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JULY 2016 South Mountain District Newsletter
South Mountain District
MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA
NEWSLETTER... NEWS!!
Greetings!
Packs, Troops, and Crews—please submit articles and/or photos of your unit’s Summer activities or
events for the District newsletter to Bernie Suess at newsletter@minsi-southmountain.com. Submit your
information by the 22nd of the month.
2016 DATES
Roundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm District Committee 7:00pm
Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm District Commissioners 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2]
2nd Tuesday [1]
2nd Thursday [1]
3rd Wednesday [3]
District Recharter Day
OA Family Banquet
Wood Badge Dinner Council Recognition Dinner
Klondike Derby
Trainer’s EDGE
Pinewood Derby
University of Scouting
District Recognition Dinner
National Youth Leadership Training
Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend Spring Camporee
Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend
Spring OA Weekend
OA - Section NE-5B Conclave Day Camp Wood Badge, 1st weekend
Fall OA Weekend
Wood Badge, 2nd weekend
Fall Camporee
OA OctoberFest Weekend
Cub Fall Event
Scouting for Food
January 9, 2016 [11]
January 9 [13]
January 10 [8]
January 29 [1]
February 26-28 [4]
February 27 [1]
March 5 [11]
March 12 [9]
March 19 [16]
April 22-24 & 29-May 1 [7]
May 6-8 [5]
May 13-14 [12]
May 20-22 [4]
June 3-5 [5]
June 10-12 [5]
July 11-15 [14]
August 26-28 [5]
September 9-11 [4]
September 17-19 [5]
September 23-25 [4]
October 7-9 [3]
Date TBD
November 5 and 12
NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity,
please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee
Page.
MEETING LOCATION KEY
[[1] East Hills Moravian Church
1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem
[2] St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network
800-801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18018
[3] Minsi Trails Council Office
[4] Camp Minsi
[5] Trexler Scout Reservation
[6] Akelaland
[7] Settler’s Camp
[8] Jordan Lutheran Church
[9] Lehigh Carbon Community College
[10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem
[11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem
[12] Lower Milford Township
[13] Holiday Inn Conference Center LV (Breinigsville, PA)
[14] Louise Moore Park
[15] The Meadows, Hellertown
[16] DeSales University, Center Valley
[90] Iron Pigs Stadium
[92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown
[93] Wesley United Methodist Church
[94] Allentown Rose Garden
[95] Jacobsburg State Park
[96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute
[97] Resica Falls Scout Reservation
The South
The
South Mountain
Mountain District
District is
is aa geographical
geographical area
area located
located in
in Lehigh
Lehigh and
and Northampton
Northampton counties
counties which
which serves
serves the
the school
school districts
districts of
of Bethlehem
Bethlehem Area,
Area,
Saucon Valley,
Saucon
Valley, and
and Southern
Southern Lehigh.
Lehigh. Municipalities
Municipalities within
within the
the South
South Mountain
Mountain District
District include
include Bethlehem,
Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Bethlehem Township,
Township, Center
Center Valley,
Valley,
Coopersburg, Fountain
Coopersburg,
Fountain Hill,
Hill, Freemansburg,
Freemansburg, Hanover
Hanover Township,
Township, Hellertown,
Hellertown, Lower
Lower Milford,
Milford, Lower
Lower Saucon,
Saucon, Steel
Steel City,
City, and
and Upper
Upper Saucon.
Saucon.
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS
South Mountain District Home Page:
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/
South Mountain District Fliers and Brochures Page:
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/fliers.htm
South Mountain District Cub Resources Page:
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/cub_resources.htm
South Mountain District Award Forms:
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-DistrictAwardofMerit.pdf
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-Fellowship.pdf
These forms are used for Scouter recognition.
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/District_Bio_Form.pdf
Scouter Bio Form. Fill in and email to Cheryl Moreira at cmoreira100@yahoo.com
SMD Announcements
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/announce.htm
Advancement and Recognition Guide
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Guide-Advancement.pdf
FORUM Newsletter http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/current_forum.php
FORUM Attachments http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/~forum_attach.php
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2016 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
JULY 5 - Roundtable planning meeting at Camp Minsi, 9:30 AM
JULY 11 to 15 - South Mountain Day Camp at Louise Moore Park
AUGUST 16 - Popcorn Kickoff, time and location TBD
SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLES ON HIATUS FOR JULY
See you in August (also Commissioners and District Committee take a break. Eagle
boards and project approvals continue...)
