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

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

• Unit Commissioner News:
  • Commissioner Basic Training:  Saturday, May 18 in Salisbury
  • Delmarva Commissioner Conference:  Saturday, June 8, Duncan Center in Dover, Cost: $20.00
  • If you are interested in serving Cecil District as a Commissioner, please contact Allen Sievert at allen.sievert@yahoo.com.

• For Scout Leaders looking for an interesting outing opportunity for their Units/Den/Patrols, visit: www.masondixontrail.org/.  This site is devoted to the Mason-Dixon Trail.  This 193 mi. Trail connects the Appalachian Trail with the Brandywine Trail.  It runs from Whiskey Springs in PA on the AT to Havre De Grace, MD, across the river to Elk Neck State Forest to White Clay Creek State Park in Delaware and ends at Chadds Ford, PA.  The above site gives provides extensive mileage information to help plan an event.  For a local portion of the trail, from the MD State Line to Iron Hill Park in Newark, DE is 4.4 miles.  From Iron Hill to White Clay Creek State Park Nature Center is 11.4 miles.  This portion of the trail alone offers much in the way of historic context and nature-related advancement. 

• JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics & Sportsmanship) Event for youth:  On Saturday, May 11, 2013, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm @ DNERR, St. Jones Reserve. Scouts and families are invited to attend a fun-filled day of conservation education. Learn about wild turkeys, waterfowl, identify wildlife, see and learn about amphibians and reptiles and learn about the Delaware Estuary. Cost is FREE for youth. All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire event. Pre-Registration is required and must be received by Monday, May 8th. Send completed registration forms to: Kathy Steele, 2580 Longridge Rd, Clayton, DE 19938.  Questions? Call Tom Spangler at 302-423-5578.  For more details and links see, the latest issue of The Buzz.

• 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

• Boy Scout Leader Specific Training: April 13, Red Clay Presbyterian Church.  For information contact: hcgarber@yahoo.com.  This training is for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scout Masters.

• 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 

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

• 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!

• Scouting has announced its 131st Merit Badge: Game Design.  For details, see the latest issue of The Buzz.

• 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 Archaeology, Insect Study, and Oceanography.  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

• Life to Eagle Training:  Sunday, May 19, 6PM at Wesley United Methodist Church.  This is for Life Scouts and Boy Scout leaders.