Scouting families and friends can take advantage of great savings over the gate price at Darien Lake during these special Scout Days.
Tickets may be purchased at the Batavia or Lockport Scout Shop after April 27 or online from Darien Lake.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Board poistion available for a scout
We will be creating a position on the Council’s
executive board which will be manned by a scout. We want the boys represented on
the board, and who better than a scout – one of our “customers” - to offer
insight on what we are doing or what we could be doing for our scouts?
This position will be available to an active scout
regardless of rank (he does not have to be an Eagle) who will be a high school
senior during the 2015-2016 school year. His duties will run from July 2015 to
June 2016.
The board typically meets 6 to 8 times a year on the
fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Batavia service center. On the off month, the much
smaller executive committee, which he will not be a part of, meets in place of
the full board. We typically have August off for summer break, and this year we
will be having our first ever board retreat at Camp Sam Wood on July 18th
and 19th at which board members will receive training, work on
strategic planning and conduct a service project. Beyond those meetings and
get-togethers, the scout might find himself interested in helping out with any
of our various committees (finance, membership, properties, etc.).
This is an excellent opportunity for the scout who
will be selected…it will give him experience on an executive board at
relatively early age; it will look good on his college application and
professional resume; and, most importantly, it will give him the chance to give
back to an organization – the BSA -- that has hopefully contributed a great
deal to who he is.
We will be accepting applications until June 14th from which we will select one scout.
Interested parties should send a letter via email to Scout Executive Jim
McMullen (jmcmulle@bsamail.org) and
Council President Bob Confer (bob@conferplastics.com).
In that letter, please give us a brief bio and a rundown on your scouting
history, tell us why you are interested in the board position and please
describe how active you currently are – and will be -- in Scouting.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
A nice history about the Dittmer family and Camp Dittmer
For those who would like a nice historical perspective on Camp Dittmer, the Dittmer family, and more, check out this webpage at "Find a Grave" about Arthur Dittmer. It looks at his professional career and his contributions to our Council. It's an interesting read:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132476877
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=132476877
Monday, April 27, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Youth Protection Training
We recently received an update about the status of Youth Protection Training in Northeast Region 3. As you know, EVERYONE involved in Scouting should be trained. Of the 10 councils in the region, we are closest to that requirement, coming in at 98% compliance. As for the other 9 councils 3 are in the 90s, 5 are in the 80s, and 1 is in the 70s.
Kudos to our team who ensure our compliance -- our office staff, the district execs, the district chairs, and unit leaders.
Our goal for the next year is to get to 100% compliance and be one of the handful of councils across the nation to achieve that. It's a good goal to have and it's the right thing to do: Youth Protection is not only required...but it's paramount to running a good and safe program!
Kudos to our team who ensure our compliance -- our office staff, the district execs, the district chairs, and unit leaders.
Our goal for the next year is to get to 100% compliance and be one of the handful of councils across the nation to achieve that. It's a good goal to have and it's the right thing to do: Youth Protection is not only required...but it's paramount to running a good and safe program!
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Buffalo Bisons Scout Night - May 29
The Buffalo Bisons invite your pack, troop, crew or post to Coca-Cola
Field for a game vs the Rochester Red Wings, Scout Parade, and post-game
campout. Tickets may be purchased by individual families or for your
whole group with this reservation form which can be found here:
http://itcbsa.org/Joomla/images/Forms/2015/2015BisonsBoyScoutNight.pdf
http://itcbsa.org/Joomla/images/Forms/2015/2015BisonsBoyScoutNight.pdf
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Cub Scout materials available
Cub
Scout Leaders and families - we are pleased to announce that the new
Cub Scout program handbooks are here at our Batavia and Lockport Scout
Shops.
We have the newest Cub Scout Handbooks, Den Leader
Handbooks and Pack Leader Guide in stock for you. If you're making a
group purchase please call ahead and we'll have things ready to go!Friday, April 17, 2015
University of Scouting
University of Scouting is for all Pack, Troop, Crew and Post Leaders, Parents, and Youth
May 9 - University of Scouting @ GCC, Batavia - 8:00am-4:00pm
Join us for a full day of learning that will give you the confidence and skills to develop an exciting program that will thrive and grow!
The schedule consists of eight periods with tracks for Pack Leaders, Troop Leaders, Venture and Explorer Leaders, Den Chiefs, Boy Scouts, and Webelos parents .
Course selections are designed around specific leadership roles, including details about the new Cub Scout Program changes and Troop Leader Indoor Specific (Troop Operations & Meeting Planning). You'll also find helpful sessions on program planning, recruitment, retention, and a variety of other valuable topics.
