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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
Friday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday
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Cub Scout Adventure Day
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It's not too late to participate!
Saturday, October 24, 2015
All Cub Scouts and Adult Partners are invited to Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation (HMSR) for a fun day of BB shooting, archery, fishing, games and other outdoor fun. Lunch is included in the cost. Registration/Check-in begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday, October 23 at HMSR. Registration fees are Cub Scout/Adult Partner ($20), Additional participating family members ($15), Additional Family Members Lunch Only ($5.50)
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Spirit of Scouting Breakfast
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Please join us in honoring Brian W. Clements with the Spirit of Scouting award on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Stokesay Castle beginning at 7:30am. Download the registration form and Brian's Bio.
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Ventureen 2015
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"Haunted Pirates" casts off on November 13 at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. The event is for all Venturing Crews. Boy Scouts 14 years of age or older and has ever wondered what Venturing is, can have a first hand experience. Read more... |
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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! 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. 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 6:
First Place Fightin Phils Tickets - Tyler A.
First Place Royals Tickets - Mason H.
Second Place Lego Kit - Cody S.
Third Place Zoom Zooka - Sven O.
Week 7:
First Place Fightin Phils Tickets - Darien M.
First Place Royals Tickets - Tyler E.
Second Place Lego Kit - Jeffrey D.
Third Place Zoom Zooka - Aidan R.
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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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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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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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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
24 Cub Scout Adventure Day, 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 Shop 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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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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