Volume 7, Issue 7 March, 2021

Visit us on the web at http://www.pequott.org District Commissioners Meeting: – Wulihan Chapter UPCOMINGWed. February 6 thMEETING 2019 @ 7:45pm DATES Visit the website!! DistrictCouncil ServiceCommissioners Center, Massapequa Meeting: Wed.Pequott Apr District 7th 2021 Roundtable @ 7:45pm Mtg. th PequottTue. February District 12 Roundtable2019 @ 7:30pm Mtg. Massapequa H.S. Cafeteria http://www.troopwebhost.org/OAWulihanChapter Tue. Mar 9th 2021 @ 7:30pm District Committee Meeting: District Committee Meeting: OA SUMMER CAMP Wed. January 23rd 2019 @ 7:45pm Wed. Mar 24th 2021 @ 7:30pm Council Service Center, Massapequa COORDINATOR If you are interested in serving as the OA Summer Camp Coordinator for Onteora 2021 & THE PEQUOTT DISTRICT IS ON are at least 18 years old but not yet 21, contact FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM! the Lodge Chief at [email protected] and Search for Pequott Point the Camp Director at kevin.shea@.org. Important OA Dates:

2021 DUES ARE DUE 2021 dues may be paid at GOOD TURNS DURING THE https://mycouncil.trcbsa.org/Event/7406/Register CORONAVIRUS Please note that a nominal late fee began being charged on Feb. 27th. Note that Ordeal Acts of Scouting service members inducted after July 15, 2020 are you can do from home covered for 2021. For ideas on how to carry on the tradition of Good Turns for others while staying home, check out this article from the Bryan on Scouting KEEP THE SCOUTING webpage: ADVENTURE GOING AT HOME https://tinyurl.com/ycbzy3f4 For ideas on how to continue the Scouting UNIT LEADERS… Be sure to log your adventure at home, visit https://www.scouting.org/scoutingathome/ unit’s service hours online at https://servicehours.scouting.org/UI/Security/Logi Additional info on Scouting during COVID-19 can n.aspx be found here: https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/

Youth Protection Training for Adults Must be renewed every two years in order to maintain your BSA membership. If yours is expiring soon, take it again. It’s offered online at: http://www.scouting.org/Training/YouthProtection.aspx

A MESSAGE FROM THE PEQUOTT Rank and Merit Badge changes: ussscouts.org is a great resource for annual updates to Rank ADVANCEMENT CHAIRMAN, and Merit badge changes. Here is a link to the ALEX ARNOLD 2021 updates for both: http://usscouts.org/advance/changes/advchange Scoutmasters, Committee Chairs and Advisors: s21.asp#GTA

December was very busy with advancement Merit Badge updates: ** Please share the updates. I have put together links to most of the merit badge updates with your counselors https://www.scouting.org/programs/s updates below. Some of the links connect to live couts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/merit- pages and others to open documents. I would badges/ suggest the live documents be checked regularly for updates. I am not including the text of the The BSA Covid-19 FAQ update 1/15/2021: The changes nor the documents themselves as there following items were added to the FAQ: is too much information to dispense. Please click ♦ Q: Does the National Council grant on each link for details. extensions of time to complete rank requirements beyond the 18th birthday for the BSA Scouting updates: Eagle or 21st birthday for Summit or https://www.scouting.org/topics/program- Quartermaster? updates/program-updates-scouts-bsa/ No, Effective January 1, 2021, local councils will have the authority to grant limited extensions of IMPORTANT: COVID-19 Eagle Summit time to complete Eagle, Quartermaster, or

and Quartermaster extensions have not Summit requirements. These extensions are been renewed beyond December 31, available only to youth members who qualify 2020 and all extension requests must under the three tests listed in the revised Guide follow the new protocols. to Advancement (GTA) topics 9.0.4.0, 9.0.4.1, https://www.scouting.org/program- 9.0.4.2, and forms 11.2.0.0 and 11.2.1.0 from the

updates/local-council-time-extension- 2021 edition of the GTA, which will be published request/ early in the year. Advance copies of these topics The release of the Diversity, Equity and and forms are also published

