APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter South Mountain District MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA
NEWSLETTER... NEWS!!
Greetings! Packs, Troops, and Crews—with warmer weather coming, now is the time to submit articles and/or photos of your unit’s activities or events for the District newsletter. Please send them to Bernie Suess at [email protected]. Submit your information by the 22nd of each month.
2016 DATES MEETING LOCATION KEY Roundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2] [[1] East Hills Moravian Church District Committee 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday [1] Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 2nd Thursday [1] 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem 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 9, 2016 [11] [3] Minsi Trails Council Office OA Family Banquet January 9 [13] [4] Camp Minsi Wood Badge Dinner January 10 [8] Council Recognition Dinner January 29 [1] [5] Trexler Scout Reservation Klondike Derby February 26-28 [4] [6] Akelaland Trainer’s EDGE February 27 [1] [7] Settler’s Camp Pinewood Derby March 5 [11] [8] Jordan Lutheran Church University of Scouting March 12 [9] [9] Lehigh Carbon Community College District Recognition Dinner March 19 [16] National Youth Leadership Training April 22-24 & 29-May 1 [7] [10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 6-8 [5] [11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 13-15 [4] [12] Lower Milford Township Spring Camporee May 13-14 [12] [13] Holiday Inn Conference Center LV (Breinigsville, PA) Spring OA Weekend June 3-5 [5] OA - Section NE-5B Conclave June 10-12 [5] [14] Louise Moore Park Day Camp July 11-15 [14] [15] The Meadows, Hellertown Wood Badge, 1st weekend August 26-28 [5] [16] DeSales University, Center Valley Fall OA Weekend September 9-11 [4] Wood Badge, 2nd weekend September 17-19 [5] Fall Camporee September 23-25 [4] [90] Iron Pigs Stadium OA OctoberFest Weekend October 7-9 [3] [92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown Cub Fall Event Date TBD [93] Wesley United Methodist Church Scouting for Food November 5 and 12 [94] Allentown Rose Garden NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, [95] Jacobsburg State Park please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee [96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute Page. [97] Resica Falls Scout Reservation
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. APRIL 2016 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
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: 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES APRIL 22 to 24 and 29 to MAY 1 - National Youth Leadership Training at Akelaland Camp. APRIL 29 to MAY 1 - Beaver Weekend at Settlers Camp, Trexler SR MAY 13 to 15 - Beaver Weekend at Akelaland Cub Scout Camp, Trexler SR MAY 20 to 22 - Beaver Weekend at Camp Minsi
SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDAS Remember start time is 7:00 PM
DATE CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS April 6. 2016 Succession Planning: Senior Patrol Leader forum Recruiting New Leaders
May 4, 2016 COMBINED – Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3: Scout Executive, Council President, and Council Commissioner
June 1, 2016 Closing Picnic COMBINED – Webelos Cross-over Ceremonies APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -3- Around the District
South Mountain Roundtables March 2, 2016 APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -4- South Mountain District Dinner DeSales University Center March 19, 2016 APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -5-
Commissioner Corner
Beginning in April, Tamie Swain becomes South Mountain’s District Commissioner. This is what she says about Commissioner Service:
It’s an exciting time in the Commissioner staff - we send a big thank you to Mike Mayrosh for his service as he steps down, and we are starting to build the staff to better handle the challenges of growing the district!
Commissioner service supports the units and helps them grow. We share information with the units, and provide a link between the unit and the district, so district leadership can better hear and see the needs of the units.
We need YOUR help - I know you already do one or more jobs, but I’d like to have experienced Scouters who are able to listen and guide units other than their own to success. If you can help just one other unit, you will have made a big impact on all the Scouts in the unit, and helped the District. Please consider this special opportunity to share what you know with others. Contact me, your unit commissioner, Bernie Suess or Arby Beisel for more information!
I am also happy to remind ALL commissioners and commissioners to be that there is training coming up fast - please plan to attend as a refresher, or new training!
*April 2 - Commissioner College in Montour - leave 6:30 am, spend the whole day earning your bachelor or masters of Commissioner Science - Fax the attached registration form to 570-387-4074
*April 9 - Area 5 Journey to Excellence - May the Force be with Us! Bucks County Community College The registration site is up and running at http://tinyurl.com/Harness-the-force
*May 21 - Unit Commissioner training - Trexler Nature Lodge - 9 am to 1 pm
Finally, the Commissioner Staff meets monthly at the Council building at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of the month - so the next meeting is coming up quickly on April 20 - I’d like all current commissioners to attend this planning and development meeting if at all possible - hope you can make it! More details coming with the meeting agenda next month.
Thank you for your service!
