2008 Silver Beaver Award Application Deadline-8/15/08 Silver Beaver Award Each year, the highlight of the Council Recognition Dinner is the presentation of the prestigious Silver Beaver Awards. The Silver Beaver Award is the highest honor a local Council can bestow on a volunteer leader. Recipients of this award are individuals that have truly made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to a Boy Scout Council. Applications to nominate potential Silver Beaver recipients may be obtained by contacting Karen Scherer (610/264-8555 or kscherer@minsitrails.com) or by visiting the Council website at www.minsitrails.com. All applications must be submitted to the Council Office by AUGUST 15, 2008. http://www.minsitrails.com/Events/SilverBeaver/default.asp Forks of the Delaware Golf Event - June 24th On June 24th, Forks District will hold its first annual "Scout Day on the Links" golf tournament at Architect's Golf Club in Lopatcong, NJ. As part of the day-long event, a morning golf clinic will be conducted for up to 100 Forks District scouts. From 9 to 11AM, Architect's instructors will provide hands-on classes in all aspects of the game. A real deal at only $10 per scout for two hours of instruction and lunch on the patio overlooking the award-winning Architect's course! After lunch, golfers will hit the links of the designer's course, followed by a reception and dinner where BOB RUPEL, Chairman, President and CEO of Lafayette Ambassador Bank will be honored with the "Good Scout Award." Forks unit leaders can register by calling the Council office. All proceeds will benefit scouting right here in Minsi Trails. Be the first unit to sign up as space is limited to 100 scouts! http://www.thearchitectsclub.com/2007/index.php Wood Badge NE-IV-204 The Minsi Trails Council will be offering a Wood Badge Course for adult leaders in September, 2008. This is advanced training for any adult wanting to improve their leadership skills. Sign up today! Only 5 spots left. http://www.minsitrails.com/woodbadge/default.asp Spring Recruiting Get a head start on your Tiger Den! http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/SpringRecruiting.doc Scouters Recognized Recently a number of longtime Scouters were recognized for their commitment and dedication to Scouting. Executive Board Member and Assistant Council Commissioner Dave Binder was awarded with a Doctorate of Commissioner Service at the College of Commissioner Science held earlier this spring at William Patterson University in Wayne, NJ. Additionally, Dave and a number of other longtime volunteers received the "President's Call to Service Award". http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/BinderandServiceAwards.doc Day Camp Summer is right around the corner! With summer comes Day Camp, a fantastic way for your Scout to experience the fun of Scouting with others from around the council. Each Day Camp is structured to provide the best experience for your Scout. Day Camp is an experience that will be remembered for a very long time. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Jane Chase 610-264-8551. http://www.minsitrails.com/camping/CubScout/DayCamp/default.asp Venture Crew 63 attends USMA in West Point, NY Venture Crew 63 of Greenwich, NJ recently participated in the West Point Camporee held at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York from May 9th to May 11th. The Crew brought 17 scouts 2 of them from the Troop 63 and the other 15 from Crew 63. The Crew enjoyed many activities at the Camporee, which include grenade throwing, camouflage, land navigation, and wilderness survival to name a few. The Crew was fortunate enough to have two cadets stay with them and guide them throughout the weekend. We won a third place ribbon in Drill and a third place ribbon in RB-15(small boats). We also won a special award for their spirit and moral during the parade drill. This is the first competition for Crew 63 and we are look forward to many more! Venturing is part of the Boy Scouts of America and is open to boys and girls ages 14-21 and who have finished the 8th grade. Crew 63 is sponsored by Old Greenwich Presbyterian Church. For more information visit us at www.venturecrew63.com.
Scout Shop Summer Hours Starting Memorial Day and Ending Labor Day the Scout Shop hours will be as follows: Monday and Friday's 9am-5pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-6pm and Saturday 10am-2pm. The Scout Shop will be closed all Sunday's. Questions please call our Scout Shop @ 610-266-7770. Importance of new Boy Scouts attending Summer Camp This article explains the importance of new Boy Scouts attending Summer Camp from a Scoutmaster's point of view. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/E-NewsAttachmentPage.asp View the Most Recent Eagle Scouts in the Minsi Trails Council Find out who the most recent Eagle Scouts of the Minsi Trails Council are. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/E-NewsAttachmentPage.asp | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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