The purpose of Scouting for Food is to help meet the needs of the hungry and expose Scouts to the highest ideals of the Scouting movement through a practical and dramatic experience in the principle of the "Daily Good Turn."

The Boy Scouts of America’s Good Turn traces back to American businessman William D. Boyce who was lost in a London fog. A boy offered to take Boyce to the address he wanted and refused a tip, saying he was a Boy Scout. Boyce’s curiosity was aroused. He later had the boy take him to Scouting’s British founder, Lord Baden-Powell. From this chance meeting, the Boy Scouts of America was born.

Scouting for Food is a community good turn, which helps to instill the concept of community service. This is accomplished through the commitment of thousands of volunteers that reach out and assist those in need. The seed of helpfulness to others may then blossom and positively affect future generations and countless lives.

Ojibway District’s Goal is 100% Unit participation! Thank you in advance for your concern and support...you really do help make a difference!

The following District Award of Merit recipients were nominated by their peers for their dedication and excellence in Scouting. The presentation of the District Award of Merit was given at the District Dinner January 10, 2002 to Cheryl Schaefer, Garnet Sherman, Robin Taylor, Michael Jamrog, Mark Durow, Jer McLalren. Congratulations!

Cub Scout Leader Basic Training and Youth Protection Training will be held March 10, 2002 at the Frankenmuth Scout Building at 959 Flint from 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm. Cost is $5 and includes a snack. Please RSVP to Kathy @ 989-585-3310 (email kathy.mcinerney@eds.com) or Robin at 989-865-9435  (email doodlebob305@juno.com).

Thank You to Mike Smith, Cindy Collison, MaryLou Jones, Kathy McInereny, Bernie Payne and Robin Taylor for making the District Dinner a success. It was truly a night to remember!

Coleman supports the mission of the Boy Scouts of America! In the spirit of that enthusiasm the Camp Coleman store in the Birch Run Outlet Mall is offering all registered members of the Boy Scouts of America an exclusive 20% off discount! Some restrictions may apply. What can Coleman offer you? A wide selection of Coleman products, replacement parts and repair advice, bulk ordering and much more! Camp Coleman 12150 Beyer Rd. F100, Birch Run, MI 48415. Call 989-624-8032 for more information.

V R O O O O M….—Race fans get ready for the Second Annual Ojibway District Pinewood Derby, Saturday, March 23, 2002 at Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw. Registration begins at 9:00 am , the race will begin at 11:00 am. Flyer available at March Roundtable. For more information contact Javier Ruiz at 752-8468.

A round of applause goes out to Troop 345 for putting on a great Cub Scout Lock-in, Troop 304 for hosting a phenomenal Boy Scout Bowling Lock-in and Troop 275 for hosting a extraordinary Klondike Derby. Well Done! Thank You!