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The Knapsack - March 5, 2015
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 March Roundtable Round-Up
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 programs even better!
BaySea - Monday, March 9, 7 p.m., Riggins Scout Resource Center, Millville Topics: Cub Scouts- New Cub Scout Program; Boy Scouts - Program Planning September 2015 to June 2016, What do you expect from the district and how you can make it happen for your Scouts. White Horse - Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m., Glen Landing Middle School, Blackwood Topics: Cub Scouts - Theme "Soaring the Skies," Program Planning; Boy Scouts - Wildlife Management. Old Colony - Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m., LDS Church, Sewell, NJ. Topics: TBD
Quakesen/Mahalala - Wednesday, March 11, 7 p.m., Rowan Scout Resource Center, Westampton
Topics: Membership/Recruiting, Relay for Life; Breakout Sessions: Cub Scouts - Program Planning/Spring recruitment; Boy Scouts/Venturing - Hazardous Weather. |
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Blue & Gold Placemats are available 
What better way to promote Cub Scout Spring/Summer Camping Opportunities than to have a special placemat at your Blue and Gold banquet?
These 11x17 placemats advertise upcoming events: Cub-o-Rees, Day Camp and Webelos Resident Camp. If you are interested, call the Rowan Scout Resource Center at (609) 261-5850 and let us know how many you want and the date you need them. Placemats will be available at the District Roundtables.
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Changes to Venturing/Sea Scout Applications 
As of March 1, all new Venturing and Sea Scouting participants who are 18 but not yet 21 must complete an Adult Application and Criminal Background Check Disclosure/Authorization form. New youth and adult applications have created: Youth No. 524-406, and adult No. 524-501 and Spanish forms Youth No. 524-423 and adult No. 524-502 which can be download from http://www.scouting.org/forms.aspx. New applications have the number 115 on the bottom right corner. Paper applications will be available soon a the council offices.
For more information, please contact the your District Executive.
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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
NOTE: Deadline to submit applications for camperships is March 15. Click here for details.
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Membership Grants - Deadline March 15 
Does your unit have a great idea to boost membership, but doesn't have the funds to make it happen? 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.
Applications must be submitted by March 15 and units will be notified by April 1.
Send applications and questions to grants@gardenstatescouting.org |
 Ten Commandments Hike - March 21 The wait is finally over! The 2015 Ten Commandment Hike will be held Saturday, March 21 in Blackwood, NJ. The Hike runs from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and is open to all Scouts, families and friends. The Hike is a unique and exciting way for us to embrace all Faith communities, as well as to learn more about the history and uniqueness of each House of Worship, and the town of Blackwood. Click here for the flyer, if you have any questions or to register contact Joe Brennan, 856-428-2645, ccos@gardenstatescouting.org. |
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Open BB Shooting for Cub Scouts - March 21 (filled) & April 18 (slots available)
The Garden State Council Shooting Sports committee is hosting open shooting programs for Cub Scouts. These programs are conducted under the guidelines of the Boy Scouts of America and under appropriate supervision. Four 75-minute sessions are available and there is a max of 16 Cub Scouts per session. Parents are required to attend with their son. Cub Scouts can register individually or with their den/pack. Fee: $5 per person, per session.
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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. Click here for online registration.
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Beaver Days 2015 - First Session March 28
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 and spruce-up our camps. 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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 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 run from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., April 18, 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.
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 Quakesen District Camporee - April 24-26, 2015
The early registration deadline has been extended to March 30 for the Spring Camporee. 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 30). Click here for online registration
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 What Is Wood Badge and who should take it? You may have read that Wood Badge is the most advanced training that BSA offers; but what does that really mean and how can that help you as a volunteer? Click here to read a personal testimonial about how important Wood Badge has been for one Cubmaster and his entire pack. For more information about Wood Badge and to register visit: http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/woodbadge |
Order of the Arrow Fundraisers 
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the Order of the Arrow. You can help the members of our OA contingent attend the National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) in Michigan this summer by supporting these fundraisers:
March 19, 6-9 p.m., The Pop Shop in Collingswood
April 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Brunswick Zone, Turnersville
April 28, 5-9 p.m., YoGo night at Millville YoGo
May 20, 5-8 p.m., Pizza Hut Night at Vineland Pizza Hut
June 26, 7 p.m., Scout Night at the Riversharks
June 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Arrowtour & Trade O Ree at the Rowan Scout Resource Center
For details and more information go to: www.lenape8.org/noac
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National Jamboree 2017 - July 15-29 
Attention all Garden State Scouts & Scouters! It just seems like we returned from a super experience at the first ever Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve, but 2017 is coming fast! We are already working to towards the second Jamboree and we'll have more information out soon! You will not want to miss this incredible Scouting experience with Scouts & Scouters from all across the USA! Save the date: July 15 through 29, 2017.
For an overview of the 2017 National Jamboree and the Summit visit http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/overview/
As information becomes available it will be posted on our council website: http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/national-jamboree
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Community Service Opportunities
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Community Service Opportunities 
Three opportunities are available for Scouts to do a "Good Turn" in these White Horse District communities. Scouts from any district can participate.
- March 21 - Petty's Island, Pennsauken, NJ. This is your chance to visit an island in transformation and to make a difference. Help turn Petty's Island into a safe place for people and wildlife by removing trash and debris from the shoreline and woods.
- March 28 - Reverend Evers Park, Camden, NJ. Help community activists and area students clean-up this popular community park along the Newton Creek. Refreshments generously provided by PriceRite of Camden.
- April 11 - The Camden Neighborhood Center Religious Organization, Camden, NJ. Create a garden at the center that will feed the children in their daycare as well as the families that come for meals 7 days a week, and help supply their emergency pantry for community needs.
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 Tick-Tock: Time is running out to save on this beautiful clock and our selection of Pinewood Derby and Blue and Gold items.
For more information click on our flier 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.
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