🏕️ CALLING ALL SCOUT LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS! 🏕️
You're cordially invited to the First Roundtable of 2023-2024 Scouting Year hosted by the Big Apple District of the Greater New York Councils, BSA. Our theme this time is "Building Community in the Big Apple."
📅 Date: October 30, 2023
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Zoom (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER)
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:
Building Community: Explore unit service projects, the significance of local connections, and the secret ingredients that make successful units stand out.
Musical Break: Tune into some classic campfire song renditions with a modern twist.
GNYC News: Stay informed about upcoming district programs and get insights into the recruitment and growth data.
Open Forum: A space for you to voice your opinions, concerns, and suggestions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): An engaging discussion on fostering inclusivity and understanding within our community.
Scouting is more than just activities; it's a thriving community where every voice matters. We're eager to hear yours. Let's unite, share experiences, and build a stronger scouting community in the heart of the Big Apple.
Together, we make scouting happen. See you there!
Yours in Scouting,
Big Apple District Roundtable Team
DEIB SPOTLIGHT:
During the National Scout Jamboree this summer our Scouts were able to experience many experiences from diverse backgrounds. From being more welcoming to LGBTQ Scouts to empowering young women in our programs. Below are two articles from the Washington Post that shows the positive impact of DEIB perspectives have in our Scouts.
They lost a piece of girlhood, then reclaimed it in an unlikely place, By Anne Branigin
Boy Scouts pitch a more welcoming tent at their National Jamboree, by Mike De Socio