The Latest
May 6, 2020 Issue #15
Council Staff Changes and Summer Camp

We know many of you are anxious to hear more about our summer camp opportunities. We are still waiting for guidance from the New York State Department of Health and hope to have a successful summer. More information to come.

We have one staff change to announce. Bryce Lee and the Twin Rivers Council have parted ways. We wish Bryce the best of luck with his future endeavors. We are beginning the process of replacing this position and look forward to having someone in place in the near future. In the meantime Steven Dunn will be coordinating the effort to provide service for the Adirondack District.

Mark D. Switzer
Scout Executive
Membership and Unit Service
For assistance contact Steven Dunn Assistant Scout Executive
Check out the Advancement Guidelines for COVID, rules for doing Virtual Eagle Board of Reveiws and Eagle Scout applications w/ Digital Signatures. More on the Scout On Page...
Scout On Challenge

A fun way to spend your time at home while still Scouting On. Help your entire unit earn recognition as a Troop or Pack that pressed on delivering the Scouting mission during this time.

Make sure you take photos to send in to provide a little "photo evidence", especially of your community service project. Email them to  ScoutOn@trcscouting.org.  You can also tag them on your social media accoun with #ScoutOnTRC.


Patches will be available for units to purchase at cost once submission is made. Participation ribbons will also be helpful. All submissions are due July 1st.

The basic aims of Scouting include teaching young people to take care of themselves, to be helpful to others, and to develop courage, self-reliance, and the ability to be ready to serve in an emergency.

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Camping and Program
For assistance contact Steven Dunn Assistant Scout Executive
CHOOSE YOUR NEXT 
CUB SCOUT CAMPING ADVENTURE  
REGISTER ONLINE AT TRCSCOUTING.ORG/CALENDAR
CUB SCOUT RENDEZVOUS 
FAMILY CAMP 

Cub Scout Family Camp Weekend is fun for the whole family! Families will camp together along with others from their home pack, or in merged dens of other individual families. Family camp will be offered in a beautiful Adirondack location, at Camp Bedford (Malone, NY) in July.
This year's program will a Hometown Carnival theme. Activities are designed to be fun for all ages! Play games, learn skills, and complete advancement opportunities together.
CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP 

Close to home and just as fun! Day camp is the one of the first steps in the Scouting outdoor program. It's a week of fun, advancement, and adventure at a camp or park close to home. Each day's program is filled with a variety of exciting activities including water activities, archery, BB Gun shooting, nature, crafts, games, and sports all designed to enhance the Cub Scout's experience. Program activities vary by location. Not every location will offer every activity. (BB Guns not available at Glenville location)
"Down on the Farm" ls this year's theme.
Day camp is organized for Cubs to attend with their pack, or as a provisional Scout with a parent.
Discount pricing ls available for parents who wish to volunteer, or for families with multiple attendees.
2021 National Jamboree
July 21-30, 2021

Summit Bechtel Reserve
Glen Jean, West Virginia

SCOUTING’S PREMIER NATIONAL EVENT, HELD AT
A WORLD-CLASS HIGH ADVENTURE FACILITY!


The Twin Rivers Council will be sending troops and a crew to
the 2021 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia.

Scouts must be at least 12 years old and have earned First
Class by the start of the Jamboree.

EXPERIENCE THE BEST PROGRAM SCOUTING HAS TO OFFER:
• 5 miles of zip lines and challenge courses!
• 36 miles of mountain bike trails and BMX tracks!
• 13 acres of shooting sports ranges (shotgun, rifle, pistol, and archery)!
• Whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and waterfront activities!
• Rock climbing and rappelling!
• Skateboarding!
• Technology areas, patch trading, and service projects!
• World-Class entertainment and stadium shows!
• Summit Center Exhibits and Garden Ground activities!
• Merit Badge opportunities!

TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL CONTINGENT
• All-Inclusive Contingent Fee: $1,900 per participant. Participants who stay on track with the
contingent payment schedule will be eligible for a $100 credit.
• Fee includes registration, bus transportation, and limited edition contingent patches and
merchandise.
• Scoutmaster and Crew Advisor applications available upon request.
• Register online today at www.trcscouting.org

TWIN RIVERS COUNCIL CONTINGENT CONTACT
NICK MITCHELL
jamboreenick@trcscouting.org
(518) 461-6818
Development and Sponsorships
For assistance contact Beth Bush Development Director

Since We Are All Shopping On Amazon now...
 
When you click on the Amazon link from the Twin Rivers Council website to get to the Amazon website, the council receives a donation from Amazon for 6%-8% of the purchase price of your orders. This is different than the Amazon Smile donations, which gives the council only .5% of the purchase price. To get to the Amazon link, click Here or go to the trcscouting.org, then go to Give from the menu, and click on “Shop Amazon and Support Us.”

Share this information with your friends and family, especially during this time of increased Amazon shopping.   


Council Administration
For Assistance contact Ruth LaCoss Office Manager
Scout Island Available for Overnight Camping by Scouting Units

The Hudson River – Black River Regulating District has issued permit #111074 to the Twin Rivers Council granting Scouting Units permission to use Scout Island.

Scout Island is located on the Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, NY.

Scouting Units wishing to use the island for overnight camping may do so, at no cost, by:
  • contacting Ruth: ruth.lacoss@scouting.org, with their expected dates of use.
  • Approximately 4 units can use the island on any weekend depending on the size of the unit.
  • Once we receive the unit’s request, we will issue a temporary use permit for the dates specified and mail it to the unit.
When deciding or planning to use the island, Scouting Units should keep in mind that:
  • This is primitive camping
  • There are NO sanitary facilities or drinking water on the island.
  • Units must remove all refuse which cannot be destroyed by burning, particularly metal, foil, bottles, cans etc.
  • Units will need to provide their own transportation to and from the island.
  • Units should not plan service hours around this overnight opportunity unless they have coordinated and been approved for a service project by the Twin Rivers Council.
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