December 2015 - Monmouth Council, BSA

42nd Joshua
Huddy Citizen
Award pg. 5
The Scouting Trail
Scouts at West Point pg. 13
December 2015
Volume 15
Issue 4
Scouts Cycle Through
North Carolina pg.10
Sea Scouts
March in NYC pg. 39
Scouts Canoe the Mullica
River pg. 18
Pack 142 Middletown on the Battleship N.J.
Photo by Michael DeMarco
Food Drive a
Success pg. 7
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Calendar of Events
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Camping News
19-23
Council 3 Message
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Raingutter Regatta
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Forestburg Alumni Event
8
Trunk or Treat
26
Troop 180 Goes to Maine
9
Fund Development Kick-off
27
Troop 32 Honors Eagles
12
District Updates
32-35
Cubtoberfest 2015
14
Order of the Arrow
37
Troop 66 Flag Ceremony
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Eagle Scout Listing
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Calendar
www.monmouthbsa.org/calendar
For the latest information visit: www.monmouthbsa.org and see our Google Calendar.
Upcoming Events
Nov. 27
Dec. 4
Dec. 9
Dec. 12
Dec. 19
Dec. 29
Jan. 8-10
Jan. 9
Jan. 15-17
Jan. 16
Jan. 23
Jan. 30
Feb. 6
Feb. 12-14
Feb. 27
March 12
March 13
March 22
10 Commandments Hike
Thunderbird Holiday Party
Twin Lights Friends of Scouting Breakfast
Middlesex First Responders
Battleground Readyman Event
OA Winter Banquet
Battleground Winterburg
Middlesex Friends of Scouting Kick-Off
Thunderbird Winterburg
Battleground Friends of Scouting Breakfast
Twin Lights Klondike Derby
Middlesex Klondike Derby
Battleground Klondike Derby
Twin Lights Winterburg
Thunderbird Klondike Derby
Middlesex Stem Belt Loop Fair
Middlesex District Dinner
Eastern Monmouth Good Scout Reception
Council Service Center
Hours: Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Council Service Center
Closed:
November 26-27,
December 24-25,
January 1, February 15
CAMP DATES
Quail Hill Summer Camp Open House: Apr il 9, May 1, and J une 12, at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Forestburg Camp Kick-off: Dec. 2 and Feb. 6
Dec. 27
FSR/Quail Camp Staff Interviews
Feb. 6
FSR/Quail Camp Staff Interviews
TRAIL’S END POPCORN
March 6
QHSR Staff Training
DATES
March 12
Campmaster Orientation
Dec. 4 Popcorn payment due
March 13
FSR Staff Training
to Council Service Center.
April 1
FSR Camp $100 Deposit Due
Commission reduced 1.5% for
every 7 days payment in full is
TRAINING SCHEDULE
not received.
Dec. 12
Venturing Leader Specific Training
Dec. 12
District Committee Workshop
Feb. 6
Trainer’s EDGE
March 5
Scoutmaster Position Specific Training
March 5
BB & Archery Training
April 2-3
Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training
April 8-10
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS)
May 7
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
June 26-July 2
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
For more information call the council Service Center 732-536-2347 or visit: www.monmouthbsa.org
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Council Key 3 Message
On behalf of the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of
America, we would like to welcome you and your family to
Scouting. Whether this is your first year or if your family is
returning for another fun-packed Scouting year, welcome!
This fall hundreds of new Cub Scout families from both
Middlesex and Monmouth counties enjoyed a good, oldfashioned Cub Scout Activity called “Cubtoberfest.”
Hundreds more Boy Scouts participated in their first Fall
Camporee or Merit Badge Activity day.
The Scouting program in Monmouth Council is alive and
well thanks to thousands of adult volunteer leaders who
give of their time, talent and treasure. Scouting has been
alive and well in Monmouth Council for nearly 100 years!
2016 will kick off a three-year celebration of Scouting in
Monmouth Council. 2016 will celebrate the past; 2017, our
100th anniversary, will focus on the present; and 2018 will
celebrate the next 100 years of Scouting in Monmouth
Council! Events and activities are being planned for all
levels of our membership. Watch our website, e-newsletter,
social media accounts and calendar invites for details.
To our Scout leaders and Chartered Representatives, please
remember to get your unit’s charter into the Council Service
Center before December 15, 2015.
We would also like to thank our generous supporters who participated in our Annual Friends of Scouting
campaign, helped sell popcorn or Camp cards, attended a “Good Scout” Reception, played golf or attended
the Huddy Dinner. Thank you, thank you and thank you!
We wish you and your families a Happy Holiday and a Bright New Year!!
Kurt M. Kalafsky
Kurt M. Kalafsky
Michael P. Mahon
Michael P. Mahon
For the latest news and information visit our website:
www.monmouthbsa.org
Check out the Council Calendar for
Activities, Events, Training & More!
Sign-up for E-News www.monmouthbsa.org/enews
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Gerard G. Case
Gerard G. Case
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42nd Annual Joshua Huddy Gala
Phil Scaduto Honored For Community Contributions at 42nd Annual Joshua Huddy Gala
The 42nd annual Monmouth Council BSA Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner was held on
November 7, at Navesink Country Club, Middletown.
Phil Scaduto, a resident of Middletown, is this year’s
recipient of the award. Scaduto helped to raise more
than $262,000 in much needed funds for Scouting in
Monmouth and Middlesex counties.
New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, a past
recipient of the Huddy Distinguished Citizen Award,
presented the honor to Scaduto. Joseph J. Sarno,
EVP, CBRE chaired the gala.
Scaduto is the Vice President and Co-Owner of Food
Circus Super Markets Inc. and Managing Director of
Highland Traders dba, Pet Supplies Plus. In addition
to his professional career, he has been actively involved in many charitable and civic organizations,
volunteering his time and offering financial support.
Established in 1974, the Joshua Huddy Distinguished
Citizen Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions for the good of their
community. Their devotion is considered akin to that
of the patriot who forfeits his life for the common
cause. Joshua Huddy of Colts Neck was such a
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Huddy Gala a Success
patriot. A Revolutionary War militia captain
whose exploits in pursuit and harassment of British
loyalists took him from Sandy Hook to Toms
River, into the Pine Barrens and across the farms
of the entire Jersey shore area. In recognition of the
American Revolution bicentennial Year in 1975,
the Distinguished Citizen Award was designated
the Joshua Huddy Award, in recognition of those
who have earned the right to wear "Huddy's Hat".