Visit the Da Vinci Science Center’s Scout Programs page at:
http://www.davincisciencecenter.org/exhibits-programs/scout-programs/
Learn how to grow Scouting by targeting under-served markets:
http://scoutingwire.org/3-tips-to-growing-scouting-in-an-underserved-market/
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Around the District
South Mountain District Roundtable picnic - Louise Moore Park
June 1, 2016
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Pinewood Derby World Championship
After placing in the top five at the South Mountain District’s
Pinewood Derby, Jason V. and Adam V. from Pack 346, and Ian W.
from Pack 317 went on to compete in the World Championship
Pinewood Derby. On Saturday, June 25th, more than 300 Pinewood Derby Cars were registered into one of these two categories:
Stock - no modifications to the car are allowed, and Pro Stock:
certain specific modifications are allowed. The South Mountain
District’s three racers all competed in the Pro Stock category.
It was a beautiful sunny day in New York City’s Times Square, and perfect weather for a full day of racing.
Registration began at 8am, after which
two tracks raced 8 cars at a time, one
track for each category. The top 15 cars
in each category were then selected to
race for top honors. There were many
smiles and cheers, and of course there
was plenty of good sportsmanship. Racers came from nearby councils such as New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and other east coast states such as Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maryland. Other racers came from
Maine, West Virginia, Ohio, with some coming all the way from Texas, Arizona, and even Long Beach, California!
At the end of the day, your proud participants final standings
were as follows:
Adam V. in 34th place with a time of 3.1223
Jason V. in 32nd place with a time of 3.1211
Ian W. in 16th place with a time of 3.0718, narrowly missing out
on a spot in the top 15 in the world by 20 ten-thousandths of a
second! The difference in the average time between 1st and 16th
was less than 0.13 seconds.
You can be proud of the effort and conduct your scouts showed. They
had a wonderful time, and I’m sure they encourage future winners in
the district to consider participating next year. It was a very exciting day
for the scouts and their families. Check out hashtags on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to see the
Derby through the eyes of
participants with #wcpwd, You
can read more about how to
participate in the World Championships at Pinewood Derby World
Championship | Greater New York Councils
-Kelli Webb
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Commissioner Corner
What is Roundtable?
Should I go?
The Round Table we first think of is King Arthur’s famed table in the Arthurian legend, around which he and
his Knights congregated. As its name suggests, it has no head, implying that everyone who sits there has equal
status.
Part of the commissioner service responsibility is to help units share
information about the best (and not so great) things they’ve done – the
vehicle for this is Roundtable.
On the first Wednesday of each month (except July), the roundtable
commissioners provide information on topics YOU have requested –
sometimes a Scouter (maybe you!) from South Mountain provides it,
and other times we bring in someone from the community who has
experience and knowledge to share. We have followed the presentation
with a discussion amongst Scouting peers of a topic for 15-20 minutes –
“how to handle electronics”, “what does boy-led mean?”, “how to plan a
pack meeting”, and “what was the best adventure/trip your unit ever did?” were just a few of the meaningful
discussions…
It’s an opportunity to look a little further ahead, and maybe find skills or tools that will help you be a better
leader – BSA requires a lot of training, but to be effective, learning should be continuous. And don’t forget to
include members of the committee! Maybe it’s the job of someone on the committee or a den leader or an
Assistant Scoutmaster to attend roundtable and bring back the ideas!
We do all of this based on what YOU have said or shown you need – which is why we sent you a survey in email
a couple weeks ago. We’re going to plan the Cub Scout and Boy Scout roundtables for the August 2016 through
June 2017 program year. If you haven’t responded yet, please do so – whether you have a topic you want to
know more about, or a topic you would like to present to other unit leaders.
If you want to have direct input in the planning, we are meeting at Camp Minsi on July 5 at 9:30 am – contact
Tamie Swain (tamie.swain@rcn.com) or Arby Beisel (Russell.Beisel@scouting.org) for more information. With
your help that morning, we can plan an excellent program for everyone. You can make a difference with just
one morning’s meeting.
