Webelos 1 Alex D, just returned from a week at Scout Camp at Goshen Scout Reservation in Southern Virginia. If you went to Day Camp and thought you had a good time, check out some of the pictures Alex's dad took during their week at camp!
http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/GoshenRoss2011
Alex was the only boy from Pack 195 in camp, but the program director made an awesome decision to put him in with one of the largest packs there, 1483 from Ashburn Va. They had 15 boys at camp this year and the group just absorbed Alex like he was one of their own.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Cubmaster Minute
Don’t Give Up
To be good at anything, you have to believe that you can do it, and then practice it until you can. There’s no easy way to become an expert. You just have to keep at it, over and over. There will be times you’ll think that you just can’t make it. But don’t give up a task because it seems hard. There are few things worth doing that are easy to do at first.
To be good at anything, you have to believe that you can do it, and then practice it until you can. There’s no easy way to become an expert. You just have to keep at it, over and over. There will be times you’ll think that you just can’t make it. But don’t give up a task because it seems hard. There are few things worth doing that are easy to do at first.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Social Media Powers Laptops and More for Wounded Troops
Soldiers’ Angels Project Valour-ITConducts Online Fundraising Competition
Pasadena, CA (June 28, 2011) – As the number of American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines suffering battlefield wounds continues to grow, today’s economic challenges continue to squeeze military support nonprofits. Soldiers’ Angels Project Valour-IT—which has supplied over 6,000 severely wounded Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines with adaptive laptops and other devices to aid their recovery and reintegration—is addressing that squeeze with a fundraising technique it pioneered: online competition.
Held July 1-14, the Valour-IT fundraising competition will draw on blogging, Facebook, Twitter and other social media to raise money and awareness for the needs of wounded troops. Divided among four “virtual teams” named in honor of U.S. military service branches, participants will also use flyers, word-of-mouth and traditional media outlets to spread the word. The goal is to raise at least $100,000, which will meet increased demand for Valour-IT services through October 2011.
“Project Valour-IT changes lives,” says Soldiers’ Angels founder Patti Patton-Bader. “Wounded heroes report that being able to use a laptop helps them feel whole again. Physical therapists are actually designing therapy sessions around Wii Sports! And something as normal as a handheld GPS reduces stress and helps a hero cope. It’s just amazing what this project does!”
Each of the devices Valour-IT supplies helps restore confidence and independence for a wounded hero. Voice-activated laptops reconnect the wounded with the world and develop self-confidence by showing soldiers they can continue to be engaged and productive despite their injuries. Servicemembers also use the laptops to research their medical care or prepare for a post-military career. Physical therapists report Wii Sports is extremely motivational and beneficial when used in physical therapy settings, and wounded personnel with short-term memory loss due to TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and severe PTSD use GPS systems to keep from getting lost or disoriented when they move on to more independent living.
For more information about the fundraising competition, email campaign@soldiersangels.org or visit www.soldiersangels.org to donate. All funds raised go directly to wounded troops with no overhead costs removed, and requests for support are vetted through case managers.
About Soldiers’ Angels - Established in 2003, Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-based, award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing aid and comfort to members of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as veterans and military families. For more information, see www.soldiersangels.org.
Tax ID# 20-0583415 CFC #25131
Media Contact:
Toby Nunn at tobynunn@soldiersangels.org, 510-305-0004
Monday, June 13, 2011
Catoctin Mountain District Cub Scout Day Camp NEEDS HELP!
From Colby Child and Mike Deegan - Day Camp Coordinators.
We remain NEARLY poised to provide the best program possible for our scouts during the week of June 20-24.
However, we remain in search of three (3) adult Stewards to stand ready at the MOAT and instruct fishing to our young squires. We haven’t any Stewards in this area and are hopeful to not need to reorganize.
We remain in search of about ten (10) youth Stewards, 14+ yrs old, to stand ready in various areas including the Guildhall (crafts), the Moat (fishing), Sapine Forest (nature), Artists and Minstrels (art and stage) and Roundtable (Medieval Games).
