Anthony Wayne Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
October Newsletter
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“
We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it.
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Robert Baden-Powell
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A Note from the Scout Executive
As many have already heard, due to significant cost increases, specifically in the cost of liability insurance that covers all Scouting volunteers, the Boy Scouts of America is planning to increase its annual registration fee (currently $33 per year) effective January 1, 2020. This will impact the amount that each registered Scout and adult will pay during the re-chartering process this December.
All Boy Scouts of America registration fees are required to be set and approved by the volunteer National Board of Directors of the BSA. This final discussion and vote by the board has not yet occurred, therefore they have not yet announced how much this fee increase will/might be. The plan is that local councils will find out the new registration fee in the second half of October. We will communicate with the leadership of every Scout program in the Anthony Wayne Area Council as soon as we are made aware of the new fee structure.
We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause. We know that many units have already begun to collect registration fees for 2020 and this may cause you to have to go back to your families to collect additional funds (or sell more popcorn).
Any figures you may have heard or read about for the new registration fee are purely speculation. Please know that the staff here at the Anthony Wayne Area Council knows how difficult this makes your planning and budgeting process, many of us also have our own children in local Scouting programs. We will get you more information and details as soon as they become available.
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Last Chance to Join Us for a Fun Evening and to
Donate Auction Items to Support Scouting!
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The 9th annual Seafood Boil & Auction will be held October 12th, 6:00 PM at Sweetwater Sound in Fort Wayne. The Seafood Boil is a unique special event for the Anthony Wayne Area Council and northeast Indiana. The event is open to all that want to enjoy a great night of fellowship and help support the youth programs of the Boy Scouts.
The Seafood Boil Banquet and auction helps support over 5,200 youth and 2,000 volunteers that the Anthony Wayne Area Council serves each year across 11 Northeast Indiana Counties (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley).
Last year we raised $60,000 for our Scouting program. This year, to do what we need to do for our future leaders – we would like to raise $100,000 with your help.
Table Captain Sponsorships include:
Platinum Sponsor: $4,000 (includes 2 tables of eight, full page ad in the event program, banner recognition)
Gold Sponsor: $3,000 (includes 1 table of eight, half page ad in the event program, and banner recognition)
Silver Sponsor: $2,000 (includes 1 table of eight & quarter page ad in the event program)
Enclosed is a form we would love for you to fill out for a table. Please join us for a different kind of evening – with special New Orleans, Louisiana style food, special themed drinks, dancing, and all at Sweetwater Sound on October 12, 2019.
Thank you again for taking the time to help our future leaders.
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It’s almost Popcorn Season; mark these important dates on your calendar!
October 24, 2019 Popcorn final return day to AWAC office
October 25, 2019 Popcorn Final Orders Due in the Trails End Popcorn System
November 8, 2019
Popcorn Final Order Distribution Day (location and time TBD)
December 2, 2019
Popcorn Money due to AWAC Office.
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2019 Silver Beaver Nomination
Forms are being sought.
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The Silver Beaver is the highest award a council can give to a volunteer.
Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council
as well as to the community at large
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To prevent embarrassment, the candidate should not be notified of this nomination.
Send to Anthony Wayne Area Council by October 30, 2019.
Click
here
for the nomination form.
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NOAC - National Order of the Arrow Conference
August 3-8, 2020
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
$600 - $700 per person includes NOAC registration, travel, & Commemorative items
$100 Non-refundable deposit due by September 30th.
Payment Schedule TBD
NOAC (National Order of the Arrow Conference) is a 6-day adventure for Order of Arrow members ONLY. Located at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Be one of the over 7000 Arrowmen to attend the BSA’s second largest national gathering.
A typical NOAC day covers all aspects of the OA. In the morning, pick from training sessions ranging from Leadership to Indian crafts, Ceremonies, High Adventure Skills and more! The afternoon brings sports, competitions, special events and more.
NOTE: Each participant will be required to provide to the COUNCIL OFFICE a
COPY
of your complete Annual Health and Medical Record (Health Form Parts A, B and C).
Questions?
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Trainer's EDGE
October 19, 2019
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration at 8:00 am and Training Begins at 8:30 am
At the Anthony Wayne Area Council Service Center
FREE Training
Bring a packed lunch or $5 for pizza
Individuals interesting in becoming trainers should attend!
