Mountain District

Have you ever asked, what is MyScouting.org? What is this online training that is so often mentioned? Then perhaps this video is for you. It is short (less than 5 minutes) and walks you through all of the features of Myscouting.org, especially the ones relating to training. Give it a try and let us know what you think! (just click the link below)

http://www.screencast.com/t/uTEBdDsGVQ8

Like our Scouting units, the council has to have money to operate and relies on districts to provide portions of its annual funding through Scout families, friends, and corporate donations. This year, the Mountain District has a goal to raise $92,000 for the council's Friends of Scouting campaign. Among other continuing gifts, we only need $4,000 to meet our goal!

The National BSA web site has a page with Tour Permit frequently asked questions (FAQs). Check it out here:

http://www.scouting.org/en/HealthandSafety/TourPermitFAQ.aspx

The replacement for New Leader Essentials is available under the MyScouting link at http://scouting.org. The course, called This is Scouting, gives an overview of Scouting's history and touches on about every aspect of the Scouting program. It takes about an hour to complete.

The Mountain District 2009 Pinewood Derby is scheduled for April 4th at Daisy Church of God. You can download the rules below.

The Spring camporee is scheduled for April 17-19 at Camp Columbus. The theme this year is Scout Olympics. Tour permits are required to attend the camporee. Registration is required by March 23rd and the cost is $10.00 per Boy Scout. All Mountain District Webelos Scouts and Cub Scout Leaders are invited to attend the Mountain District Boy Scout Camporee on Saturday April 18, 2009 at Camp Columbus, FREE of charge.  For more information, download the camporee brochure below.

It is with a great deal of sadness that I am informing you of the passing of Joe Grow today, Monday, January 19, 2009.

Details of the services are not complete at this time.  As details are completed, I will send further information. I ask that you keep Joe’s widow, Joice, in your thoughts and prayers.

Yours in Scouting,

Bill Fisher

 The BSA has replaced the class 1, 2, and 3 health forms with a new form that is updated annually. The forms are available here:

• Prints on 8.5 x 11 paper
• Prints on 11 x 17 paper

The aims of the Boys Scouts of America are to develop character, citizenship, and personal fitness (including mental, spiritual, and physical fitness) in today’s youth. All activities – including den, pack, troop or crew meeting programs, adult training events or committee meetings, camp programs and campfire programs contribute to the aims of Scouting.

"Ten Commandments" for Successful Ceremonies

Small but significant differences often separate successful ceremonies from not-so-successful ones. BSA leaders offer the following "Ten Commandments" for planning effective ceremonies and keeping them on track: