August 2009 Patriot Press

To open the August 2009 Patriot Press click here. You will need Adobe Reader or a similar PDF reader to view the Patriot Press. If you have any problems, please email PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com . In this issue of the Patriot Press you will find: Patriot District Day Camp Recap Goshen Scout Reservation and the National Jamboree OA Chapter News 2010 National Scout Jamboree Emergency Preparedness Award RecycleBank and Donations Merit Badge Dean Corner Life to Eagle Seminar Health and Safety Note District Chairman, Commissioner, and Executive Minute Calendar of Patriot District Events And much more!!! Be sure to sign-up for District E-lists so you can stay up to date with all the latest scouting news. Pick as many lists as you like. Sign-up for "Scoutmasters", "Cubmasters", or any other list you may have interest in.   Would you like to see the activities of your unit in the spotlight? Share your  news with us - please submit articles and pictures to osborne@erols.com  or PatriotBSAWebmaster@gmail.com  Click Here to see the calendar of events.

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skill (IOLS) Registration Open

Unit Leaders, Registration for the Fall Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skill (IOLS) has opened. Please go to the event page at http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=639833&OrgKey=371 to register. If you need more information, please contact Mr. Scruggs at pscruggs@ix.netcom.com   YIS Chip   Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skill (IOLS) - Patriot What:     Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skill (IOLS) When:    Friday October 16th at 6:00 pm to Sunday October 18th at 10:00am Where:  Patriot District Camporee at Bealeton, VA Cost:     $25.00 payable at the Tuesday October 14th meeting. DONOT SEND IN PAYMENT Bring:    Camping equipment (detail will be provided) What to Expect: A handful of Topic Lessons and lots of group discussion Email:   pscruggs@ix.netcom.com               See Fall Camporee page for more details on the weekend's activities.

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65th Anniversary Commemoration Operation Dragoon 5 August 09 Arlington National Cemetery

Unit Leaders, Sorry for the late notice, but see the below message and attachment for information on this special ceremony. Chip   There will be a ceremony on 5 August 2009 at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery at 0900 to honor the veterans of Operation Dragoon, the allied invasion of Southern France.  We will have 30 veterans of the landing present, primarily from the 3rd Infantry Division and the 1st Airborne Task Force.   The attached invitation provides further details and background as to why we are organizing the ceremony.  We hope you can come and help honor these great American and allied soldiers, and we would ask you to please pass the invitation on your circle of friends whom you think would be interested in a historic event.   Thank you very much!   Sincerely,   Monika Stoy President, Outpost Europe, Society of the 3rd Infantry Division

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