Meridian Matters March 2015 (Corrected dates) Website: www.bsa-meridian.org Contacts District Chair Kent Screechfield (925) 570-1999 OA Advisor Dennis Bleile Commissioner Sue Oki (925) 831-9380 Popcorn Mike Hoffman (925) 973-0420 Executive Tim Welty (925) 674-6125 Program & Activities Adrianne Kordelos (650) 224-2143 Advancement George Gavrell (925) 837-6248 R/T Commissioner Gregg Ankenman (510) 813-8051 Camping Dave Newton (925) 963-8065 R/T – Cub Steve Tom (510) 772-0229 Camporee Dave Newton (925) 963-8065 R/T – Scout Ray Chan (925) 548-6179 Communications/Website Jim Bergsten (925) 838-4615 R/T – Venturing James Reeve (925) 552-6582 Training James Reeve (925) 552-6582 Scouting for Food M’Lu Knaus (925) 934-3493 Finance open Eagle Packets Debbie Wiley (925) 788-4805 Friends of Scouting Rand Mahoney (925) 899-3840 Eagle Projects Nicholas Hall (925) 837-3165 Membership Dan Chevez (925) 837-0936 Eagle Board Brent Henderson (925) 212-5453 Meridian Matters Editor Chris Knaus (925) 934-3493 Calendar April 2015 2 Eagle Orient./Packet & Proj review (D-LDS) 11 Blackhawk 500 15 District Committee (D-LDS) 23 District Roundtable (SR-LDS) 24-26 District Camporee - Rancho Los Mochos 7 15 21 28 Message from Meridian’s District Executive, Tim Welty I would like to thank everyone for their efforts over these last seven years. What a ride it was! I would like to inform everyone that I have received a promotion with the San Francisco Bay Area Council. Starting April 16th I will be serving as their Field Director. I really can’t thank the Meridian District enough. With your continuous support you have made Meridian what it is today. I am so fortunate to have been a part of it and met so many outstanding people over the years. I am truly going to miss being part of this alpha district. Please feel free to contact me anytime. April Roundtable Preview Our next Roundtable meeting will be Thursday April 23rd, 7:30-9:00 p.m. at the San Ramon LDS Church at, 5025 Crow Canyon Road. Break-out sessions include: • Cub Breakout - Changes in Cubs / Outdoor Cooking / Back Yard Fun. • Boy Scout Breakout – Scout Skills (with a Twist and Sharing Tricks & Tips). • Unit Committee Breakout – Leadership Training. A splendid time is guaranteed for all! Friends of Scouting (FOS) We are right in the middle of our 2015 FOS campaign and things are going well! Our district is currently at $59,169 or 50% our our $118,500 goal. As of March 25 we have had at least 30 packs and troops give their FOS presentation. Please continue to turn in your FOS donations and pledges weekly or contact Rand for it to be picked up. THANK YOU for your support and help us have a great 2015 campaign! For questions, contact Rand Mahoney, (925) 899-3840, [email protected]. District Dinner Celebrate another great year in Scouting at the annual District Dinner. Mark your calendar for Thursday May 28st. Great food, great fellowship, and a wonderful Italian theme. Troop tables still available! Register at April Roundtable. Unit Scouter of the Year Nominations Always a favorite at the District Dinner is recognizing the contributions of each Unit’s Scouter of the Year. Nominate and recognize your Unit Scouter of the Year. Nominations are due to Adrianne Kordelos at [email protected] by May 1st. Camporee 2015 Camporee 2015 will be Friday April 24th – Sunday April 26th at Rancho Los Mochos. How are your Troop’s preparations coming along? The March Roundtable will focus on Camporee Preparation! Membership If you need ideas or assistance with recruiting, contact District Membership Chair, Dan Chevez, at 925-837-0936. [email protected]. Correction Issued: Fri 27 Mar 2015 May 2015 Eagle Orient./Packet & Proj review (D-LDS) District Committee (D-LDS) Eagle Project Review District Dinner (SR-LDS) Blackhawk 500 All Cub Scouts and race fans are welcome! Bring your engines (Pinewood Derby Cars) to the 15th Annual Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Pinewood Derby -1- Meridian Matters March 2015 (Corrected dates) Website: www.bsa-meridian.org Open. It will be at the Blackhawk Auto Museum at 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle in Danville on April 11, 2015! All Cubs from within the Council are invited to participate. NOTE: This event is OPEN TO ALL - not just pack pinewood derby winners! There will be racing, a design competition and an open/sibling class. During the event the whole family can participate and tour the Blackhawk Auto Museum's magnificent collection. The registration fee is $15 per race entry but wear your Class-A Scout uniform and your whole family gets museum admission for FREE. Key dates: • Online registration open through April 8 at 5pm. • Mandatory Impound/Pre-Race Weigh-In at the council office April 6, 7 and 8 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Please visit www.blackhawk500.org and for any questions or contact Tom Schneider 925-674-6173 or [email protected] [email protected]; or Dennis Bleile (Chapter Advisor) at (925) 216-1086 or [email protected]. Youth Protection Training Did you know that it is a requirement that all Scouters are trained in youth protection? MDSC policy is that all Scouters to submit proof of YPT with any original registration or recharter. Training is easy and readily available online at www.scouting.org/training/adult.aspx. Ensure your YPT training is up-to-date for your benefit and the benefit of your Scouts. Upcoming Basic Leader Training Events Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO) 4/18/2015 - Camp Herms, El Cerrito 4/25/2015 - Camp Fetterman, Brentwood Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills 4/18/2015 to 4/19/2015 - Camp Herms, El Cerrito 4/24/2015 to 4/25/2015 - Camp Fetterman, Brentwood Outdoor Webelos Leader Training (OWL)-Herms 4/18/2015 to 4/19/2015 - Camp Herms, El Cerrito Scoutmaster Specific 4/11/2015 - Concord LDS Church, Concord Varsity Coach Specific Training 4/11/2015 - Concord LDS Church, Concord Wood Badge Training - Herms 9/18 - 20; and 10/10 - 12 - Camper Herms, El Cerrito Easy to register for training classes at http://www.bsamdsc.org/training/basic-leader-training Opportunities to Support the District! Our committees are recruiting for additional support. If you’d like to get involved more at the District level just let us know – there are always opportunities. All levels of commitment are possible; it’s only an hour a week. In particular we are seeking to fill the following roles: - Unit Commissioners Communications Coord. Finance Chair Asst FOS Chair - Training Chair - Asst Camping Chair - Asst Finance Chair High Adventure Training Our Council is offering the following High Adventure Training this spring: • HAT Core & Basic Backpacking Awareness – • Cycling Awareness – • Canoeing Awareness & BSA Paddle Craft Safety – • Sailing Awareness – • Swimming and Water Rescue • Wilderness First Aid & CPR Learn more – including dates and prerequisites and register at the council website: www.bsa-mdsc.org under Training > Adult > High Adventure. Additional questions? Contact: Joanne Tan at (925) 878-1992 or e-mail [email protected] . -Youth Protection Coordinator Contact: Kent Screechfield, [email protected], or Sue Oki, [email protected] Order of the Arrow Attention Arrowmen! Meridian OA Chapter (Moluk Apanuc) upcoming OA events include: - Support Blackhawk 500 April 11 (Blackhawk Museum) - LEC meeting & Spring Fellowshi; May 1 – 3 (Camp Lindblad) - Ordeal – Herms; May 8 – 10 (Camp Herms) - OA Fages II June 6 (Camp Herms) - Ordeal – Wolfeboro; June 12 – 14 (Wolfeboro) - OA Centennial Arrow Tour; July 8 (Piedmont) - National Order of the Arrow Conference ; August 1 – 8 (Lansing, Michigan) - Ordeal - Wolfeboro ; August 21 – 23 (Wolfeboro) - Section W3N Conclave ; August 28 – 30 (Sonoma Raceway) To confirm details or for more information, please contact Christian Campbell (Moluk Apanuc Chief) at Correction Issued: Fri 27 Mar 2015 WoodBadge The ultimate in Scout Training! 2015 Course Dates: Weekend 1: Fri 18 Sept 7:30 a.m. – Sun 20 Sept 5 p.m. Weekend 2: Sat Oct 10 (7:30 a.m. – Mon 12 Oct 5 p.m. Course is filling fast! Register now at http://www.bsamdsc.org/training/adult/wood-badge -2-
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