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DEN CHIEF TRAINING
SATURDAY, March 3, 2012
Rowan Scout Resource Center
(8:45 am – 12:30 pm)
BRING SNACK & DRINK – BRING PEN & PAPER
Den Chief Handbook Recommended
COURSE FEE: $5.00
Den chief positions are an excellent opportunity for Boy Scouts who need a leadership position and enjoy working with younger boys. Den chief training is required for Scouts to receive the Den Chief Service Award. Please note that the Den Chief training available on-line is fast start training which you can take to make you familiar with your position but it does not replace this instructor led course.
The den chief works with a den of Cub Scouts led by an adult called a den leader. He helps with den meetings, helps the Cub Scouts earn achievements, and serves as a Scout role model for the younger boys. Working with the assistant Scoutmaster for new Scouts, he also acts as a recruiter by bringing graduating Webelos Scouts into the troop and by promoting joint pack-troop activities. He is a key link between the pack and the troop.
It is recommended that participants be at least first class.
Wearing of uniform is strongly encouraged.
PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO YOUR CURRENT & POTENTIAL DEN CHIEFS
Adult & Child CPR with AED
Learn Adult and Child CPR Training to Perform Correct Life Saving Assistance
Cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest, can strike anyone at any age suddenly and without warning. Being aware of how to perform CPR properly can make all the difference in saving the life of a loved one or a stranger in need. Because of the technique differences between child and adult CPR, it´s important to learn how to perform each properly to maximize your effectiveness in an emergency situation.
Be Prepared and Take Control of Emergency Medical Situations Calmly
Before even beginning CPR, one should always take a quick precautionary survey of the area to determine appropriate actions. Be sure to react quickly and make decisions with a clear and certain mind. Proper CPR training can teach students how to assess situations and perform CPR properly, all while remaining composed with the knowledge they´ve gained from the adult CPR class.
While you can’t predict when an emergency will occur, you can be prepared. In less time than you think, this training can give you the vital knowledge and skills you’ll need to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence.
Training will teach you to:
- Perform Adult and Child CPR
- Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.
March 10, Saturday Morning 7:45 AM Registration
Location: Rowan Scout Resource Center 8:00 AM Start Time with Noon Finish Time
Note: Philmont requires that at least one person, preferably two, (either an advisor or a youth participant) in each crew be currently certified in American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid or equivalent and CPR from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent.
Pre-registering is required so that we can obtain the proper number of manikins and certificates
Participation Fee $25.00, No Walk-Ins, course limited to 16 participants, pre-register by March 5
Saturday March 24th @ the Rowan Scout Resource Center
8:00am to 5:00pm
Bring a Bag Lunch - Pizza will be available for $2 a slice
The purpose of the Trainer’s EDGE course is to provide and help develop the platform skills of a trainer and is meant to supplement the practice that is offered during staff development. You will have the opportunity to give several presentations during the day.
Pre-Course Preparation: Prepare a 10-12 minute presentation on a topic of any BSA material. Your presentation should allow you to demonstrate the skills of a trainer. You will receive constructive feedback on your presentation fromt he other participants. If using PowerPoint please bring your presentation on a memory stick.
Required Training for all Council Trainers, NYLT and Woodbadge Staff Members, however anyone is welcome to attend.
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid is a comprehensive lesson in how to react, respond, and
save life in remote, life-threatening situations.
Saturday, April 28, Rowan Scout Resource Center and Saturday May 5, Pine Tree
8:15 to 8:30 Check-in and registration
8:30 AM to (approx.) 5:00 PM – Brown Bag Lunch
Course limited to 12 Participants with priority given to Philmont Trek crews
Participation Fee $50.00
Mandatory Pre-Course Meeting Monday April 16 at Scout Service Center, 7 PM to 10 PM
Registration Dead-Line: March 30 so that participant materials can be ordered.
Philmont requires that at least one person, preferably two, (either an advisor or a youth participant) in each crew be currently certified in American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid or equivalent and CPR from American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent. Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Wilderness First Aid is a sixteen-hour course designed to help in situations when help is not readily available and results in certification valid for three years.
