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In this issue... For a more detailed list of all events, including districts, please visit our Page online calendar at www.senecawaterways.org. May the 'Force' Be With You... Front Page University of Scouting Front Page Dates may also change throughout the planning year. It Takes a Village... Front Page December 2019 Memorials & Tributes 2 4 Friends of Scouting 2020 Kickoff 26 Camp Kickoff Eagle Scout Projects of the Month 3 6 Take Order Product Sale Payments DUE 28 Camp Card Kickoff Louis & Sally Langie Eagle Scout Scholarship 3 7 District Recharter Day New Units 3 12 Holiday Sale Distribution. Final Product Sale February 2020 Volunteer Recognition Dinner 3 Payments DUE 8 Merit Badge Days & Annual Meeting 8 IOLS part B 14 IOLS Part B 15 Merit Badge University Silver Beaver Nominations 3 14 Cub Scout Electives 22 Merit Badge Days North Star Award Nominations 3 20 Merit Badge Days 29 Merit Badge Days Eagle Scout Mentor Dinner & 4 24 Christmas Eve - Scout Service Center Closed Gathering of Eagles 25 Christmas Day - Scout Service Center Closed March 2020 7 University of Scouting Registration Assistance Fund 4 14-21 Scouting for Food Camp Card Sale 4 21 Amerks' Scout Night January 2020 21 Stories For Scouts 4 28 Merit Badge Days 1 New Year's Day - Scout Service Center Closed Casting Call 4 14 Eagle Scout Mentor Dinner Red Wings Sleepover 2020 Save the Date 4 17-19 Yeti Games @ Camp Cutler April 2020 Order of the Arrow 5 17-20 Massawepie Arctic Challenge 2 IOLS Part A Camp Staff 5 4 Scoops Chess Challenge 18 Merit Badge Days 4 Raccoon Spring Work Day Arctic Challenge 5 20 Dr. Martin Luther King Day - Service Center 4 Merit Badge Days What is IOLS? 5 Closed 4 IOLS Part B Camp Kickoff 2020 5 23 Trainer's Edge Part 1 11 Top Shot Challenge 24-25 Spring Camporee Council Fishing Derby 5 24-26 OKPIK 25 Council Pinewood Derby 25 Merit Badge Days Camp Promotions 5 25 Commissioners College University of Scouting Courses 6-7 25 Trainer's Edge Part 2 Cub Elective Days 8 Merit Badge Days 8 Calendar items are subject to change. For current information visit our online calendar at www.senecawaterways.org/ 2020 Treks 8 calendar for current information and event details. For more information or to participate in any of these events, contact OKPIK 8 your (1) Scout Leader, (2) Unit Commissioner, (3) District Committee Member, or (4) District Executive. Council Pinewood Derby 8 Seabase 8 Top Shot 8 Scoops Chess Challenge 9 Me & My Shadow Family Camping 10 Philmont 2020 11 Memorials & Tributes Back to Gilwell 11 Memorials & Tributes are fi nancial gifts made to the Council in honor of an individual. Baloo 11 For more information on making a memorial gift to the Council, contact Kimberly Gunkel at 585-241-8555. Scout Shop Holiday Giving Tree 12 Amerks' Scout Night 12 IN MEMORY OF BSA Stem Program 12 SHAWN FLANAGAN D N Fred Schuhle Bay Waters 9 Black Creek 9 RICHARD L. WRIGHT Genesee Crossroads 9 Lighthouse 10 Jerry L. Bond Mohawk 10 Bonnie Cosgrove Seneca 10 Towpath 11 Turning Point 11 Exploring West & East 12 Seneca Waterways Council 2320 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road Rochester, New York 14623 (585) 244-4210 www.senecawaterways.org
Scout Executive - Stephen Hoitt Council President - Jeff Halik Council Commissioner - Chris Schulitz Scouting Quarterly is the official newsletter of Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America. Council Professional Staff This quarterly publication highlights Council Scouting Director of Field Service - Marcus Ragland District Executives programs, news, and events. Director of Development - Anthony Vogl Bay Waters - Brendan Flaherty Director of Support Services - Aaron Vikemyr Black Creek - Gary Bogner, Senior DE STRONG SCOUT SHOP Field Director - Frank Capozzi Genesee Crossroads - Marcus Ragland The Strong Scout shop is now a National Scout Shop Sr. Development Director - Laurie Bauer Director of Field Service and off ers a one-stop shop for all your Scouting needs Editor and Marketing Lighthouse - Leigh Kozak —uniforms, camping gear, awards, and more. Communications Manager - Mary Ellen Smith Mohawk - William Gales Strong Scout Shop Program Director - Matt Ghirarda Seneca - Marie Jackson 2320 Brighton-Henrietta TL Rd Camp Operations Director - Don DeClerck Towpath - Justin Kuczma Rochester, NY 14623 Turning Point - Oliris Ramos, Senior DE Phone: (585) 241-8551 Fax: (585) 241-8578 [email protected] Exploring Executives East - Brad Rickman HOURS West - John Sheible Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Closed Sunday
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Scouting Quarterly - Winter 2019-2020 Page 2 www.senecawaterways.org — COUNCIL NEWS — EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS LOUIS & SALLY LANGIE EAGLE OF THE MONTH SCOUT SCHOLARSHIP
The Louis and Sally Langie Eagle year, but you must be a graduating senior Scout Scholarship is awarded to apply. July 2019 annually at the Council level to an Eagle Scout planing to attend a Application forms are available online Truman Mortillaro four-year college or university. The under Resources and then in the Forms scholarship provides financial aid section of the Council’s website at www. Troop 262 - Webster to help cover the costs of higher senecawaterways.org. Applications education and enable an Eagle Scout must be submitted by the May 1, 2020. Truman’s project was the design and to achieve his career aspirations. fabrication of 72’ long wheelchair accessible This is a scholarship grant of Mail the application to: Seneca boardwalk in Hickory Bark Park for the $20,000.00 over four years. Waterways Council, 2320 Brighton- Friends of Webster Trails. One of the unique Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, WHO CAN APPLY? features of the project included a “bump out” NY 14623. The application becomes the section allowing wheelchairs to safely pass Any Eagle Scout who earned his Award in property of the selection committee and will while on the boardwalk. The project included the Seneca Waterways Council, and meets not be returned to the applicant. The selection the efforts of over forty volunteers and over the qualifications noted below. Applicants committee will inform all applicants of their three hundred hours of volunteer time. may have earned their Award at any time decision between July and August. prior to their request. It is not limited to Scouts earning the Award in their senior For more information, contact the council office at 585-244-4210. August 2019 Mason Kuhn VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER Troop 324 - Holley & ANNUAL MEETING Mason’s project was the design and fabrication of a fire pit gathering area for the Christ Chapel Wesleyan Church in Hamlin. The pavers were donated but needed to be removed from the donor’s site. The area was prepared and the recycled pavers installed and the fire pit added; four benches and a small fire wood shed were also added to the area. The project included the efforts of over forty volunteers and about four hundred hours of volunteer time.
