BUCKS COUNTY COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

BUCKS COUNTY BUGLER

March 2014 Edition

An e-newsletter filled with news and information for our Scouts, Scouters and the Scouting community

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to transform or convert.

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Change is in the air. It is hard to believe as we face yet another snowstorm that the spring season is only a few months away. The seasons change. It is inevitable. Change is inevitable. People react to change differently: some embrace change and accept it, others do not handle change very well. However we deal with it, we must all agree that change is going to happen, whether we like it or not. The Bucks County Council is in the midst of change. I would like to again extend a hearty “WELCOME!” to our Scouts and Scouters in our two new districts, the Mercer Area District and the Hunterdon Arrowhead District. We welcome with open arms our neighbors from across the Delaware River. With their arrival we have doubled the geographical footprint of the Council as well as doubling the number of youth we serve. Speaking of change, I encourage you to visit our office in Doylestown. You can see the latest changes taking place. We have been in transition since the beginning of the year. Our work areas have been modified and the entire interior of the building is getting a fresh coat of paint. It is a change that was desperately needed. With the additions of the Mercer Area and Hunterdon Arrowhead districts, we needed to add to our field staff. We were fortunate and hired two great individuals (Tanasha Scott in MAD and John Erskine in HAD) to serve in these respective districts. More about these two individuals is in their respective district articles.

For a change, our Council is hosting a Council-wide camporee in just a few months. This will be the first Council-wide camporee in the Council in many, many years. The volunteers organizing this event have committed hundreds of hours to prepare this great event for our Scouts. What has not changed is our commitment to a quality program for our Scouts. We need to remember that “it is for our Scouts” we do what we do, deliver an excellent Scouting program!! With so much going on, be sure you do not miss out on all the opportunities. See you down the trail.

Magne

Magne Gundersen Scout Executive

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WELCOME TANASHA!

It is with pleasure that we announce the hiring of Tanasha Scott as Senior District Executive of Mercer Area District. Tanasha will begin her employment with the Bucks County Council, BSA on January 16, 2014. Tanasha Scott joined the scouting family in 1997, as a Learning for Life Executive at the Cradle of Liberty Council in Philadelphia, Pa. During her service at the Cradle of Liberty Council she developed a strong partnership with the School District of Philadelphia and various businesses in support of membership and financing of the Learning for Life Program. In 2003, Tanasha continued her services at the Central New Jersey Council. She began as a Senior Learning for Life Executive managing the Learning for Life and Exploring Programs. After a few years she received a promotion as Learning for Life Director and began supervising Learning for Life Specialists. After serving many years in the Learning for Life Program, in 2011, Tanasha began servicing traditional scouting units within the Joyce Kilmer District (Middlesex County). The volunteers of Joyce Kilmer quickly embraced Tanasha as their Senior District Executive and have worked well as a team for the past few years. During Tanasha's service at Cradle of Liberty and Central New Jersey Councils, she has coordinated council activities, including the Learning for Life Career Fair, Popcorn Fundraiser, Program Launch, and Council Recognition Dinner. She also served as staff advisor for the New Jersey State Police Camporee.

WELCOME JOHN!

It is with pleasure that we announce the hiring of John Erskine as

Senior District Executive of Hunterdon County Arrowhead

District. John will begin his employment with the Bucks County

Council on January 16, 2014.

John started his interest in the Boy Scouts when he became one

of the founding members of Pack 1 Tel

Aviv, Israel while his father was stationed at the US

Embassy. When his family moved to Italy, he joined the Boy

Scouts in Naples. At each new posting, he would join a local Boy

Scout troop and enjoy the excitement that Scouting delivers. His

youth experience culminated when he achieved the rank of Eagle

Scout in Upper Marlboro, MD.

After graduating from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH with a degree in history, John was recruited to

work for the Boy Scouts as a District Executive in Providence, RI. While serving in the Narragansett

Council from 1993 to 1996, he cut his teeth on fundraising, membership recruiting, and camp property

management. Following his successful tenure in Rhode Island he joined the staff of the Hudson

Valley Council, BSA to serve the youth of the lower Hudson Valley in 1996. John was then promoted

to be a District Director in the Theodore Roosevelt Council of Nassau County, Long Island in the

spring of 2000.

In 2003 John returned to the council where he received his Eagle to accept a new position as a

Finance Director with the National Capital Area Council and in 2006, he returned to the Hudson

Valley Council as a District Director.

