District Note: CS Camp New Dates / Potential Fund Raiser (Friday, February 29, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Cub Scout Leaders:
Due to the snow days extending the school year for Forsyth County Schools, Piedmont has been moved to the second session of Resident Camp, June 11-14. Please pass the word on to your fellow leaders, parents, and Cub Scouts.
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Potential Fund Raiser:
Our firm fills a 20+ gallon trash bag with soft drink cans and water bottles on a weekly basis – sometimes there’s a little more than that.
Currently, one of us takes the recycling home each week to put on the curb for city pick-up. However, if one of the troops could use these cans/water bottles as a fundraiser, we would love to make them available to the troop.
Our office is off Stratford Rd, just past the K&W cafeteria on Healy Dr.
Thanks!
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Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
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posted by Troop 919 # 3:21 PM 
District Note: Venturing 10th Anniversary Photo Contest (Tuesday, February 26, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT VENTURING SCOUTERS:
Attached is a flyer on the Venturing 10th Anniversary Photo Contest. Please make copies or e-mail to those registered Venturing youth who would be interested in entering this outstanding photo opportunity.
Venturing Divsion
972-580-2340 (F)
Take a look at our website www.scouting.org/venturing
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 1:09 PM
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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posted by Troop 919 # 12:12 PM
District Note: Prayers Answered 1 & 2 (Tuesday, February 19, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
I just received the following note from Travis Gentry to share with you:
Thank you so much for the thoughts and prayers over the last month. The surgery I had last week was successful and I did not talk much for 5 days before and not at all for 7 days after. I got a call on Wednesday of this week letting me know that the polyp was benign and that I can start talking again. Your friendship means a lot to me, especially in times like these.
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Village Outdoor Shop will host the Trey Jones Gearhead Expo on Saturday March 1, 2008 from 10:00am- 4:00pm.
The event will be housed in the Cow Barn at Reynolda Village, building # 106 (formerly Rolly’s Great Kids). Weather permitting we will also use the front and rear lawns near our store.
Manufacturer’s sales representatives from Mountain Hard Wear, Sierra Designs, Deuter packs, MSR and Osprey packs will be in attendance to discuss their new spring 2008 product lines.
Technical apparel representatives from Ibex, Icebreaker, Smartwool and Darn Tough socks will also be present. Keen, Lowa boots, Native Eyewear and Snow Peak round out the line up.
25% of Village Outdoor sales that day will go to fund needs-based scholarships to Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico.
*All proceeds from raffles of equipment and apparel will go to the fund.
Donations to the Winston-Salem Foundation toward the endowment will also be accepted.
Some background on the name of the event:
The scholarships are in honor of Trey Jones who was a local Scout in BSA Troop 934 at Mount Tabor United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Trey was on staff at Philmont Scout Ranch for three summers. Trey was director of the Philmont ROCS (Roving Outdoor Conservation School) Program. Tragically, Trey died in an auto accident two years ago. His mother, Jan Jones, approached me soon after we opened Village Outdoor and asked if we would help in acquiring needed equipment for boys to attend Philmont. Later, she and several of her close friends came up with the idea for this Expo. Trey was the ultimate Gearhead. I met Trey soon after he started in Boy Scouts. It was fun watching Trey’s interest and skills in the outdoors grow. Trey was a senior at NCSU at the time of his accident.
Jan Jones has begun a scholarship fund which is managed by the Winston-Salem Foundation. There are two scholarships; both are needs-based, then merit-based. One scholarship is for local Scouts who are members of Old Hickory Council in Winston-Salem, NC which serves the eight counties of northwest North Carolina. The second is a national scholarship for any Scout who resides in the United States. Jan’s goal is for Scouts to have a “mountaintop experience” that may otherwise be financially out of reach. She knows how important the Philmont experience was in Trey’s life. Proceeds from Village Outdoor sales and products that will be raffled by the sales representatives will further endow the scholarships. Glenna and I are honored that Jan has asked us to help with this event.
Thank you for considering supporting the Trey Jones Gearhead Expo. We hope that you will put it on your calendar and make your friends aware of the event. Please forward this email where you feel it is appropriate.