You can decide to take the entire leadership track for your Scouting role or you can mix and match sessions to best meet your needs.
Please review the course selections and use the registration form included in the information packet (http://itcbsa.org/Joomla/images/Forms/2015/2015UniversityofScoutingRegistrationPacket.pdf) to pre-register by May 1 to ensure that we have adequate materials for all sessions. Because of the detailed nature of the course selections, online registration is not available for the University of Scouting
May 9 - University of Scouting @ GCC, Batavia - 8:00am-4:00pm
Join us for a full day of learning that will give you the confidence and skills to develop an exciting program that will thrive and grow!
The schedule consists of eight periods with tracks for Pack Leaders, Troop Leaders, Venture and Explorer Leaders, Den Chiefs, Boy Scouts, and Webelos parents .
Course selections are designed around specific leadership roles, including details about the new Cub Scout Program changes and Troop Leader Indoor Specific (Troop Operations & Meeting Planning). You'll also find helpful sessions on program planning, recruitment, retention, and a variety of other valuable topics.
You can decide to take the entire leadership track for your Scouting role or you can mix and match sessions to best meet your needs.
Please review the course selections and use the registration form included in the information packet (http://itcbsa.org/Joomla/images/Forms/2015/2015UniversityofScoutingRegistrationPacket.pdf) to pre-register by May 1 to ensure that we have adequate materials for all sessions. Because of the detailed nature of the course selections, online registration is not available for the University of Scouting
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Distinguished Citizens announced
We are excited to announce the names of our Distinguished Citizens who will be honored at our 40th annual BoyPower Dinner that will be held on Thursday, May 28th.
They are...
They are...
Livingston County: Rick French of Pack, Paddle & Ski
Niagara County: Jim & Margo Sue Bittner of Singer Farms and Marjim Manor
Orleans County: Bob & Eric bRown of Orchard Dale Fruit Farm
Wyoming County: John Noble of Synergy, Noblehurst Farms
Registration information for this special event can be downloaded here:
http://itcbsa.org/Joomla/images/Forms/2015/2015BoypowerDinnerInvitationReservationFlier.pdf
Friday, April 10, 2015
DeMare to compete in Mr. Batavia contest
Eleven high school students will try to win the coveted Mr. Batavia title on April 17th at Batavia High School.
Beyond the celebrity status of earning a Mr. Batavia sash, the winning boy will also get the evening’s proceeds for a charity of his choice.
Among the participants is Ben Demare who, if he wins, will donate the proceeds to our National Youth Leadership Training program.
We wish him the best of luck!
Here is the report at the Daily News...
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_a5f97a3a-df2c-11e4-a0b2-6fc4d7eed0ed.html
Beyond the celebrity status of earning a Mr. Batavia sash, the winning boy will also get the evening’s proceeds for a charity of his choice.
Among the participants is Ben Demare who, if he wins, will donate the proceeds to our National Youth Leadership Training program.
We wish him the best of luck!
Here is the report at the Daily News...
http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/news/article_a5f97a3a-df2c-11e4-a0b2-6fc4d7eed0ed.html
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
SPRING CAMPOREE: APRIL 24th to 26th
Our Spring Camporee will take place April 24th to 26th at Letchworth State Park and it will be a Civil War-themed event. Information and registration can be found on our website:
http://itcbsa.org/Joomla/index.php/activities/council-wide/1030-2015-spring-camporee
http://itcbsa.org/Joomla/index.php/activities/council-wide/1030-2015-spring-camporee
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Violet Dittmer has passed away
Everyone is well aware of everything that all members of the Dittmer
extended family did for our council. Violet Dittmer was one of those
tireless volunteers who gave her time and money to Scouting to help
develop our awesome Boy Scout camp. She passed away 2 days ago at the
age of 101. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family...we are
thankful for everything that she did for Scouting in a life well-lived.
Violet N. Dittmer
entered into rest March 30, 2015. Born February 2, 1914 in Lockport, she
was the daughter of Clarence and Effie (Shaw) Naylor.She was predeceased by husband Frank W. Dittmer in 1988. Beloved mother of Robert (late June) Dittmer. Cherished grandmother of Robert Dittmer Jr., and Frank (Debra) Dittmer. Cherished great grandmother of Dustin, Brent Dittmer, Jessica, Jacob and Malina Dittmer.
Violet was active in scouting in the 1950's and 1960's. She was the past president of B. Leon Dolan Post 410 Auxiliary and was active with the Second Presbyterian Church.
There will be no prior visitation. Graveside Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Cold Springs Cemetery. Arrangement by the Taylor & Reynolds Funeral Home, Transit and Niagara Streets. Memorials to Niagara Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
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