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DISTRICT ITEMS
JOIN US FOR A SCOUTING FEUD!
Thursday April 4th (in place of Roundtable)
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.
Adult Awards
Remember to turn in all award nominations for the recognition dinner as their March due dates are coming up soon. Don't miss out on the opportunity to recognize your Unit's outstanding leaders! 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.
District Committee Meeting
Thursday April 11th 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.
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.
Scouting for Food
Please stop in the Madison Scout Service Center to get flyers if you missed them at the March Roundtable.
Baraboo Circus Heritage 2013
May 17-19
Stomp into Baraboo, Wisconsin on the weekend of May 17, 18 & 19, 2013, for the 27th Baraboo Circus Heritage at the Sauk County Fairgrounds. There's so much happening at BCH. Make new friends playing the Circus Spirit Game. Show off your fine craftsmanship by entering the Pinewood Derby, Blast Car Race or Miniature Circus Wagon Competition. Be amazed by the robots and other exhibits in our STEM (Science/
Technology/Engineering/Math) area. Make a taste sensation at the Dutch Oven Dessert Bake Off. Discover everything at the Sideshow and Scouting Museum. Find out about historic Baraboo on the Circus Heritage Trail. Be entertained at the Wild West Show and the CMJ Motocross Races, and then dance to the music. For more info click HERE
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COMMISH CORNER
The New Roundtable Practices Adopted for 2013
Hello fellow Commissioners. I thought I would share with you a topic that was brought to my attention by the Indian Trails District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner. The source of the information below is scout-wire.org and the article was posted on 07 March 2013. Based on my review, I think there are several very good ideas presented. Please note that the post was heavily edited so I encourage you to go to the
website to read the full text.
I am not sure how we, in the Indian Trails District, will implement the recommendations, but we certainly will study the recommendations and implement what makes sense for us. I encourage my fellow
District Commissioners to do the same.
Yours in Scouting,
Scott A. Fratianne
District Commissioner
Indian Trails District
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Scout Wire Post (edited)
A volunteer Roundtable Task Force was started in 2011. The mission of the roundtable group was to:
- Undertake a comprehensive study of how effectively we are delivering and supporting roundtables in the various types of councils around the country, with a separate focus on the needs of each of our traditional programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing;
- Improve the content and quality of Roundtable communications and training support by identifying and deploying best methods and developing technology resources that will result in more effective administration of roundtables,
- Coordinate with other task forces and the BSA National Council to jointly develop and deliver the "next generation" of roundtables as we enter our second century of unit service.
Shown below are the task force's recommendations approved as standard practice beginning in 2013: Assistant Roundtable Commissioners (name change): Program-specific roundtable commissioners for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity, and Venturing are responsible for the development and delivery of their monthly meeting agenda and program items. All others who assist these individuals are deemed assistant roundtable commissioners.
The current patches, Roundtable Staff patches will be replaced with the patch shown here.
The two positions described below are recommended as standardized operating practice.
1. Assistant Council Commissioner-Roundtable (new position): this person would report to the council commissioner and conduct an annual council-wide roundtable planning meeting followed up by a
midyear review.
2. Assistant District Commissioner-Roundtable (new position): This person would report to the district commissioner and work with the district structure, but needs to be responsive to and work in
cooperation with the ACC roundtable to see that the annual planning and midyear review programs are well attended by the district program-specific roundtable commissioners.
Roundtable Best Practices
There are 11 best practice ideas that have been gathered to date. Look HERE to check them out! Others will be added as they become available. Specifically, the task force is looking for ways to meet the needs of
various geographic groups: urban/suburban, rural, technology-rich, technology-poor, etc.
If you are interested in Helping with the Mohawk Roundtable, Please see contact info below:
District Commissioner: Joe Munns 608-843-8824 or munns1@gmail.com
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NOTE FROM THE NOMINATING CHAIR
Mohawk District Committee - Opportunities to Lead - Nominations or Recommendations Needed!
Hello familes, existing leaders, and potential leaders. The Mohawk District Nominating Committee needs you or your recommendations for District Volunteer Leadership. We have a 2-tier goal to fill roles for the 2013-2014 period. We are especially interested in recruiting short-term commitments for committee members from scouting and the business and non-profit sector outside of scouting (ie...banking, finance, sales, marketing).
