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Camping Kick-Off Events and Fireside Chats

This year we will be having a two-part event. First will be our Camping Kick-Off session. Our camping volunteers and staff will be sharing information on our camping programs for 2019.

Camping topics and programs will include:
  • Scout BSA Resident Program at Camp Henderson.
  • Cub Scout Resident Program at Camp Kingsley
  • Day Camp Program, four locations
  • Family Camp Programs
  • Blizzard Camp, January 2020
  • Venturing / Exploring Program at Camp Henderson
  • National Youth Leader Training
  • Year round rentals at camp properties
The Council Key 3 Needs and Values your input to improve our programs and services we offer in 2019. Please plan to attend one of our Fire Side Chats.


February 5th
6:30 PM

9501 Weston Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413
February 7th
6:30 PM

Elk Lodge
84-86 Chestnut St, Oneonta NY 13820
Powderhorn District Gold Nugget Derby

February 16th 9am - 2PM
Location: Hamilton Masonic Lodge on Wes Road in Hamilton
Cost: $8 + a can of tomato or chicken noodle soup

The Gold Nugget Derby will include about six stations of activities

Station subjects will include First Aid, Animal Track ID, Snowball Toss, and for the Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts Fire Building.


FH/DS Klondike Derby


February 2, 2019
Location Unadilla Rod & Gun Club
Cost: $10 per Scout

The Klondike Derby will have about 13 stations to test the patrol's knowledge, skills, and teamwork.

If you are interested in helping host a station, please contact Brian Danforth.




Powderhorn Klondike Derby

February 16th, 2019
Munnsville Firehouse
Check- in: 8:00 am
Cost: $10 per Scout

Event Leaders Guide will be online soon




Adirondack Foothills Klondike Derby

DATE CHANGED
February 16th, 2019
Town of Ohio Rec Center
Cost: $15 Per Person

Registration will open at 8 am. Lunch and patch are included in the registration fee of $15. Please review the leaders guide for information about the events.

Friends of Scouting (FOS):
The 2019 Friends of Scouting Campaign started off last night with a FOS presentation to Troop 4 in New Hartford conducted by volunteer Paul Obernesser. Parents and trained troop volunteers had the opportunity to learn why Paul makes a donation to FOS every year and how the money supports program services across our Council. If you haven’t done so already, please contact your district executive to schedule your Unit’s FOS presentation. If you schedule an FOS presentation before January 28 th , you’ll be eligible to receive one of four $250 Bass Pro gift cards this spring!

OA Lodge Annual Dinner
Registration for the 2019 Awards Banquet is open! The event will include an all-you-can-eat dinner at Brooks Barbecue in Oneonta, NY, and a presentation of awards for many people of the Lodge. Support your fellow OA members and join us on February 16th from 5 pm-7 pm. You can register at  https://www.leatherstockingcouncil.org/OALodgeAwardB19 . We hope to see you there.

STORE NEWS
Pinewood Derby season is upon us. There are a lot of new exciting accessories available for both boys and girls, especially patches.

We are asking our units to use the pre-order form as the shops will be carrying limited stock of the Pinewood Derby car kits. The new accessories will be pre-orders only.

If you need car kits or patches, please call the office to place your order. Utica Scout Shop 315-735-4437 - Oneonta Scout Shop - 607-432-6491
Scout Store News
Free shipping is only through our local stores. Please call, mail, or email your orders. All orders over $50 will be shipped free to your doorstep! Advancement reports need to be submitted by email or mail before your orders with advancements can be ship. This offer is only valid at the Utica and Oneonta stores.

Contact: Judith Breese :315-735-4437, Email: Judith.Breese@scouting.org