Day Camp - Join the Adventure! This year’s Day Camp themes vary from each camp, and will take you on a journey each day from years past to anything’s possible. You will need to use your skills to discover all the fun and new things you will learn each day! Along the way, you will encounter tons of fun and adventure. What kind of adventure? Well, we will may offer the following activity areas at our Day Camps: Aquatics, BB Gun Range, Archery and Sling Shot Range, Nature Investigations, Sports & Games, Scout Skills, and Crafts. Several camps offer a special day for Webelos. We are also planning a Camp Wide “Campfire” program at the end of our week to celebrate all that you have achieved, which will include a picnic. Are you up for the Challenge? Sign up to be one of our campers at one of the following Day Camps… http://www.minsitrails.com/camping/CubScout/DayCamp/default.asp Den Chief Training Den Chief Training is being offered at The University of Scouting on Saturday, March 14th. The training will be held at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Time: 7:45 AM-3:30 PM. Participants must be in attendance the full time to receive credit. Cost: $14.00, which includes a Den Chief handbook, trained patch, and certification card. Meals: Boys may purchase lunch for $6.80 or bring their own. Please register on the council website or at the council office. Questions? Call Chuck Decker, 610-432-1872. The University of Scouting Calling all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Venture Crew Leaders to "Rooms Full of Laughter" at the 2009 University of Scouting. The Minsi Trails Council is sponsoring the University of Scouting which is being held at Lehigh Carbon Community College on March 14th from 7:30am - 3:30pm, with opening at 8am. Registration is only $14.00 for a day of incredible day of training and fun. You may sign up for as many classes as your schedule permits. You can pre-order your choice of lunch for $6.80. To register and get additional details, please go to www.minisitrails.com/events/registration Got questions? Please contact Marci Weaver (smilely9@ptd.net) or Drew Edinger (Edinger@verizon.net) We look forward to seeing you http://www.minsitrails.com/Events/Registration/ Family Friends of Scouting Campaign Once again the Family Friends of Scouting campaign has begun and the volunteers are out in force. These volunteers are taking on the task that most dislike – asking people for money. And they are doing it at a time when it is more important than ever for the good of our Scouting program. The Friends of Scouting kickoff was held February 17th to officially mark the campaigns beginning and to acknowledge the many volunteers who are making this campaign happen. This was not the place you would expect to find good investment advice but one of the volunteers provided just that. We know the economy is bad and many people are looking for good places to invest their money. You can put it in the stock market and watch it disappear, you can invest in bonds and watch it do nothing, or you could try real estate and watch it lose its value. But there is one investment that will generate extended dividends, will not disappear, and will not lose its value. Why not invest in our children through the Scouting program. The benefits stay local. How local? For many, just look across the dinner table. And the dividend will continue for the rest of their lives. So if you are looking for a great investment, why not invest in our children? You will not find a greater dividend anywhere. Program Planning Conference Attention all Cub Scout leaders: The 5th annual Program Planning Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd. The event runs from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM. The event will be held at East Hills Moravian Church 1830 Butztown Road Bethlehm, PA 18017. The conference will help Cub Scout leaders improve their programs and is open to leaders in all positions in a pack. The theme this year is "building A Rock Solid Foundation. Some program highlights are Annual Program Planning, Leader Recruitment & Succession Planning, Budgeting & Training, and Webelos to Scout Transition. Bring your pack leadership out for a wonderful dinner and an evening of fellowship & training. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/PPCRegistration2009-1.doc Eagle Scout Dinner You are invited to attend the 2009 Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner. Please make every effort to attend and to have all Eagles from your troop earning the rank of Eagles in 2008 attend this dinner. Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Holiday Inn Conference Center Route 100 & Interstate 78 Fogelsville, PA 6:00pm – Registration & Eagle Pictures 7:00 – 9:00pm Opening, Dinner & Presentations You will join with over 200 Eagle Scouts of 2008, their families, other Scout Leaders and Eagle Sponsors from the Minsi Trails Council to celebrate the achievement of Scouting’s highest honor. All Scouts earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2008 will receive a complimentary admission to the dinner, a chance to dine with their Eagle Mentor and a special gift for their achievement. Scout Leaders are encouraged to attend this dinner to help celebrate the success and achievement of Scouts in your troops and all other troops in the council. All dinner attendees, other than Eagle Scouts of 2008, will pay $30. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/Letter-EagleInvite.2009.doc 2009 Oratorical Contest Purpose: To evaluate each contestant’s ability to prepare and present clearly and effectively a series of thoughts relating to scouting and the value it has provided to its members, communities and country. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/E-NewsAttachmentPage.asp National Hall Of Leadership Our communities are better places to live, work, and play because of leadership - expressed in extraordinary acts of service - by Scouts, Scouters, and Scouting volunteers over generations. We want to gather these powerful stories and share the significant positive impact Scouting leadership has on the quality of life in the communities we serve. That’s why the BSA has created the National Hall of Leadership as part of our 100th Anniversary Celebration. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/documents/Minsie-newsArticleHallofLeadership.doc 2009 Fishing Derby Even as the snow is blowing and drifting, it is never to early to start thinking about the summer. Who doesn't love to cast a line and wait for a fish to nibble on it? Here is the information regarding the Minsi Trails Council Fishing Derby this summer. Please note that the location has moved to Camp Minsi in Mt. Pocono and the date has moved to June. Click here for more information. http://www.minsitrails.com/Newsletter/images/2009FishingDerbyFlyer.jpg Philmont Scout Ranch 2010 Your trip will begin when you board the bus that will take you to the airport and head off to the wild, wild west. Once you arrive you’ll have the opportunity to travel south to Colorado Springs and visit The Air Force Academy, The Olympic Training Center, travel to the top of Pikes Peak via a cog railway, and do some white water rafting before to head to Philmont. These are just some of the opportunities that could await you even before you set foot at Philmont Scout Ranch. http://www.minsitrails.com/camping/BoyScout/Philmont/documents/2010Philmont.doc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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