April 2013
Issue: 17
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Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA
Scouter Focus
  
Greetings!
  

Thank you for reading the April issue of the Scouter Focus.

 

I hope that it is now time to safely say Spring is here.  As we all begin to enjoy the sunshine and warmer days, I know many of us are also preparing for the outdoor summer camping experiences that provide such important learning experiences for our Scouts.  Whether it be a day or resident camp, National High Adventure Base, or other outdoor excursion organized by your unit, the time you take now in preparation is so very important.  Ensuring that the members of your unit have a safe, fun, and meaningful outdoor summer experience is an important responsibility of all Scout leaders.  There are many resources available to help you but perhaps one of the best are the volunteers who serve with you.  Members of the council and district camping and high adventure committees, commissioners, Mike Manner, our council's Program Director, and leaders of neighboring units all stand ready to do what they can to support you in your efforts.

 

Summer camping experiences turn into memories and life skills that last a lifetime.  Thank you for making it possible to positively impact a young life through your volunteer leadership efforts both at camp and throughout the year!

 

Thank you for all you do in Scouting! 


Yours in Scouting,
  
Edward Rasmuson
Scout Executive
  

Annual Program Planning Conference

Planning Logo  Once again it is time to start planning for the next year of Scouting Adventures. Please plan on joining us for the 2013 Program Planning Launch Thursday, May 2. We will be gathering at Camp Mack for dinner and to learn about effective programing. Back by popular demand will be the Program Committee Midway with tables sharing lots of valuable information and tools. After dinner presentation topics will include Bullying, Using MyScouting Tools, and Best Practices for Recruiting and Engaging Parents in your programs. Look for more information at your District's April Roundtables

 

 

Pre-Registration is required by April 26 to ensure enough Food for everyone.

 

To Register Click Here. 

 

Units-2 Adults Free, Additional Adults=$6.00 each

(Unit Registrants-To receive your unit's 2 FREE leaders, enter discount code PPCLD during registration)

 

District Volunteers, Council Volunteers, and Commissioners- No Cost but Pre-Registration is still required.

 

 

Scout Night

June 15th, 2013 Clipper Magazine Stadium

  

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is teaming up with the Lancaster Barnstormers to bring you a great evening of baseball and a fun way to encourage new boys and their families to join your pack this spring! On June 15th, the Lancaster Barnstormers are inviting local Scout packs, troops, and crews and their families to spend the night in Clipper Magazine Stadium's outfield! As a participant you will enjoy 2 hours of Cub Scout pre-game activities, a night under the stars with your scout unit and your family, and have a once in a lifetime chance to have a massive sleepover in a professional ballpark!

 

If you have been to a Barnstormers Scout Night in the past, you will be happy to know that it is going to be even more fun than previous years.

 

Tickets will be purchased directly from the Barnstormers.

 

Look for information on the Council website SOON! Information will also be sent to unit leaders.

  

 

  
Barnstormers Logo   BSA Corp Logo 

 

Friends of Scouting 2013
2013 FOS Patch
2013 FOS Patch
  

Each year the units of the Council are asked to participate in our Annual Friends of Scouting campaign where families are given the opportunity to make an investment in Scouting. We would like to ask for 10 minutes of time at an upcoming Court of Honor, Blue and Gold Banquet or event where parents are present. A presenter from the District will come out and share the story of the Council and how the funds will be spent.

 

Please be sure to discuss this with your unit committee and decide on what date works best for the unit. The decision to invest will be left up to the individual families and should not be made by the unit for them. Please make sure everyone has the opportunity to support Scouting.

 

New!!

FOS Back Patch   

 

 

Celebrate the final year of the "Scout Law" FOS Council Strip Series with a $300.00 annual gift to the 2013 Family Friends of Scouting Campaign and receive BOTH the "Reverent" FOS Council Strip AND this Commemorative 10"x9" "Scout Law" Back Patch!

 

To Support Friends of Scouting through an online gift click below.

 

Friends of Scouting Donation 2013

 

For more information contact your District Family FOS Chair or your District Executive

  
Summer Camp at Bashore Scout Reservation Filling Fast!
Bashore Winner  

Only a few spaces left!

  

 

If your unit is planning on coming to Bashore for summer camp in 2013 don't wait to send in your reservation. To see an up-to-date listing of availability follow this link.

 

 

To receive the Early Payment Discount, all Camp Fees are due by May 15.

