A note from the District Commissioner

Thank you to all the Leaders who joined us for our December Roundtable! A special thank you to those who donated potluck items for everyone to share. We had great attendance with more than 30 people coming together to fellowship and learn.

This month featured great information about Service & Gratitude, The Guide to Safe Scouting, and community visibility, AND we got to celebrate with Jessica Chasse as she received her Wood Badge Beads.

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

Our next Roundtable event is Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 7 pm in the PALM Charter School cafeteria. I'll be sure to follow up on topics in the upcoming weeks. Roundtable is open to all leaders, volunteers, and parents of the Chicora District. We hope you will join us next month and help us continue to grow our District, fellowship together, share best practices, and seek new ways to best serve our youth.

In closing, I'd like to thank everyone for a wonderful 2024. It has been an honor to serve the units of our District. As we approach the holidays, I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy, and happy New Year.

Yours in Scouting,

Michelle Malcolm

Chicora District Commissioner

michellemscouts@gmail.com

Roundtable Resources

Safety Moment: Guide to Safe Scouting

Hot Topic: Service & Gratitude

Membership Moment: Community Visibility

Training Information: Ensure your training is up to date!

Cub Scout Breakout

Leader Resources: Watch a supplemental video | Discussion Questions

Building School Relationships: Watch a supplemental video | Discussion Questions

Have questions? Email Julie Harrington

Scouts BSA Breakout

Impact of the Patrol Method

Breakout Presentation | Supplemental Video | Discussion Questions

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.

Wood Badge 2025 to be hosted at Camp Coker!

Course Dates: March 14-16, April 5-6, 2025

Location: Camp Coker

Cost: $275 per participant.

Requirements: Must have an active registration with Scouting America, must be fully trained for your primary position, must have a current YPT, and must be in full uniform during the event.

Registration open now! Less than 20 spots remaining!

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 January 7, 2025.

Questions? Email Chris Tyrrell

Nominate your Scout of the Month!

Scout of the Month nominations for December are due Wednesday, December 31! 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!