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IMPORTANT
NOTICE --- EVENT SCHEDULES CHANGE !!! |
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Please be aware that due to a
conflict in scheduling by the Blue Ridge
Council, et. al.; there have been some
re-scheduling of events by this district and
the Blue Ridge Council. The District
Pinewood Derby, which was scheduled for
Saturday, February 27, 2010 will
N-O-W
be held the previous Saturday, on February 20,
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 The "Clemson - Carolina"
Sports Clinic, which was originally
scheduled to be conducted on Saturday,
February 20, 2010 will
N-O-W be offered earlier on
either February
13, 2010 for those attending the Carolina
Sports Clinic -or-
February 27, 2010
for those attending the Clemson Sports
Clinic. We apologize for
any inconvenience that this re-scheduling of
events may have caused. For additional
information, contact a member of the Key
Three (see telephone numbers below). |
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NEW SQUARE KNOT ISSUED FOR UNIT LEADERS |
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Unit
Leaders (Cubmasters, Scoutmasters,
Varsity Leaders, Venture Crew
Leaders, Explorer Post Advisors, and
Ship Skippers) now have the
opportunity to earn special
recognition for their leadership
positions with a new square knot;
which replaces the AWARD OF MERIT
square knot. For additional
details, visit
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-003_WB.pdf
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2009
CENTENNIAL QUALITY UNIT AWARDS |
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It
is time once again to complete the
Centennial
Quality Unit Award
application form for your Cub Scout Pack,
Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Team, Venture Crew,
or Explorer Post for the 2009 Scouting year.
The award, which is now available for the
National Scout Shop at the Blue Ridge
Council's Service Center in Mauldin (and
also available at www.scoutstuff.org/) can
be purchased for uniform wear for those
units that meet the requirements of this
award. The application for the award
can be found
here.
Fill it out and give to your Unit
Commissioner or a member of the Key Three
(Andrew Reale, Isaac Shaffer, or Gary
Stratton)
as soon as possible. |
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TRAINER'S
EDGE - SPECIAL CONFERENCE FOR DISTRICT
TRAINING TEAM |
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There will be
a very special one-day training opportunity
and
conference
especially designed for members of the Blue
Ridge Council and District Training Teams!
This training is "brand-new" and uses the
E-D-G-E method of instruction. |
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If you are a
member of either the Long Cane District
Training team, or a member of the Blue Ridge
Council Training Team; then THIS training
conference is just for you! The day
for this special training conference is set
for
Saturday, February 20, 2010. The
cost is only $3 per participant covers
course materials. You may desire to
bring a sack lunch. Nearby restaurants
offer an alternative to the "brown bag"
lunch idea!
More more
information, contact Matt Kubler at the Blue
Ridge Council's Service Center. |
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NEWS FLASH
!!! NEWS FLASH !!! NEWS FLASH !!! |
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The Newest
Training course for all volunteers, "This is
Scouting," (replaces New Leader Essentials)
is now available on the E-Learning center on
http://www.MyScouting.org/
New
Policies
Tour Permits are now
available on-line at the National Website
(www.scouting.org)
through your
MyScouting account. We encourage you to use
this new method for submitting Tour Permits.
Also, the
National Office has put into place a new
Annual Health and Medical Record. This one
health and medical record replaces the Class
1, 2, and 3 forms which will be phased out
in 2009. We encourage you to begin using
this form now, but you will be required to
use the new form effective January 1, 2010.
