tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71571909888397879762024-03-21T08:11:20.594-07:00Scouting in the Iroquois Trail CouncilNews and views from the Boy Scouts of AmericaIroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-41439514677918315172020-03-23T02:54:00.002-07:002020-03-23T02:55:25.070-07:00Most Scouting avtivities suspended during NYS mandate<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Due
to the New York State mandate that all non-essential businesses close
their facilities, we regret to inform you that our retail locations,
service centers, and camps will be closed until the mandate is lifted.
The New York State regulations also mean the suspension of all in-person
meetings until the mandate is lifted.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The New York State Department of Health website provides daily updates: </span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FL-X4gb8rzqVPL8Fm4urDgl9_nQTBGzTe-O-Acpw_8l4ZX9n6fwVgpn3bw8_GWidgMxhVNCTwM-qJcJT2lVzEVPhWDFuRDglsRz21Oel6pNAtZSh36LfPlsHcrDUjkf0ilaZiQ0gAxvQbmbx8Jh5RhiuXckEubRW&c=IDY5fY48uhX0NK8oeI_321YwZWE4rw-4TPN5E2HfEwpEvYan_rwwWA==&ch=tkolURgs3AiitA5kjGiSmaODAqdQlxc2tNm48An18JfcI8-PoU0oXg==" style="color: #004db4; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home</a>
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<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We're
still allowed to have some of our personnel work from home, so if you
have questions about anything Scouting related please do not hesitate to
email Jesse.Markel@scouting.org; Alvaro.Ferreira@scouting.org; or
Jim.McMullen@scouting.org</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We
wish you well in these strange times and hope for the very best in
physical, emotional, and financial health for you and your family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We
encourage units, dens, and patrols to continue to meet virtually during
this hiatus using video or phone conferencing wherever possible. This
is also a great time for Cub Scouts to work on electives and for Scouts
BSA to work on individual merit badge requirements. The Council will
continue to identify resources and content to help you with your virtual
meetings and will share them with you as they become available. If you
have virtual programs you develop and are willing to share, please send
them to us and we will make them available to others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Status of Council Events </span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We
are consulting with Niagara Chocolates and the Virginia Nut company to
determine a plan for what will almost certainly be a delayed
distribution of products. We will directly update the leaders of units
that have sold candy & nuts as soon as we have useful details to
share.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">And,
please remember this: While the government might not consider Scouting
to be "essential", we all know that it is....it's VERY essential. It's
the very best youth program on the planet and it has been instrumental
in helping to instill character, leadership, life skills, and
preparedness. During the event, and whatever it looks like on the other
side, you will find that what you learned as a youth in Scouting will
benefit you, your family, your employer, and your community immensely.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1c1e21; font-family: "calibri" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">So,
when we get out of this, let's keep doing what we have been doing for
years as volunteers and staff -- in our units, offices, and summer camps
-- to make sure today's youth are given those same tools to succeed in
good times and bad.</span></div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-36487325045758420702020-03-16T01:59:00.002-07:002020-03-16T01:59:59.423-07:00Our message on COVID-19<div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Dear Scouting Families,</span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">As
always, your safety and the safety of all our members, volunteers, and
employees is our top priority. We know there are questions and concerns
about how COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, will affect local
Scouting programs in the Iroquois Trail Council. </span>
<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Please
know that we are monitoring developments regarding COVID-19 with our
local health departments and county governments and through the</span>
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<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html" style="color: #004db4; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</a>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The
following information regarding events and prevention measures is based
on the latest available guidance. As this is an evolving situation,
this information is subject to change. We will continue to update you on
relevant developments, and we appreciate your understanding of any
necessary adjustments in the interest of health and safety.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">In
the past two days each of our local counties has declared a state of
emergency and made the decision to temporarily close schools and limit
the size of public gatherings in an effort to slow the spread of the
virus. For many Scouting units the closure of schools will take the
decision of whether to meet out of your hands. For all others, our
recommendation is that you follow the lead of your local school district
and charter organization and temporarily postpone or cancel upcoming
group meetings and activities. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We
encourage units, dens, and patrols to continue to meet virtually during
