summer camp 2013 - Laurel Highlands Council

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Scout’s Honor
WINTER 2013
Vol. 20, No. 1
Boy Scouts of America,
Laurel Highlands Council Newsletter
SUMMER CAMP 2013
Laurel Highlands Council Camping
Camp Independence at Heritage Reservation and Camp Seph Mack are Laurel Highlands Council’s Cub Scout and Webelos summer camping destinations.
Contact your Cubmaster, Den Leader or the camping department at (412) 325-7921 to sign up for this summer’s adventure.
MountainFest 2013
More information at: http://www.LHC-BSA.org/Camping
Scouting for Food
Conclave & NOAC
Get ready! The largest
Registration cards will be
Updates and new information
camporee in the council is
coming to the February
on several OA Events are in
returning in 2013. We’re
Roundtables as well as the
this issue!
talking adventure, people!
online registration system.
How can you help with the
With activities geared to
Register early to ensure your
Centennial Crate?
all our age groups and an
patch order for this year!
evening show like no other it
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is a must do event to put on
your calendar now!
April 8th thru 19th 2013
September 20-22 2013
Flag Plaza Scout Center Ebensburg Scout Center
201 W. High Street, Suite 1
1275 Bedford Avenue
Ebensburg, PA 15931
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(814) 471-1090
(412) 471-2927
www.lhc-bsa.org
Flag Plaza Scout Center, 1275 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3699
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
PAID
Pittsburgh, PA
Permit No. 1006
News and Notes
On the Trail...
On December 12th, 2012, a special ceremony was conducted at Flag Plaza,
Scout Center to induct Mr. William J. Copeland into the very select group
of civic and community leaders who have been honored with the American
Artificer’s Award.
Mr. Copeland joins iconic past recipients- a partial list that includes; Mrs.
Chester Hamilton Lehman, Rear Admiral James E. Calvert, Edwin H. Gott,
Zenon C.R. Hansen, General William C. Westmoreland, Neil A. Armstrong,
William H. Hillcourt.
The American Artificer’s Award
George Cahill, retired Scout Executive and retired 27 year President of National Flag
Foundation made the presentation to Mr. Copeland at a luncheon honoring he and his wife
Joan.
The Citizen-Soldier in the War of
Independance was a Supreme Artificer.
He hewed and built the colonies into a nation, Mr. Copeland worked very closely with Mrs. Lehman in planning for and the construction of
while keeping his musket and ballot close at
Flag Plaza, Scout Center, and provided long and distinguished leadership to our Council,
hand to insure the permanance of his labors. serving as President and Chairman of the Board. He was a founder and served as Vice
President of NFF for 30 years.
Civic-spirited Artificers of today use the same
devices to protect and defend the country.
See you on the trail........
Invention, adaptation, and employment of
Mike Surbaugh, Scout Executive LHC
available materials has not dimished in spite
of all travail.
America has remained, a frontier, receptive
to efforts of those who advance the public
interest.
“Most certainly such an artificer is
Mr. William J. Copeland
to whom Laurel Highlands Council presents
this recognition and mark of esteem.
Done at Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania on this
12th day of December 2012.”
James Crawford - Council President
Richard Bausher - Council Commissioner
Michael B. Surbaugh - CEO & Publisher
Kurt Roberts - Editor
National Scout Jamboree
2013 National Scout Jamboree
Get Ready for Adventure!
Preparations are underway for the 2013
National Scout Jamboree which will be held
at the brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve
in the wilds of West Virginia. It will be like
no other with white water rafting, zip-lining,
rappelling, mountain biking and hiking
activities all being offered.
The opportunity to attend an event of this
magnitude does not come around often. I
invite you to join us for this world class event
that will be attended by over 40,000 Scouts
from around the nation and 180 countries
throughout the world. It will provide you with
memories for a lifetime.
We are getting close, and the planning is
well underway. The Laurel Highlands Council
is forming a contingent consisting of eight
Jamboree Troops and three Venture Patrols.
Sign up NOW to reserve your place in the
contingent, there are only a few spots left!
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“Scout’s Honor” is an official publication of:
Boy Scouts of America
Laurel Highlands Council
Flag Plaza Scout Center
1275 Bedford Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 471-2927
www.lhc-bsa.org
Costs and Payment Plan
The Laurel Highlands Council will be using
Doubleknot as the means of making your
2013 National Jamboree payments. The
Jamboree fee is an all-inclusive fee of
$1,350 for all participants.
For more information or to register and make
payments visit www.lhc-bsa.org/Program/
National%20Jamboree
Venturing Members to Attend
New to 2013, Venturing members are eligible
to participate in the Jamboree. Please
relay the correct information that Venturing
members are eligible and encouraged to
participate in the Jamboree.
© Copyright 2013
Boy Scouts of America
Program Sampling
Program at the 2013 Jamboree will include
but is not limited to the following:
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3-D Archery
BMX
Brownsea Island
Buckskin Games
Canopy Tours
Challenge
Courses
Climbing
Competition
Archery
Conservation
Trail
Exhibits &
Displays
Fly Fishing
Geocaching
Highland Games
Hiking
Kayaking
Merit Badges
• Military
Experience
• Mountain Biking
• Orienteering
• Photography
• Pioneering
• Rappelling
• Rifle Shooting
• Scuba
• Shotgun
Shooting
• Skateboarding
• Sporting Arrows
• Sporting Clays
• Swimming
• Technology
Quest
• Whitewater
Rafting
• Zip-lines
Boy Scouts of America, Laurel Highlands Council Newsletter
Winter 2013
Membership
Webelos to Scout Transition
It is much easier to retain a Cub Scout and have them cross over to Boy Scouts than it is
to recruit an 11-year old to join. The process to follow to assure that every boy has the
opportunity to join a troop is called Webelos-To-Scout transition.
When followed, this proven method guarantees 100% of the Webelos II Scouts join a troop.
With bridging ceremonies right around the corner, NOW is the time to be planning the
transition of Webelos –To–Scouts. The move for new Boy Scouts should be natural with
no time lost in between. Parents and leaders have a responsibility to make the move from
Cub Scout pack to Boy Scout troop easy and fun. By the time Webelos Scouts are ready
to cross over, they and their families should be familiar and comfortable with the youth and
adult leaders of the troop, their role in the troop and troop activities, and feel excited about
beginning this new adventure.
The Commissioner Staff stands ready to provide training and support for Packs and
Troops. They will help guide the process and provide advice where necessary. It’s the
job of Scoutmaster and Cubmaster (or their representative) to work together with the
Unit Commissioner. Below are some ideas on what you can be doing to make transition
seamless and successful. Be sure to include the SPL and other youth leaders where
appropriate.
27th Annual Scouting For Food Drive
April 8th thru 19th 2013
Join your fellow Scouts and Scouters as we all do our Good Turn by collecting food for the
families in our communities.
Registration cards will be coming to the February Roundtables as well as the online
registration system. Register early to ensure your patch order for this year!
Watch the website for more details about this year’s drive and what you and your Scouts can
do to help!
Don’t forget to log your service hours for Journey to Excellence!
Unit Drive Advisor—Amanda Smith
Immediately!
412-325-7974
#1 Get names, addresses, and telephone numbers of second-year Webelos Scouts. Record Amanda.E.Smith@Scouting.org
the information on the Webelos Scout Tracking form.
#2 Mail a letter of introduction from the Boy Scout troop to second-year Webelos Scouts (and their parents) to introduce them to the troop.
#3 Put second-year Webelos Scouts on the mailing list to receive the troop newsletter.
#4 Make sure there’s a den chief for each Webelos den.
During the month of January:
#1 Host Webelos Scouts and their parents at a Boy Scout troop meeting.
#2 Plan a bridging ceremony for the Blue and Gold banquet in February to welcome graduating Webelos Scouts to their new troop.
#3 Attend a meeting of first-year Webelos Scouts to introduce them to Boy Scouting.
For more information about Webelos-To-Scout transition planning, check out the resources
on the web: http://wts.commissioner-bsa.org and call your Unit Commissioner for help in
organizing your plan of action.
BeAScout.org
Did you know that prospective parents can
find YOUR unit online?
Did you also know that they can contact you
directly?
Through www.BeAScout.org prospective
parents can input their address and find
Scouting units near them, including yours!
You have the ability to change what
information displays to that parent, and
whom in your unit they contact.
Have you ever set up or updated your Unit’s
BeAScout info?
No problem! Just have your Unit Leader,
Committee Chair or Chartered Organization
Representative contact your membership
executive to start putting your unit on the
map!
