Fall 2011 - Monmouth Council, BSA

Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
The Scouting Trail
2011 Joshua Huddy Award Recipient
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno (pg. 3)
Volume 11
Issue 4
Fall 2011
Summer Camp 2012 Preview
Quail Hill & Forestburg (pg. 26-33)
*Summer Staff Positions Available
Scout Adventures
Climbing, Hiking, Camping
(pg. 23-25)
Scout Service
Giving Back to our Communities
(pg. 9-11)
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Scout Spotlight: Super Achiever
5
District Updates
16-20
New Assistant Scout Executive
6
JCOS: Hanukkah
21
Todd Lodge Re-Dedication
7
World Scout Jamboree 2011
24
Popcorn Sales Winners
12
Venturing/Sea Scouts Update
34-35
Training Update
13
Support Scouting *New* 2012 36-38
Advancement Changes
14
New Eagle Scouts
Fall District Camporees
15
And much, much more....
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Council President’s Minute
Thomas K. Rospos, P.E.
Monmouth Council continues to be a leading council in the Northeast Region, Boy Scouts of
America. The council‘s rich heritage of service to youth and families, and continued tradition
of participating citizenship, character development and community service throughout
Monmouth County, is as important now as it has ever been. What a story we have to tell.
A major component of our quality operations is our continued fiscal stewardship. We will have a balanced
budget in 2011 for the sixth straight year. We will soon be approving our 2012 budget which has been
diligently prepared with all of our stakeholders participating in the process. We are planning for successful
special events again next year including the ―Good Scout Award‖ receptions in each District and the 29th Annual Scout Golf Classic at Trump National Golf Club.
Recently we held our 2011 "Gala Under The Stars" and congratulations to New Jersey Lt. Governor and
Executive Board member Kim Guadagno, who received the 38th Annual Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen
Award. A special "Thank You" to Gala Chairman Carl Gross, Esq., past Council President and last year‘s
honoree, the Gala committee for their dedicated leadership, and to all of our sponsors and donors.
We had 90 units participate in our 2011 Popcorn Sale, selling more than $662,000 for another strong sale again
this year. However these 90 units represent only 56% of the total units in our Council, and growth in the sale is
key to our future success. This year's participating Monmouth Council packs, troops, and crews will receive
over $250,000 in commissions and prizes for their Scouts and programs.
Our most important campaign that is integral to the council‘s long-term stability and growth is the Friends of
Scouting Campaign. This month we are kicking off the 2012 Campaign and our goal is to receive a
contribution from every Scouting family and to secure 100% participation. With only 20% of our families
contributing in 2011 we have work to do. The success and growth of the Friends of Scouting Campaign is
critical to our operations and to balancing our budget in 2012. Thank you in advance to our Family Friends of
Scouting Campaign Team, FOS presenters and unit coordinators.
Have a safe and happy holiday season and thank you for your outstanding commitment to Scouting.
Together we will continue to bring Scouting into the lives of more and more youth and families in Monmouth
County.
The Scouting Trail
Fall 2011
Published By Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
732-536-2347
TOUR PLAN CHECK LIST
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ALL Tour Plans must be done online at
www.myscouting.org
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Plan must be submitted no less than 21 days
prior to the trip
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At least one adult attending must have current
Youth Protection and Hazardous Weather
Training. (Both renewed every 2 years)
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If a Unit shows up without an approved Tour
Plan they may be turned away and
not permitted to camp
Thomas K. Rospos, Council President
Edwina Howell, Council Commissioner
Lee A. Marconi, Scout Executive
Stacey Ehling, Scouting Trail Editor
www.monmouthbsa.org
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38th Annual Gala Under The Stars
2011 Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen Award
Honorable Kimberly M. Guadagno
Lt. Governor, State of New Jersey
The Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America, recently honored
New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, at its ―Gala Under The Stars‖
held at Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury.
Lt. Governor Guadagno, a member of the Council‘s Executive Board,
was recognized for her outstanding record of community service and
participating citizenship with the 38th Annual Joshua Huddy
Distinguished Citizen Award.
Carl Gross, Esq., President and CEO of GB Ltd., and immediate past
Council President, served as the Gala Chairman. Robert Smith,
President of the Northeast Region, Boy Scouts of America, served as
the Master of Ceremonies.
The event featured an evening of dining and dancing with ―The Jazz Lobsters.‖ All proceeds benefitted
Monmouth Council, which serves over 10,000 youth and leaders throughout Monmouth County through its
mission of character and leadership development, personal fitness and citizenship
training.
Thank You To Our Gala Sponsors
Eagle Sponsors
Jersey Mike‘s Franchise Systems
UMH Properties
Star Sponsor
Log-Net, Inc.
1st Class Sponsor
Max Media
Matrix/ Drinker Biddle
Scouting Sponsor
Tom & Mary Rospos
Sanford D. Brown, Esq.
Monmouth Park Corporate Center I & II
Michael Fux Foundation
Diane Gooch, Chairwoman-Strong, New Jersey
Fiore Paving
Russo Development
New Jersey Natural Gas
Richard & Vera Hough/Silvercrest Asset Management
New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance
Encon Mechanical Corp.
CB Richard Ellis
Special Thanks to Troop 42, Middletown for the flag
ceremony and assistance: Scoutmaster Regina Mackiewicz,
Ryan Achyuthuni, Andrew Achyuthuni, Justin Duley,
John Pagliettini, Michael Pagliettini, Patrick Walsh.
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Scout Executive’s Minute
Lee A. Marconi
Our 2012 summer camp season is just around the corner and we are very excited about what
will be our biggest and best season ever. In this special issue of The Scouting Trail, we have
all of our 2012 camping and outdoor program promotional information available, including
Cub Scout Day Camp and Resident Camp at Quail Hill Scout Reservation, and Boy Scout Summer Camp and
High Adventure Camp at Forestburg Scout Reservation. You can also visit our Council website for more information at www.monmouthbsa.org.
Over 3,000 youth participate every year at Quail Hill and Forestburg Scout Reservations. Both our camps are
Nationally Accredited and are used extensively for year-round program and activities. We have an outstanding
and enthusiastic staff and continue to innovate and develop exciting programs for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,
Venturers and Explorers.
Many camp improvements and projects are either underway or have been completed. QHSR has a new
Program Pavillion and new floor at Lawrence Lodge. FSR added a new Aquatics Program Center, new Rifle
Range Center and major renovations to Todd Lodge. Underway for 2012 at QHSR are a new Shooting Sports
Program Area and Pool House renovations; and at FSR a brand new Dan Beard Shower House.
Additionally through the commitment and support of various packs, troops, and crews, the Order of the Arrow
and our Campbuilders, many other projects and improvements are being completed. Be a part of our team at
camp and call Ranger George or Ranger Adam to get involved with your time, investment and materials.
The support of our packs, troops, crews and posts is very important to the success of our camping operations
and facilities. For many Scouts and leaders summer camp is the ―mountaintop experience‖ of their Scouting
year, and our goal is to deliver the best outdoor experience possible.
These are truly exciting times in the Boy Scouts of America with the official groundbreaking of The Summit
Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in the New River Gorge area in West Virginia. A world class new
national high adventure base, and site of the 2013 National Scout Jamboree and 2019 World Scout Jamboree.
As we celebrate the holidays and look forward to the new year, I would like to thank all of our leaders and
parents for their commitment to Scouting. We have over 2,800 dedicated volunteer leaders, working with over
200 Scouting units throughout Monmouth County. On behalf of the Executive Board, thank you for your
service and leadership.
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Scout Spotlight
SCOUT SUPERSTAR
Bailey Ferrugia, Pack 52, Eatontown
For most 10 year old boys, hanging out with friends, playing video games and
participating in sports top their lists of their favorite things to do. But fifth
grader Bailey Ferrugia does it all to the extreme.
Bailey is a scouting superstar from Cub Scout Pack 52 in Eatontown. In four
short years he has earned all 53 Belt Loops and Pins in the Cub Scout Sports
and Academics Program. And, Bailey and the eight scouts from his ―Den 8‖
will receive the Webelos Super Achiever Award for earning all 20 Webelos
Activity Pins before the Arrow of Light Ceremony. In fact, he and his Den
finished them in just 8 months!
―Kids who focus thrive, kids who don‘t do not care about learning and doing,‖
stated Bailey. Each Belt Loop and Pin has specific requirements that range
from learning the rules of a game and demonstrating knowledge to making models and giving presentations.
There are a diverse array of subjects from Science and Video Games to Horseback Riding and Hockey. The
Webelos Pins require more extensive work and range from Citizen and Fitness to Outdoorsman and Engineer.
―My favorite sports beltloop was gymnastics, and my least favorite was mathematics. The best Webelos pin
was Aquanaut - I liked diving off the side of the pool,‖ he added.
What makes his accomplishments even more special is the fact that Bailey was very ill as a young child.
―He spent a lot of time in and out of doctor‘s offices and hospitals, suffering from bouts of Pneumonia, Lyme
Disease, Bell‘s Palsy, Grand Maul Seizures and life threatening allergies,‖ said his mom Eileen Ferrugia.
―It didn‘t look like Bailey would be doing the things all young boys enjoy like playing baseball and
going to camp.‖
Amazingly, doctors cleared him for ―normal‖ activities just prior to first grade. ―He was thrilled! The first
week of school Bailey hopped off the school bus waving a ‗Come Join Scouting‘ flyer with a huge smile on
his face. He had chosen what he wanted to do,‖ she explained.
Bailey has given his all to scouting ever since. He loves going on outings, overnight trips, hiking, fishing and
spending the summer at Quail Hill Scout Camp. ―He met some wonderful people there and learned a lot. He
has also made lasting friendships,‖ explained Eileen. His scouting accomplishments also include earning the:
Emergency Preparedness Award, Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award, World Conservation Badge, Leave No
Trace Award, BSA 100th Anniversary patch, Junior BSA Shooting Team Award (4 times), and he received the
Trail‘s End ―College Scholarship‖ for top Popcorn sales twice.
When he isn‘t scouting, Bailey is an honors student at Woodmere
Elementary School, and enjoys playing little league for Eatontown
Baseball, building Legos, and collecting John Deere replicas.
Bailey and the rest of the Den 8 Super Achievers will be crossing
over to Boy Scouts in the Winter of 2012. The scouts are: Noah
Krueger, Anthony Vega, Alex Gonzalez, Evan Mahns, Evan
Palenzuela, William Brown, Bobby Witkowski, Nicky Bausenwein.
Bailey is eager to tackle the new scouting challenges ahead.
The question now is how many merit badges will he earn?
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Assistant Scout Executive’s Minute
Stephen Smith
Meet the NEW Assistant Scout Executive
Earlier this fall we added a new face to the Monmouth Council scouting family when Stephen
Smith joined us as the new Assistant Scout Executive. Stephen is a longtime Scouter and has
18 years of BSA executive experience, having served successfully in five councils throughout the Northeast Region, most recently in the Central New Jersey Council. Instead of asking him to write a column for this
issue, we decided to ask him to answer some questions to help you get to know him better. Stephen can be
reached at (732) 536-2347 ext. 22 or at [email protected].
How long have you been involved in scouting? I will have been in Scouting for 30 years this coming
February; nearly 19 of those years as a professional Scouter. I had started off as a Webelo Scout in Rockland
County, NY, and went all through Boy Scouting and became an Assistant Scoutmaster when I turned 18. As an
adult volunteer, I also served in a variety of positions, including Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, Committee Chairman, Member of the Committee, and Crew Advisor.