this hiatus using video or phone conferencing wherever possible. This
is also a great time for Cub Scouts to work on electives and for Scouts
BSA to work on individual merit badge requirements. The Council is
working to identify resources and content to help you with your virtual
meetings and will share them with you as they become available. If you
have virtual programs you develop and are willing to share, please send
them to us and we will make them available to others. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">At
the present time our Council Service Centers in Oakfield and Lockport
will be open regular hours. The following events have been cancelled or
postponed:</span>
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<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">March 19 Towpath District Roundtable has been cancelled.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">March 21 Merit Badge College in Geneseo has been postponed. Registrants will be notified when new details are available.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">April 4 Towpath District Pinewood Derby is still under consideration with a decision to be made later this week. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">We will advise you as to the status of events scheduled in April as more information becomes available.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">You may monitor event updates here:</span>
<span style="color: #004db4; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span>
<a href="http://www.itcbsa.org/" style="color: #004db4; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"> www.itcbsa.org</a>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Should
you have any questions or concerns about a specific upcoming event or
activity, please reach out to Scout Executive Jim McMullen or your
district executive. We will do everything we can to answer your
questions using the information available to us. </span>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">BSA Polices to Prevent the Spread of Illness</span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The Boy Scouts of America continues to have policies and procedures in place that help </span>
<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">protect participants from contracting an illness at large Scouting events. These include the </span>
<a href="https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/" style="color: #004db4; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Annual Health and Medical Recor</a>
<a href="https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/" style="color: #004db4; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">d</a>
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<a href="https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-102_PreEventChklist.pdf" style="color: #004db4; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist</a>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Everyday Preventive Measures</span>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Even
with those important policies in place, it is critical that we all take
these everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of
respiratory diseases:</span>
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<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Stay home when you feel sick. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Avoid close contact with people who are sick.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and wash your hands before and after doing so. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Cover
your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper
sleeve/elbow, not your hands.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. </span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Do not share personal items such as cups, water bottles, eating utensils, etc.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Avoid shaking hands.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">Wash
your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,
especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing
your nose, coughing, or sneezing. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">If
soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and
water if hands are visibly dirty.</span> </li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">If
you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, or
if you believe you may have been exposed to COVID-19, you should
isolate and not attend any Scouting events. People who think they may
have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider
immediately.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold;">If you test positive for the virus, please share that information with your local unit leadership.</span></li>
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Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-17598041240401634142020-01-10T04:47:00.000-08:002020-01-10T04:47:16.614-08:00When is Scout Sunday?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Download the application here: <br /><br /><a href="http://www.itcbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2018-Camp-Staff-Application.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2BtWrOF72pb75qsq-p2S2BIkqIFpX0Jaq4yYoqW88-iqDWZ6DC61biwnw" target="_blank">http://www.itcbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/2018-Camp-Staff-Application.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2BtWrOF72pb75qsq-p2S2BIkqIFpX0Jaq4yYoqW88-iqDWZ6DC61biwnw</a>Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-64337624776069258412019-12-16T05:37:00.002-08:002019-12-16T05:37:39.360-08:00Open house celebration <div style="text-align: justify;">
