Archive for Dave Putt

| December 5, 2023

2024 Chippewa District Dinner and Awards Night

Tuesday April 30 at Crank’s Enchantment Banquet Facility

46915 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48315

Doors Open at 6 PM

Please join us on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 as we salute the Scouting volunteers of Chippewa District. You won’t want to miss this event as we recognize Scouters at the unit and district levels with the District Award of Merit, Silver Beaver, Unit Award of Appreciation and more while enjoying a fantastic gourmet buffet and silent auction at Crank’s Enchantment banquet hall. Doors open at 6 PM. Please register by April 22 for early bird registration pricing.

Register Here
Unit Award of
Appreciation Form
District Award
of Merit Form
Category: Cub Scouts, District Dinner, Interesting Ramblings, Scouts BSA, Tiger Cubs, Venturing, Webelos | Tags: , , , , ,
| November 29, 2023

Bring Your Scout and Holiday Spirit to the December 14 Chippewa District Roundtable

The December roundtable will be held at the Packard Proving Grounds located at 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Twp. Please arrive by 7 PM.

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This will be a festive occasion. Please bring a dessert or appetizer for our refreshments table. We will be given a tour of the Packard House.

As always, please forward the invite to your unit’s parents as this is open to everyone.

Category: Cub Scouts, Interesting Ramblings, Roundtable, Scouts BSA, Tiger Cubs, Venturing, Webelos |
| November 7, 2023

2024 Winter Carnival (formerly Fish O Ree)

Thelma Spencer Park, 3701 John R Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Sunday February 4 from noon to 4 PM

Register at : https://scoutingevent.com/272-wintercarnival

Come on out on the ice and shore for a day of ice fishing and shore activities.

This event will go on regardless of weather.  Be sure to dress warm and bring extra clothing. Boots and gloves generally will get wet.

ICE FISHING IS DEPENDENT ON ICE CONDITIONS. THERE ARE OTHER ACTIVIITIES AVAILABLE INCLUDING SNOW SNAKES

Make sure to bring your ice fishing pole.  Additional poles may be available.  Bait will be provided.

Event cost includes hotdog, chips and hot chocolate.  The first 100 scouts to register will receive a snow snake kit.

Prizes will be awarded for largest fish caught, most fish caught and the most creative pack/troop/crew banner.

Make your banner big with bright colors, so your scouts and families can find your fishing unit!

Contact Dave Putt at dputt5@yahoo.com for more information

Registration and Information
Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| August 7, 2023

World Conservation Award for Cub Scouts–New requirements released

There have been some changes to earning the World Conservation Award. Please to the following link to review the requirements.

https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/512-03622-CS-World-Conservation-Award-App.pdf

Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| May 1, 2023

New State of Michigan LARA requirements for Long Duration Scout Outings

  • Are you going on a Activity that will span over 96 hours over a 14 day period of time (Including Travel Time)?
  • Will you be camping (Staying) in Michigan?
  • Is your Unit running the activity?
  • Do you have youth under 18 years old participating?
  • If Yes, then you may need a Camp Program License from the State of Michigan’s License and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) group …
  • State of Michigan ”Camp Program” License required of Units for all activities that are 96 hours + in Duration
  • Applicable to all Youth Organizations – BSA, GSA, Etc …)
  • For any program ONLY IN MICHIGAN that is not run by BSA (or where the camp does not have a LARA License)
  • Units doing long term campouts, Isle Royale, NCT, Individual Unit Summer Camps, etc.
  • National High Adventure Bases, Camps in other States not applicable
  • Required if any participant is under 18 years old – If all participants are over 18, no License required.
  • Only Required if Activity is in the State of Michigan – Private Property, State Parks, National Parks, etc…
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Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| April 30, 2023

2023 Silver Beaver Recipient

One scouter in Chippewa District received the Silver Beaver Award for 2023. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest level of recognition that a scouter can receive at the local Council level.

Congratulations goes out to:

Richard Witten

Silver Beaver recipient, Richard Witten (left); Chippewa Unit Service Executive, Paul Hardy (right)

Silver Beaver Recipients from Chippewa

Category: Adult Recognition, Interesting Ramblings | Tags: ,
| April 30, 2023

2023 Chippewa District Award of Merit Recipients

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The District Award of Merit is the highest award an adult can receive at the district level. Congratulations to our 2022 recipients:

Jennifer Weldon

Robert Lemons

Paul Elliott

Chippewa District Award of Merit Recipients

Jennifer Weldon (left); Robert Lemons (center); District Award of Merit Chair, Kevin Wicklund (right); Not pictured–Paul Elliott.

Category: Adult Recognition, District Dinner | Tags: , , ,
| April 3, 2023

New Eagle Scout project at local nature sanctuary

For his eagle scout project, James of Troop 472 chose to install two bat houses and boardwalk for the Michigan Nature Association Wilcox-Warnes Sanctuary in Shelby Township. Thank you James!

Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| April 3, 2023

Eagle Scout project benefits historical landmark

For his Eagle Scout project, Josh of Troop 209 presented the Loren Andrus Octagon House in Washington, MI with three “Aldo Leopold style” benches. The benches will be used for ceremonies in the gazebo at the historic landmark. Thanks Josh!

Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| March 9, 2023

Eagle ceremony display available for Eagle Court of Honor ceremonies

If you are scheduling an Eagle Scout ceremony and would like to borrow one of our Eagle Scout displays (see photo) please contact our District Commissioner, Dave Fowler, at davidfowler123@comcast.net or 586-533-9891.

Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| November 5, 2022

Join a Sea Scout Ship unit near you

Sea Scout Ship 73, located in Chippewa District, is a GO! If you know youth 14 years or older OR if a Scout 14 and First Class. Please reach out to Matt Majchrzak, at matthew.majchrzak@gmail.com or (586) 524-8462 for information. Fair winds and Following Seas!

Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| 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

Category: Chief Pontiac Programs, Interesting Ramblings | Tags: , ,
| 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

Category: Interesting Ramblings |
| 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

Category: Chief Pontiac Programs, Interesting Ramblings | Tags: , ,