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Muskingum Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America
www.muskingumvalleycouncil.org or www.mvcbsa.org
740-453-0571 or 1-800-934-2128
This Month’s Highlights:
Help Set a new Record!
Training
Zane Trace District News
Forest Trails District News
Arrowhead District News
Advancement Corner
Popcorn
Venturing
Order of the Arrow
RRRRRRrrrrrrrr!
Webelos to Scout Transi-
tion
December 2014
IMPORTANCE OF RECRUITING:
In both September and October, local Scouting grew, serving more youth than last year.
Why does that matter? It matters because what you do as a Scouting leader or parent of
a Scout has real impact. You make a difference in the lives of each youth recruited and
that difference makes our community a better, safer place to live and raise our children.
Last year, one of the boys we recruited used skills learned as a Cub Scout to save a chok-
ing child. What if he had not joined Scouting? This year 31 Eagle Scouts have reported
4,240 hours of service in their Eagle Projects. What if those boys had never joined
Scouting? Each summer, thousands of merit badges are earned at summer camp. An in-
credible amount of education happening only for those youth who were recruited to join
Scouting.
If we recruit another 76 new youth before the end of the year, we will have growth over
last year. That is less than 1 youth per Scout unit. Think about the difference that one
Scout can make, and commit to recruiting one more youth for your Scout unit.
Remember also, Scouts who recruit a friend to join Scouting receive a free HOT SPARK kit
and the right to wear the official ‘Recruiter’ strip.
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HELP SET THE RECORD AND BUILD THE ADVENTURES!
Have you accepted the challenge? We recruited 338 new Cub Scouts in September and October. Now we must deliver the promise of Cub Scouting and help each of these new Scouts to Build an Adventure! It all starts with their Bobcat badge.
Advancement is a great indicator of a Scout’s growth and development. As of this printing, 34% of our new Cub Scouts have already received their Bobcat award. Be sure all your new Cub Scouts are being recognized. Submit your advancement reports and let’s get to 100% .
Announcing a special incentive:
Every Boy Scout, that recruits a friend who joins Scouting will re-ceive a Recruiter patch and a Hot Spark, fire-starting kit.
Engage your Scouts now - it’s time to build an
adventure!
Helpful Online Resources:
US Scouting Service Project
macscouter.com
Baloo’s Bugle
Bryan on Scouting
www.scouting.org
Progress continues on
the expansion of the
Central Lodge at MVSR.
Keep an eye on our Fa-
cebook page to see
periodic updates.
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WHY RECHARTER?
Every year, every unit must re-apply to the Boy Scouts of America to continue as an
official Scouting unit. The process includes the Charter Organization’s approval of
leadership for the coming year. The membership roster is reviewed and updated,
ensuring that every youth and adult is properly registered. Annual registration
fee’s are collected to ensure every Scout receives the full benefits of membership.
This year, units must recharter in December. Any unit not rechartered by December
31st will lose it’s Charter and should not meet until the recharter process is com-
plete. This is because youth, adults, and Charter Organization are not covered with
insurance if the unit is not properly chartered. Packets with complete instructions
were distributed in November. The bulk of the process can be handled online
through Internet Rechartering which can be accessed HERE or from a link on your
MyScouting page. Any unit with questions about the recharter process should con-
tact their unit or District Commissioner:
Arrowhead District Eric Udischas [email protected]
Forest Trails District James Blakeman [email protected]
Zane Trace District Commissioner Moose [email protected]
Send us a Picture of all your new Scouts
Snap a picture of your en-thusiastic new Scouts at school-night. Email the pictures to [email protected]
We’ll select the photo with the most enthusiastic new Scouts and send out a $25 gift card to the Unit Lead-er.
The deadline to send us your picture is December 15th.
FIELD BOOK HONORED
The "Fieldbook: Scouting's Manual of Basic and Advanced Skills for Outdoor Adventure," has won the National Outdoor Book Awards'
‘Work of Significance’ honor.