On Saturday, December 14th we had our open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. As Bob Confer said, "home is where the heart is. It's good to finally have a home." Thank you for everyone's big hearts that made the day and the headquarters possible. <br /><br />Here's video of the ceremony: <br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/itcbsa/videos/455107238751038/?__xts__[0]=68.ARA_RdoOf1LBXpIsnk55WAJYAjVYDnnAc_rN7TkWF1oC_bjZBiHupLmyNMSY1r_sQ6yHKA1vgLHGDRiDqxQYrmP54FZYehArxAFY2JHQOsGG_aBt5GxyK5CKCU-i1pjMKyfYgUK3gUJtIE0IoPz_WDdyK-ndO3j08SG2cZY338EYgAhZ2-BWSjzqF6gwBAFz7g217x534UfvTFUyOPi7ndO84hWGv5jlH6FDA1sxpLL3P-KNQJUBYxJ_Sd_Lfei-3PxYClhbde9rWSsfxXEisfm8-Q5aG9WV0JjWnHjx1aRj5W-21gSh0UpC2AfRc1HMrMMOSzQQVPnBMucLIt1CGJKjQjpoJ_Qc&__tn__=-R" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/itcbsa/videos/455107238751038/?__xts__[0]=68.ARA_RdoOf1LBXpIsnk55WAJYAjVYDnnAc_rN7TkWF1oC_bjZBiHupLmyNMSY1r_sQ6yHKA1vgLHGDRiDqxQYrmP54FZYehArxAFY2JHQOsGG_aBt5GxyK5CKCU-i1pjMKyfYgUK3gUJtIE0IoPz_WDdyK-ndO3j08SG2cZY338EYgAhZ2-BWSjzqF6gwBAFz7g217x534UfvTFUyOPi7ndO84hWGv5jlH6FDA1sxpLL3P-KNQJUBYxJ_Sd_Lfei-3PxYClhbde9rWSsfxXEisfm8-Q5aG9WV0JjWnHjx1aRj5W-21gSh0UpC2AfRc1HMrMMOSzQQVPnBMucLIt1CGJKjQjpoJ_Qc&__tn__=-R</a> </div>
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<br />Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-44724886242904846762019-12-16T05:33:00.002-08:002019-12-16T05:33:14.711-08:00Camp logo design contestCamp Logo Design Contest - Due December 31!!<br />
<br />Winning Design Could Win A Session of Camp For Summer 2020 along with bragging rights!<br />
<br />Have your Scout enter today. Designs must be submitted, or post marked
by December 31st, 2019 to Scout Service Center, 102 S. Main Street,
Oakfield, NY 14125 or email alvaro.ferreira@scouting.org <br />
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<br />Here is the link to the Entry Form: <br />
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Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-36990323885418389202019-11-21T05:35:00.002-08:002019-11-21T05:35:24.137-08:00Open house for new HQ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Next month there is an open house and grand opening celebration for the
Iroquois Trail Council's new headquarters in Oakfield, just north of
Batavia. Thank you to all the donors of funds, materials, and time who
have made this possible. It's exciting that the Scouts and Scouters of
the Council finally have their own space for training, the Scout Shop,
and administration in a location near the center of our sprawling
5-county Council.<br /><br /><br />Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-4016694930675618562019-10-23T11:41:00.002-07:002019-10-23T11:41:19.149-07:00Membership fees are going up<div style="text-align: justify;">
Several weeks ago, BSA alerted local councils that it would be
necessary to increase the annual membership fee effective January 1,
2020. Below is a message from the National Council, BSA with details of
the new fee structure.</div>
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<br />The Iroquois Trail Council serves more
than 2,500 youth in our 5-county area. We understand the hardship this
may pose some units with this announcement coming so late in the year,
especially after many units have planned their budgets for 2020. While
the Iroquois Trail Council cannot delay the implementation or collection
of the fee, we do offer fundraisers throughout the year to help your
Scouts cover these fees as well as camp fees. The next fundraiser on our
schedule is the peanut sale, set to begin in February. To learn about
this fundraiser and others that are available, please reach out to your
unit commissioner or the council office. The Iroquois Trail Council
will continue to bring Scouting to our communities and families through
our camping and training programs and supporting our local Scouting
volunteers.</div>
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<br />Scout Executive Jim McMullen, Council President Bob Confer, Council Commsioner Paul Fleming</div>
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<br /><br /><br />A Message from the National Council, BSA</div>
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<br />As we continue the Scouting mission, it is important that we keep pace
with an ever-changing world. While costs to the organization have
increased every year, the Boy Scouts of America national organization
has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible by
subsidizing core costs as part of the National budget, including
liability insurance we must carry to cover all official Scouting
activities.</div>
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<br />Unfortunately, it is no longer possible for the
National organization to subsidize at the level it has in the past,
especially as the cost of insurance has increased dramatically. BSA has
kept the cost low to make Scouting available to as many young people as
possible, but keeping the cost artificially low for many years now
magnifies the impact of changes.</div>
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<br />No portion of the annual
membership fee is retained by the Iroquois Trail Council. However, to
ensure that BSA has the resources to fulfill the promise of Scouting
despite increasing operating costs, the National Executive Board of the
Boy Scouts of America has made the difficult but necessary decision to
increase the annual membership fee effective January 1, 2020 to:<br /> <br />- $60 for youth members in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing and Sea Scouts,<br /> - $36 for youth members in Exploring, and<br /> - $36 for adult members</div>