September 2019
Connor Miller On Monday May 4th, 2020 the Council years of service. In addition, Cannon Troop 110 - Ontario will hold its annual Volunteer Recognition awards, Venturing Leadership awards and Dinner and annual business meeting. Council Training awards will be presented. Mark your calendars and plan to join us The Seneca Waterways Council will also Connor’s project was the design and as we celebrate the volunteers who have conduct its annual business meeting that fabrication of a 6’ x 12’ animal shelter gone above and beyond the call of duty to evening, including the election of Board for Nature’s Haven in Webster and the provide amazing support to youth through members and Officers for the 2020/2021 organization of a collection for supplies Scouting. At the dinner we will recognize Scouting year. More information will follow for the shelter. The project included the Silver Beaver recipients as well as Veteran in upcoming newsletters. preparation of the site and the erection of Scouters and Scout units with 40 or more the shelter building. The project included the efforts of over fifty-five volunteers and over three hundred eighty hours of volunteer time. SILVER BEAVER NOMINATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 14, 2020 September 2019 The Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Presentation of the awards will be made at Award is a Council-level distinguished the Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner Michael Piersall service award. Recipients of this award are and Annual Meeting on Monday, May 4th, Troop 163 - Webster registered adult leaders who have made an 2020. impact on the lives of youth through service given to the Council. For the Seneca Waterways Council to Michael’s project was the repurposing of a consider a volunteer for the Silver Beaver facility to a chapel and sacristy for Margaret This distinguished award Award, the volunteer must first be duly Home in Rochester. The project included recognizes volunteers nominated. If you would like to nominate the complete emptying the facility and a who implement the a candidate for the Silver Beaver Award refurbishment from ceiling to carpet. A Scouting program and please complete the form which can be number of pews were moved from CT and perform community downloaded from the Council website at: cut down for the chapel space. The project service through hard www.senecawaterways.org in the Forms included the efforts of about forty volunteers work, self-sacrifice, section under Awards. All nominations must and about three hundred twenty hours of dedication, and many be submitted by February 14th to Christine volunteer time. years of service. It is the Crittenden at chris.crittenden@scouting. highest recognition the Council can bestow org. Any questions, contact Christine at 585- upon an Adult leader. 241-8580. WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST UNITS (Sept. through Oct. 2019) NORTH STAR AWARD
UNIT # ORGANIZATION NOMINATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 14, 2020 Troop 725 Dundee Area Council of Churches Post 201 Ontario County Sheriff’s Office The North Star Award is a high-level The deadline for the submission Post 2002 NY Kitchen award presented by councils on behalf of nominations for the North Star Troop 147 St Francis Xavier Cabrini of the National Court of Honor to Award to the Council is February 14, Crew 398 Seneca Waterways Council BSA nonregistered volunteers who have 2020. The Council then submits the Troop 179 Mary Fellows Penfield Chapter NS DAR made a significant contribution to nomination to the National BSA for Scouting. It is on same level as the consideration. The North Star Award If you know of any organizations interested in sponsoring Pack, Silver Beaver Award, which is for will be presented at the Council's Troop, Crew, or Post for boys or girls, contact the District registered volunteers. The nomination Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner form can be found in the Forms section and Annual Meeting on May 4th, 2020. Executive in your area or the Council office at 585-244-4210. of the Council website under Awards at www.senecawaterways.org/forms. www.senecawaterways.org Page 3 Scouting Quarterly - Winter 2019-2020 — DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING —
REGISTRATION FUND ASSISTANCE 21 STORIES FOR SCOUTS Collectively the National Registration Fee success of Popcorn & Nut sales and Friends increase from $33 to $60 means a significant of Scouting. While the funds are offsetting a Look up! It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it could up getting sponsorship benefits without financial impact in additional registration national membership fee, they are enabling be you on the side of the iconic Kodak World writing a corporate check. expenses to the units in Seneca Waterways local Scouts to stay in the program or Headquarters rappelling down the side in our Council, BSA. We are keenly aware of the reducing a burden on local Packs or Troops annual 21 Stories for Scouts event. This high THE RETURN OF burden this last-minute fee increase has on who might not otherwise be able to absorb visibility event returns for its 11th year on many of our units, especially this time of the increase. May 29th and gives up to 120 volunteers "LITTLE JOE" year. the chance to rappel down the side of Kodak We are proud that we could make this while raising funds to support our urban To help ease the burden of this additional fund available and be a partner to keeping outreach programs in the city of Rochester. fee increase, the Seneca Waterways Council Scouting affordable and available to all created a one-time Registration Assistance young people in our Council. Participants register by setting up a Fund to give up to $50,000 worth of fundraising page at www.21storiesforscouts. assistance to units that are unable to cover For more information on how your Friends org with a goal of raising $1,000 or more. the cost of this registration fee change. The of Scouting contribution makes a difference, After that, it’s similar to a walk-a-thon $50,000 is being covered by the Council’s please visit www.senecawaterways.org. where you reach out to friends, family and Operating Budget, thanks in large part to the colleagues for support on your page to help send you over the edge. 2020 features the return of our hero ‘Little Companies and organizations can register Joe’ Aiello who has set an ambitious goal of EAGLE SCOUT MENTOR DINNER & a team of up to six participants with a goal raising $100,000 for Scouting. We are sure of raising $5,000. Each participant sets up he will and will help him all the way. GATHERING OF EAGLES their own fundraising page and the company is only responsible for the unraised balance. Visit www.21storiesforscouts.org to register Most of our Team Sponsors in 2019 ended or for more information.
CAMP CARD SALE
The Camp Card initiative is designed to Also, Scouts will be able to WIN a free help Scouts earn their way to summer camp, week of camp at one of Seneca Waterways whether it be Cub Scout Adventure Camp, summer programs. Each troop can submit their top selling Scout for a drawing, & Sally Langie Eagle Scout Scholarship, Babcock Hovey, Massawepie Scout camps, The over 200 young men in the 2019 Class provided the Council Commission on a 4-year, $5,000 a year scholarship to a day camp or a high adventure opportunity. of Eagle Scouts will be recognized for their each card sold, is paid. There will be three Scout from Seneca Waterways Council. remarkable achievements at the 69th Annual drawings: Feb, March & April. Scouts not We are also looking forward to recognizing Units participating in the program can earn Eagle Scout Mentor Dinner on January chosen will remain in the drawing for the an Outstanding adult Eagle Scout from our commissions up to 55% of the cards retail 14, 2020. This banquet at Burgandy Basin next one. If your Scout is the Top selling community for his lifetime of leadership and cost. The remaining will support the Council celebrates the hard work and commitment of scout again, he will get another entry. To service. to help make improvements to the Council’s these Scouts and the leaders and parents who three Camps. The sale will begin Feb 1st and participate be sure to fill out the entry forms helped get them to this pinnacle achievement. located in the Camp Card Leader guide One of the goals of the dinner is to pair each units will have until May 1st to close out their accounts. found on the website. If there was a graduation ceremony for the Scout up with an adult mentor in his career Class of Eagle Scouts, this is it. field of interest so they can share their life experience and give the Scout a little lift. If At the dinner we present the recipients of the you would like to attend the dinner, sponsor Eagle Scout Service Project of the Month a Scout or serve as a mentor, please contact and Year, along with the winner of the Louis Laurie Bauer at 585-241-8526. ATTENTION ALL SCOUTS: SAVE THE DATE! 24th Annual Scout Sleepover at Frontier Field
For additional information, contact Kevin Lute (585) 454-1001 ext. 3046 or email [email protected]
locally and is very much appreciated by all June 13, 2020 - 7:05pm the families we are able to serve -- thanks It Takes a Village (continued from Rochester Red Wings vs. Gwinnett Stripers (Atlanta Braves) font page) to you! More details to follow! Individuals who are able to support at the By the time you read this, 100% of our One Scout level or above ($196+) receive Council’s staff, Executive Board and a fully-embroidered shoulder patch. Many district-level volunteers will have made of our supporters find it easier to make a their personal commitments to our mission recurring monthly pledge on their credit through Friends of Scouting. And we’d like card rather than paying all at once, and we you to join us. recognize these gifts as members of our The Seneca Waterways Council invests Summit Circle. over $196 per Scout in programs and services to our nearly 10,000 members. We For more information on the impact of are reliant on the generosity of the Scouting your support or to make a secure, online and broader community to fund our mission gift, visit www.senecawaterways.org/give. of instilling values and building character in young people. A Scout is thrifty, and our Donors now have one additional way to Seneca Waterways Council is looking for include our annual report, speaking at special contributors feel good knowing that over make a secure gift to Scouting … through Scouts, Leaders, and Parents who have events, television and radio appearances, 82 cents of every $1 raised are returned in your mobile phone. A simple text of a story to tell and are willing to share it and features in our newsletters, website, or the form of programs and services. “FOS2020” to (844) 615-4269 will publicly via print, TV, radio and social social media platforms. provide a direct link to our online giving media. Throughout the year, there are many When a volunteer visits your unit and page. There’s really no easier way to give. occasions for the council to highlight the So if you have a budding star interested in “15 asks for your pledge, please give until it great things happening in Scouting, but we minutes of fame (or longer),” please contact feels good, knowing that every dollar you For additional ways that you or the company need your help to do so! marketing at marketing@senecawaterways. contribute is 100% tax deductible, invested you work for can support Scouting, call org or call Mary Ellen Smith, Marketing 585- 244-4210. Several opportunities where we need “stars” Communications Manager at 585-241-8544.
