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Service Projects & Service Hour Reporting

The BSA’s Journey to Excellence has standards set for unit’s to help increase and encourage service in their community. The goal is for all Scouts to perform a minimum of 5 hours of service annually. A unit goal is as simple as a unit performing 5 hours of service for every youth in the unit.

Service Projects Objective: The unit participates in service projects, with one benefiting your chartering organization. The projects and hours are logged on the Journey to Excellence website.

Ideas for Service Projects Remember to check with your unit’s chartered organization to see if they have any projects that your Scouting unit can participate in. Other service project Ideas include: • Community Cleanup • School Flag Ceremonies  Service for your charter organization  Place American flags on gravesites for Memorial Day  Scouting for Food

How to Log Your Service Hours You can enter hours directly by logging on to www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence and enter your unit’s service hours or you can access a link to this tracking site from the Seneca Waterways Council website.

• Look for the “Service Project” area of the screen. There you can find the link to log your hours, information for first time users and ideas and tips for a successful service project. • To enter your service hours click on “service hours website” link. • Choose “New User Click Here” or enter in your existing username and password.

If you have any questions, please check with your District Executive.

Got a MyScouting account? You can also reach the Journey to Excellence service hour website by clicking in the Journey to Excellence Information link on the left side of the screen on the council website. Once you click the link you will be directed to www.scouting.org/awards/journeytoexcellence to log your hours. 57

Tour & Activity Plans Tour Plans are completed online through the website www.myscouting.org. Paper Tour Plans are not accepted by the Seneca Waterways Council.

In order to complete a Tour Plan an adult leader of the unit must, if they haven’t already done so, create an account at myscouting.org to complete the form.

A tutorial video on how to complete the form can be viewed at the following link: http://www.scouting.org/Home/HealthandSafety/DemoTourPlanVideo.aspx

When should a Tour & Activity Plan be submitted online?

• Trips of 500 miles or more; or • Trips outside of the council boundaries (excluding trips to Massawepie Scout Camps) • Trips to any National high-adventure base, national Scout jamboree, National Order of the Arrow Conference, the Summit Bechtel Reserve, or a regionally sponsored event or; • When conducting any of the following activities outside of a council or district event: o Any aquatics activities (swimming, boating, floating, scuba, etc.) o Any Climbing and rappelling o Any Orientation flights (must also process a flying plan) o Any shooting sport event o Any activities involving motorized vehicles as part of the program (snowmobiles, boating, etc) or o Trips to other council properties

If you need assistance with your myscouting.org account, please contact the National Member Care Center at 972-580-2489. If you need assistance with the Tour and Activity Plan completion, please contact the Seneca Waterways Council Scout Service Center at 585-244-4210.

TRAINING FOR SCOUTS Den Chief Conference: Den Chiefs are Boy Scouts who assist Cub Scout or Webelos den leaders at den meetings, Pack meetings, and other events. The Den Chief Conference is a ½ day event that provides Den Chiefs with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to fully enjoy their role, and provide the best possible service to the Cub Scout dens they work with. Den Chief Conference training is available through the districts and at the Leadership University in March.

Introduction to Troop Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST): Youth leadership training starts in the Troop. ILST is given primarily by the Scoutmaster and the senior Patrol leader to all the youth leaders in their Troop. At the end of ILST, all of the Troop leaders will understand what is expected from them in their new leadership position. They will better understand the roles of each member of the leadership team (at the Patrol and Troop levels) and will learn to work toward a common vision of future success. They will learn that putting others first as a leadership style builds a strong and effective team. Upon completion of this training, the "Trained" patch may be worn below the youth leader's badge of office. Completion of ILST prepares the youth to attend National Youth Leadership Training.

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT): National Youth Leadership Training is a leadership development course designed by Boy Scouts of America to enable Scouting youth to lead their Scouting organization. NYLT uses the methods of Scouting to teach leadership skills. A week is spent in an environment that exemplifies the "best" that Scouting can be and is the vision that Baden Powell intended. Youth will experience a "boy led Troop" as the program is run by youth. This course is intended for Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders, Instructors, and Troop Guides. It is open to Scouts who are 13 years of age, have achieved the rank of First Class, and are recommended by their Scoutmasters. Seneca Waterways Council operates one of the largest and most successful programs in the Northeast Region at the Walmsley Sawyer Training Center, located at Camp Cutler. Seneca Waterways Council employs the national program to deliver NYLT courses each summer. Each course is limited to 48 participants to maintain the quality of the program.

National Advanced Youth Leader Experience (NAYLE): The National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience is offered by the Philmont Training Center and based at the Rocky Mountain Scout Camp. This camp is designed to provide youth leaders with a Philmont based wilderness encounter that motivates them to follow a life of helping others succeed based on the values expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. The Philmont leadership is committed to making NAYLE a very special experience. During NAYLE, Scouts live in a Patrol setting at Rocky Mountain Scout Camp, where they use leadership skills to resolve exciting and challenging backcountry situations. This week will conclude with a closing challenge for each Scout to build upon the Legacy of Waite Phillips, the benefactor of the Philmont Scout Ranch. NAYLE will equip youth leaders to be better Troop Leaders, NYLT staff members and/or superior camp staff. It will help guide a Scouts’ journey in leadership service to others. It provides life skills for now and the future.

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TRAINING FOR SCOUTERS (ADULT LEADERS)

Fast Start is a 20 minute training available online at Days of Training: Many Districts in the Council sponsor www.myscouting.org or as a video/DVD, which can be Days of Training, which feature all of the basic training checked out at the Seneca Waterways Council Service courses, as well as supplemental training courses. Center. It is highly recommended to begin your journey as Contact the appropriate District Training Chair for detailed a trained leader. information about specific courses, event location, and times. Descriptions of training courses can be found in the Scouting Glossary in the back of this Planner. Leadership University: Started in January 2009, Leadership University is a Council-wide training event. Supplemental Training The University is divided into separate Colleges (Cub In addition to Youth Protection Training and position Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing, and Commissioner). specific training, the Boy Scouts of America and the This event incorporates events that were previously known Council offer a number of supplemental training courses as Pow-Wow and Training University, but adds many new for adult leaders, including (but not limited to): BALOO, elements as well. Participants can take all of their basic Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders, Leave No training at Leadership University (with the exception of Trace, Trainer’s EDGE, Weather Hazards, Safety Afloat, IOLS for Boy Scout leaders). Safe Swim Defense, First Aid, CPR/AED, Wilderness First Aid, Merit Badge Counselor Orientation, Introduction to Information about training courses, training dates, and Leadership Skills for Crews, and Sea Scout Advanced training opportunities can be obtained by contacting the Leader Training Instructor Council at 585-244-4210.

The Council also offers Wood Badge an advanced leadership training for all adult members of the BSA. This leadership training experience is the “Ph.D.” of Scouter training.

Training Opportunities Train at Summer Camp! Most basic training courses for Boy Scout leaders (Youth Protection, Boy Scout Leader Specific, and Troop Committee Challenge) may be taken at Camp Babcock-Hovey and Massawepie Scout Camps. The only course not offered is IOLS. With the exception of IOLS, it is possible for Boy Scout Leaders to complete all or most of their training at camp.

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PLANNING A GREAT YEAR OF SCOUTING

Time invested in planning is well spent. Planning saves fundraisers such as the annual Camp Card Sale time, prevents last minute conflicts, and ensures a safe (spring) and the Popcorn Sale (fall). The and successful program for Scouts. Planning ahead popcorn sale is risk-free (no product left over), makes the role of an adult volunteer more pleasant and and returns over 30% profit to the unit. Units can rewarding. also participate in the Camp Card Sale (held each Spring); this sale is also risk free and The Three Meeting Plan returned 40% - 55% to unit. Schedule three planning meetings, or plan an hour each for three upcoming unit committee meetings to discuss the Discussion of what each Scout will need to do coming year’s program. Invite all parents. Begin by (participate in fundraisers, for example) in order reviewing all materials in this packet. Make copies of any to qualify for camp fees is important. material that will be useful to other leaders or parents. 3. Share the plan with parents and build excitement 1. Gather ideas for activities and plan a monthly Be sure to promote your third meeting well, so calendar that all parents attend, as this is the meeting At the first meeting, have everyone list the where parents get excited about plans and may activities they would like to experience with their become more motivated. Scouts. This is the time to think BIG and gather ideas that will keep Scouts excited about the Arrive prepared with a calendar and budget for Scouting program! Estimate costs for each each family. Plan to discuss what a great year activity or assign individuals to research costs. the unit has ahead, how each family will benefit (great activities, fees including Boys’ Life fees, 2. List all costs and plan a budget and a portion of camp fees covered), as well as At the second meeting, review activities and what commitments will be needed (fundraising costs, and finalize a monthly event list. Once a participation goal level). list of activities and costs has been developed, it will be easy to calculate an annual budget. Be prepared for a Fall Round-up Night. Hand Consider including annual registration fees, Boys’ each new family a calendar of activities and a Life subscriptions, and perhaps even a portion (or unit budget plan. New families will be more all) of camp fees for each Scout that can be comfortable about joining a unit that is organized covered by the unit if they participate in and has communicated exactly what their family fundraisers and other events. commitments of time and fundraising will be. Existing families will also appreciate this critical Fundraising should be discussed when information as they plan family calendars. developing a budget. Consider council

PAYING FOR IT ALL . . . .

Program planning is critical, but at some point the question might come up … “How do we pay for all of this?” Information on planning the unit’s budget is available through your district executives, and a budget planning worksheet (No. 28-4268) is available at the Scout Service Center.

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YOUR COUNCIL & DISTRICT

Your Council adults. These roundtable meetings are commonly in the Your council is the Seneca Waterways Council. The first two weeks of the month; exact dates can be found in Council has evolved over the past 100 years in many these calendar pages. ways, including several name changes, the most recent when two councils merged in 2009 to become the Seneca The district also offers periodic adult training on topics Waterways Council we know today. Your council currently such as Youth Protection, Position Specific Training, Safe serves more than 12,000 youth in the five counties of Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, and Youth Leader Training Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Seneca and Yates. for youth leaders. Training is a vital component of a successful Scouting experience. Every registered adult A council is responsible for carrying out four functions: should complete training for their position as soon as membership, finance, program, and unit service. More possible after accepting the position. than 5,000 adult volunteers, assisted by 19 commissioned Scouters, carry out these important priorities in every Your Unit corner of the Seneca Waterways Council. Each youth member and adult mentor belongs to a unit. The unit may be a Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, Your council provides service at the Chuck and Burt Varsity Team, Venturing Crew, Sea Scout Ship or August Scout Service Center located in Rochester at 2320 Exploring Post. Each unit offers Scouting fun to youth of a Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road. The scout service similar age and interests. Each unit has adult volunteer center provides volunteers with assistance, information leadership and an adult committee to organize the basic and other support. functions of the unit.

