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Crater District News - October 2009

Chairman: Ralph Orr 804-909-3880 (C), (rkorr724@comcast.net)
Commissioner: Edward Kosewicz 804-731-6203(C), (Edward.kosewicz@va.gov)
District Executive: Eric Stephens 804-204-2624 (O), (Eric.stephens@scoutings.org)

OCTOBER

1 Crater’s Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
5 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7PM
19 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
19 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

November

2 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7PM
5 Crater’s Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
16 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
16 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

S.F.F. & RECHARTER KITS</, p>

Scouting For Food Bags and Recharter Kits (with access codes) will be distributed at 6:30PM at our Roundtable on October 5 at Wesley UMC.

Scouting For Food Bags and Recharter Kits (with access codes) for Crater’s Meherrin Division will be distributed at 7PM at the Roundtable on October 1 at South Hill Presbyterian.

SCHOOL NIGHT RECRUITMENT

If you have any applications contact Eric Stephens immediately at 804-204-2624 or via email at:
ERIC.STEPHENS@SCOUTING.ORG.

POPCORN

IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SELL POPCORN!! Popcorn Sales is the easiest way to ensure your unit has the funding to provide a quality program. Unit representatives make it happen by signing up now. To sign up contact Bret Smiley at 804-204-2617. For more information about the sale go to: www.scoutingvirginia.org.

Crater District News - September 2009

October
1 Crater’s Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
5 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7PM
19 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
19 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

SCHOOL NIGHT RECRUITMENT
Recruiting is yearlong in scouting, but in September there is an extra emphasis on recruiting. This is a great opportunity to add more kids and adult leaders to your unit. Each pack should be represented at a minimum of one school. If your unit is not represented at a school or if you don’t know, contact Eric Stephens immediately at 804-204-2624 or (ERIC.STEPHENS@SCOUTING.ORG.

POPCORN
The time to design your ideal year of scouting is now!! Popcorn Sales is the easiest way to ensure your unit has the funding to provide a quality program. Unit representatives make it happen by signing up now, to sign up contact Bret Smiley at 804-204-2617. For more information about the sale go to www.scoutingvirginia.org.

Crater District News - August 2009

August
6 Crater’s Meherrin Division J.S.N. Training - South Hill Presbyterian 7:00PM
15 Join Scouting Night Training-Wesley United Methodist Church (10:00AM)

September
3 Crater’s Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
7 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7PM
21 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
21 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

Crater’s Join Scouting Night
There will be a mandatory Join Scouting Night Training, August 15th, 10:00AM at Wesley United Methodist Church. Crater’s Meherrin Division’s Training will take palace August 6th, 7PM at South Hill Presbyterian Church. All packs must have a representative present.

Pope Pius Religious Emblem Program
There is a plan to start a session for this emblem later this summer. To qualify for this program you must be entering the 9th grade this fall and you must be Catholic. If you are interested please contact Kathy Orr at rkorr724@comcast.net.

Crater District News - July 2009

July
NO DISTICT MEETINGS

August
3 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church
6 Crater’s Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
17 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
17 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

Crater’s Join Scouting Night
(Each unit will receive the following through the mail)
1.    Who is your point of contact for your unit? (phone number/e-mail)
2.    What day of the week does your unit meet?
3.    What school(s) would you like for your pack to conduct Join Scouting Night(s)? Please Print.
4.    What day of the week would you like your Join Scouting Night?
       If you are doing more than one school, you may need more than one day within a week.
       Please Print.
3.    Do you need someone to conduct your boy talk? Yes or No    circle one please
4.    Eric Stephens will be meeting with principals soon so please respond by July 10th.
       You may e-mail your responses to erstephe@bsamail.org or mail your responses
       to the following:      Heart of Virginia Council
                                       Attention: Eric Stephens
                                       4015 Richmond, VA 23230
Not responding by July 10th will result in you receiving a night you would have to
make unwanted arrangement to handle the school night or another unit(s) being
assigned to that school. All schools will have coverage. Thanks again for all you do.

Crater District Day Camp July 27th thru 31st
July 27-31, 8:30 – 3:30 each day. Any Tiger, Cub or Webelos is invited to attend. Need adults and Scouts to help set up camp 24th and 25th of July.
Take down is on the 31st after 3:30PM. Any Boy Scout 1st Class or above wanting to be on Staff, will have to register by 12th of July with medical form.
All Scout Staff will have to attend a mandatory training on the 25th of July (1 hr)
We also will need Scouts to help set up and take down camp. For more information contact Gertrud Mott at gmott@sent.com.

