SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter
MINSIM Northampton District TRTRAILS COUNCIL N * * * MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA
NEWSLETTER... SCOUTING IS OUTING!! We’ve all heard that three-fourths of Scouting is outing, and now is the time of year that outings begin in earnest! Packs, Troops, and Crews—please submit articles and/or photos of your unit’s outings and other activities or events for the District newsletter to Bernie Suess at [email protected]. Submit your informa- tion by the first day of each month for the following month’s newsletter.
2021 DATES MEETING LOCATION KEY Roundtable 7:00pm 2nd Wednesday OA Chapter 7:00pm 3rd Monday (until in-person) Currently meetings are online (link sent via email or posted on District Committee 7:00pm 1st Wednesday calendar) Eagle Board & Project Review nd District Commissioners 2 Thursday [1] Minsi Trails Council Office University of Scouting March 13 [online] [2] Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend April 30-May 2 [3] [3] Trexler Scout Reservation District Bicycle Safety & Education Day May 8 [10] [4] Akelaland District Spring Camporee May 14-16 [3] [5] Settler’s Camp District Pinewood Derby May 22&23 [9] [6] Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Rd, Easton, PA 18045 Spring OA Weekend June 4-6 [3] OA - Section NE-5 Conclave June 11-13 [12] [7] Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd, Orefield, PA Council Family Picnic / Recognition Day June 12 [canceled] [8] Northampton Community College Council-wide Roundtable June 16 [online] [9] Wind Gap Fire Company Social Hall District Day Camp July 23-25 [6] [10] East Hills Moravian Church, 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem Council Fishing Derby July 24[TBD] National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) August 5-9 [4] [12] Goose Pond Scout Reservation, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 Catholic Scout Event August 7 [20] [20] St. Joseph, Limeport Wood Badge weekend 1 of 2 August 20-22 [postponed] Fall OA Weekend September 10-12 [2] Wood Badge weekend 2 of 2 September 18-19 [postponed] Cub Fall Family Weekend October 3 [3] OA OctoberFest Weekend October 8-10 [3] Pushmobile Derby October 23 [TBA] Scouting for Food November 7 and 14 Popcorn Take Order Pick-up November 19-20 [TBA] District Recharter Day December 4
PLEASE NOTE: All dates and locations are tentative and should be NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, please confirmed online or at registration. contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee Page.
The Northampton District is a geographical area located in Northampton county which serves the youth of Bethlehem, Bangor, Chapman, Easton, Freemansburg, Glendon, Hellertown, Nazareth, North Catasauqua, Northampton, Pen Argyl, Portland, Roseto, Stockertown, Tatamy, Walnutport, West Easton, Wilson, Wind Gap, and all areas between. SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -2-
S NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT LINKS
Northampton District Home Page on Council Website: http://www.minsitrails.org/districts/northampton-district/60269
Northampton District Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NorthamptonDistrict/
Trail to Eagle Resources: http://www.minsitrails.org/eagle-rank/trail-to-eagle-resources/60185
Cub Scout Go and See Guide: http://www.minsitrails.org/document/ncd-2021-cub-scout-go-and-see-guide/205349
Current district newsletter (permalink): http://www.minsi-northampton.com/newsletters/current_newsletter.php
District newsletter archive (permalink): http://www.minsi-northampton.com/newsletters/newsletter_archive.htm
Minsi Trails Council Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/minsitrailsbsa
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2021 NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER 1 - Northampton District Committee meeting SEPTEMBER 8 - Northampton District Roundtable SEPTEMBER 9 - Northampton District Commissioners meeting SEPTEMBER 10 to 12 - Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship Weekend SEPTEMBER 23 - Easton Area Good Scout Breakfast OCTOBER 3 - Cub Fall Family Weekend OCTOBER 8 to 10 - Order of the Arrow OctoberFest Weekend DECEMBER 4 - Northampton District Recharter Day
NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDAS Start time is 7:00 PM (online link will be sent before meeting) DATE BIG ROCK TOPIC CUB SCOUTS SCOUTS, BSA (Program Leaders and (youth and adults) Committee) Sept. 8 Getting Ready for Rechartering (Zoom) The Pushmobile How to arrange a troop outing with Reviewing YPT requirements. Getting parents involved shooting sports. Reviewing training requirements per position.
