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August 7, 2008

DISTRICT NEWS:

  • District Round table for the Varsity Scouts was a lot of fun with great Dutch oven food. Myron and Chris had some pretty tasty food and desserts for everyone to enjoy. If you missed this out-door cooking event, you honestly missed out on a treat. You never know what added little secrets that the Varsity Scouts will come up with, so plan on attending each month’s round table.

  • District Cub Scout ice Cream social was tremendously exciting and very fulfilling. There was more than enough Ice Cream for everyone and if you didn’t get enough ice-cream, you really missed out. Crystal and her crew were exciting to watch as they got everyone excited once again about scouting. All who attended were delighted with the presentation and skills that Crystal and others presented.  Kudos to Crystal, Cory, Peggy and team.

  • If you would like to attend a wood badge training course, there are still a few opportunities available. If you would like to attend any of these Wood Badge Courses, please call the main Scout office and ask for the camp desk ( ask for Kelley ) Telephone # is 582-3663. Cost is $190.00 per person. Check with your ward or stake, some offer partial or full reimbursement for attending wood badge training.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • District Commissioner Basic Training is scheduled again for Aug.23rd. All new commissioners and even those who have not been trained need to attend. Scheduled start is 8:00 AM at the Dunsinane church at 9897 S. (about 3845 W) Contact Craig Norton at 808-2450 (Cell) or 280-8766 (home) for more information on this required training. Please keep in mind that the church has asked that all leaders be properly trained in their positions. Commissioners are: Stake High Counselors over scouting and primary, Stake YM presidencies, and Stake primary presidents and counselors.

  • District Varsity Turkey Shoot scheduled for Sept. 13. More information to follow. Please plan now with your teams to attend as these events are always fun and filled with high adventure for the boys. More information to come, but if you have early questions, please contact Chris Purcell at 253-3421 or Charlie Dressen at 254-4556.

  • District Basic Training will be held for the final time in 08 on September 27th at 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the church on 114th S. and 1570 W. If you have new leaders who have not been trained, please plan on attending and remember that the church has asked that all leaders need to be trained in their positions. Remember, every young man deserves a trained leader.

  • District Boy Scout Basic Overnight Training (which is the required follow up for the class room training) is scheduled for Oct. 10th and 11th at the Willows Camp site in Lehi. Jerry has asked that all who plan on attending contact him for patrol assignments and preparation. If you have any questions regarding this camp, please contact Jerry Monsen at 446-0994.

  • Council Jamboral for 2008 will be September 12th at the South Jordan Equestrian Park. Cost is $25.00 per person for registration after July 17th. This year’s event will feature fireworks, entertainment, pin trading, climbing wall, BMX bike racing, hats, patches, and more.  Varsity Tri-Council challenge is also happening at this location. Contact Chris Purcell at 253-3421.

  • District Cub-o-Ree is scheduled for Oct. 24th. More information to come for this event. Please attend district roundtable for more valuable information regarding this event or contact Crystal Nebeker at 569-1341. Early sign up is a must. Please make plans now for your cubs to attend.

  • District Varsity Mountain Man Rendezvous is coming up on Oct. 24th and 25th at Maple dell scout camp up Payson canyon. Please plan on attending this year’s camp filled with fun and high adventure activities. Many of the scheduled events will be like what we did last year at Camp Tracy. The turn out for last year was fantastic and the boys all went home from one of the best activities. For more information contact Chris Purcell at 253-3421.

  • National Boy Scout Jamboree is scheduled for 2010. We are honored to have 4 of the 15 Jamboree Scout masters from our district. Those Scout masters are Cal Condie – Tom Kline – Russ Bradshaw – and Craig Hall. If you know a boy who would like to attend, now is the time to register. Any questions? Contact any of the above mentioned Scout Masters.

     
  • District Meetings are the first Thursday of every month at 3407 W. and 9625 S.  District Committee meeting from 7:00 to 7:40 all district staff, commissioners, committee members, and sub committees are invited to attend.  All Commissioners should attend with their appropriate scouting family. 7:40 to 8:15 is the District Commissioner Staff Meeting. District Commissioners, assistant District Commissioners, Unit Commissioners, and Round Table Commissioners need to attend. From 8:15 to 8:30 will be announcements from all scouting families (special invitation to COR’s). 8:30 to 9:00 is the Stake Key Scouter’s meeting. Stake Presidency member over scouting, assistant District Commissioner, Unit commissioners and COR’s from each ward are asked to attend. Relationship Committee meeting is every other month at 9:00pm.

  • The District Web site (http://www.gslc-bsa.org/council/district/district-web-sites/d14-home) is your source for the most recent information on upcoming Pony Express events and happenings. Your boys can go there to see their photos from recent events! Sign up for our email blast and you’ll receive a bulletin on upcoming events and activities every month.