APRIL 2015 South Mountain District Newsletter

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1 SOUTH South Mountain MOUNTAIN District DISTRICT MINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA NEWSLETTER... NEWS!! Greetings! Packs, Troops, and Crews please -- submit submit articles articles of your and/or activities photos or events of your for unit s the District Spring activities or events for the District newsletter. Submit articles and photos to Bernie Suess newsletter to Bernie Suess (webmaster@minsisouthmountain.com). Please submit your at newsletter@minsi-southmountain.com. Please submit your information by the 22 nd of each information month. by the 22nd of each month DATES Roundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2] District Committee 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday [1] Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 2nd Thursday [1] District Commissioners 7:00pm 3rd Wednesday [3] District Recharter Day January 3, 2015 [11] OA Family Banquet January 10 [13] Wood Badge Dinner January 11 [8] Council Recognition Dinner January 23 [8] Cub Scout Readyman Event January 24 [96] Klondike Derby February [4] Trainer s EDGE February 28 [1] Pinewood Derby March 7 [11] University of Scouting March 14 [9] District Recognition Dinner March 21 [15] National Youth Leadership Training April & [7] Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 1-3 [5] Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 8-10 [4] JAMBO 2015 May [12] OA - Section NE-5B Conclave May [97] Spring OA Weekend June [5] Day Camp July [14] Fall OA Weekend September [4] Fall Camporee September [4] Cub Fall Event TBA Scouting for Food November 7 and 14 (tent.) NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee Page. MEETING LOCATION KEY [[1] East Hills Moravian Church 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem [2] St. Luke s Hospital and Health Network Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA [3] Minsi Trails Council Office [4] Camp Minsi [5] Trexler Scout Reservation [6] Akelaland [7] Settler s Camp [8] Jordan Lutheran Church [9] Lehigh Carbon Community College [10] Just Born, Inc Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem [11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem [12] Kutztown University [13] Skytop Lodge [14] Louise Moore Park [15] The Meadows, Hellertown [90] Iron Pigs Stadium [92] Sportsmen s Club, Hellertown [93] Wesley United Methodist Church [94] Allentown Rose Garden [95] Jacobsburg State Park [96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute [97] Resica Falls Scout Reservation The South Mountain District is a geographical area located in Lehigh and Northampton counties which serves the school districts of Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley, and Southern Lehigh. Municipalities within the South Mountain District include Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township, Hellertown, Lower Milford, Lower Saucon, Steel City, and Upper Saucon.

2 -2- SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS South Mountain District Home Page: South Mountain District Fliers and Brochures Page: South Mountain District Cub Resources Page: South Mountain District Award Forms: These forms are used for Scouter recognition. Scouter Bio Form. Fill in and to Cheryl Moreira at SMD Announcements Advancement and Recognition Guide FORUM Newsletter FORUM Attachments Scouting Wire News about Scouting for Scouts and Scouters: IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2015 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES APRIL 11 - OA Trade-O-Ree, Jordan Lutheran Church, Orefield APRIL 17 to 19 - NYLT weekend 1, Settlers Camp APRIL 24 to 26 - NYLT weekend 2, Settlers Camp SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDAS Remember new start time is 7:00 PM DATE CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTS April 1, 2015 COMBINED - Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3 May 6, 2015 Succession Planning: Who s Taking My Place? Disabilities Awareness June 3, 2015 COMBINED - Closing picnic: Campfire Ceremonies