Sincerely,
Don and Glenna Wright
Village Outdoor Shop, Inc.
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 9:14 AM
District Note: Training / CQU Awards (Friday, February 15, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
At this time of the year, we have a lot of Webelos transitioning into Boy Scouts - which means quite a few Cub Scout parents moving into Boy Scout Leader positions. You/they should get the appropriate Boy Scout Leader training ASAP as it will help the adults as well as the youth tranition successfully. The first training you should get for Boy Scouts is the "New Leaders Essentials," "Boy Scout Position Specific," and "Youth Protection."
"Youth Protection" is available online and the other two classes are being held next weekend at CRK - please plan to be there!
UPCOMING 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 is required for anyone to operate a chain saw at CRK!)
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We had over 64% of our units attain Centennial Quality Unit for 2007. The next step is to order your banner and patches! An order form is attached to this email. Just fill out your order and take it to the Council Office. After they verify that your unit did indeed earn the award, take the signed form into the store and make your purchase!
However, this is 2008 and your unit goal sheet for this year is now due. A blank copy is attached to this email. You can fill it out and get it to your Unit Commissioner or take it into the council office yourself and give it to Michael Montgomery or Jean Dominique.
HAPPY HOLIDAY!
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 3:14 PM
District Note: District Derby / Round Table - CORRECTION (Thursday, February 14, 2008)
This is a correction to a statement included in the earlier email (below).
The Piedmont District Pinewood Derby is open to ALL currently registered Cub Scouts.
----- Forwarded by Keith Huffstetler/OPS/WACH on 02/14/08 01:17 PM -----
| Keith Huffstetler/OPS/WACH 02/13/08 04:10 PM |
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TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Piedmont District Pinewood Derby
On your mark … get set … GO! That’s right, it time again for the Piedmont District Pinewood Derby! Cub Scouts across the Winston Salem area are already finalizing designs and putting on a fresh set of wheels.
On March 15, the Piedmont District will be hosting our District Pinewood Derby Race. The site will be at St. Peter’s Center in Winston-Salem (this is the same location as last year). Registration will be from 9 to 9:30 am with RACING BEGINNING AT 10 AM. First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded for SPEED as well as winners for Best Looking Car and Most Original Design.
Each Cub Pack may send three cars per den, or a maximum of three cars per 10 boys. Also, the participating boys in the District Race must be present for the whole time while car is racing to participate! Remember that only official BSA Pinewood Derby car kits may be used for this event. Unofficial cars may not race.
The Cubmaster of each Pack should provide a list of those participating to Juan Torain at juanvtorain@yahoo.com by the deadline of registration, which is March 10th, 2008. To ask for official rules by email, contact Juan Torain at juanvtorain@yahoo.com. See you at the races!
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REMINDER: Thusday is our February Round Table meeting at Maple Springs UMC 7:00pm. This monthly meeting is done just for YOU! The programs and sessions are led by other Scout Volunteers and are intended to help each of us become a better Scout Leader.
Cub Scout Roundtable: Program will be on "Litter to Glitter" and will provide examples and details on ideas to make something useful from what might be thought of as junk. ALL ADULT LEADERS are encouraged to bring in samples of their work in this area!
Boy Scout Roundtable: Program will be on "Trek Safely/Safety" and will be presented by Mac McCormick and his Venture Crew.
Venture Scout Roundtable will join the Boy Scout Roundtable this month.
SEE YOU THERE!
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Do you want your unit to be a Centennial Quality Unit this year? The first step is completing a 2008 Unit Goal Sheet. Help will be available during the hour preceeding the Roundtable. If you have not yet completed your form this year, plan to come early and we will help you fill out the form and get it signed.
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 1:39 PM
District Note: District Derby / Round Table (Wednesday, February 13, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Piedmont District Pinewood Derby
On your mark … get set … GO! That’s right, it time again for the Piedmont District Pinewood Derby! Cub Scouts across the Winston Salem area are already finalizing designs and putting on a fresh set of wheels.