Please, do not delay in sending word to Camelot about your interest and availability to serve King Arthur in his effort to train our young squires. Go to the following computer link http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=40962&orgkey=2009 to gather the needed Adult or Youth Staff application and submit it to Colby Child (mudrat@erols.com) or 301-271-4111 or to Mike Deegan (deeganmj@yahoo.com) or 240-344-4323.
Day Camp Needs Canopy shelters for our stations. We are hopeful to receive use for sources around the District of 10x20 ft canopy/carport type shelters. We have consolidated the program area somewhat and would like to be able to provide those groups that are in the open meadows of the Realm with some shelter from the hot sun. If units or persons possess shelters of this type AND would be willing to loan them to Day Camp, please contact Colby Child (see above contacts) without delay. We hope to set up camp on June 18th, next Saturday, and would like to have time to pick up the shelters before that event.
Thank you for your attention to the notice. We appreciate everything being done throughout the Realm to facilitate our Cub Scout’s day camp experience this year. We are striving for a program of the highest caliber; we want it to be Ex-Caliber!
We remain NEARLY poised to provide the best program possible for our scouts during the week of June 20-24.
However, we remain in search of three (3) adult Stewards to stand ready at the MOAT and instruct fishing to our young squires. We haven’t any Stewards in this area and are hopeful to not need to reorganize.
We remain in search of about ten (10) youth Stewards, 14+ yrs old, to stand ready in various areas including the Guildhall (crafts), the Moat (fishing), Sapine Forest (nature), Artists and Minstrels (art and stage) and Roundtable (Medieval Games).
Please, do not delay in sending word to Camelot about your interest and availability to serve King Arthur in his effort to train our young squires. Go to the following computer link http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=40962&orgkey=2009 to gather the needed Adult or Youth Staff application and submit it to Colby Child (mudrat@erols.com) or 301-271-4111 or to Mike Deegan (deeganmj@yahoo.com) or 240-344-4323.
Day Camp Needs Canopy shelters for our stations. We are hopeful to receive use for sources around the District of 10x20 ft canopy/carport type shelters. We have consolidated the program area somewhat and would like to be able to provide those groups that are in the open meadows of the Realm with some shelter from the hot sun. If units or persons possess shelters of this type AND would be willing to loan them to Day Camp, please contact Colby Child (see above contacts) without delay. We hope to set up camp on June 18th, next Saturday, and would like to have time to pick up the shelters before that event.
Thank you for your attention to the notice. We appreciate everything being done throughout the Realm to facilitate our Cub Scout’s day camp experience this year. We are striving for a program of the highest caliber; we want it to be Ex-Caliber!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Monthly Theme
The core value highlighted this month is:
Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult. Through participating in activities such as a bicycle rodeo, Cub Scouts learn the importance of practice and perseverance to improve new skills.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Cubmaster Minute
Baden-Powell on Health & Fitness
Baden-Powell thought it important to help boys become strong and fit young men of good character. He once said, “A boy is not a sitting-down animal.” And he also felt that games should be “Fun with a Purpose.” Many of the games he introduced were physically very active, but he also felt “It is important to arrange games and competition so that all Scouts of the troop take part.” So as we include fitness activities in our program, let’s remember to help every boy “Do His Best” and give everyone a chance to shine!
Baden-Powell thought it important to help boys become strong and fit young men of good character. He once said, “A boy is not a sitting-down animal.” And he also felt that games should be “Fun with a Purpose.” Many of the games he introduced were physically very active, but he also felt “It is important to arrange games and competition so that all Scouts of the troop take part.” So as we include fitness activities in our program, let’s remember to help every boy “Do His Best” and give everyone a chance to shine!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Summer Opportunities for our Children
As part of its year-round Kids on Campus Program, Frederick Community College offers extensive summer activities starting Monday, June 20 and lasting 8 weeks.