3 -3- What is a Chartered Organization Representative? It occurred to me that in Scouting we sometimes throw around word, terms, and acronyms that we assume everyone will know. One such acronym and term that will be getting greater use in the coming months is COR or Chartered Organization Representative. If you re relatively new to Scouting, this likely means nothing to you. Even if you re a more experienced Scouter, you may have heard the term but not really understood what it means or why that person is important to your unit. In case you weren t aware, the Boy Scouts of America doesn t own your pack, troop, or crew. An organization, such as a church, a rod and gun club, a Lions Club, and so on, that wants a Scouting unit gets a charter from the BSA. That organization is the Chartered Organization and it is responsible for running the unit according to BSA standards. That includes having a Chartered Organization Representative, whose responsibilities include being the liaison between the unit and the Chartered Organization. You can learn more about the Chartered Organization in this brochure: pdf/32196.pdf. The brochure also includes a short summary of the COR s responsibilities. For more information about the Chartered Organization Representative, you can find the COR training guide at According to that document, the Chartered Organization Representative has three main areas of responsibility: 1. The COR heads the Scout unit in their organization and is responsible for its success. 2. The COR represents her or his organization as a voting member of the local BSA council. 3. The COR is a voting member of the district committee. The Chartered Organization Rep is also part of the Unit Key 3, along with the unit leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, or Crew Advisor), and the unit committee chair. Last month I discussed some of the Unit Key 3 s responsibilities. Knowing that the COR has some duties to the unit makes it easier to understand why he or she should be meeting with the unit s main adult leaders on a regular basis. The Unit Key 3 should meet once a month to discuss the unit and must meet to make a detailed unit assessment with the unit commissioner s help at least twice a year or whenever there is a major change in unit leadership. You can learn more about Chartered Organizations and the Boy Scouts of America at org/about/factsheets/operating_orgs.aspx. Involving the Chartered Organized Representative and, by extension, the Chartered Organization more directly with the unit will pay dividends to both the unit and its organization. It is well worth the additional effort.

4 District Dinner - The Meadows, Hellertown March 21, Around the District

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6 Why should my child go on High Adventure? -6- High Adventure Spotlight This is the second of a series of open letters to newer scouting parents about High Adventure opportunities for Boy Scouts and Venturers. Dear Parents, Last month my letter talked about what is meant by High Adventure:. High Adventure treks are trips above and beyond the typical hikes and canoe trips the youth go on with their full troop. These treks are longer, more strenuous and more challenging. And because of this they offer rewards beyond what are found on an overnight or weekend trip. This month I will write about why your child should go on a trek. These trips take significant preparation. What can you hope to get out of it? There are several answers, both short term and long term benefits: These treks can be the perfect spark to get a scout over the challenges that high school and its diversions can present. This will help keep them active in scouting. These treks will challenge them. That doesn t always happen on vacations. It is this challenge that really separates these treks from everything else. And from this the scouts will get more confidence in their ability to handle the different challenges that they will encounter in the rest of their lives. They will have pride in what they did during their trek. The work wasn t done for them, they earned their accomplishments. These are Boy Scout treks, that means they are youth led. They are organized in the Patrol Method. Because of this they give the youth a great chance to mature. They will make mistakes; maybe hike a bit before they realize they need to double check the map, maybe wait too long to start the day s paddle and now have to deal with a strong headwind, but they will learn from them. I asked my youngest son the why high adventure question. He went on a Philmont trek in 2011, and I wondered what his thoughts were now. He talked about the extended time in the back country, without cell or text coverage, while carrying his world on his back. It was a chance for him to connect with the wilderness and disconnect with everything else. He felt that this was something everyone needs these days, and every youth should experience. A particular lyric from a Tobasco Donkeys recording (The Yarn Sessions CD) of an older Philmont song (1973 Philmont movie, Artist unknown) sums it all up for me: YIS, Though I may not grow any bigger at all When I leave, I m feelin ten feet tall Gonna do a little more than I think I can Gonna come a little closer to becoming a man Jim Swain South Mountain District High Adventure Promotions

7 -7- High Adventure Base Spotlight: The Summit BSA s newest High Adventure base, the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base is located at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia. The Summit debuted as the site of the 2013 National Jamboree. It will soon be hosting the 2017 National Jamboree and then the 2019 World Jamboree. The Summit offers a wide variety of activities, including white water rafting, rock climbing, BMX biking, mountain biking, and zip lines. Scouts stay in the base camp and have breakfast and dinner in the dining hall. All activity equipment is provided for the participants. The Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base offers eleven programs within three program categories: The Summit Experience program provides an introduction to all components of the SBR Adventure Zone; Focused Programs allow Scouts and Venturers to focus primarily in one particular area of the SBR s adventures and concentrate on developing their skills in that focus area while still having some time for elective choices. Advanced Programs provide the opportunity to reach advanced skill levels in a single high adventure skill set.

