Program Planning for May 2025

May Marvels: Explore Thrilling Activities and Events!

 

Things to Remember This Month:

  • Plan Summer Activities
  • Complete Summer Camp Physicals
  • Schedule Unit Planning Meetings
  • Complete Fall Leadership Succession Plan
  • National Day of Prayer on May 1
  • Mother’s Day Reminder: Send Your Love and Wishes on May 11.
  • Remembering the Brave: Memorial Day on May 25.

May Events

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Early Summer OA Ordeal

May 23-25

The Quelqueshoe Lodge we will induct new members and there will be an opportunity for Brotherhood conversion. We need your help welcoming new members into our Lodge. Don't miss out on this opportunity for service and fellowship. We hope to see you there!

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Invention Convention: Cub Scout Day Camp - Lake Charles

May 27-30

Join us for Cub Scout Day Camp! Activities include a mix of physical and mental activities that allow Cub Scouts to explore nature, learn new skills, and build character.

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STEM Club

May 17

ALL Scouts (Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Sea Scouting/Venturing programs) along with NOVA Counselors are welcome to join us monthly, as you can.

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Council Court of Honor and Banquet

May 1

Join us in honoring Eagle Scouts, Arrow of Light recipients, and more! It is the premier event to recognize our Scout's achievements and accomplishments.

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South Calcasieu Area Council Roundtable

May 15

**Revised date and location.** Monthly program that provides leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.

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North Calcasieu Area Council Roundtable

May 15

Monthly program that provides leaders hands-on experience and provides a forum for leaders to offer and receive help from their fellow Scouters.

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Camp Card Settlement

May 1

Return any remaining cards and funds to the office for full 40% commission. Don't forget to order the camp shirt for Scouts that sold more than 20 cards.

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Hybrid Light Fundraising

May

Perfect Scout Fundraiser for your unit. Can be sold by Take Order Form or Show N Sell. The product can be consigned from Scout Office. Additionally, Units can set up an online storefront with HybridLight and sell directly online.

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Sleep in Heavenly Peace

May 10

Join the volunteers at Sleep in Heavenly Peace in making a difference! Volunteers will build high-quality wood beds to be given to children who do not have their own bed to sleep in.

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Avenue of Flags - Memorial Day

May 26

You are invited to honor our deceased veterans by assisting with the Avenue of Flags program at the Orange Grove Cemetery in Lake Charles. We help put and take down the world's largest collection of American Casket Flags in America for Memorial Day.

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May Planning Items

Create the Path: Plan Your 2025-2026 Adventure!

After the Program Kickoff your Unit should conduct its own annual program planning conference to get ready for the coming year. Using national planning resources for each program, as well as various calendars (e.g., Council, District, school and chartered partner), your Unit can develop a program filled with safe and fun activities and adventures. Planning ahead allows the Unit to have a quality program that is exciting and will create memories and attract new Scouts and families to join you.

Lead the Future: Shape Your 2025-2026 Leadership Team!

A great program must have a team of leaders to pull it off. “Building Stronger Families Through Scouting” requires parent participation strength – most successful packs have an “Every Parent Helps” policy. Recruiting, retaining, recognizing and replacing leaders on your team isn’t easy – but it is essential. Let's leverage the Atlanta Area Council's Recruiting Leaders page.

National Summertime Pack Awards: Make it Fun, Simple, and Easy!

School’s Out For Summer! School breaks afford Cub Scout Dens and Packs a perfect opportunity for special activities that are fun, simple and easy. See some ideas in the link below, and consider whether your Pack or Den might qualify for the National Summertime Pack Award.

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