Note: Wilderness First Aid course does NOT provide CPR certification.
Providing primary care in bad weather with non-standard equipment and coping with long term care and emergency response: Wilderness First Aid places these issues first and foremost. Lecture and discussion, practical exercise and outdoor scenarios help students gain confidence, and encourage development of critical decision making skills.
This training is a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters’ introduction to the Boy Scouts of America and to the responsibilities, opportunities, and the resources that will ensure a successful troop leadership experience.
All Scoutmasters and Assistants wishing to renew their registration in their current position, must be trained for that position by completing following courses:
Youth Protection, Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Note: Youth Protection course is offered on-line at http://olc.scouting.org/
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training – Fee for Specific Training $10.00, Walk In Fee $15.00
Wednesday Evenings April 18, April 25 & May 2. You must attend all three evenings to complete this course
Bring SM & Boy Scout Handbooks
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To help you be better prepared to deliver the Promise -- your Cub Scouts deserve it.
Saturday, April 21st
8:45am Registration, 9:00am Start Time to 12:00pm Finish Time
If you have previously attended basic training but have changed positions within pack, you must attend Cub Leader Specific Training for your current position. Please specify desired training session when registering.
Pre-registering saves you money and helps us do a better job preparing for the training course.
Cub Leader Specific Training - Fee for Specific Training only $5.00, Walk In Fee $10.00
In order to receive TRAINED patch at end of Cub Leader Specific Training course, please bring proof of completed training for Youth Protection.
All Tiger Leaders, Wolf/Bear Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters and Assistants wishing to renew their registration in their current position, must be trained for that position by completing following courses: Youth Protection and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Note: Youth Protection course are offered on-line at www.myscouting.org
Thursday April 24, 2012 at the Rowan Scout Resource Center from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
All Chartered Organization Representatives are encouraged to attend.
Newly appointed chartered organization representatives (CORs) may not be familiar with the Scouting program. This presentation is to orient the new CORs and serve as a review for those with Scouting experience. Veteran CORs will benefit from updates dealing with program, training and administration.
As a chartered organization representative, you hold a key position in Scouting. While there is honor attached to this position, it is not an “honorary” one. Your primary function is to ensure that the chartered organization’s Scouting program succeeds.
This training is a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters’ introduction to the Boy Scouts of America and to the responsibilities, opportunities, and the resources that will ensure a successful troop leadership experience.
All Scoutmasters and Assistants wishing to renew their registration in their current position, must be trained for that position by completing following courses:
Youth Protection, Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Note: Youth Protection course is offered on-line at http://olc.scouting.org/
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training – Fee for Specific Training $10.00, Walk In Fee $15.00
Wednesday Evenings April 18, April 25 & May 2. You must attend all three evenings to complete this course
Bring SM & Boy Scout Handbooks
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| Boy Scout Training Opportunities.pdf | 234.5 KB |
This training is a Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters’ introduction to the Boy Scouts of America and to the responsibilities, opportunities, and the resources that will ensure a successful troop leadership experience.
All Scoutmasters and Assistants wishing to renew their registration in their current position, must be trained for that position by completing following courses:
Youth Protection, Boy Scout Leader Specific Training, & Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills
Note: Youth Protection course is offered on-line at http://olc.scouting.org/
Boy Scout Leader Specific Training – Fee for Specific Training $10.00, Walk In Fee $15.00
Wednesday Evenings April 18, April 25 & May 2. You must attend all three evenings to complete this course
Bring SM & Boy Scout Handbooks
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| Boy Scout Training Opportunities.pdf | 234.5 KB |
To help you be better prepared to deliver the Promise -- your Cub Scouts deserve it.
Thursday May 17th
6:45 PM Registration, 7:00 PM Start Time to 10:00 PM Finish Time
If you have previously attended basic training but have changed positions within pack, you must attend Cub Leader Specific Training for your current position. Please specify desired training session when registering.
Pre-registering saves you money and helps us do a better job preparing for the training course.
