MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter South Mountain District MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA
NEWSLETTER... NEWS!!
Greetings! With Spring and Summer event coming up, unit leaders please submit articles and/or photos of your activities or events for the District newsletter to Bernie Suess at [email protected]. Submit your information by the 22nd of each month.
2016 DATES MEETING LOCATION KEY Roundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2] [[1] East Hills Moravian Church District Committee 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday [1] Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 2nd Thursday [1] 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem District Commissioners 7:00pm 3rd Wednesday [3] [2] St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network 800-801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 District Recharter Day January 9, 2016 [11] [3] Minsi Trails Council Office OA Family Banquet January 9 [13] [4] Camp Minsi Wood Badge Dinner January 10 [8] Council Recognition Dinner January 29 [1] [5] Trexler Scout Reservation Klondike Derby February 26-28 [4] [6] Akelaland Trainer’s EDGE February 27 [1] [7] Settler’s Camp Pinewood Derby March 5 [11] [8] Jordan Lutheran Church University of Scouting March 12 [9] [9] Lehigh Carbon Community College District Recognition Dinner March 19 [16] National Youth Leadership Training April 22-24 & 29-May 1 [7] [10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 6-8 [5] [11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 13-15 [4] [12] Lower Milford Township Spring Camporee May 13-14 [12] [13] Holiday Inn Conference Center LV (Breinigsville, PA) Spring OA Weekend June 3-5 [5] OA - Section NE-5B Conclave June 10-12 [5] [14] Louise Moore Park Day Camp July 11-15 [14] [15] The Meadows, Hellertown Wood Badge, 1st weekend August 26-28 [5] [16] DeSales University, Center Valley Fall OA Weekend September 9-11 [4] Wood Badge, 2nd weekend September 17-19 [5] Fall Camporee September 23-25 [4] [90] Iron Pigs Stadium OA OctoberFest Weekend October 7-9 [3] [92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown Cub Fall Event Date TBD [93] Wesley United Methodist Church Scouting for Food November 5 and 12 [94] Allentown Rose Garden NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, [95] Jacobsburg State Park please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee [96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute Page. [97] Resica Falls Scout Reservation
The South Mountain District is a geographical area located in Lehigh and Northampton counties which serves the school districts of Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley, and Southern Lehigh. Municipalities within the South Mountain District include Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township, Hellertown, Lower Milford, Lower Saucon, Steel City, and Upper Saucon. MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -2-
SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS
South Mountain District Home Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/ South Mountain District Fliers and Brochures Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/fliers.htm South Mountain District Cub Resources Page: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/cub_resources.htm South Mountain District Award Forms: http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-DistrictAwardofMerit.pdf http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-Fellowship.pdf
These forms are used for Scouter recognition. http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/District_Bio_Form.pdf Scouter Bio Form. Fill in and email to Cheryl Moreira at [email protected]
SMD Announcements http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/announce.htm Advancement and Recognition Guide http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Guide-Advancement.pdf FORUM Newsletter http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/current_forum.php FORUM Attachments http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/~forum_attach.php
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES MAY 6 to 8 - Beaver Weekend at Settlers Camp, Trexler SR MAY 13 to 14 - South Mountain District Spring Camporee, Lower Milford Fire Station #1 MAY 13 to 15 - Beaver Weekend at Akelaland Cub Scout Camp, Trexler SR MAY 20 to 22 - Beaver Weekend at Camp Minsi
SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDAS Remember start time is 7:00 PM
DATE CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS May 4, 2016 COMBINED – Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3: Scout Executive, Council President, and Council Commissioner
June 1, 2016 Closing Picnic COMBINED – Webelos Cross-over Ceremonies July 2016 No Roundtables: enjoy your time at camp MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -3- Around the District
South Mountain District Roundtables and OA chapter meetings April 6, 2016 MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -4-
MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT SPRING CAMPOREE Hosted by Troop 306 and Troop 334 The South Mountain District Spring Camporee will be held at the Lower Milford Fire Station #1 on May 13 and 14. The Theme of this event is Fire Safety. Scouts who successfully complete all the requirement at the event will earn the Fire Safety merit badge. (Requirement 6a is a prerequisite requirement: CONDUCT A HOME SAFETY SURVEY WITH THE HELP OF AN ADULT, THEN DRAW A HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLAN, CREATE A FIRE-DRILL SCHEDULE, AND CONDUCT A HOME FIRE DRILL). Units will check in Friday night and set up camp. Arrive 5:30pm Friday, Depart 5pm Saturday. No ground fires will be allowed. On Saturday morning and afternoon stations will be set up for the various requirements. Units will need to provide shelter for the weekend and food for all meals, except for Saturday lunch at 12pm. All troops and Venturing Crews are welcome to participate! If you have any questions, contact Mark Somers, ASM Troop 334, at [email protected] or cell 267-772-0680 ------CAMPOREE REGISTRATION FORM Troop # ______Contact Person ______Phone Number ______E-Mail Address ______Boy Scouts @ $ 12 = $______Boy Scout Leaders @ $ 10 = $______People X $2 Discount _ $______( If registered by April 18) ……………………….. TOTAL $______MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -5-
MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL #502 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT SPRING CAMPOREE May 13 and 14 Hosted by Troop 306 and Troop 334
SCHEDULE Friday, May 13 5:30 PM to Check-in and set up Camp site 7:00PM 9:00 PM Leaders Meeting at Pavillion
Saturday, May 14 7:00 AM Wake up, Cook Breakfast 8:45 AM Opening Ceremonies at Pavilion 9:00AM to Merit badge sessions 11:45 12: 00 PM Lunch at Pavilion 1:00 PM to Merit Badge sessions 4:30 PM Closing Ceremonies 5:30PM Pack up Leave for home MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -6-
POWDER HORN High Management Adventure Resource Course For Venturing Youth & Boy Scout & Adults August 19-21, 2016 Minsi Trails Council – Akelaland Camp (Course starts on Friday evening) Course Director: Jay Verkade Asst. Course Director: Amy Frantz [email protected] [email protected] Participant Qualifications: Be a registered adult OR youth (14 years or older) member of the Boy Scouts of America Adults and youth must be trained in their position Be able to meet physical requirements of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A, B, and C) in a backcountry environment Must have their scout executive’s approval Course Prerequisite Requirements: 1. Complete the following on-line trainings: Youth Protection - (Venturing Version), Hazardous Weather, Climb on Safely, Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense 2. Complete BSA Swim Check Course Fees: The fee for this course is $125 if paid in full by July 19, 2016. A $35 non-refundable deposit, along with the completed application will reserve your place on the course. Course size is limited to 48. A late payment fee of $20 will be added after July 20, 2016. Fees are used to cover cost for meals, course materials, lodging, device and program.