Even with all your time with the scouts, why not spend one evening a month (from
7 to about 8:15pm) with adults? Talking with other adults (who may have the same
issues) about what you do and they do, allows you to share some information and
learn some great new ideas to try in your troop, pack, or crew!
PS if you haven’t completed the survey yet, there’s still time – just click on this link –
click right away to be heard:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JWBWZM6
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Can You Smell What’s Cooking?
Would you be described as enthusiastic and talkative? Do you like to work with others? Are
you goal-oriented and organized? Do you have kernels of wisdom to share about fundraising so more Scouts can get in on the fun of Scouting?
If you have experience in Scouting and
want to make a difference for every
Scout and unit in our district, consider
volunteering as the District Popcorn Kernel.
Please contact South Mountain District
Chair Jim Fereno at jcfhaf@gmail.com
or Senior District Executive Arby Beisel
at russell.beisel@scouting.org for more
information. Your job would be encourage our Scouts to sell popcorn while
helping parents and unit leaders understand how it benefits their program!
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2016 Popcorn Sale Key Dates
(Units may begin selling popcorn as soon as they conduct a unit popcorn kickoff, work with their members to establish
per youth sales goals, teach safe selling techniques and distribute sales materials.)
August 4, 2016
August 9, 2019
August 16, 2016
August 19, 2016
September 2, 2016
September 16, 2016
September 30, 2016
November 3, 2016
November 4, 2016
November 4, 2016
November 19, 2016
December 12, 2016
Northampton Community College – Monroe Campus: Keystone Hall at 6:30PM
Hazleton Popcorn Kickoff (Hazle Township Community Park, Rt. 93) 6:30PM
Northampton Community College in Kopecek Hall: Lipkin Theatre at 6:30PM
1st Show & Sell Order Due. No chocolate
(Orders to be made through the www.trails-end.com Popcorn System)
1st Show & Sell orders available for pick-up.
(ATAS International, 6642 Grant Way, Allentown, PA 18106)
2nd Show & Sell Orders Due
(Orders to be made through the www.trails-end.com Popcorn System)
2nd Show & Sell orders available for pick-up.
(ATAS International, 6642 Grant Way, Allentown, PA 18106)
S&S product that can’t be used in the Take Order must be returned to MTC office (9am-4pm).
*NO chococolate returns
*Money due for all Show & Sell Orders.
Unit Popcorn Take Order and Prize Order due date. All Keller Marketing Scout Prize orders to
be submitted online through the www.trails-end.com Popcorn System. In addition, MTC “RBI”
bonus prizes must be submitted online through www.minsitrails.com/popcorn. Hard copies of the
following forms must be faxed (610-465-4500), emailed to Teresa.smith@scouting.org or mailed to
the council office by this date: Unit Master Record (or equivalent) & Scholarship. End of Online
Sales counting towards prizes.
Popcorn pick-up (Pick-up dates and times may vary by district).
*Money due to the Council Office…. If you have not received your prizes by December 14th please
contact the Council Office immediately. Check your prizes upon delivery and contact the Council
Office before December 18th if there are any problems.
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January 8, 2016
Attention Scouts:
Our 9th annual Scout Day event this year will be Friday, July 29th from 12:00 pm to 4:00
pm. Gates open at 8:00 am for all of our patron’s convenience to park and purchase
merchandise before the event. We are looking forward to you coming!
We have planned a number of activities for the day including face painting, raffles,
educational activities, giveaways and numerous games. These activities are free for all
in attendance and will be located in our ‘Main Street’ pavilion in Chalet Village.
The attached map indicates:
•
•
The Entrance Gate for you to use
o Please enter the Raceway through Gate #8 (adjacent to the large flag
pole). Once through Gate #8 make an immediate left and enter Chalet
Village through the gate directly in front of you. It will be clearly marked.
The location of Chalet Village on the raceway grounds, parking and grandstand
seating.
The activities run from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm after which all are welcome to stay and
watch the ARCA race.
See you at Scout Day!
