GNFC eNews - August 7, 2010 News of Key Scouting Activities, Events and Upcoming Registration Deadlines Published monthly by: Greater Niagara Frontier Council #380 Boy Scouts of America 2860 Genesee Street Buffalo, New York 14225 (716) 891-4073 More information at http://www.wnyscouting.org/
A New Century of Success
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I am pleased to inform you that our own Donald Dussing, Jr. has been selected to represent Greater Niagara Frontier Council as one of only 300 inductees into the BSA National Hall of Leadership.
Over the past year and a half anyone involved in Scouting in any way was invited to submit a nomination of someone who made a difference in the lives of young people through Scouting at any time during the movement’s 100 year history. More than 7,000 nominations were received nationwide and 4 finalists, one from each Region were selected as the national winners.
In addition, the Hall of Leadership national selection committee chose one nomination from each council that represented the true Scouting spirit to be inducted. Past council President and Eagle Scout Don Dussing was chosen and officially inducted this past weekend.
We will be recognizing Don locally here in September, but in the meantime you may wish to congratulate him on the tremendous honor and recognition of his significant service to Scouting and our youth. Congratulations Don!
On a totally different topic and of much less significance, last month I mentioned I'd tell you about a new search function on the website. The web guys tell me it's up and running, just click on Search (here or in the header on any page in the website. Check it out and let us know what you think (webupdates@wnyscouting.org).
Activities
Upcoming Activities
Welcome back to everyone who made the treks to the National Jamboree and Philmont Scout Ranch. And did you see the picture of the Buffalo contingent in the Centennial parade in Washington, DC? Check it out - it's the second image down > (http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2010/07/bsa-centennial-parade-takes-scoutings-message-to-the-streets.html#more)
Buffalo Bills Kids Day is August 28th- the deadline for ordering tickets has been extended to August 13th. Be on hand as the Bills tackle the Cincinnati Bengals. Here are more details >
It's Scout Night at the Buffalo Bisons - August 31st.Game tickets are only $9.00. Call Burt Mirti at (716) 846-2034 or email him at bmirti@bisons.com to order tickets or for more information.
Leaders, please put Scouting 4 Food in your calendars - October 23rd and 30th. More information at the August QLE.
Religious Emblems Counselors - Mark you calendars: October 9th - Ordination to the Priesthood, 10:00 am at St. Joseph's Cathedral. November 14th- Tour Christ the King Seminary in East Aurora as part of your Ad Altare Dei program. Mass at 10:30 am, with brunch at 11:30 am (cost for brunch $7.50 pp plus tax) with a tour following brunch. A great way to experience the Seminary life. Troop leaders interested, contact Gaylee Angelli at (716) 652 - 1128.
Advancement
Advancement Updates
Remember, the new Merit Badge Counselors list is available; pick up a hard copy at the Council Service Center or there is a printable file on the Program Launch CD.
Earn the Historic Merit Badges -Scoutmasters can be counselors for these merit badges. Check out the requirements >
Camping
The Sun Sets on Another Summer Camping Season
But wait, planning is already underway for more camping activities.
Cub Scouts! Start off the Fall in style. Come camping at Camp Scouthaven for the First Annual Cub-o-ree - October 9th and 10th. Games, activities, campfire and more. Sign up online starting August 10th >
And looking forward to Summer 2011 - Claim stake is now Camp Kick off - October 13th at QLE. Come and get all the information for next summer's Camping Season.
Membership
Upcoming Membership Activites and Events
The Fall membership drive kicks of August 19th - keep watching for details.