What is your main priority as ASE? My main priorities are to assist the Council in growth in membership
and finances. The position includes staff development of our District Executives, working with our Executive
Board, and community relations.
What are your responsibilities as ASE? They are many. They include staff development, working with
various Council committees, including the properties committee, the NESA/Alumni Committee, and various
financial committees, such as the Endowment and Budget Committees. I will be working as the staff advisor to
the Council‘s Golf Tournament, the Huddy Dinner, the Friends of Scouting Campaign – both Family,
Community campaigns, and the famous Popcorn Sale, just to name a few.
What is your best scouting memory? I have many, both as a youth and as an adult. I would have to say, in
no particular order: My oldest son earning his Eagle Scout badge, attending Philmont, taking my Crew
(and my kids) water tubing in New Hampshire, and working with my District volunteers to put on some great
programs for our kids, some of which made national publications, like Backpacker and Scouting magazines.
Most of all, it‘s the many friends that I have made, and watching not just my kids grow up in Scouting, but all
of the kids. Scouting has produced some really amazing people.
2012 Scouting Trail Deadlines
Has your unit taken an awesome trip? Conducted an amazing community service project?
Or do you have news or information to share with our Scouting community?
The Scouting Trail wants your news articles and photos!
Scouting Trail 2012 publication deadlines.
Winter Edition (February Publication) - December 30
Spring Edition - March 1
Summer Edition - June 1
Fall Edition - Sept. 1
Contact Scouting Trail editor Stacey Ehling 732-536-2347 or
Submit your article with ―Scouting Trail‖ in the subject line to: [email protected].
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Forestburg
RE-DEDICATION OF TODD LODGE
By Kurt Kalafsky
On the first of October, a group of hard working volunteers met on
the newly renovated back deck of Todd Lodge to re-dedicate this
wonderful building.
The building was first dedicated in 1966 thanks to a sizable donation
from E. Murray Todd for whom the building was named. Over the
past 45 years this building has become a favorite of scouts and
Scouters who frequent the Dan Beard Camp.
Kurt Kalafsky presents Carl Gross with a small
version of the re-dedication plaque that will
adorn Todd Lodge.
Unfortunately the main structural supports and exterior deck were
showing their age from the long term exposure to the harsh elements
alongside Burnt Hope Lake.
The restoration of these key building elements was made possible by a very generous donation from Past
Monmouth Council President Carl Gross, Mary Gross as well as their son Zack (Eagle Scout) and nephew
Michael. Ranger George Kaiser and Bill
Pearce were instrumental in orchestrating
the structural repairs of the heavy timber
support beams and Paul Little was the lead
volunteer on the deck reconstruction.
Kurt Kalafsky, MCBSA Vice President of
Administration stated ―With this generous
donation from the Gross family as well as
the many volunteers who made this project
happen, scouts and scouters will be able to
enjoy this building for another 45 plus
years.‖
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Council Commissioner’s Minute
Edwina Howell
As we prepare to wrap up the first year of our new Journey To Excellence, I can only hope
that all our units have been including the benchmarks in their planning calendar and
remembering our motto…"Shoot for the Gold!" Keep in mind that training, advancement,
outdoor activities, camping, service, on-time charter renewal and membership all play a part in a great unit
program, and are included in the JTE. You can chart your progress on MyScouting.org under spreadsheets.
Remember to submit your unit self evaluation with your charter. If you need help, contact your Commissioner
or the Council Office.
The 2012 JTE will have two new components – Physical Fitness and the Voice of the Scout. For details on the
physical fitness program visit Presidentschallenge.org and work with your group to become more physically
fit. Register with your user name and password. Then type in the group name in the second box down
(Monmouth Council BSA) to join Monmouth Council‘s commitment to become more physically fit in 2012.
Then track your accomplishments in the Tracker. Anyone can join us…the more the merrier!
Prepare for the Voice of the Scout by submitting your unit e-mail addresses for inclusion in ScoutNet. These
addresses are for all families in your unit, not just registered leaders. Boys over 14 are also included. Twice a
year surveys will be sent to all families registered. This will be a very simple survey, basically asking you to
rate your experience in Scouting. Hopefully, you will be having a great experience. These surveys will give
all our families a chance to have a say in the direction Scouting is moving and improve their Scouting
experience.
Monmouth Council is looking to start a program whereby each and every unit will have an opportunity to
appoint liaisons to the many Council Committees. These participants will be contacted by the Council
Committees and be asked to give breaking news to their units. Please begin identifying those people in your
units who would be willing and able to serve in these important positions. More information will follow in
your mailboxes. We need the cooperation of all our units for this to succeed.
To all our Scouters who are ready to branch out and spread their wings…remember your Scouting knowledge
is always needed by the Monmouth Council Commissioner Corps. Consider joining us! Guaranteed you will
find it a rewarding experience.
Monmouth Council 2011 Fishing Derby Winners
by Howie Steel, Fishing Derby Chair
Congratulations to all the scouts that participated in the Fishing Derby at
Quail Hill. We had 74 Scouts registered and they caught and released
192 fish!! Thank you to Bill Bishop and the five Scouts from Troop 92 who
made this day fun for everyone (Karl Devoe, Kobe Miller, Matt Adair,
Brendan Ryan, Keven Gregory).
“Biggest Fish” (Tied: 13-inch Bass) Patrick Kimberlin, Pack 434 & Patrick Daley, Troop 82
“Smallest Fish” (5-inch Bass) Justin Wenzel, Pack 242
“Most Fish”
Tiger Cubs: (7 fish) Collin Brady, Pack 242
Cub Scouts: (14 fish) Anthony Profaci, Pack 242
Webelos: (16 fish) Tyler Ciemniecki, Pack 434
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Scout Community Service
SummitCorps July 2011
By George Byard and
Francis Klincewicz
On July 10-16, NaTsiHi sent a
contingent of 16 Arrowmen to
West Virginia to help work on
the SummitCorps project. On
the way down, the contingent
stopped at Harpers Ferry, had
some great ribs, made some
great memories and learned
the meaning of the "3 W's."
Upon arriving, we began the
toilsome quest of checking in
and getting set up. That was
followed by a great opening
program.
A typical day from Monday through Thursday consisted of waking up at 6 a.m., eating a Philmont breakfast
and boarding buses to go to manual labor worksites. Work consisted of making gravel with a sledgehammer,
erosion control rock work and removing overgrown plants. Work continued until 4:40 p.m., when we packed
up and headed to our temporary home.
Every night there was a program, from a patch auction to a bluegrass band performance, followed by
"SummitCorps Got Talent." On Friday, we could choose a high adventure activity such as ziplining, rock
climbing, and of course, white water rafting. After finishing our activity, we headed to Summersville Lake for
a celebratory pig roast.
On Saturday, we regretfully headed back to New Jersey. Later, we found out that the trail we worked on is
now called the "Kaymoor Arrowhead Trail" in Craig Branch Division of New River Gorge National Park.
HURRICANE HELPERS
Many of our friends and Scouters were affected by the Hurricane Irene. Some went days without power,
others were left with water and storm damage to their homes, and many of us had to deal with fallen branches
and debris. But despite these hardships we continued to band together as Scouters to ―help other people.‖
Some of you bailed out basements, others shared your generators or opened your homes to neighbors in need,
many cooked meals for friends and most just lent a helping hand. Some of our scout units helped their communities with storm evacuations, and many volunteered to help clean-up debris.
Quail Hill Scout Reservation came to the aid of the Manalapan Township community by lending our camp
boats to the town to help rescue residents who were stranded in flooded areas.
THANK YOU to everyone who gave of themselves to help others in their time of need.
That is what Scouting is all about.
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Scout Community Service
Treasure Island Clean Up & Campout
By Miller Smyth
Sometimes a scout event can more than
surprise, surpass and inspire, and amazingly when
least expected.
As the weekend of September 24, 2011 approached
with a major coastal storm winding its way up to N.J.,
there was true concern that Brielle Troop 63‘s clean up
service project and campout on Treasure Island on the
Manasquan River appeared in jeopardy.
With a number of naysayers chiming in, this writer
being one, on Friday evening prior to the troop
departure on Saturday, the heavens let go with over
three inches of rain and wind, but per Scoutmaster Jack Tobin the decision was to stand, it was a go. The
weekend would prove the weathermen (not to mention the naysayers) wrong after the storm.
After being ferried to the island by The Jersey Girl, a vessel owned and operated by The Pirates on The
Manasquan, 28 scouts and their adult leaders established a beachhead, secured their equipment and scoured
Treasure Island from one end to the other. The troop collected 25 bags of trash, clearing paths of debris and
downed limbs while leaving Brielle's most remote park in a near pristine state.
Following the cleanup program the Scouts set camp, erected their tents, prepared a council circle for cooking
and a camp center. The Scouts then spent the rest of Saturday fishing, seining, kayaking, boating, adventuring
around the island and playing a game of capture the flag which left all winded but smiling.
As evening set the troop was treated to a back to back rainbow and awesome sunset which was more than
breathtaking. Dinner cooked wilderness style over an open fire was enjoyed by all followed by s‘mores and
fun skits performed and enjoyed by our boys and leaders.
On Sunday the troop departed Treasure Island happy, fulfilled and a bit sandy with plans to visit again. The
weekend would have not been nearly as rich without the efforts of all of the valued members of Troop 63 and
their families.
Given the positive public
reaction and local media
coverage, Troop 63 has
been given approval to
return to the Island in
Spring 2012 to conduct
another clean up and a
campout which will be
used as a shakedown
welcome trip for Webelos
Scouts due to crossover to
Troop 63. The adventure
continues.
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Scout Surge 9.11
“Scout Surge 9.11” was a National movement
launched by BSA this fall to encourage Scouts to
“give back” to their communities as a tribute to those who lost their
lives ten years ago on Sept. 11, 2001.
Governor Chris Christie‘s office invited scouts from Monmouth
Council to represent the Boy Scouts of
America and Scouting in New Jersey, to
take part in the dedication of the new
9.11 Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty
State Park in Jersey City. Five of our
scouts helped plant 746 miniature N.J.
State Flags on the berm near the
memorial. Each flag represented a state
resident who perished as a result of the
attack on the Twin Towers.
The participants: Webelos from Cub Scout Pack 122 in
Middletown: Ryan Finn, Billy Golubinski, Brian James, Brendan
Winz and their Den Leader William Golubinski; and Boy Scout
Tommy Welch and his mother Louise from Troop 454 in Freehold.
The Governor recognized our Scouts and featured pictures of them
planting the flags on his Facebook page and ―tweeted‖ about it on his
Twitter account. The flags could be seen in the background of the news
coverage on Fox News
and other television
stations. The Scouts also
received personalized
thank you letters from the
Governor.
Freehold area Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 155, Cub
Scout Pack 155, and Cub Scout Pack 18 served as part
of the Color Guard, led the Pledge of Allegiance
and participated in a special ceremony hosted by
Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno at the 9.11 memorial
at the Freehold Twp. Municipal Building.
Editor‟s Note: Many of our units participated in 9.11 activities but only these shared details and photos with the
Scouting Trail. We are proud of all of our Scouts who joined “Scout Surge 9.11.”