Also, we will need a few more trainers to help that day.
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NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Course
For Registered Scouters Only
Saturday October 26, 2019 from 8 AM to 6 PM
Camp Chief Little Turtle
Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation
Cost: $50
Registration deadline is October 1, 2019
(Includes Training Materials Only. Bring your own lunch and snacks.)
NRA Rifle Instructor Training
And
Basic Instructor Training (BIT)
For Registered Scouters Only
Fri. November 8 @ 12 PM – Sat. November 9, 2019 to 5 PM
Anthony Wayne Area Council - Scout Office
8315 W. Jefferson Blvd.; Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Cost: $55 ($45 if you took and passed the BIT training since November 8, 2017)
Registration deadline is October 28, 2019
(Includes Training Materials Only)
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Family Camp Patches are in! Contact Cody Zimmerman to make arrangements to receive your patches.
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Fall Adventures
Hiking is a great activity that can be enjoyed in the fall. Little Turtle and its surrounding areas provide great trails that are maintained by Pokagon Kekionga Trails Inc. Patches & Metals available. See
http://pokagon-kekiongatrails.com/
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What’s Going on at Camp this month!?
Any adults Interested in volunteering? Contact Chuck Walker at
chuck.walker@scouting.org
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Does your school read any interesting books that Camp can help make active? Let us know!
10/19/19 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
– Fall Wood Cutters Day. Come Join us to help cut firewood! Bring trucks, log splitters, & Scout Power! Lunch & Patch Provided. Free Tent Camping this weekend.
Contact Kevin Sark at 260-483-0969 and Cody Zimmerman at
Cody.Zimmerman@scouting.org
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Hunting Season Begins! Hunting at Little Turtle is a Camp Fundraiser and helps keep the property on its Conservation Plan. For Adults by invitation only, those interested please contact Ranger Wally at
wally.lester@scouting.org
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2020 Council Outdoor Program & Summer Camp Kick-off
When:
Saturday, December 7th, 2019, 10am - 2pm
Where:
Camp Chief Little Turtle Dining Hall, 2282 W 500 S Pleasant Lake, IN 46779
All ages event
FREE REGISTRATIONS
Troops : Free Scoutmaster & SPL or designees
Packs : Free Cubmaster and One Den Leader or designees
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS: $12 for additional Leaders or SPL’s
- Learn about Summer Camp and all it offers.
- Please remember to register for this event in advance!
- Learn about not only Summer Camp but NYLT, OA, Woodbadge, Powderhorn, Council Training, Day camp, Weekend Camping, Pokagon-Kekionga trails, and other council programs while browsing through our midway!
- A FREE Gift for every Unit Leader and SPL Present!
- Updated Program Info, Answers to Questions, Prizes & Giveaways!
Schedule :
Midway Operates (10am to 2pm)
9:00 - 10:00 Camp Ambassador Meeting
10:45 - 11:30 Scouts BSA Summer Camp Kickoff & Cub Scout Camp Tours
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 Cub Scout Summer Camp Kickoff & Scouts BSA Tours
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Come join us at Camp Chief Little Turtle
to help cut firewood.
October 19, 2019
8:00 am -4:00 pm
Please bring along your trucks, log splitters, and manpower!
Adults will run the equipment and youth will lift and carry wood. It’s a great unit service project opportunity for Cub Scouts through Venturers. Check-In will be at the Dining Hall porch for all who wish to help out!
Lunch Provided
Free tent camping this weekend only!
If your unit wishes to help out, please call Kevin Sark at
260-483-0969 so he can get you on the crew list.
Reserve your campsite contact:
to reserve a campsite AFTER you call Kevin Sark
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MAKE YOUR 2020 CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS!
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Save the Date!
March 7, 2020 | Zanesville United Methodist Church
11811 N Wayne St Zanesville, IN 46799
(15 minutes south of Scout Shop)
Registration & Class Sign Up Coming Soon!!
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Get your Training for 2020!
University of Scouting is a supplemental training opportunity for Scout leaders and Scouts. It is the only time during the year you can find the widest variety of training opportunities in all program areas. Weather you are new to the program or a veteran of many years, the university provides valuable courses, leadership training, and elective courses applicable across the Scouting Programs.
