Silverside Church; 2800 Silverside Road; Wilmington, DE 19810
Diane Ekquist, Executive Officer
Darlene Bailey (Transportation, unreg.)
Scott Bailey (Transportation, unreg.)
Jon Caspar (Chairman)
Judi Feinson (Advancement, unreg.)
Nancy Jones (Fundraising, unreg.)
Joe Lala
Frank Leone (Advancement, unreg.)
Sharon Miner
Tomi Morris (Training)
Steve Purdy (COR)
Varsha Rao (Treasurer)
Sue Salyer (Secretary)
Matt Bib (Camping, Programs, Web)
Assistant Scoutmasters
Bob Coyle (Quartermaster)
Ken Dahl
Paul Fagan (Pinewood Derby Track)
Bill Gail
Jamie King
Dennie Mah
Pepe Martinez
The Troop Committee is made up of all troop leaders and parents. Monthly committee meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month during the scouting year. The Troop Committee Chairman oversees the committe, whose main purpose is to divide the various responsibilites in administering the troop. These responsibilities include Advancement, Transportation, Fundraising, Ceremonies, Programs, Under First Class Advancement, etc. Please contact Jon Caspar with any questions.
Troop Committee Meetings:
First Sunday of each month (September through June, holidays allowing), 7:00 - 8:30 PM, in the Silverside Church library. Committee meetings are open. Troop leaders are expected to attend. Parents are welcome at any time.
Volunteer Opportunities
2007-2008 Driver Sign-Ups
2007-2008 Troop Committee & Volunteer List/Sign-Ups
Under First Class Advancement List/Sign-Ups
Driving & Camping
Drivers are needed for troop activities throughout the Scouting year. The greatest need for drivers is on camping weekends. Drivers are necessary to transport Scouts and gear to and from camps. Without enough drivers, we run the risk of having to limit the number of participants on these weekends. Furthermore, drivers are encouraged to stay and participate with the troop for the entire camping weekend. A Driver Sign-Up list is circulated every spring for the following year's camping activities. This allows parents to sign-up in advance and to schedule around the troop's camping activities. Please contact the Troop Committee Chairman or Transportation Chair to volunteer
Drivers are also occasionally needed for other activities, such as taking Scouts shopping during troop meetings. Please let the Transportation Chair Darlene Bailey know if you're available for other driving needs.
Advancement
Scouts working toward the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class are constantly working on various advancement requirements at meetings and on camping trips. These requirements include skills in areas such as first aid, swimming, hiking, orienteering, cooking, camping, and pioneering. The troop is always looking for parents to help coordinate and teach these skills to our younger Scouts. In many cases, an older Scout will be able to assist in this instruction. Please contact the troop's Under First Class Advancement chair to volunteer.
Merit Badge Counselors
Throughout the Scouting year, older Scouts are offered several opportunities to earn merit badges through recurreing merit badge clinics scheduled during the regular troop meetings. In most cases these are badges required to earn Eagle. A Merit Badge Counselor must have some knowledge of the content of the badge he or she will be instructing. Parents are especially encouraged to sign up as counselors for badges which directly relate to their professions or interests. Merit Badge Counselors are generally needed for several consecutive troop meetings, enough to cover the requirements of the badge. Follow up meetings are possible for badges which call for periods of observation, record keeping, etc.
Adult Leader Recognition
In addition to the Boy Scout Leader Award (and other similar progress awards, such as the Webelos Den Leader Award) here are a few other ways to recognize adult leaders:
Adult Veteran Award
Recognizes registered tenure beginning at five years. Application can be found here and should be turned in to Del-Mar-Va Council.
It Couldn't Have Happened Without You Award
Created by Freedom Trail District to recognize that person who gave outstanding service to your troop or pack in 2007. The award includes a certificate and small memento. The nomination form can be found be on the Freedom Trail District page of www.dmvc.org soon. Nominations are due January 31 to Terry Ripski. If you have a suggestion for a recipient let either Jon Caspar or Matt Bib know.
District Family of the Year
This award was created to recognize outstanding scouting families where all members are involved in Boy Scouts and/or Girl Scouts. The award includes a plaque and certificate. The nomination form can be found on the Freedom Trail District page of www.dmvc.org. Nominations are due December 31 to Terry Ripski.
District Award of Merit
Recognizes Scouters who give outstanding service to youth in our district. Nomination form is available here and is due December 31 to Terry Ripski.
Silver Beaver Award
Recognizes Scouters who give outstanding service to youth at the council level. Nomination form is available here and is due December 31 to Carol Pruette.
Send district award nominations to Terry Ripski (Freedom Trail District Advancement Chair) at PO Box 9894; Newark, DE 19714-4994. E-mail Terry at ctrip109@yahoo.com or call him at 302-220-3290.
Send council award nominations to Carol Pruette-Swank at Del-Mar-Va Council, 801 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. E-mail Carol at cpruette@dmvc.org or call her at 302-622-3300 x110.