Crater District News - June 2009

June
1 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 6:30 PM and Picnic
18 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
18 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

July
NO DISTICT MEETINGS

CRATER DISTRICT DINNER
The Crater District Dinner took place Wednesday, May 27 2009 at Richard Bland College. Thank you for making the Crater District Dinner a success. The District would like to thank all of our volunteers who helped plan and delivered such an outstanding event. If you were unable to attend the dinner, here is a list of our 2008 Crater District Award Recipients. The recipients of the District Award of Merit are, Luz Eilleen Brunson, Leonard Holden, and Edward P. “Koz” Kosewicz. The recipients of the District Leadership Award are Tim Blumenschine, Jacqueline B. McNeil, Donna Mosley, Jay Reekes, Robert “Bob” Shumar, and Wanda Staggs. And the Heart of the Unit Award had sixteen recipients.

Crater District Day Camp July 27th thru 31st
July 27-31, 8:30 – 3:30 each day. Any Tiger, Cub or Webelos is invited to attend. Need adults and Scouts to help set up camp 24th and 25th of July.
Take down is on the 31st after 3:30PM. Any Boy Scout 1st Class or above wanting to be on Staff, will have to register by 12th of July with medical form.
All Scout Staff will have to attend a mandatory training on the 25th of July (1 hr)
We also will need Scouts to help set up and take down camp. For more information contact Gertrud Mott at gmott@sent.com.

Crater District News - May 2009

May
4 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7 PM
7 Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
11 OA Meeting, 7 PM
18 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
18 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM
27 District Dinner Richard Bland College, 7 PM

June
1 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 6:30 PM and Picnic
18 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
18 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

CRATER DISTRICT DINNER
The Crater District Dinner will take place Wednesday, May 27 2009 at Richard Bland College. Crater District will honor its unit volunteers for their 2008 achievements. Make plans now to attend this special evening of awards, food and fellowship.

Order of the Arrow
May 1-3, the OA will hold a Merit Badge Camporee at Albrights (for more information contact Phil Hagerich at hagerichp@comcast.net).

Crater District Day Camp 27th thru 31st of July
July 27-31, 8:30 – 3:30 each day. Any Tiger, Cub or Webelos is invited to attend. Need adults and Scouts to help set up camp 24th and 25th of July.
Take down is on the 31st after 3:30PM. Any Boy Scout 1st Class or above wanting to be on Staff, will have to register by 12th of July with medical form.
All Scout Staff will have to attend a mandatory training on the 25th of July (1 hr)
We also will need Scouts to help set up and take down camp. For more information contact Gertrud Mott at gmott@sent.com.

Crater District News - April 2009

Chairman: Ralph Orr 909-3880 (C) (rkorr724@comcast.net)
Commissioner: Edward Kosewicz 210-279-7006 (Primary) or 804-731-6203 (C)
(Edward.kosewicz@va.gov)
District Executive: Eric Stephens 804-204-2624 (ERIC.STEPHENS@SCOUTING.ORG)

April
2 Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
6 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7 PM
13 OA Meeting, 7 PM
20 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
20 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

Friends of Scouting Family Campaign
The Crater District friends of Scouting team is current conducting Unit Presentations during your pack’s Blue and Gold Banquet, or your troop’s next Court of Honor. If you do not have a FOS Unit Captain, date, time and location, you will need to do immediately. Without FOS, scouting in central Virginia would not exist. We anticipate an outstanding year, and thanks to the FOS team for all of their hard work and support.

Order of the Arrow
May 1-3, the OA will hold a Merit Badge Camporee at Albrights (for more information contact Phil Hagerich at hagerichp@comcast.net). On June 8, their will be and OA Picnic (more information will follow.

Crater Pine Wood Derby
The Crater Pinewood Derby will be April 4th at Strosnider Chevrolet in Hopewell. All Tigers, Cubs, and Webelos are invited to attend. Registration is 12:30 -1:00 and the cost is $2.00. Only cars with BSA parts can participate. Adults please bring a chair.

Crater District News - March 2009

Chairman:
Ralph Orr   909-3880 (C) (rkorr724@comcast.net)
Commissioner: Edward Kosewicz   210-279-7006 (Primary) or 804-731-6203 (C) Edward.kosewicz@va.gov
District Executive: Eric Stephens  804-204-2624 (ERIC.STEPHENS@SCOUTING.ORG)

March
2 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7 PM
5 Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
(New Leader Essentials Training Will Be Conducted)
9 OA Meeting, 7 PM
16 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
16 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

April
2 Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
6 Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7 PM
13 OA Meeting, 7 PM
20 District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
20 District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

Order of the Arrow
At the OA meeting on 3/9, Tim Blumenshine from the Petersburg Battlefield will speak about available Eagle Service Projects. 4/13 Mrs. Blumenshine from the Petersburg Battlefield will give a presentation about the battlefield. During May 1-3, the OA will hold a Merit Badge Camporee at Albrights (more information to follow).

