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Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA
Scouter Focus
Shortly we will gather with our families and give thanks for all the blessings that are placed in our lives. As Scouts and Scouters we are part of a national movement where giving to others is key to who we are and what we represent. Scouting for Food, Good Turn For America, and Community Service are the backbone of Scouting and it is through your leadership that we are able promote others above self to our youth.
I applaud each of you for your commitment to bringing the value of giving to others to our youth.
Thank you!
Yours in Scouting,
Edward Rasmuson
Scout Executive
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Scouting For Food
Scouting For Food is right around the corner! Bags should be distributed Saturday, November 9 and picked back up Saturday, November 16. Are you Ready?
Have you:
- Made sure bag distribution and pick up are on your scouts, leaders, and families calendars?
- Double checked that everything is coordinated for distribution and pick up in areas where multiple units work together?
- Coordinated with your food drop off location so they know you are coming?
- Thought about other ways to collect such as drop boxes at your meeting locations or other prominent places throughout your community?
2013 Scouting For Food Timeline:
November 9-Distribute bags in your communities
November 16-Return to collect bags, count and weight items, deliver to your local pantry
November 22-Return final report form to the Council Service Center.
Forms
Unit Commitment Form
Unit Report Form |
Camp Cards 2014
What is it: The Camp Card Program is a new fundraising program to help Scouts earn their way to camp or for the unit to raise dollars to support its camping and activities throughout the year.
How does it work: We are securing 2014 vendor-partners now who will provide discounts to consumers. These consumers will purchase the card for $5.00, the unit keeps $2.50 of each card sold for camp fees or other outdoor program activities. The Council uses the other $2.50 to pay for the card and support the programs of the Council.
In 2013: 61 Units earned $24,055 for their Camping and Outdoor Programs
Attend one of our information meetings to learn more:
Thursday, November 21, 2013
7:00 pm
Lititz Church of the Brethren
Fellowship Hall
300 West Orange Street
Lititz, PA 17543
Click Here to RSVP to this Informational Meeting
Please RSVP no later than November 18th.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
7:00 pm
Manheim Township Public Library
595 Granite Run Drive
Lancaster, PA 17601
Click Here to RSVP to this Informational Meeting
Please RSVP no later than December 13th.
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Discount Hersheypark Christmas Candylane Tickets
The magic of the holidays comes to life at Hersheypark Christmas Candylane. With two million twinkling lights, rides for all ages, festive decorations, and Hershey's Product Characters decked out in their holiday best, there is something for all to enjoy!
Sing-along at our heart-warming Christmas show, A Rockin' Music Box Christmas, visit Santa's reindeer (sponsored by U-GRO Learning Centres), and browse our quaint village shops. Christmas Candylane features many attractions for guests of all ages including over 30 rides including the family-favorite, Twilight Express.
We will be offering discount tickets again this year through our website. To purchase tickets visit
PA Dutch Discount Prices:
All Ages ( 3 and over) $8.80 (including amusement tax)
Herseypark Gate or Online Prices:
All Ages ( 3 and over) $12.00 (plus $.80 amusement tax)
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Scout Shop News
For the latest Scout Shop news follow the link below.
This edition includes:
- New Items
- Blue & Gold Banquets
- and much more
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ExtraOrdinary Give 2013
On November 22 the Pennsylvania Dutch Council is participating in the Extraordinary Give, Lancaster County's Largest Day of Giving.
For 24-hours only, visit ExtraGive.org, make a donation (min. $25) and every dollar you donate will be stretched by $250,000 from the Lancaster County Community Foundation and their presenting sponsor Rodgers & Associates. PLUS,there's an additional $50,000 in funds we can win just from your donation!
In 2012 we participated in the first every Extraordinary give and received over $4,000 in contributions including a $600 match from the Lancaster County Foundation.
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Camporee Patch Design Contest
For all contest rules and guidelines download the filer here: Camporee Patch Contest
All submissions are due by December 31, 2013.
The 2014 Council Camporee Committee
Announces the Camporee Patch Design Contest. Creative Scouts are invited to submit a design that could be used for the event patch and logo! Three divisions will be judged: Cub Scout/Webelos, Boy Scout, and Venturer.
