OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter SOUTHSouth MountainMOUNTAIN DistrictDISTRICT MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA
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Greetings! Packs, Troops, and CrewsCrews—with -- submit a new articles Scouting of your year activities underway, or events please for submit the District articles and/or photos of your unit’s activities or events for the District newsletter. Send them to newsletter to Bernie Suess ([email protected]). Please submit your Bernie Suess at [email protected]. Submit your information by the information22nd of each by month. the 22nd of each month.
2014 DATES MEETING LOCATION KEY Roundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2] [1] East Hills Moravian Church District Committee 7:30pm 2nd Tuesday [1] Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 2nd Thursday [1] 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem District Commissioners 7:00pm 4th Tuesday [3] note new day [2] St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network District Recharter Day January 4, 2014 800-801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 OA Family Banquet January 4 [7] Wood Badge Dinner January 5 [11] [3] Minsi Trails Council Office Council Recognition Dinner January 24 [1] [4] Camp Minsi Klondike Derby February 15 [4] [5] Trexler Scout Reservation Trainer’s EDGE February 22 [1] Pinewood Derby March 8 [1] [6] Akelaland University of Scouting March 15 [9] [7] Settler’s Camp National Youth Leadership Training April 11 to 13 & 25 to 27 [7] [8] Jordan Lutheran Church District Recognition Dinner April 26 [1] Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 3 to 4 [5] [9] Lehigh Carbon Community College Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 17 to 18 [4] [10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem Spring OA Weekend May 30 to June 1 [5] [11] Faith United Church of Christ, 5992 Rt. 378 Center Valley Wood Badge course N5-502-14 August 22-24 [6] & (both weekends) September 13-15 [6] [88] Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S. 8th St., Tatamy Fall OA Weekend September 5 to 7 [4] [89] Jordan UCC, 1837 Church Rd., Allentown (Rt. 309 & Cub Fall Event October 18 to 19 Walbert Ave.) Scouting for Food November 1 and 8 [90] Iron Pigs Stadium [92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown [93] Wesley United Methodist Church [94] Allentown Rose Garden [95] Jacobsburg State Park NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, [96] Dryland UCC, Nazareth please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee [97] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem Page.
The South Mountain District is a geographical area located in Lehigh and Northampton counties which serves the school districts of Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley, and Southern Lehigh. Municipalities within the South Mountain District include Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township, Hellertown, Lower Milford, Lower Saucon, Steel City, and Upper Saucon. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -2-
SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS
South Mountain District Home Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/ South Mountain District Fliers and Brochures Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/fliers.htm South Mountain District Cub Resources Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/cub_resources.htm South Mountain District Award Forms: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-DistrictAwardofMerit.pdf http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-Fellowship.pdf http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Unit_Scouter_Award_Nomination-2013.pdf
These forms are used for Scouter recognition. http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/District_Bio_Form.pdf Scouter Bio Form. Fill in and email to Cheryl Moreira at [email protected]
SMD Announcements http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/announce.htm Advancement and Recognition Guide http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Guide-Advancement.pdf FORUM Newsletter http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/current_forum.php FORUM Attachments http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/~forum_attach.php
2015 World Scout Jamboree! Learn more about the 23rd World Scout Jamboree: http://www.scouting.org/worldjamboree.aspx
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2014 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 10 to 12 - OA OctoberFest weekend at Settler’s Camp (Trexler Scout Reservation) OCTOBER 18 to 19 - South Mountain District Fall Cub Event at Hellertown Sportsmen’s Club
SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDAS Remember new start time is 7:00 PM DATE CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS October 1, 2014 New Cub Scout Requirements Den Chiefs
November 5, 2014 COMBINED – Re-chartering Prep December 3, 2014 Special Event Planning Boards of Review January 7, 2015 Camping Opportunities: Trail to Eagle Family, Day, and Resident February 4, 2015 COMBINED - Unit Finances and Budgeting March 4, 2015 Program Planning & Pack Senior Patrol Leader forum Summertime Award OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -3-
2014-15 Roundtable Calendar Overall Date Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Program
Opening Picnic & Meet Summer Camp & Program th Round-up training August 6 Your Planning Commissioner
September 3rd “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” Shooting Sports
Scouting for New Cub Scout st Food Den Chiefs October 1 Requirements distribution
November 5th COMBINED – Re-chartering Prep
December 3rd Special Event Planning Boards of Review
Camping Opportunities: th Trail to Eagle January 7 Family, Day, and Resident
February 4th COMBINED – Unit Finances and Budgeting
Program Planning & Pack th Senior Patrol Leader forum March 4 Summertime Award
COMBINED – Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3: April 1st Scout Executive Council President Council Commissioner
Succession Planning: My Succession Planning: th Scout’s Done – What’s Next May 6 Who’s Taking My Place? for Me?
