Cub Scouts November Core Value is CITIZENSHIP

Cub Scouts November Theme is GIVE GOODWILL

Congrats to Addison Foli from Troop 611 in Gainesville. 

Addison built a Dog Park at The Village Retirement Home in Gainesville complete with park benches, a picnic table and obstacles for dogs to get their exercise. His project made the local Gainesville GTN news!

GTN News Interview   /   Addison Foli's Eagle Project Video

Congrats to Eagle Scout Adam Resch from Troop 5 in Jacksonville.

He was recognized in Tallahassee last Tuesday, October 27th by Governor Rick Scott as "Champion of Service" for his outstanding Eagle Scout project.

Learn more about the project and the award here: http://www.flgov.com/…/governor-rick-scott-and-volunteer-f…/

Important news for ALL Unit Leaders - Its RECHARTER TIME

The first step in preparing for the fun, life-changing experiences that will happen in Scouting in 2016 is ensuring your unit completes the recharter process.

This is the annual administrative policy of the Boy Scouts of America to ensure all chartering organizations, youth and adults are registered members of the organization.

Timeline:

• Your unit's recharter packet will be distributed at your District's November Roundtable. If your unit does not receive its packet, please contact your District Commissioner or District Executive immediately.
• The online window for internet rechartering opens December 1st. There will be a button on the home page at www.nfcscouting.org
• The deadline to turn in your completed recharter is your District's January Roundtable. 

Reminders:

• The first step to a strong recharter is calling all inactive youth and inviting them to remain in Scouting.
• All recharters are done online, however it is not a paperless process. The recharter is not complete without the proper signatures
• Your District is hosting several help days to support you in your efforts to recharter effectively. Please contact your District Commissioner or District Executive to confirm date, time and location.

Important news for Cub Scout Volunteers!

Believe it or not, Blue and Gold season is right around the corner. Did you know that in 2015, Packs were offered FREE placemats for their Blue and Golds?

These pictures illustrate what Packs received in 2015. They are sturdy paper placemats, which include games on the back for gathering activities – and are personalized with your Pack number.

Here’s the great news: we are doing it again for 2016!

The design is in the works and the time is now to place your order:

1. Be sure one person from your Pack places the order.
2. Go online here and order FREE placemats: Cub Scout Place-mats.
3. Place your order by Tuesday, December 4, 2015.
4. Pick up your order at your District’s January Roundtable. 
5. Use them at your Blue and Gold!

PS – If you need some help on planning an amazing Blue and Gold, here are some resources:

Basic Info on Blue and Gold 
Detailed Ideas for Blue and Gold

Questions about the place-mats? Contact patrick.linfors@scouting.org

Attention Unit Leaders!

You may have seen at Roundtable this month, a kickoff presentation for the Family Friends of Scouting campaign for 2016.

As you know, Scouting continues to make a positive impact on the lives of young people. Thousands are experiencing life-changing thrills, overcoming challenges and helping others in meaningful ways.

At your next Blue and Gold or Court of Honor, we invite you to host a Friends of Scouting presentation for the families in your unit. 

This is the annual opportunity to share with every family the story of Scouting’s impact and to invite families to consider financial support in 2016.

Gifts to FOS support: low-cost local activities for all Scouts in your area, scholarships for those in need, training of volunteers, camping facilities, insurance, as well as, field, camping and support staff who provide direct customer service to your unit.

Please sign up for your 2016 FOS presentation today at www.nfcscouting.org/FOS. Thank you in advance for hosting this presentation!

Be our guest at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Luncheon on December 1st at the Edwards Water College Adam-Jenkins Community Sports & Music Complex .

The Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award recognizes outstanding service by an individual or organization in the development of Scouting for culturally and economically diverse youth.

Cost is $50 per person or be a sponsor and receive special opportunities and a table for 10.

Funds raised support the Scout- Reach Division of the North Florida Council, which brings the adventure of Scouting to youth in at-risk areas of our community.

For more information and to register CLICK HERE.