AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter South Mountain District , BSA

NEWSLETTER... NEWS!!

Greetings!

Packs, Troops, and Crews—summer is almost over. Make the most of it and please submit articles and/or pho-

tos of your unit’s activities for the District newsletter to Bernie Suess at [email protected].

Submit your information by the 22nd of each month.

2017 DATES MEETING LOCATION KEY Roundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2] [1] East Hills Moravian Church District Committee 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday [1] 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 3rd Tuesday [1] District Commissioners 7:00pm 3rd Wednesday [3] [2] St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network 800-801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 District Recharter Day January 7, 2017 [11] [3] Minsi Trails Council Office OA Family Banquet January 7 [13] [4] Camp Minsi Dinner January 8 [8] [5] Trexler Reservation Council Recognition Dinner January 27 [1] February 25 [4] [6] Akelaland Trainer’s EDGE February 18 [TBA] [7] Settler’s Camp March 4 [11] [8] Jordan Lutheran Church University of March 11 [9] [9] Lehigh Carbon Community College District Recognition Dinner March 18 [91] Spring March 25 [7] [10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem National Youth Leadership Training April 21-23 & 28-30 [6] [11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 5-7 [5] [12] Lower Milford Township Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 19-21 [4] [13] Stroudsmoor Country Inn (Stroudsburg, PA) Spring OA Weekend June 2-4 [5] [14] Louise Moore Park OA - Section NE-5 Conclave June 9-11 [98] SM District Planning Conference June 13 [TBA] [15] The Meadows, Hellertown Day Camp July 10-14 [14] [16] DeSales University, Center Valley National July 16-28 [99] Fall OA Weekend September 8-10 [4] [90] Iron Pigs Stadium Fall Camporee September 15-17 [4] Fall Family Camp September 29 -October 1 [TBA] [91] Hellertown American Legion OA OctoberFest Weekend October 6-8 [3] [92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown Fall Cub Event October 21-22 [92] [93] Wesley United Methodist Church Scouting for Food November 4 and 11 [96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute Popcorn sorting November 17 [TBA] [98] Forrestburg Scout Reservation Popcorn distribution November 18 [TBA] NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, [99] Summit Bechtel Reserve please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee 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. AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -2-

S SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS

South Mountain District Home Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/ South Mountain District Fliers and Brochures Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/fliers.htm South Mountain District Cub Resources Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/cub_resources.htm South Mountain District Award Forms: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-DistrictAwardofMerit.pdf http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-Fellowship.pdf

These forms are used for Scouter recognition. http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/District_Bio_Form.pdf Scouter Bio Form. Fill in and email to Cheryl Moreira at [email protected]

SMD 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

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2017 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES AUGUST 2 - SMD Roundtable/OA Ice Cream Social, 6:30 PM, Pavilion #2, Louise Moore Park AUGUST 9 - Online Unit Registration Information Session at Council Service Center, 6:30 PM AUGUST 15 - District Eagle Scout Service Project Approval/Boards of Review SEPTEMBER 8 to 10 - OA Fall Fellowship Weekend at Camp Minsi SEPTEMBER 15 to 17 - South Mountain District Fall Camporee at Camp Minsi SEPTEMBER 29 to OCTOBER 1 - Cub Fall Family Weekend at Akelaland Camp

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDAS Start time is 7:00 PM

DATE OVERALL CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS YOUTH PROGRAM PROGRAM

August 2 Ice Cream Social & Holding A Successful Whitewater Challengers presen- Geocaching (6:30 PM!) Meet the Commis- Round-up & Lion Cubs tation sioners training

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

October 4 Scouting for Food "COMBINED – Connecting Webelos with Troops Cyberchip and Bullying Preven- Doorhanger Distri- Before Crossover" tion bution AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -3- Around the District

South Mountain District Daycamp - Louise Moore Park July 10-14, 2017 AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -4- South Mountain District Daycamp - Louise Moore Park (cont’d) July 10-14, 2017 AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -5-

SCOUTBOOK ADANCEMENT ILL NO SYNC TO SCOUTNET

OR ACKS, BOY SCOUT TROOS ENTURE CRES

A project has been in the works to provide the ability to sync Scoutbook advancement records with ScoutNet. The BSA is excited to announce that this project is now complete and was rolled out to units starting on June 27. This means you no longer need to access Internet Advancement if your unit is currently using Scoutbook! The rollout was done weekly to allow the BSA to monitor and control the number of transactions processed during the implementation. All implementations were to be completed by July 25, 2017. After this date, all new units that subscribe to Scoutbook will automatically be included in the sync. Once the National Service Center sets a Scoutbook unit to “active,” the unit is eligible to participate. Each unit Key 3 will then receive a notification with documentation on how to set up the unit for the advancement sync. After the initial steps are completed, all youth advancement records will automatically reflect in ScoutNet within 24 hours. Scoutbook units will no longer need to generate a file from Scoutbook and upload into Internet Advancement. This is a huge accomplishment in alleviating and simplifying advancement for our units. For additional inormation please go to: https://www.scoutbook.com/

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TE A COUT EARN EAE AM CANE ON AUUT TE METOD I NOT RETROACTIE 1. Any new Eagle Scout, Board of Review as of August 1, 2017 or later, can instantly receive, alongside his Eagle medal, A Eagle Palms he has earned for merit badges completed prior to his 18th Birthday and before he became an Eagle Scout. No waiting between Palms for merit badges already earned. 2. After becoming an Eagle Scout and receiving credit for the Palms already earned, at the date of his review, additional Palms may be earned by completing the revised requirements, including the three months tenure between awarding each Palm. 3. The three-month tenure reuirement has been epanded to allow active participation in any BSA program – not just the troop and patrol. A. This recognizes that as some Scouts get older, their Scouting participation shifts to , the , summer camp staff or elsewhere. 4. The leadership reuirement has been broadened to include “accepting responsibility” as well as “demonstrating leadership.” . The Eagle alm board of review has been eliminated. A. Eagle Palms are not ranks, so the Eagle Palm board of review was seen as an unnecessary step. A unit leader conference is deemed to be sufficient and may be conducted at any time during the tenure requirement. B. Unit leader conference can be conducted by the Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor, depending on program Scout is registered in. . Reporting on alms earned. A. Eagle Palms must be reported by the Troop/Crew using Internet Advancement, Scoutbook, TroopMaster or Advancement Report # 34403. B. Eagle Scout Palm Application #58-709 has been eliminated.

or additional information please go to

“Bryan on Scouting”

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Revised campout requirements for Second Class, First Class take effect August 1, 2017

Current Requirement – Second Class 1 a. Since joining, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, three of which include overnight camping. These five activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On at least two of the three campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect (such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee). New Requirement – Second Class - as of August 1, 2017 l a. Since joining Boy Scouts, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, at least three of which must be held outdoors. Of the outdoor activities, at least two must include overnight camping. These activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect, such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee. Current Requirement – First Class l a. Since joining, participate in 10 separate troop/patrol activities, six of which include overnight camping. These 10 activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On at least five of the six campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee. New Requirement – First Class – as of August 1, 2017 la. Since joining Boy Scouts, participate in 10 separate troop/patrol activities, at least six of which must be held outdoors. Of the outdoor activities, at least three must include overnight camping. These activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On campouts, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect, such as a lean-to, snow cave, or tepee.

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

July 25, 2017

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Railroading Merit Badge Workshop

Earn Your Join Steamtown National Historic Site (NHS) for a merit badge Railroading Merit workshop. Scouts and leaders will work with Park Rangers and Badge Volunteers in classes, practical experience and onboard a train as we introduce the history, economics and safety of railroading. This Merit Badge Workshop, along with completed prerequisites, satisfies the BSA requirements to earn the Railroading Merit Badge. This workshop takes place on Sunday, August 13, 2017. All participants should arrive at Steamtown NHS not later than 9:30am.

How Much Does It The Steamtown NHS Park Entrance Fee is $7.00 for visitors ages 16 Cost years and older; under 16 years are free. The Gouldsboro train excursion is required for merit badge workshop participants, with a cost for Adults (16-61) $34.00; Seniors 62 and older $29.00, Children 6 to 15 $22.00, and under 6 years free. Entrance fee is included in the excursion price. How Do I Participate? All scout leaders need to pre-register their units by phone or email in order to participate. Space is limited, so please contact us as soon as possible. Call Ken Ganz (570)340-5240 or Lori Staely (570)340-5195 or email [email protected] or [email protected] to reserve your spot in this exciting activity.

What Else Do I Need? You may bring your lunch or purchase lunch at the Gouldsboro station. Carry a bottle of water and dress appropriately for the weather as much of this program occurs outdoors. Please note: Scout leaders must accompany scouts at all times. AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -9-

Dear , July 7, 2017 Although the summer camp season is still in full swing, now is the time to prepare for the beginning of the Scouting program year. As your unit is creating its schedule, be sure to include Roundtable meetings! In case you’re unaware, these sessions are typically held at 7pm on the 1st Wednesday of every month within the Education Center of the St. Luke’s University Hospital, 801 Ostrum St., Roundtable noun \raund-tā-bəl\ Bethlehem 18015. All Scouters are invited to participate in these gatherings which will enable supplemental trainings for Scoutinġ you and others to share ideas on how to volunteers to inspire, motivate, and enable organize fun and exciting activities. Usually, leaders to provide a stronger program for leaders from each program meet separately, their Scouts; an opportunity to share yet there are special joint sessions and uniforms experiences, ideas, and information, as well are not required. New this year will be as enjoy fellowship with other leaders. several programs provided for youth so that your whole family can attend! Finally, the Order of the Arrow Chapter meeting is also held at the same time and location, so bring your Scout and stay for Roundtable! Enclosed is a calendar detailing Roundtable topics and events for the 2017-18 program year, as well as a map to the meeting location. The practice that units who attend specific Roundtable sessions and provide necessary information will be fast-tracked through certain Re-charter Day stations will be continued. Also, a flyer announcing our opening Roundtable Ice Cream Social has been included – all Scouters and their families are invited to this FREE event at Pavillion #2 in Louise Moore Park in Bethlehem Township on Wednesday, August 2nd, beginning at 6:30pm. All attendees are asked to register on-line via the council website by 8/1 so we can provide enough food. Discussion topics for the evening will include Meet the Unit Commissioners for everyone, Holding A Successful Round-up & Lion Cubs training for Cub Scout leaders, and a presentation by Whitewater Challengers for Boy Scout leaders. We hope you take advantage of these opportunities to enrich your unit’s program through trainings, presentations, open discussion, and networking! See you there,

Arby Beisel South Mountain Senior District Executive Enclosures (3) AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -10-

S O U T H M O U N T A I N D I S T R I C T R O U N D T A B L E

Ice Cream Social Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2017 COST: Time: 6:30pm Location: Louise Moore Park Pavilion #2 FREE!!! Country Club Rd. Easton, PA 18045

Join your fellow Scouters and celebrate the start of a new program year!

Topics for the night:

Meet the Unit Commissioners, followed by Holding A Successful Round-up & Lion Cubs training for Cub Scout leaders, and a presentation by Whitewater Challengers for Boy Scout leaders

Please share this information with the other Scouters in your unit and encourage them to attend with their families!

Register for this event before August 1, 2017 at: http://www.minsitrails.org/event/smd-roundtable-ice-cream-social-2017/2159065 AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -11- 2017-18 Roundtable Calendar Overall Date Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Youth Programs Program

Ice Cream Social Holding A Successful Whitewater August 2 & Meet the Round-up & Lion Cubs Challengers Geocaching Commissioners training presentation

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

Scouting for Food COMBINED – Connecting Webelos with Troops Cyberchip and Doorhanger October 4 Before Crossover Bullying Prevention Distribution

How Does Your Pack How Does Your November 1 Plan Den Meetings? Troop Run Elections?

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

What Are Your Pack’s The Trail to Eagle Racing on the District January 3 Pinewood Derby Rules? Seminar Pinewood Deby Track

A Parent’s Guide to Taking A High February 7 Stress-free Camping Adventure Trek

Learning Knots to What Is An ILST and Knot-tying Competion March 7 Teach Your Cub Scouts Why Hold One? Vs. Adults

Simple Outdoor Backpack Cooking April 4 Cooking

May 2 COMBINED – Fireside Interview

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

** Units who attend specific Roundtable sessions and provide necessary information will be fast-tracked through certain Re-charter Day stations ** AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -12-

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT

ROUNDTABLE

September 6 What: A monthly meeting for ALL leaders October 4 to provide training, resources, November 1 knowledge, skills, and ideas on how December 6 to organize fun and exciting January 3 activities for youth February 7 When: 7pm, 1st Wednesday of the month March 7

Where: St. Luke’s University Hospital April 4 Education Center May 2 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem 18015 Questions, please contact: For a map: https://goo.gl/maps/TEEuAnUjao52 Arby Beisel South Mountain Senior District Executive Uniforms are not required! 610-465-8558 [email protected]

