March 2020
Picture of the Month
Scouts from Pack 192 in Wayne at their Blue and Gold on February 15th, 2020. Their Arrow of Light ceremony was made possible by Wayne Valley High School. Students from Wayne Valley submitted designs and the winning design was made into plaques by the Digital Media Production Team within the Technology Department. Richard Kocialski, Technology Teacher at Wayne Valley coordinated the effort with Cubmaster Mark Sikder. 

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Scouting for Food
Saturday, March 14, 2020
We need your help to assist families in our communities. We are asking every Pack, Troop and Crew in our District to participate in this year’s Scouting for Food Service Project.
Scouting for Food is BSA’s annual food drive. We coordinate this large effort, however, your Unit may choose to participate more often. Through a generous donation from Shop Rite (the Wakefern Corporation), printed plastic supermarket bags are available for each unit. Bags and instruction sheets are available now from the NNJC office. Each Scout should visit 10 homes in their community and distribute bags to their neighbors on or about March 4 th . The Scout should then return on March 14 th  to collect the food bags. Scouts should be in uniform and use the buddy system when visiting homes. Recommended food items are printed on the bag, along with instructions for the recipient.

All bags must be picked up on Saturday, March 14 th  after 9:00 am. Collected items must be delivered between 9 am to 4 pm to the Bergen Police and Fire Academy, 281 Camp Gaw Road in Mahwah. The Center for Food Action will pick up the food and distribute it to needy families in our area. All Units are welcome to help sort and repack food at the Academy that day.  
UPCOMING EVENTS NOT TO MISS!
Liberty Science Center Camp-In
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Have you always wanted to spend the night at the Science Center?
Your overnight stay includes:
  • Cool fun with hundreds of unique, hands-on exhibits including the famous pitch-black Touch Tunnel
  • An evening snack & light breakfast
  • A movie in the world’s largest IMAX® Dome Theater
  • A vivid 3D film in the Joseph D. Williams 3D Science Theater
  • Sleeping among your favorite exhibitions
  • All-day admission after your Camp In


Leadership Lab
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Early bird registration open through March 5th ($30), $33 afterwards.

This can't miss event is perfect for leaders at the unit, district, council or area level. Join us for a dynamic program, excellent speakers, trainers and presenters, and new topics important to the future of Scouting. Learn about amazing new family Scouting programs on successful recruitment and operation of Cub Scout Packs and Scouts BSA girl troops.
Hear from excellent instructors including:
* Al Lambert, Assistant Chief Scout Executive of the BSA and the National Director of Outdoor Adventure (Keynote Speaker!)
* Michael Ramsey, BSA National Director of Marketing 
* Northeast Region Commissioner Linda Baker 
41st Annual Trade-O-Ree
Saturday, March 21, 2020
BUY - TRADE - SELL - BROWSE

  • Boy Scout Patches of All Types - OA, CSPs, World and National Jamborees, Scouts Camps, and more.
  • Neckerchiefs, Slides, Mugs, Bolos, Vintage Uniforms
  • Youth Patch Trading Tables. - No Cost for Uniformed Youth
  • Silent Auctions
  • Patch Trading Supplies
  • Kitchen Open for Breakfast and Lunch

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guardian Angel RC Church, 320 Franklin Ave
Allendale, NJ 07401, US

Lenapehoking Lodge IX Trading Post will be stocked and open
Inter Council College of Commissioner Science
Saturday, March 28, 2020

A full day of learning with opportunities to earn the recognition of a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Commissioner Science or basic training and a certificate in Roundtable Commissioning . You will be getting the most up to date information on ways to improve your service to your units. These informative classes are packed with material you can use on your next unit contact, and are presented by faculty from surrounding councils who are highly experienced and trained, dedicated, and are enthusiastic about this year’s college. You can expect a great day packed with solid learning experiences plus friendship and fellowship.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Weboree 31
April 24, 2020 - April 26, 2020

Open to 4th grade Webelos only!

Weboree is a weekend of fun and activities for Webelos Scouts and their parent/guardian. You will experience some typical Scout BSA camp activities. We promise to keep your Scouts busy all weekend!
Raft-O-Ree Weekend
April 24, 2020 - April 26, 2020
Join Whitewater Challenger

Weekend Includes:
  • Friday & Saturday Night Camping
  • Saturday Rafting on the Lehigh River
  • Inc. Professional guides, river gear & shuttle
  • Saturday River Lunch
  • Choice of sandwich, snack, dessert, & beverages
  • Saturday Evening Entertainment
  • Wildlife Program
  • Games & Competition
  • Movie
  • Free Scout Patch & Certificate of Achievement

Cub Scout Summer Camp

Join Lewie this summer at Camp Lewis Cub Scout Resident Camp and Ioaopogh at Camp Yaw Paw Day Camp. Also, check out Webelos Provisional week at Camp Lewis this summer!

Campership is available for all our Northern New Jersey Council Summer Camps. Applications are due by March 15, 2020

National Scout Jamboree 2021
July 20, 2021 - July 30, 2021
Face the Challenge
Reserve your spot today.
  • Must be at least a First Class Scout or registered member of a Venturing Crew.
  • Must be at least 12 years old by July 20, 2021. Venturers must be less than 21 years old and Scouts BSA must be less than 18 years old by July 30, 2021
SPECIAL EVENTS
Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner & Alumni Gathering
June 2nd, 2020

The Valley Regency
1129 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ 07013
Health Care Dinner Scholarship
Know a scout graduating and pursuing a career in Health Care?

Applications are know being accepted for the Health Care dinner Scholarship. Click the button below to fill out and submit your application. This Scholarship is open to all registered scouts in NNJC that are graduating in 2020 or currently enrolled in college. Applications are due by April 24, 2020 , so don't miss out!
SPECIAL EVENTS
POPCORN
Top Selling Unit Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

Make sure your Unit Popcorn Kernel has registered for the Top Selling Unit Recognition Dinner if your unit was invited by Trail's End!
Remember! April 30th is the deadline to register your unit for the 2020 Popcorn Sale!

Check back here for upcoming information about updated products, new rewards, and more!