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The Knapsack - November 3, 2016 For more events and meeting dates see the Council Calendar at www.gardenstatescouting.org
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Sponsor: Wells Fargo Group Events
The Franklin Institute offers a variety ofamazing programs specifically designed forScouts! Check out these awesome travelling exhibits:Robot Revolution Exhibit (open now)Jurrassic World: The Exhibition (opening Nov. 25) Terracotta Warriors: Guards for Eternity (opening 2017)
For group ticket information click here and contact Kimberly Emmons at 215-448-1166, or e-mail [email protected]
Congratulations Cub Scout Pack 2010 in Burlington (Quakesen District) for winning the tickets tothe Franklin Insitute through the Fall Membership Free Ticket Incentive drawing! Thank you to all ofour sponsors for making this incentive possible: Wells Fargo Group Events Department, ShawneeMountain, and the Franklin Institute.
News & Information
November Roundtable Schedule
Mahalala/Quakesen District - Wed. Nov. 9, meeting at 7 p.m., Rowan TrainingCenter 695 Rancocas Rd., Westamtpon. Cubmasters, Webelos/AOL Den Leadersand Scoutmasters/Assistant Scoutmasters assigned to incoming new Scouts areinvited for a follow-up discussion about the Webelos-to-Scout transition process.Topics include: Pack timetable to complete the new Arrow of Light (AOL)requirements; What receiving Troops need to know about Scout skill levels; Howthe crossover timetable may effect Summer Camp plans; How new Scout andTenderfoot requirements compare to the AOL.
Old Colony District - Wed., Nov. 9, gathering at 7 p.m., program at 7:30 p.m. LDSChurch, Lambs Rd., Sewell. Cub Scout Topics: Point of Scout Law is: Cheerful, Theme is "Celebrate." Discussion topic: Working as a Team. Boy Scout Topic: TroopMeeting Guides to Win a Klondike Derby.
White Horse District - Tues., Nov. 15 (moved due to election day), gathering at 7p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m., in the Cafeteria of the Loring-Fleming Elementary School(across the street from Glen Landing Middle School), 135 Little Gloucester Rd.,
Blackwood. Cub Scout Leader Discussion Topic: Working as a Team. Boy ScoutLeader Discussion Topic: Youth Leadership Training.
Baysea Roundtable - Wed., Nov. 9, Cub Scout and Boy Scout Roundtablefellowship at 6:45 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., Maurice River Township School. NOTE: Eagle Project reviews take place the same evening and location at 6:45 p.m.
Venturing Adult Roundtable - Wed., Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Rowan Training Center 695Rancocas Rd., Westampton.
Lion & Tiger Fun Day - Dec. 10 All Lions, Tigers and their parents are invited to a special eventfeaturing round-robin stations with crafts, games, songs andsnacks designed for our youngest Scouts. Join us 10 a.m. - Noonat the Rowan Training Center, 695 Rancocas Rd., Westampton.Cost: $6 per Scout (Parents are free). Register. For questionscontact: Janet Boris 609-261-5850 x 211.
Scouting for Food 2016Scouting for food bags have arrived! Bags can be picked up at either ScoutResource Center or arrange with your District Executive to pick them up from theNovember Roundtables. Bag distribution Nov. 12Bag pick-up: Nov. 19Report results by: Dec. 1For more information and links to the reporting formvisit http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/scouting-food
Popcorn Sale 2016 UpdateDistribution Dates: Take Order - Nov. 12, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. (at Gray's and NFI)Final Payment Due: Dec. 2 (Pay by Nov. 4, and earn an extra 1% in commission)For more information and pick-up location addresses click here or visit:http://gardenstatescouting.org/popcorn
Recharter Update: QuestionsDo you have questions about the recharter process? Not sure how to proceed? Don't wait until
December, call your District Executive or Commissioner TODAY, they are ready to help you!
Click here for recharter information, tips, and the link to the portal.
Fall Training Schedule
Den Chief Training - Nov. 17: Required training for all Boy Scouts who would like to serve as DenChiefs for a Cub Scout Pack. Session will be held at Rowan Scout Resource Center, 693 RancocasRd., Westampton. Register by 11/13 (flyer).
BALOO - Nov. 19: BALOO is a one-day training event for Cub Scout leaders that introduces the skillsneeded to plan and conduct pack outdoor activities, particularly pack camping. One adult per packmust complete BALOO training in order to apply for tour plans. Register. by 11/15.
