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Southeast Louisiana Council Staff
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Scout Executive/CEO
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John Cabeza
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Director of Field Service
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John Olynick
(Membership, District Operations)
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Finance Director
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Torrey Hayden (Finance, Foundations, Grants)
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Office Manager
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Nancy Allen
(Office & Camp Business Manager, Human Resources, Executive Board, Website, General Council Issues)
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District Director-Fleur de Lis/Cypress
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Tracy Jones
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Fleur de Lis District Executive
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Lance Brown
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LFL/Venturing District Executive
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Sarah Coker
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Cataouatche District Executive
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Jason Derscheid
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Tchoupitoulas District Executive
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Andrew Williams
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Bayou District Executive
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Leo Ney
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Chitimacha Sr. District Executive
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Juan Prado
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District Paraprofessional
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Keith Johnson
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Soccer and Scouting Paraprofessional
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Carlos Fernandez
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Accounting Specialist
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Lisa Gourgues
(Accounts Payable, Personnel/Payroll, Insurance)
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Finance Secretary
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Kristie Schouest (FOS, Popcorn, Scout EXPO)
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Registrar
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Kimiyanni Esko
(Recharters, Registration)
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Council Services Clerk
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Elvira Doody
(Program, Camping, Activities, Certificates of Insurance, Eagles, Tour Permits)
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Administrative Assistant
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Peaches Davis
(Scout Executive Assistant, FR & Accounting Assistant)
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Receptionist/Secretary
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Tracy Mangles
(DFS Assistant, Receptionist, Advancements & Training)
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Camp Ranger
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Pat Necaise
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Assistant Camp Ranger
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Dale Wayne Saucier
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Congratulations to James Rodrigue, II, with Troop 820 in Bayou District for being the top-selling Scout in the 2008 Trails End Council Popcorn Sale. James is also one of the top 10 popcorn salesmen in the country for 2008! Great work James!
Patriot's Path Volunteers Assist with Rebuilding!
40 volunteers and staff from Patriot’s Path Council in Florham Park, NJ came to our council on March 20-25 to “Do A Good Turn” for New Orleans and the Southeast Louisiana Council. During their visit much was accomplished including: spending a day riding with our district executives making calls on potential new unit partner organizations, working on care packages with the Red Cross and most exciting of all; providing skilled manpower to assist in the major rebuilding effort of our Old Ranger’s home for our assistant ranger at camp. On Wednesday of their visit, our New Jersey friends were treated to some excellent New Orleans cuisine as part of a reception at the Scout Service Center. Patriot’s Path Council Scout Executive, Dennis Kohl stated that he hoped that this type of event could create a long term relationship between our councils. If you or your unit would like to send a thank-you note to their council for all of their work, you can e-mail the Scout Executive at dennis.kohl@scouting.org
 
Old Ranger's House Before Old Ranger's House After
Scout EXPO 2009
EXPO is scheduled for Saturday May 9th at Southland Mall in Houma and on Saturday, May 16th at Zephyr Stadium. The council kickoff was held in March where units received their packets and ticket coupons to sell.
If your unit was unable to participate in the kickoff and/or you have not yet signed up to sell coupons or have an exhibit, it is not too late. Contact the council service center at 504-889-0388 for more information.
Download the guidebook and forms here.
Cub World 2009
Calling all Cub Scouts, Cub Parents, and Cub Leaders! The springtime premiere camping event for Cub Scouts is scheduled for April 24-26, 2009 at Salmen Scout Reservation. This is an opportunity to camp with your Pack or just your family and have a great time.
If any of you experienced Fall Encampment back in October, this event is similar but the program areas will be different and even more fun. If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Dolese at cdolese@cox.net. The guidebooks were mailed last month to Cubmasters and Committee Chairmen for the pack.
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The early bird deadline has been extended to Monday, April 13th.
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Due to regulations in the Guide to Safe Scouting, canoeoing will not be offered at Cub World this year. There will be other activities, including Fishing at the waterfront.
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If you have not yet signed your Pack up to run a Pack Activity, please click the link below and fill out the Pack Activity form.
