September 27, 2015  
HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL, BSA
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In This Issue
2015 Popcorn Sale
Scouting U's New Online Courses
2015 Membership Verification
BeAScout.org
Be A Scouting Ambassador
Leadership Training
2016 Family FOS Scheduling
STEM
Frontier District Train-O-Ree
HMSR Staff Reunion Social and Job Fair
National Scout Jamboree
Introducing Colin Romberger
Fall Golf Tournament
Additional Articles of Interest
Council Training and Event Calendar
Appalachian District Calendar
Black Rock District Calendar
Cacoosing District Calendar
Frontier District Calendar
Kittatinny Lodge 5


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Beaver Family Service

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Reading PA  19605

 

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Schuylkill Haven, PA

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Hawk Mountain Outfitters 

  

Saturday

9:00AM - 2:00PM  
2015 Popcorn Sale
 
Congratulations to Week 3 and Week 4 $600 Club Winners!  Watch the weekly winners videos
 
Week 3:
First Place Fightin Phils Tickets - Tyler A.
First Place Royals Tickets - Logan W.
Second Place Lego Kit - Gus G.
Third Place Zoom Zooka - Kaiden S.
Week 4:
First Place Fightin Phills Tickets - Jacob E.
First Place Royals Tickets -Zachariah M.
Second Place Lego Kit - Robbie F.
Third Place Zoom Zooka - Tyler D.

$600 Club forms must be submitted to the Beaver Family Service Center by 12 Noon every Friday.
 
Contact Sally Trump at [email protected] or 484-824-5404 with questions regarding the 2015 sale.

2015 Popcorn Commitment form
2015 Popcorn Sale Flyer
Scouting U's New Online Courses
New Web courses make training more accessible to Scouting leaders
 Youth Participants and Leaders Deserve to be Registered
September is a busy time of the Scouting year, don't let anyone slip through the cracks!
BeAScout.org
This time of year, units are receiving many hits on the BeAScout website. These youth are eager to join your units and begin their Scouting journey! Respond to your BeAScout emails today to get these future Scouts started!
 
Be a Scouting Ambassador
Each fall, over 1,000 new families join the the Scouting programs of the Hawk Mountain Council.  They are excited by the promise of adventure, fun and family time.

As a new member in any organization, they can quickly become overwhelmed.  Many of us seasoned veterans have forgotten what's it's like to be a new member. 

Sometimes, we assume that everyone knows the meaning of:  BALOO, OLS, PRAY, ASM, JASM.  

Consider the following tips to help your new families have a great experience:

1-Be Friendly
2-Try not to use too many acronyms.  If you do, explain their meaning.
3-Hold an orientation for new parents
4-Explain expectations but don't make them overly difficult
5-Be Patient
6-Make a personal connection with new families
7-Have a good communication network.
8-Overall, meet their expectations of adventure, fun and family time.

There are a number of great resources on the web with more details.  A quick search of "how to welcome new scouts" will get you started.
  
Leadership Training
Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader.  All of the training dates can be found here
The following Scouting positions are required to be Trained in order to recharter for 2016:  Professional Staff, Board Members, Commissioners, District Committee Members, Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Venture Crew Advisors, Unit Committee Members, and Chartered Organization Representatives.
   Register @ www.hmc-bsa.org/training

2016 Family Friends of Scouting Signups 

Pack, Troop, and Crew committees should begin discussing Family Friends of Scouting dates. 

Scheduling should be discussed with the District Executive or District FOS Chairman during the months of November and December in order to set a date during January or February 2016. 

Blue & Gold banquents and Court of Honors are the best platform for a Friends of Scouting presentation. Please keep that in mind when scheduling with your District Executive or District FOS Chairman.  

STEM

The STEM University Strikes Back on January 2, 2016 at Albright College.  STEM U Information

Registration coming soon!

Many "Where do we find a STEM Mentor?" questions have popped up over the past few months.  This resource will point you in the right direction! 

Frontier District Train-O-Ree

Frontier District Train-O-Ree will be held on October 2 - 4, 2015 at the Daniel Boone Homestead. 

 

This training event is open to all registered Scouters.


 Click here for Details and Registration Information.

 

HMSR Staff Reunion Social and Job Fair

Need a Job?  The HMSR Summer Staff Reunion Social and Job Fair will take place on January 2, 2016.

 

Click here for more information 

National Scout Jamboree
The 2017 National Scout Jamboree will be here faster than we know it!  Scouts from all over will gather at The Summit Bechtel Reserve during July 19 to July 28, 2017. 

 Are you ready for adventure? Applications for youth and adult leaders are currently being accepted for National Jamboree 2017! Leader applications are due to the Beaver Family Service Center by October 23, 2015. Adult leadership positions are limited so don't delay! Information, FAQ's, and the council and national application instructions can be found on our website: http://www.hmc-bsa.org/jamboree.

