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OCTOBER 2017 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.

OCTOBER 2017 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.

2017 DATESRoundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2]District Committee 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday [1]Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 3rd Tuesday [1]District Commissioners 7:00pm 3rd Wednesday [3]

District Recharter Day January 7, 2017 [11]OA Family Banquet January 7 [13]Council Recognition Dinner January 27 [1]Klondike Derby February 25 [4]Trainer’s EDGE February 18 [TBA]Pinewood Derby March 4 [11]University of Scouting March 11 [9]District Recognition Dinner March 18 [91]Spring Camporee March 25 [7]National Youth Leadership Training April 21-23 & 28-30 [6]Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 5-7 [5]Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 19-21 [4]Spring OA Weekend June 2-4 [5]OA - Section NE-5 Conclave June 9-11 [98]SM District Planning Conference June 13 [TBA]Day Camp July 10-14 [14]National Jamboree July 16-28 [99]Fall OA Weekend September 8-10 [4]Fall Camporee September 15-17 [4]Fall Family Camp September 29 -October 1 [TBA]OA OctoberFest Weekend October 6-8 [5]Fall Cub Event October 21-22 [92]Scouting for Food November 4 and 11Wood Badge Reunion Dinner November 5 [8]Popcorn sorting November 17 [TBA]Popcorn distribution November 18 [TBA]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, 5103 Snowdrift Rd, Orefield, PA[9] Lehigh Carbon Community College[10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem[11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem[12] Lower Milford Township[13] Stroudsmoor Country Inn (Stroudsburg, PA)[14] Louise Moore Park[15] The Meadows, Hellertown[16] DeSales University, Center Valley

[90] Iron Pigs Stadium[91] Hellertown American Legion[92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown[93] Wesley United Methodist Church[96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute[98] Forrestburg Scout Reservation[99] Summit Bechtel Reserve

Greetings!

Packs, Troops, and Crews—please submit articles and/or photos of your unit’s activities or events for

the District newsletter to Bernie Suess at [email protected]. Submit your informa-

tion by the 22nd of each month. Thanks!

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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: 2017 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

OCTOBER 4 - SMD Roundtable/OA meeting, 7:00 PMOCTOBER 6 to 8 - OA OctoberFest Weekend at Trexler Scout ReservationOCTOBER 21 to 22 - South Mountain District Fall Cub Event at Hellertown Sportsmen’s ClubNOVEMBER 4 and 11 - Scouting For FoodNOVEMBER 5 - Wood Badge Reunion Dinner at Jordan Lutheran Church, Orefield PA

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDASStart time is 7:00 PM

DATE OVERALL PROGRAM

CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS YOUTHPROGRAM

October 4 Scouting for Food Doorhanger Distri-bution

"COMBINED – Connecting Webelos with Troops Before Crossover"

Cyberchip and Bullying Preven-tion

November 1 What Are Your Pack’s Pine-wood Derby Rules?

How Does Your Troop Run Elec-tions?

Racing on the District Pinewood Deby Track

December 6 COMBINED – Understanding the On-line Re-chartering Pro-cess & Internet Advancement

Fingerprinting merit badge

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS


Around the District

South Mountain District Roundtable - St. Luke’s September 6, 2017

Patriots Day Ceremony - Hanover Township Community Center September 11, 2017


South Mountain District Fall Camporee - Akelaland Camp September 15-17, 2017


South Mountain District 2017 Fall Camporee

In mid-September 50+ scouts and leaders gathered at Akelaland for a different kind of camporee. Most were scouts who had just crossed over into Boy Scouts in the spring. They had weathered their first summer camp with their troops, and were ready to try the next level of camping.

The staff was a group of youth that had just come back from backpacking at Philmont. They were all part of Crew C of the 2017 Minsi Trails Council Contingent, and had hiked about a hundred miles together in the New Mexico Mountains. The adult staff had also been on Philmont treks, but mostly stayed in the background during the sessions.

Some troops camped overnight in the Akelaland pool field, one stayed in the Hawkeye Cabin and several came up for the day. All were instructed on backwoods cooking, cleaning, and camp setup. They learned how to purify water and set up a bear bag. Typical backpacking gear was presented and Easton Outdoor Company provided a sample gear list with special Boy Scout pricing. And everyone buddied up and cooked a trail meal for lunch.

