Etowah Creek District BSA Newsletter /November 2001 "Up Etowah Creek"

Welcome to Etowah Creek District [ECD] Cub Scout Leader and Boy Scout Leader Roundtable in Columbia, South Carolina. This showcase for Leaders is held on the 2nd Thursday of every month, starting at 7:00 p.m. We meet at Ashland Methodist Church on Ashland Rd. (off of St. Andrew’s Rd.) Be sure to pick up a copy of Smoke Signals, our Council newspaper, and a packet of handouts. Take a minute to read this newsletter, as that will keep the number of announcements to a minimum! This newsletter is also available online at www.etowahcreek.com/rtnews/ecd-1001news.htm Welcome!

Lorie McGraw 750-0626 lmcgraw@sc.rr.com Webmaster for ECD

Popcorn Reminder

POPCORN PICKUP -- Each unit has been assigned a 30 minute shift to help load another unit prior to picking up their load. If you have not been contacted, please call Angela Bouknight at 781-9094 for your scheduled time.

REMINDER: All popcorn money is due into the Scout Shop on November 29th by 6PM and no later. If you need assistance, please contact Angela Bouknight (781-9094), Peggy Smith (755-9466) or Velda Howard at the Scout Shop (750-9868).

Cub Resident Camp is Coming!!

June 7,8, and 9 at Camp Barstow

Registration begins January 1, 2002

Planning Committee and Key Staff now forming!! We need your talents and skills to have a successful camp!

To volunteer with this fantastic adventure, call Travis Wechsler at 407-1095 or e-mail him at iwccubresident@yahoo.com

This Month at Cub Roundtable

December Theme:

Works of Art

Don't forget to pick up your packet of activities, ceremonies, and games!

Boy Scout Leader

Training Weekend

Nov. 30 – Dec. 2

This weekend replaces the Scoutmaster Fundamentals.

NLE (New Leaders Essentials) required for Trained status and patch.

1) Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training

Fri. Nov. 30 - Sat. Dec. 1, 2001

6:00 pm Fri. to noon on Saturday.

Cost: $15 ($20 after November 28)

This Course provides Scoutmasters, Assistant SMs, and other adults that work with the boys with a good working knowledge of troop operations and all of the nuts and bolts of the troop program.

2) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Sat. Dec. 1 - Sun. Dec. 2, 2001

Noon Saturday to 2:00 pm Sun.

Cost: $20 ($25 after November 28)

All Fees include meals and course materials

This Course is an overview of basic Scout-crafts (knots, fire building etc.), basic camping skills, BSA Camping rules and procedures, and, most importantly, how to teach these skills to 11-18 year old Scouts. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. Webelos leaders, Venture Crew advisors, and other adult leaders are also encouraged to attend this course.

Attend both trainings in one weekend for $35

Pick up your application at Roundtable, the Scout Shop, or online at www.etowahcreek.com/dec01bst.pdf

Conatact: Barry Marks (h)803-787-9792 or Karl Neilson 803-732-1928

Drop off or mail your form and check to Indian Waters Council Scout Shop or you may fax it to 803-750-9855 (faxes must include charge card number and expiration date to pay for the course).

Or phone in your credit card and information to the Scout Shop.

For more information call the Scout Shop at 803-750-9868 or 1-800-333-6099.

CPR Course now offered by Indian Waters Council

Adult, Child, and Infant CPR,

Basic First Aid, and AED Skills

For more info call Carol Caulk, Instructor, at 926-8717.

Scouts in the News!

Several ECD packs who participated in Haunted Forest were featured in The Irmo News.

Lexington County Sheriffs demonstrated lots of things for Pack 91 last weekend.

