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Hello Mohawk District! Please feel free to forward this to anyone who isn't getting it and may need it. If there are activities that need to be added in the future contact asherry@bsamail.org |
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DISTRICT ITEMS
Roundtable Thursday February 7th at 7:00 PM located at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 701 Bear Claw Way Madison WI. Learn about Cub Scout Camping, the Craftsman and Engineer Activity pins if you're a Cub Leader. Boy Scout Leader topics will be based on the Citizenship them and will include a discussion of Eagle to Life Merit Badges.
District Committee Meeting Thursday February 14th at 7:00 PM located at Covenant Presbyterian Church 326 S. Segoe Rd Madison . Come help the Mohawk District Plan activities and learn about opportunities at the District Level.
JOIN US FOR A SCOUTING FEUD!
The April 4th Mohawk District Dinner will be at AT UNIVERSITY CLUB -The April 4th Mohawk District Recognition Dinner be a Scouting Family Feud Game Night! Bring your unit volunteers for a night of Scouting fun and recognition of the fine leaders of our district. The Registration Form for District Dinner and nomination forms should be turned at the Madison office - Attention Aaron.
Now's the time to tell the world about the great volunteers of your unit and in the Mohawk District. Nominations are being accepted now for the three awards that will be presented at the April 4th Mohawk District Dinner. Here is a listing of the four awards and links to additional information about them:
District Award of Merit- Due By March 1.Hiawatha Award - Due By March 8. Unit Leader Award- Due By March 8
All nominations are due at the Madison office by the date shown.
Calling all Jamboree staff!
If you are attending the 2013 Jamboree and would be interesting in purchasing Glacier's Edge Jamboree Council Shoulder Patches for your uniforms, please send your name and contact information (E-mail and phone number) to Krista Tweed (krista.tweed@hbm.com). When the GEC Jamboree contingent is ready to place an order for patches, you will be sent ordering information.
FLOWER SALE!!
We are offering a fundraising opportunity for your unit that has proven to be a successful way for your Scouts to earn money. The Plant and Flower Sale was a huge success in 2011 and 2012. All of the plants that we are offering are being grown just for us by K&W Greenery in Janesville. Everything that you order is 100% guaranteed! We will also help set up delivery locations in different parts of the Council for your convenience. Any questions - please call Steve Orlovsky 608-314-3190 or Andrew Olsen 608-314-3191.
Important Dates:
- Commitment Form due by January 30. 2013
- Sales from February 11 through March 4, 2013
- Master Order Form for your unit due by close of business, Monday March 4.
- Pick-up of your product week of May 20-23 2013
FOR MORE INFO: http://glaciersedge.org/2013/01/2013-spring-flower-sale/ |
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COMMISH CORNER
"He who stops being better stops being good."
Sir Oliver Cromwell
You've heard the saying "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link". That's absolutely true. With this chain, I can pull a car or lift a heavy load - I can perform many tasks. But, if I try to lift something that is too heavy, one of the links will break - the weakest link will let down the rest of the chain.
In Scouting, each scout works on personal advancement to strengthen himself and improve his skills. Personal advancement increases the strength of each link in our chain so we can accomplish more.
But, there will always be a weakest link. No matter what the task at hand, some person will be less skilled than the others. Someone will not be able to tie a certain knot, or kindle a fire, or hike as fast, or recite as well as the others. At some point, each of you will be a weakest link - I guarantee it! Being the weakest link is not a shameful thing - it is an opportunity for improvement.
One of the best things about Scouting is that our "chain" is better than a simple metal chain. When we have a task to do, we are not really limited by our weakest link. The other stronger or more skilled or more experienced links support the weaker links. They help them, teach them, and guide them. As a result, we accomplish much more than if we each just did our specific task and left the rest.
Do your best to not be the weakest link - for yourself and for your patrol and for your troop. Learn skills, take on challenges, grow! But, be aware that around here the weakest link one day might be the strongest the next - and the strongest may be the weakest. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and experience something new...it is how we learn! Look for opportunities to continue your training and leadership development whether it be NYLT as a youth, or Committee Challenges and/or Scoutmaster Specific Training or Wood badge for the adults. It all helps your unit continue to improve and put on a better program for the boys (which, by the way, is the whole purpose of the Journey to Excellence {JTE}).
Take Care and Scout On!
THANK YOU - THANK YOU - THANK YOU
Thanks to the units getting their recharter packets turned in! We have a big push ahead of us and we need to get the packets completed. For those units that are still working on the recharter, we would like to have them all in by the 31st of January if at all possible. If you need help please by all means contact myself at jmunns@uwhealth.org or Aaron at aaron.ware@scouting.org |
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NOTE FROM THE CHAIR
Hello Scouters,
It is great to see units back in full gear, delivering the best that Scouting has to offer. The Mighty Mohawk District is planning some exciting events for the upcoming months so be sure your Scouts are signed up to participate. The very popular Exploring Alaska Arctic Adventure returns on Saturday, February 9th and more details will be available in the next couple of weeks.
