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APRIL 2015 South Mountain District Newsletter

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICTMINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA

Greetings!

Packs, Troops, and Crews -- submit articles of your activities or events for the District

newsletter to Bernie Suess ([email protected]). Please submit your

information by the 22nd of each month.

NEWSLETTER... NEWS!!

The South Mountain District is a geographical area located in Lehigh and Northampton counties which serves the school districts of Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley, and Southern Lehigh. Municipalities within the South Mountain District include Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township, Hellertown, Lower Milford, Lower Saucon, Steel City, and Upper Saucon.

APRIL 2015 South Mountain District Newsletter

South Mountain DistrictMINSI TRAILS COUNCIL, BSA

Greetings! Packs, Troops, and Crews—please submit articles and/or photos of your unit’s Spring activities or events for the District newsletter. Submit articles and photos to Bernie Suess at [email protected]. Please submit your information by the 22nd of each month.

NEWSLETTER... NEWS!!

The South Mountain District is a geographical area located in Lehigh and Northampton counties which serves the school districts of Bethlehem Area, Saucon Valley, and Southern Lehigh. Municipalities within the South Mountain District include Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Center Valley, Coopersburg, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township, Hellertown, Lower Milford, Lower Saucon, Steel City, and Upper Saucon.

2015 DATESRoundtable / OA Chapter 7:00pm 1st Wednesday [2]District Committee 7:00pm 2nd Tuesday [1]Eagle Board & Project Review 7:00pm 2nd Thursday [1]District Commissioners 7:00pm 3rd Wednesday [3]

District Recharter Day January 3, 2015 [11]OA Family Banquet January 10 [13]Wood Badge Dinner January 11 [8]Council Recognition Dinner January 23 [8]Cub Scout Readyman Event January 24 [96]Klondike Derby February 13-15 [4]Trainer’s EDGE February 28 [1]Pinewood Derby March 7 [11]University of Scouting March 14 [9]District Recognition Dinner March 21 [15]National Youth Leadership Training April 17-19 & 24-26 [7]Camp Trexler Beaver Weekend May 1-3 [5]Camp Minsi Beaver Weekend May 8-10 [4]JAMBO 2015 May 15-17 [12]OA - Section NE-5B Conclave May 29-31 [97]Spring OA Weekend June 12-14 [5]Day Camp July 13-17 [14]Fall OA Weekend September 11-13 [4] Fall Camporee September 18-20 [4]Cub Fall Event TBAScouting for Food November 7 and 14 (tent.)

NOTICE: If you have a question regarding any date or activity, please contact the respective Chair listed on the District Committee Page.

MEETING LOCATION KEY[[1] East Hills Moravian Church 1830 Butztown Rd, Bethlehem[2] St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network 800-801 Ostrum Street Bethlehem, PA 18018[3] Minsi Trails Council Office[4] Camp Minsi[5] Trexler Scout Reservation[6] Akelaland[7] Settler’s Camp[8] Jordan Lutheran Church[9] Lehigh Carbon Community College[10] Just Born, Inc. 1300 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem[11] First Baptist Church, Bethlehem[12] Kutztown University[13] Skytop Lodge[14] Louise Moore Park[15] The Meadows, Hellertown

[90] Iron Pigs Stadium[92] Sportsmen’s Club, Hellertown[93] Wesley United Methodist Church[94] Allentown Rose Garden[95] Jacobsburg State Park[96] George E. Moerkirk Emergency Medical Institute[97] Resica Falls Scout Reservation

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SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT LINKS

South Mountain District Home Page:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/

South Mountain District Fliers and Brochures Page:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/fliers.htm

South Mountain District Cub Resources Page:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/cub_resources.htm

South Mountain District Award Forms:http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-DistrictAwardofMerit.pdf http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Form-Fellowship.pdfhttp://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Unit_Scouter_Award_Nomination-2013.pdf

These forms are used for Scouter recognition.http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/District_Bio_Form.pdf

Scouter Bio Form. Fill in and email to Cheryl Moreira at [email protected]

SMD Announcementshttp://www.minsi-southmountain.com/announce.htm

Advancement and Recognition Guidehttp://www.minsi-southmountain.com/documents/Guide-Advancement.pdf

FORUM Newsletter http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/current_forum.phpFORUM Attachments http://www.minsi-southmountain.com/newsletters/~forum_attach.php

Scouting WireNews about Scouting for Scouts and Scouters: http://scoutingwire.org/

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP: 2015 SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

APRIL 11 - OA Trade-O-Ree, Jordan Lutheran Church, OrefieldAPRIL 17 to 19 - NYLT weekend 1, Settlers CampAPRIL 24 to 26 - NYLT weekend 2, Settlers Camp

SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT ROUNDTABLE AGENDASRemember new start time is 7:00 PM

DATE CUB SCOUTS BOY SCOUTSApril 1, 2015 COMBINED - Fireside Chat with the Council Key 3

May 6, 2015 Succession Planning: Who’s Taking My Place?

