Happy New Year! Scoutbook is now free for Scouts and Scout units
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The online unit management tool that helps Scouts, parents, and leaders track advancement and milestone achievements is now free.
Blog.Scoutingmagazine.org
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Friends of Scouting (FOS):
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Friends of Scouting is a yearly program when our parents & volunteer get the opportunity to learn about our council programs and operations.
Contact your district executive by January 25th and schedule a 2019 Friends of Scouting (FOS)
Family Campaign Presentation for your Troop, Pack, Explorer Post, or Venture Crew and you'll be entered to win one of four $250 Bass Pro gift certificates (and other prizes) to be awarded in the spring!!
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Camping Kick-Off Events and Fireside Chats
Save the date:
February 5th - New Hartford, NY
February 7th - Oneonta , NY
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Scout Sunday is about a month away. If you would like to order Scout Sunday patches, please contact the Scout office before January 28th.
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
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Powderhorn District Gold Nugget Derby
February 16th 9am - 2PM
Location:
Hamilton Masonic Lodge on Wes Road on 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.
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FH/DS Klondike Derby
February 2, 2019
Location Unadilla Rod & Gun Club
Cost: $10 per Scout
The Klondike Derby will be 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.
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Powderhorn Klondike Derby
February 16th, 2019
Munnsville Firehouse
Check- in: 8:00 am
Cost: $10 per Scout
Event Leaders Guide will be online soon
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Adirondack 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.
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Ohkwaliha-Ka Lodge 34 is holding its Award Dinner on February 16th 5 -7 pm at Brooks BBQ. The lodge will be sharing more information soon.
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Utica First Insurance Company Increases Its Support by 40% in 2019
Troop 14 New Hartford was on hand to help us recognize Utica First for increasing its sponsorship of our June Golf Classic and October Leadership Dinner by 40%! Additionally, they have pledged to DOUBLE their support in 2020!!
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From L to R: Seth K., Connor S., Luke W., Matthew H., Laurence C., Owen V., Aiden H., Logan W., Michael C., Anthony M., Ben C., Sasha P., Sam S., Aubrey C., Zach G., Tymon J., Matthew P., Caz C., Lucas F., Tyler T., Nathan W., Lucas B., Danny J., David B., Paul C., Alex B., Tim G., Ethan W., Evan W., Grank K., Aiden W., Gage K., Dylan V.
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Hypothermia | Boy Scouts of America
Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature that is dangerous, and potentially fatal if not properly cared for. Hypothermia most often occurs when individuals are exposed to extremely cold temperatures for extended...
Read more
www.scouting.org
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Cassety Hollow Rod & Gun Club 14th Annual Biathlon
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Cassety Hollow Rod & Gun Club will be holding their 14th Annual Biathlon this year on January 26th, 2019. This event is open all local units, space is limited. Please let the Club know you will be attending by
Email
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New York Hunter Safety Course
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Location: Trenton Fish and Game
Students must attend all sessions to complete the course. Sessions will be on Tuesdays February 12 and 26, from 5 pm - 9 pm. Then Saturday March 2nd from 9 am - 4 pm. Scouts will be able to work on Shooting sports Merit badges.
Overview
Hunter Education is required for all hunting licenses, including bowhunting. This course covers firearms safety, hunting techniques and responsible, ethical hunting practices.
NOTE
All courses require the completion of
homework
prior to attending the course.
MINIMUM AGE FOR COURSE: 12 YEARS
REQUIREMENT
ALL STUDENTS UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE MUST bring a
Permission Slip (PDF)
(54 KB) signed by a parent or legal guardian.
You can find more information on the Hunter Education course
here.
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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.
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