Introducing Colin Romberger - Frontier District Director
Colin Romberger will be joining the Hawk
Mountain Council as the Froniter District Director
on October 1, 2016. 

Colin is an Eagle Scout, father, and pilot.  Read more about Colin and please join everyone in welcoming him to the Hawk Mountain Council.
Fall Golf Tournament
The Hawk Mountain Council Fall Golf Tournament will tee off on Monday, October 12, 2015 at Moselem Springs Golf Club.  Download the registration form here.
 
For additional information please contact Joshua Potts at 610-926-3406 or email [email protected]
Additional Articles of Interest
Graphic Arts Merit Badge:  Read additional information and register here. Only 1 opportunity remaining to participate.  Monday October 26, 6-9 PM

European Expedition:  Planning has begun for the 2017 European Scout Expedition. This is a great opportunity to experience the world-wide movement of Scouting.  Read more... 

Wilderness Living @ HMSR: Join the High Adventure Committee for a weekend of living in the wilderness at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation.  Craft your own tools from nature, perpare and eat your meals using these tools and learn how to live in the wilderness!  Don't miss this experience.  October 9-11, 2015.   Read More...

Where is my Training?: Read how to link your BSA Member ID to your MyScouting account.
Council Training and Event Calendar

September 2015

25-27 Wood Badge 2015 - N6-528-15, HMSR

 

October 2015

3-4 OA Vigil Weekend, HMSR

3-4 BALOO - Basic Adult Leadership Orientation, HMSR

9-11 Wilderness Living @ HMSR, HMSR

9-11 Wood Badge 2015, HMSR

15 Commissioner's Cabinet, BFSC, 7:00 PM

15 STEM Committee, BFSC, 6:30 PM

16 Popcorn Show & Sale Return Due, BFSC, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 

16-17 Cub Scout Adventure Days, HMSR

17 Protecting God's Children - Youth Protection Training, HMSR, 9:00 AM

17-18 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, HMSR

18 Commissioner Basic Training, HMSR, 1:00 PM

22 Membership Committee, BFSC, 7:00 PM

23-25 Cub Scout Adventure Day Weekend II, HMSR

27 Popcorn Take Order Deadline, BFSC, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

27 Joint Meeting of the Council Committees, HMSR, 7:00 PM

 

HMSR-Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation

BFSC-Beaver Family Service Center

 Appalachian District 
District Chair -- James Buerger 
District Commissioner --Tim Seidel
District Executive - Brian Beddow 
Assistant Program Specialist -- Zachary Rinker 
September 2015
29  District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Epiphany Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
October
District Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
13  Appalachian Roundtable, Location TBD, 7:00 PM
27, District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Epiphany Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
Black Rock District
District Chair -- Jerry Beaver
District Commissioner --  James Briel
District Executive -- Adrienne Wrona
September 2015
25-27, Black Rock District Fall Camporee, Owl Creek Reservoir

October 2015
21  District Committee/Commissioner Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Ctr-North Campus, 6:30 PM
21  District Roundtable, Schuylkill Tech Ctr-North Campus, 7:15 PM
 
Cacoosing District
District Chair -- Brad Small
District Commissioner -- Paul Crow
District Director -- Sally Trump
October 2015
District Committee Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber - Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
13  Commissioner Staff Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber - Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM     
Frontier District 
District Chair --
David Weld
District Commissioner --  Doug Butz
District Director -- Jeff Lewis 
October 2015
2-4,  Train-O-Ree, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, PA
District Committee Meeting, Pennside Presbyterian Church, 7:00 PM
14  Commissioner Staff Meeting, Kutztown Armory, 6:15 PM
14  District Roundtable, Kutztown Armory, 7:30 PM
http://www.hmc-bsa.org/Frontier/Calendar
Scout Shops and Service Centers
BEAVER FAMILY SERVICE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED ON:
 
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in observance of Veterans Day
 

Hawk Mountain Council Scout Shop and Hawk Mountain Outfitters' carry a wide variety of Scout  uniforms, books, manuals, recognition items, and many other camping and Scout items. Any item in the official BSA Catalog, including all items listed on www.scoutstuff.org, may be special ordered for you, including Custom Design orders. If you order through us, you do not have to pay shipping!

 

Our Scout Shops accepts payments for camp and district/council activities, and also processes advancement orders. Master Card, VISA, Discover and American Express are accepted.

   Save    5%
SCOUT SHOP SAVINGS

Shop at the Hawk Mountain Council or Hawk Mountain Outfitters and SAVE!  Bring this coupon with you and get a 5% discount on Official Uniform clothing items (includes belts and socks). Cannot be combined or used during store-wide sales  
Offer VALID - through October 2015