| January 17, 2021

Order of the Arrow Cross-over Ceremonies

I am John Ostrander, Chairman of Ceremonies for the

Chippewa Chapter of the Order of the Arrow.

I am contacting you on behalf of Chippewa Chapter to offer our services to perform Cub Cross-over to Boy Scout and Arrow of Light ceremonies at any upcoming Pack celebrations.  We are committed to the safety of your Cub Scouts and we are flexible to do either a modified online version of either ceremony or if permitted an in-person ceremony that will follow all appropriate COVID-19 guidelines.

If you are interested, please contact me at ostranderjohn05@gmail.com and also my adult adviser, Mr. Paul Hardy at pjhardy@comcast.net, with a date and time you would like to have your ceremony.  Please give us at least 2 weeks notice prior to your event so that we can be prepared properly. 

Donations are not necessary, but we do accept any donations that you would like to make to the Chippewa Chapter.  These small gifts are used to ensure we have appropriate regalia and supplies for future events. 

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| January 12, 2021

Chippewa District Roundtable

Thursday January 14 at 7 PM –Zoom Video Meeting

Due to concerns over COVID-19, our Roundtable Meeting will be in video conference format.

General Session – 7 PM – 7:20 and Cub Scout Breakout Session (begins once general session ends)

Join Zoom Meeting

General Session and Cub Scout Breakout:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88571762323?pwd=YzVxM21taUtkbUJOZVJBWnBna3lGdz09

Meeting ID: 885 7176 2323

Passcode: 277652

Troop/Crew Breakout Session – 7:25 – 8:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82065061935?pwd=LzBndmVVdHF5NnBhbUErb3Yzb3dXUT09
Meeting ID: 820 6506 1935
Passcode: 674474
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,82065061935# US (Washington D.C)
+13126266799,,82065061935# US (Chicago)

Links below will be updated prior to Roundtable.

Join Here for General Session
BSA/Venturing Session

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| January 12, 2021

Fall Camporee 2021

Save The Date: September 24-26 2021.

Flyer
Registration
Station Information
Cub Scout Leader Guide
Map and Schedule

Can you Escape? Test your skills in multiple Escape challenges. Are you fast enough, clever enough, skilled enough to make The Great Escape? Plus compete in challenging stations to win clues to help you escape. A camporee unlike any you have attended before…

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| April 23, 2020

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| January 9, 2020

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| January 12, 2021

Cub Scout Leader Event – Sticky

Join us for a brand new virtual event. Ideas, tips, and tricks to help you and your Pack in this current “Online” time. Real local volunteers leaders like you will share what they are doing with their Packs and Dens

 https://michiganscouting.org/cub-scout-leader-institute/

Category: Calendar, Camping, Chief Pontiac Programs, Cub Scout Day Camp, Cub Scouts, Membership, Pinewood Derby, Popcorn, Spring Fun Day, Summer Camp, Tiger Cubs, Training, Webelos |
| January 12, 2021

Hazardous Weather Training is Required to be “Fully Trained”

Hazardous Weather Required to be Fully Trained
Category: Camping, Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Training, Venturing |
| October 6, 2020

2021 Winter Woodbadge

Come be a part of Winter Woodbadge at D -bar-A Scout Ranch

C2-784-21-1

This outstanding leadership training course is open to anyone registered with the BSA and over the age of 18. It is considered by many to be the highlight of their
Scouting career. All Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing and Varsity Scout Leaders, as well as
district and council volunteers and professionals, are urged to attend. Along with perfect
weather and no mosquitoes, we promise a unique learning opportunity, high
performance leadership training, and a truly great Wood Badge Experience.

*****

Weekend 1: February 5-7, 2021  (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Weekend 2 : February 27-28, 2021  (Saturday, Sunday)
Both weekends begin at 7:30 a.m. and end SUNDAY at 5:00 p.m.

All sessions must be attended.

Cost: $250.00 if you register by November 8

Cost: $275 after November 8

Register at: https://scoutingevent.com/272-39588-105003

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| June 8, 2020

Chippewa District Newsletter

Hello Chippewa District scouter,

Below is a link to the August edition of the Chippewa District Newsletter. Please read and enjoy.

Keep meeting virtually!

Chippy Newsletter August 2020Download

YIS,
Dave Putt
Chippewa District Commissioner

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| May 14, 2020

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| May 13, 2020

2020-2021 GLFSC Program Calendar

Now Available

Planning Calendar and Program Guide

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| April 29, 2020

30 Day Challenges for Cub Scouts

Resources to help both Parents and Leaders support #ScoutingAtHome

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| April 23, 2020

2020 Silver Beaver Recipients

Three scouters in Chippewa District will receive the Silver Beaver Award at the Council Dinner on October 14, 2020. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest level of recognition that a scouter can receive at the local Council level.

