Big Plans for 2015 

Each year the District Committee meets to plan the next two years. We review our JTE (Journey to Excellence) information, and discuss how we think we are doing. We review the calendar, taking into consideration any feedback from leaders. It is a valuable meeting, and a big thanks so all the leaders who came on Saturday, January 24 to participate in this meeting (even though many had been piling snow at Hyalite for Camporee prep.)

MVD reached JTE Silver this year, which is something to celebrate and an improvement from our Bronze status of last year. Our membership increased by 4% on the momentum of the new after school program. Our retention is 76%, and other information shows that scouts are liking the program. That is great news – because offering a quality program focused on our youth has been and will continue to be our focus. In the meeting, leaders generated ideas to improve MVD Scouting, and of the 24 ideas posted, finally selected the six they felt were the most important to implement. Below are these six initiatives for 2015 and the person who will be working to build a plan and team to make them a reality. 

1.       Add a Family Camp Activity
          Bill Otto Lead
2.       Expand Targeted Training Program
          Dave Eubanks Lead
3.       Clarify for each Den a Webelos to Scout Transition Path
          Cindee Parker Lead
4.       Add STEM Events/activities, Possibly Partnering with
          MSU Peter Jones Lead
5.       Improve Roundtable Relevant Material and Adding
          Remote Access -  Betsy Eubanks Lead
6.       Reduce Negative Impact of Popcorn “Whole Case 
          Ordering” on Smaller Units - Tina O’Donnell Lead

If you want to help with any of these initiatives, please contact the project lead. Leads will be developing action plans with dates, people, and next steps for review at the February District Committee meeting. Thank you wonderful Mountain Valley District Scouters! You are making a difference – and I hope having fun along the way.

Thank you.
 
Betsy Eubanks,
MVD Chair

MVD Communication Network through REMIND

Busy. That is one word that describes every scout leader. Sometimes a reminder is helpful - and so you now have the choice to sign-up to receive text reminders from Mountain Valley District through the REMIND system. Many of your scouts use this system with their schools, as it is used by teachers for class information and reminders. To sign-up, simply follow these steps:
1. Type "81010" in the "TO" box of your text message.
2. In the "MESSAGE" section, type the "@" symbol and the code for your interest:

• For general MVD messages or alerts = @scoutmvd   
  
• For MVD District Committee Business = @mvd315
  

Sign-up today! You can unsubscribe at any time.  Any messages sent will also appear on our MVD home page in the feed below.

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