Tamanend

District

June 2026

WASHINGTON CROSSING COUNCIL

Let's have a SAFE Summer!

Summertime means all of the fun outdoor activities that Scouts love! While we all love putting together awesome program, it’s also important that we do so in a safe manner. Here are some tips and tricks for planning awesome and safe programs:

• The Guide to Safe Scouting is your best friend when it comes to activity planning. This is a policy document and should be adhered to whenever preparing for Scout activities.

• When an activity is not explicitly covered by the Guide to Safe Scouting, planners should evaluate the risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense, community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.

• Remember the acronym “SAFE” when preparing for activities. Supervision, Assessment, Fitness and skill, and Equipment and environment are all things to be considered. More information on the SAFE checklist is at Scouting.org

• In the event that an incident does occur, it must be reported to the council office within 3 days of the incident. A reportable incident is anything that requires medical intervention beyond Scout-rendered first aid. Near-Miss incidents should also be reported (these are defined as incidents that have a potential to result in injury but didn’t). If in doubt, report it!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your commissioner team or to Greg House. Thank you for all you do for Scouting!

Yours in Scouting,

Joe Donahue

Tamanend District Commissioner

That's a wrap!

Yes, we made it to the end of the school year! Over the last month or so, there has been a flurry of activity for our children both inside and outside the classroom. We have been treated to award ceremonies, graduations, parades, concerts, and field days. Our packs ran Blue and Gold banquets while our troops sponsored family picnics and Court of Honors. Many units across our district participated in annual events such as Memorial Day and Flag Day. As a reminder, our units should not go dark now that we are transitioning into the Summer months.

The 250th celebrations for our country provides us numerous opportunities to be present in our communities. Our district membership committee is encouraging units to participate in National Night Out celebrations (early August). This will help prepare for the fall recruitment opportunities at back-to-school nights and community autumn festivals. If environment cleanup interests you, Spearhead Project Earth invites Troops to pick up garbage along the Delaware River on Thursdays in July. The four-hour service projects includes a pontoon boat ride and a bagged lunch - contact me below for more details or to sign up.

Make the best of the summer months with your Cubs and Scouts!

Thanks,

Greg House | Tamanend District Executive

greg.house@scouting.org

C: 267.393.4139

TAM Membership Update

Membership Rally



Date: June 18

Time: 7:00 - 8:30

Location: New Hope Solebury

Lower Elementary Cafeteria,

186 West Bridge St, New Hope, PA

Join fellow Scouting volunteers for an evening focused on building successful recruitment campaigns for Cub Scout programs. This rally will cover community marketing strategies, school and event recruitment, presentation techniques, Joining Night structure, and methods to improve family engagement and retention.

Membership Mixer



Date: June 30

Time: 7:30 - 9:00

Location: WCC Service Center

1 Scout Way,

Doylestown, PA

New Member Coordinator

This unit role is key to turning interested families into engaged, long-term Scouts by making sure new parents are welcomed. Units with a strong New Member Coordinator see better retention, smoother onboarding, and stronger family involvement.

TAM Roundtable Roundup

2026 Popcorn

Simple to Start, Strong Results!

The 2026 Popcorn Sale is designed to be simple, effective, and worth your time. Units can earn up to 40% commission, with our average unit sale reaching $10,721. Even better, storefront locations are coordinated for you. Once you commit and set your unit goal, the Trail’s End team works to secure storefront opportunities in your area. All you have to do is claim them and sell.

This is one of the easiest ways to fund your entire Scouting year with minimal upfront work. Commit to the sale, enter your goal, and let the system start working for you.

Cub Nights at OSR

Fall Family Campout

Important Announcement

Spotlight on Litter

Range & Target Activities

Throughout the year, the Council Range & Target Committee offers several different activities for Cub Scouts. For all activities, an adult is required to be present to satisfy the 1-to-1 adult participant ratio. Fall registration opens September 1.

• Archery Adventure - October 4

• Slingshot Adventure - November 1

• BB Gun Adventure - December 20

Training Opportunities

Click on links below to register:

• BALOO - October 10-11 - registration opened May 1

• IOLS - October 10-11 - registration opened May 1

• NYLT - November 6-8 & November 20-22

Service Weekends at OSR

Commissioner Meeting

6:00pm on September 3

Committee Meeting

7:00pm on September 3

Roundtable

7:30pm on September 9