Inclusion Merit badge has been put on at www.scouting.org/advancement. hold. See https://www.scouting.org/program- ♦ Q: May local councils grant extensions? updates/proposed-eagle--required-diversity- Yes, Effective January 1, 2021, all time extension equity-and-inclusion-merit-badge-delayed/ request are to be submitted to the local council. BSA Advancement News released December These extensions are available only to youth 2020: https://i9peu1ikn3a16vg4e45rqi17- members who qualify under the three tests listed wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp- in the revised Guide to Advancement (GTA) content/uploads/2020/12/AdvancementNews122 topics 9.0.4.0, 9.0.4.1, 9.0.4.2, and forms 020.pdf 11.2.0.0 and 11.2.1.0 from the 2021 edition of the GTA, which will be published early in the Eagle Project Workbook: year. Advance copies of these topics and forms BSA just released a new project workbook and a are also published at new web page to access it. The link is below. www.scouting.org/advancement. Scouts starting their project should use the new The BSA Covid-19 FAQs can be found in its book. Those who have already begun work can entirety here: continue to use the old workbook. https://www.scouting.org/coronavirus/covid-19- https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts- faq/ bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout- workbook/ Alex Arnold | Pequott Advancement Chairman 516-541-5792 (Continued next column) [email protected]

INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER

LEADERSHIP SKILLS (IOLS) POSITION-SPECIFIC TRAINING This “hands-on” training, for Cub Scout leaders and committee all second-year Webelos members are encouraged to Leaders, Troop, Crew & experience the recently revised Ship Adult Leaders, will be Cub position-specific held April 17th & 18th at online training courses. Schiff Scout Reservation, with a prep session on Offered in bite-sized modules, these segments Tuesday, March 30st via Zoom. are interactive and fun. Accessed through your dashboard in my.scouting.org (that means you Join an experienced and dedicated training staff need to log in to get credit for training), select for a weekend of learning and fun. You will learn “my training” and go to the “training center” for about, and practice, basic outdoor Scouting skills the list of courses by program. – and everything you learn can be brought back Select “Cub Scouting” and enroll to train for your to your units! registered (or desired) position in Cub Scouts. More info & to register: Choose from: https://mycouncil.trcbsa.org/Event/7492 • Pack Committee chair Contact Vinu Jacob at 212-960-8047 or at • Pack Committee member [email protected], or Frank Honerkamp at [email protected] with any questions. • Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster • Cub Scout Den Leader and Assistant (Tiger, Wolf, Bear or Webelos) 2021 …or take all of them! Wood Badge training is being Many of the modules are the same across all held April 16th to 18th then positions and only need to be taken once! again from May 15th to 16th, Questions? Please contact Faun Guarino, 2021 at Schiff Scout [email protected] Reservation. (or 516-997-5426). Developed for adults 18 years and older in the Cub Scout, Scouts USA, and BASIC ADULT LEADER OUTDOOR programs, as well as District and ORIENTATION (BALOO) Council leaders, Wood Badge builds upon the WHAT IS BALOO? BALOO is a best traditions and experiences of the Boy two-day training course being Scouts of America and also draws from a wide held Sat., Apr. 17th to Sun., Apr. range of courses within and beyond the bounds 18th at Schiff Scout Reservation. of Scouting to present the latest in leadership It is targeted for one or more theory and team development, providing the members of the Pack Committee participant with a “toolbox” of leadership skills. and will give your pack’s outdoor activity leader, More info & to register: who has minimal camping experience, the tools https://mycouncil.trcbsa.org/Event/6310 to conduct a safe and successful “entry-level” Contact Peter Muzia at overnight camping trip. We recommend a [email protected] or 631-935-2184 representative from each den attend this with any questions. training. Online prerequisite training is at https://tinyurl.com/2w5svddv.

