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Tohickon News
September 2022 - Vol 2
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Congratulations to Tohickon Scouters Mary Hanson Fatzinger and Robert Michell on being the 2022 Silver Bever recipients. The Silver Beaver is the highest recognition a Council can bestow upon a registered Scouter.
Mary, Rob, and their fellow recipients are being recognized for their distinguished service to the Washington Crossing Council at the Council Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.
Foster Hall, Ockanickon Scout Reservation, 5787 State Park Road, Pipersville, PA
Congratulations to all of the Washington Crossing Silver Bever Recipients:
- Mary Hanson Fatzinger
- William Henderson
- Wilmer Johnson
- Daniel Marrazzo
- Robert Michell
- Marilyn Yasko
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Congratulations to Tohickon 7 new Eagles last month. This brings Tohickon to 52 Eagles for 2022.
We would like to highlight our Eagles and their projects here. So please feel free to share pictures of Eagle Projects and ceremonies for future newsletters. Write up, and photos can be sent to Robert Behan. |
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Pushcart Derby Registration is Open
The Pushcart Derby registration is open. Please register soon for this event. We look forward to seeing our packs race down the Grand Parade Field.
Join us on October 8 at Ockanickon Scout Reservation for our annual Pushcart Derby. Click HERE for Registration and more information.
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2022 Membership Resources |
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Fall recruitment season is happing. Many units are having a fantastic kick off's. Please feel free to share success stories and pictures of your recruitment. Please remember to turn in applications and payments in a timely manner. This is needed to ensure Scouts are registered for advancement and have insurance coverage.
If you hit your membership goal, please email Charlie or Rob. This year's Fall Membership incentives include an ice cream party and a patch.
Please reach out if you need any flyers, yard signs, or other materials. Many units find that social media recruitment to be very successful. Make sure you are including your unit's activities on community pages and encourage families to share your unit's posts.
Geofencing is a fantastic way of targeting your message. Check out this article from National for more information to set it up.
Here are some additional resources to help spread the work of Scouting:
BeAscout.org to update your pin information, follow up on leads and manage your online applications click HERE
BSA Brand Center – Need a logo for your Unit's Facebook page or Instagram? Visit BSA Brand Center
Scoutingwire – This is the most current information on recruiting new members and starting new units and recourses. Marketing and Membership Hub
Sign-Up Night Unit Playbook - Learn to run a sign-up night HERE
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BALOO Training
BALOO helps prepares the Cub Scout leader for outdoor activities with Cub Scouts, including camping, geocaching, aquatics, knots, games, and so MUCH more. For pack camping, at least one adult in attendance on the pack campout must be BALOO trained. This course will also help the new Webelos leader develop the skills and knowledge to be confident in taking your Webelos patrol camping.
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2023 OSR Summer Resident Camp
Attention Scouts BSA units
Come make a splash with us for the inaugural year of the new pool at Ockanickon Scout Reservation.
Did you know OSR offers over 80 merit badges? From Scoutcraft to Civics, we have a Merit Badge for every Scout in your unit (2022 MB offering).
Join the fantastic staff next summer for some great food and awesome activities. You will create great Scouting memories at OSR!
Unit reservations can be made HERE
2023 Summer Camp Dates:
Week 1 – June 18 – 24
Week 2 – June 25 – July 1
Week 3 – July 2 – 8
Week 4 – July 9 – 15
Week 5 – July 16 – 22
Week 6 – July 23 – 29
Week 7 – July 30 – August 5
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Day Camp Needs You!
Summer may have just ended, but we have already started planning next year's Cub Scout Day Camp. We are looking for a camp director and program director for the day camp next year.
Being a day camp director is a very rewarding job, and you will help many Cubs with their enjoyment of the Scouting program.
Please reach out to Robert Behan for more information on the position. |
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It’s NOT Too late to sell POPCORN! |
For units selling popcorn, a reminder that takes orders is due in the system on October 12. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Behan.
Our Timeline and Dates
• October 12th – Take Order Due into the online system
• November 17th and 18th – Take Order Distribution Day
• November 30th – Prize Orders Due into the online system
• December 2nd – Final Payment Due
If you missed 2022 Popcorn, reach out for information on a risk fee fundraiser for your unit.
Why sell popcorn?
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The Scouts are asking the public to support Scouting -- to fund their Adventure.
· No upfront costs to the unit.
· The Council handles the risk.*
· Helps build communication and salesmanship skills
· Helps Scouts set goals and work to achieve those goals
· Raises positive awareness of Scouting
· Can be an effective Recruiting Tool (every Show and Sell table should double as a recruiting event! Share your adventures!)
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A message from the Advancement Committee....
Cub Scouts
The newly updated Cub Scouting 2022-2023 Badges of Rank Requirements sheet is now on the National Cub Scouting website https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/ and a direct link for use at https:// www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Required-Adventures-Chart-for-Ranks.pdf The chart shows what the Scouts need to accomplish each grade year to earn the Badge of Rank so leaders can plan their calendar year and prepare to easily order items for immediate recognition. This sheet was created in the ongoing effort to review program helps and make it “Fun, Simple, & Easy” to read, use, and deliver the program. It can also be a great tool to help train new leaders, for Commissioners who are helping units and leaders, and for Cub Pack leadership as they mentor and guide Pack leadership. More details about Rank Advancement can be referenced in the Cub Chat Live broadcast held on August 12th, 2022. The videos are on the Scoutingmagazine.org archive list for easy reference if you didn’t catch the broadcast live.
Scouts BSA
The Council Advancement Committee is striving to disseminate helpful and accurate information to support units and Scouts in subjects pertaining to Advancement. Concise and detailed Life to Eagle information for the Eagle Candidate as well as for the parents, unit leaders and project beneficiaries can be found under Resources-Advancement on the WCC website. Very soon, a long-overdue section, 'Becoming a Merit Badge Counselor', will be available in the Advancement section. This information details in-depth how to apply, training required, and the process involved. Our district can always use more merit badge counselors and we want to make it easier to apply for those wishing to support our Scouts. Below are the two documents.
If you have any questions on advancement in the Pack, Troop or Crew, contact Bob Cull, bobpcull@gmail.com.
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Mark your calendar for these exciting upcoming events. More information and registration will be coming out soon.
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October 8 - Pushcart Derby @ OSR - REGISTER HERE
- Click for Pushcart Specs
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October 13 - Roundtable @ Bucks County Intermediate Unit
- October 15 - Jamboree on the Air/Jamboree on the Internet @ OSR & Mercer County Airport
- November 7 - Indoor Rally
- January 28, 2023 - Klondike Derby
- April 15, 2023 - Gold Rush
- May 19-21, 2023 - Spring Camporee
* Please note that dates and locations are subject to change.
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The Camp Builders program provides volunteers an opportunity to help with the maintenance and upkeep of Ockanickon Scout Reservation throughout the year.
Participate in a full Camp Builders day and receive a special edition Council Shoulder Patch.
Next Camp Builder Days are:
- October 8
- October 22
- November 5
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