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Outdoor Adventure
2013 Summer Camp Fees
The Camping and Outdoor Program
Committee will continue to use a sliding,
all-in-one camp fee for 2013 to encourage a
greater percentage of our youth and adults
to commit early to camp and provide our
camps with the ability to offer an even better
program at a competitive rate by:
• Confirming camps are not overbooked
• Adjusting staffing and class offerings as
necessary where increases in campers
dictate
• Ensuring sufficient supplies are in camp
before the season opens
• Purchasing supplies in advance and in
bulk, with mail order and negotiation
The All-In-One concept means that
regardless which program a youth selects
he pays the same fee as each youth at that
youth / adult rates
program. The practice of additional fees
for merit badges, activities or out of council
Scouts was eliminated. The first year out
of council Boy Scouts taking Braddock’s
Brigade, Basketry merit badge and
Woodcarving merit badge pays the same as
a third year Laurel Highlands Council Boy
Scout taking Shotgun Shooting merit badge,
COPE and Water Sports merit badge. This
also eliminates the headache of calculating
all the additional fees for each youth.
To support our camping programs there are
several incentives that we will offer in 2013:
• $100 off second full week of camp at
our Laurel Highlands Council camps,
prorated for Cub resident camps and
adults.
• $50 Promotion Credit for units utilizing
our trained Camp Promotion Team.
• $100 Trading Post Certificate for
2013 Summer Camp Payment and
nominating a newly selected staff
Registration Timeline (Youth and Adults)
member or Counselor in Training.
• At Registration = $5 Per Cub Scout
• Bring another unit of at least 10 youth
Camper, $10 per Boy Scout Camper,
and save $40 per youth in your own unit.
$25 per Eagle Base Camper
• Late Webelos Crossovers and New
• Now until April 1, 2013 = Register
Scouts will still be exempt from the late
individual campers by name and pay
registration fees.
additional $50 per youth camper and
• The Cap Program at Heritage and
$25 per adult camper Early Bird Deposit
Seph Mack will be continued with two
to earn lowest tier of camp fees
completely redesigned caps and every
• April 2 to June 3, 2013 = Register
full session camper, youth and adult, will
individual campers by name and pay
get a free cap. Units will still have the
additional $50 per youth camper and
option to customize them for $5 each.
$25 per adult camper Early Bird Deposit
to earn middle tier of camp fees
The proposed fee structure is an increase
• May 15, 2013 = Balance due for youth
of $10- $15 per camper for each of our
and adults fees
programs. This supports increased costs
• After June 3, 2013 = Register campers
associated with food, staffing, program
by name and get third tier camp fees.
supplies and more.
6 night
6 night
4 night
3 night
2 night
Heritage/Twin Echo
Seph Mack
Heritage
Heritage/Seph Mack
Heritage
Commit by 4/1/2013
$310 / $130
$290 / $130
$215 / $100
$160 / $80
$110 / $60
Commit by 6/3/2013
$335 / $140
$315 / $140
$230 / $110
$175 / $90
$120 / $70
Commit after 6/3/2013
$360 / $150
$340 / $150
$245 / $120
$190 / $100
$130 / $80
*No-name registrations must be named by April 1, 2013 or will be cancelled. *Eagle Base adult fees are the same as youth. *Den Chiefs are
paid as adults. *Free Adults/Den Chiefs are earned at a rate of 6 paid youth per free Adult/Den Chief.
Winter Ski Weekends at Nemacolin Woodlands
Venturers, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and adult leaders are invited to join
the Laurel Highlands Council at Mystic Mountain at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for a
weekend of winter fun!
Weekend I: January 5 & 6, 2013
Weekend II: January 26 & 23, 2013
Weekend III: February 2 & 3, 2013
Weekend IV: February 23 & 24, 2013
Venturing Getaway Weekend
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts
To register for any of the weekends or to check availibility visit lhc-bsa.org
Advancement Camp 2013 Camp Twin Echo
Build it - Fix it Week - July 7 - 13
1. Citizenship in the Nation, 2. Composite Materials,
3. Entrepreneurship 4. Environmental Science, 5. Home Repairs, 6. Metalwork,
7. Painting, 8. Plumbing, 9. Welding, 10. Woodwork
SAR/MEDICAL Week - July 14 - 20
1. Crime Prevention, 2. Dentistry, 3. Disability Awareness, 4. Fire Safety, 5.
First Aid, 6. Medicine, 7. Public Health, 8. Safety, 9. Search and Rescue, 10.
Veterinary Medicine
The fee for each week of Advancement Camp is:
$310 - if you register by 4/1/2013
$335 - if you register by 6/3/2013
$360 - if you register after 6/3/2013
Includes tent camping, meals and transportation to field trips.
Scouts may purchase Merit Badge Pamphlets at the Scout Shop.
2013 Unit Promotion Request
The Camping Committee of the Laurel
Highlands Council would like to offer the
summer camp experience to every Cub
Scout, Boy Scout and Venturer in the
Council. We have created a Camping
Presentation to be shared with the youth in
each unit.
Schedule a promotion night and our trained
promotion team will come to your meeting
with video, flyers and plenty of camp
excitement. The presentation takes about
20 minutes. One $50 Campership will be
awarded at each presentation conducted
by our trained team between October 1 and
April 30, 2013.
Limit of one promotional campership per
unit – only redeemable for the 2013 LHC
summer camp season.
Schedule a promotion online at
http://www.heritagereservation.org/
promotion
The merit badge program is one of Scouting’s most important character building tools. It allows youth to explore
more than 130 career fields and skills, helping them acquire the kind of self-confidence that comes from setting
and achieving goals.
Advancement Camp 2013 provides opportunities for Boy Scouts to spend an additional week at resident camp,
earning as many as six specialized merit badges each week.
Staffing provided by volunteers who are experts in their field from Pittsburgh’s medical, science, construction, and
business community.
• Learn from Doctors, Lawyers, Veterinarians, Fireman, FBI Agents, Chemists, Plumbers, Welders,
Woodworkers, and Metal Workers
• Take part in the ideal patrol and troop experience.
• Bring a buddy or come by yourself
• Make new friends with Scouts who share your interests.
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Scouts receive a free camp T-Shirt if they register by April 1, 2013
Scouts are placed in a provisional patrol and troop, elect their own leadership and may earn up to six merit badges
in one week.
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$100 deposit required with online registration
($50 non-refundable)
To attend Advancement Camp, Scouts must have achieved the rank of 2nd class by June 1, 2013 AND have
completed at least one week of Boy Scout summer camp or be 12 years of age or older by the start of camp.
The camp fee is refundable, minus $50, if a Scout is unable to attend.
A request for a refund must be made in writing and received at Flag
Plaza Scout Center by June 28, 2013. No refunds will be made after
this date.
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Scouts will be required to submit a completed Annual Health and Medical Record signed by a physician and an
Advancement Camp Supplemental Medical form signed by a parent.
The rules of the camp are the Scout Oath and Law.
Winter 2013
Project C.O.P.E. and Climbing Instructor
Training
Bring Project C.O.P.E. and Climbing into your troop or crew
activities. Building teamwork into your unit is an essential
part of the patrol method. This training will help you gain the
skills and knowledge to develop a better unit.
Parent and Son Winter Weekends
at Heritage Reservation
Jan. 11-13, 2013
Feb. 1-3, 2013
Feb. 15-17, 2013
Jan. 18-20, 2013
Feb. 8-10, 2013
This is a tremendous opportunity for you and your son to
enjoy a fun-filled weekend in the great outdoors when nature
The C.O.P.E. courses at Camp Guyasuta, Camp Seph Mack
provides the beauty of winter.
and Heritage are hosts to a variety of schools, youth groups
and other organizations. Each of these programs require a
You will stay in our Potomac Homes overlooking Lake
staff of trained instructors. Instructors receive compensation
Courage. Cafeteria style meals are provided in our dining area
for helping with these outside groups. Participants who
at Pathfinder Lodge. Come with your personal gear and enjoy
complete training will receive cards for C.O.P.E. Instructor,
winter with its exciting program features. Choose from several
Climbing Instructor, and Climb on Safely.
weekends.
The C.O.P.E. and Climbing instructor training weekend will
be held April 19-21, 2013.
PROGRAM FEATURES
The weekend will include a variety of winter activities including:
The cost is $30 per person and includes lodging, meals and
• Sledding
program materials.
• Broomball
• Giant slingshots
• Snowshoeing
Open C.O.P.E. Day
• Cross country skiing
• Ice skating
Open C.O.P.E. is a fun filled experience to help strengthen
• Campfire
the troop or crew program through developing the skills of
• Scavenger hunt
Leadership, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Decision Making,
Trust, Self-Esteem and Communication. Scouts may attend
If we don’t have snow there will be alternate activities that will
with their patrol, troop, crew or as individuals.
keep everyone excited and having fun.