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The Shooting Sports Committee will be conducting a “Shooting Sports for Cub Scouting” Training class at Cub World on Saturday starting at 9:00 AM. Anyone interested in taking the training please contact Gary Dolese at 504 431-9073 or gdolese1@cox.net.
Check out the Cub World site here and download the guidebook and registration forms for participants and staff.
Cub Scout Day Camps
Five days of fun and learning activities, BB guns, archery, nature, songs, games, crafts and more will be at each of the council day camps this summer for all registered Cub Scouts. This year's theme is "Cubs In Space". Online registration is not available for this event. Please download the guidebook and forms below.
Download the guidebook and forms here:
Guidebook
Registration Form
Tot Lot Form
Health History Form
Staff Registration Form
Dates and locations of each day camp are below:
Bayou District - June 1-5, 2009 - Bayou Black Recreation Center
Cataouatche District - June 1-5, 2009 - St. Joachim Catholic Church
Chitimacha District - June 1-5, 2009 - Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies
Bayou District - June 8-12, 2009 - Larose Civic Center
Tchoupitoulas District - June 15-19, 2009 - Eastbank Bridge Park Destrehan
Cypress District - June 22-26, 2009 - American Legion Post 185
Fleur de Lis District - July 6-10, 2009 - St. Pius X School
The Shooting Sports Committee will be conducting “Shooting Sports for Cub Scouting” Training classes in preparation for Cub Day Camps. They will be offering one class at Cub World on Saturday starting at 9:00 AM. There will be another class offered on Saturday May 9th, starting at 9:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Luling. Anyone interested in taking the training please contact Gary Dolese at 504 431-9073 or gdolese1@cox.net.
Attention Webelos & Boy Scouts!
2010 National Scout Jamboree
The 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree is sixteen months away and the Southeast Louisiana Council Jamboree Leadership Committee is hard at work planning for this Mountaintop Scouting Experience. The 2010 National Jamboree will be celebrating Boy Scouting’s 100 year Anniversary and plans to be the biggest and best Jamboree ever.
The Southeast Louisiana Council will be sending two troops to the Jamboree. The Council is pleased to announce the selection of the troop leaders . One troop will be led by Scoutmaster Gary Dolese along with Assistant Scoutmasters, Bill McClung and Darryl Barrios. The second troop will be led by Scoutmaster Bobby Galmiche along with Assistant Scoutmasters Mike Rivere and Kelly Rodrigue. Two additional Assistant Scoutmaster positions are being held for Scouts or Scouter’s who will be at least 18-but not over 21 years old at the time of the Jamboree. These positions will be filled later this year. If you are interested in serving in one of these Assistant Scoutmaster positions please contact Gary Dolese or Bobby Galmiche.
The troops will leave for the Jamboree on July 19th, 2010. Highlights of the trip include touring Washington DC, meeting with local Congressional representatives and Senators; Touring Philadelphia; Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River, Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va. Other activities may be added as schedules are finalized closer to the Jamboree dates.
We currently have four scout positions open for the 2010 Jamboree. If you would like to be part of the 100 year celebration at the National Boy Scout Jamboree please contact John Olynick at Council Services.
NRA Range Safety Officer Training
Have you ever wanted to help at the rifle or shotgun ranges, but weren’t sure what to do or how to help?
The SELA Council Shooting Sports Committee, along with volunteer instructors from the Honey Island Shooting Range, will present a National Rifle Association (NRA) Range Safety Officer Training Program at the Council Service Center on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009. Registration starts at 8:00 AM. The class will run from 8:30 AM to 5:00PM. (Lunch will NOT be provided.)
This course will provide Range Safety Officers with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to organize, conduct and supervise safe shooting activities and range operation.
(Please Note: This course does not qualify a person to operate Salmen Scout Reservation ranges independently. In accordance with BSA policies, a BSA Shooting Sports Director or NRA Qualified Instructor (Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleload, or Pistol) and Range Safety Officer must be present to conduct shooting activities at the range.)
The course is open to any registered Scouter, 21 years of age or older. There is a limit of 15 participants in the course.
Download the flyer and register today!