Tamie Swain South Mountain District Commissioner [email protected] cell - 610-505-9858 APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -6- SAV T DAT
LL F ISSI N R S I N Saturday April 2, 2016 The Columbia-Montour Council will hold its third College of Commissioner Science training course. This is an expansion of last year’s college and will offer courses toward all 3 degrees. The College will run from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm. A Bachelor’s Degree requires 7 courses (at least 5 BCS courses). A Master’s Degree requires 14 total courses (at least 7 MCS courses). A Doctor’s Degree requires 24 total courses (at least 5 DCS courses). There are additional requirements for the Master’s and Doctor’s degrees (Arrowhead Honor and Commissioner’s Key + thesis respectively). The College will be held at the Lighthouse in Lightstreet, PA (just off I-80). There will be a $5.00 fee to cover certificates. Bring your bag lunch and any record sheets from previous classes. Preregistration with class selection is required. NAME EGREE PURSUING Previous egree (if any) ear earned
5 Registration ee paid Receipt No.
Circle your choices for courses desired (One from each group) (See page 2) BCS101 - MCS301 - MCS309 BCS116 – MCS402 – DCS610 BCS105 – MCS403 – DCS611 BCS106 - MCS307 – MCS406 BCS113 – MCS303 – DCS608 BCS102 – MCS304 – DCS715 BCS112 - MCS408 – DCS601 BCS103 – MCS306 - DCS602 BCS104 – MCS407 – DCS603 APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -7-
Page 2 Tentative Schedule Time 7 30 - 7 50 heck-in Registration 7 50 - 8 00 pening Announcements 8 00 - 8 50 □ BCS101 □ MCS301 □ MCS309 Good Commissioners Need Both Head Intro to ommissioner Science No rop ommitment & Heart 9:00 - 9:50 □ BCS116 □ MCS402 □ DCS610 Using the Unit Self- Recruiting New Assessment Tools ommissioners Preventing Commissioner Burnout 10 00 - □ BCS105 □ MCS403 □ DCS611 10 50 Practical Solutions to ommon rienting Training Unit Needs ommissioners onsider our Spouse amily 11 00 - □ BCS106 □ MCS307 □ MCS406 11 50 ebelos-To-Scout Effective Unit Service in Remote Rural A ommissioner’s Priorities Transition Areas 11 50 - 12 20 LUNCH 12 20 - □ BCS113 □ MCS303 □ DCS608 1 10 Service to New Units ommissioner Lifesaving I Advanced ommissioner Lifesaving 1 20 - 2 10 □ BCS102 □ MCS304 □ DCS715 Unit harter Renewal TE ommissioner Lifesaving II uality istrict 2 20 - 3 10 □ BCS112 □ MCS408 □ DCS601 The ommissioner’s Selecting a Thesis Research Pro ect hat ould ou o Leaders Top 10 Topic 3:20 - 4:10 □ BCS103 □ MCS306 □ DCS602 The ommissioner the istrict ounseling Skills Limiting the Scope of the Topic 4:20 - 5:10 □ BCS104 □ MCS407 □ DCS603 How to Remove a eveloping the Thesis utline Unit isitation olunteer riting the Report 5 10 - 5 25 L SING APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -8- Cub Scout Adult Leader Training
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016 Location: Minsi Trails Council Office (large conference room) 991 Postal Road, Allentown, PA Cost: $5.00 for one session, 2 sessions or all Questions and concerns: Please contact Donna Rex-Frantz, [email protected] To register via website: www.minsitrails.org to upcoming events or training calendar Upon completion of your training with Youth Protection Training, you are considered “trained” for your position.
COURSES OFFERED
Den Leader Position Specific Training: 8:15 am to 11 am This training is intended to provide Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos Den Leaders and Assistants with the information and tools they need to conduct successful den meetings.
Pack Committee Challenge: 11:15 am to 1:30 pm This course is intended to provide Committee Chairs, Committee Members and Pack Trainers with the information and tools they need to successfully lead a Cub Scout Pack.
Cubmaster & Assistant Cubmaster position Specific Training: 1:45 pm to 4:30 pm This training is intended to provide Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters with the information and tools they need to successfully lead a Cub Scout Pack.
Den Leaders Download the newly updated Go and See Guide for 2016 (courtesy of Pack 333) at: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Pack_333_Go_and_See_Guide_2016.pdf APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -9-