More info & to register: https://mycouncil.trcbsa.org/Event/7493 MERIT BADGE WORKSHOPS

The earning of merit badges by Scouts is a big part of the Scouting program, especially for the higher ranks. To aid Scouts in earning various merit badges, the Theodore Roosevelt Council holds Merit badge workshops. A TRAINING REMINDER FROM These workshops offer Scouts USA the THEODORE ROOSEVELT COUNCIL opportunity to spend time working on select merit badges (available merit badges vary with Online training is available each workshop). for all programs and levels in scouting. Upcoming workshops will be held at Schiff Adults and youth can take Scout Reservation and are scheduled for advantage of some great March 6th & 13th. A small fee is charged during training opportunities with online courses now registration. and registering for advanced & in-person training Registration is open but don’t delay registering, courses in the future. as they tend to fill-up quickly. Online training is available for youth and adults. It is informative, user-friendly and fun! Registration is at https://www.onteora.org/mbw. COVID-19 Adult training can be found at protocols will be followed & are listed on the https://www.scouting.org/training/adult/ website. Training for youth can be found at https://www.scouting.org/training/youth/ Email any questions to Robert Wolf at [email protected].

SEABADGE SAGAMORE TRAINING is leadership and management training The Sagamore Service Troop, focused on the “how-to” founded in 1923 as a aspects of managing a brotherhood of trained adult successful youth-led Sea leaders, offers training for units Scout program. & scouts of the Theodore Seabadge is an advanced leadership training Roosevelt Council. program for experienced adult Programs include Backpacking, leaders. However, the course is open to all adult Fishing, Cooking, Nature, Scout leaders. The theme is “Focus on Youth”, Cold Weather Camping, which makes the course especially valuable for Mountain Biking, & Orienteering. any Scout leader dealing with older youth. This Most of the programs cover a course will be virtual over four days (two week- number of the requirements of their associated ends): Sat., Oct. 2nd & Sun., Oct. 3rd, 2021, and merit badge. Sat., Oct. 9th & Sun., Oct. 10th, 2021. For more information on how your unit can More info & to register: benefit from this training, contact Christopher https://mycouncil.trcbsa.org/Event/7392 Carroll at [email protected]. SCHIFF SCOUT RESERVATION

PROGRAM UPDATE

Schiff Scout Reservation will begin hosting overnight adult leader training, as permitted by the Suffolk County Department of Health. More information can be found here: https://www.trcbsa.org/wp- content/uploads/2021/02/ADULT-LEADER- TRAINING-2021-FAQ.pdf ARCHERY INSTRUCTOR COURSE Contact Bill Scanlan at Schiff Scout Reservation will be hosting a USA [email protected] with any questions or Archery Level 1 Instructor course on Sat., th st concerns. Mar. 13 AND Sun., Mar. 21 . Leaders are also reminded that Schiff is open for This course will include training, practical live unit daytime activities. If you are interested in range experience with modeling, and practice booking a daytime activity for your unit at Schiff and feedback from instructors and peers. The Level 1 Archery Instructor Certification Course please contact Dave Swartz at provides graduates the necessary tools to [email protected]. maintain a high level of safety both on and off the If you have any questions, concerns, or would archery range. like to place a reservation please contact Dave at The Level 1 Instructor will learn about range the email above. safety, range setup, the steps of shooting, equipment and repair, programs and lesson plans and will be well prepared to teach beginner archery programs to people of all ages and abilities in a variety of disciplines. The course is open to registered BSA adult volunteers who are 21 years or older. Attendees must attend both dates. A light breakfast is included both days, as well as a training kit and a USA Archery Level 1 Instructor patch. Participants will be responsible for providing their own lunch both days. The course has a capacity of 16 participants, so be sure to register soon! More info & to register: UNIT RECRUITING & RETENTION https://mycouncil.trcbsa.org/Event/7477 The of America REALTOR® SCOUTING provides a wealth of information, resources and materials for all SCHOLARSHIP units, for use in strengthening & The Long Island Board of growing your unit. REALTORS®, Inc. is awarding The Marketing & Membership Hub, found at a $1,000 scholarship to one https://scoutingwire.org/marketing-membership/, Eagle Scout in each of Queens, provides almost limitless ideas on growing and Nassau, and Suffolk. maintaining your unit. More info: http://tinyurl.com/fib53fqs.

