District Newsletter

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL RALLY NIGHT

Thoughts by Steve Ricard, John Mack, and Pete Cournoyer

Put posters up in the following locations - school, local grocery store, libraries, bank and post office.

Put exterior signs up at same locations and local churches and town transfer station.

Have a pack leader contact all print media outlets with a press release announcing Rally Night.

Placed an ad in the local "Penny Saver" 1/4 page ad advertising the rally date, or use other local media source

Send a flyer home with every boy in the elementary school.

Have Roger go to your elementary school and make a presentation

All advertising should have rally date and contact info. Signs should be put up 1 month prior to Rally Night.

At the rally itself it is important to avoid down time.  The youth should have an activity to do so that the parents can fill out talent surveys and hear from the pack leaders.  Video footage of pack activities is a great way to keep kids and parents entertained while filling out paperwork

Hi Everyone,
                This is Brian from EMS store #128, in Cranston RI. I have recently joined the team here in Cranston with my focus being to head up a super strong outreach program. We will be starting up a bunch of different programs focusing on having a fun (and safe) time in the outdoors all year round. From snowshoeing to mountain biking to kayaking and a whole lot more, I've got some ideas and would love to hear suggestions from any of you. 
                 
                To get things started in this transition season between fall and winter, I'm starting a GPS orienteering program, aimed at getting people familiar with GPS technology and it's practical applications for navigation. We will use GPS devices, provided by EMS, as well as maps and compasses to reinforce basic navigation skills. I am planning on using Arcadia Wildlife Refuge as our orienteering "course". It looks as though we'll be doing this on Sundays throughout November and December, and, depending on the conditions, we will tie-in snow shoeing/winter hiking to the day's instruction. The first event is scheduled for the 13th of November, I will have specific details on meeting times and place in the coming days.
                 
                Please feel free to respond to this email or call with any questions or comments, the store # is 401-944-5500, just ask for Brian, or if I'm not available, Greg, the store mgr., can assist you.
 
                Those of you who are interested in setting up a program of any nature for your outing club or interest group please just let me know your ideas, I'll be more than happy to work with you.
    
                 I'm looking forward to the start of a great winter season, and to developing some great relationships with all of you.
                
                
                 Have a great day,
                                           -Brian Danz
                                            EMS store 128

 

 

 

 

Effective immediately the Council has a new Emergency Contact number:

 

1.877.629.7202

 

The old 401 number is no longer operational.  We are in the process of printing new reference cards and they will hopefully be finished soon.  A notice is going out to our volunteers via E-news and notice is posted on our website.  Please be sure your volunteers get the word on this.

 

Rangers and Camp Directors – The emergency contact number should be on the Emergency Phone List that National Camp Standards require us to post by every phone with an outside line.  Please see that those sheets are updated.

 

Marc Cardin

Director of Customer Service

Narragansett Council, BSA

p. 401.351.8700 ext. 335

f. 401.351.5515

www.narragansettbsa.org

 

I thought you all might like this story.

 -----Original Message-----
From: Rob Parks
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:04 PM
To: All
Subject: FW: Inaugural 2005

This story came from one of my volunteer friends that worked the
inaugural with me and was too good to keep to myself.

Robert Parks
FIELD DIRECTOR Home Office/Cell (301) 219-4559
MARYLAND SOUTH Home Office Fax (301) 542-0062
Visit: www.boyscouts-ncac.org  United Way/CFC Designation #8046
 

"The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law."

Character does count. This e-mail came from a Scouter in Leesburg, VA. Feel free to share it if you like.
I spent the day with my son's troop in Washington DC as a Scout Volunteer at the Presidential Inaugural. My assignment was to take three older scouts--15 and 16 year olds--and work as a guide at the Metro stop near
the White House. There were crowds of people from all over the country and the world here to witness the swearing-in and the parade associated with the Inauguration. Most of what we did was give directions on the street
map, the subway map and show them how to operate the Metro-card kiosk.

An older couple approached me for assistance with the Metro-card machine, and I soon noticed they were accompanied by a 24 year old soldier-a second lieutenant- in uniform on crutches, his left leg was missing from the
knee down. He approached us with a big grin and asked us what troop we were with and from where. I told him and you could tell the obvious pride in his voice when he said, "I'm an Eagle Scout and I'm from Louisiana. Thanks
for helping out today."


He went on to explain that he is an Army engineer and had lost his leg twoand a half months ago in Iraq from an "IED" (Improvised Explosive Device). At that time I almost lost it and could feel my eyes welling up as the
total commitment and selflessness of this man hit me. I reached out and shook his hand and thanked him for his service to our country. The boys looked on as he went into the Metro with his group.

This was the second inauguration I've worked. I've been to two Jamborees, worked on Capitol Hill for over six years and thought I've seen it all. Today I was truly touched by this young Army Lieutenant. I don't even
know his name, but I know he's an Eagle Scout from Louisiana who cheerfully served his country. God Bless him, he is what Scouting is all about.
 

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT NETOP?

CALL ROGER AT THE SERVICE CENTER 351-8700 EXT. 314

 District Volunteers:  The Netop District is always looking for fun, enthusiastic individuals to volunteer on the District level.   If you feel that you have ideas to improve Scouting in our fine District, or if you are just curious about the mechanics of how the scouting program is run, you need to become a District Volunteer.  Please contact Carl or our District Executive if you feel that you can add to our program.  Your input is greatly appreciated.