District Chairperson: Tim Bughi
District Commissioner: Marty Watson
District Executive: Ron Schell
* Cell Phone:
209-620-6750 *
Send email to Ron Schell
at:
BSARon@aol.com
4031 Technology Drive, Modesto, CA 95356-9490
Phone: 209-545-6320 xt 108 Fax: 209-545-6321
Roundtables Meetings: Second
Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm.
Location: United Methodist
Church on the corner of Berkeley and Arbor
in Turlock.
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District Recognition Dessert Honors Scouters
and Units
El Capitan District’s annual District
Recognition Dessert, on February 8th, offered an evening of
awards, fun, fellowship and food for more than 120 participants.
The following were honored for their contributions to Scouting:
Robert Mann – Cub Scout of the Year; Brian Crabtree – Boy
Scout of the Year; Joe Tune – Rookie of the Year; Pack
451- Pack of the Year; Troop 451 – Troop of the Year;
Crew 451 – Crew of the Year. District Award of Merit
Recipients for 2004 were Debbie Dahlin, Ron Stone, Matt Speckman
and Matt Thompson. Additionally, recognitions were presented
to Danny Vierra of Valley Distributors, Inc. for his generous
support and contributions to Eagle Scout projects, and Brian
Ramos for “untiring hours” in maintaining Camp
McConnell. The evening was culminated with a Lifetime Achievement
presentation to Ron Swift for over 40 years of dedicated volunteer
service.
Friends of Scouting Fundraising Campaign Continues
Each year, Greater Yosemite Council conducts
a “Friends of Scouting” fundraising campaign. This
is our opportunity to reach out into the community we serve
and seek support so that we may continue to provide our values
based programs that help our young men and women grow into
productive citizens and leaders. The annual “Friends
of Scouting” drive raises approximately 38% of the operating
budget each year, allowing the council to provide adult and
youth training, camping experiences, volunteer support etc.
El Capitan District is on target to visit every
Scouting unit. This year’s FOS presentation team includes
Clint Armes, Tim Bughi, Sandra Blair, Mike Dixon, Megan Mallory,
Jim Quinley, Donald Sonnefeld, Donovan Wallace and Marty Watson.
Now is the time for every unit’s FOS Chairperson to complete
a follow-up with the families who have not had an opportunity
to contribute to this important fundraiser. Deliver completed
pledge cards to the Council Service Center or contact your
District Executive. Additional materials and “Scout Law” shoulder
strips are available at the Council Service Center.
Unit Commissioners Help Units Succeed
Unit Commissioners are experienced district volunteers
who coach and consult with the adult leaders of every Scouting
unit. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy
Scouts of America. They also oversee the unit charter renewal
plan so that each unit reregisters on time with an optimum
number of youth and adult members. This will become especially
import this year as we convert our recharter process to the
new Internet Recharter process being provided by the B.S.A.
The Unit Commissioner plays several roles, including friend,
representative, unit "doctor," teacher, and counselor.
Every pack, troop, team and crew should by contacted monthly
by its Commissioner. Has your unit taken advantage of the
expertise and experience offered by a Unit Commissioner recently?
For more information, contact your District Commissioner,
Marty Watson.
Adult Leader Roundtables
We’re pleased to announce the return of Cub
Scout Roundtable beginning October 12, 2004. Our knowledgeable,
enthusiastic Cub Roundtable team will be providing ideas for your den
and pack meeting needs. Come and learn ceremonies, skits, songs, games
etc. based on the upcoming month’s theme. Roundtable also provides
a great opportunity to share ideas with other Cub leaders. Please see
the attached flyer for more information.
Adult troop leaders won’t want to miss Boy Scout Roundtable.
Each month’s meeting is packed with information, training and
excitement. Here’s what you can expect the next three months:
March: Fireside chat with Bob Dees, Scout
executive.
April: Brownsea, National Youth Leadership
Training by Course Director, Steve Crosby and a Uniform presentation
by Jon Wells.