Cub Leader Specific Training - Fee for Specific Training only $5.00, Walk In Fee $10.00
In order to receive TRAINED patch at end of Cub Leader Specific Training course, please bring proof of completed training for Youth Protection.
All Tiger Leaders, Wolf/Bear Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, Cubmasters and Assistants wishing to renew their registration in their current position, must be trained for that position by completing following courses: Youth Protection and Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
Note: Youth Protection course is offered on-line at www.myscouting.org
Spring 2012
The Burlington County Council invites you to participate in the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills, a fun-filled program of hands-on skills training in the outdoors, designed to help you master basic camp skills required for tenderfoot to First Class. This course will be held at
Pine Tree Education and Environmental Center
Saturday June 2 8:00 AM
to Sunday, June 3 Noon
Mandatory Pre-weekend meeting Wednesday, May 30 at RSRC, from 7 PM to 10 PM
Instructors will help you learn how to set up camp, cook, work with woods tools and about ropes, first aid, planning campfire programs, map reading and compass skills, hiking and packing techniques, nature identification, and Leave No Trace. Each outdoor session will bring to life the pages of the Boy Scout Handbook to help you deliver the promise of Scouting to yourself and the youth you serve. It will also give you the opportunity to work with other Scout leaders from your area, meet new friends, and reinforce skill techniques with fellow unit leaders.
All Meals Provided During Weekend
Please “pass the word” to other Boy Scout leaders. We don’t want anyone to miss out on the fun!
Wearing of uniform strongly recommended
click here for a list of what to bring
To help you be better prepared to deliver the Promise -- your Scouts deserve it.
The revised camping guidelines for 2000 give councils the authority to allow Cub Scout packs to conduct a pack campout (overnight) activity, as long as the activity is conducted at a council-approved location and is under the direction of a leader in the pack trained to do so. This is the training course to prepare these leaders and does not replace any existing training.
Saturday, June 2nd
Pine Tree Education & Environmental Center
8:45 to 9:00 Check-in and registration
9:00 AM to (approx.) 5:00 PM – Lunch Provided
Registration Deadline: May 25th
Wearing of uniform strongly recommended
Learning Objectives · Understand the focus of the Cub Scout level of the BSA outdoor program · Acquire skills & confidence necessary to plan and carry out successful Cub Scout-level overnight activity · Increase your knowledge of the resources available from the BSA for carrying out the outdoor program |
– No Walk-ins
Participation Fee $25.00
What is “Klondike Derby?
The Klondike Derby is a yearly outdoor winter event where Boy Scout patrols compete at stations featuring tests of their scout skills while transporting their gear on a homemade sled. Normally there are ten stations which the patrols rotate to during the day. This year’s stations are as follows:
Log Sawing
Can Crushing
Crate Stacking
Tomahawk Throwing
First Aid & Stretcher Carry
Hot Isotope Transport
Blind Fold Tent Pitch
Log Raise
Fire Dowsing
Compass Game
When - Saturday February 25, 2012 8:45am to 4:30pm
Where - Pine Hill Scout Reservation Pine Hill, NJ
Check in at wooden teepee on main field before 9 am or Webster Lodge after 9 a.m.
Cost - $9.00 for Scouts & Leaders
Overnight and Weekend camping slots available; please contact Ed Van Hise if interested
Webelos and Arrow of Light Dens invited.
· Why should Webelos attend?
This is an opportunity to see scouts in action and having fun. If a pack or den has a connection with a scout troop the Webelos can travel around
with a patrol from that troop and see them compete. At the same time there will be activities at a each station for Webelos to participate in. If a pack or den does not have a connection with a troop or if individual Webelos attend, provisions will be made for them to participate as well.
When - Saturday February 25, 2012 8:45am to 4:30pm
Where - Pine Hill Scout Reservation Pine Hill, NJ
Check in at wooden teepee on main field before 9 am or Webster Lodge after 9am.
Cost - $5.00
Please dress to suit the weather. Soup and hot cocoa stations are available so bring a cup and spoon. Please bring a brown bag lunch as well.