Recognition: Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course, participants are awarded a certificate of completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.
Why Powder Horn? Many Scouting leaders face one dilemma. A strong desire to provide fun and challenging outdoor programs, but lack the knowledge and/or resources to do so. Powder Horn responds with an exciting training opportunity that introduces Venturing and Boy Scout leaders to a wide range of outdoor/high adventure activities. More importantly, Powder Horn provides its participants with valuable resources and contacts, to assist them in delivering the promise of Scouting’s high adventure to youth. MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -7-
Powder Horn is… A training opportunity designed to introduce participants to activities and resources necessary to operate a successful Venturing Ranger Award or Troop High Adventure program in several ways:
Help participants to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature Provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead Venturers and older Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure Familiarizes the participants with the Ranger program so that he or she can help Venturers meet the requirements of the Ranger Award This course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an introduction to outdoor/high adventure activities
Powder Horn is not a personal development or team-building experience. Its purpose is to educate adult Scouting leaders about specific high adventure skills, to connect them to resources to deliver those skills, and to get them excited about delivering those skills in an exciting, challenging way to youth. Powder Horn … Courses include Ranger Core Requirements, at least ten electives, plus additional program development information. It is intended to help participants get started finding and using the resources needed to lead high adventure programs. Topics we plan to cover Backpacking, Land Navigation, Cave Exploring, Cooking, Life Saver, Outdoor Living History, Shotgun, Rappelling, Cope, Physical Fitness, Plants & Wildlife, Leave No Trace, Emergency Preparedness, Scuba, Pistol, Equestrian, Kayak, Expedition Planning, Fishing, First Aid, Fly Fishing, Working with Teens
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES is any Powder Horn participant required to participate in an activity they are uncomfortable with. They may choose just to observe and learn.
Recognition: Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course participants are awarded a certificate of completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.
Date application and deposit submitted: (For your records)
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Minsi Trails Council Boy Scouts of America Powder Horn 2016 High Adventure Skills Resources Management Course August 19-21, 2016
Application Form (Please print) I accept the invitation to attend Powder Horn, hosted by Minsi Trails Council on August 19- 21, 2016. I realize that I must attend all three days and meet all participant requirements.
Signature Date (Please print legibly or type) Name: Email (required for all future communication): Address: City: State: Zip: Phone – Home: ( ) Cell: ( ) Primary Scouting Position: Unit – type: Number: Council: District: Occupation: Employer: Date of Birth: Gender: MALE FEMALE
This Acceptance of Invitation is approved by:
Council Scout Executive Council # Date
Payment Options: $35 Non-Refundable Deposit (Balance due by dates as follow) $125 Full Payment prior to July 19, 2016 (includes deposit) $145 Full Payment due if paid after July 20, 2016 (includes deposit)
Make checks Payable to: Minsi Trails Council (indicate Powder Horn on check) Mail completed application and check to: Attn: Mike LaPolla, Staff Advisor Minsi Trails Council BSA 991 Postal Road Allentown, PA 18109
For Office Use: Amt. Paid: Date: Final Payment: Date: Council Approval: MAY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter -9-
SPECIAL OFFER - POCONO RACEWAY SCOUT DAY - JULY 29, 2016
$10.00 Advance Purchase Only - Includes: Event Ticket, Souvenir Program, Die-Cast 1:64 Car & Scout Day Commemorative Patch
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
TROOP/PACK#:
TICKETS PRICE X # OF TICKETS = TOTAL DUE
SCOUTS & LEADERS $10 X =
NON-SCOUTS $10 X = $
All Sales are Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
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Scouts & Leaders will receive an event voucher for their die-cast car & program Non-Scouts receive special event pricing only Patches are mailed within 4-6 weeks following the event Event Notes Offer not available online or on the day of the event Event date is Friday, July 29, 2016 - Deadline is July 15, 2016 Mailing & Checks Payable To: Mountain Concessions, PO Box 218, Long Pond, PA 18334
Sandy Deleon Contact 570-643-6724 [email protected]
For detailed weekend in ormation please visit www poconoraceway com
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