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	SCOUT COLLECTORS BASE CAMP
	HIAWATHA SEAWAY COUNCIL, BSA

We are pleased to have you as a visitor to our website. This site is intended to inform everyone of where we are and what we have to offer. The William Hillcourt Scout Museum is a non-profit facility that operates on private donations and Fundraisers. It is Staffed and maintained by local volunteers. It has always been the intent of the volunteers to display as much of our Scouting's History as possible for everyone to enjoy.

The Museum is located on the property at Camp Woodland, Hiawatha-Seaway Council, BSA. From the New York State Thruway travel North on I81 to Exit 32 (Central Square), travel East on Route 49 approximatley 8 miles thru the Town of Constantia, turn left on Kibbie Lake Road, the Camp entrance is 2.5 miles on the left.

The Museum is Open on Saturday's from 9am to 3pm and by request or appointment by calling the Council Office. Admission is always, FREE!

Once again, the Hillcourt Scout Museum Staff is proud to host the Central New York TOR. This year we are offering to open on Friday evening June 13th from 5pm to 11pm and on Saturday June 14th, 8am to 4pm. The event features 30 tables of Scouting Memoriabillia. Scouting collectors from all around the Region will be in Camp Woodland for the weekend sharing thier expertice. Dealers will be available for Identification and Appraisal's. On Saturday we will hold Silent Auctions through out the day, with a Live Auction taking place in the afternoon.

This is an excellent event for families and scouts of all ages. Plenty of display's, trading, food, friends, fellowship and fun! Admission is $1.00 per person, ANYONE IN ANY UNIFORM IS FREE!!! Hope to see you there!!! Need More Info? Contact: Dick K. at 315-343-1087

William Hillcourt Scout Museum

Saudi Arabian Scout Leaders

On April 21st the Museum hosted some visitors from the Saudi Arabian Boy Scouts Association. For nearly a month the dozen visitors, mostly Doctors and Professors, 2 interpeters and a United Nations representative traveled across the US visiting Scout Museums and Council Offices. There intent was to learn as much about Scouting in America and take back home some of those ideas to improve Saudia Arabian Scouting. They enjoyed wonderful tours of our Nations Capital, the Smithsonians, and eventually New York City. With only a few days left, they realized while in "The Big Apple" that they were close to the Adirondack Region of New York State and asked if they could skip a day in the Big City to visit a Woodlands style camp. After making some phone calls and rearrainging the schedule they ended up at the next best thing, Camp Woodland and the William Hillcourt Museum.

Each visitor enjoyed the Museum, a walking tour of Kibbie Lake, and beautiful Camp Woodland. This was followed by a wonderful lunch prepared by members of the Council staff.

Before the group departed they thanked us all by trading pins and patches with the museum staff and donating some items for our international scout display.

It was an excellent opportunity to experience the Fellowship that the Fraternal Brotherhood of scouting enables us to enjoy!

Saudi Arabian Scout Leaders

Boy Scouts of America

If you have never heard of a Trade-O-Ree and like to trade scout stuff like patches, posters, neckerchiefs then read on. Scattered around the country are exciting events generally called Trade-O-Rees (or abbreviated to TOR's). Ahead of you is an event full of non-stop trading. Check'em out and bring your buddies and your Scoutmaster too.

A trade-o-ree is an event that is generally held at a Scout Camp or in a big hall, hotel banquet room, Armory, college or Church gym. They are held for the primary purpose of Boy Scout memorabilia collecting ... buying, selling, or trading. In most cases avid collectors, Troops or BSA Councils, host trading events. Scout collecting associations sponsors the larger or National TOR’s. If you are taking your troop, pack or den please note this on your tour permit. A parent should accompany younger Scouts, Families and people who are just curious are always welcome. This is a great place to learn about Scouting history, meet new friends and see some really cool patchwork. There is generally a fee for renting a table at these events to formally put up your items for sale or trade. But for novice collectors who just want to come in and browse and trade out of their daypack, there is sometimes an entry fee of $1 to $5. Scouts in uniform generally get in Free. Tables generally need to be reserved in advance, but sometimes walk-ins can be accommodated. It is a good idea to call ahead to check with the sponsor to make sure all the details are correct and to get a map how to get there.

Trading patches can be loads of fun, and best described as a form of bartering. Some items are valued more than others for various reasons including age, condition, number produced and availability. There are numerous publications or “Blue Books” that assign a monetary value to most common collectibles, but normally a 1 for 1 approach would be the safest trade for the novice or beginner. Many veterans’ can be a great source of knowledge and tend to be more generous to younger collectors. Mostly, it’s just about having Fun!

Topics to be continued from the prior history: - Sabattis - Camp Woodland - National and World Jamborees - Philmont Treks - Updated list of Council Executives - Adventurelands - Council office location - OA - Woodbadge

Camp 12 Pines

Topics not included previously: - A history of the former Seaway Valley Council and its predecessors. - Boy Power Dinner - Camp Portaferry - Scotland trips - History of the council organization, such as a history of how and when the districts were formed and reformed. - The Scout Museum itself - Learning for Life - Exploring - Venturing - Scoutreach

If you are interested in writing an article and helping to preserve the history of the council, just contact John Binkowski at 487-2248 or jbinkowski@twcny.rr.com.

Camp Portaferry