National Youth Leader Training Conference
Plans are continuing for our Council National Youth Leadership Training Conference to be held this summer, July 13-17, at V-Bar. Download applications for staff and participants here. Registration packets will also be mailed to all registered Scoutmasters. Space is limited to the first 48 participants, so don’t delay. It is recommended that troops consider providing partial scholarships provided boys take leadership roles within the troop. Course Scoutmaster, Lou Rodrique, is scheduling staff interviews and development weekends. For more information, keep checking the calendar site or contact Lou via e-mail at ljr223@cox.net.
SUMMER CAMP AT CAMP V BAR
Plans for Summer Camp 2009 at Camp V Bar are well under way. It is not too late to get your unit signed up for the greatest camp around. Fill out your Troopsite Reservation Form and get on the chart. You can see who is going what week on the chart below. If you have any questions, or if you would like to serve on staff please contact Juan Prado at jprado@bsamail.org
Download the Leader's Guidebook and check out the summer camp website here.
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Week 1-June 7-13 |
Week 2-June 14-20 |
Week 3-June 21-27 |
| Choctaw |
Chit - Troop 231 |
Bayou - Troops 453 & 339
Cat - Troop 2000 |
Bayou - Troop 458 |
| Arapaho |
FDL - Troop 185 |
Tchoup - Troop 406
OOC - Troop 30
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Bayou - Troops 311 & 820 |
| Natchez |
FDL - Troop 48 |
Cat - Troops 378 & 796 |
Tchoup - Troop 370 |
| Houma |
Cypress - Troop 348 |
Cat - Troop 106 |
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| Indianhead |
LDS Units |
Chit - Troop 177
Tchoup - Troop 223
OOC - Troop 68
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Chit - Troop 490
Tchoup - Troop 317 |
| New Chickasaw |
Chit - Troop 798 |
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| Fox |
Chit - Troop 36 |
Cat - Troop 18 |
FDL - Troop 85 |
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| Mohawk |
Cyp - Troops 327 & 346 |
Cat - Troop 64 |
OOC - Troop 205 |
| Apache |
Cat - Troop 394 |
Tchoup - Troop 312 |
Cat - Troop 1101
Bay - Troop 39 |
| Cherokee |
FDL - Troop 80 |
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OOC - Troop 230 |
| Comanche |
FDL - Troop 100
OOC - Troop 2
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FDL - Troop 14 |
Chit - Troop 45 |
Webelos Adventure Camp June 28- July 21
Webelos Scout Adventure Camp offers your Webelos Scouts an outstanding opportunity for advancement while he is having fun and making new friends. We encourage you and your Pack to make plans to attend “Akela's Excellent Scouting Adventure” Webelos Residence Camp at Salmen Scout Reservation this summer.
Our Summer Camp Staff and Camp Leaders will “Explore New Adventures” to train and prepare for this special week of Webelos Scout Adventure Camp. We are fortunate to have an excellent camping facility and the best program opportunity available for our Cub and leaders.
This Leader’s Guide has been developed to help you properly plan and prepare your Webelos Scouts, leaders and parents for an exciting four days at Camp V-Bar. Click here to download the guidebook and registration forms - online registration is not available for this event. It is very important that you take time to read the entire guide as it contains answers to many of your questions and concerns. It is important to read this guide thoroughly: since for many of you this may be the first time you and your Scout have ever participated in a long-term camping experience. Living in camp is a lot different from attending Day Camp. We all have to share the facilities and demonstrate Scout Spirit (i.e., cooperation, flexibility, and patience). When all of us practice these principals, we can guarantee a positive experience for all. Our pledge is to make this a most memorable experience for you and your Scout.
Begin your plans and preparations for a great summer camp experience. Best wishes for an outstanding and adventurous experience at Camp V-Bar. We look forward to seeing you real soon!
Order of the Arrow News
Upcoming Events:
April 19 – April LEC
April 24-46 – Section Conclave
http://secure.bsa-selacouncil.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=544071
May 1-3 — Spring Ordeal
August 1-6 – NOAC
Conclave
Conclave registration is now up and running! Check the Lodge Website, www.chilantakoba.com, and the Section Website, www.oa-sr1a.org/ for more information.
