Volume 1 | March 2021
Harford Signal: Roundtable Recap
Missed Roundtable? Here's something you can use to get caught up with the latest and points of reflection to consider and things to keep on your radar.
Big Rock Topic
Spring Recruitment Membership Spring 2021
Event Flyers
Missed an email? Forgot where the flyer went? Click on the links below for more info
Upcoming Events
March 27th Virtual Stem Merit Badge Day
April 10th Virtual Cub Stem Day info HERE
April 14th Life to Eagle Seminar 6:30 pm on Zoom. Register HERE
Spring Camporee April 30- May 2nd
The cost to attend is 10.00
Register HERE
Cub Scout Day Camp June 28- July 2nd Registration Pending

Register for Life to Eagle
Dave Bilger is hosting a Life to Eagle Seminar on April 14th at 6:30 pm on Zoom. This is for any scout and their parent who is looking to learn how to get from Life Rank to Eagle. See the District page for required documents.
Need to register Click HERE

Trails of Broad Creek
Experience Broad Creek like you never have before! Nestled away on the sometimes unbeaten path of Broad Creek are the trails of Broad Creek. Take a guided camping tour of the site through these winding trails of Broad Creek. Learn some of the local history and local lore surrounding some of our familiar and possibly favorite spots in Camp. This is a great way to get outdoors and social distance on trails. Be a tourist in your own backyard. Once you complete the trail you'll be eligible to purchase a commemorative patch. The Broad Creek trails are part of a larger network of trails, the Mason Dixon Trails. Learn more about the Mason Dixon Trail HERE

Point of Reflection: A Scout is Trustworthy
Stop and consider various points of the Scout law. It is a code of ethics that brings us together from all walks of life. During these times it can seem hard to see how we're living scouting out in our lives since we're not meeting like we used to, or even able to camp, but scouting is more than outdoor adventures, it is a way of life that empowers younger people to make ethical choices and prepare them for life.

Point for reflection, the Scout oath and law are what make Scouts unique in the world, so I challenge you and your scouts to have an open discussion on concrete ways that they can live the Scout Law in their daily lives. Starting this issue we are going to put a point to consider each month, for the twelve points. This month: Trustworthy.

Trustworthiness is about building trust, sometimes it can be hard to trust and earn trust. What can you do to build trust? What are concrete ways you can live this point of the Scout Law out in your life this month?
Cub Scouting

The topic this month: Spring Recruitment
A great way to recruit more Scouts is to run a great program. Holding outdoor events, where kids can have fun in a safe manner. Some units are having picnics, rockets, pinewood derby, and hiking. To get the word out about your event, use Social media like Facebook and Instagram. The BSA Brand Center has photos, videos, and graphics all ready for you. Just put the post together and share it with your friends and connections. Ask your Commissioner or the District Committee for assistance. Check out the Brand Center!
Scouts BSA
This Month's Big Rock Topic: Spring Recruitment
The best recruiting is to run a great program. Troops that are camping, hiking, and doing what Scouts do have been growing, even through COVID. Camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities keep Scouts engaged, then spread the word to their friends. If you are holding a big event and would like help from the District to market your event, let your Unit Commissioner or the District Committee know. Check out the BSA Brand Center for videos, graphics and photos. Check out the Brand Center!
Older Youth Programs
Join me in Congratulating Billy Thompson out Troop 820 for earning his SeaBadge, which is the Sea Scouting equivalent of Wood Badge. Billy looks forward to getting more involved with the local Sea Scouting Ship 1808 chartered out of the
Busch River Yacht Club.

Curious about Sea Scouting? Reach out to Barbara Lash the ship's Skipper (scoutmaster) at barbaralash@gmail.com
Interested in Venturing? We have two crews. Crew 400 out of Whiteford, and Crew 313 out of Bel Air.

Need to reach your commissioner. Your commissioner for older youth programs is Michael Meredith. His email is mikem1030@gmail.com
Order of the Arrow Harford Chapter
Order of the Arrow updates:
The Order of the Arrow is pleased to welcome their new Chapter Advisor, Marianna Adams. Marianna works as EMS and at a local fire station. She comes to the OA once again, having made vigil years ago and she has a great love of scouting and recently completed graduate school. Join me in welcoming Marianna back to Harford OA, we're happy to have her!