Adult Advisors

Scoutmaster:
Brian Harman
ASM:
Robert Durfey
Kyle Durfey
Dan Reitz
Todd Sonntag
Robert Torres
Warren Zeigenfus
Secretary:
VACANT
Advancement Coordinator:
Mike Dunn
Treasurer:
Mike Dunn
Transportation Coord:
Mark Miller
Committee Chairperson:
Al Saunders
Fundraising Coordinator:
Linda Hassick
Organizational Rep:
Robert Torres
Pack Liason / Den Chief Coord:
Todd Sonntag
Outdoor Coordinator:
Tim Campbell
Equipment Coordinator:
VACANT
Training Coordinator:
Paula Riola
Chaplain:
VACANT
Roundtable Representative:
Brian Harman
Youth Protection Coordinator:
VACANT
Webmaster:
Robert Durfey

Links Section

	PACK 12
	ASBURY CHURCH
	BSA NATIONAL - OFFICIAL FORMS ON LINE
	BSA NATIONAL - NATIONAL
	BSA NATIONAL - MY SCOUTING (E-LEARNING)
	EAGLE - UNITED WAY TEENWORKS
	EAGLE - NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT ASSOCIATION
	EAGLE - EAGLE SCOUT INFORMATION
	MAGAZINE - SCOUTING MAGAZINE
	MAGAZINE - BOYS LIFE
	MERIT BADGES - MERITBADGE.COM
	MERIT BADGES - BSA NATIONAL WEBSITE
	MINSI TRAILS - COUNCIL WEBSITE
	MINSI TRAILS - NORTH VALLEY ROUNDTABLE WEBS
	MINSI TRAILS - NORTH VALLEY DISTRICT WEBSIT
	ORDER OF THE ARROW - WITAUCHSOMAN LODGE WEB
	SCHOOLS - WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT
	SCHOOLS - PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
	SCHOOLS - SAT/ACT SOFTWARE AVAILABLE TO SCOUTS
	SCOUT SKILLS - MAC SCOUTER
	SCOUT SKILLS - ANIMATED KNOTS
	SCOUT SKILLS - SKITS
	WEATHER - THE WEATHER CHANNEL
	WEATHER - NOAA WEBSITE

LATEST NEWS -- HOT OFF THE PRESSES

SUMMER CAMP

EVERY SCOUT IN TROOP 12 - Summer camp is just around the corner. It is not to early to plan - in fact we need to know how many scouts are planning or thinking about going to camp so we can get our reservations made within the next week or two.

Summer Camp is currently planned for the week of June 24 - 30th.

No later then Monday January 16, EVERY SCOUT must email Mr Sonntag and Mr Durfey (use the troop email group) the following information:

Summer Camp Websites:

We will do our best to accomodate the most popular choice - but realize that all depends on numbers of attendees and camp availability.

WINTER SAFETY

We want everyone to be safe over the winter. Check out this winter safety information - Winter Weather Walking and Changing Elevations

2012 DUES / PERMISSION SLIPS

2012 dues, permission slip and scout contracts must be handed to Mr. Harman no later than Monday January 9. Dues are $100 for the year, $50 due in January and the remainder due in July.

SCOUT SUNDAY

2012 Scout Sunday is February 12. For more details - see Troop 12 Scout Sunday Details

TROOP INFORMATION

Committee / Parents Meetings

Committee meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month - at Asbury church. All parents are invited to attend - and urged to get involved with the troop.

DATE: 3rd Tuesday of every Month

TIME: 7:30 PM

ROOM: Aldersgate Room - Downstairs of Asbury United Methodist Church (unless otherwise posted)

See the Troop Calendar or Committee Meetings Page for details.

Board Of Reviews

Board of Reviews are now held on the 3rd Monday of each month. As always, make sure you have completed your scoutmaster conference and contacted the Troop Advancement Coordinator.

Court Of Honors

Court of Honors are scheduled 4 times per year.

DATE: Jan 30, Apr 30, Jul 23, Oct 22

TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

ROOM: Fellowship Hall - Downstairs of Asbury United Methodist Church (unless otherwise posted)

See the Troop Calendar for details.

Email Group

Troop 12 utilizes a Yahoo Email group to provide easy and efficient communications between scouts, advisors and parents.

The email group is restricted to Troop 12 members only. For your email address to be added, you must formally submit a request by clicking SUBMIT REQUEST. You request will be processed accordingly.