We are also in the planning stages for our District Pinewood Derby. Steve Schofield reports, "This year it will be bigger and better than ever. Bigger location, bigger trophies, more fun." The event will take place at Smart Toyota on March 16th and everyone, (Scouts, parents, siblings and friends), is invited to participate. Be sure to get your pack or individual spots reserved.
Finally, we are planning for our Spring Mohawk Recognition Dinner and are now organizing the committee. If you have some ideas, would like to see changes in the way we recognize our District's Scouters, or would like to help determine the venue for the recognition event, please let me know.
The intent of the District is to support the needs of our units. It depends on the perspectives and interests of those who bring their ideas forward through the District Committee. If you want to see change or make a difference, we need your input and influence. Links to committee positions and their descriptions can be found following my signature below.
Sincerely Yours in Scouting,
Mike
Mike Kleckner, Mohawk District Chair
Mohawk District GEC web page and other District Items:
· Mohawk District Committee Organization Chart
· Mohawk Committee Descriptions
· Mohawk District Priorities
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CUB SCOUTS
MOHAWK DISTRICT OPEN
START YOUR ENGINES!
Smart Toyota 5901 Odana Road presents, the Mohawk District Pinewood Derby Open on March 16th 2013. This event will be limited to the first 250 scouts. Sign up early! Participants will receive so many prizes that if you don't come you'll actually be losing money! Scouts can register as a Pack or individually. Cost is $5. All registrations will be handled through the Madison Scout Office. Call Kim to register today! We will have a demonstration for the Madison Fire Department, vehicle extrication and Safe Kids Coalition, vehicle safety. This year we will have many door prizes, including a signed game ball from the Harlem Globetrotters. Everyone will be a winner at this event. If you have any questions send them to mohawkpinewood@gmail.com. Adult help is still needed. Please email for details. Mohawk District Pinewood Derby Registration Form Mohawk District Pinewood Derby Parking Information Mohawk Derby Rules
NORTH TO ALASKA
It is not too late to register for the Saturday February 9th Exploring Alaska Cub Scout Winter Day Camp. Registration is open and only the first 200 Cubs Scouts can register. Please register by Pack through the Scout Office with Kim using the Exploring Alaska Cub Scout Winter Day Camp Registration Form.
BeAScout
The online Google Maps application to help parents find Scout units for their children in any zip code WORKS! This is a very powerful tool; but, it needs unit leaders to populate their "pin" with unit contact information. To have the Scout Office populate your pin, please fill out this form and submit to Aaron Vikemyr for entry.
Scout Night for Milwaukee Wave Soccer vs Missouri Comets in Milwaukee Feb 2, 2013
For more information check HERE
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BOY SCOUTS
The online Google Maps application to help parents find Scout units for their children in any zip code WORKS! This is a very powerful tool; but, it needs unit leaders to populate their "pin" with unit contact information. To have the Scout Office populate your pin, please fill out this
form and submit to Aaron Vikemyr for entry.
Scout Night for Milwaukee Wave Soccer vs Missouri Comets in Milwaukee Feb 2, 2013
Glacier's Edge Council Merit Badge Clinic March 2 2013 located at University of Wisconsin-Rock County 2909 Kellog Ave Janesville. This spring we are offering a Merit Badge Clinic at University of Wisconsin-Rock County, the cost will $5.00 and registration will be on a first paid basis. Some of the classes have additional fees to pay for the projects. For more info: http://glaciersedge.org/2011/09/mbclinic/ |
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VENTURERS
JANESVILLE JETS HOCKEY!!
Don't miss out as the Janesville Jets take on the Michigan Warriors.
Lets pack the stands with Scouts, their family and friends to cheer them on!
Ticket Pricing:
- Children: $5.00
- Adults: $6.00
- Children under 4: Free
You must purchase your tickets by Monday March 11th 2013. Special discounted pricing is not available after this date and only available for the March 15, 2013 game. Coordinate with your Den, Pack, Troop, or Crew. Tickets will be available for pick up only at the Janesville Jets (will call table) in the Arena Lobby starting at 6:00 PM on March 15, 2013. Ticket sales are final, nontransferable. No refunds will be given if you miss the game. FOR MORE INFO: http://glaciersedge.org/wp-content/uploads/Janesville-Jets-Flyer-2013.pdf |
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LEADERS
WILDERNESS FIRST AID TRAINING-FEBRUARY 16th and 17th at Madison Service Center. This American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid Basics is a 16-hour first aid course for back-country situations when EMS is not readily available. The course meets the current requirements for Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier and other BSA high adventure programs. This course is designed especially for Venturing Crews and Patrols and older Scouts, as well as adults supporting an advanced outdoor program. For more information contact Brian Higby at lakrugne@facstaff.wisc.edu and visit: http://glaciersedge.org/2012/09/wilderness-first-aid-3/
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SCOUT SHOP
Glacier's Edge National Scout Shop located in the Madison Scout Service Center. Store hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. Let us help you Decorate or spice up your Blue and Gold. Check with Store for actual Products
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