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Kittatinny Lodge 5
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 2014 OAService WeekendsApril 26-27, 2014 May 16-18, 2014 September 19-21, 2014 | |
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HOURS OF OPERATION
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Beaver Family Service
Center & Scout Shop
5027 Pottsville Pike
Reading PA 19605
Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday
9:00AM-5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
2nd Saturday
of each Month
9:00AM - 1:00PM
(P) 610-926-3406
(F) 610-926-4965
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Hawk Mountain Scout
Reservation &
Scout Shop
402 Blue Mountain Road
Schuylkill Haven, PA
17972
Hours of Operation
Friday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Telephone support
available:
Monday - Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
(P) 570-754-7552
(F) 570-754-7889
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Sporting Clays Classic
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 Please join us on Friday, April 11, 2014 for the inaugural Sporting Clay Classic sponsored by M&T Bank. This event is designed for all to enjoy a fun day while benefiting youth of the Hawk Mountain Council. Download a registration form here. |
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2014 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner
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 The 2014 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at the Marlin Miller, Jr. Conference Center at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. This annual event will celebrate the milestone achievement of the 162 young men in the Hawk Mountain Council who earned the rank of Eagle in 2013. The keynote address will be given by U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Schmehl, an Eagle Scout and Berks County native. In addition to enjoying dinner with a sponsoring mentor, scouts will have the opportunity to meet and socialize with various community and business leaders in the Hawk Mountain Council. Troop leaders, family, and friends are encouraged to attend. Fellowship begins at 6:00 PM. Please direct registrations and questions to Jeff Lewis at 610.926.3406 ext. 1233 or jeff.lewis@scouting.org. Registration Forms are available at the Beaver Family Service Center and on our website. |
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2014 Trail to Eagle (TTE) Camp
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It's not too late! Trail to Eagle is still accepting registrations. This program is available to any Scout who has achieved the rank of First Class and is the age of 13 by the start of the program.
Trail to Eagle is for Scouts with the sincere desire to become the ultimate rank in Scouting, "EAGLE," the Trail to Eagle Team of Hawk Mountain Council is offering their assistance to obtain some of your merit badges with the "Trail to Eagle" program being offered at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation.
We will be offering five Eagle required merit badges and one additional merit badge. The merit badges offered are Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the Community, Personal Management, Family Life, and Public Speaking. The TTE program will run from July 27, 2014 to August 1, 2014 (week 6). Applicants must attend a pre camp meeting at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation on April 12, 2014 at 10:00am to learn how the camp will function and cover the prerequisites that will be required to complete the merit badges prior to attending.
Applications for the program are available at the Hawk Mountain Council, Beaver Family Service Center and on our website. The fee for the program this year will be $340.00. The program can only accept 36 scouts and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Any questions please feel free to call Rudy Benkert, TTE course director, at 570.739.2752.
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33rd Annual Spring Golf Tournament
|  Please join the Hawk Mountain Council on June 9, 2014 at Heidelberg Country Club for our 33rd Annual Spring Golf Tournament. Information on entry fees and times of the event along with a registration form can be downloaded here or from our website. Read - " A letter from our Spring Golf Committee Chairman" |
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If you missed out on the Pinewood Derby as a kid or want to relive good memories of the race, it is not too late!! The Hawk Mountain Council has partnered with Polish This, Inc. to offer a special Pinewood Derby race on September 14, 2014 at Fleetwood Park. The race will be a part of the annual car show sponsored by Polish This, Inc. and will be great exposure for Scouting during the fall recruitment campaign. I hope that you will join us in making a car for this special event. Read more...
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Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Summer Employment Opportunities
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 Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation summer staff positions for 2014 are still available. Whether you are interested in working the Cub Scout Program, Boy Scout/Venturing Program, or Support Services (Ranger duties, food service, administration), be sure to submit your application.
A new position has been added to the Reservation staff is Photographer/Media Director. This staff member is responsible for unit photos as well as program photography throughout the week; also included is the production of the weekly DVD.
