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November 1, 2013
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Daylights Savings Time
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Don't Forget
this Sunday at 2AM
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2013-14 Training Requirements
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Beginning in December 2013, all Assistant Scoutmasters and Assistant Venturing Crew Advisors must complete their basic training or they will not be registered in that position. Assistant Scoutmasters and Assistant Venturing Crew Advisors age 21 and older can register and function as a member of the Troop or Crew Committee if they choose to not complete the training.
To read more, click here
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Thanksgiving Day Parade
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The Cradle of Liberty Council is honored to have 150 Scouts and Scouters march in the 6ABC Thanksgiving Day Parade. Please only register the number of Scouts & Scouters that have made a commitment to attend. We will be carrying Banners in front of Floats and Balloons, collecting food along the parade route and manning the Acme Float and NEED all that are registered in attendance. You will be assigned to one of these areas on the morning of the Parade.
For more information, click here
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BSA Membership Increase
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Top leadership from Scouting Councils across the nation gathered together during the last week of August at an annual meeting to discuss relevant matters facing the Scouting Movement. Among these topics were improving volunteer resources and program development. The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has been working to create tools and resources aimed at enabling volunteers to better organize and operate strong, healthy units, as well as preserving Scouting's relevancy for the next 100 years. Some of these advancements are:
For more information, click here
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| Help Wanted |
We currently have several open positions available with our Council. For more information and how to apply, click here
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Boy Scouts Awarded Grant to protect Golden-winged Warbler
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WAYNE, PA (October 8, 2013) - The Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts of America has been awarded a federal conservation grant through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to create and improve the habitat for the golden-winged warbler, an at-risk species, at its Resica Falls Scout Camp in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
 The golden-winged warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) is a migratory species that breeds in the Northeastern United States, preferring early successional habitats for nesting. The vast forested lands, grasslands, and forb-rich landscape of the Appalachian Mountains was once considered a population stronghold for the golden-winged warbler. Today, however, the population is at risk to be listed as an endangered species. Recently-abandoned farm fields and clear-cuts are ideal habitats; however, they do not last long, and the warbler often quickly disappears from an area.
To read more, click here
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Young Professional Scouts
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Young Professional Scouts invites you to connect with Scouting Alumni this fall
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 [email protected] for details about how you can join the more than 100 engaged young alumni living and working in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
The Gentleman's Merit Badge Series continues this fall Wednesday, November 13 with an Insider's Guide to Jeweler's Row and Jewelry Selection hosted by Safian Rudolph.
Attendees will enjoy:
- Diamond Selection Primer and Q&A session with Rich Goldberg
- Networking with Young Alumni
- Wine, Craft Beer and other light refreshments
 - Discount on future purchase
- Door Prizes including a Bulova Precisionist Men's watch
Registration is open now at www.colbsa.org/safian
Attendance will be limited to just 25 participants and all events this year have SOLD OUT so be sure register today!
and Coming in 2014...
- Return to Resica Falls Camping and Service Trip
- Advanced Firearms and Urban Defense Training
- Social Networking for Professionals
- ...and more
You can also find out more about the group by connecting with Young Professional Scouts on LinkedIn groups and visiting our Facebook Page.
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Cub Scout Day at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Calling all Cub Scouts. Do you want to earn your Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop and Pin?
 See the new Treetop Trail? Then join us on Sunday, November 3, 2013.
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Nominations sought for Venturing Leadership Award
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The Venturing Leadership Award Committee is seeking nominations for youth who have made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify the Venturing Code and Oath.
To be eligible for consideration for this award, a nominee must: 
. Be registered and involved as a Venturer for at least one year.
. Be a youth member when nominated for the award.
. Hold a leadership position or an office at the unit, district,
council level.
. Show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership and
service to Venturing and to Venturers.
Nominations must be accompanied by two or three letters of reference from school, church, clubs, etc. Self-nominations are not accepted, and nominees should not be informed that they have been nominated.
The deadline (postmarked) for submission of all nomination material is December 16, 2013. Any recipients of the award will be honored at the annual Council dinner in 2014.
For more information and a link to the official nomination form, visit the Council website.
