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RECHARTER

If you’ve forgotten your scheduled date & time for

turn in, please see a Unit Commissioner or Roger

• Rose. Recharters are now Past Due.

Friends of Scouting is the annual giving campaign of the Occoneechee Council that helps provide the necessary funds to ensure a quality Scouting program for every youth. All units are expected to participate each year.

Our district contribution goal for 2016 is $94,000.

To schedule a 2016 presentation for your unit,

• r obtain materials for your unit’s

spokesperson, please contact: Bill Walters: 910-818-9398 Pat McCoy: 910-964-4785

CAMP CARDS

Need an easy way for youth to earn money

for camp? …Encourage them to sell camp cards! For details contact: Angie Frassel @ kfraz37@hotmail.com

CAMP CARDS

Camp Cards sell for only $5.00 The savings in the first use of the card will

more than recoup the cost.

Help a youth get to camp. Buy a camp

card…or 2, or 5, or 10, or 20!!!

YOUTH PROTECTION

NEW National Requirement:

When recharters are turned in, every leader’s YPT must show current through the unit’s entire charter year.

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR: MAUREEN STOVER

 To help with our recruiting efforts, BSA created

a Marketing and Membership Hub.

This website provides leaders with tools and

ideas to increase your Unit’s membership through targeted marketing.

Be sure to check out this fantastic resource at:

scoutingwire.org/marketing-and-membership-hub/unit-recruiting

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR: MAUREEN STOVER

 Do you have a great idea to increase our

membership in the LaFayette District? If so, please contact Maureen, she would love to hear your thoughts!!! membership@lafayettedistrict.org -or- albummakermo@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR: MAUREEN STOVER

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district? If not, go to lafayettedistrict.org and subscribe to receive up to the minute notifications

MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR: MAUREEN STOVER

 Would you like your announcement to be seen at

Roundtable or in the newsletter?

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MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR: MAUREEN STOVER

 Follow us on our Facebook Page:

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PROGRAMS

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR: JIM LYONS

District Program is looking for two experienced

scouts to fill the Activities and Civic Service Chair and also the Camping and Outdoor Activities Chair.

Both of these District positions are tremendous

• pportunities to contribute to scouting in the district

and to put your signature on district scouting events.

If you have questions or are interested, see a Jim… Jim Swann, Jim Sheckels, or Jim Lyons

2016 SPRING CAMPOREE

13-15 May @ Camp Durant Sign-ups begin March 1 All scouts welcome

to a Star Wars Adventure.

PROGRAMS

DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR: JIM LYONS

Do you want to make District Camporee a unique

experience, Sign up to be the Camporee Chief for the 2017 Spring or Fall Camporees.

You, your Pack, Troop or Crew can design the

Camporee you want and challenge the others scouts.

See Jim Lyons if interested.

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

2016 CAMP DIRECTOR: MINDY WHITFORD

Full Day camp 13-17 June: Find Your Hero

Registration opens Feb 8

We are still looking for a few key

staff members with ideas to make the week AMAZING.

See Mindy if interested

ADVANCEMENT

DISTRICT ADVANCEMENT CHAIR: BARRY SWIFT

Each Scout's Official Advancement Record is

maintained at Council.

To be recorded, rank advancements, merit badges

and other recognitions (Whittling Chip, Totin' Chip, Mile Swim, etc.), are submitted by a youth’s unit (Pack, Troop, etc.) to council and NO ONE ELSE.

ADVANCEMENT

DISTRICT ADVANCEMENT CHAIR: BARRY SWIFT

Units are to submit advancements and

recognitions on a Unit Advancement Report immediately after activity completion, not the recognition presentation.

A report should be submitted at least once a

month, even if only one Scout is listed.

ADVANCEMENT

DISTRICT ADVANCEMENT CHAIR: BARRY SWIFT

When a Scout leaves his current unit, for any reason, that

unit is to immediately prepare and give the Scout's parent/guardian a BSA TRANSFER FORM to take to his next unit.

The form is to show all known accomplishments at the

time of leaving. The form, # 524-401, may be downloaded from scouting.org>ScoutSource>Forms

Please use this form and No other to ensure completeness

MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS

All current Merit Badge Counselor registrations are

effective until Apr 30, 2016.

Current counselors not D76 course trained will not be

registered on May 1, 2016.

All new counselor registration require D76 training to

be registered.

TRAINING

DISTRICT TRAINING CHAIR: KEN BUTLER

As you prepare for your outdoor activities,

review your Guide to Safe Scouting and be sure your following the most current BSA policies and guidelines

TRAINING

DISTRICT TRAINING CHAIR: KEN BUTLER

Training opportunities abound!!!

 MEGA, 5 March

SM Specific, Venture Advisor, Venture

Committee, Merit Badge Counselor, and Chartered Organization Rep. Register at the Council website: ocscouts.org

TRAINING

DISTRICT TRAINING CHAIR: KEN BUTLER

Training opportunities abound!!!

 MOST, 8-10 April

Register at the Council website: ocscouts.org

TRAINING

DISTRICT TRAINING CHAIR: KEN BUTLER

Training opportunities abound!!!

See the district or council websites for all training opportunities www.lafayettedistrict.org www.ocscouts.org

TRAINING

DISTRICT TRAINING CHAIR: KEN BUTLER

Need training for your unit leaders and can’t

find an available course? Contact Ken to find out options training@lafayettedistrict.org

STEM

DISTRICT CHAMPION: SONIA PATTON

Have you heard of STEM?

It stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and it is a great opportunity to bring new life you units. STEM is part of everything we do every day!

STEM

DISTRICT CHAMPION: SONIA PATTON

Do you know a boy who loves

to tinker, figure out how things work,

• r loves technology—there’s a place in scouts for

him to shine with STEM!!!

For questions regarding incorporating STEM

easily into your program, contact Sonia at stem@lafayettedistrict.org

RECOGNITIONS

Our district is doing some amazing things!

 The youth are working hard to contribute to our

community as they work toward rank advancements.

 Our adult leaders dedicate countless hours to

helping these youth succeed. As a district, we want to be sure we give the thanks and kudos everyone deserves!!!

RECOGNITIONS



Congratulations to District Award winners Cub Scout Den Leader of the Year ~ Eason Bryan Cubmaster of the Year ~ Kevin Frassel Pack Committee Member of the Year ~ Yolanda Reyes Scoutmaster of the Year ~ Mike Noble Troop Committee Member of the Year ~ Robert Mathews Crew Advisor of the Year ~ Ken Butler Crew Committee Member of the Year ~ Theresa Lucas Charter Organization Representative of the Year ~ James Sheckels Scouter of the Year ~ James Sheckels District Award of Merit ~ Michele Harling District Award of Merit ~ James E. Chrishon Occoneechee Council ~ 2015 ~ Silver Beaver LaFayette District is James E Chrishon

Looking for a summertime activity for your Scouts? Why not campout at WakeMed Soccer Park with the Carolina Railhawks? Fliers available at the Cumberland Scout Shop!

Items available at the Cumberland Scout Shop!!! Ask any Sales Associate for more details!!!

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More news from the Cumberland Scout Shop!!! Up to 65% off on select camping gear, to include:

• Tents
• Sleeping Bags
• Flashlights
• Knives
• Cooking equipment
• And much, much

more!!!

SCOUT SHOP

MANAGER: TONY GARCIA

2016 Boy Scout Handbook is now available. Come by the Scout Shop to grab yours.