In 2011 he joined the staff of the Patriots’ Path Council as a Field Director, overseeing three districts,

as well as the council’s popcorn sales. In 2012 John became a part of the Central New Jersey

Council as a Senior District Executive in the Mattameechen District serving the Woodbridge, Edison,

East Brunswick, South Amboy, Old Bridge, and Perth Amboy Area.

A Vigil honor member with the Order of the Arrow and Wood Badge staffer, other interests of John’s

include history, earning his pilot’s license, collecting flags, and skiing.

SCOUTING’S JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE

"Scouting's Journey to Excellence" is the BSA's council performance recognition program designed to encourage and reward success and measure the performance of our units, districts, and councils. It is meant to encourage excellence in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA. Congratulations to the following units for achieving these levels of recognition: Gold

PENNSBURY PLAYWICKI LENAPE TOHPENDEL MERCER AREA

HUNTERDON ARROWHEAD

Crew 168 Pack 12

Pack 100 Pack 102 Pack 120 Pack 123 Pack 128 Pack 168 Troop 102 Troop 123 Troop 130 Troop 168 Troop 180 Troop 316

Pack 3 Pack 10 Pack 19 Pack 20 Pack 30 Pack 95 Pack 99

Pack 145 Pack 147 Pack 153 Pack 230 Pack 380 Troop 3 Troop 5

Troop 10 Troop 19 Troop 30 Troop 46 Troop 82 Troop 99

Troop 147 Troop 153 Troop 230 Troop 380 Troop 607

Crew 75 Crew 507 Pack 36

Pack 133 Pack 139 Pack 169 Pack 200

Pack 3464 Post 125 Troop 6

Troop 24 Troop 34 Troop 41 Troop 48 Troop 52 Troop 59 Troop 64

Troop 139 Troop 144 Troop 175 Troop 200

Pack 68 Pack 196 Pack 199 Troop 187 Troop 215

Pack 20 Pack 48 Pack 79

Pack 185 Pack 850 Troop 38 Troop 40 Troop 43 Troop 59 Troop 63

Troop 5700

Pack 114 Pack 182 Pack 191 Troop 121 Troop 199

Silver

PENNSBURY PLAYWICKI LENAPE TOHPENDEL MERCER AREA

HUNTERDON ARROWHEAD

Crew 154 Pack 316 Troop 12 Troop 53

Troop 124 Troop 219

Pack 82 Pack 280 Troop 145

Crew 3030 Pack 6 Pack 24

Pack 170 Pack 172 Troop 133 Troop 172 Troop 133 Troop 172

Pack 1776 Troop 27

Troop 6284

Troop 65 Troop 192

Bronze

PENNSBURY PLAYWICKI LENAPE TOHPENDEL MERCER AREA

HUNTERDON ARROWHEAD

Crew 22

Myscouting.org GETS A MAKEOVER!

We’re excited to announce the new look to my.Scouting Tools is here! The new design is faster and more dynamic, and now supports Internet Explorer 10 and 11. Additional enhancements in this release include:

A revamped News section provides more space to post pertinent and relevant information about my.Scouting Tools, along with other Scouting news.

Each Tool icon is in a drop-down list under the Home button to select rather than in a row of large icons after logging in.

My Dashboard is now comprised of My Profile and My Training details. Address, contact information, phone numbers, etc., are in separate editable sections instead of one long section to accommodate and adjust to most mobile screens.

New My Organization Dashboard tool located under the unit or district organization level contains My Calendar and My Announcements details.

The Training Manager, Member Manager, and Organization Manager still maintain existing functionality and look that will be updated in the coming weeks. The following new features are planned in the coming months:

Redesign of Org Manager (assignment of functional roles and security, including Plus 3)

Commissioner Tools (replaces UVTS)

Advancement Manager

Targeted communication

Log into my.Scouting to see the new changes.

