A note from the District Commissioner

August provided another excellent Roundtable Event for the Chicora District. A great way to kick off another year of Scouting in our area, and it was great to fellowship with some folks we haven't seen all summer.

Fall recruitment is upon us. While our focus at the District and Cub Scout level will center on bringing new Scouts and families into the Scouting Movement, we are just as committed to serving our Scouts BSA, Venturing Crews, and Explorer Post. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if your unit has needs.

Our August Roundtable featured great information about Cub Scout Recruitment, the new Safeguarding Youth Training, and Campout Safety. 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, September 4, 2025, at 7 pm in the Horry Georgetown Technical College - Conway Campus cafeteria. Please bring a "concession" themed potluck item to share. Water will be provided, and there are vending machines available.

We hope you are as excited to kick off another Scouting year as we are. Scouting is alive, strong, and growing in the Chicora District. The 2025-26 Scouting year is expected to bring more growth and opportunity to our area. We can't wait to see what this year holds for the Chicora District.



Yours in Scouting,

Michelle Malcolm

Chicora District Commissioner

michellemscouts@gmail.com

Roundtable Resources

Safety Moment: Campout Safety and Campout Safety Checklist

Hot Topic: New Safeguarding Youth Training Information

Membership Moment: Fall Recruitment and Five Steps for an Open House

Training Information: Ensure your training is up to date!

Did you know?

The Chicora District has an entire team of volunteers who are here to make sure your unit has guidance when needed, support when requested, and a listening ear when working through challenges. Led by District Commissioner Michelle Malcolm, our Commissioner team is committed to helping our units in any way possible.

Need to know who your commissioner is?

Click here.

Calling all Scoutmasters, Troop Advancement Chairs, and Eagle Coaches!

Are your Scouts following the right steps from Life to Eagle? Are you sure you are mentoring them on the best course of action? Are you following the policies set forth by the Guide to Advancement, National, Council, and District Committees? Join us for a special Roundtable Breakout session on Thursday, September 4 led by District Advancement Chair, Ed Suggs.

Have topics that you would like covered?

Led by Roundtable Commissioner, Lori Ard, our team works very hard to bring important topics and valuable information to leaders of our Packs, Troops, Crews, and Posts, but we would love to gather feedback to ensure we are bringing forward topics that matter most to our Leaders.

Email Lori Ard

Next Roundtable: September 4, 2025

Join us on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria at HGTC-Conway. Topics will include "Balance Scouting and Life", how to use teambuilding and get to know you activities to build a strong Den, and a presentation from our new District Advancement Chair on the Life to Eagle journey.

This is an event you don't want to miss!

Be sure to bring a "concession" themed food item for our potluck!

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 August 5, 2025.

Questions? Email Chris Tyrrell

Nominate your Scout of the Month!

Scout of the Month nominations for August are due Sunday, August 31, 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!

Join us at a District Recruiting Event to support unit growth!

The Chicora District is hosting 4 recruitment events in September to foster unit growth in our area by reaching out to as many families as possible. Join us to support these events and help us grow Scouting!

Learn More Here

Chicora Cub-O-Ween - October 24-26

Join Cub Scouts from around the District for this awesome Halloween-themed event.

Prepare your best dessert for the cook-off, bring a costume, and a bag of candy. This is going to be a weekend to remember!

Register for Cub-O-Ween

Webelos and AOL Weekend Adventure

November 14-16 @ Camp Coker

Prepare your AOL Scouts for Scouts BSA, and help your Webelos learn the necessary skills to move through their final steps.

Experience Camp Coker during the finest camping season of the year!

Register Today!

2025 Chicora's Executive

Challenge Camporee

December 12-14

@ Myrtle Beach State Park

Challenge your Patrols to test their first aid, navigation, pioneering, and firebuilding skills in this unique Scout Skills competition!

Registration Opens September 1