District Chairman: John Gardner
District Commissioner: David Black
District Executive: Andrew Zeldin
910-395-1100; ext. 21
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Hello Masonboro,

I hope every one of you had a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.  This year of 2010 is truly going to be a unique year for Scouting.  As most of you know we are celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Scouting here in America.  We have already kicked it off at the Cape Fear Council with our Day of Service on January 9, 2010.  The final tallies are not in, but from what I heard Scout units were very successful at getting out in their communities and giving back.  For more information on what the Council will be doing to celebrate the 100 year anniversary during 2010 please see the link on the Council website.

Masonboro truly  has a great year planned.  Coming up during the next few months we will have the 100 year anniversary Scout Show at Hugh Mcrae park.  This year is sure to be the best and biggest in Masonboro District history.  We will also have our annual  District Pinewood Derby Race at Independence Mall which is always a great day.  Finally, we will celebrate our volunteers at our annual District banquet hosted for the third year in a road at Pine valley Church of God.  There is much more in store in 2010 so make sure to look at the District Calendar to keep up to date on upcoming events.

Yours in Scouting,
Andrew Zeldin

Dates and Times for Meetings

Round Table is hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 514 College Rd (next to the Bojangles on College Rd. across from UNCW-park in the back and you will see the entrance…we usually meet in the gym).  Round Table is the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm.  Please encourage parents, leaders, and Scouts to attend. 

Upcoming dates

2/9 3/9 4/13 5/11

District Committee Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Wrightsville Beach Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Dr. Wrightsville Bch, NC 28480.  Staring time is at 6:30 and we encourage leaders interested in helping our District grow to attend.

Upcoming Dates

2/4 3/4 4/1 5/6

Notices, Dates, and Times for Events:

Camp card-See website

Training

Cub Scout Adult Leader Training- January 23, 2010 in Supply at Supply Baptist Church conducted by Brunswick District.  Leader Specific Training from 9am-12pm.  For more information contact Mike Mack at 910-754-6496 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scout Leader Outdoor Feb 19-21 This will be held at Camp Bowers.  A flyer should come out soon with more information.

BALOO Training-This will be February 20, at camp Bowers.  More info will be put out shotly.

Future Trainings- New Parent’s Orientation, Boy Scout, Leader Specific, etc…to be announced

Events

Scout Show-2010 Scout Show March 5-7 Hugh McRae Park.  We will be sending out information packets by the end of January so be on the look out.  For more information contact me at the office. 

Pinewood Derby- Masonboro District Pinewood Derby- March 13 at Independence Mall.  We will have more details in a few weeks but every unit should of received the rules in the scout Show handbook.  For questions please contact me at the office.

District Banquet-Tuesday February 9, 7pm at Pine valley Church of God.  The cost will be $5 but we will except more if you want to help make sure we pay for all of the wonderful food, drinks, awards, etc…Bill and gail Akers have done an amazing job for two years in a row so please don’t miss some the best food you can eat, especially for $5.  In addition, you get to support all of the leaders who care as much as you do.

Resident Camp

Camporee

Webelo to Scout Transition-Please make sure to contact John Barnham to let him know when your pac is hosting your cross over ceremomy.  Honestly, webelo to Scout transition is our best recruiting tool for us to get boys to go into Boy Scouts.  We need to make sure each pack has a troop and if they don’t they at least have somewhere to go.  This info will help us Help you and make sure all of your boys get a chance to crossover into Boy scouts.

Boy Scout Camp

Scout Store (need new hours)

Cape Fear Scout Shop Now Open!
Store Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm

Tel: 910-350-2976 Fax: 910-350-2951
Toll Free: 1-877-720-0010

If you have anything you want to announce don’t hesitate to 
give me a call or send an e-mail.  In addition, please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding Scouting within the Masonboro District.