BUCKSJAM 2014 INFORMATION

What is BucksJam14? BucksJam14 is the PREMIER Scouting event in Bucks County for 2014. We are gathering Scouts and Scouters from all over Bucks County Council and surrounding area for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and Scouting! BucksJam14 is for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers. Stay for the whole weekend as a Pack, Troop, Crew or Post or come out for the day. Your unit can reserve your camping area by going to http://www.buckscountybsa.org/event/bucksjam-14-unit-deposit/1384131 The cost per scout is: $27.00 for the weekend. The cost per adult is: $17.00 for the weekend. Includes your camping, all activities and the Saturday Spectacular Campfire show Day passes are: $12.00 Includes all Saturday Activities and the Saturday Spectacular Campfire show. Units may bring their own food or purchase meals at the event. General Events Events for all Scouts and Adults… • Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion Star Wars Re-enactment Group • Philadelphia Mobile Zipline • Climbing Wall • Philadelphia Zoo • Boy Scout History Display

• Revolutionary War re-enactments • Washington's Crossing Camp • Military Hardware Demo • Blacksmithing • Native American Display • Equipment Camping Demo • Equipment Cycling Demo • Search & Rescue Display/Demo • Firefighting Display/Demo • Police Demos • Fish & Game • Model Airplane Demo • HAM radio Venturing Events Calling all Venturers... Come to BucksJam14. Be a part of the Venturing Café. Meet other Bucks Venturers and enjoy the free food and soft drinks. Interactive games, music will be there for your enjoyment. This is a first in our Council and will only be available to you the Venturers of Bucks County. In addition, come sample our other activities such as Rock Wall Climbing, Super Sized Jenga, Paint Ball, just to name a few. We look forward to seeing all of the Green shirts at the Grange.... Boy Scout Events • Alternate Cooking Methods • Archery • Axe-man challenge (obstacle course) • Black powder Demo • Catapult building • Cross Country Race • Fire Starting without matches/lighter • First Aid Scenarios • Fly Fishing • Gateway • Geocaching • Knot Tying Station • Laser Shooting Range • Leave No Trace • Low Cope • Monkey Bridge • Mountain Biking • Neckerchief Slide (souvenir) • Norwegian Stilt Walk • Obstacle Course • Paul Bunyan • Pioneering Area • Rocket Launch • Slingshot Range • Spar pole climbing • Star Gazing • Tangled Rope Course • Tomahawk Throwing

• Wood Carving Cub Scout Events • Petting Zoo • Belt loops • Pinewood Derby • Pushcar derby • Raingutter Regatta • Space derby • Map and compass • Geology • Astronomy • Chess and checkers • Kick ball Pack Challenge • Marbles • Archery • BB Gun • Face painting • Water bottle rockets • Paper Rockets • Build something We are working hard to bring you the best Scouting Event in Bucks County for 2014. Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of BucksJam14. Questions? Contact Al Esposito bucksjam14@verizon.net

COUNCIL CALENDAR

March 1 University of Scouting – Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA 4 T - District Committee mtg 5 HA – Roundtables 5 PW – District Commissioner mtg 5 PW – District Committee mtg 6 PB – District Committee mtg 19 L– District Commissioner mtg 6 L – District Committee mtg 8 Area 5 JTE Summit – Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJ 8 OA Banquet – Plumstead Volunteer Fire Dept, Plumsteadville, PA 10 L – Swim-o-ree 11 T – Commissioner mtg 11 T – Roundtables/OA chapter mtg 12 PW – Roundtables/OA Chapter mtg 12 PA – Commissioner mtg 12 PA – Committee mtg 13 PB – Roundtables/OA Chapter mtg 13 Pb – Commissioner mtg 13 L – Roundtables/OA Chapter mtg 14-16 NYLT Weekend #1 15 PA – Yukon Trail 18 Commissioners Cabinet mtg 19 Council Calendar Review mtg 20 Council Training committee mtg 21-23 PB – First Aid-o-ree 21 L – Gold Rush 26 Council Executive Board mtg 27 OA - Executive Board mtg 28-30 NYLT Weekend #2 29 OA NCS Set Up April 1 T - District Committee mtg 2 HA – Roundtables 2 MA – Roundtables 2 PW – District Commissioner mtg 2 PW – District Committee mtg 3 PB – District Committee mtg 3 L– District Commissioner mtg 3 L – District Committee mtg 4-6 MA – Spring Camporee 5 MA – Cub-o-ree 5 PA – Pinewood Derby 8 T – Commissioner mtg 8 T – Roundtables/OA chapter mtg 9 PW – Roundtables/OA Chapter mtg 10 L – District Dinner 10 L – Roundtables/OA Chapter mtg