Leave No Trace/Outdoor Ethics Trainer Course - Dec. 2-4The Leave No Trace Trainer Course prepares older Scouts, Venturers, and adult Scouters in allprograms to effectively develop their Outdoor Ethics using the principles of Leave No Trace, TreadLightly and the Land Ethic of Aldo Leopold. Who should attend: Staff for outdoor training coursesincluding BALOO and ITOLS/OWL; Summer and day camp staff; adult leaders and Scouts who teachoutdoor skills to Scouts including Pack, Troop, Team and Crew leaders. Register by 12/1.
Area 5 Commissioners Training - Dec. 7All Unit and Council Commissioners are invited to participate in the webinar "On-Line CommissionerBasic Training and the BSA Learn Center" at 7:30 p.m. presented by National Commissioner ServiceTraining Chair Tim Acree. Tim will also highlight the upcoming 2017 Commissioner Courses at theBSA high adventure bases. Click here for more information, and click the link to participate: https://connect9.uc.att.com/service32/meet/?ExEventID=88621955&CT=W
Scouting Events & Activities
Paul Bunyan Day - Nov. 5It's not too late to participate! Walk-ins are welcome.Come out to the 42nd Annual Paul Bunyan Day at SmithvillePark, Eastampton. Sponsored by the Quakesen District, butopen to ALL Cub Scouts, the event offers two sessions:
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Scouts will have the opportunity tocompete in a variety of fun events and activities such as Log Roll, Log Saw,Log Relay, Ox Chip Throw, and Nail Driving. Prizes will be awarded to the top scoring individuals ofeach Rank. Cost: $6 per scout (or friend eligible to join Scouting), parents are free. Register. Flyer.
White Horse District Klondike Derby Trails of The Yukon! Come out to Pine Hill Scout Reservation Jan. 28, 2017 andcompete in the Klondike Derby! Test your Scout Skills against other Scouts in oneof our 10 rough and tumble Klondike Towns. From rope skills (to keep it together),map & compass skills (to get where you're goin'), and most certainly on a perilousjourney such as this, your best first aid skills (to bandage all the mishaps with
ropes, orienteering, and fire skills). Sled check-in 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Derby starts at 9 a.m. Comefor the day or stay overnight. Camping available Jan. 27 & 28. Questions? Contact Bill Genes [email protected].
Mahalala/Quakesen Klondike Derby Planning for Operation Polar Bear is underway for the Mahalala/Quakesen Districts Klondike Derby Feb. 24-26, 2017 at Pine Hill ScoutReservation. We are working hard preparing for a great excursion onthe Arctic tundra. Come for the day or spend the weekend, there willbe fun for all. Mayor's meetings will be held on the followingTuesdays: Nov. 15, Dec. 20, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21 (wrap-up), at 7:30 p.m., Rowan Scout ServiceCenter, 693 Rancocas Rd., Westampton. For questions contact the Old Prospector
Old Colony Youth Advisory Committee: Scouts are invited to share theiropinions and views through the new Youth Advisory Committee. For more informationcontact: David Snyder at 856-397-3035 or [email protected]
Save the Date!* Old Colony Klondike Derby 2017 - Jan. 27-29, more information soon.* Old Colony Merit Badge College - Feb. 11 & 25, more information soon.
Save the Date BaySea District Klondike Derby: Jan. 27-29, 2017Merit Badge College: Dec. 3, 2016 and Jan. 7, 2017More information will be available soon!
Scout Friendly Activities
Free Jazz Concert SeriesWBGO/ 88.3FM, FREE Fall Kids Jazz Concert Series brings world-renownedJazz Musicians to concerts halls and venues throughout Essex County, NJ.These hour-long concerts give young listeners the chance to discover theenjoyment of Jazz, improvisation, and musical collaboration. Nov. 19 - Featuring WINARD HARPER & JELI POSSE JAZZ Food for the Soul Dec. 3 - Featuring ELIO VILLAFRANCA Letters to Mother Africa: Music ofDuke Ellington, Max Roach, and much more. For details click here. For questions contact: Isaiah McClain, at 973-624-8880. To register go to: www.facebook.com/events/1754068934860153/
Don't miss a minute of the action as the Villanova Wildcats look to defendtheir championship with 4 games at Wells Fargo Center in 2017. Sat. Jan. 7 - 7:30 p.m. vs. Marquette Sat. Jan. 21 - 12 p.m. vs. ProvidenceSun. Jan. 29 - 1 p.m. vs. VirginiaSat. Feb. 4 - 8 p.m. vs. St. JohnsTickets start at just $15 for scouts and their families.
