12/19 – Mid-Month Newsletter

December 10, 2019

• Scouting for Food in Shawnee district and the Greater St. Louis Area Council was a huge success! Our district collected over 41,000 items of food for those in need. Thanks to all who made this such a successful service project.
• Please try to get your recharters in by Christmas. If you have questions or concerns about the process, please contact your Unit Commissioner.
• Help wanted!! Shawnee district is looking for volunteers to assist with presentations for the 2020 Family Friends of Scouting campaign. If interested, please contact Ashley Metelski- metelski@scouting.org
• We have an abundance of Scouting for Food boxes left over in front of the Ritter Service Center. These make EXCELLENT packing/moving boxes. Boxes are free for the taking!
• STEM University at Southeast Missouri State University registration is open for all Colleges! Register here
• Please enter your unit’s service hours online. This counts towards your unit, the district and the council’s Journey to Excellence. The form can be found here
• You’re invited to the annual Shawnee District Dinner! <FLYER> <RSVP>
• The Shawnee District Winter Camporee will be January 17-19, 2020 at Whippoorwill Lake. Scouts BSA and Venturing youth will be working on the Fish & Wildlife Management Merit Badge. Register here
• The 2020 University of Scouting will be held at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Registration starts at 7:30am. Opening Ceremony: 8:45am. Classes Begin: 9:10am. Register here
• Join the Shawnee District Commitee as we welcome our new District Chairman, Dr. Neil Glass!

Wishing your family a very Happy Holidays! Thank you for all you do for Scouting!