For those interested in Food Service Staff, the largest program area, staff members are eligible for an additional $150 to $250, depending on what position held. Food Service Staff includes cooks, prep-cooks, kitchen utilities, and heater stack drivers (delivering meals to campsites).
So if you are looking to enter the outdoor recreation job market or just to simply gain experience, working at HMSR is a great way to gain experience and build your resume. Here you will serve in a rewarding position where you can be a positive force in the development of future leaders while having "fun with a purpose."
Applications are available at the Council Service Center, Reading, the Satellite Service Center, HMSR, and on the council website. You may submit your completed application to Hawk Mountain Council.
Feel free to contact David Muldowney at 570.754.7552 or email at david.muldowney@scouting.org if you have any questions.
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Greetings from Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
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Reservation staff has already begun preparations for the 2014 camping season. Construction has begun on the final addition of the Reary Shower House expansion. This summer you will find single-entry bathrooms and showers as well as a reconfigured female camper shower area. And thanks to Wood Badge Course N6-528-13, campers will be able to sit at the improved fire circle and enjoy the view of Lake Nalaheman.
For more information on summer camp opportunities, be sure to go to http://www.hmc-bsa.org/camping.
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The Path of the Warrior
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The Path of the Warrior - Coming to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation on July 26, 2014 - Volunteers needed
The Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail is about a return to the child-like sense of adventure that many may have lost because of everyday routines. The Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail wants to keep this sense of adventure alive in our youth BEFORE they lose it. This is a day filled with fun and adventure as our Cub Scouts embark on an obstacle course. With their adult partner, the boys can also go to the lake for fishing, the bb gun and archery ranges, and try tomahawk throwing.
The committee for the Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail needs your help to make this possible. If interested in assisting with this adventure day, we would love to have you on the volunteer staff. In return for volunteering, you will receive a Lenni Lenape Warrior Trail T-shirt and the satisfaction of being a part of this adventure day in its infancy. You may also contribute to the all day pot-luck picnic for staff and partake in the enjoyment of new friends and fellowship.
Please contact Tim Barrett at 610-367-5091 to volunteer or for more information.
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The Trainer's Edge Training Course
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The purpose of the Trainer's EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer. This course is intended to "train the trainer" on behaviors and resources while offering hands-on experience in methods and media. You will have the opportunity to be in front of the group. The group will offer feedback that will help you improve your skills as a trainer. Feedback is a gift. We want to make sure it is given in a positive, helpful way. Sign-up for our May 31, 2014 course TODAY!
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Program Planning Workshop
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Mark Your Calendar for the Council Wide Program Planning Workshop May 17th 9am-Noon at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservaton.
This is a great opportunity to begin planning your 2014-2015 Scout year. Units are encouraged to bring 3 or more leaders, and then use this time to plan annual activities and build a budget. Troops are encouraged to bring their SPL. Debbie Sullivan-Smith and Lisa Wilder will facilitate the planning sessions. Look for more information in the future Scoutwires and at Round Tables. The event is Free, refreshments will be served.
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Friends of Scouting
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Thank You to all of the units that conducted a Family FOS presentation. A bigger thanks goes to every person and family that believes in the benefits of scouting. These donations allow the volunteer leadership and staff to improve upon facilities and services provided by the council.
This year's theme is Skills For Life. If you still want to support the campaign; it's not too late. Donations can be mailed to the service center or dropped off during normal business hours.
Supporting the campaign at $100 and above will allow you to receive a Bronze FOS patch, gifts of $175 and above will allow you to receive a Bronze and Silver patch, and gifts of $250 and more will allow you to receive a Gold, Silver, and Bronze patch.
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"We should offer more for our older scouts"
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 It's Here!
Eagle Camp
The only requirement for entry is be an Eagle Scout with the swimming merit badge.
OR be an adult volunteer leader to accompany experienced guides.
The camp will assemble at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation, travel to Northern Maine and Paddle the Allagash Wilderness Waterway north to the Canadian Border and returning to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation.
Read on for trip description.....
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2014 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby at the Berkshire Mall
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LET'S GO RACING BOYS!!!
The first ever Cub Scout Pinewood Derby at the Berkshire Mall will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2014.
