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Leatherstocking Council Welcomes Mike Molinaro to the Leatherstocking Team.

Mike will be the District Executive for Adirondack Foothills District. He looks forward to meeting all the leaders in his district. He is in the process of contacting all his units.
Merit Badge Madness will be a one-day event. Check in and on-site reservation will open at 8 am Saturday.
All classes start at 9 am.

The Training Committee is looking at offering on-site training and will have a computer lab open for leaders to do online training for Committee members, Scoutmasters, and other leaders needing Youth Protection.

Merit Badge Schedule: click here

January 12, 2019

Friends of Scouting (FOS):
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!!

What's even more fun than being part of a Cub Scout den? Having at least five kids your age in your den! Whether it's a den for boys or a den for girls, everyone has a better experience if there are more Cub Scouts to share the fun.

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STORE NEWS
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
Powderhorn District Gold Nugget Derby

February 16th 9am - 2PM
Location: TBA
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.

Registration and more information including Schedule will be online next week.

DS/FH 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 Team work.

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

2019 Blizzard Adventure Camp
Sold Out!

That’s right, once again we’ve maxed out Blizzard Adventure Camp. We are looking forward to another fantastic weekend of frozen fun and fellowship. If you got left out in the cold this year, it’s not too early to think about 2020. We will be expanding the program features with some exciting new elements.


Philmont 2019
Depart July 4 - Return July 20

Two crews from five different Troops will be heading out to Philmont Scout Reservation by train for the adventure of a lifetime! We currently have 5 open spots and the cost is $1800 per. Contact Ken Stoker at Kwstoker1997@gmail.com . The next training event is the weekend of January 11-13.
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