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Popcorn Sales 2011
Way to go Monmouth Council Scouts and Scouters! Together, you have sold over $634,000 worth of popcorn
during the Show & Sell (Blitz) and Take Order portions of the Popcorn Sale this year. Add to that another
$28,000 of online sales for a total surpassing $662,000. What does this mean to you? A lot of money to fund
your programs. You have raised a quarter of a million dollars in COMMISSIONS for your units, and another
$200,000 for the Monmouth Council scouting programs.
Congratulations to each and every one of you on such a great sale, and a special ―Thank You‖ to all our
District and Unit Popcorn Kernels and to all the volunteers who helped at the warehouse with sorting, pick-up
and distribution - we couldn‘t have done it without your help!
Congratulations to our TOP SELLING UNIT: PACK 122 for attaining $33,339 worth of sales, and to the
Twin Lights District for exceeding their goal by an astounding 12 percent. Let‘s give our ―TOP 5‖ selling units
a round of applause:
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Battleground
Pack 155 - $15,706
Pack 150 - $13,745
Pack 1800 - $13,458
Pack 158 - $9,580
Pack 116 - $6,785
Thunderbird
Pack 143 - $10,723
Pack 82 - $10,331
Pack 52 - $10,322
Pack 194 - $8,838
Pack 333 - $8,022
Twin Lights
Pack 122 - $33,339
Pack 66 - $31,883
Pack 137 - $19,021
Pack 364 - $18,194
Pack 11 - $17,310
Troop 116 - $14,944
Troop 290 - $10,400
Troop 157 - $8,236
Troop 180 - $6,826
Troop 155 - $5,732
Troop 82 - $13,958
Troop 71 - $11,830
Troop 59 - $9,810
Troop 40 - $6,944
Troop 76 - $6,901
Troop 137 - $29,448
Troop 125 - $22,181
Troop 331 - $12,249
Troop 122 - $11,637
Troop 47 - $5,974
Total Per District Sales
Battleground:
$188,273
Thunderbird:
$158,205
Twin Lights:
$316,134
Training
District Training Chairs:
Council Training Chairman:
Battleground District:
Thunderbird District:
Twin Lights District:
Ken Bonnell
Gary Brennan
Don Patterson
Sandy Byard
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website: http://www.monmouthbsa.org/Council/Committees/Training
TRAINING UPDATE
by Ken Bonnell
WOW. What a course. If you didn't sign up for Wood Badge course N5-347-11-1 at Quail Hill you missed one
of the greatest training courses that Monmouth Council offers. Some 30 Scouters participated in this training
which had everything you could ask for and more. Tom Bogart put together an amazing staff that was truly
prepared for everything that came their way. The participants took on all the elements that nature threw at
them: warm, cold, rain, snow, and even a power outage. I thank Tom and his Staff for running a great course
and I congratulate the participants for taking the next step in furthering their training to give the youth of
Monmouth Council the best program possible. The next Wood Badge program will be offered in 2014.
The Monmouth Council Training Committee provides training and resources to leaders and units which
enables delivery of an effective and high-quality Scouting program for youth members and families. The job of
the committee is not just running training courses, it is to train leaders by: developing new leaders, enhancing
the skills of veteran leaders and sharing up-to-date program and Scouting information.
Every youth member deserves a trained leader!
All of the training courses and programs provided by the committee are featured on our council website.
The Training Committee not only runs courses at various locations, like the Scout Service Center and at camp,
but is also available to come to your unit for on-site training.
In addition there are many BSA online courses that are available as well including Youth Protection, which
must be renewed every two years. To do the online training you must create an account and password on
www.MyScouting.org. In a few short minutes you will be ready to start training.
For more information about upcoming trainings see the ―Hot Sheet‖ on the council website, call your district
executive or send an e-mail to your district Training Chairs listed above. If you are interested in sharing your
knowledge and becoming part of the Training Committee contact Council Training Chair Ken Bonnell.
AM I TRAINED? A Scouter is considered trained for his or her Scouting position and eligible to wear the
―Trained‖ emblem when they have completed the currently prescribed courses for that position. At this time
this includes Youth Protection Training, This is Scouting, and the Specifics training for their role. For Scoutmasters, Coaches, and Advisors of outdoor program crews, Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is also necessary. These courses are also included in the unit Journey to Excellence.
“We can never be „fully trained,” said Mark Griffin, Team Leader of Volunteer Training, Boy Scouts of
America. “There is always something to be learned, so we urge you to take advantage of training
opportunities whenever they are available.”
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Advancement
Advancement Changes and Updates
BSA National has developed a new Guide to Advancement for 2012. The Monmouth Council Advancement
Committee will be giving presentations at Roundtables to discuss the changes and how they will impact our
Scouting Programs. To find out more about these changes contact your District Advancement Chair and/or
visit the Monmouth Council website: http://www.monmouthbsa.org/Council/Committees/Advancement
Guide to Advancement
The guide has been reorganized for easy reference and features a list of the questions most often asked of the
national Advancement Team. It is a complete rewrite of the Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures,
which it replaces. See Section 1.0.2.0 “Significant Changes.”
Units should check with the Scout Shop for the New Guide to Advancement.
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook
Like the Guide to Advancement, it has been completely rewritten. The new workbook supports the revised
wording in Eagle Scout requirement 5, which calls for a project proposal to be approved by the council or
district, rather than “the project plan.”
Units/Scouts can download a copy of the New Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook: www.scouting.org
**All Changes will go into effect beginning January 1, 2012**
New Merit Badge: Chess
Chess Merit Badge was rolled out in September 2011. Requirements for achieving the Chess
merit badge include things such as learning scorekeeping using the algebraic system of chess
notation and explaining the four rules for castling. Additionally, Scouts must teach someone
else how to play chess, play in a chess tournament, or organize a competition.
2012 Eagle Scout
Scholarship Applications
The applications for the 2012
NESA Eagle Scout scholarships
are now available at
www.nesa.org.
The NESA homepage features a link that leads
directly to the forms.
These are the only scholarship applications
acceptable in 2012. These applications must be
printed and mailed to the national office when
completed
All scholarship applications must be
postmarked no later than Midnight on
January 31, 2012.
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Fall 2011 District Camporees
All three districts had fabulous Fall Camporees this year on the weekend of October 14-16.
Nearly 200 Scouts participated in the Thunderbird
―SCARE-O-REE‖ at Allaire State Park. The program featured
spooky hayrides, costume contests, train rides, scout craft demos,
knot tying, woggle making, a water bottle rocket launch and a
station on emergency preparedness run by FEMA.
Battleground sponsored an Archery theme at Quail Hill to help
Scouts earn the requirements for the Archery and
Indian Lore Merit Badges. Activities included making
arrows and targets, shooting arrows, and watching a Compound
3-D Bow Shooting Demonstration. More than 50 scouts
participated.
Humor and Scout skills were the focus of the Twin Lights
―Rusty Man Competition‖ at Quail Hill. The Scouts created a
series of challenges for their leaders such as: put up a tent
blindfolded, run an obstacle course with a donut in one hand
and cup of coffee in the other without spilling, and a singlematch fire building competition that required leaders to ―sing‖ if
they needed another match. Some 30 Scouts participated.
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Thunderbird District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
Mike Golub
732-618-2321
[email protected]
District Commissioner
Allen Hirsh
908-433-4462
[email protected]
District Executive
Chris Quakenbush
732-536-2347
[email protected]
District Dates at a Glance
Winterburg, Forestburg Scout Reservation, January 13, 14, 15th 2012
Klondike Derby, Quail Hill, February 18, 2012
Thunderbird District Pinewood Derby, April 15, 2012 Monmouth Regional HS
Leaders Roundtable Meetings:
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1st Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Memorial Methodist Church, Neptune City
District Commissioner‘s Meetings:
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1st Monday of the month, 6 p.m., Memorial Methodist Church, Neptune City
District Committee Meetings: TBD - Contact one of the Key 3 (listed above)
Thunderbird Commissioners Corner
The Commissioner Staff of Thunderbird District serves as your direct link to the Monmouth
Council Scout Service Center. As the scouting program gains momentum once again, we are
calling on experienced Scouters who would be interested in joining the oldest service group in
the Boy Scouts of America…the Commissioner Staff. We will train you and take you through
the easy steps to become an effective Unit Commissioner. We need you and your Scouting
experience!
As a Unit Commissioner in Thunderbird District you would be meeting once a month with your assigned
Cub Packs, Scout Troops or Venturing Crews near your home. You would be providing an invaluable service
by bringing your experience and knowledge as a unit leader to those who may be a novice or even a seasoned
Scouter. Your insights as to what makes an effective unit is invaluable. Your presence at a Unit or Committee
meeting could add measurably to the success of that Unit. Your watchful eye and people skills will serve you
well in your capacity as a Unit Commissioner.
If you would like to discuss joining the Thunderbird District Commissioner‘s Staff to serve units and make a
difference, contact me, Allen Hirsh, Thunderbird District Commissioner. My e-mail address is
[email protected], my cell phone is 908-433-4462.
Allen S. Hirsh
Thunderbird District Commissioner
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Battleground District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Bill Sauer
Thom Ritchie
Kathleen Picciano
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Upcoming Activities:
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Pizza Hut Fundraiser, Dec. 13, 5-9 p.m. (Freehold or Howell locations)
Winterburg at Forestburg for Scout Troops: Jan. 20-22
Contact: Vincent Simpson [email protected]
Webelos Klondike Derby, Feb. 11, 7:30 a.m check-in, Quail Hill
Contact: Scott Stein (732) 938-5773
Quail Hill Summer Camp Leader meeting and Kickoff: March 14, 7:00 p.m., Council Service Center
District Pinewood Derby Race: Sat. April 14, Griebling Elementary School, Farmingdale
Family Friends of Scouting 2012: Each year every unit is given the opportunity to participate in the annual
Family Friends of Scouting Campaign. This program helps secure the necessary funding needed to continue
providing a QUALITY Scouting program in Monmouth County. None of the money collected at the unit level
is given to our local Monmouth Council. Some of the Scouting resources made available to our scouts include
the Scout Service Center, staff, two beautiful camps, activities, training, membership, advancement and
program support. Monmouth Council needs the financial commitment and support from the families
benefiting from the program to sustain itself.
Traditionally, Scouting volunteers are invited by a unit during the months of January, February, and March to
a Pack Meeting, Blue & Gold Banquet, Troop Court of Honor, or another meeting of the unit where parents
are present, to give a short presentation. The presentation and takes approximately seven minutes.
All you need to do is provide a date, time and place. Call Kathleen to schedule your presentation today
(732) 536-2347
Fall District Camporee at Quail Hill delivered a great archery themed program to the five troops in
participation which included: Troop 434, Troop 86, Troop 258, Troop 22, and Troop 454.
Archery High Scores: 1st Place Alex Grant Troop 86, 2nd Place Dom Greeco Troop 22, 3rd place Connor
Brenner Troop 258 and 4th Place Chase Schwerthhoffer Troop 434.
A very special thanks to all who volunteered their time and a special thanks to Troop 434 Drew Kimberlin and
David Meiskin, Gerard ‗Doc‘ DeCaro, and Dan Koren.