Outdoor Adventure
Campmasters Wanted
The Campmaster Corps is looking for Scouters that want to
join. We are a group of adult volunteers that will spend one,
two or three weekends a year at camp working with Scouting
units. This is a great opportunity for spouse teams as well
as small groups to use the time as a get-away-weekend.
Campmaster Requirements
• Be a registered adult leader in the Laurel Highlands
Council
• Be current in Youth Protection
• Have a working knowledge of Scout skills
• Have positive people skills
• Provide service to Scouting units in camp, i.e. checkin, special needs for units, seeing that units in camp
are having a great weekend as our guests, ensure that
buildings are ready for use by a Scouting unit, and that
the buildings are cleaned by the unit before leaving
camp, Campmasters are there to assist, not do the work
for a unit in camp.
The opportunity for a Campmaster to serve is to only
volunteer for as many weekends a year as you wish. When
a weekend (Friday p.m. till Sunday noon) is completed you
have no responsibilities until the next chosen weekend. You
also get to choose the camp where you wish to Campmaster.
During the weekend you will have time to read, sew, work on
hobbies or just relax.
For more information contact Molllie Gray at
Mollieann.Gray@scouting.org
Participants will experience initiative games, low course
COST
elements, high ropes elements and the climbing/rappelling
The package includes lodging Friday and Saturday night,
tower. Scouts must be at least 12 years of age to participate
Friday snack, all meals on Saturday, breakfast Sunday, plus
in C.O.P.E.
use of camp equipment.
The cost for the weekend is $55 per person. Housing is
Open C.O.P.E. will be held on May 18, 2013. The Open
on a first-come basis. All fees are non-refundable but are
C.O.P.E. program fee is $15 per participant.
transferable to another Heritage Weekend event if a medical or
family emergency prevents you from attending. No-shows and
cancellations will not be refunded. Homes include beds, heat,
bathrooms and showers.
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The Winter Sports Weekends will begin with check in at 6
p.m. on Friday. Participants will receive a snack at 9 p.m. that
evening. Please avoid arriving after 10 p.m. All sessions will
conclude on Sunday by Noon.
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REGISTRATION
You can register and pay online by electronic check or credit
card, or if you prefer, register online and mail in your personal
check. The deadline is one week prior to the event.
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Climb the Night Away
Climb the Night Away is an all night Climbing Tower and
High Ropes Course program for Scouts and Venturers, 13
years of age and older. The program will begin at 10 p.m.
on Saturday, May 18, 2013 and continue until 6 a.m. on
Sunday.
Each participant will receive a head lamp, food, glow
sticks and a fun filled night of challenges on the C.O.P.E.
Course. This program is limited to the first 50 paid youth
registrations. Registrations must include the Hold Harmless
Agreement and Annual Health and Medical Form.
Winter 2013
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DETAILS
More information including a schedule of events, packing list
and registration form is available on www.heritagereservation.
org/winter
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Program
Materials & Equipment Needs
Twin Arrow
Acquire Life Skills on Camp Staff
The 2013 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)
Conference is right around the corner. The Laurel Highlands
Council will offer the 2013 Twin Arrow (NYLT) course from
June 16 – 22 at Camp Twin Echo, in New Florence, PA.
The Laurel Highlands Council operates many camps and our
Are you tired of doing the same old routine? Did you know
that Laurel Highlands Council operates five summer camps? Scouts deserve the best equipment.
Scouts and Venturers will gather at
Camp Twin Echo for a weeklong of
training of leadership skills, character
building and more. The NYLT course is
open to any Scout who has earned the
rank of First Class or higher, at least
13 years of age, and approved by his
Scoutmaster.
Register Now!
The course fills quickly and you don’t want to miss out on
having well-trained youth leadership in your Troop or Crew.
Remember, Twin Arrow is Leadership Development Skills
represented by state of the art, modern leadership skill
presentations.
Go to www.lhc-bsa.org, select “Program,” then “Twin
Arrow – NYLTC,” for more information, and to complete the
registration process.
Historic Flag Ceremonies
Laurel Highlands Council has the finest program facility for
dramatically portraying “Duty to Country,” and presenting
a truly inspirational and educational experience in the life
of the members of your unit as they participate in a Historic
Flag Ceremony.
With its five stately flag poles towering 80 feet, Flag
Plaza is an extraordinary sight. Here flags fly twenty-four
hours a day, the 50-star American Flag, the banner of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the crest of the City of
Pittsburgh, the ensign of the Boy Scouts of America, and
one of the historic forerunners of Old Glory.
As part of the 90 minute Historic Flag Ceremony you will:
• Raise one of the 12x18 foot flags
• Climb the Eagle Trail Staircase
• View original works of flag art depicting forerunners of
Old Glory.
• Visit the Flag Room and see the “You Are The Flag”
mural created by noted cartoonist, Milton Caniff.
• Learn the story of our national banner in the “You Are
The Flag” video.
• See 13 original works of art, in addition to the inspiring
painting, “One Hundred Years Ago,” from our Nation’s
Centennial celebration.
• Visit the Milton Caniff Gallery containing a collection of
his original personal comments in pen and brush, plus
July 4, 1976 salutes of great American cartoonists.
• Hear a stirring audible message from a replica of the
Statue of Liberty.
However this is often out of our price range so we rely on
Camp Independence for Cub Scouts / Webelos, Camp
Freedom, Liberty, and Seph Mack for Boy Scouts, and Eagle outside assistance.
Have a look at our needs list and if you or someone you know
Base for high-adventure programs.
could help us through a donation/gift in kind or special pricing,
contact tim.mcclure@scouting.org or bill.park@scouting.org.
Each of these offers opportunities for a variety of summer
camp staff jobs. Most Scout camp counselors are at least
16 years of age, but the Boy Scout and Cub Scout camps
have a limited number of jobs for 15 year olds with previous
Counselor in Training experience. The high-adventure
program employs young people who are at least 18 years of
age.
The Laurel Highlands Council, BSA is an equal opportunity
employer that hires females and males, as well as people
of all ages and ethnic groups, diverse cultures and mixed
abilities.
Why Apply for a Camp Staff Job? Here are a few of the
countless reasons that are frequently expressed:
• Make lots of new friends in your area and other states
• Spend a summer in the great outdoors
• Acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and
new skills that will last a lifetime
• Learn how to lead others and to apply leadership skills
• Be part of an effective team and cooperate with others
to get things done
Why work at a fast food or retail establishment that focuses
on sales when you can have opportunities like these that will
prepare you for more a meaningful future?
Visit www.heritagereservation.org to learn more and apply
online for a job at Laurel Highlands Council Camps.
Interviews have started- Apply Now!
Florida Sea Base: June 2014
The Florida National High Adventure Sea Base is a unique
Scouting program that offers aquatics programs found
nowhere else. Whether your interests lie in sailing, scuba
diving, rustic camping on an undeveloped barrier island,
fishing or a combination of all, this is the place for YOU!
The Laurel Highlands Council is planning several
contingents for June of 2014. Look for more information in
the next issue of Scout’s Honor and online.
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2013 Beaver Days
Mark Your Calendar!
Units are invited to contact Charles Huse at Flag Plaza
Scout Center to register for a Historic Flag Ceremony.
(412) 471-2927.
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Heavy duty washer & dryer for units and staff use (front
load)
Dewalt 18 volt cordless tools
Sockets, wrenches, hammers and other hand tools
Lawn and landscape rakes, bow saws, shovels and picks,
clippers, posthole diggers, push brooms
Florescent lights
Push mowers, leaf blowers and weed whips (Gas)
Riding lawnmower, tractor
UTVs
Hydraulic dump trailer
Scaffolding
Mig Welder
Lumber (all sorts)
Pressure Washers (gas)
Vacuum Cleaners (bagless)
Car Ports
Ice skates, snow shoes, cross country skis and ski boots
Archery bows and arrows
Shotguns, clay pigeons and shells
.22 caliber rim-fire bolt action rifles (can be used as single
shot rifles)
Muzzle loading rifles
Canoes, kayaks, rowboats
Oars, canoe and kayak paddles
Lifejackets
Wireless microphones
Digital Video Camera
Picnic tables for campsites
Stackable chairs
Stump grinder
Log splitters
Rechargeable fire Extinguishers
Commercial matting (showers)
LCD projectors and laptops
Spools of ¼ inch sisal/manila rope
Art supplies
Laminating supplies
Blank DVDs and CDs
Radios for staff communication
GPS receivers
Camp Seph Mack
May 3-5
Heritage Reservation
May 31-June 2
Winter 2013
Training
Area Training Dates
University of Scouting
March 16, 2013
The Laurel Highlands Council is proud to
announce that Ringgold High School will be
the host for the University of Scouting.
Choose from courses that have an emphasis
on programs, skills, and resources to
deliver high quality opportunities to the
Scouting youth. University of Scouting offers
something for everyone in your Unit!
