Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA

Scouter Focus

  

  

 

The deadline for submitting Campership applications, March 15, is quickly approaching.  Camperships exist to help scouts with a financial need attend a PA Dutch Council summer camp.  Don't let a lack of funds keep your scouts from attending camp this summer.  Camperships are given based upon need and funds available.  To apply, fill out and submit the Pennsylvania Dutch Council Campership Form found on our website or contact the Council Service Center to have one sent to you.

 

Campership Application

  

 

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

 

Sign-up today so we can have your cards at the Kickoff's

Sign-up online for the 2014 Camp Card sale or download the commitment form and turn it in at the Council Service Center.

 

Kickoff Dates

 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 7:00 PM

Reinzel Kuntz Lesher 

1800 Fruitville Pike

Lancaster, PA 17601

 

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Thursday, February 20, 2014, 7:00 PM 

 

 

Lititz Church of the Brethren

 

 

300 West Orange Street

Lititz, PA 17543

 

 

 

 

 

Click Here to RSVP for the Kickoff

 

 

 

 

Please tell us which kickoff you will attend so we can have your cards ready.

  

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.

 

Highlights to Include: Afternoon Keynote Speaker-Matt Monroe, Director of Program for Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base at the Summit, vendors, and much more.

 

To Register Click Here.

 

 

Space is filling up!  If your unit is planning on coming to Bashore for summer camp in 2014 don't wait to send in your reservation.  To see an up-to-date listing of availability follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/bashoresignups.

 

For the 2013 Bashore Reservation Form Click Here:  2014 Bashore Reservation Form

 

Plenty of space is still available for the Week 7 Eagle Academy but once it's gone, it's gone! Register for Eagle Academy using this form: 2014 Eagle Academy Registration Form 

 

Pennsylvania Dutch Council will be holding its tri-annual Council Camporee May 2-4, 2014 at Long's Park, Lancaster. Join Scouts, Scouts, Scouters, and the community in fun and fellowship at the event. The theme for the 2014 Council Camporee is Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Events will include a science fair, robot competitions, peddle cars, and a show put on by Wunita Gokhos Lodge 39 along with a whole lot more!

 

For further information, Camporee Handbook, and Registration Forms go to:  http://padutchbsa.org/2014-council-camporee/

 

 

Special Note: The deadline to Enter the Camporee Science Fair has been extended to February 28, 2014

 

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.

  

This year we begin a new recognition program, the "Scout Oath" series.  A four year series with the central themes of the Scout Oath highlighted.  In 2014 the theme is "Duty to God".  Each family who contributes at the $181 level will receive the patch.  We will also have a special challenge coin for those families who contribute at the $300 level.

  

As always all support through our annual Friends of Scouting campaign is greatly appreciated.
  
For more information contact your District Family FOS Chair or your District Executive.

  

 

Don't Forget - Camp Deposits are Due by March 15!

 

The 2014 Camp Adult Guide, Registration Forms, and other important camp information including Camp Adult Leadership Requirements and a step by step How to Register Your Pack for Camp can all be found at Mack Summer Camp.

  

 

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

  

  

  

  

 

December/January edition of Wunita Gokhos 39's Owl's Nest is now available at December/January Owls Nest. Important info in this issue:

• Lodge Calendar
• Lodge Contact Info
• 2014 Banquet Registration
• 2014 Dues Notice
• Much More!