program planning calendar (cradle of liberty council, bsa 2012-13)
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This is the official Cradle of Liberty Council Program Planning calendar for all Scouting Units (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturing) in the Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties. To download the PDF of this guide, go to s.colbsa.org/programcalendardownloadTRANSCRIPT
Program Planning Calendar
September 2012 — December 2013
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CRADLE OF LIBERTY COUNCIL
Cub, Boy, Venturing,
Varsity Scouts and Explorers!
Camping Trips, Advancements,
Service Projects, Trainings,
Kickoffs, Celebrations,
Camporees, Roundtables,
Pinewood Derbies, and more!
Welcome from the Council Key Leaders
Steven Perrone
Council Commissioner
David Smeltzer
Council President Thomas Harrington
Scout Executive
Greetings!
We are deeply grateful for the more than 5,000 volunteer leaders and over 500 churches, schools and
community organizations who make the Cradle of Liberty Council one of the premiere youth-serving
organizations in the Delaware Valley, and for keeping Scouting a positive force for our young people
today.
As you know, growing up today is more of a challenge than ever before. With the quality programs
that Scouting offers, we know we can impact the lives of youth, their families and the fabric of our
communities by helping to develop character, improve physical fitness, cultivate citizenship, and provide
positive adult role models.
Our commitment to teach value-focused programs is just as strong now as it was 102 years ago when
we started. With the development of the five-year strategic plan, which includes a reinvestment in our
camps, increased membership and tenure, the expansion of our inner-city programs, a proactive
marketing campaign, and the creation of a strong financial base, it’s clear that we are ensuring a bright
future for our local youth.
As we continue on into Scouting’s second century, we look forward to working with you to help
deliver the promises of Scouting to every Scout-aged youth in the Delaware Valley!
Yours in Scouting,
Contents
Commissioner Service 5
MyScouting 6
Training Guidelines 7
Council Camp Info 8
Unami Lodge One (OA) 9
Council Committees 10
Insurance & Finance 13
District at a Glance 15
Council Calendar Pages 28
Cradle of Liberty Council
Scouting
For more information, visit
www.colbsa.org
Firestone Resource Center
1485 Valley Forge Road
Wayne, PA 19087
Valley Forge Scout Shop
610-989-9626
Marks Resource Center
22nd and Winter Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia Scout Shop
215-564-0785
Cradle of Liberty Council
Cradle of Liberty Council
Department Phone Numbers
Firestone Office 610-688-6900
Fax 610-688-2951
Tour Plans Fax 610-788-3338
Marks Office 215-988-9811
Camping 484-654-9213
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The Cradle of Liberty Council consists of 11 districts covering Montgomery,
Delaware, and Philadelphia counties of Pennsylvania. More information on page 4.
Districts, clockwise from the right corner of this map: Roosevelt, Northern, Triune, Conestoga,
Minquas (in bottom left), Constellation, Baden Powell,
Lafayette, Continental (in top left), General Nash, Washington.
Other Features: Musser Scout Reservation along top, Firestone Service Center on the left near King
of Prussia, Marks Service Center on right in Philadelhpia
General Nash
Lafayette
Baden Powell
Constellation
Minquas Conestoga
Triune
Northern
Roosevelt
Continental
Washington
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Council Map and Districts
Musser Scout Reservation
Marks Service Center
Firestone Service Center
What is a Unit? A ‘unit’ is a group of Scouts categorized as follows:
Pack - for Cub Scouts
Troop - for Boy Scouts
Team - for Varsity Scouts
Crew - for Venturing
Ship - for Sea Scouts
Post - for Exploring
An institution or organization is chartered to operate one or more
of these ‘units.” Chartered organizations can be churches, parent/
teacher associations, service and fraternal organizations, community
groups, corporations and groups of interested citizens.
Who Belongs to Units? Packs, teams, and troops are composed of boys while crews, ships
and posts have both males and females. Grade 1 is Tiger Cubs,
Grades 2-3 are Cub Scouts, 4-5 are Webelos Scouts. Boy Scouts
are 11-17 years old and Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers are
ages 14-20. The unit belongs to a chartered organization that
provides a meeting place, adult leadership and the opportunity for
youth of its membership and/or the surrounding neighborhood to
join the unit. The unit is administered by a volunteer committee
appointed by the institution.
When Does the Unit Meet? Meetings are generally scheduled on the following basis: Cub Scout
dens (small groups within a pack) weekly; Cub Scout packs monthly;
Boy Scout troops weekly; and Venturing crews, Sea Scout ships, and
Explorer posts weekly or bimonthly. In addition, units plan and con-
duct many additional indoor and outdoor activities every week
throughout the year.
What is the Unit’s Function? To bring ideals, education, citizenship training, leadership develop-
ment and program to youth and their families. Each chartered
organization has a chartered organization representative who serves
on the district committee and as a member of the council. The
chartered organization representative serves as a liaison for the
unit, chartered organization, district and council. As partners and
participants in the council, the chartered organizations and its unit
benefits from the council budget. They share in the fund raising
efforts to secure the council budget.
Relationship of the Professional Staff: Each unit is in a geographic district. Each district has a professional
district executive or district director. He/She is responsible,
through the volunteer district committee and the district
commissioner staff, for providing all the service necessary to assist
the chartered organization and the unit leadership.
(A Quick Training Session) Organization DISTRICTS UNITS
What is a District? A district exists by the authority of the council. Its function
is to support chartered organizations and unit leadership.
The function has four aspects: membership, finance,
program and unit service.
Who Belongs to the District? The district committee is composed of one adult chartered
organization representative for each organization that
charters one or more Scouting units, representative citizens
of the district and council members who reside within the
district.
When Does the District Committee Meet? The district committee usually meets monthly. Subcommit-
tees, such as camping, membership, finance and other
committees as appointed by the district chairman, meet as
called for a particular purpose.
What is the Function of the District
Committee? The district committee is organized for the administration
and promotion of the council program. It carries out council
policies and promotes and puts into effect the program of
Scouting in the council. Officers, operating and planning
committee chairmen, and elected members represent the
district at council meetings. The district chairman
represents the district on the Council Executive Board.
They organize financial support and assume their fair share
of responsibility.
Relationship of the Professional Staff: The district professional provides and is responsible for the
effective organization and promotion of the council program
and administration within the district. He/She coordinates
the work of the district volunteer manpower to achieve
program objective and aids unit service. He/She is
supervised by the Scout Executive. Additional leadership in
an advisory capacity is given to key council volunteers in
program and support service functions.
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What is the Commissioner Team?
Led by the council commissioner, this group of volunteers
provides service to the council, districts, chartered
organizations and units. Commissioner positions include
the council commissioner and a team of assistant council
commissioners from around the council; a district
commissioner and assistant district commissioners for
each district; unit commissioners; and roundtable
commissioners. These leaders are appointed by the council
commissioner with the approval of the council executive
board and the recommendation of the district committee.
Service to others is regarded as an important description
of commissioner service.
What is the Function of the Commissioner?
Commissioners are an extension of the council’s
professional staff in service to chartered organizations and
to the over 500 Scout units in Cradle of Liberty Council.
They are key partners for the successful operation of the
Scouting program. Commissioners provide help and
guidance for unit recharter and the Journey to Excellence
Award. They provide supplemental adult
leader training and unit support at monthly district
roundtable meetings. This group of Scouters offers
updated district/council/national information to the local
Scouting units to help the unit leaders provide best
program available to our youth in Cradle of Liberty
Council.
What is a Unit Commissioner?
A unit commissioner is a volunteer Scouter who through
monthly unit visits works directly with Scout units and
leaders to help them provide the highest quality Scouting
program possible. As friends, teachers and counselors to
unit leaders, commissioners represent the ideals, principles
and policies of the Boy Scout program while providing the
resources of the district and council to the units they
serve. The primary purpose of the unit commissioner is to
help units succeed.
What is Roundtable?
District roundtable is a monthly meeting conducted by the
roundtable commissioners of a district with the goal of
providing quality resources, knowledge, and skills to unit
leaders, in all Scouting positions, to enable and motivate
them to deliver an outstanding program to their Scout
units.
Roundtable is one of the best sources for Cub Scout, Boy
Scout, Varsity, and Venturing adult leader education and
information.
Roundtable provides a forum for adults involved as leaders
in the Scouting program to:
Meet and exchange ideas and information with
other leaders from their district.
Discuss topics of interest, both formally and
informally.
Learn about upcoming district and council events
and programs.
Increase knowledge of the Scouting program,
policies and procedures.
Develop exciting new programs that drastically
affect the agendas of each unit that we serve in
the Scouting program.
Journey to Excellence Award
Scouting’s Journey to Excellence is the BSA’s council
performance recognition program designed to encourage
and reward success and measure the performance of units,
districts, and councils. It has replaced the Centennial
Quality Awards Program as a means of encouraging excel-
lence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA.
This program uses a balanced approach and key
performance indicators to measure performance versus
process, encourage and reward success, and achieve the
mission. The Journey to Excellence is a tool to assist units
in several ways:
A framework for planning the year
A method for evaluating your unit
Guidance in areas where you might do better.
Specific guidelines and standards of what is
considered good performance.
Early warning of potential problem areas.
Recognition for good Scouting.
JTE is not just a process to measure good practices that
are simply repeated year over year. Instead, the goal is
continuous improvement over many years — establishing a
legacy of outstanding program to the youth of the Cradle
of Liberty Council.
COMMISSIONER SERVICE TEAM
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For more information, see http://www.scouting.org/jte.aspx.
Internet Advancement Internet Advancement puts the
power of accuracy in your hands:
To use Internet Advancement:
1. Select a unit advancement
processor. This person must
have Internet connectivity
and Microsoft Internet Ex-
plorer.
2. Gather information for ad-
vancement, including merit
badge applications and ad-
vancement records with
dates.
3. Sign onto MyScouting at
www.myscouting.org.
4. Click on the Advancement
button on the MyScouting
home page. Follow the in-
structions in Internet Ad-
vancement to process ad-
vancements and print an ad-
vancement report
5. Have the appropriate people
sign the printed unit advance-
ment report and submit it to
the council. You must turn in
an advancement copy to the
council office (Scout Shop)
when you purchase advance-
ments (badges of rank and
merit badges). Save a copy for
your files.
Units should submit monthly re-
ports before the end of each
month, or more often if needed.
In December, submit a report
before the end of the month to
update your unit and council sta-
tistics. For more information, see
www.colbsa.org.
My Scouting is your portal to access a variety of Scouting resources. To create your account and access your
records you must create a login and password. You will also need to input your personal BSA ID number located
near the bottom of your BSA membership card.
E-Learning
Online training courses are
accessed via www.My Scout-
ing.org. Your personal BSA
member ID number must be
entered into your MyScouting
profile PRIOR to taking a
course in order for the com-
pletion report to upload into
the council's training data-
base. The system does not
"go back" and send past cours-
es once the member ID is
entered. If you take (or have
taken) courses prior to enter-
ing your member ID, you
must present a copy of your
training completion card to
your district training chair in
order to "get credit" for the
course in your training rec-
ord.
Event Registration
Use MyScouting to register for
national events such as Philmont
Training Center or the National
Jamboree.
Watch for new
features to come at
www.myscouting.org.
MyScouting E-Learning, Event Registration, Rechartering at Your Fingertips
Training Validation Have you ever wondered if your
BSA adult leader training record is
up-to-date? There is now online
assistance available to answer that
question.
"Training Validation" is a new
menu item located under E-
Learning on the left-side
menu. Clicking on Training Vali-
dation opens a new Training
Search window. Searching via the
BSA member identification num-
ber usually works best. A link for
"Advanced Search" allows for the
input of a Scouter's name. A help
button on the upper right side of
the web page (the question mark)
can also provide assistance.
Units are encouraged to check
the training records of their mem-
bers to insure accuracy.
Internet Recharter Internet Recharter puts the pow-
er of accuracy in your hands: you
make the difference when it
comes to getting your unit’s infor-
mation correct with the national
office because you know your
unit’s members best. Some im-
portant things to remember:
You need your unit’s current
access code –last year’s
access code will not work.
You can start with the unit’s
current information in Scout-
net, or upload information
from TroopMaster or
PackMaster.
The final printed roster must
be signed by the chartered
organization head and the
unit leader.
Turn in the signed roster,
payment of fees, and any new
members’ applications as your
district directs no later than
the 15th of the month in
which the current charter
expires.
Access Internet Recharter by go-
ing to www.myscouting.org.
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Every Youth Deserves a Trained Leader
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Online courses are available at www.myscouting.org. After setting up a login and password, enter your personal membership ID number in
order for a completion report to be sent to the training database.