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<br />Every dollar of the national membership fee will go toward the cost of
essential services, including liability insurance for those
participating in approved Scouting activities, program resources, safety
standards, youth protection and personal safety training, and services
to councils nationwide to sustain Scouting.</div>
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<br />The National
organization will also continue to develop and improve resources that
support our volunteers and youth members such as online registration,
Member Care, and Scoutbook , which now includes the Den Leader
experience to ensure the safe and consistent delivery of Cub Scouting;
as well as improvements aimed at simplifying the annual renewal process.</div>
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<br />For more than 100 years, Scouting has helped build future leaders by
combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and
adventure in the outdoors. At Boy Scouts of America, we are dedicated to
developing leaders of character by preparing young men and women for
life by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
The timeless ideals of the Scout Law, such as being trustworthy,
helpful, kind and brave, make up the foundation young people need to
address and overcome challenges in their lives and the issues facing
their generation.</div>
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<br />Across the country and in our own community, we
know that Scouting remains one of the most valuable investments we can
make to support young men and women today so they can become the leaders
we will turn to tomorrow. From once-in-a-lifetime adventures to merit
badges that spark interests and future careers; from campouts under the
stars to service projects that leave a lasting impact on our
communities; Scouting’s year-round program expands horizons and provides
young people with a safe and welcoming place to learn, grow, and
thrive.</div>
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<br />That is why we are committed to ensuring that all youth
can experience the character-building benefits of Scouting regardless of
their financial situation. In addition to our existing council and unit
membership assistance, we have established a national Growing Future
Leaders Fund , which is funded entirely through donations, to provide
additional financial support to those who need it.</div>
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Thank you for your continued role in empowering a generation of future leaders of character through Scouting programs.</div>
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<br /> FAQ</div>
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<br />Q: Why are the fees increasing now?<br />
A: While costs increase every year, the Boy Scouts of America
has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible to make
Scouting available to as many young people as possible by subsidizing
core costs, including liability insurance we must carry to cover all
official Scouting activities. As the organization’s financial situation
has shifted over the past several months, it is no longer possible to
subsidize at the level we have in the past, especially as the cost of
insurance has increased dramatically.</div>
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<br />Q: The Iroquois
Trail Council charges an additional annual fee of $7 to cover insurance.
Does this change mean that fee is no longer necessary?<br /> A:
No, the liability insurance that we need to carry for all Scouting
activities at the national level is different from local fees that are
collected to address local needs, which include local property insurance
and accident insurance.</div>
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<br />Q: Does this National Membership fee apply to all youth members and volunteers?<br /> A: Yes, the new fees apply for youth and adult members. Effective January 1, 2020, the new fees are:<br /> - $60 for Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and Venturing youth + $7 local insurance fee<br /> - $36 for Exploring youth + $7 local insurance fee<br />
- $36 for adult members + $7 local insurance fee (adult fee
includes the cost of criminal background checks and Scouting Magazine )<br /> - $60 for unit charter fees (flat fee per unit)</div>
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<br />Q: Will the national membership fee continue to increase?<br />
A: Although no decision about future increases have been made,
the cost of operating our organization and services increases every
year. Should it be necessary to increase fees in the future, the
National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America has agreed to
evaluate the needs and make such decisions, whenever possible, at the
National Annual Meeting in May or early in the summer so that they can
be announced with as much lead time as possible to allow for councils
and units to be able to plan accordingly. </div>
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<br />Q: Is Scouting still a good value?<br />
A: Absolutely! While most extracurricular activities are
seasonal, Scouting is a year-round program that remains one of the most
valuable investments we can make to support young men and women today so
they can become the leaders we will turn to tomorrow. For most of our
youth members, the new registration fee amounts to $5 a month, which is
an enormous value when you consider that many seasonal extracurricular
activities often start at $100 for programs that last a few weeks.</div>
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<br />Q: What will the money be used for?<br />
A: Every dollar of membership fees will go to cover the cost of