By 2:30 the sessions were completed. The troops then had time to work on rank requirements, or whatever they wished. One troop headed over to the Lakota wolf Preserve in New Jersey. Troops spending the night were encouraged to cook a dinner, using a $7 per person budget. I tasted four excellent main courses, any one of which I wouldn’t hesitate to cook on an outing. To the right is one of the recipes, courtesy of Troop 306:

SUPPER for 8 SCOUTS

MENU

Lemonade Chicken Apple Pudding Boiled Potatoes Dinner Rolls Glazed Carrots

FOOD LIST / AMOUNTChicken breasts (4lb) Dinner rolls (10) Small brown Potatoes (3 lb.) Apples (3lb) Frozen lemonade (1 can) Orange 2Small Carrots (1 bag) or pineapple chunksFlour (1/3 cup)Cooking oil (1/4 cup) Oleo (1/4 lb) Salt/pepper

UTENSILSTrail KitUtensil bag

DIRECTIONS1. Cut chicken into ½ inch cubes.2. Add ¼ cup cooking oil to fry pan and cook until done.3. Drain oil.4. Add frozen lemonade.5. Add flour to thicken.6. Cut up oranges in small pieces and add to chicken6. Boil Potatoes per attached sheet.7. Cook Carrots per attached sheet.8. Cook Apple Pudding per attached sheet


And of course there was an awesome inter-troop game of Capture the Flag that evening.

Scout skills competition will be back with the Klondike Derby. Troop 364 will be hosting the event at Camp Minsi, February 24, 2018.

YIS,

Jim Swain


South Mountain District Committee - Commissioner StaffA series of articles highlighting the jobs and positions of the South Mountain District

Last month we looked at the Key 3 and how they work with the district committee. We’re going to take a closer look at the district commissioner and the South Mountain commissioner staff.

We saw that the district commissioner is part of and works with the rest of the Key 3 to make the district work. But that’s only the beginning of what the district commissioner’s responsibilities are. The district commissioner has to identify and recruit volunteers to serve on the Commissioner staff as Unit, Roundtable, and Assistant District Commissioners. She also has to make sure units are visited in a regular and timely manner. Charter renewal and setting and attaining district goals are

among other responsibilities. She also has to attend at least five meetings a month and

several annual meetings.

Commissioners are the liaisons between the units (and their volunteers) and South Mountain District (and, therefore, Minsi Trails Council). Unit Commissioners

do this directly by maintaining contact with the Packs, Troops, and Crews of the district

either by attending unit meetings, committee meetings, or contacting leaders directly. Unit Commissioners are, in a sense, the primary care givers for the units. Each Unit Commissioner typically has two or three units with which they interact. If a unit leader has a question about a district or council event or a question about policy, procedure, or practice, it’s the Unit Commissioner who has the answer (or, more importantly, knows where to go to get the answer). The Unit Commissioner should be someone familiar with Scouting and its programs. Unit Commissioners are also someone not currently part of the unit they are serving. It’s a case of not being able “to see the forest for the trees” in some instances, which is why a neutral outside volunteer is preferably appointed as a Unit Commissioner.

Unit Commissioners “take the pulse” of the unit. The purpose of the commissioner staff is to help the units succeed. If a unit

is having a problem, the Commissioner will help or find help for the unit. The Unit Commissioner is not supposed to take over running any parts of the unit, but should find ways—through experience, knowledge of the program, or with the help of other district volunteers—to help the unit make its own adjustments.

The commissioner is often thought of as a first responder.

Ideally, Unit Commissioners visit or contact each unit they serve at least once a month. Oftentimes, because of staffing issues, it may be several months between contacts. Each unit’s leaders should know their Commissioner. If there is an issue or question between visits, a leader can contact their Commissioner for help. If an issue arises and you don’t know your Unit


Commissioner, don’t hesitate to contact the District Commissioner. That contact information is on the back page of the newsletter and on the website.

Many Scouters know about the Roundtables that offered monthly. The Cub Scout Roundtable and the Boy Scout Roundtable are training programs for all unit leaders

to learn and share ideas. The Roundtable Commissioners are responsible for developing and providing the programs.

They help develop the annual program plan during a District Roundtable Planning Conference. The Roundtable Commissioner sometimes presents the program, but oftentimes recruits others to help with specific topics. In South Mountain we also have a Roundtable Team, to help

with various aspects of Roundtable.

