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MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter

South Mountain DistrictMINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA

NEWSLETTER... NEWS!!

The South Mountain District is a geographical area located in Lehigh and Northampton counties which serves the school districts of Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley, and Southern Lehigh. Municipalities within the South Mountain District include Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township, Hellertown, Lower Milford, Lower Saucon, Steel City, and Upper Saucon.

MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter

South Mountain DistrictMINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA

The South Mountain District is a geographical area located in Lehigh and Northampton counties which serves the school districts of Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley, and Southern Lehigh. Municipalities within the South Mountain District include Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township, Hellertown, Lower Milford, Lower Saucon, Steel City, and Upper Saucon.

2016 DATESRoundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2]District Committee 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday [1]Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 2nd Thursday [1]District Commissioners 7:00pm 3rd Wednesday [3]

District Recharter Day January 9, 2016 [11]OA Family Banquet January 9 [13]Wood Badge Dinner January 10 [8]Council Recognition Dinner January 29 [1]Klondike Derby February 26-28 [4]Trainer’s EDGE February 27 [1]Pinewood Derby March 5 [11]University of Scouting March 12 [9]District Recognition Dinner March 19 [16]National Youth Leadership Training April 22-24 & 29-May 1 [7]Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 6-8 [5]Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 13-15 [4]Spring Camporee May 13-14 [12]Spring OA Weekend June 3-5 [5]OA - Section NE-5B Conclave June 10-12 [5]Day Camp July 11-15 [14]Wood Badge, 1st weekend August 26-28 [5]Fall OA Weekend September 9-11 [4]Wood Badge, 2nd weekend September 17-19 [5]Fall Camporee September 23-25 [4]OA OctoberFest Weekend October 7-9 [3]Cub Fall Event Date TBDScouting for Food November 5 and 12

NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee Page.

MEETING LOCATION KEY[[1] East Hills Moravian Church 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem[2] St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network 800-801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18018[3] Minsi Trails Council Office[4] Camp Minsi[5] Trexler Scout Reservation[6] Akelaland[7] Settler’s Camp[8] Jordan Lutheran Church[9] Lehigh Carbon Community College[10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem[11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem[12] Lower Milford Township[13] Holiday Inn Conference Center LV (Breinigsville, PA)[14] Louise Moore Park[15] The Meadows, Hellertown[16] DeSales University, Center Valley

[90] Iron Pigs Stadium[92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown[93] Wesley United Methodist Church[94] Allentown Rose Garden[95] Jacobsburg State Park[96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute[97] Resica Falls Scout Reservation

Greetings!

With Spring and Summer event coming up, unit leaders please submit articles and/or photos of your

activities or events for the District newsletter to Bernie Suess at [email protected].

Submit your information by the 22nd of each month.

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS

South Mountain District Home Page:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/

South Mountain District Fliers and Brochures Page:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/fliers.htm

South Mountain District Cub Resources Page:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/cub_resources.htm

South Mountain District Award Forms:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-DistrictAwardofMerit.pdf http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-Fellowship.pdf

These forms are used for Scouter recognition.http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/District_Bio_Form.pdf

Scouter Bio Form. Fill in and email to Cheryl Moreira at [email protected]

SMD Announcementshttp://www.minsi-southmountain.com/announce.htm

Advancement and Recognition Guidehttp://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Guide-Advancement.pdf

FORUM Newsletter http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/current_forum.phpFORUM Attachments http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/~forum_attach.php

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

MAY 6 to 8 - Beaver Weekend at Settlers Camp, Trexler SRMAY 13 to 14 - South Mountain District Spring Camporee, Lower Milford Fire Station #1MAY 13 to 15 - Beaver Weekend at Akelaland Cub Scout Camp, Trexler SRMAY 20 to 22 - Beaver Weekend at Camp Minsi

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDASRemember start time is 7:00 PM

DATE CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTSMay 4, 2016 COMBINED –

Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3:Scout Executive, Council President, and Council Commissioner

June 1, 2016 Closing PicnicCOMBINED – Webelos Cross-over Ceremonies

July 2016 No Roundtables: enjoy your time at camp


Around the DistrictSouth Mountain District Roundtables and OA chapter meetings April 6, 2016


MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502

2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT SPRING CAMPOREE

Hosted by Troop 306 and Troop 334

The South Mountain District Spring Camporee will be held at the Lower Milford Fire Station #1 on May 13 and 14. The Theme of this event is Fire Safety. Scouts who successfully complete all the requirement at the event will earn the Fire Safety merit badge. (Requirement 6a is a prerequisite requirement: CONDUCT A HOME SAFETY SURVEY WITH THE HELP OF AN ADULT, THEN DRAW A HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN, CREATE A FIRE-DRILL SCHEDULE, AND CONDUCT A HOME FIRE DRILL).