Sandy
Sandy Deleon
570.643.6724
sdeleon@poconoraceway.com
For detailed weekend information,
please visit www.poconoraceway.com
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SPECIAL OFFER - POCONO RACEWAY SCOUT DAY - JULY 29, 2016
$10.00 Advance Purchase Only - Includes: Event Ticket, Souvenir Program, Die-Cast 1:64 Car & Scout Day Commemorative Patch
FIRST NAME:
LAST NAME:
TROOP/PACK#:
TICKETS
PRICE
X
# OF TICKETS
=
SCOUTS & LEADERS
$10
X
=
NON-SCOUTS
$10
X
=
TOTAL DUE
$
All Sales are Final. No Refunds or Exchanges.
CREDIT CARD NUMBER:
EXP. DATE
SIGNATURE
CID#
Event Notes
Contact
Scouts & Leaders will receive an event voucher for their die-cast car & program
Non-Scouts receive special event pricing only
Patches are mailed within 4-6 weeks following the event
Offer not available online or on the day of the event
Event date is Friday, July 29, 2016 - Deadline is July 15, 2016
Mailing & Checks Payable To: Mountain Concessions, PO Box 218, Long Pond, PA 18334
Sandy Deleon
570-643-6724
sdeleon@poconoraceway.com
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Written Directions to Pocono Raceway
From Interstate 80:
• Take Exit 284-Blakeslee
• Turn onto Route 115 South
• Travel on Route 115 South 3 Miles
• Pocono Raceway’s Gate #7 is located on Route 115
From Pennsylvania Turnpike I-476 (From Philadelphia):
• Take the Exit for Pocono #95
• At Traffic Light turn Left onto 940
• Take 940 approx. 5-6 Miles to Route 115(Blakeslee)
• At Light turn Right onto Route 115 South
• Take Route 115 South approx. 5 miles
From Interstate 81 (Southbound):
• Take I-81 South to 476 (PA Turnpike)
• Take 476 (PA Turnpike) to Exit 95 - Pocono
• At Traffic Light turn Left onto 940
• Take 940 approx. 5-6 Miles to Route 115(Blakeslee)
• At Light turn Right onto Route 115 South
• Take Route 115 South approx. 5 miles
From Interstate 81 (Northbound):
• Take I-81 North to I-80 East (Exit After Hazelton, PA)
• Merge onto I-80 East
• Take I-80 East to Exit 284-Blakelsee
• Turn right at Stop Sign onto Route 115 South
• Travel on Route 115 South 3 Miles
From Lehigh Valley Area
• Take US 22 towards Bethlehem
• Merge onto PA 33 North towards Stroudsburg
• Exit off of PA 33 at the exit for US 209 North (around mile marker 22)
• Take US 209 North for approx 7 miles and turn right onto Route 115 North
• Travel on Route 115 North for approx 15 miles
Google Maps recognizes destination “Pocono International Raceway
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FALL CAMPOREE!!!
Theme – The Olympics
Save the Date
2016 South Mountain Fall Camporee
Hosted by Troop 317
September 23-25, 2016
Camp Minsi
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minsi trails council
Cub Scouts Fall
Explore Outdoor
Event
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Hellertown Sportsman’s Association
1793 Meadows Rd., Hellertown, PA
Activities include:
Biking seminar
Astronomy
Archery
Fly fishing demonstration
Orienteering course
BB guns
Birdhouse building
Amateur radio
Plus more!
8 a.m.–9 a.m.: Check in (camper/non-camper)
9:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.: A full day of activities!
4:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.: Camper set-up
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.: Dinner (not included)
6:30 p.m.: Bonfire
Cub family camping follows the bonfire and is optional. Breakfast not
included; leaving by 10:00 a.m.
$7 for camping and non-camping scouts; $5 for adults
Includes activities, lunch, and a patch
Registration deadline: October 7. Walk-ins not accepted. For
more info, contact Lisa Van Camp at keatinglj@yahoo.com or 267-259-8243
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Boy Scouts
Of America
Trail To Town – Jamboree
WIND GAP PARK - JULY 9, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
Hosted by Slate Belt Community Partnershp,
Boy Scout Troop 33 and Wind Gap Borough.
