Leon Valley District Commissioner

December 08 Roundtable Notes

Greetings Fellow Scouters! The Council Camporee was a success with 7,000 participants. It was cold and very windy! Leon Valley had great representation and I would like to thank you for attending this event. Hopefully the next Council Camporee Leon Valley will have greater representation.

It’s that time of the year! This is the time of the year when we have the largest amount of Re-Charters. Re-Charters are an important of your yearly planning. If your time is approaching, please be sure your Committee follows the guidelines as closely as possible to insure a timely turn-in date. To insure your paperwork is correct, have your Unit Commissioner, an Assistant District Commissioner, or the District Commissioner review the packet for completeness one week before turning the packet over to a Council Representative. This will allow you to gain the needed signature to qualify for "On-Time" Re-Charter and the Commissioners Award.

The District is recruiting a CS Roundtable Commissioner. This is a very important training role because this is the one time per month where leaders can find new ideas for their den meetings and pack meetings. This monthly meeting should have splits for the different level of leaders. The Cub Scout RT requires a staff of 5-6. Being fully staffed allows splits for Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Leaders. There should also be a split for Cub Masters and Committee Members. This split allows for the “administrative” training for leaders. I would like to thank Homer Casto for stepping forward to take on the BS Roundtable Commissioner position.

Here is the email I had sent out regarding training:

The five "Southern District" are trying to put together joint training sessions. Each District would like to put together a list of possible trainers to support the training sessions. At the present time, Carol Beckom is serving as the Training Chair. If you can help with training, please let Carol, Clifton, Gordon, or myself know. You do not have to have Woodbadge to become a trainer!
 
WOODBAGERS, this would be a great opportunity to give back to Scouting! I look forward to seeing your names on the list.

Know of anyone who may be a great fit for the District Committee or Commissioner Service? These people do not have to be “Scouters” to operate within these areas. If you know anyone, please contact the DE or myself. The more staff available makes for a better program, and a better program means the youth have a great time Scouting.

Money Earning Projects:

When your Units want to conduct a "Money Earning Project" please be sure to:
 
Complete the "Unit Money-Earning Application" which must be turned into the Council Office. This can be completed by giving the application to the DE if need be.
 
When having such a project on Fort Hood, contact MWR for authorization to use any facility for such a project.

When you are using the Commissary(s) or PX(s) on Fort Hood, be sure to ask for permission from the Manager of the appropriate facility.

Future Activities:

US Cavalry Camp, Winter Camp, Twin Arrows NYLT: Dec. 27-31

Cub O (Orienteering) 2009: Jan 03, 2009 @ Sid Richardson, $15 by 30 Dec.

$20 afterwards.

Cub Scout Trout O’ Ree: Jan 17 & 31 at Camp T, $26 per person.

Boy Scout & Venturing Trout Tournament: Feb 7 at Camp T, $26 per person.

Webelos Woods: Feb 21-22 at Camp T, $20 per person

Klondike Derby 2009: 28 Feb Camp T

OA

The Order of the Arrow Troop Representative or Team Representative is a youth liaison serving between the local OA lodge or chapter and his unit. In his unit, he will serve as a communication and programmatic link to and from Arrowmen, adult leaders and Scouts who are not presently members of the Order. He will do this in a fashion that strengthens the mission of the lodge, purpose of the Order and the mission of the Boy Scouts of America. By setting a good example, he will enhance the image of the Order as a service arm to his unit.

Don't forget dues are due 31 Dec of each year. Contact Mike Harrison for an application, to renew your membership p, or provide him with your e-mail address!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOURS! PLEASE STAY SAFE ON YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVELS.

Robert Kratzer

LVD District Commissioner

“Serving Youth of the Greater Fort Hood Area”