PERMIAN BASIN CONTINUED

Quality Units 2008
As the end of 2008 nears, I will be working on determining Quality Units.  There is still time left to work on completing your goals before the end of December.  Most units only lack training. Keep working towards your goals!  In December, I will be coming around to help you fill out new Quality Unit Award Commitments for 2009 and obtaining signatures for the closing of 2008.  Good Luck to all the Units of the Permian Basin!!
   
Veterans Award & District Award of Merit Nominations
The Permian Basin District is currently accepting applications for Veteran Award pins and District Award of Merit Nominations for next year District Banquet in January 24th, 2009.  These forms can be downloaded from the council's website.  If you need assistance please contact the council.

Why Scouts (and Parents and Leaders) Like Boys' Life
    
Good reading. Boys' Life is an entertaining mix of exciting stories and valuable information. Boys like reading Boys' Life. Parents can always be confident that the content of the magazine is wholesome, entertaining, and educational.

Faster advancement. Boys' Life follows the Cub Scouting-recommended program themes each month. Boys' Life subscribers achieve rank advancements faster and more often than nonsubscribers.

Increased family support. Leaders appreciate that Boys' Life goes into the home and stimulates support for Scouting from parents and brothers and sisters. Many family members read all or part of Boys' Life.

Longer tenure. Scouts who subscribe to Boys' Life stay in Scouting longer than nonsubscribers - on average, two and a half times longer than nonsubscribers.

Just part of Scouting." Boys' Life is an essential element, helping leaders and parents foster the development of young people in Scouting. Boys' Life shows the outcomes of the BSA's values-based programs. It brings a positive Scouting image to readers and alumni.