OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2023

RECRUITING EFFORTS

As a district, we are only 143 Cub Scouts away from our year-end goal. If you have applications to submit, I will be glad to coordinate with you.

I will be at the Mercer County Library branches on the following dates:

• 10/19 Ewing Branch, 4pm-7pm
• 10/20 Robbinsville Branch, 3pm-6pm
• 10/23 Lawrenceville Branch, 2pm-7pm

On 10/25 I will be in Skillman at John Kirkenir's office (188 Tamarack Circle) from 4pm to 6pm.

Please continue to report your recruiting efforts. We are especially low in Lions. More than half of the packs in the district currently have ZERO Lions registered.

I, and the commissioner staff, are dedicated to helping your recruiting endeavors. Do you need anything, such as flyers, pencils, posters, bookmarks, etc.? Let us know! Email Janet L. Boris.

For all Packs, Troops, and Crews: Please update your roster with any changes in adult leadership before attempting to recharter. In trying to contact units, we often find incorrect information. All new adult and youth applications should be submitted PRIOR to rechartering. Please help us help you.

Thank you!

Janet L. Boris

Senior District Executive

Washington Crossing Council, BSA

DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY

February 3, 2024 is the date for the District Pinewood Derby. The facility usage request has been submitted to the Quaker Bridge Mall. We need volunteers to help run the race. Please help make this a reality! Contact Janet L. Boris to join the team!

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

The Mercer Area District is hosting a WEBELOS First Responder Program for WEBELOS/Arrow of Light Scouts in fourth or fifth grade. The program will cover the requirements for the WEBELOS First Responder Adventure Pin. This event is open to WEBELOS/AOLs from all districts and councils.

The program will consist of five 30-minute stations. Instruction will be provided primarily by senior members and cadets from local rescue squads, many of whom are associated with Scouting as Scouts, Scouters, or parents.

The event will take place at

Saint Mark United Methodist Church

465 Paxson Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08690

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Check-In for Scouts will start at 12:30 PM.

The actual program will run from 1:00-3:30 PM.

Scouts will be limited to160 participants (10 classes of up to 16 Scouts)

Cost will be $15.00 per WEBELOS/AOL Scout.

Registration is now open at:

https://bsawcc.org/event/webelos-first-responder/

(or use the button below)

PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

NOTE! Two adults over 18 are needed to be Class Leaders for each Class.

• Class Leaders will function like Den Leaders at Day Camp.
• Class Leaders will not be providing instruction.
• They will need to make sure that each WEBELOS/AOL Scout is signed in and signed out.
• Class Leaders need to be over 18 and have current Youth Protection Training.
• They do not need to be Registered Scouters.
• There will be no fee for Class Leaders, but they need to sign up in advance.
• If you are interested in being a Class Leader, contact Don Weissenburger.

Interested in purchasing one of these limited-edition 2023 Cubarama patches? $10.00 each while supplies last. Contact Janet L. Boris.

SCOUTS BSA/VENTURING CREWS

One Camporee to Rule Them All

Scouts BSA Camporee

October 27-29

Ockanickon Scout Reservation, Pipersville, PA

Don't miss the opportunity to attend!

ROUNDTABLE REMINDER!

Roundtables are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Gathering is at 7:00PM and the meeting begins at 7:30PM.



Meeting are in-person at:

Our Lady of Sorrows

East State Street, Mercerville, NJ 08619

(Meetings are held in the basement of the building that is to your right as you turn into the parking lot.)

Upcoming Roundtable dates:

• November 8
• December 13

District Committee Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month via Zoom. If you are interested in serving on the district committee, contact Janet L. Boris.

Cubarama 2023 - Veterans Park, Hamilton

100 Cub Scouts from Mercer Area District, Tamanend District, and Tohickon District attended the Lord of the Rings-inspired Cubarama (Hobbits, Wizards, and Cubs, Oh My!)

The weather cooperated and the rain held off. The activities were fun and delicious. Storming the castle, ax throwing, raingutter regatta, Dutch oven cooking, STEM, and more. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this event possible.

SAVE THE DATE - Cub Scout Day Camp and Cub Resident Camp 2024

Space – Way Out there!

Blast off for space exploration this summer at Cub Scout Day Camp. Make new friends while participating in archery, fishing, STEM, and Scout skills. Join us for an “out of this world” experience.

Core Creek Park, Langhorne, PA                                           June 24-28

Mercer Park County Park East, West Windsor, NJ               June 24-28

Rosedale Park Pennington, NJ                                              July 8-12

Sauerland Outdoor Center, Lebanon, NJ                              July 15-19

Ockanickon Scout Reservation, Pipersville, PA                   Aug 5-9

(Dates and locations could change based on state park availability. Registration will begin January 2024.)

Cub Scout Adventure Camp at

Ockanickon Scout Reservation

Session #1   July 28–July 30

Session #2   July 31–August 2

The Cub Adventure Camp will be run by the Ockanickon Summer Camp Staff… and they are excited to bring their enthusiasm to Cub Scouts through this new program. This is absolutely going to be a great time for cubs as they interact with the seventy plus staff that make scouting magic happen year after year.

Packs will camp in tents provided by the camp and all meals will be served in the camp dining hall.

More detailed information will be available November 2023 with camp registration to begin in January 2024.