June 3rd Closing Picnic COMBINED – Campfire Ceremonies
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South Mountain Fall Cub Event “2014 Minsi Trails Hoedown” Registration Form
Event Name: 2014 Minsi Trails Hoedown
Event Date: October 18 - 19, 2014
Registration Due: October 3, 2014 (Late registration will not be accepted)
Registration Fee: $7.00 per scout/ $5.00 per adult or child (no patch)
Payment: Checks payable to Minsi Trails Council
Mail To: Minsi Trails Council - BSA PO Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624
Questions? If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact: Jean Kinkead (610)867-4107 [email protected]
Please complete all information:
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NOTE: Due to the fact that supplies are purchased based on registration numbers, fees, are non-refundable after 2 weeks prior to the event, or in the unlikely event of the activity being postponed or cancelled.
Please list all scouts participating on the back side of this form to make registration easier on the day of the event. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -5-
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION SOUTH MOUNTAIN FALL CUB EVENT 2014
LOCATION Hellertown Sportsman Club - Hellertown TIMES Check In 8:15-8:45 AM Opening Ceremony 8:45 AM Closing Ceremony 4:00 PM Dinner on Your Own 4:30 PM Campfire Entertainment 7:00 PM Check Out 9:00 AM
REGISTRATION Advanced registrations ONLY. See attached registration form for details. Registration is to be turned in as a pack.
TEAMS Boys will go in "teams" from station to station. Scouts will be grouped with their packs as well as other packs depending on numbers. Scouts will receive access to all stations, lunch, and a patch for their admission fee. Adults or siblings fee include lunch, but not a patch.
CAMPING Scouts may stay on the premises for no additional cost. Please let your cubmaster/committee chair know if you plan to camp out so we can plan accordingly. All scouts are eligible to stay, but MUST be accompanied by their parent/guardian.
WHAT TO WEAR The Fall Cub Event is held regardless of the weather so dress appropriately! Please make sure that all boys wear sneakers for the event. It will get cold at night, so make sure the boys have coats to wear if you are staying over.
LUNCH & WHAT TO BRING 1. Food - lunch will be provided for lunch ONLY. • Lunch will be a hot dog, bag of chips, and a drink. A sweet treat will be provided as well. • Dinner and breakfast are NOT provided - Each team must cook their own dinner and breakfast. Some part of the meal should be cooked in a container over a wood/charcoal the fire. 2. Cookware – depending on what you’re cooking, you’ll need pots/lids, pot holder, ladle, knife, cups, eating utensils, plates, napkins, water to put out fire, paper towels, soap, sponges, bucket, garbage bags. 3. Fires– Fires are only to be started in designated areas that will be pointed out to you at check in. Tinder/kindling/fuel must be used (charcoal or wood – but no lighter fluid, paper, lint, etc.) and small grill (fires are NOT to be put directly on ground). Open grate grills, hibachis, mortar pans, small barrels work well. Remember matches, shovel, metal can to bring ashes home in. NO Propane Stoves. The object is to encourage boys to start the fire with little assistance. Scouts and leaders must clean up their area before leaving and take all garbage with them. 4. Chairs - There are limited places to sit for meals - camp style folding chairs are easiest to carry.
Gear can be left in vehicles until meal times. It saves time if an adult unloads gear while teams are at last station prior to lunch.
