District Note: Blitz Extension (Tuesday, September 30, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Please remind your Scouts and leaders that the Blitz Weekend has been extended through Sunday, October 5th, and that there's still time for every Scout who wants one to get out and earn the Princeton Tec Headlamp by filling up a complete take-order form.
Please make every effort to ensure your Scouts and leaders are aware of this change so they can take advantage of the time extension. I happened to hear from a Scoutmaster yesterday who was going to collect his Scouts take-order forms Tuesday evening because he didn't know about the change. Use your email listings as well as to make an announcement at your meetings this week.
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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 # 3:59 PM 
District Note: Volunteer Opportunity (Service Hours)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
The attached flyer describes some volunteer opportunities to work with "Operation Sharehouse" on the morning of Saturday, October 18. Your points of contact will be Adrienne and William Beauchamp who can be reached at (336) 406-4526 or via email at asbeauch1@yahoo.com. You can also contact the St. Timothy's Episcopal Church Office at (336) 765-0294.
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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 # 11:45 AM
District Note: Popcorn Goal Sheet / Annual Meeting / Parent-Son (Friday, September 26, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
REMINDER: Each unit must turn in their Popcorn Goal Sheet to qualify for the Colernal's Choice Bonus. If your unit has not yet done so, please turn it in ASAP - failure to do so could cost your unit some potential popcorn income!
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The Piedmont District Annual Meeting will take place the first Thursday in November (Nov. 6). It will be as a part of the regular monthly District Meeting at Maple Springs UMC on Renolda Road.
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Our Cub Scout Parent/Son is the weekend of October 4 - and that is next weekend!
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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 # 4:06 PM
District Note: Special Edition Pinewood Derby kits / LRP Survey (Tuesday, September 23, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Attention Cubmasters:
Please remember to get the Special Edition Pinewood Derby kits as you submit new youth applications this month. New Cub Scouts were promised these car kits as an incentive to join and were told that they would receive them after they attend their first den meeting. These are only for new Cub Scouts. Please make sure that your new Cub Scouts get them as soon as possible.
One car will be given out for each paid application that our office receives. Please do not send individual Scouts and parents to the office for the car kit. Please have one representative from your pack handle this for your entire pack. If you submitted applications earlier this month without receiving a car, please contact Michael Montgomery at mmontgom@bsamail.org
Piedmont District Staff
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Last chance! RESPONSES MUST SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT, SEPTEMBER 25, 2008.
We have had good response to the Strategic Planning survey, however we don’t want to leave anyone out who wants to give input to the planning process. So, in case we missed you on the first go round, here’s the last chance to give input into the future direction of the Old Hickory Council.
A Big THANKS to those who have already responded.
Steve
Steve Wilburn
Scout Executive
Old Hickory Council, Boy Scouts of America
Wachovia Scouting Center
6600 Silas Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone: (336)760-2900
Fax: (336)760-4222
Web: www.oldhickorycouncil.org
e-mail: swilburn@bsamail.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 # 3:42 PM
District Note: Scout Night at WSSU Football Game
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
September 19, 2008
Dear Girl and Boy Scouts of America:
Winston-Salem State University is calling all Girl and Boy Scouts in the Winston-Salem and surrounding areas to participate in Girl and Boy Scouts Night on September 27, 2008 as Winston-Salem State takes on South Carolina State University. Kick off for this exciting Division I football game is scheduled for 6:00 pm at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem (just minutes from the campus of Winston-Salem State University). For each paying adult at general admission, one girl or boy scout member dressed in uniform or wearing sash will receive free admission to the game at the South Gate Entrance.
This is an opportunity for you to experience first hand what a college game-day atmosphere is like and mingle with other Ram fans and students.
Girl and Boy Scout troop participants will be recognized by the PA announcer as you walk around the stadium prior to and during the game. We hope that you will be able to attend. The general admission price for parents is $15 and $12 for students and senior citizens. Children 5 and under are admitted free.
There will be give-a-ways at the game geared toward kids. It is our hope that all Girl and Boy Scouts in our community will have the opportunity to experience the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that is WSSU Football.
If you plan to participate in ‘Scout Night’ or if you have any questions, please contact Lori Dobbins at 336.750.2936. All Girl and Boy Scout participants should enter the game, at the South Gate of Bowman Gray Stadium and remember for each paying adult, one boy or girl scout member will be admitted free! We are asking all scout participants to sit in Section 30 on the home side of the stadium.
We look forward to seeing you at the game!
Go Rams!
Lori Dobbins
Lori Dobbins
Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions
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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 # 3:33 PM
District Note: BALOO (Monday, September 22, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
BALOO Training will be available on Saturday, October 11 at Camp Raven Knob, beginning at 8:30 AM. Cost is $5.00.
TRAINED LEADERS PROVIDE BETTER PROGRAMS!
If you have any questions, please contact Jean Dominique at the council office (760-2900).
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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 # 5:36 PM
District Note: BSA DR / Propane Cylinder Disposal (Friday, September 19, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
Disaster Relief Efforts
BSA Disaster Relief Fund
Our prayers go out to the families of the Scouts and Scouters affected by recent hurricanes and the subsequent storms across several states. Several councils have been severely affected by the hurricanes and their aftermath. The full impact of the storm will be known in the coming days and weeks. Your generous contribution to assist members of our Scouting family and to help rebuild Scouting in the affected communities is greatly appreciated.
The Boy Scouts of America has established a Disaster Relief Fund to help rebuild Scouting in those areas that have been affected. BSA Disaster Relief Fund.
