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February 4, 2015
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2015 Pilgrimage & Encampment
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The longest, continuous-running Scouting event in the world is almost here...
February 12 is the last day to register!
Pilgrimage:
Saturday, February 14, 2015
One-Day Event
For: Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Parents, Families, Scouters, and Guests
Great day event for Cub Scout families!
Encampment:
Friday-Sunday, February 13-15, 2015
Weekend Event (includes the Pilgrimage)For: Boy Scouts, Venturers and Scouters only
For questions, please contact Event Chair Barry Kauffmann
If you were unable to attend the required Cold Weather Seminars, please contact Barry to discuss options.
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Unami Lodge, One 100th Anniversary
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 On a warm summer night on July 16, 1915 young Scouts were inducted into a unique organization that has grown to more than one million members. Today we call this organization the Order of the Arrow. It was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson at Treasure Island Scout Camp on the Delaware River, which is in our council. This year on July 16, 2015, Unami Lodge will celebrate 100 years of service the Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA.
On May 29 to 31, 2015, Unami Lodge will host the NE5B Conclave, which is a gathering of other lodges in our area, to celebrate our past 100 years and to look forward to the next 100. If you are an Unami Lodge member and would like to join in this celebration, then go to www.unamilodge.org/conclave. If you are not a member of Unami Lodge, One but would like to attend, then go to www.conclave2015.org. At the conclave we will be doing the normal conclave activities, like training, indian dance and ceremony competition. But we will also have a history museum, an audible tour of Treasure Island, and the National Order of the Arrow will begin its ArrowTour at Rescia Falls on Sunday, May 31, 2015. If more information on ArrowTour, go to http://arrowtour.oa-bsa.org.
If you cant make the conclave weekend but would like to still celebrate our 100th anniversary, then come up on Sunday afternoon and still see the history museum, a reenactment of the original ceremony which was done on that warm night at Treasure Island on July 16, 1915. And you will still be able to visit the ArrowTour from the National Order of the Arrow. For more information about our Sunday celebration, go to www.unamilodge.org/100.
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2015 Camp Card Program
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Sales are Underway!
For the fourth year, the Cradle of Liberty Council will be providing a unit fundraising opportunity through the Camp Card Program. These $5 discount cards can be sold by Scouts, with 50% of each sale will be retained by the unit for use toward camp and other Scouting activities. Last year, Scouting units in Cradle of Liberty earned $142,500 for these purposes!
The Camp Card Program features:
- No up-front cost to units
- Minimal risk to units
- 50% commission for units ($2.50/card)
- More than $50 value in discounts on each card
- Enables units to ensure all Scouts have the opportunity to attend camp
The sale of cards will be conducted by Scouts and units from February 1 to April 17, 2015.
Units that wish to participate can learn more and sign-up at www.colbsa.org/campcard.
2015 Vendors & Discounts
This year, we are pleased to partner again with several past vendors and welcome new vendors to the Camp Card Program in 2015:
ACME Markets - $5 off a purchase of $50* - NEW
Shoprite - $5 off a purchase of $50*
Modell's Sporting Goods - 10% off or 15% during specified dates
Philly Pretzel Factory - $5 off a party tray
Papa John's Pizza - buy a large pizza, get a medium free - IMPROVED
Rita's Italian Ice - buy two Italian ices, get the third free (multi use) - NEW
Camden Riversharks - $5 off 200 level ticket (multi use) - NEW
Adventure Aquarium - save $3/ticket (multi use) - NEW
Applebees - 10% your purchase (multi use)
*Two versions of the card will be available, one with ACME and the other with Shoprite.
A full map of vendor locations and sample images of the 2015 Camp Card including all offer details and restrictions are available at www.colbsa.org/campcard
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Cub Scouting Program Updates
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College of Commissioner Science
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Commissioners: Get the tools you need to support s
uccessful Scouting units!
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Check-in Begins at 8:00 AM
College Runs Until 4:30 PM
Firestone Scouting Resource Center, 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087
$20 per person; includes continental breakfast and hot lunch
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Who should come?
- New Commissioners
- Experienced Commissioners
- Degreed Commissioners
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Course list, flier and registration available at:
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2015 Merit Badge College
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Registration is now live for Cradle of Liberty Council's second Merit Badge College on Saturdays April 11 and May 2, 2015 at the Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne. A Scout is 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.
Fifty badges are being offered including seven Eagle required badges, many STEM badges, a Nova Award Badge, and other seldom offered badges. There is a limit of 500 Scouts so don't delay and miss this opportunity. The cost is $26 per Scout which will include lunch for both days and a patch.
More information and registration at colbsa.org/mbc
Calling all Merit Badge Counselors:
We are need of MB Counselors to staff our upcoming MB College (see announcement above). If you are free those two Saturdays and can teach a badge on those days please contact Steve Perrone (sperrone@ppciga.org) with your name and the badge.
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Program Partners
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 Our Program Partners offer a variety of opportunities and discounts to Scouting families and are continuous supporters of our council.
colbsa.org/programpartners
Please visit the website to see all the great offers available from our Program Partners!
Overnight:
"Scavenger Hunt" - February 28, 2015
Discover a night of teamwork with this exciting hunt!