Wood Badge N4-527-13
August 23-35 and September 27-28, 2013
at Camp Twin Echo
Wood Badge will provide an opportunity to:
• Learn contemporary leadership
concepts and discover how these apply
to our value-based program.
• Understand the Scouting family of
interrelated, values-based programs
providing age appropriate activities.
• Revitalize your commitment to Scouting,
sharing in a mountaintop experience.
Wood Badge is presented in two phases.
The first part of the program is the practical
phase. This consists of six days over two
full weekends (all day Friday, Saturday and
Sunday) at camp plus one patrol meeting
between the weekends. The second part of
the program, the application phase, occurs
after the weekends and consists of applying
the skills you learn at Wood Badge to your
position in Scouting. This phase is also
referred to as “working your ticket.”
The primary purpose of the Wood Badge
experience is to strengthen Scouting in your
units, districts and local councils. During the
course, the Wood Badge Staff will help you
set some personal goals; things you would
like to accomplish in your unit or district.
Wood Badge is designed for all Scouting
volunteers at the unit level, as well as district
and council leaders. The course content
and leadership principles introduced apply
to Scouters in all leadership positions.
These skills provide a common leadership
foundation that is beneficial for all program
areas.
For more information or to register, visit
www.lhc-bsa.org/Program/Training.aspx.
Please direct questions to: Chuck Paine, on
724-495-2250 or at paine445@comcast.net.
Cub Scouts - Boy Scouts - Venturers
**NEW THIS YEAR**
Youth Leadership Conference
BALOO
Scoutmasters: Bring your Senior Patrol
Leaders and Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders
to University of Scouting this year for their
own branch of specialized classes!
Pack Camping has come a long way and it
is one of the strongest reasons boys join the
AREA 2 Training Calendar:
Cub Scout program.
SENECA
DISTRICT
For a Pack to go camping however there
March 2: Scoutmaster Specific Training
MUST be at least one registered leader on
March 2: Troop Committee Specific
the outing that is BALOO trained.
April 26-28: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, Camp Guyasuta
BALOO is a 7 hour indoor and outdoor
Just remember that EVERY youth deserves
a trained leader and the University of
Scouting offers valuable resources to
enhance the program!
Visit the website below for details and
registration.
We’ll see you in the classroom!
www.lhc-bsa.org/program/training/
universityofscouting
Staff Advisor– Amanda Smith
412-325-7974
Amanda.E.Smith@Scouting.org
University Chairman—Rich Krapp
thekrapps@verizon.net
WOW!
Webelos Outdoor Weekend
May 10-12, Camp Anawanna
Mark your calendars now for the Webelos
Outdoor Weekend!
Are you tired of training taking you away
from the one thing that got you here in the
first place?
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation
training which helps with understanding the
BSA progressive camping program. The
training reviews guidelines established by
the Boy Scouts of America and the Laurel
Highlands Council to help us understand the
value of the outdoor program.
Registration starts at 7:45 a.m.
The course starts at 8:30 a.m.
BALOO Training Schedule:
March 23rd, 2013 @ CAMP SEPH MACK
May 31st, 2013 @ CAMP GUYASUTA
October 26th, 2013 @ CAMP GUYASUTA
The cost of the course is $25.00. The early
bird fee is $20.00 if received two weeks
before the course.
Because of course limitations all participants
MUST pre-register.
Course fee and registration form are due no
later than one week before the course date.
BEAVER VALLEY DISTRICT
April 20: Cub Leader Specific
Feb 9: Scoutmaster Specific Training
St. Catherines, Allison Park
$15 Includes Lunch and Handbook
Feb 9: Cub Leader Specific
St. Catherines, Allison Park
$10 Includes Lunch & Meeting Guide
April 12-14: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
$40 Camp Twin Echo
Contact Jeanne for Details at: 412-915-4340
Jan 26: Scoutmaster Specific Training
Robinson Twp
Jan 26: Venturing Leader Training
Columbia Gas, Washington
April 6: Cub Leader Specific/Youth Protection/
Risk Management
For questions, please call Jacque Schultz at McMurray, PA
(412) 330-7347 jacarama@aol.com or
Brandi Butler at (724) 689-5097 or
Brandi.Butler@scouting.org
Do you want to have a hands-on training
experience with valuable, real-time skills?
Leave the classrooms behind, pack up your
son and join us for W.O.W.
W.O.W. is a fun-filled, information packed
experience that will develop you as a
leader and provide a weekend of fun and
learning for your boy, all in a safe outdoor
environment for you to explore together.
This weekend training experience is offered
in two components:
• Traditional Webelos Outdoor Leader
training for Adult leaders
• PLUS an action-packed day of fun and
advancement for their Webelos-age son.
Winter 2013
Jan 26: Scoutmaster Specific Training Robinson Twp
Jan 26: Venturing Leader Training
Columbia Gas, Washington
Feb 16: Scoutmaster Indoor Training
St Joan of Arc, South Park
March 9: Cub Leader Basic Training
1st Presbyterian Church, Monongahela
Mar 16: Scoutmaster Specific Training (University of Scouting)
April 6: Cub Leader Specific/Youth Protection/
Risk Management
McMurray, PA
April 12-14: Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Camp Anawanna
Feb 9: Scoutmaster Specific Training 9am $5
Pleasant Hill UMC, Friedens
Youth Protection Training
Online, every day, all day
All adult volunteers should take this course.
It covers the BSA’s Youth Protection policies,
kinds of abuse, signs of abuse, how to
respond to disclosure of abuse, and proper
reporting procedures.
All adults must complete youth protection
training every two years to register as a
Leader in the Boy Scouts of America.
For more information or to take the course
online visit olc.scouting.org/info/ypt.html.
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Camp Independence
Community Day Camps
Cub Scout Resident Camp, Farmington PA
Camp Independence is the
perfect way to get your Cub
Scouts and Webelos outside
and having a one of a kind
adventure! Independence
offers a great summer
resident camping program
that no day camp can offer!
By allowing our unique
annual theme to take
complete control we deliver
a program allowing challenge,
creativity, adventure and learning.
We provide many advancement
opportunities that take advantage
of our beautiful outdoor settings.
We offer a variety of sessions
from three to five days from mid
June to mid August.
Camp Independence continues
its mission to improve your
experience at our world class
camping facility. Through
superior programming, in-depth
theme experiences, comfort
oriented wilderness camping
facilities and competent,
experienced and enthused
staff we plan to provide you
Action archery
Archery
Astronomy
BB Gun
Beltloops
Bouldering
BMX biking
Camp games
Campfires
Camping
Canoeing
Carving
and your son with the
best camping
experience. It will be a
highlight of your Cub
Scout journey. Join us
for the summer season
at Camp Independence
and enjoy an experience
like no other.
Climbing
Crafts
First Aid
Fishing
Geology
Hiking
Huck Finn raft
Kayaking
Leatherwork
Leave No Trace
Nature
Cooking
Outposts
Rock Throwing
Rowing
Service projects
Slingshots
Sponge war
Swimming
Theme activities
Webelos pins
Whittling Chip
FUN, FUN, FUN
And even more!
Eagle Base
Cub Scout Day Camps, throughout the council
Cub Scout Day Camps are
adventurous times for Cub
Scouts and Webelos. It is
3 days of fun,
program, activities and
adventure at a location
close to home.
Day Camp is an introductory
outdoor program for Cub
Scout and Webelos with little
camping experience. Our summer theme, a prequel to the
next Camp Independence theme
allows us to create and deliver a
program allowing challenge,
creativity, adventure and learning.
Fifteen Day Camps will be
conducted in June, July, and
August throughout the Laurel
Highlands Council. Check
online for exact dates and
locations. Scouts and units
can attend any camp that
they choose provided they
have adult leadership.
They are also welcome to
attend multiple day camps.
High Adventure Base, Farmington, PA
If you are ready to experience
true high adventure, then Eagle
Base is for you! These unique
treks are available for Scouts
(age 13 and older) and
Venturers. Your entire patrol,
Troop or Crew can participate
together or sign up on your
own to participate with others.
Perfect for the novice and
experienced high adventure camper,
our program is a base camp
experience with a choice of highlight
activities run by professional partner
vendors and our trained staff during
the day as well as evening programs. Campers are introduced to many high
adventure activities, trail cooking,
wilderness camping and trail
equipment.
All treks will be led by experienced
Trek Guides meeting Boy Scouts of
America and Pennsylvania trek leader
guidelines. All program gear needed
for the treks is provided. Bring your
personal belongings, a great attitude
and be ready for the experience of a
lifetime.
If you are not ready for the resident stay at Camp
Independence or are looking for a second summer activity,
Day Camp is for you!