8 South Mountain Pinewood Derby Results Place Total Time Avg Time Per Heat Avg MPH Car# First Name Last Initial Pack # Car Name Tucker M 346 Arrow of Light Christian M 360 Dave Terry H 359 Neon Speed Joshua P 359 Blue Bazooka Noah T 333 Stinky Cheese Jonathan B 364 Stripe Austin K 359 Gold Speed Daniel S 346 The Fire Bolt Jason V 346 The Plain Emrick L 360 Viper Karansher S 333 Legolas Andrew M 306 Sheet Metal Adam V 346 Sole Runner Cole G 359 Stampy Speed Jack K 321 Yellow Car Xander R 334 Firestar Nicholas N 321 Gator Christian P 333 Green Machine Ethan R 343 Bad Boy Jacob S 329 Lightning John T 333 Made for Speed Jace G 319 American Flag Mason G 364 Patriot Luke D 343 Black Dragon Tommy P 317 Camaro of Light Adam W 346 Light Racer Benjamin C 359 Fire? Kieran B 364 Lead Sled Brent R 334 Lightning Zak Z 319 Camo Car Adam W 368 Vector Zachary F 364 The Talon Ian M 306 Jag Matthew K 301 Wheel Fire John J 334 Red Devil Jakob D 333 Flame Rod Bryant R 343 Flame Runner Tristan S 317 Blue Bomb Thomas D 329 Blue & Gold Devin B 349 American Flag Sammy K 334 Bub Evan S 368 Speedster Tyler L 317 Speed Noah P 1742 Furious Destroyer Owen W 368 Black Widow Darren W 334 Log Jamb Robert R 311 Rocket Cain C 306 Burnt Lightning Jackson N 352 Awesome Auto Seth K 368 Ruff Roadster Evan H 319 The Supernova Ilia K 352 Bat Mobile Ben Z 364 Blue Evan E 1742 Redskull Ray M 349 Bronco Owen L 360 Outlaw of the Pack Zachary F 343 Dark Flame Jeswill E 321 Speedy Jacob H 321 Batmobile Pantelis G 368 Track Twister William W 301 The Flame Thrower Ryan W 317 Frogger William S 311 Light Racer Seth D 329 The Bullet Michael R 306 Chomper Brad C 352 Nintendo Matthew Y 311 The Lion Aaron C 360 Steel Force Blake H 319 Blakon Racing Logan K 349 Fruit Car Nico W 301 The Panther Nick K 349 Batman Benjamin K 301 Blue & Gold Demon Joshua F 360 Mazda Braedon E 349 Red Car Michael P 306 Stinger Jacob K 319 Ice Cream Sandwich Ben R 317 Breakin Wind

9 -9- Disabilities Awareness May Roundtable presentation Ted Kernosh will discuss: Why understanding disabilities is important. BSA general policy and program concerning Scouts with disabilities and the need for inclusiveness in the units. Different types of disabilities. How your unit can work with Scouts with disabilities, plans that work, strategies for adult leaders, how to prepare. Training what is available, what needs to be made available, taking it back to your units.

10 -10- ALLENTOWN TRADE-O-REE & Scouting Memorabilia Show Hosted by: Witauchsoman Lodge #44 & Minsi Trails Heritage Collection Committee Saturday April 11, 2015 Open 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Convenient from I-78, PA Turnpike-NE Extension (I-476), LVI Airport, Rt. 22 Location: Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield, PA Scouting Memorabilia Buy / Sell / Trade / Browse 8 ft. Tables available for $20.00 each. Table set-up will begin at 8:00 A.M Witauchsoman Lodge #44 will be selling their patches and OA merchandise Food and Refreshments will be available for purchase Admission: $2.00 per person. Youth Scouts in uniform free. Hotel Information: Econo Lodge, 1151 Bulldog Drive, Allentown, PA 18104, Call Comfort Suites, 3712 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103, Call Directions: For more information: Mike Best or Scott Best at or tradeoree@allentowntor.com To reserve tables, make check payable to Minsi Trails Council, BSA and mail to: OA Trade-O-Ree Minsi Trails Council, BSA P.O. Box Lehigh Valley, PA For: ALLENTOWN TRADE-O-REE on April 11, 2015 Please reserve $20.00 each Total Amount $ Wi-Fi Internet Access Available From I-78 East, take Exit 51 to Rt. 22 East and proceed 2.4 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile. From I-78 West, take Exit 53 to Rt. 309 North and proceed 3.3 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile. From PA Turnpike-Northeast Extension (I-476), take Exit 56 (Lehigh Valley). After tollbooth, bear right to Rt. 22 East and proceed 0.8 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile. From Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), turn right onto Airport Rd. and proceed 0.2 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 22 West and proceed 7.0 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile. From Rt. 22 in Allentown, PA, take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile. Name Address City/State/Zip Phone #

