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The number of popcorn kernels distributed by Yankee Clipper Council in this year's "Project Popcorn" sales with Trail's End.
(this is the number of pre-popped kernels of popcorn and does not account for duds)
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Great Eastern District Leader Training Expo  Join us on Saturday, November 19th for our annual Training Expo at the Holten-Richmond Middle School in Danvers. Courses this year include: This is Scouting, Den Leader Specific, Cubmaster Specific, Pack Committee Training, Youth Protection, Boy Scout Advancement Basics, Merit Badge Counselor Training, and Troop Committee Training.
Youth courses of Den Chief Training and Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews will be held from 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM. The total cost for the day is $5.00 and registration can be done online by clicking link on www.yccbsa.org. |
 Massachusetts Society Sons of the American Revolution
Dear Parents and Scout Leaders,
To help honor your new Eagle Scouts, we would be pleased to provide a commemorative certificate and letter of congratulations for them from our society without cost. As the leading men's organization of those that descend from the solders of the American Revolution, we are glad to recognize new Eagle Scouts for their outstanding accomplishment, their excellence, and their good citizenship.
We also invite the scout to apply for our Eagle Scout Scholarship with cash awards from $500 to $8000 each year (up to $14,000 total). The contest is offered through our state society in Massachusetts as well as our National Office in Louisville, Kentucky.
For nearly a century, we have enjoyed a close working relationship with the Boy Scouts of America. Our programs for the scouts were started by President Theodore Roosevelt, a distinguished member of the society and an ardent supporter of the scouting movement.
Please visit our website at eagle scout to request a certificate and for more information on how to apply for the scholarship. We look forward to hearing from you and your Eagle Scouts.
Sincerely,
Michael E Fishbein
President, The Massachusetts Society
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2013 National Jamboree
 Scouting's flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It's a gathering of approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Over the course of 10 summer days, once every four years, the Boy Scouts of America comes together. The result is the national Scout jamboree.
Go to 2013 Jamboree for all the 2013 National Jamboree Highlights.
For Boy Scout and Venturer qualifications click here Qualifications
For Information about Yankee Clipper Council's Contingent click here.
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To get any other information including application instructions and videos of the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve go to Summit.
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Florida Sea Base
High Adventure on the Water
Troops and Crews looking for an exciting experience for those 14 and older, take a look at what one of the currently three, soon to be four BSA High Adventure Bases offer. From SCUBA, to a week on a sailboat, to kayaking to a remote island for snorkeling and fishing, Florida Sea Base offers a great week on the water. You can even start your trip in the Bahamas. With proper planning, getting spots at Seabase for troops and crews are very realistic. To get a sampling of what would be in store for your trip, go to Sea Base.
Seabase is accepting entries for their 2013 lottery, and has openings still for 2012. Because of the extensive availability for units to get Seabase reservations, the Yankee Clipper Council does not normally request a council contingent, as we do for Philmont. However, if two adults (21 and over), would like to manage and recruit for a YCC trip for 2013, contact Craig at cmacpher@bsamail.org to get the "ball rolling."
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Overnight At
The Museum Of Science
Science Museum Cub Scout Activity
Camp Ins are incredible experiences for you and your Cub Scout Pack. These outstanding programs combine adventure and entertainment with education.
We promise you and your Cub Scout will have an experience to remember. For more information and how to sign up click
THIS LINK
Overnight Dates:
Sat., November 19, 2011
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
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Northern Tier
Want to take your crew or troop and get away from it all, then look at the opportunities at the Northern Tier High Adventure Base go to Northern Tier. Northern Tier is Scouting's gateway to adventure in the Great North. From Northern Tier's three bases, Scouts can explore millions of acres of pristine lakes, meandering rivers, dense forests, and wetlands in northern Minnesota and Canada. Whatever your plans, Northern Tier staff can outfit your crew with state-of-the-art equipment and knowledgeable interpreters.
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Stay in touch with
YANKEE CLIPPER COUNCIL
By entering your Email address in the box below you will be added to our lists. If you are on our list you can update your profile as well as select or deselect specific publications.
