A MINUTE FROM THE DISTRICT
COMMITTEE MEETING
District News
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District Committee will be April 17th at
7pm at Kroger Powder Springs at Macland Rd.
This is the Program Planning Meeting for next year please come and make
it another banner year!
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May 4, the Annual Business Meeting
will convene, details will be e-mailed to the CR’s and Distirct Members at
Large.
Boy Scouts
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Completion of
District Scoutmaster Trianing is scheduled on April 18th.
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Boy Scout Outdoor Leader Training is scheduled for
April 19-21 at Alatoona Aquatics Base Camp.
Order of Arrow
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Crossovers and AOL Ceremonies are going well.
Cub Scouts
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Look ahead at Day Camp, Cub Family Camping
information!
Looking
Ahead? Spring Camping, Summer Camp and
what’s a Unit to do? We have lots of
ideas! Try page 4.
Start somewhere
Whatever you desire to do, it's important to start somewhere, and the best
somewhere is exactly where you are. If you feel overwhelmed by the task,
release that feeling and just get started. When you feel outnumbered or overpowered,
choose to let go of that feeling and simply get started. If you think you're
unworthy or unable, leave that thinking behind and set about to start where you
are. Then work to move yourself steadily toward where you intend to go. Some days you'll make more progress, and
some days you'll make less that you’d like. Let the victories and the
disappointments all serve to push you continually forward. Circumstances will never be perfect -- just
get started anyway. Things will never work out exactly as you anticipated --
just keep going anyway. What matters is that you start, and then that you
persist. The twists and turns and bumps along the way can all end up working in
your favor. Start
somewhere, right where you are, and work your way toward whatever you can dare
to dream.
-- Ralph Marston
FORMER
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN AWARDED THE M.L. LAMAR AWARD
Recently
you may have thumbed through the Marietta Daily Journal to see Donald Newsom
received the 2002 M.L. Lamar Lifetime Achievement Award because of his
commitment to community service. The
Austell Business Association gives the Community Service Award. He is one of only 3 recipients of the
lifetime achievement award. Mr. Newsom
was formerly the District Chairman for Covered Bridge District. The District Staff would like to echo the
Austell Business Association’s thoughts, Congratulations Donnie!
Mr. Newsom stated in the article that he would like to resume working with the Covered Bridge District and we welcome his dedication and efforts.
Themes for April
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Themes for May
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Cubs: Forces
of Nature
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Cubs: ABRACADABRA
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Webelos: Sportsman/Family Member
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Webelos: Outdoorsman,
Handyman
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SPRING
INTO ACTION! Put the OUTING back in
Spring SCOUTING! |
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LEADERS TRAINING |
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Baloo
Training At Cub Family
Camp April 27 9AM – 4PM Pre-register
by 4/20 $5.00 Walk ins pay
$10.00 |
May 11 - SUPER SATURDAY $5 fee for package deal Includes lunch & patch. Bring appropriate
handbooks. LDS Church · Health & Safety …...8:30AM · Youth Protection...10:45AM · New Leaders Essentials...1PM · Cub Leader (choose one)..3PM · Venture…….3PM BS Committee Challenge 3PM LDS Church
1578 Cunningham Rd. |
June 8 Day Camp Leader Mandatory Orientation LDS Church ………….9AM
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April 19-21
Alatoona
Aquatics Camp Site March 21, April 4
&18 Boy Scout Leader Part 1,2,3 Committee Challenge LDS Church ……….7PM |
Pre-registration Mandatory 7 Days prior for all courses With fees! |
Please fill in rosters
as appropriate for all attending. No refunds for no shows. Mail registrations to AAC CBD Training 100 Edgewood Ave. 4th floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 For questions contact Paula Anglin at akapaula@juno.com |
CAMPING
& ACTIVITIES
Day Camp 2002, "Survivor"
The day camp planning committee is gearing up for a
challenging camp. This year it will be
more fun than a person should be allowed to have. It’s even better when you come help with all your wonderful
ideas. This year we will be having
TIGER DENS too, yeah!!!!!!!!
