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Friday June 15, 2007             * Please forward this email along to your pack leaders and committee members

Rodeo 2007


 

The State of State Park on June 9.  The event was very successful with over 170 kids in the competition, 35 more than last year.  DNREC hosts the event in all three counties and the Governor makes the final trophy awards in .  The event is completely free and includes a BBQ and multiple prizes and a raffle.  Every kid leaves with at least four or five fishing prizes from the pile!

The kids had a great time and some Packs turned the event into their own fishing derby with trophies and prizes for their Pack winners.  I received this letter from one of the scouts in Pack 301 that won first prize. He won a fishing rod/reel and a Pack 3 trophy:

Dear Mr. Martin,

Thank you very, very much.  I had a lot of fun.  I love the things (prizes) I got.  I am looking forward to going to the fishing derby again.  Being is scouts is great!  Thank you.

Your Webelo,

Ryan S

 


Toni E. Eastwell received the Silver Beaver Award (below)

Toni Eastwell was born in Wilmington, Delaware and attended Groves High School.  She is married to Gary Eastwell and they are the parents of 3 daughters Kathleen, Kari, and Felicia and grandparents to 5 grandchildren.  Michael the oldest son is an Eagle Scout.  Toni and Gary live in Newark.

Toni has served Cub Scouting as Cub Master of Pack 123, Tiger Coach, Pow Wow Staff member and Day Camp Staff.  She has also been Committee Chair for Troop 123.

Three Rivers Distrct has saluted Toni with numerous recognitions for her services as Assistant District Commissioner and Commissioner Staff member.  Popcorn Chairman of the Popcorn Sale, and District Dinner Chairman. Toni is the recipient of the Scouter Training Award, Commissioner Arrowhead, District Service Award, District Chairman Award, Three Rivers Family Award, Three Rivers Volunteer of the Year Award and District Award of Merit.  Toni is currently serving as Assistant Commissioner, Committee member of Troop 123 and Merit Badge College Dean.

Through Toni's leadership and the support of her husband Gary, the Merit Badge College has grown from 68 boys in 2000 to over 900 boys, selecting from 52 merit badges in 2006.  Youth peninsula-wide have benefited from her dedication to this event.  The program draws Boy Scouts not only from Del-Mar-Va Council but from many surrounding councils.  Offered in 2 phases one each in January and February this event has become very successful under her leadership.

For distinguished service to the youth in the community and Scoutin the Del-Mar-Va Council proudly presents the Silver Beaver to Toni E. Eastwell.

Bob Swanson received the Three Rivers Award of Merit (below):

Bob is a Delaware Native. He graduated from McKean High School in 19974.  After graduation he worked at outdoor construction.  Bob then went to work for DuPont and has been there for 27 years as a Space Planner Relocate Specialist. 

Bob has been married to his wide Cathi for 21 years.  Bob and Cathi have 3 children son Josh 26 an Eagle Scout, daughter Becca 24 and Tim also an Eagle Scout, and three Grand children.

Bob spends his free time away from scouting with hunting, camping, Nascar racing and the grandchildren.  Bob started in scouting with his son at Pack 21.  He was an Assistant Webelos leader from 1990 - 1992 and Webelos Leader from 1992 - 1993.

He was Assistant Cub Master from 1993 - 1994, and then Committee Member from 1994 - 1999 at Pack 21.

In 1991 Bob was instrumental in re-opening Troop 21.  He served as committee member for Troop 21 from 1992 0 1994 and assistant Scout Master from 1994 - 2002.  He then took the position as Scout Mast from 2002 - 2006.  At present he serves as committee chair for both Pack and Troop 21.

Bob is very proud of being a mentor for many of the Eagle Scouts from Troop 21. From 2005 to 2007 Bob served in a District level position as Eagle Board Chair and Programs Chair.  He has recently taken the position as District Chairman for Three Rivers.  On behalf of the Three Rivers District we are proud to present the District Award of Merit to Bob Swanson.

Jeff Martin also received the Three Rivers Award of Merit (below):


Jeff is a Delaware native who grew up in Scouting with his family.  His father, an Eagle Scout, supported him with pack leadership and his cousin was a fellow scouter who hiked and camp with him.  Jeff graduated from Seaford H.S. in 1977 and married his high school school sweetheart Cheryl Hastings soon after.

Following graduation, he became a member of the US Coast Guard and was stationed close to home in Cape May New Jersey as an Electronics Technician.  After leaving the Coast Guard as an ET6, Jeff attended the University of Delaware where he earned his degree in Electrical Engineering.  He worked for Delmarva Power and currently holds holds a consultant position with RCC Consulting designing radio communication towers.  His work ethic is exemplary going above and beyond on all his projects.

Jeff Martin is also a great family man.  He and Cheryl have been married for 27 years.  They have two children, Courtney (11) and Tanner (9) and a Golden Retriever named Shelby.  Jeff designed and built the family's home in Middletown and is currently finishing the basement - - a project the sometimes gets put aside to participate in scouting events and other volunteer activities.  Jeff is a member pf St. Paul's United Methodist Church (Odessa); and has been a Bear Babe League Coach for 4 years.

At Pack 3, Jeff participated in a Tiger Cub program as an active parent.  The next year to a committee member position and assisted with the Wolf Den when Pack 301 families.  Jeff took the District position as Three Rivers District Day Camp Director in 2006 and is looking forward to 2007 day camp.

On behalf of the Three Rivers District we are proud to present the District Award of Merit to Jeff Martin.

 

 


Popcorn Training (Key to a Successful Sale)

On July 18th at 7PM Three Rivers District will host the New Castle County Area Regional Popcorn Training at the Delaware State Police Troop 2 building (100 Lagrange Ave, Newark).  Put this training in your calendar right away as all parents and leaders are welcome to attend.  In addition to the financial incentives that are gained by attending popcorn training, every additional person who is trained will add to the success of your pack or troop’s sale through enhanced sales techniques and motivational tools for your boys.
  THREE RIVERS CAMP AKELA is approaching! 
Currently we have doubled the number of Scouts registered last year and expect even more as summer family schedules are finalized.  The boys will have a great time and so will the volunteers! No better bargain at $100 for a full week of fun. 

Special events this year include BB Guns and wrist-rocket ranges, Trail bike day, fishing rod casting contests, radio-operated boat races, Tiger Day, a dunking tank and other water activities, a flying military aircraft display, and a chicken BBQ on Friday. 

All the regular activities such as archery, swimming, crafts, scout skills, sporting events are included for a week packed full of fun!  You may have a problem with the boys falling asleep on the ride home!

The Day Camp Committee is looking for volunteers in all aspects.  You can volunteer for full day(s) or special events.  If you are interested in having some fun, take off work and join in by contacting Jeff Martin at jmartin@rcc.com or 302-354-0662.

Wanted: Unit Commissioners

The Three Rivers District Commissioners staff are looking for volunteers wanting to share their knowledge by being a unit commissioner. If you have been in scouting at least 2 years and are willing to be trained, we will be holding a session for training and planning on August 11th. If you are interested please contact Bob Kirkwood at reker3@comcast.net or Toni Eastwell at yistoni123@aol.com


District Volunteers Recognized
Late last month many of our Three Rivers District Volunteers were recognized at the annual District Dinner.  The highest of these honors, the District Award of Merit, was awarded to Bob Swanson and Jeff Martin.  If you have not already done so please congratulate these two wonderful individuals the next time you see them.  Bob can be seen throughout the district in his new role as District Chairman, and Jeff will be directing our Day Camp at Lums Pond from July 30th- August 3rd come on out and give him a hand while giving him a hand.

 

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