Oct. 13 Rechartering Training (TBD) Pinewood Derby Information Winter Merit Badges Role of the District Volunteers Role of Unit Commissioners SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -3- In Northampton District
Northampton District Roundtable - Louise Moore Park August 11, 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -4-
Easton Area Good Scout Breakfast Thursday September 23, 2021 The Pomfret Club 33 S. 4th St Easton, PA 18042 7:30 am Breakfast and Program
Please join area Scouts in honoring Honoring Good Scout Award Recipient Mike Pichetto & Honoring Our Hometown Heroes
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SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -5- Membership News
We are beginning our fall recruiting campaign “Escape the Indoors” for 2021. We are asking all packs to email Patti Davis davispr91@outlook. com and Michael Wells Michael.wells@scout- ing.org with their unit’s Joining Night informa- tion. Please provide your unit number, date and time of your event, the location of the event (school/church name, full address, and city) as well as a unit contact (name, phone, and email). Either a member of our district committee or a member of the district commissioner staff will be at your joining night event to help you through the process and answer any questions either you or parents may have. We will provide you the name, phone, and email of the district volunteer who will be at your event.
As a reminder, start reviewing your unit’s Youth Protection Training (YPT) and PA15 clearances. If they have already expired or will before January 31, 2022, have your volun- teers start updating them now. Remember YPT is only good for 2 years and PA15 for 5 years. Unit Key 3’s and Unit Training Chairs can review the status of YPT and other training for all leaders in their respective units through their my.scouting accounts.
Do you have new volunteer leaders? Refer them to the training tab on the Minsi Trails Council website for a quick guide to both online and in-person training requirements for all volunteer positions. The guide will provide you with the course number and name for all training required for your position. If in-person training is required, check the Council calendar for class schedules.
Gone are the days of juggling den leader guides and other hard-copy resources. Now it’s all right there in Scoutbook! From organizing meetings for the year, to prepar- ing for the next meeting, to tracking attendance and advancement. You can even communicate with parents of absent Scouts about what their kids need to do at home to get caught up. Check out https:// www.scouting.org/landing/den-leader-experience/.
Scouts BSA Leaders – Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills is scheduled for September 25th. Register on the council website.
Cub Scout Leaders – BALOO training is scheduled for October 16th. Register on the council website. SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -6- Membership News
Follow both the Minsi Trails Council and Northampton District on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ minsitrailsbsa and www.facebook.com/northamptondistrict. If you would like include an event you are holding or pictures of your Scouts please forward them to Michael Wells at Michael.wells@ scouting.org and he will be happy to share them.
Check out our district website at Minsi Trails/district/Northampton for specific information about district events and information.
Northampton and Lehigh Districts partnered to set up a Scout recruiting display at Ag Hall during the Allentown Fair. Our thanks to Diane Lariar, District Director—Lehigh District and Irwin Lebo Membership Chair for Lehigh District for allow- ing us to participate in the event.
Northampton District is participating in the 2nd annu- al Northampton County Festival on Saturday, October 16th at Louise Moore Park. We are looking for units who would like to volunteer. Can you set up and run an activity, run a mini–Pinewood Derby, balloon races, knot tying, etc? If you are interested either as a unit or an adult volunteer, please contact either Patti Davis at [email protected] or Michael Wells at Michael. [email protected]. This is a great opportunity to showcase Scouting and to recruit new families to our program.
Patti Davis Northampton District Membership Chair
The Scout recruiting display at Ag Hall during the Allentown Fair.Thanks to Pack 99 and Stephanie Miller for the use of the wooden characters. SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -7- How to Hold A Successful Recruiting Event
1. Leadership Inventory a. What positions in the pack are vacant? Obtain a job description for each. What qualities should these leaders possess? Use this information as a guide to identify new volunteers. Remember, approaching a person one-on-one is always better than asking in a large group setting. b. Recruit a Unit Membership Coordinator
2. Planning a. Work with your District Membership Committee, District professional, and Pack leadership committee to design your plans. b. Set a date, time, and location. The best locations are often the school from which you’re (primarily) recruiting or your chartered partner’s facility. Be sure to have permission for the event in advance for marketing purposes. c. Be aware of available resources: flyers, yard signs, church bulletin inserts, recruiting incentives, etc. Order the recruiting materials you’d like to use from the Council – these are FREE!
3. Marketing a. Publicize your event through friends, churches, PTA meetings, supermarkets, pediatricians’ offices, local newspapers, other civic organizations, and most importantly, on-line social media. b. If allowed, schedule and hold a Scouting Presentation at your school on the day of your event. To be most effective, this talk shouldn’t be any earlier than 2 days prior to the meeting. c. Assemble a packet of information for new parents including the unit calendar, leadership contact information, the Family Talent Survey, and unit expectations such as requiring parents to assist, dues information, and necessary program materials like uniforms and handbooks.