Your District Each unit operates under a charter issued to their A district is a geographic service area within the council. Chartering Organization, an organization such as a church Seneca Waterways Council is organized into 10 or service club, that works in conjunction with the district geographic districts as shown on the map. Each district is and council to offer Scouting programs to youth in the led by a volunteer district chairperson, who manages the local community. Each unit belongs to a district which operations of the district with the assistance of a district provides the unit with information, advice, assistance, and executive. Many additional volunteers manage the other support. Each unit’s charter is renewed annually in important functions of unit service, program, finance and December to update individual memberships, contact membership within the district. information, renew Boys’ Life magazine subscriptions, and renew the chartering organization’s agreement to offer The districts hold monthly “Roundtable” meetings for all Scouting to the community. adult volunteers to share information, provides ongoing training, and offer a support system of knowledgeable

WHAT IS CUB SCOUTING?

Cub Scouting is a year-round program for boys in 1st Family involvement is an essential part of Cub Scouting, through 5th grade uniquely designed to meet the needs of and parents are encouraged to play an active role in the young boys and their parents. The program offers fun and program. Through interaction between parents, leaders, challenging activities that promote character development and friends, boys learn citizenship, compassion, and and physical fitness. courage. This family and community centered approach to learning means that Cub Scouting is truly time well Bobcat - No matter what age or grade a spent. boy is when he joins Cub Scouting, he must earn his Bobcat badge before he can Spring and Fall Round-up Events advance to the rank of Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Seneca Waterways Council Boy Scouts of America or Webelos. conducts Spring and Fall Round-up Events at local schools to enroll prospective Tiger, Cub Scouts, and their families into existing Cub Scout Packs, and to enlist parent participation in the program; and to fill the need for new Units for boys who want to join, but have no existing Pack available.

Tiger – Tiger Scouts is for boys who are in Resources promoting Scouting are available to you by the first grade (or who are 7 years old). calling the Seneca Waterways Council Scout Service Center (585-244-4210).

Wolf - The Wolf rank is for boys who have completed first grade (or who are 8 years old).

Bear - The Bear rank is for boys who have completed second grade (or are 9 years old).

Webelos - Webelos dens are for boys who have completed third grade (or reached age 10). Boys are Webelos Scouts for two years.

Arrow of Light - The pinnacle of Cub Scouting is the Arrow of Light Award.

Service projects, ceremonies, games and other activities guide boys through the core values and give them a sense of personal achievement. Through positive peer group interaction and parental guidance, boys also learn honesty, bravery, and respect.

WHAT IS CUB SCOUTING? (con’t) Tiger Recruitment Tigers is the first step in Cub Scouts. Recruitment to enroll Tiger Scouts takes place twice a year. There is Spring Round-up, where Kindergarten students are encouraged to enroll in a Pack for the upcoming school year. Cub Scouts who enroll in the Spring are invited, with their parents, to attend three events, including Cubs in Camp, during the spring, and Cub Scout Summer Camp and a summer Pack event, to keep them engaged and interested in Scouting. During the Fall Round-up, first grade and older grade school students are encouraged to join Cub Scouting and invited to a Fall Cubs in Camp to give them a taste of the Scouting program available to them.

Cub Scout dens should meet at least twice a month in which most advancement items will occur. Advancement is the process by which a boy progresses from rank to rank, learning new skills as he goes. The Cub Scout advancement program is designed to encourage the interests of a boy in a natural way. Each of the ranks and awards in Cub Scouting has its own requirements. Each rank has detailed lesson plans that can be found online at www.scouting.org.

Advancement is one of the methods used to achieve Scouting's aims—character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Everything a Cub Scout does to advance is designed to achieve these aims and aid in his personal growthThese badges are a means to an end—not an end in themselves.

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CUB SCOUT PROGRAM PLANNING

Let's talk about one of the key elements of all successful packs and an indicator of a potentially successful year. Of 1. Key school dates course that would be the pack's annual program plan and 2. Community event dates planning conference. 3. Your chartered organization's dates 4. Personal dates that may affect your pack's A research project done by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, activities such as the Cubmaster's Indiana, showed that a common element of strong packs anniversary cruise is they all have a good annual pack program planned a 5. Summer Camp Attendance date year in advance that is then shared with all families in the 6. District and council dates form of a calendar. The important result of a shared 7. Collected Family Talent Survey sheets from annual program calendar is that your pack will attract more all parents families, and Cub Scouts will stay for a long time. 8. Last year's pack annual plan if you have one

Just as an aside, the other two key elements of successful To maximize the efficiency of your planning, the following packs identified in that study were training and just having people should attend the conference: the right leader to start with. 1. All pack committee members Here is how a pack program planning conference works. A 2. All den leaders month or two before the scheduled face-to-face 3. All pack/den aids and den chiefs (optional) conference, the committee chair and Cubmaster gather 4. Chartered organization representative the following information: 5. Your unit commissioner (optional) 6. Anyone else you think might be helpful, such as other parents

The result is an annual calendar and plan that all parties agree upon.

June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Tiger Cubs, first grade Wolf Cub Scouts, second grade and Bear Cub Scouts, third grade June of third grade begin Year One First-year Webelos Scouts, fourth grade Webelos Second-year Webelos Scouts, fifth grade Crossover to Boy Scouts

All Cub Scouts “roll over” on June 1 to the next level of scouting (Tiger to Wolf, Wolf to Bear, Bear to Webelos). Fifth-grade Webelos graduate in February and begin meeting with a troop in March.

Outline of the Planning Process. Step 1: This part is easy. Just take the dates you collected Before you start the planning process: Explain to the and put them into your pack's master calendar—including group the importance of annual program planning, why den meeting dates—either on a hard copy or by plugging you are doing it and the rules for the process during this the information into an electronic calendar on a computer. meeting.

News for each newsletter and poster: Special features throughout the year:

Dates to remember for the next few months Blue and gold banquet plans Pack meeting plans Summertime activities Leader contact information Scout Sunday/Sabbath plans Monthly themes and needs Fund-raising events Treasurer's report Field-trip plans and equipment Parent volunteer opportunities Pack overnighters Summer Camp Attendance Information Parent orientation opportunities Training dates/times/locations Uniform tips How new boys and families can join the pack Campership/scholarship deadlines Registration and payment due dates for camps and Religious emblems program activities Friends of Scouting Advancement procedures Anniversary Week celebration Leader biographies

Step 2: Before you begin rounding out the master again such as your blue and gold banquet, you might calendar with things you want to do, review what the pack already have a commitment from "Bob" by the time the did last year. You might even want to write what you come program planning conference happens. up with on a flip chart or dry erase board. Ask yourself Step 5: You're almost finished. The final step is to review questions like, what events went well, what events didn't your annual plan to ensure you have captured everything go so well? Did we earn the National Summertime Pack you and your families want to do in the upcoming year. Award? The Journey to Excellence Award? How did we do Once you feel comfortable, publish or email your annual with den and pack attendance? When do we participate in plan to each family. A reminder that not everyone has an Cub Scout day camp or resident camp? Pack’s plan to sell email account, so be sure your distribution reaches all camp cards and popcorn? families. They will feel much more a part of your pack and be able to plan their own family calendar with the pack's Feel free to ask as many questions as you want, but don't calendar in hand. Sharing the annual plan with your spend too much time on this, as the key issue is planning families could be the most important step in retaining your the upcoming year. Just use this research to help guide Scouts and building tenure, so don't shortcut this one. what you might want to keep, replace, or improve. Step 6: Annual program planning is an ongoing process. Review the plan each month at your pack leaders' meeting Step 3: Do some brainstorming on activities your pack to make sure you are still on track, to recruit chairs and might want to do in addition to den and pack meetings. other help, you participate in important meetings, or to This could be things such as a blue and gold banquet, make assignments or changes as needed. pinewood derby, family picnic, first-aid training, pet show, A great pack program plan leads to a great pack and den and so on. Remember the brainstorming rule, which is program, which leads to Cub Scouts and their families anybody can suggest anything without critique or criticism. staying and growing in Scouting. Feedback and analysis come later, after all the ideas have been captured. Once you have a list of things your dens Part of the inherent strength of the Cub Scout program is and pack might want to do, start prioritizing the list. Is a its organization. At its most basic, Cub Scouting consists particular activity something for dens or the pack as a of: whole? Could the activity be incorporated into a den or pack meeting? And so on.  A boy—the individual boy is the basic building Take a vote on which activities to include on the den and block for Cub Scouting and is its most important pack meeting schedule, then add the activities to your element. It is only when each boy’s character, calendar. citizenship, and fitness are enhanced that the Step 4: By now, the calendar should be taking shape. It program is successful. should include school and community dates, holidays, some personal conflict dates, den and pack meetings,  A den—each boy belongs to a den of similarly additional den and pack activities, and district and council aged boys. The den is the boy’s Cub Scout family dates. The next step is to assign the person who will be where he learns cooperation and team building, responsible for each event, as well as den responsibilities and finds support and encouragement. at pack meetings. This would include names, like "Bob Smith" will be the chair for the blue and gold banquet.  A leader—Adult leadership is critical to achieving If you are really ambitious, you can even put in event the purposes and aims of Scouting. By example, details such as, "Bob will send invitation and assignments organized presentations, and one-on-one to each family by January 1," and, "By November 1, we coaching, the boy learns the value and will get confirmation from the school we can use the importance of adult interaction. cafeteria." Remember that good planning and preparation will lead to family satisfaction. Some of this might have to  A pack—each den is part of a larger group of come after your program planning conference, if you boys of different ages and experience levels in choose activities now and have to recruit chairs later. Cub Scouting. The pack provides the resources However, if you know you will be doing some activities

WHAT IS BOY SCOUTING?

