January 2013

HT Roundtable Commissioner GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Beth Ferstler [email protected] HT Roundtables Now Have a Table of Contents New (or Old) Address

Announcements 1 HT Roundtables will be returning to Central Presbyterian Church (the big circle church) 2 in Downingtown starting Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Anniversary 100 Uwchlan Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335 University of 2 Scouting Upcoming 2 February’s Roundtable is Council-Wide Trainging The first ever Council-Wide Youth Protection Roundtable! Upcoming Events 3 WHEN: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Expert Presenters Volnteers Needed 3 8:00 – 8:30 pm: Panel Q & A Summer Camp 4 WHERE: Downingtown West High School Auditorium Cub Corner 5 DIRECTIONS: Bus. Rt. 322 South of the Rt. 322 exit of the Route 30 bypass. (445 Manor Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335) 6 Troop Scoop 7 Time of Year! Historic Trails 7 Please let Earl know your Blue & Gold or Court of Honor Red Skeleton on 8 the Pledge of dates to schedule your unit’s FOS presentation ASAP. Our Aligence presenters are volunteers and schedules need to be coordinated. FYI: Camperships are majorly funded by FOS money; therefore, the more FOS Citizenship in the 8 funds, the more camperships available. Troop NOVA Awards 9 Other Resources 9 Reunion Dinner Extraordinary 9 January 30, 2012 at Yoder’s Banquet Hall Service Award Nominations Dec.’s Roundtable 9 If you missed Roundtable – Check your Council Newsletter Mailbox: Commissioner’s 9 Summer Camp, ’s Challenge, , Note and other up-coming events. Possibly other important stuff you may not even know about! Up-Coming Dates: Check the Calendar Horseshoe Trail Roundtable | January 2013 1

Important BSA February Dates Feb. 3 – Sunday A Scout is Reverent: Scout Sunday Observance Feb. 8 – Scouting Anniversary Feb. 9 – Scout Sabbath

2013 marks the 75th Anniversary of Philmont In 1938, made his first donation of land to the of America. 2013 marks the 75th anniversary of this initial donation, which has blossomed into Philmont Scout . In celebration of our 75th anniversary, participants will have the opportunity to earn a special 75th anniversary arrowhead patch. For more information: philmontscoutranch.org/Camping/75.aspx

University of Scouting 2013 Saturday, February 2, 2013 (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) This is the premier training opportunity for all adult volunteers, don't miss out! Below is a small sampling of the courses available!

Costs: $30 for full day ~ includes lunch $10 for half day – does NOT include lunch

College of Cub Scouting: College of  BALOO  Personal Safety Awareness  Leader Specific Training  Recruiting for Crews  Leader Activity Survivor Bag  Venturing Awards &  Blue & Gold Banquets Advancement  Budgeting College of General Scouting College of Boy Scouting  Campmaster Training  Backpacking 101  Basic First Aid*  Cold Weather Camping  CPR*  Helping your Scout Advance  How does Council work?  Merit Badge Counselor Training College of Youth Training:  Box Open Cooking*  ILSC/ ILST  Den Chief Training

*Starred courses require an additional fee

Up-Coming Training Use theLocation: ‘Up-Coming Courses’ link on http://www.cccbsa.org/get-training to see more details about up- comingChester courses. County Technical College/HighFebruary 2, 2013 School - 2013 University of Scouting - 8:30AM/4:30PM 280 Pennock Bridge Road WestFeb Grove, 22-24, PA 2013 19390 - Trainer - Feb 22-24, 2013 - 6:00PM

Click Here to find out more & Register!