Scouting Quarterly - Winter 2019-2020 Page 4 www.senecawaterways.org — PROGRAM, TRAINING & CAMP —
Participants should dress according to the ORDER OF THE ARCTIC weather and time of year, as this course is COUNCIL largely held outdoors. Boots and rain gear ARROW CHALLENGE are required. Hats, gloves, insect repellant, FISHING DERBY January 17-20, 2020 sunscreen are highly recommended. Plan on May 16,2020 It has been a very cold weather. Backpacks are not necessary, busy year for the Stay at Massawepie Scout Camp and but daypacks are helpful. For the price of $15.00, Scouts will have a Lodge. We had experience the Adirondacks in the winter. morning of fishing with a two fish limit, a 50 new Ordeal Stay in heated Gannett Lodge or bring your This is recommended for all registered Boy freshly stocked lake and a commemorative members and 6 cold weather gear and give the Voyageur Scout leaders, second-year Webelos leaders, event patch. Paid Scouts will fish from 8:00 new Brotherhood lean-to a try. Guided activities will be and troop and committee members, as well am – 11:00 am (Listen for the cannon’s members at the planned for the entire weekend. Participants as program and training committee chairs. roar to make your first cast!) Paid Adults Fall Induction. will have the opportunity to take part in any Please remember that this course is required fish from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Fishing not Election were and all events that they are interested in. for all leaders in order to register for either enough action? There will be games and held at the Fall Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster. Induction and the Schedule for 2020 IOLS-B courses are new Lodge leadership for 2020 is: The April 4, 2020 & Oct 17,2020. If you have new Officers Elected are: Lodge Chief- a question about IOLS please email training- Chamberlain Bauder, Vice Chief Program- [email protected] Alek Ahrens, Vice Chief Service- Garrett Lawrence, Vice Chief Communication- Dan Moore, Vice Chief Inductions- James Yacono, and Treasurer- Kierran Hitchings. Activities may include (which are dependent on weather): CAMP KICKOFF challenges for kids, archery, fish cleaning, The new Chapter Chiefs are: • down-hill skiing, tubing, ice skating guided overlook hike, and fly-tying Bay Waters - Ian Avery, Black Creek - • broom ball 2020 demonstrations all morning long. Meals are John Wagner, Genesee Crossroads - Peter • Tour of the Wild Center not included so be sure to bring your own Burke, Lighthouse - Ethan Dennis, Seneca • Natural History Museum With three amazing camps, numerous year- lunch. - Zac Palmer, Mohawk - Conor Clancy, and of the Adirondacks round and summer camping opportunities Towpath - Owen Ellis. • Ice Fishing, Snowshoeing and outstanding volunteers, there is a lot Over 100 new fish will be stocked in Lake • Winter outdoor activities to cover at the Seneca Waterways Council Wellington in advance of the fishing derby. • Winter hiking Camping Kick-Off. Adopt-a-Park This year’s Adopt-a-Park Your chances of catching a fish are pretty was held at White Deer Tours in the former high but not guaranteed. J. Warren Cutler Weekend fee is $125.00 per person (Scouts Scout Reservation is a special fishing Seneca Army Depot. It was a great event and Adults) which includes: Lodging, and we got a lot of work done at the park. preserve and a fishing license is NOT Saturday breakfast through Monday lunch, required. activities, one ticket to the Wilde Center, The OA Banquet will be January 12th at bandana, and all other activities throughout the Shriner’s Damascus Shrine Center on Prizes will be awarded to the first 75 youth the weekend. Transportation to events is who catch two fish prior to 11:00 a.m. A Bay Road in Webster. We hope that you not provided. Space is VERY limited due to will all join us. You should have received special drawing will be held at 11:30 for the availability of winter accommodations. Only Scout derby qualifiers. your registration form in the mail or they 48 Scout and 16 Leader spaces are available. can be found on the Council Website. For more information please visit: https:// Find out about year-round camping scoutingevent.com/397-MOCARTIC2020 opportunities, details on our summer Bait and lures will be sold on site for your Elections. If your Troop hasn’t scheduled camps, work weekends, high adventure convenience at the Cub Scout Adventure their OA elections for 2020, please do opportunities and more. There is a big year Camp Trading Post, which will be open so ASAP. Contact your Chapter Chief or ahead for outdoor camping and we’d love for those early risers! Be sure to catch the Advisor. WHAT IS IOLS? to tell you about it. Plus, you will have a CSAC shirts and merchandise before your chance to meet with our Camp Directors, scouts register for camp! This is a hands-on course that provides adult Program Directors, key summer camp staff leaders the practical outdoor skills they need as well as other camp leadership. All you need to do is bring your fishing to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. Upon pole, your own bait if you would like, and completion, leaders should feel comfortable join the fun. CAMP STAFF teaching Scouts the basic skills required to obtain their First-Class rank. Want to make it a weekend? Camping reservations, not included as part of the Fishing Derby fee, must be made and paid separately, using the online reservation system available at senecawaterways.org. Tent campsites are available for groups for $25 and buildings are available if you would Who should attend? Everyone is invited like to have some of the comforts of home. but it is recommended for Camping Registration is limited to 650 participants. Chairpersons, leaders who are registering for Parking is limited – please car pool. Rain or summer camp, and parents who are going to Snow, It’s a Go! No Refunds. We are looking to build the best teams for camp for the first time. For our Troops and our summer camp programs, and we need Crew, who are too far to travel, we will be the best scouts and scouters to fill those live streaming the audio and presentation if positions. Seneca Waterways offers the you can’t make it. Attend in person or attend CAMP best summer camp program within the state online. However, only the Massawepie of New York and beyond, and it all starts Scout Camps breakout will be live streamed PROMOTIONS with hiring the best. after the conclusion of the general camp kick-off program. Both the Camp Babcock- Summer camp is one of the most important From Massawepie to Camp Babcock- Hovey and Cub Scout Adventure Camp Skill sessions include: programs within Scouting. Seneca Waterways Hovey to Camp Cutler, there are over 150 sessions will not be streamed. • Campsite Selection offers many unique summer experiences for summer camp staff positions. Most camp all types of Scouts and Venturers. It can be a staff are usually former campers; however, • Outdoor Ethics • Fire Site Preparation and Building confusing and overwhelming to understand this is not a requirement. Each role offers which camp you should attend. This is where a different experience and require different • Cooking • Ropes—Whipping, Tying, and Lashing the Camp Promotions Team can help. They levels of training; each have the same thing have seasoned leaders and camp staff who in common for every person who comes to • Woods tools—Knife, Camp Saw, and Axe will not only answer your questions, but are work: giving back to the program they have a great way to rally excitement for your Scouts. benefitted themselves. • Plant Identification • Animal Identification • Finding Your Way—Map and Compass Just email summercamp.promotions@ Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, • Packing and Hiking Techniques senecawaterways.org and a member of the leadership, training, and enrichment team can help you find both the right camp opportunities that can’t be found anywhere and the right answer to your questions. If else! Regardless of where you are in life, Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills We look forward to seeing you on January or IOLS is completed in 2 parts (A & B). you are looking for answers to the following camp experiences allow you to learn and 26, 2020 at the Scout Service Center in summer camp programs: develop skills that will enhance your job IOLS-A will be offered during all District Rochester from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. There will Days of training, which are open to all • Aquatics Camp for Scouts-BSA marketability. The benefits go far beyond be light appetizers and snack for those who • Eagle Flight a paycheck, too. leaders who want to train with an instructor. are hungry. However, IOLS-B is taught outdoors, • Camp Babcock-Hovey for Scouts-BSA generally requires a full day. Sections can be • Massawepie Scout Camps – Camp Pioneer To complete your online application please Please RSVP at https://scoutingevent. • Massawepie Adirondack Treks visit www.senecawaterways.org/outdoors. completed in any order, but IOLS can only be com/397-campkickoff IF you have recorded once both sections are completed. • Me & My Shadow (Cub Scouts) For more information about working at any questions please email camping@ • Covered wagon Derby (Cub Scouts) one of our Summer camp programs contact senecawaterways.org or call 585-241-8545 • Twilight Camp (Cub Scouts) [email protected] New Scout leaders can become proficient in for the Camping/Program Department. many of the basic outdoor skills, and gain • Cub Scout Adventure Camp exposure to the patrol method and numerous at Cutler Reservation teaching methods and learning games. • Cub Scout Resident Camp at Camp Babcock-Hovey www.senecawaterways.org Page 5 Scouting Quarterly - Winter 2019-2020 UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
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Recruiting Cub Recruiting Cub Scouts and Leaders is vital to growing your pack, Outdoor Ethics From the very beginning, the Boy Scouts of America has pledged Scouts and not just in numbers but also in the quality and diversity of your for Cub Scouts conservation and respect for the environment as an essential Leaders program. Yet recruiting is more challenging than ever before, as component of good citizenship. This course will cover outdoor families have so many worthwhile activity options available to them ethics for Cub Scouts centered on the Outdoor Code, and their in addition to Scouting. Learn useful recruiting ideas and techniques, relationship to Scouting’s goals. Front-country guidelines will be and learn how to plan and execute successful recruiting events and detailed, including conservation expectations, outdoor manners, discuss how to find potential leadership talent within your pack, and and minimizing campsite waste and trash. how best to approach potential volunteers. Discover the You'll learn about adventures like Tigers "On the Prowl", Wolves Adventures in "Running with the Pack", Bears with "Bear Necessities", and Cub Scout What will your Cub Scouts be doing at Cub and Webelos Resident Cub Scouts Webelos being "Iron Chefs" and "Building a Better World" and Adventure Camps? What do they need to participate? How to get more boys more! Discover this dynamic new trail as traditional Scouting Camp involved. Resident Camp is a great addition to your summer values combine with relevant new Scouting skills to map the new program, and part of the Journey to Excellence. This course will Cub Scout adventure. If you are involved in Cub Scouting at a unit, give you the ins and outs of getting your Scouts involved. district, or council level, join us to cover the changes and obtain information about the new adventure based Cub Scout program. Webelos to Meaningful Great ceremonies can create memories that will last for years and Boy Scout Cubscout inspire Cub Scouts to pursue new challenges and achievements. We Transition Ceremonies will address the importance of ceremonies in meeting Cub Scout Keep the Find ways to expand the Cub Scouting experience by introducing goals. We will explore the elements of a great ceremony, the types “outing” in outdoor activities into your pack events. Get your Pack families out of Cub Scout ceremonies that are available, and how to incorporate Cub Scouting