Advancement: The new Eagle Scout Rank Application and Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook may be
found here: http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/resources.aspx
The new Guide to Advancement may be found here:
https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1260671576/0e66e8a1c80b9cbc3f01479e00c6f7a2
Scouting Food: Let our communities see that Scouting is alive and well and doing a Good Turn: Thank you
and recognition to the following units have filled out the pledge commitment form to participate in the
National BSA Scouting For Food:
Packs: 107, 85, 6392, 116, 188, 155, 515, 157, 358, 300
Troops: 358, 290, 155, 515, 160
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Battleground District Update
Greetings Battleground District Scouters!
Fall is a great time of year with its vibrant colors, crisp air, and great smells of roasted turkey, apple and pumpkin pie. A
great deal of change occurs during this time as we get ready for another year of scouting. New adults take on responsibility as committee members, cubmasters, scoutmasters, and crew advisors. We welcome all into the family of scouting
and hope your experience in serving youth will be a rewarding one. As a volunteer, you are doing something very
meaningful in this short bit of time as young boys grow into fine men before your eyes. „Tis the season to count our
blessings.‟
The Battleground District Committee is continually working to improve the needs of the district. I would like to thank
these dedicated scouters for their hard work in helping us achieve this goal. Rich Kelly serves as our Vice Chairman of
Finance. We are currently wrapping up and at 86% our FOS family campaign and closing in on reaching our budgeted
goal. Now is the time for all units to double up efforts in getting those last minute family pledges and donations. Plans
are underway for the 2012 family and community FOS program. If you are wondering how you can help; please check
your mailboxes and set aside a unit date for a family 5 minute FOS 2012 presentation. We had a very successful
community Western Monmouth Good Scout Reception held in June and raised $26,807, our local community showed its
support! As I go about the district I have witnessed many scouts selling popcorn as a fundraiser for their program.
Congratulations to all our units who have decided to help Monmouth Council and themselves through the popcorn sales.
Frank Winter is our District Advancement Chair. Advancement is going to be one of the key areas of change during this
coming year with the introduction of new Guide to Advancement, new rank Eagle Scout Application, and new scout
Eagle project workbook. There is emphasis on Cub Scout online advancement. Membership is also an important area,
our task is to enable every boy in the district a scouting experience. We are in the heart of our fall roundup campaign.
Remember, a boy isn‘t a scout until he is registered. We officially welcome a new unit to the district; Boy Scout Troop
101 chartered by the Morganville Fire Department. We are currently very understaffed in our district membership
efforts and are looking for several willing volunteers to help us support units. The task would mostly involve phone calls
from home, no previous training required.
Our Program Chair; Dan Koren for Boy Scouts and Scott Stein for Cub Scouts; are busy planning activities. The October
archery themed Boy Scout Camporee at Quail Hill was successful with 5 units and 55 scouts who attended. A great deal
of thanks goes to event organizers Drew Kimberlin and Troop 434 as well as Gerry ‗Doc‖ Decaro from the
Traditional Archers of New Jersey. Two upcoming winter events for Scouts include: Winterburg at Forestburg Scout
Reservation January 20-22 and Boy Scout Klondike at Quail Hill on February 11. Two upcoming winter events for Cubs
include: Cub Scout Klondike on February 11, and District Pinewood Derby event on April 14, 2012.
The backbone of any district organization is the work done by our Unit Commissioners. Thom Ritchie, our District
Commissioner has been out recruiting volunteer for this very important position. The commissioner is the lifeline
between the unit and council and is the ―go to‖ person when questions need to be answered and if things start going bad.
We are always looking for volunteers to serve in this capacity. Contact Thom if you are willing to serve that extra ―hour
per week‖ in making sure the promise of scouting is successful to all the youth we serve.
Finally we welcome Kathleen Picciano as our new Battleground District Executive. Kathleen has shared many new ideas
in making our district an even better one. We are very fortunate having her as our new ―DE‖ and look forward to
working with her.
As always I look forward to meeting and reacquainting with all of you during the course of this year. It is the volunteers
and scouts that make this district great and I am very humble in serving as your District Committee Chairman. We are
always looking for volunteers to serve on the District Committee, the areas of program, finance and membership, so
please consider this opportunity to serve and contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or wish to
begin a new challenge in helping to serve the youth of Battleground District.
Bill Sauer
Battleground District Committee Chairman
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Twin Lights District Update
District Key 3
District Chair
District Commissioner
District Executive
Linda Hassler
Bill Bishop
Stacey Ehling
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Calendar of events:
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District Committee Meetings: Fourth Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., N.J. Blind Citizens Association
(Camp Happiness), 18 Burlington Ave., Leonardo. 12/12, 1/23, 2/27, 3/26, 4/23, 4/26, 5/21
Round Tables: First Monday of the month: 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 247 Broad St. Red Bank.
12/5, 1/9, 2/6, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 6/4 (Picnic)
Klondike Derby: Jan. 21, Quail Hill, Cost $8 per scout. Contact: Bill Bishop
Register at: tlklondike.comli.com
Winterburg: Feb. 17-19, Forestburg. Contact: Brian DeShong
Pinewood Derby: April 16, TBD, Contact: Jesse Ramirez
Scout Anniversary Week: Feb. 5-11
Webelos to Scout Transition: We need all ―Webelos Invitational Dates‖ by Dec. 20
Boys are already starting to look at Troops, help us get them to yours!
Contact Robert Kee: [email protected]
Spring Camporee: April 20-22, Quail Hill. Contact Tom Santoro
District Recognition Dinner: April 26, Yesterday‘s
Eastern Monmouth Good Scout Award: (May TBD) *Need a nominating committee and coordinator
Do you BELIEVE in the Power of Scouting? We can‘t fund the camps, programs and resources for our
Scouts and Units without your support for the Friends of Scouting Campaign. Contact Stacey if you can help
as:
 Presenters: To bring the story of scouting to our families and communicate the need for support to our
units. Training will be Monday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m. Scout Service Center
 Unit FOS Coordinators: One person from each unit to help coordinate the date, work with the presenter
and assist with unit follow-up. Free Kick-Off Breakfast for unit coordinators will be in January (TBD).
POPCORN **12% OVER GOAL!!!!**
Congratulations to Popcorn Kernel Laura Hoey and all our unit kernels for the excellent job they did with Popcorn sales this year. We outsold all the other districts, $316,134 worth of popcorn, and surpassed our Goal by
12%!!! GREAT JOB and Thank You to all our scouts and parents for selling their hearts out—and volunteering to help us at the warehouse.
WELCOME To the Twin Lights Family:
Michael Maier our new Membership Committee Chair. He has already done a great job helping
with Fall Round-Up and will be soon be working on preparations for Spring recruitment. He is actively
looking for a Cub Scout Coordinator and a Boy Scout Coordinator to assist our units with membership
issues. Contact Stacey for details.
New Units: Sea Scout Ship Navesink 0005; and Cub Scout Pack 113, Long Branch.
Are you ―Well Connected‖ in the Eastern Monmouth community? If you know the ―movers and shakers‖
who can make things happen in our area we need your help for the Good Scout Nominating Committee and
Community FOS. Contact Stacey or Linda for details.
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Twin Lights District Update
What is your favorite local pizza place, game center or store? Help us meet our
Community FOS goal by visiting your favorite local establishments and asking them to be
a ―Scouting Business Partner‖ for the Twin Lights District. Contact Linda for details.
Who will be our 2012 Good Scout Recipient? Do you know someone in the community
who has given their all to help others and deserves the Good Scout Award? We need nominations for the 2012
award and help planning and organizing the dinner, which is our major District fundraiser for the year. Contact
Linda.
Do you LOVE to CAMP? We need volunteers to plan the Spring Camporee. Here is your chance to create
the camping experience you always dreamed of and develop a great program for our Scouts! We are looking
for fresh ideas and enthusiastic Scouters to plan this District event. Contact Linda or Stacey if interested.
Do you have GREAT IDEAS, are good at PLANNING, and LIVE for FUN Scouting activities like the
Camporees, Family Camp, Trail of the Pioneers, Pinewood Derby? We need volunteers to create a new Scout
Activities Committee. Contact Stacey or Linda for details.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
Help us take Twin Lights to the Next Level of Scouting by bringing
NEW IDEAS, ENTHUSIASM and FUN to our Scouts and units
JOIN the District Committee.
Everyone is welcome...no experience required!
2013 National Scout Jamboree
July 15-24, 2013
Get ready for ADVENTURE! Registration is open for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at
the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve, West Virginia. Experience whitewater
rafting, zip-lining, rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, and more! Join the 50,000 Scouts and
Co-ed Venturing Crews who will be part of the "first" contingent to take part in a Jamboree at
the Summit. Monmouth Council has been allotted the following contingent slots for the
Jamboree:
 Three Jamboree Boy Scout Troops: Openings for 108 boys and 12 adult leaders. Each Troop will
consist of four patrols of eight boys, four boy leaders, and four adult leaders.
 One Venturing Crew: Openings for 8 youth and 2 adult leaders (co-ed). The Crew will be placed in a
camp site with three other Crews making a standard compliment of 40.
The application process requires both youth and adults to apply through the National Jamboree website first,
and then to submit a paper application to Monmouth Council. Youth applications are numbered and dated as
they are received and will be accepted until our allotted contingent slots have been filled. Any applications
received after the quota will be placed on a waiting list. Directions and information about how to apply, links
to the national website, information about fees and costs, and to download application forms go to the
Monmouth Council Jamboree Committee website: http://jambo.monmouthbsa.com/2013/.
For more information contact:
Jamboree Committee Chair Steven Buckley, [email protected]
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Jewish Committee on Scouting
HANUKKAH
by Stanley Weinstein, JCOS Chairman
Hanukkah, a once minor holiday whose popularity has enjoyed a meteoric rise in modern times, is an 8-day
observance known as the ―Festival of Lights.‖ The holiday recalls the heroic struggle against Antiochus and
his hordes of Greco-Syrians by Judah Maccabee and his followers, and the rededication of the ―Temple‖ in
Jerusalem in the year 165 b.c.e. The victory eventually led to Jewish independence and the second period of
Jewish monarchy.
The story of Hanukkah dates back 2,200 years. The Jews in Palestine were ruled by the Syrians.
Antiochus was the King of Syria. He was under the influence of Greek culture and wanted the Jews, known
as Hellenists, to imitate the Greek way of life. The head of the rebellion was Mattathias, the high priest.
Mattathias had five sons, the bravest of who was Judah, who became known a ―Judah Maccabee.‖ Tradition
or Bibical verse on Judah‘s banner: MI KAMOCHA BA‘ELIM ADONAI‖ means ―Who is like you, O Lord,
among the mighty.‖ The first letters of the Hebrew words make up the term Maccabee.
The term also may mean ―Hammer.‖
One of the stories associated with this holiday is that of Hannah and her seven sons, who gave up their lives
rather than obey the King‘s command to give up their religion. Considering the circumstances that brought
Hanukkah into being, it should be a time to affirm the sense of Jewish identity and to savor Jewish
uniqueness. It is a good time of the year to heighten the pleasure Jewish youth can derive from their Jewish
associations and to deepen their interest in their people‘s way of life. At best, however, the most joyous and
meaningful observance of Hanukkah can be but a single link in forging a strong bond between Jewish youth
and their Jewish heritage.
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The Legacy of Scout Leaders
Going the Extra Mile on the Scouting Trail
By Gerald Thomas
What do several local business owners, a lawyer, a pharmaceutical executive, a realtor, and a few retired
grumpy old men all have in common? Aside from knowing how to tie a square knot plus half a dozen
―Granny Knots‖ these old scouts collectively go the extra mile as Troop 22 scout leaders.