Archery
Arts
BB Gun
Camp games
Crafts
Hiking
Leatherwork
Nature
Songs
Black powder
Special guests
Sports
Team activities
Theme
activities
FUN, FUN,
FUN
And even more! Rock climbing
Peddle and paddle
More Information and Availability
Visit us on the web at
www.lhc-bsa.org/camping/daycamp
or scan the QR code with your smart phone.
Pistol shooting
Pontoon fishing
Shotgun shooting
Sporting clays
Sunset kayak
Swimming
Trail biking
Trail cooking
Whitewater rafts
Water skiing
Zip line
Visit the website for activity
descriptions.
www.heritagereservation.org/independence
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Canoeing
Caving/rappelling
Challenge course
Climbing
Fishing
Fly fishing
GPS Navigation
Hiking
Kayaking
Mountain biking
Mountain boards
www.heritagereservation.org/eaglebase
Winter 2013
Camp Liberty and Camp Freedom
Boy Scout Resident Camps, Farmington, PA
Host to Camp Liberty and Camp
Freedom, Heritage Reservation
and its 2000 acres of unspoiled
woodland is the ultimate
laboratory for the experience of
Scout summer camping. With
its 270-acre lake and six miles
of shoreline, Heritage
Reservation calls all Scouts for
an unmatched summer of fun
and adventure.
A fully trained and prepared staff
is on hand in each of the camps
to deliver a wide variety of
programs in Aquatics, Braddock’s
Brigade (first year camper), Ecology Conservation, Field
Sports, Handicraft, Scoutcraft and
Trail to Eagle. Challenging merit
badges and high adventure
activities for the older Scouts are
supported through a partnership
with Eagle Base.
Offering more than 150 merit
badge and activity classes in
each of the camps, there is a
program for each Scout,
young and old, Camp Liberty
and Camp Freedom.
Food service is not the
primary focus of Camp
Liberty or Camp
Freedom. However, it is
what makes them
different from each
other. Is the patrol
method a principle part
of your troop? Then
Camp Liberty is our Boy
Scout resident camp for
you. Camp Liberty is our only patrol cooking camp and
allows troops to live the patrol method the whole week.
Scouts prepare their
own meals as patrols in
the campsite with
ingredients and cooking
equipment provided by
camp and distributed
from the commissary.
After eating, the patrol is
responsible for cleaning
dishes and waste
removal.
If you are looking for a
dining hall camp to
support your summer
experience, Camp
Freedom is your
destination. A 450-seat
dining hall serving family
style meals takes care of
all your culinary needs.
Scouts serve as table waiters but all the cooking and
cleaning is taken care of by our
staff. Family style dining is a
great way to help Scouts learn
how to share and gives Scouts
and leaders a great opportunity
to catch up on the daily activities.
Camp Seph Mack
Boy Scout & Cub Scout Resident Camp, Penn Run, PA
Camp Seph Mack seeks to deliver
the promise of outdoor adventure
to all Scouts and Scouters
through a fun, rustic, and
aesthetically pleasing facility that
is rich in history. Camp Seph
Mack is located on Yellow Creek
Lake near Penn Run, PA and
encompasses approximately 200
acres within the boundaries of
Yellow Creek State Park and lies
along the north shore with
almost 4,000 feet of lake frontage.
Boy Scout advancement
programs are available
throughout the camping
season in our Aquatics,
Ecology, Handicraft,
Scoutcraft and Shooting
Sports areas.
Additionally, we offer
Sprint Troop, a
specialized program for
Scouts working on
Tenderfoot through First
Class ranks. Brownsea
is designed to support
Star and Life Scouts on
the trail to Eagle.
For Cub Scouts we offer one
session in late July to
introduce Cub Scouts to
resident camping. Cub Scout
activities including Archery,
BB Gun and Swimming will
keep you busy all week.
A 200-seat dining hall serving
family style meals takes care
of all your culinary needs.
Archeology
Archery
Art
Astronomy
Basketry
Bird Study
Boardsailing
BSA Lifeguard
Camping
Campfires
Canoeing
Caving
Cinematography
Cit in the Nation
Climbing
Cooking
Day Trek
Ecology
Electricity
Emergency Prep
Energy
Fingerprinting
First Aid
Fish & Wildlife
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Forestry
Geocaching
Geology
Hiking
Home Repairs
Indian Lore
Insect Study
Kayaking
Leatherwork
Leave No Trace
www.heritagereservation.org/liberty
Winter 2013
Lifesaving
Mammal Study
Motorboating
Mountain Biking
Nature
Oceanography
Orienteering
Outdoor Skills
Peddle & Paddle
Photography
Pioneering
Plumbing
Project COPE
Public Speaking
Pulp & Paper
Rappelling
Rifle Shooting
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Sailing
Sculpture
Service Projects
Shotgun
Snorkeling
Sporting Clays
Swimming
Trail biking
Watersports
Weather
Whitewater Rafts
Woodcarving
And even more!
For a complete list
of activities visit the
website.
Archery
Basketry
Camping
Canoeing
Cinematography
Cit in the World
Climbing
Conservation
Ecology
Emergency Prep
Fingerprinting
Fire Safety
www.heritagereservation.org/freedom
First Aid
Fishing
Geocaching
Indian Lore
Leatherwork
Lifesaving
Mammal Study
Motorboating
Nature
Photography
Pioneering
Plant Science
Project COPE
Rifle Shooting
Rowing
Sailing
Swimming
Weather
Woodcarving
And even more!
For a complete list
of activities visit the
website.
Visit us on the web at www.lhc-bsa.org/camping/
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For each NEW staff member we
will award a $100 Gift Card to
our Trading Posts to the first
person who nominated the
selected individual.
Camp Staff
Sharing the Adventure
Are you tired of doing the same
old routine? Laurel Highlands
Council operates camps at
Heritage Reservation including
Cub Scout, Boy Scout, high
adventure and winter programs,
as well as a Boy Scout program
at Camp Seph Mack! Each of
these offers opportunities for a
variety of camp staff jobs for
teens and adults, both male
and female.
Positions and Compensation
Positions and salaries are based
on age and the number of years of
experience you possess in camp
staff or similar environment. All
camp staff receive a bunk in a cabin or tent, meals during
camp operation as well as two evenings and one day off
each week.
Why apply for a Camp Staff job?
Here are a few of the countless reasons
that are frequently expressed:
• Be considered for jobs of greater responsibility
• Receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits
• Spend time in the great outdoors where nature prevails
• Serve others (the most noble
and fulfilling pursuit of all)
• Live in an environment based
on the Scout Oath and Law
• Learn how to lead others and
to apply leadership skills
• Give something back for
the opportunities you have
received
• Have the advice, counsel and
support of senior staff who
are dedicated to helping you
succeed
• Be part of an effective team
• Have meaningful spiritual
experiences
• Earn the satisfaction of doing
a job well
• Cooperate with others to
get things done
• Undertake meaningful
challenges
• Be paid and receive food
and lodging in return for
challenge and fun
• Make lots of new friends
in your area, other states
and even other countries
• Acquire experiential
education (learning by
doing) and skills that will
last a lifetime
• Work with youth and
adults of all ages
Camp Staff Referral
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Administration: Manages all
operations of our camps including
coaching and training the staff.
Positions include camp director,
program director and camp
commissioner. Minimum age is
21 years and salaries begin
between $290 to $410 per week,
depending on level of
responsibility.
Advancement Camp
Boy Scout Specialty Camp, New Florence PA
The merit badge program
is one of Scouting’s most
important character
building tools. It allows
youth to explore more
than 125 career fields
and skills, helping them
acquire the kind of self
confidence that comes
from setting and
achieving goals.
Area Director: Camp staff who
supervise and oversee a camp
program or service area. They
are responsible for coaching their
staff and ensuring a quality
experience for our campers. Minimum age is 18 or 21
depending on position and level of responsibility. Salaries
begin at $200 and $290 respectively.
Program and Support Staff:
Camp staff who work with an
area director to provide specific
service or program. Minimum
age is 15 or 18 depending on
position and level of
responsibility. Salaries begin at
$160 and $180 per week
respectively.
We are looking for the “Best of
the Best” to help form our camp
staffs. Think about the youth and
adults you know and those
that stand out as leaders.
Recommend them as potential
camp staff members.
Counselor in Training (CIT): It
is an intensive four week training
program, with all CITs given the
opportunity to work at each of
the Cub Scout and Boy Scout
camps. CITs will work in a
different camp and program area
each week and will take part in
staff training. There is no pay,
however there is no charge
for food, board or training while in
the program. CITs that
successfully complete the
program receive a free week of
high adventure at Eagle Base.
Advancement Camp provides
opportunities for Boy Scouts to
spend an additional week at
resident camp, earning as many
as six specialized merit badges
each week. Staffing is provided
by volunteers who are experts in
their field from business
communities across the council.
