Piedmont District News

District Note: OA Christmas Trees

2008-11-18T09:58:00.000-05:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

The holidays are just around the corner. For many, this means the gathering of friends and family for parties, dinners, and banquets where a point of focus is a nicely decorated Christmas tree. However, the economy is not doing so well right now and many people are having to cut back on their holiday spending and are concerned about the growing cost of purchasing a Christmas tree. Boy, do we have a deal for you...

The Wahissa Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is having a Christmas tree sale!

“This is a great opportunity for our Lodge and our Arrowmen are excited about raising additional funds for the building of the Wesley K. Morgan Maintenance Facility at Camp Raven Knob,” said Paul Isaacson, the Wahissa Lodge Chief.

The trees go on sale the day after Thanksgiving at various locations throughout the council with the main one being right here in Winston-Salem at the Old Hickory Council office on Silas Creek Parkway. Save money, decorate for the holidays, and support the OA and Camp Raven Knob - all at one time! Details are in the attached file.

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

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District Note: Uniform Sale at Scout Office / Banquet

2008-11-17T09:42:00.000-05:00

(I still have not recovered my local address book and so this may be sent to some who have been removed from the official list. I apologize and hope to have this corrected very soon!)

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

Sale! Sale! Sale!

GOOD NEWS!!!

Effective Monday, November 17th, all the "old" olive and khaki
uniforms for Boy Scouts and adult leaders will go on sale - 25% off.
This sale is for wholesale customers as well as our retail
customers. The sale includes all the "old" tops and bottoms as well
as the accessory items such as belts, caps, socks, etc.

All sales will be final, and we will no longer take returns after
November 17, 2008.

Sherry Glenn
Scout Shop Manager
Winston-Salem Scout Shop
Boy Scouts of America ,Supply Group
6600 Silas Creek Pkwy
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone 336-768-7205
Fax 336-768-7207

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Got Banquet Tickets?

If not, contact your Unit Commissioner or stop by the council office. $10 each - $12 at the door.
Banquet is two weeks from this Thursday (December 4).
Come for a Thanksgiving Feast and fellowship with fellow Scouters as we recognize some special volunteers from this past year.

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

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Fw: District Note: Round Table / Annual Banquet

2008-11-13T10:22:00.000-05:00

I had a catastrophic issue with my desktop late yesterday and lost a lot of my personal files. I am sending this email using an old copy of my distribution list, so I apologize if you are receiving this after requesting your name be removed from the distribution. Also, any recent additions to the list will not receive this email, so please forward to you co-scouters.

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

The November Round Table Meeting is TONIGHT - 7:00 PM, Maple Springs UMC, Renolda Road.

The Cub Scout program will be "Holiday Lights" and they will demonstrate various Christmas and Holiday activities for Cub Scouts.

The Boy Scout program will be "Diversity in Scouting" and will be presented by James Brown and Juan Torrain.

The presenters work hard to have an interesting and very useful program for you each month. They are designed to help you provide a better program for your Scouts - please come!

Come one Come all!

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Our District Awards Banquet is just 3 weeks from this Thursday on December 4 at New Hope UMC on Shattalon. Austin Caviness will be our MC and the Men's Cook Crew will be preparing a Thanksgiving Feast for the low cost of only $10 per person. The fee will also go toward covering the numerous awards that will be presented. Tickets will be available at the Round Table as well as the council office.

Speaking of awards, none will be given unless people are nominated to receive them! Last year, we did not present a Shouse Award as there was not one single Cub Scout nominated to receive it. Don't let that happen again. Nominations must be turned in by RT this Thursday. Forms are available at the council office and the key ones are attached to this email. Print them out, fill them out, and turn them in!!!

Cub Scouter of the Year
District Cub Scouter of the Year
Boy Scouter of the Year
District Boy Scouter of the Year
Venture Scouter of the Year
District Venture Scouter of the Year
Commissioner of the Year
Shouse Award (to a Cub Scout - our only Youth award at the banquet!)
District Award of Merit (Our Highest Award!)

PICTURES - Please provide pictures from your unit activities, OA activities, Training activities, etc. to Kin Cartrette (scoutingplus@alltel.net) OR bring them by the counil office for him to pick up. He is creating a slide show to be shown during our banquet - and we would all like to see some pictures of someone other than his own unit!

