The Latest
June 25th, 2020 Issue #17
Join Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA Early and Save on Your Registration Fee

If you have brand new Scouts that will be joining in September have them join in July and save up to $26 on a six month registration. This savings will apply to anyone that is a brand new Scout. Some examples would be siblings of current Scouts or friends of Scouts or our Scouting families that have committed to join in the fall. This registration will be from July through December of 2020 and will cost $43.50.

To take advantage of this opportunity just have the family fill out the linked fillable pdf and send that in with the registration fee of $43.50.

Membership and Unit Service
For assistance contact Steven Dunn Assistant Scout Executive
Unit Resources and Feedback Meeting

Join Assistant Scout Executive Steven Dunn & your district DE's on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 from 7-8 PM for our Council wide Resource Meeting for Packs and Troops. We will be providing you with information on resources we have been developing to move the Scouting program forward as we head into Summer and the Fall kick-off. We also want to know from you what resources we can provide. By working together we can have the resources that we need to grow and strengthen our units for the upcoming year.

Click  HERE  to register and a meeting link will be emailed to you .
National Recruiting Webinars happening this Summer.

These regular, one-hour sessions will cover topics important to recruiting in 2020, including geofencing, BeAScout.org, Zoom 101, online registration, and much more. Plus, the hosts will answer your questions. Recordings of past webinars will be available in the Marketing and Membership Hub .
Schedule:
Update Your Unit Pin Before Online Registrations Go Live in August

Starting August 1st online applications will include the national fee and the council program and insurance fee. In order to take a advantage of this all of our unit pins need to be up to date. The link below will take you to step by step instructions. If you need any assistance please contact your District Executive.

Camping and Program
For assistance contact Steven Dunn Assistant Scout Executive
Rotary and Wakpominee Re-opening Plan

The following is our re-opening plan for our units to use our camping properties for overnight camping up to 72 hours, hiking and day use.

  • July 1st - online weekend reservations will be opern
  • email Sandy Elkins for weekday reservations
  • July 10th - open for small groups
  • specific campsites
  • limited capacity
  • Hiking - groups of 10 people or less
  • Less then 72 hour camping - groups of 25 people or less
  • Follow regulatory agencies and national guideline

Stay tuned for more details in the coming days
Twin Rivers Council Presents

Twilight Adventures "Down on the Farm"

Come and join us for a virtual hootin' good time ' Down on the Farm Twilight Adventure'  to enjoy at home with your family this summer.

Our Twilight Adventure will be held for 3 weeks:

Week 1: July 6th - July 10th Register Here!! Starting on June 8th
Week 2: July 20th - July 24th Register Here!! Starting on June 8th
Week 3: Aug 10th - Aug 14th Register Here!! Starting on June 8th

When : Monday thru Friday

Time : 6pm to 8pm

Cost : $35 - Participant with a 'Camp in the Box,' $10 - Participant Only (no 'Camp in a Box'), or $4 - Patch Only

The event is open to Boys and Girls ages Kindergarten thru 5 th  grade. Scouts will enjoy great activities focusing on nature, crafts, songs, skits, and special guests, with a down-on-the-farm twist.

We will be shortly sending out a link to be able to purchase Twilight Adventures Camp T-shirts.
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SCOUT ON!   THIS SUMMER WITH THE TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL STAY CAMP

Registration Ends on June 28th. Sign Up Now!!!

Keep your Scouting adventures alive this summer from the convenience of home. Our exciting STAY CAMP program blends online instruction in merit badges and Scouts skills with camp wide programs and outdoor experiences designed to encourage physical fitness. Instruction is provided by trained merit badge counselors, including many of your favorite staff members from Camp Wakpominee and Rotary Scout Reservation.  More,,,
➤ Earn Up To 4 Merit Badges!
➤ Campfire Program!
➤ Campwide Challenges!
➤ Scavenger Hunts!
➤ Camp in a Box of Supplies and Goodies!
➤ Special Presentations!
➤ Programs for Leaders!
➤ Your favorite TRC Camp Staff!
…. and more!




Registration Begins: June 15 at 7:00 PM
Registration Closes: June 28 at 11:59 PM

Every camper will receive a special Camp in a Box, with a STAY CAMP t-shirt, water bottle/laptop stickers, program supplies, and lots of special surprises!

ADULT LEADERS: Order your very own
leader-specific Camp in a Box for just $39!