Elections
If you know your troop is in need of elections, you’ll need to get in contact with your local Chapter very soon to set up a date. Your O/A Troop Representative should always attend Chapter Meetings to have the most current information on what’s going on with the Chapter and Lodge and should be the one to get your date set up.
National Order of the Arrow Conference
Chilantakoba Lodge will be participating in the 2009 National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC)! NOAC is the OA’s Jamboree. It is an incredible event that all OA members should attend! Spaces are limited and anyone interested should register now!
For complete updates on the Chilantakoba Lodge, go to www.chilantakoba.com.
Don’t just be a flap-wearer! Please remember to pay your 2009 dues. They can be paid online here.
Strong Leaders. Strong Values. Strong Mission.
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I --
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”
Take the road less traveled; the road to Servant Leadership.
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Mark your calendars for the annual Good Friday hike and stations of the cross. The date is Friday April 10th. We will meet at 8:30 pm in the back parking lot of Lakeside shopping center. Dress uniform please. The cost is $5.00 for the cost of the bus - original patches available if desired. Bring a bag lunch. WDSU- TV station will allow us to use their conference room for our lunch break. We will conclude with 3:00 pm services at St Louis Cathedral. The bus will return us to Lakeside after the services. Churches this year will include – St. Rita Uptown, Mater Dolorosa, St. Joan of Arc/ Blessed Sacrament, St. Francis of Assisi, Cloister monastery of the Poor Clare’s, St. Katharine Drexel (Holy Ghost/St. Frances de Sales), St. Joseph, Blessed Trinity at St. Matthias, and St Louis Cathedral
Ad Altare Dei board of review is set for Wednesday April 15, 2009 at St Rita church in Harahan. Sign in begins at 7:00 pm – Scouts will be taken in the order they sign in. Dress uniform required. All AAD counselors requested to assist Annual Awards Mass will be held on Sunday, May 3rd at 2:00 pm at St Peter Clavier Church. Bishop Shelton Fabre will preside. All scouts invited to attend.
Contact sfguidry@prodigy.net for more information - please pu, t "Scouting" or "Catholic Committee" in subject line
Providing Youth Ministry through Catholic Scouting
Susan Guidry , Chairwoman - Catholic Committee on Scouting
Archdiocese of New Orleans
Youth Protection Training
Scouting is all about helping young people lead productive, value driven lives. However, the most important thing we do as adult lea, ders is not to teach them to tie a knot or shoot a bow and arrow. The most important thing we do is making sure while they are doing scouting they remain safe. Safe from injury, safe from serious accident, and yes safe from others who presence we need to protect our children from. Scouting for many years as offered Youth Protection Training to all adult leaders as well as parents and others who find themselves in leadership roles with these precious young people. A new version of Youth Protection Training is available on line at our Council website ( www.bsa-selacouncil.org ) and can be found by going to the training tab and creating a MyScouting account. If you have never completed the training, make a commitment to get in completed this month. If it’s been over a year since you last took the training, it might be well to go through it again as a refresher. While completing of the course should automatically update your training record, some web browsers are not as compatible with the training as others. We recommend that whenever you complete an online training course that you shoot an email to sela@bsamail.org indicating your name, unit number and the course that you completed so we can make sure y, our training record is up to date.
The Southeast Louisiana Council Memorial/Tribute Fund
This fund was established to enable contributors to remember or honor a Scout, family member,, volunteer, friend, or community leader. Contributions may be made for any amount as a lasting tribute or a living memorial to someone of their choosing. It can be for Eagle Scout recognition, anniversary, birth, birthday, retirement, Silver Beaver honoree or any special occasion.
The Memorial/Tribute Fund is intended to accommodate those who want to express in a most meaningful way their deepest feeling that may not be achieved by words alone. All gifts to the fund help provide support in delivery of a quality Scouting program in the Southeast Loui, siana Council.
Upon receipt of a contribution, the council will mail a card to the family or group in whose memory or honor the gift is made and send an acknowledgment to you. Download the Memorial Tribute form here.