essential services, including liability insurance for members
participating in approved Scouting activities, background checks for
adult leaders, program development and training resources, continuously
updated youth protection and youth safety training, improved IT/digital
experiences and services to our councils nationwide.</div>
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<br />Q: Is this increase being implemented to cover the cost of the additional background checks?<br /> A: No, the cost of background checks is not prompting the fee increase.</div>
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<br />Q: Why is this being announced now?<br />
A: We recognize the timing of this fee increase creates
challenges as units have already begun collecting fees for their 2020
registration renewal process, and we would not make this difficult
decision if it were not absolutely necessary. Unfortunately, the cost of
liability insurance we must carry to cover all Scouting activities has
increased dramatically over the past several months, and the
organization is no longer able to offset the cost of insurance. We are
committed to supporting you through this process and are making
necessary adjustments to the online rechartering system to ensure units
can carry out the recharter process.</div>
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<br />Q: Does this increase cover financial challenges the organization is facing?<br />
A: The increase was prompted because the cost of liability
insurance we must carry to cover all Scouting activities has increased
dramatically over the past several months, and the organization is no
longer able to offset the cost of insurance. The national membership fee
also enables us program development and training resources,
continuously updated youth protection and youth safety training,
improved IT/digital experiences and services to our councils nationwide.</div>
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<br />Q: When will this increase take effect?<br /> A: The new membership fees will take effect starting January 1, 2020 for the 2020-21 program year.</div>
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<br />Q: Is financial assistance available?<br />
A: We are committed to ensuring that all youth can experience
the character-building benefits of Scouting regardless of their
financial situation. In addition to the many existing council and unit
membership assistance funds, we have established the donor-funded
Growing Future Leaders Fund to provide financial support to those who
need it.</div>
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<br />Q: What measures has the national organization taken to offset the financial challenges?<br />
A: In addition to ongoing efforts to streamline and simplify the
organization, the national organization has taken a number of steps in
addressing its financial challenges, including the recent elimination of
more than 35 positions at the National Service Center and ongoing
consolidation of departments for the most effective utilization of
resources in support of Scouting.<br /> <br /><br />Questions? Contact Us.<br /> Iroquois Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America<br /> 585-343-0307 info@itcbsa.org</div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-26000786096492092892019-07-29T03:26:00.003-07:002019-07-29T03:26:31.681-07:00Rock star visits Eagle project <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span data-offset-key="dmvn9-0-0"><span data-text="true">A few years back, for his Eagle project, Jacob Dawson saved some headstones that had been misused as a sidewalk. Recently, Bobby Strickland -- who is in Todd Rundgren's band as the saxophone player -- visited the project to find the burial site and headstone for his 5x great-grandfather.<br /><br /> <a href="https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/hidden-graves-links-to-the-past-in-pendleton/article_751988bb-d57e-5c9f-a097-973f53729e47.html" target="_blank">https://www.lockportjournal.com/news/local_news/hidden-graves-links-to-the-past-in-pendleton/article_751988bb-d57e-5c9f-a097-973f53729e47.html</a></span></span></div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-23342819986856155332019-05-21T03:24:00.002-07:002019-05-21T03:24:47.666-07:00BoyPower dinner registration forms <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-86400257728505446822019-01-14T05:10:00.002-08:002019-01-14T05:10:29.999-08:00Book your calendars for the BoyPower dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />We're excited to announce that we have booked the speaker and the
date for our annual BoyPower dinner. It will take place on Thursday, May
30th at Batavia Downs.<br /><br />The keynote speaker will be Bob Duffy.<br /><br />Bob is currently the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and he has a
long, distinguished career of service to the community.<br /><br />He joined the Rochester Police Department in 1976 and became its Chief
of Police in 1998, a role he held until 2005. In 2006 he became the
Mayor of Rochester and served in that role until 2011. He was New York's
lieutenant governor from January 2011 to December 2014.<br /><br />Bob's
diverse background in public service, and his collaborative nature in
those roles, will provide some excellent lessons about leadership that
we can take back to our packs, troops, businesses, and communities.</div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-35979117272776243852018-12-19T10:53:00.001-08:002018-12-19T10:53:56.307-08:00Camp Dittmer video<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yXuWmVfFITw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-49314107307949824112018-12-15T11:03:00.002-08:002018-12-15T11:03:33.941-08:00Our statement on the BSA's alleged impending bankruptcy<div class="_5pbx userContent _3ds9 _3576" data-ad-preview="message" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="js_8n" style="text-align: justify;">