Units will check in Friday night and set up camp. Arrive 5:30pm Friday, Depart 5pm Saturday. No ground fires will be allowed. On Saturday morning and afternoon stations will be set up for the various requirements.

Units will need to provide shelter for the weekend and food for all meals, except for Saturday lunch at 12pm.

All troops and Venturing Crews are welcome to participate!

If you have any questions, contact Mark Somers, ASM Troop 334, at [email protected] or cell 267-772-0680

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CAMPOREE REGISTRATION FORM

Troop # __________________

Contact Person ________________________________

Phone Number _________________________

E-Mail Address ____________________________

____ Boy Scouts @ $ 12 = $_______

____ Boy Scout Leaders @ $ 10 = $______

____ People X $2 Discount _ $______ ( If registered by April 18)

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TOTAL $___________


MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502

2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT SPRING CAMPOREE

May 13 and 14

Hosted by Troop 306 and Troop 334

SCHEDULE

Friday, May 13

5:30 PM to Check-in and set up Camp site

7:00PM

9:00 PM Leaders Meeting at Pavillion

Saturday, May 14

7:00 AM Wake up, Cook Breakfast

8:45 AM Opening Ceremonies at Pavilion

9:00AM to Merit badge sessions

11:45

12: 00 PM Lunch at Pavilion

1:00 PM to Merit Badge sessions

4:30 PM Closing Ceremonies

5:30PM Pack up Leave for home


POWDER HORN High Management Adventure Resource

Course For Venturing Youth & Boy Scout & Adults

August 19-21, 2016 Minsi Trails Council – Akelaland Camp

(Course starts on Friday evening) Course Director: Jay Verkade Asst. Course Director: Amy Frantz [email protected] [email protected]

Participant Qualifications: Be a registered adult OR youth (14 years or older) member of the Boy Scouts of America Adults and youth must be trained in their position Be able to meet physical requirements of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A,

B, and C) in a backcountry environment Must have their scout executive’s approval

Course Prerequisite Requirements: 1. Complete the following on-line trainings:

Youth Protection - (Venturing Version), Hazardous Weather, Climb on Safely, Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense

2. Complete BSA Swim Check Course Fees:

The fee for this course is $125 if paid in full by July 19, 2016. A $35 non-refundable deposit, along with the completed application will reserve your place on the course. Course size is limited to 48. A late payment fee of $20 will be added after July 20, 2016. Fees are used to cover cost for meals, course materials, lodging, device and program.

Recognition: Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course, participants are awarded a certificate of completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.

Why Powder Horn?

Many Scouting leaders face one dilemma. A strong desire to provide fun and challenging outdoor programs, but lack the knowledge and/or resources to do so. Powder Horn responds with an exciting training opportunity that introduces Venturing and Boy Scout leaders to a wide range of outdoor/high adventure activities. More importantly, Powder Horn provides its participants with valuable resources and contacts, to assist them in delivering the promise of Scouting’s high adventure to youth.


Powder Horn is… A training opportunity designed to introduce participants to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger Award or Troop High Adventure program in several ways:

Help participants to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature Provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead Venturers and older

Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure Familiarizes the participants with the Ranger program so that he or she can help Venturers

meet the requirements of the Ranger Award This course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an

introduction to outdoor/high adventure activities Powder Horn is not a personal development or team-building experience. Its purpose is to educate adult Scouting leaders about specific high adventure skills, to connect them to resources to deliver those skills, and to get them excited about delivering those skills in an exciting, challenging way to youth.

Powder Horn … Courses include Ranger Core Requirements, at least ten electives, plus additional program development information. It is intended to help participants get started finding and using the resources needed to lead high adventure programs.