Fast Start Training
(online)
Youth
Protection
(online)
Leader Specific Training(online available for Cub Scout Leaders)
Other
Cub Scout Leaders
Tiger Cub Den Leader Den Leader Yes Tiger Cub Den Leader
Wolf/Bear Leader/Assistant Den Leader Yes Cub Scout Den Leader
Webelos Den Leader/Assistant Den Leader Yes Webelos Den Leader
Outdoor Leader Skills for
Webelos Leaders
Cubmaster/Assistant Cubmaster Yes Cubmaster
Pack Committee Member/Chair Pack Committee Yes Pack Committee
Pack Trainer Pack Committee Yes Pack Trainer
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator
ScoutParent Unit
Coordinator Yes Pack Committee
Boy Scout Leaders
Scoutmaster/Assistant SM Boy Scout Leader Yes Scoutmaster/Asst Leader Specific
Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills
Troop Committee Member/Chair Boy Scout Leader Yes Troop Committee Challenge (online)
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator
ScoutParent Unit
Coordinator Yes Troop Committee Challenge (online)
Varsity Scout Leaders
Coach/Assistant Coach Varsity Leader Yes Varsity Coach Leader Specific
Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills
Team CommitteeMember/Chair Varsity Leader Yes Varsity Coach Leader Specific
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator
ScoutParent Unit
Coordinator Yes Varsity Coach Leader Specific
Venturing Leaders
Advisor/Associate Advisor Venturing Leader Venturing Venturing Leader Specific
IOLS for crews with
outdoor program
Crew Committee Member/Chair Venturing Leader Venturing Venturing Leader Specific
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator
ScoutParent Unit
Coordinator Venturing Venturing Leader Specific
Sea Scout Leaders
Skipper/Mate Venturing Leader Yes Sea Scout Adult Leader
Skip Committee Chair/Member Venturing Leader Yes Sea Scout Adult Leader
ScoutParent Unit Coordinator
ScoutParent Unit
Coordinator Yes Sea Scout Adult Leader
Exploring LeadersAdvisor/Associate Advisor
Service/Committee Member Post Advisor Exploring Adult Explorer Leader Basic Training
What is required to be a trained leader?
BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation)Required when conducting outdoor Pack activities
Trained Scout leaders provide a quality, fun-filled program for youth. When leaders understand the whys and hows of Scouting,
they are more effective in their roles. Trained leaders know how to use the available resources to provide an exciting and worth-
while program for the youth. Trained leaders also have confidence in carrying out their roles and responsibilities. As a result,
Scouts receive a program designed to achieve Scouting's aims of citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness.
The “Trained” emblem is available to all adult leaders who have completed required courses for their
registered position. It is worn on the left sleeve, below and touching the emblem of leadership for
which it was earned.
COUNCIL CAMPS
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The Cradle of Liberty Council is proud to provide 5 camps on 2 properties for camping
across Southeastern Pennsylvania
Resica Falls Scout Reservation Located just North of East Stroudsburg, PA, Resica Falls consists of 4,600 acres in the beautiful Pocono
Mountains. Resica Falls is divided into two different camps, Big Springs and Firestone. Both camps are
available in the Fall, Winter and Spring for troop or district activities, and feature many cabins and
campsites to help host your troop camping trip. During the summer, Big Springs is converted into our
seven week Boy Scout Summer Camp that can hold 550 people per week. We offer over 60 merit
badges, as well as other troop activities that always keep the Scouts moving and having fun! Each sum-
mer we have a theme and evening programs related to the theme to keep the Scouts enthusiasm high
throughout the week.
Year-Round Activities:
Units can work with Council Campmasters to use hiking trails and shooting ranges (where qualified).
The Resica Falls Activities Committee works to provide activities like Fishing Weekends and C.O.P.E.
Weekends as well.
Musser Scout Reservation Located along the Unami Creek on over 1,400 acres of Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania. The Res-
ervation is made up of three distinct camps: Camp Delmont, Camp Hart, and Camp Garrison. Prior to
1996 the Philadelphia Council owned and operated Camp Hart, while the Valley Forge Council owned
and operated Camp Delmont. These adjacent camps joined to create a new reservation in 1996 when
the two councils merged. In 2000, Camp Garrison opened, and contains four themed encampments:
Fort Akela, Safeguard Castle, U.S.S. Cradle of Liberty, and the Native American Village. Camp Hart pro-
vides a staffed summer camp opportunity for campers with a capacity of nearly 300 campers per session.
Year-Round Activities:
Units can work with Council Campmasters to use hiking trails and shooting ranges (where qualified) on
the weekend when they are at camp! The Musser Activities Committee works to provide activities like a
Camp Kickoff, Fall Festival, Bull’s-eye Shooting Event, Fishing Derby, and more!
All Camping Reservations and questions are handled by our Camping Assistant at
(484) 654-9213 or by sending an email to [email protected].
Summer 2013 Offerings:
Week 1: June 23 - 29
Week 2: June 30 - July 6
Week 3: July 7 - 13
Week 4: July 14 - 20
Week 5: July 21 - 27
Week 6: July 28 - August 3
Week 7: August 4 - 10
Summer 2013 Offerings:
Short Session I: July 14 - 17
Full Session1: July 14 - 19
Short Session II: July 21 - 24
Full Session II: July 21 - 26
Weekend 1: July 5 - 7
Weekend 2: July 12 - 14
Weekend 3: July 19 - 21
Weekend 4: July 26 - 28
UNAMI LODGE ONE www.unamilodge.org
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, the purpose of
the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:
Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout
Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that
recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a
way that warrants similar recognition.
Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure,
and environmental stewardship as essential components
of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and
in summer camp.
Develop leaders with the willingness, character,
spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units,
our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life
purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
Fall Fellowship – October 14-16, 2012
The Fall Fellowship Weekend is a great time to come
out and support camp while enjoying the fellowship
atmosphere. Campers will do service projects around
camp to help with any repairs in addition to our Ordeal
Inductions and Brotherhood Conversions. In the
evening there will be a patch auction and social.
Brotherhood Blitz – December 1, 2012
The Brotherhood Blitz is an opportunity for current
Ordeal members of Unami Lodge who are eligible for
Brotherhood. Since some people can’t get away all
weekend to attend a lodge weekend, they still should
have the ability to Seal the Bonds of Brotherhood. Join
in on this one-day event!
Spring Service I – April 19-21, 2013 - Camp Hart
Spring Service II – May 17-19, 2013 - Resica Falls
Join us for a weekend of service and fellowship as we
give-back to our council camps. Campers will spend the
day Saturday doing service projects around camp in
preparation for the upcoming summer, as well as hold
Ordeal Inductions and Brotherhood Conversions. Also,
Vigil Inductions will occur during Spring Service II. In the
evening there will be a patch auction and social.
Unami’s 97th Annual Dinner – January 6, 2013
Arrowmen gather for a night of celebration at the 97th
annual Unami Lodge Dinner. Together the group share
an appreciation for the outgoing officers and welcomes
the new incoming lodge officers. The Lodge Banquet
will be held at Williamson’s in Horsham and is an op-
portunity to recognize the Chapter of the Year, new
Vigil Honor Members, Thomas J Richards and David
Fortunato Outstanding Service Award recipients,
Founders Award recipients, Chuck Benshetler Award
recipients and to celebrate the past year’s accomplish-
ments. It’s also a time to look back at all of fun that
was had over the past year and to spend time with your
fellow Arrowmen. For more information, visit
www.unamilodge.org
OA Section Conclave – Each Year in June
The Section Conclave is an annual event where five
lodges from Northeast Region-Section 5b get together
for fellowship, competitions, and a lot of fun while cele-
brating the traditions of the Order of the Arrow.
Scouts from all over Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jer-
sey have a blast participating in the numerous special
events, games, food, fun, ceremony and dance competi-
tions, awesome shows, LOTS of patch trading and so
much more. Visit www.unamilodge.org for more info!
Community Service – Late March Each Year
Each year the Lodge finds a local park or organization
that needs its help and conducts a large day of service.
The location shifts between the various Fields of the
Lodge from year to year. Attend your Chapter Meetings
to keep up to date with this year’s plans!
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Council Committees
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“Why did Council do that?!”
Has this thought ever crossed your mind? You may hear people say it and wonder what they mean.
Most decisions made by “The Council” come from one or numerous committees organized at the
Council level. These committees are chaired by a volunteer who lives in the council and composed of
volunteers from all around our tri-county area. Membership in these committees is at the discretion of
the committee chairman. If you have interest in the activities of these committees and feel you could
bring a contribution to the committee based on hobbies or your vocation, contact the chairperson!!
Council professionals work to guide the volunteer-driven activities and programs within their area of
service, attending meetings as advisors and assisting the chairman where needed.
The following pages contain information about many of the committees above, as well as some smaller
subcommittees that break out from them. As noted previously, membership on these committees in
at the discretion of the chairman and based on the area of expertise one may bring to the table. If you
are interested in shaping the decisions of “The Council,” ask the committee chairman if you may join!
Call 610-688-6900 to be directed to these volunteers or their associated professional staff members.
Council Committees
Council Commissioners
Led by Steve Perrone, Council Commissioner. Members of
this group are commissioned as keepers of the flame of
Scouting and work to add value at all levels.
Strategic Plan
Chaired by Rod Henkels. With numerous breakout commit-
tees, the SP group works to develop a plan toward Council
growth and ensures the plan is executed properly.
Eagle Alumni Relations
Chaired by Mark Chilutti. Fosters future works through posi-
tive association with people who have a Scouting background.
Utilizes the strength of an ever-growing number of Eagle
Scouts who work together to offer scholarship and more
opportunities to youth members of the Council.
Development
Chaired by Jeff McFadden. Works to increase the ability of the
Council to offer programs through self-generated finances.
Organizes events to raise funds which support Scout activity.
District Operations
Chaired by Chuck Bolger. Optimizes the capacity of districts
to serve its units effectively. District Chairs compare best
practices and ensure clear goals are in place for service.
Your District Committee
Each of the districts in the Cradle of Liberty Council has a
version of the committee structure on the previous page in it
of itself. Talk to your District Chair about joining the discus-
sions of the District Committee.
Membership
Chaired by Steve Kelly. Actively engages in the Membership
processes of the Council, both in outreach to potential char-
tered organizations, school access, effective recruitment
training, and retention of current members.
Program
Chaired by Steve Ranjo. Oversees camping, activities, training,
advancement, properties, and high adventure aspects of the
Council. Ensures quality opportunities are available to Scouts.
Camping
Chaired by Mike Coyne. Ensures the camping opportunities
for Scouts of all levels are of the highest quality over appro-
priate intervals of time. Works through aquatics, Cub Scout
camping, C.O.P.E., health & safety, Order of the Arrow,
shooting sports subcommittees, and Musser & Resica Activity
Committees. Delivers on the “outing” of Scouting.
Activities
Chaired by Jerry Rafter. Focuses on Council level events such
as the Pilgrimage, Encampment, Camporee, Council Dinner,
Scouting For Food, Thanksgiving Day Parade, and more.
Advancement
Reviews the processes and rates of the method of advance-
ment used in all types of Scouting. Works to make advance-
ment most effective so as to improve the experience of the
youth who are participating.
Training
Chaired by Bill Robinson. Ensures that leaders of all levels of
Scouting are granted sufficient opportunities to learn proper
Scout methods for the implementation of the program. All
policy is written to positively affect Scouting activities so that
through better trained leaders, a safe and engaging program is
conducted. Oversees University of Scouting, National Youth
Leadership Training, Woodbadge, and more.
Properties
Chaired by Pat Brala. Manages the Council-owned lands and
facility needs. Responsibly examines the past, present, and
future needs and goals for each so as to be able to conduct
the most responsible Council program possible.
High Adventure
Chaired by John Schultz. Promotes and executes expeditions
to National High Adventure bases and also organizes similar
experiences within the confines of the Council. Every four
years has a major focus on the National Jamboree and leads
the Council through the processes with that event.
Finance
Chaired by Chuck Kropac. Manages the overall business end
of the Council’s Scouting movement. Works with committees
to develop responsible budgets for various events so as to
best affect the Council bottom-line, which in turn affects the
range of experiences available to the youth Scouts.
Audit
Chaired by Sean Stacy. Responsible for the annual audit
process in accordance with all pertinent tax codes and
regulations. Works with other committees to ensure policy is
properly approached across all aspects of the movement.
Risk Management
Chaired by Cary Coglinese. Examines all aspects of the Coun-
cil to minimize opportunities for system failures resulting in
unnecessary losses. This includes the well being of those
participating in Scouting.
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Council Committees
Investment
Chaired by Judith Freyer. Directs the overall picture of funds
marked as a part of the Council Endowment Fund, ensuring a
dependable source of income to conduct Scouting. Offers
opportunities to foster additional investments in the Scouting
movement and the livelihoods of the Scouts.