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Information For Scout Leaders is produced by the Yankee Clipper Council Marketing and Communication Group working with the staff of the Yankee Clipper Council, BSA. All photographs are of programs and people of the Council. Graphic design and photo archiving by TKF/FStar Productions.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Scout Leader
"The Main Thing" - it is all about having as many children and young adults as possible participating in a high quality program. That is why I am involved with the Boy Scouts program. Kids don't just walk in the door; quality programs for every child don't just happen. The 3,000+ adult leaders in our Yankee Clipper Council need to work together as a unified team to continue building a council that has the capacity to consistently deliver a high quality program to a growing number of kids. So my question to you is "what are you doing to make sure that our Yankee Clipper Council succeeds at delivering its quality program to more and more young people? I assure you that being for "The Main Thing" is more fun - and more rewarding. Let me know at CouncilPresident@YCCBSA.org if you are looking for an opportunity to show that you are for "The Main Thing". |
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 Scouting Magazine Launches New Website Have you checked out the new Scouting magazine website? Scoutingmagazine.org has been redesigned to better suit the fast-paced world of the BSA volunteer. The new site has current, relevant information that's easy to access and will help to better serve your scouts! One the new site, volunteers are just a click away from everything they need to know to offer a quality Scouting program to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers, including up-to-date policy information, outdoor tips and techniques, health-and-safety procedures, expert advice from Scouting professionals and longtime leaders, and much more. And for those who want daily updates on the latest news from Scouting they can always check the magazine's official blog: Bryan on Scouting, at blog.scoutingmagazine.org. |
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2012 Recruitment Campaign Rolls out in November
Strong messages, powerful imagery, and fun scenarios are elements of the 2012 national recruitment campaign available in November. The "Badge of Honor" themed campaign proves that the memorable moments associated with earning a badge, hiking a trail, or hanging out with friends are an invaluable part of the journey to being Prepared. For Life.™
All recruiting materials will be in Spanish as well and will include fliers, online banners, posters, yard signs, and radio and TV PSAs. All marketing resources will be available on the Marketing Toolbox and Brand on Demand. The early rollout of these materials is aimed at helping council staffs prepare for membership growth conferences and for 2012 fall recruitment. Additionally, a 2012 membership packet will be mailed to local councils in November.
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The SCOUTStrong Presidential Active Lifestyle Award
Challenge will help you add activity to your life, and reward you when you do!
This challenge is for everyone associated with the Yankee Clipper Council, Boy Scouts of America, including Scouts, Venturers, Parents, Volunteers, Council Staff, Board Members, Friends of Scouting, and BSA Alumni.
To earn the SCOUTStrong PALA Challenge Award, you are required to meet a daily activity goal of 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 minutes a day for kids under 18 for at least five days a week, for six out of eight weeks. Stick with the program and you'll earn an award in less than two months.
Click here for more details about this new program.
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 THE ORIGINAL HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 2012 WORLD TOUR To all scouts and their families, don't miss this fun and exciting event. Come and see the Original Harlem Globetrotters in action at the UMASS Lowell Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA. Show starts at 7:00pm on December 26, 2011. You will save $4.00 per ticket and each Scout will receive a free Harlem Globetrotters patch. Seating is limited to certain sections so order early for the best seats. Click here for the YCC website and click on the Globetrotters picture for the order form and more information. All order forms need to be sent and received by Yankee Clipper Council located at 36 Amesbury Road, Haverhill, MA, Attention: Thomas Bringle by December 9, 2011. |
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PRESS RELEASE
Congratulations to M-C Dalzell, Pack 15 Rowley, MA for being our first recipient of the new Scout Press Corps Yankee Clipper Council Patch. Great job Pack 15 Rowley on helping clean up our environment. Good luck on earning your World Conservation Award.
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Several Cub Scouts, their Leaders and families from Rowley Pack 15 participated in this year's Coastal Sweep cleaning up trash along the coast. Some of the scouts are working towards their World Conservation award in scouting. They collected over 60 pounds of trash along the coast of
Plum Island.
Be part of the YCC Press Corps! Submit your story and photos.
