Family Fest Information and Action Item Sheet

What is Family Fest? An opportunity for Scouts to demonstrate to parents, friends and the community that Scouting is the best training ground for the youth of America. It consists of demonstrations and exhibits conducted by Packs, Troops, Crews & Posts in the Central Florida Council. Scouts sell discount cards in March and April for this community wide event which is centered around fun for the entire family.

When is Family Fest? Seminole Trails District Family Fest will be held on Saturday May 2, 2009 at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. Our event will be combined with Kids Fest that is sponsored by Altamonte Springs Police Department. Every unit in the district is expected to have a booth at Family Fest.

Unit Action Items (January 15th to February 19th)

Mark your calendar to attend Family Fest
Recruit a Family Fest Chair for your Unit.
Have all leaders attend Family Fest Kickoff at February 19th Roundtable.
Place order for discount cards at February RT
Set date for your Unit Family Fest Kickoff
Make it the Funnest Family Fest Ever!

Suggestion

Recruit a two person team to run Family Fest for your unit. The first person is very organized and detailed to manage your sale. The second person is someone can get the kids excited about the sale.

Family Fest Mini Calendar

February 19th- Kickoff and place your discount card order

March 19th- Pick up discount cards and turn in booth form on March 19th (Roundtable)

March 19th-May 2nd- Sell Discount Cards

May 2nd- Turn in Money and left over discount cards. Set up your booth and have your unit attend Family Fest at Cranes Roost Park

Jerry Brady

District Director-Seminole Trails District

2007 Centennial Quality District

2008 Centennial Quality District

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GerardThomas.Brady@scouting.org

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Jan 20th by admin