Introducing BeAScout - A Great New Membership Tool. Go to www.BeAScout.org, enter your address and see if your unit is on the map! BeAScout is a web-based tool that uses Google maps and pins to let people find your unit quickly. BeAScout will:
Boost recruiting and membership efforts; all council marketing for the fall membership drive will direct people to the BeAScout web address
Make it easy for families looking for a local unit to find and connect with your unit
Allow families to send leaders a message and helps leaders manage those “leads”
Provide a tool for unit leaders to find information about other units in the area
Every unit gets a pin! But to make it work, unit leaders need to customize their unit's pins. Learn more here >
Membership in Scouting offers opportunities to learn more about potential careers. To learn more about Exploring and career opportunities, call Grace Lattanzio at 512-6214 or email grace.lattanzio@scouting.org.
Order of the Arrow
Order of the Arrow
The NE-3A Section Conclave is set for August 13th – 15that Camp Russell. Registration $33. Forms are available on the websites.
The Lodge will close the summer in Hawaiian Style with the Lodge Summer Fellowship weekend at Scouthaven August 27th – 29th. The registration forms are available on the websites.
Popcorn 2010
Attention Popcorn Kernels
District Kickoff’sare scheduled for this week. Get all the details on times and locations, plus so much more, by visiting our 2010 Popcorn web page (www.wnyscouting.org/popcorn2010). Units have the option of attending any date to accommodate your schedules. District Kickoff’s will include:
Unit Kernel Orientation
Sales technique training
Online Popcorn System Help and
Each unit will receive their Trail’s End "Unit Sale in a Box Kit"
Your unit must be represented to pick up your Popcorn Sales Kit which includes Training DVD’s, Popcorn Samples, Marshmallow Crossbow, and many other great resources. These Kits MUST be picked up at the District Kickoff’s and WILL NOT be available after the Kickoff. They are valued at $50 and are in limited supply.
Did you know that you can now place your Show and Sell Unit Orders online? If you don ‘t know your username and password, please email lenora.stepp@scouting.org and she can assist you immediately.
Remember, Show and Sell/Deliver orders are DUE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th online.
Quality Leaders Events
QLE Updates
The complete schedule of 2010 - 2011 QLE meetings is now available. The next meeting is:
August 25th “Start of the Journey” Membership, Youth Recruitment, Popcorn, Youth Protection Maryvale Community Education Building 777 Maryvale Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
The final phase of the Scout Shop renovation is complete - we are stocked full of supplies to help you make the most of your Scouting adventure. Stop by to see all that we've added.
Must Read: Important BSA Youth Protection Training Policy Changes - Effective 6/1, BSA made important changes to enhance Youth Protection policies. Read more, including FAQs, here >
For those who want to take the training online. here's an instruction guide that walks you through creating a log in and navigating to the online training module on myscouting.org. If you like this guide, please let us know and mention other guides you'd also like to see.
Locally, Youth Protection Training classes are offered:
Monday thru Friday anytime from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Council Service Center
at all scheduled Boy Scout and Cub Scout Training Sessions
bimonthly at our Quality Leaders Experience
at any unit meeting with our traveling “Youth Protection Course” kit - call Army Leonetti at 512-6207 for more information
Having trouble with on-line training courses? Call our “Help” Desk at 1 (972) 580-2267
Venturing and Scouting Adult Leaders - Have you registered yet for Powder Horn Training; a High Adventure Skills Resource Management Course open to all Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders! The course will be conducted over two weekends:
August 20-22 at Camp Scouthaven
September 10-12 at Schoellkopf Scout Reserve.
The cost for the course is $225, which includes all food, program materials, and liability insurance. A deposit of $75.00 must be submitted with the application and is refundable ONLY if there is someone on the waiting list who can participate. For more information visit the Powder Horn website or email Course Director Paul Kendzierski.
Future Training - Mark Your Calendars:
Sept. 11th - Cub Adult Leader Training - Council Service Center
Sept. 18th - Boy Scout Leader Training - Council Service Center
Oct 8th-10th - IOLST/ OWL - Place to be Announced
Oct. 9th - BALOO - Council Service Center
Oct. 9th - Fuels Safety Orientation - Council Service Center
Oct. 23rd - Trainers EDGE - Council Service Center