 

For the 2013 Bashore Reservation Form Click Here: 2013 Bashore Reservation Form

 

All 2013 Bashore Summer Camp Guides, Forms, and Program Information can be found at Bashore Summer Camp

 

 

Pre-Camp Leader MeetingCamp Leadership will be holding Pre-Camp Meetings on the following date and time to help answer questions and make sure Troops are prepared for camp:

 

        Saturday, April 27, 2013-Bashore Dining Hall-9:00 AM

 

 

  

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May 1, 2013

 

R. Scott Smith

R. Scott Smith

2013 DCAD

Honoree

  

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is pleased to announce that the 2013 Distinguished Citizen

is R. Scott Smith.

  
Scott is the recently retired Chairman of the Board for Fulton Financial Corporation.  Scott has long been a community leader serving on numerous boards and working with them to impact on the lives of those in our area.
  
Scott will be recognized with the Distinguished Citizen Award on May 1, 2013 at the Lancaster Marriott. 
  
The keynote speaker will be D. Blake Prichard, First Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
  
If you would like more information on this event or would like to attend please follow this link to the Dinner Flyer
  
A Special Thank You goes out to our Lead Sponsors:
  
Eagle Sponsors
Lititz Mutual Insurance Company  
  
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Platinum Sponsors
  
UGI, Utilities
The William F. Brossman Foundation
  
  
Online registration for the dinner is available here.
  
  
    
National Youth Leadership Training
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IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN!

Now is the time to register for this year's National Youth Leadership Training Courses (NYLT).  We have two courses scheduled.  

 

The first one is the weeklong course, scheduled at Camp Bashore from June 9th - June 15th 2013.

 

The second course is a 2-Weekend Course scheduled for Camp Mack on August 9th - 11th, and again on August 16th - 19th 2013.

 

NYLT is Coed, and it is open to eligible Boy Scouts, Varsity, Sea Scouts & Venturers.  You must be 13 -17, at least 1st Class rank and completed ILST. For Sea Scouts & Venturer requirements, you must be age 14-20 and completed ILSC.

 

Registration forms are available at the PA Dutch Store, or on-line at The NYLT page.

 

If you have any questions, please call Advisor Rich Garipoli at 717-394-4063 or email Rich . 

  

 

 

  
Life To Eagle Seminar    Eagle Badge

 

If you are currently a Star or Life Scout, a parent of a boy with either of those ranks, a unit leader or committee member with advancement responsibilities, please take note of this valuable session.

 

DATE: Thursday, April 25, 2013

 

TIME: 7PM - 8:30 PM

 

LOCATION: 630 Janet Ave., Boy Scout bldg in the Blair Room

 

 

The purpose of this seminar is to explain in complete detail, the up to date policies and procedures related to the newest Eagle Scout Workbook and Advancement Guide.

 

One general session for Youth, Parents, and Leaders will cover:

           

            Significant changes to the Eagle Workbook

            Significant changes to the Advancement Guide

            Having an Eagle Scout Coach

            Candidate Expectations

            Project approval process

            Final approval for the Project

            Fundraising guidelines

            Time

 

 There is no pre-registration required for this seminar.

 

Philmont 2014
Tooth of Time 
 

Discover the wonder of "Scouting's Paradise"!

 

Philmont's signature program is the High Adventure Expedition. Each expedition provides opportunities for participants to:

 

  • Explore the high country in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of northeastern New Mexico
  • Experience the thrill of climbing mountains over two miles high
  • Participate in a wide array of fun activities that teach Scouting skills -Archaeology, backpacking, camping, climbing, fly fishing, forestry, horsemanship, Indian lore and much more
  • Develop leadership, group dynamics, wilderness problem solving and outdoor skills 

 

The PA Dutch Council High Adventure Committee is organizing an all-inclusive trek in 2014. Join in for a once in a lifetime experience! For more information follow these links:

 

Trek Info Brochure

 

Registration Form

  

Wild West Adventures at Camp Mack in 2013

  

Editor's Choice Winner

Summer is right around the corner!  What is your Pack doing?  Join us for a rootin' tootin' good time as Camp Mack travels to the Wild, Wild West! Fun, Family, Friends, Learning and much, much more await!  Chill out in the swimmin' hole, paddle around Squire Lake, take your best shot at the shootin' gallery, and take on the Bronco BMX course!

2013 will also have a bigger emphasis on Cub Scout Advancement and Awards than past years.

 

 

It's not too late to sign-up for Camp!  To receive the Early Payment Discount, all Camp Fees are due by May 15.

 

 

Pre-Camp Leader Meetings: Camp Leadership will be holding Pre-Camp Meetings on the following dates and time to help answer questions and make sure packs are prepared for camp:

 

Saturday, May 11, 2013-Camp Mack Training Center- 9:00 AM

Sunday, May 19, 2013-Camp Mack Training Center-2:00 PM

 

All 2013 Mack Summer Camp Leader Information and forms can be found at Mack Summer Camp

 

Want to have someone come to one of your pack meetings or events to tell everyone about Summer Camp at Camp Mack in 2013?  The Cub Scout Camping Committee is scheduling Pack Promotion visits now. 

