The Garden State Council                                    Boy Scouts of America

             3^rd Annual BSA Sporting Clays Tournament

                             "Golfing with a Shot Gun"

Friday, October 18^th, 2013

Cannon start at 1:00 PM.

This clay shoot event was created to provide funding for disabled and underprivileged Scouts so that they may enjoy the many outdoor programs administered by the Garden State Council, Boy Scouts of America. We are hopeful that you will consider participating in this wonderful event with the

Sponsorship of a team (4 shooters) with a Gift of $750, Shooting Station Sponsorship for a gift of $250

or

As an individual shooter for a gift of $150.00.

 
Your support will ultimately benefit thousands of Scouts throughout South Jersey.

If you would like to sponsor a Shooting Team, join as an individual shooter or Sponsor a Shooting Station, you can visit the Council's website http://www.gardenstatescouting.org 

Thanks for your consideration, our committee promises a fun day with great weather.

 Event is open to all individuals 16 years of age and older.

For additional information contact Mike Mahon by email at mmahon@bsamail.org or by phone at 856-327-1700 Ext 25

The first National Scout Jamboree at the Bechtel Summit Reserve is almost here. Excitement is in the air as Scouts are off to the adventure of a lifetime. As part of their preparation, Scouts have been advised that advancement opportunities will include merit badges and service projects.

Calling all Scouters and Scouts (Ages 10 and older) it's time for the Burlington County Farm Fair,

Wednesday, July 17, 2013-Saturday, July 20, 20-13 and Garden State Council, Boy Scouts will be a large part of the festivities!

Every scouting unit's help would be greatly appreciated this year!  Each year more than 300 scouts, scouters, parents and other volunteers participate in this annual event by running the parking and doing the setup, cooking, serving and cleanup for five concession booths and operating a Scouting Recruitment Booth. We hope that you will encourage your entire Troop, Crew or Post to participate this year - both scouts (10+) and parents - for one or more four hour "shifts". 

Wednesday July 17 to Saturday July 20.  Registration forms and up to date information are available at www.gardenstatescouting.org/farmfair

Does your company provide "Matching gifts"?  If so make sure that you remember to contact your company, let them know what you pledged, and don't forget to fill out the paperwork for them to "match" your FOS gift.  It is an easy way to increase your Unit's donations!

Now is the time to turn in your Volunteer Hours to earn money for Scouting! 

If your company participates in a Volunteer Hours program "Dollars for Doers" make sure to contact your Benefits Administrator or Corporate website and submit your application soon.  You can turn your "more than - 1 hour a week" into money in the bank to support scouting in South Jersey. These are a few of the companies that offer Volunteer Involvement Programs (VIP) that provide $$$ based on the volunteer hours you give: Walmart, Starbucks, PSE&G, Verizon, TD Bank, Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, J.C. Penny, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Bristol Myers Squibb, Intel, ING, Exxon/Mobil, Prudential, Morgan Stanley, Dow Jones, McGraw Hill. To find out how to take advantage of this program Call Mike Mahon at 856-327-1700 Ext. 25, or via email at mmahon@bsamail.org 

Donors may make distributions to Garden State Council, BSA from an IRA, without having to report the amount as income ("IRA Charitable rollover"). Certain requirements do apply:

• You must be at least 70½ at the time of the gift
• The distribution must come to The Garden State Council, BSA directly from your IRA administrator
• You cannot exceed $100,000 in total IRA charitable gifts for 2013
• The donated amount can count toward your required minimum distribution
• The gift must be completed by December 31, 2013

As you consider an IRA Charitable rollover gift to The Garden State Council, BSA we urge you to consult with your tax advisor. However, we are ready to help you with the process so that your charitable mission can be accomplished. For further information please contact Mike Mahon at (856) 327-1700 Ext 25 or mmahon@bsamail.org 

Another idea to consider: Name The Garden State Council, BSA as a full or partial beneficiary of your IRA or other retirement accounts. This is a very easy, tax efficient way to leave a bequest to The Garden State Council, BSA without having to rewrite your will!

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP

NORTH TRAINING COURSE 

 GARDEN STATE COUNCIL

     BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA  

Advanced Leadership Training

for Boy Scout and Venture Youth Leaders

(The first of two courses offered this summer)

Dates for 2013:

   Sunday August 4^th through Saturday August 10^th

Where? :

      at Pine Tree Outdoor Education and Environmental Center

Who can attend?

:  Boy Scouts: 13 years or older and at least First Class, Venturers:  Registered Venturers

Preferably current or  future officers

(SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leader, President, Vice President)

  Cost:   $225.00 per person (includes meals, course materials)  

For more course information

              Contact: Dawn Fowler, Course Director

bccnylt2013@gmail.com    609-313-1747                  

or Rowan Scout Center  609-261-5850   

Course registration link      

http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/event/1334240 

October 18-19-20 2013

Activities will take place along the waterfront from Riversharks Stadium to the Battleship New Jersey.