Crater Pine Wood Derby
The Crater Pinewood Derby will be April 4th at Strosnider Chevrolet in Hopewell. All Tigers, Cubs, and Webelos are invited to attend. Registration is 12:30 -1:00 and the cost is $2.00. Only cars with BSA parts can participate. Adults please bring a chair.

Nominations for District Awards
Nominations for the Heart of the Unit Award, District Leadership Award, and District Award of Merit are due no later than March 31, 2009 to Lowell Flickinger.

Order of the Arrow
At the OA meeting on 3/9, Tim Blumenshine from the Petersburg Battlefield will speak about available Eagle Service Projects. During May 1-3, the OA will hold a Merit Badge Camporee at Albrights (more information to follow).

Silver Beaver
Congratulations to Charles (Chuck) W. Smith, III for earning the Silver Beaver Award. Chuck was honored on February 19, 2009. Chuck is currently the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 184 and Associate Advisor for Venture Crew 184, chartered to Wesley UMC in Colonial Heights, VA. He has used his 19 years of Scouting experience in many different way at the unit, district, council and National levels. In 2001 Chuck helped to provide medical services for the BSA National Jamboree. Also he has served as Webelos Den Leader, Committee member and Cubmaster.

Crater District - February, 2009

Chairman: Ralph Orr 909-3880 (C) (rkorr724@comcast.net)
Commissioner: Edward Kosewicz 210-279-7006 (Primary) or 804-731-6203 (C) Edward.kosewicz@va.gov
District Executive: Eric Stephens 804-204-2624 (ERIC.STEPHENS@SCOUTING.ORG)

February

2          Crater Roundtable- Wesley United Methodist Church, 7 PM
5          Meherrin Division Roundtable - South Hill Presbyterian Church, 7 PM
9          OA Meeting, 7 PM
16        District Commissioners Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
16        District Committee Meeting- Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 7 PM

March

Unit Recharter

If your unit has not rechartered, please call Eric Stephens at 204-2624 and recharter your unit as soon as possible

Friends of Scouting Family Campaign

The Crater Distict friends of Scouting team is currently preparing for Unit Presentations during your pack's Blue and Gold Banquet, or your troop’s next Court of Honor. If you do not have an FOS Unit Captain, you will need to select one immediately. Without FOS, scouting in central Virginia would not exist. We anticipate an outstanding year, and thanks to the FOS team for all of their hard work.

Order of the Arrow

At the OA meeting on 2/19, Easter Hyatt from the Petersburg Police Department will be speaking on the subject Crime Solvers concerning our area schools. At the OA meeting on 3/9, Tim Blumenshine from the Petersburg Battlefield will speak about available Eagle Service Projects. During May 1-3, the OA will hold a Merit Badge Camporee at Albrights (more information to follow).

September 2008 - Crater

Crater District Paul Bunyon Fall Camporee

Think you can work a 2 man saw? Can you tie all of your required knots under a time pressure? How about throwing a tomahawk? Are you ready to put to the test your woodsman skills? Can your Patrol earn the Golden Ax? If so then join us for the Crater District Paul Bunyan Fall Camporee 3 - 5 OCT 08 at Albright's Scout Reservation. There will be patrol skills stations, great food by the Karakona Chapter 19 of the Order of the Arrow and fellowship for all District Scouts. We are still looking for troops to run stations. Proposed stations are tomahawk throw, knot knowledge challenge, rope bridge, 2 man saw, log lift, log pull relay, and leaf identification. Coordination meetings will be held at the Troop 900 Scout Hut in Prince George 23 July, 21 August and a date TBD in SEP 08.. Contact Buck Buchanan 804-691-4477 / john.buchanan10@us.army.mil or Ed "Koz" Kosewicz for more information.

Jamboree on the Air

Dates: October 18-19, 2008. Where: Camp Eagle Point

A local radio club in South Hill, VA is looking to put on a great weekend to let Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts talk with Scouts all over the world. Check out their website for more information: www.lcarsonline.org and send them an e-mail!