Recently, South Mountain began organizing the Unit Commissioners into teams—one for the units south of South Mountain and the other for the northern units. Each group is assigned to an Assistant District Commissioner, with the goal that every unit gets visited by the end of the year and that most units get visited more often. Unit Commissioners who are just starting will often have only one or two units and will often visit with a more experienced Commissioner, Assistant District Commissioner, or even the District Commissioner. As Commissioners gain experience, they may be assigned more units if their schedules allow. A few experience Commissioners choose to take on five or six units, though this is the exception for Commissioner service.

Each of our camps has a Venturing Crew of camp staff. Those Venturing Crews are chartered through Minsi Trails Council, which is located in South Mountain District (many people aren’t aware

of this). One of our Unit Commissioners is assigned to those camp crews, which are contacted or visited by a South Mountain Commissioner throughout the year.

Throughout the years, South Mountain has had a strong commissioner staff. Although for some commissioners it is a long term commitment, that doesn’t always have to be the case. Like other Scouting volunteers, the commissioner staff changes as people move on, move away, have health issues, or simply retire from Scouting. For this reason, we are always looking for new Commissioners. If your child will be aging out, consider joining the commissioner staff. Put the knowledge that you’ve gained over your children’s Scouting careers to good use, helping others to provide the best program possible to South Mountain youth.


THE WAY SCOUTS EARN EAGLE PALMS

CHANGES ON AUGUST 1, 2017

THE METHOD IS NOT RETROACTIVE

1. Any new Eagle Scout, Board of Review as of August 1, 2017 or later, can instantly receive, alongside his Eagle medal, ALL Eagle Palms he has earned for merit badges completed prior to his 18th Birthday and before he became an Eagle Scout. No waiting between Palms for merit badges already earned.

2. After becoming an Eagle Scout and receiving credit for the Palms already earned, at the date of his review, additional Palms may be earned by completing the revised requirements, including the three months tenure between awarding each Palm.

3. The three-month tenure requirement has been expanded to allow active participation in any BSA program – not just the troop and patrol.

A. This recognizes that as some Scouts get older, their Scouting participation shifts to Venturing, the Order of the Arrow, summer camp staff or elsewhere.

4. The leadership requirement has been broadened to include “accepting responsibility” as well as “demonstrating leadership.”

5. The Eagle Palm board of review has been eliminated. A. Eagle Palms are not ranks, so the Eagle Palm board of review was seen as

an unnecessary step. A unit leader conference is deemed to be sufficient and may be conducted at any time during the tenure requirement.

B. Unit leader conference can be conducted by the Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor, depending on program Scout is registered in.

6. Reporting on Palms earned. A. Eagle Palms must be reported by the Troop/Crew using Internet

Advancement, Scoutbook, TroopMaster or Advancement Report # 34403. B. Eagle Scout Palm Application #58-709 has been eliminated.

For additional information please go to:

“Bryan on Scouting”

July 25, 2017


Revised campout requirements for Second Class,

First Class take effect August 1, 2017 Current Requirement – Second Class

1 a. Since joining, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, three of which include overnight camping. These five activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On at least two of the three campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect (such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee).

New Requirement – Second Class - as of August 1, 2017

l a. Since joining Boy Scouts, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, at least three of which must be held outdoors. Of the outdoor activities, at least two must include overnight camping. These activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect, such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee.

Current Requirement – First Class

l a. Since joining, participate in 10 separate troop/patrol activities, six of which include overnight camping. These 10 activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On at least five of the six campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee.

New Requirement – First Class – as of August 1, 2017

la. Since joining Boy Scouts, participate in 10 separate troop/patrol activities, at least six of which must be held outdoors. Of the outdoor activities, at least three must include overnight camping. These activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect, such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee.

For additional information please go to: “Bryan on Scouting”

July 25, 2017


updated 2017-18 Roundtable Calendar Date Overall

Program Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Youth Programs

August 2 Ice Cream Social

& Meet the Commissioners

Holding A Successful Round-up & Lion Cubs

training

Whitewater Challengers presentation

Geocaching

September 6 COMBINED – Unit Finance training: Budgeting & Protecting Your Funds

October 4 Scouting for Food

Doorhanger Distribution

COMBINED – Connecting Webelos with Troops Before Crossover

Cyberchip and Bullying Prevention

November 1 What Are Your Pack’s Pinewood Derby Rules?

How Does Your Troop Run Elections?