Units Helping Units
Many units across the country have been asking how they can help packs, troops, and crews that have been affected by recent natural disasters. In many cases it is just too early to tell.
We are collecting information now to match your unit up with a unit in need. Let us know who you are and how you want to help, and when the need is known, we will contact you with the appropriate information. Register Your Unit Now!
Information retrieved from http://www.scouting.org/Media/relief.aspx
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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: Round Table this Thursday! (Tuesday, September 9, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
The Piedmont District sponsors Round Table meetings the second Thursday of each month, August - May. With the exception of August and December, each meeting is at Maple Springs UMC on Reynolda Road (the "Pumkin Church" between Wake Forest and Polo Road). Meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are open to all registered adult leaders in our district.
Separate sessions are held for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venture Scouts leaders.
Our Order of the Arrow chapter (Elauwit) also has their monthly meetings at the same time and place, so Scoutmasters are encouraged to attend Round Table and to bring their OATR (OA Troop Representative) with them for the OA meeting.
Programs for September:
Cub Scouts - "Adventures in Books"
These sessions are led by Jane Shouse with assistance from Catherine Stancil and Amy Essex, and are always a lot of fun and usually include hands on activities - so you will know how to do an activity before teaching it to your Scouts.
In October, the Webelos leaders will be invited to attend the Boy Scout session as they plan for their bridging ceremonies.
Boy Scouts - "GREAT CAMPING TRIPS IN OUR AREA"
The monthly schedule is planned by David Curtis and he has a different person with a presentation each month. Glenn Chamberlin will do this presentation. Glenn has prepared an excellent presentation that will be interactive with the people in attendance.
Venture Scouts -
These sessions are planned by Gray Martin and George Clinard. They always have a timely topic to help Venture leaders plan programs appropriate for our older coed youth. (I just don't know what it is this month.)
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I mentioned two exceptions - August and December. August is our annual Kick Off session and Picnic, which we've already had this year. December is our annual recognition banquet. This year, it will be the 1st Thursday in December at New Hope UMC on Shattalon Drive. Cost is $10 (in Advance) which covers the cost of a marvelous dinner and program. Tickets may be available on Thursday night!
The banquet does need your help. One, to recognize someone they need to be nominated. The nomination forms were distributed earlier and should be available on the web - but let me know if you would like me to email you a copy. Awards are normally given for outstanding leadership at each of our three levels of Scouting as well as our highest award, the District Award of Merit. We also recognize one Cub Scout for the Shouse Award! So, please nominate someone.
Two, we need your pictures. Please send us copies illustrating some of your unit activities since our last banquet. Kin Cartrette (Scoutingplus@alltel.net) will again put them all into a presentation that will be shown during the banquet.
Please let me know of any questions via email or ask any of our District Leadership on Thursday night. I hope to see you there!
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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 # 12:04 PM
District Note: ORDEAL IS ON! (Thursday, September 4, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
ORDEAL IS ON!
The Order of the Arrow Ordeal Weekend will go on this weekend as planned. There was concern over the potential impact of Hurricane Hanna but forecasts have the storm on a more easterly track. More information can be found at http://www.wahissa.org/ - click on Ordeal II. (an extract follows)
After studying the weather reports, the Lodge Key Three have concluded that Hurricane Hanna will not affect the Ordeal. Therefore, we will still be having the Second Ordeal this weekend. Please note that although winds should not be a problem, we will most likely have rain Friday to Saturday morning. An extra change a clothes is reccomended for all participants, and all clothing and other items that you do not wish to get wet should be sealed in Zip-lock baggies or similar products. We thank you for your patience as we work to ensure the safety of all participants. If you have any questions, please call Paul Isaacson, Lodge Chief, at 1-336-785-5432.
Dates: September 5-7
Registration is from 6:30 to 7:10 pm at Camp Raven Knob's Dining Hall. Please note that this is a change. Our apologies for any inconvenience.
On Sunday morning we ask all parents to pick up their scouts at the Dining Hall at 11:00 am.
Cost for candidates = $30.00. There will be a Lodge Trading Post, so please bring extra money.
Cost for members = $15.00 or free with the Pipe Pass.
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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 # 9:10 PM
District Note: Nominations / Round Tables (Wednesday, September 3, 2008)
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:
We are in the process of receiving nominations for members at large for Piedmont District.
A member a large is a voting member of the district committee. They are also individuals who can be called upon to serve on one of the various subcommittees of district operations.
These subcommittees include; the Program Committee (plan and take part in camporees, pinewood derbies, day camps and other events through the district), Finance Committee (coordinates the popcorn sale and FOS campaign), the Membership Committee (coordinates the Cub Scout Fall Recruitment through our schools, and other membership related events during the year). The Training Committee helps to train our adult volunteers in New Leaders Essentials and Leader Specific Training. Another important group of volunteers includes our Commissioner staff. Our commissioners are friends to our packs, troops, crews and ships. They offer support and guidance and keep units apprised of things going on at the district and council levels.
If you know of someone who has the skills to serve in one of these areas, please let us know. Please e-mail nominations to Nick Jamison at ahwandaj@aol.com.
Thanks,
Piedmont District Nominating Committee
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SPECIAL NOTE: Our first District Round Table meeting of the new scouting season is next Thursday, Sep 11, 7:00 PM at Maple Springs UMC on Reynolda Road. This is open to ALL registered adult leaders and there are special sessions for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venture Scouts. Attending Round Tables is a key aspect of becoming a better informed leader. Better Informed and Better Trained Leaders historically produce a Better Program for the Scouts.
More information on specific topics will arrive in a future email, but make your plans now to be there!
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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 # 11:42 AM
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