You will also need this form for the 2010
National Scout Jamboree. You can
download the form
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DISTRICT LEADERSHIP
CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Andrew
Reale, District Executive |
554-3393 |
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Isaac
Shaffer, District Chairman |
227-0002 |
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Gary
Stratton, District Commissioner |
223-2013 |
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Dale
Moseley, Assistant District Commissioner |
227-8464 |
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Michael
Kirby, Activities/Civic-Events Committee
Chairman |
(864)
221-2998
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Jay
Pendergrass, Eagle Board of Review & Advancement Committee Chair |
223-9262 |
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Chris
Dunford, District Popcorn
Fundraiser Chairman |
227-9158 |
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Tim
Sanders, Camporee Committee Chairman |
344-1415 |
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Richard
Turner, OA Machtagen Tulpe Chapter Advisor |
554-5543 |
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Debbie
Holder, Cub Scout Day Camp Director |
not listed |
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Debbie
Turner, Cub Scout Day Camp Program Director |
543-5386 |
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CHANGES IN THE COUNCIL / DISTRICT
CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Please notice that there have been several
changes in the various activities, events,
training sessions, and meetings of BOTH the
Blue Ridge Council and the Long Cane
District. |
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It would be suggested that you keep checking
the
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
webpage of this district website
(http://www.longcanescouting.org/html/calendar/calendar.htm)
to see what events, activities, meetings,
and training sessions have been changed or
cancelled. |
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The Calendar is
divided in to several sections, one dealing
with just District Training Sessions/Events;
another deals with all of the Council
Events; and the third section comprises all
of the various activities, events, and
meetings held in the Long Cane District. |
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If you notice any incompleteness or
inconsistency, please notify the webmaster
immediately so that Dale can make the
necessary changes to the webpage! |
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NEW AWARD:
UNIT LEADER AWARD OF MERIT |
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Attention all
Unit Leaders! There is a brand-new
recognition award JUST FOR YOU! |
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Quality unit leadership is
the key to a quality unit
program—and it leads to
better Scout retention.
Statistics show that if
young people stay engaged in
the program for at least
five years, the BSA’s
influence likely will stay
with them for the rest of
their lives. A quality
Scouting experience will
help keep Scouts in the
program, and the Boy Scouts
of America created the
Unit
Leader Award of Merit to
recognize the quality unit
leaders who make that
happen.
The Unit Leader Award of
Merit replaces the
Scoutmaster Award of Merit,
the
Varsity Team Coach Award of
Merit,
and the
Venturing Crew Advisor's
Award of Merit
programs. This new
recognition has revised
requirements and may be
earned by Cubmasters as
well.
Requirements
The nominee must:
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Be a currently
registered Cubmaster,
Scoutmaster, Coach, or
Advisor who has served
in that position at
least 18 continuous
months.
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Meet the training
requirements for the
registered position.
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Distribute a printed or
electronic annual unit
program plan and
calendar to each family
in the unit.
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Have a leader succession
plan in place.
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Effectively use the
advancement method so
that at least 60 percent
of the unit’s youth have
advanced at least once
during the last 12
months.
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Cultivate a positive
relationship with the
chartered organization.
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Project a positive image
of Scouting in the
community.
Nomination Procedure
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The unit committee
chairman completes the
Unit Leader Award of
Merit Nomination Form on
behalf of the unit
committee. Nominations
for a Scoutmaster or
crew Advisor must also
include endorsement from
the senior patrol leader
or crew president.
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The unit or district
commissioner certifies
that the form is
complete.
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The unit submits the
nomination form to the
council for approval by
the Scout executive and
council commissioner or
president.
The Award
Upon receipt of the approved
nomination form, the council
may present the Unit Leader
Award of Merit, which
includes a certificate,
square knot with the
appropriate device, and a
gold-bordered unit leader
emblem. Recognition of this
achievement may be presented
at appropriate district or
council events, such as
district or council leader
recognition dinners,
training events, and board
meetings.
The award may be presented
for each program, Cub
Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity,
and Venturing, if the
individual meets the
requirements in each
program. Only one knot is
worn with the devices of
each program that the award
was earned in. |
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2009 - 2010
DISTRICT AND COUNCIL TRAINING DATES |
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January 23,
2010 |
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Boy Scout
Leader Specific Training (Indoor Session).
Blue Ridge Council Service Center, Mauldin,
SC. Registration Fee: $7 per
participant.
Registration
begins at 8:30 am and class begins at 9:00
am. For additional details, please
visit
http://www.blueridgecouncil.org/brcic/resources/13/Boy%20Scout%20Leader%20Specific
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February 20,
2010 |
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Trainer's Edge.