Most people associate Boy Scouting with outdoor The Boy Scout requirements for rank are the basis for a adventure – and with good reason. Scouting is an outdoor Boy Scout's advancement. There are four steps in the Boy program designed to develop character, citizenship, and Scout advancement procedure: learning, testing, fitness. With the Scout Oath and Law as a guide, reviewing, and recognition. Scouting helps a boy develop into a well-rounded young man. Eagle Scout Advancement: An Eagle advancement packet can be picked up at the Strong Scout Shop. That packet Through the advancement program, a Scout can progress contains the Project Workbook, Eagle Scout Rank in rank through achievements, gaining additional Application, and guidelines for the Eagle process, among knowledge and responsibilities. Earning merit badges other things. It is very important that the guidelines be provides opportunities for Scouts to be introduced to a followed closely. Before beginning work on an Eagle lifelong hobby or a rewarding career. Project, the Eagle Candidate must meet with an Eagle Scout Advisor. Contact information for advisors can be In Boy Scouting, youth take responsibility for the activities found in the Eagle Scout packet or by contacting your of the Troop. By planning and organizing activities, they district executive. All work must be completed and develop team work and learn to lead as well as follow. paperwork needs be submitted on or before the Scout’s Through the support of parents and religious and 18th birthday. Once paperwork is submitted and checked, neighborhood organizations, Scouts develop an the Council Advancement Committee will schedule a awareness and appreciation of their role in the community. Board of Review.

Boy Scouting has the following ranks: Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. The requirements for each rank are those authorized by the National Executive Board and set forth in the Boy Scout Handbook and the current Boy Scout Requirements book.

Advancement for Boy Scouts Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self- confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self- reliance and in the ability to help others.

Boy Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps in overcoming them through the advancement method. The Boy Scout plans his advancement and progresses at his own pace as he meets each challenge. The Boy Scout is rewarded for each achievement, which helps him gain self-confidence. The steps in the advancement system help a Boy Scout grow in self- reliance and in the ability to help others.

ADVANCEMENT FOR SCOUTS

Merit Badges 1. Honor Medal With Crossed Palms. Has Boy Scouts can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, demonstrated unusual heroism and extraordinary skill business, and future careers as they earn merit badges. or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to save life There are more than 100 merit badges. Any Boy Scout at extreme risk to self. may earn any merit badge at any time. He doesn’t need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. A Boy Scout 2. Honor Medal. Has demonstrated unusual heroism should talk to his Scoutmaster about merit badges he is and skill or resourcefulness in saving or attempting to interested in pursuing and the Scoutmaster will give him save life at considerable risk to self. the name of a person from a list of counselors. These counselors have special knowledge in their merit badge 3. Heroism Award. Has demonstrated heroism and skill subjects and are interested in helping you. in averting serious injury or saving or attempting to save life at minimum risk to self. Unless otherwise specified, and after consulting with the Merit Badge Counselor, work for a requirement can be started at any time. When the Boy Scout is ready, he calls the counselor again to make an appointment to meet the requirements. The Boy Scout should take along the things that were made to meet the requirements. If they are too big to move, take pictures or have an adult tell in writing what was completed. The counselor will ask the Boy Scout to do each requirement to make sure that he knows his stuff and has done or can do the things required. When the counselor is satisfied, he or she will sign the Boy Scout’s application. The Boy Scout will give the signed application to his Scoutmaster so that he can get his merit badge emblem.

Heroism & Special Awards National awards for lifesaving and meritorious action are made only for outstanding and unusual acts that demonstrate unusual heroism, skill, or bravery and reflect Scouting ideals, based on the following criteria:

Advisor to the Council’s Advancement Committee. The 4. Medal of Merit. Has performed an act of service of a Advisor will forward the information to the Advancement rare or exceptional character that reflects an Committee, which will make the final decision about uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of forwarding the application to the national office. others. Substitutions for Advancement 5. National Certificate of Merit. Has performed a The BSA’s policy has always been to treat members with significant act of service that is deserving of special disabilities as much like other members as possible, but national recognition. Note: If the action is deserving of with necessary accommodations in advancement merit but does not qualify for a national award, the requirements approved by the local Council if needed. A Scout may be eligible for the Local Council Certificate Scout with a permanent disability may select an alternate of Merit, No. 33732. merit badge in lieu of a required merit badge if his disability prohibits the Scout from completing the 6. "Heroism" is defined as conduct exhibiting courage, necessary requirements of a particular required merit daring, skill, and self-sacrifice. "Skill" is defined as the badge. This substitute should provide a “similar learning ability to use one's knowledge effectively in execution experience and be approved by the Unit and Council or performance. Special attention is given to skills advancement committee”. . earned in Scouting.

Information about advancement and applications for one of the above awards should be submitted to the Council’s

ADVANCEMENT FOR SCOUTS (con’t)

College Scholarships which NESA had information. We will update the directory The Seneca Waterways Council presents one Eagle Scout as new scholarships appear or as information changes. scholarship each year. The Louis and Sally Langie We welcome your suggestions or corrections; send them Scholarship is available to any registered Boy Scout who to [email protected] is an Eagle Scout by May 1st of his senior year in high school. Applications for the Langie Scholarship can be National Society of the Sons of the American found on the Council website, www.senecawaterways.org. Revolution Eagle Scout Recognition and Scholarship Program recognizes the common bonds of purpose Dozens of universities, BSA local Councils, and religious, between the S.A.R. and the Boy Scouts of America. civic, and military organizations offer college scholarships There are three levels at which you might receive to Eagle Scouts. Some scholarships are needs-based; recognitions and/or monetary awards: 1) local chapter; 2) others are merit-based. Some go to every Eagle Scout state chapter; and 3) state chapter winners are submitted applicant; others are highly competitive. to the S.A.R. National Eagle Scout Committee. The top national scholarship is $8000. Additional information The National Eagle Scout Assocation (NESA) about the scholarship can be found at www.sar.org. directory, www.nesa.org, lists those scholarships for

TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING and (b) to develop a program that represents ides for the entire Troop. These are the five steps recommended from wide 2. Review ground rules: (a) the SPL presides; experience for planning a well-rounded program for your (b) each event and program will be voted on; Troop. At the outset, establish your Troop program and (c) the majority rules. planning period in consultation with the Troop committee. The program period may start any month. Some C. Show Powerpoint presentation, available at alternative periods are: (a) the Troop charter year; (b) the www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Resou school year; (c) a period based on long-term camping rces/TroopProgram. plans; (d) any twelve-month period. D. Develop Troop goals. Next observe the following steps. 1. The Scoutmaster leads a discussion on goals for the coming year. These could deal Step 1 – Do Your Homework with such topics as advancement, service, or A. Gather District, Council, community, and charter Troop money earning. organization dates for events that will affect the 2. The PLC votes to approve the goals. Troop. E. Consider major events. B. Place those dates on a calendar. 1. Review dates for items such as Scout show; camporees; summer camp; special Troop C. Review the Troop program features available at events; good turns; and Patrol suggestions www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Resou for special activities. rces/TroopProgram. 2. Vote on the event. (Delete from the calendar any activities the Troop will not participate D. Review advancement status of each boy. in.) 3. Insert the events on the calendar. E. List some priorities for the Troop: 4. Backdate necessary preparation time for 1. Journey to Excellence Award each event. 2. National Camping Award 3. Good Turns F. Take game break. 4. Summer camp 5. Weekend outings 6. Special Events

F. Review Powerpoint presentation (available for download at the above website for Program Planning).

G. Meeting with the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) to review the plans you have outlined.

Step 2 – Get Patrol Input A. The SPL presents an outline to the Patrol leaders at a Patrol leaders’ Council (PLC) meeting with options to consider, so that the boys have input into the program.

B. Patrol leaders present the material in (A) to their Patrols.

C. Set dates for Troop program planning conference with the PLC (late summer is best).

Step 3 – Hold Annual Troop Program Planning Conference – Agenda A. Introduce opening activity. Conduct “All aboard” activity. This helps foster a spirit of working together to solve a common problem.

B. Review conference ground rules. 1. Write down the conference objectives: (a) to decide on Troop goals for the coming year,

TROOP PROGRAM PLANNING (cont’d) K. Take a game break G. Discuss Patrol suggestions for program features. 1. Discuss the program features suggested for L. Plan a monthly program. the coming year. 1. Show part 3 of the video Troop Program 2. Will they meet the goals of the Troop? Planning. 3. What are the advancement opportunities? 2. Plan next month’s program. 4. Decide where they best fit into the calendar. M. Conclude with Scoutmaster’s minute. 5. Vote on the final list of program features. 6. Insert the approved features into the Troop Step 4 – Get Troop Committee Support Program Planning Chart. A. The Scoutmaster and SPL present proposed Troop program to the Troop committee. H. Take a lunch or game break. B. The Scoutmaster asks for the commitment to support program; if revisions need to be made, I. Schedule special Troop activities. the SPL takes program back to PLC for its 1. Decide on a schedule for the following: (a) concurrence before changes are made. board of review; (b) courts of honor; (c) Troop open house; and (d) Webelos Scout Step 5 – Pass the Word graduation. Give copies of the final program to each Scout, the 2. Add those dates to the Troop Program parents of each Scout, the Troop committee, and Planning Chart. members of the chartered organization. Be sure to include the head of organization, the organization’s J. Finalize the planning work sheet. Put the Troop secretary, and the building custodian. Program Planning Chart into final form for presentation to the Troop committee.

MONTHLY PROGRAM PLANNING

A. Prepare for the monthly PLC meeting. 3. Using Troop Meeting plan sheets, each 1. Review the annual program plan. Troop meeting is planned in detail. Patrols 2. Attend the roundtable and discuss program are assigned to parts of the Troop meeting ideas with other leaders. by the SPL. 3. Meet with the SPL to make the agenda. 4. The highlight event, service Patrol, campout, 4. Review Program resources at and other activities are planned in detail. www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/R esources/TroopProgram C. Share the plan. 1. Meet with the Troop committee. A major B. Hold the monthly PLC meeting. item on each Troop committee meeting 1. The SPL conducts the meeting using the agenda is support for the Troop program. planned agenda. Have available at least 2. Share plans with parents through the Troop four Troop Meeting Plan Sheets, No. 34425, newsletter or a special notice. Let them for each person and information on know specific times, places, and help upcoming Council events. needed. 2. Review information and ideas from the 3. Use the Boys’ Life Troop Program Planning roundtable with the PLC. Chart for display of your program.