Topics we plan to cover Backpacking, Land Navigation, Cave Exploring, Cooking, Life Saver, Outdoor Living History, Shotgun, Rappelling, Cope, Physical Fitness, Plants & Wildlife, Leave No Trace, Emergency Preparedness, Scuba, Pistol, Equestrian, Kayak, Expedition Planning, Fishing, First Aid, Fly Fishing, Working with Teens

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES is any Powder Horn participant required to participate in an activity they are uncomfortable with. They may choose just to observe and learn.

Recognition:

Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course participants are awarded a certificate of completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.

Date application and deposit submitted: (For your records)


Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America

Powder Horn 2016 High Adventure Skills Resources

Management Course August 19-21, 2016

Application Form (Please print)

I accept the invitation to attend Powder Horn, hosted by Minsi Trails Council on August 19- 21, 2016. I realize that I must attend all three days and meet all participant requirements. Signature Date

(Please print legibly or type) Name: Email (required for all future communication): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone – Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Primary Scouting Position: Unit – type: Number: Council: District: Occupation: Employer: Date of Birth: Gender: MALE FEMALE

This Acceptance of Invitation is approved by:

Council Scout Executive Council # Date

Payment Options: $35 Non-Refundable Deposit (Balance due by dates as follow) $125 Full Payment prior to July 19, 2016 (includes deposit) $145 Full Payment due if paid after July 20, 2016 (includes deposit)

Make checks Payable to: Minsi Trails Council (indicate Powder Horn on check)

Mail completed application and check to: Attn: Mike LaPolla, Staff Advisor Minsi Trails Council BSA 991 Postal Road Allentown, PA 18109

For Office Use: Amt. Paid: Date: Final Payment: Date: Council Approval:


TICKETS PRICE X # OF TICKETS = TOTAL DUE

SCOUTS & LEADERS $10 X =

NON-SCOUTS $10 X =

$

[email protected]

Event date is Friday, July 29, 2016 - Deadline is July 15, 2016

Patches are mailed within 4-6 weeks following the eventOffer not available online or on the day of the event

Mailing & Checks Payable To: Mountain Concessions, PO Box 218, Long Pond, PA 18334

Event Notes

Sandy Deleon570-643-6724

CREDIT CARD NUMBER:

SIGNATURE

EXP. DATE

CID#

Scouts & Leaders will receive an event voucher for their die-cast car & programNon-Scouts receive special event pricing only

SPECIAL OFFER - POCONO RACEWAY SCOUT DAY - JULY 29, 2016$10.00 Advance Purchase Only - Includes: Event Ticket, Souvenir Program, Die-Cast 1:64 Car & Scout Day Commemorative Patch

FIRST NAME:

LAST NAME:

TROOP/PACK#:

All Sales are Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.

For detailed weekend information,

please visit www.poconoraceway.com


January 8, 2016 Attention Scouts: Our 9th annual Scout Day event this year will be Friday, July 29th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Gates open at 8:00 am for all of our patron’s convenience to park and purchase merchandise before the event. We are looking forward to you coming! We have planned a number of activities for the day including face painting, raffles, educational activities, giveaways and numerous games. These activities are free for all in attendance and will be located in our ‘Main Street’ pavilion in Chalet Village. The attached map indicates:

• The Entrance Gate for you to use o Please enter the Raceway through Gate #8 (adjacent to the large flag

pole). Once through Gate #8 make an immediate left and enter Chalet Village through the gate directly in front of you. It will be clearly marked.

• The location of Chalet Village on the raceway grounds, parking and grandstand seating.

The activities run from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm after which all are welcome to stay and watch the ARCA race. See you at Scout Day!