Racing on the District Pinewood Deby Track

December 6 COMBINED – Understanding the On-line Re-chartering Process & Internet Advancement

Fingerprinting merit badge

January 3 Learning Knots to Teach Your Cub Scouts

The Trail to Eagle Seminar

Knot-tying Competion Vs. Adults

February 7 A Parent’s Guide to Stress-free Camping

Taking A High Adventure Trek

March 7 COMBINED – Fireside Interview

April 4 Simple Outdoor Cooking Backpack Cooking

May 2 How Does Your Pack Plan Den Meetings?

What Is An ILST and Why Hold One?

June 6 Closing Picnic COMBINED – How to Find Volunteers Orienteering merit badge introduction

** Units who attend specific Roundtable sessions and provide necessary information will be fast-tracked through

certain Re-charter Day stations **


HELLERTOWN SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION- 1793 MEADOWS RD., HELLERTOWN, PA

8AM –8:30AM: CHECK IN (CAMPER/NON-CAMPER) 8:30-9AM: OPENING CEREMONY 9:15-4PM: FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES (Lunch Included) 4:30PM-5:15PM: CAMPER SET UP 5:30PM-6:15PM: DINNER (NOT INCLUDED) 6:30PM: FLAG RETIREMENT AND BONFIRE

A NIGHT HIKE AND CUB FAMILY CAMPING FOLLOWS THE BONFIRE AND IS OPTIONAL. BREAKFAST NOT INCLUDED; LEAVING BY 10AM

$7.00 FOR CAMPING AND NON-CAMPING SCOUTS; $5.00 FOR ADULTS

INCLUDES ACTIVITIES, LUNCH AND A PATCH REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 13 WALK INS NOT ACCEPTED

FOR MORE INFO., CONTACT Aneysa Feliciano at [email protected] OR 484-903-9551

Archery

BB Gun

Oreinteering

Live Animal Presentation

Fire Safety

Games Plus Much More!!!!!


Do you still have leaders in your unit who need training?Have them sign up for an upcoming training!

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

NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting CourseFor: Current BSA registered adults (21 and older). Where: Trexler Scout Reservation, ESSA Nature Lodge Eligiable: BSA registerd Adults and...

BALOO & Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders (NV)Trexler Scout Reservation - Beck Pavillion, Handicraft, Staff Campsite BALOO is a weekend course designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout...

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (FD)There is a mandatory pre-meeting at 1 PM on Saturday Oct. 7th at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center 400 Belfast...

Cub Scout Adult Leader Training (TX)Location: St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott Street, Allentown, PA 18104 Cost: $5 for one session, 2 sessions or all 3...

Den Chief Training (FD)First Presbyterian Church Chapel - 299 Main St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840 This course is for Boy Scouts wishing to become den...

Cub Scout Adult Leader Training (SM)Location: Minsi Trails Council Service Center (large conference room) 991 Postal Road, Allentown PA Cost: $5 for one session, 2 sessions or...

2018 University of Scouting COURSE DESCRIPTION: TBA PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: You have 10 days to submit payment. Make...

NRA Instructor Rifle Shooting CourseFor: Current BSA registered adults (21 and older). Where: Camp Minsi - Ad Pad Short Description: This 16-hour course teaches the knowledge,...

Wood Badge Training - Multiple Weekend Course 2018Course Dates - Must Attend All Weekends! 1st Weekend – August 24-26, 2018 Friday, Saturday, Sunday 2nd Weekend...

Minsi Trails Wood Badge training is coming up… On August 24 to 26 and September 15 to 17, 2018, Minsi Trails will offer Wood Badge course N5-502-18. Scout Leaders will learn contemporary leadership concepts and discover how they are relevant to the Scouting move-ment. Learn more at: http://www.minsitrails.org/training/wood-badge/60722 Registration has started. Spots are filling fast. Register soon so you won’t be disappointed!


CUB SCOUT POSITION TRAINED REQUIREMENTS

DEN LEADER COMMITTEE CHAIR& PACK COMMITTEE

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CUB SCOUTING PURPOSESTHE METHODS OF CUB SCOUTINGADVANCEMENT RECOGNITION & RECORDINGHOW DENS & PACKS WORKEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIPCORE RESOURCES FOR LEADERSWORKING WITH BOYS - OVERVIEW