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WHAT IS VENTURING?

Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy  Leadership. All Venturers are given opportunities Scouts of America for young men and women who are 13 to learn and apply proven leadership skills. A and have completed the eighth grade, or age 14 through Venturing crew is led by elected crew officers. The 20 years of age. Venturing Leadership Skills Course is designed for all Venturers and helps teach them in an active Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to way to lead effectively. help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.  Group Activities. Venturing activities are interdependent group experiences in which Venturing is based on a unique and dynamic relationship success is dependent on the cooperation of all. between youth, adult leaders, and organizations in their Learning by "doing" in a group setting communities. Local community organizations establish a provides opportunities for developing new Venturing crew by matching their people and program skills. resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of exciting and  Adult Association. The youth officers lead the meaningful activities that helps youth pursue their special crew. The officers and activity chairs work closely interests, grow, develop leadership skills, and become with adult Advisors and other adult leaders in a good citizens. spirit of partnership. The adults serve in a "shadow" leader capacity. Venturing crews can specialize in a variety of avocation or hobby interests.  Recognition. Recognition comes through the Venturing advancement program and through the Goals acknowledgement of a youth's competence and Young adults involved in Venturing will: ability by peers and adults.  Learn to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values in the Venturing Oath and  The Ideals. Venturers are expected to know and Code. live by the Venturing Oath and Code. They  Experience a program that is fun and full of promise to be faithful in religious duties, treasure challenge and adventure. their American heritage, help others, and seek  Become a skilled training and program resource truth and fairness. for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other groups.  Acquire skills in the areas of high adventure,  High Adventure. Venturing's emphasis on high sports, arts and hobbies, religious life, or Sea adventure helps provide team-building Scouting. opportunities, new meaningful experiences,  Experience positive leadership from adult and practical leadership application, and lifelong youth leaders and be given opportunities to take memories to young adults. on leadership roles.  Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive,  Teaching Others. All of the Venturing awards caring, and fun environment. require Venturers to teach what they have learned to others. When they teach others often, Methods Venturers are better able to retain the skill or The aims of the Boy Scouts of America are to build knowledge taught, they gain confidence in their character, develop citizenship, and foster personal fitness. ability to speak and relate to others, and they The Venturing methods listed below have been carefully acquire skills that can benefit them for the rest of designed to achieve the aims of the Boy Scouts of their lives as a hobby or occupation. America and meet the needs of young adults.

Valid for the 2016 season only.

Ethics in Action it will affect others involved. Because an ethical An important goal of Venturing is to help young adults be controversy is a problem-solving situation, leaders expect responsible and caring persons, both now and in the young adults to employ empathy, invention, and selection future. Venturing uses "ethical controversies" to help when they think through their position and work toward a young adults develop the ability to make responsible solution. choices that reflect their concern for what is a risk and how

What is Sea Scouts Sea Scouts is a program combining the traditions of the program. Being part of the vessel’s crew teaches past with the technology of the future. A youth must be 13 teamwork. As experience is gained, more opportunities years of age and graduated from the eighth grade or be 14 arise to contribute to the leadership of the unit. At to join Sea Scouts. A youth may stay in Sea Scouts until quarterdeck meetings, ship’s officers work together to plan 21 years of age. The Seneca Waterways Council has and evaluate the ship’s program. Leadership skills three Sea Scout Ships. learned in Sea Scouts last a lifetime.

Sea Scouts units use a variety of boats, from outboard Sea Scouts give service to others. Sea Scouts have been motorboats to large sailing yachts. Sea Scouts belong to of service to hundreds of communities across the nation. a world that is distinct from anything on shore, and they Service can be expressed in individual good turns to have their own language and customs. Crewing a vessel others or in organized projects involving the crew or the the duties of helmsman, navigator, lookout, cook, sail whole ship. In rescues at sea, or facing emergencies on handler, or engineer. Outings on a boat offer new shore, Sea Scouts have saved lives and property. Sea destinations in the morning and the changing scenery of a Scout service puts citizenship into action. new harbor by evening. Every event is an adventure. Sea Scout advancement rewards individual pursuits of Sea Scout programs are run by the youth members. excellence. Each level of advancement marks growth as Elected officers plan and conduct the a seaman and a leader. The highest rank a Sea Scout can earn is the prestigious Quartermaster rank.

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WHAT IS EXPLORING?

Exploring is Learning for Life’s career education program  Opportunity to interpret adult occupational roles for for young men and women who are 14 (and have youth completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old.  Preparing young adults for transition from school to Adults are selected by the participating organization for work involvement in the program. Color, race, religion, gender,  Creating a “safe haven” for the healthy sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, development of adolescents and citizenship are not criteria for participation.  Developing future responsible and caring adults  Ensuring that young people see how your business Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to help relates to the free-enterprise system young people mature and to prepare them to become  Helping young adults gain insight into the ethics responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to and ideals of business investigate the meaning of interdependence in their  Visible commitment to the welfare of your personal relationships and communities. community

Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship Employee Benefits between youth and the organizations in their communities.  Greater job awareness Local community organizations initiate an Explorer post by  Developing leadership and problem-solving skills matching their people and program resources to the  interests of young people in the community. The result is a Re-evaluating ethical and moral values  program of activities that helps youth pursue their special Opportunity for greater community involvement interests, grow, and develop.  Respect from youth and community  Identification as appropriate adult role models Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills.  Enhancing communication, planning, and program Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: development skills career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character  Greater commitment to service education, and leadership experience.  Developing interpersonal skills used in the workplace and elsewhere For more information www.rochesterexploring.org, www.learningforlife.org, or contact the Exploring Youth Benefits Executives at the Scout Service Center.  Stimulated interest in continual education  Career information; insight into future vocation Everyone Wins With Exploring  Positive alternative to negative youth activities, such as drug abuse and involvement with gangs Exploring will be one of the best opportunities you offer  Sense of acceptance and belonging to the “right” your organizations, your employees, and the youth of your group community.  Safe environment for adult like activities

Organization Benefits  Impact on the education process of youth  Team-building attitude within the company

Thank you

to the 700+ Adult

Volunteers who served 1700

Scouts in Fairport, Brighton,

Pittsford, East Rochester,

Honeoye Falls, and Mendon.

Thanks to your efforts, Towpath

District achieved the Gold Journey to Excellence distinction

in 2015!

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J. WARREN CUTLER SCOUT RESERVATION 7131 Gulick Road, Naples, NY 14512

The J. Warren Cutler Scout Reservation, also known as packed three day, two night Cub Scout summer Camp Cutler, is a 1,250 plus acre camp located in the very camp! CSAC is a fun filled learning experience based on heart of the Finger Lakes Region of western New York five adventure themes: the ships of the High Seas, a Fort State. of the old west, a Castle of medieval times, a Mountain Man encampment, and a Native American Village. Camp Cutler is a year-round facility that provides many unique Scouting programs in a woodland setting of rolling Webelos Weeks hills, lush meadows, and sparkling streams. This exciting program helps second year Webelos Scouts transition into full Boy Scout camping. Scouts will sleep in At Camp Cutler, you can camp, and hike, and explore . . . . tents on platforms, and have their own Webelos Scouts and begin a lifetime journey of wonder and discovery. At program. Scouts can register with their Pack or as an camp you can enjoy activities such as: individual Scout and parent.

• Archery Camp Cutler Campmaster Corps • Boating and Canoeing The Camp Cutler Campmaster Corps consists of a group • Swimming and Nature Conservation of dedicated Scouters who oversee weekend camping • Fishing operations. Their role in camp is to assist all Units in • Rifle and Air Gun Ranges camp with a fun filled and safe weekend and to be • Cross Country Skiing available for emergency services if necessary. • Snowshoeing • Sledding Many weekends on Saturday, the onsite Campmaster • Seasonal Activities are also offered each year! team provides campers an opportunity to participate in a fun activity or an advancement training program. Activities Camp Cutler offers many camping opportunities for or training subjects are announced on Friday evening at Scouts. Campsites range from primitive to rustic sites with the Unit leaders/campmaster meeting. lean-tos, to buildings with wood burning stoves, winterized buildings, training centers with kitchen equipment that can The Campmaster Corps is always looking for experienced support large groups, and the theme buildings that house Scouters to support our program. If you might be the Cub Scout Adventure Camp. interested in joining the Corps and becoming a team member you may inquire in person at the Scout Service So be it snowshoeing to your tent in winter . . . landing a Center or call 585-241-8545 and the Chief Campmaster bluegill in summer . . . or hiking through woods of red and will contact you. gold in autumn. . . Camp Cutler is truly a SCOUTING adventure.

Cub Scout Adventure Camp (CSAC) Each summer Camp Cutler offers a rare program opportunity found only in a few Scout camps throughout the United States - the Cub Scout Adventure Camp! The Cub Scout Adventure Camp (CSAC) operates at Camp Cutler in July and August! Cub Scout Adventure Camp is an action

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DirectionsDirections to J. to Warren J. Warren Cutler Cutler Scout Scout Reservation Reservation

FromFrom the theVillage Village of Honeoye of Honeoye: : TakeTake Route Route 20A 20A East. East. Turn Turn right right onto onto East East Lake Lake Road Road thenthen left onleft Egypton Egypt Valley Valley Road. Road. At theAt thetop topof the of thehill turnhill turn right right onto onto Pinewood Pinewood Hill Road,Hill Road, followfollow the theroad road that thatwill turnwill turn into intoGulick Gulick Road. Road. Look Look for for the theCumming Cumming Nature Nature Center Center sign, sign, which which is 3.7 is 3.7miles miles beforebefore camp. camp. The The entrance entrance to the to thecamp camp is on is theon theleft- left- handhand side side of Gulick of Gulick Road. Road.

FromFrom Monroe Monroe County County: : TakeTake I-490 I-490 East East to the to theVictor Victor exit. exit. Go throughGo through the theVillage Village of Victor, of Victor, make make a right a right turn turn onto onto MapleMaple Street Street (Route (Route 444) 444) in the in thecenter center of the of theVillage, Village, at at the theNational National Bank Bank of Geneva. of Geneva. FollowFollow all the all theway way out outto Route to Route 5 &20, 5 &20, turn turn left. left.At the At the nextnext light, light, turn turn onto onto NY NY64/US 64/US 20A. 20A. Go pastGo past Bristol Bristol MountainMountain Ski Resort,Ski Resort, and andthen then turn turn right right onto onto County County RoadRoad 34. 34.From From County County Road Road 34, 34,turn turn left ontoleft onto West West HollowHollow Road, Road, then then right right onto onto Clement Clement Road, Road, then then anotheranother right right onto onto Gulick Gulick Road. Road. The The entrance entrance to the to the campcamp is on is theon theright right hand hand side side of Gulick of Gulick Road. Road.