2016 District Pinewood Derby Final Standings Place Time Avg MPH ar# irst Name Last Initial Pack# ar Name 1 14.109 140.1 9 Ian 317 Red 2 14.188 139.4 11 Terry H 359 Red-E-4 Speed 3 14.273 138.5 4 Adam 346 Black Night 4 14.304 138.2 1 ason 346 Golden Rod 5 14.354 137.7 10 Evan S 306 anger Mobile 6 14.397 137.3 30 Skylar H 319 irestone Racing 7 14.399 137.3 27 an 334 ire og 8 14.412 137.2 18 Benjamin 301 Purple viper 9 14.439 136.9 7 Ryan 343 Black Magic 10 14.451 136.8 65 Gabe S 343 Lin Guini 11 14.458 136.8 61 ackson L 334 The Griffin 12 14.467 136.7 31 akob 333 Invisible lame 13 14.479 136.6 25 Simon H 346 Black Plague 14 14.486 136.5 37 Ian M 306 Up In lames 15 14.501 136.4 26 avier 364 Black Beauty 16 14.505 136.3 63 yler M 364 ylo Ryn 17 14.511 136.3 22 Andrew H 352 Panthers 18 14.544 136 32 onnor 364 La errari 19 14.544 136 68 Blake 368 Shooting Star 20 14.560 135.8 45 onnor S 317 heetah 21 14.569 135.7 39 hristian H 359 ylo Ren 22 14.577 135.6 67 ander R 319 The ross 23 14.601 135.4 60 Andrew B 368 range ragon 24 14.605 135.4 43 aleb B 359 Bullet 25 14.606 135.4 13 aniel S 346 Hydra 26 14.606 135.4 44 Tristan S 317 I’m Headless 27 14.622 135.2 47 onor G 368 Racer 28 14.625 135.2 17 wen 329 Lighting Tige 29 14.635 135.1 24 Maksym 306 Nerd Bird 30 14.647 135 64 Matthew 301 Red Skull 31 14.651 135 19 aransher S 333 Sher 32 14.652 134.9 14 Ross G 346 orce atcher 33 14.658 134.9 35 arl M 1742 irebolt 34 14.665 134.8 40 Ryan 317 Porky 35 14.668 134.8 12 Gavin H 364 The olf 36 14.677 134.7 5 Thomas 329 laming Arrow Light 37 14.697 134.5 38 Matthew R 368 The Patriot 38 14.715 134.4 50 Nicholas B 343 ark Energy 39 14.717 134.4 3 Tyler 317 Purple Annihalator 40 14.744 134.1 51 scar B 343 Pinewood erpy 41 14.749 134.1 56 Ryan B 359 ly N’ Ryan APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -10- 42 14.753 134 42 Benjamin B 333 ark orce 43 14.757 134 52 ustin L 352 F-40 44 14.757 134 2 avide P 343 Puppy Monkey Baby 45 14.758 134 28 Andrew 333 ellow emon 46 14.760 134 46 ack 1742 ire Slasher 47 14.795 133.6 49 Robbie 301 - ing 48 14.803 133.6 62 oshua 368 B B Speeder 49 14.808 133.5 36 arren 334 Silver Blitz 50 14.813 133.5 6 Seth 329 Thundercracker 51 14.844 133.2 48 ames 359 Bullet Proof Rocket 52 14.872 132.9 66 evin B 349 Right Sneaker 53 14.886 132.8 59 Riley 349 amou ar .20 54 14.918 132.5 8 Alex G 306 Hershey Hot Spot 55 14.927 132.5 29 Noah T 333 Superrman 56 14.936 132.4 23 Thomas S 301 The Bomber 57 14.941 132.3 21 ashel I 319 The Eagle 58 15.017 131.7 20 Nathan I 319 Hena 59 15.037 131.5 33 Blake G 349 lash 60 15.054 131.3 53 Henry 321 Monorail 61 15.110 130.9 15 Seth M 360 Green ragon 62 15.219 129.9 34 Michael P 306 Black Flame 63 15.311 129.1 58 Michael A 349 Money ar 64 15.378 128.6 54 Bryce 349 Speedy emon 65 15.424 128.2 57 Nathan S 360 irebird 66 15.439 128.1 55 Sebastian M 1742 Gold Bolt APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -11- 2016 Klondike Derby: Final Standings
Troop Patrol Event Score Patrol Modifier inal Score irst Aid (A) ombie Inferno ( ire Building) (B) the on the Tomahawk Pin Brain Brain Basketball ( ) Shelter Building ( nots Rescue ombie rescue lines) ( ) Puzzle Time (G) ombie Popsicle (H) Notes
Most ombie 317 ream Team 791.5 0.96 759.84 93 90 30 81.5 122 50 125 200 Like - T 317 317 Eagle Patrol 799 0.94 751.06 85 100 31 83 125 75 115 185 318 Eclipse 745 0.956 712.22 88 90 24 83 125 65 125 145 Scout Spirit 317 The thers 707.5 0.96 679.2 96 25 23 81.5 122 60 125 175 191 Gungans 708.5 0.94 665.99 68 50 28 90.5 122 50 125 175 416 ox 719 0.92 661.48 88 25 22 104 125 65 125 165 364 Tomahawks 671 0.94 630.74 64 25 20 95 122 65 115 165
318 Un ead etis 650 0.95625 621.5625 67 25 24 74 115 65 115 165 364 The all 653.5 0.95 620.825 75 25 11 54.5 123 65 125 175 The Golden 191 Eagles 650.5 0.95 617.975 65 25 27 75.5 108 60 125 165
311 Savage Sharks 645.5 0.94 606.77 73 25 19 108.5 120 50 125 125
311 razy osmos 604.5 1 604.5 58 25 19 87.5 115 50 95 155 ombat 334 ombats 634 0.95 602.3 75 25 29 80 90 45 125 165 329 olf 614 0.98 601.72 66 25 12 86 105 50 125 145 Albino Black 302 Sheep 624 0.96 599.04 66 25 27 48 123 65 125 145 364 The alkers 632 0.9375 592.5 65 25 11 68 123 50 125 165 397 Panther 602 0.9875 594.475 74 25 31 65 115 52 115 125 362 Narwhals 564.5 1 564.5 57 25 30 72.5 105 55 95 125 302 TimeLords 529 0.95 502.55 44 25 17 98 115 45 85 100 readful 311 ragons 431 0.98 422.38 60 25 12 14 100 40 105 75 lying 306 S uirrels 1 id not attend - scouts w flu APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -12-
MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT SPRING CAMPOREE Hosted by Troop 306 and Troop 334 The South Mountain District Spring Camporee will be held at the Lower Milford Fire Station #1 on May 13 and 14. The Theme of this event is Fire Safety. Scouts who successfully complete all the requirement at the event will earn the Fire Safety merit badge. (Requirement 6a is a prerequisite requirement: CONDUCT A HOME SAFETY SURVEY WITH THE HELP OF AN ADULT, THEN DRAW A HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN, CREATE A FIRE-DRILL SCHEDULE, AND CONDUCT A HOME FIRE DRILL). Units will check in Friday night and set up camp. Arrive 5:30pm Friday, Depart 5pm Saturday. No ground fires will be allowed. On Saturday morning and afternoon stations will be set up for the various requirements. Units will need to provide shelter for the weekend and food for all meals, except for Saturday lunch at 12pm. All troops and Venturing Crews are welcome to participate! If you have any questions, contact Mark Somers, ASM Troop 334, at [email protected] or cell 267-772-0680 ------CAMPOREE REGISTRATION FORM Troop # ______Contact Person ______Phone Number ______E-Mail Address ______Boy Scouts @ $ 12 = $______Boy Scout Leaders @ $ 10 = $______People X $2 Discount _ $______( If registered by April 18) ……………………….. TOTAL $______APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -13-
MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT SPRING CAMPOREE May 13 and 14 Hosted by Troop 306 and Troop 334
SCHEDULE Friday, May 13 5:30 PM to Check-in and set up Camp site 7:00PM 9:00 PM Leaders Meeting at Pavillion
Saturday, May 14 7:00 AM Wake up, Cook Breakfast 8:45 AM Opening Ceremonies at Pavilion 9:00AM to Merit badge sessions 11:45 12: 00 PM Lunch at Pavilion 1:00 PM to Merit Badge sessions 4:30 PM Closing Ceremonies 5:30PM Pack up Leave for home APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -14- Scout Raft Rally Weekends at Whitewater Challengers Adventure Center Join US Rafting FOR Biking fUn Camping AND panning geoCaChing
TRIP DATES TRIP OPTIONS TRIP DATES TRIP OPTIONS
2016 Scout Rally Dates June 25 ...... #2A, 3, 4 April 16-17 ...... #2A, 2B, 4 (wet suits required) June 26 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5 April 23-24 ...... #2A, 2B, 4 (wet suits required) July 2-3 ...... #1 April 30 - May 1 ...... #2A, 2B, 4 (wet suits required) July 9 ...... #2A, 3, 4 May 7-8 ...... #2A, 2B, 4 (one night free camping) July 10 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5 May 14 ...... #2A, 3 July 16-17 ...... #1 May 15 ...... #2A, 2B August 13 ...... #2A, 3, 4 May 21 ...... #2A, 3 August 14 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5 May 22 ...... #2A, 2B August 27 ...... #2A, 3, 4 May 28 ...... #2A, 3, 4 August 28 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5 May 29 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5 September 10-11 ...... #2A, 2B, 5 June 4-5 ...... #2A, 2B September 17-18 ...... #2A, 2B, 5 June 11 ...... #2A, 3, 4 September 24-25 ...... #2A, 2B, 5 June 12 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5 October 8 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5 June 18-19 ...... #2A, 2B October 9 ...... #2A, 3, 4, 5
TRIP DESCRIPTION OF TRIP** RECOMMENDED AGES RATES Trip #1 Our easiest rafting trip, a first taste of adventure Ages 5+ $43 *Our most popular trips. $5/person discount in April, May, Sept. & Oct. Trip #2A More water, more wet, more fun Ages 5+ $50 **Rapids may vary based on day-to-day river levels. Trip #2B A nice step up, if you’re up for some challenge* Ages 9+ $56/$51* ***Prior Class III experience required. Trip #3 Dam release whitewater - The Most Fun Ever!* Ages 9+ Cancellations... a full refund can be issued $61/$56* if you cancel at least 15 days in advance; 50% Trip #4 Two days of fun-filled whitewater on the Lehigh River refund for cancellations 7-14 days in advance; Ages 10+ $84 no refund thereafter. Trip #5 Our most challenging, all-day, whitewater ‘marathon’*** Ages 12+ $94*** Camping…N/A on certain Saturdays.
Whitewater Challengers In and Around Lehigh Gorge State Park 800-443-8554 www.whitewaterchallengers.com White haven, Pa APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -15-
SPECIAL OFFER - POCONO RACEWAY SCOUT DAY - JULY 29, 2016
$10.00 Advance Purchase Only - Includes: Event Ticket, Souvenir Program, Die-Cast 1:64 Car & Scout Day Commemorative Patch
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
TROOP/PACK#:
TICKETS PRICE X # OF TICKETS = TOTAL DUE
SCOUTS & LEADERS $10 X =
NON-SCOUTS $10 X = $
All Sales are Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
CREDIT CARD NUMBER: EXP. DATE
SIGNATURE CID#
Scouts & Leaders will receive an event voucher for their die-cast car & program Non-Scouts receive special event pricing only Patches are mailed within 4-6 weeks following the event Event Notes Offer not available online or on the day of the event Event date is Friday, July 29, 2016 - Deadline is July 15, 2016 Mailing & Checks Payable To: Mountain Concessions, PO Box 218, Long Pond, PA 18334
Sandy Deleon Contact 570-643-6724 [email protected]
For detailed weekend in ormation please visit www poconoraceway com
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anuary 8, 2016
Attention Scouts
ur 9th annual Scout ay event this year will be riday, uly 29th from 12 00 pm to 4 00 pm. Gates open at 8 00 am for all of our patron’s convenience to park and purchase merchandise before the event. e are looking forward to you coming
e have planned a number of activities for the day including face painting, raffles, educational activities, giveaways and numerous games. These activities are free for all in attendance and will be located in our Main Street’ pavilion in halet illage.