Sandy Sandy Deleon 570.643.6724 [email protected]

For detailed weekend information, please visit www.poconoraceway.com


Written Directions to Pocono Raceway From Interstate 80:

• Take Exit 284-Blakeslee • Turn onto Route 115 South • Travel on Route 115 South 3 Miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115

From Pennsylvania Turnpike I-476 (From Philadelphia):

• Take the Exit for Pocono #95 • At Traffic Light turn Left onto 940 • Take 940 approx. 5-6 Miles to Route 115(Blakeslee) • At Light turn Right onto Route 115 South • Take Route 115 South approx. 5 miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115

From Interstate 81 (Southbound):

• Take I-81 South to 476 (PA Turnpike) • Take 476 (PA Turnpike) to Exit 95 - Pocono • At Traffic Light turn Left onto 940 • Take 940 approx. 5-6 Miles to Route 115(Blakeslee) • At Light turn Right onto Route 115 South • Take Route 115 South approx. 5 miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115

From Interstate 81 (Northbound):

• Take I-81 North to I-80 East (Exit After Hazelton, PA) • Merge onto I-80 East • Take I-80 East to Exit 284-Blakelsee • Turn right at Stop Sign onto Route 115 South • Travel on Route 115 South 3 Miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115

From Lehigh Valley Area

• Take US 22 towards Bethlehem • Merge onto PA 33 North towards Stroudsburg • Exit off of PA 33 at the exit for US 209 North (around mile marker 22) • Take US 209 North for approx 7 miles and turn right onto Route 115 North • Travel on Route 115 North for approx 15 miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115

Google Maps recognizes destination “Pocono International Raceway


Saturday, July 23 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM Check In 8:30AM Opening Ceremony 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM Fishing

12:30PM Lunch (on your own) 1:30PM to 5PM Informational/hands on Activities

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Dinner on Your Own 9:00 PM Back to Camp Sites

Sunday, July 24 Those camping can stay for more fishing or go on a hike

This is a YOUTH fishing derby. Families can fish in evening!

THIS EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE!

: The Fishing Derby is $3 per a person and includes patch. Overnight use of the camp’s tents and cots, are $5.00 per tent. Tents fit two people and is non-refundable. Everyone who registers in your Pack will be put in the same campsite so there is no need to reserve a campsite. Camp tents are limited to 298 camp-ers. The earlier you register the better.

: Registration forms & patch orders must be received at Council No Later than July 16th. Space is limited so if you know you're coming, please register early.

You need to bring fishing pole/equipment, BAIT, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, rain gear, insect repellant, camera (optional), money for camp trading post (optional) a tent if the camp is full, sleeping gear, flashlight, chairs, & all meals for Saturday and Sunday!

Registration Deadline July16 ! YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND

Go to Minsitrails.com and go to the council calendar for July 23. You will find the link for COUNCIL FISHING DERBY. Register for the derby, print your receipt and send it with a check to the council office at Minsi Trails Council P.O. Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624 You can also choose to call the council office at 610-264-8551 and pay your registration fee with a credit card. You will need the Item# from your receipt to do so.

Questions?

Contact: Mike LaPolla Email: [email protected]


What? You’re not trained?Here are some upcoming training opportunities!

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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (NV)Trexler Scout Reservation,Hawkeye Pavillion, Lodge & Campsites, 288 Camp Trexler Rd. Kunkletown, PA 18058 There is a mandatory...

BB and Archery Ranger Officer Training - AkelalandShooting sports training provides fun and adventure for boys. Archery and BB gun shooting teach skills, discipline, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and...

BALOO & Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders (FD)Trexler Scout Reservation - Hawkeye Training Site - 288 Camp Trexler Rd. BALOO is a one day course designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout...

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (TX)Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church 535 West Emaus Ave. Allentown, PA 18103 This course will provide Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters with the...

Program Planning Conference (CS &BS) PoconoProgram Planning Conference What is it? It’s information provided on how to build your program, your calendar, a budget to fund all the...

BALOO (TX)St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 BALOO is a one day course designed as an introduction to the Cub...

Venturing Leader Training (NV)Course Location - Minsi Trails Council Service Center, 991 Postal Road, Allentown, Pa 18109 This course will provide an introduction to...

Cub Scout Leader Training - Den Leader Position Specific Training (TX)St Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 140 S Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 This course is intended to provide Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and...

Cub Scout Leader Training - Cubmaster & Asst. Cubmaster Position Specific Training (TX)St Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 This course is intended to provide Cubmasters and Assistant...

Cub Scout Leader Training - Pack Committee Challenge (TX)St Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 This course is intended to provide Committee Chairs and...

BB and Archery Range Officer Training - Camp MinsiShooting sports training provides fun and adventure for boys. Archery and BB gun shooting teach skills, discipline, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and...

