Foxfire District Fay’s BBQ

[ March 22, 2012; 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The annual Fay’s Bar-B-Q is Thursday, March 22nd, at Wesley United Methodist Church from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. 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 [...] [...]

2012 District Dinner

[ April 14, 2012; 12:00 am to 7:00 pm. ] The Foxfire District Recognition Dinner is Saturday, April 14, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. “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 [...] [...]

2012 District Award of Merit Nominations

[ February 1, 2012; ] All Scouting volunteers (and parents) should consider nomination Scouters for the District Award of Merit and Silver Beaver. These will be awarded at the District Dinner on April 14. 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 [...] [...]

Silver Beaver Award

[ February 1, 2012; ] 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 [...] [...]

Disabilities Awareness at Roundtable

Foxfire District Roundtable, November 2, 2011 Cub Scout Character Theme: Respect / Disabilities Awareness Boy Scout Topic: Disabilities Awareness Handouts/Links Roundtable Presentation, stations: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Special Needs Awareness Patch info Foxfire Special Needs Awareness Unit Award Scout Leader Tips by Karen Krejcha and John Krejcha in Autism and Scouting A Window Into My World – ADHD ADHD Tips Brochure Ten Things About Autism [...]

November District Meetings

[ November 2, 2011; 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm. November 3, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] November District Roundtable November 2, 2011, 7:30-8:45 p.m. New England Congregational Church 406 West Galena Boulevard, Aurora, IL 60506 Cub Scout theme: Respect / Disabilities Awareness Boy Scout topic: Disabilities Awareness 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 Meeting Thursday, November 3rd Begins PROMPTLY @ 7:00 [...] [...]

Winter Clothing Drive

‘Clean Out the Closet’: Foxfire District 2011 Winter Clothing Drive All 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 [...] [...]

Upcoming training opportunities

Online Training Many training modules are available online at www.myscouting.org, including Youth Protection, “This is Scouting,” Fast Start, and supplemental training such as Climb On Safely, Weather Hazards, and Safe Swim Defense. Make sure you and your unit are properly trained to insure a complete, fun and safe adventure for your Scouts! Youth Protection REQUIRED! CHARTERS ARE COMING! Make sure the [...] [...]