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THANK YOU JANE!
Council registrar Jane Payne is retiring effective December 31st, 2014.
Jane has been an exceptional member of our team, contributing to
our success over the years. Her dedication, patience, and diligence
will surely be missed. Her bright smile, great food and fun stories
will also be missed.
Jane started with the Muskingum Valley Council in October 2000 as
part of a work-study arrangement. In May of 2002 we hired her full-
time and she has served primarily as registrar and administrative
support. Her dealings with volunteers over the years have made her
one of the ‘faces’ of the Council Service Center.
We are planning a retirement reception at the Council Service Center Friday, Decem-ber 12, from 3-5 PM. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend to help us thank Jane for the 14 years she has served the council.
Please welcome Elaine Shoemaker to the Muskingum Valley Council Staff. Elaine will
serve as a Customer Service Representative, working primarily as scout store clerk
and assisting the service center staff as needed. She will work part-time throughout
the year.
Elaine earned her BS degree in Business Administration at Ohio Dominican Universi-
ty. She is a parent in Troop 158 and has served as committee member and Merit
Badge counselor. She is a leader of Girl Scout Troop 1862.
Please plan to stop by the service center in December to meet Elaine and welcome
her to the Muskingum Valley Council team.
LEADERSHIP
ADVANCEMENT
IDEALS
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Reminder: Units must have their popcorn money turned in to the Council Office by Friday, December 12 Please also remember that we will have a popcorn wrap-up meeting on January 29th at the Council Service center, beginning at 7:00pm
The Top– Selling Cub Scout Pack in the Council was Pack 339 from Mt Vernon. They sold $15,190 worth of popcorn.
The Top Grossing Troop was Troop 339, also from Mt Vernon and they sold $13,320. The top “per boy” sales was Troop 122
from Adamsville, They sold $11, 850 with only 9 boys, That is an average of $1,316.66 per Scout! The Top Selling Cub Scout
was Ellis Adkins IV From Pack 339, he sold $3,640 in popcorn. The Top Selling Boy Scout was Jared Echelberry from Troop
122, he sold $3,105.00. Both Ellis and Jared will be presented with a $250 gift card at the Council recognition dinner on Febru-
ary 21st.
The following Scouts each sold over $1,000: Pack 100: Bryce West & Aaron Blackford; Pack 121: Dyson Hough; Pack
122: Dyllon Ault & Conner Mitchell; Pack 132: Owen Rusnak; Pack 174: Casen Wilson, Nicholas Tolliver, & Denton Edlleblute;
Pack 257: Caden Gibson; Pack 260: Grady Schmeltzer & Jacob McGLothlin; Pack 288: Christoper Dille; Troop 122: Jared Ech-
elberry, James Farrell, Austin Farrell, Caleb Miller, Chase Cooper, Carter Musgrave, Chase DLong, Kyle Dunlap & Brett Foraker
Troop 128 Matthew Hudnall; Troop 164: Cody Darner, Samuel Hartman, & Noah Moulton; Troop 257: RJ Snider; Pack 328:
Ryan Snyder; Pack 339: Blake Pealer, Caleb Rheinsheld, Ellis Adkins, Patrick Frazer & Tyler Ing; Pack 340: Mason Huffman;
Pack 344 Aiden Keirns; Pack 402 Jonathan Woodward, Pack 427: Nathan Streby; Troop 339: Logan Kaufmann, Nathan Cook,
& Cole Alexander; Troop 406: Colton McClain & Will Lorenz; Troop 424: Wade Matchett & Ryan Renneker; Pack 514: Jase
Pakes; Pack 547: Hunter Curts, Nick Lamatrice & Kameron Heskett; Troop 508: Derek Hall
In Addition, Approximately 200 Scouts filled up a popcorn form which entitles them to attend
the “FILL IT UP” party at Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park. The dates are Saturday, Feb 14 or Sun-
day, Feb 15. Qualifying Scouts will receive an invitation/reservation form in the mail.
