A note from the District Commissioner

April provided another excellent Roundtable Event for the Chicora District.

A very special thank you to Mark Zelenka for his presentation of the Adaptive Scouting Committee and the information and resources shared during the presentation. If you have questions or needs related to adaptive Scouting, please don't hesitate to contact the new Adaptive Scouting Chair, James Levy. You can also visit the Indian Waters Council Adaptive Scouting website.

This month featured great information about Service & Gratitude, The Scouting America Brand Center, Cub Scout Annual Planning Conferences, and Engaging Scouts BSA Troop Meetings.

I've included for you more information about our Roundtable Topics, helpful information, and other important links below.

Our next Roundtable event will be on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 7 pm in the PALM Charter School cafeteria. We will be covering topics like Safety at the Gaga Ball pit, Battling Homesickness at summer camp, building a great unit leadership team, summer activities, and developing high-performing youth leaders.

We look forward to you joining us and the fellowship that Roundtable always brings.

Yours in Scouting,

Michelle Malcolm

Chicora District Commissioner

michellemscouts@gmail.com

Roundtable Resources

Safety Moment: Depression

Hot Topic: Service & Gratitude

Membership Moment: Scouting America Brand Center

Training Information: Ensure your training is up to date!

Cub Scout Breakout

Annual Planning Conference: Watch a supplemental video | Discussion Questions

Have questions? Email Julie Harrington

Scouts BSA Breakout

Engaging Troop Meetings: Watch a supplemental video | Discussion Questions

Breakout Presentation

Have questions? Email Adam Riedel

Welcome Leaders!

The programs that Scouting offers are only as good as the volunteers that are giving their time to make them happen. To help you be the best leader you can be, and equip you with the most knowledge possible, Scouting America has created several training modules to help you learn more about the program, find resources, and guide you through program delivery. Please visit my.scouting.org today and click on "my training" to see what is available to help you take the next steps in becoming the most effective leader you can be!

Need some help? Email our District Training Chair, Lee Doty, and he will guide you through all of your training needs.

Make a Difference! Join the District Committee!

The Chicora District Committee has several critical needs and is looking for self-motivated volunteers who are willing and interested in serving the units and Scouts of our district through programming, service, training, and fundraising. Join our next Committee Meeting on May 6, 2025.

Questions? Email Chris Tyrrell

Nominate your Scout of the Month!

Scout of the Month nominations for April are due Wednesday, April 30, 2025! Share a picture, and give us a short paragraph on why the Scout deserves to be recognized so we can feature them on our Facebook Page! You can find the link on our District webpage or follow the link below.

Nominate Your Scout Here!

Calling All Troops!

Does your unit have members that are First Class, have camped 15 combined nights over the past 2 years, and have completed one long-term camp? Is your unit ready to host an Order of the Arrow Election? Schedule your OA Elections now!

Click here to Contact Chicora Lodge Leadership!

Webelos & AOL Adventure

BLAST OFF TO DESTINATION: SPACE!

This Space-themed Webelos and Arrow of Light Summer Camp will focus on FUN as Scouts learn about planets, stars, space exploration, & stargazing through hands-on activities! 

The Summer Camp program will promote a sense of adventure and discovery as Cub Scouts enjoy age and rank-appropriate activities led by volunteer Scouters that will stimulate their imagination! 

June 25-28, 2025 at Camp Coker

Register Today!

Cub Scout Family Weekend

Calling all Tigers, Wolves, & Bears! It is time to blast off to ADVENTURE! 

This Space-themed Cub Scout Summer Camp will focus on FUN as Scouts learn about planets, stars, space exploration, & stargazing through hands-on activities for Cub Scout Families! 

The Summer Camp program will promote a sense of adventure and discovery as Cub Scouts enjoy age and rank-appropriate activities led by volunteer Scouters that will stimulate their imagination! This program is designed for Cub Scouts and their families. 

June 27-29, 2025 at Camp Coker

Register Today!