SCOUTING SMOKE SIGNALS
Members of Cub Scout Pack 3344 recently showed up practically at my doorstep. I first noticed them across the street at the Lakewood Park Association Pocket Park where they were fulfilling requirements for their Wolf badge that had to do with hoisting, lowering, and folding the American flag. Since the flag needed to be exchanged anyway, I took them a newer cleaner flag to run up the pole and let them practice folding the old worn out flag. I didn’t get the names of the boys or the two adult leaders but it was good to see that young people are still being taught how to respect and display our country’s greatest symbol of freedom. Thanks.
PROVISIONAL CAMPING FOR ALL PROGRAMS
If your unit is not attending camp, there are still ways for the individual Scouts in the unit to attend camp. Provisional arrangements can be made for all programs. Make sure that all your Scouts have the opportunity to attend camp. Contact Jay Herbrand or Chuck Walker for information at 800-272-2922.
WANTED: 2004 CAMP STAFF
There are still a few opportunities for specific youth to be on camp staff this summer. The requirements are: You must be 18 years of age, available from early June until early August, male or female, and non-Scouts are welcome. For applications form and an interview date, contact Jay Herbrand or Chuck Walker at the AWAC Office – 800-272-2922.
ITEMS STILL NEEDED FOR BOY SCOUT FOOD DRIVE
Anyone that missed donating to the ASSOCIATED CHURCH’S FOOD BANK on Saturday, March 27, 2004 may still donate canned goods, shelf items, non-perishables, and boxed items by dropping them off at the Anthony Wayne Area Council office.
According to an AWAC spokesperson, “. . . 5,500 pounds of food items were collected and there’s always a need for more.” Drop offs should be done between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday and from 9am to 1pm Saturdays at the AWAC office, 8315 West Jefferson Blvd.
Directions: From US 24, go to the light at Old Canal Place and where you turn to go to Lutheran Hospital – turn onto Old Canal Place, go past Verizon Headquarters, and the AWAC office is at the very end of the road very near I-69.
The Boy Scouts want to thank everyone for their generous donations and for helping your fellow man.
5TH ANNUAL BOY SCOUT OVERNIGHT AT FORT WAYNE WIZARDS
It will be held on Saturday, June 5th at Memorial Stadium. Scouts will be able to participate in a pre-game parade and see a post-game fireworks show, Jake the Diamond Dog, clowns, face painters, and balloon artists. After the game Scouts will be able to run the bases, have an autograph session with the players, see a movie prior to lights out, and pitch a tent and camp out on the field!
Doughnuts will be served the next morning. A patch is given to each scout and adjustable hats can be pre-ordered. The cost is $12 for the overnight + game + patch, OR $8 for the game + patch, and $6 for the special hat. Unit registration forms are available at the AWAC Service Center.
The Department of Homeland Security has established a partnership with the Boy Scouts of America and has asked Boy Scouts to pass out Ready Brochures on Boy Scout Overnite at the FW Wizards. The Ready Brochures are designed to educate families about the threat of terrorist attacks and what they can do to help them prepare themselves for emergencies. By helping to distribute these brochures, Scouts will complete requirements toward the new Emergency Preparedness Award, which helps to inspire Scouts and foster skills to help them prepare themselves, their families, and their communities. To help with distribution of these brochures, call Jared Parcell at the Wizards at 482-6400.
SKY SEARCH OVERNIGHTS AT SCIENCE CENTRAL
Examine the stars above and bring them down to earth in our planetarium. Discover the world of constellations, and create your own to take home. When you aren’t jumping for joy on our Moonwalk . . . you can explore the moon yourself. Pizza party and continental breakfast are included. Call 424-2400 ext. 451 for more information. Dates are May 14th and May 21st.
NOTE: If you are not a member of a Boy Scout Troop and would like to join, contact the AWAC Service Center at 260-432-9593 and ask about a Boy Scout Unit near you. You must be between the ages of 11 years and 18 years for Boy Scouts or between the ages of 14 years and 21 years old to join a Ventures Group. Volunteer Adult help is always welcome no matter what the age.
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