Disabilities Awareness

June 3, 2015 COMBINED - Closing picnic: Campfire Ceremonies


It occurred to me that in Scouting we sometimes throw around word, terms, and acronyms that we assume everyone will know. One such acronym and term that will be getting greater use in the coming months is COR or Chartered Organization Representative. If you’re relatively new to Scouting, this likely means nothing to you. Even if you’re a more experienced Scouter, you may have heard the term but not really understood what it means or why that person is important to your unit.

In case you weren’t aware, the Boy Scouts of America doesn’t “own” your pack, troop, or crew. An organization, such as a church, a rod and gun club, a Lions Club, and so on, that wants a Scouting unit gets a charter from the BSA. That organization is the Chartered Organization and it is responsible for running the unit according to BSA standards. That includes having a Chartered Organization Representative, whose responsibilities include being the liaison between the unit and the Chartered Organization.

You can learn more about the Chartered Organization in this brochure: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/32196.pdf. The brochure also includes a short summary of the COR’s responsibilities.

For more information about the Chartered Organization Representative, you can find the COR training guide at http://www.scouting.org/filestore/mission/pdf/33118.pdf. According to that document, the Chartered Organization Representative has three main areas of responsibility:

1. The COR heads the Scout unit in their organization and is responsible for its success.

2. The COR represents her or his organization as a voting member of the local BSA council.

3. The COR is a voting member of the district committee.

The Chartered Organization Rep is also part of the Unit Key 3, along with the unit leader (Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, or Crew Advisor), and the unit committee chair. Last month I discussed some of the Unit Key 3’s responsibilities. Knowing that the COR has some duties to the unit makes it easier to understand why he or she should be meeting with the unit’s main adult leaders on a regular basis. The Unit Key 3 should meet once a month to discuss the unit and must meet to make a detailed unit assessment with the unit commissioner’s help at least twice a year or whenever there is a major change in unit leadership.

You can learn more about Chartered Organizations and the Boy Scouts of America at http://www.scouting.org/About/FactSheets/operating_orgs.aspx.

Involving the Chartered Organized Representative and, by extension, the Chartered Organization more directly with the unit will pay dividends to both the unit and its organization. It is well worth the additional effort.

What is a Chartered Organization Representative?


Around the DistrictDistrict Dinner - The Meadows, Hellertown March 21, 2015


District Dinner (continued)


High Adventure SpotlightWhy should my child go on High Adventure?

This is the second of a series of open letters to newer scouting parents about High Adventure opportunities for Boy Scouts and Venturers.

Dear Parents,

Last month my letter talked about what is meant by High Adventure:

“…. High Adventure treks are trips above and beyond the typical hikes and canoe trips the youth go on with their full troop. These treks are longer, more strenuous and more challenging. And because of this they offer rewards beyond what are found on an overnight or weekend trip.”

This month I will write about why your child should go on a trek. These trips take significant preparation. What can you hope to get out of it? There are several answers, both short term and long term benefits:

• These treks can be the perfect spark to get a scout over the challenges that high school and its diversions can pres-ent. This will help keep them active in scouting.

• These treks will challenge them. That doesn’t always happen on vacations. It is this challenge that really separates these treks from everything else. And from this the scouts will get more confidence in their ability to handle the dif-ferent challenges that they will encounter in the rest of their lives.

• They will have pride in what they did during their trek. The work wasn’t done for them, they earned their accomplish-ments.

• These are Boy Scout treks, that means they are youth led. They are organized in the Patrol Method. Because of this they give the youth a great chance to mature. They will make mistakes; maybe hike a bit before they realize they need to double check the map, maybe wait too long to start the day’s paddle and now have to deal with a strong headwind, but they will learn from them.

I asked my youngest son the “why high adventure” question. He went on a Philmont trek in 2011, and I wondered what his thoughts were now. He talked about the extended time in the back country, without cell or text coverage, while carrying his world on his back. It was a chance for him to connect with the wilderness and disconnect with everything else. He felt that this was something everyone needs these days, and every youth should experience.

