Electronic Knapsack

March 15, 2014

Council News

Spring 2014 Camp Fire Safety Awareness

As we start to ease ourselves off of a hard winter, many are anxious to get outside and enjoy our camping weekends. While every unit should be vigilant about practicing fire safety on EVERY camping trip, it is especially important this time of year until late May or early June when the forest and brush are green.

Honor Medal with Crossed Palms Recipient John Chester

John Chester , 23 of Petersburg was awarded the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms by his Boy Scout Troop 79 for donating two-thirds of his liver to a friend's brother, Jeff Doerr, 28, of Marmora. Both men are former Troop members as well as Eagle Scouts.

Cape May County Hometown

2014 Spring Open Rifle Range Sessions

Are you a Boy Scout or Venturer who enjoys shooting sports?

The Kudu Horn is Calling all Wood Badgers

Hear that? The kudu horn is calling all Wood Badgers (Beaders and those who are working on their tickets) to gather again for a night of fellowship on May 8, 2014 at Masso's Red Pine Inn, located in Glassboro, NJ. Look for more information coming soon in your mailbox. Registration is now live on the Council calendar. We look forward to seeing you there!

New Annual Health and Medical Record Forms for 2014

The Scouting adventure, camping trips, high-adventure excursions, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting-and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience.

Medical Health Forms

Garden State Council Recognition Dinner - April 30, 2014

Attention Garden State Council Scouters!

The Silver Beaver Nominating Committee has completed their diligent review of the Silver Beaver Nominations and have officially accepted the following Scouters for the prestigious Silver Beaver Award!

Old Colony Spring Camporee

Are you prepared for the Zombies? Join us at the Old Colony Spring Camporee to be held at Grice the weekend of April 14 - 16. The flyer and leaders guide are posted on the district web page

More information will be coming out over the next few weeks watch the website and facebook page ...

Announcing The First Ever, Mahalala District Awards Dinner

Thursday, May 8th 2014 at A Touch of Class in Delran, NJ

3001 Route 130 S

Delran, NJ 08075

Come join us for a night of fellowship to recognize our district's finest scouters. We will be presenting the Mahalala District Award of Merit and other awards and recognition. We will also have our new district patch available for sale. Pricing and registration will be available in next week's Knapsack. For additional questions, please contact Chris Behrends at cbehrend@bsamail.org or 609-261-5850 x 213.

Mahalala District Patch Campaign

The Mahalala District is pleased to announce our District Patch Campaign.

Take pride in your district and showcase your artistic skills in our first ever Mahalala Emblem Design Contest!

Become a part of Scouting history by designing the first ever Mahalala District Emblem.

Winner will receive a special edition gold embroidered patch AND a $100 Garden State Council Summer Camp Credit!

For more information contact Chris Behrends 609-261-5850 x 213 or cbehrend@bsamail.org

Quakesen District Recognition Dinner

Reminder: Sign up for the first annual Quakesen District Recognition Dinner. The dinner will be at 7:00 PM on April 25th, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church- 125 Garden St. Mt. Holly, NJ 08060. We will be awarding the District Award of Merit and will be recognizing other leaders and units from the Quakesen District. Nominations for the District Award of Merit are due by March 15th. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Quakesen District web page. Hard copies of the nomination form are also available at the Rancocas Scout store.

Quakesen District Page

Coming Up in the Calendar

"10 Commandments Hike"- March 22nd

The NJ State Police National Guard Camporee -May 16th, 17th & 18th, 2014, Registrations are due by March 31, 2014.

Riversharks Overnighters
June 13th, June 20th, July 25th, Aug.2nd
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Boy Scout News

What it takes to be a trained Boy Scout Leader

So you are a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster or a member of the Troop Committee and want to know what it takes to be trained in your position.

Klondike Derby 2014 - Operation Polar Bear XIV, Mahalala & Quakesen

Greetings from the Great Northland!

Once again a successful Klondike Derby has come and gone with everyone reporting a good time had by all. Despite the rain on Friday night 121 scouts and 56 leaders from 19 troops braved the elements and camped out.

(Lost & Found Box located in the Rowan Scout Store)

Correction to News Article-Troop 601 Icelandic Vikings - 1st Place Scout Division

Most Unusual Egg Protection Design Winner: Troop 20 Duct Tape Patrol

Cub Scout News

Quakesen District Cuboree at Pine Tree - All Are Welcome!

Quakesen District is excited to announce the Feathered Friends and Foes Cub-O-Ree. Your child's imagination will take flight at this annual district event.

When: April 26th- 27th 2014, 8:00AM Saturday to 10 AM Sunday

Where: Pine Tree Education and Environmental Center

For more information please visit the Quakesen District Page

Quakesen District Page

Scout Store News

2014 Spring Catalog

The Spring Catalog has arrived. Please visit the Rowan or Riggins Scout Stores to pick up your copy.

Scout Stores page