The attached map indicates
• The ntrance ate for you to use o Please enter the Raceway through Gate #8 (ad acent to the large flag pole). nce through Gate #8 make an immediate left and enter halet illage through the gate directly in front of you. It will be clearly marked. • The location of halet Village on the raceway grounds, parking and grandstand seating.
The activities run from 12 00 pm to 4 00 pm after which all are welcome to stay and watch the AR A race.
See you at Scout ay
Sandy
Sandy eleon 570.643.6724 sdeleon poconoraceway.com
For detailed weekend in ormation please visit www poconoraceway com
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Written Directions to Pocono Raceway
From Interstate 80: • Take Exit 284-Blakeslee • Turn onto Route 115 South • Travel on Route 115 South 3 Miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115
From Pennsylvania Turnpike I-476 (From Philadelphia): • Take the Exit for Pocono #95 • At Traffic Light turn Left onto 940 • Take 940 approx. 5-6 Miles to Route 115(Blakeslee) • At Light turn Right onto Route 115 South • Take Route 115 South approx. 5 miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115
From Interstate 81 (Southbound): • Take I-81 South to 476 (PA Turnpike) • Take 476 (PA Turnpike) to Exit 95 - Pocono • At Traffic Light turn Left onto 940 • Take 940 approx. 5-6 Miles to Route 115(Blakeslee) • At Light turn Right onto Route 115 South • Take Route 115 South approx. 5 miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115
From Interstate 81 (Northbound): • Take I-81 North to I-80 East (Exit After Hazelton, PA) • Merge onto I-80 East • Take I-80 East to Exit 284-Blakelsee • Turn right at Stop Sign onto Route 115 South • Travel on Route 115 South 3 Miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115
From Lehigh Valley Area • Take US 22 towards Bethlehem • Merge onto PA 33 North towards Stroudsburg • Exit off of PA 33 at the exit for US 209 North (around mile marker 22) • Take US 209 North for approx 7 miles and turn right onto Route 115 North • Travel on Route 115 North for approx 15 miles • Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115
Google Maps recognizes destination “Pocono International Raceway APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -18-
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EMERGENCY CARE & SAFETY INSTITUTE Wilderness First Aid Course
INFORMATION SHEET
Venturing Crew #77, North Valley District, Minsi Trails Council is pleased to offer the Emergency Care & Safety Institute BSA Wilderness First Aid course.
Course Description: This is a nationally certified Emergency Care & Safety Institute course. Participants successfully completing the course will receive a certificate for BSA Wilderness First Aid which is valid for two years.
Completion of this course is now required for all units participating in a high adventure activity, such as Philmont or Sea Base. At least one person per crew must be certified (it is strongly recommended that at least two people are certified).
This course is recommended in the Guide to Safe Scouting for all groups conducting wilderness camping. Trek Safely guidelines specifically mention it.
Emergency Care & Safety Institute courses are recognized by the Boy Scouts of America, OSHA, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, as well as other national organizations.
Topics covered: Delayed-help situations, emergency action steps, scene assessment and management, patient assessment and records, disease transmission prevention, prioritizing care, contacting help, long term care, wounds, injuries, sudden illnesses, bites & stings, backcountry miseries, plan execution, and evacuation planning.
Prerequisites: Current certification in Adult CPR is required. There are no first aid prerequisites required, but basic first aid skills are recommended (example: Boy Scout First Aid M.B. skills).
Participants: Participation is open to all Venturers and Boy Scouts aged 14+ and leaders. All Venturers and Scouts must have the approval of their Crew Advisor or Scoutmaster.
Costs: The cost for the course includes educational materials, supplies, certificates, and if applicable food and lodging.
Course Length: The length of the course is approximately 16 hours. This does not include CPR/AED training. If you would like CPR/AED training please contact Crew #77.
PA DOH EMS Continuing Education Units (Con-Ed): 12.5 Medical/Trauma and 4 Other con-ed credits will be awarded to EMR, EMT, EMT-P
Registration / Contact: BSA Crew #77 Advisor Chris Lubenetski by phone at 610-972-4045 or by e-mail at [email protected]
Info Sheet-WFA-2016-01.pub APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -20-
BSA VENTURE CREW #77 NORTH VALLEY DISTRICT MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA www.BSACrew77.org
Christopher Lubenetski, Advisor Brandy O’Brien, President
FIRST AID COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) BSA Wilderness First Aid Course Certification is for 2 years Cost: $70.00 (if you need Adult CPR/AED certification, please add $15)
Cost includes books, educational materials, food, lodging, and certificates.