and about, having Fun, Fun, and more Fun. Get ideas of things to do BSA virtues into dynamic ceremonies that become powerful and places to go with your Cub Scouts. incentives to Cub Scouts to continue the Scouting journey. Pack Program For cub masters new and “seasoned”, use proven methods for Planning efficiently planning an exciting year-round program. Topics include scheduling, organizing leadership, and budgeting with your Pack GENERAL Committee. Capitan Whether you are working on Tiger or Webelos Adventures, learn Addressing Our goal in Cub Scouts is for our Scouts to grow in character, citizenship, America’s learn some fun ways to help your cubs develop first aid skills. Scout Behavior and personal fitness, through adherence to the Scout Oath and Scout First Aid for in Den and Pack Law. This course will define the behavior we seek and discuss the ways Cub Scouts Cub Scouts often fall short of the mark. We will explain how positive STEM in Cub STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. As behavior is in the best interest of the den/pack as well as the individual Scouting a collective endeavor, STEM amounts to an investigation into Cub Scout and his growth and happiness; and we will cover positive how the world works the way it does. Boys tend to have a natural reinforcement techniques, consistent with BSA policy, for encouraging curiosity, inclination, and proficiency toward STEM! In this course that behavior. we will describe the nature of scientific inquiry and the importance Teaching The foundation of good behavior is good communication skills - this of STEM exploration for Cub Scout-age boys, linking STEM to Communication session will teach you different ways to TEACH and ENCOURAGE Scouting’s goals of character development, citizenship training, and to Cubs and good communcitaion skills in your Scouts. personal fitness. BSA’s exciting new STEM awards, the NOVA and Scouts Supernova Awards, will also be covered. Totally Want to create that totally awesome campfire that your scouts will Lion Scouts – A The National Capital Area Council is participating in an exciting Awesome remember for the rest of their lives? Learn how to plan and lead a Roaring Success! national pilot program for kindergarten-age boys – Lion Scouts! Campfire memorable campfire program that will thrill and entertain, and then Come learn about the Lion program; the fun experiences pack have Programs send them off to bed as the embers fade. For all scout leaders. had this year in starting up Lion dens; how Lion dens help prepare Scouts for adventures in Tigers and later ranks; and how and why Using Games Indoor, outdoor, fast, slow, physical and mental... let the games begin! your pack should join the Lion pilot! for Skills Learn team-building games and put them in practice. Introduce your Den, Pack, Patrol, Troop to fun games designed to teach, too! Working with children doesn't always come naturally, especially Instruction and Den Meetings Teamwork With Ease when those children are excited, energetic boys that have spent all day in school sitting still. Come learn ideas for managing difficult It’s Knot just Don’t know your bowline from a sheet bend? We'll "show you the behaviors within your den and capturing each Scout's attention to for Boy Scouts ropes" so you can teach your Scouts how to tie the square knot, double create a more pleasant scouting experience for all. half-hitch, taut line hitch, clove hitch, bowline and sheet bend. Also learn how to whip a rope without getting hurt! The Den Chief The very best role model for Cub Scouts is a Den Chief. Learn why Role Model and how the Den Chief is a vital resource to the Den Leader. We Our Fabulous Learn the essentials for organizing flag ceremonies and how to practice will discuss Den Chief roles and responsibilities, the role of the Den Flag and teach these with your Scouts. This course covers indoor and Leader as a mentor to the Den Chief, the responsibility of the troop outdoor flag ceremonies, flag retirement, etiquette, and appropriate to work as a partner with the pack in selecting Scouts for Den Chief ways to display, handle, and fold the flag -- and MORE! service, common misconceptions about Den Chief service, and Scouting with Serving scouts with special needs can be a challenge, but, the rewards the importance of communication and training to provide the best Special Needs far outweigh the struggles. Discussion of BSA policy and procedures possible experience for the 10 Den Chief and for the den and troop Scouts regarding Scouts with special needs and how to properly adjust in which he serves. This course will be co-taught by instructors requirements for badges & advancement. Discover resources available from the Cub Scout College and Boy Scout College. This course to leaders, and the roles of key people within the district. counts as either Boy Scout College or Cub College credit toward University of Scouting degrees. BSA Archery Course is required to be a qualified/trained BSA archery range Range Master supervisor or Cub Scout range officer. Open to ADULTS (18 yrs. old Blue and Gold The Blue and Gold Banquet is one of the highlights of the year. Certification by 3/8/15) ONLY. Participants must take part in this archery supervisor Banquet Learn the steps to ensure that your banquet is successful, and get training program conducted by Seneca Waterways Council to safely some ideas for themes, decorations, and venues. operate & supervise a "live" range. The trainer is a Certified Archery So you are a You have accepted the job and completed the training. Now what? Trainer by USA Archery and the National Field Archery Association. Cubmaster Come learn some ideas on how to lead your Pack. Participants must renew training every two years and be issued a Training Course Pocket Certificate, No. 33767. Instructors will use the A successful Pack is a Pack that plans out its yearly activities. Learn Pack Program training syllabus in the new Boy Scouts of America National Shooting about the hows and whys of planning out your year. Planning Sports Manual for Archery. Cub Scout Your Pack has only one chance to make a good first impression. Dutch Oven and For cub scouts and boy scout leaders and youth. This is the class for recruitment Learn the steps required to have a successful School Night to Join Other Cooking YOU! Come learn the basics of Dutch Oven Cooking, along with other Scouting.This is an IDEAL class for your unit's M&M Chairman. Methods methods of cooking. See first hand how it's done, and get a taste of that The Webelos- The Cub Scout program is an adult-leader led, family—and yummy goodness! You'll be hooked. to-Boy Scout community-centered program for boys in grades 1 through 5. The Showmanship Cub Scout leaders soon realize that holding Cub Scouts’ attention long Transition Boy Scout program is a Scout-led, outdoor-centered program for and Pizzazz enough to excite them about the adventure of Cub Scouting requires boys in grades 6 through 12. The transition between these two more than simply offering them something in which to take part. The programs is rarely seamless, as Arrow of Light Scouts graduating program – be it a song or skit, award presentation, or activity – must be into Boy Scout troops often face difficulty adjusting to the outdoor colorful, exciting and engaging to win them over! You must become a camping experience, the expectation of boy leadership, and the self- showman. This course will cover the nature of adult leader showmanship reliance and initiative expected of him in pursuing his advancement. and why showmanship is important in delivering a program that will This course will examine both the adult-led Webelos/Arrow of truly make a difference to our Scouts, encouraging their participation, Light program and the boy-led Boy Scout program to provide ideas instilling Scouting virtues, and creating lifelong memories. and recommendations to best prepare the graduating Scout, and his parents, for the upcoming adventure of Boy Scouting. This is Catholic Come and learn about the different awards and activities available Scouting to Catholic youth, Catholic adults, and Catholic units. Bring your Derbies, Learn how to run 'em up and how to score 'em! Space Derby, questions and your interest! Regattas Pinewood Derby, Rain gutter Regattas are memorable events for all & Races Cub Scouts. By land, by sea, or though space…Got Derbies? Duty to God: A Need help bringing Duty to God to your units? This course looks at Practical How- scouts' active learning of Duty of God while giving practical tips and The Pack Many packs do not have or may not understand the importance to for Your Unit methods for implementations to foster one's spiritual path. Suitable Committee of an active pack committee to fully support the unit’s Cub Scout for unit leaders, committee members and youth leaders, including the - Roles and program. We will delve into the duties of the committee and the roles Chaplain and Chaplain's Aide. Responsibilities committee members play in supporting the Cub Scout program.
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What the Be more than a leader who only takes training and goes through the Help your scouts A "how to" on the importance of the Court of Honor and recognizing Great Leaders motions! Training is essential for every Scout Leader, but there is plan a successful each Scout’s accomplishments. Make them memorable & meaningful. Don’t Learn much more to being a great leader than simply completing training. Court of Honor Learn about planning, program, and delegating responsibilities Experience really is the best teacher. This course will cover what in Training: The Essentials Learn how Merit Badges fit into the advancement program, steps and experience beyond training tells us are the vital considerations to being of Merit Badge information about becoming a Merit Badge Counselor, BSA procedures a great Scout leader, from organization and planning, to working with Counseling to follow, and the nuts & bolts of working with Scouts to complete parents and other leaders, to understanding and connecting with the requirements for merit badges in a safe, smart way. Scouts in your charge, to embracing the program and investing your whole heart in it. Living the Baden-Powell said, “The Patrol Method isn’t just a way to run a Scout Patrol Method Troop..It is the ONLY way!!!” Explore how the Patrol Method is Effective communication among all unit leaders, parents, scouts and GENERAL: supposed to work, and how Youth Leaders are the key to a successful the community is vital to the realization of a fun and exciting scouting TECH Troop. Experience the patrol method through the eyes of a 13 year old. program. This class explores technologies and social media that can This course examines how youth visualize the patrol method and the help: what is available and how can we use it? Using adult’s role in its success. Technology in Unit Winter Camping This course will look at some of the basics of winter camping and how Communication Basics to prepare for cold weather events. and messaging Awesome From bike trips to the high peaks, this class will discuss some great ideas Keep those A unit (Pack and Troop) is only as strong as its leaders. Discover Outing Ideas for outings and treks in our area that you can suggest to your scouts. Leaders effective strategies for motivating your leaders through an in-depth Boy Scout New to advancement or just looking for some best practices, this course Motivated discussion on the factors which engage, inspire, and positively Advancement will discuss some of the ins and outs of Boy Scout Advancement. challenge them. Learn about recognition awards for acknowledging Troop their contributions to the unit. Committee GENERAL: Online registration for Summer Camp and other unit activities! Attend roles and TECH this session to become familiar with the new event registration, and responsibilities find out how to get everyone signed up easily and effectively! Boy Scout The In’s Summer Camp and Out’s of Opportunities Tentaroo Cooking on Do you know how to prepare a healthy meal on the trail? Learn the This class looks at the BSA’s Scoutbook as a technology tool for GENERAL: the Trail basics to fulfilling this Cooking Merit Badge Requirement. TECH managing your unit.
