Weekly Council Newsletter - Nov. 18, 2022

Greater Hudson Valley Council

Giving Tuesday

Every act of generosity counts. You can make an impact in a Scout's life by donating to the Greater Hudson Valley Council. Remember to support your local Council in your end of year giving. Thank you.

Gift Here

Council Service Center

Holiday Schedule

The Service Center will be closed the following days:

Thanksgiving – November 24 & 25
Christmas – December 26 to 30
New Year’s – January 2
Staff Holiday Party - January 6
Staff Annual Training – January 11 to 13
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 16
President’s Day – February 20

Save The Date For Winter Events

Be sure to stop by the Program Days Page to find a full list of winter programs.

Winter Wonderland, Winter Klondikes, Eskimo Run, Webelos Klondike, and more. Sign up for one or all, pick your adventure.

Program Days Page

GHV Patch Set Store

2023 GHV National Jamboree Patch Set Store Is Open For Pre-Orders

Based on Blizzards World of Warcraft, the 2023 GHV patch set is World of Scouts.

Trader Set : black border five piece patch set-$50.

NUMBERED GOLD BORDER SET. There will be 50 gold border numbered sets made (10 are already sold). If you are interested in purchasing a numbered set, please email ghv.development@scouting.org Numbers 4 - 50 are $100. Patch sets will be in Jan. 2023 and will be mailed or ready for pick up once received.

Resource Page

Starting the Rechartering Process?

Rechartering can only be done Online!

To get started, please visit this website first: https://www.scouting.org/resources/internet-rechartering/

Please reach out to GHV.Registration@scouting.org

OR your Field Manager with any questions.

December Districts: Algonquin, Manitoga, Mohican, Muscoot, Rockland

January Districts: Heritage

February Districts: Dutchess

March Districts: Delaware River

Curtis S. Read Scout Reservation is now accepting applications for Summer 2023. Come be a part of a great staff running the Top Rated Scouts BSA Camp in the Northeast.

Check out the Read Staff Hiring Page Here

Salaries have increased for 2023, reach out to inquire.

Interested in working at Summer Cub

Day Camp at Camp Bullowa? Apply Here

Council Announcement & Important Dates

Popcorn Reminder: Prize Orders Due Nov. 30. Take order payment and pick up Dec. 3. Locations in Rockland and Fishkill. Check out the take order pick up information at https://www.ghvbsa.org/popcorn

CLICK ON THE EVENT OR LOCATION BELOW TO REGISTER

Sat. Nov. 19 - Catholic Retreat - MARIAN SHRINE

November 24-25 - Council Service Center Closed

Dec. 2 - 4 - Leave No Trace Training - DURLAND

Sat. Dec. 3 - Mahicantuck Leader Development Training

Sat. Dec. 10 - Winter Wonderland (Cubs) - BULLOWA

Dec. 16 - 18 - Wilderness First Aid - DURLAND

Dec. 26 - Jan 2 - Council Service Center Closed

Fri. Jan. 6 - Camp Read Alumni Dinner - DURLAND

Sat. Jan. 28 - Dutchess Webelos Eskimo Run - DURLAND

Sat. Fed. 18 - Architecture Merit Badge - 1 WORLD TRADE

Fri. March 3 - Take Flight w/ Scouting - iFLY

Sat. April 1 - Architecture Merit Badge - 1 WORLD TRADE

Visit the GHV Calendar Page For All Upcoming Events

Looking for a list of just Scout Programs? Visit the Program Days Page

Looking for a list of GHV Trainings? Visit the Training Page

Note: If you would like your event/meeting added to the Council calendar please visit ghvbsa.org. Under Volunteer Resources on the top menu select District/Council Event Submission.

Have you check out the new Read Webpage Here?

Learn how you can leave a legacy at Read. Part 2 of the Staff Housing Campaign has begun. Learn more HERE.

The New Fishkill Council Service Center &

Greater Hudson Valley Scout Shop are OPEN

Stop by the new Greater Hudson Valley Scout Shop at 18 Westage Dr., Fishkill, NY (next to Famous Footwear). Store hours are Mon. - Fri. 10am - 6pm and Sat. 10am - 5pm. Learn more about the store HERE. Follow the Scout Shop on Facebook Here

Come check out the new Council Service Center at 18 Westage Dr., Fishkill, NY. Mon. - Thurs. 9am -5pm. Fri. by appointment.

Communicate With GHV

If you would like to physically mail any forms, please mail to:

Greater Hudson Valley Council

18 Westage Dr. Space 19

Fishkill, NY 12524

Please do NOT mail items to camp addresses.

ghv.Service@scouting.org - Questions about Unit Service, Programs, Etc.

ghv.Registration@scouting.org - Questions about Registration or Charters

ghv.Camping@scouting.org - Questions about Bullowa, Read, Durland

ghv.Development@scouting.org - Questions about Fundraising Events, FOS and Nut Sales

ghv.Eagles@scouting.org - Questions about Eagle Scout Advancement

ghv.Support@scouting.org - Questions about my.Scouting and Scoutbook

ghv.Popcorn@scouting.org - Questions about the Fall Camp Master Sale

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