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Nominate a Dedicated Scouter for the prestigious Silver Beaver Award
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Each year the Cradle of Liberty Council honors a distinguished group of Scouters with the Silver Beaver award. This award recognizes registered adult Scouters whose service records extend beyond the unit level for outstanding service in leadership roles, as well as distinguished service to the community. The nomination form is available online at  and is due in the Firestone Service Center (1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087) by noon on November 15, 2013.
If you have questions about the award or the nomination process, please direct them to Nick Nowak by email at [email protected]
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Cradle of Liberty Merit Badge College and Counselors
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Hold the dates as Cradle of Liberty will hold its first Council Wide Merit Badge College on Saturdays February 22 and March 15, 2014 at the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades on RT 352 near the Granite Run Mall. A scout will be able to earn up to four Merit Badges by completing prerequisites in advance of the first session, completing additional requirements between the two sessions, and of course by attending and participating in the two Saturday class events. Forty two badges are being offered including seven Eagle Required Badges, many STEM badges, and other seldom offered badges, click here to download a copy of the merit badges offered. There will be a limit of 280 scouts in the first year so continue to monitor BSAT for further information. The badges being offered and sign up instructions which will be forthcoming shortly. The cost is ten dollars per scout and you will need to bring a bag lunch.
Calling all Merit Badge Counselors
We are need of some additional MB Counselors to staff our upcoming MB College (see announcement above). If you are free those two Saturdays and can teach one course either once or twice on those days please contact Steve Perrone ([email protected]) with your name and the badge you can teach. To see a list or what merit badges we still need instructors for, click here
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Training Corner - Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!
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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.
- November 15 - 17, 2013 7:00PM Friday to Noon Sunday
Location: Lighthouse Field Front St & Erie Ave Philadelphia, PA
Contact: Jack Coughlin 215-519-8695 [email protected]
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Unami Lodge, One
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Brotherhood Blitz
December 7, 2013 at Delmont Scout Reservation
Are you an Ordeal member for at least 10 months, then come out and seal the bond of Brotherhood in ONE day!!!
For more information, click here
Lodge Annual Dinner
January 5,2014
Join us for our Annual Lodge Dinner were we induct or 2014 Officers and celebrate the past year. Non-Members welcome with an OA member. Go to www.unamilodge.org for more information.
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Heroism Award
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Christopher Limbert of East Greenville Troop 108
Last November, Scout Christopher Limbert of East Greenville Troop 108 arrived at his job at a local dog kennel to start another typical work day on the weekend. He noticed his boss was not working in the kennel like she typically is. The kennel was on the same property as the owner's house. Because Chris was a Scout, the owner trusted Chris with a key to the back door to her home.
After knocking for a while, Chris entered the house finding the owner in a chair not feeling well. Despite his boss's reassurances that she was fine, using his Scout Skills, Chris knew there was something wrong and recognized his boss was having a stroke. Chris treated her for a stroke and called 911. Paramedics arrived and rushed her to the hospital.
Doctors explained to her that of Chris had not acted in the manner that he did, she very well may not be alive today.
Chris is to be awarded the National Boy Scouts of America Heroism Award at his Eagle Ceremony on October 27th.
Luke Mingioni Pack 260
This incident occurred outside of Luke's home. Luke was outside his house and his mother was working in the garage. Luke and his mother both heard a loud noise. Luke ran into the garage and told his mom that a man had fallen off of the roof of a nearby house. Mom at first did not believe Luke who was six years old and a Tiger Cub at the time. Luke persisted in telling his mom what he had seen and she decided to go with him to check out his story.
They found the man on his deck. Mr. Till was unconscious. Mom sent Luke to tell his older brother and older sister to call 911. Luke again had to persuade his brother and sister that he was telling the truth. They called 911. The police and EMS arrived shortly thereafter.
Luke knew from his scouting experience that Mr. Till should not be moved and should be immobilized. He assisted his mother in bandaging the man's head and in immobilizing him until emergency help arrived.
Luke told the emergency team that Number 27 in his Cub Scout book is to have an Emergency Plan.
The man was treated at the medical facility for traumatic head injury.
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Leaders - 2013 Guide to Advancement
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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.
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THIS ISSUE from the Camping Department....
