FW: Need Your Assistance via Tommy Scott

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From: William Oswald
Sent: 12/08/2011 9:47:52 AM
Subject: Fw: Need Your Assistance via Tommy Scott

David,

Please post to our list ASAP. 10 Dec. Noon. Need help laying wreaths at Lee St. Cemetery, Danville from Boy Scout and Cub Scout units. E-mail or call me if they can participate. Danriverde@BSA-brmc.org<mailto:Danriverde@BSA-brmc.org>. or 434-429-643<tel:434429643>)

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From: Tony Turner <tony@virginiapatriotguard.org>
To: William Oswald <woswald@bsamail.org>
Sent: Thu, Dec 8, 2011 02:46:01 GMT+00:00
Subject: Need Your Assistance via Tommy Scott

Bill,
Tommy Scott gave me your e-mail address. I have been trying to get in touch with several Boy Scout Troops here in Danville, but have failed miserably. Last year we had a troop participate in our Wreath Laying Ceremony at Danville National Cemetery on Lee St. The coordinator of last year's ceremony did not pass his contact information when he decided not to lead this years ceremony. I just came on board about a week ago so I am scrambling to find participants. So far I have several organizations attending. The American Legion and the Civil Air Patrol are, but two.

I was hoping to get more Boy Scout troops involved. It is a brief ceremony honoring our fallen veterans.

We will present seven wreaths representing the
United States Army
United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
United States Air Force
United States Coast Guard
United States Merchant Marines
and
in honor of the 93,129 United States Servicemen
from all branches of the service who last know status was either Prisoners of War or Missing in Action. POW/MIA

We will also lay as many wreaths as we have on the graves of the fallen. It would be an honor to have some Boy Scouts laying some of these wreaths.

Below you will find information concerning the Wreath Laying Remembrance Ceremony that will take place this Saturday December 10, 2011 at Danville National Cemetery. This is the 5th year for our local ceremony. We join with tens of thousands around the country in more than 500 cemeteries in remembering those that have served and passed, those that served and remain and those that currently serve.

We would be honored for you to attend this brief ceremony (approximately 30 minutes). I would appreciate any assistance you can offer with getting area Boy Scouts to participate. I know it's short notice, but I only came on board last week. Anything you can do is appreciated.

Wreaths Across America You Tube Video: http://youtu.be/FNSKh9-yIyM
Wreaths Across America Website: www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org<http://www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org>

Respectfully

Tony Turner
Patriot Guard Riders
Virginia Patriot Guard
Assistant State Captain
State Captain Emeritus
434-728-1968

To be killed in war is not the worst that can happen. To be lost is not the worst that can happen... to be forgotten is the worst." -Pierre Claeyssens (1909-2003).

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Wreaths Across AmericaTM Day To Honor Veterans At Danville National Cemetery And Over 600+ Participating Locations Nationwide.

For Immediate Release
Danville, Virginia - Danville National Cemetery - 721 Lee St Danville, Va - On Saturday December, 10th, 2011 at 12:00 Noon - members of the Danville community will gather together to honor veterans during the holiday season as part of the annual Wreaths Across America Day.

The Patriot Guard Riders has volunteered to conduct the WAA ceremony this year at the Danville National Cemetery on Saturday December 10, 2011 starting at (12:00 Noon EST. Seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember all soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who served, honor their sacrifices, and teach our younger generations about the high cost of our freedoms.

Specially designated wreaths for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and POW/MIA will be placed on memorials during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at over 600 participating locations all across the Country.

December 10th will mark the 20th anniversary of Maine wreaths being donated and placed on headstones at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. 2011 is also the sixth year of the national wreath sponsorship campaign under the guidance of the non-profit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org tha

Popcorn in warehouse and lonely

Thanks to all parade participants

Thank you to all the scouts and parents who made the effort to come out for the Veterans Day Parade. We had 30+ boys from T372, T376, T300, P374, P353, P386, P372 and P377. You made us all proud to be scouts.