BEFORE 1ST MEETING

CUBMASTER & ASSISTANT CUBMASTER

FIRST 30 DAYS

POSITION TRAINED

THE CUBMASTER LEADING PACK MEETINGSHOW DENS & PACKS WORKEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP


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CUB SCOUTING PURPOSESCUB SCOUTING IDEALSTHE METHODS OF CUB SCOUTINGCUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT RECOGNITION & RECORDINGTHE PACK COMMITTEEWORKING WITH PARENTS & FAMILIESSELECTING LEADERSCORE RESOURCES FOR LEADERS

NINE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PLANNINGANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNINGMONTHLY PLANNINGYEAR ROUND FUNWORKING WITH BOYS - OVERVIEWDEN CHIEF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESPACK FUNDINGCUB SCOUT UNIFORMCUB SCOUT INSIGNIALEADER UNIFORMSUPPLEMENTAL LEADER RESOURCESSCOUTINGS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREOTHER AWARDS CUB SCOUTS CAN EARN

WORKING WITH PARENTS & FAMILIESCUB SCOUT UNIFORMCUB SCOUT INSIGNIALEADER UNIFORMOTHER AWARDS CUB SCOUTS CAN EARNANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNINGYEAR ROUND FUNYOUTH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS DEN CHIEF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESSUPPLEMENTAL LEADER RESOURCESSCOUTINGS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BEFORE 1ST MEETING

FIRST 30 DAYS

POSITION TRAINED

CUB SCOUTING IDEALSCUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENTLEADING DEN MEETINGSDEN DISCIPLINE

BEFORE 1ST MEETING

FIRST 30 DAYS

POSITION TRAINED

THE PACK COMMITTEEHOW DENS & PACKS WORKCUB SCOUTING PURPOSESTHE METHODS OF CUB SCOUTINGCUB SCOUTING IDEALS

NINE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PLANNINGANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNINGMONTHLY PLANNINGBUILDING THE PACKS BUDGETPACK FUNDINGTHE CUBMASTERSELECTING LEADERSEFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

CUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENTADVANCEMENT RECOGNITION & RECORDINGOTHER AWARDS CUB SCOUTS CAN EARNYEAR ROUND FUNWORKING WITH BOYS - OVERVIEWWORKING WITH PARENTS & FAMILIESCORE RESOURCES FOR LEADERSSUPPLEMENTAL LEADER RESOURCESSCOUTINGS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREJOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

*In addition to the learning plans above, Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers.

BOY SCOUT/VARSITY POSITION TRAINED REQUIREMENTS

MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS TROOP/TEAM COMMITTEE CHAIR & COMMITTEE



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SCOUTMASTER & ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER

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POSITION TRAINED

SCOUTING ORGANIZATION FOR BOY SCOUTINGROLE OF THE UNIT KEY 3 FOR BOY SCOUTINGAIMS & METHODS OF BOY SCOUTINGIDEALS & BELIEFS OF BOY SCOUTINGSCOUTMASTER & PATROL LEADERSTROOP MEETINGS FOR BOY SCOUTING

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PATROL LEADERS COUNCIL MEETINGPATROL METHOD FOR BOY SCOUTINGOUTDOOR PROGRAMS FOR BOY SCOUTINGADVANCEMENT FOR BOY SCOUTINGTROOP COMMITTEE FOR BOY SCOUTINGTROOP COMMITTEE MEETINGS

UNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTINGLEADER UNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTINGANNUAL PLANNING FOR BOY SCOUTINGINTRO TO MERIT BADGES FOR BOY SCOUTINGOUTDOOR ETHICS FOR BOY SCOUTING

ADVANCEMENT FOR BOY SCOUTING

BEFORE 1ST MEETING

POSITION TRAINED

AIMS & METHODS OF SCOUTINGIDEALS & BELIEFS OF BOY SCOUTINGMERIT BADGE COUNSELORS FOR BOY SCOUTINGINTRO TO MERIT BADGES FOR BOY SCOUTINGMERIT BADGE COUNSELORS SIGN UP

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FIRST 30 DAYS

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SCOUTING ORGANIZATION FOR BOY SCOUTINGROLE OF THE UNIT KEY 3 FOR BOY SCOUTINGAIMS & METHODS OF BOY SCOUTINGIDEALS & BELIEFS OF BOY SCOUTINGSCOUTMASTER & PATROL LEADERS

PATROL METHOD FOR BOY SCOUTINGPATROL LEADERS COUNCIL MEETINGTROOP MEETINGS FOR BOY SCOUTINGTROOP COMMITTEE FOR BOY SCOUTINGTROOP COMMITTEE MEETINGS

