I hope everybody has been having a great March. We've had Units participate in Pinewood Derbies, a Klondike, the District's First Aid Meet, and countless other Pack and Troop activities. To keep the momentum going, here are your Four Things To Know!
- Annual Campaign
- Cub Overnight Adventures this Summer
- Spring Recruitment
- Revised Fiscal Policies
Plus, Dates to Know and a new Fun Fact.
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Annual Campaign
Invest in Character
Our Annual Campaign provides individuals and businesses with an opportunity to support the programs and facilities of the Cradle of Liberty Council with a non-restricted gift, either recurring monthly as a member of the Liberty Society or a one-time gift. Your investment stays local to support Scouting right here in Philadelphia, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.
The true cost of Scouting is much greater than what local dues or event and camping fees cover. Yearly registration fees directly support the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and help provide program development and research, literature and other resources. The Annual Campaign gives individuals and businesses the opportunity to contribute to the Cradle of Liberty Council at a level of their own choosing according to their interest and ability to give.
People can donate directly to the District or through your Unit.
Do you have a Unit Champion? If not, reach out to our District Fundraising Specialist Ryan Martin or Campaign Chair Dave Bryan to learn more. |
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Cub Adventures this Summer
Summer is a great time for camping, and we offer several opportunities for camping adventures for our Cub Scouts, their Families, and Packs.
Overnight Cub Family Camp
Join us at Camp Garrison for one of our Cub Family Camp weekends! You bring the people, and we’ll bring the program, food, and FUN to make for a great time in camp. You can come as a family or as part of your Pack. You can sleep in a tent, a Castle, or Fort. And you can choose what activities you do over the weekend.
Registration will open soon for two weekends in 2022: July 22-24 and July 29-31.
Cub Day Camp
Summer is time to be outside; so send your Cubs and their friends on a Medieval Adventure and register them for Cub Scout Day Camp! Select from 1 of 10 weeks of Community Day Camp throughout Montgomery, Philadelphia & Delaware Counties, where they'll have fun with Nature, Archery, Crafts, Singing, STEM, Scout Skills, and MORE!!
Webelos Week @ Resica Falls
All Scouts who will be in 4th or 5th grade in the Fall are invited to join us at Resica Falls from August 7-13 for Webelos Week. This is going to be a mountain-top experience for those who participate. You'll get a full camp experience including sleeping in a tent, eating in the dining hall, and enjoying program! You will go hiking, swimming, cook over a fire, learn about nature, get crafty, and MUCH MORE!!
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Spring Recruitment
Spring is a great time to recruit. Great spring activities and summer camp opportunities for Cubs and Scouts BSA are perfect events for new Scouts. Have an event this Spring or Summer? Consider making it a bring a friend event for easy recruitment.
Need some help with your Spring Recruitment?
Flyer printing and Facebook ads are available for your unit. We also have additional promotional materials are available with our “membership in a box”. Contact our Membership Specialist, Rhys Wallace, for more information and to coordinate picking one up at the council office.
Yard signs for both Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA are also available. Visit the council office to pick up some.
And make sure your Unit's BeAScout Pages (i.e., Pins) are up to date with your meeting times, contact info, and any fun upcoming events. Contact Rhys Wallace if you need help updating your Units page.
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Revised Fiscal Policies
The National Council has updated Fiscal Policies and Procedures for BSA Units as well as a notice specific to third party payment companies like PayPal and Venmo. You can find the documents at colbsa.org/fundpolicies and linked below.
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Dates to Know
Merit Badge Clinic - April 23 (morning and afternoon)
Offering: Electricity, Energy, Robotics, Electronics, Nuclear Science, Plant Science
STEM and NOVA Award Sessions - Saturday, April 23
Unit Fundraising Workshop - Thursday, April 28 or Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm
District Pinewood Derby - Sunday, May 1
Archery and BB Rangemaster Training - May 7 or June 4
Wilderness First Aid Training - May 7 and June 4 (both weekends required)
For Scouts or adults; register here (waitlist until course minimum is reached).
National Youth Leadership Training - May 13-15 and May 20-22
STEM and NOVA Award Sessions - Saturday, Saturday, May 21
Wood Badge - Weekends of August 26th and September 10th
SAVE THE DATE: Tri-District Camporee, Weekend of October 21 to 23
Join the other units in the Constellation, Minquas, & Baden-Powell Districts (Service Area 2 in Delaware and Montgomery Counties) for a weekend of fun and friendly competition.
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Fun Fact to Know
Troop 71, founded on 10/10/1910 in Merion Station, is also known as Merion Liberty Troop. What is a Liberty Troop? During World War I, troops were asked to sell war bonds, and the most effective troops were bestowed the "Liberty Troop" distinction by the Secretary of the Treasury. Merion Liberty Troop sold $1.4 million in bonds, and today is the last remaining Liberty Troop in the nation.
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Key People to Know
Constellation District Volunteer Leadership (Key 2)
John Cluver, District Chair
Rob Shillingford, District Commissioner
Service Area 2 Professional Team
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