Registration below:
http://www.doubleknot.com/Registration/CalendarDetail.asp?ActivityKey=1115129&OrgKey=550
(Operation Polar Bear Booklet attached-10 station events will be updated shortly)
Any questions contact Ed Van Hise at biged08@comcast.net or 609-760-6732
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You must be a registered Unit Leader in the unit for which you are filing a Tour Plan and have your Myscouting account linked to “Burlington County Council” and your Membership ID Number. Once you log in the link to file a Tour Plan will appear on the left side, under Unit Tools.
Reminder: Please submit your tour plan 2 weeks prior to the date of your event. Be aware that it may take at least two days for the Council Office to receive your Tour Plan when submitted online.
Any questions concerning Tour Plans can be directed to info@bccbsa.org.
Units are still able to submit Tour Plans in person using the printable form below, via fax (609-261-5682) or via email(info@bccbsa.org).
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| Printable Form | 171.88 KB |
2011 Fall Recruitment Season Resources
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| Fall 2011_Recruiting Playbook_Council Edition.doc | 1.47 MB |
| Unit Leader Recruitment Note_ Dan Gaffney.doc | 25 KB |
| How to Recruit Venturers.doc | 325 KB |
| Adventure is Calling Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| Go Underground Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| High Adventure Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| Last Weekend Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| Mountain Main Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| Muscle Men Template.doc | 24 KB |
| Never Done Before Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| Venturing EDLG Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| You Rock Template.doc | 23.5 KB |
| this is scouting_skateboard.JPG | 85.01 KB |
| MLB Scouting.jpg | 35.43 KB |
| Fall 2011 Flyer Order Form.pdf | 577.54 KB |
| 2011 Spring Recruitment Plan for Units.doc | 1.89 MB |
| Mission Briefing File_Quakesen Edition.doc | 861 KB |
Popcorn 2011 Prize List
Sales Prize Level | Trails-End Prizes | BSA/BCC Prizes |
Sell one Item | Project Popcorn Patch or Pin |
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$100 Military Donation Only | $100 Military Patch |
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$250 | $10 Gift Card |
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$350 | $15 Gift Card |
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$450 | $20 Gift Card |
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$500 Online Only | $20 Bonus Gift Card |
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$600 | ZYCLONE w/ 600 Club Patch |
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$650 | $30 Gift Card |
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$750 |
| TBA Prize |
$850 | $40 Gift Card |
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$1,100 | $55 Gift Card |
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$1,300 | $75 Gift Card |
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$1,500 | $50 Bonus Gift Card | 2 Bonus Movie Ticket |
$1,800 | $110 Gift Card |
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$2,300 | $150 Gift Card |
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$2,500 | Scholarship Scout 6% sale in College Acct. |
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Find the Mystery House |
| See Council for $50 Gift Card |
Highest SaleScout per District |
| NINTENDO 3DS |
Special Drawing Per District Fill-up Sheets 1-Ticket per sheet |
| NINTENDO 3DS |
Rewards earned are based on individual sales. NO combining of sales with other Scouts.
Each Scout may select one reward from the sales level reached, plus a patch or pin.
All Bonus items are in addition to reward prizes.
