December 2022
From all of us here in the Twin Rivers Council office we wish you all a happy and safe holiday season.
Staff Changes
Please Welcome Bob McPherson to the TRC Team!
Please join us in welcoming Robert ‘Bob’ McPherson to our team.
Bob will assume the duties of Camp Wakpominee Supervisor effective January 1st, although he already hit the ground running.
His responsibilities vary from the previous Ranger position and will focus on security of the property, living at the Ranger house, keeping the road to camp clear of snow and debris, ensuring fire alarms and extinguishes are working properly, and being aware of who is on property.
Campsite and facility reservations at Wakpominee can be made at https://campreservation.com/364/Camps/810
Bob has history and experience at Camp Wakpominee which makes this a special fit.
Welcome Bob, we’re happy to have you on the TRC team!
Membership and Unit Service
For assistance contact Tory Carman Director of Membership
Camping and Program
For assistance contact Tyler Henderson Program & Retention Executive
Every Scout Deserves Trained Leaders!

Our Council Training Committee encourages everyone to take the time to look at my.scouting and see if you're fully trained. Online trainings tend to be 15-20 minute sections and you can always come back later to finish.
Welcome the first day of the new year with a winter hike around camp! Join a staff guided hike or follow your own trail. Scouts of all ages and their families and friends are welcome for this free event!
Camp historian Ed Keilen will lead a unique "Abandoned Campsite Hike" for those who are interested.
Don't forget your water bottle. All participants will receive a First Day Hike 2023 water bottle sticker! 
All participants are asked to register online to assist with event planning.
Camp will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for hikers. Hot chocolate and soup will be available at the warming station, but participants should plan to bring their own snacks/lunch. Please wear appropriate footwear and warm clothing appropriate for the conditions.
We still have a few seats left for the Adventure of a Lifetime!
The 2023 National Jamboree is coming up fast and we still have seats available for the trip. Just like Santa and his elves the TRC Jamboree team has been working hard for our trip down to West Virginia. Because of their hard work we have selected the Scoutmasters for our two units, Rob Pattison and Denise Donnell.

Rob will be the Scoutmaster for our Boy's Troop. He currently serves as the Committee Chair of Troop 1075 B/G of Delmar and serves as VP of Finance for the TRC Board of Directors. Rob recently took over as Vice Chair of Program in the Fort Orange District as they prepare for their Klondike Derby.

Denise will be the Scoutmaster for the Girl's Troop consisting of girls from six different Councils in our territory. She currently serves as Scoutmaster for Troop 3357G of Schenectady. She has been an active part of our Council and the Mohawk District.

They are ready to go and look forward to meeting all of participants soon and prepare them for their adventure.



NESA Scholarship Portal is Open:

Calling all Eagle Scouts! Are you looking for a Scholarship for College or a Trade School? Then look no further, the National Eagle Scout Association has open their scholarship portal for 2023-2024. Applications are due by the end of January and all the details for their process can be found here: https://nesa.org/scholarships/#apply
Advancement Updates

Beginning August 1st minor modifications to the Scouts BSA requirements regarding outdoor ethics for the ranks Scout to Star will take effect. Scouts can continue using the previous requirements for the current rank they are working on or they may choose the new ones. Scouts must use the new requirements when they start their next rank and by January 1st all Scouts must use the new requirements.

These changes can be found here:


With the addition of Citizenship in Society Merit Badge to the program, a new Eagle Scout Rank Application has been created. The new application can be found here:
Popcorn and Fundraising
For assistance contact Holly Rogers Development Assistant
Our popcorn season was a rousing success this year and it was thanks to all of you! As a Council we raised over $5,000 in Military popcorn donations. Pictured below are members of Pack 4044 helping donate all that popcorn to the Veterans Miracle Network in Albany. The Veterans Miracle Network will work with other local charities to spread our popcorn around and even ship some overseas! Thank you all again for an amazing popcorn season and we look forward to doing it again next year.
We're in the News!
 
Check out this article in the Times Union about our effort in keeping both of our camps open and operational. Check it out below:
We're Hiring!
Twin Rivers Council is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the Chief Development Officer position in our office. This position will create, implement, and monitor an annual fundraising plan that involves corporate, foundation and individual/major donors. For more information and how to apply click the button below: