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February 26, 2020 Issue #14
Upcoming Events
Turning Point Pine Wood Derby March 7th Aviation Mall
BALOO Training (Cub Scouts) March 14-15 Rotary Scout Reservation
University of Scouting March 21 Shaker High School. Latham, NY
Wilderness First Aid March 21-22 Rotary Scout Reservation
ADK Pine Wood Derby March 28 Champlain Centre Mall Plattsburgh, NY
Fort Orange Pine Wood Derby April 4th Crossgates Mall, Albany, NY
Good Friday - Service Center Closed April 10th
Cubmaster Training April 18th Gansevoort, NY
Den Leader Training April 18th Gansevoort, NY
Pack Committee Training April 18th Gansevoort, NY
Troop Committee Training April 118th Gansevoort, NY
Scoutmaster Specific Training April 18th Camp Wakpominee
Mohawk District Spring Camporee April 24-26 Glenville, NY
Membership and Unit Service
For assistance contact Steven Dunn Assistant Scout Executive
The Council Membership Team is offering two great courses at University of Scouting that cover the recruitment plan and how to conduct a new parent orientation night. Here are the course numbers and descriptions.

459 How to Grow Membership: Come to a hands on session, where you will learn all the ins and outs of holding a Joining Scouting Night.

462 Welcoming New Families / Best First Impressions: How can I make the best first impression? What are new families looking for when they stop by a scout meeting the first time? We will discuss the "New Member Coordinator" position and how it can have an immediate & positive impact on your success in recruiting both new youth and adults!

Membership Recruitment Training and New Parent Orientation being offered at University of Scouting!! Sign up before they fill up.
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 ADVENTURE DAY 
MAY 2, 2020 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

Calling all sorcerers ... you've been accepted to the top Academy for Wizardry and Magic! 
The program will feature a day full of fun games and activities for Cub Scouts and Webelos with a magical theme! Registration begins at 9:30 AM. Please bring a bag lunch. 
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.
CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP 

"Great Scott!" Travel through time to explore the past and the future while earning Cub Scout advancements. 
Twin Rivers Council Cub Scout Resident Camp gives packs and families the option to choose the program that fits best for them. 
Scouts may register for a 4 day/3 night camp experience or stay an extra day for a 5 day/4 night resident camp packed with 1.21 gigawatts of Scouting energy! 
The resident camp program features aquatics, archery, crafts, BB guns, and much, much, more - all built around an exciting time travel theme! Advancement opportunities will be tailored to each rank of Cub Scouts and Webelos. 
Packs are encouraged to register for Cub Scout Resident Camp. Provisional scouts may attend accompanied by a parent. 
University of Scouting!

Register here for this great event. Also check out our preliminary list of courses. The Twin Rivers Council University of Scouting will be held March 21, 2020 at Shaker High School in Latham, NY.

Course Change: University of Scouting Course #483 (Chaplain Training) has changed. The content will focus on Chaplain's Minutes, and it's appropriate for anyone and everyone. You don't have to be a Chaplain to attend.

2020 Camp Reservations are Still Available

If you are still looking for somewhere to go for summer camp this summer, we still have some available campsites! For more information contact our Camp Directors or our Council Camping Registrar. For general information on the great programs we are offering check out the Camp Brochure pg1 and Camp Brochure pg2.



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
One Car One Difference

Did you know that you can donate a car to help raise funds for Twin Rivers Council?
Do you have a car that you no longer need or want? 
Click here to be able to donate your car to help with local Scouting in Twin Rivers Council.
 


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.