We have been using the old website for a few years already and we have all been wanting change… well here it is!
We have decided to use a blog based website that will allow all EOCS members to add their pictures, stories, news to the site for the world to see….
Please post your comments and let us know what you would like to see on the site…
Please click here to register yourself to be able to post comments and post your news on our site!
Website looks good. Like the blog format. Needs Scouting graphics/symbols somewhere. What’s with the palm trees and sunset? Also EOCS symbol needs to be more prominent. How about contact info?
The pictures on the top of the site need to be replaced…. Send in any good pictures you may have….
Also working on a way to add the EOCS logo to the top of the page…
Contact Info i didnt think about…. what do you think we should have listed? The blog really becomes its own contact info…
KB
I know this is a new site but I could not comment on the Events page. I would love to have a event on the West coast some time. i have been a member of EOSC for over 15 years. Currenly District Commissioner, but looknig do more for the faith than working in Council.
Wynn Storton
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
Palm Desert, CA
Hello Wynn,
What error did you get? The purpose of this site will be a open platform for all of to communicate in a better way. So obviously we want you to post as much material as you can….
I plan to launch the site soon and need to squash all the bugs…
KB
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When I logged in to post, there was no place to post like on this page..
Good Luck with the bugs ( i think there is a scout song about that)
Is there a place to change the password. There is no way I will remember the one that was givin to me…
Our church near Chicago, IL is considering organizing a troop. How can we get in contact with someone from EOCS for some advice or support? Is there any Orthodox Scouting activity in the Midwest area?
If anyone can give us some direction, or someone from EOCS would like to contact me, please email SLisowski@comcast.net.
Thanks
Hello “S” (you didn’t include a first name in your message)
I’m Van Christakos, current EOCS Treasurer and an EOCS member for about twenty years. I am also the Cub Master of Pack 23 at St. Demetrios Cathedral here in Astoria, NY.
In regards to starting a scout unit I would suggest that you first try and find some people who are former scouts to come on board to help get the program running. Using former scouts helps take care some of the mystery and apprehension involved in starting a scout unit. After you have all the needed adult leaders lined up, work out where and when you will be holding meetings. If you are going to use the church it’s a good idea to get the priest and the parish council on board. They can possibly provide some initial money to help pay for all the supplies needed to get going.
Once all these ducks are lined up it’s time to call your local BSA Council and tell them that you want to start a Pack or Troop and they should put you in contact a person who can help you get started. BSA offers a good deal of info and training that will help in running your unit.
The most important thing about running a successful scout program is “Keep It Simple, Make It Fun” (KISMIF).
Feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
Good Luck,
Van
Excellent work on the web site! I really like the idea of permitting input via the blog.
The units sponsored by St. Demetrios are alive and well with 24 registered boys in the troop and 20 registered adults. The crew has 8 registered youth (young women and young men) with 6 registered adults. Both are very active in local and regional events.
Since the church covers a wide area with a number of communities, the church youth are encouraged to join units closer to home, but all registered Orthodox Scouts and Crew members are welcome to join in on the troop and crew’s activities.