Scout Day:
"Boy Scout Appreciation Day" - March 28, 2015
Celebrate being a Boy Scout with a day of hands-on activities!
Units and individuals welcome. Information and booking:
610-515-8000 (press 4) | GroupReservations@crayola.com
Click here for more information >
Just In!
Indian Lore Merit Badge Days for Boy Scouts
Sunday, March 1 | Sunday, April 19 | Saturday, May 16
Days run from 10 AM to 2 PM
Click here for more information >
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2015 Friends of Scouting Campaign
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 Help us "Light the Way" for Scouting in 2015! The annual Friends of Scouting campaign provides Scouters, parents, alumni, businesses, and community members with an opportunity to support the programs and facilities of the Cradle of Liberty Council.
Does your unit have a family presentation scheduled?
Units that schedule their presentation to occur prior to the end of April and achieve their goal will receive a $50 gift card to the Scout Shop/ScoutStuff.org in addition to recognition in the council newsletter and on the council website. Ask your district's Family Friends of Scouting chair or district professional for your unit's goal.
If your unit hasn't scheduled a presentation yet, please firm-up a date so district volunteers have enough time to plan. Your unit Friends of Scouting coordinator may schedule a presentation by contacting your district Family Friends of Scouting chair or your district professional, or may schedule your unit's presentation online by completing a short form.
Families that pledge any amount to the Friends of Scouting Campaign will receive this self-powered LED flashlight at their unit's presentation.
Want to find out more about the 2015 Family Friends of Scouting Campaign?
Please download the Unit Leader Guide and visit www.colbsa.org/donate.
Thank you for your support!
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Cub Scout Camp Promotions
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 Are you and your Cubs looking forward to another exciting summer of activities? Look no further than the Cradle of Liberty Council camping opportunities. We offer everything from a week of day camp in your local area to a half or full-week resident camp where the boys can sleepover at camp! Schedule a promotion night and our trained promotion team will come to your meeting with updated information about camp, fliers and plenty of camp excitement. The presentation only takes about 10-15 minutes, and is sure to get your Cubs excited about attending camp! Contact John Bickel to schedule your camp promotion! If you loved your experience at camp last summer, we hope you will join us in spreading the good word about camp by helping as a camp promoter! If you want to help spread the word, contact John Bickel. |
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Boy Scout Summer Camp at Resica Falls
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 We are making preparations for next summer after a successful 2014 summer camp season. Our theme is the Wild West, so gather your boots, jeans and cowboy hats! We are revising our Dan Beard first-year camper schedule and modifying our merit badge schedule as well. We will offer 67 merit badges this year. New badges include skating, plant science, oceanography, American cultures, and metalwork (replacing plumbing). Plans are underway to add beach volleyball, human foosball, and a half-court basketball surface. We appreciate your past support and hope you will consider a return trip this summer. If you haven't joined us at Resica Falls recently, please consider us for your troop's summer camp adventure. Reservations are being made now; email Tracy Launders or call 484-654-9213 to reserve a week. If you are rotating this year, send us a friend!
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Cradle of Liberty Summer Camp Staff
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 The Cradle of Liberty Council is looking for the most enthusiastic and friendly Scouts to help us staff our summer camp operations at Musser and Resica Falls! Camp staff gives young people the opportunity to meet new friends, learn skills and teach the future generation of leaders! This is a great opportunity to spend your summer with great people in a fun, outdoor atmosphere! Interviews have started, so be sure to put in your application ASAP!
If you or a Scout you know is interested, go to www.colbsa.org/campstaffapp to fill out an application or email John Bickel for more information.
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Service Weekends... April 17-19, 2015 Spring Service 1 - Musser Scout Reservation,
to register click here
May 15-17, 2015 - Spring Service 2 -Resica Falls Scout Reservation, to register click here
 Online Store... want to purchase special 100th Anniversary Unami Lodge properties, like the this flap and Pre-order items , then click here Go to www.unamilodge.org for more information about these events and any Lodge information.
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BSA Northeast Region Area 5 Conference
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Northeast Region Area 5 will hold their JTE Conference - The Tools for your Journey on March 7, 2015 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg New Jersey. For registration click here. National, region and area speakers will discuss the five components of Journey to Excellence and how your unit, district and council can improve.
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Save the Date - 2015 Council Recognition Dinner
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 2015 Annual Cradle of Liberty Council Recognition Dinner Monday, April 20, 2015 6:30 PM Reception 7:00 PM Dinner Crowne Plaza Valley Forge 260 Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA 19406 |
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Catholic Committee on Scouting
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Cradle of Liberty Scout Band
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 The Cradle of Liberty Council is exploring the possibility of starting a council Scout band. The band would meet periodically to rehearse in preparation to play at Scouting and community events. The band would be open to all registered Scouts and Scouters age 14 and up. Musicians would need to play at a high school level or better. The band is not intended to replace or reduce a Scout's participation in their home unit.
Additionally, there is a need for adults who play and can help with organizational duties. To express your interest in participating in a council band, please send an email to the band director George Pinchock with your age and instrument(s) played.
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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 news@colbsa.org.
Sincerely,
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Cradle of Liberty Council
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