November 2009

Black Creek District

Roundtable November 2009 Notes

RECHARTER  Dec 3, 2009 is new deadline @ December roundtable. Ward Bramblett has details.

SCOUTING FOR FOOD Contact Elaine Haley

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER  Nov 19, 2009 MOVED TO Orange Park Methodist Church, $10 per person.  Contact Dick Keyworth or Catrine Fredrikson for reservations no later than November 14. You MUST have a pre-paid ticket to attend.

FROG JOG  Nov 13-15, 2009 @ Camp Shands.  Contact: Patrick J Baird Jr., NFC Frog Jog Director,  JeroSPK@comcast.net, Cell- 904-525-4494.

COURT OF HONOR & BLUE & GOLD    It is time to begin setting times for upcoming Courts of Honor and Blue & Gold Ceremonies.  Please inform Ward Bramlett by email of the time, date and location of your event.  Email address: ward.bramlett@scouting.org .  Ward will be working with Robert Midgett on the schedule for the Family Investment in Character Program, and will take this information at Roundtable if you have it already.

DISTRICT ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING   Is scheduled for December 15^th, 7PM at Camp Echockotee.  Any suggestions to the District Nominating Committee may be made in writing and directed to Ward Bramlett at ward.bramlett@scouting.org or mailed to 521 S. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205.  Suggestions for consideration by the Nominating Committee must be received by Wednesday, November 25^th.

NOVEMBER BREAKOUT NOTES:

Cub Scout:

Meeting Guide training

Boy Scout & Venture:

Unit leader training:  The Patrol Method, how to effectively lead boy led boy run units. Excellent exchange of new ideas.  “I even learned something tonight.”  It was good.

 Next Month:

December Roundtable

Dec 3, 2009

7:00 PM Ashbury Methodist Church

PARTY TIME!!!!

Yes recharters are due that night and Ward will be there to accept all recharter packages.  Yes a few, but only a few items of business will be discussed.  But…you deserve a party, scout style.  We are planning a Christmas party unlike any you have been to.  Come in uniform but with seasonal accoutrements (hats, bells) and be ready to have some fun.  Games and food provided. Unit leaders and SPLs invited.

North Florida Council Roundtable Notes November 2009

• Much info for Roundtable is on the council website www.nfcscouting.org
• Youth Protection Training
  • We are all saddened by recent tragic events in our community.  Please remind all leaders in your unit to take the time to complete Youth Protection Training.  The online course should be renewed every two years.
• Training
  • Every boy deserves a trained leader!
  • Check the council website under training to find training for your position
  • The North Florida Council requires that all top leaders will be trained before charter renewal.
  • Visit the BSA Online Training Center for great opportunities for learning.
• Direct Contact Leader Trained Award
  • Starting September 1 earn the Direct Contact Leader Trained Award for your unit
  • Handouts available at Roundtable or at the council website
• Frog Jog
  • There is still time to sign up for this weekend of FUN!!!!!
  • Nov. 13 – 15 at Camp Shands
  • Fun for Cub families and they don’t have to cook
  • Good food, smaller than district campouts, great activities, best campfire ever!
• Jaguars Campout
  • November 21 – 22 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
  • November 16 registration deadline
  • NFL Skills Challenge, movie on the Jumbo Tron, Jags patch and more
  • For more information contact Seth Parise at (904) 633-4670 or parises@nfl.jaguars.com
• 2010 National Jamboree – Five youth spots remaining
  • Youth register online and pay $100 deposit plus $750 payment to hold their spot
  • Additional slots will likely be opening, there will be a waiting list and we expect to have some cancellations, want to go, sign up at www.bsajamboree.org
  • Waiting list order is based on first paid
  • Activities for visitors is limited – for more info visit www.bsajamboree.org
• University of Scouting
  • January 23, 2010
  • Orange Park High School
  • Register at the Scout office or online at the council website to ensure you get first choice for your classes

·        WinterBlast

o        Summer Camp advancement program during the Winter Holiday

o        Attend with your unit or as an individual Scout

o        Webelos Resident Camp – December 20-23, 2009

o        Boy Scout Resident Camp – December 26-31, 2009

o        Venturing Resident Camp – December 26-31, 2009

·        Catholic  Committee on Scouting Day of Outdoor Adventure

o        November 14 at Camp Echockotee

o        The event will feature a Scavenger Hunt, Obstacle course, Crafts and Bouldering for grades 1-6 and for Grades 7-12 a Hike, Geo Caching, Challenge Course, Climbing Wall, and much more!

o        More Information under calendar online

• Echockotee Lodge Order of the Arrow  www.echockotee.org
  • October 16 – 18 Special Needs Camporee
  • November 11 – 13 – Section Seminar
  • December 5 – Workday at Camp Echockotee

• Trails End Online Popcorn Sale – An easier way to pay for activities
  • November 6 – Take Order and prize forms due
  • November 21 – Take Order Contribution
  • For more information call J. B. Owens at (904)388-0591
• Philmont 2011 and Sea Base 2011
  • Plan now for your trip in 2011
  • Keep your fingers crossed – 2 crews Scuba Adventure at Sea Base – If we get it sign ups begin January 24, 2010
  • Philmont Scout Ranch will have a full contingent in 2011, save your spot by making a $100 deposit at any time
• 100 Trained in CPR for the 100^th Anniversary
  • Get trained in American Red Cross CPR including AED Training including all books and materials for only $10
  • Only a few spots remaining, November class probably full
  • Saturday Nov. 21 and Saturday Dec. 12, 9 am – 3 pm Ashley Lodge Camp Echockotee
  • Materials and equipment costs provided by a grant from the West Jax Rotary Club
  • For more info contact Brian Patterson
•  Webelos Akela Weekend
  • December 12 – 13, 2009 at Camp Shands
  • Designed to provide a camping experience for first and second year Webelos and adult partner.  Webelos will camp with a host troop and become more familiar with the Boy Scout Program and how it works.
• Wood BadgeTraining
  • Wood Badge – Friday – Sunday – Feb. 19 – 21 and March 19 – 21
  • Wood Badge – Thursday – Saturday – Feb. 25 – 27 and March 25 - 27
• Get info on the 2010 100^th Anniversary of Scouting at www.nfcscouting.org
  • 2009 Year of Celebration Patch Program has kicked off
    • Patches purchased through Scout Shop
    • Watch for info on how to earn ribbons to be displayed on this patch representing character, leadership, service, outdoors and achievement
  • Adventure Base 2010 coming soon
  • Nominate someone for the National Hall of Leadership
  • Much more to come as we celebrate the vitality of our organization through service
• Earn Your Scuba Badge
  • Contact Aquifer Divers on Beach Blvd for group rates to earn the Scuba Badge
  • Cost is $30 per person  Call (904)645-7006
• Online Tour Permits
  • Units can now apply for a tour permit online
  • For step by step instructions on how to set up your myscouting account so that you can complete this process visit our council web site.

• Governors Serve to Preserve Award – Cool award from NFC and Florida
• New Health Forms
  • The BSA has new Annual Health and Medical Record Forms #34605
  • The use of the new form will be required in January 2010
  • Forms will be available at the Thomspon S. Baker Service Center and online at www.scouting.org  under Scouting Safely.
  • FAQ can be found at www.scouting.org, click on Scouting Safely and scroll down to forms
• Refund Policy –  can be found at www.nfcscouting.org

Support Services Administrative Assistant – Leann Lewis leann.lewis@scouting.org

Camping Secretary - Debra Dow debra.dow@scouting.org

Support Services Director – Brian S. Patterson – brian.patterson@scouting.org