A particular lyric from a Tobasco Donkeys recording (The Yarn Sessions CD) of an older Philmont song (1973 Philmont movie, Artist unknown) sums it all up for me:

Though I may not grow any bigger at all When I leave, I’m feelin’ ten feet tall Gonna do a little more than I think I can Gonna come a little closer to becoming a man

YIS,

Jim SwainSouth Mountain District High Adventure Promotions


High Adventure Base Spotlight: The SummitBSA’s newest High Adventure base, the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base is located at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia. The Summit debuted as the site of the 2013 National Jamboree. It will soon be hosting the 2017 National Jamboree and then the 2019 World Jamboree.

The Summit offers a wide variety of activities, including white water rafting, rock climbing, BMX biking, mountain biking, and zip lines. Scouts stay in the base camp and have breakfast and dinner in the dining hall. All activity equipment is provided for the participants.

The Paul R. Christen High Adventure Base offers eleven programs within three program categories:

• The Summit Experience program provides an introduction to all components of the SBR Adventure Zone;

• Focused Programs allow Scouts and Venturers to focus primarily in one particular area of the SBR’s adventures and concentrate on developing their skills in that focus area while still having some time for elective choices.

• Advanced Programs provide the opportunity to reach advanced skill levels in a single high adventure skill set.


Place Total Time Avg Time Per Heat Avg MPH Car# First Name Last Initial Pack # Car Name1 14.3203 3.5801 138.1 1 Tucker M 346 Arrow of Light2 14.4304 3.6076 137 66 Christian M 360 Dave3 14.44 3.61 136.9 3 Terry H 359 Neon Speed4 14.5117 3.6279 136.3 71 Joshua P 359 Blue Bazooka5 14.5153 3.6288 136.2 55 Noah T 333 Stinky Cheese6 14.5376 3.6344 136 26 Jonathan B 364 Stripe7 14.5963 3.6491 135.5 4 Austin K 359 Gold Speed8 14.6071 3.6518 135.4 13 Daniel S 346 The Fire Bolt9 14.6082 3.6521 135.4 8 Jason V 346 The Plain

