Griffin’s Guardians needs an enthusiastic, carpenter or group of young carpenters to construct (45) wooden house structures. Each house will be made with 1x3 board. Each house needs to be structurally sound and stand on a flat surface table. The houses need to be sanded down so there are no sharp edges.



The houses will be used for the upcoming Eighth Annual Gold Tie Gala, a formal fundraising event at the Marriott Downtown Syracuse where over 500 guests attend to help support our mission. 

Please contact Christine Dallmann at christine@griffinsguardians.org or call her at (315)415-2689 for more details. The items will need to be finished by August 15th, 2024.

Silver Beaver

Nominate a Deserving Volunteer Today

Do you know someone who has made a significant impact on the youth or program of our Council? There is still time to submit a nomination to recognize their contributions.

Each year, every Council in the BSA has the opportunity to honor adult volunteers who have provided outstanding service to scouting on a Council level.

The deadline for nominations is April 26th.

Remember that an individual has to be nominated to be considered for recognition.

Submit question and Nominations to edwin.theetge@scouting.org

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The Oswego Valley Railroad Association is presenting the Springtime Express Model Train Show on May 4th and 5th at the Volney Volunteer Fire Department on Route 3 in Fulton.

The Association is offering free admission to any Scouts that attend the event in uniform. Scouts must wear their uniform to obtain free entry.

Families will pay the regular admission price of $5 per adult, $2 for children 6-12, and free for children under six.

Several local model railroad associations will be showing off their model train displays, and attendance may help Scouts to fulfill requirement 7b of the Railroading Merit Badge. For more information, call 315-561-1162 or 315-342-8476. 

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Longhouse Council

Outdoor Leader Training

Wilderness First Aid prepares leaders and older youth to understand and manage common medical illnesses and emergencies when more advanced care is not immediately available. The course combines classroom presentations about common wilderness first aid situations with active skills practice and hands-on scenarios. Course includes both a Wilderness First Aid and a CPR certification from ECSI.

Two different dates will be offered: Saturday, May 25 & Sunday, June 23.

Both courses will run 9am-4pm at Camp Woodland, and participants must provide their own lunch. Course fee of $25 includes both WFA and CPR certification. Register now on Tentaroo.

Contact William Zenyuk, william.zenyuk@scouting.org for more information. 

Registration and merit badge selection are now open on Tentaroo for Scout Day Camp at Camp Woodland!

This year, we will be offering one week of Day Camp at Camp Woodland, August 12 - 16.



A variety of merit badges including Eagle-required badges will be offered for Scouts to further their advancement journey.

Camp is $350 per Scout, or $300 if paid in full by June 1.

Contact Camp Director Brendan Flaherty, brendan.flaherty@scouting.org, for more information.

National Youth Leadership Training

Announcing official partnership with Leatherstocking Council.

Joint partnership to bring the premiere youth training program to CNY

Camp Kingsley 8/4/24 - 8/9/24

The Eagle Dinner Committee is looking for help from Scouters/Scouts/Community Peeps to find NOES/DESA honorees. We would like to focus on military service members (active/inactive/retired) who are outstanding in their communities.

2024 Wood Badge Opportunity

Looking for a part time employee to join our team.

Looking for someone who knows the scouting program, can sew/hem and has some retail experience. Hours would be between 8 to 20 hours per week, and Store hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am-5pm, Wednesday 11am -6pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Please contact Dan at the Scout Shop with any questions or inquires at (315)455-6540. 

Other Dates of Interest

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Office Closed