The In’s and Outs of Scoutbook VENTURING Overview of Learn about this important booklet, and learn to keep your Scouts safe. the Guide to What is allowed, and what is not allowed, by the BSA? If you've never Chemical Fuels If you're planning outings during which you plan to use white gas, Safe Scouting heard of the Guide before, you should know all about it! propane, chemical firestarters, stoves, lanterns, etc. - you need to know how to do it safely - and in a safe setting! Cooking ABCs Learn the basics of cooking. Do you know how to boil water? What's Crew Advisor This course is designed to provide Venture Crew Advisors with the the difference between saute and seer and sweat? Why should I use the basic information they need to help youth leaders manage a Crew. knife with the teeth to cut tomatoes and bread? Come get all of your basic cooking knowledge in one easy hour. For Scouts and Leaders Crew Committee This course is designed to provide Venture Crew Committee Members alike. & Committee Chairs with the basic information they need to help youth leaders manage a Crew. Popcorn: Popcorn has been the premier council-sponsored fundraiser offered to Popping units for decades. Over this time, many simple and effective concepts Goal Setting "This course is a requirement for the Venturing Discovery Award. Around Best for an successful sale have been developed by countless units. This and Time This course introduces established methods for improving a Venturer’s Practices course will share these best practices and explain the support network Management ability to effectively manage the events in his or her life in relation to offered to your unit during the sale. This course will be taught by time." District/Council-Level Popcorn Kernels and open to all, especially unit Project Syllabus request to
Conducting Participants will learn about the purpose of the Unit Board of Review, STAND ALONE Unit Boards how it is used to further the Boy Scout program, and be given useful tips of Review and ideas for making their boards a meaningful experience. BALOO Completing They’ve made it to Life by overcoming many challenges. The trail to the Life-to Eagle's final steps can intimidate Scouts, parents and leaders. Attend Woodbadge Eagle Trail this session to get your arms around the requirements, the process, and the resources available to make this important step a success! OKPIK
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ensure a safe and fun experience for all. Every competitor will get a free t-shirt and CUB ELECTIVES You’ll learn from the area’s experts! You’ll COUNCIL pin. Trophies and prizes will be handed out have a great time finding out how to travel in both age groups. There are no trophies DAYS easily in the snow. You’ll see how to build PINEWOOD DERBY or prizes for Cub Scout aged participants. a winter shelter. You’ll learn the proper Participants should NOT bring their own Cub Scout Electives Days are held monthly techniques for winter camping. You’ll also firearms, bows, or knives. All firearms, at the Seneca Waterways Council Service learn about cold weather health concerns, bows, knives, and ammunition will be Center in Rochester. Each session is lead proper food, clothing, how to make your own provided at the activity. Questions: email by an experience Cub Scout leader, and it clothing and gear, and a lot more. You’ll Matt Crance at [email protected] covers different electives. have a great time, eat lots of great food, and OR Eric Falkman at [email protected]. get the chance to try your hand at a variety of Here is what you need to know: outdoor winter activities. • Cubs must attend entire The SWC Pinewood Derby will be held April session to earn Adventure 25. The Derby rules will be in effect and 2020 TREKS OKPIK Provides: strictly adhered to for this event. So, please • Only $15 per session or $30 for both Young men and women can test their skills • Limited amounts of snowshoes review the rules prior to arrival. It is strongly • $30 fee for both classes includes on one of the 10 High Adventure Treks in • Winter shelter (for encouraged that all pack and District races pizza lunch for Cubs, the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Led overnight experience) follow the same rules. A complete list of the • Each Cub must have a by experienced Voyageur Guides, there is a • Supplemental Clothing Council Pinewood Derby Rules can be found parent in attendance trek for every skill level. Each trek can be • Sleeping gear for added winterizing at https://www.senecawaterways.org/pinewood • Class size limited to 15 (preferably bring your own) customized to meet your groups specific • No registrations will be accepted interests. If you are a Boy Scout Troop • An Advisor Kit with handouts of Each district is eligible to qualify TEN cars after the due date, and No looking for a hassle-free high adventure suggested equipment lists and tips on for each racing class. Scouts will race against walk-ins will be accepted. opportunity or a Venturing Crew ready for preparing for your winter experiences only cars in their own class: Arrow of Light, • No refunds. the next adventure, the Massawepie Trek • Great food! Webelos, Bears, Wolves, Tigers, and Lions! • Expert instruction Center is the region’s leader for high adventure. Schedule for 2020: All awards will be based on the fastest cars in • Hands-on experience each rank. The fastest Scout of the day will • January 11 - Wolf Elective Event • The coveted OKPIK pocket patch! • Collections & Hobbies runs receive a King of the Council trophy, which from 9 AM to 11:30 AM will be presented at the end. • Digging in the Past runs SIGN UP NOW! This is a Regional training from Noon to 2:30 PM course, so Scouters from all across the All scouts participating at the Council Race • February 15 - Tiger Elective Event Northeast Region will be clamoring to attend. must commit to attend by the conclusion of • Tiger Tales runs from 9 The cost is only $95, and includes lodging the District Races. Should an individual in AM to 11:30 AM and food for the entire weekend. Attend the top 10, not be able to attend, an invitation • Good Knights runs from OKPIK, January 24 – 26 at Massawepie Scout will be extended to another in order of Noon to 2:30 PM Camps and experience a whole new world of place. All registrations must be completed outdoor fun for you and your Scouts! OKPIK online at https://www.senecawaterways.org/ is taught primarily in an indoor classroom pinewood by April 22, 2020. Preregistration For more information contact Class Instructor All Scouts and Scouters are offered the environment. Although there is a three-hour fee is $20.00 per Scout/Car, and day of race Judy Williams @ [email protected] chance for canoeing, backpacking, or Round Robin outdoor session on Saturday walk-in fee is $25.00. afternoon, the course will be an intensive, fact- combination treks. Each experience will test abilities and create a memory that will last a filled weekend, covering the physiological Finally, the adult race will run following lifetime. Our six-day treks are designed to be MERIT BADGE and psychological aspects of winter camping. the presentation of the King of the Council a complete summer camping experience for For more information, please visit: https:// trophy. There will be limit of 50 registrants any group. Solo treks are the ideal program DAYS www.senecawaterways.org/okpik. Or you to this race. Adults do not need to pre-qualify for the 14-year old scout whose entire unit can email [email protected] for the race, all cars will be accepted, as long Merit Badge Days are opportunities for may not be able to go on a trek. as they meet the council pinewood derby Scouts to work on merit badges with rules. The adult race is designed to be fun, volunteers skilled in the field of study. Most Treks are rated on their degree of difficulty and leaders should conduct themselves by merit badge days are scheduled on a Saturday (physical endurance and outdoor skills the Scout Oath and Law at all times before, for either a morning or an afternoon session. needed). Ratings of 1 are very easy. Treks SEABASE during and after the race. The adult race These Badges are scheduled in order for the rated 10 will very difficult even for an fee is $35.00 per entry and is a fundraiser Scout to spend the day, save some money experienced Scout or Scouter. Similarly, Since its inception, Scouting has been all about that supports Scouting activities in the and hopefully complete the requirements each trek is assigned a wilderness exploring and appreciating the wilderness. Seneca Waterways Council. All questions in order to earn the badge. Scouts should rating coinciding with human activities The Florida National High Adventure can be directed to pinewood-derby@ complete any requirements outline by the encountered along the way rather than Sea Base offers a year-round opportunity senecawaterways.org. counselor prior to his or her arrival. If a to explore a completely different type of physical landscape. Treks with Ratings of 1 scout should earn a partial, they will need to will guarantee the you will see other groups continue working with the counselor at their and signs of civilization. Although Treks own pace or find a new counselor that can TOP SHOT rated 10 will offer Total Solitude. accommodate their schedule. Lunch will be Saturday, April 18, 2020 provided for those who will be registered for Come visit Camp Babcock-Hovey for a We have two “styles” of treks that ensure both an morning and afternoon session. chance to compete against the best shooters the maximum enjoyment for your group. in Seneca Waterways Council. Scouts and They are Exploratory and Destination treks. others aged from 8 to 20 years of age will Each provide different opportunities and have an opportunity to participate in an activity. experiences on your trek. Selecting a style will allow us to construct a trek to meet your The Cub Scouts and any youth ages 8 to 11 expectations. years old, are invited to go exploring around wilderness—the underwater wilderness. The Camp Babcock-Hovey. These individuals An Exploratory trek means exactly what Florida Sea Base provides many vehicles to will participate in archery, bb-gun, sling- it sounds like. It allows for slightly less gain access to this underwater wilderness— shot, bouldering, and the gaga pit. There will structure and a greater opportunity to take a large sailing vessels, power boats, kayaks, Classes will be held at the Seneca Waterways be No scoring or prizes awarded at this level. variety of day trips and possible day hikes. and scuba equipment. Imagine thousands of Council Service Center in Rochester. Much of this can be planned as you go and square miles of underwater coral formations, Although there may be some off-site visits to Participants aged 12 years old to 20 years allows scouts to help plan their trek. This peaks, valleys, and literally hundreds of local businesses that are supporting the class. old, which includes Scouts-BSA, Venturers, would involve moving campsites around different types of colorful fish. Your mask Please read carefully when registering about Explorers, and Sea Scouts, are invited for less and exploring the region you’re in. possible location changes. will become kaleidoscope of colors as you the day to either compete in the Top Shot glide effortlessly among pillars of coral and competition or to cheer on the competitors Destination treks are more structured, and multihued fish. The warm, clear waters of the Here are Spring 2020 dates: and enjoy other program offerings. involve a start point and end point. This Florida Keys, the Bahamas, or St. Thomas Jan 18 & 25 Adults are not eligible to compete but are often is the trek for older scouts with the give you the sensation of weightlessness in Feb 8, 22, & 29 encouraged to help at the ranges or with the possibility of covering a lot of miles. Both this underwater wilderness. March 28 program offerings. If time permits adults that provide a great opportunity to see the April 4 & 18 volunteer and help out in some way may be pristine wilderness of the Adirondacks. The Florida National High Adventure May 2 & May 9 allowed to participate at a particular range. Troops and Crews that are looking to book Sea Base operates 20 adventures from six their high adventure trek should contact locations: three in the Florida Keys, one in Competitors will be separated into two [email protected]. Marsh Harbor, Bahamas, one in St. Thomas, groups which will go from range to range. U.S. Virgin Islands, and one in St. Croix, Scouts who are 12 to 15 years old and those SOLO treks will consist of provisional scouts U.S. Virgin Islands. OKPIK who are 16 to 20 years old. Sessions will and leaders from different units. Scouts will include rifle, shotgun, bb-gun, archery, and have the opportunity to bring a friend and/or OKPIK, the Inuit word for snowy owl, is Seneca Waterways Council is preparing to knife throwing. have a unique experience with a parent! The a “Classroom Style” training experience form high adventure trek for scouts who scouts will also get a chance to meet new designed to make you, the adult leader, are at least 13 years to attend one of the people from across the council and other aware of the physiological and psychological many opportunities at the Seabase. Not only Session time will be 50 minutes with 10 councils. The 2020 Solo Trek Route will aspects of winter camping, as well as the Scouts, but adult leaders to take the trip as minutes travel time between sessions. be Long Lake-Fish Creek Ponds (Follensby great variety of winter camping equipment well. For questions about Florida Seabase Participants will be given a basic safety Clear Pond) Trek. This trek will take you that’s available. Trek and how you can help please email presentation prior to being allowed to on a quintessential Adirondack trip starting [email protected] practice at that station. Prior to leaving each This training will give you the skills and station participants will participate for score. in the village of Long Lake and ending in confidence to lead a winter campout and Each range will have a maximum score of Follensby Clear Pond, a haven for canoers. 100 points for a grand total of 500 possible Sign up today because space is limited!!" points for the competition.