Along with Lt. Governor Guadagno, other recent
previous recipients of the Joshua Huddy Award
include Domenic M. DiPiero, III, Timothy J.
Hogan, and Joseph J. Sarno, Jr.
The Scouting Trail - December 2015
The Scouting Trail is published four times a year
by Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America
705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, N.J. 07751
732-536-2347
www.monmouthbsa.org
Kurt M. Kalafsky, Council President
Gerard Case, Council Commissioner
Michael P. Mahon, Scout Executive
Stephanie Billings, Scouting Trail Editor
Mary Ellen Landolfi, Stacy Reagan, Managing
and Production Editors
Deadline for submission of high resolution
photos, articles and ads:
Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, Nov. 1.
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Scouts in Action: Food Drive
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Adventure in Maine
Troop 180’s Acadia National Park Adventure
By Antonio Napolitano, First Class, Troop Historian
On July 25, Troop 180 in Manalapan drove to Maine for a week of adventure in Acadia National Park. Acadia is the first eastern
National Park and is near Bar Harbor, ME. On Sunday we went to Diver Ed’s Dive in Theater. We went on a boat and on a large TV we
watched what Diver Ed was doing under the surface. He was very funny and entertaining! After lunch we explored Acadia. The places we
visited were: Sieur de Monts, Sand Beach, Thunder Hole and Jordan Pond.
On Monday we took a tour of a lobster hatchery and museum. After lunch, we crossed a low tide land bridge to get to Bar Island. We
hiked to the summit of the island and ate lunch. We saw a lot of shelters that people built because they didn’t make it down in time before
the high tide covered the land bridge. Monday night we saw the Great Maine Lumberjack Show.
Tuesday morning we were woken up by an intense thunderstorm. A ranger told us this was only the second thunderstorm in the past six
years, lucky us! After lunch we went whale watching. We didn’t see any whales but we saw many birds and a shark. That night we did
the Ranger Program called Stars Over Sand Beach. We got to sit back and relax while we learned about Acadia’s amazing night sky.
On Wednesday half of our group went on a fishing trip and the other half of our group hiked South Bubble Mountain. At the summit of
South Bubble Mountain, which is 769ft high, there was a bubble shaped rock balanced on the edge. Scientists estimated the rock to be
around 180 tons. After lunch, we did another Ranger Program called Life Between the Tides. This program takes an in-depth look at the
inhabitants of tidepools. We also went to Bass Harbor Lighthouse. Wednesday night’s dinner was special, we went to Gateway Lunt’s
Lobster Pound for dinner. We thought it was pretty cool that they had the lobster steamer pots outside of the restaurant so everyone could
watch them cook the lobsters!
Thursday was the highlight of the trip, hiking up Cadillac Mountain which is 1,530ft high! We hiked up the North Ridge Trail, which is
2.2 miles long. On the mountain you could be in a forest, walk through a few trees and be in an extremely rocky area in an instant! There
were a lot of wild
blueberries along the
way for us to eat and get
energy from. The hard
work was worth it once
we got to the top
because the view was
amazing! After having
lunch on the summit, we
hiked back down and
after relaxing from our
climb, we went on a
sunset canoe trip on
Long Pond.
On Friday the group
made different plans and
some went ocean
kayaking, some went
into Bar Harbor, some
played mini golf and
some went back to
Acadia. When we all got
back for dinner, we
made clams and lobsters
and had blueberry pie
for dessert!
On Saturday it was
time to drive back home.
On top of all the
activities, we also
worked on merit badges
and rank advancement,
and I celebrated my 12th
birthday! We all had an
incredible time in
Maine!
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Scouts Bike Through North Carolina
Freehold Scouts Enjoy a Biking Adventure in North
Carolina
This past July, Troop 18 of Freehold had the pleasure of a
200-mile bicycling trek through the heart of the Inner and
Outer Banks of Eastern North Carolina. Pamlico Sea Base
is a high adventure camp located at the East Carolina Scout
Reservation, just south of Washington, NC. Nestled along
the shore of the Pamlico River, Pamlico Sea Base offers a
variety of challenging treks including; sea kayaking, Inner
Banks adventure, sailing, scuba, and coastal cycling.
Eagle Scout Daniel Stevens expertly planned and led our
week-long adventure, organizing a crew consisting of
Eagle Scout Jonathan Markunas, Life Scouts Christopher
Dinh, William Foley, Kyle Hart, and Jared Markunas, Star
Scouts Sean Fallon and Bryan Swenticky, Assistant Scoutmaster Lam Dinh, and Scoutmaster David Markunas.
The crew prepared for nearly one year with numerous practice rides to
ensure everyone was in top physical
condition for this trek.
Travel to Pamlico Sea Base required 10 hours of driving, but we had
an easy and fun time getting there. After checking in, we met Camp
Director Matt Compton and our guide Bert Carr, who showed us
around and helped us through the orientation process. The camp
provided all of the gear needed for the trek, including bicycles,
panniers, tents, cooking equipment and food. Bert accompanied us for
the duration of our cycling trek, while Matt drove the support van and
met up with us at different locations along the route. After a practice
ride, we concluded the day by shaking down our gear and completing
all preparations before setting out the next morning.
Day 1 - We biked more than 30 miles, through small towns and along rural roads. We propelled ourselves across
the mostly flat terrain, past many fields of soybeans, tobacco, and cotton. We camped on the lawn at Bert’s river
side house and enjoyed fried chicken for dinner. Afterwards, a counselor from the camp brought a powerboat over
to take us tubing. We spent the rest of the
evening talking and relaxing on the porch.
Day 2 – Our crew rode about 33 miles, stopping
in the towns of Bath (the oldest town in NC, and
home to Blackbeard the Pirate) and Belhaven.
We camped at an RV park on the shore of the
Pungo River. While there, we went swimming
and canoeing, ate hot dogs and hamburgers from
the grill, and enjoyed a beautiful sunset from our
campsite.
Day 3 – We woke up at 3:30AM to bike 17
miles and catch the 7:00AM ferry to Ocracoke
Island. The nearly three hour ride across
Pamlico Sound was a pleasant opportunity to
catch up on some sleep. Once on the island, we
set up our tents at Teeter’s Campground. Later
we went swimming in the ocean, explored the
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Feature Story: Bike Trek
island’s shops and attractions, ate Frito pies and ice cream,
and had dinner at a local restaurant, enjoying fresh caught
seafood from the surrounding waters.