10 PB – Roundtables/OA Chapter mtg 10 PB – Commissioner mtg 11 PW – District Dinner 11-12 OLT / WOLT / BALOO 12 PB – District Dinner 13 T – District Dinner 15 Commissioners Cabinet mtg 16 MA – District Committee mtg 16 PA – District Commissioner mtg 16 PA – District Committee mtg 16 L – District Dinner 17 C – Training committee mtg 18 Good Friday – Council Store & Office Closed 19 Store Closed 23 C – Council Charter Review 23 C – Executive Board 24 OA - Executive Board 25 C – Recognition Dinner 26 PB – Pinewood Derby 27 MA - District Commissioner mtg 27 PW – Pinewood Derby

NEW ONLINE RESOURCE LINKS FOR MEMBERSHIP

Two more new resource links to help membership volunteers are available on scouting.org/membership: Membership Chairman link www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Membership/Youth_Recruitment/Membership_Chairman.aspx The resources on this link were created to support membership volunteers. Membership chairmen will find short videos here designed to provide a better understanding of membership functions, as well as printable resources to assist in implementing these functions. The site is divided into four key categories of assistance: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturing, and Council. Membership Plan link http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Membership/Youth_Recruitment/UnitPlan.aspx This link provides resources to support council, district and unit membership chairmen as they design the membership plans for their specific assignments. Each sub link here offers a suggested table of contents for a thorough membership plan.

SCOUT SHOP MINUTE

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm SIGNED Advancement Reports are required when purchasing ALL rank and merit badges for all levels. Lots of new window decals have been introduced for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts and Leaders! They are available in the Scout Shop now. Easy on, easy off! Come check them out! The 2014 Requirements book is now available in the Scout Shop.

Did you know that we carry “Thank You” note card sets for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts? Don’t forget to keep it personal by hand writing a thank you note to those that have made your scouting year special! It’s never to early to get all of your summer camp needs! We stock Bug Bam bracelets, compasses, pocket knives, flashlights, headlamps, mini lanterns, tripod stools and TekTrek wicking shirts. *A special note for Advancement Chairs: If you have a large order you need to pick up, we would be happy to pull it for you. Email your order to the Store Manager at amyhall@bsamail.org or fax it to 215-348-7289. Please allow 3 days and include a phone number on your order. We will call you when it is ready for pick up. Happy to be of service!

FAMILY FRIENDS OF SCOUTING CAMPAIGN 2014

In the next few months, our Packs, Troops and Crews will be holding a special Family Friends of Scouting (F.O.S.) program. The Friends of Scouting campaign emphasizes the importance of family donations in providing a quality Scouting Program in Bucks County. Each family is encouraged to give a gift at a level they are comfortable with. The annual cost of one Scout to receive the Scouting program during the year is $150.00. Here are a few of the benefits that the Bucks County Council provides to our Scouts and leaders: ▪ Outstanding outdoor program facilities at the Ockanickon SR ▪ Weekend and summer programs at Camp Ockanickon ▪ Resources and materials for all leaders ▪ District events and Camporees ▪ Training courses for every volunteer position ▪ Record keeping, including advancement and training ▪ Accident and Liability insurance ▪ Full-time Field staff to assist your son’s Pack or Troop ▪ Special High Adventure opportunities (including Jamborees)

Each Cub Pack, Scout Troop and Crew is asked to reach an F.O.S. goal based on their size. Don’t forget to check on whether your employer has a matching gift program. Your company’s matching gift along with your personal gift will count towards the various “thank you” levels for your unit. Your donation supports our most valuable resource, your child and other young people throughout Bucks County. While some families may be able to support more than one scout’s fair share, all that is being asked of every scouting family is that you “do your best” to help keep scouting strong. The families in Bucks County have been very supportive in the past. We would like to thank you in advance for your support in 2014.