Several of them are good at building things using rope and logs. A prime example might be a rope bridge to
span a river or ravine. A bridge constructed so well that even Indiana Jones would be impressed. A few of
these older scouts do know how to cook. There is nothing better than an old fashioned home cooked meal
prepared in a cast iron Dutch oven. A tasty delicacy baked over a bed of hot coals (just don‘t forget the
Bisquick instant muffin mix). Teaching outdoor camping skills, demonstrating leadership and practicing the
responsibilities of citizenship are the elements that help create and mold a great scout troop. Through good
times and bad, Troop 22 would not be here today if it were not for scout leaders who believed in the core
values of the B.S.A. scouting program. Below are Troop 22 scout leaders who went the extra mile.
Presently Troop 22 has twelve Assistant Scout Masters. The year they started as scout leaders is shown in parenthesis: Dave Cofield (1988), Ken Falls (2009), Beat Flepp (2010), Shawn Fitzgerald (2007), Frank Greco
(2007), Cap Kaasmann (1992), Ed Kelley (2006), Eric Layton (2008), Tim Mueller (2007), Jim Passaro
(2007), Jeff Poltrictzky (2007), and Carl Ward (2007).
Leading the troop for over TWENTY YEARS is Scoutmaster Allen Resch of Belford, New
Jersey. Of the 71 scouts who have reached the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 22, 39 were
under the leadership of Mr. Resch. The troop is highly active in outdoor tent camping,
mid-Atlantic region field trips and numerous community service projects. Troop 22 will
officially celebrate its 100th anniversary in December. This important milestone date serves
as a testimonial to the enduring strength of the Troop 22 scouting program. The success of
Troop 22 is a positive reflection on the commitment and dedication of Scoutmaster Allen
Resch.
Backing up the scout master‘s uniformed leadership team are troop committee members:
Michael Arentoft, Audrey Ducsai, Karen Jenkins, Dan Kilduff, Fiona Layton, Dan Lingelbach, Jeanne Posten,
Gerri Resch, Pam Semmel, Gerald Thomas, Barbara Valentin, Gigi Zeller and Bill Zengel. All work behind
the scenes in support roles, fundraising, planning troop functions, field trips, scout ceremonies and social
events.
Atlantic Highlands and surrounding communities should take great pride in the accomplishments and vitality
of youth programs sponsored by a host of organizations, both public and private. While not all boys choose to
explore the scouting trail for what it has to offer, the legacy of this seasoned international youth
program has endured for over a century. There are those who might contend that a scout doesn‘t need to be
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly,
Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty,
Brave, Clean and Reverent. But a true scout
possesses these traits and more.
To all scout leaders who have developed and
led young men aspiring to be tomorrow‘s positive role models, contributing citizens and
leaders, old scouts, such as myself, salute
them.
E-mail: [email protected]
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Scout Adventures
TREKKING TO PHILMONT
By Hal Katzen
This summer a crew of 13 Scouts and
leaders from Troops 246 in Middletown
and 331 in Holmdel went on a life
changing trek through the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains at Philmont Scout
Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico.
Philmont Scout Ranch is one of the Boy
Scouts of America‘s premier high
adventure camps and the largest youth
camp in the world serving nearly one
million participants since 1938. Philmont
covers 214 square miles of vast
wilderness with trails that climb from
6,500 feet to as high as 12,441 feet.
During their trek Boy Scout Troop 331
hiked 60 miles over 11 days. The highest point climbed was Mt. Phillips. The group of Scouts and their
advisors carried everything they need to survive during the trek on their backs while hiking from camp to
camp. They participated in backcountry programs along the way including rock climbing, blacksmithing,
horseback riding, and black powder shooting. The trek included a conservation project where the Scouts
learned and participated in the upkeep of Philmont‘s ecosystem. Along the trek, Scouts endured tough
challenges including backpacking in bear and mountain lion territory, steep climbs, and often-inclement
weather. Planning and training for the trek began in 2009 with the winning of a lottery, followed by a series of
shakedowns and planning meetings.
―They may meet only one other group of scouts on the trail in an entire day of hiking,‖ according to
Backpacker Magazine. ―Even in the most crowded destinations, each Scout group camps in isolation, out of
sight and sound of all other groups.‖ Crew 730R (as it was known at Philmont) made what amounts to a
Scouting pilgrimage with their trip to Philmont.
Participants included Scouts:
Eric Katzen (crew leader),
Evan Katzen, Tyler Bond,
Grant Rybnicky, Brian Lipson,
Brian Ellsworth,
Anthony Echavaria,
Adam Wojtunik;
And Adults:
Hal Katzen (Crew Advisor),
George Bond, Ken Ellsworth,
Henry Wojtunik, and
David Echavaria.
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Scout Adventures
WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE
2011
Rinkaby, Sweden
By Peter Grasso
While we know that Scouting
started in 1910 here in the United
States it was actually started three
years earlier, in 1907, in England
by Lord Robert BadenPowell. By 1910 the Scouting
Movement had spread to over
twenty countries including the
United States. By 1920 the World
Organization of the Scouting
Movement (WOSM) was formed. In 2011 the WOSM has grown to 28 million members in 216 countries and
territories.
Why do I tell you about these early days and the origin of the WOSM? This past summer seven Scouts and
two adult leaders from Monmouth Council were part of Troop 70004, a BSA Contingent Troop attending the
WOSM‘s World Scout Jamboree. Who were these Scouts? Ryan Grasso, Troop 101, Morganville; Jack
Hayes, Troop 67, Fair Haven; Nick Joyce and Robbie List, Troop 125, Fair Haven; Chris Friedman and Tony
Pezzullo, Troop 155, Freehold; and Tom Toman, Troop 21, Spring Lake. Also attending were Assistant
Scoutmasters Peter Grasso, Troop 101, and Chris Anastasio, Troop 155. Our nine Scouts and Scouters joined
thirty one others to comprise Troop 70004. These Scouts came from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico!
The World Scout Jamboree was held in Rinkaby, Sweden from July 27 until August 8. Most of these Scouts
met each other for the first time at the airport on the way to Europe. The twelve days these Scouts spent
together has helped build bonds between each other and the friends they made in numerous countries. Since
returning to the United States several Scouts have had their Eagle Courts of Honor attended by their fellow
WSJ Scouts. They also have kept in contact with their fellow Scouts oversees via Facebook. Our troop
exchanged Scouts with other countries for dinner numerous times leading to good times and good friends in
Italy, Sweden, Norway, England, Ireland, France, and a number of other countries. We sang songs and played
games and discovered all the things we have in common. We also discovered some interesting things about
our new friends. How about our Norwegian scouting friends who live 75 miles NORTH of the arctic circle?
Of course our Scouts did more than eat and play games, what would a Jamboree be without patch trading?
At the World Scout Jamboree they did take it further and also traded neckerchiefs and uniforms. If you know
or meet these Scouts be sure to ask them about their adventure and maybe they will show you their patches,
neckerchiefs and multi-colored uniforms.
In 2015, will you be between the ages of 14 and 17? Would you like to go to a World Scout Jamboree?
Would you be willing to travel halfway around the world to attend? Then the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in
Kirara-hama, Japan is for you. Start saving for your world class Scouting experience!
Be Prepared to have FUN!
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Scout Adventures
AIRPORT EMERGENCY DRILL
By Jim Edelman
Troop 92, Hazlet participated in a full-scale
emergency exercise at Newark Liberty International Airport on October
15. The scenario simulated an airplane crash near one of the Airport
hangars to give first responders an opportunity to practice the logistics of
this type of accident. The troop had 13 scouts and 7 adults participate in
the exercise. Scouts and leaders were assigned to simulate witnesses and
victims at the scene. Each volunteer was given a card describing name,
age, and condition of the simulated victim and makeup was applied to simulate
injuries. We were the only victims in the scenario.
Many organizations participated in the drill including the City of Newark (OEM),
Newark Fire Department, UMDMJ EMS, City of Elizabeth Fire Department, Union
County OEM, NJ OEM North and Central regions, NJ
State Police, NJ Medical Examiner, American Red
Cross, FAA, TSA, Customs and Border Protection,
FBI, CDC. Approximately 500 responders and
volunteers participated.
AQUARIUM ADVENTURE FOR CUBS
By James Borg
Hazlet Cub Scout Pack 137 had an Encampment at Adventure
Aquarium in Camden run by the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic
Studies in October. We had almost 40 children, 67 people in total,
participate and the families braved the first Nor'easter of the season so
as not to miss out on the excitement.
We received a behind the scenes tour of the Aquarium where we
learned all about the Aquarium and the life inside of it. Also, included in our overnight was a 4-D movie, evening snack, continental
breakfast and a souvenir patch.
Seeing the children's excitement as they
reached their arms into the touch tanks, while
their mother's cringed, and touch a shark,
stingray or other sea life was wonderful to
witness. The kids were also thrilled by the
Shark Tank and Tunnel. This tank contained
over 40 sharks of various types in an 800,000
gallon tank containing a variety of other sea
life including majestic sea turtles.
For some of our Scouts this was their first visit to an Aquarium. Needless to say this
was a great overnight and an amazing experience to share with our Scout Families!
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2012 SUMMER CAMP
SPECIAL EDITION
BE PREPARED...It may be freezing outside, but this is the perfect time to plan for and schedule your dates
for Cub Scout and Boy Scout Camp Adventures for 2012.
Boys join Scouting for the OUTing! Scouts who attend summer camp stay in scouting more often than those
who don‘t get the outdoor camping experience. When young boys are invited to join scouting, they are
asked if they would like to go to camp, shoot BB guns and do archery, and the reply is always ―YES!!!‖
You can make good on that promise TODAY by scheduling your unit to use our camps or participate in our
Summer Camp Programs at Quail Hill and Forestburg Scout Reservations.
Quail Hill and Forestburg Scout Reservation provide safe environments that allow a boy to be a boy while
learning new skills, developing personal growth and increasing team building skills. Scout summer camp
will give every boy great memories for a lifetime.
Unit camping promotions are available upon request. Information about the 2012 Summer Camp Season
is featured over the next few pages of this ―Special Edition‖ and will soon be available on the Council
website:
http://www.monmouthbsa.com/Council/Committees/Camping
2012 Quail Hill (Cub Scout) Summer Camp Dates:
Day Camp (6 weeks): July 9 – Aug. 17
Full Week Resident Camp July 29 – Aug. 3 (Webelos only)
Half Week Resident Camp July 24 – 27; Aug. 7 – 10
Combo Resident/Day Camp July 23 – 27; Aug. 6 – 12
www.qhsrcamp.org
2012 Forestburg Scout Reservation (Boy Scout) Summer Camp Dates:
Week 1: July 8 - 14, 2012
Week 2: July 15 - 21, 2012
Week 3: July 22- 28, 2012
Week 4: July 29 - Aug 04, 2012
Week 5: Aug 05 - Aug 11, 2012
www.fsrcamp.org
Summer Camp Positions Available for 2012
Need a Summer Job?
Employment opportunities for summer camp staff are available. Open positions include Program Director,
merit badge counselors and support staff. FSR Interview date is Dec. 28, 2011. For more information or to
schedule an interview please contact Monmouth Council Service Center (732) 536-2347.
