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The Knapsack - Feb. 26, 2015
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Shootin g Sports Programs for Spring at Camp Roosevelt
Rifle Merit Badge Program - March 28 Attention Boy Scouts! Don't miss this opportunity to work on the requirements needed to earn the Rifle Merit Badge. The program will run from 9 a.m. - 4 pm. offering plenty of range time to practice with the targets. Cost $20 per person.
Click here to register.
Open Rifle and Open Shotgun Programs - April 11
Boy Scouts and Venturers are invited to participate in the Open Rifle and Shotgun programs on April 11. Two sessions will be offered for each program but registration is limited to 24 people per session. You can register as an individual or as a patrol, troop or crew.
Click here to register for the Open Rifle Shooting Program. Cost $15 per person/session
Click here to register for the Open Shotgun Shooting Program. Cost $20 per person/session
These programs are hosted by the GSC Shooting Sports Committee
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Membership Grants of up to $1,000 Available to Units 
Does your unit have a great idea to boost membership, but doesn't have the funds to make it happen? The Garden State Council is happy to announce the availability of 2015 Unit Membership Grants!
We are looking for the most original, out of the box ideas to get families excited about Scouting, and ultimately enroll more youth in the Scouting program. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded per unit.
For more information go to www.gardenstatescouting.org/membership-grants.
To download the requirements and application click here.
Applications must be submitted by March 15 and units will be notified by April 1.
Send applications to grants@gardenstatescouting.org
Questions? E-mail grants@gardenstatescouting.org
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White Horse District Cub Scout Pinewood - March 8
Each Pack is invited to register up to six (6) of their unit's top Pinewood Derby winners. Cost $5 per boy.
- Derby Weigh-In: Sunday March 1, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Runnemede Scout Hall, Across the street from 506 Sheppard Ave., Runnemede
- Race Day: Sunday March 8th, 2015 Begins at 12 p.m., Voorhees Town Center
For the flyer and more information go to www.gardenstatescouting.org/white-horse
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White Horse District Scout Leaders' Roundtable - March 10
Roundtable is for all Scout Leaders! Get the latest news about District and Council events, network with your fellow Scout Leaders and go home with information you can use right away to make your Pack and Troop programs even better!
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m. Gathering, 7:30 p.m. Opening, in the Library at Glen Landing Middle School, Blackwood. Bring a friend!
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 Old Colony District Dinner - March 25
Registration is now open for the Old Colony District Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, March 25, 6 - 9 p.m., Gambi Caterers, 595 Princeton Blvd., Oak Valley, NJ. The cost is $27 per person. Please submit nominations for district awards by March 2. Click here for the online registration and the generic awards form. For additional awards forms visit www.gardenstatescouting.org/old-colony
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 BaySea District Pinewood Derby Championship Race - April 18
The 2015 BaySea District Pinewood Championship Race Hosted by West Cape May Pack 73 will be held Saturday, April 18, Cape May Convention Center, 714 Beach Ave Cape May. Car registration and inspection will begin at 11:30 and run to 1:30 p.m. Each pack will send one or more Adults with ALL the Pack's cars. Also bring tools for any car that fails inspection. The Pack registration fee is $25.00.
For race details, rules, and the registration form click here. Registration is required by March 30, no walk-ins allowed.
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White Horse Fishing Derby - April 18
Attention all White Horse District Scouts, Scouters & Parents! White Horse District is busy making plans for our first ever Fishing Derby. The event will be held 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., April 18 at Haddon Lake Park (known as Audubon Lake). The event is open to all Scouts and you are encouraged to bring a friend that is thinking about joining Scouting! Prizes will be awarded and lunch will be available!! Details and registration will be available soon.
Don't let this big one get away from you!
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 Quakesen District Dinner - May 1
The Quakesen District Committee will be hosting the Annual District Recognition Dinner on May 1, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 125 Garden St., Mount Holly. Join us for a night of fun, fellowship, recognition and a great dinner catered by Christopher's. Cost: $25 per person. We will also be recognizing some of the best leaders in our district. Now is your chance to submit nominations for a variety of awards. Deadline for award submission is March 31. Click on these links for the awards list and the nomination form or visit www.gardenstatescouting.org/quakesen
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 Time to Register for Summer Camp!
Whether your Scout is into spy games, robots, knights or mysteries, GSC Summer Camps have something for everyone! For more information go to: www.gardenstatescouting.org/SummerCamp
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Beaver Days 2015 
Calling all Scouts, Scouting units and volunteers: We need you to join our Beaver Day project crew this spring. Come out and help us clean-up and spruce-up our camps after a long, long winter. Groups and individuals are welcome. Scouts of all ages are encouraged to attend, projects will be age appropriate. If you are a tradesman and have a special skill please let us know. Lunch will be served.
Here are the 2015 dates:
- Roosevelt Scout Reservation: March 28, 2015
- Pine Tree Education & Environmental Center: April 18, 2015
- Pine Hill Scout Reservation: May 16, 2015
There is no fee to participate, but registration is required to prepare appropriate projects and get accurate counts for food.
For more information and to register visit: http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/BeaverDay
Questions? Send email to: BeaverDay@GardenStateScouting.org
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Quakesen/Mahalala Klondike Derby 2015 Operation Polar Bear XV - Winners 
Greetings from the Great Northland! Once again a successful Klondike Derby has come and gone a good time had by all. There were 48 sleds from 29 troops with at least 300 scouts, 117 leaders and 18 Webelos attending. Thank you to all the volunteers, leaders and Scouts that made this event such a success!
The top winners are as follows:
Scout Division: 1st - Troop 13 Border Patrol, 2nd- Troop 5 White Tigers, 3rd - Troop 601 Vikings 5
Senior Division: 1st - Troop 15 Fire Hawks, 2nd - Troop 24 Coffee Pots, 3rd - Troop 70 Tread on Me
Fastest Sled - Troop 601 Vikings 5 (Scout) and Troop 24 Coffee Pots (Senior)
Click here for the full list of winners and the round-up story about the event.
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Area Activities for Scouts
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Aviation Day - May 2 
The New Jersey Aviation Education Council invites boys and girls in grades 6-8 to attend Aviation Day, May 2, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Ocean County Airport, 101 Airport Rd., Bayville. The program includes an introductory flight (weather permitting), and youth will learn about aerodynamics, navigation, weather, aircraft controls. Cost $20 per person. Click here for the registration flyer, and for questions contact: Janis Blackburn at janiskb@verizon.net
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 YMCA offers Youth Sports Conditioning Class
Boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to participate in a program designed to improve overall athletic performance. Programs will be offered on Wednesday's at Mt. Laurel and Thursday's at Burlington-Riverfront. For costs and registration details see the flyer. Questions? Contact Alissa Hobby at alissah@ymca-bc.org or call 856-231-9622.
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Get ready for spring with these "cool" new items
Reveal the "Super Scout" in you with this 50/50 cotton/polyester blend Adult T-shirt (sizes small to 2xl) for only $14.99, or hide your secret identity under this lightweight and water resistant tricot lined windbreaker for $39.99.
To find out about the latest sales and specials check out our Winter 2015 Sale Flyer and our Garden State Council Scout Stores Facebook page. Questions? Contact: Alyssa at the Westampton Store (609) 261-5850 x 219 Or Teresa at the Millville Store (609) 327-1700 x 110.
Note: Alyssa's email is not working properly, if you need to speak with her please call.
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