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT Earn the BSA 2017 Solar Eclipse patch… ROUNDTABLE

On August 21, 2017, there will be a totalSeptember solar eclipse 6visible in What: A monthly meeting forportions ALL leadersof the United States. There won’tOctober be another 4 total to provide training, resources,solar eclipse over the United States untilNovember 2024. After 1that, you’ll have to wait until 2045. knowledge, skills, and ideas on how December 6 to organize fun and excitingLearn more about the event and how toJanuary earn the BSA 3 2017 activities for youth Solar Eclipse patch at Bryan on Scouting: February 7 When: 7pm, 1st Wednesdayhttps://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/06/27/earn-bsa- of the month March 7 2017-solar-eclipse-patch/ Where: St. Luke’s University Hospital April 4 Education Center May 2 801 Ostrum St. Bethlehem 18015 Questions, please contact: For a map: https://goo.gl/maps/TEEuAnUjao52 Arby Beisel South Mountain Senior District Executive Uniforms are not required! 610-465-8558 [email protected] AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -13-

2017 Fall Camporee – Save The Date!!! September 15, 16 and 17

Learn Backcountry Camping and Cast Iron Chef Competition

Learn the Basics, and a few tips and tricks, from Scouts who’ve been there and done that.

Areas will include:

 Bear Bag Rope Tossing and bear bag techniques.  Trail stove usage and trail meal cooking.  Map and Compass Navigation  Foot Care  Water Purification  Gear Selection  and more

For those of you that have been there, how about a little cooking competition?

Bring your best main course, vegetable dish, bread, and dessert. All cooking must be done in a Dutch Oven and Charcoal, or over an open fire (conditions permitting). Yes, charcoal counts as an open fire, but there are bonus points available for using traditional cooking fires. AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -14-

Join us for a night under the stars at Becky’s DriveIn Campout!

Before the movie, enjoy a moon bounce, trackless fire engine ride, and obstacle course!

We will have a double feature of PG rated movies on Screen 1. The movies are yet to be announced (as of August 15). Once you register, you will receive an email with your campsite information.

Please bring your own portable FM radio for sound. There are a limited number of portable radios available for rent at Becky's for $3 on a firstcome firstserve basis.

The refreshment stand will be open or plan your own pack dinner and breakfast.

Money is collected at the gate, payable to Becky's. Please update your registration numbers as necessary so we can ensure that everyone has room at the drivein event.

Prices: (Paid upon arrival) $8.00 for scouts and youth (aged 312), Patch included in fee for scouts! $10.00 for Adults

This event WILL BE a scout families only event! Registration is REQUIRED! AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -15- AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -16- Online Registration for Families to Join Your Unit

Did you know that families can now register to join your Scou�ng unit through the new BSA On‐line Registra�on System? Designed to make it easy for anyone to become part of the Scou�ng program, families can nd a unit and apply directly to the leaders of pack, troop, or crew of their choice. To help your unit prepare to take advantage of this membership recrui�ng tool, on Wednesday, August 9th, at 6:30pm, our Council Registrar will hold an On‐line Registra�on Informa�on session for the “Unit Key 3” – the Cubmaster/Scoutmaster/Crew Advisor, Commi�ee Chair, and Charter Organiza�on Representa�ve. This training is open to units from any district and will be at the Council Service Center (same place as the Scout Shop):

991 Postal Road Allentown 18109

Please use this link to register for this free seminar: h�p://www.minsitrails.org/event/bsa‐online‐registra�on‐ informa�on‐session/2158106

We look forward to seeing you there!

Yours in Scou�ng,

Arby Beisel | Senior District Executive

Minsi Trails Council UNIT ONLINE REGISTRATION SET UP What do I need to do & How do I do it?

The new online registration system is designed to make it easy for families to join Scouting. They can find a unit, if they do not already have one in mind, or apply directly to the unit of their choice. This new system walks them through the entire application and payment process. Now, let’s get your unit set up to take advantage of this membership recruiting tool!

Start Here Unit Pin Management. Stay in or Log into your my.scouting.org account.