� COURSE #WRFA-2016-001 Friday April 15, 2016 Saturday April 16, 2016 Sunday April 17, 2016 Location: Camp Spirit – 1718 Mulberry Rd Fogelsville, PA 18051 Deadline for registration is April 1, 2016 Course Limit: 30
� COURSE #CPR-A-2016-004 Cost will be an added $15 for those that need Adult CPR/AED certfication
Youth Member (under 18) Adult Member Male Female Photocopy of current CPR card attached
Certified PA DOH FR EMT EMT-P PHRN #______
NAME: ______UNIT POSITION: ______
UNIT: ______DISTRICT: ______
COUNCIL: ______Boy Scouts Girl Scouts
ADDRESS: ______
CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______
PHONE #: ______(home or cell) E-MAIL: ______
AMBULANCE CORPS/FIRE DEPARTMENT AFFILIATION (if applicable): ______
Questions Call: Chris Lubenetski at 610-972-4045 or email at [email protected]
CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: BSA VENTURING CREW #77 MAIL TO: BSA Venture Crew #77 229 Flint Hill RD Alburtis, PA 18011 UPDATED 2/14/2016 APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -21-
POWDER HORN High Management Adventure Resource Course For Venturing Youth & Boy Scout & Adults August 19-21, 2016 Minsi Trails Council – Akelaland Camp (Course starts on Friday evening) Course Director: Jay Verkade Asst. Course Director: Amy Frantz [email protected] [email protected] Participant Qualifications: Be a registered adult OR youth (14 years or older) member of the Boy Scouts of America Adults and youth must be trained in their position Be able to meet physical requirements of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A, B, and C) in a backcountry environment Must have their scout executive’s approval Course Prerequisite Requirements: 1. Complete the following on-line trainings: Youth Protection - (Venturing Version), Hazardous Weather, Climb on Safely, Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense 2. Complete BSA Swim Check Course Fees: The fee for this course is $125 if paid in full by July 19, 2016. A $35 non-refundable deposit, along with the completed application will reserve your place on the course. Course size is limited to 48. A late payment fee of $20 will be added after July 20, 2016. Fees are used to cover cost for meals, course materials, lodging, device and program.
Recognition: Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course, participants are awarded a certificate of completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.
Why Powder Horn? Many Scouting leaders face one dilemma. A strong desire to provide fun and challenging outdoor programs, but lack the knowledge and/or resources to do so. Powder Horn responds with an exciting training opportunity that introduces Venturing and Boy Scout leaders to a wide range of outdoor/high adventure activities. More importantly, Powder Horn provides its participants with valuable resources and contacts, to assist them in delivering the promise of Scouting’s high adventure to youth. APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -22-
Powder Horn is… A training opportunity designed to introduce participants to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger Award or Troop High Adventure program in several ways:
Help participants to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature Provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead Venturers and older Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure Familiarizes the participants with the Ranger program so that he or she can help Venturers meet the requirements of the Ranger Award This course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an introduction to outdoor/high adventure activities
Powder Horn is not a personal development or team-building experience. Its purpose is to educate adult Scouting leaders about specific high adventure skills, to connect them to resources to deliver those skills, and to get them excited about delivering those skills in an exciting, challenging way to youth. Powder Horn … Courses include Ranger Core Requirements, at least ten electives, plus additional program development information. It is intended to help participants get started finding and using the resources needed to lead high adventure programs. Topics we plan to cover Backpacking, Land Navigation, Cave Exploring, Cooking, Life Saver, Outdoor Living History, Shotgun, Rappelling, Cope, Physical Fitness, Plants & Wildlife, Leave No Trace, Emergency Preparedness, Scuba, Pistol, Equestrian, Kayak, Expedition Planning, Fishing, First Aid, Fly Fishing, Working with Teens
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES is any Powder Horn participant required to participate in an activity they are uncomfortable with. They may choose just to observe and learn.
Recognition: Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course participants are awarded a certificate of completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.
Date application and deposit submitted: (For your records)
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Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America Powder Horn 2016 High Adventure Skills Resources Management Course August 19-21, 2016
Application Form (Please print) I accept the invitation to attend Powder Horn, hosted by Minsi Trails Council on August 19- 21, 2016. I realize that I must attend all three days and meet all participant requirements.
Signature Date (Please print legibly or type) Name: Email (required for all future communication): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone – Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Primary Scouting Position: Unit – type: Number: Council: District: Occupation: Employer: Date of Birth: Gender: MALE FEMALE
This Acceptance of Invitation is approved by:
Council Scout Executive Council # Date
Payment Options: $35 Non-Refundable Deposit (Balance due by dates as follow) $125 Full Payment prior to July 19, 2016 (includes deposit) $145 Full Payment due if paid after July 20, 2016 (includes deposit)
Make checks Payable to: Minsi Trails Council (indicate Powder Horn on check) Mail completed application and check to: Attn: Mike LaPolla, Staff Advisor Minsi Trails Council BSA 991 Postal Road Allentown, PA 18109
For Office Use: Amt. Paid: Date: Final Payment: Date: Council Approval: APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -24-
PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH Explore the Philmont high country in northeastern New Mexico on a 12 day backpacking expedition. Challenge yourself as you climb mountains over two miles high. Programs include technical rock climbing, archeological excavation techniques, horseback riding, rifle shooting, blacksmithing and more. Discover the adventure of Scouting’s Paradise as over 1 million Scouts, Venturers, Explorers and leaders have since 1939.
Minsi Trails Council offers a 12 day backpacking trip at Philmont with a 1-2 day pre-trip as part of our expeditions. Generally, our trip runs early to mid- July and continues for a 2 week period. Each “Crew” is made up of 7 to 12 people, with a 2 adult minimum and 4 adult maximum on each crew. Scouts must be 14 years of age or 13 years of age and have completed the 8th grade. All participants must be registered in the BSA. Fees include transportation to and from the airports, airline flights, a 1-2 day pre-trip in Colorado, and fees for the Philmont excursion itself.
Interested? We will be accepting applications and deposits for our 2017 Contingent after February 1, 2016. Applications and reservations are due by May 1. If we reach capacity, there will be a waiting list. For more information please contact Bonnie Keller, Camping Department, Minsi Trails Council at 610-465-8568 or email at [email protected].