FromFrom Geneva: Geneva: TakeTake Route Route 5 &20 5 &20 west, west, Go throughGo through Canandaigua. Canandaigua. Turn Turn left onleft Rton 21 Rt south.21 south. Stay Stay on countyon county road road 32, 32,until until you youget get to Bristolto Bristol center. center. Turn Turn left onleft 64.on 64. Go pastGo past Bristol Bristol MountainMountain Ski Resort,Ski Resort, and andthen then turn turn right right onto onto County County RoadRoad 34. 34.From From County County Road Road 34, 34,turn turn left ontoleft onto West West HollowHollow Road, Road, then then right right onto onto Clement Clement Road, Road, then then anotheranother right right onto onto Gulick Gulick Road. Road. The The entrance entrance to the to the campcamp is on is theon theright right hand hand side side of Gulick of Gulick Road. Road.

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CAMP BABCOCK-HOVEY 7294 County Road 132, Ovid, NY 14521

Located in the midst of the scenic Finger Lakes region of western New York State, Camp Babcock-Hovey sits on the east shore of Seneca Lake and spans 282 acres of woodlands and fields. This site serves as a gateway to summer camp Scouting adventure.

Babcock-Hovey accommodates every type of camper and meets all ability levels, whether a beginner or an advanced camper. The camp is fully handicap accessible. With its lakeside waterfront, hiking trails and 10 campsites equipped with tent platforms or lean-tos, the staff of Camp Babcock Hovey is always ready to provide a fun and memorable time.

Boy Scout Summer Camp Camp Babcock-Hovey is the facility that will allow you and your Unit to experience the best part of the Scouting program…Summer Camp! Many activities await you and your Scouts at Camp Babcock-Hovey.

Babcock-Hovey is located on Seneca Lake, the largest of the majestic Finger Lakes. There is awesome sailing available to campers, as well as canoeing experiences. But, if the lake is not your thing, we have a pool as well. Campers can enjoy open swimming and games in the security of a 2500 sq. ft. pool. Looking for a challenge? Try our climbing wall. Need to blow off some steam? Shoot some clay pigeons at our state of art shotgun range. Babcock-Hovey has a Shooting Sports program that is second to none; can you say “paint ball”? If you like history, we have an interactive living history program that brings the era of the French and Indian War to life. What would camp be without nature? Our E/Con program allows campers to experience nature, from open bodies of water, dense forests, and open fields. Nature gives you the creeps? Then try our climate controlled Science and Technology program. The camp staff is 110% committed to providing the best possible program. Their goal is to be friendly and responsive to the needs of your Unit and all those attending camp. The staff is carefully selected and trained and stands ready to help you at any time. From the thrill of experiencing the natural beauty around you, to taking part in the variety of special adventures and activities, we will accommodate you and your Unit in any way that we can. Babcock- Hovey has something for everyone and we are located just a little over an hour away.

Each week during summer camp, Camp Babcock-Hovey offers a special first year camper program, Footsteps of Hiawatha. Afternoons, Scouts work on First Class requirements, as well as merit badges.

Eagle Flight Scouts, 14 and older, can jump start their trail to Eagle Scout during this week at Camp Babcock-Hovey. Every merit badge required for Eagle Scout is offered, along with in-depth information on service projects. There will be lots of fun stuff, too.

Cub Scout Resident Camp boating, swimming, rocket racing, cooking on a campfire, Scouts spend three days and two nights at Camp building and launching water bottle and engine rockets, Babcock-Hovey. Scouts can have fun with action and plus much, much more. stationary archery, fishing in the new Pooler pond,

CAMP BABCOCK-HOVEY (con’t)

From the Southwest • Take Route 14, or 414 into Watkins Glen and then take Route 414 North to Ovid. (see insert)

From the Northwest • Take Route 5 & 20 through Geneva and then turn on Route 96a (toward Ovid (see insert), or... • Take NYS Thruway to exit 42, then Route 14 South until it intersects with Route 5 & 20 on the South side of Geneva. Take Route 5 & 20 East to Route 96a to Ovid. (see insert)

From the Northeast • Take Route 5 & 20 West and Route 414 South to Ovid (see insert), or... • Take NYS Thruway to Exit 41, then Route 414 South to Ovid. (see insert)

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MASSAWEPIE SCOUT CAMPS AND ADIRONDACK HIGH ADVENTURES 65 Massawepie Road, Tupper Lake, NY 12986

Massawepie Scout Camps is a 3,769 acre camp located in earned the first, second, third or fourth level BarkEater the heart of the Adirondack Mountains of northern New recognitions will be eligible to earn the next appropriate York State. Massawepie Scout Camps combine unique level. Scouts and Scouters new to Massawepie will work wilderness programs with a traditional Boy Scout summer on the first year BarkEater recognition: camp.  A program that builds on itself through five Boy Scout Camp summers at camp. At Massawepie you can canoe, kayak or sail on a mile-  Special progressive recognition for each of the long private lake, hike on 20 miles of trails, and camp five summers. among eight other ponds without ever leaving camp  Distinctive ceremonies, the likes of which have property. Massawepie's location is perfect for programs not been experienced in this region. like:  A greater understanding of Adirondack and  Mountain biking Massawepie history and lore.  Outpost camping, and  Elements that reinforce the aims and ideals of  Mountain Fox adventure (a high adventure Scouting. program designed by the Scouts ) for older Scouts and Venturers High Adventure Treks Test your skills on one of the 11 High Adventure Treks led Massawepie's superb camp staff offers all of the traditional by experienced Voyageur Guides. There’s a trek for every Boy Scout summer camp merit badge and program skill level and each can be customized to meet your Unit’s opportunities. Younger Scouts will find plenty of specific interests. Rappelling, rock climbing, mountain advancement opportunities, including the Trail Blazer biking, kayaking (on Massawepie Lake), white water rafting program for first year campers. Or use Massawepie as and visits to the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake your base camp for a wide variety of canoe and can all be incorporated into your Adirondack High backpacking treks throughout the 2.5 million acres of Adventure Trek. forever wild Adirondack Forest Preserve. Treks are organized through individual Scouting Units. The Massawepie offers both patrol cooking and dining hall size of each trek group is determined by the itinerary and is camping. The distinctive combination of a wilderness subject to state conservation law group limits. Voyageur setting, friendly and experienced staff, state of the art Guides are assigned to every trek group and are certified to facilities, and innovative programs makes Massawepie New York State requirements. If you have only one adult one of the crown jewels of Boy Scout camping. leader over 21, our Voyageur Guide can act as the 2nd leader. You will not want to miss Massawepie’s unique honor camper program, BarkEater. BarkEaters who have

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MASSAWEPIE SCOUT CAMPS (con’t) Directions to Massawepie Scout Camps

To Massawepie via Syracuse and Route 81 North To Massawepie via Route 104 East, Route 3 and Route  Take the NYS Thruway (I-90) East to Syracuse for 81 North about 70 miles.  Take Route 104 heading East and go 57 miles to  Take Exit 36, and follow I-81 North toward Route 3 (near Hannibal). Watertown for 69 miles.  Turn right onto Route 3 and go East for 8 miles to  Just past Watertown take Exit 48, turning right onto Fulton. As you leave Fulton, there will be a LEFT Route 342. Follow Route 342 East for 7 miles to and then a RIGHT to stay on Route 3. Stay on Route Route 3. 3 for another 15 miles to Route 104 in Mexico.  Turn left onto Route 3 and go East for 6.5 miles.  Turn right onto Route 104 East and go 6 miles to Turn Left onto Route 3A and go East for 6 miles. Route 81 North. When you meet Route 3 again, turn left (The Route  Turn onto I-81 North and go 43 miles. Just past 3A “shortcut” avoids the longer route through Watertown take Exit 48, turning right onto Route Carthage). 342. Follow Route 342 East for 7 miles to Route 3.  Continue East on Route 3 for 64 miles. After passing  Turn left onto Route 3 and go East for 6.5 miles. Cranberry Lake and Childwold, the entrance to Turn left onto Route 3A and go East for 6 miles. Massawepie will be on your right, marked by a large When you meet Route 3 again, turn left (The Route camp sign. (If you see Piercefield or Tupper Lake, 3A “shortcut” avoids the longer route through you went too far!). Carthage.)  Continue East on Route 3 for 64 more miles. After passing Cranberry Lake and Childwold, the entrance to Massawepie will be on your right, marked by a large camp sign. (If you see Piercefield or Tupper Lake, you went too far!)

MORE CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

Eagle Flight Week During the Winter Break from school, the Council offers a Eagle Scout candidates who participate in a three month four-day day camp for Cub Scouts. The program, which Eagle Flight preparation program cap it off with a special has primarily been offered to Scouts who live in the City of week at Boy Scout Summer Camp. There, Scouts can Rochester, is open to all registered Cub Scouts. The complete a number of required merit badges while having program provides breakfast and lunch and Scouts have tons of fun. the opportunity to work on various Cub Scout requirements and earn belt loops and activities pins. The Twilight Camp (Day Camp) week ends with a Blue & Gold Banquet on Friday night for Twilight Camp is Seneca Waterways Council’s premier Scouts, family and friends that includes award ‘Day Camp’ for Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts and Webelos presentations and a pinewood derby. Scouts. It is conducted by the Council under certified leadership at an approved site. The camp is offered in the Springfest Day Camp early evening hours. Scouts will attend on all four During the Spring Break from school, the Council offers a evenings accompanied by their parent or Cub Scout four-day day camp for Cub Scouts. Springfest is an leader, but will return home to sleep. It’s a Cub Scout opportunity for Scouts to visit local attractions, including Camp in the evening! Information about attending (or Rochester Museum & Science Center, Seneca Park Zoo volunteering) just contact the Scout Service Center. and other venues, and participate in activities that will help them advance and earn belt loops and pins. Breakfast, Winterfest Day Camp lunch and the price of admission to different venues are included in the cost of camp.