PARENTS AND LEADERS WELCOME to Planning
meetings are at the LDS Church 1578 Cunningham Rd, 6:30pm as follows:
April 16, Others to be announced.
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Covered Bridge
District Events |
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District Cub Family Camping at Sun Valley Beach Save our Planet! April 26-28 Kathy Fletcher has the details 770-943-7574 or 770-853-7574 |
2002 “SURVIVOR” Day Camp Jim Miller Park
June 17-21 8AM-330PM Eddie Slay has the details 770-426-8016 or 770-528-2285 or eddieslay@aol.com |
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Submit Tentative Roster, Check and BALOO Trained
Adult to register. Registration is $5.00 per person by 4/11 Late registrations $7.00 |
Day Camp is $65 per scout by 5/24 Late registrations will be $75 Some discounts are available. |
Other
District Calendar Events
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April 12-14 Woodbadge Weekend #2 |
May 1 Commissioner’s Meeting |
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April 16 Eagle Advancement/Review Board |
May 9 Roundtables |
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April 17 District Committee Meeting |
May 11 Super Saturday/Merit Badge Clinic |
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April 19-21 BS Adult Outdoor Training |
May 16 District Banquet |
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April 25 OA Chapter Meeting |
May 16-19 OA Ordeal |
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April 26-28 Cub Family Campout |
What’s up at the Atlanta Area
Council? http://www.atlantabsa.org/whatsnew.html |
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Overall
District Winners |
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Scout |
Time |
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1st Place |
Michael Johnson |
2.275 |
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2nd Place |
Hunter Joyce |
2.278 |
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3rd Place |
Jason Traylor |
2.280 |
COMBINED
DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY
A RACING SUCCESS!
CONGRATULATIONS
TO ALL THE WINNERS!
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Tiger 1st |
Guy Hansen |
2.296 |
Bear 1st |
Aaron Settle |
2.306 |
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Tiger 2nd |
Will Jordon |
2.299 |
Bear 2nd
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Jamie Knox |
2.315 |
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Tiger 3rd |
Reid Jordon |
2.315 |
Bear 3rd
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Anthony
Brinkley |
2.319 |
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Wolf 1st |
Michael
Johnson |
2.273 |
Webelos 1st
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Hunter Joyce |
2.265 |
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Wolf 2nd
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Jason Traylor |
2.280 |
Webelos 2nd
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AJ Bancroft |
2.300 |
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Wolf 3rd
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Drew
Abernanathy |
2.320 |
Webelos 3rd
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Kevin
O'Connell |
2.301 |
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North Georgia
Quarter Midget Association ·
Radio Shack ·
Sears ·
Town Center Mall
management company are all true friends
of scouting for their support of the Pinewood Derby. |
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FOS |
Big Dog Yates |
2.301 |
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FOS |
Joshua Yates |
2.310 |
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FOS |
Jane Brough |
2.17 |
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DISTRICT CONTACTS
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Advancements
& Merit Badge Clinics |
Phillip
Visha |
770-920-9437 |
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Cub
Round TableScout Round Table |
Deborah Gibson gibsonjdz@prodigy.net Rich Hallberg |
770-345-7601 770-801-9045 |
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Acting
District Chairman |
Rick
Yates |
770-222-2195 |
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District
Commissioner |
Sharon
Hallberg |
770-801-9045 |
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District
Executive |
Robert
Garrett |
404-577-4810 |
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Public
Relations |
Jane
Brough |
770-732-1188 |
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Webmaster |
Ed
LaVIne |
678-567-9932 |
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Religious
Relations |
John
Lyon |
770-427-2030 |
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Vice Chairman- Membership |
Henry Attwater |
770-732-5697 |
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Training Director, Asst. District Chairperson LDS |
Paula Anglin |
akapaula@juno.com |
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Vice Chairman-Finance |
David McGinnis |
770-436-2701 |
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Vice Chairman- Program |
Rick Yates |
770-222-2195 |
A
SHORT HISTORY LESSON ON ORDER OF THE ARROW
Order
of the Arrow dates back to Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in
1915. It was adopted as an official
program in 1922 and associated with Boy Scouts in 1943. By 1948, OA had
become the national brotherhood of honor campers. 1998 saw OA become the
national honor society for the BSA.