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BUCKS COUNTY CATHOLIC COMMITTEE ON SCOUTING

Bucks County scouts and their families recently celebrated mass with scouts from the Philadelphia area at the Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul, where 67 of our Council scouts were awarded their Religious Emblems by Archbishop Charles Chaput. Religious Emblems are available for Cubs, Boy Scouts and Venturers of all faiths and are a terrific way for scouts to better understand their “Duty to God”. Additionally, Eagle Scout and seminarian, Alex Pancoast from Troop 130 in Bensalem, was recognized for his continued leadership in his troop, receiving the Bronze Pelican award. Pack 199 was recognized for incorporating Catholic faith based activities into their programs throughout the year, earning the Cardinal Krol award. The Bucks County Catholic Committee on Scouting is an active group of scouters that both lead scout Religious Emblems programs in their respective parishes as well help scouts of other faiths to find information on their respective Emblem programs. Additionally, as part of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Committee, they support an annual retreat for Catholic scouts. This year the retreat was held in conjunction with the Jewish Scout retreat at Camp Briarwood in Furlong. Want to learn more about the religious emblems programs for Catholic Scouts and those of other faiths ? Plan to attend University of Scouting http://www.buckscountybsa.org/event/1438204 or check out Religious Awards under the Advancement tab at www.buckscountybsa.org . Thank you and remember as scout leaders, part of our “Duty to God” is to help our scouts understand how to live their faith. BSA firmly supports the Religious Emblems programs as a great way to help scouts live the 12th point of the Scout Law ! Yours in Scouting, Dave White drxtwhite1@gmail.com Bucks County Catholic Committee on Scouting (BCCCS)

GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP OF PENNSYLVANIA

Everyone wants to live, work, and play in a clean and green community . . . and it’s up to everyone to make it possible and improve the overall quality of life for us all. Join Pennsylvanians across the state – and Americans across the nation – for the Great American Cleanup. You can participate in the 2014 Great American Cleanup of PA by cleaning up litter and trash along our roadsides, streams, beaches, parks, forests and neighborhoods. Additional events include holding recycling events for hard-to-dispose of items like tires and appliances, creating or enhancing green areas by planting plants, bulbs, and trees, removing or painting over graffiti that devalues your neighborhood, and other activities that help beautify your community. During the Great American Cleanup of PA, which is from March 1st to May 31st, registered events can get free cleanup supplies, such as bags, gloves and vests donated by PennDOT and Keep America Beautiful. Additionally, during the Pick It Up PA Days from April 12th to May 5th sponsored by Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Waste Industries Association, and participating landfills, registered events have access to free disposal. Community and civic associations, schools and youth groups, families and friends, business employees, hunting and fishing clubs, conservation organizations, sports teams, and others can organize their members and participate in the Great American Cleanup of PA. Since the inception of this event in 2004, over 1.5 million volunteers have picked up 74 million pounds of litter and waste, 132,000 miles of roads, waterways, shorelines, and trails have been cleaned, and more than 100,,000 trees, bulbs, and flowers have been planted. The Great American Cleanup of PA is sponsored by Keep America Beautiful. The National Sponsors and Partners provide substantial support to the Great American Cleanup program in a variety of ways, from funding and in-kind donations to employee volunteer participation. America's leading companies and brands support the campaign. The National Sponsors for the 2013 Great American Cleanup were The Dow Chemical Company, The Glad Products Company, LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Nestlé® Pure Life® Purified Water, PepsiCo's Pepsi-Cola and Gatorade Companies, Solo Cup Company, Troy-Bilt® Lawn and Garden Equipment, Waste Management, WM Recycle Service, Wrigley. and Rubber Manufacturers Association. Michelle Dunn Program Specialist Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 105 West Fourth Street Greensburg, PA 15601 877-772-3673 Ext. 113 Keeppabeautiful.org | gacofpa.org

LOWE’S NATIONAL EAGLE SCOUT GRANT

Lowe’s has teamed up with the Boy Scouts of America by offering a $100 Discover Gift Card to provide assistance to Scouts to assist in their quest for the Eagle Scout rank. Tom DeShields is Council’s Lowe’s gift card volunteer. There are guidelines for the use of the card and a report that has to be completed at the end of the project. Scouts interested in applying for the gift card are to contact Bucks County Council’s Lowe’s Project follow-up volunteer for further information and the grant application: Tom DeShields tom.deshields@aol.com 215-378-3708 The project and report must be completed no later than April 30. 2014.

2014 FAMILY CAMP

Belt Loops, Webelos Pins, Swimming, Fishing, Handicraft, Campfire, and More! When: June 20-22 Where: Ockanickon Scout Reservation What: Ockanickon Annual Summer Family Camping Cost: $60 per person What’s included: Food, sleeping arrangements, cub scout advancement activities New this year: Check in on Friday night, advancement opportunity for cub scouts, Friday night campfire

DID YOU KNOW…?

