TAKE THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM SURVEY
Scouts, Leaders and Parents, we need your input to help us identify the short and long term plans for our Outdoor Program. Every respondent will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win any jacket of their choice in our store. We’ll be selecting 1 scout, 1 leader and 1 parent. Take the survey now.
CABIN FEVER THANKS
2nd Annual Cabin Fever Kids Expo last Sunday was a great day for Scouting in the community. Many thanks to Paul Obernesser, Cory Jenner, Ga Hon Ga Lodge Order of the Arrow, and the many volunteers and staff who helped to make this a fun day for all! Kevin Montano took some great photos that you can see on our facebook page.
SUPER SPORTS SATURDAY
On your mark, get set, and gear up for this team pack event on March 22 from 10am – 2pm at the Herkimer Community College Physical Fitness Center. $8.00 per scout with patch, $6.00 without patch. Don’t forget your swim suit and towl. Meals available for $3.00.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID COURSE OFFERED
Troop 2 in Oneida is sponsoring a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course from 8:30 – 4pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oneida on March 22 – 23. The course satisfies the Wilderness First Aid requirement for BSA High Adventure programs. It is limited to 24 participants and pre-registration is required. Anyone interested should contact Matt Jacobs at 315.363.0418 or matt.jacobs@twcny.rr.com. More information is here.
NYLT REGISTRATION
Registration for the National Youth Leadership Training, schedule for weekends of May 23-25 and May 30-June 1, is now available on the Council’s website. The Early bird deadline to register has been extended to March 15. Scouts, parents and leaders are urged to register now! Space is limited.
WOOD BADGE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
It’s been a few years since our Council hosted a Wood Badge course. Here’s your opportunity to get this valuable training. We are partnering with the Otschodela Council in Oneonta to run the course over 2 weekends late this summer (August 15-17) and early fall (September 20-22). Any adult leader may attend and enjoy this amazing experience. Mark your calendar. More information is here.
CLASS OF 2013 EAGLE SCOUT DINNER
Sign up to attend the Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner on Saturday, March 15th at Daniele’s on Seneca Turnpike in New Hartford. Come congratulate our new class of Eagle Scouts and help them celebrate their accomplishments. Click here to register and more details.
IN MEMORIUM
The Council wishes to extend its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Cub Scout Joshua and his brother Jordan, who died tragically in a house fire on February 15th in New Hartford. May they rest in peace.