Marketing
Chaired by Joe Waugh. Manages all aspects of how the
Council presents itself and its products. Oversees public
relations with outside organizations and promotes the brand
and messages of the Cradle of Liberty Council.
Health and Safety
Chaired by Dr. Jack Templeton. Dr. David H. Sirken, Vice-
chair. Ensures policies and properties are in the best
interest for the well-being of both youth and adult members
of the Council. Annually inspects camp properties and checks
first aid logs of summer operation to find “trouble spots.”
Jewish Committee on Scouting
Chaired by Leonard Brownstein. Ensures that opportunities
for exposure to the Jewish principles of faith are presented
through the religious medals program. Develops relationships
with institutions to provide Scouting opportunities and
awards camperships to participating Jewish youth. Holds an
annual retreat for Jewish youth and ensures that Kosher food
is available at summer camp if requested.
Technology
Oversees the Council’s use of state-of-the-art materials to
best implement the Scouting program in the Council.
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Chaired by Robert Gabage. Ensures that opportunities for
exploration of Catholicism are presented through the reli-
gious medals program. Develops relationships with institu-
tions to provide Scouting opportunities and awards camper-
ships to participating Catholic youth.
Popcorn
Manages the process of selling the iconic Scouting product
throughout the various districts and units. Prepares district
and unit leaders for an effective sale through training courses
and logistical support before, during, and after the program.
Venturing
Promotes the activities and success of the Venturing Program
through various event organization, the Venturing Officers
Association, and Venture-specific training opportunities
throughout the year.
Women in Scouting
Foster camaraderie and confidence in equal participation in
events and activities of the Boy Scouts of America.
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INSURANCE & FINANCE
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What is Friends of Scouting?
Friends of Scouting is the annual campaign where
the Cradle of Liberty Council asks Scouting
families, businesses and civic-minded citizens to
support our mission of providing the Scouting
program to thousands of young people in
Philadelphia, Montgomery and Delaware Counties.
Why should I give to Friends of Scouting?
The Friends of Scouting campaign provides roughly
one-fifth of the money needed to support the
Cradle of Liberty Council's camps, programs and
facilities for a calendar year. These camping and
training facilities are the "outdoor classrooms" in
which Scouts have fun, learn leadership skills and
develop into better young men and women.
I already paid my child's registration and his
unit collects annual dues. Haven't I already
supported Scouting?
Your child's registration fee goes directly to the
National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. If
your child's Scout unit collects dues, that money
stays with the unit to help pay for trips and other
activities. None of that money helps the Cradle of
Liberty Council pay for:
Maintaining and staffing the council's two
camping properties.
Training thousands of adult volunteer leaders
in youth protection or any other trainings.
Increased marketing efforts to encourage
more youth to join Scouting.
Council Accident and
Sickness Insurance Plan
This accident and sickness insurance is provided
for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, LFL
Explorers, and adult volunteer leaders registered
in Cradle of Liberty Council. This plan covers
them for accidents and sickness while participating
in any official Scouting activity. This plan is paid for
by our members at $2.00 per year. Additional
information on coverage, limits, etc., may be
obtained by contacting the council office at
610-688-6900.
Comprehensive General Liability
Insurance For Volunteers
This coverage provides primary general liability
coverage for registered volunteer Scouters with
respect to claims arising out of an official Scouting
activity. Because of the high limits, volunteers
should NOT be placed in a position where their
assets are jeopardized because of a negligence
liability claim or lawsuit. The insurance provided
Scouting volunteers through the BSA general
liability insurance program is excess over any
other insurance the volunteer might have to his or
her benefit, usually a homeowner’s, personal
liability, or auto liability policy. There is no
coverage for those who commit intentional or
criminal acts.
Unit Money Earning Applications
A unit must submit a Unit Money Earning
Application to the council prior to any fundraiser
with the exception of the popcorn sale or camp
card sale. The application is available from the
Council Service Center and should be submitted
to the office or district professional at least two
weeks in advance of the fundraiser.
Whenever your unit is planning a money-earning
project, be sure to refer to the BSA's "10 Guides
to Unit Money Earning Projects" as your guide. It
will be helpful to you as you fill out the application.
If your answer is yes to all the questions in this
document, it is likely the project conforms to
Scouting's standards and will be approved. For
more information consult your District Executive.
The application is available at
www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34427.pdf
District Abbreviations
Philadelphia County: ROO Roosevelt
NOR Northern
TRI Triune
Montgomery County: BP Baden Powell
CON Continental
GN General Nash
LAF Lafayette
CONST Constellation
WASH Washington
Delaware County: CONEST Conestoga
CONST Constellation
MIN Minquas
Scout Reach: SR Scout Reach
Exploring: EX Exploring
Training Abbreviations
BALOO Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
BSFST Boy Scout Fast Start
COR Chartered Organization Representative
COS Climb On Safely
CSFST Cub Scout Fast Start
DC Den Chief
IOLS Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills
MBC Merit Badge Counselor
OWL Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders
SA Safety Afloat
SSBL Scouting Safety Begins With Leadership
SSD Safe Swim Defense
SST Scoutmaster/Asst Scoutmaster Specific
TCC Troop Committee Challenge
TIS This is Scouting
TS Trek Safely
VARLST Varsity Leader Specific
VLST Venturing Leader Specific
YPT Youth Protection
YPT-V Venturing Youth Protection
Miscellaneous Abbreviations
BS Boy Scout
CS Cub Scout
FOS Friends of Scouting
OA Order of the Arrow
RT Roundtable
VEN Venturing
VAR Varsity
National Web Links
National Web site: www.scouting.org
National forms: www.scouting.org/media/forms.aspx
Scouting catalog sales: www.scoutstuff.org
Boys’ Life magazine: www.boyslife.org
Scouting magazine: www.scoutingmagazine.org
National Eagle Scout Association: www.nesa.org
BSA Alumni: www.bsaalumni.org
Online Learning Center: www.MyScouting.org
Spanish language Web site: www.scoutingvalelapena.org
Common Abbreviations in Scouting
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Baden-Powell District
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Key Leadership
District Chair: William P. “Pat” Hart
Vice-Chair (Program): Barry Kauffmann
Vice-Chair (Training): Mike Matusheski
District Commissioner: Adam Horry
Assistant District
Commissioner (Cubs): Laurel “Ellie” Smith
District Executive: Frank Solla
Monthly District Meetings
These occur at First Presbyterian Church
1710 Bethlehem Pike Flourtown, PA 19031
All Meetings Begin Promptly At 7:30PM
District Committee
First Wednesday of every other month beginning
September through May.
District Commissioners
First Wednesday of every other month beginning
October through June.
Roundtable — OPEN TO ALL Leaders
Second Wednesday of each month from
September through June.
Major Events and Deadlines
Annual Leadership Summit: September 12, 2012
Contact Pat Hart: [email protected]
Camporee at Camp Hart Sponsored by Troop 1, Oreland: October 12-14, 2012
Contact Mike Weiss: [email protected]
Training Day at Supplee: December 1, 2012 Contact Mike Matusheski: [email protected]
First Aid Meet: December 1, 2012
Contact Roger Milton: [email protected]
Annual Business Meeting: December 5, 2012 Contact Pat Hart: [email protected]
Gold Rush (Klondike Derby): Jan 25 –27, 2013 Contact Barry Kauffmann: [email protected]
Pinewood Derby: February 16, 2013
Contact Mike Kenny: [email protected]
Annual Recognition Dinner: April 21, 2013 Contact Barry Kauffmann: [email protected]
BP Games with Tiger Hunt: May 4, 2013
Contact Adam Horry: [email protected]
Olympia/Scope Canada Scouts Visit USA: May 16-20, 2013 Contact Paul Himes: [email protected]
Program Launch Picnic: June 12, 2013 Contact Gary Bonfante: [email protected]
Annual Leadership Summit: September 11, 2013
Contact Pat Hart: [email protected]
Camporee at Camp Hart Sponsored by Troop 540: Oct 11-13, 2013
Contact Chris Watson, [email protected]
Training Day at Supplee: December 7, 2013 Contact Mike Matusheski: [email protected]
IOLS Training: April 19-21, 2013
Contact Mike Matusheski: [email protected]
First Aid Meet: December 7, 2013 Contact Roger Milton: [email protected]
*Unit Representatives Will Receive Program Details At Roundtables*
*Some Events Will Occur In Place Of
Regularly Scheduled Meetings*
*Please Check www.colbsa.org then Scroll Over “Districts” For Our Page & Updates*
*Contacts Have Been Provided As
References for Future Updates*
Some Vital Statistics:
End of 2011: 1,298 Total Youth Members 15 Packs, 15 Troops, 1 Team & 1 Crew
Serving the School Districts of Upper Dublin, Springfield, Conshohocken, Colonial
and Wissahickon
Key Leadership
District Chairman: Torpey White
District Commissioner: Josh Nay
District Executive: Brad Kurisko
Quality Unit Executive: BettyAnn Atkinson
Conestoga District
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Monthly District Meetings
All occur at Aldan Union Church
7 E Providence Road, Aldan, PA
District Committee
8:00-9:00pm the first Tuesday of every month
except July and August.
District Commissioners
7:00-8:00pm the first Tuesday of every month
except July and August.
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in Conestoga
7:30-9:00pm the second Tuesday of every
month except July and August.
Major Events and Deadlines
Cub Olympics: October 27, 2012
This is the largest District Cub event of the year; don’t
let your Pack miss out! All boys will be able to compete
in approximately 13 different events; some new and
different events and some favorites from past years. All
attending Cubs may submit a design for this year’s
patch. We expect 249 Cub Scouts to attend; YOUR
PACK can help us break the 250 barrier! All Scouts will
receive a patch and there will be awards for the best
Tiger Den, Wolf and Bear Den, Webelos Dens and
Pack. All Packs must provide at least 1 adult to help run
an event. Where: Glenolden Elementary School
Cost: $3.00 per Scout
Registration and questions: John Rex at
[email protected] or call 610-259-8264.
District First Aid Meet: Jan 12, 2013
Scouts compete to solve practical First Aid problems
using skills from rank advancement and First Aid Merit
Badge. More details to come.. Location and time TBD.
Pinewood Derby: January 26, 2013
You've seen the Junk Yard Wars where teams compete to build machines from scrap metal, now you have
Junk Yard Wars, Pinewood Derby Style! Dens will build their Pinewood Derby car and compete against
other dens in an exciting race against time. A team must have at least two scouts but may be as big as a
whole den. Teams will each receive one specially marked kit. Do not bring your own car! The boys, along
with parent supervision, are given a time limit of 2 hours to make their car.
Cost is $5 per team plus $1 per scout. (3 Scout team: $5 + $3 = $8 total) Please register in advance so
we have enough cars for everyone.
Location: Center Court of the Springfield Mall, Start time: 10:00 AM
Registration and questions: John Rex at [email protected] or call 610-259-8264.
District Camporee: April 12-14, 2013
Our Camporee is moving to April. All Troops are invited to join in the Camporee events. Events are still
in the works but past years have included: Scout Rodeo, Geocaching, Rifle Range, Chili/Dessert cook off,
and COPE Course for Scouts with various trainings available for adults during the day. Come join us for a
great Scout weekend of Camaraderie and Competition! Stay tuned, more details to come!
District Recognition Dinner: May 19, 2013
Come join us as we honor our District and Community Leaders with a multitude of awards. District
Award of Merit, Spark Plug awards, Adult Recognition Awards and the 3rd Annual Jack Edmondson Award
given to a Scouter who has spent their life in service to Conestoga District.
Location & Cost: TBD
Contact: Brad Kurisko at 484-654-9232 or [email protected] for questions and nominations.
Monthly District Meetings
Key 4 Meeting
7:00pm the fourth Monday of each month.
Firestone Service Center
District Committee
7:00pm the second Monday of each month.
Haverford Trust
District Commissioners
7:30pm the first Tuesday of each month.
Ardmore Presbyterian Church.
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in Constellation
7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month.
Saint Marks’s Church.
Eagle Board Project Review
7:30pm the second Tuesday of each month.
Saint Marks’s Church
Eagle Board
7:30pm the fourth Thursday of each month.
Marple Township Building
Key Leadership
District Chairman: Jim Hasselman
District Commissioner: Rick Miller
District Director: Vacant
Quality Unit Executive: Dave Bryan
Constellation District
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Major Events and Deadlines
District Boy Scout / Venturer Swim Program:
February 10, 17, 24 & March 3, 10, 2013
Valley Forge Military Academy and College
1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087-3695
Boy Scouts and Venturers can earn Swimming or Lifesaving
merit badges during our five week program. All participants
need to be in good physical condition and should be pre-
pared to attend every session. Be prepared with goggles
and swim suit!
