VOL 43 - TCD Email Blast
Attachment that go with this BLAST...
3brothers-scouts-flyer.pdf Baltimore Area Council District Pinewood Derby 2012.pdf God World Religious Emblem BAC.PDF
JamboreeNationalApplicationInstructions-ScoutBaltimore-1.pdf PLDC 2012 Flyer.docx University of Scouting Flyer.gif
PA Dutch Outdoor Adventure 1 of 3.pdf PA Dutch Outdoor Adventure 2 of 3.pdf PA Dutch Outdoor Adventure 3 of 3.pdf
Rozalia Project-About Us with pics.pdf Rozalia Project_Trash Hunting Robots_April 14_2012.pdf
TCD District Recognition Dinner 2012.pdf
Dear Scouters, Scouting Families, and Friends:
The Capitol District Blast with items of interest to Scouts and Scouters:
Table of Contents: (Click each # to go to that article)
2. February Roundtables Feb 9
3. Naval Academy NESA Tours for Troops/Packs/Crews
5. Scout Sunday - A Scout is Reverent (Sunday, February 5th)
6. Cold Weather Camping seminar: Any interest? ...and Valley Forge Encampment Feb 17-19
7. Pennsylvania Dutch Council Outdoor Adventure Weekend (flyers attached)
8. University of Scouting Saturday March 10th
9. Patrol Leader Development Course (PLDC) March 24-25 (flyer attached)
11. Life to Eagle Changes to be Discussed at March Roundtable
12. Operation Welcome Home Maryland
13. District Award Nominations
14. God and World Religious Award (details in attachment)
15. National Jamboree Sign-Up (instructions attached)
16. Trash Hunting Robots and Bay Clean-up (Rozalia Project—2 attachments) April
17. Three Brothers Pizza Fundraiser for Scottish Jamborette
18. District Recognition Diner June 7
19. What Scoutmasters and Cub Scout Adult Leaders should know about Venturing
1. Wood Badge Invitation
To Woodbadgers and interested parties. Chuck Roydhouse and Gary
Greenip invite you to their beading ceremony on Sat. Feb. 4th,
immediately following the Blue & Gold dinner of Pack 111. Those who
want to attend should arrive by 6:30 pm at Nantucket Elementary School,
2350 Nantucket Dr., Crofton, MD. MC will be NE VI-75 Course Director
Emily Michelsen. Please contact Gary Greenip, 410-721-0050,
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions and to RSVP.
2. Naval Academy NESA Tours for Troops/Crews/(Packs?)
Midn Sonnenberg is the tour coordinator for the United States Naval Academy National Eagle Scout Association. They provide tours of the Naval Academy campus, guided by Eagle Scout Midshipman, to local Scout Units free of charge. One out of every ten midshipman is an Eagle Scout. They are proud to give back to the Boy Scout of America. They offer tours to Scout Units every weekend of the academic year. Units can contact Midn Sonnenberg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to schedule. (I have gone back to him to clarify whether Packs are also invited or if this is age restricted).
3. February Roundtables February 9
The next Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing Roundtables will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012 beginning at 7:30 pm (Venturing begins at 7:00 pm) at, Chesapeake Christian Fellowship Church located at 377 W Central Ave in Davidsonville, at Route 214 and Brick Church Road.
4. Pinewood Derby February 4 (Revised handout—please review)
District Pinewood Derby is Scheduled to take place February 4, 2012 with a snow date of February 18, 2012
5. Scout Sunday - A Scout is Reverent (Sunday, February 5th)
The 12th point of the Scout Law says that a "Scout is Reverent" and Scouts of all ages promise to do their "Duty to God". These values strengthen youth character in their family, community and faith. The Scout Sunday tradition was started to make people in church aware of Scouting, give appreciation to our chartered organizations, and to allow Scouts to live out parts of what is pledged each week.
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate annually in the month of February the Anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scout program by Lord Baden Powell in England. Scout Sunday was added to the scout celebration around the middle 1940s. Scouting's anniversary is celebrated on February 8. Scout Sunday is always the Sunday preceding the 8th, unless the 8th is a Sunday, in which case the 8th would be Scout Sunday. The Saturday following February 8th is Scout Sabbath.