Upcoming Community Events:
April 4th - Discount Passes to the Children's Museum - Download Here
July 15th - Thomas & Friends at the New Orleans Arena - Download Flyer Here
District News
Bayou District
District Chairman: Walt Lanier
District Commissioner: Kelly Rodrigue
District Executive: Leo Ney
A big thank you goes out to everyone who came to the Expo Kickoff at St. Genevieve. So far a lot of people have been asking for more tickets, and if anyone wants any, just email me at leoney@bsamail.org.
This is a very busy month coming up. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.
Saturday April 4 – Bayou District Cub-o-ree at the Raceland Recreation Center on Highway 308. Registration is 10-2. This is an optional overnighter. You should plan to provide dinner. There is still space available. Contact Carl Morvant at 985-227-1559.
Monday April 6 – Leadership Friends of Scouting Dinner at Copeland’s hosted by Boysie Bollinger. 6pm.
Tuesday April 7 – Roundtable. Houma Library. 7pm. There will be a special beading ceremony. Come on out for a great night.
Wednesday April 8 – District Committee Meeting. Daily Comet. 7pm
Thursday April 9 – 5pm Deadline for Early Bird Price for Cub World
Friday April 10 – Good F, riday Pilgrimage hosted by the Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Sat & Sun April 18-19 – Merit Badge College. For more information, contact Brandon Queen at 985-859-0083.
Tuesday April 21 – District Commissioner Meeting. Houma Library 2nd Floor. 7pm.
Friday-Sunday April 24-26 – Cub World!!! Register Now. Don’t forget to bring an activity to share with everyone else. It will, be a great time.
Tuesday April 28 – Council Coordinated Program Meeting. More info to be announced.
Happy Easter and have a wonderful April!
Cataouatche District
Judge John Molaison, Jr.- District Chairman
Warren Bujol- District Commissioner
Jason Derscheid- District Executive
Saturday April 4th District Training all Cub Scout Specifics - Harvey Moose Lodge 2000 4th St 8:30 am
Monday April 6th District Commissioners Meeting Immaculate Conception Scout Hut 7pm
Thursday April 9th District Committee Meeting Ochsner Westbank 7pm
Tuesday April 14th Cub Scout Roundtable Immaculate Conception Hebert Hall 7pm
Tuesday April 21st Boy Scout Roundtable St. Marks Episcopal Church 7pm
Lets get our leaders trained!! Don’t forget about the Cub Scout Training April 4th please contact Fonnie Galmiche to pre-register at cub394@yahoo.com. Make sure your leaders that are moving up in rank have the proper training.
Keep working on your units plans for the EXPO coming up on Saturday May 16th at Zephyr field. Show off what your pack or troop has been working on. To get discount cards to sell, sign up to display, or both contact Robin Yancoski at 328-2519, 451-9514 or yancoskic@bellsouth.net.
Also, please spread the word about our upcoming Westbank Rotary Club Boy Scout Classic Golf Tournament coming up May 4th at Timberlane Country Club. We are looking for foursomes to play, hole sponsors and volunteers for the day of the event. Contact Jason Derscheid for registration forms and information. 889-0388 or jdersche@bsamail.org.
Chitimacha District
District Chairman: Ricky Burke
District Commissioner: Tony Faucheaux District Executive: Juan Prado
For more information, please refer to District Website @ or www.bsa-selacouncil.org Left side tab for districts then click Chitimacha
CHITIMACHA IS A 2008 CENTENNIAL QUALITY DISTRICT!
April 7th – Cub Scout Roundtable 7:30Pm Parkway Presbyterian, 6200 Camphor. Cub Day Camp will be a main topic. Come meet the Camp Director! Cub day Camp, Cub World, & Webelos registration forms, staff forms, leader’s packets will be available along with Zephyr’s information. Walt Burgoyne, Education Programs Coordinator for The National World War II Museum, will come to discuss an educational program for the cub scouts. We need den leaders and Cubmasters to give feedback to Walt on this new exciting opportunity. Please have a representative from each pack in attendance.
April 16th – District Committee Meeting 7:00Pm Atmos Energy, 3616 S. I-10 Service Road, 2nd Floor-Come Check out the new District Flag!
