Cub Fun Day Leader Help Needed

Unit Leaders,

If you are free this Saturday, Council is asking for volunteers to help with the Cub Fun Day at Camp Snyder. If you can help, please email spelter@boyscouts-ncac.org or pjohnson@boyscouts-ncac.org

Chip

 

Cub Fun Day 2009

 When:                Saturday, September 26 10 AM-2 PM

Where:               Camp Snyder, Haymarket Virginia

What:                 A day of games, activities, archery, BBs and more! New Cub Scouts (Cub Scouts who have joined between May 1 and September 25) will be able to launch their very own rocket for free.*  Families will also get a sneak peek at the fun and adventure waiting for them next summer.

Who:                   Cub Scouts, their families, and their friends

How much:      FREE!!!! Lunch and rockets for returning Cub Scouts will be available for purchase. There will also be a "Trading Post" with toys, games, scout gear, patches etc. for sale.

Why:                   We know boys join Cub Scouts to have fun. Studies show that the sooner new Cub Scouts get a good outdoor program, the more likely he and his family are to stay involved. We also know that September is a hectic time for packs and leaders may not have time to plan a quality outdoor event. We hope that all packs take advantage of this opportunity to get their boys outdoors and enjoying what Scouting is all about!

Registration: Although this event is free, Registration is required. All that is necessary is a contact person and the number of youth and adults attending.

Questions? spelter@boyscouts-ncac.org or 301-214-9119

 

http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?orgkey=370&ActivityKey=644765

Patriot District Scouting for Food 2009

Scouting for Food

Scouting for Food (SFF) is an annual occasion for a Scout to give service to others and to be aware of those around us who are in need. The National Capital Area Food Bank and many other food pantries and charitable kitchens make wise use of American's generous gifts to SFF. Through each Unit's work, and with high public interest and participation, SFF has grown to become one of the largest food drives in the Northern VA/DC/Maryland area. Here are the significant dates for SFF in the Patriot District:

Thursday, October 8th, 7:30 p.m — October Patriot District Roundtable Meeting: Bag Pick-up and Zone Assignment will be made. We will also conduct some informal training. All Units should have a Scouting for Food Coordinator attend the October Roundtable meeting.

Saturday, November 7: Bag Distribution: Distribute bags to homes in your zone. Flyers, Inserts will also be available to place inside your bags.

Saturday, November 14: Food Collection: Collect food in your zone and deliver to district collection point at Burke Centre Safeway. Other food banks or charitable kitchens are also permissible, but keep track of your bag numbers or weight.

Tuesday, November 17: Final Reports Due: Unit's finalize SFF data (participation; quantity of food; etc) and submit to the SFF District Coordinator

Feel free to contact Cynthia Yellen with any questions: phone (703) 425-6468 or (703) 731-3839 (cell); email cnymsw@cox.net.

Cyntia Yellen, Scouting For Food Coordinator

 

Scouting For Food and Good Turn for America

The Scouting for Food event is a great chance for every unit to submit at least one service project for the year to Good Turn for America. So as you're completing reporting on your Scouting for Food collection, don't forget to submit the result to the national GTFA database as well. Reporting your service projects makes your members eligible for the GTFA patch, and it also helps Scouting by documenting the service we've done in support of our community. 

We will hand out bags at roundtable on October  8th and each leader is urged to come and collect their rations of bags for their units for delivery in their designated areas. 

Scouting for food delivery of bags will begin November 7 and pick up of food will begin November 14 and food will be brought to the Safeway at Burke Center.

WE will begin collecting as early as 9 AM Saturday November 14^th with the help of the OA and scout helpers. Those wishing to earn community or service hours please check in with the OA.

 

Patriot District Newsletter

 

To open the September 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 Fall Camporee Preview Rocket Derby Wrap-up Recharter Fee Increase Summer Camp Planning Patriot Chapter Fall Ordeal Next Webelos to Scout Transition Session Fall 2009 Cub Leader Training Scouting Salutes the Military Adult Leader Scouting Awards IOLS Registration Open 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

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