Day 4 – Our crew awoke at 5:30AM for a two and half
hour ferry ride to Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Strong head winds added to our physical challenge as we
rode through the salt marsh expanses and past small
fishing communities. Our crew biked a total of 35 miles to
Gloucester for a side trip to the uninhabited barrier island
of Cape Lookout. We explored the cape and climbed
207 steps to the top of the historic lighthouse. We
camped in the yard of another waterfront house. That
evening a neighbor’s dog visited our campsite,
chewed up a glow stick and bike helmet, and then ran
off with a
sleeping pad.
Day 5 – Our
crew was up at
3:00AM to bike
the last 64 miles of the trek. We stopped for breakfast at Bojangles Fried
Chicken. Along the way, we experienced our only flat tire about an hour
from camp. Once back at base, we returned the gear, got ourselves cleaned
up, and enjoyed some down time in the activities lodge. Instead of having
dinner at the camp, our crew elected to go to local hot spot named Boss
Hog’s and enjoy some authentic East Carolina barbeque.
Later, as we relaxed and appreciated our last evening at base, we reminisced and thought how memorable this
week was to all of us. This trek
provided our crew with many
opportunities to visit local
destinations and experience the
unique culture of Eastern North
Carolina. During our travels we
also met many friendly people
who expressed their support of
Scouting. Troops looking for a
high adventure opportunity should
strongly consider Pamlico Sea
Base. We at Troop 18 look
forward to going again in the near
future. More information about
the camp can be found at
www.pamilcoseabase.org.
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Troop 32 Eagle Scouts Honored
BSA Troop 32 Honors Two Eagle Scouts
Troop 32, River Plaza, in November honored Eagle Scouts George Charles Allen III and George Stephan Putykewycz
at their Eagle Court of Honor. Friends and family, Troop 32 leaders, scouts, scouters, Monmouth Council Scout
Executives and local dignitaries all gathered at Middletown United Methodist Church to celebrate the
accomplishments of these young men.
“We congratulate these Troop 32 Eagle Scouts on this well-deserved honor, acknowledging their years of hard work,
drive, and determination to achieve this goal as well as commending the support of our Troop members and their
families and friends,” noted Brian DeShong, Scoutmaster Emeritus, who spoke at the ceremony.
George Allen III, graduated from Middletown High School South in 2013, and is pursuing a career as an airline pilot.
He completed his Eagle requirements in 2013. His Eagle project focused on constructing a substantial split-rail fence
to create a corral for farm animals at Impact OASIS, which operates a farm center/community for autistic adults in
Middletown.
George Putykewycz graduated from Middletown High School South in June, and he is pursuing a career in business.
He completed his Eagle requirements earlier this year. His Eagle project involved refurbishing the Field House and
Memorial at McMahon Park in Middletown. Putykewycz also earned Bronze and Gold Eagle Palms.
Putykewycz is also the recipient of the BSA High Adventure Triple Crown Award, created in 1995 by the Charles L.
Sommers Alumni Association, Inc., to recognize Scouts with a “thirst for high adventure.” To earn this award,
Putykewycz completed BSA High Adventure Programs at Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM; Florida National
High Adventure Sea Base, Key West, FL; and Northern Tier National High Adventure, Ely, MN.
Boy Scout Troop 32’s Eagle Scouts at their recent Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony . From left: George
Charles Allen III and George Stephan Putykewycz. Photo credit: Fred Pachman
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Scouts Visit West Point
Middletown Scouts Visit West Point
Scouts in Troop 140, Middletown, recently
had a terrific trip visiting West Point. One of
the highlights of the weekend was watching the
Army football game. The Troop was able to get
photos on the football field, and their photos
were broadcast on the Jumbotron screen during
the game.
Some photo highlights are below:
Scouts in Troop 140 on the field
The Army Football team takes the field. The French flag
was carried in support of the people of Paris.
Presenting the giant American flag during the
Army football game
Scouts in Troop 140 on the field
The troop
appears
onscreen
during the
game
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Cubtoberfest 2015
Hundreds of Cub Scouts Participate in Cubtoberfest Weekend
Festivities
More than 500 Scouts enjoyed a fun-filled day of Scout activities and a
great night of camping at Cubtoberfest 2015 at Quail Hill Scout
Reservation on October 24-25.
The day included a variety of activities and events. Scouts enjoyed
traditional autumn activities including hayrides and making scarecrows, as
well as BB, Archery, Fishing and Wrist Rockets. Model Rocket Club was
also there, and Snakes n Scales held a 2- hour presentation in the afternoon.
Other hits of the day were the new Gaga Pit and the bounce house. There
were a number of scouts in costume who
marched in the costume parade.
As Saturday evening approached, the
main activity field was transformed into
a sea of tents as the overnight campers
made camp. The night was great for
camping, and everyone enjoyed dinner
and then an outdoor movie by the pool.
Sunday morning began with an all faiths’
service at Johnson Chapel, and the smell
of breakfast cooking throughout the
camp.
Thank you to all staff members and adult
volunteers who worked to make
Cubtoberfest a great success!
Troop 1 in Monmouth Beach spent a
weekend camping in Cheesequake State Park in
Matawan. With temperatures dropping to the 20's,
Troop #1 headed to Cheesequake for some hiking
and fishing, and other activities. They worked on set
up and breakdown of camp, cooking skills, compass
and map skills, and most of all, experienced
fellowship. All the Scouts had a great weekend.
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Troop 66 Retires Flags
Annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony an
Honored Troop 66 Tradition
Every year at Forestburg Scout Reservation, when Troop 66 in
Matawan is at summer camp, they hold an American flag
retirement ceremony. Over the years it has become the
highlight of the week. During the year flags are collected from
Aberdeen, Matawan and other surrounding towns to be retired
with respect and dignity. When an American flag is no longer
fit to be displayed, it needs to be disposed of properly. Troop
66 disposes of American flags in a way very similar to military
rules. The Scouts cut out the field of blue and fold the flag
back up in reverse order so the stripes are outside and the
stars are inside. The Scouts prepare the flags ahead of
time, but always leave a few flags ready to be prepared by
new Scouts during summer camp. Each Scout and
adult present each dedicate a flag and toss it into a
campfire during the solemn ceremony.
