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

• MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  The Cecil District Community Friends of Scouting event will be held on April 18 at the Colenda residence.  Please show your support of Scouting by attending this adult event.  RSVP:  Geof Searles, DE (443-553-2155; gsearles@dmvc.org).

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

• DelMarVa Council Listening Session.  As you may be aware, the National BSA is currently in the process of reviewing its current membership standards policy with respect to sexual orientation. Part of this important process is to keep our Scouting family informed and provide an opportunity for them to give valuable feedback to the National BSA.  The Area Session is scheduled for March 14th  at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 3135 Summit Bridge Road, Bear, DE, from 7PM to 9PM.

• 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)

• Voice of the Scout Surveys will be out March 16.  You should receive one via email.  If not, see: http://scouting.us.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0lecWOay3bPbczP

• 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

• Service Opportunity:  White Clay Creek Clean-Up, Saturday, April 6, 9AM.  Pre-registration required.  To register or for information call the Park office:  302-368-6900.  See:  http://www.destateparks.com/park/white-clay-creek/index.asp

• Another Service Opportunity:  Trail Day at Fair Hill, March 23, 9am-1pm.  Meet at Nature Center.  Bring gloves.  Free hot dog lunch at noon.

• 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

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

• Baloo Training April 27 at Camp Rodney - 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.  For information contact: hcgarber@yahoo.com 

• 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.

• Leave No Trace Trainers Courses:  see The Buzz for details - May 10-12 at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

• The Cecil District Pinewood Derby is back!  The District Pinewood Derby will be held on Friday, April 5 at Elkton Middle School.  Registration begins at 5:30PM.  Race begins at 6:30PM.  This is a run-off race for the top three cars from each Pack.  See District Website for details.

• 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
  • John Dickinson Plantation, Dover, DE.  Free admission.  The simple machines exhibit would be of interest to Webelos Engineers.  Phone:  302-739-3277.

• 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

• Mark your calendars!  Area 1 Cub College, September 28, 2013

• 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”.

• If you are looking for an interesting trip with a military/aviation theme, check out the Air Mobility Command Museum in Dover, DE.  Free admission.  Phone:  302-677-5938.  See:  www.amcmuseum.org

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