PATHWAYS Newsletter for October 9, 2020

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Longhouse Council - Pathways - October 9, 2020

Vol. #2 Issue #34

Yes it is happening!!!

On October 17th and 18th we will be holding a modified

Cub Scout Spooktacular.

By following all of the State Health Department's Covid-19 protocols we will be offering two, four hour blocks each day, to 40 family members in each block. Unfortunately we cannot offer overnight camping with this event. But, we will have Archery, BB gun, a craft, and a hay ride. Plus a few other surprises. So, sign up today to reserve your spot.

Radio Merit Badge

Looking for a Merit Badge that allows you to talk to other countries and even a space station? Than Radio merit badge is for you. Saturday October 17th you can sign up to learn just how easy it can be to talk to the world.

2020 Northeast Region AREA 3

COUNCIL Leadership Conference

Virtual Conference

Saturday, October 24, 2020

8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Keynote Speaker will be Barry Williams

Northeast Region President

Highlights for the Day:

Virtually Meet the Key Northeast Region President / Area 3 Committee

3 Topic Breakout Sessions

· Virtual Programs Moving Forward

· Scouting Safely

· Funding your Council 2020-2021

· Engaging Parents

· Reopening Units - Wake those sleeping bears up!

· Sea Scouts – It’s not just for the big ships!

· Diversity and Inclusion

· Scouting Alumni – Getting them involved!

· New Presidents and Executive VP Orientation

· Messaging and Communications

· Council Viability!

Breakout session by Function (Membership, Advancement, Finance, Commissioners, etc.)

Dress for the Day is Scout Uniform (if you have one), otherwise business casual

Cost will be $10

Invite a Friend & Play Pokemon

Your Cub Scout could win a deck of Pokemon cards by just inviting a friend to join Cub Scouts. Any Cub Scout that invites a friend to join Cub Scouts, can submit the Bring a Friend form with their friend's completed application and they will receive a deck of Pokemon cards and a chance to win more Pokemon stuff.

Bring A Friend Form

USE GEO-FENCING

TO PROMOTE YOUR JOINING EVENT

Take advantage of this FREE advertising program from National to advertise your Joining Event on Facebook. Please sign-up at least two weeks before your event. Contact your District Executive for more info.

Geo-Fencing Sign-up

27th Annual Scout-O

For the 27th year in a row, the Central New York Orienteering Club is happy to offer an opportunity for Scouts and other youth groups to learn and practice the art of using a map and compass. This year will be a little different. Instruction by CNYO club members will be available for beginners, by appointment, on November 14 and 15. Self-serve map hikes are available for experienced groups starting November 7th.

There will be NO overnight camping, extra activities for younger scouts, or a patrol competition this year.

Go to the Central New York Orienteering Club website for more info.

Website

The Scout Shop is open 6 days a week

Monday – Friday 10-6 (closed 1:30-2 for lunch)

Saturday 10-2.

The Scout Shop is excited to announce the annual "Fall Camping 101" promotion for two weeks, from Monday, October 12 through Saturday, October 24. During this time, the Scout Shop will be able to offer customers 10% Off ALL Camping Gear when they spend $75 or more, 15% off $125 or more, or 20% off $150 or more.

The uniform sale has been extended to October 31, 2020.

For more information on events, training opportunities, and other activities happening in your district, visit your district webpage:

Towpath | Northern Lights | Crossroads | Ontario | Tri-Rivers

Other Dates of Interest

October 12th - Office Closed

November 11th - Office Closed

November 26th & 27th - Office Closed

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