The May roundtable will be held at the Disabled American Veterans hall located at 47326 Dequindre Rd., Shelby Township
Time – 7pm-9pm. (Please note, as a courtesy, we have a hard end time of 9pm as the facility will have a volunteer closing the place up behind us). You can arrive as early as 6:30pm if you have things you need to set up.
As always, please forward the invite to your unit’s parents as this is open to everyone.
-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 …
-$100 License Fee per Activity (up to 100 participants)
-Required for Activities that are 96+ hours over a 14 day period
-Requirement has been in place since 2019 – Some MCC Units have been complying already
-MCC just now learning of the requirement for individual units from State of Michigan
-Adults participating are also required to have individual registry clearance (same as MCC Summer Camp, etc)
-MCC Camps already have these License. Only Adult registry required.
-MCC is working with Programs like Mackinaw Island Honor Troop on requirements
-If working with an “outfitter” or non MCC Camp you need to check to see if they have a LARA License that will cover your Program – ex. Michigan Tech Treks
-This is all based on who is running the program / activity
-Check the LARA website (Below) for any required trainings – Wilderness First Aid for example
-MCC Unit survey in process to determine how many units are affected for 2023.
-Suggested Deadline for 2023 submission – May 1
-Consequence of non compliance TBD
-Consult LARA Website – Under Camp Program Application
-Questions:
-support@michiganscouting.org
June 2 to 4 at D Bar Scout Ranch
Calling all Knights!!!
Is your troop looking for an all expense paid weekend adventure to earn service hours! Well you’re in luck!
Your welcome to attend one of our parent meetings prior to camp.
These meetings will be hybrid, you may join in-person or virtually.
When: Monday, May 15 @ 6pm
Where: Dauch Scout Center
1776 W. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208
When: Sunday, May 21 @ 1pm
Where: Dauch Scout Center
1776 W. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48208
To join the meeting virtually please use this link: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/5344953520
This event is for Scout Reach ONLY and is not a camp open to the public!
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)
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.
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!
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!
Chippewa District will co-host Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills training (IOLS) on the weekend of May 6-7 at Camp Agawam near Lake Orion.
For full details of this training weekend please click on the link below:
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
Register Here: https://scoutingevent.com/272-BALOO050722
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FREE
Includes meals & materials
In order to go camping with Cub Scouts at least 1 adult MUST have BALOO training
Contact:
Matt Jones overtrainedscouter@gmail.com 248.894.2129
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.
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!
Click on the link below to get all the information you need in earning all 18 Little Brave Segments
Questions? Send email to: info@chiefpontiacprograms.org
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
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
