Knox Trail District, Pioneer Valley Council BSA

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Knox Trail District Recognition Awards There is information on the nomination form intended to help and encourage all units in the nomination of leaders they would like to see recognized at the District Fellowship Picnic in June. There are many adults in the Knox Trail District providing outstanding service to our youth every day and now is the opportunity to honor them for their efforts. Please have your written nominations submitted to Fritz Schmidt at the Council Service Center no later than May 28, 2008. >>> Nomination Form

What’s Happening at Roundtable? Knox Trail District Roundtables meet at Amelia Park Skating Rink, 21 South Broad Street, in beautiful downtown Westfield. Roundtables are held on the second Monday of the month, unless that conflicts with a holiday. Check the PVC calendar or go to www.pvcbsa.org and check the calendar for changes. We begin promptly at 7:00 PM.

Great snacks and socializing follow training. Attend Roundtable to achieve training requirements.

Wanted: New Members! Boys in your community are looking for an exciting program of activities that will keep them busy all year long. Your Scouting program will help them all get what they want. But they can’t get it if they don’t join. And they won’t join unless you ask them to…again and again. Recruitment materials are available at the Council Service Center. Your unit commissioner can help you plan and hold an Open House, Bring-a-Buddy Night, or special activity designed to attract new members. Put a photo of your unit having fun in the local paper; and be sure to include the name and phone number of a contact person. Need help getting a recruitment drive organized? Contact Fritz Schmidt at the Council Service Center, at 594-9196 or send email to fschmidt@bsamail.org. For information about recruiting incentives see page 1 of this issue. More information is available at Roundtable and at the Council Service Center.

District Bowl-a-thon a Big Hit Thanks to the 70 bowlers (last year we had 46 bowlers from 9 units) from the following units that participated in the 2008 Knox Trail District Bowl-a-thon:

Pack 83, West Springfield
Pack 109, Westfield
Pack 120, Chester
Pack 185, Agawam
Pack 303, Springfield
Pack 653, Holyoke
Pack 670, Holyoke
Troop 35, Springfield
Troop 49, Springfield
Troop 83, West Springfield
Troop 120, Chester
Troop 424, Chicopee
Troop 635, Holyoke
Troop 820, Westfield

Cub Scouts earned belt loops, and everyone had great fun bowling and watching others bowl. Participating units earned a total of $1,643 for their unit treasuries, and helped the district and council meet financial goals. Thanks to all bowlers, unit leaders, and parents who participated, and a special thank you to Joanne Dempsey and who helped get things organized. Thanks also to Fun Time Lanes in Holyoke, Airway Lanes in Springfield, and Lee Lanes in Lee for providing bowling at a discount for our fundraiser.

Friends of Scouting on the Roll The Knox Trail District Friends of Scouting Campaign is at 30% of our goal of $29,000. Thanks to the 17 units and many local businesses and individuals who have already made generous pledges and sent in donations totaling $8560. Top FOS fund-raising units in the Knox Trail District to date are:

P 110, Westfield   $835
P 78, Agawam      $670
T 114, Southwick $625
P 120, Chester       $447

We hope every unit will do its part to help the district achieve our challenging goal. To arrange a presentation at your unit’s next family event—like a Pack Meeting or Troop Court of Honor—call Fritz at 594-9196.