White Oak District NewsFlash

June 3, 2013

FROM THE EDITOR
SHOOT 'EM UP
 
So your Scouts are tired of sleeping over on the USS Constellation , pretending to be "Powdermonkeys"?  You say Baltimore Harbors Historic Shipshttp://www.historicships.org/     have lost their sheen?  Ummmm?
Maybe it's time to step up and show the boys a BIGGER ship.... The USS New Jersey...  Load and "fire"  a 16 inch cannon!  Here's a road trip worth planning.  One of the last operational Battleships, the New Jersey is worthy of the trip, believe me.  And it is within reach for a looong day trip if you can't swing the overnight. 
 
James E. Lehman, Jr.
Commissioner,
White Oak  Dist. (so far),  N.C.A.C.,  B.S.A.
 
 
The Civil War Comes to Rockville
 

Volunteers Needed, June 29, 2013

 On the way to Gettysburg in 1863, Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart’s cavalry rode into town – to cheers from Southern supporters, while Union sympathizers went into hiding.  Join us in downtown Rockville for a full day of programs commemorating the events of June 28, 1863!

The Montgomery County Historical Society, Heritage Montgomery, Peerless Rockville, the City of Rockville, the Conference and Visitors Bureau of Montgomery County, and the Washington Revels will be joining together to host this free event and provide a full slate of programs appealing to those interested in Civil War history, as well as families looking for a fun way to spend the day. Activities will take place at multiple venues in Rockville - Beall-Dawson Park, the Red Brick Courthouse, Christ Episcopal Church and Rockville Town Square.  Attendees will meet re-enactors, participate in games and crafts of the period, and enjoy musical performances, lectures, and a community dance at the end of the day.

 Volunteers are needed for 3 hour shifts. Family groups are welcome. 

 Visit http://heritagemontgomery.org for more information and a schedule of events.

 

Please email the information below to:

Patricia Dubroof, Organizing Consultant

organizeyourlifenow@gmail.com

Heritage Montgomery Volunteer Registration Form

Your Name

Your best contact number

Confirm Email address

Other People’s Names (and ages, if under 16) in your group

Please paste your name next to the time you are available.

Saturday, June 29th

9 -12 PM  

12 - 3 PM

3 - 6 PM

 

Steve Fox
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 1434, Potomac
LOOKING FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS!

Cub Scout Day Camp is the week of June 17 - 21 at the Gaithersburg Lois Green Izaac Walton League. Adult and Youth staff must be at camp each day from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. unless special arrangements are made in advance. There will be a half hour lunch and we're pleased to announce that lunch will be the same as in past years. The camp will buy the main dish and staff can bring side dishes and desserts if you would like to join us for lunch. You are always welcome to pack your own lunch.

Camp for the Cub Scouts is from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. We need Scouts to volunteer as den chiefs who travel with Cub Scout groups and parents to the different stations throughout the week (normally that's 1st year camp Scouts who have never volunteered at camp before), help the adult volunteers run a station, and assist staff at headquarters as a Program Assistant (for example, filling up the station's water jugs through out the day). Scouts have to be 14 years of age or older to assist at BBs and Archery.

The theme this year is Wild West. Here are the stations: Crafts, Field Sports, Archery, BBs, Fishing, and Theme (includes nature, Native American lore, Western lore.

All attached forms will be turned in to me, Debbie Metrey. They can be mailed to 18508 Meadowland Terrace, Olney, MD 20832, delivered in person to my address, or scanned and sent via computer. Each Scout needs to complete a BSA Medical form (Parts A & B) with a copy of the front and bank of their insurance card and updated immunizations, a signed 2013 Staff Agreement, and a completed 2013 Staff Application form. All forms are attached to this email. I do take requests as to where volunteers wish to work during the week, but I make the final placements so we have enough staff covering all the areas throughout the camp.

Mark your calendars! Staff training will be held both the Saturday and Sunday prior to the start of camp (June 15 and June 16). We'll also be setting up ranges and stations. Staff are required to attend at least one of those days unless special arrangements are made in advance. SSL hours will be available for youth staff that can help set up camp after training is complete that weekend.

If you have general questions about the program or have other questions about day camp, please contact Carlos Salazar, who is in charge of day camp this year at Carlos.Salazar@scouting.org.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Metrey
Youth Coordinator
Cub Scout Day Camp