**Earning these badges now will free up valuable time at
Summer Camp allowing scouts to pursue other unique
opportunities for fun and adventure.**
District First Aid Meet: March 2, 2013
A Troop/Crew may enter as many patrols/teams as it
would like; the patrol/team including 4-8 individuals and one
Scout/Venturer as a victim. All participants will receive a
patch. Each Troop/Crew needs to supply one adult per
patrol/team to serve as a judge. The Meet will be based on
first aid knowledge and situations covered by the latest edi-
tions of the First Aid Merit Badge and Boy Scout Handbook.
Units must register online, Cost is $10 per patrol. Cubs &
Webelos are invited to watch!
Cub Scout Swimming Day: March 17, 2013
Valley Forge Military Academy and College
Cub Scouts from all across our District will work together
in small groups with our dedicated staff and will have the
opportunity (depending on their rank) to earn their Swim-
ming Belt Loop, Swimming Pin, or Aquanaut badge. Packs,
Dens, and individual boys are welcome to participate!
Constellation District Pinewood Derby Championship: April 27, 2013
Each Pack can enter three cars, preferably your 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place finishers. Each participant will have
their name and unit listed in the program and will receive a participation ribbon. Winners will receive tro-
phies and will have their photographs taken for their local newspaper. Entrance fee is $15 per pack to cover
their three cars. Cubmasters are requested to register on-line.
Constellation District Spring Camporee: May 3-5, 2013 Ridley Creek State Park, Group Site #13.
Patrols consisting of four to eight boys will compete against each other in fun scout skills based activities.
Troops may bring as many patrols as they like. Boys will have the opportunity to participate in scout events
with boys from other troops across the district, including the Saturday night campfire, Order of the Arrow
tap, and Webelos crossover. Cub Scouts are welcome to spend the day Saturday. Webelos may camp over-
night with their Den or make arrangements to stay with one of the Troops. Camping, working as patrols,
demonstrating scout skills, learning new things, having fun, and making new friends. This is what Scouting is all
about! Scoutmasters are asked to register on-line and to provide an approximate headcount.
Key Leadership
District Chairman: Jeff Cannon
District Commissioner: George Steckhouse
District Executive: John Bickel
Continental District
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Monthly District Meetings
District Committee
7:30pm the first Wednesday of every month
beginning in September through June.
Location: New Hanover Lutheran Church
District Commissioners
6:45pm the first Wednesday of every month
beginning in September through June.
Location: New Hanover Lutheran Church
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in Continental District
7:30pm the second Wednesday of each month
from September through June.
Location: Boyertown East Jr. High School
Major Events and Deadlines
Fall Camp-o-ree – September 21-23, 2012
Come join us for a fun weekend at camp!
Mr. Skip’s Night Hike: September 22, 2012
Cub Scouts are invited to come to camp and take a
hike under the full moon using their night eyes!
District Annual Meeting: December 5, 2012
The District Annual Meeting is a time for the District
Committee Members, Members-at-large and Charter
Organization Representatives to get together and
review the progress of the past year and vote-in the
district Committee for the next year.
Continental Klondike Derby: Jan. 11-13, 2013
The Continental Klondike Derby is a must-attend
event for Packs and Troops that want to test their
skills against their fellow Scouts. For the Boy Scouts,
this is a weekend camping opportunity with competi-
tions during the day Saturday. For the Cubs, this is a
day event where you can try some fun activities and
events. A good time is had by all!
Continental Pinewood Derby Race: April 6, 2013
Gentlemen, Start your engines! The District Derby is a chance for the tops cars in each pack to race
against each other. We will find out who is the fastest car in the District, but racers also have a chance
to be recognized with the Key Three Cup!
Continental Annual District Dinner: April 27, 2013
The District Dinner is a great time of fun and fellowship between district leaders! We take time to rec-
ognize those that have earned different awards, including the Unit Scouter Award and the District
Award of Merit. Be sure to come out and support your fellow Scouters!
Other Events to Remember
Tiger Cub Hunt – First Saturday in November
Fall Showcase – September 22, 2013
Spring Camp-o-ree – May 10-12, 2013
District Picnic – In-place of the June Roundtable
Key Leadership
Exploring Executive: Tiffany Minicozzi
Exploring
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What is Exploring?
Exploring is a hands-on career shadowing
program for teen’s ages 14 through 20 years old. Some of Philadelphia's most visible
businesses volunteer their efforts and knowledge and invite students to come to their offices be-
hind the scenes and learn all of the details to pur-suing an education and career in their particular
specialty fields. Exploring is open to all interested students in Philadelphia, Montgomery and Dela-
ware Counties.
Roundtable: August 22nd 2012 5:30 pm
January 22nd 2012 5:30 pm
Exploring Recognition Event:
May 29th 2012 5:30 pm
Participating Organizations and Details
Philadelphia Phillies
Learn what it takes to run a baseball game from ticket sales to
game day promotions.
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Pattison & Darien Aves, Phila, PA
Contact: Jon Joaquin, [email protected]
Philadelphia 76ers
Learn what it takes to run a basketball game, including planning
and creating theme nights.
Location: Wells Fargo Center, 3601 South Broad Street, Phila, PA
Contact: Bob Capewell, [email protected]
PECO
Study marketing, resume writing, interviewing, public speaking.
Location: 2301 Market Street, Phila, PA
Contact: Randi Martin, [email protected]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Learn roles of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and learn
how CBP protect the nation’s borders and economy.
Location: U.S. Customs House, 200 Chestnut Street, Phila, PA
Contact: Desiree Nicholls, [email protected]
Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
Study law at the Philadelphia District Attorney's office by participating in Mock Trials.
Location: Three South Penn Square, Corner of Juniper and S. Penn Square, Philadelphia PA, 19107
Contact: Tiffany Minicozzi [email protected]
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Focuses on business and accounting; professional development including; Time Management, Personal 'Branding',
Critical Thinking, Professional Etiquette, and other sessions.
Location: Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market St. 17th Floor Phila, PA
Contact: Miriam Lee, [email protected]
Amtrak
Students are trained as AMTRAK police officers and learn security and law enforcement guidelines.
Location: 30th St. Station, Amtrak Police Headquarters (Ramp Office Septa Area)
Contact: Officer Clifton William, [email protected]
Boeing
Learn about aeronautical, mechanical and other types of engineering and see Boeing facilities up close.
Location: Boeing Facility, Building 3-10, Stewart Ave & Rt. 291 Ridley Park, PA
Contact: Mary Ann Skehan, [email protected]
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Learn about numerous health topics and have opportunities to practice hands-on skills.
Location: PCOM campus, 4170 City Avenue, Phila, PA Rowland Hall
Contact: Tiffany Minicozzi [email protected]
Philadelphia Police Academy
Receive classroom and hands-on training in law enforcement from local, state and federal agencies.
Location: 8501 State Road, Phila, PA
Contact: Corporal Bryan Coyle, [email protected], website www.ppdonline.org
Key Leadership
District Chairman: Suren Pakhtigian
District Commissioner: Ed Vasold
District Director: Amy Frantz
General Nash District
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Monthly District Meetings
District Committee
7:30pm the third Wednesday of each month,
September through June.
Location: Univest Insurance Building, Lansdale
District Commissioners
7:30pm the fourth Wednesday of each month,
August through May.
Location: Univest Insurance Building, Lansdale
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in General Nash
7:30pm the second Wednesday of each month,
September through May.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale
Major Events and Deadlines
39th Annual General Nash Cub-O-Ree:
October 13, 2012
Scout Skills, Rope Bridge, Games, 125 foot Giant Ice
Cream Sundae and more!! Brown bag lunch, or eat
with one of the troops.
This event is for Cub Scouts from General Nash District.
This year the theme will is “SUPERHEROES” and the
troops will be doing their best to make the event
exciting for our SUPERCUBS.
We will again be holding a Food Drive for the Nor
Gwyn Food Cupboard. All Packs are asked to partici-
pate. We will be asking for specific items, to be an-
nounced at the September Roundtable. COST: $5.00
in advance (by Oct 10, 2012 ), $7.00 day of the event.
Price includes a 2012 patch.
LOCATION: Parkside Place, Upper Gwynedd Pa.
CONTACT: [email protected]
General Nash Klondike Derby: Feb 8-10, 2013
General Nash First Aid Meet: March 2, 2013
Held annually the past 10 years on the first Saturday in March, the General Nash District First Aid
Meet is a Patrol event involving Scouts from across the District. Patrols are presented with 7 short,
practical first aid scenarios they must solve using materials from the First Aid Kits they bring. Patrols
are allotted 10 minutes to demonstrate their solution, followed by a 5-minute de-briefing by an Adult
"judge" on how well they did based on a pre-supplied solution rubric. Patrols are also presented a
written test (multiple choice, T/F questions) to answer in another 15-minute period. Scores are tal-
lied, winners declared, trophies awarded. For their $6 entry fee, each patrol member is given a partici-
pation patch; patrols are awarded a participation totem for their patrol flag. Refreshments are also
served including donuts, hot dogs, pretzels, hot chocolate and coffee. In recent years, the event has
attracted between 35 and 40 Patrols from 17 to 19 different troops, with over 200 Scouts in-
volved. Judges are drawn from troop leaders, parents and other volunteers. The entire event, includ-
ing set up, opening, activities,award ceremonies and clean up, runs from 8 AM to 1 PM.
Key Leadership
District Chairman: Wayne Motsek
District Commissioner: Brenda Shepperd
District Executive: Lillybeth Lugo
Quality Unit Executive: Scott Houde
Lafayette District
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Monthly District Meetings
District Committee
7:00pm the third Monday of the month.
JP Mascaros.
District Commissioners
7:45pm the third Monday of the month.
JP Mascaros.
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in Lafayette
7:30pm the second Wednesday of the month.
JP Mascaros.
Major Events and Deadlines
Camporee & Cub Day: October 26-28, 2012
Journey to Excellence Due: January 11, 2013
Lafayette Klondike Derby: January 19, 2013
Merit Badge College: January 26, 2013
Lafayette First Aid Meet: March 9, 2013
Unit Charters Due: March 15, 2013
Lafayette District Dinner: April 22, 2013
Lafayette Pinewood Derby: April 23, 2013
Spring District Camporee: May 17-19, 2013
Lafayette Family Picnic: June 12, 2013
Come to Roundtable
for details on these
fantastic events!
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Key Leadership
District Chairman: Larry Weathers
District Commissioner: Bill Stewart
District Executive: Nick Nowak
Minquas District
Monthly District Meetings
District Committee
7:00pm the third Tuesday of every month Septem-
ber through May.
Location: Riddle Hospital, Media
District Commissioners
7:30pm the first Tuesday of every month beginning
in October through June.
Location: First United Methodist Church, Media
Roundtable & OA Chapter Meeting
For All Leaders in Minquas District
7:30pm the second Tuesday of every month from
September through June.
Location: Pennsylvania Institute
of Technology, Media
Important Information
Minquas E-Newsletter & Webpage
Stay informed of all upcoming events, dates and more by
visiting the District Webpage and subscribing to the Dis-
trict E-Newsletter at https://www.colbsa.org/news/
minquas-news.html.
Eagle Scout Projects & Board of Reviews
Board of Reviews are scheduled every other month at
the Delaware County Court House and upon request.
All Eagle Scout Board of Review requests and project
review requests for Troops 154, 191, 225, 260, 316, 443,
493, 605, & all others should contact Karlis Ulmanis, Dis-
trict Advancement Chairman at [email protected].
Project review requests for those in Troops 85, 112, 272,
277, 292, 342, 404, & 430 should contact Tom Ellis, Dis-
trict Advancement Committee Member at
Major Events and Deadlines
Call for District Award of Merit due February 12, 2013
Each year, the District collects nominations for the District Award of Merit and selects recipients who have ren-
dered noteworthy service to youth in Scouting, outside Scouting, or both. Nominations are due on February 12
to Tom Ellis at [email protected].
Minquas District Dinner: Spring 2013
All Scouters in Minquas are invited to join their fellow volunteers for the annual recognition event. All volun-
teers will be honored for their ongoing service to scouting and selected recipients will receive the District Award
of Merit and Distinguished Leader Award.
Minquas Camporee: May 3-5, 2013
All Boy Scout Troops within Minquas District are invited to participate in the Spring 2013 Camporee. Look for
more information in the E-Newsletter, District Webpage and Roundtable.
Day Camp : June 17-21, 2013
All Cub Scouts are invited to participate in the 2013 camp experience! Day Camp will be held at a location con-
venient for families within the Minquas District. Signup deadline is June 3.
Training Opportunities
Training courses will be announced on the District E-Newsletter and on the District webpage. Questions can be
direct to Muriel Hons, District Training Chairman at [email protected].