The activities are a mix of fun and learning so kids are engaged and active, using their imaginations and reinforcing what they learn in school or love to do.
Although registration started in March, many classes still have openings!
Please visit the following links for more information.
The full 29-page brochure with activities listed for ages 4-14:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/300.pdf
A flier about science and technology classes based at Brunswick, Middletown, Thurmont and Urbana Middle Schools:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/303.pdf
A flier about classes offered at Valley Elementary:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/302.pdf
A flier about middle and high school student opportunities with the FCC acting program and the Maryland Shakespeare Festival:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/301.pdf
A flier about Study Skills classes for students entering grades 6-12 and one for ages 9-13:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/304.pdf
For more information: www.frederick.edu/kidsoncampus, 301-846-2661 or LRuby@frederick.edu
The activities are a mix of fun and learning so kids are engaged and active, using their imaginations and reinforcing what they learn in school or love to do.
Although registration started in March, many classes still have openings!
Please visit the following links for more information.
The full 29-page brochure with activities listed for ages 4-14:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/300.pdf
A flier about science and technology classes based at Brunswick, Middletown, Thurmont and Urbana Middle Schools:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/303.pdf
A flier about classes offered at Valley Elementary:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/302.pdf
A flier about middle and high school student opportunities with the FCC acting program and the Maryland Shakespeare Festival:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/301.pdf
A flier about Study Skills classes for students entering grades 6-12 and one for ages 9-13:
http://fcps.ezcommunicator.net/edu/frederick/Upload/0/304.pdf
For more information: www.frederick.edu/kidsoncampus, 301-846-2661 or LRuby@frederick.edu
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Pack 195 Wants You!
Join now for a summer full of Camping, Hiking, Day Camps, Bowling, Baseball Games, Carnivals, and all around fun with boys your age.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Beltloopapalooza Instructor Info
A couple of details for you:
The cafeteria WILL be open for breakfast if you would like to avail yourself of that opportunity. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will cost you $4.45 per person. Cafeteria will open at 06:30 for breakfast.
Check-in will be in the lobby of the Auditorium of J Building (Boy Scout check in will be in the lobby of J Building). Check in will be open by 07:00. Check-in will be alphabetically by last name. The opening ceremony begins at 07:30 in the J Auditorium.
Room assignments are still being worked out. FEMA has a major deployment underway to the Midwest flooding, and they are taking some of the rooms we were planning to use. We will have that information for you at check-in. Counselors will receive an event patch and a lunch pass at check-in.
Q: WiFi or other internet access and if there were projectors or chalk/dry erase boards in the classrooms.
A: Yes there are computers in the classrooms with internet access as well as projectors and white boards. I'd like to keep the scouts off the computers as much as possible. If they have material for a power point etc, please bring it on a CD or thumb drive.
If you have any questions, please contact us at your convenience.
The cafeteria WILL be open for breakfast if you would like to avail yourself of that opportunity. The all-you-can-eat breakfast will cost you $4.45 per person. Cafeteria will open at 06:30 for breakfast.
Check-in will be in the lobby of the Auditorium of J Building (Boy Scout check in will be in the lobby of J Building). Check in will be open by 07:00. Check-in will be alphabetically by last name. The opening ceremony begins at 07:30 in the J Auditorium.
Room assignments are still being worked out. FEMA has a major deployment underway to the Midwest flooding, and they are taking some of the rooms we were planning to use. We will have that information for you at check-in. Counselors will receive an event patch and a lunch pass at check-in.
Q: WiFi or other internet access and if there were projectors or chalk/dry erase boards in the classrooms.
A: Yes there are computers in the classrooms with internet access as well as projectors and white boards. I'd like to keep the scouts off the computers as much as possible. If they have material for a power point etc, please bring it on a CD or thumb drive.
If you have any questions, please contact us at your convenience.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Monthly Theme
The core value highlighted this month is:
Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit. By participating in the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program, Cub Scouts and their families develop an understanding of the benefits of being fit and healthy.
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