Has your “Unit Pin” information No Click on “Menu” top left. Locate Legacy Web Tools then click on BeAScout. Are you the Committee Chair, or in BeAScout.org been updated  Unit Leader (Cubmaster, Scout- in the last 30 days? Begin reviewing (edit or add) unit description, primary and alternative master, Crew Advisor) or contacts, field displays, meeting address, additional unit info, and unit pin Charter Organization Rep? preview. All fields with * ASTERISK need to be filled in. Yes  Make sure Pin Status and apply status are both active!

No Yes  If, inactive call your District Executive to determine issue.  Save

Next Step Next Step  To verify an active pin: In new browser window—go to BeAScout.org process a search for your unit, click “show” unit. Update your profile in your  You should see two buttons: my.scouting.org account.  Request More Information & Apply Now.  Log in. Click on “Menu” top left and locate “My Dashboard”. Click  If these do not appear, follow the above steps again. on the 3 white lines (pancake) then Resources: http://www.scouting.org/onlineregistration click on Profile.

 Using the green circle/ + sign, for each section, update ALL YOUR information. Save Taking Action—Once online registration is active for your unit!  Check your emails for a summary of actions to take. If you receive an email it means a lead or applicant on your dashboard needs a response.

 Take action within 24 hours of receiving new leads or new applications. Keep in mind families Go no further. who are excited about joining are waiting for your response.

Rev.5/8/2017 AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -17- Who needs training? Only leaders who want to offer the best programs for their scouts. Sign up for an upcoming training!

AUG Campmaster Annual Pre-season Planning Meeting Annual Campmaster Pre-Season Planning Meeting held at the Council Service Center. All Campmasters and anyone 8 interested in the program are...

AUG BSA Online Registration Information Session This session will help your unit prepare to take advantage of the new BSA online registration process for... 9

SEP Shooting Sports MB Counselor Day SettlersCampMap.pdf Where: Trexler Nature Lodge-ESSA Nature Lodge Who: All Registered BSA... 16

SEP Shooting Sports MB Fulfillment Saturday Minsi Trails Council Shooting Sports Committee - Merit Badge Fulfilment Saturday Scouts who have not completed the 16 archery, rifle, or...

SEP Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (TX) Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church 535 West Emaus Ave. Allentown, PA 18103 This course will provide Scoutmasters and 23 Assistant Scoutmasters with the...

OCT Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training (FD) Course Location - Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA 18064 This course will 7 provide Scoutmasters and...

OCT NRA Instructor Shotgun Shooting Course For: Current BSA registered adults (21 and older). Where: Trexler Scout Reservation, ESSA Nature Lodge Short 13 Description: This 16-hour...

OCT BALOO & Outdoor Skills for Webelos Leaders (NV) Trexler Scout Reservation - Beck Pavillion, Handicraft, Staff Campsite BALOO is a weekend course designed as an 13 introduction to the Cub Scout...

OCT Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (FD) There is a mandatory pre-meeting at 1 PM on Saturday Oct. 7th at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center 400 20 Belfast...

OCT Cub Scout Adult Leader Training (TX) Location: St. Timothy's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott Street, Allentown, PA 18104 Cost: $5 for one session, 2 21 sessions or all 3...

NOV Cub Scout Adult Leader Training (SM) Location: Minsi Trails Council Service Center (large conference room) 991 Postal Road, Allentown PA Cost: $5 for one 18 session, 2 sessions or...

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

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

Minsi Trails Wood Badge training is coming up…

On August 24 to 26 and September 15 to 17, 2018, Minsi Trails will offer Wood Badge course N5-502-18. Scout Leaders will learn contemporary leadership concepts and discover how they are relevant to the Scouting movement.

Learn more at: http://www.minsitrails.org/training/wood-badge/60722

More to come. AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -18-

CUB SCOUT POSITION TRAINED REQUIREMENTS CUBMASTER COMMITTEE CHAIR & ASSISTANT CUBMASTER DEN LEADER & PACK COMMITTEE BEFORE ST MEETING BEFORE ST MEETING BEFORE ST MEETING SCO_  THE CUBMASTER : SCO_ CUB SCOUTING IDEALS : SCO_  THE PACK COMMITTEE : SCO_  LEADING PACK MEETINGS :  SCO_ CUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENT :  SCO_ HOW DENS & PACKS WORK : SCO_ HOW DENS & PACKS WORK : SCO_ LEADING DEN MEETINGS : SCO_ CUB SCOUTING PURPOSES : SCO_  EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP : SCO_  DEN DISCIPLINE :  SCO_ THE METHODS OF CUB SCOUTING :  TOTAL TIME:  MIN TOTAL TIME:  MIN SCO_ CUB SCOUTING IDEALS : FIRST  DAYS FIRST  DAYS TOTAL TIME:  MIN SCO_ CUB SCOUTING PURPOSES : SCO_ CUB SCOUTING PURPOSES : FIRST  DAYS SCO_ CUB SCOUTING IDEALS : SCO_ THE METHODS OF CUB SCOUTING :  SCO_ NINE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PLANNING : SCO_ THE METHODS OF CUB SCOUTING :  SCO_  ADVANCEMENT RECOGNITION & RECORDING : SCO_  ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING : SCO_ CUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENT :  SCO_ HOW DENS & PACKS WORK : SCO_  MONTHLY PLANNING :

