Black Creek
Merit Badge Fair

at Camp Echockotee.

 

 

 

March 12-13-14, 2010

 

More information

 

We are looking for Merit Badge Counselors.
If you are planning to teach, please fill out the counselor's form as soon as possible to so we can start registration!

Black Creek Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner

 

Saturday, February 6 , 2010 at 6 pm

 

at the Family Life Center at the Orange Park United Methodist Church.

 

On Saturday, February 7, 2009, we will be honoring those Boy Scouts who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2008.  The 28^th Annual Black Creek Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner will be held at the Family Life Center at the Orange Park United Methodist Church. The Center is located at the corner of Stowe Avenue and Reed Street in Orange Park.

 

This year has been another successful, exciting year for the youth of Clay County.  We have approximately 38 Boy Scouts who have completed the requirements for Scouting’s flagship rank of Eagle Scout.

 

If you wish to attend this dinner to honor our new Eagle Scouts, please complete and return the enclosed reservation below so we may reserve a seat and a mug for you. 

 

Supporter Letter  

Registration Form 

Trail to Eagle

February 6

Calling all First Class to Life Boy Scouts, Parents, Scoutmasters, and Troop Committee Members! Join us at Camp Echockotee and learn how to prepare a path to Eagle and how to celebrate attaining the Eagle rank. There is no cost for this conference, but pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE for more details and a registration form.

2009 District Dinner

 

Black Creek District’s 2009 District Dinner was held at Orange Park United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 12.

 

A crowd of approximately 100 Scouter’s congregated in the gymnasium for food, laughter and camaraderie followed by the District Awards hosted by District Chairman Bill Larson and Program Chairman, Paul Cummins.

Old and new faces gave radiant smiles, along with the wearing of crisp uniforms and hearty appetites which loomed over the large crowd of adult Scouters.  The young leaders that were present will eventually lead and direct the District to greater achievements in the upcoming years.

 

Some of the key highlights were Wayne White receiving the Arrowhead Honor Award and Dick Keyworth receiving a volunteer award. These two gentlemen alone can account for over 50 years of Scouting in Black Creek District.  A lot can be learned from them and it would behoove anyone to sit and chat with Wayne or Dick and commit it to memory.

 

Terri Dollinger received a plaque for her role as District Advancement Committee Chair, Catrine Fredrickson received a Spark Plug Award for her work as a District Member as well as Brenda Tenhagen for her numerous years of support and success as Merit Badge Fair Coordinator and District Advancement Committee Chair to name a few. Also, Fred Ekert was presented a plaque as the District Training Chair and Lisa Zehner was presented a plaque as the District Advancement Chair.

 

There were over 25 members of the District units that were awarded a Spark Plug Award. Said award was given to stellar members of the units within the District. These members were nominated by their respective unit members. The Spark Plug Award reflects in that person the personality and efforts which enabled the Scout unit to excel.

 

Lastly, the District  Award of Merit was awarded to Jeff Richardson of Pack 426, Robert E. Midgett of Pack 653 and Eric Clark.

 

As Scouting is approaching its 100th year, we as a District team have, can and will build upon the solid foundation that has been set.

 

Congratulations and thanks to all past, present and future adult leaders for a job well done.

New leaders

Scouting; The Next 100 Years

 

It is so mind boggling to know that Scouting is reaching its 100th year of existence.

 

As a youth in Cub Scouts and in Boy Scouts, I remember my Cubmaster and Scoutmaster well. Harold Betts was his name. I recall that on one Saturday morning in Kansas, during springtime, Mr. Betts would have us out for a day hike. March on to River Road, alongside the mighty Missouri River.

Mr. Betts would question us on the wildlife imprints in the dirt road. “What kind of track is that Steve”, he would ask. I answered “a deer track”. “Which way is it headed”, and I would point in the direction of which the deer was going. Lewis and Clark, Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone didn’t have anything over me, I thought to myself.

 

I always admired Mr. Betts. His son Louis was in the same grade as me. Mr. Betts was soft spoken yet when he gave instructions, all Scouts would give their full attention. That was the way of life back in the early 1960’s.

What memories of Scouting do you have as a youth or adult? I would like for you to write me your favorite. Some articles may be edited as needed, but I will try to convey your story in the best way possible for publishing in the District Website.

 

For those Scouters that may have an old photo, that will be considered too. Anyone remember what the old Echockotee Lodge looked like before lightening struck it and the building burned to the ground? That was a building that was truly revered by all Scouters during that time.

 

Let’s build a time capsule to Scouters for the next 100 years. What will Scouting be like in 20, 50 or 100 years, as well as the camping gear, Merit Badges, requirements? We can give all future Scouts an idea what it was like the past 100.

 

Submit your story or photo’s to: flisok@comcast.net

 

Meet our new
District Training Chairman

Jeff Richardson was born in Amsterdam New York. Enlisting the U.S. Navy in 1982, he transferred to Jacksonville in 1983. Upon graduating from Jacksonville University in 1989, he continued his military service as a Naval Officer, in both aviation and surface warfare.

Jeff became involved in Scouting in 1975 as a WEBELOS Scout, earning the Arrow of Light. He became a Scouter in 2003 as Tiger Den Leader for his youngest son. Has been an active Scouter for eight years and has held various positions in Pack 653, Pack 426, and Troop 57, including: Tiger Den Leader, WEBELOS Den Leader, Pack Trainer, Religious Programs Coordinator, Committee Chairman, Cubmaster, and Unit Commissioner . His activity in the District includes: Pinewood Derby Emcee, Twilight Camp Staff, IOLS Staff, District Trainer since 2004, and most recently District Training Chair. His North Florida Council experience has included NFC Council Pinewood Derby Chair, and College Staff for University of Scouting.

Jeff is the Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for Goodrich Aerospace Corporation's Jacksonville facility, and has worked in quality assurance for both the automotive and aerospace/defense industries since his final Navy tour at the Pentagon in 1998. He is active in the Jacksonville community as a member of the Aviation Advisory Committee for Florida State College, a member of Orange Park United Methodist Church, and a member of American Legion Post 250, Middleburg.

Jeff has two boys, James and Thomas, who were active in Cub Scout Packs 653 and 426, respectively. Active in the church since his youth, he has served as a youth leader at St Marks Episcopal and St Giles Presbyterian Churches.
 

 

 

 

Meet our new
District Advancement Chairman

 

Lisa Barber was born in Ashland Ohio, moved with Family to Drs. Inlet in 1982 and a graduate of Middleburg High School 1985.

 

Married to Bryon Barber 19 years. and has two children Hunter 14, Life Scout Troop 653 and Emilee 9, Brownie Troop 261.

 

Lisa became involved in Scouting in 2000 with her son as a Tiger cub. Has been involved with scouting for 9 years and has held various positions. Has served in Pack 653 as Awards Chair, Popcorn Chair, and Committee member and currently serve as Treasure. She serve as a Committee member for Troop 653. She has also been active in Girl Scouts for the last 3 years and currently serve as the Brownie leader of Troop 261.

 

Lisa is locally employed with Sun Tire Services, Inc. for 24 years, member of the Daughters of the Nile and serve the community in various functions thru scouting events.