Assistant Scoutmaster Ken Kinneman hopes the
Scouts gain greater respect for the flag and a
deeper understanding of what the flag means to
them and to their country. “If we don’t teach and
explain what the flag means, we can’t expect
them to understand and appreciate the flag, ASM
Kinneman said.
Troop 66 usually holds the retirement ceremony on
Wednesdays, as that is when Bob Shea, Scoutmaster for
over 30 years, visits for the day. He makes a point to
speak with each of the 50+ boys in attendance, conduct
any Scoutmaster Conferences needed and oversee the flag
ceremony. The troop retires about 100 American flags
each summer.
Troop 66 wishes to thank the Township of Aberdeen and
the Matawan First Aid & Rescue Squad for their help in
the collection of American flags. If you have an American
flag that needs to be retired, please contact the Troop at
www.troop66matawan.com.
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Feature: On-Air Jamboree
Ocean-Monmouth Amateur Radio Club Hosts 2015
Jamboree On The Air
The Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club (OMARC), part of
the InfoAge Science History Museum in Wall Township,
opened its doors during the weekend of October 15-16 to host
the annual Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) event.
Nearly 50 scouts of all ranks, from Tiger through Boy Scouts,
and about 20 leaders joined in the event, which gets scouts on
the radio waves talking to other scouts. The visitors got a quick
introduction to Amateur Radio and some basic operational
information before being handed a microphone, under the
leadership of licensed operators, and offered the chance to chat
with scouts in several states here and across the globe. One of
the highlights were some crystal clear communications with
other JOTA stations in Italy, France, and the United Kingdom. The scouts had some great conversations with other
scouts in those countries and made some new friends, learned about scouting in those countries, and planned to chat
again at the next JOTA event!
The scouts and leaders also learned about the rich
history of the Wall Township facility, which is
located in the Camp Evans Historic District. This
history includes critical earth-moon-earth
communications led by the U.S. Army in the 1940’s,
as well as some recent restoration activities to bring
some of the equipment and functionality back to life.
Braving cold temperatures, some scouts and their
leaders spent the night within the OMARC grounds
and were able to enjoy some communications early
the next day before exploring some of the historical
artifacts at the InfoAge Museum. In addition, some
scouts spent some time completing their Radio merit
badge requirements and learned about the process to
become a licensed operator. In addition, the club
finalized plans to host amateur radio demonstrations
at several upcoming pack and troop meetings.
The OMARC organization is already planning for
next year’s event and expects to make it bigger and
even better. If leaders or scouts wish to learn more
about Amateur Radio, they can contact the organization at jota@n2mo.org and they can arrange scout group visits,
schedule a Radio merit badge class, some amateur radio training classes, and even testing to allow individuals to
operate stations on their own as an FCC licensed professional. For more information about OMARC, please
visit http://n2mo.org/, for InfoAge - http://infoage.org/, and for JOTA, http://www.scouting.org/jota.aspx.
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The third patch in a nine-patch limited edition collectors series
“FSR Latrine” series is now available. A new patch is released every six
months and once they are gone...they are gone!
Our third project is a new Latrine for Forestburg, each new patch will
represent a different project for either Quail Hill or Forestburg Camps.
Patches can be purchased at the Council Service Center.
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Scouts Canoe the Mullica River
Troops 124 and Troop 1 Share Their
Experiences Canoeing on the Mullica River
Troop 124 in Tinton Falls practiced on the water canoe
skills after reviewing safety afloat training for the twoday canoe trip down the Mullica River. Each year for
this trip, Scouts review and practice for at least three
hours demonstrating proficiency in maneuvering the
watercraft effectively over a minimum 100-yard
course on a private 5 acre pond in the borough under
qualified supervision. Scouts especially look forward to
skill practice sessions on recovering from a capsize by
individual and multiple canoe methods. The Mullica
River section the troop canoes is located in
the Wharton State Forest near Batsto Village History
Village. This is an exceptional program
option for every Scout in your Troop. Troop 124 has
its first year Scouts hike into the camp while
working on advancement requirements, while the
experienced Scouts canoe into the wilderness
campsite. Both first year hikers and experienced
paddlers meet at the Wilderness camp for the night's
layover cooking meals backpacking style. On Sunday
morning, hikers hike and paddlers canoe out.
Meanwhile, 10 Scouts and a few brave parents from
Troop 1 in Monmouth Beach had the paddle of a life
time down the mighty Mullica River. Eight canoes
carried the Troop and their gear to the remote
campsite six miles down the river. The Scouts
and parents made camp, had dinner and
exchanged stories of the river. The next
morning, they started the day with a hot
breakfast before beginning the last paddle
of the trip, which totaled four miles through the
beautiful Pine Barrens. The Scouts agreed that
it was a great trip, and the Scouts all had
stories that they will be telling their grandkids.
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Forestburg Scout Reservation 2016 Summer Camp
Forestburg is two camps in one: Dan Beard Camp at one end of the lake and Billett Camp at the other end. Dan Beard
Camp is the patrol method in action where Scouts cook their meals in their campsite. Billett campers enjoy eating in the
dining hall and share fellowship with other Scouts during meals. Both camps share the program areas and waterfront.
Summer camp is when Forestburg comes to life. Our top notch program and talented staff will provide all the
opportunities a Scout can handle.
Summer Schedule
Week 1: July 10 - 16, 2016
Scouts $395.00
Week 2: July 17 - 23, 2016
Adults $100.00
Week 3: July 24 - 30, 2016
Week 4: July 31 - Aug 06, 2016
Week 5: Aug 07 - Aug 13, 2016
Financial Assistance and Discounts Available
Kosher Dining Program
Forestburg offers a Kosher Dining Program during week 1 & week 2
for Scouts or Troops who wish to attend a Boy Scout summer camp
while maintaining their religious observance. There is an additional
cost of $55.00 per person, per week, for kosher food. Thrice-daily
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
705 Ginesi Drive
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 536-2347
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Raingutter Regatta
Pack 1 in Monmouth Beach
Holds First Raingutter Regatta
Pack 1 in Monmouth Beach recently
held their First Annual Raingutter
Regatta. Troop #1 was on hand to
play games, teach knots and play an
interactive game to teach the Scout
oath and law. The Cub Scouts
performed skits and cheers to get the
mood ready for the races. The scouts
chose to have a non-competitive race
and they enjoyed racing numerous
times down the raingutter with the
entire pack cheering them on.
