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SCOUTER FOCUS
Monthly News & Updates
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October 2024 |
Issue No.10
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In this issue: Scouting For Food Info, ScoutReach Fundraiser,
Fall Product Sale Deadlines, ExtraGive 2024,
October Roundtable Topics, And More...!
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It's Time To
Start Planning For
Scouting For Food!
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"To help other people at all times" is not only part of the Scout Oath, it is the motivation behind Scouting for Food, a nationwide Boy Scouts of America community service project.
The annual Scouting for Food Drive of the Pennsylvania Dutch Council involves door-to-door food collection efforts by Scouts to collect non-perishable food for local food pantries located in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Scouts will distribute informational door hangers a week prior to the collection day. On the morning of the collection day, Scouts will be seen across the two counties canvassing neighborhoods to collect bags and boxes full of non-perishable food destined for families in our community that need a little extra help during the winter.
Reminder - Scouting For Food takes place on the FIRST and SECOND Saturday of November.
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On Saturday, November 2nd, Scouts will distribute door hangers to houses and on the following Saturday, November 9th, Scouts will return to collect the donated food.
Information and a sign-up link will be sent out to unit leaders early October with door hangers available at the end of October. Door hangers will have a space for units to add their contact information.
Questions? Contact Sheila Fasig at Sheila.Fasig@scouting.org.
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October 2024
Annual Fall Outposts &
Den Chief Training
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Iron Forge District: There are just 3 days left to register for the Iron Forge District's 2024 Fall Outpost! This year's them is "Carnival" and will take place the weekend of Oct 11-13 at Camp Mack. The leader guide, additional resources, and link to register can be found here: Iron Forge Activities.
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Susquehanna District: Join us for our 2024 Fall Outpost at Camp Mack, the weekend of October 18-20. The theme is "Pirate Invasion!" The Leader Guide can be found on the Susquehanna District Activities Page. Registration deadline is October 11th.
Den Chief Training Offered at BOTH Outposts,
October 12th and October 19th. - registration required.
Please note: Scouts interested in taking Den Chief Training must register for a specific session. For more information and to register, please go to the Council website HERE.
Click the following link for the
2024 Den Chief Training Flyer
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OCTOBER 2024
COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER CLOSURES
The Council Offices and Scout Shop will be closed:
Thursday, October 17th
for the Council's
36th Annual Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner
If you need assistance, please reach out to Council Staff in advance of the upcoming closure(s).
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2024 Fall Product Sale - October Update | | |
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Just About A Month To Go!
Thank you to all Units, and their amazing Kernels, participating in the
2024 Fall Product Sale!
Reminder - All units should be checking the progress of their Unit’s Take Orders. The success of Take Orders is equally as important as Show & Sells.
Key Dates To Remember:
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Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15 – Show & Sell product return to 155 Arrowhead Drive, Manheim, PA 17545. No returns will be accepted after October 15th. A Sign-Up Genius link will soon be available to schedule your drop-off/return time.
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Tuesday, October 15 – Take Order and Prize Order deadline
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Monday, October 28 through Thursday, October 31 – Show & Sell payments due at the Council office.
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Week of November 4th – Take Order delivery, sorting and distribution at 155 Arrowhead Drive, Manheim, PA 17545.
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Monday, December 2 through Thursday, December 5 – Take Order Payments due at the Council office.
Volunteers/Help Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist with product returns on October 14 & 15, and sorting of Take Order product delivery beginning on November 4th. A Sign-Up Genius link will be sent out for volunteers to sign-up.
For more information about the 2024 Fall Product Sale, please go to: http://padutchbsa.org/popcorn/
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ScoutReach Program Fundraiser - October 30th | | |
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Hosted by Bert & The Elephant
Lancaster City's First Belgian Cafe
The ScoutReach Program is dedicated to making sure ALL youth have the opportunity to join Scouting regardless of their circumstances, neighborhood, or ethnic background.
Fundraiser Details:
- 11:30 am to 10:00 pm - Dine all day and support Scouting!
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - “Celebrity” guest bartenders from the Lancaster community will be serving up drinks and working for tips! (Guest bartenders to be announced soon!)
- A portion of all food and drink sales, and an extra $1 from all drafts, cocktails, and mocktails, will go directly to ScoutReach!
Don’t forget to bring cash! There will be options available during the day to donate directly to ScoutReach.
For more information, contact Pat Dixon at patrice.dixon@scouting.org.
CLICK HERE to download (and share) the flyer for the ScoutReach fundraiser.