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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
Cub Scout Medieval Adventures in 2014 Here Ye, Here Ye! The King and his court invite you to Medieval Adventures for Cu  b Scout Summer Camp in 2014. Cubs and their pack will have the opportunity to attend camp for half-week resident session, full week day camp! If you want EXTRA fun, stay two sessions! See the flyer for more details! Pricing for the camp is: Half-Week Session $150, Day Camp $135, and staying for two short sessions is $250, all if registered by April 15. If your pack would like a camp promotion to your committee, please contact Camp Director John Bickel 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 [email protected] or (267) 416-0724 to schedule your units' service project! |
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Catholic Sponsored Units - Please Read
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All Catholic Chartered Unit Leaders (Pack, Troop, Crew, & Ship), the Archdiocese of Philadelphia currently requires all volunteers (of all faiths) working with Catholic Chartered Scouting Youth (<18) on a regular basis to attend the "Office for Child & Youth Protection" training offered by Virtus
To read more and to fill out where and how to register for one of these training events,
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Join the Movement to End Texting and Driving in Philadelphia
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To put an end to texting and driving, AT&T launched the It Can Wait campaign, which Cradle of Liberty Council is proud to be a part of. When it comes to texting and driving, the attitude of "do as I say, not as I do" widely persists. Today, more drivers than ever recognize the dangers of texting while driving, but continue to engage in this risky behavior. Originally introduced in 2009, the program aims to educate millions of wireless users, employees and the general public - particularly teens -about the dangers of texting while driving. In 2012, "No Text on Board" pledge day on September 19th brought consumers, policymakers, groups like ours, and companies together to help end this dangerous behavior.
This year, we're excited to help take the It Can Wait movement one step further with "Drive 4 Pledges Day"on September 19, 2013. On this day, It Can Wait advocates will be asking every driver to join us in making a personal commitment not to text and drive - and recruiting others to do the same. To succeed in making texting and driving a thing of the past, we're going to need everybody's help.
Read more, click here
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Internet Advancement Training Webinar is now available for Boy Scout units!
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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 [email protected] 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, Nov 4th, @ 8:30PM
Sunday, Nov 17th, @ 8:30PM
Google hangout interface on Google+ is a free service allowing video and voice chat, file sharing and screen sharing. More information upon RSVP.
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| BSA Today Health and Safety Tip |
UNAUTHORIZED AND RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
The Boy Scouts of America general liability policy provides coverage for a bodily injury or property damage claim that is made and arises out of an Official Scouting Activity. The Guide to Safe Scouting contains a listing of Unauthorized and Restricted Activities
Unauthorized activities are not considered Official Scouting Activities. Volunteers (registered and unregistered), Units, Chartered Organizations and Local Councils are jeopardizing insurance coverage for themselves and their organization by engaging in unauthorized activities.
PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOURSELF AT RISK.
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Lowes Eagle Scout Project
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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
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Eagle Scout Council Shoulder Patch
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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 [email protected] or click here to download order form
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2013 Jamboree Patches
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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.
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Philadelphia Belt Loop
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Save the Date ------ January 11th, 2014
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Valley Forge Freedom Foundation
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Sunday, November 10, 2013
12PM - 4PM
Ceremony at 1PM - 2PM
at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge; 1601 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville PA
For more information and to download a flyer, click here
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76ers Scout Night
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Exclusive Opportunity! 
Have your pack/troop High Five the NBA Players!
4 On-Court High Five Tunnels Reserved exclusively for Scout Troops and Packs!
*Availability based on first come first serve
To learn more and to download the event flyer, click here
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Flyers Scout Suite Special!
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 Reserve a private luxury suite for a Flyers game in October/November and receive the following:
- Ticket in a private luxury box on the balcony level
- Snacks/soft drinks provided by UTZ
- Private bathroom and concierge service
- Autographed stick for the group to take home
Each suite comes with 24 total tickets. Tickets are just $55 per person!
Please contact Tom McCarthy at 215-952-2935 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
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Disney On Ice
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Disney on Ice- Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
- Scout Nights- Friday, December 27th 7:00pm & Friday, January 3rd 7:00pm
- Scout and family tickets just $18.00/person. $15.00 off the box office price.
- All Scouts Receive Disney on Ice Scout Patch for attending.
Please contact Rebecca Courter at 215-952-5637 or [email protected] for more information.
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Navy Football Scout Day
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 Navy Football Scout Day
- Scout Day - Saturday, November 16th.
- Scouts tickets just $12.00/person.
- Adult tickets just $25.00/person
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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 [email protected].
Sincerely,
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Cradle of Liberty Council
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