OFF-SEASON RESERVATION POLICY AND PROCEDURES All three camp properties, Camp Babcock-Hovey, J. Information about make a reservation, including availability Warren Cutler Scout Reservation and Massawepie Scout and cost, is available from the Camping and Program Camps, are available for rental in the “off-season”. “Off- Support Assistant at 585-241-8545, season” camping is available any time summer camp is [email protected]. not in session. Each property has various buildings and sites available for rent.

COST OF CAMP Ask any American what they think of when you say “Boy per week) The two main reasons that our fees are less than Scouts” and the vast majority will mention camping and the private camps are: outdoors. The Scout Camping program of the Seneca Waterways Council provides Scouts one of the finest 1) Volunteer Scout leaders and parents who take a opportunities to grow and mature, for perhaps the first time, week of their vacation to accompany Scouts to on his own, away from home, in his relations with others, in Camp. his mastery of building confidence and self-respect, and in 2) The year round cost of operating camp is not sharing and cooperating in a camp community. figured in to the summer camp fee.

Scouting has seen the need to keep our Summer Camp In short, our Council camping properties are supplemented fees at an affordable rate. (A week at Massawepie Scout by the Council operating budget which keeps summer Camps is only $335 per week, compared to a week at the camping fees affordable. YMCA camp in the Adirondack Mountains for $710-$755 (See chart below).

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ORDER OF THE ARROW

The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the national honor society considered for election. All Scouts present at the election of the Boy Scouts of America. The Seneca Waterways meeting vote. Troops can request assistance from the Council’s Lodge is Tschipey Achtu. The Order of the lodge to coordinate their election. Contact Mike Catalano Arrow uses American Indian-styled traditions and at [email protected] to find out how to ceremonies to bestow recognition on Scouts, selected by arrange for Arrowmen to assist in your Troop’s election. their peers, that best exemplifying the ideals of Scouting. Professional and volunteer adults are appointed in non- The society was created by E. Urner Goodman, with the voting advisory positions at the chapter and lodge levels. assistance of Carroll A. Edson, in 1915 as a means of reinforcing the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. The goal Adopt-A-Park was to establish these as lifelong guidelines, and to Tschipey Achtu Lodge conducts a community service encourage continued participation in Scouting and project. Each year a community park in the Council area camping. Influenced in part by camp traditions, and Indian is selected and 60-100 Arrowmen come and do clean-up folklore, the OA uses "safeguarded" symbols, and simple construction work. The Adopt-A-Park day handshakes, and ceremonies to impart a sense of happens the first Saturday of November. community. For more information about the Order of the Arrow contact The basic Unit of the OA is the lodge, which is chartered the Lodge Staff Advisor at the Scout Service Center at 585- by the Council. The lodge chief is the elected youth leader, 244-4210 the lodge advisor is an adult volunteer appointed by the Scout Executive, and the lodge staff advisor is a designated Council professional Scouter. The lodge youth officers, consisting of the lodge chief, one or more vice chiefs, a secretary, and a treasurer are responsible for organizing and leading the various programs and activities of the lodge. The lodge has standing committees responsible for ceremonies, service projects, publications, Unit elections, camp promotions, and dance teams composed of youth members. The Lodge is also divided into chapters, corresponding to the Districts within the Council. The chapter is led by the elected youth chapter chief, a volunteer adult is appointed as the adviser and the District Executive is the professional (staff) adviser.

Unit Elections The Order of the Arrow places great emphasis on being a youth-led organization. Only youth under age 21 are voting members and are eligible to hold elected offices. Unit elections should be held every year, usually in the Spring, for all eligible Scouts. Scouts have to be First Class and meet certain camping requirements (go to www.oa-bsa.org for details). Any number of Scouts can be included as candidates for election so long as each meets the specific requirements. In all cases, the Scoutmaster has the final say as to which eligible Scouts can be

NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE PROGRAMS

Florida National High Adventure Sea Base If you are interested in participating in either of these The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is a year- excursions, please contact the Staff Advisor to High round high adventure program base run by the Boy Scouts Adventure at 585-244-4210 of America in the Florida Keys. The main Sea Base is located in Islamorada, Florida on the end of Lower Northern Tier High Adventure Bases Matecumbe Key. Other bases include the Brinton The Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases are a Environmental Center located on Summerland Key (which collection of high adventure bases run by the Boy Scouts oversees Big Munson Island located 5.5 miles southeast) of America (BSA) in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the Bahamas Sea Base in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Wilderness (BWCAW) of Minnesota, Ontario's Quetico Bahamas. Provincial Park, Manitoba's Atikaki Provincial Wilderness Park and points beyond. It is the oldest of the three The Council sends a contingent to Florida Sea Base each National High Adventure Bases operated by the Boy year. In addition, troops may contact the Sea Base for Scouts of America. Its counterparts are the Philmont Scout reservations on their own. Additional information about Ranch and the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. the Sea Base and how to make reservations can be found at www.bsaseabase.org Northern Tier consists of the following bases:

Philmont Scout Ranch  Charles L. Sommers Canoe Base in Ely, Philmont Scout Ranch is a large, rugged, mountainous Minnesota which offers canoe trips to BWCAW ranch located near the town of Cimarron, New Mexico, and Quetico. Sommers offers the Okpik cold covering approximately 137,500 acres of wilderness in the weather camping program in the winter months. Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the Rocky Mountains. The  Don Rogert Canoe Base in Atikokan, Ontario, ranch, formerly the property of oil baron Waite Phillips, is Canada which offers canoe trips in Quetico and used as a National High Adventure Base in which crews of areas north. Scouts and Venturers take part in backpacking  Northern Expeditions Base in Bissett, Manitoba, expeditions and other outdoor activities. It is the largest which offers fly-in canoeing in Manitoba east of youth camp in the world by size and number of Lake Winnipeg. participants. Between June 6 and August 20 around

20,000 Scouts and adult leaders engage in backpacking The National Cold-Weather Camping Development Center treks around the ranch’s extensive backcountry while over is located at the Northern Tier Base at Ely, Minnesota. The 1,000 seasonal staff personnel maintain the ranch’s center provides materials for, and specializes in problems summer operations. It is the site of the only documented associated with, cold-weather camping for Councils and Tyrannosaurus rex track in the world (discovered in 1993 other organizations. There is also the OA Wilderness and formally identified in 1994) in North Ponil Canyon by Voyage, organized by the Order of the Arrow to do work Anasazi Trail Camp. on the portage trails in the Boundary Waters area.

Each year the Council sends a contingent, limited to 48 Troops may contact the Northern Tier High Adventure participants, to Philmont Scout Ranch in July for a 12-day Bases at www.ntier.org to make reservations for their year backpacking excursion. In addition, the Council sends an round program. adult contingent, Autumn Adventure, to Philmont each fall.

COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICE

Scouting for Food Scout Sweep On the third weekend of March each year, Cub Scouts Each May, Scouts work with various local governments and Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts collect food throughout and communities to do neighborhood clean-ups. The the Council and donate the food to approximately 70 local Scouts, along with their adult leaders, select a food banks. In the past six years Scouts have collected neighborhood, community park or area of a local more than 200 tons of food. community and pick up trash, rake, and sweep

Units are encouraged to go on-line and update all their monthly community service hours at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Awards/JourneyToEx cellence.aspx. Unit leaders will need to contact their district executives for an ID number.

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ORGANIZATION – COMMITTEE WORK

Advancement Camp Directors: All the directors of each of the summer The Seneca Waterways Council Advancement Committee camping program answer to the Council Camp Operations is comprised of the Advancement Chairmen of each Committee. Because the camp directors have District, Eagle Scout Board of Review Chairman, responsibility for all operational aspects of their respective Meritorious Awards Chairman, and members at camps including promotion, programming and staffing, large. The committee meets regularly to encourage and their communication with the Camp Operations Committee assist with advancement in Units. In particular, the is essential. The camp directors that report to the Camp committee assists with adjusting requirements for Scouts Operations Committee include the Directors of Camp with special needs, nominates Scouts for heroism awards, Babcock-Hovey, Cub Scout Adventure Camp, Cub Scout and oversees Eagle Scout Boards of Review. Adventure Weekend, Cubs in Camp, Eagle Flight, Cub Scout Resident Camp, Cub Scout Twilight Camp, Day Camping Camps and Massawepie Scout Camps. The Council Camping Department oversees the management and maintenance of the Council’s camp Boy Scout and Cub Scout Camping Program Committees: properties and the summer and off-season programs that These two committees formulate and review all general are conducted on those properties. The flow chart below plans regarding the programs to be conducted at the Boy shows how the department is organized in carrying out its Scout and Cub Scout summer camps. The Boy Scout work. committee operates primarily through two subcommittees, for Camp Babcock Hovey and for Massawepie Scout The Camp Operations Committee is the administrative Camps. These committees work with the respective camp group that guides and directs all the operations of the directors implementing any new programs or altering or camping department. Decisions about major camp discontinuing any current programs. Any major decisions property maintenance and capital improvements are regarding Council summer camping programs are given to ultimately approved in this committee as well as major the Camp Operations Committee as recommendations for decisions about programs conducted during summer review and approval. camp and in the off season. Furthermore, any Council policy decisions regarding the camp properties and Properties Committee: This committee initiates, organizes programs are reviewed in this committee and and implements all plans regarding the regular recommendations passed on to the Council Executive maintenance and capital improvements of the Council’s Board for review and approval. camp properties. Any major decisions regarding these properties are passed on to the Camp Operations Reporting to the Camp Operations Committee are groups Committee as recommendations for review and approval. or committees that plan and organize different aspects of There are three sub committees that report to the overall the Council’s camping operations. Properties Committee, one for each camp property.

ORGANIZATION – COMMITTEE WORK (con’t)

Catholic Committee  The Catholic Committee works with the Greater Rochester  Help Units evaluate year-to-year achievements; Diocese to ensure that Scouting programs are available to  Help form new Scouting Units; all youth in the Catholic community.  Re-charter Units on time.