Should our unit have a checking or savings account? Yes – Unit funds should be deposited in a checking or savings account that requires two signatures on every check or withdrawal. The unit leader could be one of the signees but it is recommended it be a committee person. It could be that the unit leaders have a petty cash fund (the limit set by the committee), which is accounted for with receipts each month. Does a pack or troop need its own tax identification number? If so, where do we get it? All units need a tax ID number (also referred to as an “EIN” – Employer Identification Number). Units should NOT use the Social Security number of an adult leader. If they do, the IRS will attribute all banking transactions, unit purchases, etc. to that leader as an individual. Units may use the tax ID number of their chartering organization, if given permission. This may be especially useful for the unit if that organization is tax-exempt. Most units obtain their own tax ID number by completing IRS Form SS-4. There is no cost involved. The current form and instructions are available on the IRS website – www.irs.gov. Also, the IRS now allows you to provide the information over the phone and immediately receive a unit EIN. The IRS “tax ID hotline” is 800. 829. 4933.

BUCKS COUNTY DAY CAMP

Calling all Carnival Enthusiasts Join Us Under the Big Top! 2 weeks of our activities put on by a stellar cast of volunteers for Cub Scouts of all ages. July 7-11, 2014 Core Creek County Park (Pavilions 5 + 6) July 21-25, 2014 Peace Valley County Park (Pavilions 3 +4) From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. $135.00 (registered before May 15th) $155.00 (registered before June 1st) $175.00 (registered after June 2nd) 1 t-shirt included in price. *Extra t-shirts are $10.00 each. For more information contact Jess Griffin, Camp Director, at JGriffin1078@yahoo.com or Leanne Vasold, Camp Registrar, at lvasold@bsamail.org Online Registration Coming March 2014! www.buckscountybsa.org

MERCER COUNTY DAY CAMP

Mercer Area Day Camp Fun! Scout Achievements! Friends!

Mercer County Park 1 Rosedale Park, Hopewell Mercer County Park 2 June 24 - 27 July 14 - 18 July 28 - Aug 1

Fee: $175 Early Bird Fee $205 Early Bird Fee $225 After Early Bird $225 After Early Bird $225 Summer Cub scout Day Camp is a fun-filled week of adventure and fun for cub scouts! Mercer Area District holds the *Monday through Friday Day Camp at Mercer County and Rosedale Parks. The camp offers various exciting activities which may include archery, arts and crafts, field sports, nature, scout skills and many other themed activities. Day Camp is an exciting opportunity to introduce the outdoor program to Tigers, Cub Scouts and Webelos with little camping experience. Please check the Bucks County Council website www.buckscountybsa.org for details, forms and on-line registration! Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Special until May 15! Volunteers are Needed! If you would like to work at one of the camps, please send an email to the director of the camp. You should include your name, email, and phone number. We’re looking forward to having a week full of Cub Scouting Fun! Stephanie Muller Jennifer Simon Mercer County Park Rosedale Park 609-235-5691 609-406-0678 steph_muller@hotmail.com lsimon0412@hotmail.com *Please note Mercer County Park 1 will operate Tuesday-Friday

HUNTERDON COUNTY DAY CAMP

Cub Scout Day Camp at Round Valley

“Knights of the Roundtable” Round Valley July 7-11 Fee: $235 Early Bird Fee $205 (paid before May 15th) July 14-18 Fee: $235 Early Bird Fee $205 (paid before May 15th) Summer Cub Scout Day Camp is a fun-filled week of adventure and fun for cub scouts! The Hunterdon Arrowhead District hosts two one-week sessions of Cub Scout Day Camp the weeks of July 7th and July 14th at Round Valley Youth Center in Lebanon NJ. This year’s theme is “Knights of the Roundtable”. The camp offers various exciting activities which may include archery, arts & crafts, field sports, nature, scout skills, BBs, wrist rockets, and many other themed activities. Day Camp is an exciting opportunity to introduce the outdoor program to Tigers, Cub Scouts and Webelos with little camping experience. Please check the Bucks County Council website www.buckscountybsa.org for details, forms and on-line registration! Don’t miss out on the Early Bird Special until May 15! Volunteers are needed! If you would like to work at one of the camps, please send an email to the director of the camp. You should include your name, email, and phone number. Each adult who volunteers for a full week does not have to pay for their son’s attendance. We’re looking forward to having a week full of Cub Scouting Fun! Larry “Moat” Friend Mark Bunger-Spiecha (Gray beard) (No Beard) Camp Director Program Director (908) 735-9113 (908) 638-6654 LSFx5@comcast.net markbs@comcast.net

Pennsbury District

PENNSBURY DISTRICT KEY 3 LEADERSHIP

District Chairman Jim Otto GrinningBr@aol.com District Commissioner Cheryl Hallowell Challowell4@comcast.net Senior District Executive Joel Perkins Joel.Perkins@scouting.org