SCO_  ADVANCEMENT RECOGNITION & RECORDING : SCO_  EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP : SCO_  BUILDING THE PACKS BUDGET : SCO_  THE PACK COMMITTEE : SCO_  CORE RESOURCES FOR LEADERS : SCO_ PACK FUNDING :  SCO_  WORKING WITH PARENTS & FAMILIES : SCO_ WORKING WITH BOYS  OVERVIEW : SCO_  THE CUBMASTER : SCO_ SELECTING LEADERS : TOTAL TIME:  MIN SCO_ SELECTING LEADERS : SCO_  CORE RESOURCES FOR LEADERS : SCO_  EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP : TOTAL TIME: HOUR MIN TOTAL TIME: HOUR MIN POSITION TRAINED POSITION TRAINED POSITION TRAINED SCO_ NINE ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE PLANNING : SCO_  WORKING WITH PARENTS & FAMILIES : SCO_  ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING : SCO_ CUB SCOUT UNIFORM : SCO_ CUB SCOUT ADVANCEMENT : SCO_  MONTHLY PLANNING : SCO_  CUB SCOUT INSIGNIA :  SCO_  ADVANCEMENT RECOGNITION & RECORDING : SCO_ YEAR ROUND FUN : SCO_ LEADER UNIFORM : SCO_  OTHER AWARDS CUB SCOUTS CAN EARN :

SCO_ WORKING WITH BOYS  OVERVIEW : SCO_  OTHER AWARDS CUB SCOUTS CAN EARN : SCO_ YEAR ROUND FUN : SCO_  DEN CHIEF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :  SCO_  ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING : SCO_ WORKING WITH BOYS  OVERVIEW :  SCO_ PACK FUNDING :  SCO_ YEAR ROUND FUN : SCO_  WORKING WITH PARENTS & FAMILIES : SCO_ CUB SCOUT UNIFORM : SCO_ YOUTH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS : SCO_  CORE RESOURCES FOR LEADERS : SCO_  CUB SCOUT INSIGNIA :  SCO_  DEN CHIEF ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES :  SCO_  SUPPLEMENTAL LEADER RESOURCES : SCO_ LEADER UNIFORM : SCO_  SUPPLEMENTAL LEADER RESOURCES : SCO_ SCOUTINGS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE : SCO_  SUPPLEMENTAL LEADER RESOURCES : SCO_ SCOUTINGS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE : SCO_ JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE :  SCO_ SCOUTINGS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE : TOTAL TIME: HOUR  MIN TOTAL TIME: HOUR  MIN SCO_  OTHER AWARDS CUB SCOUTS CAN EARN : TOTAL TIME: HOUR  MIN *In addition to the learning plans above, Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers.