CELEBRATING WIND GAP’S DESIGNATION AS AN
APPALACHIAN TRAIL COMMUNITY
and the Slate Belt Community’s commitment to conserve our natural assets
- Food Stands by Local Eateries
- Music by Local Performers
- Mini-Hikes on the Appalachian Trail
- Outdoor Skills Demos by Local Scouts
- Dutch Oven Cooking - First Aid Skills
- Lashing & Knots - Fire Building - & More
Gap Theatre
and
Events
Center
Information tables from Eco-Tourism and Conservation organizations and local officials.
Cozy
Barn
Wind Gap
Giant
Wind Gap Mayor James
Chevrolet Shoemaker
Parking at Wind Gap Middle School
(1620 Teels Rd. Pen Argyl Pa.). Van Service
Available throughout the day from Wind
Gap Middle School to Wind Gap Park and
the Appalachian Trail Head.
Contact: Slate Belt Community Partnership
for information, at sharond@tottsgap.org or
610-390-6692
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Trexler District Twelfth Annual
Shankweilers Drive–In Cub Camping
TREXLER DISTRICT’S BENCHMARK CUB EVENT!
Follow Us On Facebook! – “Shankweiler Cub Event”
When:
Friday, September 9 – Saturday, September 10, 2016 or
Saturday, September 10 – Sunday September 11, 2016
Gates open 5:00 pm.
Event held rain or shine.
Activities held 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Movies begin 8:00 pm.
Where:
Shankweilers Drive In
4540 Shankweiler Road
Orefield, PA
Cost: $10.00 per person. Cost includes: Patch, two movies, games, camping overnight at the drive-in.
Who can attend? All registered Cub Scouts and their family members only. NO FRIENDS
Den Chiefs are encouraged to come with their Packs!
Deadline:
Registration will begin April 1, 2016 for Trexler District. Open registration for all other
Districts will begin May 15, 2016. Registration closes as soon as we fill each night. Last year’s event
was filled by early July.
Space is limited to 600 on Friday and 700 on Saturday night.
Due to limited parking spaces please car pool.
What should you bring? Small tent (size will be limited to 10 x 10), sleeping gear, your own water
supply, chairs, radio and breakfast. A radio is needed as the drive-in no longer has speakers!
 This is a Cub Family Camping Event. Cub camping rules outlined in the Guide to
Safe Scouting will be followed.
 NO SMOKING OR ALCOHOL AT THIS EVENT
 Adult/Chaperone MUST STAY with their children throughout the duration of this event!
 Use the trash cans provided.  No pets are allowed.
 No stove cooking or fires are allowed.
 Volunteer staff will be wearing yellow baseball caps.
 Please support concession stand open both Friday and Saturday night.
Send completed registration form, (following pages) & roster (list full name of each attendee)
along with a check made out to Minsi Trails Council.
More details will be sent to all registries.
Any questions:
Contact: Brenda Aubert 610-653-6363 shankweilercubevent@gmail.com
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Registration Form
Trexler District Shankweilers Drive-In Cub Camping
Please register by PACK for tent placement
September 9-10, 2016 or September 10-11, 2016
Include First and Last Name of each person attending
Complete and return the registration form and Roster sheet below to Brenda Aubert
Shankweilers Drive-in
Friday–Saturday
Shankweilers Drive-in
Saturday-Sunday
Please indicate date wanted ______ September 9-10, 2016 or ________September 10-11, 2016
Pack #: _______ Pack Point of Contact _____________________________________
Phone Number ____________________ Email _______________________________
Number attending ___________________@ $10.00 each = $______________________
Emergency Contact for PACK_______________________ Phone__________________
Mail completed registration form and roster along check made out to:
Minsi Trails Council
Trexler District 4 C Shankweilers
Acct: 1680142820
Send To: Brenda Aubert
Shankweilers Cub Scout Event
5173 Hanover Drive
Allentown, PA 18106
You will receive an email or phone confirmation to confirm your registration from Brenda Aubert
If you have any questions, contact:
Brenda Aubert 610-653-6363 shankweilercubevent@gmail.com
There will be a special area for families who are not spending the night.
Parking for families not spending the night will be outside of the Drive In.
REGISTRATIONS BY PACK ONLY!