Key Leadership
District Chairman: Aaron Gooding
District Commissioner: Bart Poindexter
District Executive: Mahdi Alston
Northern District
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Monthly District Meetings
**Effective May 1st 2012**
District Committee
7:30pm the first Tuesday of the month
District Commissioners
6:30pm the second Tuesday of the month
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in Northern
7:00pm the second Tuesday of the month
Eagle Board of Review
6:30pm the fourth Thursday of the month
Major Events and Deadlines
District “Recharteree”: Early December, 2012
Life to Eagle Seminar: March 6, 2013
Northern District Dinner: March 23, 2013
District Pinewood Derby: April 13, 2013
Race for the Cure: May 11, 2013
District Picnic: June 11, 2013
Fall Recruitment: September 4, 2013
District Training: September 29, 2013
Popcorn Sales through the Month of October!
District University of Scouting in November!!
District Holiday Party to be determined!!!
Come to Roundtable
for details on these
fantastic events!
Key Leadership
District Vice-Chairman: Eric Cahill
District Commissioner: Mike Crockett
District Director: Dominic Aquilino
District Executive: Brian Burkhard
Quality Unit Executive: Regina McTeague
Roosevelt District
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Monthly District Meetings
District Committee
7PM – Commissioners Meeting
7:30PM – District Committee Meeting
1st Wednesday of the each Month
September through June
Deer Meadows Retirement Community
8301 Roosevelt Blvd; Philadelphia, PA 19125
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in Roosevelt
7PM – OA District Chapter Meeting
7:30 – District Cub, Boy Scout, and Youth
Roundtable
2nd Wednesday of each Month
September through June
Philadelphia Protestant Home
6500 Tabor Avenue; Philadelphia, PA 19111
Major Events and Deadlines
Roosevelt District Kickoff: September 12, 2012
Come to the first Roundtable of the year to make sure
your Scouts are prepared for all of the year’s district
activities. All district and unit leaders, OA members,
and Scouters in Northeast Philadelphia are invited to
attend.
Cub Scout Klondike Derby: January 26, 2013
Cub Packs are invited to this day-only event to test
their Scout skills, enjoy some hot chocolate, and have
fun in the snow. Event information will be provided at
Roundtable, or contact District Leadership with any
questions.
Boy Scout Klondike Derby: February 15-17, 2013
Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews are invited to
compete at Camp Delmont in this year’s Derby. Skills
such as knot-tying, fire-building, cooking, and Scout spir-
it are judged as Scouts take part in many other fun ac-
tivities.
Service Weekend at Musser: March 22-24, 2013
Come participate in a weekend of service at the Musser
Reservation. Cabins are being held for our District, and
registration includes meals and lodging for the entire
weekend. Do your part to ensure Musser is ready
to open for the Summer season!
District Adult Social: April 13, 2013
All Scouters and their adult family are invited to celebrate their hard work at this year’s adult social.
This 21+ only event features great food, music, and fellowship!
District Pinewood Derby: April 20, 2013
Bring your Pack’s top placing cars and the best looking car to race against other winners from Packs
across the Northeast.
District Boy Scout Camporee: April 26-28, 2013
Boy Scouts and Venturing Crews are invited to attend the Roosevelt Camporee weekend. Enjoy a
weekend of Spring camping, special activities, and fun!
Key Leadership
District Executive: Darryl Irizarry
Scoutreach District
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Monthly District Meetings
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in ScoutReach District
7:00pm the second Wednesday of each month
from September through June
Location: Bruce S. Marks Scout Building
Major Events and Deadlines
2nd Annual Leadership Training: Jan 26, 2013
All day training including, Youth Protection,
Cubmaster Specific, Den Leader Specific and
Committee Member.
8th Annual Pinewood Derby: TBD
Come race your Pinewood Derby cars at the annual
Pinewood Derby Race! More info to follow.
ScoutReach District Dinner: June 12, 2013
Celebrate the end of the school year with the fine
leadership of the ScoutReach programs of the Cradle
of Liberty Council.
The ScoutReach program of the
Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA is a
council assisted program which
helps to meet the developmental
needs of young boys in Philadelphia,
Montgomery and Delaware coun-
ties.
By emphasizing ethics and moral
values, ScoutReach addresses many
of the social concerns of parents
and youth in the area. ScoutReach
expands Scouting to all youth and
clearly portrays that Scouting is for
everyone including the disadvan-
taged and underserved youth. Our
mission is to ensure that Scouting is
available to all youth regardless of
their circumstances, or ethnic back-
ground by providing special leader-
ship and emphasis to inner-city
Scouting programs.
The Cradle of Liberty provides
ScoutReach to almost 3,000
youth. The following is a break-
down of the demographics in
the city of Philadelphia.
South, South West, North
and West Philadelphia:
Hispanic 8%, Black 64%,
Asian 5%, Other 23%
Mt. Airy, Germantown and
Chestnut
Hill: Hispanic 4%, Black 12%,
Asian 2%, Other 82%
Northeast Philadelphia,
Mayfair, Port
Richmond, Fishtown:
Hispanic 19%,
Black 34%, Asian 2%, Other 45%
ScoutReach Rewards
Scouts who live up to the Cub
Scout Promise are recognized
with the ScoutReach Rewards
Program. The program allows
boys to earn their uniform,
camping equipment, etc.
Program Specialist Adult
leaders, such as School Teach-
ers, are hired to serve as
Cubmasters, Assistant Cub-
masters and Den Leaders.
Community Partners
Local companies and organiza-
tions like the Philadelphia Phil-
lies, Keystone Mercy Health
Plan and J.P. Mascaro assist
ScoutReach by providing ac-
tivities and events for the
boys.
Camping Our program pro-
vides camping opportunities
every summer so boys can
experience the great out-
doors.
Character Development Citizenship Physical Fitness
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Key Leadership
District Chairman: Joel Wilson
District Commissioner: Christine Shaw
Building Character, Reinforcing Academics,
and Raising Achievement Of Youth In
Philadelphia For Over 100 Years
Triune District
Monthly District Meetings
District Committee
7:00pm the first Monday of every month begin-
ning in September through June.
Location: 22nd and Winter Streets, 19103
District Commissioners
7:00pm the third Thursday of every month be-
ginning in September through June.
Location: TBA
Roundtable — For All Leaders and Scout
Families in Philadelphia
7:00pm the second Monday of each month
from September through June.
Location: 22nd and Winter Streets, 19103
Latest News @ s.colbsa.org/triuneblog
Major Events and Deadlines
Call for District Award of Merit: Jan 24, 2013
The District Award of Merit is awarded to a regis-
tered Scouter, nominated by his peers, who has ren-
dered noteworthy service to youth, above and be-
yond the expectations of their position. This is the
most prestigious award a district can bestow on a
volunteer Scouter. The process to nominate Scout-
ers will be announced at s.colbsa.org/triuneblog.
District Pinewood Derby: March 9, 2013
The Pinewood Derby is a racing event for Cub
Scouts. Cub Scouts will have an opportunity to work
within their units and with their family to construct
cars. Cub Scout Packs will receive an invitation to the
District Pinewood Derby, with the time, location,
and other relevant details. It will also be announced
at s.colbsa.org/triuneblog
Philadelphia Cub-O-Ree: May 17-19, 2013
This annual camping event is designed for Cub Scout
Packs and their families. The Cuboree will include
opportunities for youth to participate in camp-only
activities such as BB-Guns and Archery, as well as
work on outdoors-oriented advancement. Infor-
mation regarding last year’s Cuboree as well as infor-
mation about the 2013 Cuboree and planning com-
mittee can be found at s.colbsa.org/triuneblog
Training Opportunities: Throughout The Year
Every youth deserves a trained leader. Just as we teach our Boy Scouts to navigate their journey with
a map and compass, training provides the skills, knowledge, and tools for adult volunteers to lead suc-
cessful and vibrant programs. Many of our trainings are available online for free at myscouting.org
Even more are available at low or no cost in person. District-sponsored training oppourtunities will be
announced at s.colbsa.org/triuneblog. Additional opportunities are available on the Training Calendar
at s.colbsa.org/trainingcalendar
Boy Scout Spring Camporee: May 3-5
This annual camping event is designed for Boy Scout Troops and Webelos Scouts. The Spring Campo-
ree will include opportunities for youth to participate in camp-only activities such as Rifle Shooting and
Archery, as well as work on outdoors-oriented skill development. Information regarding last year’s
Camporee as well as information about the 2013 Camporee and planning committee can be found at
s.colbsa.org/triuneblog
Triune District Dinner: TBA (Spring)
The Triune District will be holding a 1st Annual District Dinner to celebrate the successes of the 2012-
2013 Scout year and recognize specific Scouters. Information will be announced at s.colbsa.org/
triuneblog by March 1st, 2013
District Executive: Vacant
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Key Leadership
District Chairman: Ted McDonald
District Commissioner: Dave Walker
Washington District
Monthly District Meetings
District Committee
7:00pm the first Wednesday of every month
beginning in September through June.
Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Glenside
District Commissioners
7:00pm the first Wednesday of every month
beginning in September through June.
Location: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Glenside
Roundtable — For All
Leaders in Washington District
7:30pm the second Tuesday of selected
months from September through June.
Major Events and Deadlines
District Tiger Den Meeting: October 10, 2012;
October 9, 2013
This meeting is open to all new Tiger Cubs and their
Adult Partners. The district takes the lead and runs
Tiger Den Meeting #1 for all. This meeting is de-
signed to help Adult Partners and prospective Tiger
Den Leaders get started and provide -just in time-
position specific training on how to run a meeting.
The Scouts just have fun! This meeting will be host-
ed by Pack 48 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Glen-
side.
District Campfire: December 5, 2012
Our Scouts and Scouters take the chill out of the air
and put on a show of Scout Songs, Skits and Cheers.
This fun night is night of fellowship, Scout humor, and
Fire! What else is there? The district Campfire
takes place in the campground of Alverthorpe Park in
Abington.
District Klondike Derby: Feb. 2nd, 2013
Washington District will take over Camp Hart as we build our scout skill contest. Race kits get dis-
tributed in December.
District Pinewood Derby: March 10, 2013
It’s the thrill ride of the year! Each Pack in the district sends their top 3 racers to the district race!
Challenge the boys to build the fastest car ever made.
Call for District Award of Merit: 2/1-4/17, 2013
Take a moment to recognize fellow volunteers by nominating them for the highest award a district can
bestow on any individual.
Washington District Dinner: May 5, 2013
This annual gathering of fellowship and recognition is our chance to thank our volunteers, and to spend
some quality time together. Our Dinner committee announces our theme 2 months in advance, then
we gear up to celebrate the work of the past year culminating with presentations of our District
Award of Merit recipients.
District Executive: Anthony Weiss
See the District Newsletter for specifics.
Newsletter @ s.colbsa.org/washingtonnews
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September 2012
Baden-Powell
12 Leadership Summit
Conestoga
11 Roundtable
Constellation
11 Roundtable
Continental
12 Roundtable
21-23 Camp-o-ree
22 Cub Night Hike
General Nash
12 Roundtable
Lafayette
12 Roundtable
Minquas
11 Roundtable
Northern
11 Roundtable
Roosevelt
12 Roundtable
Scoutreach
12 Roundtable
Triune
10 Roundtable
Washington
11 Roundtable
Top Eight Reasons to Sell Trail’s End Popcorn
1. Increase your unit and council income – 70% stays local.
2. Pay for your entire Scouting program with just one money-earning project.
3. Scouts learn life lessons by “earning their own way.” 4. There are loads of incentives – The $600 Club, $1500 Sellers and College
Scholarships.
5. Sell Online – Online sales combined for prize incentives! Register your unit & Scouts now for online accounts.
6. Sales materials and resources provided at
Council Popcorn Kick-offs scheduled for
September. For additional revenue, sell
online to those friends and family outside of
the Cradle of Liberty Council service area.
7. Popcorn Sale is 'high-tech' download the Trails End app on your smart
phone and sell on the go.
Welcome! Camp Kickoff at Musser! September 29
This event gives Cub Scouts and their families an opportunity to experience that
first time in the outdoors with all the exciting Cub Scout programs- and more! It
happens September 29, 2012 at Camp Garrison. This day event is a Cub Scout’s
first chance to “experience the finest in our Council Camps.” Make sure you
register as soon as registration opens; June 1st. There will be a cutoff to the num-
ber of participants to this great event. Signups can be found at www.colbsa.org.
Call 610-688-6900 with questions. Event cost is $10 for all attending.
Women in Scouting Camping Trip: Sept 7-9
Held annually at Musser Scout Reservation, this relaxed training
weekend is a great opportunity for women in our organization to
gain experience in the outdoors. Many haven’t yet had a chance to do
so as youth. Call 610-688-6900 for more information and keep alert
for flyers at Roundtable leading up to the event.