OUTDOOR PROGRAMS FOR BOY SCOUTINGADVANCEMENT FOR BOY SCOUTINGUNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTINGLEADER UNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTINGANNUAL PLANNING FOR BOY SCOUTINGINTRO TO MERIT BADGES FOR BOY SCOUTINGJOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE



VENTURING POSITION TRAINED REQUIREMENTS

COMMITTEE CHAIR& COMMITTEE MEMBER

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FUNDRAISING & BUDGETINGEVENT PLANNINGPOSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENTSELECTING ADVISORS

BEFORE 1ST MEETING

CREW ADVISOR& ASSOCIATE ADVISOR

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GETTING STARTED ADVISING VS. LEADINGPOSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

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OFFICER SELECTIONCREW STRUCTUREEVENT PLANNINGAWARDS PROGRAMOFFICER TRAINING

MEMBERSHIP RECRUITINGFUNDRAISING & BUDGETINGANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNINGSELECTING ADVISORSINTERACTING WITH YOUNG ADULTS

OFFICER SELECTIONMEMBERSHIP RECRUITINGAWARDS PROGRAMOFFICER TRAININGANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNINGINTERACTING WITH YOUNG ADULTSJOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

BEFORE 1ST MEETING

FIRST 30 DAYS

POSITION TRAINED

GETTING STARTED CREW STRUCTUREADVISING VS. LEADING

BEFORE 1ST MEETINGGETTING STARTED BOARD OF REVIEW

BOARD OF REVIEW


Please note we have just learned that Scoutbook will not allow you to sync records with ScoutNet. According to the ScoutBook website: “The Scoutbook Advancement Record Sync with ScoutNet rollout is currently in final verification with the Scoutbook User Advisory group and in limited rollout to some Pilot units. We appreciate your patience and will notify units as we roll out to more Pilot units. Until your unit is in the sync, continue to download the ScoutNet file from your PO and upload it to Internet Advancement to record your unit’s advancement with your council.”

ScoutBook can be used by Packs/Troops/Crews for record keeping but will not allow you to put the records in Internet Advancement, so those using it will have to turn in paperwork to enter as those who use the paper advancement reports and/or don’t know how to use TroopMaster or PackMaster to sync to Internet Advancement.

For more information, check the ScoutBook website:https://www.scoutbook.com/mobile/forums/using-scoutbook/99892/getting-ready-for-the-advancement-sync/


Doyouhaveahobbyyou’dliketosharewithScouts?

Howaboutvaluableworkexperience?

BecomeaMeritBadgeCounselor!

HowdoIbecomeaMeritBadgeCounselor?AmIqualified?

WhatismyjobasCounselor?Whatarethe137meritbadges?

What’sanEagle-Requiredmeritbadge,andwhyisitdifferent?

Weareholdingasession–opentoanyoneinterestedinMeritBadgeCounseling–todiscussthesetopics,toprovideyouwiththetrainingyouneedtobeaCounselor,andtogetyourpaperworkcompletedandyousigned

upforworkingwithScouts.Hereisalinktothe137currentBSAmeritbadges:http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/GuideforMeritBadgeCounselors/IntroToMeritBadges.aspx

Ifyouhaveexperienceand/orexpertiseinanyofthe137officialmeritbadgeareas,youcanhelpScouts,onaschedulethatworksforyou,tolearnaboutthingsimportanttoyou,andtotheScouts.

OnSunday,October8startingat2pm,wewill:

• provideanswerstoyourquestions(likethoseabove)• trainingonwhatyouneedtoknowtobeaCounselor(like2deepleadershipandbluecard

management)• talkaboutYouthProtectiontraining(yoursmustbecurrent)• gettingyourapplicationandPAAct15paperworktogether(Ifyouarealreadyaregistered

Scouterorvolunteer,pleasebringacopyofyourAct15paperworkalong)

WewillmeetattheMinsiTrailsCouncilServiceCenterat991PostalRoadforabouttwohours.

So,ifyouknowhowtobugle,ortakecareofadog,fixplumbingoracar,carvewood,orcookpleasecomeandsignup–YoucanmakeadifferencebysharingyourknowledgeandexpertisewithaScoutwhomayfindalifetimepassionwhilecompletingameritbadge.

Questions?Wanttosignuptoattend?ContactTamieSwainattamie.swain@rcn.comortext610-505-9858PleaseindicateyourintenttoattendbyOctober6,sowehavesufficientrefreshments.

