Investment in Character - Scout Signs Video

Hello Scouters,

I want to encourage all Scouters in Shawnee District to forward this link to any and all of the parents of Scouts. One of the best "on air" presentations of the importance of our Investment in Character (IC) program. Roundtable Commissioner, Harriett Swindling, and District Vice-Chairman, Mick Davis, had an outstanding and candid discussion about the overall program. If we can get this 10 minute video in the hands of parents and grandparents BEFORE the actual Unit IC presentation, I believe our Boys and Girls will receive even more rewards from the donations from Shawnee District families. Cubmasters, please get the word to your Den Leaders to pass to the very newest of our Scouting families to view this short video. I know 10years ago as a new Scout parent, I was not prepared to donate at the presentations and would have given even more if I had the knowledge presented in this video. The video clip is on the front page of the website.

http://www.pack-182.org

Thanks,

Terry Bennett

Shawnee District Commissioner

Order of the Arrow 2008

This weekend will be attending the Winter Fellowship of the Order of the Arrow at Camp Shands as part of Saturiwa Chapter.

Click here to see the pictures of 2008 OA events.

Last year our troop send OA members to the Winter Fellowship, Spring Fellowship (new Ordeals and new Brotherhood members), Summer Fellowship (New Brotherhood member), Fall Fellowship (New Brodherhood member), Section Conference, Arrow5 Corps, Service days, OA roundtables, OA troop elections, Special Needs Camporee, and Shawnee District Camporee. One of our Scouts is Saturiwa Chapter ViceChief.

The Order of the Arrow is the Honor Society of the BSA and it is intended to provide service to others. OA members work to improve Shands and Echockotee, serve as staff in summer camps,
and serve in leadership roles for special services, projects and the NYLT (Brownsea).

OA members are elected by all troop members. Our next OA election will be on January 14th.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS - SWIMMING WITH THE MANATEES

CRYSTAL SPRINGS - MANATEE TRIP - FEBRUARY 20TH - 22ND, 2009

THIS TRIP IS BOOKED - PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE HANDED OUT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7TH TO THOSE WHO SIGNED UP. SEE MS. TRACEY IF YOU REALLY REALLY WANT TO ATTEND!! (WE MAY SQUEEZE YOU IN - BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO BUNK UP WITH ANOTHER SCOUT)

$65.00 PER PERSON (INCLUDES: CAMPING, FOOD,GAS, MANATEE GUIDED TRIP, WETSUIT, FINS, MASK AND SNORKLE).

SKI TRIP 2009

SKI TRIP - CATALOOCHE, N.C. - JANUARY 16 - 19, 2009
http://www.lakejunaluska.com/- THIS IS THE LODGE THAT WE WILL BE STAYING AT.
MANDATORY SKI TRIP MEETING: JANUARY 7TH, 2009
Cost: $242.00 per person - Skiing for Two Days
Second Deposits due: November 5th - $50.00
Final Payment due: December 5th
Departing from Holy Spirit Friday, January 16th, 2009 - 7:00am
Keep on eye on the weather! Mrs. Rodriguez is the Campmaster - so direct any questions to her.

Jamboree 2010 - North Florida Contingent

If you have any interest in being a part of the North Florida contingent to the next Jamboree, now is the time to apply. Slots will fill up fast. Click here for details.

SHELTER VOTE

Shelter 1-above - Shelter 2 - Middle - Shelter 3 - right

CAST YOUR VOTES FOR THE BEST LOOKING SHELTER!!! WILDERNESS SURVIVAL STINGER CAMPOUT - CAMP ECHOCKOTEE - GUESS WHO STAYED THE NIGHT IN THEIR SHELTER? Shelter 1, Shelter 2 or Shelter 3? Email: tat416@bellsouth.net to cast your vote!! for Best looking Shelter and who spent the night in the frigid cold temperatures with howling winds and bearcoons and rabbits all about?

University of Scouting 2009

Make 2009 your best year of Scouting yet by joining the largest training effort of the North Florida Council! The University of Scouting will take place January 24, 2009 at Eastside High School in Gainesville, FL from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. With over 100 courses and programs to choose from, you are guaranteed to leave the event energized and fully prepared to deliver a paramount year of programming to the youth and adults in your area of service.

Adult leaders and parents in all Scouting programs are invited, as well as Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Webelos 2 (Cub Scouts about to cross over into Boy Scouts). We have fun and informative classes for all! Class sizes are limited, and classes are filling on a first come, first served basis.

New courses have just been added to optimize your University of Scouting experience! Check out the Course Catalog online for these latest updates and descriptions of each course offering:

100^th Anniversary Celebration

Making Sense of Money: Understanding the Council Budget

Council Roundtable Discussion

Be sure to register by January 10, 2009. Camping opportunities are available for those participants who wish to extend their University of Scouting experience throughout the weekend. Find updates, details, and registration information online at www.nfcscouting.org.

Be present. Be prepared. Be there on January 24, 2009!