(1) We would like to receive you or your recommendations for any of the following six positions now. We hope to fill these positions by April 11th, 2013.
* District Vice and District Chair
* Program/Activity Chair
* Membership Chair
* Marketing and Communications Chair
* Finance/Friends of Scouting Committee
(2) We also have a goal of receiving additional at large members or other committee members by August 9, 2013
* Committee Members for any and all of the above listed Chairs
* At-Large members to fill areas of greatest need.
Please contact Nominating Chair (Jim McCarthy at jimbomac@sbcglobal.net) or aaron.ware@bsamail.org with your ideas, suggestions, recommendations or volunteer interests.
If you are not available please consider forwarding this information to your local bank, mortgage banker, insurance salesman, or friends!
Note: Similar volunteer needs exist in other Districts. Feel free to contract your District Executive.
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CUB SCOUTS
Cub Scout Packs for Summer Camps
Howdy partner! The Glacier's Edge Council Sheriff has put out the wanted posters for those Glacier's Edge Cub Scout Packs that are going to be attending one of his camps this summer. The Sheriff needs to know your plans so he can take you of his wanted list. Help us plan for the Summer 2013 Cub Scout Camps by telling us which camp(s) your Pack is planning to attend. Please complete the Cub Camp Interest Form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013CubCampPlan. By completing the form your Pack will be on the list for the camp. While the Cub Interest Form does not guarantee your spot at camp, being on the list will allow us to contact you should the camp(s) you chose approach the capacity number for the camp. To lock in your spot at a given camp you must submit a youth roster and payment.
For more information on 2013 Cub Scout Summer Camps http://glaciersedge.org/camping/camping-program-information/cub-scout-camp/
Please make sure all Camp Rosters are turned into the Service Centers ASAP!!
Scout Day at Illinois Railway Museum
Saturday May 11th
Please join us on Saturday May 11th, 2013 as we learn about railroading as a career, help learn the railroading merit badge requirements for Boy Scouts, and get to ride some amazing TRAINS! Activities will be available for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts as well as all youth groups. Boy Scouts will be able to work on the Railroading Merit Badge. For more information: http://www.freewebs.com/scoutdayatirm/
Webelos Expedition
May 10-12th
3nd annual special event targeted exclusively to 4th grade Webelos, our current Webelos I Scouts.
This event will provide a quality outdoor experience, challenging and fun activities, and a stirring ceremony. The entire program is meant to fire the boys up for their final year of Cub Scouts and provide a glimpse of the excitement that awaits them as Boy Scouts.The Expedition is just around the corner. Mark your calendars now, talk to your Webelos I and plan to participate in this event. The activities will stress scout and outdoor skills, authentic Expedition/Native American culture, and fun! For more info:
http://glaciersedge.org/wp-content/uploads/CMP_2013_Web_Exp_Guide.pdf
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BOY SCOUTS
Pre-Camp Swim Test for CIT and EBSR
The Glacier's Edge Council Aquatics is sponsoring Pre-Camp swim checks as an option for Troops attending a Glaciers Edge Boy Scout Summer Camp this year. Only swim checks done at one of these events by Council Aquatic Committee approved administrators will be accepted instead of an on-site swim check on Sunday check-in at our council camps. Troops which can not, or choose not to take advantage of Pre-Camp swim checks offered by the Glacier's Edge Aquatics Committee will do swim checks as part of their Sunday check-in at camp. Check HERE for how to sign up.2013 Badger Orienteering Club Scout Event
Saturday April 6th
For the 15th year, the Badger Orienteering Club will hold its annual scout event. Form one or more teams from your pack or troop and join the fun! Girl and Boy Scouts are encouraged to join the fun! For Boy Scouts, this is a great opportunity to fulfill part of the requirements of the Orienteering Merit Badge!! This is a "Score-O" event. Participants earn points for each control marker they find within a 45-minute time limit. Participants can visit controls in any order, but must return to the finish within 45 minutes to avoid penalty points. For more Info:
http://glaciersedge.org/2013/01/2013-badger-orienteering-club-scout-event/
Backpack Camporee
April 26-28
Join us in filling the valley with scouts from the Glacier Edge Council where the Woodman Center will host the sixth annual Glacier's Edge Council-wide Backpack Camporee. This camporee will give scouts/scouters a chance to learn basic to advanced backpacking skills (water filtration, light weight stove usage and backpack food demonstration), Basic to ultra light equipment demonstrations, Leave No Trace camping, Wilderness First aid and Geocaching. All 7 geocaches will be in new locations this year! We will have the "Boulders" climbing wall again this year! There will be adult training and High Adventure information regarding preparation/ planning and conditioning. We encourage sharing your troop's/crew's adventures with other scouts/scouters. For more info: http://glaciersedge.org/2012/12/backpack-camporee-april-26-28-2013/
Service Hour Opportunities
Looking for Community Service hours. On Saturday April 20th, Safe Kids Coalition of Madison has requested help from up to 20 scouts to help recycle used car seat. This event will happen at Both Kohl's East and West in Madison. 9am to 1 pm. Bring Gloves!!! Food will be provided. Please email Steve Schofield @ msiguy1969@aol.com if you or a group from your Troop would be interested in helping to work on this project. This will be an ongoing monthly project. Please sign up today.
