We will be kicking off our annual Friends of Scouting for 2022. Start your FOS giving now.

We are looking to partner with council-wide community businesses. Do you think your business or know of a business that would like to mentor youth in a specific career field?

We are looking to grow the Venturing Program. Let your District Executive know of any great people who would like to take on this adventure.

Cub Scout Leader Position will be on March 12^th at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 204 North Main Street, Columbia City. Coffee and donuts at 8:45. Training from 9:00am to 1:00pm. This training is for ALL CUB LEADERS!!! Committee members, Cubmasters and Assistant Cubmasters, Den Leaders, and Assistant Den Leaders. There is no fee for this training BUT you need to pre-register online. Go to AWAC.org. Calendar tab. Click on March. Register for the event on the 12^th. Our training staff needs to make sure of the number of materials to pass out.

Day camp is right around the corner. Units need to get your camp promotion set up with Dick McCleary. This is very important! The earlier your cubs sign up for camp the more patches they will get from camp. Dick's phone number is 310-977-2771.

**Upcoming Events in the Spring:

District Pinewood Derby-March 19, Spring Camporee-April 29^th thru May 1^st, Spring Cubaree-May 13^th thru May 14^th

Our Annual District Dinner will be on February 26^th. We will have it at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Come and enjoy good food and fellowship. We will be giving out awards to our Scouters.

To check out the awards and nominate someone go to: http://www.nwtroop726.com/LINCOLNWAY%20FORMS.html. This dinner is open to ALL our adult leaders and their spouses!!

Klondike Derby is approaching quickly. Sign up for your unit to enjoy the fun. Our district O/A chapter has come up with some great events.

Unit Recharters are Due. Please reach out to Steve if you’re having issues with the recharter.   The deadline is Jan. 15. 

The planning meeting for WV Day Camp has been scheduled for Tuesday evening January 11, 6:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic church 1300 N. Main St. Bluffton. If you are interested and able to help plan, please plan to attend!!!

Nominations for District Award of Merit, Council Patch, Supportive Spouse, and Silver Beaver are currently being accepted. 

Upcoming WV Events…

Merit Badge College January 15th at Aldersgate UMC in Fort Wayne.

WV District Klondike  Fri/Sat-Feb 4-5 at Freeman Scout Lodge – Jay County

WV District Recognition Dinner Sat. March 5, 7 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church – Bluffton

WV District Pinewood Derby Sat. March 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church – Bluffton

Talent Survey:

Are you interested in serving on the Camp Chief Little Turtle

program or maintenance teams? Each year, thousands of volunteer hours go into

keeping our camp running. CCLT is looking for more volunteers as summer camp

merit badge instructors, special program staff, and maintenance assistance.

Please consider participating in this survey so we can contact you about

upcoming opportunities that meet your talents and interests! 

Camp Registration

Is your unit signed up for summer resident camp? Be sure to get your favorite campsite by signing up now for Cub Scout Resident Camp and Scouts BSA Resident Camp. Camp Chief Little Turtle is excited about our 55th camping season in 2022! Questions? Call the office.

COMMISSIONER NEWS

Have you rechartered for 2022? Need some assistance to recharter?

Personal Management Merit Badge

In partnership with 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, a Personal Management Merit Badge Course will be available. Course date is January 22, 2022, from 8:30 am-3:00 pm, at the 3Rivers FCU Branch off Lima Road by Crazy Pins (1615 Northland Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46825). There are only 12 slots available and the cost is $5 (includes all program materials as well as lunch).



Please note that requirements 1 and 8 need to be done prior to the merit badge session and that some requirements will have to be completed as follow-up work.

Registration is limited. Please go to https://scoutingevent.com/157-52851 to sign up!

The units who came in first in sales please contact Tammy Taylor (tamera.taylor@scouting.org) when it is the best time to have your pizza party.

WRAP UP Meeting and Looking forward to 2022 Popcorn Sales. All are welcome to come to this first meeting on February 10th at 5:30 pm at the Scout office.

DON'T MISS OUT!

Purdue Fort Wayne, Donate Life Indiana, and Anthony Wayne Area Council are partnering to bring awareness to our organizations. Lots of activities and Eagle Scouts from AWAC who run cross country for the Mastodons will talk about their journey in scouting. SO... bring friends and family and enjoy a Friday evening. TICKETS are only $5!