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Minsi Trails Council 2016 Eagle Scout Scholarship Award
Eagle Scout Application for Award
Eagle Scout Name ______Home Street Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Date of Birth ______Home Phone # ______E-Mail Address ______Troop / Crew # ______District ______Name of Scoutmaster ______Scoutmaster Phone # ______
Minsi Trails Council Eagle Scholarship Award Value = $1,000 One-Time-Award Number of Awards for Eagles: At least Two $1,000 Awards
Eligibility Requirements for Eagle Scholarship Award To be an eligible applicant for this scholarship program, the applicant must: Submit this award application postmarked No Later Than April 14, 2016 to Minsi Trails Council, P.O. Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624 Have been a registered Scout with BSA, Minsi Trails Council in 2015 Have earned the rank of Eagle Scout prior to the end of 2015 You do NOT currently have to be registered as a Scout if in college Complete the entire attached application Provide a single sheet describing your Eagle Project Provide a written essay, on the topic provided [500 to 1000 words] Provide a digital color picture of you in your Scout Uniform via email Signatures on form of the Eagle Scout, Parent or Guardian and Scoutmaster See last page for additional information Scholarship Award Distribution The monetary award will be announced at the Eagle Dinner on May 24, 2016 for use with educational expenses following high school The two Eagle Scout scholarship winners will be invited to read their essays at the May 24 Eagle Dinner APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -26-
Please complete the following form with true and complete information. To qualify for an award, you do not need to have achievements in each category, but you must attach the essay and description of your Eagle project as required below. SCOUTING RECORD Cub Pack # ______# Years in Cub Scouting ______Troop # ______# Years in Boy Scouting ______Venture Crew # _____ # Years in Venturing ______Total # Years in Scouting ______Date of Eagle Scout Award ______Total # Merit Badges Earned to date ______Boy Scouts of America Awards CSA Arrow of Light Fireman Chit Totin’ Chip Den Chief Award Mile Swim Indiana Jones Award Leave No Trace Award BSA Snorkel Boardsailing BSA BSA Lifeguard Scout Training Award Valley Forge Medal Gettysburg Historic Award 50 Miler Award Historic Trails Award Paul Bunyan Woodsman Award World Conservation Award Interpreter Strip Hornaday Award Recruiter Award National Lifesaving / Meritorious Wildlife Conservation Award Forestry Conservation Award Venture Scouting Awards Bronze Award Gold Award Silver Award Other Scouting Awards______ Cub Scout Religious Awards ______ Boy Scout Religious Awards ______Order of the Arrow Ordeal Member Brotherhood Member Vigil Member Total Nights of Scout Camping ______Miles of Scout Hiking ______Miles Scout Biking ______Miles Scout Paddling ______
High Adventure Events (show year) Philmont Scout Ranch ______ BSA Northern Tier ______ BSA Florida Keys ______ West Point Camporee ______ National Jamboree ______ World Jamboree ______ Other High Adventure Events ______# Special Scouting Events (show number of times each type) Klondike Derbies ______ First Aid Meets ______ Conservation Projects ______ Scouting for Food ______ Service Projects ______ Leadership Training ______ BSA Summer Camps ______ Minsi Jambo ______ Winter Camp ______ Other Special Scouting Events ______
Eagle Leadership Service Project Title [must attach <1 page describing project] ______Eagle Scout’s Hours on Project: ____ hrs Total Hours on Project: ______hrs Other Scouting Information that may be relevant: APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -27-
SCHOOL RECORD & ACTIVITIES Attach additional sheets if you need more room–Award based on High School record only Name of High School / Prep School ______Currently Enrolled in _____ Grade General School Phone # ______Teacher Name Reference and email address:______Current Combined GPA ______Current Class Rank _____ Class Size ______SAT Score ______High School GPA ______Maximum GPA at your high school (confirm with counselor) ______School Honors & Awards ______Advanced Courses ______National Honor Society Yes Special School Programs ______Special Educational Programs ______Participation in History Day / Science Fair ______School Clubs / Hobbies ______Sports Teams Participation ______Musical Groups / Hobby ______Leadership Positions in School Clubs ______
DEMONSTRATION OF LEADERSHIP (excluding Eagle Project) Leadership Positions in Boy Scouting Patrol Leader Treasurer Scribe Bugler Medic Historian Webmaster Chaplain’s Aide Quartermaster Den Chief Troop Guide Troop OA Representative Troop webmaster Librarian Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Senior Patrol Leader Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Venture Crew Leadership Positions ______ Other Scouting Leadership Positions ______ School clubs – Leadership Positions ______ Religious Organization – Leadership Positions ______ Community groups – Leadership Positions ______
RELIGIOUS RECORD Name of Religious Institution ______Religious Clubs, Organizations ______Other ______
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION Organizations / Clubs ______Volunteer Work ______Other ______
POTENTIAL EDUCATION & CAREER GOALS Possible Educational Discipline in College ______Possible Colleges or Other Schooling to Attend ______Possible Career Fields 1-______2-______
If needed, attach additional information for any category.
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EAGLE ESSAY [Required] – Attach essay to application
What does the phrase “Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle” mean to you? [The essay must address the answer to the above question and must be a minimum of 500 words and a maximum of 1,000 words.]
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SIGNATURES On my honor as an Eagle Scout, I attest that all information and statements on this form are true and accurate. I promise that I will uphold the promises of an Eagle Scout. I have never been convicted of a crime.