Congrats to these Top Sellers!
RANGER RON’S OUTDOOR PIE PATCH PROGRAM
Looking for a fun weekend activity that doesn’t require a lot of planning? Let Ranger Ron share his experience on a variety of topics. Gold Panning Archaeology
Tree & Compass (Which Tree Am I) Edible Plants
Geology Nature Trail
Receive a new piece of Ranger Ron’s Pie Patch as you complete each session. Call Ranger Ron to get started: 740-502-1244 or [email protected]
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Rotary Club of Zanesville
Daybreak
Thank you to our
Merit Badge
Sponsors
Honor our best and most committed Scouting Volunteers:
SILVER BEAVER AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE DECEMBER 19th
The Silver Beaver Award is presented by the National Council, Boy Scouts of America, through the local council, to adult volunteer Scouters for their distinguished service to youth and their commu-nity. The Award is intended to acknowledge noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Cub Scouters, Scout-ers, Varsity Scouters, and Venturing Leaders within the territory under the jurisdiction of the local council. It is considered to be the highest award a Boy Scout Council can bestow upon a volun-teer Scouter. Click on the Silver Beaver Medal to download a nomination form.
Attention Webelos Leaders!
The Webelos-to-Scout Transition program is designed to improve the chances that a sec-
ond year Webelos Scout will become a Boy Scout. It has been successful in almost dou-
bling the percentage of Webelos who join a troop. The program will improve the chances
that an unsure 10 year-old will find the courage to give it a try. The heart of the program
is cooperation between a troop and a pack to schedule joint activities so that the second
year Webelos will get to know the Scouts and feel at home with normal troop activities.
The joint activities should not shove the Webelos Scout into full-fledged Scouting. Just
the fringes. This takes careful cooperation between the Webelos Leader and an Assistant
Scoutmaster assigned to this purpose. A Commissioner can often ease this process.
It is suggested that the second year Webelos Den can participate in the troop opening
and then retire to another room for their own program. Then they can come together for
the closing. On campouts there can be similar partial togetherness. This can continue
for most of the program year.
Click here for a detailed plan to successfully transition all your Webelos!
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The Council Executive Board wants to hear from you. As part of the annual renewal and update of the Council Strategic Plan, they are seek-ing input from families of Scouts and Scouting leaders.
The Strategic plan forms a road map the Executive Board follows to ensure the Council continues to provide Quality Scouting programs .
Click Here to provide your input.
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Council Training Chair:
Kevin Burch
District Training Chairs:
Arrowhead: Bill Davies
740 745-2091
Forest Trails: Kristy Huffman
740-454-4455
Zane Trace: Brent Jones
740-319-5553
Are Your Leaders and Parents Youth Protection Trained?
Thank you to those parents and leaders who have taken the time and participated in this necessary training. As a reminder to ALL units, this is
becoming mandatory for recharter. Each unit should have received from their Commissioner or Unit Serving Executive a copy of the Youth Protection DVD. Please take the opportunity to administer this training at your next parent’s
meeting and list names of all in attendance and turn in to the office. This only takes 1/2 hour and will save you the pain and heartache of trying to get it done quickly. If you have not received a copy please call the Scout Office to arrange
one for your unit. 1-800-934-2128
Visit:
www.myscouting.org
Set up your own account and
you’ll find that you can take
many training sessions on-line.
Cub Scout Specific Leader Training
All registered leaders need to be trained. This includes Committee Members and
Committee Chairs. To schedule a unit training at a Parent’s meeting please email
Kevin Burch at [email protected]. The District Training teams would be
happy to put on a training session for you to give you the support you need. Cost
is $10 per person which covers manual and trained patch.
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) & WEBELOS Training
Suggested for all Cubmasters, Den Leaders, and WEBELOS Leaders
(These sessions are outdoor sessions and will involve both classroom style settings and hands-
on experience.)
Date: April 11-12, MVSR: Fee is $25 (includes manual and food). Registration
begins at 6:00 pm, leaders will be released at 5 pm on Saturday
A BALOO trained leader is required on every camping trip!