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Woodbadge Powderhorn NYLT Course N6-524-13-1 Hosted Aug. 17-19 in conjunction between the May 10-12 & PA Dutch Council and Open to ALL May 17-19 . Scouts and Dates: Weekend 1: April Scouters! 12-14 at Bashore Scout Reservation, Jonestown, PA Keep a look-out on Must attend both weekends. and Weekend 2: May 4-6 at Bashore www.cccbsa.org for more info Scout Reservation, Jonestown, PA soon! Keep a lookout on (Participants must attend both full, www.cccbsa.org for more three-day weekends) YPT Required for all Venturers. information coming soon! Cost: $260.00 Pre-Registration is Required with a $75.00 deposit For More Information about this course go to http://padutchbsa.org/training/wood- badge/

Upcoming Events (Click pictures for more details)

Back to Klondike Ranger’s Challenge CC Council @ HSR

Valley Forge Northern Chester Pilgrimage & Encampment County Klondike Troop 95 COL Council January 25-27, 2013 February 9, 2013 Pilgrimage: April 19-21, 2013 February 16, 2013 Who: All Scouts Where: Camp Ware and Where: Camp Fernbrook Who: Everyone! What: The event will Camp Horseshoe North Coventry, PA 19465 Where: Valley Forge consist of point shooting, Who: Troops, Crews & Who: Troops & National Historical Park archery, night candle Webelos Crews shoot, tomahawk Encampment: throwing, COPE, and Register online Register: Contact Evan February 15-17, 2013 canoe racing, will also

Who: Troops & Crews Contact: Evan include Leave No Trace Contact: 101. For the Cubs, we will Ellwanger, Required Training - [email protected] be holding a [email protected] Cold Weather Seminar, biathlon and for adult om Sat. January 5th , 2013 leaders there will be the Contact: HSR Camp Cooking Barry Kauffmann, competition. [email protected] Registration: http://hsr-bsa.org/

The Ranger Core is in Need of Volunteers!!! Chris Wilder Ranger Phone: 717-548-3352 x22 email [email protected] Tom Murphy Ranger Phone: 717-548-3352 x23 email [email protected]

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Click images below to view the full flyer / packet of information. As always, you can go to www.hsr-bsa.org for Overnight Camp and Camp Ware Day Camp information. For District Day Camp info, go to www.cccbsa.org/camping.

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New in 2013 ~ Camp Ware overnight resident camp registration is now online! Please read 'how-to' instructions (on pages 4-6). All on-line reservations should be handled by a central Unit Camp Coordinator. Registration is now open. Follow the appropriate links from the Summer Camp 2013 page.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions: Camping Administration - Amy Dalesandro: [email protected] or call (610) 696-2900 x25 Thank you! See you this summer!

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Core Value: Resourcefulness

When you are young, you have a tremendous ability to imagine things. Boys can imagine wonderful things, outlandish things, funny things, scary things, magic, beauty, anything ... As people get older; sometimes their ability to imagine becomes smaller and more limited. For some adults it’s easier to imagine more awful things than wonderful things. Some adults stop imagining Den Meeting Plans (all ranks) altogether. Then there are some adults who can imagine all sorts of great things just like boys. They never stopped using imagination. These people are more resourceful and have more fun in life. Boys, keep on imagining things. Keep on thinking great things. Your life will be much more fun and meaningful. Just imagine that! “There is nothing more resourceful than the mind of a child.” ~ Walt Disney Alternate theme: Turn Back the Clock Family Tree Template 96 Pages of program helps and ideas for your February Den & Pack meetings! Webelos Cub Scout Activity Badge Beltloop Craftsman Heritages Scouting Magazine

Help for Beginners

Guide to Safe Scouting

Resourcefulness is the same concept as ‘thinking outside the box (or fishbowl ).

“When Hitler declared war on the United States, he was betting that German soldiers, raised up in the Hitler Youth, would always out fight American soldiers, brought up in the Boy Scouts. He lost that bet. The Boy Scouts had been taught how to figure their way out of their own problems.” ~ Stephen E. Ambrose [American historian, biographer and author]

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PINEWOOD DERBY

Hold a Give parents an opportunity to help their sons build their cars! It can be just a den or Workshop the whole pack. Pool your parental resources! Have an idea guide, templates, cutting tools, sanding tools, a paint station; it can be as big or as small as you want.

Get the Family …and away from building their son’s car. Hold a “Family Race” separate from the Involved Scout’s race. Let the dads race dads, or siblings race siblings.

HAVE FUN!