Upcoming Dates:
May 16th - Scout Expo at Zephyr’s Field – Download your guidebook here
Cub Roundtable is the first Tuesday of the month, Boy Scout Roundtable is the first Thursday of the month, District Committee meeting is the 3rd Thursday of the month
Cypress District
District Chairman: Dr. David Hildebrandt
District Commissioner:
District Director: Tracy Jones
New Leader Training
Every boy deserves a trained leader. As our cub dens bridge up, leaders should take stock and take advantage of training opportunities. Please contact Ed Boles at elboles@hotmail.com to find out about or to schedule training opportunities in your area.
Fleur de Lis District
Eugene Green, District Chairman
Alan Smason, District Commissioner
Tracy Jones, District Director
Lance J. Brown, District Executive
Training
Every boy deserves a trained leader. This is especially critical at the pack level as units begin bridging boys up to their new dens. Please contact Lance Brown, or Tracy Jones to schedule trainings or find out when trainings have been scheduled in your area.
Recharter Time
Charter renewals are now past due!! Please get with your unit commissioner or Tracy Jones or Lance Brown to get your charter completed as soon as possible. Remember, if your charter lapses, you are unable to get advancements posted, or be covered by liability insurance. If you are unsure of who your unit commissioner is, please contact Alan Smason, our district commissioner.
Family Friends of Scouting
If your unit hasn’t scheduled a presentation for Family Friends of Scouting, we encourage you to contact Lance Brown at the council office to get that set. Our message is simple, brief, and our goal is to marshal the resources to ensure that every youth who wants to have a scouting experience can have one.
Delta (LFL/Venturing) Division
Division Chair: Peggy Reeves
Division Commissioner: Jeff Miller
Division Executive: Sarah Coker
Calendar
7 April: District Committee meeting
21 April: Roundtable
25 April: Brooms to Basins Community Service Project
Welcome Crew 8994! Suezanne Calvert and some very dedicated students at Ben Franklin High School have started a Crew with a community service focus! Welcome to the Delta!
Congratulations to the following Deltalians who were honored at the Council Banquet in March:
Lynn Grimm ~ Silver Beaver
Lt. Elliot Day ~ William Spurgeon Award, for outstanding leadership in Exploring
Cheyenne Buelterman ~ Silver Award and Young American
Sean Brown ~ Quartermaster
Taylor Brown ~ Silver Award
EXPO 2009 is here and this is The Year of the Delta! We want to make a strong impression on EXPO this year by having several Crew and Posts show off what you do. To sign up for a booth please contact Cheyenne Buelterman: 504-931-4249. Thank you to the Delta Division EXPO Team:
Lt. Elliot Day: EXPO Chair
Suezanne Calvert: Card Sales Chair
Cheyenne Buelterman: Exhibit Chair
Tom Rogers: Ad Sales Chair
The Youth council needs more youth! Any interested Venturer or Explorer should contact Peggy Reeves (peggyreeves@cox.net) or Sarah Coker (scoker@bsamail.org).
We are also looking for a few youth representatives for our Venturing Camp 2009 planning committee. Please contact Sarah Coker if you are interested.
Powder Horn will be coming next fall! Contact Peggy Reeves for more information at peggyreeves@cox.net
Delta District Camp is coming up!! For more information please contact Lynn Grimm at drmrgrimm1@yahoo.com.
Thank you to all of the volunteers who do so much for the youth of our district!
Delta Division Camp 2009!
31 May~6 June at Camp V-Bar
Some of the activities will include a back country experience, COPE, Kodiak, Kodiak X, climbing, geo-caching, a canoe trip overnighter, an adventure race, waterfront activities, swimming in the pool, night movies by the pool, law enforcement demonstrations and hands-on activities, and a Friday night concert in camp.
These are just a few things that will be offered during the week.
Price: $195.00 before 1 May; $210 from 1 May-22 May. The 2nd is the absolute cut off date for registration.
Please contact Lynn Grimm for more information at Drmrgrimm1@yahoo.com
Tchoupitoulas District
Tchoupitoulas District Key 3-
District Chairman
District Commissioner-Roy Moore
roytch263@yahoo.com
District Executive-Andrew Williams-anwillia@bsamail.org - 504-889-0388
Welcome Back!
