Are you signed up for our November events?! 😱

GENERAL

ATTENTION

SHOPPERS!!!

Instead of ordering gifts through Amazon.com, or anywhere else online, if you order gifts through Amazon Smile, you will also be giving back to charity with every purchase. When you select Leatherstocking Council, BSA as your Amazon Smile charity, Amazon will donate to the Leatherstocking Council with every one of your online purchases! So, please make sure your gifts bring even more happiness this holiday season by using Amazon Smile with Leatherstocking Council, BSA selected as your charity organization.

Visit the link below to start supporting future generations of Scouts through the Leatherstocking Council today - and happy holidays!”

AMAZON SMILE

UPCOMING

Power of 3

The Power of 3 recruitment effort has begun and the first drawing will be tomorrow on Facebook Live! The Power of 3 is a council-wide recruitment effort to motivate youth all across Central New York to join in on the fun of Scouting. We encourage youth and their families to use the Power of 3 method to reach out to their friends and communities. Not only will youth practice effective communication with their friends to explain the benefits and excitement of scouting, but they will also learn character building traits such as persistence and goal setting by participating in the Power of 3.

How does it work?

Each week for four weeks, (starting Friday, October 15th), at 2:00 p.m. the Council will hold a drawing for a Power of 3 recruitment prize. Prizes are for youth only that participate. Prizes are as listed below:

1 $50 Amazon Gift Card (Week 1- There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)
1 $50 Amazon Gift Card (Week 2-There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)
1 $50 Amazon Gift Card (Week 3-There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)
The Grand Prize! 1 Smart TV (Week 4- There will also be 2 Mystery prize drawings!)

Please visit the webpage linked below for more information and Power of 3 entry rules.

POWER OF 3

AMING WEEKEND

“GA! GA! BALL!” Get pumped for Camp Kingsley’s first ever Gaming Weekend! Scouts of all ages from Troops and Packs can come to Camp Kingsley for a weekend of pure fun and games.

Cub Scouts can come up for the day (11/13/21) and enjoy the playground, Gaga Ball, Lawn Bowling, Escape the tent, and so much more. Scouts BSA Scouts can come up for the weekend (11/12-14/21) and enter the MtG Draft, dominate classic board games, and even see a LARP demo.

Find out more about Camp Kingsley’s first ever Gaming Weekend and register with your friends today using the link below!

Gaming Weekend

Turkey Trek

Join the Powderhorn District and Troop 2 in Oneida for a great afternoon of fun for Scouts of all ages (Packs and Troops) along one of the most scenic and historical trails in the Oneida area, while providing some “HOPE” for families in need this season!

Scout learning stations will enhance your trail experience, and you never know what surprises you may find along the way!

Registration: Troop 2 is asking for each attendee to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food pantry.

Find out more information and register with the link below.

Turkey Trek

Distinguished Citizens

AWARD DINNER

On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Boy Scouts of America Leatherstocking Council will host its Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner at the Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown, NY to present its Community Leadership Award to public service honoree Deputy Jim Mateunas.

The BSA Community Leadership Award is presented to those who exemplify in their daily lives the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law. The recipients are chosen for their outstanding community service as evidenced by the interest and leadership given to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem to which they are held by their colleagues.

The dinner will be at the Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown and begin with hors d’oeuvres at 6:00 PM. Dinner and Program at 6:45 PM. A silent auction with a variety of items donated by area businesses will also be available.

Individual tickets are $125; tables of eight available for $1,000 and include a quarter-page recognition in the event program.

Award Dinner Webpage

BLIZZARD CAMP

SOLD OUT!

...However, there is a chance your unit may not be frozen out just yet. We are creating a waitlist and should there be enough interest and unit commitment in the next few weeks, there is the strong possibility of running a second session over February break (Tentative dates are Feb. 18-21). Please go to the bottom of the page linked below to get your unit on the Blizzard Camp waitlist today!

Blizzard Camp

SCOUTS' TIPS

Youth Protection Training

We would like to take this time to remind everyone that Youth Protection Training (YPT) is required yearly. The best time to take Youth Protection is during the fall before charter season starts. Units that do YPT training together please considering scheduling it for November to avoid holidays and weather.

Renew Your Youth Protection Online - https://my.scouting.org/

EAGLE'S NEST

EAGLE PROJECT

OPPORTUNITY

If you are an Eagle Scout candidate and are looking for a project, the Irish Cultural Center in Utica could use your help. As part of their project, the Irish Cultural Center will be opening a museum covering the rich history of the Irish-Americans in central New York. For more information on this exiting opportunity you can contact Alex Sisti at sistia@roadrunner.com

SCOUT ARTICLES

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blog.scoutingmagazine.org

How to Buy the Best Sleeping Bag

A sleeping bag can make the difference between blissful comfort and a verrry long, miserable night. It can even help you ward off life-threatening hypothermia if you get cold and wet. Choosing the right sleeping bag can be tricky. Follow these...

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scoutlife.org

TRADING POST

$1 MUGS

Hot cider and hot coco season is here! Stop by the Council Trading Post and pick up some mugs for all your toasty beverages.

Council Trading Post hours:

Tuesday: 9am-5pm

Wednesday: 9am-5pm

Thursday: 9am-5pm

Please allow us two business days to fulfill advancement orders. We cannot guarantee that your advancement order will be gathered if we do not receive two business days notice. Thank you.

(315) 735-4437

PIC OF THE WEEK

Pack 44 of Canastota participated in Canastota's first annual Dye-Dash. Lots of color was thrown and tons of fun was had from the looks of this colorful photo. Way to keep your community bright Pack 44!

Wondering what your local Scouting unit is doing? Then join in on the fun and adventure of Scouting in your local community by singing up today at...

www.leatherstockingcouncil.org/JoinScouts