A note from the District Commissioner

Thank you to all who were able to attend our Annual Chicora District Awards & Recognition Banquet! 2024 was a resounding success on so many levels for our District, our Scouts, and our Volunteers! This event was a great night of fellowship for all, as well as an opportunity to celebrate the hard work of some of our very dedicated Volunteers. I would like to extend my heartful thanks and congratulations to the 2024 Chicora District Award of Merit Recipient, Ms. LuAnn Carrig. LuAnn is an inspiration to us all. she works tirelessly to ensure the Scouts of her units have the opportunity to take part in all of the amazing offerings the Scouting Program has to provide.

We were joined by Indian Waters Council Scout Executive, Doug Stone. Mr. Stone shared some very kind words about the volunteers who make the Chicora District work. He focused on the importance of our Units delivering a consistent and excellent program to the youth our district serves by highlighting the exceptional retention rate of the youth our programs serve. He took time to recognize that our Units are doing a great job working with their youth and that our District Committee's efforts to provide programming that not only supplements the Units but drives home the intent of our program to all who are involved are both equally critical to the success of retaining the Scouts as well as our Council leading recruitment efforts.

Thank you to all the Leaders and Volunteers who continue to give up their free time to make a difference in their units and the lives of the youth they serve. Every leader and volunteer is critical to ensuring we are providing the best program possible for the youth we serve. Thank you for all you do.

Our next Roundtable event is Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 pm in the PALM Charter School cafeteria. We will be celebrating the start of Spring with a BBQ-themed meal. Roundtable participants are asked to bring a side dish to share with everyone.

Our March Cub Scout Breakout will cover S.A.F.E. Scouting and age-appropriate activities for Cub Scouts as well as offer up some Service Project ideas to help our Cub Scout Packs be more visible in their service to our communities. Our March Scouts BSA Breakout will focus on the Importance of Advancement and Forming of Patrols. We hope you will join us next month.

In closing, I'd like to thank everyone for a wonderful 2024 and I look forward to 2025 being a year of Scouting growth for the Chicora District.

Yours in Scouting,

Michelle Malcolm

Chicora District Commissioner

michellemscouts@gmail.com

Congratulations LuAnn Carrig

LuAnn serves as the Committee Chair for Troop 856, Troop 1856 and was a driving force and is the Committee Chair for the recently started Cub Scout Pack 8560. LuAnn also lends her talents to the Chicora District as a Merit Badge Counselor and she is a strong resource for anyone who has questions about unit operations.

Thank you, LuAnn for everything you do!

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 18 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 March 4, 2025.

Questions? Email Chris Tyrrell

Nominate your Scout of the Month!

Scout of the Month nominations for February are due Friday, February 28! 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!

You Are Invited!

Trinity Methodist Church in North Myrtle Beach has extended the invitation to the Scouts and families of the Chicora District to join them for their SCout Sunday Service on Sunday, February 16, 2025. We hope you will be able to join us.

Directions to Trinity Methodist Church

Join us at Bonnie Bay for a Super Experience!

Join the Hero Squad for an EPIC weekend of Scouting!

Our program team has been working hard to ensure we continue to offer top-notch opportunities to our Scouts and this event will not disappoint.

We will need some additional volunteers. Email Lori Ard to offer your assistance.

Register Now!

Let's Go Racin!

The Chicora District Pinewood Derby race is a chance to prove you build the fastest car in all of Chicora! The Top 3 racers from every rank of every Cub Scout Pack are invited to compete to see who has the fastest car! Not in the top 3? Parent, Grandparent, Sibling? Sign up to race in the open class for some extra fun!

Location: PALM Charter High School

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Times: to be announced.

Registration coming soon!