Anthony Wayne Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
December Newsletter
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"
The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.
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Robert Baden-Powell
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Happy #GivingTuesday! With the 1,440 minutes of this #GivingTuesday, we want to do something big...
With your help, we can reach every single Scouting enthusiast across the country and encourage them to give to Scouting today.
You play a critical role in helping us meet this goal. Don’t wait another minute!
GIVE NOW then SHARE on your social channels and tag with #GivingTuesday and #ScoutMeIn.
From all of us at the Anthony Wayne Area Council, thank you for your support on #GivingTuesday and every single day you help deliver the benefits of Scouting in your community.
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The Anthony Wayne Area Council and Schust Scout Shop will be closed the following days to celebrate the holidays:
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
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Rechartering is now available!
If you are having difficulty, there are resource available on the
AWAC website to help guide you in this process.
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REMINDER
Popcorn invoices were due on December 2nd
Gift cards for your unit's scouts can not be redeemed until the invoice is paid in full. There is a turn around time of 7 business days from the time the gift card is redeemed until Trails End approves it.
The gift cards are redeemed on the unit dashboard from the rewards tab to the left. Scouts had to have sold at least 350.00 worth of popcorn { show and sell, wagon, online } to earn a gift card from Amazon.
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Nov. 17 – Dec. 31, 2019
All Thorlos socks including the new Classic Scout Sock
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Your tree would look great with these Scout Uniforms Ornaments
hanging from its branches!
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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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Race into the Scout Shop for all your
Pinewood Derby needs!
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Derby car kit prices:
1-47 $4.49
48-143 $4.29
144 & up $4.19
Be sure to see the Scout Shop for your official
race day accessories!
Mark Your Calendars!
Pinewood Derby Cut-Out Day
Sponsored by the Schust Scout Shop
January 11, 2020
at the Council Service Center
(8315 W. Jefferson Blvd, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Volunteers will be here to cut out your pinewood derby car!
Cars can be purchased in the scout shop,
along with accessories to make it the sharpest car at the race!
Bring your own template or there will be some available!
Do not miss this opportunity to cut your car and get some cool accessories!
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To see what's new in the Scout Shop, Like and Follow us on Facebook!
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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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Order of the Arrow 2020 Dues
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Question?
Contact Cody Zimmerman
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NOAC - National Order of the Arrow Conference
August 3-8, 2020
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
$650 per person includes NOAC registration, travel, & Commemorative items
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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National Jamboree 2021
July 21-30 2021
Summit Bechtel Reserve, Glen Jean, WV
$1750 per person will include Jamboree fee, transportation, shirts, patches, patrol and troop equipment, training camp outs before the Jamboree.
Face the Challenge -
You’ll join more than 30,000 Scouts from all over the country, as they enjoy 10,600 acres of wild, wonderful West Virginia at the Summit. Whitewater rafting and kayaking, rock climbing and bouldering, and mountain biking are just a few of the activities offered at the Summit. There’s also skateboarding, BMX, shooting sports, and zip-line challenge courses. And that’s just the beginning
………..
Registration for youth is open. Please register online at
https://www.scoutingevent.com/157-NationalJamboree2021
Scouts must be First Class and twelve years old by the beginning of jamboree. There is a
$250 Non-Refundable deposit to hold your spot.
We are looking for Scoutmasters and registered adult leaders to
Face the Challenge.
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Payment
Deposit
1st Payment
2nd Payment
3rd Payment
4th Payment
5th Payment
Final Payment
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Amount
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
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Due Date
December 31, 2019
March 31, 2020
May 31, 2020
July 31, 2020
September 30, 2020
November 30, 2020
January 31, 2021
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Anthony Wayne Area Council Scouts: Are You Ready to
Face the Challenge
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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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MAKE YOUR 2020 CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS!
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CCLT is Hiring Staff for Summer Camp 2019!
Why work at CCLT? Do you want to be part of the best staff in the world?
