Cecil District Program Messages - September 2013
Further information can be found at www.delmarvacouncil.org
The Main Thing

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

Headlines of the Month

  • NATIONAL BSA MEMBERSHIP FEE INCREASE

  • CUB SCOUT LEADERS: SIGN UP FOR CUB COLLEGE!!!

  • CUB SCOUT KICKOFF THE SEASON WITH THE CECIL 500

General Messages

National BSA Membership Fee Increase

National BSA has announced an increase in the annual membership fee from $15/year to $24/year effective January 1, 2014.  This fee increase insures continued excellence in a myriad of programs that are conducted for Scouting at the National level such as four high adventure camps, youth protection program, communication/training/advancement materials, and staff support.  The price of Boy’s Life will remain the same ($12/year).  Further details on the fee increase may be found in the most recent issue of The Buzz at www.delmarvacouncil.org/CMS/PageViewer.aspx?PageID=12464&preview=yes
 
 
 
Each year across the Nation, Scouts and Scouters work to collect food in coordinated drives throughout the year to help feed those who are less fortunate or in need in our local communities. To that end, please use the link below to sign your unit up to participate in the Scouting for Food Campaign this November. Bag distribution day is set for Saturday, November 16th with pick up on Saturday, November 23rd.
 
Let’s get 100% of our units to help out every community on the Delmarva Peninsula this year. If you have any questions, please contact your District Executive directly or the Activities and Civic Service Chair for your district, As in the past, bags will be available to your unit at the October Roundtable.
 
Scout Leader Training

Upcoming Training in Area 1: Area 1 (includes Cecil District) Scouters are welcome to attend Training events in other Areas. For details go to the Delmarva Council Website/Training Tab: www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/view_homepage.aspx?orgkey=1568
  • Charter Organization Rep. Training: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Powder Mill District Roundtble
  • Den Chief Training:  Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Cub College (see below)
  • Boy Scout Leaders Specific Training: Saturday, October 12, 2013. Location TBA
  • Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills & Webelos Leader Outdoor Training:  Weekend of October18th at Camp Rodney
  • Hazardous Weather Training:
    • Hazardous Weather training must be completed prior to requesting a tour permit from the BSA. The module presents safety precautions for eight different types of weather, as well as planning, preparation, and traditional weather signs. You will answer questions about the topics after each section. Completion is noted automatically in the BSA training records database if the module is experienced online. Estimated time to complete: 40 minutes.
Cub Scout News

Cub Scout Recruitment

Fall is a great time to recruit more Cub Scouts!  Information on Join Scout Nights and Recruiting may be found on our District Website at: www.delmarvacouncil.org/home-page-cecil-county-district/scouting-recruitment-and-resources/54070.

Cub College 2013

What is Cub College?

  • Cub College is an annual get-together of Cub Scout leaders.  Cub College is a training conference that takes place in a festive atmosphere.
  • Cub College is a “convention” for pack leaders—the Cubmaster should take all leaders to this learning extravaganza.

Why should I go?

  • Cub College offers a time for all new, prospective, and experienced leaders to learn new things, share ideas and see what the other packs are doing.  For registered leaders, Cub College meets the supplemental training requirement for leader recognition awards (training knots)—for more information ask your District Training Chair.

Day Camp Available!

  • As a service to the dedicated leaders who wish to attend this event, a Day Camp will be offered for all Cub Scout aged children (boys & girls) of leaders attending the Cub College. This way you and your children can have fun and learn lots in Scouting all on the same day. $15/Child
    • Location: 500 W. Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE
      • Check-in Opens at: 8:30AM
      • Opening Ceremony: 9:00AM
      • Closing Ceremony: 3:00PM

Cub Family Weekends

For information about Cub Family Weekends at Delmarva Camps this Fall see: www.delmarvacouncil.org/OpenRosters/ViewOrgPageLink.aspx?LinkKey=32776&orgkey=1516.

The Cecil 500 is Coming

Calling all Cub Scout Units!!  The Cecil 500 is coming!!!  Mark your calendars for Saturday morning, September 21st at the Elkton Fall Festival. Pack 120 is once again hosting this fun event for our District. Check-in is at 8:30AM. Be sure that each Scout has closed-toe shoes and a bike helmet; gloves and knee pads are encouraged. For additional details check out our District Website at www.delmarvacouncil.org/event/1421568.
 
Boy Scout News

  • In the past Cecil County has honored new First Class Scouts at a County Commissioner’s meeting.  We are returning to this program in 2013. Troop leaders will be contacted in January of 2014 for a list of those Scouts on record as having received their First Class badge in 2013. The Scouts and their leaders will be invited to Cecil County Council meeting in the Spring to be recognized and receive their certificates.
  • The Principio Furnace Foundation is looking for some Scout Unit partners.  The Scouts would provide assistance with service projects including nature-related work (bird houses, trails, etc.) as well as general clean-up.  Principio Furnace has a rich history in Cecil County and is a great place to camp.  For more information, contact Sarah Colenda (scolenda@principiofurnace.org, 443-466-3647).