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District Committee Contacts

Webmaster:
Derek Weber
District Committee Chair:
Jacob Brown
District Commissioner:
Steve Mehl
District Executive:
Carolyn Serva
District Photographer:
Pete Druckenmiller
BS Activities Chair:
Grant Kotz
Advancement Chair:
Linda Mehl
CS Activities Chair:
Vacant
Camping Chair:
Al Dallao
Finance Chair:
Brenda Aubert
Members:
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BS Roundtable:
George Snyder
CS Roundtable:
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Training Chair:
Dale Hersh

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2010 Rank Requirement Changes


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The centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook will soon be available, and with the new handbook come several rank requirement changes that will be in effect as of January 1, 2010.

Tenderfoot
  • A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He must also be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.

Second Class
  • A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
  • He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
  • He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
  • He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.

First Class
  • An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings.
  • He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.

Life
  • A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.

Star, Life, and Eagle
  • Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace trainer are two new leadership positions.




STILLWATER LAKE DAM

Camp Minsi needs your help! As you may already know, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared the dam at Camp Minsi a B-2 High Hazard Dam in need of repair. Our council leadership has spent a great deal of time and effort working on possible solutions to this issue.

As follow up to the recent District Roundtable meeting, following are the materials reviewed:

We are asking that each person write to the Governor, their State Senator and State Representative. The goal is 100 letters per Scout unit.

Again, thanks for your efforts in this important project and we look forward to receiving your letters.




WORDS FROM OUR DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR

As Summer Begins, Don’t Forget Scouting

By Jacob Brown, District Chairman

As the warm summer months begin, and thoughts turn to trips to the shore, and other summer vacation plans, I remind you not to forget scouting. Scouting is a year-round program. I know that some units suspend meetings for the summer, or meet on a less frequent basis, but that does not mean that scouting stops.

Don’t forget Day Camp, or Resident Camp. Our council provides a quality summer camping program that I urge you to participate in. Many units have high adventure trips planned, and if you are attending a high adventure camp, I hope you enjoy it. As a scout, I had the opportunity to attend the Maine High Adventure Camp in located on the Alagash Waterway, as well as Florida Sea Base. Both were very different experiences, but experiences I will remember for the rest of my life.

If you are in need of a service project, the summer is a good time to work on that Eagle Project, or earn a few merit badges without having to worry about that book report you put off until the last minute, or that major test you need to study for. Make the most of your summer, but enjoy it also.

Most of all, I hope you have a safe summer. Use the ideals and principles of scouting in your everyday life. If you are going swimming at the neighborhood pool, or the pool in your back yard, take a buddy. If you are going for a morning jog, or bike ride, make sure you drink plenty of water. Most importantly, Be Prepared for whatever life throws your way.

Thank you for your commitment to the Boy Scouts of America, the Minsi Trails Council, and the Trexler District. Please do not hesitate to call on me if I can assist you or your unit in any way.

Yours in Scouting,

Jacob Brown
District Chairman



WORDS FROM OUR DISTRICT COMMISSIONER

WORDS FROM OUR DISTRICT EXECUTIVE

 

OA POHOPOCO CHAPTER
The meetings are at Mack World Headquarters every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm. If you come to 3 consecutive meeting you receive a free chapter t-shirt. Any Questions contact the Pohopoco Chapter Chief Ben Stoudt at 610-791-0423.

Click here to view the Witauchsoman Calendar.

Hi Everyone,
I would again like to say WELCOME to all our new members.

This February 14, 2008, is our monthly chapter meeting a Mack World HQ. As usual we will be starting promptly at 7:00pm.

Scoutmaster's please send your OA Troop reps. as it is required by the position that they attend chapter meetings and report back to the troop. if they don't they are not doing there job.

Yours in Brotherhood,
Ben Stoudt
Pohopoco Chapter Chief

"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up." Mark Twain


Uniforms are available to any needy scouts in your Troop / Pack in Trexler District that can't afford to purchase a uniform.

Trexler District is also accepting any uniform donations your troop/pack may have.

If you would like to inquire about getting uniforms and/or would like to donate to the uniform closet, please contact Pohopoco Chapter Advisor .

 

 

LOST & FOUND!

Anyone missing anything should contact Carolyn Serva at the Council Office.




 
COLLECTION OF
RETIRED US FLAGS

Please Click Here to view the flyer which has additional info.




 




BURKHART TRAILS AT THE WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY


YOUR HELP IS VERY MUCH NEEDED!! The Wildlands Conservancy ¡§Burkhart Trails" on South Mountain Road have laid out new trails and are in need of people clearing them!! This would make a GREAT SERVICE PROJECT for Troops and Crews and would help better the Wildlands Conservancy "Burkhardt Property". The property is enjoyed by residents, geo cachers, dog walkers, hikers, etc.

If you would like to help clear the trails, please contact Tom Gettings at the Wildlands Conservancy or 610-965-4397 ext. 40 for directions and to get information of what is needed.

HOPE YOUR TROOP AND/OR CREW CAN HELP OUT!!




THE MUSEUM of INDIAN CULTURE, AMERICAN INDIAN MUSEUM


On Aug 18th-19th, from 10:30AM-6PM, The Museum of Indian Culture, American Indian Museum on Fish Hatchery Road is holding a festival and is looking for help from Boy Scout Troops to help with carrying items to the food stands and emptying garbage cans.

If your Scouts are available on those dates for some of listed times to help, please contact Shirley Reis at 610-966-2248.





LAST UPDATED JULY 16, 2009


 
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