Dear Iroquois Trail Council Families,<br /><br />By now you have may have read or heard about the recent Wall Street
Journal article speculating on the National Boy Scouts of America’s
finances. We want to start by assuring you that Scouting remains strong
and steady on the trail to our 2nd century. To address some of the
questions and concerns we have been hearing, please review this
information. As always, if you have further questions please do not
hesitate to contact us.<br /><br />The most important fact is this: the
Iroquois Trail Council is a corporation separate from BSA and maintains
its own 501(c)3 status. Business decisions made on this or any issue by
BSA will not impact the assets of the Iroquois Trail Council – including
our camps and donations made to our local program.<br /><br />BSA – the
national organization – has an obligation to its members to remain
strong. As such they are exploring all options for best management of
their assets. Sometimes this involves contacting outside experts. No
decision has been made or is imminent at this point about BSA’s national
finances.<br />
It is important to note that the Iroquois Trail
Council is governed by local volunteers who provide strong oversight on
budget development, fundraising, spending, and investment.<br /><br />During
the past decade, our Council has routinely balanced its budget, made
substantial capital improvements to Council owned facilities, and
ensured the future of local Scouting through growth in our Council’s
endowment fund. The Iroquois Trail Council is also debt-free and has no
pending litigation. This diligent governance from our volunteers keeps
us a well-run and financially viable organization.<br /><br />Through the
continued support of our generous volunteers’ time and financial
resources we are able to provide a high-quality Scouting program to more
than 2,500 Scouts and 1,200 adults in our 5-county area.<br /><br />Our
Council has much to be grateful for this year. An outstanding summer
camp season, tremendous enthusiasm for the launch of Family Scouting,
and strong growth in the Lion program are just the beginning.<br /><br />We
are poised to see Scouting nationally return to a position of strength
and growth and must not let any potential financial restructuring by the
national organization distract us. Scouting long has been, and
continues to be, the most relevant and robust character and leadership
development program for youth and families. Let’s keep it that way!<br /><br />Thank you for your participation and support of local Scouting.<br /><br />Yours in Scouting,<br /><br />Bob Confer, Council President and Jim McMullen, Scout Executive</div>
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<br />Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-67662700324183147482018-09-19T11:56:00.002-07:002018-09-19T11:56:29.874-07:00Spook-O-Ree help wanted<div style="text-align: justify;">
Calling All Troop Leaders!</div>
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<br />Is your troop looking for a fun event to help out at on Saturday, October 13th?</div>
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<br />Iroquois Trail Council's 2018 Spook-O-Ree is scheduled to be held on
the early afternoon on October 13th. Spook-O-Ree is held at the Genesee
County Park, in East Bethany.</div>
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are looking for troops to help out with setting up our Spook-O-Ree area,
and running one of our fun filled Halloween-type stations for the day.<br />
<br />No matter how big or small your troop is, we can your help on Saturday, October 13th<br />
<br />Bring your Scouts in costumes, or come as you are. <br />
<br />For more information, Please contact Terri Martinez.<br />
<br />Terri's email is: tmartine@brockport.edu<br /> <br />Telephone #: 585-474-6380</div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-66188661297016324292018-09-18T06:42:00.003-07:002018-09-18T06:42:56.358-07:00Wood Badge 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-22867591571194493082018-09-13T03:36:00.002-07:002018-09-13T03:36:06.202-07:00Save the date: Town hall meeting about older girlsEarlier this year we held a town hall meeting to discuss the nuances of
adding girls to the Cub Scout program. We will be holding a similar town
hall for those who have interest in adding older girls to the Boy Scout
age program. The meeting will be held on Saturday, December 8th from
10:00 AM till 11:30 AM at Room T119 in the Technology Center at GCC.Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-2173184587382910332018-09-13T03:35:00.001-07:002018-09-13T03:35:04.441-07:00Towpath Roundtable is September 20th <div style="text-align: justify;">
On Thursday, September 20th, the Towpath District will hold their first Roundtable of the new season. <br /></div>
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WE ARE IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION AT DESALES!! We will be in the old
library on the second floor. This is a much more comfortable room and
out of the traffic flow. Please enter through the door at the TOP of
the driveway ABOVE the cafeteria parking lot. Follow the CUB SCOUT
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<br />We’ve got lots to cover at Roundtable, things like:<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br />Popcorn,<br /> Webelos Woods<br /> Taste of Scouting<br /> Camp Kickoff<br /> Camporee and Klondike Derby<br /> YPT<br /> Position Specific Training</span></div>
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<br />The Scouting BSA Breakout session will introduce you to our new
