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February
2/6- Grizzlies Scout Night
2/7 - University of Scouting
2/12 - Roundtable
2/19 FOS Dinner
2/20 - District Banquet
2/21 - Wood Badge Breakfast
Other Dates
3/6-8 Webelos Encampment
4/24-26 - Camporee
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ROUNDTABLE
Feb 12, 2009. 7:00 at 2nd Presbyterian Roundtable is a monthly training opportunity for Cub and Troop leaders and interested parents. We meet downstairs on the second Thursday of each month at Second Presbyterian Church. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. with breakout sessions at 7:30 p.m. Join us and be connected to activities in the District and Council. Leaders and parents can learn about the monthly themes and have questions answered during our "Roundtable" discussion time. Come and check us out and see what is going on in the Thunderbird district.
SCOUT NIGHTSLEEPOVER AT MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES, FEBRUARY 6, 2009.
COST $30.00 PER PERSON, There will be a movie on jumbotron after the game. Popcorn and coke will be served. The meal before game is hot dog & coke and breakfast treats of donuts /juice the next morning. There will be a special giveaway for Scout Night. more info contact Brendan Ragan @ 205-1234.
COMMISSIONERS
We still need commissioners! If you can spend a few evenings a month visiting troops in the District, then you are needed! Please email Martin Wade if you can volunteer! | |
Training News
by Jim Eddy
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (for SM / ASM's and Venturing Leaders) - February 27th, 28th and March 1st - Camp Currier
Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders - February 28th and March 1st - Camp Currier
University of Scouting- Feb 7th.
Join your fellow Scout leaders for a day with top Scouters, hands-on training, face-to-face time with Chickasaw professionals, Scouting program experts, surprises, fun, learning and talking with your fellow Scouters. Classes for every program area of Scouting. For Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters, Pack Committee, Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, Troop Committee, Den Chiefs, Crew Advisors, Assistant Crew Advisors, Crew Committee, District Committee, Commissioners and more.
There's more than enough for one person here. Bring several from your unit. University of Scouting features
courses specific to each Scouting program as well as general courses that all Scouters would enjoy. We strongly
encourage troops to bring the youth leadership of their troops as well. We have courses that would benefit both
adults and youth. Held at:
Longview Heights Baptist Church,
4501 Goodman Rd
Olive Branch, MS
Need any other training? Call or email Jim Eddy and he will work something out for your needs! |
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Upcoming Events by Mike Donnell and Charla Sparks
Wood badge Breakfast February 21, 2009@7:00 a.m. 1st Evangelical Church Hope to see all my fellow Woodbadgers there.
Learn how to build offical Pinewood derby race cars @Lowe's Tuesdays from January 13- February 24@ 7 p.m. Kids attending a Pinewood derby demo will receive an exclusive ALL STAR Derby car demo patch
Webelos Encampment 2009 "THUNDERBIRD OLYMPICS" MARCH 6-8 @ CAMP CURRIER, ANY QUESTIONS CALL ME OR EMAIL Mike OR SEE HIM AT ROUNDTABLE NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE PACKET! (pdf)
2009 Memphis Redbirds Scout Sleepover
The Memphis Redbirds would like to invite your scouts to join us for an evening of memories.
AutoZone Park - Friday, April 24th
Memphis Redbirds vs. Nashville Sounds
Game time 7:05pm
Participants will receive:
Outfield Box ticket
Pre-game Parade. **parade time 6:20pm.
All-You-Can-Eat picnic
Menu includes Hot Dogs
with the Works, AZP Nachos, Ballpark Peanuts,
Ice Cream Cups and Coca-Cola Soft Drinks.
**Serve time 7:00pm-8:30pm
4 tokens for the Boardwalk games area
Post-game Movie on the Redbirds video board with refreshments
Opportunity to camp out post-game ON THE FIELD
Commemorative Patch
Breakfast Treats
$25
Day Camp Join us for Thunderbird Cubstruction activities from June 8-11, 2009. Our "Cubstruction" site will once again be at Faith Christian Church located at Willow and I-240. We will be "working" from 6:00- 8:30 p.m. each night. That's right we are hosting a TWILIGHT camp. Cost for this event is $50.00 and we are encouraging parents to attend with boys. Day Camp is open to all registered Cubs age 7-10. Sorry we will not have room for siblings not in the Cub Scout program. Events will include various building activities, shooting sports, and races. For more information please contact Charla Sparks at sparksflydaily@aol.com or 755-9468 or Don Dotson at threedcreations@bellsouth.net. More information will be available soon. Check the kiosk at the Scout Office or look for more information at Roundtable or the District Banquet. Please be sure to register online early to secure a space!
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District Banquet - Feb 20, 2009
Don't forget to join us for the New Thunderbird District Rockin' 50's Banquet! There has been a change in the date and venue. The banquet will be Friday, Feb 20th 6:30 PM (meet and greet at 6pm)at Woodland Presbyterian Church on Park Avenue. All District volunteers, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Den Leaders, parents, and children are welcome. Eagle Scouts and two guests eat free! Come one, come all! Tickets will be available in advance for $10 per person at roundtables and the Scout Office. Be sure to nominate your unit leaders for all of the awards available from the Scout Office. So, submit those applications, invite the recipients, and join us for a night of Sock-Hop fun, food, and fellowship! |
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