To celebrate and honor the tradition, please encourage your Scouts to wear their Class A uniform to a religious service on these dates as a unit or individual in respect to different faiths and traditions.
Official dates for 2012:
(Note: An organization can adopt a specific Sunday to celebrate. In the instance of the United Methodist Church, Scout Sunday is celebrated on the second Sunday in February. It also is permissible for a local church to celebrate on the Sunday most acceptable to the pastor and congregation.)
Scout Sunday - Sunday, February 5th
Scout Mass - Saturday, February 4th (I could not find an 'official' date. Some churches have it listed as the 4th, some the 5th, and many others have an alternate date prepared.)
Scout Sabbath - Saturday, February 11th
Here are some ideas for Scout Sunday:
-If your unit is chartered by a church or religious organization this is a wonderful way to express appreciation and show them how they are supporting the youth community through Scouting. Try to make plans to attend together as a unit.
-If any of your Scouts/Scouters have recently earned a religious award, this is is the perfect time to make a presentation our recognize them for those accomplishments. It also encourages other scouts to work on awards in the "Duty to God" programs.
-Scouting.org has several suggested formats for Scout Sunday: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/Relationships/ascoutisrevernt.aspx
If you have any questions or need suggestions for Scout Sunday observance, please contact the District Chaplain, Tim Mullady at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 410-353-6594. I will try to have information available at Roundtable in January as well.
6. Cold Weather Camping seminar: Any interest? ...and Valley Forge Encampment Feb 17-19
Are any units interested in a seminar on Cold Weather Camping in January? If so please contact Tim Mullady at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ASAP. If we have the interest from 5-6 more units and can set a date (Sat 21 or 28th) a group from the Cradle of Liberty council is willing to come and give a seminar. This is a mandatory requirement to register for the Encampment.
The annual Encampment and Pilgrimage to Valley Forge is the oldest consecutive event in Scouting history....and this is it's 100th anniversary. If your unit has not been before I highly recommend it. Scouts come from all over and it's like a mini-Jamboree!
Check out the website here for more information: http://www.colbsa.org/pilgrimage-and-encampment/pilgrimage-encampment.html
7. Pennsylvania Dutch Council Outdoor Adventure Weekend (flyers attached)
The High Adventure committee of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council is planning its 7th bi-annual Outdoor Adventure Workshop for adult and youth leaders on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 8:45 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Cedar Crest Middle School, Lebanon, PA. The purpose of the workshop is to provide participants with ideas for programs, facilities and equipment designed to increase youth and adult participation in camping and outdoor programs for older Boy Scouts, Explorers, and Venturers. Any junior leader, adult leader, parent or volunteer is invited to attend.
8. University of Scouting Saturday March 10th
Training for all adult Scouting positions and advanced training in areas of interest to YOU. Final Class List available after the 9th. January. For Information go to www.baltimorebsa.org Classes will be conducted at Carroll County Community College in Westminster.
9. Patrol Leader Development Course (PLDC) March 24-25 (flyer attached)
What: This Course is designed to give scouts the tools to become the best patrol leaders or assistant patrol leaders they can be. the course focuses on the role of the Patrol Leader, his development and responsibilities, and his function in the overall troop. It will also focus on the Patrol Method and the organization and operation of the patrol structure within the troop. Other topics that will be covered include teaching others, understanding and incorporating diversity, problem solving and conflict resolution.
Who: Current and future patrol leaders and assistant patrol leaders
When: March 24th and 25th, 2012
Cost: $20 (Includes Saturday lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and course materials)
Additional Information: This Course will be limited to 32 participants on a first come, first serve basis
To register or for more information please contact the PLDC Course Director:
Mike Clark Jr.
