Istrouma Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America

District Website's:  Avondale District      Bogue Tuchenna website        Cypress Chauve website         Council  Website: Istrouma Area Council                       

Information on this website was last updated on 6/2/2010.

If you have information to be put on this website, please send an email to webmaster@tunicadistrict.org with the information you would like to add. Thanks!

We are trying to improve district communications, we would like at least one email for every unit. Please send an email to training@tunicadistrict.org
with your Name, Unit and Position, and preferred email address.

TUNICA DISTRICT CALENDAR                                    

ISTROUMA TRAINING CALENDAR - Check here for training's across the council.
Check out our district calendar to find out what is going on in the District!                                                                                           
This calendar is the most update list of events. Please check it often, because as in life, things change.                                Follow us on Facebook
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Map Links
Now you'll know where to find us! This document contains addresses and map links to some of our favorite gathering spots in Tunica District.
Click here to get a list of units in Tunica District along with map links to their Charter Organizations.

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District Pinewood Derby -May 15, 2010 @ Bass Pro of Denham Springs.

The Tunica District would like to give a special thanks to the Pinewood Derby committee( Stacy Durham, Rob Wood, Jesse Peek, Jason Carter, Jack Mitchell, Sharon Nolan,
Tony Shaffett, Gwen Fontenot, and Eric William) for putting on a wonderfull event.

Thank you WAFB for the wonderful coverage of the event. Check out WAFB's video here

We would also like to give a special thanks to our sponcers:  Bass Pro of Denham Springs, O'Rielly Auto Parts, and Tropical Freeze.
                                               
                  

 

Click here to download results by rank.

Click here to download overall results.

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"Journey Through Time, 100 Years of Scouting"
Tunica Day Camp Forms (word)
(pdf), (medical form)

When:  June 7-11 St Luke's Episcopal Gym
              June 14-18 Waddill Wildlife Refuge
              June 21-25 South Park Denham Springs

Scout cost is $75.00($10.00 off if you have an adult volunteer for 3 or more days)

Each camp will be limited to 120 scouts per week. We are required to have a 1 adult per 4 scouts. Please help us by volunteering. Please fill out 1 form per Scout, 1 form per volunteer and siblings should be listed on the volunteer form. A medical and release form is also needed for EACH person that is attending.>

If you have any questions please contact:

Gwen Fontenot at gwen.fontenot@gmail.com or 323-1119                    (St. Luke’s and SouthPark)
Tanya Leblanc at cubscoutpack42@gmail.com or 791-2614                 (Waddill)

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Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills -Oct 8 -10, 2010 @ Camp Avondale Scout Reservation - Lake Tigator.

WHO: All Cub and Boy Scout Leaders, Committee Chairman and Committee Members, Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters, Webelos Leaders who plan to become Troop Leaders.

WHEN: Registration and Check-In - 6:00 -6:30 P.M., October 8th.

HOW: Sign up by mailing or bringing in the form at the bottom of this page to the Pennington Scout Service Center . Cost $35.00 per participant (includes meals from Friday Cracker-barrel to Sunday Lunch plus training materials). If you have any questions please call the Scout Office at (225) 926-2697 or email Val Browning (Sewell-Eagle Training Chair) at val.browning@cox.net  or Rick Wilkinson (Tunica Training Chair) at training@tunicadistrict.org

There is a limit of 40 participants, so register early to get a spot.

DEADLINE: September 8, 2010, A late fee of $10.00 will be added after this date. The last day to register is September 24, 2010
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Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills & Basic Adult Leaders Outdoor Orientation -Oct 9 -10, 2010 @ Camp Avondale Scout Reservation - Lake Tigator.

WHO: This course is for all adults connected with the Cub Scout Program: Cubmasters, Asst. Cubmasters, Committee Members, Den Leaders, and Parents.

WHAT: In the Baloo Training, you will learn how to plan a campout for your Cub Scout Pack.  This includes setting up camp, cooking meals, First Aid, planning age appropriate outdoor activities, learning about health and safety guidelines and much more.  The Boy Scouts of America National Policy is that there must be a Baloo (certified adult) present at any pack-organized campout.

WHEN: Registration and Check-In - 8:00 am  October 9th.

HOW: Sign up by mailing or bringing in the form at the bottom of this page to the Pennington Scout Service Center . Cost $30.00 per participant (includes meals from Saturday Dinner to Sunday Breakfast plus training materials). If you have any questions please call the Scout Office at (225) 926-2697 or  Patricia Luttrull Course Director, Email pattycake711@hotmail.com

There is a limit of 40 participants, so register early to get a spot. This course did fill up last year.

DEADLINE: September 8, 2010, A late fee of $10.00 will be added after this date. The last day to register is September 24, 2010

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Earn the Louisiana Scout Badge!
The purpose of this award is to introduce Boy Scouts to the State of Louisiana, instill pride in the state we live in and to remind Louisiana Scouts of their duty to the Citizens of Louisiana. This award was established with the consent and cooperation of the Istrouma Area Council, the Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana Secretary of State's Office and the Louisiana Governor's Office. Attached is an excel spreadsheet that contains the rank specific tasks along with instructions on how to obtain the Louisiana Scout Badge once the requirements have been completed.
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Good Leader Website: http://www.scouting.org/
Leaders, both new and old, are encouraged to take a look at this website for a good overview of the Cub Scout and Boy Scout Programs.



 
 



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