DISTRICT NEWS

District Executive: Kathrine Land   B: (313) 897-1965 ext 211

THE DISTRICT NEEDS YOUR HELP

 
“You must give some time to your fellow men. Even if it’s a little thing, do something for others – something for which you get no pay but the privilege of doing it.”

- Albert Schweitzer

With this in mind, the Northridge District is looking for a few good volunteers. Well, actually we are looking for a lot. We are looking for individuals who would be interested in serving as a volunteer at the district level. If you have an interest in scouting, we have a spot for you. We are really looking for Unit Commissioners and a number of District Committee spots to be filled as quickly as possible. These positions are a great opportunity for individuals to learn more about scouting from a district level.

If you are interested, or may know someone who might be, and would like more information, please contact, Joe Kozely, H: (248) 244-8544, or Debbie Freeman 248-259-9545 or Katherine Land at the Dauch Scout Center 313-897-1965 xt 211.

New Council Mailing Lists

SUBSCRIBE to the Detroit Area Council Newsletter, E-News !!  The E-News will notify you of BSA National information, council event notices, bulletins, and council news relating to the council in general. The new mailing list for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and/or Venturings program(s) will keep you informed of information specific to the program.  Click here to subscribe to the mailing lists.If you have questions, please contact Sherrisa Kelsey or (313) 897-1965 line.266

ADVANCEMENT

Committee Chair Les Marhoff (248) 689-3594

It is not too soon to think about recognizing your fellow volunteers. Applications for District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver nominations, and the Duty to Country nomination forms are now available.

Advancement Reports can be filed on line. Each unit should have received a “How To…” letter from Dauch Scout Center which included their unit access code.For more information, please click here.  

District Approval of Eagle Leadership Project

Eagle Scout Application Process

Debra Edwards is the contact person at the Dauch Scout Center for the submission of the Eagle Scout Application process. >>Read More

NOTE: Effective may 1, 2008, a new version of the Eagle Scout Application will be required. >> Learn More

Eagle Scout Board of Review

When you have completed all requirements to become an Eagle Scout, your Eagle Scout application has been verified by the Council Headquarters, and all reference letters have been received back to your unit, contact Mr. Earl Moorhouse at (248) 549-1907.

Effective immediately, all Eagle Scout candidate reference letters will be included in the materials that go to council headquarters upon the successful completion of the Eagle Board of Review.

Eagle Scout Reference Letter

It is the responsibility of the Eagle Scout candidate to download the Eagle Scout Candidate Reference Letter and get it out to his reference sources. Reference sources must be adults 18 years of age or older. All reference letters should be returned to your designated unit leader and remain unopened until presented at your board of review.

Eagle Scout Candidate Reference Letter-pdf

Merit Badges

Merit Badge Counselor Training will be held at the October and February Roundtables.  Contact Randy Riggs for more information.  Randy Riggs .

 "Macomb Community College has joined us as community partners for merit badges. Check the main advancement pages for their offerings as well as those from the Detroit Science Center, Cranbrook Institute, Detroit Edison, and others. Do not wait to sign up for those you may be interested in as these sessions fill quickly."

Merit Badge offerings-- Register directly with the DSC ( See merit badge opportunities on the council advancement page. If you are interested in this --- don't delay as these offerings fill up fast! While you're there, check out the Cranbrook Institute offerings.

Cub Scout Advancement - The Gymnastic Training Center of Rochester offers an opportunity for Cub Scouts to earn the Gymnastics belt loop.>>Read More

Each Troop in Northridge District is asked to complete the annual Survey. To expedite the process, we are asking you to complete the on-line form. Troop Survey 

COMMISSIONER NOTES

District Commissioner:  Debbie Freeman 248-259-9545

 DISTRICT ROUNDTABLES

All Scouters are invited to attend the Monthly Roundtables. A place to learn about the Scouting Program, changes, District Events, Training, and .....

NOTE: Roundtable will be at 7PM (not 7:30PM) for May and June. May is the program
planning roundtable and June will be our year end picnic.