______Date Eagle Scout Applicant Signature
I have read the foregoing application and it has my approval
______Signature of Parent or Guardian Signature of Scoutmaster
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Additional Rules for the Minsi Trails Council Eagle Scout Scholarships
1. Each Eagle Scout may submit only one application during their Scouting Career. It is strongly suggested that Eagle Scouts submit their application during their final year of High School, or the year immediately following the awarding of their Eagle Rank. For example, a 16 year old Eagle Scout is advised to wait until the Spring of his Senior year in High School to submit his application.
2. Only achievements through the end of High School will be considered for the awards. College achievements should not be listed and will not influence how the application is judged.
3. Please inform your teacher reference (near the top of the 3rd page of the form) that you have listed them as a reference, and provide a valid email address – they may be contacted.
4. List your overall High School GPA (or GPA to date) and the maximum GPA obtainable at your school – please confirm this latter number with your guidance counselor.
5. A missing signature from the application will disqualify an Eagle Scout from consideration. If the Scoutmaster has changed since earning the Eagle rank, the current Scoutmaster may sign, and should be the person indicated on the first page of the application.
6. Failure to meet the April 14 deadline may disqualify an Eagle Scout from consideration.
7. Failure to include the essay will disqualify the Eagle Scout from consideration.
8. Incomplete applications will be considered at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -30- High Adventure Spotlight
Last inute pportunities:
I just received an email from BSA: Waypoints – High Adventure Base News. Each of the four national bases has a link in the email for opportunities for crews or individuals for this year.
Sea Base has a link to Scout Connections. These are individuals looking to join a crew and crews with openings for individuals. http bsaseabase.org Scout onnections.aspx
Northern Tier has a similar link, listing different opportunities for individuals http ntier.org About Summer 20 anoe 20Trips IndividualPrograms.aspx
Philmont also has several different individual opportunities, including leadership and conservation adventures http philmontscoutranch.org individual.aspx
Both Philmont and Northern Tier offer NAYLE courses over the summer. If you aren’t familiar with NAYLE (National Advanced outh Leadership Experience), think of it as N LT (National outh Leadership Training) kicked up a couple notches. And that’s a very good recommendation right there.
And last, but not least, the Summit has its Appalachian Adventure. This is a chance to experience several of the high adventure activities available at the Summit during a shorter duration stay. Three night opportunities for a group only a day’s drive away.
So if you find that you have openings in your troop’s summer plans, or are looking for opportunities for older scouts beyond the typical summer camp, take a look at these options.
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im APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -31- Training? Right... For more information, visit http://www.minsitrails.org/training/upcoming-training-courses/60615
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Saturday, July 23 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM Check In 8:30AM Opening Ceremony 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM Fishing 12:30PM Lunch (on your own) 1:30PM to 5PM Informational/hands on Activities 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Dinner on Your Own 9:00 PM Back to Camp Sites Sunday, July 24 Those camping can stay for more fishing or go on a hike
This is a YOUTH fishing derby. Families can fish in evening!
THIS EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE!
: The Fishing Derby is $3 per a person and includes patch. Overnight use of the camp’s tents and cots, are $5.00 per tent. Tents fit two people and is non-refundable. Everyone who registers in your Pack will be put in the same campsite so there is no need to reserve a campsite. Camp tents are limited to 298 camp- ers. The earlier you register the better.
: Registration forms & patch orders must be received at Council No Later than July 16th. Space is limited so if you know you're coming, please register early.
You need to bring fishing pole/equipment, BAIT, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, rain gear, insect repellant, camera (optional), money for camp trading post (optional) a tent if the camp is full, sleeping gear, flashlight, chairs, & all meals for Saturday and Sunday!
Registration Deadline July16 ! YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND Go to Minsitrails.com and go to the council calendar for July 23. You will find the link for COUNCIL FISHING DERBY. Register for the derby, print your receipt and send it with a check to the council office at Minsi Trails Council P.O. Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624 You can also choose to call the council office at 610-264-8551 and pay your registration fee with a credit card. You will need the Item# from your receipt to do so.
Questions? Contact: Mike LaPolla Email: [email protected]
APRIL 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -33- SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT KEY 3 District Chair Jim Fereno District Commissioner Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Senior District Executive Arby Beisel 610-465-8558 [email protected]
DISTRICT CHAIRS Activities Chair OPEN 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 Camp Promotions Chair Anthony Garguilo 484-554-5815 [email protected] Boy Scout Camp Promotions Jim Swain Cub Camp Promotions Michael Philipp [email protected] Day Camp Director Kelli & Barry Webb Camp Promotions-Boy Scouts OPEN High Adventure Promotions Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] FOS Family Campaign Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Finance Chair Rod Long 610-838-6768 [email protected] Membership Chair Dan Dopsovic [email protected]
Membership Webelos to Scout Transition OPEN Membership School Night OPEN New Unit Chair OPEN Nominating Chair Tim Brooks [email protected] OA Chapter Advisor Dave Hay 610-861-4494 [email protected] Popcorn Kernel OPEN Recognition Dinner Chair Cheryl Moreira [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 Donald Miles 610-730-2514 [email protected] Training Chair-Venturing Ted Kernosh [email protected]
Webmaster Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected] SMD Website [email protected] http://www.minsi-southmountain.com
Newsletter Editor Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected]
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 Tim Brooks or if interested in serving as a Commissioner, contact Tamie Swain.