Once you receive a request in your email inbox, click on the Join This Group! button (EXAMPLE). This will take you to the Yahoo group web page to confirm your entry. You can Join yahoo or you can bypass that option by clicking the "join the mailing list instead" link at the bottom of the page (EXAMPLE). This will activate your entry within the Yahoo Mail Group. From this moment forward, all messages sent to the Troop 12 mail group will be sent to your email address.

Facebook Group

Troop 12 now has a facebook page where current and past Troop 12 members can share pictures, thoughts and stories. Keep up to date with what is happening - check out the Troop 12 facebook group.

Meetings

Troop meetings are held every Monday evening at Asbury church - unless Parkland Schools or the church is closed. Make sure to check the Troop Calendar for specific dates and times.

DATE: Monday Evenings

TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 PM

ROOM: Fellowship Hall - Downstairs of Asbury United Methodist Church (unless otherwise posted)

See the Troop Calendar for details.

Patrol Leader Council (PLC)

Patrol Leader Council meetings are held the first Monday of every month at Asbury church - unless Parkland Schools or the church is closed. SPL / ASPL / PL and all other leadership positions are required to attend.

DATE: 1st Monday of each month

TIME: 6:30 - 7:00 PM

ROOM: Room 104 - Downstairs of Asbury United Methodist Church (unless otherwise posted)

See the Troop Calendar for details.

Pictures

T-Shirts

We are having a Class 'B' apparel sale. Orders will be taken the next two Mondays - April 11 & 18, 2011.

Items available are:

For each of the items, if ordering Adult XXL or larger, add $1.50

FRIENDS OF TROOP 12

PPL

Many corporations within the Lehigh Valley have generous community volunteer programs. PPL's community of volunteers program provides monetary donations to community non-profit organizations where employees volunteer their time. Troop 12 would like to thank PPL for their generous donation.

Trexler Haines

All propane tank refills for scouting related purposes are graciously donated by Trexler-Haines Gas, Inc. - we thank them for their support to scouting.

TROOP MANUALS / GUIDES

Camping Guide

Troop 12 has a complete guide for how it handles campouts and outings Please feel free to take a look at the Camping and Outing Guide - 2010 - Revision 2.0

Manual

Troop 12 has a complete manual for its scouts, advisors, committee and parents. Please feel free to take a look at the Troop 12 Manual - 2010 Edition - Revision 8.0

Summer Camp Guide

Troop 12 has a complete guide for how it handles summer camp. Please feel free to take a look at the Summer Camp Guide - 2010 - Revision 1.0

TROOP UPCOMING CAMPOUTS / OUTINGS

Event: Indoor camp with Pack 12 Webelos-II

Date: Friday February 10 - Sunday February 12

Place: Valley Forge Program Center

Cost: $15 for food + (other TBD)

The February campout is the Troop 12 traditional indoor campout. The only difference - the troop is camping at a new location: Valley Forge Service Center 100 Juliette Low Way P.O. Box 814 Valley Forge, PA 19482 - MAP

Besides indoor games, outdoor snowboarding/snowtubing, adults cooking for you, the troop will be participating in:

SPECIAL SCOUT INSTRUCTIONS

USEFUL LINKS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

The troop will depart Asbury at the standard campout times. The Troop will return by 10:30 AM (IN DRESS CLASS A UNIFORMS), and head directly to scout Sunday service - 11:00 AM. Following the service, the troop will meet at the trailer to unload gear and then dismiss.

Event: Scout Sunday Services

Date: Sunday Feb 12

Time: 11:00 AM Service
Arrive by: 10:45 AM (* See Below)

Place: Asbury United Methodist Church

A Scout is Reverent. Scoutings yearly worship services recognizing scouting and it's commitment to God and personal faith.

Troop 12 and Cub Pack 12 Scouts are invited to attend the 11:00 AM service at Asbury United Methodist Church, this Sunday, February 12, 2011, to celebrate Boys Scout Sunday with our Sponsoring Organization. Your presence is requested. Please wear your Full Dress Uniform.

All scouts, present and past, and from any Scout Troop or Pack are invited to attend. Please invite your friends from other Troops/Packs. Asbury United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Walbert and Springhouse Roads in Allentown. 1533 Springhouse Road Allentown, PA 18104 Phone: 610-398-2577 Web site: www.asburylv.org

Eagle Scouts are invited to attend. Please wear your Eagle Award so that we may honor your accomplishment. You are all inspiration for our current scouts.

