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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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BECOME A TRAINED LEADER!
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Introduction to Outdoor Leader Specific Training - Saturday, October, 17, 2015 8:00am to Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 12:00pm
This course is designed to meet the needs of Scoutmasters, Assistant Scoutmasters, interested Troop Committee Members, new adults from Webelos dens and Commissioners by helping you master basic camp skills required for Tenderfoot to First Class. Boy Scout Leader Specific Training (BSLST) will be offered Sunday afternoon immediately following IOLS. If you choose to take both courses, you can be fully trained in one weekend! Register online here.
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training - Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm This training focuses on troop operations and is part of becoming "TRAINED" for Boy Scout Leaders. Here you will acquire great information to help you deliver the Scouting program in your unit. Click here to register.
Commissioner Basic Training - Sunday, October 18, 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
The commissioner is the liaison between the local council and Scouting units. The commissioner's mission is to keep units operating at maximum efficiency, maintain regular contact with unit leaders, coach leaders on where to find assistance, note weaknesses in programs, and suggest remedies. This training prepares unit commissioners for this very important position. Click here to register online or download a registration form.
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Cub Scout Adventure Day and
Cub Scout Overnighter Adventure Weekend
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Friday, October 16, 2015 to Saturday, October 17, 2015
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Friday, October 23, 2015 to Saturday, October 24, 2015
This year, Hawk Mountain council is offereing an expanded program for Hawk Mountain Council Cub Scout Adventure Day and adding Cub Scout Overnighter Adventure Weekend. Cub Scouts and their adult partners/families have the choice of either participating in Cub Scout Adventure Day which is the traditional one-day program which begins at 9:00 AM each Saturday or they may participate in the Cub Scout Overnighter Adventure Weekend which begins the evening prior. Click here for more information and to register for cub Scout Adventure Day and/or Cub Scout Overnight Adventure Weekend.
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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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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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2015 Popcorn Sale
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Week 4:
First Place Fightin Phils Tickets - Jacob E.
First Place Royals Tickets - Zachariah M.
Second Place Lego Kit - Robbie F.
Third Place Zoom Zooka - Tyler D.
Week 5:
First Place Fightin Phils Tickets - Derek K.
First Place Royals Tickets - Robbie F.
Second Place Lego Kit - John C.
Third Place Zoom Zooka - Lukas Steele
$600 Club forms must be submitted to the Beaver Family Service Center by 12 Noon every Friday.
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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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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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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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STEM
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The STEM University Strikes Back on January 2, 2016 at Albright College. STEM U InformationRegistration 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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HMSR Staff Reunion Social and Job Fair
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Save the Date for Ventureen 2015
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More information coming soon!
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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.
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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...
Where is my Training?: Read how to link your BSA Member ID to your MyScouting account. A Hawk Mountain Life Scout Shares His Experience of the 23rd World Scout Jamboree is Kirara-Hama, Japan Read here. World Jamboree Entrance Photo
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Council Training and Event Calendar
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October 2015
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
November 2016
3 Election Day
7 Outdoor Ethics Training, HMSR, 8:00 AM
7 Scouting for Food Door Hanger Distribution
11 Veterans Day - Offices Closed
11 Popcorn Sorting
12 Popcorn Pickup
14 Scout for Food Pick-up
14 Maintenance Committee, HMSR, 8:00 AM
17 Council Training Committee, BFSC, 7:00 PM
18 Safety and Risk Management committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:30 AM
19 Council Commissioner Cabinet, BFSC, 7:00 PM
24 Council Camping Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
25 Council Advancement Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
25 Popcorn Final Payments Due to Council by 4:00 PM
26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday - Offices, Scout Scop and HMC Closed
HMSR-Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
BFSC-Beaver Family Service Center
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October 2015
November 2015
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October 2015
November 2015
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District Director -- Colin Romberger
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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 November 2015
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