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Why throw away another summer sitting behind a desk, flipping burgers, or clicking a keyboard? Do you love the outdoors? Do you like to have fun? If this is you there is a perfect place for you this summer. The Anthony Wayne Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America would like to offer you the opportunity to change lives this summer at our camp. We offer programs in Aquatics, Climbing, High Ropes Courses, 1st Year Campers, Shooting Sports, Ecology, and many more. Imagine a job where get paid to have fun. Here is just a short list of the perks of being on our staff.
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Roundtables will be the days that follow, December 12 and January 9. District Committee meeting will be December 5.
Save the date for the Thunderbird Klondike!
January 17-19, 2020 at Deer Run.
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WV Roundtable is on the First Thursday of the Month, 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 1300 N. Main St. Bluffton. A light meal is provided each month prior to the meeting. Each unit should have a representative present to gathering upcoming event information.
WV District Commissioner and Committee meeting on the Second Thursday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church 1300 N. Main St. Bluffton. All District and Unit Commissioners as well as District Committee members are all strongly encouraged to attend.
Nominations are being accepted for Council Patch, District Award of Merit, Supportive Spouse and Soaring Eagle Recognitions. Nomination forms will be available at November and December Roundtables as well as online at
www.awac.org/wabash-valley
Save the Dates:
Friday-Sunday January 17-19, 2020 – WV Klondike Derby – Wells County
Saturday March 7, 2020 – Wabash Valley District Recognition Dinner – Jay County High School Commons 6:00 p.m.
Saturday March 14, 2020 – Wabash Valley District Pinewood Derby – St. Joseph Catholic Church Bluffton
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Join us in the Alaskan Yukon for the Pokagon District Klondike,
January 17-19, 2020 at Camp Chief Little Turtle.
More information to come. See the flier below for the Scout Challenge!
In partnership with the Duesenberg Museum an Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge Course will be available. Course date is going to be March 28
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from 9am-5ish. There are only 12 slots available and cost is $15 (includes safety glasses, waxing cloth and specialized patch by the Duesenberg Museum). Scouts are required to bring a packed lunch. Contact Josh Jones-St. Clair if you want to sign up your Scout (260-409-1590). Online registration will be available soon.
Online Rechartering is Available!
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Quarterly Roundtable will be on December 4th at Council Service Center. Cub Scout side will be covering the new Scoutbook app for den meeting's.
Klondike will be the last weekend in January. Looking for input from Scoutmasters and SPL's. Please bring these to Roundtable.
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2020 LINCOLNWAY KLONDIKE YETI HUNT
When: Feb 14th to 15th
Camping Friday Night or Day Trip Saturday
Where: Morsches Park — Columbia City
Cost: $10 pre-register until 2/12/20, $15 @ event
Includes Camping, Lunch, Pocket Patch and Awards
Planned Competitions:
Sled Inspection
Shelter Build
Sled Race
Fire Building
Animal Tracks
Cold Weather First Aid
Log Pull
Orienteering
Tomahawk Throw
Patrol Spirit Award
This is a Winter Camping Event where some Troops may choose not to spend the night. Scoutmasters must judge the readiness of their Scouts to spend the night in extreme cold conditions. Camping will happen regardless of the temperature and snow. A Scout is Prepared.
Any questions, please contact: Scott Fox
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Allen County Partnership for Water Quality (ACPWQ) is excited to be working with Boy Scouts of America: Anthony Wayne Area Council! ACPWQ works to offer educational resources and volunteer opportunities to help residents gain a clearer understanding of what we mean when we say water quality. For our introduction, I would like to challenge you to a word search! Can you find the following words in the raindrop? What do they have to do with the quality of water in our area? Stay tuned to find out. In the meantime, check out
acwater.org and find us on Facebook for opportunities to get involved in protecting water quality.
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Thank you to that Mad Ants for hosting Scout Night on Saturday, November 9. The Scouts had a great time in the Kid's Zone racing Rain Gutter Regatta Boats and building Lego Pinewood Derby Cars. Thank you to the volunteers and staff that made this night possible!
Don't worry if you missed the first Scout Night,
the Mad Ants are hosting another on March 8, 2020! Save the Date!
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SAVE THE DATES!
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Friday, June 19, 2020
Tickets must be ordered from the Tin Caps.
Tickets are not available at the AWAC Office.
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