Congratulations go out to:

Chris Adamini

Vince Cinquegrani

Elizabeth Witten

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| April 17, 2020

How to order Advancement Items on-line

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| April 17, 2020

Chief Pontiac Little Brave Program

An Outdoor Patch Program administered by the
Chief Pontiac Programs Committee
for use by all youth organizations including Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts,
Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venturers and other non - BSA Youth Organizations

Click on the link below to get all the information you need in earning all 18 Little Brave Segments

Little Brave Program Manual

Questions? Send email to: info@chiefpontiacprograms.org

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| April 17, 2020

Michigan Badge

Earning the Michigan Badge is a great Stay-At-Home Project.

Please click on the link below to see the requirements and how to order the Michigan Badge

The Michigan Badge Requirements

Questions? Send email to: info@chiefpontiacprograms.org

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| April 17, 2020

How to Make a Snow Snake

Snow snakes are a fun wintertime outdoor activity following a Native American tradition. A Snow Snake starts with a one inch diameter dowel that is 3 feet long with steel weighted added for speed. You may carve and varnish the stick and prepare for racing down a snow-packed run. The Chief Pontiac Programs committee is selling snow snake kits for $5 each. Snow Snakes may be purchased in person at CPP sponsored snow snake events or ordered on line directly from the Chief Pontiac Programs Committee at : The CPPC store.

Link to How to Make A Snownake

Questions? Send email to: info@chiefpontiacprograms.org

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| April 12, 2020

Chippewa District Photo Contest Winner

The winner of the April School Closure Photo Contest Winner is Jamisen from P158. Congratulations Jamisen! Jamisen has won a FREE PASS to the Fall Camporee at Wolcott Mill Metropark, September 26.

Please note that the deadline to submit your favorite outdoor photo for the next photo contest is noon May 11. Please send your favorite photo to Dave Putt at dputt5@yahoo.com and include your name, scout unit and a brief description of what your photo is about.

The winning photo for May will be published in chippyblog and announced at the May 14th Roundtable.

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| April 12, 2020

Message to our Chippewa Families

Dear Families,

During this unprecedented time of Stay Home, Stay Safe - flatten the curve, we the district volunteer scout leaders are thinking of all of our scout families.  We are here to help any of you who are in need.  We live the Scout law and oath through our actions, thoughts, and words.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us or your immediate unit leaders for assistance.
You are finding new ways to interact with each other, carrying on the scouting mission of growing leaders.  We love reading the stories of how you are meeting, teaching skills, sharing scoutmaster minutes, caring for others and making plans for resuming activities when we are able to do so safely.  Scouting leads the way in outlining safety guidelines for our scouts and Scouters; others will look to us for best practices.  
To continue the preparations for when group activities resume, we are asking you to watch this 3-minute video on scouting within Michigan Crossroads Council.  As your family situation permits, we are asking you to join with us in financially supporting the scouting activities within our council.  Your contribution will support our camps, programs, and provide camp scholarships for those who may not otherwise be able to attend camp.
video https://vimeo.com/400961128  and remind everyone that Scouting continues! 
Yours in Scouting,

Elizabeth Witten - District Chair
Dave Putt - District Commissioner
Melissa Hardy - Vice-Chair

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| February 26, 2020

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| February 25, 2020

Things to Know About BSA Restructuring

National 02/17/2020

The national organization of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to achieve two key objectives: equitably compensate victims who were harmed during their time in Scouting and continue to carry out Scouting’s mission for years to come.

While the word “bankruptcy” can be intimidating, it is important to know that Scouting programs will continue. Your regular unit meetings and activities, district and council events, other Scouting adventures and countless service projects will take place as usual throughout this process and for many years to come.

Studies prove and parents agree that Scouting helps young people become more kind, helpful and prepared for life, and as long as those values remain important to our society, Scouting will continue to be invaluable to our nation’s youth. Just last year, communities across the country benefited from more than 13 million Scouting service hours, and young men and women earned more than 1.7 million merit badges that represent skills that will help them succeed throughout their lives.

As you talk about the BSA’s Chapter 11 filing, this infographic outlines the three most important things to remember and convey. We encourage you to share this with your friends, families and Scouting community. There’s never been a better time to be involved in Scouting – and we should all share our pride in the movement! For more information about the BSA’s Chapter 11 filings, please visit www.bsarestructuring.org

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