Ask how your group can present the colors on the court before the game or capture a group photo onthe court following the game. Contact Tom McCarthy at 215-952-2935, [email protected]
Winter is right around the corner, so now is the perfect time to startmaking your winter trip plans! Shawnee Mountain is the#1 Scout Headquarters for Winter Fun offering one-day as well asovernight trips, merit badge programs and special scout events. Click here for more details on all the fun and savings waiting for yourgroup at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area.
A Scout is Reverent
Gift Collection & Volunteers needed: YES Holiday Party - Dec. 17Calling all Scouting units that are looking to do a "good turn" this holidayseason! The YES (Youth Empowerment Services) Shelter is part of the Center forFamily Services, and the Shelter houses 16 to 20 boys, ages 11 to 17. Some boyscome into the shelter with only the clothes on their back, and many have neverreceived holiday presents. We invite your unit to collect Gift Cards and newitems to be given as presents such as: socks, gloves, t-shirts, scarves, earmuffs, underclothes,shoes, stationery, hooded sweat-shirts, duffle bags, games and toys. Flyer. Scouts are also invited to assist with the YES Holiday Party on Dec. 17 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.(Location TBD). If your unit would like to help, e-mail Joe Brennan
Plan Now for Scouting Anniversary WeekIn 2017 Scout Sunday will be on Feb. 5 and Scout Sabbath on Feb. 11. Now is the time to startplanning these events for your unit with a neighboring house of worship. Consider also having afellowship event which follows, like a Pancake Breakfast or a Scout Skills Presentation for thecongregation. There are many resources available to help plan events on the BSA website. Clickhere for Scout Sunday, and here for Scout Sabbath. For more information contact Joe Brennan.
National & Regional Scouting Activities
5th New Jersey State Police/National GuardCamporee - May 19-21, 2017. Now is the time to planyour participation in the Camporee. A deposit of $5 perparticipant reserves your spot - space is limited. There isa discount for early registration: $30 per youth/adult
before Jan. 30; $35 per youth/adult before March 31; $40 before April 30. For details and to registervisit: https://www.jerseyshorescouts.org/njspngcamporee
2017 National Jamboree July 19-28 Countdown to 2017 Jamboree (258 days to go)
GSC Patch #1: The first patch for Scouts and Scouters
attending the 2017 National Boy Scout Jamboree from Garden
State Council is here! It's a jacket patch, containing variations
of past council shoulder patches (CSPs) featuring the Jersey Devil. Soon, a
similar set of patches will be available utilizing the same designs, but sold as
a set of seven patches (a center patch plus six separate CSPs). The patches are available for $20
from the two Council Scout Stores or from anyone attending the Jamboree. Click here to see prior
editions of the Countdown to 2017 Jamboree.
IMPORTANT: Time is running out to register for the 2017 National Scout Jamboree at the SummitBechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia. A deposit of $650 will be required to lock inyour spot with the Garden State Council contingent. For more details, pleasevisit http://www.gardenstatescouting.org/Jamboree.
Feature Photo: Lt. Gov. attends Cape May DCAR
Congratulations to the recipients of the Cape May Distinguished Citizen of the Year Awards:Avalon Mayor Martin L. Pagliughi and his wife the First Lady of Avalon Lynda A. Pagliughi. More than 200 people attended the reception including New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno! Special thanks to all the volunteers who made this event a huge success.More photos of the event will be available soon on our Garden State Council SmugMug site.
Scout Store Specials
Derby Days Sale is Coming!Get everything you need to run an amazing
Pinewood Derby, Space Derby or Raingutter Regatta from our Scout Stores.
The sale runs Nov. 28 - Dec. 3, but you can get sale prices now by pre-ordering! Click here for details or call
609-261-5850, ext. 219
Contact Alyssa at [email protected] www.gardenstatescouting.org/scout-stores
Important Notice: Millville Scout Store will be closed for inventory Nov. 21- 23.Both Scout Stores and Offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Nov. 24 and re-open on Monday Nov. 28 at 9 a.m.
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