Thoughts on Scouting...

Sunday, September 30, 2007

2007 Diocesan Scout Retreat

With a closing ceremony this morning at the camp sites, the 2007 Diocesan Scout Retreat came to a close. We'll have some pictures posted here soon. Our thanks to the retreat team from the Manchester NH Catholic Committee on Scouting under the leadership of Andy Paul for their efforts. 128 Webelos, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Venturers participated. Plans are already underway for next year's retreat and other events to be announced! Keep checking back here for more!

TV news commentary on Boy Scouts of America

This interview was passed along by John Ribar, a Vice-President of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting. Click on the link!

http://cbs11tv.com/video/?id=21240@ktvt.dayport.com&cid=7

Monday, September 24, 2007

Information night for Catholic Scouting on Cape Cod

Are you a Catholic Adult involved in Girl or Boy Scouting on Cape Cod? Or, are you a Catholic Adult who would like to become involved in Catholic Scouting on Cape Cod? If so, please join members of the Cape Cod Catholic Committee on Scouting for an informative meeting on October 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville. Meet members of the Cape Cod Community already involved in the diocesan Scouting program, learn how you can become a teacher in the National Medal Award system, and help plan a bright Catholic program for Cape Cod girls and boys at all levels, in the future. If you have any questions please contact Alice Bowen at afbowen2@hotmail.com for Girls Scouts or Kathy Harmon @ 4carrottops@comcast.com. for Boy Scouts.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Help!!!

We are seeking to identify Catholic scouts and scouters within the Diocese of Fall River. The Catholic Committee has many resources and programs available to you, we need help in getting the word out. If you would like to be in our database, please email us at dfrccs@aol.com. We will keep you up to date with activities and events for Catholic scouts and scouters. Please check back here for information as well.