NOTICE: Good Citizen Event February 4,5 2009

Have you recognized your scout lately??? We have an annual event in Lenni Lenape District where we acknowledge our Webelos Cub scouts and Boy Scouts age 14 or older who have earned recognition as good citizens. Boys become eligible for this recognition by doing a "good turn" as required by the Webelos Program. As older Boy Scouts, they can complete their Citizenship merit badges (Community, Nation and World.) Secondly, they should model behaviors and attitudes of "good citizenship," found in our Scouting program. This is a one-time recognition. If your scout has already received this recognition they are no longer eligible.

There is a $2 cost associated with this event, which defrays the expense of recognizing our youth and presenting awards.

This recognition event is held over two evenings in February, coinciding with the anniversary week of Scouting. It will be held starting at 7:30 PM on February 4th and 5th, Wednesday and Thursday of scout week. The event is hosted by the Chester County Court House, presided over by Judge Paula Ott (or her office.) youth are to attend in Full Class "A" uniform to receive their recognition. Please plan on arriving by 7:15 Pm, as parking may be a challenge.

There are forms on our Council website that parents or Unit leaders should download and complete. We need to receive these forms returned to the Chester County Council office on or before January 12th. This enables us to prepare and provide the recognition items for our youth. For the older Boy scouts, we additionally provide a Job shadowing experience.

The process for participating in the shadowing program begins with completing the "shadowing day" form, located on our website. Once we receive this form, we will then work to match up the forms with public officials who volunteer to arrange for the Scout to spend a day with them, learning about their work environment and the processes they follow.

If you have never heard of this event or want to participate, please contact Ann Marie Moore by phone at 610-431-7957 or by email at annfletchermoore@verizon.net. You can also contact our BSA office for more details.