4. The Event a. Plan an activity for the youth (about 30 to 45 minutes long) in a separate area away from your talk with the parents. When seeking staff to be responsible, remember that this is an excellent way to engage Den Chiefs. b. Have pictures of pack activities displayed or running on a loop on a computer/projected onto a screen. c. Follow a simple agenda (see attached sample) and script: divide parents/youth into their separate activities, explain Scouting in general, the importance of parental involvement, finances, discuss leadership vacancies and talk about their job descriptions, collect registration, and announce follow-up meetings. d. Make sure the youth are having fun – a well-planned activity will ensure that their experience with Scouting is a positive one and they will want to return for more. e. Don’t extend the meeting with a group Q&A session; instead, answer questions individually and try to have other “seasoned” parents there to help and share their great experiences with Scouting. f. Have families complete and submit youth applications and associated fees, as well as Family Talent Surveys
SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -8- 5. Follow-up a. Submit the signed youth applications and fees to the District Representative at your event that night or to the Council Service Centers within 2 days. b. Hold a parent meeting within a week of your event to finalize recruiting (both youth and adult), reinforce new leader trainings and background checks, and announce the next unit meeting or other upcoming activities. Make it clear that new Scouts need to be registered in order to attend future unit events. c. If parents remain hesitant to sign-up, contact the family within a few days. Have Den Leaders do the follow-up, especially if the families know each other. d. Maintain contact with all Den Leaders to ensure an exciting and engaging program – monitor attendance and advancement, two key indicators. e. Hold a 2nd recruiting event the following month.
SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -9- Unit Recruiting Event Checklist
Before you leave home: ❑ Prepare the youth activity ❑ Wear your uniform ❑ Review agenda and practice your presentation ❑ Pack both youth and adult applications ❑ Take packets of unit information for families ❑ Take unit checkbook ❑ Pack 10-15 pens ❑ Bring a family sign-in sheet/attendance roster ❑ Bring some change, both bills and coins ❑ Pack a National membership fees chart ❑ Take a Unit/Council Annual Calendar ❑ Bring a display board of the unit organizational chart ❑ Pack a laptop, projector, screen, and photo collage of past unit activities ❑ Take a display board of pictures from past unit events ❑ Bring Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, & Webelos handbooks ❑ Pack some historical items such as old patches or awards
When you arrive at the event location – at least ½ hour before the start of registration: ❑ Organize your materials and set up room. ❑ Check with other team members (including unit leaders) on their part of the program. ❑ Organize the youth activity. ❑ Station either yourself or another team member at the door to serve as greeter. Have parents sign-in on attendance rosters, give them a unit information packet, and welcome families to your recruiting event.
The Presentation: ❑ Begin promptly at your start time. ❑ Present opening ceremony by unit (optional). ❑ Introduce yourself and welcome everyone on behalf of your unit. ❑ Follow the agenda.
After the meeting: ❑ Review youth applications for adult information that to determine possible leaders. ❑ Sign all youth applications. Write one check to cover registration cost ❑ Turn in all applications, monies, and attendance rosters to the District Representative at your event. ❑ Keep a copy of the attendance roster to follow-up with unregistered families. ❑ Clean up the room.
SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -10- Recruiting Event Agenda
6:30pm Arrive Early ➢ Set up chairs, tables, signs, and displays ➢ Rehearse presentation 7:15pm Pre-Opening ➢ Personally welcome everyone as they arrive – be in uniform. Have everyone sign attendance roster. ➢ Give each family a unit information packet and a Parent Talent Survey, as well as youth and adult applications.
7:30pm Opening Ceremony ➢ Conduct a simple ceremony using current Scouts. ➢ Introduction of current leaders. ➢ Welcome families and thank them for coming. ➢ Have the youth go with other leaders for a fun activity.