Congratulations to Bill Davies as the New Arrowhead Dis-
trict Training Chair!
Ask The Advancement Committee! Q. What happens when the merit badge my son is working on is changed or discontinued? A. Once a merit badge is officially started (a blue card signed by the scout master and the instructions started with a
counselor) the scout can continue to work on the requirements that were in effect when he started the badge.
If you have a question regarding advancements or awards that you would like answered please email [email protected]
We would love to hear from you!
Dan’s Minute (Dan Beebe) P.R.A.Y. has announced a new award called the “Building Faith in Youth Award.” This award is designed to recognize
adults who have used the P.R.A.Y. programs to disciple young people and their families and to support the Christian Edu-cation program of the local protestant congregation. Counselors and Teachers of the P.R.A.Y. programs that stand out and have gone above and beyond the requirements of the program are ideal candidates. Nominations must come from a protestant church; the only signature required is the pastor’s.
This is a distinguishing feature of the new award.
Whereas most of the adult religious recognitions are joint recognitions on behalf of the church and a Scouting agency, the “Building Faith in Youth Award” is strictly a protestant church recognition. Congregations will now have a way of honoring their adult members who are non-Scouts and yet active in the P.R.A.Y. programs. The P.R.A.Y. Board of Directors wanted an adult award that could be used by a protestant church to recognize its own church members.
The emblem features a four-colored cross. The colors correspond to the four levels in the P.R.A.Y. series, i.e. God and Me (red), God and Family (yellow), God and Church (blue), and God and Life (green). The four colors converge into a point to create an “X” at the center of the cross. “X” is the first letter in the Greek word for Christ, and it is symbolic of how Christ should be at the center of our lives. The award package includes a medal that can be worn around the neck, a ¾” lapel pin, and an 8 ½” x 11” certificate.
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(cont.) Click here for the Building Faith in Youth nomination form. Many other adult awards are available through their own denominations. Details on requirements and the application process can be found at praypub.org December is usually the time that we look back over the closing year and set goals for the coming one. It is also the traditional time to recognize adults for their efforts throughout the year. Do you know someone who should be recognized?
MERIT BADGE COLLEGE:
We have partnered with Zane State College to offer a very exciting opportunity for the MBC this year. All of the badges offered are science based. The dates for Merit Badge College are February 7, February 28 and April 11.
Click here for more info
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MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING A GIFT TO SCOUTING.
Who has not heard of Amazon? A lot of us will be shopping online this Christmas. Did you
know that if you shop on Amazon they will donate a percentage of your purchase to the Musk-
ingum Valley Council? Through their service called Amazon Smile, they will donate 0.5% to the
Council!
I know it doesn’t sound like much but pennies add up. As an example, If 2,000 families each
spend $25, we would earn $250; enough to send one Scout to a full week of summer camp.
How can you use Amazon Smile? It is a simple setup. Click below or go to smile.amazon.com and log in using your regular Amazon.com log in. The next screen shows a search box to search for your charity. Type in “Boy Scouts Zanesville, OH”. Then click on the “Select” button. Now anytime you buy, Amazon will give back to us.
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WISDOM FROM OUR FOUNDER
Boy Scout Leader Basic Training
Boy Scout Leader Basic Training is a two part training. You must attend both sessions to be considered as a trained leader.
Indoor March 28, 2015: MVSR cost is $15 and includes Scoutmaster’s Handbook and Trained Patch.
Outdoor April 10-13, 2015: MVSR cost is $15
Please register for these opportunities by calling the Scout Office 1-800-934-2128
NYLT (National Youth Leader Training)
Share this promotional video with your Scouts today: NYLT
August 2nd – 7th, at MVSR. Cost is $175, including a $50 deposit submitted with applica-tion. Room for only 48 Participants! Each participant must be at least 13 years of age and a First Class Scout or registered Venture Scout by August 1st, 2015. The Unit Leader must first approve the Scout’s application 2015 NYLT Application.
