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The Knapsack
December 11, 2014
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Time is Running out to Re-Charter Your Unit! Deadline December 31, 2014
Bring your completed Charter and payment, complete with all new applications and proof of training, to either the Rowan Scout Service Center (Westampton) or the Riggins Scout Service Center (Millville). Units that do not Re-Charter by Dec. 31, 2014 will no longer be considered "active" and will not be covered by insurance. This means the unit will not be allowed to: process advancements, make purchases at the Council Scout Shops, or attend Council or District activities (until Council confirms the 2015 Charter has been completed).
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Scouts Needed to Participate in Peace Light Activities - December 13-14, 2014
The Peace Light (similar to the Olympic torch) will be in the South Jersey area this weekend and Scouts are encouraged to come and participate in the programs at the following locations:
Sat.,Dec. 13, 3 p.m. Our Lady of Hope Parish, St. Agnes Church, 701 Gloucester Rd., Blackwood;
Sun., Dec. 14, 12 p.m. at the Garden State Council/Rowan Scout Service Center, Westampton;
Sun., Dec. 14, 6 p.m. Township of Gloucester Christmas Tree Lighting, Veterans Park, Chews Landing Rd.
If you would like to participate in these events or share the "Peace Light" (as a unit or individual) with your church or a community site, contact: Bob Foley at Robert.Foley@Comcast.net or (804) 869-2789 to RSVP and for more information.
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| Toys for Tots - Donation Deadline Monday, Dec. 15, 2014
Once again the Riggins Resource Center is participating in the Marine Corp Toys for Tots campaign for the Holiday Season, New, unwrapped gifts for a child in need can be dropped off at the Riggins Resource Center between now and December 15th. Thanks and Happy Holidays!
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Old Colony Advancement Committee Meeting Change - To December 16, 2014
For the month of December the Old Colony District Advancement Committee will meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month, December 16th, instead of the 4th Tuesday - at the Friendship United Methodist Church located at 149 Friendship Road, Monroeville 08343.
Questions? Contact: cathy.alscher@comcast.net |
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December is the Time to Designate GSC for Your United Way Gift
Local United Way Campaigns are being conducted throughout our council's service area. While we are not a United Way Direct Supported organization, Donor Designated gifts can be made to the Garden State Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Please remind friends and family that they too can Donor Designate a gift to Scouting by listing the Garden State Council, BSA on their United Way card as Donor Designation. The Garden State Council's United Way code is 966.
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Martin Luther King Day of Service - January 18, 2015
The Garden State Council would like to know what service your unit is performing in observance of Martin Luther King Day. We want to support your projects by making our entire membership aware of the service being performed. Also, there may be Scouts looking to participate in these projects from other units, so if you have a project that could use more "hands" contact the Activities and Civil Service Committee at PSnyder.GSCBSA@verizon.net, and we will make our membership aware and direct efforts to help these projects. |
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It's Klondike Time! February 20-22, 2015
The 2015 Mahalala/Quakesen District Klondike Derby "Operation Polar Bear XV" will be held on February 20-22 at Pine Hill Scout Reservation (note date change). Come for the day or spend the weekend there will be great arctic fun for all! Click here Online registration is open
NOTE: Mayor's meetings will be on the following dates at 7:30 p.m. at the Rowan Scout Service Center: Dec. 16, Jan. 27, Feb. 7 (leaders walk-thru at camp). Questions? send email to: Biged08@comcast.net |
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Quakesen District Camporee - April 24-26, 2015
Save the Date: Enjoy a weekend of "Olympian" activities and competition at Rancocas State Park. Merit Badge offerings (partials only) include: Conservation, First-Aid, Communications, and more. Fees: $18 per Scout, $10 per Adult ($5 late fee/person after March 1). Leaders Guide and registration will be available after January 1, 2015. http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/quakesen
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Multimedia Contest for H.S. Students - Deadline April 30, 2015
Scouts in High School are invited to participate in the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ "Species on the Edge 2.0 Multimedia Contest" for a chance to win up to $1,000 in scholarships, and spend the day in the field with a wildlife biologist. Entries can include a video, app, podcast, digital graphic design, webpage, or other multimedia component showing why it is important to protect wildlife in New Jersey. Entries are due by April 30, 2015. To download the contest kit go to http://www.conservewildlifenj.org/education/edge2.0/ or contact Stephanie Feigin at sfeigin@conservewildlifenj.org or 609-984-0621. |
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Merit Badge Counselor Update
To assure the quality of the program delivered to our youth members, the Garden State Council is attempting to update the contact information for all registered Merit Badge Counselors and provide suggested training opportunities. If you haven't received an email notification please contact Merit.Badge.Dean@GardenStateScouting.org
NOTE: Make sure your Youth Protection Training is current (it only lasts two years), you can take it online at MyScouting.org Be sure your BSA ID number is listed in your myscouting account profile, and print a copy of your course completion certificate to ensure that you receive credit for the training.
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| How to Access My.Scouting
Go direct by going to www.myscouting.org or for the newer version http://my.scouting.org
From www.scouting.org (website of the National Council)--located at the upper right corner of the national council's home page is a log in area for MyScouting. Find more information here.
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| Silver Beaver Nominations are now open - Deadline January 31, 2015
It is that time of year where Garden State Council is seeking the best of the best for the Silver Beaver Award. The Silver Beaver is a council level award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it.
Nominations can be submitted through January 31, 2015. The award recipients will be named on February 15. They will be recognized and receive their Silver Beaver Award at the Garden State Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Anyone can nominate a Scouter for this prestigious award. A nomination form may be found here.
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Looking for Advanced Leadership Training? Click here to read more!
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Cub Scout News
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All new Cub Scout applicants in November will receive a free Bobcat Rank badge when they complete the requirements for Bobcat.
- The Garden State Council will issue a coupon for a free Bobcat badge for the number of completed applications received in the month of November.
- After the Scout completes the requirement for Bobcat, the unit can turn in a Unit Advancement Report and coupon to one of the Council Offices to redeem for the badges.
- All coupons must be redeemed by December 30th.
Read more here.
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Scout Shop News
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Get Your Holiday Gifts at the Scout Shop! We have a lot of great deals to thank everyone for making our Scouting family so great. Need help finding that perfect "scouting" gift? Check out our Facebook page for our daily holiday features! (Note: you must be logged into your Facebook account to see the deals when you click on the above link).
Contact: Alyssa at the Westampton store (609) 261-5850 x 219 or alyssa.gellman@scouting.org, and Teresa at the Millville store (609) 327-1700 x 110 or teresa.krus@scouting.org HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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