Advancement Chair, Ray Kline, who will explain procedures for Eagle
projects, Boards of Review, etc. There have been some changes to the
process, so Scoutmasters and Advancement Chairs should plan on
attending. If you’re doing “double duty”, representing both Pack and
Troop, PLEASE arrange to have someone attend this session, but also
have someone attend the<br />
<br />CUB SCOUT Breakout – which will begin
addressing the AOL to Scout transition. This is an important time for
your AOL Cubs as they get ready to cross over to Scouting BSA and their
new Troops! BOTH PACKS AND TROOPS SHOULD PLAN ON SENDING PEOPLE TO THIS
SESSION! Packs need to develop relationships with Troops that will fit
their Cubs’ schedules and personalities and Troops need to be ready to
“show off” for visiting Cubs. Learn some secrets to a successful
transition by attending this session!<br />
<br />Roundtable begins at 7PM and will end before 9.</div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-22375295727246394482018-08-16T11:38:00.002-07:002018-08-16T11:38:44.008-07:00A summer camp success story: Tyler Calmes <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Here's a summer camp success story! <br /><br />
At Camp Sam Wood 2017
(Session 2), Tyler Calmes picked up a bow and arrow for the first time
and needed assistance on how to shoot it. <br />
<br />When he came home from camp he told his parents that he wanted a real bow and arrow for Christmas, which he received. <br />
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<br />His dad started taking him up to a cousin's archery shop to learn how
to shoot. He was getting quite good and they recommended that his
parents take him to a shooting event so he could shoot at 3D targets. He
truly enjoyed it, so they took him to more. <br /><br />
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<br />He qualified for the IBO State Championships and came in second place for his age group this year! <br />
<br />Way to go, Tyler! To go from being a beginner to a major player in archery in less than one year is really impressive!<br />
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Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-37629107373377285702018-05-04T03:00:00.000-07:002018-05-04T03:00:02.500-07:00BSA changes its name<div class="_5pbx userContent _22jv _3576" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="text-align: justify;">
Adventure Has a New Name: Scouts BSA <br />
<br />Only the name of the troop-level program will be updated. Cub Scouts
will continue to be Cub Scouts; likewise with the Venturing and
Exploring programs.<br /> <br />The organization name will remain Boy Scouts of America. <br />
<br />As we enter a new era for our organization, it is important that all
youth can see themselves in Scouting in every way possible. That is why
the BSA is proud to announce that Scouts BSA is the new name for the Boy
Scout program. Scouts BSA perfectly represents the new, inclusive
program for older Scouts that the Boy Scouts of America is proud to
offer. The name change will be effective in February 2019, when Scouts
BSA will begin welcoming girls and boys. <br />
<br />Why Scouts BSA? Because
it builds on the legacy of the Scout name. The Scout meetings, Scout
camp, the Scout handbook, Scouts themselves - we have more than 108
years of heritage and tradition built on the Scout name. The
organization name will continue to be ‘Boy Scouts of America.’ The BSA
will continue to build the future of Scouting with Scouts BSA, as we
deliver character and leadership and offer a path to the rank of Eagle
Scout for boys and girls. <br />
<br />“Scout. It’s not just what I do, it’s who I am.” <br />
<br />How Was the New Name Determined? <br />
<br />In February 2018, the BSA began working with an outside agency to
develop naming options for the Older Girl/Youth Program. Guidelines
included: <br /> <br />• The organization name ‘Boy Scouts of America’ will not change <br /> • The name must be relevant to today’s youth and families <br /> • Explore two scenarios: <br /> <br />(1) Two names – keep the name ‘Boy Scout’ and come up with a name for the older girl program, or <br /> (2) One name – develop one name that would be used for the program that would serve both boys and girls. <br />
<br />After reviewing and refining a list of potential names, the BSA shared
the naming options with key stakeholders, including volunteer panels,
professional panels, district operations basic classes, panels of
commissioners, the Boy Scout Support Committee, the Marketing Committee
and the Scout Executive Marketing Advisory panel. <br />
<br />Outcomes <br />
<br />Each group independently concluded that a separate name for the Boy
Scout program and another name for the girl program was confusing and
risked communicating an incorrect assumption that the girl program was
perhaps watered down or somehow different. <br />
<br />One Name is the Best Choice <br />
<br />Each of the groups independently decided that the one-name scenario was
the best choice. They also agreed that the best name choice was
‘Scouts’. <br /> They agreed that the name ‘Scouts’ best preserved the brand equity of the program and provided the easiest transition. <br />
<br />As we enter a new era for our organization, Scouts BSA perfectly
represents the new, inclusive program for older Scouts. Scouts BSA <br />
<br />Questions and Answers <br /> <br />Q: Are you changing the name of the organization? <br /> A: No, our iconic organization name will continue to be Boy Scouts of America <br />
<br />Q: When will the name change be effective? <br /> A: The scheduled launch date for Scouts BSA is February 1, 2019. <br />
<br />Q: What will the members of the program be called? <br /> A: Just as today, they will be called Scouts. For example, “I’m in Scouts BSA, so I am a Scout.” <br />