Commissioners Corps Commissioner – Why Be One?  Desire and honor of providing service to Scouting Commissioners – What Are They? Units;  Dedicated to the success of Cub Scout Packs,  Satisfaction of helping Units succeed in providing Boy Scout Troops, Varsity teams and Venture Scouting values and programs to Scouts; crews;  Fellowship and fun from working as a team with  Respected mentors who share their experiences Unit leaders and other commissioners; with Unit leaders and volunteers;  Personal growth from helping Units overcome  Trained in Unit support ideas, strategies and challenging times and continue to thrive; methods;  Learn new skills by participating in training for  Communicators of good ideas and up-to-date commissioners; information about Scouting programs and news;  Continued involvement in the Scouting program  Coaches of Unit leaders and volunteers – who which directly impacts youth and adult leaders; share insight from their experience and training;  On-going service to your community through  Problem solvers when Units run into challenges Scouting. and problems;  Liaisons between the Unit and District and/or District Key Three Council to share experiences, adventures, The District Key Three consists of the District Chair, successes, and challenges. District Commissioner and District Executive. Their function is to provide oversight to all activities and Commissioners’ Job Description functions in the district. As a group, the District Key  Support Units in their efforts to plan, finance and Threes from all Districts meet once every other month with conduct the best quality Scouting program the Vice President of District Operations and the Council possible; Commissioner to review Council campaigns and identify o Annual plan with camping support needed in the Districts. o Advancement program o Trained adult leadership Finance o Financial plan The Finance Committee is led by the Vice-President of  Assist Unit leaders and representatives by Fundraising, a member of the Executive Committee and providing information and helping solve Unit Executive Board. The committee is responsible for all challenges and problems; aspects of fundraising for the Council, including the annual  Assure that Units have trained leaders; popcorn sale, the FOS campaign and special events.  Help Units grow the number of registered youth each year;

ORGANIZATION – COMMITTEE WORK (con’t)

Historical Society By nature, some Scouters are ardent savers. Their cellars and attics are full of mementos of camping trips, training Membership courses and Troop events. Other Scouters are blessed The Council Membership Committee is headed by the with the ability to clearly recall those same activities on a Vice President for Membership, a member of the Council’s moment’s notice and to share their knowledge. Executive Committee and Executive Board. The Fortunately, from a combination of some of those people, committee is responsible for all aspects of the Council’s a group was organized dedicated to combining the Membership efforts including, Fall Roundup, Spring elements of local Scouting’s growth and development, and Recruiting, New Unit Initiatives, Save a Scout efforts and is now known as the Seneca Waterways Scouting Relationship Development. If you would like to be part of Historical Society. the Council’s Membership Recruitment efforts, contact the Director of Field Services Exhibits of Scouting related materials, collected, preserved, and displayed by this group, have been of Training great interest to visitors to the Scout Service Center and to The Council Training Committee is responsible for Camp Babcock-Hovey, and to attendees at some major organizing, scheduling and conducting all training for Council training events. Responding to requests from local Scouts and Scouters. The committee also helps Districts, museums, libraries, and municipal buildings, specific and even Units, prepare and conduct required training for Scouting items have been loaned by the society for related Scouts and Scouters. short term exhibits. Venturing Marketing The Venturing Committee, in concert with the Youth The Council Marketing Committee is headed by the Vice Venturing Officers Association, meets bi-monthly to plan President of Marketing, a member of the Council’s program, events and help create new Venturing crews. Executive Committee and Executive Board. The committee is responsible for all aspects of Council Exploring marketing including newsletters, websites and press The Council Exploring Advisory Committee is headed by releases. The committee also focuses on new ways to the Vice-President of Exploring, a member of the Councils’ ensure the community at large is aware of the impact of Executive Committee and Executive Board. The Scouting on the youth in the community and the Committee is responsible for providing guidance and community itself. support for all aspects of the Council’s Exploring Program, including new unit development, recruiting, fundraising, program development and special events.

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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Unit Awards In addition to the District Award of Merit, individual Scouters (adult leaders) give a great deal of their personal Districts may present awards unique to their District in time to ensure that the Scouting program is the best honor or memory of a long-time Scouter. experience a young boy will have. The Boy Scouts of America recognizes their commitment to the youth of their Council Recognitions community and has developed leader awards as a small Silver Beaver Award - The Silver Beaver Award is the way to say “thank you”. Council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Cub Scout Leader Awards adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of The Den Leader Training Award is available to recognize youth through service given to the Council. The Silver den leaders who have completed training, tenure, and Beaver is an award given to those who implement the performance requirements. Available for Tiger Cub den Scouting program and perform community service through leaders, Cub Scout den leaders, and Webelos den hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of leaders. service.

Boy Scout Leader Awards Cannon Award - The Cannon Award is a unique Seneca The Boy Scout Leader's Training Award and the Waterways Council recognition, presented by the Council Scoutmaster's Key are training awards that recognize President for service at one of the Council’s three camp training, tenure, and performance. properties.

Unit Leader Award of Merit - A quality Scouting experience Cooper Training Award - The Cooper Training Award is will help keep Scouts in the program, and the Boy Scouts given in memory of Jim Cooper, a long-time Scouter of America created the Unit Leader Award of Merit to involved in Scout training in the former Finger Lakes recognize the quality Unit leaders who make that happen. Council. The recipient of this award is selected by the The Unit Leader Award of Merit replaces the Scoutmaster, Training committee and nominations may be submitted to Varsity Team Coach, and Venturing Crew Advisor award the chair of the Training committee. of merit programs. This new recognition has revised requirements and may be earned by Cubmasters as well. Venturing Leadership Award - is presented by the Council to Venturers and adults who have made exceptional District Recognitions contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the The District Award of Merit is a Council award presented Venturing Code and Oath. by Districts in the same manner that the Silver Beaver is a national award presented by Councils. The award is Veteran Unit Award - The Council recognizes the available to Scouters who render service of an outstanding importance and contribution of charter organizations to the nature at the District level. success of Scouting in the community. To that end, Units are recognized for every five years of continuous service to the youth of the community. Units are presented with numbered year flags and certificates.

WHO PAYS FOR SCOUTING?

Financial support for Scouting comes from a variety of uniforms and equipment, and contributions from sources: individuals. These monies help to deliver the program of the BSA (in more than 290 local Councils) to chartered Individual Members pay weekly or monthly dues and are organizations that use the Scouting program to meet the responsible for buying their own uniforms, handbooks and needs of their youth. personal equipment, like backpacks, camping gear, etc. Friends of Scouting (FOS) Units (Pack, Troop, Team or Crew) collect the dues and The Friends of Scouting campaign is a major source of raise funds through various money-earning projects to revenue and support for the Council. The campaign is cover expenses and pay for supplies like camping divided into three sub-campaigns: Skills for Living, equipment, registration fees, uniforms, and program Community FOS and Family FOS. Each campaign materials. focuses on a separate sector of the community and soliciting their support of Scouting. Chartered Organizations provide a meeting place and adult volunteer leadership for their BSA Units, and Family FOS is an opportunity for families of Scouts to approve Unit money-earning projects before launch of the support the local Council and the programs it provides. projects. During a Unit event, a presentation is made by a member of the Unit about the impact of Scouting on them, their Local Councils— The Seneca Waterways Council family and their role in the community. At the end of the (chartered by the National Council)—receives funds from presentation, families are asked to consider making a gift an annual Friends of Scouting campaign, the United Way, to support Scouting. foundation grants, trust funds, bequests, individual gifts and investment income. These funds provide for Heritage Society professional staff, training, organization of new Scouting In an effort to encourage support for the Endowment Trust Units, maintenance of Council camps and operation of our Fund, the council has established the Scouting Heritage two Council Service Centers. Society. Men and women who believe in Scouting are encouraged to invest in the future. These individuals will The National Organization generates income from be acknowledged as lifetime members of the Scouting registration fees, local Council service fees, Scouting and Heritage Society. For more information on the Scouting Boys’ Life magazine subscriptions, sale of Heritage Society, please ask for the Development Department when calling the Council Service Center.

SPECIAL EVENTS Each year the Council holds a number of special events to 21 Stories for Scouts – a unique event in upstate New celebrate Scouting and to raise funds to continue Scouting York that provides participants with the opportunity to and its activities in the Council. The major events are: rappel off a building in downtown Rochester.

Eagle Scout Mentor Dinner – this event is an opportunity Sporting Clays – the Council holds two events each year, for community and business leaders to serve as mentors one in July and one in September, that provide to young men who have recently attained the rank of participants with an opportunity to participate in Eagle Scout. During the dinner, participants have the competitive sporting clay shootings. opportunity to hear from a local community leader about the importance of being an Eagle Scout on their life. Lobster Fest – this event is an opportunity to celebrate Scouting and have a party. The evening consists of a Youth Power Dinner – an event that recognizes local seafood appetizer buffet, surf-n-turf dinner and a silent community leaders for their commitment to their and live auction. communities. Further information, including dates and prices, about any of these events is available by contacting the Development Department at the Scout Service Center.

ENDOWMENT Scouting and Seneca Waterways Council has had a major impact on a number of people who have felt the need to support Scouting in a more permanent way. To this end, the Council, in 1953, established the Endowment Trust. Gifts given to the Council through wills, bequests, etc. are placed in the endowment fund which is managed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Executive Board.

Each year the Council hosts the Heritage Society Event in the fall as a way to thank donors to the endowment and provide them with information about Council activities.

Gifts to the endowment fund can be cash, stock, will bequests, life insurance policies and annuities from the Boy Scouts of America.