5. Camping Gear - You will need to bring tents and tarps to set up camp. Sleeping bags are highly recommended. Camp set up and dinner will start at 4:15. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -7-
SOUTH MOUNTAIN FALL CUB EVENT 2014 “THE EVENTS”
SCHEDULE Saturday 8:15 - 8:45am Check-In 8:45 am Opening Ceremony 9:00 - 9:40 am Station #1 9:45 - 10:25 am Station #2 10:30 - 11:10 am Station #3 11:15 - 11:55 am Station #4 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 - 1:40 pm Station #5 1:45 - 2:25 pm Station #6 2:30 - 3:10 pm Station #7 3:15 - 3:55 pm Station #8 4:00 pm Closing for Scouts not staying 4:30 pm Camp Set-Up and Dinner (on your own) 7:00 pm Campfire Entertainment (Luke and band) 8:00 pm Cracker Barrel - all packs bring snacks to share 10:00pm Lights Out
Sunday 8am Breakfast (on-own) 9am Check-out
RULES OF CONDUCT Leaders may not physically assist the boys at any station but are encouraged to cheer on their boys Leaders are not to yell at their boys or argue with personnel running the stations. Everyone must follow the Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent. Fires must be "cold out" after dinner and breakfast. All trash and fire remnants must be taken home. Webelos are not to carry knives. Everyone is to have FUN Please read ALL information prior to event.
DIRECTIONS TO HELLERTOWN SPORTSMEN’S CLUB 1793 Meadows Rd, Hellertown, PA 18055 (610) 838-7118 From Rt 78 The club is just three miles south of exit 67 on I-78. Traveling south on route 412, the main street in Hellertown, you will see on your right, the familiar “golden arches.” Behind these arches, the club is located on Meadows Road. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -8-
STATIONS Scouts will rotate through 8 stations throughout the day. Each scout will be given a colored wristband to wear. This wristband will indicate which station the scout will be attending and at what time. This will also ensure that every scout gets equal time at each station.
1. Basic First Aid Teams will learn Basic First Aid and have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in “real-life” scenarios.
2. Orienteering Teams will learn basic orienteering skills to be successful. Teams will learn how to use a compass and follow a basic compass course.
3. Archery Teams will learn the basics about archery and how to properly and safely shoot a bow and arrow.
4. BB Gun Teams will learn the basics about BB guns and how to properly and safely shoot at a target.
5. Knot Tying Teams will learn basic knots needed for various scouting situations. Using what they have learned they will apply these skills to knot tying games.
6. “Hoe-down” Relay Races Scouts will have fun with various relay races related to the theme of our day.
7. Lasso Scouts will learn how to make a lasso and participate in a fun activity where they lasso a “horse”.
8. Bear Paw Throw Scouts will have an opportunity to aim and use a noodle to throw it through the swinging bear paw. Students will earn different points for making it through various parts of the paw.
QUESTIONS? If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact: Jean Kinkead (610) 867-4107 [email protected] OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -9- POPCORN NEWS “Blitz Days” How to conduct one
Blitz Days are a great opportunity to create excitement among your Scouts and increase your unit’s popcorn sale.
Often scheduled for the first day or weekend of the popcorn sale, a “Blitz Day” is an opportunity to bring all your families together. Send everyone out to pre-determined areas to kickoff your popcorn sale in a big way. Have everyone return after a set period of time. At the end of the day or period of time, everyone comes back together for a cookout and prizes or certificates of recognition to Scouts who had sales during the Blitz Day.
Also a unit can distribute leftover Show and Sell product and do a show and deliver style sales campaign. Show and Deliver is where the scout sells door to door with the take order form & the product in-hand. This method allows Scouts to make the sale, deliver the products, and collect the money immediately all in one visit. It is critical that the Scout keep his take order form accurate so he can work towards the prize/ reward program. At the end of the day, the money and unsold popcorn is returned to the Unit Popcorn Kernel. This means there is little to no risk of money and inventory being lost or uncollected.
Blitz Days schedule in the middle of the popcorn sale help to re-energize your Scouts and keep the excitement level at a peak. A Blitz Day scheduled at the end of your popcorn sale can be used to create one last push and serve as an excellent opportunity to collect the order forms from Scouts. During a Blitz Day you could set up “mystery houses” with special prizes for Scouts who visit them during the sale, prizes can be as modest as pens, pencils and composition books to a Nalgene bottle for hiking.