National Youth Leadership Training: September 28-30
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed
to provide youth with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
Content is delivered in a unit and small group outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Registered youth members who are 13 years old and less than 18 years old and have completed
Unit Leadership Training, appropriate for their unit, are eligible to attend with their unit leader’s recommendation. Courses are held at the Nelson Training Center, register online at www.colbsa.org
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2 3 Labor Day 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25Yom Kippur
begins at sundown 26 27 28 29
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Council Training
Committee
Continental
Camp-o-Ree
Continental
Camp-o-Ree
OA Trade-O-Ree
Popcorn Show & Sell
Orders Pick Up
Council Properties
Committee
Executive Board
Meeting
Roosevelt District
Kickoff
Camp Kickoff
at Musser
Rosh Hashanah
ends 1 hour
after sundown
Rosh Hashanah
begins at sundown
Yom Kippur
ends 1 hour
after sundown
Continental
Cub Night Hike
Fall First Recruitment
Rallies Begin
Council Advancement
Committee
SEPTEMBER 2012Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Service Centers Closed
Use this calendar to help plan programs for your unit for the next year!
Every youth deserves a trained leader! New leaders should complete the
training required for their position as soon as possible. For a list of
required courses and a schedule of when they are offered, see
www.colbsa.org.
Many of the courses are available online at www.myscouting.org.
NYLT at Nelson Training
Center
NYLT at Nelson Training Center
Women in Scouting
Camping Trip at Musser
Council Commissioners
Meeting
Unami Lodge Executive
Committee
Morey's Piers Scout Day
Check on the left for your District Roundtable
Fall Festival at Camp Hart: October 19-21
This event gives Cub Scouts and their families an opportunity to camp and
experience autumn time in the outdoors with all the exciting Cub Scout
programs- and more! Join us at Camp Hart, October 19-21, 2012. Event cost
is $15 per person. Register as soon as registration opens; June 1st. It will close
when 300 people have registered. Signups can be found at www.colbsa.org.
Youth Protection Training
The Boy Scouts of America places the greatest importance on creating the most
secure environment possible for our youth members. To maintain such an environment, the BSA developed numerous procedural and leadership selection policies and provides parents and leaders the online, video, and print resources
for the Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venturing programs. See www.scouting.org/YouthProtection.aspx.
Youth Protection Training is required for all leaders every two
years. While the course may be taken online or in a classroom setting, the online version required within the past 2 years for all adults participating in long
-term camping experience, including day camp, Cub Scout/Webelos Scout resi-dent camp, summer camp, and winter camp. Local Tour Permits also
require that one adult leader on any outing have completed Youth Protection Training within the past two years.
Complete the online training at www.myscouting.org. A special version of
Youth Protection Training is available at this same site for Venturing leaders.
Northeast Region Sea Badge: October 5-7
The Seabadge (Seabadge-13-PA-12) Conference program is a Sea Scout adult
training weekend course that teaches ship operations and management
principles. The training course intent is to improve the youth adult relation-
ship by utilizing and reinforcing that the youth leadership runs the ship. Each
participating adult will be required to complete a “Rutter” ticket.
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October 2012
Baden-Powell
10 Roundtable
12-14 Camp-o-Ree
Conestoga
9 Roundtable
27 Cub Olympics
Constellation
9 Roundtable
Continental
10 Roundtable
General Nash
10 Roundtable
13 Cub-o-Ree
Lafayette
10 Roundtable
26-28 Camp-o-Ree
27 Cub Day
Minquas
9 Roundtable
Northern
9 Roundtable
Roosevelt
10 Roundtable
Scoutreach
10 Roundtable
Triune
8 Roundtable
Washington
6 Basic Training
10 Tiger Den Meeting
Venturing
2 Venturing Night
Order of the Arrow Service Weekends
Order of the Arrow service weekends are a chance for all of the brothers in the
lodge to get together for the main purpose of the Order: Service to our Camps. We take time each Spring and Fall to help with Service projects around camp that will either help complete a long-term project that benefits camp, help to set-
up or winterize camp, or just complete some general maintenance that will keep the camps operating smoothly all year round. We encourage all OA members to
join us to give back service to our great camps!
Sporting Clays Classic: October 23
Support our ScoutReach programs by attending this great fundraising event! Groups of four to try their best in a few
rounds at a premier shooting clays location. Call 610-688-6900 for more information.
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Reconnect with
Scouting Friends
www.bsaalumni.org
Scouting for Food: November 10 and 17
This council-wide Scouting For Food drive will kick off Saturday, November 10, as
Scouts across the Cradle of Liberty Council drop off collection bags in their
neighborhood. The following Saturday, Scouts will return to pick up donations from
the same locations. Each district will coordinate efforts in their area. Donations
collected will be delivered to local food banks or pantries selected by the districts.
University of Scouting: November 3
University of Scouting is a training opportunity each year where adult
leaders of all program areas come together for a day of fun, fellowship, and
learning. Whether you are a new leader or experienced; a commissioner
or den leader; a Scoutmaster or Cubmaster; committee member or simply
an interested parent; there is something for you at University of Scouting!
University of Scouting offers over 30 different classes presented by some
of the most experienced volunteers in Cradle of Liberty Council.
Whether you are looking for leader specific training, want resources on
den meeting ideas, information on how to train your troop youth leader-
ship, what to do with those Venturers or how to use one of those things
called a Dutch Oven; experienced and qualified instructors will be on
hand. University of Scouting also offers training for Boy Scouts who wish
to serve as den chiefs, troop guides, or chaplain aides.
For registration information and course catalog, see www.colbsa.org.
Webelos-to-Scout Transition Plan
One of Scouting‘s greatest responsibilities for our troops is to make the
next level of Scouting readily available for a young man once he meets
the joining requirements. Boy Scout troops should assign an assistant
Scoutmaster or a troop committee member to be responsible for
recruiting new Scouts, which would include developing a relationship
with the Cubmaster and the Webelos den leaders. This person serves as
a resource during Webelos overnight activities and builds enthusiasm
among boys and their parents for the exciting challenges that lie ahead in
Boy Scouting. Plan NOW (in November) and Be Prepared for new
Scouts in the New Year!
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November 2012
Baden-Powell
14 Roundtable
Conestoga
13 Roundtable
Constellation
13 Roundtable
Continental
3 Tiger Hunt
14 Roundtable
General Nash
14 Roundtable
Lafayette
14 Roundtable
Minquas
13 Roundtable
Northern
13 Roundtable
Roosevelt
14 Roundtable
Scoutreach
14 Roundtable
Triune
12 Roundtable
Venturing
6 Venturing Night
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Friends of Scouting
Unit Leaders! Now is the time to schedule your unit‘s Family Friends of
Scouting presentation for 2013! Friends of Scouting is the annual fundraising
campaign in which district volunteers visit all Scouting units during a special
meeting. Presenters make a short presentation to the parents and adult
leaders of the unit explaining how the Scouting program is funded and why
financial support is needed to maintain and expand the quality programs and
camping facilities of the Cradle of Liberty Council. If you have not already
done so, please contact the Family Friends of Scouting Chairman for your
district or your District Executive.
Unami Lodge Brotherhood Blitz: December 1, 2012
The Brotherhood Blitz is an opportunity for current Ordeal members of
Unami Lodge that are eligible for Brotherhood to take their Brotherhood.
We recognize that some people can’t get away all weekend to attend a lodge
weekend, and we still want you to have the ability to Seal the Bonds of
Brotherhood, so we provide this one-day event.
December 2012
Baden-Powell
1 Training
5 Annual Meeting
12 Roundtable
Conestoga
11 Roundtable
Constellation
11 Roundtable
Continental
5 Annual Meeting
12 Roundtable
General Nash
12 Roundtable
Lafayette
12 Roundtable
Minquas
11 Roundtable
Northern
11 Roundtable
Roosevelt
12 Roundtable
Scoutreach
12 Roundtable
Triune
10 Roundtable
Washington
5 District Campfire
Venturing
4 Bowling Party
Recharter Your Unit on Time!
Unit Leaders! See the MyScouting page, in the front section of this calendar
for helpful hints on a successful recharter this year!
Camp Promotions for Units and Committees
Does your group want to know more about the many opportunities for
your Scouts to attend camp? The Camping Committee is dedicated to
educating unit leaders and parents from any Pack, Troop, Crew, or Team
on the year-round and summer programs that are available to deliver on
the promise of the outdoors. Contact the Camping Committee, today!
Summer Camp Staff Holiday Party
Are you an alumni of a Cradle of Liberty Council summer camp staff?
Contact your Camp Director for details on this year’s holiday party. See all
your friends you haven’t talked to since close-down week! Unlike camp, no
uniform is required; just come out for camaraderie and annual staff awards.
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Give the Gift of Scouting this Holiday Season!
Can’t figure out what to buy the Scouts and Scouters in your life? Consider wrapping up an item that they can
use at camp this spring or summer! Who doesn’t like a new flashlight AND extra batteries?! Take this as an
opportunity to defray some of the costs of camp usually incurred later in the year by thinking ahead!
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Cold Weather Seminar: January 3 or 5
If you are planning on coming to this year’s Pilgrimage or Encampment (or
just want your Scouts to learn a bit more about safe practices in the cold),
be sure to attend one of the Cold Weather Seminars. One of your Unit
Leaders should attend, with an older Boy Scout or Venturer as well, so
that an effective presentation can then be passed along to your unit. By
attending this great seminar, you’ll learn something and make the event
safer for everyone!
County-wide Beltloop Bonanzas
Available to Cub Scout Packs all around the Council, each of the three
counties in the Council will be hosting a day of fun with a purpose. Cost,
registration and event details for the events can be found online at
www.colbsa.org, about three months leading up to the event dates. A scout
may attend any of these bonanzas, however programming will likely be
similar between county events. Check online for more details.
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January 2013
Baden-Powell
9 Roundtable
25-27 Klondike Derby
Conestoga
8 Roundtable
26 Pinewood Derby Daze
Constellation
8 Roundtable
Continental
9 Roundtable
11-13 Klondike Derby
Exploring
10 Youth Leadership Conference
General Nash
9 Roundtable
Lafayette
9 Roundtable
18-20 Klondike Derby
26 Merit Badge College
Minquas
8 Roundtable
Northern
8 Roundtable
Roosevelt
9 Roundtable
26 Cub Klondike
Scoutreach
9 Roundtable
26 Leadership Training
Triune
14 Roundtable
16 Annual Meeting
Summer Camp Staff Interviews
Do you love camping? Do you enjoy teaching or working with your peers?
Have you recently taken a leadership course and are itching to put your new
skills to work? Consider applying for a position as a summer camp staff
member at Resica Falls or Hart summer camps. Look under the Camping
section of www.colbsa.org for a summer camp staff application. Paid posi-
tions are available for men and women age 16 and up, while 14 and 15 year
olds can volunteer during the summer as a Counselor-in-Training, and work
to learn what it is to be a staff member. Apply today!
Scout Sunday Recognition Mass: January 27
Are you chartered to a religious organization? Regardless of the nature of
your chartered organization, be sure to show your Scouting support at
their events. The Catholic Committee on Scouting has a great relationship
with the Catholic Churches across our region and each year organizes a
Scout Sunday Recognition Mass, at the Bascilica of St. Peter and Paul in
Philadelphia. All scouts are invited to attend this Catholic Mass while wear-
ing their Scout uniforms in a show of support of one of our chartered or-
ganizations. Contact the Catholic Committee on Scouting for more info.
Ice Fishing at Resica Falls
Join us at Resica Falls to try your luck at Ice Fishing! We have experienced
Ice Fishermen come to camp to teach the Scouts how to Ice Fish and even
help the Scouts catch some fish themselves. Lunch is included in this oppor-
tunity. To register, call the Camping Department. The available weekends
are January 18-20, February 1-3 and February 8-10.
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Council Recognition Reception and Dinner
Don’t miss the Annual Council Dinner this month. Details TBA. Join fellow
Scouters in recognizing the 2012 recipients of the Silver Beaver Award,
the highest award a council can bestow on a volunteer Scouter. The award
is presented for distinguished service to youth within a local council.
Although presentation is made by the Council, all nominations submitted
must be approved by the National Court of Honor before the award can be
presented. The number of awards presented annually is based on the basis
of the number of units in the Council.
Find more information about this event at Roundtable and online at
www.colbsa.org. Don’t miss out on this great event!