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

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District Note: Centennial Quality Unit Awards

2008-11-12T13:51:00.000-05:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

We are in the process of collecting the 2008 Achievement forms for this year. We are also collecting the 2009 Commitment/Achievement forms at the same time. We are trying to make this as easy as possible for you to do so that your unit (Pack, Troop, Crew, or Ship) can qualify for the award. But they can't qualify if you don't submit the forms!

You may access these forms on our District page (click on the link below):

http://www.oldhickorycouncil.org/piedmont.html

If those links do not work, you can also get to them via the following links:

2008 Form 2009 Form

Once you open these forms, you may type in your data, save to your local PC, and electronically sign if you wish (this will allow you to easily e-mail it back to us).

If you turned in a form earlier this year, please remember that you only completed the Commitment column; we now need you to complete the Achievement column (located on the same form). Simply use your copy and complete the form. Once it has been completed, sign it and then you may e-mail it back to us or fax it to the Scout Office at 760-4222.

Attached to this email is a copy of the Laymen's version of the instructions that we distributed last year. Some found them helpful.

Now get to work and submit your forms!

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

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District Note: Popcorn Prizes

2008-11-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

TO ALL UNITS WHO SOLD POPCORN:

We received very few Sportsman Spectacular sheets at the popcorn pickup this past Friday and Saturday. They were due at the pickup. If your Scouts are planning on participating, then these need to be sent in by the end of this week. You may fax the sheets to Steve Daniel at 760-4222.

Also, any Scout who qualified for the $50 gift card or Scholarship prize needs to have that information submitted as well by the end of the week.

If the forms are not turned in, then your Scouts will miss their chance to get these prizes.

Piedmont District Staff

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

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District Note: Round Table / Annual Banquet

2008-11-10T12:14:00.000-05:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

The November Round Table Meeting is this Thursday - 7:00 PM, Maple Springs UMC, Renolda Road.

The Cub Scout program will be "Holiday Lights" and they will demonstrate various Christmas and Holiday activities for Cub Scouts.

The Boy Scout program will be "Diversity in Scouting" and will be presented by James Brown and Juan Torrain.

Come one Come all!

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Our District Awards Banquet is just 3 weeks from this Thursday on December 4 at New Hope UMC on Shattalon. Austin Caviness will be our MC and the Men's Cook Crew will be preparing a Thanksgiving Feast for the low cost of only $10 per person. The fee will also go toward covering the numerous awards that will be presented. Tickets will be available at the Round Table as well as the council office.

Speaking of awards, none will be given unless people are nominated to receive them! Last year, we did not present a Shouse Award as there was not one single Cub Scout nominated to receive it. Don't let that happen again. Nominations must be turned in by RT this Thursday. Forms are available at the council office and the key ones are attached to this email. Print them out, fill them out, and turn them in!!!

Cub Scouter of the Year
District Cub Scouter of the Year
Boy Scouter of the Year
District Boy Scouter of the Year
Venture Scouter of the Year
District Venture Scouter of the Year
Commissioner of the Year
Shouse Award (to a Cub Scout - our only Youth award at the banquet!)
District Award of Merit (Our Highest Award!)

PICTURES - Please provide pictures from your unit activities, OA activities, Training activities, etc. to Kin Cartrette (scoutingplus@alltel.net) OR bring them by the counil office for him to pick up. He is creating a slide show to be shown during our banquet - and we would all like to see some pictures of someone other than his own unit!

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

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District Note: POPCORN HELP NEEDED

2008-11-05T15:42:00.000-05:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

Help is Needed at the Popcorn Warehouse. If you have some available time during the day on this Thursday afternoon and/or Friday and/or Satuday morning, please consider helping. You will be appreciated!

To clarify the message I sent earlier, help is actually needed on all 3 days: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Thursday and Friday were singled out in the earlier email as that is when a lot of people are at work and unavailable and they thus need the most help those two days.

The specific times are as follows:
Thursday: 1 - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 8 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM (noon)

Please come out and help if you can!

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

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District Note: Annual Business Meeting

2008-11-04T16:31:00.000-05:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AT LARGE:
TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT CHARTERED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES (CORs):

Our Annual Business Meeting is this Thursday night at 7 PM at Maple Springs United Methodist Church on Renolda Road. All District Members at Large, Chartered Organization Reps, and District Committee Members are invited and expected to attend!

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Our November Round Table meeting is next Thursday, November 13 at the same location. You nominations for District Awards is due by then at the latest.

Also, your unit pictures from this past year are also due to Kin Cartrette for inclusion in our Annual Banquet Slide Show, which will be on December 4.

Banquet tickets will be on sale at the Round Table.