Use to be known as
"Train The Trainer" and "Trainer
Development Conference." Required
training session for all District/Council
Training Team members, to be held at the
Blue Ridge Council Service Center. One
Day Training. Registration Fee is $3
per participant. The Trainer's Edge
program is for those who are on the District
or Council Training Team and need to be
certified as a Trainer to help teach
programs at the District or Council level. |
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March 13,
2010 |
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CPR
Saturday.
A One-Day session with various locations in
Abbeville and Greenwood Counties. For
those who need to know CPR. Completion
of the session will certify you in Basic
Red-Cross CPR. More information
will be posted as soon as it becomes
available. |
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March 19 -
21, 2010 |
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Boy Scout
Outdoor Leadership Skills Instruction
(Outdoor Session).
Conducted at Camp Old Indian. For more
information, visit the Council website at
http://www.blueridgecouncil.org/brcic/resources/13/BS%20outdoor%20March%202009.pdf.
Cost is $40 per participant. |
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BRING:
Mess Kit with cup and utensils, Sleeping
bag, Bed pad, Clothing for two
overnights, Scout Handbook, Flash Light,
Rain gear, and Scout Spirit. (Check Scout
handbook for a complete list of necessary
camping equipment)
This course is intended for every adult
leader in every Boy Scout Troop. It is
designed to provide a working knowledge of
the basic outdoor skills necessary to
succeed as a Scoutmaster or Assistant
Scoutmaster. Outdoor skills are critical to
the success of the Scouting program, and
Outdoor Leader Skills will provide leaders
with the basic outdoor skills information
needed to start or maintain a quality
program.
Outdoor Leader Skills is the required
outdoor training for all Scoutmasters,
Assistant Scoutmasters, and Varsity Coaches.
The skills taught are based on the outdoor
skills found in The Boy Scout Handbook. The
course is also ideal for Venturing leaders
because it focuses on skills that build
confidence and competence in leaders
conducting outdoor camping experiences. |
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April 17,
2010 |
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BALOO
Training for Cub Scout Leaders/Packs.
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation) is a one-day training session
held at Camp Old Indian twice a year (one in
the spring, the other in August). It
is required that every registered Cub Scout
Pack have at least ONE person in the pack
who is BALOO-trained. The BSA prefers
that the BALOO-trained individual NOT be the
Cubmaster. The Registration fee is
usually $15 and covers materials, breakfast,
lunch, and a snack. Bring
notebook/pad, pen/pencil and something to
drink. Dress accordingly to the
weather (which may be cold and rainy).
Training is usually held in the Camp's
Dining Hall facility. |
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April 17,
2010 |
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Webelos
Training.
Use to be
called "Webelos Outdoor Leader training,
and "OWL" training (Outdoor
Webelos Leader) training.
Training especially designed for the Webelos
or Assistant Webelos Den Leader.
Held at Camp Old Indian. Registration
Fee is usually $15 per participant and
covers a breakfast, materials, handouts, and
a lunch/snack. Bring notebook/pad,
pen/pencil and something to drink.
Dress accordingly to the weather (which may
be cold and rainy). This training will
most likely be taught in the great outdoors. |
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August 21,
2010 |
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BALOO
Training for Cub Scout Leaders/Packs.
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation) is a one-day training session
held at Camp Old Indian twice a year (one in
the spring, the other in August). It
is required that every registered Cub Scout
Pack have at least ONE person in the pack
who is BALOO-trained. The BSA prefers
that the BALOO-trained individual NOT be the
Cubmaster. The Registration fee is
usually $15 and covers materials, breakfast,
lunch, and a snack. Bring
notebook/pad, pen/pencil and something to
drink. Dress accordingly to the
weather (which may be cold and rainy).
Training is usually held in the Camp's
Dining Hall facility. |
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August 21,
2010 |
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Webelos
Training.
Use to be
called "Webelos Outdoor Leader training,
and "OWL" training (Outdoor
Webelos Leader) training.
Training especially designed for the Webelos
or Assistant Webelos Den Leader.
Held at Camp Old Indian. Registration
Fee is usually $15 per participant and
covers a breakfast, materials, handouts, and
a lunch/snack. Bring notebook/pad,
pen/pencil and something to drink.
Dress accordingly to the weather (which may
be cold and rainy). This training will
most likely be taught in the great outdoors. |
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