• Learn from local experts
in the merit badge fields.
• Scouts will have the
opportunity to learn and
participate in exciting
field trips.
• Take part in the ideal
patrol and Troop
experience.
• Bring a buddy or come
by yourself.
• Make new friends with
Scouts who share your
interests.
Scouts are placed in a
provisional patrol and
troop, elect their own
leadership and may earn
up to six merit badges in
one week.
Located just north of
historic Ligonier, PA,
Camp Twin Echo offers
the accommodations of
a modern camping
facility with the allure of
a place steeped in
tradition.
More Information or to Apply
www.lhc-bsa/org/camping/staff
www.lhc-bsa.org/Camping/Advancement Camp
Winter 2013
Heritage Reservation
Facility and Program Rentals
Nine camps throughout the council
Camp Anawanna
One hour away from Flag Plaza,
this camp offers some weekend
cabins and another great place
for tent camping. Fish in the
pond while you enjoy a nice
facility for your weekend unit
event.
Camp Anderson
Located just north of
Tyrone, in Bald Eagle,
Camp Anderson serves as a
local retreat for units, as
well as an excellent training
facility.
One hour north of Pittsburgh,
this jewel is a perfect place for
a quiet weekend. Close to
Raccoon Park, this facility
offers great tent camping,
two lean-to sites and stream
fishing. A perfect place for
a Pack or Troop picnic.
Putt’s Camp is located on
Raystown Lake and is a primitive
camping area operated with the
cooperation of the Army Corps of
Engineers. Beautiful lake views
and seclusion make for a great
weekend outing.
Eagle Base Conference Center
Heritage Reservation, Farmington, PA
Located on a 2,000 acre tract in the Pennsylvania Laurel
Highlands, you just won’t find a better meeting value for the
money than the Eagle Base Conference Center. Groups can
meet in a relaxed, invigorating atmosphere, with nature and
serenity at their doorstep.
Youth groups, school
environmental camps,
non-profit organizations,
along with numerous
religious, educational,
and health-related
groups are among the
many that frequently enjoy our outstanding facilities and
reasonable rates. The center features:
• Lake Courage , covering 270 acres, is the recreational
focus of the property and provides ample opportunity for
boating and fishing
• Recreation opportunities include hiking
trails, basketball, volleyball and tennis
• Lodging for up to 200 persons
• Numerous breakout options
• Wholesome family-style meals for up
to 160 or any special catering requests
www.heritagereservation.org/conference
Camp Seph Mack
Camp Guyasuta
Camp Joseph
Putt’s Camp
Camp Baker
Located 90 minutes south
of Pittsburgh, this premier
camping facility has many
activities that can enhance
a unit program and is just
a fun place to be on the
weekend. Troops can do
wilderness camping in the
Valley Forge site. Cub
Packs can stay in the Cub
Camping area at
Independence as well as the Potomac Homes. Crosscountry skis and ice skates are available for a small rental
fee. For the older Scouts, there is snow skiing, caving,
white water rafting, sporting clays and horseback riding
near the camp. These are services provided by an outside
vendor for a fee.
A little bit of the country in the city.
Located in Pittsburgh, 15 minutes
east of Flag Plaza, this 129-acre
facility is the place for a day and
overnight events. Several cabins are
available for rental, as well as a
lean-to site. A perfect place for a
special Pack meeting or a Troop
ceremony. Camp Guyasuta is a great
place for picnics, Courts of Honor, a
pool in summer season for BSA swim
tests prior to camp and a convenient
place to camp if you want to visit the
city for a day.
Located on top of Allegheny
Mountain, just west of Bedford,
Camp Joseph has two primitive
campsites.
The camp is located
near historical sites and along
the Forbes Road Trail,
stretching from Fort
Bedford to Fort Ligonier.
Located on Yellow Creek Lake
near Penn Run, Camp Seph
Mack encompasses
approximately 200 acres
within Yellow Creek State Park.
Camp Seph Mack is used as a
summer resident camp, as
well as hosting a variety of
programs for all ages,
including Day Camp, weekend
camps, and training for both
youths and adults.
Camp Twin Echo
Just 30 minutes from Johnstown and 90 minutes from Pittsburgh, this is another perfect place for Troop weekend camping.
There are cabins for
rent to meet your off-season
program needs. Camp Twin
Echo is a popular place for
camping which is also close to
skiing in the winter.
McGinnis Education Center
Camp Guyasuta, Sharpsburg, PA
McGinnis Education Center is tucked on 175 secluded acres
along Guyasuta Run, minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
Because of its easy access and comfortable atmosphere,
the facility has been embraced by corporate, religious,
educational and non-profit organizations of all types. The
center features:
• Rohr Family Challenge Center, low and high course
elements to promote cooperation among team members
• The Liken Trail, along Guyasuta Run abundant with flora
and fauna, a perfect outdoor laboratory
• Lodging for up to 120 persons
• Conference room for
up to 150 persons with
two breakout rooms
• Wholesome family-style
meals or any special
catering requests
www.lhc-bsa.org/camping
Visit us on the web at www.campguyasuta.org/
Conference_Center.html
Winter 2013
11
Unit Service
Ask the Commish
This question comes from a Scout leader who wants to save her Pack
from extinction.
Dear Commish:
Our unit has experienced declining membership for the last couple of
years. I am afraid if this continues we won’t have a Pack next year.
The Cubmaster is leaving in June and going to the Boy Scout troop with
his son. He says if someone doesn’t step up the Pack will have to fold. I just signed up to be a Den Leader after my
son’s leader moved away for a new job and I just don’t have the time to be Cubmaster.
My son loves Scouts. I’m a single mother and recognize the value in this organization. However, he is also involved
in sports (baseball and soccer) and there is no shortage of activities for the boys in our neighborhood. If things don’t
change in the Pack soon we will need to put our energies elsewhere.
What should I do? Who can I turn to for help? -Desperate Den Leader
Dear Desperate:
Looks like you have multiple issues in your pack, but don’t despair, help is available!
First of all, thank you for your willingness to take on the role of Den Leader! This is one of the most important “jobs”
in Scouting. Not only will your son and the other boys in the Den benefit from your leadership, I am sure you will find
it a most rewarding experience. Make sure you’ve completed the online training at Scouting.org and don’t miss the
University of Scouting on March 16.
We are all in the membership business. There’s an old saying “before we can put Scouting’s values into youth, we
have to put youth into Scouting.” Getting boys to join Cub Scouts is very easy – but we must consider recruitment a
year-round effort and not just something we do every fall. Cub Scouting has been around for 82 years so you can bet
we’ve tried everything to recruit members. Some of the latest and best methods are right at your finger tips. Check
out the resources available on the internet at http://Scouting.org/Membership/Youth_Recruitment.
The job of replacing your Cubmaster is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization for your Pack. In practice
it takes the efforts of many people to find the right Cubmaster. This could include the pack committee, the charter
organization representative, the unit commissioner, the unit service executive and the parents. Just like membership,
there is a great resource on the Scouting.org website to assist in recruiting the Cubmaster and other Pack leaders:
http://Scouting.org/filestore/pdf/13-500.pdf.
Commissioner Training
MOST IMPORTANT - there’s a team of people available to help you! The Commissioner staff is ready and available
to guide your pack in recruiting more members and help your charter organization recruit a new Cubmaster. Unit
Commissioners are experienced Scouters who work as coaches and consultants to help you and your Pack through
every challenge. Their sole purpose is to help Scout units succeed. They also serve as the key link between the
many resources of a functional district committee and the unique needs of each unit. For instance they might call on
the district membership committee to help your Pack with recruitment. They might also ask the professional staff
membership executive to provide additional support.
In three short hours, participants of the Commissioner Basic
Training (CBT) session learn:
Send your questions to AskCommish@Commissioner-BSA.org. Please include your position, unit and city. If you
prefer to have your name or affiliation withheld, please advise in your e-mail.
Letters to “Ask the Commish” may be published on the web or in Scouts’ Honor.
Have you ever wondered what Commissioners do?
Do you want to better understand how the Commissioner staff
works with the District Committee?
The four-function concept of council and district operations
•The commissioner role in supporting units
•The methods and steps for good unit program planning
•How to set priorities and be an effective leader
The next CBT will be Saturday, February 23 at Lebanon
Presbyterian Church, 2800 Old Elizabeth Road in West Mifflin.
Registration starts at 8:30 AM.
To register or get more information:
http://basic.commissioner-bsa.org
Future Dates:
• April 20 – Hosted by Area 3
• June 15 – Hosted by Area 6
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Winter 2013
Order of the Arrow
National OA Conference 2015
Section NE-4B Conclave
The 2015 NOAC will be one of your most memorable
Scouting experiences. NOAC 2015 will be held at Michigan
State University from August 3 through August 8, 2015 and
is projected to be one of the largest in the Order’s history
with more than 10,000 Arrowmen in attendance.
