Hi -- here are notes from the Colonial District Round Table meeting February 14, 2006 from Dominick Caridi:

All -- Congratulations to the 22 Scouters who completed New Leaders Essentials at the BSRT PRE-SESSION.

Don’t forget, the March 8, 2006 Boy Scout Roundtable pre-session will be Adult Youth Protection Training (YPT).

Joint Session:

 

All reports indicate that the SPL/ASPL Session coordinated by David Stewart was a great success. The boys are looking forward to their next meeting. Make sure you bring yours next month!
 

Boy Scout Roundtable Session:
  1. MBJ Update – all forms should be in, the date draws close (February 18th); Rita is on jury duty and be difficult to reach.  If necessary contact Harvey (harvey.dahljelm@itt.com) or Dominick Caridi (dominick.s.caridi@usps.gov).
  2. Kudos to Troops 993 and 1150 for volunteering to host the Fall Camporee.
  3. Scott Whitney did a great job of leading the discussion on the New Boy Program — First Class in the First Year.

    4. One thing to remember, many of the Summer Camps we attend also provide an excellent New Boy Program and you may want to look into those, IF the fit your program.
  4. Thanks to Tony Moeller for stepping up to lead the MAR BSRT Topic, Preparing for Summer Camp.
  5. Don't for get the unit info update — camping, advancement, service (form attached); Norm will collect these as you arrive.
Things You Owe for the March 8 Boy Scout Roundtable:
  1. Updated Unit Surveys.
  2. Identification of Unit Summer Camp location
  3. Determination whether or not you want the Junior Leader Training Workshop offered at the Spring 2006 Camporee
Announcements:
  1. We have been asked to spread the word that having a day-long Community Disaster Response Training (CERT exercise on Sat., April 29 and is looking Boy Scouts and Venturers to play the role of victims.  This event can help support your unit’s Emergency Preparedness MB program.  POC is Steve Richardson at 703-913-0638 or r.istph@aol.com.
  2. The OA Lodge Fellowship will be held on March 24th thru 26th at Camp Happyland, don’t let the name of the location cause a problem ;-)
  3. The NCAC Protestant Committee on Scouting is offering Orientation and Training for adults on Mar. 11th from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at Groveton Baptist Church on US Route 1; cost $15, lunch provided.
Attached (contact John Millikin if you need a copy):
Training Announcements:
  1. YPT for Scout Leaders will be delivered before the March R/T starting at 6:15 PM in the usual BSRT room. Bring something to eat for dinner and wear your uniform. No pre-registration needed.
  2. BSALT will be provided on March 4th at First Baptist Church from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.  Bring something to eat for lunch and wear your uniform.  Pre-register by emailing meèdominick.s.carid@usps.gov
  3. District-sponsored BSALT is scheduled for Mar 11th 3/11
  4. District-sponsored IOLS is scheduled for Mar 24th thru Mar 25th
  5. Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS) — 4/1 [8:30 AM to 5:00 PM]; 4/8 [7:30 AM] thru 4/9 [12:30 PM]; Cost: $35
  6. Wood Badge — 4/2-30 & 6/2-4 2006; 9/8-10 & 10/7-/9 2006
  7. NYLT (Impeesa) — two offerings at Goshen: 6/24-7/1 and 7/22-7/29, Cost: $230 (includes bus transportation).
From John Millikin (general information):
  1. Remember the Merit Badge Jamboree is Saturday February 18, 2006.  Rita Trimarchi has the Troop 680 packet of information and materials.
  2. See the February 2006 issue of the Colonial District Crier (district newsletter) at http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/documents.cfm?documentID=1933.
  3. See the Colonial District Awards Nomination Requests for 2005-2006 at http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/download/1879_cdaward2006.doc
  4. Eagle Scout Information:
    1. The Eagle Committee Chair is Mr. Donald Bobby, mailto:Donald.Bobby@hqda.army.mil, phone 703-681-1033.  See details at the district Eagle Scout Page at http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/pages/2014_eagle_scout_page.cfm.
    2. See the new Eagle Procedures Guide 2006 located at http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/documents.cfm?documentID=1843. For those of you who might want details, see the following which comes from the BSA NCAC web site which is arrived at via http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org under Home/About Us/Council Committees/Advancement (obscure location).
    3. The "Eagle Procedures Guide" is for the adult leaders who are working with Life Scouts working to earn their Eagle rank. Unit leaders should share the contents of this guide with each Eagle candidate so that he fully understands the procedures which must be followed. The purpose of this guide is to address commonly asked questions and issues encountered in completing the "12 Steps From Life to Eagle Rank." It is not intended to answer all questions. If a unit leader or an Eagle candidate is unsure of a particular step or requirement, do not hesitate to call your District Advancement Chairman. The guide describes the 12 steps from Life to Eagle. The "Eagle Procedures Guide" has been updated and can be downloaded [as described above].  Please note that this is a large file (1.03 MB) that may take a few minutes to download.
Thank you.
John Millikin