Popcorn Sale 2008 Once again it's popcorn time! Here are a few dates for you to remember regarding the 2008 Popcorn Sale; November 7, all money or product is due back to the Scout Office for the Show and Sell Campaign. Also due November 7 are all unit orders for the Take Order sale and prize order forms. Questions please contact the Scout Office @ 610-264-8551 or www.minsitrails.com. http://minsitrails.com/PopcornSale2008.asp Unit Accident Insurance Over the next two years the per person fee paid at recharter time for insurance coverage will be increasing. We are sorry for any problems this may bring, but due to increasing costs for coverage the need was necessary. This change is the first increase in accident insurance our council has faced in fifteen years. Starting December 2008 all individuals will pay $1.00 rather than the 80 cents normally paid. Then, starting December 2009 the per person fee will increase to $2.00. University of Scouting- A room full of Laughter! Come join the fun, fellowship, laughter and most of all learning new ideas you can take back with you to your units at this years' University of Scouting. It will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Lehigh Carbon Community College. Check-in starts at 7:30am with the opening ceremony starting at 8am. The cost for the event is $14, which needs to be paid to Minsi Trails Council. You may purchase a boxed lunch for an extra cost of $6.80 or bring your own the day of the event. Some courses that will be offered, but not limited to are New Leader Essentials, Program Specifics, Troop Committee Challenge, Den Chief (which the boy needs to be present ALL day to get credit for the course -- NO ACCEPTIONS!), Chaplain/Chaplain Aide, First Aide and CPR, with plenty more courses to choose from. If you wish to teach a course or have a course you would like to have added to our course list, please contact Marci. Any questions please call Marci Weaver at 610.282.0921 or smilely9@ptd.net. MORE INFORMATION ON COURSES AND REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER. Internet Rechartering As 2008 nears end, it is once again time for rechartering. As many of you know, last year was the first time was our first “stab” at internet rechartering. While there were a few bumps in the road, for the most part it was a success. Many of you stated that you appreciated the chance to do most of the paperwork from the comfort of your own home. During the next few months, be on the lookout as you will be receiving information on the process to complete your 2009 paperwork. 2010 National Scout Jamboree Sign-Ups! NOW, yes, NOW is the time to register for the 2010 Centennial National Scout Jamboree! This once-in-a-lifetime Scouting opportunity is not to be missed! The Jamboree will again be held at Fort A.P. Hill in Caroline County, Virginia. The Minsi Trails Council Contingent will arrive at the site on Monday, July 26, after spending time touring our Nation's capitol. The Jamboree will run through Tuesday, August 3rd. The Jamboree Division of the BSA is "pulling out all stops" in order to ensure the most exciting, fun-filled, and safest Jamboree in history. Scouts must be at least First Class and have completed 6th grade or be at least 12 years of age by July 1, 2010. Youth participants may not turn 18 prior to August 3, 2010. Go to www.bsajamboree.org in order to submit your initial registration. Don't wait 'til it's too late! Get with a friend and sign up for 2010! Thank You from the Banys Family I would like to say thanks for all the kindnesses we received at the recent passing of my father, Clem Banys. The cards,notes,phone calls, flowers, food and donations have meant much to my mother. My father would have been so proud of all the uniforms at the services. Its been a difficult time for all of us but it has been made easier by all the thoughtful gestures. Thanks Again, Dona Banys Fretz Message from our Scout Executive View the most recent message from our Scout Executive Tom Harrington. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/MinsiSEarticle-Oct08.doc Tributes and Honors View the most recent Tributes and Honors http://minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/TRIBUTESANDHONORSCOLUMN-October.doc Council Calendar View the most recent version of the Minsi Trails Council calendar. http://minsitrails.com/calendar/documents/CopyofCouncil2008-2009calendarSecondRevision.xls Become a European Camp Staff Member Would you like to spend your summer working at a Boy Scout Camp in Europe? Check out the details. http://minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/EuropeanCampStaffProgram.doc Good Turn for America Report your units community service hours! Visit Good Turn for America to find out more about Boy Scout community service nationwide. http://www.goodturnforamerica.org/ Scouting for Food Last year Scouting For Food (SFF) collected nearly 200,000 pounds of food to help feed the hungry. This year the need is even greater, so we’re hoping for an even larger turn out and higher food collection totals. All SFF materials were distributed at October Roundtables and each District is coordinating efforts of their units. Television and radio public service announcements as well as billboards are letting the public know about this important Scouting service project and asking for their food donation on November 8th Click here for additional information on Scouting for food. http://minsitrails.com/Documents/SFFInstructions-Reporting2008.pdf | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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