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WELCOME TO THE EGYPTIAN DISTRICT NEWS
Last Updated: February 2010 |
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District Chairman Bill Bonan II |
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District Commissioner Jim Mitchell |
SCHOOL NIGHT TO JOIN SCOUTING
Congrats to all the units for all thier hard work and dedication to the School Night activities. We had a 23 percent increase over the recruiting last year. Some units have some follow-up to do from their School Nights. If you need materials, let TJ know.
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NEW LOOK
To keep with having information easy for you to obtain, each of the different District areas can now be accessed by clicking on the button for the area. So if you want "Camping," just click on the button.

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For additional ways to stay connected, become a Fan of Egyptian District on Facebook. (These groups are maintained by volunteer Scouters and do not necessarily represent the views and policies of the Greater St. Louis Area Council-Boy Scouts of America.) |
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100th ANNIVERSARY AWARD PROGRAM
For our century celebration, there is a recognition program that is open to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Ventures, Explorers, leaders and alumni.
For more information and requirements, click on the button below. If you have questions, contact T.J.

With the Centennial approching we thought you would like to know the tenure of the other units in the district.
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NEW LOCATION FOR THE EAGLE BOARD
Do you have a Scout ready for the Eagle Board? The board has a new location: First United Methodist Church, 208 West Main St., Marion. Remember, candidates need to contact Larry Sanders, Eagle Board chairman, to set an appointment.
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PHOTOS
We are looking for interesting photos to put here on the website to show all the exciting Scouting events that are going on in the Egyptian District. If you have any pictures you would like to share, feel free to e-mail them to T.J. Foley
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DISTRICT E-MAIL LIST
In an effort for better communication, we would like to start a district Cub Scout and Boy Scout e-mail list. This e-mail list will be used to remind you of upcoming events, deadlines, etc. The list will not be sold or shared with anyone outside the council.
To be added to the list, please include your unit info and e-mail to T.J. Foley.
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District Camping Chairman: Bob Crews
Summer Camp, Fall Encampment, Spring Camporee, Webelos Camp, Mom & Me, Dad & Lad, Parent & Pal and Order of the Arrow
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District Activities Chairman: Bob DuClos
District Dinner, Day Camp, Pinewood Derby, District Award of Merit

Click on the blue Activities button above to go to the council's Activities page, and on the Adventure Camp button for information on Cub Adventure Camp and Grizzly Camp.
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District Training Chairman: Chuck Wiese
Cub Scout Leader Training, Boy Scout Leader Training, Wood Badge, National Youth Leadership Training, University of Scouting, Pow Wow, Den Chief Training, Unit Commissioners Training

DEN LEADERS
In the past, we have been able to give all new den leaders a packet of program helps to get started. Now you can click the button above and download all the new information for this program year.
ROUNDTABLE NEWS
All leaders are encouraged to attend monthly Roundtable sessions. This is your time to get current council and district news and additional training opportunities. We meet the first Tuesday of every month at Zion United Church of Christ, 930 West Cherry St. in Marion.
There's something for everyone!!
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District Advancement Chairman: Rick Nelson
District Eagle Board of Review
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District Membership Chairman: Paula Fulkerson
Unit Assessments, School Night to Join Scouting, Spring Recruiting, Quality Units and Centennial Quality Unit Awards
Click on the "Membership Button" for more information on the upcoming "School Night to Join Scouting."
STARTING A NEW SCOUTING UNIT
It is the desire of the Boy Scouts of America to make Scouting available to every boy, and in the case of Venturing to every boy and girl ages 14 to 20. If you belong to a community organization or a faith-based organization and would like information about starting a unit, please contact Osage District Director T.J. Foley about the process of establishing a new unit.
The Family of Scouting
- Do you know that Scouting is available for boys from first grade through age 20? Scouting, in the Venturing program is even available for girls.
- Cub Scouting is available for boys in first through fifth grades.
- Boy Scouting is available for boys in sixth through 12th grades, until the age of 18.
- Venturing is available for BOTH boys and girls ages 14 to 20.
If you are interested in looking into how to integrate the full family of Scouting into your organization, feel free to contact DistrictDirector T.J. Foley for more information.

NEW SQUARE KNOT FOR VOLUNTEER UNIT ORGANIZERS
The new William D. Boyce New-Unit Award recognizes volunteers who organize one or more new traditional units. To qualify, seek approval from the district to serve as the organizer to complete the successful organization of one new traditional unit (pack, troop, crew). Information about this new recognition is available at Roundtable! Click here or on the button above for more information.