The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-01-14
NATIONAL SCOUT
 WEEK PLANS ARE
 MADE AT MEETING

l. oiIlCl OlIlcefS ana pfellIIllildiy blaming for National Scout Week celebration in Gastineau District were the results of Thursday eve ning's meeting at the Hig h School, according to chairman M. J. Whittier, who presided
 Chosen by unanimous vote of those present to head up the com missioner staff for the district, with the title of District Commis- sioner, was Vance M. Blackwell, who has been serving since the beginning of the school year as a neighborhood commissioner. In his new capacity, Blackwell will func- tion as liaison officer between the district committee and Alaska Council officers and the submas- ters, scoutmasters, and explorer advisors of the units in Juneau, Douglas, iSitka, Skagway, and Haines. Blackwell's nomination is subject to ratification by the Ex- ecutive Board of the Alaska Coun- Gil, cut because of his thorough knowledge of cub scouting methods and his present interest in Boy Scout affairs, committeeman feel that he is highly qualified for the position and is certain of appointment.
 Second appointment was that of F. H. Tyvoll, who will be chairman of the important Camping an d Activities Committee of the dis trict. After his introduction Thurs day night, Tyvoll led discussion of the major activities for Scout Week, outlining plans which will be carried out in Juneau and dup Heated in Douglas, Sitka, and Skagway, to the extent that Scout leaders in those towns wish.
 City Government Day in Juneau promises to be bigger and better, l" with more government agencies being invited to participate and more organized selection of out standing Boy Scouts to receive the honors. Scout Week is February 6 to 12, with Sunday, February 12, having been designated as Scout Sunday. Tyvoll said that all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Explorers will be urged to attend their own church Sunday morning in uni form. Sunday afternoon will fea- ture a cig court of honor for the Boy Scouts. Window decorating will be a competitive affair again this year, with prizes of troop and pack equipment to the winning Boy Scout and Cub Scout units.
 Complete rules for the window contest will be distributed among unit leaders later this month, Ty- voll promised. Entering of Scout rally events by individual troops and pack and troop pot-luck din- ners with parents are also on the agenda for the busy week when the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the 10th anniversary Of their founding.
 The Rev. s. A. McPhetres, ad- vancement committee chairman, announced the plans for the honor court and also said that the board of review for Star-Life applicants would be held on the Afternoon of February T.
 Henry Harmon, known as Organ ization and Extension chairman for the Gastineau District, reported that there were now 16 active units enrolled, with a total boy member ship of BOT, plus 139 adults who are registered as leaders or committee men. This is an all-time high for the district and represents con siderable progress, Harmon stated. He said that the Sitka American Legion Post was organizing Boy Scout troop for handicapped boys at the Orthopedic Hospital at Mt Edgecumbe, and expressed the hope that units might be started at Hoonah, Angoon, and Haines.