10 14.6135 3.6534 135.3 65 Emrick L 360 Viper11 14.639 3.6598 135.1 29 Karansher S 333 Legolas12 14.6427 3.6607 135 68 Andrew M 306 Sheet Metal13 14.6447 3.6612 135 7 Adam V 346 Sole Runner14 14.6497 3.6624 135 15 Cole G 359 Stampy Speed15 14.6512 3.6628 135 5 Jack K 321 Yellow Car16 14.655 3.6638 134.9 58 Xander R 334 Firestar17 14.6592 3.6648 134.9 22 Nicholas N 321 Gator18 14.661 3.6653 134.9 38 Christian P 333 Green Machine19 14.6648 3.6662 134.8 59 Ethan R 343 Bad Boy20 14.6648 3.6662 134.8 54 Jacob S 329 Lightning21 14.6677 3.6669 134.8 60 John T 333 Made for Speed22 14.6722 3.6681 134.8 52 Jace G 319 American Flag23 14.6742 3.6686 134.7 17 Mason G 364 Patriot24 14.6875 3.6719 134.6 6 Luke D 343 Black Dragon25 14.7101 3.6775 134.4 21 Tommy P 317 Camaro of Light26 14.7129 3.6782 134.4 2 Adam W 346 Light Racer27 14.7365 3.6841 134.2 51 Benjamin C 359 Fire ?28 14.7393 3.6848 134.1 75 Kieran B 364 Lead Sled29 14.7399 3.685 134.1 63 Brent R 334 Lightning30 14.7431 3.6858 134.1 80 Zak Z 319 Camo Car31 14.7432 3.6858 134.1 37 Adam W 368 Vector32 14.749 3.6873 134.1 48 Zachary F 364 The Talon33 14.7534 3.6884 134 67 Ian M 306 Jag34 14.7574 3.6894 134 24 Matthew K 301 Wheel Fire35 14.7607 3.6902 134 9 John J 334 Red Devil36 14.785 3.6963 133.7 34 Jakob D 333 Flame Rod37 14.7875 3.6969 133.7 50 Bryant R 343 Flame Runner38 14.8047 3.7012 133.6 70 Tristan S 317 Blue Bomb39 14.8135 3.7034 133.5 11 Thomas D 329 Blue & Gold40 14.8188 3.7047 133.4 14 Devin B 349 American Flag41 14.8224 3.7056 133.4 76 Sammy K 334 Bub42 14.8334 3.7084 133.3 78 Evan S 368 Speedster43 14.8629 3.7157 133 61 Tyler L 317 Speed44 14.874 3.7185 132.9 47 Noah P 1742 Furious Destroyer45 14.8826 3.7207 132.9 19 Owen W 368 Black Widow46 14.9243 3.7311 132.5 43 Darren W 334 Log Jamb47 14.925 3.7313 132.5 16 Robert R 311 Rocket48 14.9284 3.7321 132.5 42 Cain C 306 Burnt Lightning49 14.9423 3.7356 132.3 79 Jackson N 352 Awesome Auto50 14.9434 3.7359 132.3 31 Seth K 368 Ruff Roadster51 14.9582 3.7396 132.2 36 Evan H 319 The Supernova52 14.9622 3.7406 132.2 74 Ilia K 352 Bat Mobile53 15.0025 3.7506 131.8 41 Ben Z 364 Blue54 15.0217 3.7554 131.6 57 Evan E 1742 Redskull55 15.0241 3.756 131.6 25 Ray M 349 Bronco56 15.0442 3.7611 131.4 64 Owen L 360 Outlaw of the Pack57 15.0641 3.766 131.3 35 Zachary F 343 Dark Flame58 15.0752 3.7688 131.2 39 Jeswill E 321 Speedy 1559 15.0779 3.7695 131.1 40 Jacob H 321 Batmobile60 15.0884 3.7721 131 45 Pantelis G 368 Track Twister61 15.1312 3.7828 130.7 72 William W 301 The Flame Thrower62 15.1629 3.7907 130.4 56 Ryan W 317 Frogger63 15.1703 3.7926 130.3 30 William S 311 Light Racer64 15.1991 3.7998 130.1 12 Seth D 329 The Bullet65 15.2022 3.8006 130.1 62 Michael R 306 Chomper66 15.211 3.8028 130 20 Brad C 352 Nintendo67 15.2349 3.8087 129.8 81 Matthew Y 311 The Lion68 15.2647 3.8162 129.5 28 Aaron C 360 Steel Force69 15.3304 3.8326 129 23 Blake H 319 Blakon Racing70 15.3454 3.8364 128.9 73 Logan K 349 Fruit Car71 15.3901 3.8475 128.5 77 Nico W 301 The Panther72 15.396 3.849 128.4 44 Nick K 349 Batman73 15.4381 3.8595 128.1 33 Benjamin K 301 Blue & Gold Demon74 15.6917 3.9229 126 46 Joshua F 360 Mazda 98075 15.816 3.954 125 32 Braedon E 349 Red Car76 16.3677 4.0919 120.8 18 Michael P 306 Stinger77 16.889 4.2223 117.1 69 Jacob K 319 Ice Cream Sandwich78 29.1072 7.2768 67.9 27 Ben R 317 Breakin Wind

2015 South Mountain Pinewood Derby Results


Disabilities AwarenessMay Roundtable presentation

Ted Kernosh will discuss:

Why understanding disabilities is important.

BSA general policy and program concerning Scouts with disabilities and the need for inclusiveness in the units.

Different types of disabilities.

How your unit can work with Scouts with disabilities, plans that work, strategies for adult leaders, how to prepare.

Training—what is available, what needs to be made available, taking it back to your units.


ALLENTOWN TRADE-O-REE

& Scouting Memorabilia Show

www.AllentownTOR.com

Hosted by: Witauchsoman Lodge #44 & Minsi Trails Heritage Collection Committee

Saturday – April 11, 2015 Open 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

Convenient from I-78, PA Turnpike-NE Extension (I-476), LVI Airport, Rt. 22

Location: Jordan Lutheran Church, 5103 Snowdrift Rd., Orefield, PA 18069

Scouting Memorabilia – Buy / Sell / Trade / Browse 8 ft. Tables available for $20.00 each. Table set-up will begin at 8:00 A.M Witauchsoman Lodge #44 will be selling their patches and OA merchandise Food and Refreshments will be available for purchase

Admission: $2.00 per person. Youth Scouts in uniform free.