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12 -12- Have you signed up for JAMBO yet? Register at Here is an overview of JAMBO 2015: Friday 5:00 PM 8:00 PM Check In and Setup Camping Areas 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Order of Arrow "Grill and Chill" open to all Scouts and their families. East Side of Boy Scout Camping Area Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Crew Advisor Meeting Details at Check-In Saturday Sunday 8:00 PM Venturing Gathering 8:30 PM Cubmaster Meeting Cub Camping HQ (the big camper) 9:00 PM 10:30 PM Cub Scout Movie Schaeffer Auditorium 9:00 PM Crew Advisor Meeting Venturing Camping Area 9:00 PM 11:00 PM Cub Scout Astronomy Cub Camping Area 11:00 PM - Quiet Time 7:45 AM Gather for Opening Ceremonies (Location TBA) 8:00 AM 8:45 AM Opening Ceremonies (Location TBA) 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Open Program Areas North and South Campus 12:00 Noon Silver Bugle Alumni Plaza 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Dinner Campsites or purchase $$ 6:30 PM Staggered Entry of Stadium 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Evening Entertainment Main Stage Stadium 9:15 PM (approximate) Fireworks at Stadium Saturday food service hours (MEALS NOT INCLUDED IN JAMBO 2015 REGISTRATION FEE ) Breakfast 7:00 AM 10:00 AM Location TBA Lunch and Dinner 10:30 AM 6:30 PM Location TBA 9:00 AM Scouts Own/Interfaith TBA 9:00 AM Catholic Mass - Schaeffer Auditorium 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon Cleanup, Teardown and Checkout Campsites Want to help? Visit the online Volunteer Center:

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14 -14- Are there leaders in your unit who need training? Have them sign up for an upcoming training! This is one of two courses required for a Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster to be Boy Scout Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills trained. Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes 4/24/2015 6:00 PM 4/26/ :00 PM Trexler Scout Reservation, Hawkeye Lodge & Campsites North Valley $20.00 Mandatory pre-meeting Wed. April 7 PM at the Council Service Center 10/3/2015 8:00 AM 10/4/ :00 PM Camp Spirit, 1718 Mulberry Rd. Fogelsville Trexler $20.00 Pre-meeting: TBA 10/23/2015 6:00 PM 10/25/ :00 PM Trexler Scout Reservation - Akelaland Program A/B, Pioneer and Campsites Forks of Delaware $20.00 Mandatory pre-meeting on Oct. 4 PM at Hope Lutheran Church in Tatamy Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - Cubmaster/Pack This course is for all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Committee Chairman, Committee Course Pack Committee Members, and Pack Trainers Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes 9/26/2015 8:00 AM 9/26/2015 3:00 PM Council Service Center, 991 Postal Rd. Allentown Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - Den Leader Course Forks of Delaware This course if for all Tiger Leaders, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, and Assistant Webelos Leaders. Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes 9/26/2015 8:00 AM 9/26/2015 3:00 PM Council Service Center, 991 Postal Rd. Allentown Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training trained. Forks of Delaware $5.00 $5.00 Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes 4/11/2015 7:45 AM 4/11/2015 3:45 PM Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8th St. Tatamy This is one of two courses required for a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster to be Forks of Delaware $5.00 5/2/2015 8:00 AM 5/2/2015 5:00 PM Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 535 W Emmaus Ave. Allentown Trexler $ /3/2015 7:45 AM 10/3/2015 3:45 PM Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8th St. Tatamy Forks of Delaware $5.00 Venturing Leader Specific Training This training includes both Venture Crew Specific training and Venture Crew Committee Challenge and is for all crew advisors, associate advisors, crew committee members, crew committee chairmen, and crew charter organization personnel. Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes 5/2/2015 8:00 AM 5/2/2015 3:00 PM Council Service Center, 991 Postal Road, Allentown Webelos Leader Outdoor & BALOO North Valley Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes Camp Spirit, 1718 Mulberry North Bring a camp chair & water bottle and dress 9/12/2015 8:00 AM 9/12/2015 8:00 PM Road, Fogelsville $35.00 Valley for the weather. $5.00

