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Vol. 15 No. 01 cWe Should Nail Our Colors To The Mast Of Quality d January 2006 KIA KIMA DISTRICT NEWSLETTER Serving Southern Fayetteville and Cumberland County BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA DISTRICT CHAIRMAN EDDIE MAYNOR: It is with pleasure that I have agreed to serve as Kia Kima District Chairman for the coming year.

I appreciate the welcome reception at the December District Committee Meeting. It was a pleasure to meet all the Scouters present and enjoyed the food and fellowship. I am looking forward to meeting the rest of the district in the near future.

I know that I have a lot to learn in this job but I am looking forward to the challenge. I will be looking to each of you for help in meeting all the goals for the district this year. DISTRICT COMMISSIONER SADIE JACKSON: Kia Kima District has rung in the New Year with a lot of goals to reach.

The first was to get a new District Director and Council is providing that for us. The second goal was to have a weekend of planning for the next 18 months. This will happen on January 20-21-22, 2006 at Camp Reeves.

This is the District 9s yearly retreat ... more. less.

and anyone wishing to attend may do so. If you plan on attending please let me know so this number can be passed on to Roger Rose who is doing the logistics for the event. I have several people already signed up. At this time it looks like the cost of food will run somewhere around $15.00 for the weekend. Dave Gatewood will be doing the cooking. If you cannot attend and have ideas for the District please send them to me so they can be presented for consideration. The commissioner staff did a great job in getting the inventory in for 2005 even though it was done a little different this year. Hopefully next year they will return to the way it was done before this year. It just makes it easier on all concerned, but you have to try something new once in awhile to see if it works. The February Roundtable will be the Annual Soup Supper so remember to bring your appetite for great food and even better fellowship. The commissioner staff with the Roundtable Commissioner staff will be responsible for the February Roundtable. If you wish to bring a dish please contact Tony Garcia Roundtable ADC or Sadie Jackson District Commissioner. Remember to get your nominations in for the Leader Recognition Dinner. ***************************************** Cub Roundtable Commissioner Wayne Chandler: ***************************************** The January Roundtable will offer to Cub Leaders only the training (Basic Training) requested at the November Roundtable. If possible it will be completed in one night. If we have too we will extend it to finish in February. The March Roundtable will offer the Leader Specific Training for Cub Leaders. The February Cub split session will be the usual split as well as the training if needed. Regular handouts will be available at the Roundtables for the coming month. DISTRICT CHAPLAIN PASTOR JOHN LANCASTER: I found this interesting story recently on a Scouting Website. This simple analogy of faith as a compass had a very real impact on me. I am reminded of our dear friend Nancy, who recently went home to be with the Lord. She kept her compass of faith before her and stayed true to her course of selfless devotion to friends 1 and family, especially to her beloved son, D.J, right to the last. I would encourage everyone to follow Nancy 9s example and practice his or her faith in a like manner. God Bless You. Pastor John, District Chaplain Our Spiritual Compass For Scouts on a hike or canoe trip, a compass is an important tool. Because it gives you a stable reference point (magnetic north), you can set a course and follow it. As long as your compass is accurate and you don 9t damage it, it will serve you faithfully. If you trust it. Our faith or spirituality is something like that. We have a point of reference that does not change, God. And we have a compass, so to speak, in our relationship with God. It 9s something we have learned and continue to learn about, just as we learn to use a compass properly. We use our spirituality and faith to get us through this grand journey we call life. If we are prepared to trust the things we have learned about God and creative living, our spirituality can guide us through the joys and temptations of life. We can use it to guide us in our friendships, in our works, in what we say to people and about people, and in how we treat our natural world. (Scouter Rob Brown, N. Saskatchewan region) As I conclude, please allow me to add that I am eager to hear from anyone who whishes to contact me about any needs or requests. E-mail is PastorJohnCMBC@aol.com. VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBERSHIP MATT BOWMAN: *********************** District Recognition Dinner: *********************** The 2005 Annual District Leader Recognition Dinner is March 3 rd , 2006. The place is Hope Mills United Methodist Church at 6:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at roundtable or from any commissioner at a cost of $12.00 per person. I am in the process of finding a sponsor for the 2005 Eagles. Your nominations should be in no later than February 2 nd to insure that they are given to the awards committee. You can find the nominations applications on the District website if you did not pick one up at the