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Last Call for Award Nominations!<\/p>\n
The deadline for District Award nominations is April 1, 2023.\u00a0<\/span><!–<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n View this email in your browser<\/a><\/p>\n Click here to UNSUBSCRIBE<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Attention<\/span>\u00a0Colonial District Scout Leaders and Parents! April 1st is the deadline for submitting nominations for Colonial District Scouting awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have not already, please take a moment to honor the tremendous efforts of outstanding Scouters you know by nominating them for AWARDS! You can submit nominations for District Awards, including\u00a0Individual Leadership Awards\u00a0<\/strong>for different positions,\u00a0Unit of the Year Awards<\/strong>, the Shining Star Award<\/strong> in recognition of a local organization that supports Scouting in our district, and for the highest honor in our district\u2014the\u00a0District Award of Merit<\/strong>.\u00a0 \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Colonial District Yearly Awards Nomination Form:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ColonialYearlyAwards<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This year Colonial District is bringing back district awards for Units, Individual Leadership, and Local Organizations that support scouting! Please use the consolidated\u00a0Colonial District Yearly Awards Nomination Form<\/strong>\u00a0(linked above) to nominate units, individuals, or organizations for recognition in one or more of the categories listed below. The nomination process for these awards is quick and easy – you just need to name the unit, individual, or local organization you are nominating and briefly explain WHY you are nominating them for special recognition. Submission of multiple nominations is encouraged! BUT PLEASE, ONLY ONE NOMINATION PER FORM.<\/span><\/p>\n Unit Award Categories:<\/strong>\u00a0Cub Scout Pack, Scouts BSA Troop, Venture Crew<\/span><\/p>\n Individual Leadership Award Categories:<\/strong>\u00a0Cubmaster, Assistant Cub Master, Den Leader (Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, AOL), Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Venture Advisor, Venture Assistant Advisor, Committee Chair, Committee Member, Charter Organization Representative, Spouse (not registered), Unit Commissioner, Roundtable Commissioner<\/p>\n Local Organization Award: <\/strong>The ‘Shining Star’ award honors an organization outside of Scouting for its support of Scouting within the district.\u00a0<\/p>\n Completed nominations should be submitted via email to our Colonial District Chairperson Ron Randolph at Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0All nominations must be received by April 1, 2023.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Completed nominations should be submitted\u00a0via email to our Colonial District Chairperson Ron Randolph at <\/p><\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/span><\/a>. All nominations must be received by April 1, 2023.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In addition to the District Awards outlined above, please consider submitting nominations for the council-level awards described below.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Silver Beaver Award<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Silver Beaver Award is a\u00a0council-level\u00a0<\/strong>distinguished service award recognizing registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given at the council level.\u00a0<\/p>\n Silver Beaver Award Nomination Form:\u00a0<\/strong>https:\/\/filestore.scouting.org\/filestore\/pdf\/92-103.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Nominations should be submitted to\u00a0our\u00a0District Silver Beaver Chair, Stan Richards at\u00a0scouterstan@gmail.com<\/a>\u00a0by 6pm on March 31, 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n Distinguished Commissioner Service Award<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Distinguished Commissioner Service Award is the highest recognition that can be given to a commissioner who has consistently engaged in distinguished and exceptional commissioner service resulting in significant, positive impact to youth, units, and a district and\/or council.<\/p>\n Distinguished Commissioner Service Award Nomination Form:\u00a0https:\/\/filestore.scouting.org\/filestore\/commissioner\/pdf\/Awards_and_Recognition\/Distinguished_CSAwd_Nomination_Form.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Nominations can be submitted through Ron Randolph via email at\u00a0<\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>\u00a0by April 1, 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n Venturing Leadership Award<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Venturing Leadership Award recognizes Venturers (youth) and Venturing Advisors who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. It can be awarded by councils, territories, and the BSA national organization.<\/p>\n Venturing Leadership Award Nomination Form:\u00a0https:\/\/www.scouting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Venturing-Leadership-Award-Nomination-Form-2022.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Nominations can be submitted through Ron Randolph via email at <\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>\u00a0by April 1, 2023. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award is the Scouting Alumni Association\u2019s highest council recognition. The award was established to recognize alumni of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) who, over a sustained period of time, have used the skills and values they learned through their association with Scouting to make significant and long-lasting contributions to their local communities through their careers, avocations, and Scouting.<\/span><\/p>\n A BSA alumnus includes anyone positively and personally impacted by the BSA\u2014former Scouts, family members of Scouts past and present, community leaders, and the millions of Americans who benefit from Scouting in their communities every day.<\/span><\/p>\n BSA Council Alumnus of the Year Award Nomination Form:\u00a0https:\/\/filestore.scouting.org\/filestore\/alumni\/pdf\/542-963_WB.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Nominations can be submitted through Ron Randolph via email at <\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>\u00a0by April 1, 2023. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Popularly known by its acronym, \u201cNOESA<\/em>,\u201d this\u00a0award recognizes Eagle Scouts notable for their local, state, regional or national distinguished service.\u00a0Candidates for the\u202fNOESA\u202fhave inspired others through their positive actions reflected by recognized accomplishments and devotion to their profession, hobby, community, and beliefs.\u00a0Each recipient\u2019s record of service and accomplishments should elevate the public stature and reputation of Eagle Scouts.<\/span><\/p>\n NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award Nomination Form:\u00a0https:\/\/nesa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/NOESA-NOMINATION-FORM11.14.17.pdf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Nominations can be submitted through Ron Randolph via email at <\/span>Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/a>\u00a0by April 1, 2023. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <!– <\/p>\n –><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Website<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2023 Colonial District BSA, All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n \nWant to change how you receive these emails?
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\nNominations Deadline is April 1st!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n
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\nMore information on these awards as well as Council-level awards will be provided below.\u00a0
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\nCompleted nominations for ALL of the district awards (and some council-level awards) should be submitted via email to our Colonial District Chairperson Ron Randolph at Ron@RonRandolph.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0All nominations must be received by April 1, 2023.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThe\u00a0District\u00a0Award\u00a0of Merit<\/strong>\u00a0is the highest\u00a0award\u00a0that a\u00a0District\u00a0can bestow on one of its volunteers.\u00a0
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\nANY registered adult leader can be nominated for the\u00a0District\u00a0Award\u00a0of Merit. Among the common misconceptions about the\u00a0District Award\u00a0of Merit is that only long-time scout leaders who are active as\u00a0District\u00a0or Council level volunteers can receive this prestigious\u00a0award. In fact, more often than not, the leaders selected for this\u00a0award\u00a0are UNIT LEVEL volunteers who have done an outstanding job serving the youth in their own Packs, Troops, Teams and Crews for a number of years.\u00a0
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\nThe OPERATIVE WORD is NOMINATED \u2013 in order for a volunteer to receive the\u00a0District\u00a0Award\u00a0of Merit, they\u00a0must be nominated by someone who knows of their dedication.\u00a0<\/strong>The nomination process requires a little bit of work, but the joy you\u2019ll receive if your nominee is recognized is worth the small amount of time and effort.\u00a0
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\nPlease, please, if you know of a dedicated scouter in YOUR unit who has not already received a District Award of Merit (see recent recipients listed below) and should be recognized with this high honor, please click on the link above to download the nomination form. Please also invite parents and other leaders in your unit to submit their own nomination or write a letter of endorsement to support your nomination.\u00a0
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\nThe next step is to fill out the form to the best of your ability. DO NOT ask your nominee to provide you with the requested information \u2013 we want our recipients to be completely surprised when they learn that they have been selected for\u00a0this\u00a0recognition.\u00a0Information can be obtained from your nominee\u2019s family members or close friends or other members of your unit. If you cannot obtain all of the requested information, that\u2019s okay. Just write out a short statement telling why you feel your nominee deserves this awesome recognition and turn in the nomination form by the\u00a0April 1st\u00a0deadline<\/strong>.
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\nRecent\u00a0District Award of Merit\u00a0<\/strong>Recipients in the Colonial District:\u00a0
\n2021 \u2013 Douglas Reece, Ruth Currey, Jason Gonder
\n2020 \u2013 Kelli Chou, Kelly Conner, Todd Kerns, Marc Sandy
\n2019 \u2013 Wendy Bray, Matthew Johnson, Joe Olds, John Rhodes
\n2018 \u2013 Joe Lane, Chris Prather, Evan Yaros
\n2017 \u2013 Mark Jansen, Mark Kluger, Darlene Perry, Marvin Richards\n
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