Mark your calendar:
University of
Scouting
March 21, 2015
Ohio University-
Zanesville, Zane
State Campus
8am –4:30pm
March 21, 2015
Ohio University Zanesville, Zane State Campus
8 am—4:30 pm
Classes like:
Dutch Oven Cooking Click the Logo for More Info>
Becoming a Boy Led Troop
NEW Cub Scout Advancements
Pack Fundraisers and Finance
Venturing & Sea Scouting: Starting a New Unit
Keeping Your Crew Youth-led
Scoutmaster’s Minute / Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review
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We have a special fun filled training opportunity quickly ap-proaching!
CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP 2015
The Cub Scout Day Camp Committee is excited to announce that the
theme for the 2015 Day Camp will be “Wild West”. The committees and
directors of the camps are already busy planning a Rootin’ Tootin’ Good
Time for all the Cub Scout Cow-Pokes. See the box on the right for the
dates of each of the camps and make sure that your Cub Scouts have
Day Camp on their schedules.
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Start saving now for the 2015 summer
camp season.
2015 Summer Camp Dates and Fees:
Camp Date Fee Fee Due
Date
Shoot-o-ree: 5/30 $10/family
Day Camps:
Forest Trails District June 8-11 $50 May 15
Zane Trace District June 15-19 $50 May 22
Knox County July 6-10 $50 June 12
Coshocton County August 3-7 $50 July 10
CS Resident Camp: July 23-26 $100 June 26
Boy Scout Summer Camp: $225 May 15
Week One June 14-20 Week Two June 21-27
Week Three June 29 – July 4 Week Four July 5-11 Week Five July 12-18
Our 2015 Summer Camp theme is ‘Adventure on the High Seas’; eye patch not included. Join Dominic and the rest of the MVSR staff for a week-long Treasure Hunt this coming summer. Be sure to come prepared to participate in the new theme. Gateways and campsite decorations will add to the fun! You’ll want to look the part at our ‘Pirate’s Feast’ Friday night! Don’t hesitate to call with any questions: Camp Director Rev. Tim Lehman – 937-692-6576 Or to confirm your reservation, call the Service Center at 740-453-0571 or 800-934-2128
Question? What’s Program Director Dominic’s favorite letter in the alphabet? Answer: RRRRRRRrrrrrrrrr!
SUMMER CAMP:
Order of the Arrow NETAWATWEES LODGE #424, A GOLD JTE LODGE!
For all OA info (lodge/chapter meeting info, officer info, membership requirements, and lodge calendar) click this link
ARE YOUR DUES PAID???
Netawatwees Lodge is only 25 paying members away from showing positive growth in Lodge Membership, an
achievement that factors into our Journey to Excellence. If you wear a Lodge Flap, and do not have your dues
paid, or are not sure if your dues are paid for 2014, please contact your Chapter Adviser, or Associate Lodge
Adviser, Linda Udischas, [email protected], for verification.
ATTENTION NEW ORDEAL MEMBERS: Welcome to the Order of the Arrow! You are now a member of the Order, and
can attend any Lodge or Chapter event. If you are interested in getting involved, and becoming more active, see the Chapter
Meetings article below. 10 months from your Ordeal date, you are eligible to take your Brotherhood. Brotherhood is offered
at the May Ordeal/Fellowship and each week of summer camp at MVSR.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES!!!: Congratulations on being selected to become members of the Order of The Arrow. Please
follow the link below for information about attending an Ordeal and becoming a full-fledged member; Candidate Information.
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LODGE BANQUET: January 3, 2015, Dresden United Methodist Church
Zane Trace Chapter hosting; cost will be $15 per person if registered with Council
Office by December 31. Cost will be $25 at the door. All Arrowmen and Parents
welcome. Dresden United Methodist Church, 1014 Main St., Dresden, OH 43821.
Fellowship, dinner, awards, and Lodge Officer Elections.
