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District Calendar
www.mingotrails.org
January
3 New Leader Essentials, Fairhill Manor Church, 8:30 a.m.
Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Youth Protection Training, Risk Zone Training
6 Roundtable, Fairhill Manor Church, 7:30 p.m.
8 Commissioner Staff, 1st U M Church, Canonsburg, 7:00 p.m.
13 Advancement Committee, 1st U M Church, Canonsburg, 7:00 p.m.
13 District Committee, 1st U M Church, Canonsburg, 7:30 p.m.
16-18 B.S. Klondike Derby & C.S. Winter Fun Day, Camp Anawanna
17 Venture Leader Specific Training, Columbia Gas, Washington, 8:00 a.m.
28 Advancement Committee, Abundant Life Baptist Church, Washington, 7:00 pm.
28 Activities Committee, Canonsburg UP Church, Canonsburg, 7:00 p.m.
31 Recharter Day, Fairhill Manor Church, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon
February
3 Roundtable, Fairhill Manor Church, 7:30 p.m.
5 Commissioner Staff, First United Methodist Church, Canonsburg,
7:00 p.m.
10 Advancement Committee, 1st U M Church, Canonsburg, 7:00 p.m.
10 District Committee, 1st United Methodist Church, Canonsburg, 7:30 p.m.
18 Activities Committee, Canonsburg UP Church, Canonsburg, 7:00 p.m.
20 Mall Show Set Up, Washington Crown Center, 9:00 p.m.
21 Mall Show and Pinewood Derby, Washington Crown Center Mall
25 Advancement Committee, Abundant Life Baptist Church, Washington, 7:00 p.m.
March
3 Roundtable, Fairhill Manor Church, 7:30 p.m.
5 Commissioner Staff, First United Methodist Church, Canonsburg,
7:00 p.m.
7 Scoutmaster and ASM Specific Training, Columbia Gas, Washington,
8:30 a.m.
10 Advancement Committee, 1st U M Church, Canonsburg, 7:00 p.m.
10 District Committee, First United Methodist Church, Canonsburg, 7:30 p.m.
25 Advancement Committee, Abundant Life Baptist Church, Washington, 7:00 p.m.
25 Activities Committee, Canonsburg UP Church, Canonsburg, 7:00 p.m.
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Recharter Now!
Need help with your units “Charter Renewal”? Come join us on January 31 at Fairhill Manor Church from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. All units should have received their recharter packet at the December Roundtable with the access code to allow online “internet rechartering.” Contact District Director Michael Maxwell if you did not get your packet. Recharter Day provides an opportunity to meet with commissioners, turn in the completed charter (don’t forget signatures and a check), and meet with our district operating committees to find out about all of the exciting program opportunities throughout the district this year. Remember, in order proceed toward earning “Quality Unit” status, must FIRST recharter ON TIME! Email Michael Maxwell at mmaxwell@bsamail to let us know you plan to attend.
Leader Roundtable – JOIN US!
Roundtable is a monthly training offered by the district. Every unit should take advantage of this opportunity to learn ways of enhancing the great program offered at your local unit level. RT is also a great chance to gather for fellowship with other leaders and pick up tips and other great ideas on how to improve your program. At least one adult from every unit should attend the Mingo Trails District Roundtable held on the first Tuesday from September through May of each month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fairhill Manor Christian Church, 351 Montgomery Ave., Washington.
Roundtable is “The Place to Be” each month for the latest information regarding district, council, and national programs and events. Come have some fun! If you have any questions please contact, Boy Scout RT Commissioner, Kevin Dolinar, 724-942-0388 or Cub Scout RT Commissioner, Karen Durham, 724-941-5696.
Order of the Arrow
Come join us. Chapter Meetings are held in conjunction with Roundtable at Fairhill Manor Church on the first Tuesday from September through May of every month at 7:30. Please have your Troop Representative attend. If you have any questions, contact Chapter Chief, Shawn Geiger, at scouterangela@hotmail.com
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District Key Three
District Chairman: Scott R. Day 724-228-3448 Vice Chairman: Patrick O’Brien
District Commissioner: Vacant District Director: Michael D. Maxwell 412-325-7977
Centennial Quality Unit Award
2009 marks the third of the four year Centennial Quality Unit Award program. This program emphasizes the benchmarks of delivering a high quality program to our youth as we near the 100th anniversary of Scouting in the United States in 2010. The first step in working toward and achieving this recognition is to complete the “2009 Centennial Quality Unit Commitment form. The form can be found in the “Blown’ Smoke” section of the Mingo Trails District website. District Commissioners are ready to assist in completing this first step of the process. Contact your District Commissioner or District Director Michael Maxwell if you need assistance.
Every Boy Deserves a Trained Leader
~The Mingo Trails leadership development team never rests. The next opportunity is Scoutmaster and ASM Specific Training on December 6, 2008 at Columbia Gas Transmission Office Building, a prerequisite to this course is New Leaders Essentials.
~On 3 January 2009 we start the new year out with New Leaders Essentials, Risk Management, Youth Protection and Cub Scout Leader Specific at Farhill Manor Church.
~On 17 January 2009 the training team also has Venture Leader Specific scheduled at Columbia Gas Transmission Office Building
Check out the calendar section in MYGPC-BSA for upcoming dates and then visit the “Training Section” of the Mingo Trails District website, www.mingotrails.org for all the details on how to register.
E-mail List
In addition to the MY-GPC, we maintain an extensive e-mail list to communicate Mingo Trails District activities and announcements. To join that list, send a plain text e-mail with that request, your name and Unit to the Mingo Trails Webmaster. To subscribe, e-mail: webmaster@mingotrails.org in the Subject line type: Subscribe Blown' Smoke in the Contents please type: your name and the e-mail to be used Also please put your unit number and position.
Family Friends of Scouting
Thank you to all units that have already had or have scheduled their annual Family Friends of Scouting (FOS) presentation. For those that have not, it is not too late. A representative from our district will come to your meeting to present a short informative talk to your parents about their opportunity to support the Family FOS campaign.
Each parent should have the opportunity to learn about our operations, and permitted to make their own personal decision on making a contribution to support Scouting.
For more information about Family FOS, or to schedule a Family FOS presentation in your unit, please contact Ward Reighard, at 724-941-8291 or ewreighard@portsys.net
Klondike Derby Weekend and Mall Show Approaching
Watch the mingotrails.org website for more information about the 2009 Boy Scout Klondike Derby and Cub Scout Winter Fun Day at Camp Anawanna. Activities are now being planned for all Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. Mark your calendar now to attend a great day of outdoor winter fun!! Hope to see you there!
Also in the Activities Committee section of the website you will find the latest information about the District Mall Show set for Saturday, February 21 at the Washington Crown Center. This year’s events will include the district Pinewood Derby for Cub Scout representatives from Mingo Trail’s Packs, as well as, photography contests, first aid challenges, scout mania trivia, unit displays, and lots of fun for the whole family. Check out the district website and plan to attend Roundtable on Jan. 6 and Feb. 3 for all the details.
Commissioners Needed
Do you care about Scouting in your community? Are you interested in seeing the Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops and Venturing Crews in your neighborhood thrive? Then you should consider being a Unit Commissioner providing experience and aid to units in your community. Contact District Director, Michael Maxwell at (412) 325-7977 and offer to join the team!
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