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Longhouse Council - Pathways - December 13, 2019
Vol. #1 Issue #23
The Drones are Coming
This summer Sabattis Scout Reservation plans to launch a new program that involves flying drones. We are looking for a few drone enthusiast to help us plan and implement this high tech and timely program. Candidates must be 16 years old or older and have their Drone pilots licence. Drones are everywhere these days and Central New York has one of the largest Drone test areas in the country.
So, contact [email protected] for more info.
ANNUAL EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION AND REUNION DINNER
Thursday January 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm
Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse, NY
To all 2019 Eagle Scout Award recipients –
Congratulations on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout!
Please plan to attend the annual Eagle Scout Recognition and Reunion dinner with your family and friends so that you can be recognized for your fine achievement! Each year, the Longhouse Council hosts this dinner in recognition of the achievements of the year’s Eagle Class. Additionally, we will be continuing our recent tradition of inducting one or more older Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local state or regional level into our Eagle Scout Hall of Fame. In addition to our inductees, we will also have a keynote speaker for this event. We are pleased to announce that Jackson Meyer, “The Eagle Scout Ninja” from “American Ninja Warrior” will be our Keynote Speaker. This dinner also serves as an Eagle reunion dinner for all fellow Eagle Scouts to meet in fellowship and to welcome you into the Eagle ranks; therefore, if you attend, expect to eat well and to be congratulated often for your achievement. Registration for this event is open.
Please note there is no charge for members of the 2019 Eagle Scout Class to attend this dinner. Others attending (your family and friends) will be charged a modest fee to cover costs of the event.
Please refer any questions to Patrick Rao at [email protected] or Ellen Tyler at 315-463-0201, ext. 103.
Longhouse Council 
Okpik Cold Weather Camping Training
The Longhouse Council Okpik course has basic material for front-country campouts, and advanced material for high adventure back-country trips. There are two sessions, a Saturday of classroom instruction and show-n-tell, and an outdoor weekend of demonstrations and practical applications, to include constructing a snow shelter, sleeping in the shelter you built, and taking a hike on snowshoes (rentals are available). Upon completion of the course you will receive a certificate. You must attend both sessions to complete the course. One may also purchase BS!’s Okpik book.  
Okpik 2020 consists of two sessions, a classroom session and an outdoor weekend
1. Classroom: Saturday January 4th, 2020 10:00 AM – ~5:00 PM
Location: Liverpool First Presbyterian Church, 603 Tulip St, Liverpool NY 13088
2. Outdoor Weekend: Friday 1/10/2020 6:00 PM through Sunday January 12th at noon.
Location: Valley Camp, Highland Forest, 1254 Highland Park Rd, Fabius NY 13063 
Scottish International Patrol Jamborette
Imagine spending 10 days camping in Scotland!
 Explore Glasgow and Edinburgh for 2-3 days both pre and post Jamborette. At the Jamborette you will be paired with a Scottish patrol and live as a 'joint patrol', then go home with a Scottish Scout for up to 5 days and meet up as a group in Bishopton, near Glasgow.
There will be about 1500 Scouts and Scouters at camp from all over the world . 
2021 National Jamboree
FACE THE CHALLENGE
Scouting’s Flagship event is one-of-a-kind. It’s a gathering of approximately 40,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff that showcases everything that is great about the BSA and its members. Held every four years, the Jamboree is an amazing opportunity for participants, volunteers, and visitors to experience the best of Scouting, all in one place.  Features include; one of the longest zip line courses in North America, a world-class skate park, ATV offerings, treetop canopy tours, rock climbing, patch trading, stadium shows, and much more!
Greetings from the Scout Shop!
We have received a multitude of names to put on this year’s Holiday Giving Tree… 49 to be exact! This is the most we have ever had. Please share this with family and friends that may be interested in helping out a Scout this Christmas.
Our Holiday Giving Tree is based on the Angel Trees that you see in the malls and larger stores, except ours is for Scouts. We have Scouts on here from Lions all the way up. Some need a few items, others need more.
Challenge your Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships to donate money for a gift card at the Scout Shop, and we can then use that towards gifts for ones who were not chosen. OR come and choose a name for your den or patrol to purchase the needed items.
Either way, some Scout will be blessed by your GOOD DEED!
For more information on events, training opportunities, and other activities happening in your district, visit your district webpage:

Other Dates of Interest
Office Closed 12/24-12/25/2019
Office Closed 1/1/2020
Office Closed 1/20/2020
Office Closed 2/17/2020

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