NATIONAL EAGLE

SCOUT ASSOCIATION

FELLOWSHIP NIGHT

The Arthur Eldred Chapter of the Join us on Tuesday, March 9th for the Pequott National Eagle Scout Association District’s virtual roundtable! (NESA) is hosting a fellowship Stay for presentations and discussions on: night for all Eagle Scouts on Mon., th • New York State’s new camping regulations March 15 at 7:30pm. • Scouting Safety Moment Please join via Zoom at • Transition plans for female scouts https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5453131161?pwd=O • Bridging ceremony options for your Arrow UVWanVyY1pIV2ZrWndsbG1rNm9BZz09. of Light dens (cub breakout) • Eagle advancement news (Scouts BSA Any questions or concerns should be directed to breakout) Scott Christensen at [email protected] or to • Scout Share on your favorite tip, Kevin Shea at 516-797-7600 x120 or at technique, or idea that has kept scouting [email protected]. interesting for our youth! (Both breakout sessions!) Email Faun Guarino at [email protected] with any concerns, needs or requests.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION JONES BEACH ENERGY & AGENCY AWARD NATURE CENTER In celebration of the Are you looking for th EPA’s 50 anniversary, fun and interesting the agency has activities for your unit? partnered with the Boy The Jones Beach Scouts of America to Energy & Nature Center may be just what you’re create an award for looking for! members of troops, crews, and ships. The center has numerous programs and events happening throughout the year. For example, This new award will recognize youth who the month of February includes activities such as research and learn about the subjects of human Geology Time, Discover Winter, All About Owls, health and the environment. Reptiles & Amphibians, and Marine Mammal Members must earn the Public Health merit Day. badge and three additional merit badges from Activities are held on-site and also virtually. The selected categories. Finally, they must participate Center, located at the West End of Jones Beach in an environmental/public health community State Park, presents exhibits, educational service project as part of an approved Scouting programming & public events, to show you how program. to become conscientious stewards of the For more info & the application: environment. http://www.scouting.org/wp- More info: content/uploads/2021/01/512- https://www.jonesbeachenc.org/ 09821_EPAAward.pdf. EAGLE SCOUT SERVICE PROJECT ATTENTION UNIT LEADERS OF THE YEAR Do You Need a Certificate of Insurance,

The Glenn A. & Melinda W. Adams especially if your meeting location has National Eagle Scout Service changed? A Certificate of Insurance is a document that gives evidence that you have Project of the Year Award recognizes the valuable service insurance to cover claims for which you may be of an exceptional nature by a responsible and are usually required by the Scout to a religious institution, a operators of the campground or activity your unit school, a community, or another is attending, or your unit’s meeting location. entity while doing his or her Eagle Be sure the activity is not an unauthorized Scout service project. It is presented to select Scouting activity. For fundraising activities, be Eagle Scouts based on their Eagle Scout service sure the fundraising application was filed & project. approved. Requests for certificates must be To qualify for consideration, an Eagle Scout, his submitted at least two weeks in advance. or her parents, or any registered BSA volunteer Include the following with your request: (with the Eagle Scout’s permission) may submit • Two certificates are available: either 1-10 the Eagle Scout service project for consideration million or 6.5-13 million dollars. Ask the by filling out a nomination form. facility for whom you need the insurance how much they require & indicate this in The nomination form, as well as further details, may be found at https://nesa.org/for-eagle- your request. scouts/awards-and-recognition/service-project- • Ask the facility how their name should be of-the-year-award-2/. listed on the certificate of insurance, along with their address, and include this with your request.

