Maui County Council, Boy Scouts of America
In an effort to better serve the leaders and other volunteers of the Maui County Council, we have instituted a new email system. We have many lists available. If you would like to be part of any of the following lists: Cub Scout Information, Boy Scout Information, Varsity Scout Information, Venturing Information, OA Information, and Patch Collecting, please send an email to Jack Dillon, jdillon@bsamail.org . We appreciate your willingness to serve and hope you find this resource a valuable tool in your efforts to serve young people through the Scouting Program.
Council Annual Recognition Dinner
The Annual Council Recognition Dinner is set for Friday, May 9 at the King Kamehameha Golf Club. Reception and Silent Auction 5:30 - 6:30 PM. The dinner and recognition of council scouters receiving the Silver Beaver Award, recognition of the 2007 class of Eagle Scouts, and much, much more. Tickets are available at the Council Service Center for $45/Person or $400/Table of 10. To make reservations please contact Mela at the Council Service Center at 244-3724 News Flash: This year's Silver Beaver recipients are: Herb Yuen, Mark Higa and Dan O'Hanlon. Updated News Flash:
The Asian American Service Award will be presented to:
Fred Wong, Fred Ventura, Larry Kawasaki, and Ron Fukumoto
Cemetery Flag Project for Memorial Day
Scouts from Maui County will again this year honor those who have served our country by placing flags on the graves of veterans in cemeteries through out Maui for Memorial Day weekend. The flags have been secured and will be available at the Council Service Center beginning Monday May 12th. Please coordinate with Don Kofford, our council program specialist to make arrangements to pick up your flags. dkofford@bsamail.org
Philmont National High Adventure Base Trek 2009
That's right, the council will be sending 2 crews of scouts and leaders to participate in 12 days of hiking and camping in the backcountry of New Mexico. This activity is open to scouts who will be 14 or older by June 2009. If you are interested in participating either as a boy or as a leader please email Dr. Pete Galpin at pgalpin@mauigateway.com (be sure to put "Philmont" in the subject line). Dr. Galpin will be coordinating our trek and can fill you in on the details.
2010 National Jamboree
In July of 2010, the council will be sending 72 boys and 8 leaders to participate in the National Jamboree at Ft. AP Hill Virginia. This is an opportunity that only comes available once every 4 to 5 years. The 2010 Jamboree will mark scouting's 100th Birthday and will be the biggest and best Jamboree ever held. Dr. Pete Galpin has been selected to be our council's Jamboree Chairman for this event and will be organizing the Jamboree Contingent. The Jamboree experience includes 10 days and nights at the Jamboree along with 8 day touring such places as Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Gettysburg and much more. For more information email Dr. Galpin at pgalpin@mauigateway.com (be sure to put "Jamboree" in the subject line).
Camp Maluhia Work Day
Thank you to Troops 40 and 49 for all their help and work at Camp Maluhia at our scheduled workday on Saturday, May 3rd much was accomplished and things are looking good for camp this summer. There is still a lot that needs to be done, if your troop missed the workday and would still like to help out please contact Brian Arave at barave@bsamail.org. Thanks again for everyone's help and support!
Eagle Scout Service Projects
If you have a scout looking for an idea for an Eagle Scout Service Project, call Mela at the Council Service Center we often get calls from other nonprofits who need help and have projects that would work well for prospective Eagle Scouts.
Council Round Table
Don't forget that the Council Round Table is held at the Council Service Center on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, September through May at 7:30 PM. This is a great place to get ideas and learn new skills to help you with your weekly meetings with the boys.
Council Camp-O-Ree
The Council Camp-o-ree was held April 18th and 19th at the 4th Marine Division Memorial Park. Thank you to all those who helped out by running events and helping in other ways. A special Mahalo to Ralph Canto for organizing and giving leadership to the event.
2008 Summer Camp
The summer camp season for this summer is almost full., If your unit is planning on attending and hasn't reserved a spot for this summer, you need to do it in the near future. If you would like more information about summer camp and dates that are available, you can contact Nat at the office, 244-3724 or by email at nleekwai@bsamail.org
2008 Summer Camp Staff Applications
We are starting to put together the staff for summer camp. If you are interested in serving on camp staff this summer please fill out an application and turn it into Brian at the Council Service Center. The applications are available on the council web site, www.mauibsa.org, or at the service center.
Woodbadge
The decision has been made to postpone the Woodbadge Course that was scheduled for August of this year. Watch for more information about our next Woodbadge Course in the 2008-2009 Council Calendar when it comes out this fall.
Men Stand Up Against Domestic Violence
On Friday, May 9, 2008 (the Friday before Mothers Day) men and boys from all over Maui will gather at MCC from 4:30 to 5:30 PM (meet to get organized by 4:15 PM) to show the community our feelings about Domestic Violence and how important our wives and mothers are to us. As your Scout Executive, even though I know that this is the night of our Council Recognition Dinner I would like encourage Scouts and Scouters and fathers and sons to join in this important expression of the ideals that Scouting represents. Please call Mela at the Council Service Center so that we can get a count of those who are going to participate. Thanks for your support, Jack Dillon, Scout Executive.
Up Coming Events
April 25 FOS Dead Line
May 6 West Maui District Meeting
May 7 OA Lodge Meeting at the Scout Office
May 9 Stand Against Domestic Violence MCC
May 9 Council Recognition Dinner
May 13 Council Roundtable 7:30 PM
May 14 Molokai District Meeting
May 23-24 Cemetery Flag Project
May 26 Council Office Closed for Memorial Day
June 3 West Maui District Meeting
June 4 OA Lodge Meeting at the Scout Office
June 11 Molokai District Meeting
June 16-18 Cub Scout Day Camp at Camp Maluhia
June 18 Executive Committee Meeting
June 20-21 Webelos Camp at Camp Maluhia
June 22-28 Camp Maluhia Staff Week
June 29-July 5 Camp Maluhia Week #1
July 6-12 Camp Maluhia Week #2
July 13-19 Camp Maluhia Week #3
July 16 Executive Board Meeting at Camp Maluhia
July 18-19 OA Fellowship at Camp Maluhia
