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WELCOME TO THE
EGYPTIAN DISTRICT NEWS
Last Updated: November 4, 2009 |
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District
Chairman
Bill Bonan II |
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District
Commissioner
Jim
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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.
POPCORN
Wow – What a great popcorn sale this year! We are still receiving some orders on extra products, but as a district we exceeded 60 percent more in total sales than in 2008. We also want to thank Popcorn Colonel Stan Gooch for the great job this year and also all the volunteers who help sort the popcorn in Harrisburg and Herrin locations.
Just a note... If your Scouts have a full sheet and have not received their Marshmallow Blaster, you will need to get the sheets to the Herrin office very soon since supplies are short.
Also, your money for the ordered popcorn is due in the Herrin office by Dec. 2, 2009. Thanks again for a great sale.
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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.
| Pack |
Chartering Instution |
Years |
| 3 |
Foxcroft Ward, Church of Latter Day Saints |
6 |
| 6 |
Sesser First United Methodist Church |
11 |
| 8 |
Mid-County Bank, Galatia |
10 |
| 14 |
Eldorado Firefighters Inc. |
22 |
| 16 |
Christian Life Center |
1 |
| 17 |
first United Methodist Church, Carrier Mills |
18 |
| 18 |
First United Methodist Church, Marion |
26 |
| 19 |
First United Methodist Church, Johnston City |
32 |
| 21 |
Zion United Church of Christ, Marion |
56 |
| 23 |
First United Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg |
66 |
| 28 |
First Baptist Church Benton |
20 |
| 30 |
McLeansboro Kiwanis Club |
14 |
| 42 |
Aldersgate United Methodist Church |
38 |
| 48 |
First Christian Church of west Frankfort |
50 |
| 77 |
First United Methodist Church, Carterville |
32 |
| 85 |
Knights of Columbus Council #2164, Herrin |
52 |
| 140 |
Southern Illinois worship Center, Herrin |
17 |
| 156 |
First Christian Church Christopher |
26 |
| Crew |
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| 3 |
Foxcroft Ward, Church of Later day Saints |
12 |
| 42 |
Aldersgate United Methodist Church |
9 |
| 52 |
Little Egypt SAR |
1 |
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| 3 |
Foxcroft Ward, Church of Latter Day Saints |
34 |
| 14 |
Eldorado Rotary Club |
4 |
| 17 |
First Methodist Church of carrier Mills |
17 |
| 18 |
First united Methodist Church, Herrin |
8 |
| 19 |
First Bank of Johnston City |
27 |
| 21 |
Zion United Church of Christ, Marion |
51 |
| 23 |
First United Presbyterian Church, Harrisburg |
23 |
| 28 |
First Baptist Church |
14 |
| 30 |
McLeansboro Kiwanis Club |
28 |
| 42 |
Aldersgate United Methodist Church |
35 |
| 48 |
First Christian Church of West Frankfort |
31 |
| 77 |
First United Methodist Church of Carterville |
39 |
| 85 |
Knights of Columbus #2164, Herrin |
66 |
| 156 |
First Christian Church of Christopher |
9 |
| Post |
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| 15 |
Franklin County Sheriff's Department |
9 |
| 40 |
Lake of Egypt Fire Protection District |
4 |
| 90 |
Johnston City Fire Department |
2 |
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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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RECHARTERING
It will not be long now!
Rechartering time will soon be upon us. There has been a change in the fee for registration. As of the next rechartering season, the fee has increased to $15 a year but Boy's Life remains $12. Here's a suggestion: During "School Night" recruitment, go ahead and collect the rechartering fee along with the pro-rated fee for the remainder of this year. If you have any questions, contact T.J.
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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
FALL ENCAMPMENT
Thanks goes to John Kirkpatrick, youth campmaster, and Rick Walter, adult adviser. Even with the low attendance, everyone had a great time with the Pioneering merit badge theme.
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District Activities Chairman: Bob DuClos
District Dinner, Day Camp, Pinewood Derby, District Award of Merit
District Recognition and Dinner is not too far off. Click on the link below for recognition applications for 2009.
DISTRICT AWARDS.doc
District Award of Merit Form
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.