USA Archery - NFAA Certified Level 1 Instructor Class USA Archery - National Field Archery Assn. Certified Level 1 Instructor class Training Dates: Thursday May 26, 2016

BB and Archery Range Officer Training - AkelalandShooting sports training provides fun and adventure for boys. Archery and BB gun shooting teach skills, discipline, self-reliance, sportsmanship, and...

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POWDER HORN High Management Adventure Resource Course For Venturing Youth & Boy Scout & Adults August 19-21,...

Wood Badge Training - Multiple Weekend CourseCourse Dates - Must Attend All Weekends! 1st Weekend – August 26-28, 2016 Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2nd Weekend –...

All Registered BSA... Shooting Sports Merit Badge Counselor DaySettlersCampMap.pdf Where: Trexler Nature Lodge-ESSA Nature Lodge Who:

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (TX)Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church 535 West Emaus Ave. Allentown, PA 18103 This course will provide Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters with the...

Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (FD)Course Location - Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA 18064 This course will provide Scoutmasters and...

Venturing Leader Training (SM)Course Location TBD This course will provide an introduction to the responsibilities, opportunities, and resources that will ensure a...

PA Hunter-Trapper Education CourseTo regeter and learn more Click Here Online registration a must through the PA registration portal. NO WALK...

Cub Scout Leader Training - Cubmaster & Asst. Cubmaster Position Specific Training (TX)St Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 This course is intended to provide Cubmasters and Assistant...

Cub Scout Leader Training - Den Leader Position Specific Training (TX)St Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 140 S Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 This course is intended to provide Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and...

Cub Scout Leader Training - Pack Committee Challenge (TX)St Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 140 S. Ott St. Allentown, PA 18104 This course is intended to provide Committee Chairs and...

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (FD)There is a mandatory pre-meeting at 1 PM on Saturday Oct. 1st at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center 400 Belfast...

To sign up for these courses, or to view all the current courses visit

http://www.minsitrails.org/training/upcoming-training-courses/60615


MOM TO MOM RECRUITMENT

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A mom’s opinion is important when it comes to a family deciding on whether to join Scouting. We are looking for Moms who have made that decision to be a part of our Mom to Mom Campaign!

The top winners will receive a $100 American Express Gift Card.

Video: We are looking for short videos of sons with their mothers talking about how Scouting has impacted you, your family or your Scout in a positive way and why Scouting is important to you. The video should last between 1 and 3 minutes.

There are 4 categories you can enter (you can enter all but can only win one). Mostly mom with son in Cub Scout testimonial video. Mostly son with Mom narrative in Cub Scout testimonial video. Mostly mom with son in Boy Scout testimonial video. Mostly son with Mom narrative in Boy Scout testimonial Video.

To submit your entry you must:

Post your entry on the council Facebook page and your Facebook page. Make sure to include #sharescouting in the post. The “text” part of the post can be as simple as ‘See why Scouting is important to me #sharescouting.’)

Send a note to [email protected] with a YouTube or Vimeo link to your video Have a downloadable file upon request..

Competition Details:

Limit one prize per family. You are allowed multiple entries if you desire. You must also be following us on Facebook to submit. Videos and testimonials will become property of Minsi Trails Council and will be a part of

our recruitment campaign. Mothers must agree to be a “voice” for Scouting which includes: creating tweets and/or

Facebook statuses promoting Scout Recruitment and provide details on how moms can get their sons signed up. Generating positive word of mouth about Scouting.

All applicants that are not current Scout mothers and do not have current registered Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts will be disqualified.

Deadline is May 30th, 2016


Enjoy the movies from the comfort of your own tents or car and stay overnight!

Admission is $7/youth and $10/adult As a special, there is no camping fee for this event!

Food, drink and snacks available at the concession stand AND spe-cially priced scout meal options. Bring your own breakfast.

Make sure to have a radio for movie sound! Register at http://www.minsitrails.org/event/1888870

Movies: Muppets Take Manhattan and Jumanji

Friday, June 10, 2016

Gates Open 6pm

Movies at sundown

Boys who sign up for scouts the night of this event receive free

admission!


