Greetings all,

Welcome to another week in Old Sycamore.  Special thanks go out to Marty Borchers, Helen Bruggers, and all the unit representatives that attended our membership kick-off this past week.  Some good information was handed out, and I know that we are going to have another awesome fall recruitment.  I will be handing out the packets of information to the Cubmasters who missed the meeting so that you may get them to your membership chairpersons. 

POPCORN:

The council is now accepting information for units who plan to sell popcorn this fall.  If you want to sell, please e-mail your unit number and popcorn chair information to Karen Taylor at [email protected] . 

SCOUTING FOR FOOD PATCHES:

I still have a large amount of Scouting for Food patches, if you have not gotten in contact with me regarding picking up the patches, please do so as soon as possible.  Some of you have been in contact regarding your patches and I will be getting them to you as soon as possible. 

UNIT OA REPS:

The OA is looking for boys to represent their units at monthly OA meetings and to help facilitate the election process next year.  This will be an awesome way for Scoutmasters to strengthen ties with the Order of the Arrow as well as getting youth valuable leadership experience.  Scoutmasters or youth who are interested should contact Chapter Advisor, Larry Braun at [email protected] .

AUGUST KICK-OFF:

The August Program Kick-off will take place on Tuesday August 9^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Westlake Village Clubhouse.  This is the same location as last year.  There will be three sessions, one dealing with membership, one with popcorn, and the last with program.  Units are strongly encouraged to bring 3 representatives.  These will not be round-robin sessions so therefore to get all necessary information you must have representation at all three sessions.  There will also be a potluck dinner, the main course will be provided, but we ask anyone attending to bring some sort of covered dish. 

ROSTER CHECKS:

To ensure that all of our membership is correct after recharter Marty asks that all units send her a copy of their most current roster.  We need to know who is in your unit and then we must cross check that with who is registered with council.  We would ask that you send a copy to Marty no later than June 14^th at [email protected] . Cubmasters may send their rosters with those attending the membership meeting. 

CELINA LAKE FESTIVAL PARADE:

Ray Moeller, Committee Chairman of Troop 69 Celina has invited any units who wish to be part of the Lake Festival to sign up with the Lake Festival so as all Scouting groups can be in one continuous line.  This would be a great time to advertise your units also. 

CALENDAR:

19-25: Week # 1 Berry Summer Camp

26-2:   Week # 2 Berry Summer Camp

26-2:   Week # 1 Lakota Summer Camp

Thanks and have a great week all.

Dan