No Refunds
Follow Us On Facebook – “Shankweiler Cub Event”
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Follow us on Facebook: “Shankweiler Cub Event”
ROSTER FORM
Council_________________
Pack #___________________
Last Name
Jones
Jones/Smith
Jones
Jones
District _________________________
Due to limited parking please car pool
First Name
Roger
Jennifer
Ted
Mandy
Adult
Youth
Cub Scout/Den Chief
x
scout
x
sister
x
x
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Follow us on Facebook: “Shankweiler Cub Event”
ROSTER FORM
Council_________________
District _________________________
Pack #___________________
Last Name
First Name
Due to limited parking please car pool
Adult
Youth
Cub Scout/Den Chief
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POWDER
HORN
High
Adventure
Management
Resource
Course
For Venturing
& Boy Scout
Youth
& Adults
August 19-21, 2016
Minsi Trails Council – Akelaland Camp
(Course starts on Friday evening)
Course Director: Jay Verkade
Asst. Course Director: Amy Frantz
amyfrantzgross@gmail.com
verkade@embarqmail.com
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


Participant Qualifications:
Be a registered adult OR youth (14 years or older) member of the Boy Scouts of America
Adults and youth must be trained in their position
Be able to meet physical requirements of BSA Annual Health and Medical Record (parts A,
B, and C) in a backcountry environment
Must have their scout executive’s approval
Course Prerequisite Requirements:
1. Complete the following on-line trainings:
Youth Protection - (Venturing Version), Hazardous Weather, Climb on Safely, Safety
Afloat and Safe Swim Defense
2. Complete BSA Swim Check
Course Fees:
The fee for this course is $125 if paid in full by July 19, 2016. A $35 non-refundable deposit,
along with the completed application will reserve your place on the course. Course size is limited
to 48. A late payment fee of $20 will be added after July 20, 2016. Fees are used to cover cost
for meals, course materials, lodging, device and program.
Recognition:
Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course, participants are awarded a certificate of
completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.
Why Powder Horn?
Many Scouting leaders face one dilemma. A strong desire to provide fun and challenging
outdoor programs, but lack the knowledge and/or resources to do so. Powder Horn responds with
an exciting training opportunity that introduces Venturing and Boy Scout leaders to a wide range
of outdoor/high adventure activities. More importantly, Powder Horn provides its participants
with valuable resources and contacts, to assist them in delivering the promise of Scouting’s high
adventure to youth.
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Powder Horn is…
A training opportunity designed to introduce participants to activities and resources necessary to
operate a successful Venturing Ranger Award or Troop High Adventure program in several
ways:
 Help participants to safely conduct outdoor activities of a fun and challenging nature
 Provide an introduction to the resources necessary to successfully lead Venturers and older
Boy Scouts through a program of high adventure
 Familiarizes the participants with the Ranger program so that he or she can help Venturers
meet the requirements of the Ranger Award
 This course is based on the Venturing Ranger requirements giving participants an
introduction to outdoor/high adventure activities
Powder Horn is not a personal development or team-building experience. Its purpose is to
educate adult Scouting leaders about specific high adventure skills, to connect them to resources
to deliver those skills, and to get them excited about delivering those skills in an exciting,
challenging way to youth.
Powder Horn …
Courses include Ranger Core Requirements, at least ten electives, plus additional program
development information. It is intended to help participants get started finding and using the
resources needed to lead high adventure programs.
Topics we plan to cover
Backpacking, Land Navigation, Cave Exploring, Cooking, Life Saver, Outdoor Living History,
Shotgun, Rappelling, Cope, Physical Fitness, Plants & Wildlife, Leave No Trace, Emergency
Preparedness, Scuba, Pistol, Equestrian, Kayak, Expedition Planning, Fishing, First Aid, Fly
Fishing, Working with Teens
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES is any Powder Horn participant required to participate in an
activity they are uncomfortable with. They may choose just to observe and learn.
Recognition:
Upon successful completion of the Powder Horn course participants are awarded a certificate of
completion and the Powder Horn Device, which is worn hanging from the left pocket of the uniform.