Troop 521 recently dropped by the Scout office and was able to attain 17 US Flags that were in need of official retirement. With thanks to Lorie we received many ceremonies. Troop 521 carried out some of these solemn ceremonies on a recent outing. This was a very moving experience for the Adult leaders as well as our Scouts. We will probably conduct a ceremony at this weeks meeting as well. In light of the 9-11 actions, our patriotism is blossoming into more than just a passing fad. Let us remember Old Glory and when she should be retired, let us pay the proper respect and inform our fellow citizens that the BSA are ready and willing to take care of our civic duty when and where we can. – Don Carroll, Troop 521

Troop 91 is retiring flags and having a Troop Yard Sale at Seven Oaks Presbyterian Church on Sat. November 10 from 7-11:30 am. Call Lorie McGraw at 750-0626 for more details.

If you know of Scouters that have contributed service to others above and beyond the norm, please let the editor know

(lmcgraw@sc.rr.com or 750-0626.)

Be a S*T*A*R*

A Scouter That Attends Roundtable

Coming Up at 2001-2002

Etowah Creek District

Cub Scout Roundtable

Remember that Roundtable takes the Theme from the following month, giving you time to prepare your program.

August 2001Roundtable All Aboard! (September Theme)

September 2001 Down on the Farm (October)

October 2001 Hometown Heroes (November)

November 2001 Works of Art (December)

December 2001 Did You Get My Message (January)

January 2002 Our Native Peoples (February)

February 2002 Dollars & Sense (March)

March 2002 Forces of Nature (April)

April 2002 Abracadabra (May)

May 2002 Critters, Cubs & Campfires (June)

July and Aug. 2002 Themes: Inside Out and Backwards

Sports Extravaganza

If you have a US Flag, please fly it to support our troops overseas and those about to be deployed.

Pray for our troops as they go in harm's way, for our leaders that they be granted wisdom, and for the victims and families of victims of Sept.11, 2001.

Important Dates

District Calendar is Online!

Training Dates, Events, District Meeting info, Council Events, etc. Check on the www.etowahcreek.com website and click on District Calendar. Check back often, as updates will appear on a regular basis.

Training, Events, and more

All information is on the www.etowahcreek.com website or at the Council Office. For training information call Christine McNeil at 781-8275 or Joan Janoch at 345-5700

November

8 Roundtable

8 Youth Protection at Roundtable (6:30)

30-Dec 2 Scout leader Specific and Outdoor Leader Skills Training for all Scoutmasters and Webelos leaders.

December:

13 Roundtable

24-Jan 1 Council Service Center closed

January

5 OA Banquet

13 Roundtable

13 Scouting For Food Land Rush at RT time TBA

21 University of Scouting

February

2 Scouting For Food bag Drop off

3 Scout Sunday

8-9 Cub Scout Camp-in at the SC State Museum

9 Scouting For Food Pick-up of bags

14 Roundtable with Youth Protection

15-16 Cub Scout Camp-in at the SC State Museum

Check out the training dates for other Districts if the Etowah Creek District Training Dates are not convenient for you.

The highly anticipated Cub Scout Leader Book will be in the Scout Shop November 15.

Your Son Deserves a Trained leader

Boy Scout Leader Training Weekend at Camp Barstow

Nov. 30 – Dec. 2

This weekend replaces the Scoutmaster Fundamentals course offered in previous years. NLE (New Leaders Essentials) required for Trained status and patch.

Attend both trainings

1) Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training

Fri. Nov. 30 through Sat. Dec. 1, 2001

6:00 pm Fri. to noon on Saturday.

Cost: $15 ($20 after November 28)

Course Description: This exciting training provides Scoutmasters, Assistant SMs, and other adults that work with the boys with a good working knowledge of troop operations and all of the nuts and bolts of the troop program.

Course Director: Barry Marks (h)803-787-9792 (w) 803-217-8280 email: bmarks@sc.rr.com

2) Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

Sat. Dec. 1 through Sun. Dec. 2, 2001

Noon Saturday to 2:00 pm Sun.

Cost: $20 ($25 after November 28) Fee includes meals and course materials

Course Description: This training provides an overview of basic Scout-crafts (knots, fire building etc.), basic camping skills, BSA Camping rules and procedures, and, most importantly, how to teach these skills to 11-18 year old Scouts. The skills taught are based on the outdoor skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. Webelos leaders, Venture Crew advisors, and other adult leaders are also encouraged to attend this course.

