Welcome to NNJ Journey to Excitement! This newsletter highlights all of the great programs that happened in our council over the last month. If you want your unit, event, or program to be featured for all to see, submit photos and descriptions to
communications@nnjbsa.org. Also be sure to use
#nnjcgoodturn on Facebook and Instagram to share positive stories from the community!
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FEATURED STORY OF THE MONTH
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In honor of the military Veterans who have passed away due to COVID-19, Alex has been playing Taps and the Marine Corps Hymn in front of the New Jersey Veteran's Home in Paramus. Alex's story has been shared by multiple local newspapers, Scouting Magazine, and NBC Nightly News. Click
here to read more. We are so proud of how this super Scout has inspired the community. Keep up the great work, Alex!
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Do you know of Scouts doing their Good Turn in the community? Use
#nnjcgoodturn
on social media to share!
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Troop 19, Short Hills
Troop 19 and their Bubble Duckies patrol have been working with FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) to provide hot meals for first responders and staff in numerous medical facilities in the community. Click
here
to read the full article about Troop 19 in TAP News Online. So far they've raised over $2,100 for frontline staff. Meals will be ordered from local Milburn restaurant, La Stada's. They are accepting donations on their
Go Fund Me
page, and asking our Scouting community to make thank-you cards to accompany the meals. If you would like to contribute
, please create thank you cards on standard 8 1/2 x 11 papers and scan/email to
catherine.desoe@gmail.com
by this Friday 4/24/2020.
It's awesome to see our Scouts hard at work in the community!
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Troop 146, Hoboken
Brothers Zachary and Noah from Hoboken Troop 146 decided to head to the shoreline of Liberty State Park near the salt marshes to do some cleanup work. They collected 6 garbage bags full of styrofoam, plastic bags, bottles, and other trash that washed up in three hours of work.
April 22nd is Earth Day! Let's follow Zachary and Noah's example and all do our part in caring for the environment (while maintaining proper social distancing, of course). Great job, guys!
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever Camp at Home contest! We loved seeing everyone's entries, and it was hard to choose our favorite sites. Check out our council Facebook page for a compilation of all the campsite entries. Congratulations to our first and second place winners!
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First Place: Siddharth and Vikram from Troop/Pack 192 in Wayne!
These brothers used their time Camping at Home to give a special thanks first responders and front line workers.
Siddharth says his favorite activity at camp is the shooting range, and Vikram loves hiking. Thanks for showing your support!
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Second Place: Eddie from Troop 223 in Weehawken
Eddie has an awesome backyard setup with all of his camping gear! Eddie says one of his favorite camping activities is catching and releasing frogs. Thanks, Eddie!
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Scouting from Home Idea Exchange
Looking for activities to do with your Scouts? Join our
NNJC "Scouting from Home" Idea Exchange group on Facebook!
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eaders from across the Council can ask questions and share different ideas for helping Scouts continue their adventure from home. Please note that posts are subject to approval by our Commissioner Staff prior to being made public.
Feel free to reach out to a Commissioner or Professional if you have any questions!
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"A Scout is Reverent"
I
n
this
video, the Scouts of Pack 168 share songs, pictures, prayers, and activities which are important to them in their Faiths.
Make use of the time with your family to earn your Cub Scout ranks' Duty to God Adventure or the religious emblem of your Faith.
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NNJC Outdoor Adventure Update
At NNJC, we want to keep our Scouting families informed as we continue to receive new information about the status of our camps and other outdoor programs. If you wish to receive a weekly newsletter about our upcoming outdoor adventures, send a message to
communications@nnjbsa.org
to be placed on the email list.
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Virtual Roundtables
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oin the Northern New Jersey Council as we provide a series of Virtual Scout Roundtables for all Scout Unit Leaders, Commissioners, and District Volunteers. Cant make one of the zoom sessions? Don't worry! We will be recording and streaming all sessions to our NNJC Youtube channel
here.
- Thursday, April 23rd, 8:00 pm - How to plan/run a virtual meeting
- Tuesday, April 28th, 8:00 pm - How to plan/run a virtual DEN meeting
- Thursday, April 30th, 8:00 pm - Activities/Parent Involvement
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Meeting ID:
503 757 6608
Password:
161977
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2020 Popcorn Sale
Unit registration deadline: Thursday, April 30th
This year the theme of our sale is Medieval Times! Do you have what it takes to become a Popcorn Knight?
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NNJC Virtual Day Camp
Saturday, May 2nd
Join us for our first ever Virtual Camporee! We have a full day of activities planned that the whole family can enjoy. All participating Scouts must be registered through NNJC.
Click
here to join the Facebook group and find out more!
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We ask you join Northern New Jersey Council in support of the 15,000 youth we serve now and into the future. At a time when we are all experiencing uncertainty, the Scouting community continues to deliver program, bring people and communities together, and help others in need. Your gift of $5, $20, $50 or more helps make an meaningful impact in the lives of our Scouts.
Support Scouts Today!
Our mission is to serve others by helping to instill values in young people that prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime, and achieve their full potential. More than ever, our mission-driven program is needed as we are the fabric in hundreds of cities and towns within Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties. Show your support of the Northern New Jersey Council with a
Gift Today
or by May 5, 2020. Together, we are stronger!
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