August

11 OA Meeting

25 Commissioner’s Meeting -

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

Crater District Paul Bunyon Fall Camporee

Think you can work a 2 man saw? Can you tie all of your required knots under a time pressure? How about throwing a tomahawk? Are you ready to put to the test your woodsman skills? Can your Patrol earn the Golden Ax? If so then join us for the Crater District Paul Bunyan Fall Camporee 3 - 5 OCT 08 at Albright's Scout Reservation. There will be patrol skills stations, great food by the Karakona Chapter 19 of the Order of the Arrow and fellowship for all District Scouts. We are still looking for troops to run stations. Proposed stations are tomahawk throw, knot knowledge challenge, rope bridge, 2 man saw, log lift, log pull relay, and leaf identification. Coordination meetings will be held at the Troop 900 Scout Hut in Prince George 23 July, 21 August and a date TBD in SEP 08. Contact Buck Buchanan 691-4477/ john.buchanan10@us.army.mil or Ed "Koz" Kosewicz for more information.

Welcome from the District Chairman

Crater District is pleased to welcome the Scouts and Scouters of Lunenburg and Mecklenburg counties to the District. We look forward to joining you in the fellowship of Scouting and continuing to fulfill the mission of the Boy Scouts of America through the Scouting program. For questions about District events and meetings please contact either Ralph Orr or Ed (Koz) Kosewicz. We look forward to meeting all of you at the Crater District Fall Camporee!

Remember!!

No Roundtable will be held in July or August. Roundtables resume in September.

July

June

May

April 2008

7th - Roundtable (Wesley United Methodist Church)

14th - O.A. Chapter Meeting

21st - District Committee Training Event

Webelos Klondike Derby and Cub Pinewood Derby

Both events were fun and successful and we should thank Mrs. Gertrude Mott and Mr. Sean Higgins for all their hard work in putting the events together. Both events had a good turn out and should have an even better turn out next year!

Roundtable

All are welcome at the monthly Roundtable meetings. Expand your knowledge, network with other leaders, and improve your unit! Meeting at Wesley United Methodist Church at 7:00 pm.

District Committee Training Event

District Committee Training Workshop Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Monday April 21, 7- 10pm Purpose of Training: a. Define the four functions of district operations and list all the positions and structures of the district that carry out each of the four functions. List four tasks accomplished under each of the four functions. b. Identify the major tasks of their specific committee or district assignment and define ways each task might be accomplished. c. Review a list of 12 responsibilities and correctly label each and assign to either the district chairman, district commissioner, or the district executive. d. Tell why their particular assignment is essential to district operation. e. Name the other positions or committees of the district that they might need to talk with to carry out their assignment in the district. How – Lecture, PowerPoint, and group discussion. Dinner will be provided, i.e., pizza, water, and sodas. The cost is $5.00 to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. Registration is not required, but attendance will be capped at 50, space is limited. The first 50 to register in advance and/or at the door are guaranteed attendance. To register contact Chris Michelsen at (804) 530-5261, jsomomcjm@comcast.net, and/or 512 Greymont Lane, Chester, VA 23836- 5718. Registration is conformed upon receipt of your check. Registration fees should be paid by check and send to the Council Service Center, P.O. Box 6809, Richmond, Virginia, 23230.

Spring Roundup

All units should participate in a Spring Round up. Contact Gina Hill to schedule at 869-2636 or gihill@bsamail.org.

MARCH-2008

1 DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY

3 ROUNDTABLE

(WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH)

10 O.A. CHAPTER MEETING

17 DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING

Webelos Klondike Derby!!!

The Crater District Webelos Klondike Derby will be held Feb. 23, 2008 at White Bank Park in Colonial Heights. Information packets will be sent out soon. For more info now visit www.geocities.com/craterklondikederby or email seanhiggins@earthlink.net We need Station Masters!

District Pinewood Derby!!!

The Crater District Pinewood Derby will be held March 1, 2008 at Strosnider Chevrolet in Hopewell. Registration begins at 12:30 and the race begins at 1:00. If you have any questions or concerns about this event please contact Ms. Gertrud Mott at 804-733-4632.

Friends of Scouting

Friends of Scouting for 2008 is just right around the corner! Every unit should have selected their unit FOS Captain and scheduled their presentation by this time.

Traditionally, many units schedule their FOS presentations at events such as; Blue and Gold Banquets, Webelos cross-over, Courts of Honor etc. We strongly suggest that the event you select has traditionally had a strong turnout. Our District FOS goal will be $85,000.00. We hope to wrap our campaign no later than March 30, 2008 – so we would like every unit to schedule their FOS presentation before the March 30th date. Please forward your FOS presentation date and captain to Al Harrell; aharrell@bsamail.org.

District Committee Meeting

Come one, come all every third Monday of the month at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on Sycamore Street (7:00pm). The pulse of the District, the District Committee, needs full unit participation from your unit’s Committee Chair. Your input is important, so come join in.

STRENGTH THROUGH NUMBERS.

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