Beaver Valley District E-News |
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Happy Holidays!
Thank you to all the leaders, volunteers, and parents who keep Scouting fun and safe through these tough times. Scouting has had to change this year and change is always difficult. I'm truly thankful for all the parents and leaders who continue to foster positive experiences for kids in our area.
So please take some time this holiday season to send a warm "thank you" your unit's den leader, scout master, patrol leader, or anyone else your unit who is keeping the scouting mission going.
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Dec 24-25 - Christmas Eve / LHC Offices Closed
Jan 01 - New Year's Day / LHC Offices Closed
Apr 10 - Spring Recruitment Event
Jun 14 - Flag Retirement Ceremony
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Congratulations Silver Beaver Recipients! |
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Kudos to these amazing Scouters! |
David Lytle – Beaver Valley District
Anthony Goreczny – Japeechen District
Leonard Whiteford – Keystone District
John Nichols – Seneca District
Matthew Bowersox – Forbes Trail District
Ken Smith – Frontier District
Mark Brenneman – Forbes Trail District
W.Scott Hardy – LHC Executive Board
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The Silver Beaver Award is the highest award that a council can award a volunteer. This award recognizes registered Scouters of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council.
Join us at the Silver Beaver Award presentation at the annual Council Recognition Luncheon to be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021.
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Virtual Interfaith Scout Sabbath/Sunday |
Sunday, February 14th
3:00 p.m. via Zoom
Given the uncertainty of these difficult times, LHC relationships Committee is offering an online Interfaith Scout Sabbath/Sunday Service on Sunday, February 14th at 3pm via Zoom. Registration will be required. Once you are registered, on the Morning of the 14th, you will be sent the link to join the Service. No fee is required. Registration information is below.
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Council Recognition Event |
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Stratigos Banquet Center
11:00 a.m. Registration
Join us for our annual Council Recognition Luncheon. We'll be awarding districts and those who have received the coveted Silver Beaver award.
Be sure to check next month's e-news for a registration link and more information!
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2021 Key Leaders Conference |
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Virtual Event
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All rechartering questions should be directed to your commissioner or District Representative. For a full list of our District Representative, please click here.
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Adults applying for or holding a position as a volunteer with a child care service, a school or a program, activity or service responsible for the child’s welfare or having direct volunteer contact with children, including the Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council will need clearances.
We've made it easy. Simply visit our website, complete the three (3) required checks and upload your clearances to our website.
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Virtual Training via Zoom
January 30, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
"Train the Trainer" course is intended to develop and improve the platform skills of a trainer. The Trainer’s Edge uses contemporary training techniques and emphasizes the importance of experiential learning, or "learning by doing."
For a downloadable flyer, please click the image.
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BALOO (Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation) |
Camp Seph Mack
March 27 to 28, 2021
BALOO is a weekend of indoor and outdoor training that helps with understanding the Boy Scouts of America progressive camping program. The training reviews guidelines established by the Boy Scouts of America and the Laurel Highlands Council to help us understand the value of the outdoor program.
Register now, space is limited!
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IOLS (Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills) |
Camp Seph Mack
March 27 to 28, 2021
The Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) course is a hands-on program that gives adult leaders a practical introduction to the patrol method of a boy-led troop by teaching many of the practical outdoor skills they need to lead Scouts in the out-of-doors. In addition, the teaching methods, activities, and games model the variety of teaching used in effective and engaging Scouting programs.
Register now, space is limited!
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Camp Seph Mack
June 13 to 19, 2021
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership.
Open to any Scout aged 13 years or older and must have achieved 1st Class Rank*. Space is limited to the first 112 attendees!
For a downloadable flyer, please click the image.
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Save the Date: Wood Badge |
Camp Seph Mack
August 27 to 29, 2021 &
September 25 to 26, 2021
Wood Badge is an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals.
The course will help you better understand how all the Scouting programs tie together. It will provide you with many useful leadership tools to help enable our youth to have the best possible Scouting experience.
Further details to follow in 2021.
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Summer Camp 2021 Registration is now OPEN!
Join us at Camp Liberty or Camp Freedom this summer. Both have fantastic merit badge offerings this year. Summer camp runs from June to July. Be sure to select your week early, as reservations will fill quickly.
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Get a Real Job! Work at Camp
Join the Heritage Reservation Summer Camp Staff.
Interviews begin after the beginning of the new year.
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2021 Merit Badge Offerings
Scouts BSA members looking to work on and complete merit badges can do so by signing up for merit badge sessions at Camp Guyasuta. Merit badges are being offered beginning January 2021. Sign-up now to reserve your spot in 2021!
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Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Virtual Reception
Thursday, February 19, 2021 | Virtual
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Sporting Clays Classic
Friday, June 4, 2021 | Seven Springs
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Scouting Golf Classic
Monday, June 28, 2021 | Fox Chapel Golf Club
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Why not use Scouting gifts for the holiday?
Stop in to the Pittsburgh Scout Shop and see how we can make your
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Pittsburgh Scout Shop
Closed December 24, 2020 to January 3, 2021.
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