THANK YOU!

As the Fall Product Sale concludes, the Fall Product Sale Committee extends heartfelt thanks to all Unit Kernels who contributed to its success!

This sale plays a crucial role in supporting the success of our Council, and the committee deeply appreciates the time, effort, and dedication each Unit Kernel has invested. Just as importantly, your achievements in this sale empower your Unit to fund an entire year of exciting Scouting adventures.

Thank you for making a difference!

Take Order Invoices

Take Order invoices have been emailed to all Unit Kernels. If your Unit did not receive a Take Order invoice, please contact Lauren Bowen at lauren.bowen@scouting.org.

Fall Product Sale Payments

Payments are due no later than Thursday, December 5. Payments can be made at the Scout Shop Monday through Friday, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. Checks or cash will be accepted. When using a credit card, a 3% processing fee will be added. Please note, the Scout Shop and Council Offices will be closed Friday, December 6.

To mail a payment, please make your check payable to Pennsylvania Dutch Council and send to: Pennsylvania Dutch Council, BSA, 630 Janet Avenue, Suite B-114, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Bonus Percentages and Commissions

The last step to the 2024 Product Sale is to award bonus percentages to Units who qualified. The list of qualifications to earn bonus percentages can be found in the 2024 Guidebook. The Council will be depositing all commissions, including online sales commissions, in the Unit’s Scout Shop account. Kernels will receive a statement with the breakdown of online sales and bonus commission percentages by January 15, 2025.

Council prizes will be announced by January 15, 2025.

Excess Product Available For Units To Sell

After all orders have been filled, additional product will likely be available to sell by Units. Kernels, if your Unit would like to try additional sales, such as a Show and Sell or Wagon Drag, please send an email to both Lauren Bowen at lauren.bowen@scouting.org and Robin Kotzmoyer at robin.kotzmoyer@Scouting.org.

Join Us For Some Frosty Fun on Sunday, December 15th &

Bring a Friend!

Cub Scout Packs, put this event on your schedule and make sure to invite friends (and their parent)! Participants will enjoy games, crafts, cookie decorating, songs, a campfire, and most importantly... have lots of FUN!

Two sessions will be offered. Sign up for either the 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. session, or the 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. session. The cost is $10 per youth. A parent or guardian must attend with their Scout.

Registration Required

All registered participants will receive a goody bag and patch. To register, click on the following link: Frosty Fun | Pennsylvania Dutch Council BSA

Does Your Unit Need Service Hours?

Volunteers are needed to help out at this event. Individuals or Troops can join in the fun to deliver a great program for all Cub Scouts to remember. Help is needed to run the activity stations. Instructions will be provided, along with all supplies required to run the station.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie at stephu72@yahoo.com. 

Click on the following link for the Frosty Fun Flyer.

What’s better than an evening with your Scouting friends? Competing with, or against them, at Trivia Night! Come with a group, play solo, or form a team when you arrive at the Millersville VFW on Friday, January 10th for the Susquehanna District's Trivia Night. 

Click here to download and share the Trivia Night Flyer. 

Please note this event is for adults (+21) only.

Iron Forge District Klondike Derby,

January 24-26

Register Now!

Due to popular demand, three treks will once again be offered to participants: Webelos/Arrow of Light (AOL), Scouts BSA sled, and Iron Will. Troops are welcome to camp for the weekend. Cub Scouts Packs planning to participate can sign up for Saturday only. The Leader Guide and registration link can be accessed here: Iron Forge Activities.

Susquehanna District Zombie Survival Klondike Derby, January 31-February 2nd

Get your unit ready for the Susquehanna District Zombie Survival Klondike Derby! The Leaders' Guide can be found HERE. 

To register, go to the Susquehanna District's Activities Page HERE.

View the Susquehanna District Klondike Flyer for additional information.

Both Klondike Derby events at Camp Mack

are open to all Units from either District!

Save the Date for the 2025 Council Camporee,

May 2-4 2025!

Guidebook Available Now!

Units, be sure to include this event in your 2025 activity calendar! The theme for this highly anticipated event is "Explore Your World." A few of the activities planned for Scouts to participate in include: Flat Earth Maps, an Amateur Radio Station, and getting a close-up look at first responder vehicles. 

Click the button below for the 2025 Guidebook, Trading Post Flyer, and more!

2025 Camp Mack Summer Camp Dates Available Now! To see the schedule go to this page:

https://padutchbsa.org/camping/mack/summercamp/



To make a reservation, CLICK HERE.

2025 Bashore Scout Reservation Summer Camp

Registration is now open. To make a reservation for the 2025 Summer Camp Season at Bashore Scout Reservation, CLICK HERE.

Questions about summer camp registration, please call 717-394-4063.

UPCOMING TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULE:

The Pennsylvania Dutch Council Training and High Adventure Committee will be offering training courses this fall to help leaders to

"Be Prepared" to offer the best Scouting Program possible.  

Click HERE to view the current

training course schedule on the PADutchBSA.org website.

Glenn A. & Melinda W. Adams Service Project of the Year Award

Do you know of an Eagle Scout who did a project this year that you thought was over and above that of his peers; one that really made an impact on the community? If so, please recommend that Scout for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. 

Nominations for the Glenn A. & Melinda W. Adams Service Project of the Year Award can be submitted through the Council's local NESA Committee. The deadline for submission is January 24, 2025. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Council Service Center: Pennsylvania Dutch Council, 630 Janet Ave Ste B-114, Lancaster, PA 17601.

Full eligibility and submission guidelines and the Adams Award Nomination Form can be found on the NESA website HERE.