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Longhouse Council - Pathways - March 4, 2022
Vol. #4 Issue #9
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Open Nominations Closed on Friday, March 25, 2022
Submit your Nominations TODAY
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Nominate a Deserving Volunteer Today
Do you know someone who has made a significant impact on the youth or program of our Council? Now is the time to submit a nomination to recognize their contributions.
Each year, every Council in the BSA has the opportunity to honor adult volunteers who have provided outstanding service to scouting on a Council level.
Submit the nomination form via email to longhouse@scouting.org before the last Friday in March (3/25/22) for consideration.
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Remembrance of David Whyte |
On Saturday, March 5th at 2:00pm at Christ Church in Manlius. There will be a Celebration of Life for David Whyte. As David played a big role in the church this will be a traditional service but rather than being sad the hope is to celebrate all that David meant to so many people. Four voices will talk during the service from the four area of David’s life, family, work, scouts and church.
Also as part of the service bulletin there will be a book of remembrances, so if you have a memory, funny story, or recollection you’d like to share you can email it directly to the church at church.office@christchurchmanlius.org using the subject line Celebration of Life David Whyte.
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The Course is all Most FULL
Time is running out to sign up.
Registration closes on Saturday April 23rd
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My name is Mike Cargill, I am a father of three daughters (all involved in the scouting program). I am involved in many different levels of scouting so I understand the need for Wood Badge and am one of its greatest promoters. You may ask why I need this and what good will it do? In order to explore that we need to first explore my path up to and beyond Wood Badge.
I took the course, N3-397-19, in 2019 at Seneca Waterways Council, the summer before Covid changed the world we live in. I attended Wood Badge with a close friend of mine (we both started Troop 150, the first female Troop in CNY in the new Scouts BSA Program. I was excited to go and get a new experience (I am an Eagle Scout class of 1998, was always active as a youth and through college). After the course was completed I could not get enough. If you have heard anyone say you need to attend, they mean it. Wood Badge changed the perspective I look at things. It changed so many ideas and methods of doing things that I truly have improved my skill set.
All of us have learned different life lessons, some of us may even have specialized training with youth programs, communications, coaching, etc. Wood Badge gives everyone the opportunity to learn something and to expand upon the knowledge base that each of us already have. Wood Badge is not only leadership training for the BSA program, it's lessons have an impact on the individual. You will come back after the course changed with new knowledge that will help you with every facet of your life from your family to work and definitely within the scouting program.
It truly is not all about the critters (Buffalo Patrol for the win), that's just some of the fun. It's about becoming a better individual, which helps the unit become stronger. My favorite saying when anyone asks why I do something or why I am involved in every little thing I do within the BSA, "We owe it to the Scouts" We can become the best that we can and do everything to make sure that the experience that the Scouts have in the program is the best thing ever. It is our responsibility to help train and give the experience to the leaders of tomorrow.
That is my Wood Badge story, I may be a Buffalo but I am looking forward to being your Troop Guide in the course this spring.
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2022 Wood Badge
NST 10-373-22
Wood Badge @ Camp Woodland
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SABATTIS
SCOUT
RESERVATION
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1800s RENDEZVOUS CAMP
Would you like to earn Metalworking, Woodworking, Leatherworking, First Aid, & Canoeing Merit Badges in a unique and challenge setting? Then the new Rendezvous camp is the program for you. Even if you already have these merit badges this program can still be for you. Challenge yourself to live the life of the mid 1800s “Early Pioneers” for a full week. If you are interested, click below for more information.
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You Are Invited to the
3rd Annual Towpath District
Pinewood Derby; Sponsored by Pit Stop
Saturday, April 2nd
Hosted by Jordan-Elbridge Pack 102
Location: Jordan Elbridge Community Center
1 St. Rt. 31 Jordan NY 13080
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APRIL 2, 2021
SCOUT HALL - DEXTER
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SAVE THE DATE
Pirate Spring Camporee
5/13-5/15
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Ahoy mateys. Grab your peg legs and eye patches. This years spring camporee is going to be a swashbuckling good time. Who hasn't dreamt of being a pirate at some point of their life? Come sail the seven seas in search of treasure, glory, and adventure. Troops 210B and 210G look forward to walking the plank into the unknown with our fellow scouters of all ages. |
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Citizenship in Society
The new merit badge encourages Scouts to explore important topics around diversity, equity, inclusion and ethical leadership and learn why these qualities are important in society and in Scouting. Beginning July 1, 2022, the Citizenship in Society merit badge will be required for any youth seeking to achieve the prestigious Eagle Scout rank.
Application for merit badge counselors are being accepted now, but this isn't your run of the mill process. Counselors will be put through a rigorous review process and once accepted will be required to attend a special training. Please contact the Service Center for more info.
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The Bake for Good Program at King Arthur Baking Company and Cabot Cheese are excited to announce a live virtual bake-along event for Scouts!
Bake for Good and Cabot Cheese have joined forces to create a new educational patch for Scouts, Let Good Thoughts Rise. We are hosting a live bake-along on Mindful Baking: Cheddar Scones and we would love for your Scouts to join us. Baking for our friends and family brings joy and deliciousness into our lives. Incorporating simple mindfulness practices improves our physical and mental health. This new program brings together baking and mindfulness as we Let Good Thoughts Rise. Register your Scouts today!
Details:
Mindful Baking Bake-Along: Cheddar Cheese Scones
Sunday March 13, 2022
2:00pm Eastern Time
- The program is approximately 1.5 hours
- Held live on Zoom
- This is a free virtual bake-along event. You will bake along live with Bake for Good Instructors and Scout Troops around the country as we make scones and learn to incorporate mindfulness into our baking practice.
- Join from your individual homes or gather as a Troop.
- All scouts who attend receive a Let Good Thoughts Rise patch
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Register for the event now, space is limited.
Next Steps:
- Register here.
- Once you have registered, a Bake for Good instructor will contact you to confirm your information, provide additional details to help make your program a success, and share next steps.
- The contact person for your Troop will receive coupons for King Arthur Baking and Cabot products, and dough scrapers for the members of your troop. The recipe will be shared via email.
- Each troop will be responsible for gathering the ingredients and materials they need to bake.
- The contact person will receive a link to the Zoom meeting the day before the program. They will then share the link with your group members, as appropriate.
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Scout Shop Hours:
Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday 11:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
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Check out the Scout Shop Facebook page for weekly sales
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You do not need an appointment to shop at the Scout Shop.
You are welcome to come in anytime.
Also check out our new tool that can help you shop.
You can have your order shipped, pick up in store, or curbside pick-up. We are more than happy to help you shop in any way that makes you feel comfortable.
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For more information on events, training opportunities, and other activities happening in your district, visit your district webpage:
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Other Dates of Interest
Office Closed- Saturday, & Sunday
Office & Scout Shop Closed - April 15th Good Friday
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“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” ― Charles Dickens |
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