On March 15, the Piedmont District will be hosting our District Pinewood Derby Race. The site will be at St. Peter’s Center in Winston-Salem (this is the same location as last year). Registration will be from 9 to 9:30 am with RACING BEGINNING AT 10 AM. First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded for SPEED as well as winners for Best Looking Car and Most Original Design.
Each Cub Pack may send three cars per den, or a maximum of three cars per 10 boys. Also, the participating boys in the District Race must be present for the whole time while car is racing to participate! Remember that only official BSA Pinewood Derby car kits may be used for this event. Unofficial cars may not race.
The Cubmaster of each Pack should provide a list of those participating to Juan Torain at juanvtorain@yahoo.com by the deadline of registration, which is March 10th, 2008. To ask for official rules by email, contact Juan Torain at juanvtorain@yahoo.com. See you at the races!
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REMINDER: Thusday is our February Round Table meeting at Maple Springs UMC 7:00pm. This monthly meeting is done just for YOU! The programs and sessions are led by other Scout Volunteers and are intended to help each of us become a better Scout Leader.
Cub Scout Roundtable: Program will be on "Litter to Glitter" and will provide examples and details on ideas to make something useful from what might be thought of as junk. ALL ADULT LEADERS are encouraged to bring in samples of their work in this area!
Boy Scout Roundtable: Program will be on "Trek Safely/Safety" and will be presented by Mac McCormick and his Venture Crew.
Venture Scout Roundtable will join the Boy Scout Roundtable this month.
SEE YOU THERE!
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Do you want your unit to be a Centennial Quality Unit this year? The first step is completing a 2008 Unit Goal Sheet. Help will be available during the hour preceeding the Roundtable. If you have not yet completed your form this year, plan to come early and we will help you fill out the form and get it signed.
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 4:10 PM
District Note: SFF / RT/ CQU (Monday, February 11, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Attention Unit Leaders:
Our Scouting for Food Chair, Brenda Rush, has been in touch with some of you concerning your Scouting for Food report. If you have not yet reported, please e-mail to Brenda at Brenda.Rush@BBandT.com. Please also copy Michael Montgomery to the e-mail. Michael’s e-mail is mmontgom@bsamail.org. Please include the following info. in your report:
1. Number of bags collected
2. Location to where food was taken
3. Number of Scouts participating
4. Number of Adults participating
It is important to report this info. as soon as possible so that we can give a report to the media concerning how much we collected council-wide.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Piedmont District Staff
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Thusday is our February Round Table meeting at Maple Springs UMC 7:00pm. This monthly meeting is done just for YOU! The programs and sessions are led by other Scout Volunteers and are intended to help each of us become a better Scout Leader.
Cub Scout Roundtable: Program will be on "Litter to Glitter" and will provide examples and details on ideas to make something useful from what might be thought of as junk. ALL ADULT LEADERS are encouraged to bring in samples of their work in this area!
Boy Scout Roundtable: Program will be on "Trek Safely/Safety" and will be presented by Mac McCormick and his Venture Crew.
Venture Scout Roundtable will join the Boy Scout Roundtable this month.
SEE YOU THERE!
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Do you want your unit to be a Centennial Quality Unit this year? The first step is completing a 2008 Unit Goal Sheet. Help will be available during the hour preceeding the Roundtable. If you have not yet completed your form this year, plan to come early and we will help you fill out the form and get it signed.
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 3:20 PM
District Note: Service Hours in April (Thursday, February 7, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
April brings two chances to help keep Winston-Salem clean and green and get some service hours! Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful sponsors two major events, both of which will qualify as service hours for your Scouts...
The annual Community Roots Day tree planting event will take place Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. This year about 500 trees will be planted in the Maple Street neighborhood south of Hanes Middle School. The first 500 volunteers get free t-shirts and hats and all volunteers get free lunch and seedlings. Volunteers will meet at Blum Park. Come on out and help beautify the community!
The annual Great Winston-Salem Cleanup, part of the national Great American Cleanup, will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to help clean up local roadways, parks and schools. All supplies are provided as well as lunch. It's a fun way to make a positive impact in the community!
