A note from the District Commissioner

Happy New Year! 2024 was a resounding success on so many levels for our District, our Scouts, and our Volunteers! January is the time to reflect on the things that paved way to success, ponder the misteps that led to roadblocks, and look to find new ways to best serve the youth of our communities. Chris, Adam, and myself, as well as all of our Commissioner Team and District Committee, are here to help you provide the best program possible for our Scouts.

Thank you to all the Leaders who joined us for our January Roundtable! A special thank you to those who donated soups/chilis and other items for everyone to share. We had great attendance with more than 25 people coming together to fellowship and learn.

This month featured great information about Winter Activities, New Member Coordinators, Activity Planning, and Risk Assessment.

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

Our next Roundtable event will be our District Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 7 pm in the PALM Charter School cafeteria. This is an opportunity to celebrate the hard work and successes of our Adult Volunteers and all that they have done for Scouting this past year.

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

Roundtable Resources

Safety Moment: Winter Activities

Hot Topic: Activity Planning & Risk Assessment

Membership Moment: New Member Coordinators

Training Information: Ensure your training is up to date!

Cub Scout Breakout

Camping: Watch a supplemental video | Discussion Questions

Delegation: Watch a supplemental video | Discussion Questions

Have questions? Email Julie Harrington

Scouts BSA Breakout

Preventing Leader Burnout

Breakout Presentation | Handout

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 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 February 4, 2025.

Questions? Email Chris Tyrrell

Nominate your Scout of the Month!

Scout of the Month nominations for January are due Friday, January 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!

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