LODGE OFFICER ELECTIONS TO BE HELD AT LODGE WINTER BANQUET:
Are you an Arrowman that wants to put your leadership skills to great use? Then
you might be interested in running for a Lodge Office position. If interested in
running for a Lodge Officer position (Chief, 1st Vice Chief, 2nd Vice Chief, or Secre-
tary), please contact either Nate Steele, Lodge Chief; Dave Milligan, Lodge Advi-
sor; or Jay Lockard, Professional Advisor. Any Arrowman not yet 21 through the
2015 calendar year is eligible upon approval.
LODGE & CHAPTER MEETINGS: Any Scout wishing to get more involved in
the Order may attend their local Chapter or Lodge meetings. From officers, to cer-
emonies, event planning, camp promotion, and much more, the Lodge and Chap-
ters need your help in making all these possible. Visit this link for more infor-
mation.
LODGE SERVICE CORPS
Any of you Arrowmen who provide service back to the Council Service Center, or
Muskingum Valley Scout Reservation? Then are eligible for the Lodge Service
Corps Awards. Report your service hours to Chip Udischas, [email protected],
for credit; follow this link for more information.
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Centennial Lodge Flap
The Order of the Arrow turns 100
years old in 2015. In honor of this
milestone, Netawatwees Lodge 424
is introducing a 100th anniversary
loge flap for any member of the
lodge to wear. The design features
the three major phases of OA sash-
es over the last century. It depicts
the first 2 designs in felt, as they
were originally manufactured. It al-
so features the 100th anniversary
logo. This is a limited production
run of only 500 pieces. Lodge mem-
bers may purchase them for $4.00
each or 3 for $10.00
VOA (Venturing Officers Association):
Will meet at the MVSR Welcome Center the first Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. If you are a Venturing Youth, and
would like to get involved with planning Venturing Activities for all Crews within the Muskingum Valley Council, then you
want to join the VOA. Contact Connie Roberts at [email protected]
Venturing Handbook Now Available at the Scoutshop!
Venturers can now purchase the NEW Venturing handbook with updated advancements. The cost is $15.99.
New Venturing Awards Announced:
From this point forward, Venture Scouts will have new awards to earn, replacing the Bronze, Gold, and Silver
Awards (available to earn until 12/31/14 for current Venturing Scouts). Any new or current Venture Scout
will now work on achieving their Venturing, Discovery, Pathfinder, and Summit Awards. For more infor-
mation on these changes go to www.scouting.org/programupdates
ATTENTION PARENTS: Do you have a daughter who thinks what their Boy Scout brother does is cool? Then Venturing is
the program they want! Venturing is for boys and girls who are 13 and completed the 8th grade, or age 14 – 20. Venturing
offers all the High Adventure, Camping, and Outdoor Programming kids want, plus the leadership skills and character de-
velopment you want for them. Contact your District Executive, or the Council Service Center, to learn how to get involved
today.
CENTRAL REGION & AREA 4 VENTURING: Want to see what Venturing activities are scheduled around the area for
you or your Crew to attend? Check out the Central Region Venturing page for that and more. Click HERE.
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Venturing News
ARROWHEAD: A SILVER JTE DISTRICT FOR 2013
UNIT CHARTER TURN-IN
Unit charters are due 12/31/14. You can turn yours in as soon as you have it ready (contact the Sr. District Executive) at
the Council Office, or at the scheduled turn-in night, Thursday, December 11th, starting at 6:00 PM (Roundtable night).
If you have questions about your charter renewal paperwork, please contact your Executive, District Commissioner, Unit
Commissioner, or the Registrar for assistance. Remember, they are due in December, not February.
JAY LOCKARD PROMOTED TO SIMON KENTON COUNCIL
Senior District Executive Jay Lockard was offered and has accepted a position as District Director in the Simon Kenton Council. He will start in this new position on December 15th. This is a great opportunity for Jay to advance his ca-reer. The new position serves the area in which he grew up and where he and his wife have family. It is a compliment to his abilities, and to his district and the council that he has received this opportunity. Please join us in congratulating Jay and thanking him for his service here in the Muskingum Valley Council.
