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A Monthly eNewsletter of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA |
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Thank you for subscribing to the monthly Scouter Focus. This along with the Council website are the primary methods we use to share information with all of our Scouting volunteers, families, and alumni. We ask if you know of someone who does not currently receive this information, you use the forward function at the bottom of this newsletter to pass it on.
I thank you for your service to our youth!
Yours in Scouting,
Edward Rasmuson
Scout Executive
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In 2013, 2500 Scouts and Scouters from the Pennsylvania Dutch Council collected over 135,000 pounds of food for local pantries during the BSA's largest national good turn, Scouting For Food. In 2014, we know we can blow that number out of the water! To do it, we need to start planning and coordinating now to help ensure that every home in our communities receives a bag and is asked to make a donation.
2014 Scouting For Food Timeline:
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BB and Archery Rangemaster Training
Rangermaster training is the basic level of shooting sports training offered by the BSA so individuals can help run BB and Archery ranges at District and Council Events.
When: Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 1:00 to 6:00 PM
Where: Camp Mack Shooting Ranges
Cost: FREE
Requirements: Participants must be at least 18 years of age
To Register: Send an email to mike.manner@scouting.org or call 717-553-4205 no later than September 12.
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2014 Bashore Haunted Trail Cancelled
Due to other commitments and a lack of available help, Ventruing Crew 2 has decided to cancel the 2014 Bashore Haunted Trail weekend. The Crew thanks everyone who has participated in past years.
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Don't Miss the Fall Ordeal!
Lodge members - Don't miss the OA Fall Ordeal September 26-28 at Bashore Scout Reservation. Registration information is available at www.wg39.org.
Ordeal and Brotherhood Candidates - Letters about Ordeal and Brotherhood were mailed in August with important information. If you did not receive your letter, info is available at www.wg39.org.
Important Note - Starting with the Fall Ordeal, all lodge members attending events will need to bring a copy of their BSA Medical Form Parts A & B.
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Scout Shop News
September 2014
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Wood Badge Advanced Leadership Training
The Pennsylvania Dutch and Chester County Councils will be hosting Wood Badge Training in 2015. The course will be held over two full three day weekends, April 10-12 at Bashore Scout Reservation and May 2-4 at J. Edward Mack Scout Reservation.
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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Leader Training Awards
The training awards and keys are designed to recognize unit Scouters for tenure, training, and performance in their leadership roles. Progress record forms with the requirements for these awards can be found at the links below.
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Learn more about the BSA's Stem Programs
Check out the STEM page of our Council website to learn more about the Nova Awards, Supernova Awards and what you have to do to be a Nova Counselor or Supernova Mentor: STEM Page
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Do you have information or ideas for the Scouter Focus please submit your information to Duane at duane.crouse@scouting.org.
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Lancaster, PA 17601
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