 

If interested, contact Kent Brusstar at [email protected].

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Store News                                      News Clip Art

 

For the latest Scout Shop news follow the link below.

  

This edition includes:

  • Store Closings
  • JTE Recognition Items
  • Discontinued Items Sale
  • and much more

 April Scout Shop News  

 

 

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Summit 2014

 

Go Big and Get Wild with the PA Dutch Council as we send two Crews for the inaugural High Adventure season at Summit Bechtel Reserve, the BSA's new High Adventure Base in West Virginia. Interested Scouts and Scouters will be able to choose between two different Summit programs: The River or Helmets & Harnesses. There are only 12 spaces for each program so don't hesitate to sign-up. For more information about each program follow these links:

 

The River

 

Helmets & Harnesses  

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Are you a golfer? 

 

The 11th Annual Boy Scout Golf Classic will take place on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Conestoga Country Club.  Come join us for a day of golf fun and support Scouting in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

 

For more information on sponsorships or to play in our golf outing

 click here for the flyer or contact Duane at 717-394-4063.

 

To register for golf or a sponsorship online click here.

 

Special Thanks to our lead sponsors:

 

Eagle Sponsor:  PPL, Corporation

 

1st Class Sponsors: Integrity Bank & Lancaster Toyota


Golf Eagle Strip  

ATTENTION ALL 2012 EAGLE SCOUTS AND ALL COUNCIL VOLUNTEERS

 

 

 

 

Please note that the Annual Council Recognition Dinner will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.  As in past years, the Council Recognition Dinner will be combined with the Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner. This dinner honors all volunteers for the Pennsylvania Dutch Council and all Eagle Scouts from the Class of 2012.  Additionally, the dinner will honor this year's Silver Beaver Recipients with the highest award a council can bestow upon a volunteer.  Family members and friends are encouraged to attend this event.  The registration form can now be found on the Council Website.

 

Please be thinking about nominating an outstanding volunteers

Silver Beaverfor the Silver Beaver Award.  

 

The deadline for nominations is April 15th.  For a nomination form Click Here.  

 

Sponsors Needed

 

Also, please consider becoming a sponsor for a Silver Beaver or Eagle Scout from the Class of 2012.  As a sponsor, your donation will be used to purchase a meal and commemorative gift for an Eagle Scout or a meal and Silver Beaver Award Kit for one of this year's Silver Beaver recipients.  Sponsor names will be listed in this year's program. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Rich Garipoli, Council Dinner Advisor at 717-394-4063, or e-mail Rich.
  

 

Merit Badge Updates
 

 

Game Design Merit Badge, Animation Merit Badge, Signs, Signals, & Codes Merit Badge?

 

You got that right! Nine new merit badges are on the way in the next couple years. Want to know what merit badges are on schedule for major updates? Sure you do! To keep up with what new merit badges are on the way and which ones are getting some updates check out the Calendar of New Merit Badges on the Bryan on Scouting blog. Bryan Wendell is the senior editor for Scouting Magazine and will keep you up-to-date with some inside information. We suggest saving this link and checking back!

 

Bryan on Scouting-Merit Badge Calendar

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2013 Summer Photo Contest Announced 

Camera Photo
Here's your chance to win a Digital Camera and see your photographs appear in our flyers and website.  Take your camera to camp this summer and send us your best photos.  Capture your camp experience at Camp Mack Cub Scout day or Resident Camps, Webelos Resident Camp or Camp Bashore Boy Scout Camp - show us what you liked best about camp.

 

For more information to share with your Scouts Click Here.

 

Here are last year's Winners:

 

 

J. Edward Mack Winner

 

 

 Editors Choice - Ethan R  





Camp Mack - Connor V.
Editor's Choice Winner
 

Bashore Winner Bashore - Tim S.
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In This Issue
Annual Program Planning Conference
Scout Night
Friends of Scouting
Bashore Scout Reservation
Distinguished Citizen
NYLT
Life to Eagle Seminar
Philmont 2014
Wild West Adventures
Store News
Summit 2014
Boy Scout Golf Classic
Council Recognition Dinner
Merit Badge Updates
Summer Photo Contest
Are You Tougher?
Youth Protection
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April is Youth Protection Month

 

  

Youth Protection   

  

April is the BSA's Youth Protection month which coincides with National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Keeping the young people of our Scouting programs and communities safe should be of continuing concern to us as Scouting leaders and responsible, engaged citizens.  Are you up-to-date on your Youth Protection Training?  Have you showed the youth oriented videos to the members of your unit? 

 

  

  
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