To volunteer, call George M. Stilphen or Kittie Mattox at Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful at 727-8013 or send an e-mail to georges@cityofws.org.
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 3:49 PM
Fw: District Note: February News - REPLY
----- Forwarded by Keith Huffstetler/OPS/WACH on 02/07/08 09:16 AM -----
| TRAVIS & RENEE GENTRY <travisrenee@embarqmail.com> 02/07/08 09:03 AM |
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Dearest friends,
I want to thank you so much for all your prayers, calls, emails, visits and concerns over the past few weeks. My surgery went well on Tuesday and from all indications things are very good. The doctor felt the polyp was benign and we will hear soon from the official tests. I have been blessed with very little pain or soreness and went back to work yesterday. I would not be here today without the guiding hand of God and the saving power of Jesus Christ. My family is blessed to have great friends like you and I can not thank God enough for sending you our way. The kind words expressed and the support you have given Renee has been a true blessing in this time.
Yours in Scouting,
Travis Gentry & Family
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 9:20 AM
District Note: February News (Wednesday, February 6, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
SCOUTING FOR FOOD
We are in the middle of our annual drive to collect food for the needy and I hope that your unit is participating. Most units will be collecting their filled bags this weekend. When your collection is complete, please count the number of bags collected and the number of Scouts that participated and report these two numbers to our Piedmont District Scouting For Food Chair, Brenda Rush at 733-0196 (or via email at brenda.rush@bbandt.com).
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ROUND TABLE
Our February Round Table meeting is next Thursday, Feb. 14 at Maple Springs UMC on Reynolda Road. I know, that is Valentine's Day. But you should let your sweetie know that you love her/him every day of the year and not wait for some greeting card company to specify the day! Give her/him a hand full of flowers and come on out to make yourself a better Scouter, able to provide a better program for your unit.
Cub Scout Session — “Litter to Glitter”
Boy Scouts/Venturing Session — "Trek Safely/Safety" by Walter “Mac” McCormick & Crew
There will also be some information on Upcoming Venturing events.
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2008 CENTENNIAL QUALITY UNIT AWARD HELP
Do you want your unit to be a Quality Unit this year? The first step in earning a CQU award is turning in a goal sheet for your unit. The 2008 forms are due into the council office by February 15. A copy of the form can be found online at http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=cm and click on "Centennial Quality Awards."
Help on completing the form will be available during the hour preceeding next week's Round Table meeting. Just plan to come early to the Round Table meeting and we will be there to help complete and sign the form for your unit. (It can be easily modified later, if needed.)
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KEITH ROBERTS
Many of you know Keith Roberts and his wife Sandy from their many activities with the OA and around Camp Raven Knob. Keith had a heart attack this week, has had a stent installed, and is now doing fine at High Point Regional Hospital. He is expecting to go home within the next couple days but will have a period of recovery. Please keep Keith and Sandy in your prayers!
TRAVIS GENTRY
Many of you also know Travis Gentry, our former District Director. He had surgery this week for a problem with his vocal chords and will not be talking for awhile. Please keep Travis and his family in your prayers!
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
SCOUT MONTH - February!
DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY - Saturday, March 15 at St. Peter's World Outreach Center (same as last year). Host = Pack 942.
OHC ANNUAL RECOGNITION BANQUET - Friday, March 7 at Wilkes Community College
2008 RE-CHARTER DUE - by March 15 at council office (Please get it in early!)
PIEDMONT EXPO - April 25 - 27 (hopefully) at the Children's Home in Winston-Salem. Loop-O-Rama, Merit Badge College, Camping, and more!
FRIENDS OF SCOUTING / FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING - now underway! Thomas Barrier is our District FOS Chair and Bill Orr is our District FFOS Chair. (We are currently tracking ahead of last year's progress.) Expect a call from Bill for a FFOS presentation with your unit...and be nice. It will be short and it is not a sales pitch. We have many parents willing and wanting to give - they just need the opportunity.
Please let me know of any questions!
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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274
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posted by Troop 919 # 4:52 PM
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