There will be 4 Classes of racing action, Lion/Tiger Class, Wolf Class, Bear Class, and Webelos Class (this includes any Webelos Scout who may have crossed over to a Boy Scout Troop prior to the event).
The 2 day event will feature 2 Classes per day, Lion/Tiger & Wolf Classes on Saturday and Bear & Webelos Classes on Sunday.
There will be trophies awarded for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place in each class. Certificate awards for various categories of car styles will also be handed out. Door prizes will also be given throughout both days of racing. Each registered scout will also receive an event patch. We will also have a special event CSP available for sale. Guidebook and registration forms are available online at http://www.hmc-bsa.org/Cacoosing and also at the Council office. Pre-registration is highly recommended as it will assist in ease of race setup on the days of the race.
Questions can be directed to Johl Light Pinewood Derby Chair 610.763.3443 or owlscouter@att.net or Sally Trump Cacoosing District Director (sally.trump@scouting.org).
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District Committee Training Workshop
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There will be a District Committee Training Workshop conducted on May 7th at the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce Training Center in Wyomissing (49 Commerce Dr). Session begins at 6:00pm. Course Facilitator: Rich Howett, Vice President of District Operations
This workshop meets the basic training requirement of district committee members. The workshop results in a well-coordinated and dedicated group of Scouters committed to achieving the mission of the district and council goals.
Who should Attend:
- District Chairmen, District Vice-Chairmen.
- All members of the District Committee: Finance, Membership, Training, Activities, Advancement, Camping, and Outdoor members.
- District Commissioners, Assistant District Commissioners.
- Any volunteer interested in serving on their respective District Committee.
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2014 Popcorn Sale
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Spring has just begun and the 2014 popcorn sale may seem a long way off, but it is never too early to start planning for a successful popcorn sale.
What should you be doing right now to ensure a successful, profitable sale?
Identify a popcorn chairman for your unit and a popcorn representative from each den (other than the den leader). These parents will help with all of the popcorn activities and help to drive communications at the den level on a weekly basis.
Hold an information meeting with the popcorn den reps in May to present timing and items to be addressed in the fall.
Put these key dates on your calendar:
May 18, 4:00 PM, Schuylkill Valley Middle School, Michael Beck Seminar. Your unit will earn an additional 2% commission for attending this seminar.
July 30, 6:00 PM, First Energy Stadium, Popcorn Kick-off.
Based on your suggestions the 24 pack Variety Microwave Popcorn and the 24 pack Movie Theater Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn will be available for "Show and Sell". We will also have a Cinnamon Crunch Tin available for Show and Sell only.
We want to share the "best practices" from successful popcorn sales with you in future Scoutwires. Please complete the a short survey to help us gather this information. Your opinions are important to us.
Click HERE for the survey.
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Hawk Mountain Council Refund Policy
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Click here for information on the Hawk Mountain Council Refund Policy.
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Charter Renewal
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Re-Charter Day has quickly passed. Every youth and adult member deserves to be registered in a chartered unit, please do not allow your unit to operate with an expired charter. Sue Settle and the field staff are available to assist. Your help is greatly appreciated as we all work to endure every leader, committee member, and youth member have been re-registered. Please call the Council Service Center at 610.926.3406 if you need assistance.
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Council Calendar of Events
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April 2014
11 Sporting Clays Classic, 1414 Moselem Springs Rd, Hamburg PA 19526
11-13 OA National Leadership Seminar, HMSR
12 Maintenance Committee Meeting, HMSR, 8:00 AM
12 2nd Annual Eggstravaganza, HMSR, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
12 Trail to Eagle Participant Meeting, HMSR, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
16 Safety and Risk Management Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:30 AM
22 Joint Meeting of the Council Committees, HMSR, 7:00 PM
25 College of Commissioner Science, Camp Mack, Newmanstown, PA
25-27 Order of the Arrow Ordeal and Service Weekend, HMSR
27 Boy Scout (Camp Meade) Leader's Meeting, HMSR, Willits Dining Hall, 1:00 PM
27 Cub Scout (Camp DuPortail) Leader's Meeting, HMSR, Marlin Miller Conference Center, 1:00 PM
HMSR-Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
BFSC-Beaver Family Service Center
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District Operations
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Over the course of the past several months, the Key Three members in Appalachian, Frontier, and Cacoosing Districts have implemented changes allowing us to better serve existing units and grow Scouting programs in under-served areas.
