Oct 2020
Arrowheads Up!
Welcome to the Arrowhead District Newsletter!
Virtual Roundtable
Monday October 12th at 7:30pm

ATTENTION: NEW LINK
Join us via Zoom using THIS link.

We will follow last month's Roundtable format. Meaning all announcements will be made on this newsletter. There will be no announcements from the floor.

We will have a quick Q&A at the beginning of Roundtable so come prepared with questions!

Although District Level events are allowed we will continue to meet virtually for the foreseeable future.
Joint Roundtable Topic:
Recharter
Roundtable Announcements
Our November Camporee is occurring in person on November 20th-22nd at Broad Creek! We need more sign ups to make the event happen. If you want to participate don't wait to sign up, registration closes this Friday October 16th.
Check out THIS webpage to complete recharter, retrieve your necessary documents, see tutorials and more!
Continuing the fun from this summer, the Baltimore Area Council is proud and excited to launch the fall edition of our Cub Scout Adventure Boxes! Each rank specific box (one for October, one for November) is filled with nearly everything you need to complete four or more elective Cub Scout Adventures at home and kickstart your Scouts advancement to the next rank this fall!
We've even added a shooting sports option and also the option to purchase a cool BAC hat!
Sign up HERE
JOTA- JOTI
Experience the world’s largest digital Scout event taking place on the Internet and over the airwaves. The event connects millions of young people around the world for a full weekend of online activities that promote friendship and global citizenship. JOTA-JOTI enables young people and volunteers to participate in fun and engaging group activities over the Internet and amateur radio focused on developing 21st-century skills through Scouting. Register HERE. Learn more HERE.
Unit Commissioner Interest Sessions
Are you looking for a way to give back to Scouting? Our district could benefit from having more Unit Commissioners. Unit Commissioners are the liason between units and District/ Council resources. If you are curious as to what a Unit Commissioner does please consider coming to a Unit Commissioner Interest Session on either Oct 28th or Nov 1st. Sign up HERE
Baltimore Blast Scout night in the works. More info coming soon!
BAC SWAG!

The Baltimore Area Council is selling BAC-themed scouting swag!

Get cool gear to show your BAC and Maryland pride with themed dress shirts, backpacks, and much more. The link can be found HERE. 

Get it before it's gone!
Cub Scout Recruitment Handbook
Click on the picture above to open the Cub Scout Recruitment Handbook. This year, recruitment is vital to our longevity as a program. Please be sure to work with unit leadership to create a recruitment plan and hold Joining Events. We will even geo-fence your event for free!
Troop/ Crew Recruitment Handbook
Click on the picture above to open the Troop/Crew Recruitment Handbook. This year, recruitment is vital to our longevity as a program. Please be sure to work with unit leadership to create a recruitment plan and hold Joining Events. We will even geo-fence your event for free!


Free Geo-fencing for your unit. Just fill out THIS form.
New Recruitment Video

  • Check out our new recruitment video from National. We can add your specific Pack information at the end if you fill out the form above.
  • You can find this video on YouTube HERE or
  • Available for download HERE at the Brand Center. The Brand Center is an extremely helpful resource with high quality photos, videos, flyers, and more.
Making sure your BeaScout Pin is up to date is vital to recruitment in an ever increasing online world. You can see the step-by-step instructions by clicking the button above.

For more information on my.scouting and BeAScout please check out THIS website.
Want to explore what Geo-fencing on your own? Click the button above to see how!
You can see all COVID updates HERE. See a personal checklist for Scouting events below.
  • Click HERE to see helpful dates and register your unit today to get the most up to date info.

  • Join our FB Page to coordinate with other volunteers

  • Join our Popcorn Newsletter by clicking on THIS link.
Click HERE to find out more about the sale and to get promotional materials to help you with your holiday sale!
Listen to Nathan talk about how easy the online sale can be and how you can be successful too!
Hear Arrowhead's top selling Scout, Jonathan, talk about his success with selling popcorn in person!
Visit the ARROWHEAD WEBSITE to see the most up-to-date calendar.

If you want to download the Arrowhead calendar you can do so by adding arrowheaddistrictwebmaster@gmail.com to your personal Gmail calendar
Awards
Silver Beaver Nominations
Do you know a volunteer who has given their time and effort to the Scouting movement? We want to know! We are currently searching for those Arrowhead District rock stars to honor and appreciate by giving them the highest council award, the Silver Beaver. Nominations need to be received by Nov 2nd to be considered. The ceremony will be virtual this year.
Details for nominations can be found HERE 
Reach out to Steven Sexton if you have a nominee in mind.
NOESA
The National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award is a prestigious recognition granted by the local council’s NESA committee to Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at the local, state, or regional level. The NOESA recognizes Eagle Scouts whose efforts have made a positive impact in the community. To find out more and to nominate someone for the NOESA click HERE
Advancement
  • See the National Update that covers advancement, swimming requirements and more HERE.

  • Merit Badge Counselors please check Scoutbook to make sure your merit badge offerings are showing. If something is missing contact Arrowheaddean@gmail.com by August 20th. Thanks!

  • Eagle Scout Boards of Review have been conducted. However, the paperwork (troop level responsibility) has not been turned in to Council. This is an unnecessary delay for your scout to receive confirmation from National that your scout is indeed an Eagle Scout.
Council Events
Eagle Mom Ceremony- Honor our 2020 Eagle Mom of the year Pam Fleagle on Nov 15th. You can register HERE
Council Recognition Dinner- Join us on Oct 27th to recognize some of our Council's most dedicated volunteers. You can register HERE
Thank you to everyone who has supported our 2020 Campaign. Our Friends of Scouting Campaign directly impacts the strength of our Scouting program. Due to the uncertainty caused by the Coronavirus our fundraising efforts were slowed. We are in the process of rescheduling unit presentations. If your unit has not had an presentation yet please reach out to ssexton@baltimorebsa.org to schedule something. We have new fundraising campaign pages and online giving methods that could fit your unit. If you would like to donate click the link below. If you donate online make sure to designate Arrowhead as your District on the left panel of the screen. Thank you for your support.
Shooting Sports Day:
If your unit wants to shoot rifle, shotgun, or archery you can sign up for a shooting day HERE
Broad Creek
Family Camping: We are offering Family Camping at Broad Creek. Check out our WEBSITE to find our more information and book your stay.

Troop Camping: Your Troop can camp at Broad Creek. You will need approval from your COR and IH. Make a reservation at our WEBSITE.

Renovations: We have completed our underground water and electric facilities. This will insure more reliable power and cleaner water for our campers. If you want to check out camp or help volunteer your time reach out to our Ranger, Tom Wagner HERE
Merit Badges with Social Distancing
Check out all the different Merit Badges offered by Arrowhead Councilors HERE.

We are working on putting together a schedule so keep an eye out for that.

If you want to offer a Merit Badge virtually reach out to Charlie Hauss directly at charlie.hauss@gmail.com

Thank you Charlie and Marty Taylor for helping to put this together and thank you to all the Merit Badge Councilors who have offered up their time to help out!
Order of the Arrow

We meet on the 2nd Monday of the month from 7:30PM-8:30PM at American Legion Post 109
If you have any question feel free to reach out to our Chapter Chief, Scott Talley, at arrowhead@nentico.org

To find out more information check out the Order of the Arrow website HERE
Thank you for being an active member our district! If you have any questions or feedback about Arrowheads up please send me an email at ssexton@baltimorebsa.org
Steven Sexton
443-573-2534
ssexton@baltimorebsa.org
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