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Scouting News
Update to the Criminal Background Check Policy
(posted 5-23-08)
Criminal Background Check Update letter [PDF],
Frequently asked questions [PDF],
CBC_authorization [PDF],
bulletin 1 [PDF],
bulletin 2 [PDF],
bulletin 4 [PDF],
bulletin 5 [PDF]
“School Night for Scouting” August 9-September 30(posted 5-10-08)
The Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is set to hold its annual aggressive campaign at schools to recruit for Scouting. The fall membership drive extravaganza is scheduled to kickoff with the Evangeline Area Council Raingutter Regatta Championship on Saturday August 9, 2008. Details are still being ironed out but this event is tentatively scheduled to take place at the Mall of Acadiana! As more details come forth, we will be sure to inform you!
The beginning of the school year is always the marker for ''School Night for Scouting.'' Scout leaders visit schools and talk to boys about the Cub and Boy Scouts and recruit for the program. School Night is the most aggressive time for recruitment, although boys may sign up for Scouting at any time during the year.
The Boy Scouts of America is built around instilling ethical character and responsible citizenship through a program rich with fun and adventure.
For more information on the Evangeline Area Council Boy Scouts' "School Night for Scouting", including information on when the Scouts are recruiting at your school, please call the Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America at (337) 235-8551.
Evangeline Area Council RAINGUTTER REGATTA CHAMPIONSHIP
When: Saturday, August 9, 2008
(posted 7-20-08)
We are proud to announce that our 2008 Raingutter Regatta Championship will take place at the Mall of Acadiana on Saturday, August 9, 2008. This event will also serve as our annual “Join Cub Scouts” membership drive kickoff! We hope to see you and your scout come out to race their sailboats. Just remember the first 50 boys per rank will be allowed to race, with “District Champions” getting first preference. You must register your scout for the activity by August 1, 2008. As always, we need gracious volunteers to help us staff an event of this magnitude, so if you can help in one of the following way: emcee, registration (2), racing software (2), walking judges (6), inspection, finish judges (6), scouter security (4), information/promotion (2) please contact Dwayne Jones @ 337-235-8551 x 15 or fielddirector212@yahoo.com. Please turn out in full force and let’s show the people at the Mall of Acadiana, that Scouting is worth a second look!!
Chavanne Barbour, EAC’s newest Commissioned Professional
(posted 7-20-08)
In Case you were wondering, where has Chavanne been? She has been at our BSA National Center for Professional Development; spending long hours learning all the necessary information and knowledge to return and better serve each of you.
Chavanne became the Evangeline Area Council’s newest Commissioned professional on Friday, July 18, 2008 and she is extremely excited to be back in the district and ready to work with and through all of you to help Beau Bassin maintain its status as a Quality District. For sure!
Evangeline Area Council Popcorn Sale 08 Only 73 days away!!!
(posted 7-20-08)
It is almost time to start thinking about funding all the fun you wish to have with your scouts in the remainder of 2008 and 2009. Popcorn is the Scouts premiere fundraiser and can supplement your entire Scouting program if your pack, troop, or crew gets Organized and sets goals for each registered family. “If everyone does a little, no one has to do a lot”. Here is an example of what a little organization, determination and dedication can do to fund a super program: Did you know that one of our very own scouts ranked 6th in the Southern region and 36th nationally in popcorn sales (see the chart below). Congratulations, Zachary Knight of Troop 446, Our Lady of Fatima for putting together a tremendous plan and selling over $10,042 in popcorn single handedly. Zach’s effort would rank him ahead of some entire scouting units. Your unit can develop seasoned popcorn veterans that will sell their way to a great program and remember your boys aren’t selling popcorn their selling program. Check your district’s webpage or with your local district executive for more information on this year’s District Kickoff and Sales Orientation. The Council’s popcorn sale gets popping on October 1, 2008.
Evangeline Area Council, BSA Seeks to secure 100th Anniversary Committee
(posted 7-20-08)
The Evangeline Area Council is currently working through the official BSA nomination process to identify a chairperson of the EACBSA 100 Committee. Once a chairperson has been formally introduced, we will set our sights on enthusiastic, dedicated, open minded volunteers to help shape our year-round anniversary celebration set for February to December of 2010. Our vision is to have activities, camps, and day programs all year long tied into the theme of the BSA’s symbolic 100th year birthday. So if you are a volunteer interested in serving on the planning committee charged with creating a festive celebratory atmosphere year round in 2010, please contact:
Dwayne Jones @ 337-235-8551 x 15 or fielddirector212@yahoo.com
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