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Stay updated on the events and activities happening in your area by visiting your district’s page on our website - www.senecawaterways.org. Council-wide events are listed in the Event Calendar on Page 2.
As we move into the middle of the Scouting all families and helps us make programs BAY WATERS year, I would like to congratulate units for available to everyone. Check with your unit January 2020 a great fall program and welcome the new leadership on when your presentation is 5 Roundtable/Commissioner Mtg District Chairman families into our District community. There scheduled. 11 District Day of Training Chris Bowen all lots of exciting things going on in the 20 District Committee Meeting [email protected] District and Council as we move forward 24-25 Klondike into the new year. SUMMER 2020 District Commissioner Although it may seem far away, it is also time Bob Monigle February 2020 to start thinking about summer plans! Packs, [email protected] DISTRICT DAY OF 6 Roundtable/Commissioner Mtg Troops, and Crews have many exciting 17 District Committee Meeting TRAINING opportunities for adventures at summer District Executive camps and high adventure bases, and now Brendan Flaherty January 11th is our District Day of Training. March 2020 is the time to start planning! Get in touch (585) 241-8530 It is a great opportunity to grow into 5 Roundtable/Commissioner Mtg with the Camping Department to schedule a 16 District Committee Meeting [email protected] leadership roles and share resources with your counterparts in other units. January promotion for your unit so that you can learn Serving the towns of Irondequoit, 24th-25th is our District Klondike. Save the more about your options. Penfield and Webster. dates and look forward to more information! you know is interested in serving, It is also Friends of Scouting season. Friends I’d like to thank those that take active roles please get in touch with Chris, Bob, or of Scouting is a chance for every member of in serving other units and the Bay Waters myself. the scouting family and community to give District as whole as Commissioners and to help support the programs we provide. Committee members. We are still looking to Here's to more adventures in the This enables scouting to be affordable for fill these ranks out further. If you or a scouter coming year!
is again the best District in the Council. We events. This year there will be a Snow Snake BLACK CREEK came into 2019 with several new challenges event. What’s Snow Snake you ask, it is a December 2019 and we hope that 2019 ended the same as very old game played by the local Native 11 Round Table & Christmas 2018. I believe that 2020 will be another year Party District Chairman Americans. Google it, and see what you can of challenges and I would ask everyone to Mike Knittel come up with. See you there. stay the course and continue to be the best January 2020 [email protected] District in the Council. Thank you for all 8 District Committee Meeting your hard work. Spring Camporee 15 Round Table District Commissioner 17-19 Klondike Derby at Mendon Kelly Myers I know it’s a bit early, but we wanted all the Ponds (585) 281-3013 District Support units to save the first weekend in May for 25 District Planning Conference [email protected] the District Spring Camporee. This year’s Black Creek District wants you! We are Spring Camporee will be hosted by Troop February 2020 Senior District Executive continually looking for volunteers at the 122. More details will be out soon. 5 District Committee Meeting Gary Bogner district level. We can always use a couple 9 Scout Sunday (585) 241-8534 of helping hands. We are currently looking 12 Round Table [email protected] for several Unit Commissioners, to help us Pinewood Derby March 2020 keep our units healthy. We also have several We’d like to say thank you to Kevin Johnson, Serving the towns of Chili, Gates, Henrietta, openings on the District Committee. If you’d 4 District Committee Meeting who has been our Pinewood Derby chair for 11 Round Table Riga including Churchville, Rush and like to be part of the driving force that makes the last few years. You and your team have Wheatland including Scottsville. 28 Day of Training our district so great, contact either Kelly done a great job. Kevin will be stepping Myers or Mike Knittel for more information. away this year, so if your Pack would like District Committee, Roundtables, and to host the District Pinewood Derby, please Commissioner meetings are at 7:00pm District Executives contact us. Moment District Klondike Derby Our District Klondike Derby will be the Our District Pinewood Derby will again be in precursor to the Council Pinewood weekend of January 17-19th. The event will April this year. This annual event is always Derby, planned for May. Date and How time flies. 2019 has come and be at Mendon Ponds. The events will include a great time. The District derby serves as the time TBD. Did you know there’s a gone. We are hoping that Black Creek some golden oldies, as well as some new separate class in these events for Boy Scouts?
District Committee GENESEE Re-Charter & Unit December 2019 We are looking for help on the Genesee Assessments 5 District Roundtable CROSSROADS Crossroads District Committee, if you are or 7 District RE-CHARTER DAY know of a Scouter whose child has aged out The District Commissioner staff will be 19 District Committee Meeting District Chairman of Scouting and you want to give back and contacting everyone about scheduling Happy Holidays!! Don Lennox, Jr. help mentor or support a unit in the District. a detailed unit assessment this fall, and (585) 729-4727 We would welcome a chance to meet you starting the re-charter process early! Look January 2020 [email protected] and help find you a role to serve on the for a call or e-mail form Jim Spawton 2– District Roundtable Committee to impact Scouting in the City of or someone from his team about these 23 District Committee District Commissioner Rochester! important items!! 31 Klondike Fun Day! James Spawton (585) 509-0909 February 2020 [email protected] Membership Klondike Fun Day 6 District Roundtable Genesee Crossroads District is working We are looking to hold a one day (or 27 District Committee Field Director to grow membership! We are currently camping event for those brave enough) to Marcus Ragland focused on starting new units to serve focus on our Winter Skills – Make sure you March 2020 (585) 241-8557 more youth in the city, we are planning our attend Roundtable or check your e-mails for [email protected] 5 District Roundtable second All Girl Troop now, with Troop 37 more detail on this fun event!!! 26 District Committee Serving the City of Rochester. as a shared committee concept! Any other units or folks interested in starting a new unit please contact Stuart.Schnettler@scouting. org for more information.
All Scouting Youth and Adults are based on attendance, with Adults are eligible 4 way chess). In the afternoon a chess SCOOPS CHESS encouraged to come to camp for Scoops’ to compete in an adult league. tournament will commence. Exact setup Chess Challenge at camp Babcock-Hovey. will depend on total registrations. The CHALLENGE Cub Scouts, Scouts-BSA, Venturers, During the morning Scouts-BSA are eligible goal is to play as many games as possible. Explorers, and Sea Scouts are invited for to work on the Chess Merit Badge if they do Lunch will be served and light snacks the day, and see if you are the Best Chess not already have it. Everyone else can either available throughout the day. Email Matt May 9, 2020 Competitor in the Council. Players will follow the Chess Merit Badge instruction or Crance [email protected] for be broken into age appropriate groupings play friendly matches (Including 3 way and questions about the event.
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LIGHTHOUSE Welcome Leigh Kozak! December 2019 7 District Recharter Extravaganza District Chair Leigh Kozak joins resume workshops and interview bootcamps. 7 Merit Badge University Peter Miles us as our new Upon returning to the US Leigh resumed 18 District Committee Meeting (585) 766-0810 Lighthouse District working with the Massachusetts Audubon [email protected] Executive from Society as a Teacher Naturalist. January 2019 Massachusetts. After Over the summer Leigh continued her work 8 Roundtable & Commissioner Mtg District Commissioner graduating in May of with the Massachusetts Audubon Society as 15 District Committee Charles Hannon 2018 with a Bachelor the camp’s CIT Coordinator. 24- 26 Klondike Derby (585) 301-0384 of Arts in English [email protected] Literature from As a former Girl Scout, Leigh has a special February 2019 Lesley University Leigh left for Kosovo as a place in her heart for Scouting; and once 5 Roundtable & Commissioner Mtg District Executive member of the Peace Corps. the summer came to a close, she wanted to 19 District Committee Leigh Kozak continue working in the Not for Profit world March 2019 585.241.8547 While serving in Kosovo, Leigh worked as a which lead her to join the Seneca Waterways [email protected] 4 Roundtable & Commissioner Mtg High School English Teacher; outside of the Council. She is excited to be here, and we 18 District Committee classroom she cultivated close relationships are excited to have her as one of our newest Serving the towns of Brockport, Greece, Hamlin, Hilton and Spencerport. with local community counterparts to run team members.
