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Interim District Commissioner
As we shared at the January Commissioner’s meeting, Greg Linden has stepped down as District Commissioner, effective in December. I’m very pleased that we will have one of our Assistant District Commissioners serve in an interim role while we work through the nominating process. Please see the message from David Cousins, the Assistant Council Commissioner…
Read MoreOrder of the Arrow – Information for All Troops – Jan 29-Feb 5, 2017
Unit Election REMINDER – The 2017 OA election window runs from January 1st through April 15th. These are FIRM dates. Your troop election meetings should have been scheduled as part of your annual planning event. Please check out the OA page on the district web site, www.lmdbsa.org/OA, or contact Brett Schneider directly to answer your…
Read More2019 Adult Leader Recognition Nomination Forms and District Recognition Dinner Registration – View Number of Nominations Received!
2019 Adult Leader Recognition Nomination Forms and District Recognition Dinner Registration *View the Number of Nominations Received Nomination Forms District Award of Merit (closed) Position Specific Awards (closed) Glowing Ember Award (closed) *page down for number of nominations received EVENT TIME AND LOCATION Dinner Registration Dinner Flyer The 2019 District Recognition Dinner will be held…
Read MoreNext in line: Why succession planning is a must in every Scouting unit
There are two types of vacancies in adult leader positions in Scouting: expected and unexpected. But even the latter type of departure — perhaps a result of injury, illness or a Scouter moving away — can be taken in stride. That is, if you’ve established a succession plan. Those who follow the Scout Motto simply move the…
Read More6 Secrets for Recruiting Scouting Volunteers
Story contributed by J0hn Hovanesian, M.D. who is chairman of the Board of Directors for the Orange County Council. The number one challenge faced by leaders of youth-serving organizations is having too little help from other parents. But why do some organizations seem to have no shortage of volunteers, and meetings and campouts always run smoothly? Here…
Read MoreIn the darkest day for their family, Scouting stepped in
The instant you join Scouting, your family grows. Your circle of support widens. When John Halterman died unexpectedly in October 2015, the Cub Scouts and parents of San Diego Pack 624 showed the truth of that statement. It was March 2015 at the Halterman house when John brought a dusty old box to his 7-year-old son, Nathan. The box…
Read MoreFort Snelling National Cemetery Service Project – Wreath Cleanup – Feb 4, 2017
Kaposia OA Chapter & District’s Winter Event for Cub & Boy Scouts SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2017 9:00 AM — NOON Meet at the “Activity Center” (a green trailer) at the corner of LaBelle & Nelson Drives Map Helping to care for this very important place, which belongs to all of us and all our community, is…
Read MoreThree Eagle Scout Brothers Earn All Merit Badges
Brothers John, Bradley, and Parker Trecha displaying their decorated merit badge sashes. (Photo credit: Jeff Trecha) Named “Scouting’s highest achievement,” the Eagle Scout rank is one of the most challenging and rare awards offered to Scouts before their 18th birthday. The accomplishment is so rare, in fact, only 6 percent of Scouts ascend to the…
Read MoreHow hands-on leadership lessons help young people soar
Randall Robinson was 10 years old when he saw an ad for Aviation Challenge in Boys’ Life magazine. The discovery began a yearlong campaign to convince his parents that he needed to attend this program, offered at Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala. “I always had an interest in aviation and being a fighter pilot,” Robinson…
Read MoreI’m Thankful for Scouts like Spencer
At Thanksgiving time, one would expect to see many words written about what a wonderful time it is to reflect on what we truly are thankful for: our families, friends and the things we value most. This year, however, I’ll leave that to others, and pass on the story of a new Cub Scout friend…
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