Hope and A Future located at 3440 S High Point Road, Madison a not for profit intergenerational neighborhood is searching for volunteers to assist with the following:
Saturday May 25, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Come for the day or come for a few hours to assist with grounds and house spring clean up. Bring your rakes, shovels, pruning equipment, cleaning supplies. We have 5.5 acres of yard work that needs to be taken care of plus a large farm house that needs cleaning. Your efforts will be rewarded with food, refreshments and entertainment by the famous Krause Family Band. Also available opportunities for some Eagle Scout projects. Contact Mark Janness at mark@hopeandafutureinc.org
Scout Day at Illinois Railway Museum
Saturday May 11th
Please join us on Saturday May 11th, 2013 as we learn about railroading as a career, help learn the railroading merit badge requirements for Boy Scouts, and get to ride some amazing TRAINS! Activities will be available for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts as well as all youth groups. Boy Scouts will be able to work on the Railroading Merit Badge. For more information: http://www.freewebs.com/scoutdayatirm/
OA High Adventure
Check out the OA High Adventure programs at Philmont, Sea Base, and Northern Tier. These programs offer two full weeks of high intensity outdoor adventure, leadership development, and a way to build friendships that will last a lifetime, for as little as $250. Any Order of the Arrow member between the ages of 16 and 21 is eligible, and spots are available for the summer of 2013. Visit us at http://adventure.oa-bsa.org/
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VENTURERS
Scout Day at Illinois Railway Museum
Saturday May 11th
Please join us on Saturday May 11th, 2013 as we learn about railroading as a career, help learn the railroading merit badge requirements for Boy Scouts, and get to ride some amazing TRAINS! Activities will be available for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts as well as all youth groups. Boy Scouts will be able to work on the Railroading Merit Badge. For more information: http://www.freewebs.com/scoutdayatirm/
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LEADERS
Training, Training, Training
Tuesday and Thursday April 2nd and 4th
SCOUTMASTER AND ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER LEADER SPECIFIC
6:00 PM- 10:00 PM. Must attend both sessions. Madison Service Center, 5846 Manufacturers Drive, Madison. Contact: Roger Nicolai with questions. Bring a sack dinner. No Fee. Please register by March 25, 2013 by going here.
INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS
Friday April 19th-Sunday April 21st at CIT
Camp Indian Trails, 5801 N River Road, Janesville, WI. Contact Roger Nicolai with questions. Registration deadline is April 5, 2013, sign up here.
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SCOUT SHOP
Promotional Events:
April 1 - April 28 New Gear For Spring
Item of the Week:
April 8th - New BSA Sleeping Bags; Mummy Ultra Lite 40° and Rectangular Sleeping Bag 20°
April 15th - New Spring Performance Tees Introduction
April 22nd - Ladies TrekTek Polo 30% Off
April 29th - New iPhone Case BSA
Get Ready for Camp!
Saturday, May 18th the National Scout Shop will be at Baraboo Circus Heritage. The store will be open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. We will help you select gear that you will need for Summer Camp or Jamboree. The store will stock camping, cooking and hiking items; backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and other store merchandise.
Please e-mail Nancy.Woolley@scouting.org if you would like a specific item brought to check out.
Tune in every Monday night for the six-episode Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? serieson the National Geographic Channel. Find show recaps at blog.scouting.org/tougher, Toughscout.com, http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/are-you-tougher-than-a-boy-scout
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