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
410-279-9482 -cell
10. Scouting for Food
The Council’s program is (www.baltimorebsa.org/sff):
April 14-15 (bag distribution)
April 21 (bag collection)
This is a date change to what had previously been announced. Feedback from many pantries and food banks told the council was more in need in the spring-time and leading into the summer and that many other food drives were leaving them well-stocked throughout the winter months. Please visit website for more details.
11. Life to Eagle Changes will be discussed at the March Roundtable
Nationally revised Life to Eagle workbooks and procedures are now in effect for all Eagle Project proposals commencing 1 Jan 2012. There will be a lot of confusion and unanswered questions I am sure about its implementation. Those SMs and Advancement committeemen who have experienced the first of these Workbook submittals, and any other Troop leader who will either advise or assist Eagle Candidates, are invited and encouraged to attend the March Roundtable to share and apprise others of their understanding and experiences with the process thus far. This is not a training session, nor instructional lecture, but a true Round Table to exchange information and concerns of the day, relevant to the Life to Eagle process.
Those administrators (Troop ACs, Eagle Advisors, Troop Assigned Mentors, et al) who have in the past, guided Eagle Candidates, hopefully, will have read the L-E text and forms currently available on the BSA/BAC Web sites. Bring your questions and concerns, along with your advice and experience to this Round Table. Share with other brother scouters so that we will not have to reinvent the wheel each time a Life Scout prepares for the Eagle experience.
If you have not read the two documents which define the Life to Eagle policy and procedures please review the following links prior to the discussion.
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927, http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927_fillable.pdf
Section 9 of the 2011 Guide to Advancement http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33088.pdf
Some New Features:
This new process will require the establishment of a cadre of “Eagle Scout Service Project Coaches” (ESSPC) who will coach candidates through the project process.
District representatives, and Unit members, if they desire, will receive training and be certified as ESSPCs. Eagle Candidates will be STRONGLY encouraged to solicit the assistance of a Coach. However, he will not be require to engage one, if he so desires.
Beneficiaries will be called upon to play a greater role in the process also.
If certain circumstances prevail, an Eagle Candidate MAY be permitted to work on, and complete, his project after reaching his 18th birthday.
12. Operation Welcome Home Maryland
Below are the Times and Dates for February 2012. Remember the times are NOT the flight arrival time but the time for Volunteers to arrive so we can hang posters and make goodie bags. The time CAN change so PLEASE CALL THE HOT LINE AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE AIRPORT. HOT LINE # 410-630-1555. Also below are some helpful hints.
There could be an UNSCHEDULED FLIGHT that may come in on any day of the week, Check HOT LINE (410-630-1555) after 9 AM on any day and keep checking a couple of times on a day for a flight. In the last full week of January 2012 there were 3 scheduled flights and 3 Unscheduled flights.
DATE/TIME TEAM LEADERS E-MAIL
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7. Monday February 13, 2012 at 1:15 pm This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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10. Thursday February 16, 2012 at 5 pm
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14. Thursday February 23, 2012 at 5 pm This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Park on any level of the Hourly Parking Garage, as close to section G or H as possible. Take the elevator to level 3, walk down the ramp, across into the terminal and go left to the arrival area. To our volunteers, be sure to bring your parking ticket with you and present it to the Team Leader who is collecting them as soon as you arrive. The last call for parking tickets will be during our announcements.
Use the schedule above to mark your calendar now, for up coming events. If you are coming as a group, please be sure to email the Team Leaders in charge of that particular event.
Operation Welcome Home (MD) thanks you for your donations. We are an all-volunteer organization and, without your generous donations, we would not be able to provide each returning service member with a 'goody bag'.
These bags consist of a 16 oz bottle of water, snacks such as: single serving chips, cookies, granola bars, cheese & crackers, and bite size candy. We also include a hand-made "Thank You" card, and one from Operation Welcome Home.
Volunteers will also be putting up posters and banners before the events.
Since we're greeting 5,000 to 7,000 troops each month, OWHMD always needs hand-made cards, 16 oz bottles of water and snacks, such as: small wrapped pieces of candy and single serving size chips, cookies, granola bars, cheese & crackers, etc. Anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated.
For 2011 there were 242 flights and 58974 Passengers