District Note: News / Lowe's Sleepover / Scouts in Military (Tuesday, July 22, 2008)

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

We all know that there are certain segments of the press that like to write bad stuff about Scouting.  Well, it is not always bad stuff.  Check out this USA Today article:  http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2008-07-20-boy-scouts-advice_N.htm

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Lowe’s Motor Speedway will once again be hosting a Scouts Sleepover Night on Saturday, August 16 in conjunction with our Monster Truck & Thrill Show at The Dirt Track.  We had a great turnout last year with Scouts coming from North and South Carolina and as far away as Virginia and Tennessee.  
 
I have attached an introduction letter and official Scouts Sleepover Order Form for you to distribute to your Scouts.  With your help promoting this event, we will be sure to have another successful Scouts Sleepover Night.  If anyone has questions or would like to sign up, please direct them back to myself and I will take care of them.  
 
Thank you again and I look forward to seeing everyone here in August.  

SECOND NOTE:
There are only 4 weeks to go until the 2nd annual Scout Sleepover and Monster Truck Bash being held on Saturday, August 16.  This will be a great evening of Monster Truck racing combined with a rare opportunity to sleep under the stars in the infield of Lowe’s Motor Speedway.  I appreciate everyone helping to get the word out about this event and we are expecting another great turnout.  If you have not signed up yet, or informed us of your interest in attending, please do so when you are ready.  
 
Just a reminder, the event price will go up $3 per person if you sign up after July 31.  I have attached our official sleepover letter and order form for you to fill out when you have your group finalized.  Even if you are not able to put together a group but have individuals interested in attending, please let them know they can still participate.  
 
If there are any questions or you are ready to join us for this exciting evening, please contact me directly.  I look forward to seeing many of you out here at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on August 16.
 
Thanks,

Sean Owens
Director, The Speedway Club & Group Sales Department
Lowe's Motor Speedway
704-454-6402
704-455-4474 (fax)


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SCOUTS IN THE MILITARY AND AWAY FROM HOME

Following are the names and mailing addresses of several of our Boy Scouts who are currently serving in the military and far away from home.  These young men are serving our country and carrying with them the knowledge and values they learned from Scouting.  Please take a few minutes to send each a letter, a card, or a note.  They may not know you but they would love to hear a word from you.  Tell them about your Scouting experiences, about summer camp, or just a word of thanks.

Ted Fyock Jr. - Eagle scout from Troop 934, is currently at Ft. Knox, Kentucky in Armor School.  His mailing address until August 13th is:
 
2nd Lt. T. Fyock, Jr.
P.O. Box 95
Ft. Knox, KY    40121

Christopher Boles - is now on active duty with the Army and is currently on assignment at Ft. Lewis in Seattle, Washington. He left on Tuesday, June 3. He is beginning a seven year commitment with his military service.  
 

2 Lt. Christopher Boles
ROTC Warrior Forge 2008
5 Reg A Co. 3rd Platoon
P. O. Box 339543
Ft. Lewis, Washington 98433

Joe Bryan - Eagle Scout from Troop #992  and  is currently stationed aboard the US Coast Guard cutter, "Mellon" stationed in Dutch Harbor, Alaska and the Bearing Sea.  Anyone ever seen the "World's Most Deadliest Job" on the Discovery Channel?  Joe is one of many in the Coast Guard that set sail to assist in rescues and to save lives in the Bearing Sea.

Joe Bryan
USCG The Mellon
General Delivery, M/F:ETI Joe Bryan
1745 Airport Beach Road
Dutch Harbor, AK   99692

When you are far away from home, any news from home is welcome.

Please let me know if you have additional addresses to share.

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Keith Huffstetler
Piedmont District Commissioner
Piedmont District of the Old Hickory Council
(336) 773-2274

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