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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
(P) 610-926-3406
(F) 610-926-4965
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Hawk Mountain Scout
Reservation
402 Blue Mountain Road
Schuylkill Haven, PA
17972
(P) 570-754-7552 (F) 570-754-7889
Hawk Mountain Outfitters
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2015 Popcorn Sale
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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.
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Scouting U's New Online Courses
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New Web courses make training more accessible to Scouting leaders
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Youth Participants and Leaders Deserve to be Registered
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September is a busy time of the Scouting year, don't let anyone slip through the cracks!
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BeAScout.org
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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!
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Be a Scouting Ambassador
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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.
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Leadership Training
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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.
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2016 Family Friends of Scouting Signups
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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.
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STEM
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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!
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Frontier District Train-O-Ree
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HMSR Staff Reunion Social and Job Fair
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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.
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Introducing Colin Romberger - Frontier District Director
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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.
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Fall Golf Tournament
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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]
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Additional Articles of Interest
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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.
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Council Training and Event Calendar
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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
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September 2015
October 2015
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Scout Shops and Service Centers
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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.
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Save 5%
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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
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