Date application and deposit submitted:
(For your records)
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Boy Scouts of America
Powder Horn 2016
High Adventure Skills Resources
Management Course
August 19-21, 2016
Application Form (Please print)
I accept the invitation to attend Powder Horn, hosted by Minsi Trails Council on August 19- 21,
2016. I realize that I must attend all three days and meet all participant requirements.
Signature
Date
(Please print legibly or type)
Name:
Email (required for all future communication):
Address:
City:
State:
Phone – Home: (
)
Cell: (
Primary Scouting Position:
Unit – type:
Number:
Council:
District:
Occupation:
Employer:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Zip:
)
MALE
FEMALE
This Acceptance of Invitation is approved by:
Council Scout Executive
Council #
Date
Payment Options:
$35 Non-Refundable Deposit (Balance due by dates as follow)
$125 Full Payment prior to July 19, 2016 (includes deposit)
$145 Full Payment due if paid after July 20, 2016 (includes deposit)
Make checks Payable to: Minsi Trails Council (indicate Powder Horn on check)
Mail completed application and check to: Attn: Mike LaPolla, Staff Advisor
Minsi Trails Council BSA
991 Postal Road
Allentown, PA 18109
For Office Use:
Amt. Paid:
Final Payment:
Date:
Date:
Council Approval:
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2016 Youth Fishing Derby & Family Campout
July 23, 2016
Camp Trexler
Saturday, July 23
7:30 AM to 8:15 AM Check In
8:30AM Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM to 12:15 PM Fishing
12:30PM Lunch (on your own)
1:30PM to 5PM Informational/hands on Activities
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Dinner on Your Own
9:00 PM Back to Camp Sites
Sunday, July 24
Those camping can stay for more fishing or go on a hike
This is a YOUTH fishing derby. Families can fish in evening!
THIS EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE!
Cost: The Fishing Derby is $3 per a person and includes patch. Overnight use of the camp’s tents and cots,
are $5.00 per tent. Tents fit two people and is non-refundable. Everyone who registers in your Pack will
be put in the same campsite so there is no need to reserve a campsite. Camp tents are limited to 298 campers. The earlier you register the better.
Deadline: Registration forms & patch orders must be received at Council No Later than July 16th.
Space is limited so if you know you're coming, please register early.
What do you need? You need to bring fishing pole/equipment, BAIT, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, rain
gear, insect repellant, camera (optional), money for camp trading post (optional) a tent if the camp is full,
sleeping gear, flashlight, chairs, & all meals for Saturday and Sunday! “ No Fishing License is required
during Saturday.”
Registration Deadline July16 !
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND
How do I sign up? Go to Minsitrails.com and go to the council calendar for J uly 23. You will find the
link for COUNCIL FISHING DERBY. Register for the derby, print your receipt and send it with a check
to the council office at Minsi Trails Council P.O. Box 20624, Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624
You can also choose to call the council office at 610-264-8551 and pay your registration fee with a credit
card. You will need the Item# from your receipt to do so.
Questions?
Contact: Mike LaPolla
Email: michael.lapolla@scouting.org
JULY 2016 South
Mountain
District Newsletter
Order
of the Arrow
-23- Lodge #44
Witauchsoman
2016
OA Lodge Dues & OA Lodge Events
OA Lodge Dues
To pay: www.witauchsoman.org/dues
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2016 OA Dues cost = $15
You must be 2016 dues current to attend any OA event or meeting
You may pay 2016 OA Lodge Dues beginning October 1, 2015
You may pay 2017 OA Lodge Dues beginning October 1, 2016
Vigil Honor members who are transferring into our Lodge or reinstating after a long time must