Program Kick-Off @ Roundtable May 14th! Click here for details

This is the standard meeting place & Time. Be sure to check the District Calendar for variations.
Where:	Lamphere High School 610 W. 13 Mile Rd. Madison Heights north side of 13 Mile, between John-R and I-75, enter thru back of building)
When:	2nd Wednesday of each month (except August's meeting is on the 4th Wednesday)
Time:	7:30pm – 9:00pm --- first floor, room N-10
Contact:	Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Roy Prince         248-280-4515
Contact:	Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner: Robert Lawshe  313-690-0155
Contact:	Venturing Roundtable Commissioner
MAP	to Lamphere High School

 

 

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

Committee Chair: Dee Wilcome H: (248) 720-9105

Solve The Mystery--Who Did It? @

Cub Scout Day Camp
When:	June 23-26, 2008
Where:	Clawson City Park	8:30 am - 4:00 p.m. M, T, Th
		8:30 am - 12 Noon - W
Download:	Registration Packet-pdf
Contact:	Christina Jabboori	Kathy Chizmar
	Phone: (248) 689-1741	Phone: (248) 330-5367
More Information:	Visit: Cub Scout Day Camp Web Page

Lowanue Kuwe

Smoke Signals

Health & Safety

Hello Fellow Scouters,

The Health and Safety Committee is moving towards providing a trained First Aider at all District Events. To help us out, we are looking for people with First Aid, CPR, EMT,... training and certification to help staff the various events. If you are trained and are willing to help please email me with your name, certification, unit, and phone number.

Thanks to all.

YiS
Bill Donahue
Fire Chief
City of Madison Heights

FINANCE

Jerry Prudden , Committee Chair (248) 635-0355

 JAMES E. WEST FELLOWSHIP

This fellowship award, named after the first Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, is a national recognition for those who contribute $1,000 or more in cash or securities to the local council endowment fund. Each donor is recognized with a certificate, distinctive lapel pin/charm and an embroidered square knot.

Information and applications are available from Katie Land @ (313) 897-1965, ext. 211

Additional information can be found on the Council web site.  

 

 

It is time to begin planning for a Friends of Scouting Presentation for your unit. This short presentation helps the Detroit Area Council continue to offer its quality programs, such as this website. To schedule your unit's FOS presentation, please contact the Northridge District Family Friends of Scouting Chairperson, Jim Stanton, (248) 613-6129.

What:	Northridge District Popcorn
Contact:	Warren Morche, NR District Popcorn Kernel Phone: (313) 215-6944

 

MEMBERSHIP

Committee Chair    Wanda Meissner  248-588-2943

Become a Rally Team Member Today!!!

All that is takes is 1-2 evenings in September, to mentor a unit during the evening their Fall Rally. There you will be a resource for that unit to answer questions and to provide support in anyway. You will not be responsible for running the rally for the unit. At the end of the meeting, you will collect the applications and the appropriate funds and drop them off to one of our 3 drop-off locations. AND THAT'S IT!!!

If you are interested in helping out at a Rally Team Member this September, please contact Bill Grayzar, Northridge District Fall Rally Chairman, (248) 569-1430. A short training will be provided on August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Troy Community Center, for all Rally Team Members."

Become A Rally Team Member-pdf

 

 

 

TRAINING

 Sandy Marhoff, Training Chair

Be sure to check out the Training Page This page shows the training schedule for Northridge District. To view the Council Training Schedule, Click Here. To view the training schedule for other Districts, please go to their Home Page.

All leaders are to complete Youth Protection Training. This course is available on-line.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAMP WILDERNESS

If you're looking for a place to take your Scouts for a weekend or longer this you might consider:

Camp Wilderness features two areas with platform tents, a picnic shelter, fire circle, modern bathhouse and more!  Campers can access the park's nature center, trails and (in season) swimming, boating, fishing and geocaching. The 10-acre is secluded from the main park and accessible by a wooden bridge. Naturalists can visit the campground to host Badge Day sessions – all requirements met to complete various badges.

Camp Wilderness is located at Independence Oaks County Park near Clarkston, MI --- just 2.5 miles of I-75 exit 89.

For more information, click on http://www.oakgov.com/parksrec/assets/docs/camping_youth_group.pdf or call to make reservations at 248.625.0877.

Additionally, Oakland County Parks is hosting Scouts Day at Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks Waterparks on June 20, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Reduced admission is $7 per scout and immediate families (up to 4 people).

And, a Scouts Twilight Swim is offered every Wednesday, starting June 27 from 4-7 p.m. (until 8 p.m. in July). Reduced admission is $8 per scout and one free guest.

For more information on these two programs, call 248.858.0916 or click on www.splashfun.com

WEBSITE NOTES

Website Coordinator Dave Freeman Phone: (248) 506-0183

We want you to be able to use the District Website as the source for the most current information, dates, events, flyers, pictures, etc. We are asking that the submission of information be coordinated through the District Website Coordinator, Dave Freeman who is responsible for what goes on and comes off the District Website.

Information can be submitted by Event Coordinators; District Committee Members; Commissioners; Packs, Troops, and Crews Leaders. Information can be submitted as soon as it is available. Not only promoting activities before they occur but also telling what went on. If you are interested in keeping open communications in the district, contact Dave Freeman.