YCC Press Corps Form Here
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PROJECT POPCORN
 From Indiana, Pennsylvania and Florida they came, one by one, wheels thundering and with just few calls for directions, they came, four of them full of popcorn. It was everywhere, more popcorn than you could imagine 136 pallets full of it. Breaking it down into orders for 124 packs, troops and crews seemed like a daunting task indeed, but with the help of some very dedicated volunteers and professional staff it was accomplished in short order. All was set, as units from around the council came to pick up their popcorn and on September 30th Project Popcorn was underway!
Special thanks go out to Tom Weiser and Advanced Delivery Systems our host warehouse, Brodie Toyota Lift of Lawrence and J&H Automotives of Ipswich for lending us pallet jacks, our sorting crew of Arnie Sheltra, Steve McGovern, Tom Kubik and Kelly Bennett, our evening warehouse crew of Rob Sarkisian, Stephen Moriarty and Ian Moriarty, my fellow professionals Kevin Nichols, Tom Bringle and Craig MacPherson. Biggest thanks go out to our Unit Popcorn Kernels and their Scouts who make this all happen to help support their unit programs and our council programs as well.
A repeat performance will occur on November 30th.
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INTERNET RECHARTERING
Internet Rechartering is a Web-based method for units to renew their charters from any online location. Units will love this new method; it's easy, convenient, and accurate because you enter the information yourself! Here's how it works: the Council has an Internet Rechartering page with instructions and a link to the software. The unit receives its charter renewal packet as usual, only now the packet includes information for Internet Rechartering, including an access code especially for the unit. The unit selects an adult to complete the online process. This renewal processor uses the access code to log onto the Internet Rechartering Web site, selecting to start the process with current ScoutNET data or data from unit-management software. At any time, the renewal processor can suspend the electronic rechartering process and return later to the last completed screen. The system lets you enter new members, renew current members, and update information for any registrant. When completed, the new unit roster is submitted to ScoutNET and a Unit Charter Renewal Report Package is printed. This package includes the unit charter application. Acquire the signatures for the application and send it, the rest of the package, any new youth and adult applications, and all fees to the council. There's also a link to a tutorial and help section. Check it out-we think you'll like the design. All BSA policies are enforced throughout the system, so what you enter is sure to meet all requirements. Internet Rechartering Links
Internet Rechartering System
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KEEPING KIDS SAFE
2011 CORI Request Form Information
The Yankee Clipper Council and the Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most secure environment possible for our youth members. We also take great pride in the quality and privileges of being a BSA leader. The quality of the program and the safety of our youth members call for high-quality adult leaders and we work closely with our chartered organizations to help recruit the best possible leaders for their units. Commonwealth of Massachusetts state law mandates the Yankee Clipper Council to re-CORI all adult volunteers every three years. Our three-year cycle date is upon us. All registered volunteers will be required to submit a new CORI request form and provide a copy of both sides of a government-issued photographic ID with renewal registration beginning this fall. This data will help to ensure that an accurate background check is done by eliminating any guesswork about people with similar names, addresses and birth dates. Click here for more information and click on form to access a fill-able PDF copy of Yankee Clipper Council's CORI request form. Copies are also available at the Council Service Center. |
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Northern Light Winter Camporee;
Jan 27-29 Lone Tree Scout Reservation
 Minute to Win It comes to the Northern Light District January 2012. Brought to you by the Northern Light Boy Scout Activities gurus, this Jan 28th event will challenge patrols with skills that are fast paced, and progressively more challenging (and consequently more rewarding). Patrols will proceed through a series of station games and meet the challenge presented in sixty seconds or less. After the attempt, the patrol will move on through the entire series...but after one full round a patrol can retry any challenges that were not successful. In subsequent rounds if a patrol was successful, they can return to that station for a challenge of increasing difficulty (still sixty seconds or less) and add to their score.
The actual events all take place on Saturday, Jan 28th. However troops are welcome to come and spend either Friday or Saturday night or both winter camping. Information and registration will be posted on doubleknot and placed in the troops folders in the Round Table files.
For Northern Light Klondike Information Page click here.
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