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29 Division Street
have to offer this
908.526.3270
holiday season!
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Trunk or Treat
Nearly 80 Scouts and Siblings
Attend Truck or Treat Event
Cub Scout Pack 66 held its first ever
“Trunk or Treat” at the October 28
Pack Meeting held at the Matawan
Municipal Community Center.
Approximately 20 families decorated
the trunks of their cars for Halloween
with skulls, ghosts, witches and
skeletons. Almost 80 scouts and
siblings came in costume and ready to celebrate Halloween and have fun. After the opening ceremonies, led by Wolf
Den 6, all the scouts and siblings participated in a parade around the gymnasium before heading outside into the
closed off parking lot. The children had a blast going from trunk to
trunk to pick up candy and treats while admiring the lights and
decorations on each car.
Pack 66 also held a Food Drive and each family was asked to bring a
nonperishable item. Our Food Drive coordinators decorated their car
to resemble the Hungry Hungry Hippo game and the Pack was able to
make a substantial donation to the local Food Pantry. The festivities
ended with Cub Master Bill S. handing out awards to scouts who had
entered the Pumpkin Decorating Contest. The pumpkins were judged
by several older
siblings who are
Boy Scouts and
there was a
winner for Most
Patriotic
Pumpkin, Most
Scout Like
Pumpkin and
Most Scariest
Pumpkin. A good
time was had by
all!
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Fund Development Update
Linda J. Hassler, Vice President of Fund Development
Monmouth Council Update: Total Fund Development at 99.92% of our 2015 Goal
The Fund Development Committee wishes Good Luck and God Speed to Steve Smith as he ventures on
to a new position as Scout Executive of Midnight Sun Council in Alaska! Thanks for all your great
ideas and support! Get some warmer clothes and BE PREPARED for the cold!!!
We also welcome Will Montanaro to our Fund Development team! Will is working as the staff adviser
to our various special events.
Joshua Huddy Gala: Chair man J oe Sar no r epor ts that Honor ee Phil Scaduto had a mar velous event
on November 7 at Navesink Country Club. The Committee met monthly throughout the past year and worked
extremely hard! 265 tickets were sold raising or 109% of our goal of $225,000. The night was filled with great
food, fun (dancing to Soul Cruisers), and fellowship among Scouters and Non-Scouters (we’re converting
them!).
Popcorn: You may have noted that “STEVE HAS ADDRESS” for the Popcor n
Survey link in the last Trail!?! Well, now we really have it here! Please take our
“Popcorn Survey” which can be accessed on-line at
http://scouting.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eWGHcutVDdbrrDf or the link is also
on our Popcorn webpage at http://monmouthbsa.org/donate/operating/popcorn/
We would like all units to participate in this survey, whether you sell popcorn or not.
Thanks to Kernel Phil Baum and his team, we are popping along at 70% of our goal!
Family Friends of Scouting (FOS) – We are wrapping up
our 2015 campaign, with the following goals achieved as of
11/1/15: Middlesex at 116.25%, Battleground at 95.37%,
Twin Lights at 77.607% and Thunderbird at 72.10%. An
end of year mailing will be going out just before
Thanksgiving, to help close our FOS gap. Our FOS
Breakfast Kickoff’s for 2016 “Investment in Character”
will be in January. Please send your unit’s FOS Coordinator
to obtain valuable information about the 2016 campaign!
Campaign presenters can come to the next Fund
Development meeting at 6:30-7pm at the Council Office
on Thursday, December 10 to learn from the “volunteer
experts” how to do a FOS Presentation. This will be
followed by our regular Fund Development meeting from
7-9pm, which ALL ARE WELCOME to attend.
District
Battleground
Friends of Scouting Kickoff Breakfast
Date, Time, and Place
January 16 at 8:30am, Knights of Columbus, Freehold
Edwina Howell
Middlesex
January 16 at 9am at Presbyterian Church of Jamesburg
Tom Hickey
Thunderbird
January
Twin Lights
January 9 at 9am at VFW Hall - Rt. 36, Pt. Monmouth
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FOS Chairpersons
Lisa Laffer
Fund Development Update continued
Good Scout Receptions: Our final Good Scout Reception for Middlesex Distr ict was on December 8 at
Ria Mar and attended by many! Honorees were Scouter Jerry Case, Community Assemblywoman Nancy
Pinkin, and the George Meany Award was given to Assemblyman Wayne DeAngelo. Thank you to the
committee and Chairmen Tom Tighe and Christopher Kilmurray, for a wonderful evening that raised monies
for the District and Council.
Golf: Our Super Golf Raffle “Win a Dr eam Tr ip for Two” or $6,000, was extr emely successful. We
sold over 100 tickets and pulled the winning ticket at Trump National on November 17th. The winner will be
announced in the next Trail.
Camp Cards: Wer e wildly successful! We made $57,060 this year and sold 11,412 car ds. Watch for
more details for Winter/Spring 2016 sale.
Special Events:
A new Breakfast Fundraising Event, with a noted NBA
Basketball Star, John Starks, is in the works for the Spring ….
Watch your email for further information.
Fund Development Committee meetings at Council Office
at 7pm on December 10, 2015, and for 2016 on February 9,
May 10, September 13, and December 13. Please feel free to
join us!
The Sunny Delight Beverages Company
is committed to
sponsoring the
Boy Scouts of America
through popcorn
distribution.
732-856-9599
www.gravityvault.com
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Fund the Adventure 2016
Do You Support Our Scouting Activities, Programs & Camps?
Help “Fund the Adventure” for the Scouts in our Council by contributing to the
2015 Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign.
“Fund the Adventure” campaign is critical to helping Monmouth Council
continue to provide the support and services our Units need to keep Scouting
strong in our communities such as:
Amazing outdoor facilities and programs at our two camps Quail Hill and Forestburg
 Activities like Camporee’s, Water Carnival, Family Camp and Webelos Woods
 Training for your Adult Scout Leaders and Youth Leaders
 Administrative support for your Pack, Troop, Crew or Post
 And much, much more!
Monmouth Council does not receive any money from the dues you pay to register in your unit.
We rely on the generosity of our Scouting families during our FOS campaign to be able to provide
exciting programs for our youth and to keep our Scout facilities in top shape!