Thanksforyourtimeandenergy–youmakeadifferencedailybyvolunteeringwithBoyScoutsofAmericaandMinsiTrailsCouncil.

PLEASEsharethismessagewithotherswhomaynotevenknowtheyareinterested–yet!


South Mountain District First Responder Event

George E. Moerkirk

Emergency Medicine Institute 2100 Mack Blvd, First Floor

Allentown PA 18103

This event is open to the FIRST 60 WEBELOS Cost is $5 per Scout

(includes First Responder Pin & First Aid Patch)

Event is Saturday, November 11, 2017 12:30-5:30pm

Deadline for registration is October 27, 2017

For more information, contact Bryan Kane at [email protected]

2017 South Mountain District First Responder Please detach and mail this portion with payment to:

Minsi Trails Council, P.O. Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002 (write checks payable to Minsi Trails Council)

Pack #: ________ Name of Leaders attending (must have 2 adults per den)

1) ___________________________________

2) ___________________________________

Attending leader contact info in case of cancellation

Name: ____________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________

Authorized Signature for Scout Account Use:______________________

Event Account # 317

Due to the fact that supplies are purchased based on registration numbers, fees are non-refundable after 2 weeks prior to event, or in the unlikely event of activity being postponed or cancelled.

Number of Scouts _______ x $ 5.00 = __________


Scout Daywith bethlehem Steel FC

Sunday October 15th @ 3PM

Goodman Stadium, Lehigh University

Pre-game soccer clinic for all scouts that sign up (first 100 scouts)

Clinic will be taught by BSFC players and staff

Q&A session, post clinic

Halftime soccer scrimmages and Knockerball

Post-game on field photo and penalty kicks

And more!

Call Gio Fricchione at (484) 403-0502 or email

[email protected] reserve your spots now.

Every scout that attends will

receive a BSFC Patch

T i c k e t s j u s t $ 1 5


Save the Date!

Camp MinsiFebruary 24th 2018


Hello Scouts!

I'm Michael Picarello, an Eagle Scout from Troop 71. I work for Perfect Six, a marketing company. We represent Morris Black Designs and are promoting their Grand Re-Opening event which is being held Saturday October 7th from 9am-3pm at the Morris Black showroom (right down the street from Minsi Trails Council).

For this event, we are partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank by collecting donations for them. I thought this would be a great chance to get the BSA involved by having them present at this event and helping the community.

We would be delighted to have a few scouts sitting at a table in Class A uniform during the event and welcoming guests as they enter. Anyone who has a donation can hand it to one of the scouts sitting at the table in exchange for a raffle ticket/coupon. We'll have a box for the scouts to put the donations in behind the table and then they can give out the tickets.

Information on the event can also be found on the Morris Black website: http://www.morrisblack.com/grand-reop ning-allentown-pa/

Please contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Michael Picarello Perfect Six Marketing 6104 Buckery Rd. Germansville, PA 18053

P. 484-725-6023

E. [email protected] www.thepertectsix.com

PerfectSix MARKETING


SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEEDISTRICT KEY 3District Chair Jim Fereno 610-417-7193 [email protected] Vice-chair Matt WoodruffDistrict Commissioner Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Senior District Executive Arby Beisel 610-465-8558 [email protected]

DISTRICT CHAIRSActivities Chair Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Chair Drew Draper 610-866-7875 [email protected] Advancement Cub Michael Philipp [email protected] Advancement Boy Scouts Charles “Chas.” Chase 610-360-6334 [email protected] Advancement Eagle Mike Caffrey 610-295-8816 [email protected] Advancement Merit Badge Irene Arno 610-866-1810 [email protected] Camp Promotions Chair Anthony Garguilo 484-554-5815 [email protected] Boy Scout Camp Promotions OPEN Cub Camp Promotions OPEN Day Camp Director Kelli & Barry Webb High Adventure Promotions Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Family Campaign Sandy Pruitt Finance Chair Rod Long 610-838-6768 [email protected] Membership Chair Dan Dopsovic [email protected]

Membership Webelos to Scout Transition Chris RuhfMembership School Night OPENNew Unit Chair OPENNominating Chair Michael E. Faccinetto 610-554-9151 [email protected] Chapter Advisor Dave Hay 610-861-4494 [email protected] Kernel OPEN Recognition Dinner Chair Cheryl Moreira 610-967-6445 [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 OPEN 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 Michael Philipp [email protected] Scout Roundtable Josh Cirulli

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

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