Issue 23 April 8, 2010
Beaver Days at Trexler Scout Reservation and Camp Minsi
Spring is a time of cleaning, rebuilding and rejuvenating. It is no different for our camps. Each of our two properties is hosting a "Beaver Day" in May to assist with getting them ready for the 2010 camping season. We are in need of general assistance as well as some skilled labor. Please take a look ans see if you can assist us.
Calling All Eagle Scouts
Three terrific Gathering of Eagle events are scheduled beginning this month. Choose one or come to all three.
Cub Scout Fishing Derby
Come and join us for a jammed packed weekend of fun on June 25th and 26th, 2010. You may check in at 6pm if you are camping Friday night. Check in for Derby will begin at 8:30 - 9:00 am Saturday. This event happens rain or shine and will end at 5:00 pm Saturday!
Cub Scouts 2010
Cub Scouts 2010 is an exciting change to the delivery of our Cub Scout program moving forward. It’s designed to help promote advancement and retention in our Cub Scout Packs.
Eagles Nest
Here are our Eagles as of March 22, 2010
Geocaching at Akelaland
As the BSA is turning 100 years old, it is time to try some new ways of treasure hunting with map and compass.
Leave No Trace Trainers Course
Receive both the BSA and the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Trainer Certification.
Order of the Arrow Patches and Flaps for Sale
The Witauchsoman Lodge #44 has a number of new and limited edition patches for sale.
Cub Scout Program Planning Conference
Calling all Cub Scout leaders! Do you enjoy learning new Scouting information to help your pack, sharing in fellowship, and a good meal? You are invited to the annual Program Planning Conference on Wednesday, April 21st
Save the Date for the 100th Anniversary Shining Light Across America event at Coca-Cola Park on July 31
Come out to the ballpark on July 31 and participate in all the activities while watching the National Jamboree Arena Show telecast on Coca-Cola Park’s JUMBO outfield video display board.
Stillwater Lake Dam Update
Great News … in late January 2010, Minsi Trails Council received notice from the state of Pennsylvania that a grant was approved for more than $1.3 million for repairing and updating the Stillwater Lake Dam.
Want to be a Catholic Emblems Counselor?
The Minsi Trails Catholic Committee on Scouting is looking for more religious emblems counselors for the Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius XXII Boy Scout awards.