Regardless of when you schedule a Blitz Day, beginning, middle, or end, of the sales period, remember to make it exciting, creative,fun and most of all rewarding for everyone involved!
Acknowledgements: Kernel’s Korner Newsletter, 2008, Occoneechee Council, Raleigh, NC.
Popcorn News 2014 Key Dates
Units may begin selling popcorn as soon as they conduct a unit kickoff, work with their members to establish per youth sales goals, teach safe selling techniques and distribute sale materials.
September 12, Second Show and Sell Order Due, ”CHOCOLATE” + ALL OTHERS September 26, Second Show and Sell Order Pick Up, ATAS Int’l,6642 Grant Way, Allentown,PA 18106
● Units participating in the Show and Sell portion will be contacted by a professional staff member of the Minsi Trail Council not the District Kernel.
October 30, (9 to 4pm) Please use all popcorn towards your Take Order sale, otherwise returns to the Council Service Center. After this date no exceptions can be made. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -10-
October 31, Show and Sell money must be paid at Council Service Center. October 31, Unit Popcorn Take Order and Prize Order Due. All orders to be submitted online through the www.trailsend.com website. Hard copies of following forms must be faxed (610-465-4500), or emailed to Teresa.smith@ scouting.org or mailed to the council office by this date as well: Pizza Party, Iron Pig, Unit Master Record, Scholarship forms. End of Online Sales counting towards prizes
November 14, Friday, District Popcorn Break Out, Come help and take your order that evening. Davis Beverage Group, 200 Cascade Drive, Suite A. Allentown, PA 18019 Please sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0D4FA4AD22A7F85-popcorn
November 15, Saturday, District Popcorn Pick up, Pick up your order at Davis Beverage Group, 200 Cascade Drive, Suite A, Allentown, PA 18019 Please sign up: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0D4FA4AD22A7F85-popcorn
December 8, Monday, MONEY DUE to Council Office Pizza Party and Unit Account Credits(if qualified) will be available beginning on this date. Prizes directly mailed to Unit Kernel, if not received by Dec. 2 contact Council Office immediately. Prize problems need to be resolved before December 20th. Please remember that your order must be paid on time to qualify for unit incentives
“Sharing the Unit Calendar means Sharing the Unit Popcorn Goal”
Can your Scouts name 5 things that they will be doing in Scouting this year?
Do your Parents and Scouts know why they are selling popcorn this year?
When parents and scouts participate in the popcorn sale, sharing the unit calendar and understanding what the unit is planning to do in the upcoming year is of vital importance.
Getting the unit calendar out to parents and scouts allows everyone to schedule events, commit to volunteering and communicates the great things that are possible with a successful popcorn sale.
A go to for budget planning is the virtual sale planner that you can download at: www.minsitrails.com/popcorn/planner
Once your unit determines their monthly calendar for the year the virtual sale planner lays out the what the expenses will be and what is necessary to raise via the popcorn sale.
Parents and scouts are more engaged and committed to the unit’s popcorn sale if the unit calendar is shared during the Popcorn Kickoff.
Is your unit dreaming “Big” this year and plans to cover more than just expenses?
Plans to go to Washington, DC, summer camp fees paid in full, a bus trip to the Intrepid museum in NYC, camping overnight on the USS Massachusetts?