The best gift for a Cub Scout...... get his parents involved! The greatest gift you can give your child..... good self-respect!

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Citizenship Scouting Outcomes Troop Program Features This month’s patrol and troop activities should give your Scouts – Vol. I, pg. 74-81  A greater understanding of their duty to country and their obligation to help Citizenship other people  Awareness of their rights and responsibilities as citizens  Some knowledge of their heritage as citizens of their community and nation  Growth in self-confidence  Increasing ability to work cooperatively with others in an outdoor setting Related Badges American Cultures - American Heritage - Communications - Disabilities Awareness - Family Life - Genealogy - Personal Fitness - Personal Management - Public Speaking - Reading - Scholarship - Traffic Safety

Historic Trails

Info can be found at Not an official trail, and no medal; but still highly educational

Benjamin Philadelphia Valley Forge Historic Trail Harrisburg Philadelphia Lincoln Franklin Bicentennial Historic Trail Freedom Tour Pilgrimage Historic Trail Trail of Historical Trail Freedom (Washington D.C.)

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When I was a small boy in Vincennes, Indiana, I heard, I think, one of the most outstanding speeches I ever heard in my life. I think it compares with the Sermon on the Mount, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, and Socrates’ Speech to the Students. We had just finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and he [Mr. Lasswell, the Principal of Vincennes High School] called us all together, and he says, “Uh, boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester, and it seems that it has become monotonous to you. Or, could it be, you do not understand the meaning of each word? If I may, I would like to recite the pledge, and give you a definition for each word: I -- Me; an individual; a committee of one. Pledge -- Dedicate all of my worldly good to give without self-pity. Allegiance -- My love and my devotion. To the Flag -- Our standard. “Old Glory”; a symbol of courage. And wherever she waves, there is respect, because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts “Freedom is everybody's job.” of the United -- That means we have all come together. States -- Individual communities that have united into 48 great states; 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all divided by imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that’s love of country, of America. And to the Republic -- A Republic: a sovereign state in which power is invested into the representatives chosen by the people to govern; and the government is the people; and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands One Nation -- Meaning "so blessed by God." Indivisible -- Incapable of being divided. With Liberty -- Which is freedom; the right of power for one to live his own life without fears, threats, or any sort of retaliation. And Justice -- The principle and qualities of dealing fairly with others. For All -- For All. That means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine. Now let me hear you recite the Pledge of Allegiance: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our country, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance: Under God. Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "That is a prayer" -- and that be eliminated from our schools, too? ~ Red Skeleton

Citizenship in the Troop Orientation for New Boy Scout Parents Troop Committee Guidebook A Boy-Led Troop Troop Resource Survey Guide to Advancement Guide to Safe Scouting

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NOVA Awards Program The 's Nova Awards Other Scouter Resources program incorporates learning with cool activities and exposure to science, technology, engineering HSR Newsletter and mathematics for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and BSA National News Venturers. The hope is that the requirements and activities for earning these awards stimulates Scout Night Offers interest in STEM-related fields and shows how science, technology, engineering and mathematics Scout Source apply to everyday living and the world around them. Counselors and mentors help bring this

engaging, contemporary, and fun program to life for youth members.

There are four Nova awards for Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, and

Venturers. Each award covers one component of STEM—science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

New! Tools at Cub Scout Nova awards: MyScouting.org Science Everywhere, Tech Talk, Swing!, and 1-2-3 Go! Boy Scout Nova awards: Shoot!, Start Your Engines, Whoosh!, and Designed to Crunch Nova awards: Launch!, Power Up, Hang On!, and Numbers Don't Lie

Extraordinary Service Award Nominations Due by Feb. 3, 2013

Click on the picture to view this 2:01 min video about the new tools at MyScouting.org.

Be sure to read your Trailblazer, Scouting News by Email to keep up-to-date on what’s going on at Chester County Council! If you are not receiving it, Roundtable click here to sign-up! Commissioner’s Note:

Can you guess what job orphaned Thanks for teens were recruited for?? the laughs!! Click Here for the Answer  - Beth

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