<br />Q: Will The Boy Scout Handbook be updated to reflect the new name? <br /> A: Yes.</div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-48220420221893183492018-05-03T08:12:00.000-07:002018-05-03T08:12:52.291-07:00Local scout is a heroPraises to Leroy Cub Scout Steven Sanders, whose quick actions saved his brother from choking. Check out the report from WHAM13:<br /><br /><a href="http://13wham.com/news/local/boy-10-saves-three-year-old-brother-from-choking" target="_blank">http://13wham.com/news/local/boy-10-saves-three-year-old-brother-from-choking</a><br />
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<br />Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-17739494093153959382018-05-03T08:09:00.003-07:002018-05-03T08:09:28.175-07:00Scouts needed for Air Base drill<div style="text-align: justify;">
Stephen Stouter from GNFC sent along an invitation for Boy Scouts,
Venture Crews, and Explorers. They are looking for volunteers for a
large scale drill at the Niagara Falls Air Base on May 19th. It is a
great opportunity for any scout working on the Emergency Preparedness
Merit Badge. If you'd like the files in their original Word format
(rather than the images shown below), email bob@conferplastics.com</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><br />On
March 27, 2018, Cub Scout Pack 3006 in Lockport, NY became the first unit ever
in Iroquois Trail Council to present Nova patches to 8 of its Cub Scouts. <span> </span>The Nova patch is the first part of a new,
four-part initiative focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM). After receiving their Nova patch, scouts will earn a pin for each of
the remaining 3 modules. The pin is a Pi shape, the mathematical symbol for a never
ending number (3.1415…).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Council
dignitaries present for the patch presentation included John Beiter, Council
Training Chair, Dave Ebersole, Council STEM Coordinator and Bob Pugh, District
Commissioner for the Towpath District, one of three Districts in the Iroquois
Trail Council.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cubmaster
Steve Allore, who received his STEM Counselor/Mentor training last November,
worked superbly with his scouts on their first module and made the patch presentation
to 7 scouts. (One was absent and will be given the award at the next Pack meeting).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">When
Allore first heard about the NOVA program, he was curious as to how it worked,
but had no idea what he was in for. <span> </span>Very
quickly he realized there was an opportunity to expand the program for the boys
and then took charge. <span> </span>Working alongside some
of the requirements, Allore was able to work with Iroquois Trail Council
Training Chair John Beiter and STEM Coordinator Dave Ebersole to expand the
program to give a richer experience. <span> </span>We
gave the boys a little homework, took a field trip to a local diner, and tried
to make it fun for each boy. <span> </span>Allore
highly recommend this program and can't wait to do even more next year.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Beiter
offered a congratulatory message on behalf of the Council and expressed how
wonderful it was to see such a historic moment and shared in the pride of the
Pack's accomplishment in achieving their first step. Ebersole praised the unit
for their accomplishment and did a presentation showing a rock with ugliness on
one side while the underside displayed gem-like lattices – a scientific
evolution.<span> </span>Next was a demonstration of
a smoke ring cannon, made from a 55 gallon garbage filled with smoke from a
smoke generator, produces smoke rings as a practical application of science and
technology.<span> </span>The Cub Scouts got a thrill
out seeing ring smokes flying at a Boy Scout with a plastic cup on his head,
some of the smoke rings even came their way! Pugh echoed similar sentiments and
wished the scouts success on the path to full completion of their STEM Nova
patch.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Allore
would be happy to share insights and answer questions any Cub Scout leaders
might have.<span> </span>He can be reached at
steve.allore@gmail.com.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">For
anyone working in one of the STEM disciplines with an interest in becoming STEM
Counselors or Mentors, please contact Beiter, jrbeiter@rochester.rr.com, for
more information.<span> </span>Upcoming training
dates are Saturday October 27, 2018 and 2019 University of Scouting March 9,
2019, both at Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY.</span></span></div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157190988839787976.post-65459279633787083142018-04-11T06:20:00.000-07:002018-04-11T06:20:09.784-07:00April is a crucial month for Family Scouting designation<div style="text-align: justify;">
If your chartered organization has not yet submitted their "yea", "nay"
or "later" letter about Family Scouting to the Council office, please
encourage them to do so by the end of this month. We need to know so we
can line up the appropriate resources for everyone (training, marketing
materials, support, etc) and post unit designations on Be a Scout and
other places. For cub leaders who did not attend the Family Scouting
town hall or University of Scouting earlier this year, we will have it
as a discussion item at this month's roundtables. At those meetings we
will also be handing out extra copies of the charter approval documents
so you can nudge the charter reps into making a decision.</div>
Iroquois Trail Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749835934392087181noreply@blogger.com