Thank you and welcome to all the new families. FOS helps better our scouting MOHAWK families in Mohawk District, we’re all very programs and their affordability for all excited to see what we can do as a District. January 2020 families! FOS presentation scheduling will 8 Roundtable & Commissioners mtg District Chair be communicated by unit leadership, and 30 District Committee Joe Talbot Pinewood Derby please ask your unit leadership with any (585) 281-4215 questions you may have. February 2020 [email protected] The Mohawk District Pinewood Derby will 5 Roundtable & Commissioners mtg be fast approaching in March. The top 3 den 26 District Committee District Commissioner finishers from each Pack will be invited to District Meetings Valerie Ann Bost race at the District level! Please check with March 2020 (35) 573-1986 your unit leadership for more information The District Roundtable meetings (listed at 4 Roundtable & Commissioners mtg 25 District Committee right) are held at 7:30 on the dates specified District Executive Friends of Scouting Appeal with commissioners meeting at 7:00pm at April 2020 William Gales Waterloo High School. (585) 241-8539 1 Roundtable & Commissioners mtg It is currently Friends of Scouting (FOS) 29 District Committee [email protected] season! FOS is an opportunity for Scouting District Commitee meetings are held on the members to give and help support all the dates specified (at right) at 6:30pm at the Serving Ontario, Seneca, Yates, and Wayne Counties. programs that we provide to our scouting Zion Lutheran Church.
Friends of Scouting First Annual Yeti Games! SENECA January 2020 As a wise scouter once said: With the turn Return with us to the heyday of Troop-run 8 Rountable/Commissioners District Chair of the New Year, we begin another Friends winter fun as we proudly introduce the 1st Meeting Bill Lawrence of Scouting Campaign. Scouting doesn’t sell annual Yeti Games to be held at Camp Cutler 18 Yeti Games [email protected] a “product”, nor does it provide a service to January 17th – 19th 2020! Participate in 27 District Eagle Board of Review be paid for, rather- Scouting is a collection Timeless Scout activities such as: Cooking, 29 District Committee Meeting District Commissioner of Volunteers coming together for the same Rope Bridge, Snowshoe Relay, Fire Starting, February 2020 cause- We’re parents coming together to Ice Fishing, Sled Races, Iditarod, Broom Wayne Henning 5 Rountable/Commissioners (315) 573-5150 help raise each other’s children. To do that, it Ball, Knot Tying, AND MORE! If you have takes a lot of time, knowledge, and support. Meeting [email protected] an idea or want to be on staff, please let us know! 24 District Eagle Board of Review 26 District Committee Meeting District Executive Every year, over 7,000 volunteers in the Help challenge Cubs and Scouts of all ages Marie Jackson Seneca Waterways Council make pledges on January 18th as they take advantage of the March 2020 (585) 241-8522 to support Scouting. Their pledges go Yeti Games Day Pass to learn and grow from 4 Rountable/Commissioners [email protected] to maintaining the 3 beautiful camps, experienced Scouts. Meeting providing a Service Center for our area, and 14–21 Scouting for Food Serving the towns of Ontario, Williamson, helping nearly 4,000 Scouts attend summer 21 District Dinner Set up a tent and brave the elements to 23 District Eagle Board of Review Marion, Gananda, Palmyra-Macedon, Victor- camp. Without Friends of Scouting, there earn your Winter Camping patch or reserve 25 District Committee Meeting Farmington, Manchester-Shortsville, Bloomfield, would be no way for all of us to help young Canandaigua, Honeoye and Naples. a heated pod in one of Cutler’s themed people learn the Scout Oath and Scout Law. buildings. Pack in and cook your own Thank you for all of the time, knowledge, lunch for a true winter campout challenge, and financial support you’ve provided to the or purchase dirty water dogs, chili, hot Contact Dillon Constable at: dillon6878@ youth of our community chocolate, and other snacks from the scout- gmail.com with any questions. run concession stand.
ME & MY SHADOW FAMILY CAMPING Friday June 12, 2020
There is so little precious time to spend with that families can participate in together. Food & Meals. Families are welcome to Overnight Tent Camping Participants: our children before they grow up. Me and Is following a schedule not your style of bring and prepare their own meals at their Experience all of the family activities, receive My Shadow is a unique family camping camping? If so, there are plenty of activities campsites. A meal plan is available at a patch, and camp out on the field as a family experience where families can camp to do at Me and My Shadow like fishing, the Dining Hall for $30 per person which on Friday and Saturday evening. together in the beautiful Bristol Hills near hiking, archery, crafts, board games and includes Friday evening snacks, Saturday Overnight Family Pod Camping Participant: Naples, New York. While families spend a more that can be done at your own pace. This breakfast, lunch and dinner (create your The ultimate luxury experience. Receive weekend together camping, the volunteer June, make J. Warren Cutler Scout own pizza) and Sunday breakfast. Must be the same experience as the overnight tent staff will provide activities during the day tent or pod camping to participate in meals. camping participants but spend Friday Reservation your family camping destination and Saturday evening in one of the theme and enjoy time together as a family. How can I attend? Attend for the day, pod areas. No setting up a tent, no taking camp in a tent or stay in a POD at one of down a tent, just hop in a bunk and enjoy a Activities may include: Board games, cards, our villages quiet evening with up to 9 of your closest hands on crafts, archery, gaga ball, fishing, family members or friends. Enjoy a Friday Frisbee golf, Totin’ Chip & Whittling Day Participants: On Saturday, experience evening snack, Saturday breakfast, lunch and Chip, BINGO, hikes, catapults, kick-ball, some of the action of Cub Scout Adventure dinner (design your own pizza) and Sunday nature activities, STEM activities, NY State Camp and receive an event patch and high- breakfast. Emergency Preparedness. End the evening quality family activities. Please bring your with a movie under the stars at our Chair in own food to camp. For more information, email camping@ Movie Night senecawaterways.org.
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Broomball Tournament us bring better programs to all kids. Check TOWPATH with your unit leadership on when your January 2020 January 10th will be the first annual Towpath presentation is scheduled. 2 Roundtable/Commissioners Mtg District Chair 23 District Committee Meeting Bill Hallman Broomball Tournament at the Bill Gray’s [email protected] Iceplex. Bring your Troop out and test your Spring Camporee February 2020 skills against the best Towpath district has 6 Roundtable/Commissioners Mtg Are you ready for the premier camping District Commissioner to offer. Register at the following website 27 District Committee Meeting event of the Spring? Get your spatulas Charles "Chip" Rieck scoutingevent.com/397-towpathbroomball ready and start flipping some flapjacks. March 2020 [email protected] April 3rd to 5th Babcock Hovey will host 5 Roundtable/Commissioners Mtg Towpath Merit Badge U the INAUGURAL TOWPATH FOOD 26 District Committee Meeting District Executive FIGHT: PANCAKOREE 2020. The entire Justin Kuczma February 15th is the return of the Towpath April 2020 weekend will revolve around pancakes and 585-241-8531 Merit Badge University. It will be held again 2 Roundtable/Commissioners Mtg feats of skill. Look for activities like spatula [email protected] at RIT with the help of Alpha Phi Omega. 23 District Committee This is a chance for scouts to earn multiple throwing, cast iron discus, pancake cook Serving the towns of Brighton, East merit badges in one day. Last year we had offs, and many more. The weekend’s events MeetingRoundtable meetings - Perinton Presbyterian Rochester, Fairport, Mendon and Pittsford. almost 600 scouts come out and we are will be capped off with the great Pancake Church, 6511 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. in Fairport. Relay Race and Capture the Pancake. looking forward to seeing you there. District Committee meetings - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 48 Perrin St. in Fairport. Thank you all for a great start to the Friends of Scouting Appeal District Pinewood Derby program year. Welcome to all the new den finishers from each Pack are invited to race at the district level. families in Towpath District It is Friends of Scouting season. Friends of Towpath District Pinewood Derby will be Scouting is a chance for every member of the returning. Are you fast enough to take home Check with you Pack leadership after scouting family to give to help support the the top prize of fastest in the District? More We had a great time at Challenge Trophy the race for more information. Packs programs we provide. This enables scouting details on date and location to come. Top 3 Camporee, and it is never too early to can register at the following site to be affordable for all families and helps start thinking about it for next year. scoutingevent.com/397-TowpathDerby
TURNING There is still time to sign up for Turning Commissioners Wanted POINT Day Camp 2020 Point programs, contact Oliris at Oliris. District Chair We are excited to offer our Spring Break [email protected] for more information Turning Point District is looking for Luis Zarate Day camp once again, please be on the look anyone retired or looking to give back (585) 944-8482 out for a great day camp program during to City Scouting, by helping as a Unit [email protected] spring break! Program Staff Commissioner to stop in site and do a We are looking to hire additional program program visit. District Commissioner staff this fall, if interested in working part- Ryan McDonald time seasonal for the Turning Point District, Interested parties, contact District (585) 509-0909 Membership Recruitment please contact District Executive Oliris at Commissioner Ryan McDonald at: [email protected] We have kicked off the 2019 program year, [email protected]. [email protected] and are excited about expanding some of our Senior District Executive partnerships with the YMCA, and Center for Oliris Ramos Youth to serve more families at additional (585) 241-8568 locations! [email protected]
City of Rochester Afterschool Scouting program.