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

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District Note: POPCORN / HELP NEEDED

2008-11-04T16:24:00.000-05:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

Help is Needed at the Popcorn Warehouse. If you have some available time during the day on this Thursday and/or Friday, please consider helping. You will be appreciated!

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Attention all units who sold popcorn:

Attached is the pickup schedule for this Friday and Saturday (blue times are Piedmont units, green are Salem units which are not listed). Please note your pickup times and make the appropriate arrangements.

Also attached is a map to the warehouse. It will be on the same property as last year (off of Old Lexington Rd.) although it will be in a different building this year. We will have signs up guiding you to the appropriate building.

Piedmont Staff

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

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District Note: Council Camporee - Help Needed!

2008-10-20T16:43:00.000-04:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

The Council Camporee is almost here! We are anticipating 750-850 Scouts and leaders to with us at the Wilkes County Regional Airport. Presently we have almost 200 Scouts signed up to take part in the Aviation Merit Badge Sessions. I have spoke with Scott Piper from Salem District about Aviation Merit Badge. He has provided the attached outline for the Scouts who will be taking the merit badge. The plan that we discussed was to have all of the merit badge participants to gather at 9:00 a.m. for an opening session that would cover all of part 1 of the requirements.

Following this general session, the Scouts would be divided into several groups. They would then go through the following round robin type sessions:

1. Visit with a Professional Pilot.
2. Visit with a Flight instructor.
3. Visit with an Aviation Mechanic.
4. Take a flight.

Scott has agreed to conduct the opening session, however we do not have all of the other individuals confirmed.

We need three Pilots, three Flight Instructors, and three Aviation Mechanics. I am sure we have these people in our respective areas, but we need to have them on hand on Saturday to make it possible for our Scouts to earn the Aviation Merit Badge. Presently, we have Bill Baucom (Pilot and Mechanic), Bill Batts (Mechanic), Grant Gordon (Pilot) for sure and several other maybes. If any of you can help in getting individuals to help out on Saturday that would be wonderful. The round robin sessions will run until about 4:00 p.m. We will have lunch available for these folks. If there are any questions please let me know as well as any confirmed individuals to help with the instruction.

Yours In Scouting,
Keith Bobbitt

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

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District Note: Venturing Shoot

2008-10-09T11:27:00.000-04:00

Attention Venture Leaders,

Attached is information on an upcoming shooting sports event at Camp Raven Knob on Sunday, Oct. 19. Please share this with your crew members. All Venture Crews are encouraged to participate. Venturers must bring the signed parental release form to participate.

Council Venturing Staff

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

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District Note: October Round Table is TONIGHT!

2008-10-09T09:29:00.000-04:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

The October version of our Piedmont District Round Table (PDRT) meetings are tonight - 7:00 PM at Maple Springs UMC on Reynolda Road.

YOU SHOULD BE THERE!

Cub Scout Session = "Sewing the Seeds of Kindness" with emphasis and samples on service projects and activities.

Webelo Leaders will join the Boy Scout Session tonight as an introduction into Boy Scouts.

Boy Scout Session = "Webelo to Boy Scout Transition" to be led by Patrick O'Dorherty.

Venture Scout Session will be a discussion on Venture Advancement Program led by Gray Martin. More Venture adult leaders are needed to join in the discussion and participate in these meetings. Your Venture leaders work hard to prepare a good program - which does no good if you're not there to participate!

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

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District Note: Cub Scout Quickies / Round Table

2008-10-03T16:23:00.000-04:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

PARENT/SON WEEKEND
If you are planning to attend the Parent/Son Weekend at Camp Raven Knob, please be advised that our weather is turning COLDER. You and your son should pack accordingly. In addition to the basics, consider taking an extra blanket or two, a cap (toboggan) to keep your head warm at night, some long pants and wool socks, and a water bottle. A pad to go under the sleeping bag is a must!

POPCORN BLITZ
This was extended to include this weekend, so if you have not yet filled up a sales sheet, get out and sale some popcorn this weekend - you will still be eligible for the Blitz Prizes if you fill a sheet!

BALOO TRAINING
BALOO Training will be held at Camp Raven Knob on Saturday, October 11. This is must have training for all Cub Scout Leaders! Contact the council office (760-2900) for more information.

