Camp Handyman Corps

Brothers,

As it turned out March 13th was not only our Spring Pow Wow but it was also the Camp Good Turn Day for Bert Adams Scout Reservation (BASR). During discussions about possible Lodge support of and participation in this event the following concept evolved. The Lodge would assess the potential for forming a camp "handyman" corps made up of adults in the Lodge who would be willing to assist in maintenance and improvement projects at the camps during the weekends that the Lodge is in camp. These projects would be "above and beyond" the usual service projects and would require knowledge, skills, tools/equipment and planning/preparation to be accomplished. In the short term some of the adults attending the Spring Pow Wow also participated in the Camp Good Turn Day work projects and their efforts are greatly appreciated.

In the long term we will attempt to determine if this is a sustainable goal for the Lodge, compile a list of committed adult volunteers along with an inventory of their skills and tools/equipment available, and develop the "Camp Handyman Corps" concept with an end goal of being able to post scheduled projects on the Lodge website for volunteer sign-up prior to an event weekend.

If you wish to express an opinion about this proposal or are interested in being involved contact "Mac" McKinley, Lodge Service Adviser, at macjan@bellsouth.net

2009 Service Hawk Award

Congratulations to our Sixty one Brothers who earned the Service Hawk Award in 2008. The Service Hawk award was established in 2008 to annually recognize our Brothers who have demonstrated a commitment to cheerful service to both Scouting and their community. This award is earned annually upon completion of the established requirements.

Arrowmen must complete the following requirements each year in which they are to earn this award.

1. Fulfill eight(8) hours of lodge or chapter sponsored service to a council camp and/or scouting program. (Service to the Lodge is excluded from this tabulation.)

2. Fulfill eight(8) hours of lodge or chapter sponsored service to the community.

Service hours performed at the Lodge level are compiled and reported by the Lodge Service Committee. Service hours performed at the chapter level are compiled and reported by the Chapter Adviser to the Lodge Service Committee Chairman using the required Service Hours Report available upon request from the OA LodgeMaster Adviser. johnsch@mindspring.com The deadline for reporting chapter service hours is the December LEC. The award is earned upon completion and reporting of the required service hours and does not require any further action by the recipient.

Service Project Managers Wanted

The Service Committee is seeking adult volunteers to act as service project managers for the service projects that are completed at each Spring Pow-wow and Fall Fellowship. The primary responsibility will be coordination and supervision of the assigned project so that it is completed to the satisfaction of the Camp Ranger. If interested in serving in this capacity contact the Service Chairman, Matt Lyle servicechairman@accegwa.org or Charlie McKinley macjan@bellsout.net

Southern Region One Day of Service

The Southern Region has selected October 17, 2009 as the date for this year’s One Day of Service. More information to follow as it becomes available.