email a scan of their Vigil Certificate to: membership@witauchsoman.org
Your OA Dues Card will be mailed to you soon after payment, please be patient
OA Lodge Events
To register & pay: www.witauchsoman.org/events
Family Banquet
Date:
1/9/2016 (Saturday)
Location: Holiday Inn Conference Center Lehigh Valley (7736 Adrienne Dr., Breinigsville, PA 18031)
Cost:
$30 *SIGNUPS CLOSE 12/31/2015, NO EXCEPTIONS
For Info:
www.witauchsoman.org/banquet
Trade-O-Ree
Date:
4/2/2016 (Saturday)
Location: Jordan Lutheran Church (5103 Snowdrift Rd, Orefield, PA 18069)
Cost:
$0 - youth scouts in uniform / $2 - adults / $22 - per table
For Info:
www.allentowntor.com
Spring Fellowship Weekend
Date:
6/3/2016 – 6/5/2016 (Friday to Sunday)
Location: Trexler Scout Reservation (288 Camp Trexler Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058)
Cost:
$30
For Info:
www.witauchsoman.org/springweekend
Section NE-5B Conclave – Hosted by Witauchsoman Lodge #44 – STAFF SIGNUP
Date:
6/10/2016 – 6/12/2016 (Friday to Sunday)
Upcoming
for Order
ofCamp
the Arrow
candidates
and
members:
Location:
Trexlerevents
Scout Reservation
(288
Trexler Road,
Kunkletown,
PA 18058)
Cost:
$45 (STAFF – includes one staff t-shirt and one special staff lodge flap)
For Info:
www.witauchsoman.org/conclave
Fall Fellowship Weekend
Date:
9/9/2016 – 9/11/2016 (Friday to Sunday)
Location: Camp Minsi (106 Camp Minsi Road, Pocono Summit, PA 18346)
Cost:
$30
For Info:
www.witauchsoman.org/fallweekend
OctoberFest Weekend
Date:
10/7/2016 – 10/9/2016 (Friday to Sunday)
Location: Trexler Scout Reservation (288 Camp Trexler Road, Kunkletown, PA 18058)
Cost:
$30
For Info:
www.witauchsoman.org/octoberfestweekend
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SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEE
DISTRICT KEY 3
District Chair
District Commissioner
Senior District Executive
Jim Fereno
Tamie Swain
610-974-9150
Arby Beisel
610-465-8558
DISTRICT CHAIRS
Activities Chair
Advancement Chair
Advancement Cub
Advancement Eagle
Advancement Merit Badge
Camp Promotions Chair
Boy Scout Camp Promotions
Cub Camp Promotions Day Camp Director
High Adventure Promotions
FOS Family Campaign
Finance Chair
Membership Chair
Jim Swain
610-974-9150
Drew Draper
610-866-7875
Michael Philipp Roxanne Mayrosh
610-866-4968
Irene Arno
Anthony Garguilo
484-554-5815
OPEN
OPEN
Kelli & Barry Webb
Jim Swain
610-974-9150
Sandy Pruitt
Rod Long
610-838-6768
Dan Dopsovic
tamie.swain@rcn.com
Russell.Beisel@Scouting.org
jim.swain@rcn.com
acdraper31@rcn.com
michaelphilipp9193@gmail.com
rsuemay@ptd.net
garguiloanthony@gmail.com
jim.swain@rcn.com
longsbsa@enter.net
daniel.dopsovic@gmail.com
Membership Webelos to Scout Transition OPEN
Membership School Night
OPEN
OPEN
New Unit Chair
Nominating Chair
Tim Brooks
OA Chapter Advisor
Dave Hay
610-861-4494
Popcorn Kernel
OPEN
Recognition Dinner Chair
Cheryl Moreira
Scouting for Food Chair
Rev. Dale Miller
610-216-6111
tbrooks270@yahoo.com
sayhay@ptd.net
Scoutreach Liaison
Training Chair
Training Chair-Cubs
Training Chair-Boy Scouts
Training Chair-Venturing
Sharon Diaspe 610-867-3783
Tom Stalsitz
610-967-6508
Donna Rex-Frantz
484-239-0152
Donald Miles
610-730-2514
Ted Kernosh
sdiaspe1197@yahoo.com
smtraining@hotmail.com
EMTeagle1@gmail.com
donmiles@rcn.com
nsccontracting@msn.com
Webmaster
SMD Website
Bernie Suess
484-330-6915
webmaster@minsi-southmountain.com
http://www.minsi-southmountain.com
bjsuess@suessweb.com
Newsletter Editor
Bernie Suess
newsletter@minsi-southmountain.com
COMMISSIONERS
Boy Scout Roundtable Cub Scout Roundtable Michael Philipp OPEN
484-330-6915
cmoreira100@yahoo.com
pastordale.miller@gmail.com
michaelphilipp9193@gmail.com
Any Scouter interested in serving on the District Committee, contact Tim Brooks
or if interested in serving as a Commissioner, contact Tamie Swain.

South Mountain District South Mountain District

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