Popcorn Program Schedule for 2011
May - July | Program Planning at the unit level. Creating an exciting program that will keep your Scouts excited and interested takes some forward thinking! |
July - Aug | Fund your Program Plan. Determine how much popcorn your group needs to sell in order to make your Program Plan come to life. The “Virtual Sales Planner” is a useful tool to help you accomplish this step! |
August 4 | Quakesen District Popcorn Kickoff – Rowan Scout Resource Center 6:30pm - 8:00pm |
August 9 | Mahalala District Popcorn Kickoff - Rowan Scout Resource Center 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
August 19 | Unit Sales Goal Reports due to your District Popcorn Kernel |
August 26 | Show & Deliver Orders Due to Council by 4:30pm |
September 8 | Order sorting at Gray’s Trucking, 9am – 12noon. Early pickup for helpers! |
September 10 | Show & Deliver Popcorn Pick-up Day at Gray’s Trucking 9am-12noon |
September 10 | Show & Deliver Blitz Day - Door to Door sales throughout Burlington County. Call in your results to 609-784-5106 by 5pm. Special prizes for top sellers from each district. |
October 8 | Zyclone Blast Off Day – Take to the streets once again to conduct a one day intensive door to door selling campaign. Call in your unit or individual selling results before 5pm to 609-784-5106. Those Scouts that produce evidence of $600 in sales (combined total of all previous selling plus Zyclone Blast Off Day selling) become $600 Club Members and qualify for their very own Zyclone. In addition, top sellers from each District will get a special prize. |
October 28 | Popcorn Sale Ends. All Take Orders, prize orders, and product return reports are due before 4:30pm. Physical returns are to be delivered to Gray’s Trucking on November 10. Product return counts must be EXACT !!! Only originally factory sealed cases will be accepted. No returns will be credited after this date. This is the final deadline for reporting product return totals. |
November 10 | Product Returns are expected at Gray’s Trucking between the hours of 8am – 10:00 am. Only product returns reported by October 28 will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS! |
November 10 | Order sorting at Gray’s Trucking, 9am – 12noon. Early pickup for helpers! |
November 12 | Take Order Popcorn Pick-up Day at Gray’s Trucking 9am - 12noon |
December 2 | Popcorn final payments are due. All accounts not paid by this date will forfeit 2% of their sales commission as a late payment penalty. |
February 2012 | 2011 Popcorn End of Sale Celebration –location, date, and time to be announced. $750 in sales is required to attend. Event to be announced. |
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Support Team – contact them in order of priority
Quakesen District | Mahalala District |
1) Dist. Kernel Ellen Sterbenz 609-654-0438 elbow31@verizon.net | 1) Dist. Kernel To Be Announced
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2) Dist. Exec. Nick Nowak 609-261-5850x20 nnowak@bsamail.org | 2) Dist. Exec. Chuck Jaxel 609-261-5850x13 cjaxel@bsamail.org |
3) Council Kernel John Norton 609-217-5400 nortonagent@comcast.net | 3) Field Director Susan Nagy 609-261-5850x17 |
Burlington County Council has organized a new committee to promote innovative strategies to increase retention of youth and increase membership throughout Burlington County. The current members of the committee include: Susan Nagy, Chuck Jaxel, and Nick Nowak representing the professional staff. Tom Soszynski will serve as the Quakesen District Membership Chair; Don Klecher will serve as the Mahalala District Membership Chair. Kevin O’Connell, Vice President of Programs will join Council Commissioner Christine Mohan too. The committee will be supported by Dan Templar, Scout Executive, Rich Lewis of the Marketing Committee , and Dan Gaffney, Vice President of Membership.
In the past, our council has done a wonderful job of retaining and recruiting youth. Burlington County Council just received the Centennial Quality Award for the year 2010. We want to continue on this positive road to success by instituting a year round retention and recruitment program. The committee’s goals are broad and the committee will seek support from all units and their members. We will look forward to working with all units to assist in getting the positive message out to all youth and their parents throughout the county.
For the 66th year now the Union League of Philadelphia will award its Good Citizenship Award and be invited to participate in the Youth Work day on May 17th 2012 and the Award Banquet that evening.
The ideal Candidate for the Good Citizenship Award:
Is a junior in High School
Is a good standing member of the Burlington County Council, BSA
Demonstrates hard work and fair play in all he or she does
Has personal attributes of honesty, courage, tolerance, curiosity and loyalty
Appreciates America and endeavors to follow and uphold the best traditions and Principles of American patriotism
Recipients will not be chosen with regard to sex, race, ethnicity or religion.
The Burlington County Council Boy Scouts of America has been allocated three recipients for 2012.
The recipients will be expected to attend the Youth Work Day which will start at 9:30 and end approximately 8:00 pm and transportation will be provided.
Nominations are due to Chuck Jaxel by Friday Febuary 17th 2011in the office, faxed to 609 261 5682 or emailed to cjaxel@bsamail.org
After all nominations are received a panel will decide which four candidates will represent the council at the Youth Work Day and receive the 2012 Good Citizenship Award
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