THREE SESSIONS:  J ULY 20-24 ● JULY 27-31 ● AUGUST 3-7
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  STAYCAMP@TRCSCOUTING.ORG
2021 National Jamboree
July 21-30, 2021

Summit Bechtel Reserve
Glen Jean, West Virginia

SCOUTING’S PREMIER NATIONAL EVENT, HELD AT
A WORLD-CLASS HIGH ADVENTURE FACILITY!


The Twin Rivers Council will be sending troops and a crew to
the 2021 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia.

Scouts must be at least 12 years old and have earned First
Class by the start of the Jamboree.

EXPERIENCE THE BEST PROGRAM SCOUTING HAS TO OFFER:
• 5 miles of zip lines and challenge courses!
• 36 miles of mountain bike trails and BMX tracks!
• 13 acres of shooting sports ranges (shotgun, rifle, pistol, and archery)!
• Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and waterfront activities!
• Rock climbing and rappelling!
• Skateboarding!
• Technology areas, patch trading, and service projects!
• World-Class entertainment and stadium shows!
• Summit Center Exhibits and Garden Ground activities!
• Merit Badge opportunities!

TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL CONTINGENT
• All-Inclusive Contingent Fee: $1,900 per participant. Participants who stay on track with the
contingent payment schedule will be eligible for a $100 credit.
• Fee includes registration, bus transportation, and limited edition contingent patches and
merchandise.
• Scoutmaster and Crew Advisor applications available upon request.
• Register online today at www.trcscouting.org

TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL CONTINGENT CONTACT
NICK MITCHELL
jamboreenick@trcscouting.org
(518) 461-6818
Development and Sponsorships
For assistance contact Beth Bush Development Director
Annual Popcorn Sale will have exciting new changes!!!

Recently we sent out an article about the changes to the popcorn sale this year. We have a few more updates. As you know, Covid-19 has affected everything we do. Twin Rivers Council has been working diligently with Trails End, the popcorn distributor, to make changes that will allow our Scouts to have their most successful sale yet!

The popcorn guide is almost ready to send out, but until then, we wanted to send you the changes that Trails End has made, and the changes we have made.

To accommodate Scouts selling and having to follow COVID-19 regulations, we will be enhancing the online sales. Rather than having different items online, the online sale will now have the same items as the take order sale. Trails End is opening sales online on July 1 st. If your unit sells online between July 1 and August 15 th, your unit will receive an additional 5% in commission in the form of an Amazon gift card. Also, Trails End is offering FREE SHIPPING July 3rd-5 th, so get your Scouts signed in soon. I’m sure your customers will appreciate no shipping.

The app is improved for 2020. This year, there will be pictures of all of the products available, and the goal tracking and prize tracking will be upgraded, as well. This year, there are additional award levels, so there is less of a jump to get from one to the next. Due to Trails End’s changes in distribution to the councils, we have had to adjust our selling times and distribution. We are doing take order sales and online direct sales first. When you pick up your take-order popcorn, you will also pick up any show and sell popcorn you have ordered. We will not be taking returns on show and sell product. Online Direct will continue through December 31 st.

On July 15 th, from 7-8pm, we will be hosting a Zoom meeting with updated popcorn sale information. We are encouraging all unit popcorn kernels or a member of the unit committee to participate in the information session. In order to receive the login information for the Zoom session, please register at this link: https://mycouncil.trcscouting.org/Event/14257
If you haven’t registered your unit for the 2020 Popcorn Sale through Trails-End already, click here to register: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/dpGdjM7v98zabg4aAwO967I
Council Administration
For Assistance contact Ruth LaCoss Office Manager
Scout Island Available for Overnight Camping by Scouting Units

The Hudson River – Black River Regulating District has issued permit #111074 to the Twin Rivers Council granting Scouting Units permission to use Scout Island.

Scout Island is located on the Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, NY.

Scouting Units wishing to use the island for overnight camping may do so, at no cost, by:
  • contacting Ruth: ruth.lacoss@scouting.org, with their expected dates of use.
  • Approximately 4 units can use the island on any weekend depending on the size of the unit.
  • Once we receive the unit’s request, we will issue a temporary use permit for the dates specified and mail it to the unit.
When deciding or planning to use the island, Scouting Units should keep in mind that:
  • This is primitive camping
  • There are NO sanitary facilities or drinking water on the island.
  • Units must remove all refuse which cannot be destroyed by burning, particularly metal, foil, bottles, cans etc.
  • Units will need to provide their own transportation to and from the island.
  • Units should not plan service hours around this overnight opportunity unless they have coordinated and been approved for a service project by the Twin Rivers Council.
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