Tchoupitoulas District would like to welcome back Andrew Williams as their District Executive. Andrew previously served Tchoupitoulas District and has returned to pick up where Matthew left off….
April Calendar
Thursday, April 16- District Committee Meeting- Destrehan Public Library 7:30
Fri.-Sat., April 24-26- Cub World
Camps- Day Camp and Summer Camp are right around the corner so start making your plans now to get your scouts to camp.
Unit Commissioner Recruitment- THE SEARCH GOES ON. The Tchoupitoulas District is currently recruiting volunteers to serve as Unit Commissioners. The Unit Commissioner would be assigned two or three units to visit on a bi/tri-annual basis. These positions are vital to maintaining the strength and quality of the District. If you or someone you know may be willing to fill these important vacancies please contact Andrew Williams or Roy Moore.
Webelos- Webelos and Webelos Parents looking for a Troop to join should contact the office in order to get information on Troops in their area.
Boy’s Life- A friendly reminder to all our members. Don’t miss out on the complete Scouting Experience make sure your boy has Boy’s Life. If you are not receiving Boy’s Life please contact Andrew Williams at the Council Offices. Tchoupitoulas District will begin a Boy’s Life Recycling Program at the Roundtables to aid those in our district who do not get the magazine. Call for details.
THE FAMILY FUN OF SCOUTING
WWW.SCOUTPARENTS.ORG
ScoutParents is part of Scouting’s National Parenting Imitative. It is specially designed for parents, guardians, grandparents, extended family and all those who are involved with our Scouts and all other interested adults who want to learn about Scouting. It is the ideal introduction for those new to Scouting.
WWW.SCOUTPARENTS.ORG
Other Scouting Web Sites
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This site provides a variety of materials, from quick references to complete courses, all designed to help our members improve leadership skills and deliver a quality program.
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Information about the National Eagle Scout Association, including a section for NESA members.
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Published by the Boy Scouts of America, Boys' Life is the magazine for all boys. Their Web site contains information about the current issue, games to play, projects to download, and more.
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Operated by the National Supply Group, this site is your official on-line source for information about camping equipment, uniforms, handbooks, pinewood derby supplies, and other essential Scouting merchandise.
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The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America supports more than 300 local councils that provide quality youth programs, including Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing.
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Order items from Philmont's Tooth of Time Traders via this Web site.
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This site will help you learn about the Cub Scouting program and how you can join in the fun.
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This site will provides information about the Boy Scout program, including a locator to find a troop in your area.
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Serving as the national training center for the Boy Scouts of America since 1950, the Philmont Training Center (PTC) provides a unique environment for the training of volunteer and professional leaders.
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Located in Irving, Texas, the National Scouting Museum is a tribute to the rich history of the Boy Scouts of America.
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The BSA's premier high-adventure base challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200 square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs offer young people many ways to experience this legendary location.
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The Northern Tier National High Adventure Base , offers Scouts and Venturers the challenging adventures in wilderness canoeing and cold-weather camping.
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Located in the Florida Keys, the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base offers a variety of water activities from SCUBA diving to sailing "Tall Ships".
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A site created on behalf of the national council to inform the public about the legal issues that confront Scouting.
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Good Turn for America Web Site
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Today, America needs the service of its citizens more than ever. Hunger, lack of, adequate shelter, poor health--these are issues that affect all of us. The Boy Scouts of America believes that we can do something about these issues--if we all work together.
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Web site providing additional resources for activities covered in the BSA Fieldbook, including current books and online sources for techniques, gear, training opportunities, and destinations.
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Soccer and Scouting teaches soccer skills and provide exciting competition, and at the same time boys will be Cub Scouts and learn the life-long values taught in the Scouting program.
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The official Spanish-Language Web site of the Boy Scouts of America
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Scoutreach is the BSA's commitment to making sure that all young people have an opportunity to join Scouting, regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.
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Learn about Scouting's National Honor Society, including its summer camp promotion program and other Scoutreach initiatives.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
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Scout Law |
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On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake,
and morally straight.
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A Scout is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
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Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent |
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