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November 30, 2020 Issue #22
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#GivingTuesday
As we move toward the holidays, we start getting into the holiday spirit. ‘Tis the season for giving. During this very difficult year, we are asking that if you are planning to give this year, to consider Twin Rivers Council.
As many of you know, we had to cancel all of our special event fundraisers this year and our annual popcorn sale was not the success that we needed. If you are so inclined, please help us keep our Scouts Scouting, and make your donation. Our link works all the time, but making your gift on #GivingTuesday is a great day to remember to give.
Are you ready to give? There are three ways:
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Text the word givetuesday to (844) 615 – 4269. You will receive a text back with a link to give your donation with credit card or e-check.
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Go to: https://donations.scouting.org/#/council/364/appeal/2764 to make a donation with credit card or e-check.
- Send a check to Twin Rivers Council, BSA, ATTN: Giving Tuesday, 253 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12205
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Twin Rivers Council Logo Merchandise
Just in time for the holidays! Get your Twin Rivers Council Logo Merchandise! If you want your merchandise in time for Christmas orders need to be received by noon on December 1st. Taxes are included in the pricing with your choice of shipping or picking them up at the Albany Service Center. Start Shopping Here.
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Membership and Unit Service
For assistance contact Steven Dunn Assistant Scout Executive |
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Membership Tips and Tricks
Online Registration
Invitation Manager is a tool on my.scouting.org providing you the ability to add new leads, manage leads, and sending joining invitations with an active lead to your unit’s application form.
Social Media: Invite a Family
Using social media we can invite new families that we know to join our Scouting Units. Let's welcome new families to try something new that is fun for the whole family. We will provide videos with a QR Code that you can share on facebook, instagram and any other social media that you use. Request your video today. Videos available for Cubs and Scout BSA. Request Form
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Our Scouts Out Doing Scouting |
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Pack 4044 & 4043
Leaders from pack 4044 and 4043 set up a campsite seek-and-find activity at Clifton Park’s “National Night Out” event on 10/3. Assorted items were hidden within a mock campsite, many of which were “first-responder” themed. Local first responders were honored at the event.
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Pack 4005
This pack took advantage of spending time at Camp Wakpominee using our Archery and BB Ranges. Everyone had a great time!
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Charter Renewal For 2021
The UCRS website login access opened on November 1st. Unit UCRS Access Codes were emailed to each Unit Key 3 member in the last few days, check your email. Please give this code to your designated Renewal Processor to begin and complete the Unit Charter Renewal Application for 2021. The Charter Renewal Applicaton submittal due date is 12/15/2020. View this quick tutorial before you begin!
Top Five Charter Renewal Tips for 2021;
1. Review your Unit Roster before you begin. If you are missing any youth or adults, get this fixed before you begin by sending applications and pro-rated payment to council office to process. We are asking our units to NOT ADD any new members to Charter Renewal. Find out who is remaining on the roster and who isn’t. Let your Renewal Processor know.
2. Review your YPT Aging Report before you begin. If any of your adult members have expired YPT or will expire prior to 1/1/2021, this will prevent you from completing your charter renewal. Those adults must retake YPT immediately to remain on the roster and allow the Renewal Processor to complete the Charter Renewal.
3. Decide if any changes in positions will be made ahead of time and seek approval from your Chartered Organization Representative. Relay this information to your Renewal Processor.
5. Stage 5 Submit Roster, Step 1 Approve Roster, please use the online approval to bypass the need for a signature. After you validate the roster, send a Draft Copy of the Charter Renewal Application to your Executive Office or Chartered Organization Rep for their approval by email.
If a Renewal Processor needs help with their Charter Renewal, please contact your Unit Commissioner, District Executive or you can contact sandy.elkins@scouting.org to setup an appointment by phone or in-office.
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Camping and Program
For assistance contact Steven Dunn Assistant Scout Executive |
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Summer Camp Fees for 2021
We have made some changes for this year. The $100 deposit per scout and the paid in full due dates remain the same. Please, see the Fee Structure below:
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Winter Camping Reservations for Campsites available at Both Camps!!!
Reserve your weekend campsites at Rotary Scout Reservation and Camp Wakpominee. Please find the reservation login here.
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Development and Sponsorships
For assistance contact Beth Bush Development Director |
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Wakpominee 100th Anniversary Brick Sale
The Wakpominee 100th Anniversary Brick Sale is coming to a close. This is your last chance to get your message created on a brick that will be used in a brick walkway at Camp Wakpominee in front of the main office. The deadline to order is December 31, 2020.
If you would like to order a brick to commemorate a special date, or just with your name on it, you can purchase it online here www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/wak
Or by completing and mailing the form with a check to our office.
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Holiday Shopping and Twin Rivers Council
As we get closer to the holiday shopping season, here’s a reminder to use our council link when shopping at Amazon. You can use the link all year and you’ll help us earn 6-8% of your purchase price with nothing else to do. Please share this with your friends and family!
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Hello Popcorn fans!
We have something NEW and EXCITING to share with you!
This incentive is running now and will continue through December 31st, so there is plenty of time for your Scouts to participate. Please see the attached file, which will explain all of the details.
Show and Sell time isn’t over!!
Our council has plenty of show and sell product for units who would like to have product available to sell at local locations or for show and deliver sales. We have pre-made kits available to sign out. A small kit at $535 retail, medium kit at $935 retail, and a large kit at $1670 retail. Check out the kit you feel most comfortable with and if you need more you can check out another kit. Once you sign out the popcorn, it is yours to keep, so we suggest that you plan for what you need and come back for more if you need it. All popcorn will be picked up by appointment at the TRC office. The kit contents are listed on the request form.
Register Now for these Show and Sell Locations!
We now have spaces available to do Show and Sells at Aviation Mall and Crossgates Mall. Please read the attached rules for the location you would like to sell at BEFORE clicking here to register for your spot. Click here to sign up:
For other locations to sell, check with your local Stewart’s Shops, Lowes, Home Depot, and small businesses. Many that have agreed to allow selling are some Ace Hardware stores, and locally owned stores.
SCOUT SUCCESS: Check Out the attachment of Gabe from Pack 1232 at his Show and Sell. His pack is selling like crazy!
Unit success story of the week: Pack 4001 decided to try show and sells by getting a large kit. They have sold out of the large kit two times and are continuing to sell! Remember that the market isn’t very saturated, as we have less sellers this year. Your odds of selling show and sell popcorn are GREAT!
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The Hornaday Award becomes the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Award
Scouts have been working to conserve our planet since the organization’s inception. Now, they can be honored for their work through the BSA Distinguished Conservation Service Awards program.
Scouts BSA members, Sea Scouts and Venturers can earn the youth version of these new prestigious awards while adult leaders and other organizations and individuals can be bestowed other versions. The awards aim to honor exemplary environmental stewardship and service while encouraging others to strive toward making a difference. More...
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