Hello all - we are still far behind in getting signups for both awards and attendance at the District Dinner on May 28 in North Chelmsford. Could you please ensure that your unit has nominated one volunteer for a Spark Plug award immediately, so that we can get the plaques made up? Any other awards (e.g. training) should also be submitted immediately as it will take time to get approvals and order the certificates and patches.

Recognizing the work of our volunteers is absolutely critical - you and your volunteers are the reason for Scouting's success and by far the most important factor in fulfilling our mission of developing our youth through the Scout Oath and Law. A plaque or certificate is of course never enough, but we hope that these acts of gratitude will energize our volunteers and remind them of how important they are to us and to our kids.

Please also make sure that awardees, and supporting leaders from the Unit, are registered for and attend the District Dinner. We want to make sure they get the proper recognition and that there's an opportunity to take pictures that you can use to showcase their accomplishments and those of your unit to your community. The Dinner is also the Annual Business Meeting for the District where we will elect a new District Committee slate, including District Chair and committee members. Chartered Organization Representatives represent your unit at these meetings and are eligible to vote, as are current Committee members. If you or any of your volunteers are interested, we always need help at the District level for advancement, service, activities, training, membership, and other services to the communities in West Wind. Let me know if you are interested in being on the Committee slate.

The links for the awards and Dinner sign up forms are below - please use the awards link once for each award you wish to submit; you can use it for any type of award.

Thank you so much for your support of Scouting and for the youth in our District! I look forward to celebrating with you at the Dinner in May.

Yours in Scouting,

Sarath Krishnaswamy

West Wind District Chair

2026 West Wind Awards: https://forms.gle/92bupGdY2oQ1PCQS6

2026 West Wind Distict Dinner: https://mycouncil.scoutingboston.org/Event/117/Register