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Upcoming Events
APRIL 10- Roundtable - Second Pres
APRIL 11-13 - CAMPOREE
APRIL 12 - Grizzlies Scout Night
APRIL 19 - Wolf River Harbor Cleanup
APRIL 20 - Earth Day - Shelby Farms
MAY 2 -Redbirds Sleepover (see below)
MAY 10 -Jamboree on the Trail
May 24 - Memorial Day Flag Placement - Nat'l Cem.
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CAMPOREE - 11 days to go!
CAMP CURRIER APRIL 11-13
Patrol Rescue is the theme with knowledge of survival skills being emphasized. If your troop would like to host an event or contribute with the planning, set-up, or implementation of the Camporee, please contact George Wood. 
EVENTS:
Team Fitness Course: Troop 204
Knots to the Rescue Relay:
Tr. 86, 66,82
Primitive Fire Starting: Troop 284
Compass Rescue Course: Tr. 295
Scout Rescue: Troop 236
Chariot Race: Troop 274
Patrol Shelter: Troop 55
Lizzagator Swamp: Troop 278
First Aid Scenario: Troop 240
Flag Raising: Troop 40
Scout Song/Skit: Troop 86
Archery: Troop 81
Tree Identification: Troop 341
Injured Carry Relay: Troop 82 or 66
Cooking: Troop 241 and staff
Click below for:
Camporee Packet
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| Earth Day at Shelby Farms
Sunday, April 20th.
Camping available on Saturday.
Call Art Wolfe at 901-857-9706 for further information.
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"VENTURING 10TH ANNIVERSARY"
PHOTO CONTEST
What images do you think best reflect the essence of Venturing? Capture them with your camera and then enter your favorite photographs in the "Venturing 10th Anniversary" photo contest. The contest is open to all registered youth members of the Venturing program. Photos will be judged in four categories:Wildlife. People, Spirit of Venturing, Spirit Of Patriotism.
Judges will be looking for the photographs that best exhibit creativity, originality, and visual beauty. A winning photograph will be selected for each of the four categories. From the four winners, one photograph will be selected as the Grand Prize Winner. One winner from each of the four categories will receive a $200 BSA Supply gift card.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive a $400 BSA Supply gift certificate, and a three-day, all expenses paid trip with his/her parents to New York City to attend the annual Explorers Club meeting.
Entries must be received between March 1, 2008, and August 1, 2008.
Click here for the form | |
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MEMPHIS REDBIRDS SCOUT SLEEPOVER
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008
MEMPHIS REDBIRDS vs. COLORADO SPRINGS SKY SOX -
Included with the price of $25.00 ticket:
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OUTFIELD BOX TICKETS
PRE-GAME PARADE ( BEGINS 6:20 P.M.)
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ALL-YOU-CAN EAT PICNIC - HOT DOGS W/WORKS,BBQ BEANS,COLE SLAW,CHIPS,WATERMELON,ICE CREAM CUPS, AND YOUR FAVORITE COKE SOFT DRINKS. SERVE TIME IS FROM 7-8:30 P.M.
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OPPORTUNITY TO CAMP OUT ON THE FIELD AFTER THE GAME
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-POST- GAME MOVIE ON JUMBO TRON W/REFRESHMENTS *COMMEMORATIVE PATCHES *
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BREAKFAST TREATS
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY CONTACTING:
MEMPHIS REDBIRDS
ATTN: TOM FELGAR/GROUP SALES
175 TOYOTA PLACE, SUITE 300
MEMPHIS, TN. 38103
901-722-0276
EMAIL: TOM.FELGAR@MEMPHISREDBIRDS.COM
AT THIS TIME, CREDIT CARD NUMBERS ARE USED TO HOLD YOUR TICKETS AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED
FINAL HEADCOUNTS AND PAYMENT DUE APRIL18,2008
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Thunderbird District Cub Day Camp
Come join us for "Camp CSI: Cub Scout Investigators" Day Camp 2008! Activities include sports, games, crafts, archery, BB gun marksmanship, and much more! Cub Day Camp is open to all registered Tigers, Wolves, Bears, and Webelos.
This year's camp will be held from Monday, June 9th through  Friday, June 13th at the Scout Hut located behind Faith Christian Church at 4965 Willow Road. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to attend Roundtable each month, where updates and new information will be given.
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Jamboree on the Trail
On Saturday May 10, 2008, celebrate the tenth annual Jamboree on the Trail by taking to the trails in your own communities. Go to jott.org for more information or  email: joekotch@comcast.net This will be a great event for our district to be a part of. It is for boy scouts,cub scouts & venturers !!!! Patches also available for $2.00. | |
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GRIZZLIES SCOUT NIGHT
Don't miss out on the action! Scout Night at the Grizzlies! All Scouts receive exclusive savings for each of the Grizzlies BSA special nights honoring the accomplishments of the Scouting community!
For more information on Grizzlies Scout Night, click here. |
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TOUR PERMITS
Dont forget to submit a tour permit for all activities!
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PLAN AHEAD FOR MEMORIAL DAY!
FLAG PLACEMENT CEREMONY@
NATIONAL CEMETERY
LOCATED AT JACKSON & NATIONAL
SATURDAY MAY 24, 2008
BE THERE AROUND 8:00A.M., IN UNIFORM. WE WILL PLACE AMERICAN FLAGS ON EVERY GRAVE SITE IN THE CEMETERY
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ROBOTICS WORKSHOP FOR BOY SCOUTS (BITS,BYTES & BOTS) COMPUTER ADVENTURES, CONTACT: MEMPHIS@BITSBYTESBOTS.COM OR CALL 685-6701
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MERIT BADGE INSTRUCTORS NEEDED
WE ARE IN NEED OF MERIT BADGE INSTRUCTORS FOR SCOUTBASE, ALL 69 MERIT BADGES. IF YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ONE OF THE MERIT BADGES AND WOULD LIKE TO HELP TEACH ONE AT SCOUTBASE, PLEASE CONTACT Jeremy Palazolo OR TALBOT BERRY @ TALBOT.BERRY@SMITHBERCLAIR.COM
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Wolf River Harbor Cleanup: Scouts can help with the spring clean-up of the public boat ramp area at the Wolf River Harbor. This is an annual clean-up that the Sierra Club Water Sentinels sponsor. It will take place Saturday, 19 April (12:30pm - 3:00pm) under the Auction Street Bridge off of Front Street. Signs should be set up to guide the way. It is right next to the Coast Guard station. Gloves and bags will be provided. It would be a good idea to wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. Contact for more info:YN3 Whitny Howeth, (901) 521-4837 . |
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THUNDERBIRD DISTRICT NEEDS COMMISSIONERS!
Could you provide a few service hours a month as a commissioner for the Thunderbird District?
Are you experienced in charter renewals?
Can you visit district units to coach units to achieve the Quality Unit Award?
Do you enjoy meeting other Scout leaders and learning about other unit's outings?
Do you enjoy sponsoring District Roundtable events?
A goal for each unit is to sponsor a commissioner to provide service to the Thunderbird District. If you are interested in service as a commissioner, please call Martin Wade 901.216.6792. | |