The Section NE-4B Conclave is the biggest and best OA
Scouting event of the entire year, and it’s something that
members of Allohak Menewi will not miss!
NOAC will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of
the order of the Arrow and will feature a number of unique
events, including national competitions for ceremonies,
drum, and dance; evening shows; the OA history museum;
and awesome recreation competitions such as soccer,
basketball, and ultimate Frisbee.
Highlights such as the Founder’s Day festivities including
the Founder’s Day Parade, the Grand Hodag, and the interRegion dodge ball battle are some of the exciting events
at NOAC. Arrowmen can participate in service projects,
high adventure opportunities, leadership training, American
Indian Activities training, and much more. While enjoying
the various activities, Scouts will have a great time meeting
new brothers and sharing their experiences with people
from around the nation.
Our lodge will send a contingent to NOAC 2015 and you
won’t want to miss out. For information contact the Lodge
Leadership at the bottom of the page.
Visit www.event.oa-bsa.org
This year Allohak Menewi is in charge of the Activities.
Allohak Menewi goal is to take 100 Arrowmen to conclave.
The price is estimated at $40.00 which covers registration
and patches. For more Information contact:
Ben Smith: bnprnb93smitty@aol.com
Register at the lodge web page: http://www.lhc-bsa.org/
NOAC 2012 Recap
The National Order of the Arrow Conference (NOAC) is
a large conclave of Arrowmen (members of the Order of
Arrow) from across the country, and some Arrowmen are
also from other countries. Last year NOAC was hosted
at Michigan State University. All together there were over
7,000 Arrowmen that participated in NOAC.
for more information and to
learn about NOAC 2015.
NOAC Centennial Crate
Connecting Arrowmen to History, Legacy Project 2015
Every lodge is invited to participate in Legacy Project
•
2012 Lodge Rock
The lodge will select a rock from your home council’s
territory or council camp that will become a part of the
Brotherhood fireplace at NOAC 2015.
•
2013 Legacy Panel
The lodge will paint the inside of this crate’s lid to represent
your lodge and its legacy in the Order. Lids will be captured
digitally and become part of the NOAC 2015 celebrations.
•
2014 History Book
The lodge will prepare a written history. This book,
along with lodge artifacts will become a part of the 100th
Anniversary celebrations.
•
2015 Centennial Bonfire
The crate itself will be filled with firewood from your local
area and brought to NOAC 2015.The wood from each
lodge will be burned in a ceremonial fire, with each lodge
returning home with a vial of ash.
Allohak Menewi is looking for lodge members who have
artist skills and those who have an interest in History.
The opening show got the ball rolling as a guy rolled out
inside of a giant hamster ball. Why? Because he was only
doing things by himself when he could be working with
others. This goes with this NOAC’s theme, “United We
Leave A Legacy,” and that theme was a constant point
throughout the week. Arrowmen were encouraged to
strengthen bonds with others and to leave their mark on the
world.
During the week participants took classes on how to lead in
their lodge, how to do crafts like beading, and the different
aspects of Native American dances. Also, there were many
activities outside of classes such as patch trading, sailing,
bmx, and powwows. There was also Founder’s Day on
Friday, which is a big fair with booths from all of the lodges.
No matter what the Arrowmen did they had a blast Monday
through Friday. Friday night at the closing there was a show
about unity and teamwork that ended with multiple bangs
as fireworks were shot, explosions were sounded, and a
lightshow started.
-Written by Joey Lueck
Lodge Contacts
During the year of 2013 the lodge needs to paint the inside
of the Centennial Crate lid to represent our lodge and its
legacy in the Order.
In 2014 the lodge will prepare a written History which spans
some 90 years.
If you have these skills and like a challenge, please contact
a member of the Lodge Leadership.
Winter 2013
This is a gathering of over 300 OA members from five
lodges in Section NE-4B. A weekend of fun and everything
OA will bring Arrowmen from Western Pennsylvania and
Northern Maryland together on June 14 - 16, 2013 at Camp
Conestoga in Somerset, PA. Hosted by Wagon Lodge #6.
Allohak Menewi plans to have teams competing in the preordeal ceremony evaluation and Dance Team members
competing in the Native American Dance Competition.
Lodge Chief Elijah Gass:
zultinf@gmail.com
NOAC 2015 Chairman Jacob Straub
jmstraubgamer@gmail.com
NOAC Adviser Joe Elwell:
joelwell@verizon.net
Lodge Adviser Jay Zimmerman:
jzimmerman1@atlanticbb.net
Staff Adviser Dan Lindh
dlindh@bsamail.org
OA High Adventure
The Order of the Arrow, in its focus on service, contains four
different high adventure programs at the national level that
focus on conservation.
These programs occur at the three national high adventure
bases that the Boy Scouts own. They are only open to
youth aged 16 to 21 and are available at a substantially
lower price than other programs at the base. They each
include a week of service and a trek week during which the
participants get to plan their own routes and experience the
best of the bases.
The first program established is the Trail Crew trek at
Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. Each session is a
fourteen-day program for Order of the Arrow members aged
16 to 21 that gives participants an opportunity to work on
various conservation projects around the ranch. Participants
build trail for seven days and then go on a seven day trek
throughout Philmont. $250
The second program is at the Northern Tier National High
Adventure Bases in Minnesota. Instead of hiking and
backpacking as in Trail Crew, the participants use canoes
for transportation. Their work occurs in the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the Superior National
Forest. Since its inception, the program has worked on
some of the most treacherous portage trails in the area.
Participants are led by Foremen of the Northern Tier
Conservation Department. Participants do conservation
service for seven days and then go on a seven day canoe
trip. Crews have traveled all the way to International Falls
and the Grand Portage National Monument on Lake
Superior in only a week. $200
The third program was established at the Florida National
High Adventure Sea Base in the Florida Keys. This program
also has a week of service but here it follows a week during
which participants gain PADI SCUBA Certification. The
OA provided services such as marine life monitoring for
the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, and coral
reef conservation for the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary. $500
The newest program began in the summer of 2009. Based
at the Northern Tier National High Adventure Bases, this
program builds on the success of the Wilderness Voyage
program by doing trail work in the Quetico Provincial Park
in Ontario. Work crews canoe from the base in Atikokan,
Ontario to base in Ely, Minnesota. $200
For more information, please visit Adventure.oa-bsa.org or
Contact Joe Elwell at joelwell@verizon.net
Lodge Dues
Dues for the year are $12.00 or $15.00 after March 1.
13
Development
Pittsburgh NESA Chapter:
Outstanding Eagles
Friends of Scouting 2013
What is Friends of Scouting? Think of it as an investment
in the future- perhaps one of the most important you can
ever make. Your family sees firsthand the leadership,
values and character development occurring daily in the
lives of young people. Perhaps like never before, America
needs future leaders with a strong set of values- built by
strong families, supported by Scouting. And now, we need
your help.
In 2011 the National Eagle Scout Association introduced the
Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. It is a companion to the
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award which is recognition of an
adult Eagle who has brought great credit and distinction to
the Eagle Rank at a National level.
2012 was a special year, marking the 100th Anniversary
of the Eagle Scout Award. It is only fitting that we use this
occasion to introduce the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
to the Laurel Highlands Council. The inaugural recipients
represent the 264th, 265th and 266th Eagle Scout to be
recognized with this award across our great nation.
The Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is designed to honor
Eagles that have brought great credit and distinction to the
Eagle Scout Rank at a local and regional level. Their actions
and accomplishments have elevated the stature of Eagle
Scouts in the public eye and each recipient has lived up to
the standards set forth in the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Please help us congratulate our 2012 OESA recipients.
2012 Honorees:
C.W. Kreimer, Chris Hoke, Joe Salvucci
Your child’s Scouting unit receives support through the
operation of the council service center, website, council
newsletter, adult training courses, professional staff
guidance, and our great summer camp programs. In
addition to the dues a Scout pays, it costs $144 to support
each Scout, participant, and registered adult leader for a
year. For that $144 investment, just think about one of
those services- the spectacular camping opportunities
provided in 9 outstanding Council owned properties- just
one of the services provided. Private camps and other
youth organizations charge many times the fees for campwe are able to maintain that low cost through the support
of our dedicated volunteer work crews and YOUR Friends
of Scouting investment.
Parents of Scouts and community members in the Laurel
Highlands Council are asked to consider the annual
Friends of Scouting campaign. Scouting families play
a vital role in the annual Friends of Scouting campaign
because they see, on an ongoing basis, how important the
Scouting program is in the lives of their Scouts and how
vital it is for every young person to have a chance for a
positive future.
