Newsletter
Iron Horse District News
May 2008
Reminder: Roundtable is scheduled, Tuesday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Oakmont High school Library
Friends of Scouting
Thank you everyone for making us successful in our Friends of Scouting Campaign. We are at 80% of our overall goal of $80,000. We are finishing our family campaign and are now focused on support from our businesses and the community. Please contact Jaime Boden, Finance Chair, ojames@bodencpa.com or Justin Turman, District Executive, jturman@gecbsa.org for more information.
New Scout Units
Membership and Unit growth are key District strategies and measures of success. Our goal this year is to promote the development of two new units. Our discussions with unit leaders suggest that the addition of a Troop in West Roseville could help manage the rapid unit growth experienced by some of local Troops. Additionally, Junction Elementary, located west of Fiddyment Road, opens its doors to over 170 new students this fall. We look forward to organizing a Pack at this school.
If you’re interested in leading the new troop or have thoughts, concerns or recommendations, we invite you for a group discussion at our upcoming Roundtable, Tuesday, May 5. Justin Turman has spoken to organizations who have interest to become a Charter Organization with available meeting facilities. Please contact jturman@gecbsa.org with your thoughts and feedback.
Memberships
District has grown by 17 more youth compared to the same period last year which represents a 1% growth. Please keep up your efforts to for spring recruiting. Contact Justin Turman at jturman@gecbsa.org for help in printing and distributing fliers or other ways you may need assistance.
Camp-O-Ree
430 Scouts and Scouters attended Camp-O-Ree at Camp Far West on April 11-13th under beautiful weather. The Theme this year was “Go for Gold” named in recognition for the upcoming Summer Olympics. Please follow the link http://www.gec-sa.org/districts/ironhorse/events/camporee for results and photos. I thank Chris Briggi, Chairperson, Chris Cartano, Assistant Chairperson, and Camp-O-Ree committee, Terry Webb, Linda Webb, Kathy Neuberger, Virgil Anderson, Nanette Langston, Glen Forister, Larkin Green, Karen and Larry Kelso, and Steve Horvath for a competitive and successful District event.
District Pinewood Derby
15 Cubs from 9 Packs participated in the first District Pinewood Derby race off held on April 18th. Pack 331 claimed the first, second, and third place trophies. Cars, pizza, and fun are an accurate description of the event! Special thanks go to Tim Grubbins, Chairperson, T.J. Kay, and John Sokol for organizing this outstanding event which we hope to grow next year.
Twilight Camp
“Cubs of the Roundtable” promises to be an exciting Twilight Camp event, June 17 – 28. If you have not already registered, please register online at
Karen Rotheram asks for donations of empty 2 liter plastic bottles. Please bring them to the May Roundtable. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Karen Rotheram, Camp Director karen@rotheram.com
Recognition:
4 Scouts were awarded the highest rank in Scouting in April. Please recognize these individuals for their outstanding achievement. You may see their projects by clicking on following link.
Adult Scout leaders are eligible for special recognitions which are awarded as knots that are worn on the uniform. This is an excellent way for units to recognize individuals for special achievements. If you have questions, please contact Larry Kelso, lkelso@surewest.net
Thanks helping to strengthen Scouting in our neighborhoods!
Allan Yamashiro
Iron Horse District Chair