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February 2013
Baden-Powell
13 Roundtable
16 District Pinewood Derby
Conestoga
12 Roundtable
Constellation
12 Roundtable
10, 17, 24 District Swimming Events
Continental
13 Roundtable
General Nash
13 Roundtable
8-10 Klondike Derby
Lafayette
13 Roundtable
Minquas
12 Roundtable
Northern
12 Roundtable
Roosevelt
13 Roundtable
15-17 Boy Scout Klondike
Scoutreach
13 Roundtable
Triune
11 Roundtable
Washington
12 Roundtable
1-3 Klondike Derby
Venturing
5 Venturing Night
101st Pilgrimage and Encampment: February 15-17
Come enjoy “The Longest Continuous Scouting Event in the World!” Each
year the Saturday Pilgrimage highlights a person or group that is famous from
work during the American Revolution. Hearty Scouts and Scouts are able to
join in The Encampment beginning Friday through Sunday, camping out in the
cold weather on the same ground American soldiers lived during their stay in
the war. Cold Weather Training is required to attend! Call for more info.
Council Calendar Planning
Workshop: February 23
If you are currently running a District or Council-
level event and don’t see it on this calendar, make
sure your committee is represented at this year’s
workshop. Volunteers will build the September 2013
-December 2014 version of this document that day
Trainers EDGE: February 23 If you are a trainer, or would like to be a trainer, Trainer’s EDGE is for you. The Trainer’s EDGE course sharpens your
platform skills. It provides a opportunity for practice and evaluation. Trainer’s EDGE is a pre-requisite for anyone who
wishes to serve on a Wood Badge staff or NYLT --both youth and adults. Check the Council web site for upcoming
courses and locations. Join in the fun and give your participants the EDGE when you train.
Commissioner College: February 9
College of Commissioner Science will be held on Saturday February 9, 2013.
The College of Commissioner Science feature informative ses-
sions enhancing their commissioner skills, thereby earning credits towards
earning a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree. Through the utilization
of the commissioner college program, sessions will be structured to match
the experience level of the commissioners as they gain proficiency in their
field and challenge commissioners to gain a more thorough insight in-
to commissioner support for units and BSA membership.
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Summer Service Projects—What’s Yours?
Doing service projects together is one way that all Scouts keep their
promise "to help other people." While a Scout should do his best to help
other people every day, a group service
project is a bigger way to help people.
While you're giving service, you're
learning to work together with others
to do something that's good for your
community.
Service projects may help the natural
world, the community, or the chartered
organization. Be sure to record your
service projects and report them in on
your Journey to Excellence scorecard!
Campership Applications Due: March 1 Cradle of Liberty Council believes that every Scout should be given an
opportunity to take part in an outdoor experience. The Campership Fund
was established to ensure that Scouts who, without financial assistance,
would not be able to attend camp. Funding is limited and we ask only those
with true needs to apply for a campership. Youth members are expected to
earn their own way in Scouting and each unit should provide an opportunity
for Scouts to participate in fundraising activities. All applications are consid-
ered on the basis of need. Availability of camperships is dependent upon the
council’s ability to fund them. Funding will be limited to no more than 50%
of the program fee. Completion of this application is does not automatically
guarantee a campership. Please note that receipt of a 50% campership is
NOT to be expected. Find more information online at www.colbsa.org
Campmaster Training: March 21
Rally with the other Council Campmasters at this annual Training and
Scheduling Meeting. What is a Campmaster? The campmaster corps is a
group of selected, trained, and registered Scouters who serve at council
weekend camps whenever troops, teams, Webelos dens, or posts are
using any part of the camp property. Campmasters select their own time
and frequency of service, but they usually serve two to four times a year.
The group is organized under the leadership of the council camping com-
mittee. If you’re interested in being a Campmaster, call 610-688-6900.
BSA Outdoor Ethics Course:
Leave No Trace Trainer
The BSA Outdoor Ethics course is a 16-hour, overnight
class is for any Boy Scout age 14 and up, Varsity Scout,
Venturer, or adult Scouter who wishes to serve as a
BSA Leave No Trace Trainer. Completion of this course is required for
a youth to hold the Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Leave No Trace Trainer po-
sition of responsibility in their troop. Look for training information at an
upcoming Roundtable and keep an eye on the Council website.
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March 2013
Baden-Powell
13 Roundtable
Conestoga
12 Roundtable
Constellation
12 Roundtable
2 District First Aid Meet
3, 10, 17 District Swimming Events
Continental
13 Roundtable
General Nash
2 First Aid Meet
13 Roundtable
Lafayette
9 First Aid Meet
13 Roundtable
Minquas
12 Roundtable
Northern
12 Roundtable
Roosevelt
13 Roundtable
22-24 District Service Weekend
Scoutreach
13 Roundtable
Triune
11 Roundtable
9 District Pinewood Derby
Washington
2 Training Day
10 Pinewood Derby
Venturing
5 Venturing Night
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Venturing Officer Elections: April 2
April is a busy month in the Venturing world! For those youth interested
in making Venturing even more fun and exciting than it already is, be sure
to run for one of the elected positions. Youth have the opportunity to run
for President, Vice-President of Program, VP of Administration or VP of
Communications. Even if you aren’t running, be sure to come out to the
Venturing Officer Association (VOA) meeting to vote for the people that
you think will run Venturing the best!
Venturing Spring Weekend: April 26-28 An exciting camping opportunity for Venturers to get together and have
fun in different competitions and skills. Come out to the monthly VOA
meetings to plan the program!
Council Coordinated Meeting: April 15
This meeting is for District and Council volunteers to rally and hear updates
from Council Program Chairs and District Key 3’s. If you hold one of these lead-
ership positions, be sure to keep yourself in the loop and be aware of any chang-
es of date or time. For more up-to-date information on these meetings, call the
Council Office at 610-688-6900.
Pre-camp Leaders Meetings
Whether your group is attending Resica Falls for Boy Scout Camp or
Camp Hart for Cub Resident Camp, don’t miss your meeting! Each unit
is encouraged to send at least one adult to their respective pre-camp
leader meetings. These meetings are an invaluable opportunity to get
late-breaking camp information, and to meet face-to-face with your
camp director for questions and answers. Items including payment
balances, campsite preferences and assignments, as well as discussions of
the camp program will abound. You will be informed of the precise
details of your pre-camp meeting when you have signed up for camp.
Call the Camping Department, 484-654-9213 for more information.
Pack Planning Workshops Quality Unit Executives will host Pack Planning Work-
shops, concentrating on building your 2013-14 pack calen-
dar of events and meetings along with coming up with a
budget to support all your desired activities. This is a great
opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow Cub leaders
about events, activities, and practices that have worked well for their packs.
Ideally, a pair of leaders will attend ONE OF THESE workshops, and then
conduct a similar exercise at an upcoming Pack Committee meeting!
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April 2013
Baden-Powell
10 Roundtable
21 District Dinner
Conestoga
9 Roundtable
26-28 Camporee
Constellation
9 Roundtable
27 Pinewood Derby Championship
Continental
6 District Pinewood Derby
10 Roundtable
27 District Dinner
Exploring
18 Impact Breakfast
General Nash
10 Roundtable
Lafayette
10 Roundtable
22 District Dinner
23 District Pinewood Derby
Minquas
9 Roundtable
Northern
9 Roundtable
13 Pinewood Derby
Roosevelt
10 Roundtable
13 District Dinner
20 District Pinewood
26-28 District Camporee
Scoutreach
10 Roundtable
Triune
15 Roundtable
Venturing
2 Venturing Night, Officer Elections
26-28 Spring Weekend
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ends at sundown 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
Conestoga Camporee
Conestoga Camporee
Continental
Pinewood Derby
Constellation Pinewood
Derby
Chemical Fuels Safety
Training
Northern
Pinewood Derby
APRIL 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
OA Service Weekend
Exploring Impact
Breakfast
Roosevelt District
Dinner
Order of the Arrow Service Weekend
Council Pack
Planning Workshop
Conestoga Camporee
Check on the left for your District Roundtable
Conestoga Camporee
Continental
District DinnerBP IOLS
Roosevelt Camporee
Venturing Spring Weekend
Baden Powell
Community Event
Baden Powell Introduction to Outdoor
Leader Skills Training
Roosevelt
Pinewood Derby
Lafayette Pinewood
Derby
Venturing Meeting Night
& Officer Elections
Venturing Camping
Weekend
Resica Falls and Hart
Summer Camp
Precamp Leader
Meeting
Council Pack
Planning Workshop
Roosevelt Camporee
Council Properties
CommitteeCouncil Executive Board
Council
Coordinated
Meeting
Council Commissioners
Meeting
Council Training
Committee
Lafayette
District Dinner
Unami Lodge Executive
Committee
Council Pack
Planning Workshop
Spring Recruitment
Rallies Begin
Final Camp Payment Due for Early Bird Rate: May 1
Don’t miss out on the Early Bird rate for Summer Camp at Resica Falls or
Camp Hart. To qualify you must have submitted your $50.00 deposit by
the deadline earlier in the year. If you are not paid in full by May 1, your
scouts will have to pay the regular rate for camp this summer. Don’t miss
out on this great savings opportunity. For more information, contact the
Camping Department at 484-654-9213.
Day Camp 2013
Day and twilight camps offer Cub Scouts the opportunity to do
activities that would not be possible at the den or pack levels in a safe,
healthy environment. AND the boys have a lot of fun!! All activities
are planned to be age-specific for boys going into 2nd grade through the
5th grade. Some camps also have programs for new Tiger Cubs entering
the 1st grade this fall. Feel free to sign up for whichever Day Camp(s)
work best for you! Registration closes two weeks prior to your arrival.
Sign up your pack today to insure outdoor summertime fun!
Weekend Cub Events at Musser
Be sure to take advantage of some of the great programs offered this sum-
mer to your Cub Scouts. Each summer the Camping Committee organizes
numerous activities as weekend or SaturDAY events. Attend roundtables
regulary leading up to the summer and be sure to have activities to create a
year-round program for our Scouts. If you don’t think “Council” is offering
enough weekend opportunities for Pack or Troop Camping, contact the
Camping Chairman to discuss how you can help.
Order of the Arrow Service Weekends
Order of the Arrow service weekends are a chance for all of the brothers
in the lodge to get together for the main purpose of the Order: Service to
our Camps. We take time each Spring and Fall to help with Service projects
around camp that will either help complete a long-term project that bene-
fits camp, help to set-up or winterize camp, or just complete some general
maintenance that will keep the camps operating
smoothly all year round. We encourage all OA
members to join us to give back service to our
great camps!
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May 2013
Baden-Powell
8 Roundtable
16-20 Olympia-Scope
25 Tiger Recruitment
Conestoga
14 Roundtable
19 District Dinner
Constellation
14 Roundtable
3-5 District Camporee
Continental
8 Roundtable
10-12 District Camporee
Exploring
23 Recognition Dinner
General Nash
8 Roundtable
Lafayette
8 Roundtable
17-19 District Camporee
Minquas
14 Roundtable
3-5 District Camporee
Northern
11 Race for the Cure
14 Roundtable
Roosevelt
8 Roundtable
11 Cub Scout Show & Do
17-19 Cuboree
Scoutreach
8 Roundtable
Triune
13 Roundtable
3-5 District Camporee
17-19 District Cuboree
Washington
5 District Dinner
Venturing
7 Officer Orientation
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1 2 3 4
5 Cinco de Mayo 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 Mother's Day 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 Memorial Day 28 29 30 31
Check on the left for your District Roundtable
Lafayette Camporee
Triune Cub-O-Ree
Roosevelt
Cub-O-Ree
Cub Scout Weekend at
Musser
Exploring Recognition
DinnerOA Service Weekend
Conestoga District
Dinner
Council Advancement
Committee
Council Training
Committee
Service Centers Closed
Unami Lodge Executive
Committee
Council Commissioners
Meeting
Council Health and
Safety Committee
Triune Cub-O-Ree
Order of the Arrow Service Weekend
Baden Powell Tiger and
Spring Recruitment
Roosevelt Cub-O-Ree
Continental Camporee
Washington
District Dinner
Continental Camporee
Lafayette Camporee
Check on the left for your District Roundtable
Venturing Officers
Orientation
Spring Recruitment
Rallies Finish
Northern
Race for the Cure
SM/SA Training
Friday
Triune District
Camporee
Constellation District
Camporee
Minquas District Camporee
Minquas District
Camporee
Roosevelt
Show and Do
Council Camping
Committee
Executive Committee
Meeting
The Leave No Trace Center for
Outdoor Ethics teaches people how to
enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
Find out more at www.lnt.org
MAY 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Triune District Camporee
SaturdayThursday
Final Camp Payment
Balance due for Early
Bird Rate Constellation District Camporee
Cub Scout Weekend Events: June 1 and June 15
These events will gives Cub Scouts and their families an opportunity to
camp and experience an awesome themed day. The event cost will be $15
per person. Register as soon as registration opens: April 1st. Additional
information and signups can be found at www.colbsa.org.
Look for additional information at Roundtable leading up to the summer! If
you are interested in helping to run events at any camp, let us know by
calling 610-688-6900. Be the change you wish to see!