Memorials & Tributes
A gift to our council’s memorial/tribute fund is a thoughtful
way to express respect, gratitude, and sincere affection.
Your gift honoring a loved one, friend or others in times of
sadness or joy will enrich the lives of the thousands of youth
served by our council.
There are many occasions for you to use the memorial/
tribute fund. Here are a few examples:
• Birthdays
• Anniversaries
• Loss of a loved one
• Graduations
• Marriages
• Public service awards
• Silver Beaver recognition
• District Award of Merit recognition
• Wood Badge recognition
• Scouting veteran awards
• Eagle Scout achievement
• Unit leader recognitions
From now until the end of April Scouting volunteers will
visit key activities (typically a pack meeting or troop court
of honor.) You will be invited to consider making a taxdeductible pledge to the Laurel Highlands Council that can
be paid throughout the year.
Taking Aim
The shooting sports programs in the Laurel Highlands
Council are thriving with help of dozens of Council volunteers
and especially with the assistance of the National Rifle
Association Foundation’s financial support. This year over
3,300 Scouts from all 3 programs (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts
and Venturing) participated in organized shooting sports
programs at the Council’s numerous Day Camp sites and
long term Camps conducted at Heritage Reservation and
Camp Seph Mack.
Many of those eager young shooters were using brand new
rifles, shotguns and bows thanks to the NRA Foundation
and it’s State Grant program. The Council was fully funded
on 9 different grant requests for new shooting equipment
and supplies. In addition, the air rifle program that has
been introduced at Camp Guyasuta was founded with the
assistance of NRA Grants.
Make sure you thank an NRA member and support your
County’s Friends of the NRA initiatives in 2013. They have
been a great partner to our Shooting Sports programs.
Families and interested community members are
encouraged to give based on their interest in the program
and their ability to give. By investing in our youth through
the Friends of Scouting campaign, you can help direct
young people into a program that stands for what is good
and right in today’s world.
On behalf of our future leaders, for whom the Scouting
program is so valuable in their formative years, thank you
for being a Friend of Scouting.
Memorials and Tributes
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES MCKINLEY
Art Bertha Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund
Virginia Bertha & Family
IN MEMORY OF HARRY W. MAY
Georgann K. Jenkins
IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS X. “FRITZ” O’CONNELL
Daniel F. O’Connell Family
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT C. WAGNER
Amy Franz
Dan Howley
Kevin & Jane Quinn
To make a tribute or memorial, please visit:
www.lhc-bsa.org/Finance.aspx
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Winter 2013
Area 1
Area 3
Jake Kraus - Field Director
jacob.kraus@scouting.org
(412) 325-7926
Jim Douglas - Field Director
james.douglas@scouting.org
(412) 325-7940
Dan Lindh - Program
dan.lindh@scouting.org
(412) 325-7964
Jeanne Smith - Program
jeanne.smith@scouting.org
(412) 325-7970
Alahna Bell - Unit Service
alahna.bell@scouting.org
(412) 325-7963
Clay Shumway - Unit Service
clay.shumway@scouting.org
(412) 325-7975
Zach Costelnock - Membership
zach.costelnock@scouting.org
(412) 325-7965
Marilyn Brown - Membership
marilyn.brown@scouting.org
(412) 325-7966
Area 2
Area 4
Tracey Burkey - Field Director
tracey.burkey@scouting.org
(412) 325-7995
Joe Milharcic - Field Director
joe.milharcic@scouting.org
(412) 325-7935
Brandi Butler - Program
brandi.butler@scouting.org
(412) 325-7968
Heath Manbeck - Program
heath.manbeck@scouting.org
(412) 325-7962
Aaron Johnson - Unit Service
aaron.johnson@scouting.org
(412) 325-7976
Ryan Geraghty - Unit Service
ryan.geraghty@scouting.org
(412) 325-7969
Brooke Parker - Membership
brooke.parker@scouting.org
(412) 325-7978
Mark Tallarico - Membership
mark.tallarico@scouting.org
(412) 325-7976
Conestoga, Mon Valley, Steel City
Beaver Valley, Seneca
Fort Pitt, Japeechen, Tecumsa
Frontier, General Greene, Mingo Trails
Executive Staff
Area 5
Learning for Life, Exploring, Scoutreach,
Trailblazer, Venturing
Naudain Radcliff - Field Director
naudain.radcliff@scouting.org
(412) 325-7994
Darla DiGiovanni - Program/Unit Service
darla.digiovanni@scouting.org
(412) 325-7973
James Wandling - Exploring/LFL
jim.wandling@scouting.org
(412) 325-7977
Jason Flowers - Special Projects
jason.flowers@scouting.org
(412) 325-7972
Amanda Smith - Teen Lead Coordinator
amanda.e.smith@scouting.org
(412) 325-7974
Area 6
Chestnut Ridge, Chief Logan, Keystone,
Forbes Trail, Fort Bedford
Michael Morrell - Field Director
michael.morrell@scouting.org
(814) 471-1090 x107
Dan Stover - Program
daniel.stover@scouting.org
(814) 471-1090 x110
Jason Young - Membership
jasonj.young@scouting.org
(814) 471-1090 x108
Council Administration
Mike Surbaugh
Scout Executive / CEO
mike.surbaugh@scouting.org
(412) 325-7979
Council Program
Bill Park
Director of Program
bill.park@scouting.org
(412) 325-7920
Charlie Huse
Systems & Information Director
charles.huse@scouting.org
(412) 325-7950
Tim McClure
Camping Director
tim.mcclure@scouting.org
(412) 325-7914
Kurt Roberts
Program Director
kurt.roberts@scouting.org
(814) 659-4742
Council Development
Amy Franz
Director of Development
amy.franz@scouting.org
(412) 325-7910
Matt Mallin
Development Director
matt.mallin@scouting.org
(412) 325-7915
Michele Brenneman
Development Director
michele.brenneman@scouting.org
(814) 471-1090 x109
Calendar
January
11-13 Winter Weekend I
16 Advancement Committee
17
COPE and Climbing Committee
17
Leadership Development
18-20 Winter Weekend II
19
Silver Beaver Selection
21
Council Offices Closed
22
Risk Management Committee
22
Camp Promotion Presentor Training
24
Camp Promotion Presentor Training
25-27 OA Winterfest at Heritage
25
Twin Arrow Staff Developement
Winter 2013
February
1-3
Winter Weekend III
3
Scout Sunday
9
Scout Sabbath
8-10
Winter Weekend IV
15-17 Winter Weekend V
19
Council Board Meeting
19
Properties Committee
19
Commissioner Cabinet
21
Leadership Development
21
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award Dinner
23
Twin Arrow Staff Development
23
Commissoner Basic Training
26
Summer Camp Leaders Meeting
28
Harry E. Mangle Dinner
28
Summer Camp Leaders Meeting
March
2 Summer Camp Leaders Meeting - Eburg
16 University of Scouting
17 St. Patrick’s Day
19 Risk Management Committee
19 Commissioner Cabinet
20 Advancement Committee
21 Friends of Scouting Breakfast
22 COPE & Climbing Committee
23 BALOO at Camp Seph Mack
23 Twin Arrow Staf Development
29 Council Offices Closed
April
1 Campership Forms Due
1 Summer Camp Deposits Due
8-19 Scouting fro Food
15 Camping Committee
16 Counci lBoard Meeting
23 Properties Committee
27 Council Cordinated Meeting
26-28 Twin Arrow Staff Development
District Dates and Event Information
Information on events and programs, dates as well as contact information are available on
the district pages of the council website. To learn more visit: www.lhc-bsa.org/Districts
15
Participants arriving
at the DLC knew this
wasn’t their typical
Scout training when
they were greeted by
a 40-foot tall Cub
Scout waving them
toward Pathfinder
Lodge!
The DLC is a
new training
event hosted by the Laurel Highlands Council
for District and Council level Scouters. The
inaugural conference, held last October, provided a series of basic and advanced classes
for Commissioners, District Committee members and Professionals.
Dana Levenson of Dale Carnegie Associates (above) and
Council Commissioner Rick Bausher (below) leading their
classes. There were over 60 class options on the schedule.
Area Director Jamie Shearer
(left) and National Council
consultant Mike Watkins,
(right) explained the importance of Journey to Excellence and Voice of the Scout.
Former Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca delivered an inspirational keynote address.
Noreen Lockman (left) and Bill Koller (right) enjoying a class break. The
DLC included a number of FUN activities throughout the day.
Stephen Zelenko (left) made connections with Scouters all over the world via
amateur radio as part of Jamboree-on-the-Air. Throughout the day, Tom “Dutch”
Pearce (right) made Dutch oven treats for participants.
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Winter 2013

summer camp 2013 - Laurel Highlands Council

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