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October Round Table meetings are next Thursday. ALL ADULT LEADERS SHOULD ATTEND. This includes Den Leaders, Asst. Den Leaders, Packmasters, Asst. Packmasters, Committee Members, Scoutmasters, Asst. Scoutmasters, Venture Advisors, Asst. Venture Advisors, District Committee Members, and Unit Commissioners - as well as all others I failed to include! (Scoutmasters should plan to attend and bring their OATR to attend the Elauwit Chapter meeting!)

More information will be sent early next week.

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

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District Note: Blitz Extension

2008-09-30T15:59:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: Volunteer Opportunity (Service Hours)

2008-09-30T11:45:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: Popcorn Goal Sheet / Annual Meeting / Parent-Son

2008-09-26T16:06:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: Special Edition Pinewood Derby kits / LRP Survey

2008-09-23T15:42:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: Scout Night at WSSU Football Game

2008-09-23T15:33:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: BALOO

2008-09-22T17:36:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: BSA DR / Propane Cylinder Disposal

2008-09-19T15:20:00.000-04:00

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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Propane Cylinder
disposal just got easier

Coleman's new Green Key tool is the first step in making your single-use propane cylinders recyclable. The Green Key tool enables you to be sure your propane cylinders are completely empty before they are discarded along with regular household trash or recycled when and where recycling programs become available.

The Green Key tool permanently opens the cylinder valve emptying any residual propane, and marks the cylinder as disposable or recyclable. Coleman is simultaneously educating consumers and recyclers that the Green Key tool transforms an empty propane cylinder into an empty steel can.

Steel is one of the most recycled materials in the United States, and the Green Key tool will enable even more steel to enter the recycling arena. Coleman propane cylinders manufactured from June 2008 forward will come with the Green Key tool. The tools also will be sold separately (coming soon).

District Note: Round Table this Thursday!

2008-09-09T12:04:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: ORDEAL IS ON!

2008-09-04T21:10:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: Nominations / Round Tables

2008-09-03T11:42:00.000-04:00

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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District Note: 2008 Big Sweep

2008-08-28T16:49:00.001-04:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

2008 BIG SWEEP WATERWAY CLEANUP

The annual Big Sweep waterway cleanup, coordinated locally by Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful, will be held Saturday, October 4 from 9AM to 12:30PM.
Last year nearly 4,000 volunteers, including many Scout groups, removed nearly 35,000 lbs. of trash and debris from rivers, creeks, ponds and lakes in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. This is an excellent opportunity for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to get some service hours, cleanup the environment, and have some fun!

All supplies will be provided as well as breakfast and lunch!

Many cleanup locations have already been established and you can pick one of those, or you can establish your own location. To volunteer please call George M. Stilphen or Kittie Mattox at Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful at 727-8013 or e-mail georges@cityofws.org.
(George is also Scoutmaster of Troop 719 in Lewisville).

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

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District Note: Favorite Spots / World Championship / PD Committee

2008-08-28T16:28:00.000-04:00

TO PIEDMONT DISTRICT SCOUTERS:

Tell us your Unit’s Favorite Camping Spot!!!

(This request was sent earlier, but only 4 responses have been received - and that is going to make an awfully short DVD!)

I am creating a list of favorite camping spots from the units in Piedmont District. This information will be compiled and presented at the September 11th District Roundtable. I may ask some of the contributors to give a brief talk about why they chose their favorite site. A DVD will be distributed with all of the camping information at the meeting (This will be a great resource in planning your unit’s outings). Please complete the attached short form and email it along with any digital photos of the site to gchamberlin@cmitsolutions.com .

Thanks for your help!

Yours in Scouting,
Glenn Chamberlin
336-499-4526

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Did you know there is an Official Pinewood World Championship?

Hello Race Fans,

We have solidified the date for the Pinewood Cup on August 28-29, 2009. Due to the size of this event and the enormity of putting it on, this is the earliest feasible date. It will be held at the Dee Events Center in Ogden, Utah USA. For more details go to www.PinewoodCup.com .

We have attached a race flier and also a template to help youth design their cars before they start cutting into the wood.

Thanks for all that are participating to make this event succeed! Have a great season and we will see you at the Pinewood Cup: The Official Pinewood World Championship!

If you are a vendor and would like booth space at the racing and toy expo that will be going on at this event, please see the vendor page at www.PinwoodCup.com and click on Exhibitor application.

Best Regards,
Blake
director@pinewoodcup.com

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Are you a member of the Piedmont District Committee? If so, please attend our first meeting of the new Scouting Season - 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 4 at Maple Springs UMC. (The Commissioners' Meeting will start 1 hour earlier, at 6:00 PM.)

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

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