COUNCIL CALENDAR
Always be updated on upcoming events by checking the Council Calendar. Here’s what’s up next:
10/3-5: OA Fall Induction
10/3-5: Beaver Weekend: Camp Russell
10/4-5: Fall Family Camp and Trailblazers
10/11: University of Scouting
10/17: Popcorn Orders Due
10/17-19: Trekking Technologies & Techniques
FALL FAMILY CAMP & TRAILBLAZER PROGRAM
Cubs: get ready for the 2014 Fall Family Camp & Trailblazer Program! Bring your entire family to Camp Kingsley the weekend of October 4-5 and have fun together on the trolley line, bouldering wall, climbing tower, range and much more! Don’t forget to bring your fishing gear, pinewood derby cars and raingutter regatta boats! Cost is $15/person. Click here to register. For questions, email Cory Jenner at cny.jenners@gmail.com
BEAVER WEEKEND AT CAMP RUSSELL
Beaver Weekend is October 3-5 at Camp Russell. This is your opportunity to give back by helping with camp improvements and maintenance. Please register by calling the Scout Service Center at 735-4437, or email Council Properties Chair, Paul Obernesser at obe390@twcny.rr.com Lunch will be provided. If you are a member of the Order of the Arrow please register through the OA.
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
University of Scouting will be held on October 11 at Utica College with classes from 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4/5:00pm. Sign in will be in MacFarlane hall starting at 8:00am. Preregistration is encouraged. The cost is $10/person which includes paperwork, a UoS 2014 patch and lunch. Coffee and donuts will be available from the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity or the UC History Club. Click here for the course descriptions and schedule of courses. Click here to download the registration form. For questions, email Paul Obernesser at obe390@twcny.rr.com
CAMPMASTER TRAINING
RTC is in need of Campmasters at Camp Russell and Cedarlands Scout Reservation to help units staying at camp on the weekends throughout the year and to encourage more year-round use of our camps. Campmasters check units in and out of camp, make sure units follow camp rules and procedures, and help units by answering any questions they might have. After the Beaver Weekend, on Sunday, October 5 at 12:00pm, Al Schrader will conduct a training session for Campmasters wishing to serve at Camp Russell. Anyone interested in being a Campmaster at Russell is encouraged to attend. For more info, email Mike Petipas at mrp341@gmail.com
ORDER OF THE ARROW FALL INDUCTION
The members of Ga-Hon-Ga Lodge invite all Arrowmen and Ordeal Candidates to the 2014 Fall Induction Weekend to be held October 3-5, 2014 at Camp Russell. All members eligible for Brotherhood are asked to attend and seal their membership in the Order of the Arrow. A full weekend of service, fellowship and fun is planned. Sign in for ordeal candidates starts at 7:00 p.m. on October 3rd. The event ends 10:30 a.m. Sunday, October 5th. Click here to visit the Lodge website for more information.
TREKKING TECHNIQUES & TECHNOLGIES
Bring your Troop or Crew to Camp Russell the weekend of October 17th for RTC’s Trek Tech2! Practice trekking technologies and techniques you need to be at home in the wilderness. Click here for more information and registration. For any questions, email Matt Jacobs at matt.jacobs@twcny.rr.com
SCOUTING FOR FOOD
Scouting for Food is November 1 & 8. Units were asked to fill out a questionnaire which was included in their Kickoff packet. The information is needed to help coordinate this Council Service Project so that we maximize the area covered without double coverage or missing areas. The activities committee is securing bags and door hangers for this event. Click here to download the questionnaire, fill it out and return it to the Scout Service Center.
NOTICE: NRA SHOTGUN INSTRUCTOR COURSE CANCELLED
The NRA Shotgun instructor course, scheduled for the weekend of October 24-26, has been cancelled. Be on the lookout for future opportunities.