• Advise what date you need the certificate by. UNIT NEWS Is your unit doing great things that can be Send this information to the District Executive, showcased to our local elected officials? If so, Kristin Lindman, at please send a small paragraph with details, [email protected]. along with a photo, to the Theodore Roosevelt Note, certificates are NOT issued for Eagle

Council Director of Development, Jennifer projects. Grignoli, at [email protected]. News flash! BSA HIGH ADVENTURES Due to email server issues, many e-mailings are not reaching the families and Scouters in Pequott Registration for 2021-2022 seasons at all four high adventure bases (, District. Florida Sea Base, Northern Tier and the Summit The Pequott Charger is available on-line! Keep Bechtel Reserve) is now open. up with the month ahead by going to www.trcbsa.org/Pequott. Please spread the Go to: word to your families – and give them the link! https://www.scouting.org/outdooradventures/find youradventure/ As always, share your news and photos by sending your scoop to Phil Nicola at [email protected] and be sure to cc to Noelle Bloom at [email protected].

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING UPDATED ANNUAL HEALTH & The is dedicated to MEDICAL RECORD creating and maintaining a safe and environment for youth and families. To accomplish this, Youth The BSA Annual Health & Medical Record form Protection Training is required for all BSA was updated in 2020. registered volunteers and must be taken every two years. In accordance with this national BSA Only the new form is acceptable as of January 1, policy, the Theodore Roosevelt Council requires 2021. All units should be using the new form in that every registered adult volunteer complete 2021. Youth Protection Training before submitting their More info is available at registration renewal paperwork in order to remain https://tinyurl.com/yk4hyzju and the new form can in good standing. be downloaded at Questions pertaining to Youth Protection? https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/. Contact the Council office at (516) 797-7600. Any questions can be directed to the Council More info: Service Center at 516-797-7600. ”How To” guide for taking Youth Protection Training Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse Social Media Guidelines

SCOUTING IN THE MEET SAFELY REMINDER MIDST OF COVID-19 As a reminder to all Scouts, Leaders, & Volunteers, please remember to meet safely. Although not all-inclusive, helpful info can be found This includes: on the scouting.org • Make sure your meetings do not exceed website at 50 people https://www.scouting.org/c • Mask Up oronavirus/covid-19-faq/ • Maintain Social Distance and on the Bryan on • Stay in contact with your Charter Scouting website at Organization http://tinyurl.com/4kgtj6yl. Have a safe & healthy Scouting year!

YOUR UNIT’S PICTURES AND STORIES COULD BE FEATURED HERE AND IN YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER!

Get your pictures and stories to Noelle Bloom at [email protected]!

PEQUOTT DISTRICT UNITS OBSERVE SCOUT SABBATH/SUNDAY

Religious Emblems Coordinator Troop 351 Peter Jennings of Pack 341

Troop 660 & Troop 776 (above & below) Pack 191

Packs 341, Troop 96G, Troop 590 SCOUTERS CELEBRATE SCOUT SUNDAY

Deacon Bob O'Donovan, Nancy Rosiello, Jane Cowey-Reidy, Brendan Von Runnen, Head Sacristan and Eagle Scout T96.

The homily message reflected on the importance of the Scout Oath and the meaning it has held for Deacon Bob since he was a young Scout; that we need to Be Prepared to find quiet time to listen for God speaking to us throughout our lives.

TROOP 581 SPORTS NIGHT & TROOP 580 PARTICIPATES IN OA WULIHAN CHAPTER MEETING

TROOP 660’s BUSY WINTER

This is our 66th issue of the Pequott Charger!

Please share it with the Leaders and Parents of your unit.

The Pequott Charger is emailed to all who request to receive it.

Send your email address to [email protected] and put Pequott Charger in the subject line to make sure you don’t miss any Pequott District News.