October, November or December Roundtable. They are to be given to Sadie Jackson District Commissioner. The only person not eligible for a nomination for any award is Sadie since she is head of the awards committee. There will be a table decoration prize again this year as well as for the unit having the most registered adult leaders present. VICE CHAIRMAN PROGRAM ROGER ROSE: PROGRAM: We still have some opportunities to help within the Program function. If you have ever wanted to gain experience in training, advancement, camping, community involvement or any portion of district operations we have a spot for you. We are looking for assistants or people that want to do just a small, low commitment job. If this type of involvement fits you please contact Roger Rose. DISTRICT RETREAT: If you have any ideas, suggestions or creative changes that you would like to see, now is the time to voice them. We are having a district planning retreat this month. If you have any input at all in any area, please contact Roger Rose for program ideas or Sadie for commissioner service areas. This is YOUR chance to make YOUR district better. If you wish to attend the district retreat place contact Roger Rose by January 14 th . The cost for the retreat food will be $15.00, payable in advance please. Thank you. 2 QUARTERMASTER: Thank you so much for the $45.00 that was donated last roundtable for the rental on the district storage unit. If you wish to donate by check please make it out to U-Store-It. The support from the units and individuals has been great; please keep up the good work. ************************************ Outdoor/Camping Chairman Sherry Unruh: ************************************ I am pleased to announce that Ken Moore and Troop Committee 771 have agreed to head up and staff the Kia Kima Fall Camporee 2006. The Spring Camporee booklet can be found on the Kia Kima District website. ********************************* Order of the Arrow Pat McCoy Advisor: ******************************** O.A. Unit Elections: Scoutmasters see Nick Ochsner and give the dates you want your O.A. elections in your unit. Please also give him the name and telephone number of your O.A. Troop Representative. Please be at the January Roundtable and have the Troop representative or Senior Patrol Leader attend. During the split session the O.A. will be handing out O.A. information about unit elections, chapter meeting dates and all the great Lodge events and awards available. Scoutmasters the O.A. will help your youth to be active in your unit and give service to the district and council. The Lumbee Anilorac Chapter is sorry about the passing of Nancy Colville. Nancy was very active with our chapter since she completed her ordeal. She was the adult member of an election team and she was an associate advisor of finance. She was very excited when she completed her brotherhood trail in 2005. She loved Scouting and enjoyed the O.A. She had also completed IOLS and Wood Badge. We will remember her and miss her. BIRTHDAY: ANNIVERSARY: ILLNESS: BEREAVED: HAPPY BIRTHDAY: January 05 3 Donald Shields January 05 3 Heman Robinson January 05 3 Mike Birky January 07 3 Scott M. Goodnough January 08 3 Barry Swift January 10 3 Kenneth L. Moore January 12 3 Robert E. Lee Lucas January 12 3 Michael W. Stein January 12 3 Robert D. DeGactano January 12 3 Susan A. Harris January 15 3 Steven C. Howard January 15 3 Antonia Gantlin January 17 3Patricia McCoy January 18 3 Janet M. Stone January 20 3 Virginia Gentry January 20 3 Patrick James Turner January 21 3 Thomas Archer January 21 3 Larry M. Koonce January 22 3 Theresa A. Murphy January 22 3 Steve Adair January 23 3 Nathan Kevin Howie January 25 3 Ron Loes January 25 3 O.C. Holloway January 25 3 Jackie E. Robertson January 27 3 Kevin K. Tull January 29 3 Denise E. McLemore January 30 3 Melanie Gay Autry *********** Anniversary: *********** January 07 3 Gay and Sam Autry January 21 3 Lori and Ron Pflieger 3 ****** Illness: ****** Warren Porter will be entering the hospital this month for surgery. Please keep Warren in your thoughts and prayers. He will be in Cape Fear Hospital and I will pass along information as soon as I have it. ********* Bereaved: ********* The District wishes to send condolences to Dan Griffin on the loss of his father. Dan is active with Troop 771 MacPherson Presbyterian Church as Committee Chairman and has served as District Chairman and many other positions in Kia Kima District. Troop 771 also had another loss this month, Theresa Murphy 9s father passed away. Theresa is on Troop 771 9s committee and with Crew 709 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. We all extend our sympathy to her and her family. The District also lost a very active Scouter on December 25, 2005. Nancy Colville passed away after a long battle with cancer. Nancy was active with Troop 709 and the Order of the Arrow. She will be missed. Our sympathy goes out to Dana J. Colville her son and the rest of her family. May it comfort you to know that God is with you and that others are thinking of you, praying for you, and sharing in your loss. Psalm 122 I was glad when they said unto me. Let us go into the house of the Lord. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Scout Corner: ********* Pack 742: ********* Pack 742 participated in the Hope Mills Christmas Parade on December 3,2005. The members then met at Hope Mills United Methodist Church. For hot chocolate and cookies. At the request of the Alms House Pack 742, Troop 742 and Crew 742 did a Scouting for food drive. The doorknockers were passed out on December 3 rd (before the parade) and picked up on December 10 th . The Troop also donated Boy Scout Popcorn to them. The December Pack meeting was December 16 th . Each Den had a table set up of what they had been working on for the month. The Pack has started giving 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd place ribbons for their displays. The Scouts and siblings were surprised when they had a visit from Santa Claus handing out presents to all. *************************************************** Arrow of Light/Crossover Ceremony Ken Moore Director: *************************************************** Packs can begin to request an Arrow of Light/Crossover Ceremony. The District Team will schedule ceremonies on a first-come 3first-serve basis. The team is available for ceremonies from late January to the end of March each year. However, if that is not a good time, other arrangements can be made. 4 If your Pack desires to have an Arrow of Light ceremony, you may contact Ken Moore, in person, or by telephone 910-424-8802, or, by email moorekl@infionline.net . Arrow of Light/Crossover Ceremony Team recruitment. The District is recruiting Scouts and Scouters to serve on the team. Speaking parts and support roles are needed for this year 9s ceremonial team. Scoutmasters may nominate from their Troops to become a team member. Team members do not have to be members of the Order of the Arrow. If you desire to serve or desire to nominate a Scout to serve on the Arrow of Light Team, contact Ken Moore. District and Council Calendar of Events: January 01 3 New Year 9s Day January 05 3 Kia Kima District Roundtable MacPherson Presbyterian Church 7:15 pm. Please bring a can of food for the church food closet. January 10 3 Coordinated Council Committee Meeting Wake Technical College January 16 3 District Commissioner Meeting 7:30 pm. January 16 3 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday January 18 3 Venture roundtable, Raleigh. January 20-21-22- Kia Kima District Annual Retreat, Camp Reeves January 25 3 Newsletter Article Due January 26 3 OA Chapter Meeting, Westminster Presbyterian Church 7:00 pm. January 28 3 Council 3 District Committee Workshop January 28 3 Council Eagle Banquet. February 02 3 District Roundtable MacPherson Presbyterian Church. (Soup Dinner 6:30 pm.) Roundtable starts at 7:15 pm. Please bring a can of food for the church food closet. February 02 3 Groundhog Day. February 05 3 Scout Sunday February 08 3 Boy Scout 9s 96 th Anniversary, Cub Scout 76 th Anniversary. February 09 3 Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting 7:30 pm. February 11 3 Scout Sabbath February 14 3 HAPPY VALENTINE 9S DAY February 15 3 Venture Roundtable February 16 3 District Committee Meeting 7:30 pm. February 20 3 District Commissioner Meeting February 20 3 President 9s Day February 22 3 Lord Baden-Powell 9s Birthday February 23 3 OA Chapter Meeting 7:00 pm., Westminster Presbyterian Church February 25 3 Council Recognition Dinner February 25 3 Newsletter Article Due March 01 3Ash Wednesday March 02 3 District Roundtable 7:15 pm MacPherson Presbyterian Church. Please bring a can of food for the church food closet. March 03 3 District Leader Recognition Dinner 6:30 pm Hope Mills United Methodist Church March 04 3 BALOO Southern Pines March 09 3 Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting 7:30 pm. March 10 3 12 3 Area 7 Day Camp School March 15 3 Venture Roundtable March 16 3 District Committee Meeting 7:30 pm. March 17 3 St. Patrick 9s Day March 17 3 19 3 OA Pow Wow March 20 3 District Commissioner Meeting 7:30 pm. March 22 3 IOLS Session # 1 5 March 23 3 OA Chapter Meeting March 25 3 Newsletter Article Due March 31 3 April 2 IOLS Session # 2 April 06 3 District Roundtable 7:15 pm, MacPherson Presbyterian Church. Please bring a can of food for the church food closet. April 08 3 District Pinewood Derby April 09 3 Palm Sunday April 13 3 Council Commissioner Cabinet Meeting April 14 3 Good Friday April 16 3 HAPPY EASTER April 17 3 District Commissioner Meeting 7:30 pm. April 19 3 Venture Roundtable April 20 3 District Committee Meeting 7:30 PM April 22 3 New Leader Basic April 25 3 Newsletter Article Due April 27 3 OA Chapter Meeting 7:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church April 28 330 3 Spring Camporee IMPORTANT REMINDERS THANK YOU TO PACK 740 FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY AND REFRESHMENTS AT THE DECEMBER ROUNDTABLE. THE ORDER OF THE ARROW IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPENING AND REFRESHMENTS FOR THE JANUARY ROUNDTABLE. DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEED TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE COUNCIL WORKSHOP, JANUARY 28 TH AT BENSON MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH, 4706 CREEDMORE ROAD, RALEIGH, N. C. REGISTRATION 8:30 A.M. TRAINING STARTS AT 9:00 A.M. PLEASE LET SADIE KNOW SO SHE CAN SEND IN THE NUMBER ATTENDING. REMEMBER TO GET YOUR NOMINATIONS TURNED IN FOR THE DISTRICT LEADER RECOGNITION DINNER AWARDS TURN IN DEADLINE FEBRUARY 2,2006 SOUP DINNER FOR FEBRUARY ROUNDTABLE, TIME 6:30 PM. IF YOU WISH TO SIGN UP TO HELP WITH THE DINNER PLEASE SEE SADIE OR TONY. SIGN UP SHEET AT BEAD DESK. 6

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