A
HELP US TO REACH OUR GOAL -- 100% Family Participation
How can you show your support? Many units will schedule an in-person
presentation after the New Year, during which you will receive a pledge envelope.
If you make a contribution or pledge at that time you will receive our collectors
edition “FOS Magnet.” (pictured top left)
The donation incentive levels include:
 $52 Sustaining Member - SME Patch (A)
 $156 (Supports 1 Scout) Commemorative Council
Shoulder Strip (B)
 $300 (Supports 2 Scouts) Insulated 16.9 oz Thermos (C)
 $500 (Supports 3 Scouts) Adventure Knife (not pictured)
B
D
 $1000 (Supports 6 Scouts) Monmouth Council Jacket (D)
 $1560 (Supports 10 Scouts) Adventure Package includes
a Hat, Bag, and all previous items. (E)
C
E
E
Unit Incentives include:
A ribbon for every unit that holds an FOS
presentation, a “Goal Achiever” ribbon
for units that attain the $52 per Scout
average, and for units that meet their goal a choice of
Camp-related rewards at either Forestburg or Quail Hill.
Units that achieve a $156 per Scout contribution average will
receive customized Council Shoulder Strips, with their
Unit Number, for every registered member.
To make a donation, contact the Council Service Center or you can give online - go to
www.monmouthbsa.org and click on “donate now” to access our secure online giving page.
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VIP Volunteer Involvement Program
What the VIP program does is to support those organizations that their
employees support through their volunteering. If one of the participating
companies employees donates of their time (they do NOT have to be a
registered leader) to the Monmouth Council, BSA, the employee can go on
the company’s internal website and enter the number of hours they have
volunteered.
The number of hours needed is determined by the company, as well as the
amount of money the company will donate for those hours. Some have tiered
systems. For X number of hours, they would donate in the employee's name,
$X to the Monmouth Council. All you have to do is tell them how many
hours you volunteered. It is that simple.
The employee would just have to do the following:
1) Go to Company's internal intranet site and search for their version of the VIP program
(different companies use different names for the program)
2) Enter the number of hours that have been volunteered and other needed information
3) Make sure you identify Monmouth Council, BSA as the recipient/organization you volunteered for
4) Your done
Volunteer (Parent or Registered Leader) hours include:
1) Driving to and from events/meeting/activities
2) Attending activities and meetings - including Pack meetings and Courts of Honor
3) Planning activities
4) Even sleeping during a weekend camp out counts, because you are still
responsible for the safety of the kids - one camp out can give you 40 hours easily
5) Service projects
6) Baking cookies for a meeting, etc.
Participating in the VIP program is an easy way to support Scouting here in Monmouth Council, without
taking another penny out of the volunteer's pocket. They just have to fill out the form and get recognized for
something they are already doing.
If an employee made a financial gift to the Council, some companies
also have a matching gift program, easily multiplying their personal
financial gift.
If you know of any other Scouters or parents of Scouts that work for a
participating company, please pass this information along.
If anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to contact:
Council VIP Chair Frank Battaglia at frankscouter@comcast.net or
Assistant Scout Executive Stephen Smith at 732-536-2347.
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Corporate Matching Gifts/VIP
Does your company match gifts to the Boy Scouts of America?
Does your company reward the volunteer hours you give to the Boy Scouts of America?
Below is a partial list of area companies that will either match, or double, or triple your financial contribution
to Monmouth Council or provide a grant to the Monmouth Council in your name for the volunteer hours you
give to the Boy Scouts. There are two steps for you to take to secure this funding for our council:
1. Ask for the matching gift / volunteer hours form at your Human Resources office.
2. Complete the form and submit it to the Monmouth Council for verification.
Monmouth Council, 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
Contact the Monmouth Council with any questions at 732-536-2347.
 234 Moonachie Corp
 3M
 Abbott
 Ace Ina, Inc.
 ADP
 AIG
 AllState
 Altria
 American Express
 American RefFuel
 AOL
 AT&T
 Atofina Chemical Inc.
 Aventis
 Avon
 AXA
 Azko Nobel, Inc.
 Bank of America Corp.
 Barclays
 Baxter Allegiance
 BD (Becton Dickinson)
 Benjamin Moore & Co.
 Bloomberg
 Boeing
 BP & BP Amoco
 Bristol Myers Squibb
 CAN
 Charles Schwab
 Chase Manhattan
 Chevron
 Chubb & Son, Inc.
 Cigna
 Citigroup
 Colgate - Palmolive Co.
 Compaq
 Computer Associates
 CR Bard
 CSG Systems, Inc.
 Doris Duke Mgt Foundation
 Dun & Bradstreet Corp.
 eBay
 Ecolab
 Equifax
 Exxon Mobil / Star
 First Energy
 Frederic W. Cook & Co.
 General Motors
 Glaxo Smith Kline
 Hewlitt Packard
 High Point Insurance
 Home Depot
 Honeywell
 HSBC
 IBM
 IFF
 ISO
 ITT Industries
 J.P. Morgan Chase
 Jersey Central Power & Light
 John Wiley & Son
 Law School Admissions Council
 McGraw Hill Companies
 Mellon Financial Corp.
 Merck
 Merrill Lynch
 Microsoft
 Moody's Corp.
 National Starch & Chemical
 NEC Research Institute, Inc.
 NetScout Systems
 New York Times Inc.
 Novartis
 NRG Energy
 Oppenheimer Fund
 Organon, Inc.
 Package Pavement
 Pearson Inc.
 Pew Charitable Trust
 Pfizer
 Pharmacia
 Pitney Bowes
 PNC
 Prudential Financial
 PSE&G
 Radian Guaranty, Inc.
 Reader's Digest
 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
 Rockefeller Brothers Fund
 SAP
 Schering - Plough
 Shaklee Corp.
