LAST CHANCE TO TAKE THE OUTDOOR PROGRAM SURVEY
We’ve heard from Leaders and Parents. We really need to hear from Scouts. If you haven’t taken the survey or your unit hasn’t done so yet, please have them take it by the end of the week. The survey closes this Sunday at midnight. We want to hear from everyone. And remember, 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.
SPRING POPCORN SHOW AND SELL
Get your Scouts to Summer Camp! We’re offering a quick Popcorn Show and Sell this Spring (4/15 – 6/8) to help Scouts get to camp. Because this sale has no prizes the percentage back to the Scout and Unit is higher. Orders are due on Friday, March 28th. If you are interested contact Rolland Miner at rminer@bsamail.org. More info is in this guide.
SUPER SPORTS SATURDAY
Its almost here. Have you been working out? Are you a prepared Cub Scout? On March 22nd from 10am to 2:00pm your Pack Team Skills will be tested at the RTC’s Super Sports Saturday. Challenges in Archery, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, Biking and yes it’s cold out but believe it or not Swimming. So where is this all happening ? at Herkimer Community College Gym. Registration is $8.00 per Youth (includes a patch). You can buy the stadium lunch or bring your own. See you there if you dare!
RANGE SAFETY OFFICER COURSE OFFERED
Anyone in interested in obtaining the KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ATTITUDES essential to organizing, conducting and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations should attend this course from 10am – 4pm at Gander Mountain in New Hartford on April 26th and 27th. Cost is $35 for BSA members and $75 for non-BSA members. Plus $30 certification fee for NRA members and $35 for non NRA members. For more info, contact Dave Roberts at dave_r_jr@yahoo.com
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 National Youth Leadership Training, 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.
COUNCIL RECOGNITION DINNER/ANNUAL MEETING
Mark your calendar and save the date of Thursday, May 15th for this important event where we celebrate the accomplishments of many of our leaders and a great year of Scouting. The annual meeting will be held immediately before the dinner. More details to follow.
Also, we’re accepting Silver Beaver and District Award of Merit nominations until April 15th. Please submit them to the council service center or give them to any council staff member.
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.