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This fundraiser benefits our district and council, with all funds helping local Scouting. Scout volunteers from Foxfire District staff and efficient “drive-thru” line and customers do not need to leave their vehicles! For those who are not familiar with the famous Fay’s Barbeque is a 50 year-old mobible barbeque business serving pork chops and chicken with delicious sides. They partner with many organizations, including Scout groups, for fundraising. The event is in the parking lot at 14 North May Street, Aurora, IL 60506. Ticket are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 at the event. Scouting volunteers are needed for this event. Call John McKenzie for more information, (630) 907-8228. The 2012 Foxfire District Webelos Lock-in will be Friday, January 27-28, 2012, at O’Donnell Elementary School, 1640 Reckinger Road, Aurora. This is open to all Webelos. Early Registration DEADLINE: January 9, 2012; $10.00 (Includes food, treats, fun & Commemorative Patch) Scout Registration & Check-in: 5:30- 6:00 p.m.
Adult Training for Special Needs Scouts, ADHD Awareness, Trainer Sean WilliamsFor more information regarding Foxfire Webelos Lock-in, contact: Make Checks Payable To: Three Fires Council, and mail checks to:
“Gathering” begins at 4:30 p.m. and dinner at 5:00, followed by Scouter and Unit recognitions. District Award of Merit will be presented to several deserving Scouters. Make plans for volunteers and parents from your Pack, Troop, or Crew to attend. A donation of $20.00 is requested in advance for attendance. Contact John McKenzie for more information, (630) 907-8228.
Contact your Committee Chairman, Unit Leader, John McKenzie, Amy Seyller or the Norris Service Center for a nomination form. The District Award of Merit Nominations must be submitted by February 1st. The Silver Beaver Award was established in 1931 and is presented for distinguished service to young people within a local council of the Boy Scouts of America.A recipient must be a registered Scouter to receive the highest award presented by a local council. Annually, volunteers nominate men and women for the Silver Beaver award who are doing an outstanding job as Scouters. These nominations are reviewed by the Silver Beaver Selection Committee and the most outstanding volunteers are selected to receive this special recognition. Three Fires Council salutes the commitment and hard work of these Scouters! The committee welcomes all nominations and encourages you to recommend those Scouters you believe worthy of this high honor. Deadline for nominations: Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Download and submit the Nomination Form to the Silver Beaver Selection Committee c/o of Renee Cosme at the Three Fires Council Office, 415 N. Second Street, St. Charles, IL 60517 or email to Renee Cosme @ renee.cosme@scouting.org. The Silver Beaver award is presented to recipients at the Council Recognition Dinner on June 21, 2012. – Silver Beaver Selection Committee Chairman, Wes Whipple at weswfamily@sbcglobal.net. Foxfire District Roundtable, November 2, 2011Cub Scout Character Theme: Respect / Disabilities Awareness Boy Scout Topic: Disabilities Awareness
November District RoundtableNovember 2, 2011, 7:30-8:45 p.m. New England Congregational Church
For more information call Roundtable Commissioner, Sean Williams, at (630) 846-6910 or Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner at (630) 659-6909. Check out the November Roundtable Page.
District Committee MeetingThursday, November 3rd
Contact John McKenzie, District Committee Chairman, (630) 907-8228 ‘Clean Out the Closet’: Foxfire District 2011 Winter Clothing DriveAll Foxfire District Scouters and units are invited to participate in the 2011 “Clean out the Closet” clothing drive. Winter clothing such as coats, hats, gloves and socks will be collected at the December 7 Roundtable and distributed at one or more local clothes closets. We are primarily collecting winter clothing, especially for children and larger mens’ sizes (2x, 3x, 4x). The following items are needed:
We want to show Aurora that Boy Scouts still “Do a Good Turn Daily!” Read about “Scouting’s Journey to Excellence,” which replaces the Centennial Quality Awards Program. All units should report service projects and hours through the Journey to Excellence program. For info contact John McKenzie at (630) 907-8228 or Dan Kocunik. For Roundtable info contact Sean Williams at (630) 846-6910. |
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