Issue 28, September 8, 2010
2010 Fall Popcorn Sale
With the new school year, comes the annual Trails End popcorn sale. For the last two years, the Scouts of the Minsi Trails Council have sold over $1,000,000 worth of popcorn. With improvements made to the program over the last year, the sale should continue to grow benefitting all involved.
2011 High Adventure Programs @ Summer Camp
Minsi Trails Council provides high adventure summer camp opportunities for advanced Boy Scouts and Venturers looking for a challenge beyond the traditional summer camp experience.
2011 Philmont Trek - Space Available
The Minsi Trails Council only has a few spots available for our 2011 Philmont Treks. The dates to plan for are July 12, 2011 through July 24, 2011.
Attention all Scouts (especially the golfers!)
On Monday, October 4th, the Minsi Trails Council will be holding its annual Boy Scout Golf Classic, proceeds from which benefit local Scouting programs. Our Golf Committee has come up with an exciting and ambitious objective for this years’ event … 100 foursomes playing for Scouting’s 100th Anniversary!
BEaScout.org
Our BEaSCOUT.org recruiting website is up and running in time for all our fall youth recruiting events.
Camp Minsi - Stillwater Lake Dam Update
Construction of the Stillwater Lake Dam is now getting underway. Stillwater Lake
began the drawdown process in midAugust and the initial phase of construction is expected in early September.
Chainsaw Weekend at Camp Minsi and Trexler Scout Reservation
I am sure you have probably noticed that there are a few dead and dangerous trees around at both Camp Minsi and Trexler Scout Reservation. In order to combat this issue, our camp rangers are hosting a Chainsaw Weekend on October 22nd and 23rd.
Chaplain Aide Training
Training for your Troop's Chaplains and Chaplain's Aides
Come Help Celebrate 100 Years of Scouting Heritage
Come help celebrate over 100 years of scouting history at the Scouting Heritage Collection Open House, being held at the Council Service Center on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Cub Scout Express
Join us on the Fourth Annual Cub Scout Express. Take a ride on a vintage passenger train pulled by a steam locomotive along the scenic Delaware River. You will be able to vist a corn maze in the shape of a steam engine!
Den Chief Training
Den Chief Training is being held at Akelaland on Saturday, October 16th from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM.
Eagle's Nest - September 2010
Who has climbed to the highest peak in Scouting this past month?
Scouting for Food - Save the Date
It’s that time to start planning Scouting For Food. Last year the Packs, Troops, and Crews in Minsi Trails collected 250,000 pounds of food for local food banks.
Stillwater Lake Clean-Up Weekend
With the receeding waters at Stillwater Lake, there are things arising that need to be removed from the lake to provide a cleaner environment for the wildlife. Therefore, Venture Crew 940 will be hosting a "Stillwater Cleanup Weekend" Sept 17-19,2010.
Venturing Basic Pistol Course
NRA Instructors and Range Safety Officers giving a 4 hour training course in Handgun Safety.