The BSA Today - 15 August 2013

We are pleased to announce the selection of Michael Kaufman as Scout Executive of the Cradle of Liberty Council, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, effective September 1, 2013.

Mike began his career in 1988 as a District Executive for the Middle Tennessee Council, Nashville, Tennessee,where he successfully served as District Executive, District Director, and Field Director. He was promoted in 1996 to serve the Dan Beard Council in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving as the Director of Support Services, having the responsibility for leading the Finance and Support Service departments. Among Mike's achievements for the Dan Beard Council were the successful $14.5 million capital campaign, and the design/build component for the development of a long term Boy Scout resident camp.

To read more, click here.

Summer Hours Change for the Firestone Service Center in Wayne, PA

For another two(2)Fridays until August 30, 2013 the summer hours will be -

Monday - Thursday - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday - 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Philadelphia Scout Shop

Attention: The Philadelphia Scout Shop is still open at the Marks Building just as it has been and will have all the exciting things the Valley Forge Shop has!!!

Help Wanted

We currently have 2 positions available with our Council. For more information and how to apply, click here

Fall Recruitment

Hope this article finds everyone well and enjoying this wonderful summer. As August rolls around we at Cradle of Liberty look to the fall and our busy recruitment season.

Many of you already have been chomping at the bit and sent us when you plan to have your "Sign up Night" or Roundup or Back to school night or one of the 100000 different names we have for recruitment night. If you haven't please send your District Executive an email of when you plan to have yours.

If this is new to you, let us know and we can walk you thru this fun process. If you feel your "big enough" please let us know as well. If you feel you can't handle any more kids because you don't have enough parents (everyone?) let us know and we will work with you to get more parents involved. We are starting to schedule times to go into the schools and talk to the boys so the sooner you tell us when your recruitment night is the sooner we can lock up a "Boy Talk" in school.

We have some brand new flyers, posters, signs, bookmarks and giveaways for new Scouts so sign up for a recruitment event while these great supplies last!!!!

Thanks and as always we are here to serve you so please let us know how we can help.

Unami Lodge, One

Trade-o-ree

Friday, September 27th 3pm-11pm

Saturday, September 28th 8am-2pm

All proceeds directly benefit the youth of Unami Lodge, One and the Cradle of Liberty Campership fund.

For more information, click here

Fall Fellowship

October 2-4 at Resica Falls.

Join us in a weekend of service and fellowship as we gather at Resica Falls for another exciting weekend! It's important to give-back service to our camps, and the Fall Fellowship is always a fun event that you won't want to miss! See you at the Falls for this fun event!

To register online for this event, click here

Internet Advancement Training Webinar

Internet Advancement Training Webinar is now available for Boy Scout units!

Cradle of Liberty Council is now running Internet Advancement training webinars using Google+ / Hang out.

With all the troops are coming back from summer camp with loads of merit badges and rank advancement to award to their scouts, why not take advantage of this training from the comfort of your home!?!?

Boy Scout leaders interested in internet advancement, please email District Advancement Chair Shaun Carpenter at secarps@gmail.com to RSVP your attendance prior to the event. There is a limit of 8 attendees per session, so please select a second date should the first one be filled.

Dates are:

Monday, August 19th, @ 8:30 PM

Saturday, August 24th, @ 8:30 PM

Sunday, August 25th, @ 8:30 PM

Tuesday, August 27th, @ 8:30 PM

Google hangout interface on Google+ is a free service allowing video and voice chat, file sharing and screen sharing. More information upon RSVP.

Leaders - 2013 Guide to Advancement

I would encourage all unit leaders to review the newly revised "BSA Guide to Advancement" link below. The summary of changes in the beginning is helpful. While it's a blog, it is written by Bryan Wendell, who is the Senior Editor for Scouting Magazine.

http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2013/07/11/five-big-takeaways-from-todays-release-of-the-2013-guide-to-advancement/

THIS ISSUE from the Camping Department....

2013 was another successful year for Cub Adventures at Musser!

The Cub Scouts that came had a magical time earning advancement, learning new scout skills and having fun in the outdoors. They got to participate in the entertaining campfires, polar bear swims, tye-dyeing, BB and Archery Shooting, boating, nature, sports, cooking and so much more! If you couldn't join us this summer, you won't want to miss it next summer!

Resica Falls has Another GREAT Summer Camp in 2013!

Over 3,100 Boy Scouts had a week of adventure and learning at Resica Falls this summer! The Scouts that attended had the opportunity to pick from over 60 merit badges to earn, including Welding, Cinematography, Kayaking, Emergency Prep, Cooking and MANY More! The new features at the lake, including the AquaPark were camper favorites! Don't miss-out on your chance to attend Resica in 2014!!

