubleknot.com/event/wood-badge-wknd-1-412-414/1235686.  For additional information goto www.dmvc.org/woodbadge or contact Course Director, Keith Davis daviska@comcast.net / 302-453-1882.

• The Cecil District Pinewood Derby is back!  Last month we were informed that the District was authorized to hold its Pinewood Derby.  We have scheduled it for April 5, 2013 at the Elkton Middle School.  Details and additional information will be available shortly.

• Are you a new Den Leader?  Check out the following link on the Delmarva Council Website:  http://www.delmarvacouncil.org/volunteer-resources/den-leader-tools/30556

• Interested in outdoor-related educational programs? Check out the following local resources:
  • DuPont Environment Educational Center:  www.delawarenaturesociety.org
  • White Clay Creek State Park:  destateparks.com/programs

• The University of Delaware has a very interesting Mineralogical Museum that may be helpful to Webelos Den working on the Geology Activity pin.  Beginning Feb. 6, the museum is open Wed-Sunday from noon until 5PM and Thursdays from noon-8PM.  See:  www.udel.edu/museums/mineralogical.html for more information.

• Have you visited the Iron Hill Museum?  It is an interesting place for a Cub Outing. See: http://www.ironhill-museum.org/about_us.htm

• Order of the Arrow News:  Congratulations to the Cecil District Chapter of Nentego Lodge for achieving Honor Chapter Status (see below).  Congratulations also to new Vigil Honor member Mike Tetrault.  Mike has done a tremendous job reinvigorating the Cecil OA Chapter.

• Lowe’s National Eagle Scout Project Impact grant ($100); See recent edition of The Buzz for details

• The Iron Hill Museum in  in Newark has posted its schedule of merit badge offerings.  For more information check our our District's Iron Hill Page or go to www.ironhill-museum.org. Upcoming sessions include Mammal Study, Bird Study, and Surveying.  For more information, go to: http://www.ironhill-museum.org/Docs/Iron_Hill_Merit_Badge_Center_flyer.pdf.

• The Merit Badge Counselor List is now available to everyone!  Go to Delmarva Council Website - Advancement & Recognition Tab.  Username & password is “mbclist”.

• LNT Trainers Courses:  see The Buzz for details.
• February 22-24 @Horseshoe Scout Reservation
• May 10-12 @Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Wood Badge April 12-14 and May 3-5 2013
Henson Scout Reservation

Wood Badge for the 21st Century is open to all Scouters (18 and over); Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venturing, Sea Scouts,  District and Council Volunteers. You will learn contemporary leadership skills that will change your scout unit, your workplace and yourself. This is a fun course that mixes classroom learning with games and activities to reinforce the program.

Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?