Roundtable and Adult Recognition Event
December 13, 2018 l 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Roundtable is a district monthly meeting typically held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm at Good Shepard United Methodist Church (20155 Cypresswood Dr, Cypress, TX 77433). The objective is to help unit leaders plan and carry out their own program. Roundtable is a form of supplemental training for volunteers. The objective of roundtable is to give leaders program ideas, information on events and training opportunities, and an opportunity to share experiences and enjoy fun and fellowship with other Scouting leaders. As a result of the roundtable experience, unit leaders will be inspired, motivated, informed, and able to provide a stronger program for their Scouts. Follow us on Facebook.
The adult recognition event is an opportunity for a night of fellowship and great food as we acknowledge and thank our adult volunteers for the hard work and dedication that made this year incredibly successful. Big Cypress District’s outstanding leaders at the unit and district levels will also be recognized. All volunteers in Big Cypress District are invited. The event is free, and dinner will be provided. Please bring a dessert or drink to share.
District Award Nominations
Nominate Scouters who have served youth above and beyond the call of duty at the unit and district level for special awards. This is an opportunity to help recognize and thank leaders and volunteers that helped the unit succeed in delivering a great Scouting program for your Scouts. Several awards will be presented to volunteers at the Big Cypress District Adult Recognition Event.
Branching Out - Family of the Year Award (district level)
The family is an important part of Scouting. Family support for each youth is vital to his or her success in Scouting. Those parents who volunteer as leaders are a vital support for other kids, as well as their own. The extra effort that parents put forth as leaders, in addition to their family responsibilities, deserve to be recognized. But when the whole family is involved in Scouting, they deserve recognition all the more. The Family of the Year award is a way to honor these families by selecting, from those nominated, the family whose work as a team in Scouting has made the greatest difference in the Big Cypress District.
Nomination Form for Family of the Year Award
Cut Above the Rest - Partners in Scouting Award (district level)
Our Scouts and Scout units rely on support from our community to provide a successful program. Their contributions of time, manpower, facilities, and funding often are behind the scenes. These people, businesses, organizations, and groups provide support and encouragement for our Scouts and Scouters. We would like to recognize these partners who have generously supported our Scouts, Scouters and events in the Big Cypress District. The Partners in Scouting Award will honor the most outstanding Scouting partner for the year. Please nominate these organizations for the Partners in Scouting Award, so their outstanding support as a cut above the rest can are recognized. Two awards are presented annually.
Nomination form for Partners in Scouting Award
Sapling - New Scouter Award (unit level)
Given to an adult whose first year in the unit has significantly impacted the youth and adults in the unit. Many new Scouters join a unit and automatically plug in and make significant and lasting contributions, despite being "green." The expectation is that they'll continue to serve in a variety of capacities serving their unit. The Big Cypress Sapling Award is intended to properly recognize individuals new to your unit whose first year of service has had a significant impact on the youth, program, or committee on a unit level. One nomination per unit.
Nomination Form for New Scouter Award
Tree of Life Unit Adult Recognition Award (unit level)
Given to an adult whose service has enabled unit growth, provided adult inspiration, and positively impacted youth over the tenure served. Many Scouters have a tremendous impact upon Scouting in their neighborhood, but may not be well known throughout the district. Their work is very important and directly affects the quality of Scouting in our district. The Tree of Life Award is intended to properly recognize individuals who have excelled in serving youth on a unit level. This person is the life blood of the unit, without whom, the unit would not be as successful. Three nominations per unit.
Nomination Form for Unit Adult Recognition Award
District Award of Merit (district level)
The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by councils. The award is available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding nature at the district level. The award is made available annually on the basis of one for each 25 traditional units or fraction thereof. The district need not present all the awards to which it is entitled each year. It is not appropriate to nominate a Scouter who has already received this award. A professional Scouter or council employee may not receive this award based on employment service. However, a professional Scouter or employee who also serves as a volunteer Scouter may be eligible, based on volunteer service.
Nomination Form for District Award of Merit
First Aid Meet
January 6, 2018 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The First Aid Meet is an event that challenges Scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated real-life situations. Patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying hands-on skills from the Boy Scout Handbook, First Aid Merit Badge pamphlet and current American Red Cross guidelines. The top three scoring patrols represent the district at the council First Aid Meet. The event is being held at Coles Crossing Community Center (13050 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77429).
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