Hotel Information: Econo Lodge, 1151 Bulldog Drive, Allentown, PA 18104, Call 610-395-3731 Comfort Suites, 3712 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103, Call 610-437-9100

Directions:

For more information: Mike Best or Scott Best at 610-767-6079 or email: [email protected] To reserve tables, make check payable to “Minsi Trails Council, BSA” and mail to:

OA Trade-O-Ree Please reserve ___________ table(s) @ $20.00 each Minsi Trails Council, BSA P.O. Box 20624 Total Amount $________________ Lehigh Valley, PA 18002-0624

For: ALLENTOWN TRADE-O-REE on April 11, 2015 Name ________________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________ Phone # _________________________ E-mail ________________________________________

From I-78 East, take Exit 51 to Rt. 22 East and proceed 2.4 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile.

From I-78 West, take Exit 53 to Rt. 309 North and proceed 3.3 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile.

From PA Turnpike-Northeast Extension (I-476), take Exit 56 (Lehigh Valley). After tollbooth, bear right to Rt. 22 East and proceed 0.8 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile.

From Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), turn right onto Airport Rd. and proceed 0.2 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 22 West and proceed 7.0 miles. Take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile.

From Rt. 22 in Allentown, PA, take Exit to Rt. 309 North and proceed 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Snowdrift Rd. and proceed ¼ mile.

Wi-Fi Internet Access Available


Have you signed up for JAMBO yet?Register at http://www.minsitrails.com/Jambo2015/Register-Sign%20up%20Here

Here is an overview of JAMBO 2015:

Friday

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Check In and Setup Camping Areas8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Order of Arrow "Grill and Chill" open to all Scouts and their families. East Side of Boy

Scout Camping Area

Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, Crew Advisor Meeting Details at Check-In

8:00 PM Venturing Gathering8:30 PM Cubmaster Meeting Cub Camping HQ (the big camper) 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Cub Scout Movie Schaeffer Auditorium 9:00 PM Crew Advisor Meeting Venturing Camping Area9:00 PM – 11:00 PM Cub Scout Astronomy Cub Camping Area 11:00 PM - Quiet Time

Saturday

7:45 AM Gather for Opening Ceremonies (Location TBA)8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Opening Ceremonies (Location TBA)9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Open Program Areas North and South Campus 12:00 Noon Silver Bugle Alumni Plaza5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Dinner Campsites or purchase $$6:30 PM Staggered Entry of Stadium7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Evening Entertainment Main Stage – Stadium 9:15 PM (approximate) Fireworks at Stadium

Saturday food service hours (MEALS NOT INCLUDED IN JAMBO 2015 REGISTRATION FEE )

Breakfast

7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Location TBA

Lunch and Dinner

10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Location TBA

Sunday

9:00 AM Scouts Own/Interfaith TBA9:00 AM Catholic Mass - Schaeffer Auditorium 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Cleanup, Teardown and Checkout Campsites

Want to help? Visit the online Volunteer Center: http://www.minsitrails.com/Jambo2015/Volunteer%20Center


Are there leaders in your unit who need training?Have them sign up for an upcoming training!

Starts Ends Location District Cost Notes

4/24/2015 6:00 PM 4/26/2015 12:00 PM Trexler Scout Reservation, Hawkeye Lodge & Campsites

North Valley $20.00 Mandatory pre-meeting Wed. April 8 @ 7 PM

at the Council Service Center

10/3/2015 8:00 AM 10/4/2015 12:00 PM Camp Spirit, 1718 Mulberry Rd. Fogelsville

Trexler $20.00 Pre-meeting: TBA

10/23/2015 6:00 PM 10/25/2015 12:00 PMTrexler Scout Reservation - Akelaland Program A/B, Pioneer and Campsites

Forks of Delaware $20.00 Mandatory pre-meeting on Oct. 3 @ 4 PM at

Hope Lutheran Church in Tatamy


9/26/2015 8:00 AM 9/26/2015 3:00 PM Council Service Center, 991 Postal Rd. Allentown

Forks of Delaware $5.00


9/26/2015 8:00 AM 9/26/2015 3:00 PM Council Service Center, 991 Postal Rd. Allentown



4/11/2015 7:45 AM 4/11/2015 3:45 PM Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8th St. Tatamy


5/2/2015 8:00 AM 5/2/2015 5:00 PMTrinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 535 W Emmaus Ave. Allentown

Trexler $5.00

10/3/2015 7:45 AM 10/3/2015 3:45 PM Hope Lutheran Church, 240 S 8th St. Tatamy



5/2/2015 8:00 AM 5/2/2015 3:00 PM Council Service Center, 991 Postal Road, Allentown

North Valley $5.00


9/12/2015 8:00 AM 9/12/2015 8:00 PMCamp Spirit, 1718 Mulberry Road, Fogelsville

North Valley $35.00 Bring a camp chair & water bottle and dress

for the weather.