ROUNDTABLE
What is Roundtable? Roundtable is a monthly gathering for Leaders, Parents, and even Scouts, who want to learn more
about upcoming events, further their Scouting knowledge through monthly “themed” training sessions, and a place to
have ANY of their Scouting questions answered. Roundtable is a service provided by your District Volunteers and Scouting
Professional to help YOU. Anyone involved in Scouting is welcome.
Our Next Roundtable will be December 11th, at the Warsaw United Methodist Church. We will begin at 7:30 pm, and dis-
cuss many program opportunities and activities for your unit to participate in and take advantage of, including:
Unit Charter Turn In (Beginning at 6pm)
District Awards Banquet information and Nominations Forms
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Arrowhead District Chairman: Bill Shriver Commissioner: Eric Udischas Sr. District Executive: Jay Lockard
DISTRICT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET: Thursday, January 8th, 6:00 PM, Warsaw UMC
The Annual District Awards Banquet has been moved to the January Roundtable spot. The cost per person is still to be
determined. Awards will be given for District Award of Merit, Arrowhead James E. West Honoree, plus numerous other
District Awards. Please take an opportunity to nominate an outstanding leader from your Unit for the various awards
available; Arrowhead District Awards Nomination Form
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING FOR THE ARROWHEAD DISTRICT: January 8th, 6:00 PM, Warsaw United Methodist Church
If you are a current District Member at Large, or a Charter Representative, you are needed at the Annual Business
Meeting of the District to vote and approve our slate of 2015 District Members at Large, and 2015 District Chairman.
Please send nominations for these positions to [email protected]
FOREST TRAILS:
DISTRICT ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET: Saturday February 28
Time, location, and cost is still to be determined. Please set aside some time to
nominate a deserving individual for District Award of Merit, Scouter of the Year, Cubber of the Year, and Distinguished
Scouter Award. To nominate an individual for the District Award of Merit please fill out and submit the Nomination form
HERE by January 9th. For all other nominations please fill out the Nomination Form HERE and submit no later than Janu-
ary 9th.
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Forest Trails District Chairman: Kristi Headley Commissioner: Jim Blakeman District Executive: Shawn Dyer
Does your unit have new Leaders? Let’s give them the support they need by getting them trained! If your unit would like to have a Unit wide Specific Leader
training session please call Kristy Huffman at (740) 454-4455. It is best to make sure as many of the unit Committee and
Leaders are present for the discussion and roundtable aspects of this training.
We have two venture crews in our district that your Daughter or Son can get involved with! We are ahead of last year with membership growth! How about getting your daughters involved in the program? If you
have a son or daughter 14-21 years of age who likes outdoor adventure and activities we have two Venture Crews they
can join! Give Shawn a call at 740-277-3830 for more details!
Advancement Training and Information Sessions are held every oth-
er month. (The months that the Boy Scout Roundtable is not meeting!)
January’s highlight will be on awards that you may not know exists. Come check it out!
Cambridge Christmas Parade Saturday November 29th 6 pm
The parade will kick off at 6 pm. We ask units to be in line behind the United
Way banner by 5:30 pm. The parade will gather at the Cambridge Train Depot
on Wheeling Avenue behind the bridge.
Noble County Christmas Parade Saturday November 29th 10 am
The parade will kick off at 10 am. We ask units to be in line by 9:30 am. The parade will gather at the inter-
section of Walnut and Spruce in Caldwell. Please call Marti Jellison at (740) 827-6976 for ques-
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Thank you to Packs 524, 547,
564, 570, and Troop 565 for
participating in the Veterans
Day Parade! Also, Pack,
Troop, and Crew 510 served
our Veterans at Golden Coral
High School Students, have you heard of Exploring?
