ALERT: February Black Rock District Roundtable Cancelled

Due to the approaching snow storm, the Black Rock District Roundtable scheduled for Tuesday, February 9, 2010, has been cancelled.  If you have questions, please contact the Black Rock District Executive, Ron Mallicone.      (posted 2/8/2010)

CLEAN TEAM AT THE READING PHILLIES

Is your Boy Scout Troop looking to earn some extra money this year and at the same time have some fun?

The Hawk Mountain Council is looking for Boy Scout Troops to participate in the Clean Team at the R-Phil’s this season.

If your Troop is interested or would like more information on this great opportunity, please call Elmer Miller, Senior District Executive at (610) 926-3406.

THE PRICE OF FREEDOM CONFERENCE - FEB 11-14, 2010

The Price of Freedom Conference is a four-day residential program that gives Scouts the chance to interact with experts on current issues of citizenship, leadership, and heroism, and is co-sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America and the Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA.

Participation in this program is limited to young men and women enrolled in high school grades 10, 11, or 12; who are active in the Scouting program and have demonstrated leadership in their Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, Venturing crew, or Sea Scout ship; and who meet a minimum of one of the following rank requirements: Boy Scouts or Varsity Scouts must have earned the rank of Eagle Scout; Venturers must have earned the Silver Award; Sea Scouts must have earned the Quartermaster Award.

Click the image to download the full brochure and program details.

BOY SCOUT RANK REQUIREMENT CHANGES FOR 2010

The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook is now available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Click to download a copy of the 2010 Requirement Updates for your offline reference.

NEW CUB SCOUT SPORTS AND ACADEMICS LOOPS FOR 2010

The Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the introduction of 13 new belt loops and pins as part of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program. It has been more than 10 years since new topics have been added to the program, which is supported by the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, No. 34299. Look for the new blue cover on this new edition, available for sale the end of January 2010 in stores and online at www.scoutstuff.org.

ACADEMICS: Disabilities Awareness, Family Travel, Good Manners, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, Video Games.  SPORTS: Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Kickball, Skateboarding

More information and requirements for these loops may be found on the BSA Cub Academics and Sports Program web page.

NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
June 12-17, 2010 - HMSR

"It's WoodBadge for Youth Leaders !"

Your unit deserves not only well-trained adult leaders, but also well-trained youth leaders. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT), gives your unit's youth the tools they need for effective leadership.

NYLT is an intensive six day training experience for Senior Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior Patrol leaders, Patrol leaders and other youth leaders as well as prospective troop leaders and venture crew leadership. The course uses a systematic approach to teach contemporary leadership skills, with an emphasis on both theory and practical application in a Scouting context. For the Scout who desires to be a better and more effective leader NYLT is an unparalleled opportunity.

We want to train scouts who want to learn! -- Because NYLT is an intensive training experience, participants should possess sufficient maturity, judgment and leadership potential to successfully complete the program. Each participant will be evaluated during the course on their Attitude (Be), Knowledge (Know) and Skills (Do). Parental AND Scoutmaster approval is required to attend.

Cost for the week-long training is $200.00 if paid before April 15 (a $50 late registration fee is added after April 15). Balance due by May 31, 210. Many units budget this training or subsidize the cost of their youths' attending.

Click to download the NYLT Course information and Registration packet..