Notes from the Scout Executive Jan 2018

Journey to Excellence

I am pleased to share with the Scouters of the council that our JTE Score climbed from 1075 points last year to 1,425 this year, and a Silver Ranking. Overall in Area 5 we placed a respectable 5th of 10 councils. The JTE program is designed to help units, districts and councils measure critical aspects of running an effective program, and then focus on steadily improving the overall program that is being delivered. If your unit has not completed their 2017 JTE Report, talk to your Unit Commissioner and they can help you.

                     Area 5 JTE                                     Georgia-Carolina District JTE

     

District Journey to Excellence

For the 3 districts, congratulations go to Creek River and Kiokee River, both of which achieved a Silver Ranking. Creek River led in points, 1,450 to Kiokee River's 1,445. Yamasee, while improving in several areas was not ranked in 2017, and finished with 700 points. 

Council Banquet

On March 20th we will hold the annual Council Banquet. The price has been reduced from last year to $20. We will be recognizing numerous Scouters for their dedication to the youth in our community with Silver Beaver Awards, James E West Recognition and a variety of other awards. It is a time of great fellowship and Scouting fun and I personally invite you to come out and celebrate Scouting with your peers. Registration and details can be found here.  

University of Scouting

University of Scouting is still on. The Merit Badge University has been postponed. There will be a special edition of the Council Compass released soon with full details about the U of Scouting. 

Fellow Scouters, there is simply no better training course in Scouting than Wood Badge. Many of those who go through become life-long students of the program, and happily serve on future staff's and share their Scouting knowledge and energy with other leaders. 

If your interested in leadership training that will serve you not only in your Scouting role, but in your other roles in life, Wood Badge is that opportunity. Paul Korinko has put together an outstanding staff for this years course, and registrations are coming in strong. Don't miss your chance to join in the fun. Units that can afford to help pay the fee to train their leaders should consider the investment. 

Wood Badge Registration can be found here. 

Augusta Scout Shop

If you have never been to the Scout Service Center, or the Augusta Scout Shop, it is worth a visit! Did you know the Scout Shop sells more than uniforms and rank badges. They carry a wide variety of books, family camping gear, unit recognition items, pinewood derby, space derby and other craft kits. They also carry a variety of Scouting shirts, hats and other fun stuff your Scout is sure to love. Open M-F from 9-6 and Saturday from 10-2, stop and by and see all the exciting Scouting items available. 

What's Greg and Jay Doing out at Camp?

Greg and Jay have been hard at work making improvements to the camps. Last fall we replaced the roof on the chapel at Daniel Marshall. We have also added electricity and water to the boat storage house, replaced 400 feet of old water line, built a 6 mile long bike trail (That still needs some touching up), added storage shelving to the maintenance building, built signs for each campsite, which will be installed this spring, and improved the storage at the rifle range.

Remember, the second Saturday each month is a camp service day. Come alone, bring a friend, bring your unit ... we always have plenty to do at camp!

2017 Summer Camp

If your Troop has not registered for summer camp, the time is certainly arrived. We are offering a free camp t-shirt to the Scouts and Scouters for all units that make their reservation prior to March 31st. The online registration process is simple, just log into the council website. Detailed directions to register can be found here.