Exploring is a co-ed program designed for 14-20 year olds (with the exception of
Middle School Exploring Clubs). They can delve into career fields gaining hands-on
experience. We have several new opportunities coming up quickly:
Medical Explorers: Marti Reed at Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center
(740) 439-8168
NEW Bi-Con Engineering Derwent: Denny Patterson is the Advisor, call Shawn
for more information (740) 277-3830
Middle School Exploring (6th-8th graders) House of Samuel: Jim Barr is the Ad-
visor, call Shawn for more information (740) 277-3830
DISTRICT MEETINGS:
Roundtables are going through a change. Boy Scout Roundtables will now meet
the second Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Cambridge, October, December,
February, and April at 7:00 pm. Cub Scout Roundtables, for the foreseeable future
will continue to be monthly starting in September, the second Thursdays at 6:30
pm at the First Baptist Church in Cambridge.
Committee Meetings are held every first Thursday all year round at 6:00 pm at
the First Baptist Church in Cambridge. If you would like to see a change, mention
an opportunity, make a difference on the District level, or just have something you
would like to say to the District Officers, this is the meeting to attend. We would
love to have your opinions and input. Please consider getting involved with the
District Committee. We always have a place for the talent you can offer!
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FOREST TRAILS DISTRICT
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MOST UP TO DATE district infor-
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Muskingum Valley Council
SERVICE HOURS
Logging your Unit Service Hours is vital for your young people’s hard work to be recognized. We need to highlight the
Scouts making a difference in their community. If you have pictures and information about your service projects, please
email them to me at [email protected] and I will make sure they get recognized and given the credit they de-
serve. Please email under the heading “Troop/Pack #Scout Service project”. Be sure to log your hours or complete this
form and email it to me.
ZANE TRACE:
NEW DISTRICT CHAIRMAN NAMED
Please join us in welcoming Paul Nestor to the position of Zane Trace District Chairman. Paul is co-owner of Hillis Combs
& Nestor Funeral Home. He brings with him a great enthusiasm for Scouting and what it does for young people. The dis-
trict is very excited to have Paul and we look forward to some great things to come.
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING
Now is the time to make sure that your Unit is scheduling a Friends of Scouting presentation. To do so, simply call Jeff
Pickett at the Council Service Center.
UNIT RE-CHARTERS
All Units are due to recharter this month (December). WE ar asking that everyone have theirs turned in at the
Roundtable this Thursday (Dec 4th). Please contact your unit commissioner for assistance, or call the
Scout office and speak with Jeff Pickett.
DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY
The 2015 District Derby will be held at First Church of the Nazarene in Zanesville on Saturday, March
28th. Dan Riley will serve as the Chairman for the event. Look for more details soon.
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Chairman: Paul Nestor Commissioner: Moose Hixon District Director: Jeff Pickett
DISTRICT ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING:
The District’s Annual Business Meeting will be held on Monday, December 22nd,
at the Scout Service Center at 7:00 pm. If you are a voting member of the District
(including Chartered Organization Representatives or District Members at Large)
please plan on being at this meeting to vote for the 2015 slate of District Officers.
DISTRICT ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER:
Please mark your calendars now for the District recognition dinner on Saturday, February 7th. The exact time and location are to be determined. Please remem-ber to nominate someone who has done outstanding service to the district with the Cub Scouter of the Year Award, Boy Scouter of the Year Award, District Award of Merit or the Herb Dilley Hall of Fame.
Attention all Cub Scout Leaders and Advance-ment Chairs: With the upcoming changes to the Cub Scout program (starting in June 2015) we are now ordering Cub Scout Academics & Sports pro-gram belt loops and pins on an ‘as needed’ basis. Please place your orders 2 weeks prior to your Pack Meeting to allow for shipping and processing.
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SCOUT STORE/SERVICE CENTER
740/453-0571 800-934-2128
STORE HOURS
Labor Day—Memorial Day M,W,F 9:00am – 5:00pm
T,TH 9:00am—6:00pm Saturday 9am—1:00pm
