District Note: United Way needs your stories... (Friday, February 22, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Dear Scouters,
If you have a good story to tell about a Scout, we would like you to share this with us so that we can pass it on to the United Way, who is a strong supporter of Scouting in our area. They are asking for stories no later than Wednesday of next week (Feb. 27). We would appreciate your help with this, if you have a good story to tell.
The Forsyth County United Way has asked for three "client success stories" to accompany our presentation for funding. They don't need to be more than about 250 words each, but I need stories that relate to the areas we are applying for funds under. They are:
High School Graduation: I need a story about a Boy Scout that perhaps was struggling in school, then as a result of his Scouting experience improved his performance, or something related to the concept that Scouting helps young men do better in school and contributes to the graduation rate.
Childhood Obesity: I need a story about a Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Venturer that relates to the concept that Scouting helps young people get and stay physically active. This would perhaps be about a Scout who was overweight, then as a result of becoming involved in Scouting (hiking, backpacking, etc) lost weight and became more active.
Child Abuse: This will be a tough one, but in this case we would obviously withhold the name of the Scout. I'm looking for something related to a Scout who as a result of seeing the youth protection video, or reading the supplement, or discussing the issues of abuse with his leaders, then revealed a situation with himself or another and was able to get help, or something like that.
The bad news is that I need them no later than Wednesday of next week (February 27th). Please email any potential stories to Steve Daniel at sdaniel@bsamail.org, or call me at 336-760-2900.
Thank you so much for your assistance!
Steve Daniel
Finance & Marketing Director
Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America
6600 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone: 336-760-2900 Ext: 209
Web: oldhickorycouncil.org
Email: sdaniel@bsamail.org
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CURRENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- District Committee Workshop February 23
- Boy Scout New Leaders Essentials will be conducted February 22 and Boy Scout Position Specific training will be conducted February 23, all at Camp Raven Knob.
- Venture Position Specific training will be conducted February 23 at the council office.
- Cub Scout leader training will be conducted March 29 in Wilkesboro, with New Leader Essentials in the morning and Position Specific in the afternoon. This same training will be available at our Expo April 26.
- Chain Saw Safety will be taught at Camp Raven Knob March 1. (This certification required for anyone to operate a chain saw at Camp Raven Knob.)
Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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