Forestburg Camp Program Director
The Program Director is a top administrative position responsible for much of the overall supervision of the
daily operations. This position demands commitment to the values of caring, honesty, respect, and
responsibility. It requires confident leadership abilities, excellent organizational skills, and a healthy dose of
humor, endless supplies of energy and creativity, and the desire to be a positive influence on the lives of
children. Contact [email protected] for more info or to schedule an interview
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Quail Hill Cub Scout Camp Program
2012 Quail Hill Scout Reservation “SPACE ADVENTURE”
Quail
Hill Scout Reservation offers outdoor
day camp adventures close to home. Conveniently located in Manalapan Township. Quail
Hill offers 230 acres of woodlands, streams,
meadows, fields, pool and pond just minutes
away for year round Scouting and family fun.
For over forty years Quail Hill has provided the
best in open natural settings with planned indoor
and outdoor activities. Quail
Hill programs are open to boys
and girls grades 1 thru 5. So
bring all your friends!
Join us for ―Space Adventure‖ at Quail Hill this
summer. Our highly trained, experienced and certified staff has built a program of activities and skills
for your child and their friends around a Space Adventure theme. Visit our camp with your child at
one of our open houses. Meet our staff and tour our
facilities. Sign-up for one or all six weeks. We
think you‘ll agree our Space Adventure program is
something your child will enjoy and remember for
years to come. For more, please visit
www.qhsrcamp.org
Quail Hill Day Camp
Quail Hill Resident Camp
All Quail Hill Day Camp programs are planned and
structured as activity based learning programs. Your
child will be encouraged to try their hand at a wide
variety of activities each day. Activity areas include
BB and Archery, our swimming pool, boating and
fishing in our lifeguard supervised pond, crafts, sports
and games. Each Friday the program closes with a
family fun night including a barbeque followed by a
campfire in our natural amphitheatre under the stars.
Please join us on Friday evening to see your childs
Day Camp Den perform their skit. Sign-up for Day
camp today!
The Quail Hill Resident Camp offers a wide variety
of overnight programs in addition to their day camp
experience. Your Cub Scouts‘ evenings are filled with
activities, campfires, star gazing and programs
teaching camping and important life skills. Your son
will share a spacious two bunk tent with a friend. Hot
meals, shower facilities and experienced staff offer
Scouts the best camping experience. Half-week
programs are available for Wolf, Bear and Webelos
Scouts. A full week program is offered specifically
for Webelos Scouts.
2012 Day Camp Sessions
Week #1
Week #2
Week #3
Week #4
Week #5
Week #6
July 09 - 13
July 16 - 20
July 23 - 27
July 30 - Aug 03
Aug 06 - 10
Aug 13 - 17
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will NOT be provided at Day Camp. Participants must
bring a bag lunch from home. Drinks will be provided by
camp.
2012 Resident Camp Sessions
Session #1 - July 24 - 27 (1/2 Week)
Session #2 - July 29 - Aug 03 ( Full Week)
Session #3 - Aug 07 - 10 (1/2 Week)
Check-in 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Scouts should eat dinner before arrival to camp.
All meals during Resident Camp are provided.
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DAY CAMP FEES - Day camp fees are $245 per week. All
camp fees should be paid in full at least 2 weeks prior to the start
of the camp session. Check below for available discounts.
RESIDENT CAMP FEES - Resident camp fees are $300 for our
full week session and $200 for our half week sessions. All camp
fees should be paid in full at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the
camp session. Check below for available discounts.
DAY/RESIDENT CAMP COMBO FEES - Combine a week of
Day Camp with one of our half week sessions of Resident Camp
for $300. All camp fees should be paid in full at least 2 weeks
prior to the start of the camp session. Check below for available
discounts.
CAMP CARE - Parents will have the opportunity to drop their
scouts off at 7:00 AM for a pre-care program and they will be
able to pick up their scouts at 6:00 PM after our afternoon program. There will be an additional $75.00 cost for the week
whether you participate in either program or both. Pre-camp care
will run from 7:30 - 9:00 AM and the After Camp care will run
from 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
LATE FEE - A $10 late fee will be assessed for any payments
received after June 1, 2012.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT - Early
bird discounts of $15 per session are
offered only if full payment is received
by Monmouth Council no later than May
1, 2012.
MULTI –WEEK DISCOUNT– A
$10.00 discount is automatically provided for each additional day camp session your son attends in 2012. The first
attended week is excluded from any multi-week discounts. Sign
up for ALL six weeks of day camp and get one week FREE.
(no other discounts apply with the six week discount)
FAMILY FUN NIGHT Every Friday night is family night at
Quail Hill. Come and enjoy our barbeque, games and our campfire program under the stars. Cost is $8 per person. Program participants are free.
REFUND POLICY - Each session price includes a $50 nonrefundable deposit. Refunds for the balance of the fee are made
only for the following:
▲ Serious illness , accident or death in the immediate family.
▲ Your son is required to attend summer school which conflicts
with the camp schedule.
All refund requests must be made in writing and submitted to the
Council Service Center prior to August 31, 2012.
VOLUNTEERS - A limited number of volunteer Den Leaders
are needed. Serve as volunteer leader for your son‘s den and
receive a discount. Interested in volunteering for a week or more?
Please contact Monmouth Council (732) 536-2347.
OPEN HOUSE - Please take this opportunity to visit and learn
about our camp. Tours begin at 1:00 PM and again at 3:00 pm at
Quail Hill‘s Lawrence Lodge on the following dates in 2012:
April 14th ☼ May 20th ☼ June 10th
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BUS TRANSPORTATION - Bus transportation is available for our
Day Camp sessions at $65.00 per week. You will be receiving final
confirmation of your bus stops prior to your youngster starting camp.
There will be a required minimum of 10 riders for us to run the
bus for that week at camp. BUS STOPS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Costco at the Sea View Square Mall
Sea Girt Elementary School
Wall High School
Farmingdale Methodist Church
St. Veronica‘s Church - Howell
Meadowbrook School - Eatontown
Red Bank Middle School
Middletown Village School
Middle Road School - Hazlet
Frank Defino Central School - Marlboro
Mark your Bus Stop choice on your application!
CHILD SAFETY - Safety is a primary consideration at camp. We
have a well supervised program with trained staff. We work closely
with the Boy Scouts of America, local, county and state law enforcement agencies, as well as local fire department and conservation officers to ensure the campers safety.
DENS - Your child‘s Day Camp Den will be determined by the camp
staff on the first day based on his age and Rank and age appropriate
skill levels as of September 2012 Every effort will be made to keep
Scouts in the same Den with their friends.
HEALTH FORM
All participants must submit a current health form in order to attend
any of our summer programs. Participants in resident camp must also
have a physical signed by their doctor within the past 12 months.
These forms are available at www.qhsrcamp.org .
QUALIFIED STAFF - Each of our Cub Scout camping programs is
administered by a nationally certified camp director and program director along with a health officer (nurse or EMT). All staff members
are required to complete special training and are highly qualified.
DIRECTIONS - From Freehold Route 9, take Route 33 West past
Millhurst, past the Knob Hill development. Go to the intersection of
Route 527A. Turn right on 527A and then right on La Valley Drive.
Camp is at the end of LaValley Drive.
From the NJ Turnpike, take Route 33 East six miles to route 527A.
Take jughandle to make left turn and proceed to camp as indicated
above.
SIGN-UP - To register, send in the registration page with full payment to the Monmouth Council Service Center. Make checks payable
to Monmouth Council, BSA. We accept most major credit cards. All
registrations should be received at least 2 weeks prior to the start of
the camp session.
CAMPERSHIPS - Camperships are a form of financial assistance
and are available for only one session. No child should miss camp due
to a lack of resources. Campership applications must be submitted
by May 7, 2012 and will be awarded based on need and availability
of funds. No full Camperships are provided. You will receive notification if the Campership has been accepted or denied. Campership applications are available online at www.qhsrcamp.org.
Quail Hill Scout Reservation 2012 Summer Camp Application
“SPACE ADVENTURE”
Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
Name _________________________________________ Pack _______ Council ____________________________
Address __________________________________ City _______________________ St _______ Zip ___________
Birth Date _____ / _____ / _____
Entering Grade __________
Scouts Rank at Camp _________________
Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________ Email ________________________________
Home Phone _____________________ Work Phone _____________________ Cell Phone ___________________
T-Shirt Size (Circle) Adult Sm Adult Med Adult Lg Adult XL (If no size is indicated Adult Sm will be given)
NOTE: A password is needed to pick up your child.
Please indicate password to be used: __________________
BUS STOP SELECTION:
____________________________________________________________________
Bus Stop confirmations and schedule will be sent to all bus riders one week prior to scouts arrival at camp
Cub Scout Day and Resident Camps (Check all that apply. Write in # attending Barbecue.)
Day Camp - $245 (ALL for $1225)
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
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July 9-13
July 16-20
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BBQ - $8 per person
Late Fee - $10 (paid after June 1)
Total Fees
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Den Friend(s) [Must be in same grade] 1 Choice ____________________
Tent Partner: 1st Choice ___________________
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2 Choice ____________________
2nd Choice ____________________
Charge to: Visa MasterCard Discover American Express.
Amount Enclosed $ _____________
Account # _____________________________________ Exp. __________ Signature __________________________________
or Make checks or money orders Payable to Monmouth Council, BSA • Mail to: 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
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2012 SUMMER CAMP
SPECIAL EDITION
Dear Mom and Dad,
My Scoutmaster is making us write letters home so here goes. How are you? I am having a great
time here at Forestburg.
I can't wait to show you a picture of all the fish we caught! We couldn't keep them because we are
supposed to catch and release to give other kids a chance to fish too. Last night was THE BEST. This guy
came and showed us all kinds of neat reptiles including a huge yellow Boa snake, it was AWESOME!
Then, we got to stay up a late and watch a movie under the stars on the parade field.
Hey Dad, I want you to know that I DID climb up the climbing tower yesterday.
At first I was kind of scared but the High Adventure guys made sure we were perfectly safe. It was so
much fun that I climbed two more times! Even the Scoutmaster climbed up with us, which was pretty
funny.
This afternoon we get to cross the Monkey Bridge. I can’t wait! You should see this thing…It is
made out of ropes and goes all the way across the lake. Don’t worry, if I fall in I can swim now. The
waterfront counselors have been helping me with my swimming so I’m not a beginner anymore. I even
get to swim to the Saturns now, they are like these huge inflatable balls that float in the water and have
handles you can use to climb to the top.
The overnight for first year campers was great. We sang so many songs that I couldn’t talk for at
least an hour. We also made this big fire without any matches and had s’mores. The counselors told a
bunch of stories and then we had to go to bed because we had to do the Polar Bear swim at 6 in the
morning!
The econ guys have this cool tracking pit that they have us check every day for new tracks made by
animals. There was this one track we couldn't figure out, Billy said it was a dinosaur, but I think that’s
impossible.
Mom, guess what? I learned how to cook a chicken on a chain! I could show you how and maybe
we could do this with the turkey for Thanksgiving. Whaddya think? The scoutcraft guys also helped us
make this catapult called a trebuchet that we used to fling water balloons at a target.
The archery guy said that I am really close to finishing my archery merit badge. It’s hard to hit the
target but I’m getting better every day. I can’t wait until next year when I can do the rifle merit badge.