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8th Bi-Annual Outdoor Adventure Workshop
The PA Dutch Council High Adventure Committee will be hosting its 8th Bi-Annual Outdoor Adventure Workshop Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Cedar Crest Middle School, Lebanon. This event is all about connecting Scouts and Scouters with resources to promote outdoor adventures especially for older Scouts.
To Register Click Here. |
Are You a Certified Shooting Instructor?
If so, and you are interested in working with Scouts at events, send a copy of your current credentials to the PA Dutch Council Shooting Sports Committee c/o Mike Manner (mike.manner@scouting.org). We are creating a list of all the people out there who currently hold any of the following certifications:
- NRA Range Safety Officer or Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Instructors for Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol, or Muzzleloader
- USA Archery Instructors-Any level
- BSA Shooting Sports Directors
- Any other shooting sports certification offered through a recognized agency
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IOLS Exemption & Test Out Day - December 14
The PA Dutch Council Training Committee will be holding an IOLS Exemption and Test Out day on Saturday, December 14 at Camp Mack beginning at 9AM. IOLS is one of the required trainings for Boy Scout Leaders. If you feel that you are proficient in the outdoor skills required for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks and can clearly demonstrate those skills, attending the IOLS Exemption and Test Out day may be a way for you to save yourself some time.
To Register: IOLS Exemption Day
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2015 Philmont - Now Accepting Applications
The 2015 PA Dutch Council Philmont Contingent is now accepting reservations. 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
- Climb some of the highest peaks in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range
- Develop leadership, group dynamics, wilderness problem solving and outdoor skills. Crews hike Philmont's mountains, spending nights at various backcountry camps. At staffed camps, crews participate in a variety of programs presented by Philmont backcountry staff. Programs include horseback riding, burro packing, gold panning, rock climbing & repelling, rifle & shotgun shooting, archaeology, spar pole climbing and interpretive programs such as homesteading and mountain man rendezvous.
The approximate all inclusive cost including shakedown training, airfare, charter bus, meals and pre-Philmont touring is $1950.00 per person.
$250.00 non-refundable deposit will hold your slot. Hurry! Space is limited!
To Register: Philmont 2015
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Wood Badge Advanced Leadership Training
The Pennsylvania Dutch and Chester County Councils will be hosting Wood Badge Training in 2014 at Horseshoe Scout Reservation. The course will be held over two full three day weekends, April 4-6 and May 3-5.
Wood Badge teaches a Scout leader about the aims and methods of Scouting, the Scouting vision and mission and the theory and practice of using the patrol method to teach scouts leadership skills. This is where the course earns its reputation as one of the best leadership courses offered - anywhere! Sessions during the two - three day weekends include listening skills, managing conflict, stages of team development, project management, leading and managing change in an organization, coaching and mentoring, etc. Wood Badge is open to leaders in any leadership position at any level of Scouting (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, Varsity, District, or Council)
To learn more about Wood Badge and to get registration information go to: Wood Badge
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Life To Eagle Seminar Scheduled
A Life to Eagle Seminar will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Swamp Christian Fellowship Church 390 Swamp Church Rd Reinholds, PA 17569. The seminar will begin at 7:00 PM.
Life to Eagle Seminars are intended to help Scouts, Parents, and Unit Leaders understand the process and all the steps involved in progressing from Life to Eagle. The Eagle Scout Service Project process, Eagle Application, and Eagle Board of Review process will all be covered. The Council Advancement Committee encourages anyone interested to attend. Important changes and updates to the Life to Eagle Process will be covered.
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Wunita Gokhos 39 Brotherhood Conversion Day 
Wunita Gohos' last opportunity for Brotherhood Conversion in 2012 will be on Friday, November 23rd at Camp Mack Training Center. We would like to welcome all Ordeal Members who have been active
members in the Order of the Arrow for at least 10 months, hold current BSA and OA memberships, to join us at the next step. As Allowat Sakima said "Membership in our Order is given, not only for what you have done, but for what you will do in the future." The registration form for the November Brotherhood conversion may be found in the latest issue of the Owl's Nest, on the Lodge Website www.wg39.org, or by clicking the link below.
Brotherhood Conversion Day Registration Form
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