These changes included: Hiring Fran Rodriquez as the new Appalachian District, Program Specialist. Fran serves Muhlenberg and Reading school districts. Units in the Fleetwood and Kutztown school districts have moved to the Frontier District, Units in Hamburg and Schuylkill Valley school districts have moved to the Cacoosing District. Units are asked to consider becoming a mentor to units in our urban areas or units just getting started.
Please welcome Francis G. Acosta as the Appalachian District Chairman and Jim Buerger as the Appalachian District Commissioner.
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Appalachian District
District Chair -- Francis Acosta Commissioner -- James Buerger
District Program Specialist -- Francisca Rodriguez
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April 2014
08 Commissioner Staff Meeting, St. John's Gernant's UCC Memorial Church, 6:15 PM
08 District Committee Meeting, St. John's Gernant's UCC Memorial Church, 6:15 PM
08 Roundtable Meeting, St. John's Gernant's UCC Memorial Church, 7:30 PM
Download a form or look up and register on-line for upcoming training at
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|  09 Roundtable Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Ctr-North Campus, 7:00 PM 12 2nd Annual Eggstravaganza, HMSR, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM May 201403 Spring Day at Camp (First Aid Meet and Catapult Competition), 9:AM - 4:00 PM The EGGSTRAVAGANZA will take place at HMSR on April 12 at 9:00 AM! The fee is $5 per cub scout if pre-registered and $8 per cub scout the day of the event. Bring a bag or basket for an egg hunt. Make an egg drop device prior to the event if you would like to participate in the egg drop contest! Sign up today! Black Rock District Spring Day at Camp will consist of our District First Aid Meet and Catapult Competition. Each Patrol MUST include at least one (1) WEBELOS. Cost for this fun day is $12.00 per Scout. Lunch will be provided. Look for additional information and registration forms in future Scoutwires and on our website. |
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April 2014
08 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce, 7:00 PM
10 District Roundtable, St John's Lutheran Church, Sinking Spring, 7:00 PM
26 Cacoosing District Catapult Competition, Conrad Weiser Middle School, 7:45 AM
 Berkshire Mall Pinewood Derby - We are very pleased to announce the first Pinewood Derby to be held at the Berkshire Mall in CENTER COURT! The event will take place over 2 days, Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2014. On Saturday we will be running the Lion/Tiger and Wolf Class entries. On Sunday we will run the Bear and Webelos Class entries. Additional information, registration and event times are listed on our web page. There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class, judging of the cars on various style & creativity, etc...and also door prizes. We highly encourage pre-registration for the event as it will help with the setup of the races.
The event will be for Cub Scouts only. We would like to ask Troops, Crews, or individual Scouts from Troops and Crews to assist us both days as runners during the races so that we can keep the races moving smoothly and quickly. This event is sponsored by the Cacoosing District but all Cub Scouts are welcome to attend.
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April 2014 
09 Frontier District Committee Meeting, Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6:15 PM
09 Frontier District Commissioner Staff, Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6:30 PM
09 Frontier District Roundtable, Friedens Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7:30 PM
Roundtable Themes
Apr 9 BS - Be Prepared: Weather Awareness
CS - Interfaith Service Programs
May 14 BS - Troop Challenge: Physically Strong & Mentally Awake
CS - TBA
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Modified Hours and Closings
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The Hawk Mountain Council Service Center, Satellite Center
and Scout Shops will be closed or have modified hours as noted below.
April 10, 2014 (Open 12:00 PM - Close 5:00 PM)
April 18, 2014, Good Friday, Closed
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Save 5%
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SCOUT SHOP SAVINGS
Shop at the Hawk Mountain Council or Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Scout Shop and SAVE! Bring this coupon with you and get a 5% discount on Official Uniform clothing items (includes belts and socks). | |
Offer VALID - thru April 2014
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