Webelos Leader Outdoor & BALOO

Venturing Leader Specific TrainingThis training includes both Venture Crew Specific training and Venture Crew Committee Challenge and is for all crew advisors, associate advisors, crew committee members, crew committee chairmen, and crew charter organization personnel.

Scoutmaster & Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training

This is one of two courses required for a Scoutmaster or Assistant Scoutmaster to be trained.

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - Cubmaster/Pack Committee Course

This course is for all Cubmasters, Assistant Cubmasters, Pack Committee Chairman, Pack Committee Members, and Pack Trainers

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training - Den Leader Course

This course if for all Tiger Leaders, Den Leaders, Assistant Den Leaders, Webelos Leaders, and Assistant Webelos Leaders.

Boy Scout – Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills This is one of two courses required for a Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster to be trained.


The IronPigs are teaming up with Minsi Trails Council for two special nights of baseball for Scout units and their families! Watch the game and camp overnight in the outfield of beautiful Coca-Cola Park! Watch a movie on the huge video board! Plus, get a patch for the event!

Unit leaders can order group tickets by calling the IronPigs at 610-841-7447 and pressing option 2 (Group Sales) reservations are by group only. Seating is limited, so order early to get the tickets you need! Space is limited and IronPigs game tickets usually sell out early. No calls to the Council please.

When Cub Scout Night: Friday, June 19, 2015 Scout Night (Cub and Boy Scouts): Friday, July 31, 2015 Where Coca-Cola Park, Allentown … home of the IronPigs

Scout uniforms or activity uniforms are fine. Be sure to sign up early. If camping, use free-

What Scout Night tickets are $14 for General Admission sleepover for Scouts and adults (families…brothers & sisters, too). You’ll see some great baseball, camp overnight in the outfield, watch a movie, enjoy a continental breakfast the next morning, and get a patch!

If some of your Scouts or guests will not be staying after the game for the campout, game-only tickets are just $7 for General Admission

Sign up is by Scout unit only (group reservation of 20 or more), so leaders get your count and order your tickets. No individual ticket orders please.


SOUTH MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COMMITTEEDISTRICT KEY 3District Chair Michael E. Faccinetto 610-554-9151 [email protected] Vice Chair Jim Fereno District Commissioner Mike Mayrosh 610-866-4968 [email protected] Senior District Executive Arby Beisel 610-465-8558 [email protected]

DISTRICT CHAIRSActivities Chair OPENAdvancement Chair Drew Draper 610-866-7875 [email protected] Advancement Cub OPEN Advancement Eagle Roxanne Mayrosh 610-866-4968 [email protected] Advancement Merit Badge Irene Arno Advancement Eagle Board Ellsworth Machin III 610-746-1886 [email protected] Camp Promotions Chair Vacant Cub Camp Promotions OPEN

Day Camp Director Kelli & Barry Webb Camp Promotions-Boy Scouts Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] High Adventure Promotions Jim Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Family Campaign Tamie Swain 610-974-9150 [email protected] Member-at-Large Sandi Dale 484-863-4729 [email protected] Member-at-Large Rod Long 610-838-6768 [email protected] Membership Chair Mark Firth 610-866-2660 [email protected] Membership Resource Team Members Bernie Suess [email protected]

Membership Webelos to Scout Transition OPENMembership School Night OPENNew Unit Chair OPENNominating Chair Rick Santee 610-691-7000 [email protected] Chapter Advisor Dave Hay 610-861-4494 [email protected] Kernel Lucretia Ellis 610-360-0599 [email protected] Dinner Chair Cheryl Moreira [email protected] for Food Chair Rev. Dale Miller 610-216-6111 [email protected]

Scoutreach Liaison Sharon Diaspe [email protected] Chair Tom Stalsitz 610-967-6508 [email protected] Training Chair-Cubs Todd Siegfried Training Chair-Boy Scouts Donald Miles 610-730-2514 [email protected] Training Chair-Venturing OPENWebmaster Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected] SMD Website [email protected]

http://www.minsi-southmountain.comNewsletter Editor Bernie Suess 484-330-6915 [email protected]

COMMISSIONERSBoy Scout Roundtable Bryan Ritter [email protected] Scout Roundtable Michael Philipp [email protected]

Any Scouter interested in serving on the District Committee, contact Rick Santee or if interested in serving as a Commissioner, contact Mike Mayrosh.

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