Thunderbird District Newsletter
February 2008
District Executive: Jeremy Palazolo         District Chairman: Fleet Abston      District Commissioner: Richard Pumroy
Training: Jim Eddy       Communications: Poppy Seelbinder
Upcoming Events
FEB 2 - UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING, Christian Brothers Univ.
Feb 2 - Grizzlies Night - vs Utah (Get form here)
Feb 7 - Roundtable - New Leader Essentials, Youth Protection and Health and Safety training available
FEBRUARY 16-17-Wilderness First Aid
FEBRUARY 21-(6:30-9:30 P.M.) - FOS Dinner
FEBRUARY 29- MARCH 2 WEBELOS ENCAMPMENT
APRIL 11-13  - CAMPOREE - SURVIVORMAN Theme
FRIDAY, MAY 2 -Redbirds Sleepover (see below)
SATURDAY May 24 - Memorial Day Flag Placement - Nat'l Cem.
JUNE 9-13 - CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

WEBELOS ENCAMPMENT - FEB 29-MARCH 2 Pioneer Days at
Camp Currier
Bears & Webelos 
CHECK-IN AT CENTER ROAD DINING HALL
COST IS STILL ONLY:$8.00 PER PERSON

We have the entire camp for this weekend, so keep this in mind, when picking your campsite.
There will also be a US. Flag retirement ceremony, at the Saturday night campfire. For more information contact:
Mike Donnell, co- chairman
Email:donnell158@aol.com
Phone: 901-268-6734
Mike Tarpley, co- chairman
Phone1-872-5520 

CAMPOREE 
CAMP CURRIER  APRIL 11-13
The Thunderbird District Camporee is in the planning stages. 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 or Richard Pumroy

ATTENTION ALL EAGLE SCOUTS!
All Eagle scouts , new and old register here

TOUR PERMITS
Dont forget to submit a tour permit for all activities!

Click here for tour permit in Word format
 Email back to Dolly here: Please see detailed instructions on the council website under Forms.

 MEMPHIS REDBIRDS SCOUT SLEEPOVER

 FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008

MEMPHIS REDBIRDS vs. COLORADO SPRINGS SKY SOX -

Included with the price of ticket:

  • OUTFIELD BOX TICKETS
    PRE-GAME PARADE ( BEGINS 6:20 P.M.)
  • 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.
  • OPPORTUNITY TO CAMP OUT ON THE FIELD AFTER THE GAME 
  •  -POST- GAME MOVIE ON JUMBO TRON W/REFRESHMENTS *COMMEMORATIVE PATCHES *
  • 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

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
Quick Links

Friends of Scouting

2008 PACESETTER DINNER

FEBRUARY 21, 2008 (6:30-9:30 P.M.)

HILTON HOTEL

939 RIDGE LAKE BLVD.

KICKOFF TO BENEFIT THE CHICKASAW COUNCIL  "FRIENDS OF SCOUTING" FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

U.S.A.F. CAPT. SCOTT O' GRADY

University
of Scouting
Feb 2 ,2008
University of Scouting is a Scout leader's learning adventure! It is an actionpacked, fun-filled day of basics, advanced and supplemental trainings where you choose the sessions that you want to take. Sessions are led by experienced volunteers, who will help you enhance your ability to deliver a fun and exciting program to the scouts. Class sessions are designed to help leaders improve their skills and increase their knowledge about Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, and Venturing. The University of Scouting is a single day packed with a year's worth of fun, program ideas, and information. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with Scouters from throughout Chickasaw Council. Walk-In registration available.
Registration and Class Schedule

Wilderness First Aid Training
Offered - Feb 16 & 17.
Click here for more info
 or contact Jim Eddy at c341jim@yahoo.com

Mississippi
Riverkings
Scout Nights
Every Scout receives an exclusive RiverKings Scout patch!!
Friday, March 21

Please email Poppy Seelbinder any items you would like to appear on the district website OR in the next newsletter. This information comes from a variety of volunteers - please forgive us if dates change or events get rescheduled and we don't have time to get them into this newletter.