BOY SCOUT/VARSITY POSITION TRAINED REQUIREMENTS SCOUTMASTER TROOP/TEAM COMMITTEE & ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTER MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS CHAIR & COMMITTEE BEFORE ST MEETING BEFORE ST MEETING BEFORE ST MEETING SCO_ SCOUTING ORGANIZATION FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  AIMS & METHODS OF SCOUTING :  SCO_ SCOUTING ORGANIZATION FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  ROLE OF THE UNIT KEY  FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  IDEALS & BELIEFS OF BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  ROLE OF THE UNIT KEY  FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  AIMS & METHODS OF BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  AIMS & METHODS OF BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  IDEALS & BELIEFS OF BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  INTRO TO MERIT BADGES FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  IDEALS & BELIEFS OF BOY SCOUTING : SCO_ SCOUTMASTER & PATROL LEADERS : SCO_  MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS SIGN UP :  SCO_ SCOUTMASTER & PATROL LEADERS : SCO_  TROOP MEETINGS FOR BOY SCOUTING : TOTAL TIME:  MIN TOTAL TIME:  MIN TOTAL TIME:  HOUR  MIN POSITION TRAINED FIRST  DAYS FIRST  DAYS SCO_  ADVANCEMENT FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  PATROL METHOD FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  PATROL LEADERS COUNCIL MEETING : SCO_  PATROL LEADERS COUNCIL MEETING : SCO_  PATROL METHOD FOR BOY SCOUTING : TOTAL TIME:  MIN SCO_  TROOP MEETINGS FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  OUTDOOR PROGRAMS FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  TROOP COMMITTEE FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  ADVANCEMENT FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  TROOP COMMITTEE MEETINGS : SCO_  TROOP COMMITTEE FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  TROOP COMMITTEE MEETINGS : TOTAL TIME:  MIN TOTAL TIME:  MIN POSITION TRAINED POSITION TRAINED SCO_  OUTDOOR PROGRAMS FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  UNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  ADVANCEMENT FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  LEADER UNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  UNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  ANNUAL PLANNING FOR BOY SCOUTING  : SCO_  LEADER UNIFORMS FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  INTRO TO MERIT BADGES FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_  ANNUAL PLANNING FOR BOY SCOUTING  : SCO_  OUTDOOR ETHICS FOR BOY SCOUTING :  SCO_  INTRO TO MERIT BADGES FOR BOY SCOUTING : SCO_ JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE :  TOTAL TIME:  MIN TOTAL TIME:  HOUR  MIN

*In addition to the learning plans above, Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers. AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -19-

VENTURING POSITION TRAINED REQUIREMENTS

CREW ADVISOR COMMITTEE CHAIR & ASSOCIATE ADVISOR & COMMITTEE MEMBER BOARD OF REVIEW BEFORE ST MEETING BEFORE ST MEETING BEFORE ST MEETING

SCO_ GETTING STARTED :  SCO_ GETTING STARTED :  SCO_ GETTING STARTED :  SCO_ ADVISING VS. LEADING : SCO_ CREW STRUCTURE : SCO_ BOARD OF REVIEW  : SCO_ POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT : SCO_ ADVISING VS. LEADING : TOTAL TIME:  MIN TOTAL TIME:  MIN TOTAL TIME:  MIN FIRST  DAYS FIRST  DAYS SCO_ OFFICER SELECTION : SCO_ FUNDRAISING & BUDGETING : SCO_ CREW STRUCTURE : SCO_ EVENT PLANNING  : SCO_ EVENT PLANNING  : SCO_ POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT : SCO_ AWARDS PROGRAM : SCO_ SELECTING ADVISORS : SCO_ OFFICER TRAINING :  TOTAL TIME: MIN TOTAL TIME:  MIN

POSITION TRAINED POSITION TRAINED SCO_ MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING : SCO_ OFFICER SELECTION : SCO_ FUNDRAISING & BUDGETING : SCO_ MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING : SCO_ ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING  : SCO_ AWARDS PROGRAM : SCO_ SELECTING ADVISORS : SCO_ OFFICER TRAINING :  SCO_ INTERACTING WITH YOUNG ADULTS  : SCO_ ANNUAL PROGRAM PLANNING  : TOTAL TIME:  MIN SCO_ INTERACTING WITH YOUNG ADULTS  : SCO_ JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE : TOTAL TIME:  HOUR  MIN

*In addition to the learning plans above, Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers. AUGUST 2017 South Mountain District Newsletter -20- SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT KEY 3 District Chair Jim Fereno [email protected] District Commissioner Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Senior District Executive Arby Beisel 610-465-8558 [email protected]

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

Membership Webelos to Scout Transition Chris Ruhf Membership School Night OPEN New Unit Chair OPEN Nominating Chair Michael E. Faccinetto 610-554-9151 [email protected] OA Chapter Advisor Dave Hay 610-861-4494 [email protected] Popcorn Kernel OPEN Recognition Dinner Chair Cheryl Moreira 610-967-6445 [email protected] Scouting for Food Chair Rev. Dale Miller 610-216-6111 [email protected]

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

Webmaster Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected] SMD Website [email protected] http://www.minsi-southmountain.com

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

COMMISSIONERS Boy Scout Roundtable Michael Philipp [email protected] Cub Scout Roundtable Josh Cirulli

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