Roundtable Commissioner

Roundtable Notes for November 2011

Attendance

Packs

•  174 Anderson Memorial UMC 
•  353 Sacred Heart School 
•  359 Fairview UMC 
•  376 Trinity United Methodist Church 
•  377 Whitmell UMC 
•  386 New Testament Baptist 

Troops

• 175 American Legion Post 
•  359 Fairview United Methodist Church 
•  376 Trinity United Methodist Church 
•  377 Whitmell United Methodist Church  

Crew

• 361 Bailey Place

Calendar

November

• 3rd Popcorn Turn In
• 4th Popcorn Sale Ends
• 5th Popcorn Orders must be in by 5pm
• 6th Veterans Day Parade, Line up at 1:30 on Rison Street, Look for me or other Scout Leaders in uniform, we will march as one unit, parade starts at 2:30
• 9th OA Chapter Meeting
• 17th District Committee Meeting
• 18th Pick up ordered popcorn at Dan Valley. Come early to help us sort and you can take your popcorn with you that morning. Others can pick up between 1pm and 5pm

December

• 1st Last Day to turn in popcorn money
• 1st Roundtable Boy Scout breakout will be on CPR and Cub Scout is tentative on songs and skits.
• 1st FOS Starts
• 14th OA Chapter Meeting
• 15th District Committee Meeting

Commissioners Story or Activity

Hiker, Biker, Horse

A simple game to reinforce the concept of trail etiquette. Play this game after having presented the concept of giving up the trail when groups meet, including groups of hikers, horses, and bicyclists.
Goal
Participants will know who should give way on the trail when hikers, bikers, and horses meet.
Time
7 minutes - 2 minutes to introduce game, 2 minutes to play and completely memorize which choice wins, 3 minutes to discuss.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:

• Understand that horses always have the right-of-way on trails.
• Understand that bicyclists never have the right-of-way on trails.
• Understand that hikers may have the right-of-way, but a smart, safe, and considerate hiker is always willing to step aside.

Materials
Required items for the activity

• none

Motivator When hiking, you will cross paths with others on the trail. You'll be much more confident and leave a better impact by knowing proper etiquette.
Presentation
This game is a play on the well-known children's game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.
Opponents face each other with their left hand open with the palm up. The right fist is dropped into the left hand as a fist twice and then on the third hit is changed to a meaningful shape:

• Horse - 4 fingers out to symbolize the 4 feet
• Hiker - 2 fingers out to symbolize the 2 feet
• Biker - 0 fingers out to symbolize no feet on the ground

If working with younger children, they could do other actions rather than just fingers:

• Horse - hands up to head to make ears
• Hiker - wave one hand to say HI
• Biker - both hands out in front holding onto handlebars

Reflection
It should only take a couple rounds to quickly see that a Horse always wins and a Biker never wins.

• If two hikers meet 8 bicyclists, does it still make sense for the bikes to give way? (may be simple and do less damage for the 2 people to step aside)
• What if two groups of hikers meet? (group heading uphill has right of way. If one group is much larger, then it might be better for the smaller group to give way.)
• If I see a bike barreling down the trail at me as I'm walking up a steep grade, I'm not going to debate the concept of trail etiquette - I'm going to quickly step aside. Use sense to stay safe - don't expect that everyone is considerate of others.

Commissioners Guest

Rob Gunnell - Leave No Trace

• LNT Website
• LNT Award Application
• LNT Board Game for Scouts
• LNT Training Booklet
• Video: Pack your Poo
• Video: Leave No Trace

Commissioners Recipe

Corn in a Cooler

1. shucked corn
2. cooler
3. boiling water
4. lay corn in cooler
5. pour boiling water over corn
6. close lid and wait at least 30 minutes (can leave longer)
7. carefully remove corn from cooler
8. eat corn

Commissioners Minute

Leave No Trace Scoutmaster Minute

A good way to protect the backcountry is to remember that while you are there, you are a visitor. When you visit a friend you are always careful to leave that person's home just as you found it. You would never think of dropping litter on the carpet, chopping down trees in the yard, putting soap in the drinking water, or marking your name on the living room wall. When you visit the backcountry, the same courtesies apply. Leave everything just as you found it.
Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of an expert outdoorsman, and of a Scout or Scouter who cares for the environment. Travel lightly on the land.
"Leave No Trace" is a nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics education program. The Boy Scouts of America is committed to this program. The principles of Leave No Trace are not rules; they are guidelines to follow at all times.
The Leave No Trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent when considering the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire is of little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone's responsibility.

2011 Fall Camporee