The
purposes of the Order of the Arrow are as follows:
"1.
to recognize those campers--Scouts and Scouters--who best exemplify the
Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other
campers to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition;
2.
to develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit;
3.
to promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a
part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp,
as directed by the camping committee of the council; and,
4.
to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of
leadership in cheerful service to others."
Hence,
the organization is based on the concepts of brotherhood of cheerful
service. It is intended to appeal to older Scouts (14-21) with activities
more under youth control and with adult supervision. Paul Gritz
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A
SHORT HISTORY LESSON ON ORDER OF THE ARROW Order
of the Arrow dates back to Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in
1915. It was adopted as an official
program in 1922 and associated with Boy Scouts in 1943. By 1948, OA had
become the national brotherhood of honor campers. 1998 saw OA become the
national honor society for the BSA. The
purposes of the Order of the Arrow are as follows: "1.
to recognize those campers--Scouts and Scouters--who best exemplify the
Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and by such recognition cause other
campers to conduct themselves in such a manner as to warrant recognition; 2.
to develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit; 3.
to promote Scout camping, which reaches its greatest effectiveness as a
part of the unit's camping program, both year-round and in the summer camp,
as directed by the camping committee of the council; and, 4.
to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of
leadership in cheerful service to others." Hence,
the organization is based on the concepts of brotherhood of cheerful
service. It is intended to appeal to older Scouts (14-21) with activities
more under youth control and with adult supervision. Paul Gritz |
Covered Bridge
District
Annual Banquet
– 2002
Make your plans NOW to attend the annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet for the Covered Bridge District. In keeping with our theme for the banquet, we will celebrate the “Home Town Heroes” of our district.
Ceremonies include recognition of the young men who earned Eagle this past year, the adult volunteers who made things happen, and a special ceremony honoring the volunteers in our district who embody the “Home Town Hero” ideal – the role models for the youth of our district. And, of course, a great meal with wonderful friends and fellowship.
The highlight of the program will be the presentation of the District Award of Merit to three outstanding volunteers in our district.
The banquet will be held on May 16th at American Legion Post 294, at the intersection of Florence Road and C.H. James Parkway in Powder Springs. We’ll gather at 6:00 for fellowship, and then the meal and banquet will begin at 6:30. The cost for this year’s banquet is $15 per person. Please use the form below to reserve your spot at the banquet.
Thank you for your support of the Covered Bridge District. See you at the Banquet!
Covered Bridge District Annual Banquet
Please include me in this year’s Covered Bridge District Annual Banquet. I wish to order the number of tickets specified below:
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Please make checks payable to
the Atlanta Area Council. Account
Number: 1.6801.285.20
Mail this form and payment to: Robert
Garrett, Senior District Executive
Atlanta
Area Council
100
Edgewood Ave., NE, 4th Floor
Atlanta,
GA 30303
Date: November 23, 2002
Place: Jim Miller Park
Ever
wonder what happened to the Atlanta Area Council Scout Show?
The
Scout Expo 2002 will be a chance to shine and demonstrate our Scouting Skills
to the rest of the Scout Units and the Community.
THREE
RIVERS
What kind of Exhibit or demonstration will your Unit like to have at the Scout Expo 2002?
Some program ideas may be:
Crafts, Cooking, Games, Interactive Skills, or Use your Imagination
Any questions please contact Tom Morin – Program Chairman
Email to tommorin@bellsouth.net
or call to 770-973-6102
Reserve your space by June 1 for the Scout Expo to assure prime location
Pack/Troop/Crew: ______________ Contact:
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District: ___________________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________
Description
of Activity: ______________________________________________
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All Activity Plans are subject to the Final Approval
of the Scout Expo Steering Committee
Return your Reservation form by Fax to 770-955-3821
or by Email to tommorin@bellsouth.net