Order of the Arrow Witauchsoman Lodge #44

2016 OA Lodge Dues & OA Lodge Events

OA Lodge Dues To pay: www.witauchsoman.org/dues

2016 OA Dues cost = $15 You must be 2016 dues current to attend any OA event or meeting You may pay 2016 OA Lodge Dues beginning October 1, 2015 You may pay 2017 OA Lodge Dues beginning October 1, 2016 Vigil Honor members who are transferring into our Lodge or reinstating after a long time must

email a scan of their Vigil Certificate to: [email protected] Your OA Dues Card will be mailed to you soon after payment, please be patient

OA Lodge Events To register & pay: www.witauchsoman.org/events Family Banquet

Date: 1/9/2016 (Saturday) Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley (7736 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville, PA 18031) Cost: $30 *SIGNUPS CLOSE 12/31/2015, NO EXCEPTIONS For Info: www.witauchsoman.org/banquet

Trade-O-Ree Date: 4/2/2016 (Saturday) Location: Jordan Lutheran Church (5103 Snowdrift Rd, Orefield, PA 18069) Cost: $0 - youth scouts in uniform / $2 - adults / $22 - per table For Info: www.allentowntor.com

Spring Fellowship Weekend Date: 6/3/2016 – 6/5/2016 (Friday to Sunday) Location: Trexler Scout Reservation (288 Camp Trexler Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058) Cost: $30 For Info: www.witauchsoman.org/springweekend

Section NE-5B Conclave – Hosted by Witauchsoman Lodge #44 – STAFF SIGNUP Date: 6/10/2016 – 6/12/2016 (Friday to Sunday) Location: Trexler Scout Reservation (288 Camp Trexler Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058) Cost: $45 (STAFF – includes one staff t-shirt and one special staff lodge flap) For Info: www.witauchsoman.org/conclave

Fall Fellowship Weekend Date: 9/9/2016 – 9/11/2016 (Friday to Sunday) Location: Camp Minsi (106 Camp Minsi Road, Pocono Summit, PA 18346) Cost: $30 For Info: www.witauchsoman.org/fallweekend

OctoberFest Weekend Date: 10/7/2016 – 10/9/2016 (Friday to Sunday) Location: Trexler Scout Reservation (288 Camp Trexler Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058) Cost: $30 For Info: www.witauchsoman.org/octoberfestweekend

Upcoming events for Order of the Arrow candidates and members:


SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEEDISTRICT KEY 3District Chair Jim Fereno District Commissioner Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Senior District Executive Arby Beisel 610-465-8558 [email protected]

DISTRICT CHAIRSActivities Chair OPENAdvancement Chair Drew Draper 610-866-7875 [email protected] Advancement Cub OPEN Advancement Eagle Roxanne Mayrosh 610-866-4968 [email protected] Advancement Merit Badge Irene Arno Camp Promotions Chair Anthony Garguilo 484-554-5815 [email protected] Boy Scout Camp Promotions Jim Swain Cub Camp Promotions Michael Philipp [email protected]

Day Camp Director Kelli & Barry Webb Camp Promotions-Boy Scouts OPEN High Adventure Promotions Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Family Campaign Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Finance Chair Rod Long 610-838-6768 [email protected] Membership Chair Dan Dopsovic [email protected]

Membership Webelos to Scout Transition OPENMembership School Night OPENNew Unit Chair OPENNominating Chair Tim Brooks [email protected] Chapter Advisor Dave Hay 610-861-4494 [email protected] Kernel OPEN Recognition Dinner Chair Cheryl Moreira [email protected] for Food Chair Rev. Dale Miller 610-216-6111 [email protected]

Scoutreach Liaison Sharon Diaspe 610-867-3783 [email protected] Chair Tom Stalsitz 610-967-6508 [email protected] Training Chair-Cubs Donna Rex-Frantz 484-239-0152 [email protected] Training Chair-Boy Scouts Donald Miles 610-730-2514 [email protected] Training Chair-Venturing Ted Kernosh [email protected]

Webmaster Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected] SMD Website [email protected]

http://www.minsi-southmountain.com

Newsletter Editor Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected]

COMMISSIONERSBoy Scout Roundtable Bryan Ritter [email protected] Scout Roundtable Michael Philipp [email protected]

Any Scouter interested in serving on the District Committee, contact Tim Brooks or if interested in serving as a Commissioner, contact Tamie Swain.

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