UNIT TAXING GUIDELINES The Boy Scouts of America, and Seneca Waterways 5. It is recommended that the Unit leader have a petty Council are considered non-profit organizations for tax cash fund (the limit set by the Unit Committee). purposes by the IRS and New York State. Individual Units 6. All Unit funds (including Den & Patrol) must pass are not considered non-profit organizations. If a Unit through the bank account; this includes, but is not needs a 501(c)3 letter stating an organization’s non-profit limited to dues, fundraising, sales, and gifts. status, that request can only be made if the chartered organization of the Unit is a 501(c)3 organization. Units UNIT FUNDRAISING POLICIES which require a New York Sales Tax Exemption Certificate 1. The Charter Organization and the District Executive for the purpose of purchasing Unit materials and supplies must approve Unit money-earning projects. Units may obtain a certificate from the Council Service Centers. complete the Unit Money Earning Application No. 4427. UNIT FINANCE OPERATIONS 2. Fundraising projects must be consistent with the 1. Unit funds must be deposited in a checking account principles of the Boy Scouts of America. requiring 2 signatures on every check. 3. Youth members may wear the uniform when engaged  Family members cannot approve payment or be in the popcorn fundraising project. The use of second signature. uniformed Scouts in any other advertising of a  Unit leaders can be one of the signees (but it is commercial product or business is not permitted. recommended it be a committee person). 4. Only the National Council can authorize use of  Financial institutions, including banks and insignia, words, phrases, designation marks, pictorial savings banks, will require an employer representation and descriptive remarks on identification number on all accounts (same as commercial products. Social Security Number); therefore, Units should 5. Adult leaders or youth members may not solicit use the number of their chartered organization or contributions for Units; though contributions can be make application using IRS Form SS4, accepted if offered. Application for Employer Identification Number. 6. Raffles and activities of a gambling nature are not The tax-exempt status of Units is consistent with permitted. the tax-exempt status of the Chartered 7. Units or local Councils may not endorse a commercial Organization. Form SS4 is available online at product, with the exception of the approved Council www.irs.gov. fundraising popcorn product. 2. Finance is the Unit Committee’s responsibility. A 8. Names of members and local Council name are not to Treasurer is assigned and the Committee be used for commercial purposes. Chairperson should receive the bank statement to 9. Units are not recognized by the IRS as a charitable reconcile. All money received by the Unit runs organization under the 501(c)3 code. This means through the Unit’s checking account. individuals cannot deduct contributions made to Units; 3. All Unit money-raising projects must be approved in however gifts to sponsoring organizations for a Unit advance by using BSA form Unit Money-Earning may be deductible depending on the tax status of the Application. (Form # 4427) sponsoring organization. 4. The Chartered Organization should audit the Unit finances annually and make this data available to its membership (part of the Chartered Organization responsibility is to oversee the Unit’s finances). Chartered Organizations are required to report the Unit’s available funds on their tax documents.

NOTE: All money raised and expenses incurred on behalf of Scouting must be turned in within a timely manner. Units determine the appropriate schedule for their events. Council funds must be turned in within 48 hours and all events, bills, and petty cash receipts must be reconciled within 30 days.

GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING – PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

This section is set out in the Guide to Safe Scouting. The devices may be utilized in target shooting events most recent Guide to Safe Scouting can be found at: with council approval and following the Sweet 16 http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/outdoorprogram/safet of BSA Safety. Council approval means the y/adultsguidetosafescouting.aspx approval of the Scout Executive or his designee on a tour permit specifically outlining details of The following activities have been declared unauthorized the event. (However, law enforcement and restricted by the Boy Scouts of America: departments and agencies using firearms in standard officer/agent training may use their training agenda when accompanied with 1. All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are banned from appropriate safety equipment in the Law program use. The exception is council-approved Enforcement Exploring program.) ATV programs. They are not approved for unit 12. Hunting is not an authorized Cub Scout or Boy use. ATVs are defined as motorized recreational Scout activity, although hunting safety is part of cycles with three or four large, soft tires, the program curriculum. designed for off-road use on a variety of terrains. (The purpose of this policy is to restrict chartered 2. Boxing, karate, and related martial arts—except packs, troops, and teams from conducting judo, aikido, and Tai Chi—are not authorized hunting trips. However, this policy does not activities. restrict Venturing crews from conducting hunting 3. Chainsaws and mechanical log splitters may be trips or special adult hunting expeditions provided authorized for use only by trained individuals over that adequate safety procedures are followed and the age of 18, using proper protective gear in that all participants have obtained necessary accordance with local laws. permits and/or licenses from either state or 4. Exploration of abandoned mines is an federal agencies. While hunter safety education unauthorized activity. might not be required prior to obtaining a hunting 5. Varsity football teams and interscholastic or club license, successful completion of the respective football competition and activities are state voluntary program is required before unauthorized activities. participating in the activity.) 6. Fireworks secured, used, or displayed in 13. Motorized personal watercraft (PWC), such as conjunction with program and activities is Jet-Skis®, are not authorized for use in Scouting unauthorized except where the fireworks display aquatics, and their use should not be permitted in is conducted under the auspices of a certified or or near BSA program areas. The exception is licensed fireworks control expert. council-approved PWC programs. They are not 7. The selling of fireworks as a fund-raising or approved for unit use. moneyearning activity by any group acting for or 14. Except for (1) law enforcement officers required on behalf of members, units, or districts may not to carry firearms within their jurisdiction, and (2) be authorized by councils. circumstances within the scope of the BSA 8. Flying in hang gliders, ultralights, experimental hunting policy statement, firearms should not be aircraft, or hot-air balloons (nontethered); in the possession of any person engaged in parachuting; and flying in aircraft as part of a camping, hiking, backpacking, or any other search and rescue mission are unauthorized Scouting activity other than those specifically activities. Tethered hot-air balloon flights are planned for target shooting under the supervision authorized, and a flying plan must be submitted. of a certified firearms instructor. (Among the 9. Motorized go-carts and motorbike activities purposes of this policy is to prohibit adult leaders are unauthorized for Cub Scout and Boy Scout from bringing firearms on BSA camping and programs. Go-carting conducted at a commercial hiking activities or to unit meetings.) Parasailing, facility that provides equipment and supervision or any activity in which a person is carried aloft of cart operation is authorized upon submittal of a by a parachute, parasail, kite, or other device completed tour and activity plan. Participating in towed by a motorboat, including a tube, or by any motorized speed events, including motorcycles, other means, is unauthorized. boats, drag racing, demolition derbies, and 15. All activities related to bungee cord jumping related events are not authorized activities for (sometimes called shock cord jumping) are any program level. unauthorized. 10. Participation in amateur or professional rodeo 16. Technical tree-climbing with ropes or harnesses events and council or district sponsorship of is not authorized as an activity. rodeos are not authorized. 17. Water chugging and related activities are not 11. Pointing any type of firearm or simulated firearm authorized for any program level. at any individual is unauthorized. Scout units may 18. Parasailing, or any activity in which a person is plan or participate in paintball, laser tag or similar carried aloft by a parachute, parasail, kite, or events where participants shoot at targets that other device towed by a motorboat, including a are neither living nor human representations. tube, or by any other means, is unauthorized. Units with council approval may participate in 19. All activities related to bungee cord jumping formally organized historical reenactment events, (sometimes called shock cord jumping) are where firearms are used and intentionally aimed unauthorized. over the heads of the reenactment participants. 20. Technical tree-climbing with ropes or harnesses The use of paintball guns, laser guns or similar is not authorized as an activity. 99

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SCOUTING GLOSSARY HEROISM AWARD. A lifesaving award presented to a ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE. An additional policy registered youth member or adult leader who has providing coverage for all registered adult volunteers and demonstrated heroism and skill in saving or attempting to youth members for medical expenses resulting from injury save life at minimum risk to self. or sickness while participating in Scouting activities. INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS (IOLS): ADVANCEMENT. The process by which a Scout meets Required for all Scout leaders. certain requirments and earns recognitions. KEY THREE. (1) The Council Key Three: the Council BALOO (BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR ORIENTATION). A president, Council commissioner and Scout executive; (2) six-hour training course that an adult member of the pack the district Key Three: the district chair, district must complete before the pack can participate in a pack commissioner and district executive. overnighter. LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING: Required training specific to BLUE AND GOLD BANQUET. A birthday dinner for Scouting each leadership group – den leaders, Tiger Cub den held by Cub Scout packs in February to celebrate the leaders, Webelos den leaders, Pack Committee Members, founding of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910 and Cub Cubmasters, Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Members. Scouting in 1930. LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY. A training course for Scout BOARD OF REVIEW. A review to determine if a Boy Scout leaders conducted by the Council. satisfactorily completed rank requirements. NEW LEADER ESSENTIALS. Designed to give basic BSA LIFEGUARD. A three-year certification awarded to Boy information to all adult leaders. This course is for leaders Scouts who meet prescribed requirements in aquatics of all programs: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts skills. and Venturing.

CAMPOREE. A district or Council Troop activity to PACK. A Scouting unit, made up of dens, which runs Cub demonstrate the techniques of living in camp. Scouting for the chartered organization. Serves youth grades 1st through 5th. CHARTERED ORGANIZATION. A religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other group that applied for and received a PINEWOOD DERBY. A pack activity that involves making charter to operate a Scouting unit. and racing model cars on a track.

COMMISSIONER. A commissioned Scouter who works with PROFESSIONAL SCOUTER. A registered, full-time packs, troops, teams, and Venturer crews to help units employee of the Boy Scouts of America who has succeed. In addition to the council commissioner, there successfully completed formal training at the Center for are district commissioners, assistant district Professional Development and been commissioned by the commissioners, roundtable commissioners, huddle national organization commissioners, and unit commissioners. REGION. One of four large geographical administrative COUNCIL SCOUT SERVICE CENTER. The business center for units of the BSA: Central Region, Southern Region, the local administration of Scouting. Western Region and Northeast Region.

CUBMASTER. A registered leader of the pack, 21 years of ROUNDTABLE. A monthly progrm and morale-building age or older. meeting for leaders, held by the district.

DISTRICT. A geographic sub-division of a Council. ROUND-UP. Process of bringing Cub Scout age youth togther to introduce them to the Cub Scout Program. DISTRICT EXECUTIVE (DE). A professional Scouter working under the direction of the Scout executive, acts as adviser SAFE SWIM DEFENSE. A plan with eight defenses for safe to the volunteers in the district. swimming.

EAGLE SCOUT. The highest rank for Scouts. SAFETY AFLOAT. Guidelines for safe Troop activity afloat in craft less than 26 feet long. FRIENDS OF SCOUTING (FOS). An annual finance campaign that supports the Council annual budget. SIGN-UP NIGHT. A one-night event in a neighborhood school or community organization where boys and parents GOOD TURN. A single act of service to others. A distinctive gather to hear and see how Scouting operates and how feature of Scouting is its emphasis on service to others. they can join.

GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING. A unit leader’s guide for current SCOUT EXECUTIVE (SE). The professional staff leader and polcies and procedures for conducting safe activities. secretary for the Executive Board of a local Council. Available as a printed publication or on the official BSA website (www.scouting.org). SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY WEEK. The week, beginning on Sunday, that includes February 8, Scouting Anniversary Day – the day the BSA was incorporated in 1910. 101

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