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SCOUTER FOCUS
Monthly News & Updates
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January 2025 |
Issue No.1
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In this issue: Klondike Derby Events This Month, Spring Product Sale Sign-Up Deadline, Merit Badge College Next Month,
College Scholarship Deadline January 24th, and More...!
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SIGN-UP YOUR UNIT
(Hoping for snow this year!)
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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. Registration closes on January 15, 2025.
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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.
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Both Klondike Derby events at
Camp Mack are open to
all Units from either District!
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SCOUT EXECUTIVE/CEO
Matt Klutzaritz
matt.klutzaritz@scouting.org
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JANUARY 2025
COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER CLOSURES
The Council Offices AND
Scout Shop will be closed on the following days, please plan accordingly.
Wednesday, January 1st
New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 8th and
Thursday, January 9th
Council Planning Conference
Monday, January 20th
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Reminder: if you need assistance with a Scouting related issue or fundraiser, please reach out to Council Staff in advance of the upcoming closure(s) and inventory days.
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2025 Spring Product Sale - Sign Up By January 10th | | |
2025 SPRING PRODUCT SALE
Unit Leaders, Sign-Up Today!
Offer this opportunity to your Scouts -
they can help earn their way to summer camp
or other Scouting adventures.
We are once again partnering with Dutch Mill Bulbs located in Palmyra, PA. We first partnered with Dutch Mill Bulbs in 2023 which resulted in a great sale. Since we first partnered, Dutch Mills has supported the PA Dutch Council in other fundraising events. We truly appreciate their commitment to Scouting in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.
The spring sale will run from January 17, 2025 to March 12th. Units can sign-up for the sale now until Friday, January 10th, 2025. Each participating Unit will keep 25% commission on the total sales. By signing-up your Unit, you are providing an opportunity for your Scouts to help earn their way to summer camp.
Online Sales: Scouts will again have the opportunity to sell bulbs to their friends and family through online sales! More information will be provided in the spring sale guidebook that is in development.
Deadline to Sign-Up for the 2025 Spring Sale, January 10, 2025. Units, please click on the link below and sign-up your Unit TODAY!
Sales Kits: If your Unit is signed-up by 1 pm on January 2nd, your sales kit will be available for pick-up at your district roundtable meeting on January 2nd. See below for meeting locations. After January 2nd, please sales kits will be available at the Scout Shop. Be on the lookout for an email confirming your sales kit has been assembled and is ready for pick-up.
Have questions? Please reach out to zena.korba@scouting.org.
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Trivia Night at the Millersville VFW - January 10th | | |
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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.
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Scholarship Opportunity - Deadline January 24, 2024 | | |
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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.
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Merit Badge College Next Month - February 22nd | | |
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Merit Badge College
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Register Now!
Sign up early as spaces are limited!
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Cub Scout Leaders, it's time to start your engines and get ready for your 2025 Pinewood Derbies!
Here are a few resources to get you started!
Pinewood Derby Patch Orders
To order patches for your Unit, please call 717.553.4200 or email BOTH tanya.hanna@scouting.org & robin.kotzmoyer@scouting.org.
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2025 Council Camporee Update | | |
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Save the Date for the 2025 Council Camporee at Long's Park on 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!
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January 2025 Roundtable Topics | | |
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District Roundtables
Open to all Unit Members and Volunteers, roundtables are held the first Thursday of each month, from September through May. The goal of these meetings is to provide leaders with information that will help their units thrive.
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The next Iron Forge District Roundtable meeting will take place on January 2nd at Cornwall UMC, 7 pm. We hope to see you there!
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Hot topic: Reverence
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Cub Scouts: What Makes Up A Den
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Scouts BSA/Crews: Hammock vs. Tent Camping
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The next Susquehanna District Roundtable will take place on January 2nd at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 7 pm. For more info, Click Here.
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Hot topic: Managing Youth Medications
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Cub Scouts: Ceremonies
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Scouts BSA/Crews: TBD
To learn about upcoming meetings, celebrations, and exciting activities
your District has planned, please go to your District's Activities Page:
Iron Forge Activities (padutchbsa.org)
Susquehanna District Activities Page (padutchbsa.org)
Follow Your District on Facebook:
Iron Forge District, PA Dutch Council, BSA
Susquehanna District, PA Dutch Council, BSA
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2025 Summer Camp News And Resources | | |
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2025 Camp Mack Summer Camp Dates Available Now! To see the schedule and register for camp, go to this page:
https://padutchbsa.org/camping/mack/summercamp/
To make a reservation, CLICK HERE.
CUBMASTERS - SPECIAL OFFER WHEN YOU SCHEDULE A CAMP PROMOTION VISIT!
If your Pack hosts a Camp Promotion Presentation by March 31, 2025, your Unit will receive a $50 gift certificate towards the total camp fees.
The Cub Scout Camping Committee is scheduling Pack Promotion visits now, if interested, please contact Ben Wohlberg at campdirector@campmack524.org.
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2025 Campership Application
Deadline March 28, 2025
Camperships exist to help Scouts with a financial need attend a Pennsylvania Dutch Council summer camp. Unit leaders, don’t let a lack of funds keep Scouts in your unit from attending camp this summer. Please share this information with your Scouts.
Camperships are given based upon need and funds available. To apply, fill out and submit the Pennsylvania Dutch Council Campership Form found on our website link below. Once completed, camperships applications can be emailed to robin.kotzmoyer@scouting.org.
To access the form, go here: Campership Form
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Join Our 2025 Summer Camp Staff!
The Pennsylvania Dutch Council is in the process of preparing for the 2025 summer camp season and recruiting staff for each Scout camp. Anyone 14 or older can become part of our Bashore Scout Reservation or Camp Mack Staff.
For more information or to apply, please CLICK HERE.
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Upcoming Training Courses | | |
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.
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JANUARY 2025
FEBRUARY
MARCH
- March 22: Iron Forge District Pinewood Derby*
APRIL
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April 5: Camp Mack Open House, Camp Mack Open House Flyer
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April 5: Merit Badge College at Camp Bashore*
- April 5-6: IOLS Training Course at Camp Bashore*
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April 6: Basic Rifle Course, Click Here for the course flyer.
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April 12: Susquehanna District Pinewood Derby*
MAY
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May 2-4: Council Camporee at Long's Park, Details and Leader Guidebook HERE.
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May 3 & 4: Rifle Instructor Training Course, click here for the course flyer.
*More info coming soon!
To find out about additional events, please click on the
Council Calendar button below.
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Friends of Scouting 2025 - Scouting America! | | |
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Friends of Scouting
Annual Campaign
WE ARE...
"SCOUTING AMERICA"
To make automatic payments using your bank account or credit card, please contact Lauren Bowen at lauren.bowen@scouting.org or call 717-553-4210.
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General Information
In-Store shopping hours are:
Monday to Friday 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Scout Shop Associates and Support Staff will be available by appointment
Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
Can’t make it into the store? Call 717.553.4200 or email BOTH tanya.hanna@scouting.org AND robin.kotzmoyer@scouting.org
DID YOU KNOW... Your order can be filled and shipped directly to your home or business. A shipping and handling fee will be applied to your purchase.
A credit card is required for payment.
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3% Credit Card Processing Fees
Apply To The Following Transactions:
- Registrations
- Fall and spring product fundraisers
- Camp related events or training programs
- Replenishment of unit accounts
Thank you for understanding that as a nonprofit we cannot continue to incur these additional banking surcharges associated with credit card transactions.
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