To donate, go to: https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/524/appeal/7612
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Save The Date For The ExtraGive On November 22nd | | |
Frosty Fun For Cub Scouts At Camp | | |
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Join Us For Some Frosty Fun on Sunday, December 15th
Cub Scout Packs, put this event on your schedule! All Cub Scouts will enjoy games, crafts, cookie decorating, songs, campfire, and 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 person. A parent or guardian must attend with their Scout. Remember to bring a friend!
All registered participants will receive a goody bag and patch. Registration information coming soon!
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.
Frosty Fun Flyer
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2025 Summer Camp News And Resources | | |
Iron Forge and Susquehanna Districts - Monthly Roundtable Topics | | |
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Unit Members and Volunteers... Why should you attend Roundtable Meetings?
In addition to the great information provided at Roundtable meetings, you will have the opportunity to network with volunteers and find out what is going on with their units and share ideas.
District Roundtables
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 October 3rd at Camp Mack, 7 pm. We hope to see you there!
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Hot topic: Fire Safety
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Cub Scouts: Getting Parents Involved
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Scouts BSA/Crews: Uniforms
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The next Susquehanna District Roundtable will take place on October 3rd at the First Presbyterian Church of Strasburg, 7 pm. For more info, Click Here.
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Hot topic: Responding to Bullying
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Cub Scouts: Service Projects
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Scouts BSA/Crews: Court of Honor
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)
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Upcoming Training Courses | | |
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Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training - November 3rd
(Register by October 23rd)
An NRA certified range safety officer (RSO) is required to provide live firing range supervision at all shooting activities involving Scouts BSA, Venturers, and Sea Scouts. All live fire activities require one or more range safety officers to be present on the range. The RSO is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitude essential to organizing, conducting, and supervising safe shooting activities and range operations.
Date/Place/Time: Sunday, November 3, Camp Mack Training Center, 9 am to 6 pm
Price: $100 for registered Scouters
Deadline: Electronic registration must be received by October 23, 2024. Space is limited to 25 participants. If interested, register ASAP.
Click HERE for additional details about the course
and to view the RSO Training Class flyer.
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Life to Eagle Seminar Via Zoom - October 22nd
The Council Advancement Committee will hold the next Life to Eagle seminar, via Zoom ONLY, at 7 PM on Tuesday, October 22nd. This presentation will walk Scouts through all the steps to become an Eagle Scout. This seminar is open to all Scouts, parents, Scout Leaders, Commissioners, and Eagle Scout Advisers/Coaches at each Unit. Register for the seminar HERE.
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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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OCTOBER 2024
NOVEMBER 2024
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November 22: ExtraGive - one-day, online giving event
DECEMBER 2024
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December 15: Frosty Fun at Camp Mack - Open to all Cub Scouts! Click here for more information and to download the flyer.
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Order of the Arrow - Wunita Gokhos Lodge 39 | | | |
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Fall Ordeal 2024
Wunita Gokhos Lodge held their Fall Ordeal and Service weekend on September 27 – 29 at Camp Bashore. Along with providing service to the camp, the Lodge inducted new members and others came together to seal their bond of Brotherhood.
Congratulations to the new lodge leadership elected over the weekend: Landon F, Lodge Chief; Emily F, First Vice Chief; Donovan K, Second Vice Chief; Ross G, Treasurer, and Colby K, Secretary. Lodge Chapter Leadership includes: Colby K, Susquehanna Chapter Chief; Kyto A, Susquehanna Vice Chief, Owen R, Iron Forge Chapter Chief; Ryan B Iron Forge Chapter Vice Chief.
The Lodge also recognized Eric Shea for his 10 years of service as Lodge Advisor. Following the Ordeal, Mike Stanilla was appointed as the new Lodge Advisor.
Upcoming Lodge Events and Deadlines:
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November 2: Fall Service Day at Camp Mack
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November 16: Joint Chapter Meeting
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November 30: Membership Dues Payment Deadline - CLICK HERE for the payment portal.
For additional information about the Wunita Gokhos Lodge, please go here: https://padutchbsa.org/programs/order-of-the-arrow/
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Scholarship Opportunities for Eagle Scouts | | |
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Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (Deadline next month!)
The NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. The NOESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have made a positive impact in the community. Nominations can be submitted through the Council's local NESA Committee. The deadline for submission is November 22, 2024.
Full eligibility and submission guidelines for the NOESA can be found on the NESA website HERE. Applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Council Service Center: Pennsylvania Dutch Council, 630 Janet Ave Ste B-114, Lancaster, PA 17601.
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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Friends of Scouting 2024 - Make Waves for Scouting! | | |
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Friends of Scouting
Annual Campaign
There is still time to...
"Make Waves For Scouting!"
To make your 2024 pledge,
please CLICK HERE.
You can also use your checking account for automatic payments and spread them over the remaining months in 2024. To set up a payment plan,
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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