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October 28, 2019 Issue #10
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Message From the Council
To the Volunteers of Twin Rivers Council:
For more than 100 years, Scouting has helped build future leaders by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun and adventure in the outdoors. At Boy Scouts of America, we are dedicated to developing leaders of character by preparing young men and women for life by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Now as we continue the Scouting mission, it is important that we keep pace with an ever-changing world. While costs to the organization have increased every year, the Boy Scouts of America has worked to keep the annual membership fee as low as possible by subsidizing core costs, including liability insurance we must carry to cover all official Scouting activities. Unfortunately, it is no longer possible to subsidize at the level we have in the past, especially as the cost of insurance has increased dramatically. We kept the cost low to make Scouting available to as many young people as possible but keeping the cost artificially low for many years now magnifies the impact of changes.
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Upcoming Events
Scouting for Food Distribution and Pickup
Council Service Center Closed for Vetern's Day November 11 Albany, NY
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Membership and Unit Service
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2nd Chance Joining Nights!
It is not to late to have your 2nd Chance Cub Scout Joining Night. To schedule your joining night and pick up Lawn Signs, Flyers, Buddy Cards and Mini Magazines just contact your District Executive. Remember that the best way to get more help for your unit is by adding in more families. Follow this link for your DE's contact information.
Staff Roster.
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Rocket Day 2019 was a huge success. 300 rockets were launched and over 400 people attended. Out young Scouts got to fire off rockets, shoot BB guns, bows and arrows, play GAGA Ball and much more!
Please, keep in mind that if you have any Scouts that are still joining we will give them a rocket kit and engine for joining.
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Re-Chartering for 2020
The BSA issues charters to community organizations to enable them to use the Scouting program under their own leadership as a service to their children, youth, and families. Re-chartering is the process of renewing the charter agreement between the BSA and the organization, and renewing the registration of youth and adult members. Every unit must recharter annually.
Rechartering on time is critical. It is required for Journey to Excellence. It is required for units to continue registration without interruption. It is required to ensure Scouts are registered, critical for receiving rank advancement and other awards, and for insurance coverage.
Thank you for taking the time to update the records of your Scouts with the Twin Rivers Council. Rechartering is the annual process when each unit has the opportunity to remove members from your official Scouting roster who are no longer active, to update adult leadership positions and provide annual updates on your unit.
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Silver Beaver Nominations Now Being Accepted
The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it.
On behalf of the Twin River Council, all registered Scouters are invited to submit a Silver Beaver Nomination Form to the Twin Rivers Selection Committee. Nomination Forms are due by November 25, no exceptions.
The Silver Beaver is an award bestowed upon Scouters by the National Recognition Committee based upon nominations from local council committees.
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Criminal Background Checks to be Updated with Charters
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is committed first and foremost to keeping youth safe. Part of that commitment includes continually updating our youth protection policies to help ensure we are always on the forefront of youth safety.
As you know, one of the BSA’s many barriers to abuse is a mandatory criminal background check during the adult volunteer application process. The BSA will now also perform periodic rechecks of criminal backgrounds to support the continued safety of youth in our programs.
Please complete the process listed below at your earliest availability to help us continue to provide the safest environment possible for our Scouts and leaders. Please note that these steps must be completed before your 2020 annual registration can be processed.
- Review the two separate disclosure documents linked below that are being provided to you separately for your review. They are titled “Background Check Disclosure” and “California State Law Disclosures (Non-Credit).”
- Once you have reviewed them, print the separate document titled “Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization.” Review the additional disclosures on that form, then complete and sign the Authorization using an ink/wet signature. Note: A print signature is required for this document. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
- Turn in the signed “Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization” form promptly to your unit leader or local council service center.
If you choose to decline the background check, or if you do not complete the Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization form and return it to your unit leader or local council service center, your 2020 annual registration will not be processed.
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2020 Scouts BSA Resident Camp Loyalty Rate Deadline
November first is the deadline for the Deposits for the loyalty program at both Rotary Scout Reservation and Camp Wakpominee. If you have questions please about signing up for Rotary Scout Reservation contact
Brian Murray.
For questions on signing up for Camp Wakpominee contact
Frank Mihalek
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2020 Sea Base Adventure with the Twin Rivers Council
There is still one youth slot open for the Scuba Certification. If you have a scout who would like to get Certified in SCUBA, how about doing it in the beautiful Florida Keys. If you have questions, contact
Nick Mitchell.
Please keep in mind that the next payment for those already signed up is due on October first. Nick will be reaching out to all participants very soon.
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Registration for 2021 is open!
Starting today, registration for the 2021 lottery for 12-day, 9-day and 7-day treks, as well as Calvalcade, is open. Crews can enter the lottery at any time between now and December 3rd.
Philmont Scout Ranch provides an unforgettable and life-changing adventure along hundreds of miles of backcountry trails. Summit peaks, hike over mesas and enjoy the program put on by our 36 staff camps during your Philmont trek. Program includes horseback riding, burro packing, blacksmithing, fishing, rock climbing, rifle shooting and more. Where will your trek take you?
Download the 2021 Unit Registration Packet
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2021 National Jamboree “Face the Challenge”
We are getting ready to kick off the
2021 National Jamboree
. This is Scouting premier high adventure Event. 3 Contingent Troops and half a Crew will be formed for the Twin Rivers Council. Scouts must be at least 12 years old and have earned 1st Class Rank by July 2021. Many adventures await you at the Jamboree.
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Scouting for Food
It is Scouting for Food time! We are getting ready to start the Scouting for food drives around the council, and there have been a few changes to the program. Everyone should have received an email from Jack Whitehead our council Scouting for Food Chairmen, detailing the changes. If you have questions, please reach out to Jack at
jwtrail@att.net.
Below is the commitment form which can still be used
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Development and Sponsorships
For assistance contact
Beth Bush Development Director
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2019 Popcorn Update
Just a friendly reminder that return days are coming up quick. For Fort Orange, Mohawk and Yankee Doodle returns will be at Clark's Moving and Storage from 9am - 4:45pm on Friday November 1st and from 9am to noon on Saturday November 2nd. For Turning Point popcorn returns will be at Camp Wakpominee on Friday November 1st 9am to 4:45pm and on Saturday November 2nd from 9am to noon. For ADK please contact
Bryce Lee.
Also all take order sales (wagon sales on the app) are due by the end of the day on Saturday November 2nd. If you need assistance with your final orders reach out to
Steven Dunn or your District Executive.
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National Membership Fee Increase Assistance
Additional Commission for Online Popcorn Sales Nov.-Dec.
- NEW 15% additional commission
- 50% Total commission for online sales
- Available for all Twin Rivers Council units
- Units current selling are automatically enrolled
- New to the 2019 popcorn sale—Contact Steven Dunn to enroll
- Applied to all online sales from 11/1/19 to 12/31/19
- 15% additional commission paid by TRC at the end of the sale
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