15 -15- The IronPigs are teaming up with Minsi Trails Council for two special nights of baseball for Scout units and their families! Watch the game and camp overnight in the outfield of beautiful Coca-Cola Park! Watch a movie on the huge video board! Plus, get a patch for the event! What Scout Night tickets are $14 for General Admission sleepover for Scouts and adults (families brothers & sisters, too). You ll see some great baseball, camp overnight in the outfield, watch a movie, enjoy a continental breakfast the next morning, and get a patch! If some of your Scouts or guests will not be staying after the game for the campout, game-only tickets are just $7 for General Admission Sign up is by Scout unit only (group reservation of 20 or more), so leaders get your count and order your tickets. No individual ticket orders please. When Cub Scout Night: Friday, June 19, 2015 Scout Night (Cub and Boy Scouts): Friday, July 31, 2015 Where Coca-Cola Park, Allentown home of the IronPigs Scout uniforms or activity uniforms are fine. Be sure to sign up early. If camping, use free - Unit leaders can order group tickets by calling the IronPigs at and pressing option 2 (Group Sales) reservations are by group only. Seating is limited, so order early to get the tickets you need! Space is limited and IronPigs game tickets usually sell out early. No calls to the Council please.

16 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEE DISTRICT KEY 3 District Chair Michael E. Faccinetto mike@townsendins.net District Vice Chair Jim Fereno District Commissioner Mike Mayrosh mmsr514@ptd.net Senior District Executive Arby Beisel Russell.Beisel@Scouting.org DISTRICT CHAIRS Activities Chair OPEN Advancement Chair Drew Draper acdraper31@rcn.com Advancement Cub OPEN Advancement Eagle Roxanne Mayrosh rsuemay@ptd.net Advancement Merit Badge Irene Arno Advancement Eagle Board Ellsworth Machin III ScoutMachin@yahoo.com Camp Promotions Chair Vacant Cub Camp Promotions OPEN Day Camp Director Kelli & Barry Webb Camp Promotions-Boy Scouts Jim Swain jim.swain@rcn.com High Adventure Promotions Jim Swain jim.swain@rcn.com FOS Family Campaign Tamie Swain tamie.swain@rcn.com Member-at-Large Sandi Dale sandradale@ptd.net Member-at-Large Rod Long longsbsa@enter.net Membership Chair Mark Firth stee1cty@yahoo.com Membership Resource Team Members Bernie Suess bjsuess@suessweb.com Membership Webelos to Scout Transition OPEN Membership School Night OPEN New Unit Chair OPEN Nominating Chair Rick Santee rsantee@ptd.net OA Chapter Advisor Dave Hay sayhay@ptd.net Popcorn Kernel Lucretia Ellis lucretiaellis@gmail.com Recognition Dinner Chair Cheryl Moreira cmoreira100@yahoo.com Scouting for Food Chair Rev. Dale Miller pastordale.miller@gmail.com -16- Scoutreach Liaison Sharon Diaspe sdiaspe1197@yahoo.com Training Chair Tom Stalsitz smtraining@hotmail.com Training Chair-Cubs Todd Siegfried Training Chair-Boy Scouts Donald Miles donmiles@rcn.com Training Chair-Venturing OPEN Webmaster Bernie Suess bjsuess@suessweb.com SMD Website webmaster@minsi-southmountain.com Newsletter Editor Bernie Suess newsletter@minsi-southmountain.com COMMISSIONERS Boy Scout Roundtable Bryan Ritter Britter@jenaengineering.com Cub Scout Roundtable Michael Philipp michaelphilipp9193@gmail.com Any Scouter interested in serving on the District Committee, contact Rick Santee or if interested in serving as a Commissioner, contact Mike Mayrosh.