Dining Hall
On November 15th the
Council Executive Board approved to begin a capital campaign to build a dining
hall at Knox Scout reservation. The approval allows the council to raise up to
$1,750,000 for the project, and all funds raised will be used specifically on
the dining hall project. The goal is to raise the money and have the dining
hall opened no later than summer camp 2020, our council’s 100th
anniversary. The campaign is still being developed, but one phase of the
campaign will allow Scouters who want to contribute to do so at the $1,000 and
$2,500 levels. Donations by Scouters at these levels will be recognized with
your name on a plaque in the completed building.
Journey to
Excellence The council
is currently ranked Silver in the national Journey to Excellence scorecard. We
finished October with 1,625 points, ranked 2nd in total points in
Area 5. Of the 17 categories, we finished October showing improvement in 14 of
them compared to 2016. We project we will end the year ranked Silver, with
points in nearly every category.
The Creek River and Kiokee River districts are also both
ranked Silver in October, with Yamasee showing improvement, but not yet ranked.
As we come closer to the end of the year, I encourage every
unit to complete their unit Journey to Excellence report. This is a valuable
tool in helping unit leaders and committee’s identify strengths and
opportunities to improve their unit operation. Your Unit Commissioner or
District Executive will be happy to help you if you need assistance.
JTE Scores
Ranger Crew
Day A camp improvement day
has been set for December 9th at Knox Scout Reservation. The
projects we plan to work on that day include:
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Ceiling rifle range
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Doors and frame rifle range
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Work firebreak (bike trail)
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Pick up wood debris (ecology)
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Build fire ring (ecology)
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Fix arrow and paint
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Finish painting gate at waterfront
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Clear brush at amphitheater
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A complete list of camp projects can be found on the camp
pages of the website.
2018 Camp
Operations We are currently taking applications for staff at Knox Scout
reservation for the 2018 season. This is a great opportunity for Scouts and
Scouters to spend part of your summer at camp, and still have time to do summer
activities later in the summer. The staff application is on the camp webpage,
or follow this link.
In addition, all units that have registered to attend camp
prior to March 31st will get a free t-shirt for all campers that
attend this year. This year’s registration will be completed online. Every
in-council unit has a unit log-in username and password. If your unit has not
received yours please contact the council office. When you log into the
website, you will then be able to select the week of camp you wish to attend.
You will also make merit badge selections from this same website, and have
access to your camp records as well. Our goal is to camp about 120 campers a
week for 3 weeks, to provide our campers with a program experience that allows
personal attention, and time to do the activities you come to camp to do. Tired
of standing in line to shoot 5 shots at the range, come see us at KSR where you
will get more time Scouting and less time wishing you had a speed pass!
World
Jamboree The 2019 World Jamboree is just around the corner! All
applications are completed online. Scout
friends, this is indeed a once in a lifetime opportunity. The last time the
World Jamboree was in United States was 1967 in Idaho. Our council has no
allotted spots, but is part of a larger Area 5 contingency.
Camp
Activities The Georgia Carolina Council currently operates 2 camp
facilities, Knox Scout Reservation, Camp Daniel Marshall. Did you know that in
addition to the 21 campsites at Knox, we also have a low COPE challenge course
that can be used by units, we have a variety of boats including canoes kayaks,
sail-boats, jet ski’s and other craft units can use. We also now have mountain
bikes, and a bike trail is currently being built. So for Troops and Crews, Knox
is a great destination for year around camping and program fun!
While Packs are also often seen camping at Knox, did you know
at Camp Daniel Marshall we have 2 bunkhouses, with hot showers and comfy beds,
great for pack outings! Your unit can reserve either facility anytime using the
online reservation system on our website.
Giving
Tuesday First Black Friday and then Cyber Monday .. now .. today is
giving Tuesday. For those who are considering a late year donation, the Georgia
Carolina Council is a great investment you can make in our youth. Please follow
this link to make your donation today.
Yours in Scouting,
Dan Rogers, Scout Executive