lifetime values, but it will change your life Events that will be at the Back to Gilwell forever! will include team building events, games, BALOO PHILMONT 2020 leadership instruction through various Is there space available? speakers, food, social time and auction and Both Cub Scout Leaders and Parents, learn Have you dreamed of having a real trading post. how to effectively prepare and run fun- "mountaintop" high Currently the 2019 Trek has limited space available, and this could be your last chance filled overnights and outdoor adventures adventure experience? that meet Youth Protection Guidelines. Have you heard tales to register. The next crew is not scheduled Besides being fun and full of fellowship, to go until 2020! The cost of the trip is this event is also a fundraiser for the Bob Plus they will learn how to teach Cub of trekking at Philmont Scouts how much fun they can have in Scout Ranch and are $2,700 per person with $500 deposit at time Carafice Wood Badge scholarship fund. of registration. So, register now at www. $5 from each registration goes into the the great outdoors. The Hands-on sessions ready to take up that include Outdoor Program Planning, Health challenge? Come be senecawaterways/philmont fund directly. The fund was created by Bob to ensure anyone could receive the and Safety, Nature Hikes, Camping Gear a part of the Seneca Basics, Games, and Cub Scout Cooking. Waterways Council For more information contact email gift of Wood Badge and provide financial [email protected] assistance who otherwise would not attend. Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation Contingent, where (BALOO) is offered by the Seneca all travel plans, Auction and trading post profits also go to transportation and activities are included the scholarship fund. in one cost. Individual Scouts, age 14 or BACK TO older, from any Troop or Crew may join the When: Saturday, May 16th Arrival at Contingent. All crews within the contingent GILWELL 1pm – campfire (estimated 9pm ending are based on 8-10 Scouts, with 2-4 adult time) Optional overnight with breakfast advisors, maximum size being 12 per crew. "A Critter Reunion" and scouts service on Sunday morning. Come on your own, bring a friend, or bring a parent, the Council Contingent is the perfect Where: Walmsley Sawyer Training Center way to challenge yourself when the troop is area –Cutler Scout Reservation, 7131 not planning their own trek. Gulick Road, Naples, NY Waterways Council twice a year, once in What is Philmont? Cost: Early bird $35.00 in effect through the spring (April 18, 2020) and once in the Philmont Scout Ranch is THE premiere 4/30/2020 ($40 thereafter). Price includes fall (October 3, 2020. national High Adventure Base operated admission, food, activities and door prizes. by the Boy Scouts of America. It covers $5 of registration fee goes to the Bob Besides being required for a Pack to camp, 137,000 acres of rugged mountain wilderness Carafice Wood Badge Scholarship. in the Rocky Mountains of northern New BALOO is a fun, educational and useful Mexico. The base has mountains with rough training for keeping Scouts and their terrain and elevations that range from 6,500 Who can attend: Anyone who has taken families safe when camping. If you are a to 12,441 feet high! You and your crew Wood Badge – regardless if they’ve Cubmaster, Asst.Cubmaster, Den Leader, will embark on a great outdoor Scouting completed tickets (so yes, people who took or a member of the Pack Committee, you Have you ever wanted to make connections in Wood Badge in 2019 are welcome). will find this course helpful. experience hiking one of the 32 treks available. with other Wood Badge course attendees? Have you ever wished you could go “Back Crews can participate in a variety of programs Visit our Facebook page at https://www. BALOO is a hybrid course where an online to Gilwell”? Join us for Back to Gilwell – a facebook.com/nygilwellreunion/ presented by Philmont backcountry staff at critter reunion. training component should be completed these camps. Programs include horseback prior to attending the course in person. riding, burro packing, gold panning, rock Register at https://scoutingevent.com/397- A copy of the online training certificate climbing, 30.06 rifle shooting, archaeology, Step back onto Gilwell field with fellow back2gilwell should be brought to the course in order mountain biking and interpretive programs Wood Badgers in a celebration of Wood to be recorded as trained. To register for such as homesteading and “Mountain Man Badge, scouting and critters. There are the course follow https://scoutingevent. no tickets required to completed, this is a Need more information or have questions, Rendezvous”. Your Philmont trek will not contact: Teresa Rudd - [email protected] com/397-BALOO. Please direct all only leave you with lasting memories and relaxed event to have fun and renew your questions to [email protected] Sscout spirit. or at 585-319-0816
www.senecawaterways.org Page 11 Scouting Quarterly - Winter 2019-2020 HOLIDAY GIVING TREE FOR ALL SCOUTING LEVELS! The Strong Scout Shop is providing an and give them to the store staff to collect for • Use school activities to meet requirements opportunity for the Scouting community to each child. • Work on multiple awards simultaneously help local Scout members who may be in need of uniforms and uniform items. We will keep the name of the individual(s) COUNSELORS & MENTORS NEEDED! confidential. Only the store staff will have • Adults 21+ access to the Scout’s name and your contact • Online Training available information. A code will be issued that will • YPT required match a card in the safe that will have your • No fee! contact information, so as the donations • C - Use code 58 are collected store staff will contact you so • M - Use code 52 arrangements for pickup can be made. • Science background preferred for Mentors
We need your assistance to make this project Seneca Waterways Council DISTRICT COMMITTEE NEEDED! a success. Please fill out a form at the Scout • Promote Awards Shop as soon as possible for every Scout who Council Chair: would benefit from donations. • Brainstorm STEM opportunities Jenn Clancy • Recruit Counselors & Mentors This help will be done through The Holiday [email protected] In addition, consider stopping in or calling Giving Tree program. The Holiday Giving 315-694-0918 in to help a Scout in need! You can make Tree program works on a donation basis. purchases for an entire Scout’s need, or A Holiday Giving tree (similar to an Angel a portion of a card, or even donate a flat tree) will be set up at the Scout Shop with amount. Every little bit helps! Holiday Giving cards on it. Each card will The Force Was With You (continued from front page) have the first name of the Scout along with If you have any concerns or questions, Congratulations to the following Scouts who will be heading off to camp this coming the uniform items that they need. There will please contact the store staff by email: summer thanks to popcorn! also be a space for other items they may [email protected]. Thank you Free Week At want such as books, crafts, camping items, in advance for your assistance. With leaders etc. Customers and Scout supporters can • Kenzie W. from Mohawk Troop 122 like you, this program will greatly benefit Camp Winners purchase the item(s) in their local Scout Shop • Jonathan D. from Black Creek Troop 122 our Scouting community. • Kenny R. - Mohawk Pack 69 • Mason S. - Seneca Pack 9 SAVE THE DATE • Andi D. - Towpath Pack 171 Saturday, March 21, 2019 • Liam K, - Lighthouse Pack 92
T T 5 S U G S ( N 1) • $46,480 – Black Creek Troop 122 – Angie Capps, Kernel • $41,284 – Towpath District Pack 225 – Joe Croft, Kernel • $33,815 – Towpath District Pack 171 – Ryan Thibodeau, Kernel • $27,525 – Seneca District Pack 126 – Julie McGuinness, Kernel • $22,910 – Lighthouse Troop 48 – Jeremy Boyce, Kernel
If you run into any of these incredible sale, your families missed out big. Talk to volunteers at a Roundtable or around a your district executive or call the Council campfire, be sure to pick their brain for the office to learn how your unit can raise the tricks of the trade. funds for an ideal year of Scouting by selling popcorn and nuts. If your unit wasn’t participating in the Watch for details on our website and Currents weekely newsletter. Seneca Waterways Council’s fall product
Exploring is a co-ed career For updated information on education program for male and all Exploring events, female youth ages 14-20. visit www.swcexploring. org and click on Events.
EXPLORING EAST Cluster Volunteers Needed past explorers to share stories and just about all the different career some common comradery to reconnect opportunities in their business and District Chair We are looking for cluster volunteers to help with their exploring past. We are very hopefully start to grow with the Post. Scott Bischoping communicate within the District. If you have excited to see this take shape. So, look [email protected] knowledge in any of our post fields, please for the date and location coming soon! • This Fall we are looking to kick off feel free to contact me and we can discuss Unit Service Team Lead our first Vet program with the Zoo. opportunities that will help with the quality They are allowing the lucky few Al Pomerantz • Lights and Sirens Exploring of our posts. explorers to take part in the care of (315) 576-6035 Bowling Tournament: This event is their exotic animals and have the [email protected] scheduled for the fall of 2019 to host opportunity to see if that would of a competitive bowling tournament for interest to some kids. Exploring Executive Upcoming Joining Nights Exploring Advisors and teammates. Brad Rickman We are currently looking for volunteers Please Check out our Facebook page and Exploring East is looking to expand (585) 241-8542 to help with finding a location and to website at SWCEXPLORING!! its post and opportunities for kids in [email protected] help organize. the finger lakes area! Both businesses and students are having a hard time Events New Opportunities in the connecting. If anyone in the scouting For the first time in awhile Exploring has Exploring World!! world has knowledge of any business or some new and exciting events coming this person looking to start up a post, please Fall and Winter! • We have a new and exciting have them contact Bradley.rickman@ partnership with NY Kitchen and scouting .org. Also, if anyone knows of a • Exploring Alumni Event: This TBD their culinary/hospitality program. student looking for program please reach event this summer is the 1st annual They are looking to grow a multi- out. Thanks for your help in advancing event where we will get together all year program that will teach students Exploring/Scouting.
EXPLORING WEST District Chair Exploring West Updates New Unit Partners Volunteer Opportunities Roger Gutheil 585-330-1718 The school year for Exploring West has gotten Exploring West is looking to grow Exploring West is always seeking volunteers [email protected] off to a great start. With great execution of opportunities in many areas. We are looking to help with continued growth and provide joining night events and recruiting strategies to expand programming into the club the best programming we can offer. If you Unit Service Team Lead from Posts Advisors, Exploring West closed age (grades 6-8) while looking to expand or if you know of anyone interested in David Hancock September close to 710 registered Explorers. into more city school centers. Also, we volunteering please contact john.sheible@ (585) 247-6584 This leaves about 193 new youth needed for are working on new chartered partners in scouting.org. [email protected] growth over last year. My volunteer advisors clusters like health care, firefighting, law and I will be working hard to “beat the turkey” enforcement and engineering. Please check Exploring Executive and be plus for membership by Thanksgiving. our website at www.swcexploring.org for John Sheible Our overall goal for the district is 1,000 youth updates. If you have a connection or an idea (585) 241-8558 served!! for a potential post for students age 14-20 or (585) 622-4899 a club for grades 6-8 please reach out to the [email protected] e mail below.
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