Issue 25, June 8, 2010

BSA Youth Protection Training MANDATORY
Youth safety is the No. 1 concern of the BSA. To increase awareness of this societal problem and to create even greater barriers to abuse than already exist today in Scouting, the Boy Scouts of America is implementing several important changes to further enhance its Youth Protection policies.

100th Anniversary Shining Light Across America satellite broadcast of the National Jamboree closing arena show
Celebrate Scouting’s 100th Anniversary at Coca-Cola Park and watch the 2010 National Scout Jamboree Arena Show on the stadium’s JUMBO screen.

Adopt a Campsite at Camp Minsi
Do you or your troop have a personal connection to your campsite at Camp Minsi? Ever wish you could do more to make your site “your own?” Now, with the Camp Minsi “Adopt a Campsite” program you can help to improve your campsite and bring a sense of true ownership to your troop!

Catholic Committee on Scouting meets in June
The Minsi Trails Catholic Committee on Scouting will be relocating their June meeting to the council office, on Thursday, June 24 at 7 pm.

Catholic Scouter Development Day
The Allentown Diocese Catholic Committee on Scouting is presenting a special program for Catholic Scout leaders and parents, counselors for the Catholic religious emblems (Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII awards), CCOS committee members, and unit committee members of Catholic church-sponsored units.

Cub Scout Day Camp - First Step of Adventure
Cub Scout Day Camp is your neighborhood Cub Scout Camp. It is a five day fun filled experience that offers opportunities for all levels of Cub Scouting, from Tiger to Webelos II, to participate in activities that are designed to build mental fitness, physical skills, and character. And it is a lot of FUN!

Eagles Nest
Listing of Eagle Scouts for May 2010

Nothing But Nets Update
The Minsi Trails Council was officially acknowledged by the United Nations Foundation for its gift to Nothing But Nets.