Questions?
Contact Dave Campbell
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Fall Camporee
Hosted by Troop 67
October 4-6
At Swiss Heritage Village in Berne, Indiana.
More details to come soon!
Please contact Steve Higgins with any fall recruitment information for your Cub Scout or Scouts BSA Units. Please inform Steve of the date, time, and location of the event. If you are able, your unit is encouraged to attend open houses at schools to promote scouting. If supplies are needed for these events contact Steve Higgins at
Steven.Higgins@Scouting.org
or at 260-710-5637.
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Cub-O-Rama: End Games
WHEN: October 4th & 5th
WHERE: Forest Ridge Family Campground, 5000 Elder Rd.
Larwill, IN 46764
COST: $10, Includes All activities, patch, and Lunch if registered by September 27th. Late registrants and walk-ins should plan to bring their own lunch.
REGISTRATION: Online or at the AWAC up through September 27th. Walk in registration on site after 5 p.m. Friday or from 8 a.m. through 8:40 a.m. Saturday.
2019 Fall Camporee
:
It's a Star Party!
October 4-6
Cost: $15 pre-register, $20 @ event
Where: Forest Ridge Campground
5000 N Elder Road, Larwill, IN 46764
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Miami District: Cub Scout Specific Training
Date: October 26, 2019
Cost: $0 - but please pre-register online or at the office
Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Gathering and registration @ 8:45AM
Location: Council Service Center in lower level conference rooms.
Training on the function and responsibilities of the Pack Committee, Cubmaster, and Den Leader.
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The All American Lumberjack Olympics
October 18-20th
Where: Camp Chief Little Turtle
Cost: $6 before October 1st. $10 after or at registration
Click the flier below for more information.
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Thunderbird District Fall Camporee
OCTOBER 4,5,6
Fee for Weekend Mission: $10.00
Location: Camp Chief Little Turtle
Status: Scouts BSA
-Nighttime based Camporee-
9 pm Friday night to 2 am Saturday morning
Check in time & Camp set-up 6 PM-9 PM on Friday Night
COOKING COMPETITION- (entry prior to 1 PM 10/5/19)
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JUNGLE GEORGE'S RECRUITMENT EVENT
Saturday, October 19th 10AM-12PM
RSVP online by Wednesday, October 16th 2019
4610 Parnell Ave
Ft. Wayne, IN 46825
DOORS OPEN AT 9:30AM
TEAM COMPETITIONS STARTS PROMPTLY AT 10AM
(6 PER TEAM) 10-11AM
RELAY THROUGH BOUNCY HOUSES WITH ACTIVITIES!
TROPHIES AWARDED!
The entry fee is $10.00 per child (normally $12.00) for all youth participants however, there can be refunds.
INCLUDES: SNACK, DRINK & TOKENS
EIGHT BOUNCE HOUSES
OBSTACLE COURSES
PINBALL & ARCADE GAMES
VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES
PRIZE AREA
If a Scout brings a non-Scout friend and their parent, and the
non-Scout friend joins Scouting with a completed application (with parent signature and paid fees), the Scout gets a 50% rebate on his/her entry fee, AND the newly registered friend gets a 100% rebate on his/her entry fee.
REGISTRATION FEE OF $9.00 for October-December 2019
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Fall Camp Cooking Sale
Sept 30- Nov.2
BSA Dutch Oven $64.99
BSA Skillet $31.99
Wolfem’ Sticks $7.99
All Cook Books 10% off
(sale applies to in stock merchandise only)
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Cold Weather Camper Award
Winter camping is fun and challenging!
For the few hardy souls who brave the freezing winter weather while camping, the Anthony Wayne Area Council offers the Cold Weather Camper Award!
Click the link below for the requirements of earning this award!
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH • 7 PM TIPOFF
FAMILY NIGHT OFFER FOR ONLY $20 per person
All Scouts who attend will receive:
GOLD T-SHIRT
MAD ANTS HAT
MAD ANTS SCOUT NIGHT PATCH
FREE BOY SCOUT TICKET TO
STEAM FEST IN MARCH
ETC...
Scoutmasters & Cub Scout Leaders: To purchase a block of tickets or reserve an on court Fan Experience for your troop, pack, or den,
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