January 2012 ♦ Issue No. 1
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Smoke Signals Has Changed!
Greetings!
Effective as of January 1st, 2011, Mt. Diablo Silverado Council will no longer be publishing Smoke Signals in PDF format on the Council website. You will now receive Council information through Constant Contact on a bi-monthly basis. Districts will produce their own communications, however links to each district page can be found on the right hand column of this email. If you have any questions regarding Smoke Signals in 2012, please contact Matt Lynch.
Please forward this email and encourage your fellow volunteers to join our mailing list. We will not spam you or them. We are making this information delivery change to better our communication to the volunteers in our council. There is a link to join our mailing list at the bottom of the right hand column.
We hope you enjoy this new format and we look forward to a great 2012! |
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TrainingThe "Training Continuum" offers many exciting opportunities for program and leadership skills training. Courses are open to Scouters from any District. For any training questions, contact your District training representative. Read More...
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Friends of Scouting (FOS) is the largest fundraiser in support of Scouting in the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council. The campaign runs from January through June each year and every family is asked to participate with a suggested contribution of $200. This money helps to operate the Scouting program to serve over 14,000 youth in the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council.
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RechartersRecharter packets have been distributed and this is the time to make sure your unit has rechartered for 2012. Please submit the signed copy of the completed on-line charter as soon as possible. Units that do not recharter within 60 days of their expiration date, December 31, 2011, will separate from Scouting. Read More...
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Patron Dinner 2012The Patron Dinner, chaired by Distinguished Eagle Scout Chuck Smith, will be held in the Spring at the Black Hawk Auto Museum. This dinner is to thank donors to the 2012 Friends of Scouting campaign at the Patron Level ($500 or more). Date and guest speaker will be posted on our website soon.
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Endowment GiftsThe growth of the ENDOWMENT FUND and its ability to generate operating funds from its earnings is vital to the future of our Council. A board of Trustees manages the endowment fund and has a clearly defined investment policy designed to achieve maximum returns consistent with board policy. Read More...
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Annual Recognition DinnerAnnually a Boy Scout council can recognize volunteers with its highest honor the Silver Beaver. A committee of past Silver Beaver recipients representing all districts in our council and led by past Council President, Tom Edwards, choose the following worthy recipients: Christopher Friedman, Paul Hirsch, Steve Lack, Brian Morton, Paul Shimotake, William "Wick" Smith, Jim Teare, Dave Williams, Ray Winters, and Walt Young. Read More...
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 The "Risk Zone" is a state of physical and mental fatigue that is a major cause of highway crash fatalities. Find out more on The Risk Zone especially for winter outings.
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Become a Better Commissioner!
Attend the 2012 Northern California
College of Commissioner Science
Saturday, February 25, 2012.
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Camp Card Fundraising 2012 The Mt. Diablo Silverado Council is pleased to announce a new Council-wide fundraiser...the 2012 Camp Card. The Camp Card is a discount card for local businesses.
The intent of the Camp Card sale is to allow Units to raise funds to pay for their Summer Scouting Program. This includes purchasing camping equipment such as tents, backpacks, and sleeping bags, and to send Scouts to Camp Wolfeboro or Cub Scout Day Camp.
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