These are big dreams that you need to set a goal, share it with your Scouts and parents. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -11-
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Minsi Trails Council / South Mountain District Camp Minsi Pocono Summit, PA February 14th, 2015
This will be the 3rd Klondike Troop 302 will host. We are looking to pass on the Honor to another Troop for the 2016 Klondike Derby (we will assist). OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -13-
Chaplain Aide Training Chaplains & Chaplain Aides
Fall Session Saturday 11 October 2014 9:00AM - 3:00 PM See www.minsichaplain.org for more information
Minsi Trails Council Chaplain Corps Christ Church UCC 75 E. Market St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 Register at the Council OfÞÞce or email:
Jeffff Bauer [email protected] Ellsworth Machin [email protected]
$10 registration, includes lunch and all materials
This training course is for both Chaplains and Chaplain Aides
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BOY SCOUTS: Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
Insect Study Merit Badge ● Saturday, September 27, 2014 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Winter at Wildlands ● Saturday, February 21, 2015 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Eqfi? ,,, ,q Fee: $24/scout $14/adult Child vs. Wild ● Saturday, March 14, 2015 9a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m. ,fi,fi,,, ,q Fee: $13/scout $6/adult Engineering in Nature ● Saturday, April 25, 2015 9 a.m.-4 p.m. , ,,, ,qB- Fee: $20/scout $10/adult Bird Study Merit Badge ● Saturday, May 9, 2015 9 a.m.-3 p.m. , fi, fi fi q fiBAq,q B- Fee: $20/scout $10/adult
Family Camping ● June 6, 2015 1 p.m. - June 7, 2015 8 a.m. -,, ,,,A fi,, q,fi-,fi Fee: $65/scout $30/adult B, AOE:O,E,A8www.wildlandspa.org OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -15-
Den Chief Training
Why? Get the knowledge and tools you need to “Do your Best!” and skills to “Keep it fun!” Who should come? Any Scout serving as or thinking of serving as a Den Chief When? October 4th from 9 am to 4 pm Where? Settlers Dining Hall (Trexler Scout Reservation)
Registration starts @ 8:30 AM Cost is $20 and includes Den Chief Handbook and lunch Register for this at Minsi Trails Council Office Any questions email [email protected] or call 570-369-6340
Please make Check Payable to “Minsi Trails Council”
Please send to: Minsi Trails Council Attn: Den Chief Training PO Box 20624 Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624
Scout Name______District______Troop_____
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City, State Zip ______
Phone # ______
Scout Master Signature (REQUIRED))______OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -16-
Calling all Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouters Come to Camp Trexler Oct 18-19 2014 Want to take part in the largest Scouting Event Worldwide have fun and find out how Amateur Radio works for worldwide communication ? Have a chance to talk with other scouts around the world from Camp Trexler. See some of the ways that amateurs can communicate with each other.
For more information or questions contact me at
[email protected] Darryl Frasier Radio merit badge counselor OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -17-
5 North Front Street, Allentown PA 18102
Scout/Community Day December 11, 2014 3pm – 8pm Santa arrives at 5 pm
FREE Admission to Scouts who wear their UNIFORM
Children 12 & under FREE
Christmas Songs & Games with SANTA!
Adults $10.00 Students 13 - 16 $6.00 Seniors (62+) $7.00 Groups of 10 or more $8.00
Holiday Train Special Exhibit
OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -18- Upcoming training opportunities Every Scout deserves a well trained leader; every leader deserves to be well trained!
Boy Scout – Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes 10/4/2014 10/5/2014 Camp Spirit 1718 Mulberry Road, Mandatory pre-meeting on 9/27 @ 4:30 PM @ Trexler $20.00 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Fogelsville, PA Trinity Memorial Church in Allentown
10/24/2014 10/26/2014 Camp Minsi - Weytrex, Adirondacks Forks of Mandatory pre-meeting on 10/4 @ 4 PM at $20.00 6:00 PM 12:00 PM Campsites 1,2,3 Delaware Hope Lutheran Church in Tatamy Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - Cubmaster/Pack Committee Course This course is for all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Committee Chairman, Pack Committee Members, and Pack Trainers Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes This is a 2 night course. The second night is 9/30/2014 9/30/2014 St. John's Lutheran Church, 9 N 9th St. Pocono $5.00 10/2/2014 at 6:30 PM. You must attend both 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Stroudsburg, PA nights.
This is a 2 night course. The second night is 10/28/2014 10/28/2014 Pleasant Valley Elementary School, 476 Pocono $5.00 10/30/2014 at 6:30 PM. You must attend both 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Polk Township Rd. Kunkletown, PA nights.
