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Great Momentum

Hello Thunderbird Family,

This week’s update will be short and sweet — but packed with great momentum. 😄

 Friends of Scouting — 64% and Climbing!

We are absolutely crushing it in the Friends of Scouting world. While we were briefly dethroned from the #1 district spot for the first time this year… that’s okay — because we are right on their heels at 64% of goal! 🔥

Let’s keep pushing to the finish — we are a small but mighty district!

👏 Big shout-outs to all the units who have:

  • Scheduled a Friends of Scouting presentation
  • Already donated or pledged

I only have a few units left to schedule. If yours hasn’t yet, please reach out so we can get you set up with one of our presenters.

💡 Remember: you can pledge now and pay later in the year if that works better for your unit or families.

👉 Donate Online Here:
https://givebutter.com/friendsofscouting

If you have questions about donation options or methods, just let me know — I’m happy to help.

 Camping Committee Meeting — Tonight

📅 Tonight at 7:00 PM (Zoom)
🔗 https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71297821258?pwd=wCGswpqoGVwllyMRkD3A2gfNJZJ0TL.1

The link has been shared with committee members and interested volunteers, but anyone is welcome to pop in with questions or ideas.

Topics:

  • Camporee activities
  • Safety rules and guidelines

📌 District Camporee: April 17–19
Trust me — you do not want to miss this one.

And a reminder that Suzanne Johnson is now officially serving as our District Camping Committee Chair — we’re excited to have her leading this effort!

 NESA Eagle Scout Focus Group — Tomorrow

Tomorrow (2/19/26), I’ll be hosting our first Eagle Scout Focus Group as part of my new role as Council Representative for the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA).

This is an incredible honor, and I’m committed to taking it to the next level — even as someone who isn’t an Eagle Scout myself.

Thanks to Crew 20 for providing space and time.

📍 Bethany Lutheran Church
🕖 7:00 PM
📌 Lounge area of the main building

ALL Eagle Scouts are welcome, and we would especially love participation from younger Eagles (ages 16–25).

Discussion topics:

  • NESA engagement
  • Scholarships
  • Eagle receptions
  • Networking opportunities

We want to hear your ideas and your vision for what NESA can be locally.

Thank you all for the continued energy and support you bring to Thunderbird District. We are doing amazing things together — let’s keep the momentum going!

Yours in Scouting,

Sherrick West | Thunderbird District Executive