Did you know that they have a radio station up here in the Tech Center? Not the kind at home, but we
can use it to talk to people all over the world. They have all kinds of neat things in there,
including a huge telescope.
Mom, I’m bringing home baskets I made in handicraft so you can put your junk in them, like your
keys so you won’t keep losing them. Next year I am going to do leathercraft.
I can’t believe I have to come home so soon. This has been the best week ever. The staff are really
cool and say that when I get older I can be a staff member here too. Can I? They said this is the best
place to work and they get to do this fun stuff all summer.
I gotta go, it's time to go to the Monkey Bridge! See you soon.
Your Son,
Jimmy
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P.S. Thanks for letting me come to Forestburg Scout
Camp. I am having the best time ever! I wish all my friends
could come next year.
Forestburg Boy Scout Camp Program
Forestburg Scout Reservation 2012 Summer Camp
Forestburg is two camps in one: Dan Beard Camp at one end of the lake and Billett Camp at the other end. Dan Beard
Camp is the patrol method in action where Scouts cook their meals in their campsite. Billett campers enjoy eating in the
dining hall and share fellowship with other Scouts during meals. Both camps share the program areas and waterfront.
Summer camp is when Forestburg comes to life. Our top notch program and talented staff will provide all the opportunities
a Scout can handle.
Summer Schedule
Week 1: July 08 - 14, 2012
Week 2: July 15 - 21, 2012
Scouts $350.00
Week 3: July 22- 28, 2012
Adults $95.00
Week 4: July 29 - Aug 04, 2012
Week 5: Aug 05 - Aug 11, 2012
Financial Assistance and Discounts Available
Kosher Dining Program
Forestburg offers a Kosher Dining Program during week 1 & week 2
for Scouts or Troops who wish to attend a Boy Scout summer camp
while maintaining their religious observance. There is an additional
cost of $45.00 per person, per week, for kosher food. Thrice-daily
Jewish prayer services, and Shabbat observance, are also available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
705 Ginesi Drive
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 536-2347
www.fsrcamp.org
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MERIT BADGE MADNESS
Scouts can earn a wide variety of merit badges at
Forestburg. Both traditional summer camp badges such as
Archery and unexpected badges such as Space Exploration
are on the menu. Scouts learn best in small groups focused
on a specific topic.
Which badges will you wear on your merit badge sash?
Archery, Art, Astronomy, Basketry, Camping, Canoeing,
Climbing, Communications, Computers, Electricity,
Electronics, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science,
First Aid, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Forestry,
Indian Lore, Leatherwork, Lifesaving, Mammal Study, Nature,
Nuclear Science, Orienteering, Photography, Pioneering,
Radio, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Shotgun Shooting, Small Boat
Sailing, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration,
Swimming, Weather, Wilderness Survival and Wood Carving.
FRONTIER CAMP
Scouts that want the flexibility to schedule their own program
choices, but still focus on learning the requirements necessary for a
specific rank should find their way to our Frontier Camp.
Frontier Camp is an opportunity for Scouts to learn the requirements for a specific rank in one program period during the day.
This allows the Scout to maximize their ability to earn merit badges
and still focus on advancement to the next rank.
Scouts may choose multiple periods of Frontier Camp if they wish to
work on requirements for more than one rank. Also class FC4 in
period G works on areas of advancement instead of a specific rank.
This is in case a Scout is only missing one or two things. Daily dropins are welcome in FC4 as long as space is available.
While in Frontier Camp, Scouts will have the opportunity to learn many of the requirements needed for the ranks they choose to sign up for. Scoutmasters will receive a
progress report on each Scout at the end of the week. It is up to the Scoutmaster to review
the Scout‘s completion of requirements before signing them off.
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Forestburg Boy Scout Camp Program
Our Buckskin Camper program is a full
Buckskin Campers day program intended specifically for first
year Scouts. This program will place
Scouts in a Patrol for the week and allow
them to get hands on training in a wide variety of Scouting skills while learning
rank requirements for all ranks. The Buckskin Camper program is an opportunity
for Scouts to try their hand at knot tying, some basic outdoor skills, learn a little
first aid, learn to lash, and even take a nature hike. The big thing here is to have fun while trying.
While in the Buckskin Camper program, Scouts will have the opportunity to learn many of the
requirements needed for the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. Scouts will also
sign up for merit badge classes in Period A and C in the mornings. Scoutmasters will receive a
progress report on each Scout at the end of the week. It is up to the Scoutmaster to review the
Scout‘s completion of requirements before signing them off.
Our Outback Program has been created for Scouts
take the trail less traveled. Exciting eventHigh Adventure who
packed days of the best high adventure challenges
the Catskill mountains lakes and rivers offer. DelaOutback
ware River canoe trek, horseback riding, rock
climbing and rappelling, water skiing and water tubing and an overnight mountain biking trek make this program popular with our
senior Scouts. Specifically for Scouts 14 and older with a minimum of the rank of First Class. No
experience necessary. Great as a Senior Patrol Activity!
This program is offered during each week of the FSR Summer Camp program. Each week this
program is limited to the first 16 Scouts who pay their non-refundable $100.00 deposit. The total
cost for this program is $385.00. There are no discounts available. Participants will camp with
their home or provisional Troop during their participation in this program.
Offered only during Week 5, Scouts who
already attained the rank of Star or Life
Trail to Eagle Camp have
and are recommended by their Scoutmaster
are invited to attend. This program will focus on providing Scouts along the Trail with specific workshops on the Eagle
process: from selecting a quality project, guidance on planning, leadership skills
thru the project write-up, Board of Review and planning a Court of Honor. Participants are able to work on Eagle required merit badges in Eagle Week BaseCamp or those offered in the general camp. Afternoons and evenings are organized with outdoor activities, Road to Eagle workshops, outback overnight and
one high adventure afternoon. Eagle Week brings in a specialized staff dedicated to this program.
These adults are highly qualified and recognized as leading experts in providing the Road to Eagle
guidance.
This program is limited to the first 16 Scouts who pay their non-refundable $100.00 deposit. The
total cost for this program is $350.00. All participants will camp together as a Troop during their
stay at Forestburg.
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Venturing
VENTURING PROGRAM UPDATE
by Ed Millington, Venturing Committee Chair
The Monmouth Council Venturing Program has experienced tremendous activity and growth this year. In
August, we hosted a Venturing Kickoff event at Quail Hill. Over 30 Venturers representing five of our Crews
participated in the event. Each crew had its own presentation table with exciting information about its focus as
well as past and upcoming activities.
The crew members interacted with some 20 guests, parents and
potential crew members, and members of a local Exploring Post, and
everyone enjoyed the food, fun and swimming. It was the first such
event we've hosted and it was a rousing success and notable start to
the 2011-2012 year.
Several of our crews have launched their programs for the year with a
number of activities, including rock climbing, deep sea fishing,
camping, and backpacking. A number have hosted their own open
houses to formidable recruiting success.
For the last few years, we have encouraged all our Crews to
communicate and open their events to Venturers from other crews. This cooperation affords Venturers broader
opportunities to enjoy different things and allows the crews to benefit from greater
participation. Our "Monmouth Venture Crews" Facebook page
(www.facebook.com/groups/114771328547336/) which now boasts over 50
members, was created to facilitate their communication.
Crew 10 will be hosting a trip to West Point in late January as well as a Snowshoe
trip to the White Mountains of New Hampshire during the Christmas
Holidays. These events are open to ALL VENTURERS of Monmouth Council.
In addition to new Crews starting in Wall and Tinton Falls, Monmouth Council has
a new Sea Scout Ship "Navesink" 0005 sponsored by the Navesink Maritime
Heritage Association in the Red Bank Area. The Ship has already gone canoeing on the Swimming River and
visited Twin Lights State Park.
We encourage everyone to join us for the monthly Venturing Forum to share ideas and discuss programming
for Venturing in Monmouth Council. We meet the third Wednesday of
Venturing
each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Service Center. We need you to
(Ages
13-20)
help us make Venturing in Monmouth County Bigger and Better!
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Venturing is the Co-ed,
High Adventure Division of
Scouting.
Venturing is flexible and
designed specifically for
teenagers.
This unique program uses
outdoor adventure to build
character, develop peer-topeer bonds, and promote
self-confidence.
Venturing: Sea Scouts
NEW SEA SCOUT SHIP
―Navesink 0005‖
This October a new Sea Scout Ship ―Navesink 0005‖ was officially chartered by the Navesink Maritime
Heritage Association. The Ship, which operates in the Red Bank/Fair Haven area, is comprised of experienced
nautical leaders and a co-ed crew of half a dozen young people.
The crew has wasted no time getting started. They have been electing officers, designing their ship log,
planning and taking several trips, and even set a long-term goal of sailing to Bermuda!
Their first trip was canoeing on
the Swimming River in Red Bank
as a way to learn the basics of
canoeing and to get to know the
local waterways.
Their second trip was a personal
guided tour of the Twin Lights
Lighthouse and Museum in the
Highlands. ―We started at the top
of the lighthouse tower that had a
panoramic view of the opening of
New York Harbor. Our museum
tour took us from navigation to
rescue. The prism light was
displayed in the boathouse actively turning. It creates such a
large beam from such a small light,‖ said Ship Navesink Skipper Garret Harwood. ―The crew had a great time
and definitely want to go back and invite other Venturing Crews to join us.‖
Their next activity includes a ride on the Olsen Skiff ―Mum Runner‖ from Highlands to Keyport where she
will be dry-docked. ―The crew plans to clean the hull after the boat is at its final resting place. We will be
pointing out navigational aids on the way to the port to teach the crew more about local water navigation.‖
The ship‘s mission is to teach maritime skills and seamanship to the crew and to educate young
people about the local waterways and the issues
impacting these delicate aquatic environments. The
crew will also explore potential community service
projects related to the waterways.
Want to join in the fun?
Youth ages 14-20 are eligible to join.
The Ship meets:
Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.
Presbyterian Church, Room 204
Harding Road, Red Bank, NJ.
For more information send email to:
[email protected]
or go to http://www.navesinkmaritime.org
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Friends of Scouting 2012
The Friends of Scouting campaign is our annual informational program and Council fundraiser. Each District
is tasked to bring the message of Scouting to each and every family. Through our team of volunteer presenters
we explain the role of our Council, what Council does to help your Unit, and how your Unit can support
Council‘s scouting programs by participating in the Friends of Scouting Campaign.
One of Council‘s main roles is to manage the finances of the Scouting program in Monmouth County.
Council also provides leader and volunteer training opportunities, a range of scouting activities, supports and
maintains Quail Hill and Forestburg Scout Reservation Camp properties, handles record-keeping, and provides
trained professionals and support staff dedicated to serving our scouting units. By scheduling a Friends of
Scouting (FOS) presentation you will help bring this message to your families and give them the opportunity
to support Scouting and enable us to continue providing these services to all Units in Monmouth County.
What’s New for 2012?
The Council has some new and exciting things for this year!
1. Monmouth Council Car Magnet (pictured right) - This exciting 5 ¾ inch
Monmouth Council Car Magnet will be given out ONLY during your FOS
presentation and ONLY to people who turn in a pledge card that night.
2. Early FOS Presentation Scheduling - Don‘t know when your presentation is?
Unit Leaders or your Unit FOS Chair can set up your presentation today by
contacting your District FOS Chair or District Executive. Our goals are for all
presentations to be scheduled before May 31, 2012, AND to have 100% Unit
participation.