Cutoff Dates for Day Camp
Out of respect for those planning the numerous Day Camps around the
Council, reservations will end two weeks prior to the event. Make sure
that if your Scouts are interested in attending camp, your parents and
leaders sign up while the registration is still open. Signups are available
online at www.colbsa.org and Scouts are allowed to attend any Day
Camp in the Council, so long as they can be properly dropped off and
picked up each day.
A late fee will begin to be assessed for any reservations after June 1.
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June 2013
Baden-Powell
12 Picnic (NO Roundtable)
Conestoga
11 Roundtable
Constellation
11 Roundtable
Continental
12 Picnic (NO Roundtable)
General Nash
NO Roundtable
Lafayette
12 Family Picnic (NO Roundtable)
Minquas
11 Roundtable
Northern
11 Roundtable
Roosevelt
12 Roundtable
Scoutreach
12 District Dinner (NO Roundtable)
Triune
10 Roundtable
Venturing
4 Venturing B-B-Que
Summer Camp Staff report to Camp
If you’re a member of the Council summer camp staff, June is the month
you’ve been waiting for! Make sure all your paperwork is in order and
turned into your Camp Director well before arriving at camp.
Parents and Leaders, don’t forget that most of the men and women
working tirelessly to teach your Scouts this summer are members of Scout
units just like yours! They’re on the camp staff to learn about leadership as
much as your Scouts are there to learn skills. And remember, while you
get to go home at the end of the week, the staff gets
one day off to sleep, do laundry, and possibly visit their
“significant other” back at home. Then it’s back to camp
for another grueling week in the heat and mosquitos.
A Scout is Clean. Don’t forget to pack extra socks!
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 Flag Day 14 15
16 Father's Day 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Have fun plans for the summer?! Get out and play
Resica Falls Staff
Training Weekend
Cub Scout Weekend at
Musser
Day Camp
Late Fee Assessed
Cub Scout Weekend at
Musser
Council Executive Board
Venturing B-B-Que
Resica Falls Sumer
Camp - Session 2
JUNE 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Newlin Grist Mill
Day Camp Cutoff
Roxborough
Day Camp Cutoff
Unami Lodge Executive
Committee
Scoutreach District
Dinner
Cub Scout Weekend at
Musser
Lafayette Family Picnic
Check on the left for your District Roundtable
Camp Hart, Torresdale,
Bryn Athyn Day Camp
Cut Off
Roxborough Day Camp
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 1
Council Training
Committee
Cub Scout Weekend at Musser
National Youth Leadership Training at Nelson Training Center
Newlin Grist Mill Day Camp
Resica Falls Summer Camp Staff Reports For Training and Setup
Friends of Scouting
There‘s still time to schedule your unit‘s Family Friends of Scouting
presentation for 2013. Friends of Scouting is the annual fundraising
campaign in which district volunteers visit all Scouting units during a
special meeting. Presenters make a short presentation to the parents
and adult leaders of the unit explaining how the Scouting program is
funded and why financial support is needed to maintain and expand the
quality programs and camping facilities of the Cradle of Liberty Council.
If you have not already done so, please contact the Family Friends of
Scouting Chairman for your district or your District Executive.
Get Outdoors! Summertime Awards
Check out the many different awards Scouts can earn for various
activities throughout our warmest months. Units should be prepared
to present opportunities to Scouting families, after all;
“Scouting is three-quarters outing!”
If you haven’t been able to find a camping program that meets your
needs, contact the Camping Committee and have an expert come
out and work with your families or unit committees. Learn about the
various events already in place. New programs at camp are often
created as a result of groups with special vocational interests or hob-
bies, interested in sharing their skillset with other groups.
What will you bring to the table?
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July 2013
NO Roundtables in July!
Get outside and have fun!
Don’t Forget to Write!
Each of our camps delivers mail
sent to campers every day. If you
know a camper who might enjoy
a letter, a big box of cookies, or
even a surprise $5 bill for the
Trading Post, be sure to send it
along! Camp Directors check
their mail every day, but often it’s
a good idea to send letters and
other items ahead of time.
My How Time Flies!
Whether you are the parent of a new Tiger Scout,
experienced Scoutmaster, seasoned Venture Crew
President, or adept Council committee chairman, be
sure to write down some of your tips and tricks
learned in the past year! Take a moment to evaluate
the successes you have had in the past year and recall
all those times you mentioned:
“Next time I do this, I have to remember to…”
If you’re moving on to a new position in the Scouting
movement, take a moment to pass along these tips
and tricks to the person taking your spot. Don’t
forget the moments when you first started and kept
thinking:
“It would have been nice if somebody told me that!”
FBI - The Faith Based Initiative
Are you wondering how to start a new unit at one of
your local places of worship? Faith-based chartering
organizations are excellent partners for Scouting.
Here’ an excerpt from a training course available now
at the Philmont Training Center:
The Faith Based Initiative is a course designed to
equip professionals and volunteers in local councils
and congregations to reach their shared goals of
reaching young families and building sustainable mem-
bership. Among the topics to be covered are: reli-
gious emblems as a linchpin for faith based organiza-
tions and Scouting; Scout Parents as a tool for engag-
ing families; enhancing communication between faith
based organizations and Scouting; and organizing sus-
tainable units which positively impact participants,
their families, the congregation and the council.
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ramadan Begins
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31 Ramadan Ends
Friday Saturday
Cub Scout Family
Camping Weekend at
Hart - Session 2
Council Training
Committee
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 5
Check on the left for your District Roundtable
National Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Cub Scout Family Camping
Weekend at Hart - Session
3
Haverford Reserve Twilight Camp
Smedley Park Day Camp
JULY 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 2
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 3
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 4
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 6
Cub Scout Family Camping
Weekend at Hart - Session 1
Cub Scout Family Camping
Weekend at Hart - Session 2
Cub Scout Family Camping
Weekend at Hart - Session 3
Cub Scout Family Camping
Weekend at Hart - Session 4
Lorimer Park Day Camp
Fort Washington State Park Day Camp
National Jamboree at Summit Bechtel Reserve
Cub Scout Family
Camping Weekend at
Hart - Session 4
Service Centers ClosedTBA Day Camp Cutoff
Camp Hart, Torresdale, and Bryn Athyn Day Camps
Fort Washington & Lorimer
Park Day Camp Cutoff
Haverford Reserve &
Smedley Park Day Camp
Cutoff
Cub Scout Resident at Hart - Session 1
Cub Scout Resident at Hart - Session 2
TBA Day Camp
Cub Scout Family
Camping Weekend at
Hart - Session 1
Fall Membership Recruitment Training: August 26
Be sure to attend a training session on effective membership recruitment
this month. As a unit committee, work together to develop a membership
plan that works to sustain or hopefully grow the size of your unit! This
program is most effective when boys of all ages make up a unit; keeping
new ideas flowing through the group and offering personal challenges that
come along with growing up amid peers of all ages. Your Scouts will be
bragging about the fun experiences they had over the past year. Are you
prepared for when their friends want to join? Are you giving their friends
a chance to join?
Don’t miss out on this great training.
More info at www.colbsa.org
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August 2013
Baden-Powell
NO Roundtable
Conestoga
NO Roundtable
Constellation
13 Roundtable
Continental
NO Roundtable
Exploring
13 Impact Breakfast
General Nash
NO Roundtable
Lafayette
14 Roundtable
Minquas
13 Roundtable
Northern
NO Roundtable
Roosevelt
NO Roundtable
Scoutreach
NO Roundtable
Triune
NO Roundtable
Wood Badge: September 7-9
and October 12-14
Wood Badge is some of the best (and definite-
ly the most fun!) leadership training you will
find anywhere. It focuses on leadership and
“people” skills, not Scoutcraft or outdoor skills. Leadership skills devel-
oped through Wood Badge, while obviously applying to Scouting, will
make you a more effective leader at work, at home or in other volunteer
roles. During the course you will define your personal vision of success
for your Scouting position, and then outline five significant goals to bring
that vision to life. When you complete those goals, you will receive your
recognition – the Wood Badge beads.
Wood Badge is for leaders involved in all phases of Scouting. This includes
everyone from Cub Scouting to Venturing leaders, plus commissioners
and committee members. In order to attend Wood Badge, however, you
must first complete the basic training for your Scouting position.
Registration forms for Wood Badge are found at www.colbsa.org.
Council Program Kickoff: August 26
Get excited about the coming year! Are you ready?! Leaders and Parents are invited to the Kickoff to
the next year of program in the Cradle of Liberty Council. Learn about great events at your disposal
through our numerous Program Partners (offering many discounted rates on Scouting-specific event) and
get a picture of what lies ahead from your Council leaders. Be sure to check on www.colbsa.org for the
most up-to-date information about this event. Bring your whole committee and get pumped to put on a
great program for the Scouts we all serve.
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Exploring Impact
Breakfast
Resica Falls Sumer Camp Staff Teardown Week
Check on the left for your District Roundtable
AUGUST 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Council Training
Committee Meeting
Council Program Kickoff
Council Commissioners
Meeting
Fall Membership
Recruitment Training
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 6
Resica Falls Sumer Camp - Session 7
Constellation Twilight Camp
Conestoga Day Camp
National Youth Leadership Training at Nelson Training Center
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1 2 Labor Day 3 4Rosh Hashana
begins at sundown 5Rosh Hashana
6 7
8 9 10 11 Patriots Day 12 13Yom Kippur
begins at sundown 14Yom Kippur ends
after sundown
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
Council Properties
Committee
Every youth deserves a trained leader!
New leaders should complete the training required for their
position as soon as possible. For a list of required courses and a
schedule of when they are offered, see www.colbsa.org.
Many of the courses are available online at www.myscouting.org.
NYLT at NTC
Constellation CuboRee
Constellation CuboRee
Northern Training
SEPTEMBER 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Unami Lodge Executive
Committee
Council Advancement
Committee
Thursday
Continental
Fall Showcase
Saturday
Show and Sell Popcorn
Pick Up Day
Woodbadge
Nelson Training Center
Rosh Hashana
ends 1 hour
after sundown
National Youth Leadership Training
at Nelson Training Center
Friday
Executive Board
Meeting
Check for District Roundtable dates
Council Training
Committee
Council Commissioners
Meeting
Camp Kickoff at Hart
OA Trade-O-Ree
Service Centers Closed
Woodbadge
Nelson Training Center
Fall First Recruitment
Rallies Begin
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1 2 3 4 5
6 7 Columbus Day 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 Columbus Day 15 Eid al Adha begins 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31 Halloween
Washington Tiger
Den Meeting
General Nash
Cub-O-Ree
Jewish Committee
Retreat
Order of the Arrow Fall
Fellowship
Baden Powell Camporee
at Camp Hart
Popcorn Return Day
and Take Orders Due
OWL Training at Nelson
Training Center
Fall Festival at Musser
Woodbadge
Nelson Training Center
Check for District Roundtable dates
Lafayette Fall
Camporee
Fall Festival
at Musser Scout Reservation
Jewish Committee on Scouting Retreat
Unami Lodge Executive
Committee
Council Commissioners
Meeting
Council Health and
Safety Committee
Conestoga
Cub Olympics
Woodbadge
Nelson Training Center
Baden Powell
Camporee at Hart
Catholic Committee
Retreat at Camp Hart
Thursday
OCTOBER 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Friday Saturday
Venturing Meeting
Night
Fall Second Recruitment
Rallies Begin
Catholic Committee on Scouting
Annual BSA Retreat at Camp Hart
National Youth Leadership Training
at Nelson Training Center
Washington
Training Day
NYLT at NTC Order of the Arrow Fall Fellowship
Lafayette Pack and Troop
Fall Camporee
Council Camping
Committee
Executive Committee
Meeting
Leaders, parents, and den chiefs --Have you signed up for University of Scouting on November 2, 2013? Online registration is available at www.colbsa.org.
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3Daylight Savings Time
Ends 4 5 Election Day 6 7 8 9
10 11 Veteran's Day 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 Thanksgiving 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
NOVEMBER 2013Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Camps Closed -
Holiday
Council Training
Committee
Council Advancement
Committee
Unami Lodge Executive
Committee
Service Centers Closed
Thanksgiving Day
Parade
All Popcorn
Money Due
Scouting For Food
Bag Distribution
Scout Centers Closed - Thanksgiving Holidays
University of
Scouting
Continental
Tiger Hunt
Popcorn Take Order
Pick Up Day and Prize
Orders Due
Scouting For Food
Food Collection
Council Budget Building
Conference
Council Commissioners
Meeting
Council Camping
Committee
Council Executive Board
Thanksgiving
Channakah begins
at sundown
Camps Closed - Thanksgiving Holidays
Check for District Roundtable dates
Venturing Meeting
Night
Youth Protection
Training
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