For those volunteering to work the services: Greeters must arrive 20 minutes prior to the service which they wish to volunteer for.

Acolytes must arrive 20 minutes prior to the service.

Ushers should present themselves for service after the previous service ends.

Lay reader must present themselves to the service coordinator when they arrive. Usually no later than 15 minutes prior to the service.

Chilrens Time / Scout Moment time presenter must present themselves to the service coordinator when they arrive. Usually no later than 15 minutes prior to the service.

Please come out to represent your Troop/Pack. If you are unable to attend the 11 am service, we invite you to attend any Boys Scout Sunday service at Asbury UMC, 8am or 9:30 am service, or attend a Boys Scout Sunday service at your home church.

Any Question? Please contact out Chaplains Aid - Josh Harman for more information.

Event: Campout - Submarine USS Torsk Overnight - Baltimore Inner Harbor

Date: Saturday March 31 - Sunday April 1

Place: USS Torsk

Cost: $25 for overnight + (other TBD)

A visit to the home of the Star Spangled Banner - Fort McHenry. Afterwards we impart of a bit of culture by visiting a the Walters Museum of Art. After your cultural experience, your overnight stay on the USS Torsk starts. Sunday will allow ample time to tour the inner harbor area and the remainder of the historical ships.

Saturday – March 31
    ** Eat Breakfast Prior To Arriving – 
    we are not stopping for breakfast **
    6:45 AM Meet @ Asbury Church Parking Lot – by trailer
    7:00 AM Depart for Baltimore Maryland
    10:00AM Arrive @ Fort McHenry – Baltimore MD
    10:00 AM –
    1:00 PM Free time to tour Fort McHenry
    1:00 PM Lunch outside Fort McHenry
        (** bring a packed lunch **)
    1:30 PM Depart for Inner Harbor
    1:45 PM Hike to Walters Museum of Art
    2:00 PM –
    4:30 PM Free time to tour the Art Museum / 
        Washington Monument
    4:30 PM Return to USCGC Torsk – Pier 6
    5:00 PM Start of overnight aboard USCGC Torsk – Pier 6
        (** dinner included**)

Sunday – April 1 
    9:00 AM End of overnight aboard USCGC Torsk – Pier 6
        Debark ship and stow gear back in cars
        (** breakfast included**)
    10:00 AM Free-time to tour USS Constellation, USCGC Taney, 
        USS Chesapeake, and Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse
        (** bring spending money if you want to buy 
         anything from the gift shop **)
    12:00 PM Depart for home 
        (stop for a light lunch on way home)
        (** bring money along for food **)
    ~3:30 PM Arrive @ Asbury Church (Time subject to change)

Please pay close attention to the detailed information found in the itinerary below. Scouts and Adults must have the following at the time of the trip:

Information above is not yet finalized AND is subject to change.

USEFUL LINKS

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All arrival times at Asbury Church parking lot on Friday evening are 5:00 PM with a departure for camp at 6:00 PM and all return times on Sunday to the Asbury Church parking lot are estimated for 12:00PM -- unless told otherwise. ALL campout timings are tentative and subject to change at any time due to numerous camping conditions. Upon leaving camp, scouts will call their designated pick-up to provide an exact ETA. If you haver arranged for your scout to be picked up by another individual, make sure your scout has that person's contact information in order to call and provide exact return times to the church.

Event: Campout - Biking

Date: Friday Apr 20 - Sunday Apr 22

Place: Hickory Run / Lehigh Gorge

Cost: Food ($15) + Bike

A weekend campout surrounding a biking theme. The troop will camp at Hickory Run state park. On Saturday, the troop will bike from the upper portion of the Lehigh Gorge trail - having lunch half way through the ride.

Total length of the bike trek - 20 miles. This will be a biking event that can count towards the "Cycing" merit badge.

Stay tuned for further details.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

All arrival times at Asbury Church parking lot on Friday evening are 5:00 PM with a departure for camp at 6:00 PM and all return times on Sunday to the Asbury Church parking lot are estimated for 12:00PM -- unless told otherwise. ALL campout timings are tentative and subject to change at any time due to numerous camping conditions. Upon leaving camp, scouts will call their designated pick-up to provide an exact ETA. If you haver arranged for your scout to be picked up by another individual, make sure your scout has that person's contact information in order to call and provide exact return times to the church.

Sign up early for an activity. See our committee chairperson (Al Saunders) for more details and to volunteer for an activity.