Course Director: Karl Nielson (h) 803-732-1928 (w) 803-750-2521 e-mail: knielson@bellsouth.net

Equipment Needed: This will be an overnight experience. Each participant will need to bring their own tent, sleeping bag and other personal items as necessary. A list of needed camping gear/equipment will be provided upon registration.

How to register by Nov. 28:

Drop off or mail your form and check to Indian Waters Council Scout Shop 715 Betsy Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 or you may fax it to 803-750-9855 (faxes must include charge card number and expiration date to pay for the course). Or phone in your credit card and information to the Scout Shop. For more information call the Scout Shop at 803-750-9868 or 1-800-333-6099.

These courses may be cancelled if a minimum of 15 people has not registered and paid fees at the Scout Office by November 28, 2001. Register today!

Clip and Mail or fax to the Scout Office by Nov. 28

Scout Leader Training Weekend Date Rec'd _______

Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2001 Camp Barstow Rec'd by _______

I am registering for the following Course(s)

_____ Both Courses (Fri. – Sun.) $35 ($45 if after Nov. 28)

_____ Only Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training (Fri-Sat) $15 ($20 after Nov. 28)

_____ Only Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (Sat.-Sun) $20 ($25 after Nov. 28)

What's New in BSA Training?

Fast Start. This training, which introduces new volunteers to Scouting, will continue for all leaders.

Basic Leader Training. This replaces previous basic training for Cub Scouters, Boy Scouters, and Venturing leaders and is comprised of several parts:

Ø New Leader Essentials is a training session for all volunteers. It covers the overall mission, vision, values, methods, and age appropriateness of the programs of the Boy Scouts of America.

Ø Leader Specific Training consists of separate courses for your program specific area:

v Cub Leader Specific Training: Workshops for Tiger Cub den leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, Webelos den leaders, Cubmasters, and Pack Committee members

v Scout Leader Specific Training: Required for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters. Part 2 of 3

v Troop Committee Challenge: For troop committee members.

v Venture/Varsity Leader Specific: Varsity Coaches, Venturing Advisors

Ø Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills: New outdoor skills required training for Scoutmasters and assistants. (Part 3 of 3) It is also appropriate for Webelos Scout leaders, Varsity Coaches, and Venturing Advisors.

Supplemental Training This is continuous learning designed for the different programs. Examples are

Ø Youth Protection Training

Ø Cub and Boy Scout Roundtables

Ø University of Scouting

Ø Boy Scout advanced camping skills

Ø Venturing Powder Horn

Advanced Training:

Wood Badge 21^st Century. This is now one course for all leaders. To attend, leaders must be trained according to the standards of their specific Scouting positions. You must be trained in your current leadership position to be eligible for this training.

Position X is required for "trained " position patch		Fast Start Video	New Leaders Essentials	Cub Leader Specific	Scout Leader Specific	Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills	Troop Committee Challenge	Venture or Varsity Leader Specific	Youth Protection (every 2 years)
	Date(s) Offered*	Call 345-5700	TBA**	TBA**	Nov30-Dec1	Dec 1-2	Call 345-5700 for appointment	TBA	Nov. 8 Feb. 14
Tiger Cub Den Leaders		X	X	X					* Recommended
Cub Scout Den Leaders		X	X	X					* Recommended
Webelos Den Leaders		X	X	X		* Recommended			* Recommended
Cubmasters		X	X	X					* Recommended
Pack Committee Members		X	X	X					* Recommended
Scoutmasters		X	X		X	X			* Recommended
Assistant Scoutmasters		X	X		X	X			* Recommended
Troop Committee Members		X	X				X		* Recommended
Venturing Advisors		X	X			* Recommended		X	* Recommended
Varsity Coaches		X	X			*Recommended		X	* Recommended
These dates are those offered by Etowah Creek District. Please check the Smokes and the Scout Shop for more training dates in other districts. For More info call Joan Janoch 345-5700 or Karl Neilson 732-1928*