7:40pm Presentation to Parents ➢ Explain the Scouting program o Joining requirements o Expectations of parents o Leadership roles o Activities o Rank advancement o Scout’s Life o Fees (registration and dues) o Uniform ➢ Answer questions individually at the end of your presentation
8:00pm Re-assemble the Group, Form Dens, Recruit New Volunteers ➢ Select leaders for each den ➢ Give job descriptions ➢ Schedule den meetings ➢ Collect forms and fees ➢ Schedule a parent meeting within a week to finalize recruiting of both youth and adults ➢ Announce upcoming unit meetings and activities ➢ Conclude the event
8:30pm Brief Meeting with New Leaders ➢ Share on-line training information ➢ Share other important dates such as the Unit Committee meeting, Roundtable, etc. ➢ Assign an experienced Scouter to mentor any new Den Leaders to help build confidence while conducting their first den meetings. ➢ Submit all completed and signed applications along with their registration fees, to the District Representative at your event. SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -11- How to Select Den Leaders and Improve Parental Involvement
1. Leadership Inventory a. Create a unit organizational chart b. What positions in the pack are vacant? Obtain a job description for each. What qualities should these leaders possess? Use this information as a guide to identify new volunteers. c. Examples i. http://www.scoutingbsa.org/programs/CubScouts/PackOrgChart.html ii. https://www.pack374.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Leader-Position- Descriptions.pdf
2. Research – who and how a. Available materials i. Volunteer Hub 1. Family Talent Survey https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/CubScoutMeetingGuide/PDF/Appen dix/34362.pdf 2. Youth and adult applications b. Organizations i. Chartered Partner ii. School PTA/PTO iii. Former Scouts
3. Expectations a. A unit culture: every family helps i. BSA Babysitters of America ii. Thank families for joining your unit, share the organizational chart, and ask how they plan≠ to help iii. Often no immediate decision – follow-up! iv. No answer, ask/assign a duty v. No participation 1. Decide on a reward for those families who do help 2. Or decide on a penalty for those not assisting b. Training i. Types ii. Accessibility – how/where? c. Background checks i. Accessibility – how/where? d. Fees i. Who pays for the BSA registration of leaders – the individual or the unit?
SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -12- 4. Methods a. You must ask b. Official BSA process i. Selecting Quality Leaders – https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/13-500.pdf c. Individual vs. group ask – approaching a person one-on-one is always better than asking in a large group setting d. Overcoming objections i. Recognize that your job is now in Sales 11 Steps for Recruiting Scout Parents – ii. https://mikecooney.net/11-steps-recruiting-scout-parents/ iii. How to Overcome the Top 7 Objections – https://www.wellcoach.com/memberships/images/Overcome7Objections.pdf e. Follow-up
5. Succession Planning a. ABC: Always Be Considering i. constantly evaluate current leaders and new parents for future potential b. EDGE/shadowing: Explain. Demonstrate. Guide. Enable
UPDATED From the Northampton County Marine Corps League:
Northampton District Scoutmasters and Leaders,
Please note that Northampton District Commissioner Bill Kropa has taken over representing the Northampton County Marine Corps League at all Eagle Scout ceremo- nies. Please feel free to contact him when you have Eagle Scouts ready to have their courts of honor so he can attend and give them the award from the Northampton County Marine Corps League. His contact information is:
Bill Kropa Marine Corps League Eagle Scout Committee Member Northampton County Detachment #298 Email: [email protected] Cell: (570) 499-0838
SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -13- Minsi Trails Council Fall 2021 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) Link to register: Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) Fall 2021 Registration (minsitrails.org)
This course is required to be taken to be considered "trained" for the positions of Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster.
There will be virtual learning (approx. 2 hours per week) leading up to the in-person practical session. Virtual learning will be comprised of large group (live), small group (live) and individual learning (pre-recorded) sessions. Dates, times and topics for virtual sessions will be published once confirmed. The in-person session will include overnight tent camping.
Virtual sessions: Who: Registered Students and Staff What: IOLS online training When: Various (approx. 2 hours per week) September 8th 7-9 pm September 15th 7-9 pm September 22nd 7-9 pm Where: online platform TBD, sign in information will be emailed to each participant prior to the beginning of the course Why: Complete course and position requirements, learn something and have some fun
In-person sessions: Who: Registered Students and Staff What: IOLS in person practical When: September 25th 8am (approx.) to September 25th 10am (approx.) Where: Location: Camp Minsi Why: Complete course requirements, learn something and have some fun
The cost of the course is $20 per person which includes one night of camping as part of the in person, outdoor portion of this course.
No youth will be allowed at the course.
