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DISTRICT NEWS |
District Executive: Kathrine Land B: (313) 897-1965 ext 211 |
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THE DISTRICT NEEDS YOUR HELP |
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New Council Mailing Lists |
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ADVANCEMENT |
Committee Chair Les Marhoff (248) 689-3594 |
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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. |
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| Eagle Scout Candidates | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
District Approval of Eagle Leadership Project When you have your project completely planned, you have presented it to and had it approved by your troop committee, and all signatures are in place, contact Mr.Steve Walsh (248-952-5746) to make an appointment to have your project reviewed at the district level.
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.
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
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Merit Badges |
Dean of Merit Badge Counselors Randy Riggs (248) 545-5144 |
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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
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COMMISSIONER NOTES |
District Commissioner: Debbie Freeman 248-259-9545 |
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DISTRICT ROUNDTABLES |
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DISTRICT ACTIVITIES |
Committee Chair: Dee Wilcome H: (248) 720-9105 |
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Solve The Mystery--Who Did It? @
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Lowanue Kuwe |
Hanson Lee ,
Chapter Advisor, 248-952-5413 |
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Health & Safety |
William Donahue, (248) 398-3648 |
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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
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FINANCE |
Jerry Prudden , Committee Chair (248) 635-0355 |
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JAMES E. WEST FELLOWSHIP |
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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.
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MEMBERSHIP |
Committee Chair Wanda Meissner 248-588-2943 |
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TRAINING |
Sandy Marhoff, Training Chair |
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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WEBSITE NOTES |
Website Coordinator Dave Freeman Phone: (248) 506-0183 |
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| Don't Keep It a Secret-Communicate!! Let Everyone in the District Know what's going on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
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| How do I get on the mailing list? How do I get my unit listed on the web site? How do I get a link to the web site? How do I submit my ideas & suggestions? How do I submit information for my District's web page? Contact Dave Freeman. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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