White Oak District Annual Award Dinner

Who:  All adult volunteers involved in the White Oak District. Awaredees, guests and family are welcome, but please register in advance as the event is catered.

Why: EVERY UNIT SHOULD RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING SCOUTERS IN THEIR UNIT! See information below on how to nominate an outstanding adult leader. Note that nominations are due no later than May 15th!

What:  A night to reflect on the past year of scouting in the district and recognize those volunteers who have made an amazing impact on the lives of the youth they serve.

Our meal is being catered by Ben Yehuda Pizza, a Kosher restaurant in Silver Spring. The buffet menu includes (all items Kosher unless noted):             

• Baked Ziti
• Lasagna
• Vegetable Lasagna
• Beef Meatballs (non kosher)
• Green Salad and Dressings
• Garlic and Italian Bread
• Assorted Sides
• Assorted Desserts
• Sodas and bottled water
   

Where: The Church of Christ at Manor Woods, 5300 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853

When: Tuesday, May 22, 6 pm to 9 pm.

Cost:

• $35 early bird fee before midnight on Tuesday, May 8
• $40 regular registration fee before midnight, Thursday May 17
• $45 late registration fee starts Friday, May 18
   

The Award Ceremonies will include:

Recognition of the White Oak Silver Beaver Awardees.

Presentation of the awards for the District Award of Merit. 

• Nomination deadline has passed for this award.
   

Presentation of the Commissioner Awards, (The Sheet Bend Knot for linking Units and District together).

• Recipients are selected by the Unit Commissioners.
   

Presentation of the Outstanding Unit Scouter Award, (the Bowline Knot, Holding things together).

• Recipients of this award are selected by their Unit’s Key three Leadership
• Each Unit may select one or two of their registered Scouters other than the Committee Chair, Scoutmaster, Cubmaster or Venture Advisor.
• This is a one time award for a person in the Unit.
• Make your selections now and submit them in an e-mail including Name, position, Unit and a brief sketch of their activities.
• Send the e-mail to WhiteOakAdv@aol.com before May 15th. With “Bowline” in the Subject Line
• Let them know they have been selected so they can signup for the dinner and receive their award there.
   

Oak Tree Award will be presented to those Units that have not only been successful within their units but also have supported the District in its Activities.

• Recipients selected are by the District Committee.
   

Acorn Award

• This award is presented to a few Unit Scouts/Cubs. or Crew Member who have demonstrated outstanding compliance with the Scout Oath and Law throughout the Year.
• If the Unit Key Three feel they have a scout they wish to nominate, Provide a recommendation write up covering the Scout achievements and deeds.
• Send it to WhiteOakAdv@aol.com with “Acorn Award" in the Subject line.
• Entries will be reviewed and selected by the Advancement Committee.
   

Spark Plug Award  
Awarded to a few individuals (Unit or District) who’s energy and dedication to the District’s Program has helped make it a success. 

• Recipients selected by the District Committee
   

KEY Three Award  
Presented to an Individual Selected by the District Key Three for Outstanding work in the District.

Distinguished Scouter Award
One scouter selected by the District Key 3 and awards committee for their years of service and unselfish dedication to Scouting.

JTE All Units receiving the Journey to Excellence Gold Award will be recognized at the Dinner

Scouter of the Year
This award recognizes outstanding effort and success in one or more events in the current Scout year. Individual selected by the District Committee.

Unit Leaders

• Please make your selection for Outstanding Unit Scouter and submit them as instructed above. 
• Also,  If you feel that you would like to recommend a scouter for one of the other Awards please write them up and send it to WhiteOakAdv@aol.com no later than May 15th!
   

PLEASE NOTE:

UNITS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INFORMING RECIPIENTS OF UNIT LEVEL AWARDS!

DINNER REGISTRATION FEES

• Except for the District Award of Merit awardees, anyone attending the WOD awards dinner, even those receiving an award are responsible for the cost of their dinner registration.
• It's up to the unit if they want to cover the cost of the awardee's registration fee, but they must be registered if they are accepting their award in person. Some units register the award winners and cover the cost, some do not. If not covered, attendees are expected to register and cover the cost of the dinner. Please check with your unit's committee chair for further information.
• Encourage other members of your unit to attend and recognize outstanding unit, district and council award winners.
   

If you have any questions or concerns please contact:

John J Wnek
Advancement/Awards Vice Chair, White Oak District, NCAC
301-607-8770 (home) or 301-728-2858 (cell).