11/15/2014 11/15/2014 Council Service Center, 991 Postal Road, Forks of Participants will be trained in all Cub Scout $5.00 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Allentown Delaware positions Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - Cubmaster/Pack Committee Course This course is for all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Committee Chairman, Pack Committee Members, and Pack Trainers Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes This is a 2 night course. The second night is 9/30/2014 9/30/2014 St. John's Lutheran Church, 9 N 9th St. Pocono $5.00 10/2/2014 at 6:30 PM. You must attend both 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Stroudsburg, PA nights.
This course is 2 nights. The second night is 10/28/2014 10/28/2014 Pleasant Valley Elementary School, 476 Pocono $5.00 10/30/2014 at 6:30 PM. You must attend both 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Polk Township Rd. Kunkletown, Pa nights.
11/15/2014 11/15/2014 Council Service Center, 991 Postal Road, Forks of Participants will be trained in all Cub Scout $5.00 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Allentown Delaware positions Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes 9/27/2014 9/27/2014 Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 535 W Trexler $5.00 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Emmaus Ave., Allentown
10/4/2014 10/4/2014 Hope Lutheran Church 240 S 8th St. Forks of $5.00 7:45 AM 3:45 PM Tatamy Delaware
This is a 2 night course. The second night is 10/21/2014 10/21/2014 Pleasant Valley Elementary School, 476 Pocono $5.00 10/23/2014 at 6:30 PM You must attend both 6:30 PM 9:30 PM Polk Township Rd. Kunkletown, PA nights. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -19- Order of the Arrow Fall Weekend 2014
During the OA Fall Weekend, Adrian of Scoutreach Troop 899 became the first Order of the Arrow recipient from his Troop to complete his Ordeal. The Fall Weekend was held at Camp Minsi this past August.
Adrian is looking forward to completing his Life Rank and is eager to get started on his Eagle project.
Minsi Trails’ Witauchsoman Lodge #44 has a history of mentoring Scoutreach units. OCTOBER 2014 South Mountain District Newsletter -20- SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT KEY 3 District Chair Michael E. Faccinetto 610-554-9151 [email protected] District Commissioner Mike Mayrosh 610-866-4968 [email protected] Senior District Executive Arby Beisel 610-465-8558 [email protected]
DISTRICT CHAIRS Activities Chair Jack Keefe 610-866-1571 [email protected] Activities Committee member Chris Smith 484-553-7962 [email protected] Advancement Chair Drew Draper 610-866-7875 [email protected] Advancement Cub OPEN Advancement Eagle Roxanne Mayrosh 610-866-4968 [email protected] Advancement Merit Badge Irene Arno Advancement Eagle Board Ellsworth Machin III 610-746-1886 [email protected] Camp Promotions Chair Don Hoffman Cub Camp Promotions OPEN Day Camp Director Kelli & Barry Webb Camp Promotions-Boy Scouts Don Hoffman High Adventure Promotions Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] FOS Family Campaign Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Member-at-Large Sandi Dale 484-863-4729 [email protected] Member-at-Large Rod Long 610-838-6768 [email protected] Member-at-Large Donald Miles 610-730-2514 [email protected] Membership Chair Mark Firth 610-866-2660 [email protected] Membership Resource Team Members Bernie Suess [email protected] Bill Tattersall Membership Webelos to Scout Transition OPEN Membership School Night OPEN New Unit Chair OPEN Nominating Chair Rick Santee 610-691-7000 [email protected] OA Chapter Advisor Dave Hay 610-861-4494 [email protected] Popcorn Kernel Lucretia Ellis 610-360-0599 [email protected] Recognition Dinner Chair Cheryl Moreira [email protected] Scouting for Food Chair Rev. Dale Miller 610-216-6111 [email protected]
Scoutreach Liaison Sharon Diaspe [email protected] Training Chair Tom Stalsitz 610-967-6508 [email protected] Training Chair-Cubs Todd Siegfried Training Chair-Boy Scouts OPEN Training Chair-Venturing OPEN Webmaster Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected] SMD Website [email protected] http://www.minsi-southmountain.com Newsletter Editor Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected]
COMMISSIONERS Boy Scout Roundtable Bryan Ritter [email protected] Cub Scout Roundtable Michael Philipp [email protected]
Any Scouter interested in serving on the District Committee, contact Rick Santee or if interested in serving as a Commissioner, contact Mike Mayrosh.