 Starbucks
 Sun Microsystems
 Time Warner Cable
 Tyco
 UBS Wealth Management
 Unilever
 Vanguard Group
 Verizon
 Wells Fargo
 Western Union
 William Penn Foundation
Volunteer Involvement Companies
 Bank of America
 Bloomberg
 Bristol Myers Squib
 Colgate Palmolive
 Dow Jones
 Exxon/Mobil
 Honeywell
 ING
 Intel
 Lincoln Financial Group
 McGraw Hill Companies
 Microsoft
 Morgan Stanley
 NetScout Systems
 NRG Energy
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 Prudential
 PSE&G
 Rohm and Haas Company
 Starbucks
 TD Bank
 Telcordia
 Verizon
Thunderbird District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
William Ziegler
732-492-0235
wziegler@fertilitynj.com
District Commissioner
Chuck Young
732-915-0267
ceejwhy111@gmail.com
District Executive
Chris Quakenbush
732-536-2347
chris.quakenbush@scouting.org
District Meetings
District Roundtable Meetings: Fir st Monday of each Month, 7 p.m., Memor ial Methodist Chur ch,
101 West Sylvania Ave. Neptune City. Please join us for Roundtable, all parents and volunteers are welcome.
District Commissioner’s Meeting: Fir st Monday of each Month, 6 p.m., Memor ial Methodist Chur ch
101 West Sylvania Ave. Neptune City, Immediately before the Roundtable meeting.
Battleground District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
John Erickson
jerickstroop18@aol.com
District Commissioner
Kathie Stringer
kathies@optonline.net
District Meetings & Upcoming Activities
Program Launch Kickoff for all volunteers to take place at the September Roundtable:
You may ask yourself the questions, W ho is Council? W hat is the District and how do they support my Unit?
Come out for fellowship to the Meet and Greet. A program materials package will be handed out to those in
attendance. Start the new Program year off with the tools and contacts you need to deliver the best Scouting
program to our youth. Earn your training patch knot to display on your uniform by attending a minimum of
four Roundtables a year. In the meantime, visit: www.Monmouthbsa.org download the Council Calendar for
your Unit Planning needs.
District Commissioner Meetings: 1st Monday of each month, 7:30pm @ Kathie Stringer’s house.
District Committee Meetings: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:30pm@ the Scout Service Center.
Battleground District Charter Turn-In Dates
At MCBSA Service Center
Saturday, November 7th
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday, November 13th
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monday, November 16th
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, November 18th
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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Battleground Preparedness
Battleground District Holds
Emergency Preparedness/First Aid
Camporee
Over 200 Scouts participated at the Battleground Ghoulish First Aid/Emergency Preparedness Camporee
at Quail Hill Scout Camp the weekend of October 16-18. What
a terrific weekend and camporee! Thank you for all the troops
who joined us including 13, 18, 36, 85, 86, 114, 119, 157, 180,
290, 300, 358, 434, and 515. Scouts had a fantastic and fun
filled weekend of scouting activities and fun all around.
Special thanks to Troop 290
for being the Emcee for the
Campfire; Troop 434 for
building and maintaining the
campfire; and Troop 515 for the
Opening Ceremony. Thanks to
the 14 Troops in attendance and
their adult leadership, and for the
great troop cheers and skits.
The District extends a special
thanks to Vicki & Craig Sherman
and Steve Levine for their leadership,
plus kudos to the entire volunteer
team: Ray Gloede, Dennis Feldman,
Fiona Marineli, Frank Fischedick,
Sal Giacone, and Monmouth County
Sheriff Department and all their
volunteers.
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Thank You!
Special Acknowledgment of Support
Battleground District Friends of Scouting Unit Achievers
Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for supporting Monmouth Council BSA
(As of June 5, 2015)
Cub Scout Packs
18
St. Rose of Lima,
$1688.00
85
Robertsville Fire Company
$1139.00
90
Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Dept. Co. # 2
$1728.00
154
Englishtown Presbyterian Church
$ 520.00
180
Old Tennent Presbyterian Church
$1552.00
434
American Legion Post 434
$642.00
454
Freehold Elks, #1454
$ 697.00
Boy Scout Troops
13
1st United Methodist Church, Farmingdale
$1360.00
18
St. Rose of Lima, Freehold
$3132.00
86
Old Brick Reformed Church, Marlboro
$6379.00
101
Morganville United Methodist Church
$2538.00
155
West Freehold School PTO
$4763.00
290
Colts Neck Volunteer Fire Dept. #2
$1144.00
300
St. Veronica Roman Catholic Church
$1128.00
434
American Legion Post 434
$1404.00
454
Freehold Elks #1454
$1544.00
Battleground District Committee
$156.00
Venture Crew
558
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Twin Lights District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Website: www.TwinLightsDistrict.org
John Kilduff
boson42@verizon.net
Anthony Cullen
acullen@nesa.com
Stephanie Billings
stephanie.billings@scouting.org
District Committee Meetings: Fourth Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., IHOP Keypor t, Route 36, Keypor t.
 Round Tables: Fir st Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Chur ch, 247 Br oad St. Red
Bank. Open to all Boy Scout/Cub Scout Leaders and volunteers.
 District Commissioner Meetings: Fir st Thur sday of the month, 7 p.m., New Monmouth Baptist
Church, 4 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown.

District Calendar of Events:
January 9
January 23
FOS Kick-off
Klondike Derby
February 12-14
April 16
Winterburg, Forestburg
District Pinewood Derby
Friends of Scouting: Ever y dollar counts! We ar e a bit behind this year at only 73% of our goal, but
we know with your help we can reach it. Everyone should have received a pledge form in the mail by now to
support our FOS campaign. Please don’t forget to mail it in with your donation to help support the programs,
training, camps and services our Council provides to keep our Units strong.
Congratulations to the following units for achieving their FOS goals:
Packs - 134; Troops - 32, 47, 67, 136, 201, 331
Membership: Recruitment is full speed ahead and we r eally need mor e Scouts! Please “tell a fr iend”
about Scouting and invite them to join your Unit. The #1 reason parents say their kids aren’t in Scouting is
“they were never asked.” If you need flyers, yard signs or recruitment assistance contact Stephanie Billings
at 732-851-8234.
Popcorn: Popcor n sales ar e “poppin” and we encour age ever y unit to sell. You can make up to 40%
commission to support your Scouting budget.
Commissioners: We NEED mor e Commissioner s, seasoned Scouter s willing to shar e their exper tise to
help Units grow and thrive. If you're interested contact Stephanie Billings for details.
Middlesex District Update
District Key 3
District Chairman
District Commissioner
District Executive
www.monmouthbsa.org/middlesex
Anthony Buccigrossi
abuccigrossi@pershing.com
Jeff Rumen
jeffrey.rumen@gmail.com
Daniel Garrihy
dan.garrihy@scouting.org
District Meetings
District Roundtable Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., J amesbur g Pr esbyter ian
Church 175 Gatzmer Avenue, Jamesburg, N.J.