Cub Scout Fall Festivals 2013

Are your Cubs Excited for more adventure this fall? Do they want to shoot BB Guns, Archery, cooking, Slingshots and other cool activities? Come out for a great day celebrating Scouting in the great outdoors. Will you join in the fun this fall? The dates are: October 19th, 20th, 26th, or 27th.

Event Location:

Camp Hart, Musser Scout Reservation
1125 Camp Road, Pennsburg PA 18073

Each day is limited to 250 Scouts participating. Scouts must attend as part of a group or with their parent and be accompanied by adults throughout the event. Scout fee is $20 and adults/siblings pay $5. Click here to register for this event.

Additional questions about the Fall Festival events can be directed to the 2013 Fall Festival Camp Director, Dave LeBlanc. Or he can be reached at home (484) 231-8199.

This registration is for the DAY of one of the two 2013 Fall Festival weekends; October 18-20 & 25-27. If your unit would like to camp overnight the weekends of the Fall Festival events, reserve a site at Camp Delmont or Garrison through the Cradle of Liberty Camping Department. Remember, ground sites and cabins are limited. Availability of sites and reservations can be made at www.colbsa.org/rentals

Any questions about cabin or campsite rentals please contact , Camping Assistant Tracy Launders

COPE/Shooting Sports Days - Open to Boy Scouts and Venturers!

If you enjoy COPE and Shooting Sports, or hangin' out with fun people, this is an event you won't want to miss!! Join us at Musser for a fun day of High Adventure and Shooting Sports on November 16 OR 17. In addition to Shooting sports, we will be providing lunch, cooking demonstrations, and other exciting opportunities! Stay posted for the online registration!

If your unit would like to camp overnight for the weekend, reserve a site at Camp Delmont or Hart through the Cradle of Liberty Camping Department. Remember, ground sites and cabins are limited. Availability of sites and reservations can be made at www.colbsa.org

Service Project Opportunities

Is your troop looking for service opportunities this Fall? We have several service projects at Musser that could be completed by Scouts and Leaders, including:

- Trail Drainage

- Lean-to Roofing

- Wheel Barrow Repair

- Picnic Table Repair

- Brush Clearing on Dams

- Trail Marking

Contact Musser Ranger Brian Texter at brian.texter@scouting.org or (267) 416-0724 to schedule your units' service project!

Musser Merit Badge Week

Are you a Boy Scout looking for more Merit Badge opportunities and FUN next summer?!?!?!!!!

Join us August 3-8 for an exciting Merit Badge Specialty campat Musser that will feature Badges that are provided by volunteers that are experts in that subject!! Program Details will be out in the early Fall, but be sure to save this week on your summer schedule now!! Contact John Bickel at john.bickel@scouting.org for more information about the program or to sign-up for camp!

2013 Jamboree Patches

There are still some Fundraiser patches $10 and the nine pieces Trader Set sells for $50.

This link will take you to the order form.

2013 NYLT Fall SPOTS still OPEN

NYLT is an exciting, action packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy scouts of America with Leadership skills and experience they can use in their home Units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. NEW this year: opened to Venturing, male and female.

Through activities, presentations, challenging discussions, and audio-visual support, you will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give you the skills and confidence to lead well.

Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best that Scouting has to offer.

For more information and to sign up for this great event, click here

Training Corner - Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!

For all current training opportunities, click here

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills

Don't Forget - All Assistant Scoutmasters need to be fully trained by December 31, 2013. To be considered fully-trained, a leader must have Youth Protection Training, Position Specific Training, and Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS). If you need to take the IOLS training, we have several opportunities coming up over the next several months. Click HERE For a list of upcoming Training Opportunities. Please Note: We will have an IOLS Opportunity in Philadelphia in Two Location on November 9 and 10. This will be a two-day course without an overnighter, and we hope many Leaders will take advantage of these opportunities.

Leave No Trace Trainer Course

September 14 & 15 at Musser Scout Reservation, for more information click here

2013 Wood Badge Training

2013 Wood Badge - UPDATE

Thanks to all the Scouters who offered help to our Scouter Participant, Brian Woznicki, who will need help and support to attend and complete this year's Wood Badge Course, September 7, 8, 9 and October 12, 13, & 14 at Musser Scout Reservation.

The Wood Badge Staff is still recruiting as we still do not have sufficient paid participants to hold the course. We are in need of 6 to 8 additional sign ups. If you are a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity, or Venturing Leader and have not completed Wood Badge Training please consider participating. All of us want to provide the finest program for the Youth in our units. To accomplish this BSA recognizes that Leadership Training is key. Wood badge is the premier training course, the course is designed to fulfill the needs of course participants. Participants learn techniques that make them better leaders, and how to lead groups to achieve objectives.

For Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing leaders your Wood Badge Training will compliment the NYLT training provided to your youth, Wood Badge will teach you what your youth have learned.

Remember, it is about the youth.

Every Scout deserves a trained leader.

We sincerely hope we get the needed signups by the end of July in order for the course to proceed.

The Course will be conducted September 7, 8, & 9th and October 12, 13, & 14th, 2013. The Cost is $250.00. Any questions please contact Gerry Myers, Course Director at 215-815-1865 or thepamyers@msn.com and we will respond.

Young Professional Scouts

Invites you to join us.....

Wednesday, September 25

Program will feature

Craft Beer guided tasting

Networking

Brewery Tour

Home Brewing Information

To sign up for this event, click here.

If you are interested in attending any of the following Gentleman's Merit Badge Series networking events or other opportunities please contact Mark Saxon at mark.saxon@scouting.org for details about how you can join the more than 100 engaged young alumni living and working in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

... Coming this Fall

GMBS - TBD Insider's Guide to Jewelers' Row and Stone Selection

You can also find out more about the group by connecting with Young Professional Scouts on LinkedIn groups.

BSA Today Health and Safety Tip

Be Lightning Safe

Lightning Safety week may be June 23-29^th but good safety practices are essential all year round. To find out more about lightning safety, visit the National Weather Service's website, at http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/

. Also be sure you and your fellow Scouters have completed BSA's hazardous weather training! Log into MyScouting.org to take this important, free training. Every trip or outing with your unit requires at least one adult present who has completed hazardous weather training within the preceding two years.

Lowes Eagle Scout Project

During 2012 more than 3,000 Scouts received $100 grants for their Eagle Scout service projects through the generosity of the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation. The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that the foundation has offered to continue its support with a similar number of grants beginning in July 2013.

For more information, click here

Eagle Scout Council Shoulder Patch

The Cradle of Liberty Council Eagle Scout Alumni Association is pleased to announce

the release of a special limited edition Eagle Scout Council Shoulder patch that can be worn by Eagle Scouts. The se special edition Council patches will support the Annual Eagle Scout Scholarship fund. For more information please contact Mark Chilutti at chilutti2000@aol.com or click here to download order form

2013 University of Scouting

Saturday, November 2, 2013 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

This is the premier training opportunity for all adult volunteers!

Do not miss out!

New courses have been added & favorites are returning!

Approximately 50% of the 2013 courses were not offered in 2012!

To learn more and to register for this event, click here

Scout Shop News

Announcement, Announcement, Announcement

Starting August 15th and continuing through October 27th if you purchase a full uniform to include shirt, pants, belt, cap, neckerchief, slide, and socks, you will get 10% off the entire uniform price. And, you will receive a free patch. This is for all new families to Scouting and all current families who wish to switch from the blue Cub Scout uniform to the tan uniform of the Boy Scouts for either their Webelos Scout or their new Scout. Two months to get what you need to be completely uniformed just like your football uniform, your soccer uniform, your band uniform, or any other required uniform. Alright!!

Want to read more? ..... then click here

For August Promotions ...... click here

For New Items for August ...... click here

Attention: The Philadelphia Scout Shop is still open at the Marks Building just as it has been and will have all the exciting things the Valley Forge Shop has!!!

Philadelphia College Hockey

Philadelphia College Hockey Faceoff - Penn State vs. Vermont - Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia.

Scout Discounts - Saturday, October 26^th @ 5:00 pm.
Scout and family tickets start at just $10/person. $2 off the box office price
Bring your troop down to present the colors on the ice during the anthem!

Please contact Tom McCarthy at 215-952-2935 or tmccarthy@comcast-spectacor.com for more information.

Monster Jam

Monster Jam - Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia

Scout Night - Friday, October 4th 7:30 pm.
Scout and family tickets just $20.00/person. $8.00 off the box office price.
All Scouts Receive Monster Jam Scout Patch for attending

Please contact Tom McCarthy at 215-952-2935 or tmccarthy@comcast-spectacor.com for more information.

Navy Football Scout Day

Navy Football Scout Day

Scout Day - Saturday, November 16th.
Scouts tickets just $12.00/person.
Adult tickets just $25.00/person

For more information on how to get tickets, please go to www.colbsa.org/navy_scout_day

Pathmark Perks - New Program with COL

You can help the Cradle of Liberty Council

Register your Pathmark PERKS Card and every time you shop at Pathmark the Cradle of Liberty Council automatically earns 1% of your purchase amount.

For more information and how to signup or register your Pathmark Perks Card, click here

Thank you for being a part of the Scouting movement and the Cradle of Liberty Council! If you have news or information you'd like to see in upcoming issues of the BSAT, please don't hesitate to e-mail news@colbsa.org.

Sincerely,

Cradle of Liberty Council