3. District FOS Kick-Off Breakfast (Free) - Each scout Unit will be asked to
assign one person as the Unit FOS Chair. This person will help coordinate and arrange the FOS
presentation with the District presenters, assist during the presentation and handle follow-up for their Unit.
The FOS Chair will also attend the FREE Kick-Off Breakfast, which will serve as an informational
training session about the FOS campaign (similar to popcorn kick-offs). Recruit your FOS Chair today
and get their contact information to your District Executive or District Finance Chairman
4. FOS Presenter Training and Orientation - Monday, December 12, 7 p.m. Council Service Center. This
is for all current, new and potential presenters. We go over the new script, timeline schedule, promotional
materials and have a brief question and answer period.
5. Volunteer Involvement Program — Earn money for scouting by volunteering (see next page for details)
$52
$156
$300
$500
$1000
$1560
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Sustaining Member
Supports 1 Scout
Supports 2 Scouts
Supports 3 Scouts
Supports 6 Scouts
Supports 10 Scouts
2012 FOS Recognition Program
SME Patch
SME Patch and a Commemorative Council Shoulder Strip
All previous items and a Special Recognition Item
All previous items and a BSA Fieldbook
All previous items and a Monmouth Council Jacket
All previous items and a Special Personal Recognition
Return a pledge card the night of the FOS presentation - Get a Monmouth Council FOS Car Magnet
Every unit will receive a unit flag ribbon for hosting a Friends of Scouting presentation.
Units that achieve a $52 per Scout contribution average, based on March 31, 2012 membership totals,
will receive customized Council Shoulder Patches for every registered member of the Unit.
Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP)
Attention Scouters!
You can turn your “more than 1 hour a week” that you devote to Scouting
into money to support Scouting in Monmouth County!
What is the VIP Program?
The Volunteer Involvement Program is an employer based incentive program created
to encourage employees to volunteer and “give back” to their communities.
How does it work?
Companies give donations to Monmouth Council based on the number of volunteer
hours you give to your scout unit: pack, troop, crew, post, district or council.
What do I have to do?
 Check with your company (and see partial list below) to see if they provide this type
of program. It may be listed under a different name.
 Sign-up with your company and follow the company guidelines and deadlines for
submission
 Keep a log of your volunteer hours.
Can I give this money to my Scouting unit?
No, but your donation will be credited to your pack, troop, crew, or post as part of their
Friends of Scouting campaign and will count toward your units goal. Tax rules require
the money go to a 501(c)(3) organization.
Here is a list of companies that participate in VIP programs:
Merck
Bank of America
Telecordia
Prudential
Deutsche Bank
PSE&G
Microsoft
Intel
Colgate Palmolive FMC Corp
Verizon
Bloomberg
ING
Dow Jones
TD Bank
Bristol Myers
Squibb
Exxon/Mobil
McGraw Hill
Morgan Stanley
*Grant program
To find out how to take advantage of this program contact:
Assistant Scout Executive Stephen Smith 732-536-2347 ext. 22, [email protected]
or your District Executive:
Twin Lights - Stacey Ehling, [email protected]
Battleground - Kathleen Picciano, [email protected]
Thunderbird - Chris Quakenbush, [email protected]
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Corporate Matching Gifts Program
Does your company match gifts to the Boy Scouts of America?
Does your company reward the volunteer hours you give to the Boy Scouts of America?
Below is a partial list of area companies that will either match, or double, or triple your financial contribution
to the Monmouth Council or they will provide a grant to the Monmouth Council in your name for the
volunteer hours you give to the Boy Scouts.
There are two steps for you to take to secure this funding for our council:
1. Ask for the matching gift/volunteer hours form at your Human Resources office.
2. Complete the form and submit it to the Monmouth Council for verification.
Mail to: Monmouth Council, 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
Contact Monmouth Council with any questions at 732-536-2347.
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3M
Abbott
Ace Ina, Inc.
ADP
AIG
AllState
Altria
American Express
American RefFuel
AOL
AT&T
Atofina Chemical Inc.
Aventis
Avon
AXA
Azko Nobel, Inc.
Bank of America Corp.
Barclays
Baxter Allegiance
BD (Becton Dickinson)
Benjamin Moore & Co.
Bloomberg
Boeing
BP & BP Amoco
Bristol Myers Squibb
CAN
Charles Schwab
Chase Manhattan
Chevron
Chubb & Son, Inc.
Cigna
Citigroup
Colgate - Palmolive Co.
Compaq
Computer Associates
CR Bard
CSG Systems, Inc.
Deutche Bank
Dorris Duke Mgt Foundation
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eBay
Ecolab
Equifax
Exxon Mobil / Star
First Energy
Frederic W. Cook & Co.
General Motors
Glaxo Smith Kline
Hewlitt Packard
High Point Insurance
Home Depot
Honeywell
HSBC
IBM
IFF
ISO
ITT Industries
J.P. Morgan Chase
Jersey Central Power & Light
John Wiley & Son
Law School Admissions
Council
Liz Claiborne
McGraw Hill Companies
Mellon Financial Corp.
Merck
Merrill Lynch
Microsoft
Moody's Corp.
National Starch & Chemical
NEC Research Institute, Inc.
New York Times Inc.
Novartis
Oppenheimer Fund
Organon, Inc.
Package Pavement
Pearson Inc.
Pew Charitable Trust
Pfizer
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Pitney Bowes
PNC
Prudential Financial
PSE&G
Radian Guaranty, Inc.
Reader's Digest
Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
SAP
Schering - Plough
Shaklee Corp.
Starbucks
Sun Microsystems
Time Warner Cable
Tyco
UBS Wealth Management
Unilever
Vanguard Group
Verizon
Wells Fargo
Western Union
William Penn Foundation
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Monmouth Council’s Newest Eagle Scouts
As of November 17, 2011
Battleground
Dorian Daniel Arunategui
Forrest Stephen Brunner
James Robert Collins
Kyle Davis
Justin Michael Duffy
Michael Easton
John Ebinger
Christopher J. Estevez, Jr.
Kenneth J. Evola, Jr.
Anthony Ferro
Andrew S. Hu
James P. Jones
Matthew D. Keenan
Joshua Michael Kimberlin
Conor James Larkin
Richmond D. O‘Brien
Brian Joseph Puricelli
Daniel Matthew Regad
Jacob D. Resnick
Jeffrey Antonio Serrano
Daniel D. Simon, Jr.
Devin E. Sinha
Robert J. Smith, III
Daniel Somma
Harrison G. Stokes
Steven Thomas Viera
Andrew Donald Zimmerman
Troop 86
Troop 155
Troop 116
Troop 116
Troop 116
Troop 150
Troop 434
Troop 258
Troop 434
Troop 180
Troop 155
Troop 150
Troop 180
Troop 434
Troop 150
Troop 155
Troop 85
Troop 515
Troop 18
Troop 515
Troop 155
Troop 116
Troop 85
Troop 411
Troop 411
Troop 155
Troop 258
Thunderbird
Sean Coppinger
Isaac M. Gillet
Jeremy Goldberg
Alexander Kenneth Kloo
Zachary B. Lucas
Christopher William Rizman
Andrew Paul Rohrman
Patrick Edward Scollay
Robert MacGregor Scott
Timothy Sherman
William Gary Villa
Evan A. Wagner
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Troop 70
Troop 82
Troop 49
Troop 59
Troop 333
Troop 21
Troop 49
Troop 70
Troop 70
Troop 82
Troop 145
Troop 21
Twin Lights
Michael Anthony Alaia, Jr.
David Doyle Alfano
Joseph Christopher Anderson
Bryan Ward Andrew
Michael James Angus, II
Andrew L. Bloy
Stephen M. Caminiti, Jr.
Benjamin James Cleaves
Kevin Dillon Conover
Liam Curtis
Daniel DeMuria
Peter James Fellingham
William Ferguson
Kirby Patrick Gardner
Samuel James Gladis
Edward W. Keller, III
Andrew Paul Kelly
Michael Andrew Kutko
Connor William Lowry
Sean Andrew Maguire
Aldo John Mayro
Jason Mitchell McMullen
Kyle Meehan
Michael V. Miano
John Joseph Motley
Karr Mullen
Erik James Nordgaard
Avery R. Peterson
Edward W. Preissler
Matthew Henry Rodio
Peter Roguski
Thomas John Rossi
Grant Alexander Rybnicky
Kyle James Smith
John Lewis Spreduto
Andrew Karl Tessenholtz
Christopher James Wiebalk
Troop 140
Troop 246
Troop 124
Troop 246
Troop 253
Troop 32
Troop 140
Troop 92
Troop 122
Troop 58
Troop 131
Troop 131
Troop 126
Troop 145
Troop 242
Troop 66
Troop 134
Troop 136
Troop 331
Troop 126
Troop 201
Troop 331
Troop 142
Troop 131
Troop 201
Troop 67
Troop 32
Troop 201
Troop 50
Troop 58
Troop 125
Troop 331
Troop 331
Troop 140
Troop 32
Troop 67
Troop 124
Congratulations Eagle Scouts !
105 Eagle Scouts
23,041 Service Hours Valued at over $165, 436
Morganville Scout Shop
705 Ginesi Drive
Morganville, NJ 07751
732-536-1208
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
9:00—6:00
9:00—8:00
9:00—5:00
9:00—2:00
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SCOUTERS
WE NEED YOU!
We need your Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Love of Scouting to
help your District volunteer team. Pick the area you enjoy most and
help us enhance our efforts in:
•Membership/Recruitment
•Scout Activities
•Advancement/Awards
•Council Events
•Popcorn
•Training
•Camping
•Fundraising
•Training
•Roundtables
•Alumni/NESA
Contact:
Twin Lights: Stacey Ehling
[email protected]
Thunderbird: Chris Quakenbush [email protected]
Battleground: Kathleen Picciano [email protected]
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Periodicals
Postage
PAID
Morganville NJ
07751
And at additional mailing office
MONMOUTH COUNCIL
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
705 Ginesi Drive
Morganville, NJ
07751
Phone: 732-536-2347
Fax: 732-536-2850
Website: www.monmouthbsa.org
Postmaster
Or Current Resident
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:
Scouting Trail (USPS 486-560)
Scouting Trail, 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
Periodicals
Morganville Scout Shop Hours
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9 a.m.—8 p.m.
9 a.m.— 5 p.m.
9 a.m.—2 p.m.
CLOSED
9 a.m.—6 p.m.
Monmouth Council Staff
Lee Marconi
Stephen Smith
Chris Quakenbush
Stacey Ehling
Kathleen Picciano
Scout Executive
Assistant Scout Executive
Thunderbird District Executive
Twin Lights District Executive
Battleground District Executive
Ext 19
Ext 22
Ext 33
Ext 34
Ext 30
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
June Fine
Cathy Brown
Adrienne Gottlieb
Marjorie Ramirez
Sharon Schultz
Thayne Tessenholtz
Office Manager
Registrar
FOS/Finance Secretary
Program/Camping Specialist
Accounting Specialist
Production Assistant
Ext 11
Ext 14
Ext 32
Ext 10
Ext 21
Ext 31
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
George Kaiser
Adam Shumard
Paul Parisi
FSR Ranger
QHSR Ranger
Scout Shop Manager
845-856-3008
732-446-6521
732-536-1208
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Your financial support makes The Scouting Trail possible.
Thank You!
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