District Commissioner Meetings: Thir d Wednesdayof the Month, 7:30 p.m., Chelsea at For sgate, 319
Forsgate Drive, Monroe Twp., N.J.
District Committee Meetings: Fir st Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Jamesburg Presbyterian Chur ch.
OA Chapter Meeting: Four th Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. Milltown Methodist Chur ch.
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Troop 140 Thanks Fairview
Troop 140 and Fairview Elementary School: Perfect Together
Troop 140 is chartered from Fairview Elementary School in the Fairview section of Middletown. This relationship has
been ongoing for over 55 years. We hold our troop meetings at the school on Monday nights.
Each spring and fall, Troop 140 and the Fairview PTO jointly hold a School Grounds Beatification event. The fall
event is usually held just before school opens to get the grounds ready for the students return. In the spring, the event
takes place in Mid-April just before the flowers bloom.
Troop 140 runs the opening flag ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance for Fairview’s Back to School Night. At this
event we have a joint recruitment table set up with the Cub Scout Pack with scouting information.
In the past we have completed many Eagle
Scout projects for the school and on school
grounds. Examples are reading books on
tape for younger children, painting the
fence around the grounds, building trash
bins, fixing up the ball field, planting trees,
painting the play ground equipment, and
building a retaining wall. The troop is also
responsible for maintaining the reading
garden and the site of an Indian Burial
Ground on the grounds.
Troop 140 has worked well with the
school administration and PTO to
help in any way we can. It’s
important for troops to have a good
relationship with their chartered
organizations. After all, without
them there wouldn’t be a troop.
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Order of the Arrow
An Overview of The Order of the Arrow
What is the Order of the Arrow? Taken from the National site, this is a good introduction:
The Order of the Arrow
Scouting’s National Honor Society
For more than 95 years, the Order of the Arrow (OA) has recognized Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify the
Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. This recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as
well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long-term
resident camping, developing leaders, and providing cheerful service to others. OA service, activities, adventures,
and training for youth and adults are models of quality leadership development and programming that enrich,
support, and help to extend Scouting to America's youth.
Mission
The mission of the Order of the Arrow is to fulfill its purpose as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America
through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.
Purpose
As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to:
Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause
others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.
Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of
every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our
Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others .
A successful Unit Election is the first step to attaining membership in the Order of the Arrow. Each year, every Troop
has the opportunity to hold a Unit Election.
Eligibility
Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow unit members, following approval by the Scoutmaster. To become a
member, a youth must be a registered member of a Boy Scout troop and hold First Class rank. The youth must have
experienced fifteen days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The fifteen
days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five
nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance
of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps.
Why your Troop should have a unit election?
There are several reasons each troop in the Monmouth Council should plan for and hold an annual OA election. It is
an excellent opportunity for the youth of your troop to recognize those they view as leaders and outstanding Scouts.
This recognition can encourage your members as they progress in Scouting. When an older Scout becomes more
involved in Scouting, his bonds will grow. Because all OA members must be an active member of their unit, your unit
can benefit by retaining older members as leaders and examples to younger Scouts. Finally, the OA has many
opportunities beyond what most units can offer to gain leadership skills that benefit them personally and ultimately,
your troop.
Your Scoutmaster should have received a Unit Election kit to assist in the process. Contact NaTsiHi Lodge if you
have any questions regarding the OA.
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Congratulations New Eagle Scouts
August - October 20015
Twin Lights District
Troop
Battleground District
Troop
Thunderbird District
Troop
Kyle Sean Baird
140
Noah Scott Baker
86
Evan Case
71
Jack Blarr
140
Colton Robert Boag
85
Jared Courter
114
Randolph T. Bush
88
Ryan Michael Cotta
13
Roshen George Eapen
333
Joseph Carlo
110
Matthew Joseph Criscione 515
Lee Manalang
145
Daniel Graw
131
Kristopher Stephan
Criscione
515
Daniel John Mopsick
59
Andrew P. Guaragno
331
Michael Hom
434
Patrick John Saulys
89
Zachary Robert Johnson
32
Andrew J. Kosco II
180A
Kenneth Max Vicenzi
333
Alexander Robert Lindner
32
Mark Kozak
116
Jack McQuade
246
Andrew J. Langenberger
258
Andrew Murphy
125
Jared Alexander Linares
411
Ryan K. Pyburn
137
Robert W Lutkewitte, Jr.
85
Matthew A. Scalercio
242
Matthew Ryan Magliozzi
18
Patrick J. Tessenholtz
67
Zachary Michael Stoia
258
Daniel E. Valer
131
Middlesex
Connor James Carey
3
William Corman
68
Thomas Leo Fitzgerald
109
Patrick Logan Fitzgerald
109
Jason Fomuke
3
Robert Joseph Frank
96
Joshua Simon Furgang
223
Timothy David Janas
35
Casey O’Neil
96
Thomas Pietrulewicz
60
Alexander Lonegan Strika 97
Steven Richard Verdesco
38
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EAGLE SCOUT
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
These 46 New Eagle
Scouts completed
more than
8,420 community
service hours while
working on their
Eagle Projects for a
value of over
$54,395
to benefit our local
communities.
Sea Scouts Honor Veterans in NYC
Navesink Sea Scouts March in NYC Veterans Day Parade
The Commander of the US Navy in New York City invited the
Liberty Flotilla to march in the November 11, 2015, NY City
Veterans Day parade. Five crewmembers of Ship 5/Navesink,
part of the Liberty Flotilla, proudly marched up 5th Avenue from
26th Street to 52nd Street with other Sea Scouts, youth, and adult
military groups.
Following the parade, Ship 5 walked to Pier 88 for a private
tour of the amphibious ship USS New York, which was built
with some salvaged steel from the destroyed World Trade Center.
It has a crew of 360 navy personnel and can carry 700 marines.
Guided by members of the US Navy and Marines, Ship 5 toured
the Landing Craft Air Cushion and MV-22B Osprey, among
other features.
Several Ship 5 crewmembers are interested in maritime careers
and are hoping to attend SUNY Maritime College.
Ship 5 is based in Red Bank and invites young men and women
ages 14-21 to join us in our various maritime activities. For more
information, contact Skipper Gayle Horvath at seascoutship5navesink@sfly.com.
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