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Here are your Four Things to Know
for everybody in the Constellation District.
- Roundtable: April 7
- AdventureFest for Cub Scouts: April 13
- District Pinewood Derby: April 12
- Wood Badge: May 15-17 and June 8-9
Plus, Dates to Know and this month's Safety Moment on Anaphylaxis
And for more information, follow us on Facebook: Constellation District
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Constellation District Roundtable
Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm
Zoom Discussion
The quarterly Constellation District Roundtable is back on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 pm.
We will be meeting virtually this month, so join us from your living room, the front porch, or sitting around a campfire. Here is the link to join the discussion.
Our theme for this Roundtable is Scouting Beyond the Unit. While there are so many great things our Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships do as a Unit, Scouts BSA offers many other opportunities for Scouts of all ages to participate in on their own or with Scouts from different Units.
Leaders, Committee Members, and other active volunteers from Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Ships, Explorer Posts, and Venturing Units are encouraged to join us to share their experiences with unique adventures for Scouts to participate in:
- Cub Scout STEM Camps
- Career Exploration
- High Adventure
Roundtables are at their best when we can learn from each other. So whether you are new to Scouting or a seasoned veteran, we hope you can make a special effort to join us for learning, sharing, and fellowship.
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AdventureFest for Cub Scouts
Saturday, April 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Camp Hart, Musser Scout Reservation, Pennsburg, PA
Join us for the Outdoor Adventure Lab's second-annual signature Spring event - AdventureFest! Families are encouraged to join us for this fun day at camp enjoying all that the Outdoor Adventure Lab has to offer. Participate in fun and educational programs, or buy-up to unlock more adventure. Participate in programs as you'd like - spend more time at an activity you enjoy, and don't participate in those you aren't interested in.
Come as a family, a den, or a pack.
$20/kids includes STEM activities, bounce house, archery, bb, fishing, crafts, and games
$10/adult includes participating in activities with your kids.
Optional add-on - $10/person for lunch.
Register here
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District Pinewood Derby
Friday, April 12; check-in at 6:15 and races at 7:00 pm
St. Anastasia Church, Newtown Square
The Constellation District Pinewood Derby is almost here!
We can't wait to see all of your Cub Scout Racers on April 12th. Many of you have been in contact with me or District Leadership as we've been working up to this event and we are almost there.
The top 5 place winners and best in show winner for each Pack are eligible to participate at the district race, the most exciting evening of the year. Everyone will race their cars at the district race, even the best in show winners. In the event that one of your place winners are unable to attend you may extend the invite to the next racers in line as long as we only have 5 of your fastest cars and only 1 best in show for each pack.
Please take a moment to Register your Pack here. This link is for your Pack's leadership to let us know that you intend to participate, and will be sending racers. Do not register individual racers here.
If you have any questions about the race, the registration processes, or the race rules, please feel free to reach out to our racer organizer, CJ Stefano.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Constellation District Pinewood Derby!
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Wood Badge
May 15 to 17 and June 8 to 9, 2024
Musser Scout Reservation, Pennsburg, PA 18073
Wood Badge is Scouting’s premier leadership training program for adults! It is a fun, exciting, and action packed program designed to provide members with leadership skills and experiences they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. Wood Badge incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today’s Scouters. The Wood Badge course teaches the best in modern leadership theories in the context of traditional scouting activities. Dynamic presentations and videos help keep your attention focused on learning while providing hands-on opportunities to apply what you’ve learned and gain confidence in your abilities.
The Wood Badge experience is ideal for training unit leaders, and it can also be a valuable experience for use in the workplace.
Any Scouter currently registered with the Boy Scouts of America who has completed the basic leadership training for their registered position is encouraged to attend. And this year's course is being led by the Constellation District's Training Chair, Chaudhry Manzoor of Troop 284.
Registration is open and spaces are limited.
Get full details and register at: https://colbsa.org/training/woodbadge/
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District Safety Moment
Anaphylaxis
We have all seen those movies or TV shows where somebody gets stung by a bee or eats something they are allergic to, with subsequent visual jokes about swelling, itchiness, etc. But allergies are no laughing matter; for many people with them, they can be life-threatening. They often cause anaphylaxis, a dangerous condition with a variety of symptoms, including the complete constriction of airways. Common causes are foods including peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, wheat, soy, shellfish, fish, sesame seeds. Treatment is epinephrine (Epipens) followed by professional medical treatment. But the best treatment is Prevention. Know which Scouts have allergies, if they carry Epipens, and teach your Scouts about the dangers of cross contamination while cooking.
For addtional information, check out this Scout Safety Moment.
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Key People to Know
Constellation District Volunteer Leadership (Key 2)
John Cluver, District Chair
Rob Shillingford, District Commissioner
Service Area 2 Professional Team
Ryan Martin, Team Lead and Fundraising Specialist
Rhys Wallace, Membership Specialist
Aaron Munson, Service & Program Specialist
Constellation District Website: Click Here
Constellation District Instagram: @constellation_district
Constellation District Facebook page: Click Here
Do you have news or photos on a new Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow induction, or anything else to share on the District's Facebook page? Contact our Public Relations Chair, Rose Sutkowski, to get it posted.
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