Participants will need to complete COVID screening questionnaire (will be provided) and bring a copy of their medical form parts A/B. SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -14-
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Learn more about Online Registration for Councils and Unit Leaders at: https://www.scouting.org/resources/online-registration/
A downloadable Unit Guidebook is available, too: https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Unit-Guidebook-for-Online- Registration-April-2021.pdf SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -16-
BSA SAFETY MOMENT USING A SAFETY MOMENT IN SCOUTING ACTIVITIES
SUMMARY What do nuclear power plants, construction sites, aircraft carriers, and many hospitals have in common with Scouting? All constantly look for ways to eliminate hazards that could be life altering or fatal. One tool used by many safety-conscious groups is the safety moment or safety briefing that starts each meeting or activity with a pause to discuss a hazard or risk that can be prevented. The safety moment focuses the attention of the group on safety and how to achieve it. That’s the “why” of the safety moment. Let’s address the who, what, when, where, and how next.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Who can deliver a safety moment? Anyone who is willing to be prepared and to step up. Ideally, each Scout or Scouter (with some preparation) could step up and make a difference within his or her unit or group.
When and where should a safety briefing be delivered? At the beginning of a meeting or just before an activity—especially one that has some risk such as shooting, climbing, or aquatic activities.
What makes a great safety moment? Almost anything that focuses or educates the audience on a safety topic. The BSA publishes several safety moments, and new topics are being developed on a regular basis. Other topics can include the use of checklists or safety tools such as PAUSE or focus on something such as hydration, safe driving, or simply the location of fire extinguishers or evacuation routes. The Guide to Safe Scouting, the Scouting Safely website, and the Health and Safety newsletters are also great sources of ideas. If you have information that’s accurate, don’t shy away from discussing injuries or other incidents that occurred during a recent outing as long as the focus is on learning and prevention. Make it simple and easy to understand, and help the learners know how to apply the message.
How should the message be delivered? All messages should be delivered using facts and simple language and should be appropriate to the audience. Using a handout, slides, or a demonstration will help assure that those who hear the message understand it and know how to apply it. The message should be delivered in just a few minutes. Don’t belabor the point or make it difficult.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Guide to Safe Scouting—www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS.aspx
Safety Moments—www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Safety_Moments.aspx
Scouting PAUSE—www.scouting.org/filestore/healthsafety/pdf/680-046.pdf
Checklists—www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/gssax.aspx
Health and Safety newsletters—www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety.aspx SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -17- Your training opportunities Do it now and become a better leader!
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Please note: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is scheduled for April 22 - 24, 2022 AND April 29 - May 1, 2022 (2 weekend course)
Registration begins 1/1/2022 and closes 3/18/2022. DON’T MISS IT!! http://www.minsitrails.org/event/2842929 SEPTEMBER 2021 Northampton District Newsletter -18- NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COMMITTEE District Chair Ed Caruth [email protected] District Chair Elect Mike Caffery 610-295-8816 [email protected] District Commissioner Bill Kropa [email protected] District Commissioner Elect Eily Leicht Senior District Executive Michael Wells 610-465-8560 [email protected] District Quality Executive Arby Beisel 610-465-8558 [email protected] Roundtable Commissioner—Cub Scout Brian Dungan Roundtable Commissioner—Scouts BSA Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Mark Weaver Nominating Committee Chair Matt Pye Executive Board Liaison Edward Cool District Vice Chair Administration Jason Simms District Technology Chair Webmaster Greta Bergstresser Safety Chair Membership Standards Chair Youth Protection Chair Finance Chair Family FOS Chair Bob Obermeyer Bill Brugger Popcorn Chair Dollars for Doers Coordinator Lee Ann Gallagher Membership Chair Patti Davis 610-597-5587 [email protected] Awards Chair Cub Scout Membership Chair Scouts BSA Membership Chair New Unit Coordinator Exploring Chair Marketing Chair Scoutreach Chair District Vice Chair Operations Outdoor Programs Chair Cub Scout Resident Camp Chair Cub Scout Day Camp Chair Activities Chair Kristy Simms Cub Scout Activities Chair Scouts BSA Activities Chair Scouting For Food Chair Rev Hardin Advancement Chair Jim Daley Cub Scout Advancement Chair Michael Philipp [email protected] Eagle Scout Chair Jim Daley Merit Badge Counselor Chair Irene Arno Bruce Horton Scouts BSA Advancement Chair Bill Gade Training Chair Cub Scout Leader Training Chair Scouts BSA Leader Training Chair OA Chapter Adviser Anthony Garguilo 484-554-5815 [email protected] Associate OA Chapter Adviser Dave Hay 610-861-4494 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected]
Any Scouter interested in serving on the District Committee, contact Ed Caruth or if interested in serving as a Commissioner, contact Bill Kropa.