Mid-America Council
Lewis & Clark District

2008 December

Happy Holidays

The entire Lewis and Clark District committee would like to wish everyone safe and happy holidays.

Popcorn

Thanks to all your help, we surpassed our popcorn goal!  We would like to give a big thank you to all of our Unit Kernels and to our district popcorn team for all their hard work - Dave Jacobs, John Sutton, Jim and Vicki Benes.

Popcorn Celebration

Congratulations to everyone for a great job with popcorn this year! We will recognize our stellar achievers in popcorn sales at two very special events. The Nebraska Cornhusker Experience is Jan. 3rd for those who sold $1,500 or more in popcorn, and will be held on the UNL Campus in Lincoln. This includes a facilities tour, lunch, the "Tunnel Walk" experience, and a Nebraska Basketball Game. Jan. 31st the Popcorn Ball is for all $1,000 or higher sellers, and will be held at the Amazing Pizza Machine.  If you have questions about these events, contact Contact Melinda Auch at 402.431.9BSA (9272) or melinda.auch@scouting.org.

Winter Camporee

Join us at the Bellevue Rod and Gun Club Jan. 23-25 for an awesome time. There will be a Leader's Shotgun Competition this year! Let's have a blast in the winter! Also, save the date for the 2009 Spring Camporee: April 24-26.

New Applications

The BSA has a new adult application.  This form includes a new authorization and disclosure statement.  You may obtain the new Adult application from the Scouter Services, Roundtable, or on line at www.mac-bsa.org.  The old forms are no longer accepted as of October 1, 2008.

FOS -- Friends of Scouting

It's Unit Family FOS time Again!

The 2009 Campaign kickoff will be held at the Jan. 6th Roundtable.  All units should be represented.  Please email the following information to Tim Varney at: mariandtim@cox.net

• Unit type and number
• Unit FOS chair
• Their phone number
• Email address
• Type of event (ex: Blue and Gold, Court of Honor)
• Date and time of event
• Place of event
• Re-chartering

Beat the Holiday rush and get recharter in before the busy holiday season hits.  If you need help with your recharter, please call your Unit Commissioner or Randy Yates - 731 6950 or cell 630-9151

Youth Protection Training

Youth Protection Training will be held free of charge on Jan. 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 1725 S. 60th St.  This training is required for all adult leaders.  Class will take approx. 2 hours.  If you have any questions call Randy Yates, 731-6950, cell 630-9151.

Insurance

The Council is initiating the Council Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan during 2009 re-charters.  This is a mandatory plan.  All who register with the Mid-America Council will be required to pay $1 for every registered youth and adult.  The payment for this new Council Accident and Sickness Insurance will be paid at the time of re-chartering.  More information will be in your re-charter packet.

Webelos to Scout Transition

• Webelos Den Leaders - Have your boys visit as many Troops as possible. Find a Troop that best fits each boy. Contact your Unit Commissioner or Steve Dunham for Troops in your area.

• Scoutmasters - Contact Webelos Den Leaders to set up Troop visits.  This is your chance to show off your Troop to prospective Scouts and recruit them into your Troop.

District Awards

Please consider nominating someone for the following awards. There will be more information at February's roundtable.

• Award of Merit
• Cubmaster of the Year
• Scoutmaster of the Year
• Chartered Partner of the Year
• Chartered Representative of the Year
• Den Leader of the Year
• Assistant Scoutmaster of the year
• Commissioner of the Year
• Cub Scout Volunteer of the Year
• Boy Scout Volunteer of the Year
• Veteran Scouter of the Year

Calendar of Events

December

2    Roundtable

January

3    Popcorn Tunnel Walk
6    Roundtable
6    FOS Kickoff
23-25    Winter Camporee
31    Popcorn Ball

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