2014 DISTRICT DINNER

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014 TIME: 7p – 11p WHERE: Elk’s Lodge

835 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA (215) 295-5333

COST: $25/Person (Checks payable to Bucks County Council) BUFFET MENU Music and Dancing Chinese Auction - *An item donated from each Unit* **Each unit is to bring an original table centerpiece including Unit #** Prizes to be awarded!!!! *CASH BAR FOR ALL DRINKS* RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH APRIL 1, 2014 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pennsbury District Dinner Name: ______________________________________# Attending: _____________________ Mail Checks Payable to Bucks County Council 1 Scout Way, Doylestown, PA 18901 QUESTIONS?????? Call Bruce Bintliff - 215-260-0586

RECHARTERS

We are pleased to have received many recharters from our units, but if your unit has not turned in their 2014 Recharter paperwork, it is now over a month past due. If your unit’s paperwork is not submitted to the Council Office, please make arrangements with Cheryl Hallowell or your Unit Commissioner and let them know why your paperwork is late and when you are planning on turning it in. This is an urgent matter and we appreciate your cooperation in this process.

JOIN SEA SCOUT SHIP 2012!

What is Sea Scouting? All young men and women aged 14-20 are invited to set sail with Sea Scout Ship 2012 based in Pennsylvania Yacht Club in Croydon, PA! For more information on how to join, please contact: Jim DeVita – jimfrs@aol.com Cheryl Hamm – hammc@verizon.net

Playwicki District

PLAYWICKI DISTRICT KEY 3 LEADERSHIP

District Chairman Bob Ansel r.ansel@verizon.net District Commissioner Russ Kantner rkantner@aol.com District Director Tyler Yankey tyler.yankey@scouting.org

KLONDIKE DERBY RESULTS

Congratulations to all of our Scouts and thank you to all of the volunteers for helping run stations.

Read the following article from The Advance - http://bit.ly/1gWXHoh

Age 13 & Under Category

1. Troop 153 – Emerald Dragons 240 Points 2. Troop 82 – Purple Hooks 190 Points

3. Troop 30 – Pretty Pink Unicorns 172 Points 4. Troop 99 – Lightning 159 Points 5. Troop 82 – May Contain Nuts 146 Points 6. Troop 210 – Night Wolves 142 Points 7. Troop 5 – Eagles 139 Points 8. Troop 3 – No Names 123 Points Age 14 & Over Category 1. Troop 153 – White Tiger Kingdom 244 Points 2. Troop 29 – Mad Doug 230 Points 3. Troop 82 – Golden Arrows 218 Points 4. Troop 5 – Hawks 192 Points 5. Troop 142 – Red Wolves 134 Points Mixed Age Category 1. Troop 3 – Stallions 185 Points 2. Troop 380 – Troop 380 183 Points 3. Troop 153 – Super Spartans 182 Points 4. Troop 3 – Ninja Frogs 179 Points 5. Troop 29 – Bezerkers 178 Points 6. Troop 147 – Angler Fish 162 Points 7. Troop 210 – Seal Team 158 Points 8. Troop 19 – Eagles 156 Points 9. Troop 19 – Beavers 153 Points Troop 30 – Pedro 153 Points 11. Troop 99 – Thunder 150 Points 12. Troop 230 – Troop 230 116 Points Sled Race Winners 1st Place – Troop 5 (Hawks) 2nd Place – Troop 29 (Mad Doug) 3rd Place - Troop 30 (Pretty Pink Unicorns)

Webelos 2 category

1st: Sled 3, Pack 19, Tornadoes

2nd: Sled 11, Pack 280, Firefight

3rd: Sled 1, Pack 95, RagTag

Webelos 1 category

1st: Sled 8, Pack 20, Cool Patrol

2nd: Sled 6, Pack 153, Thunder Wolves

3rd: Sled 10, Pack 280, Penguins

Combined category (Webelos 1 and 2)

1st: Sled 4, Pack 19, Thunder

2nd: Sled 9, Pack 10, Wild Webelos

3rd: Sled 5, Pack 99, Eagle Mombo #5

Sled Race

1st: Sled 7, Pack 20, Terrors

2nd: Sled 8, Pack 20, Cool Patrol

3rd: Sled 6, Pack 153, Thunder Wolves

PLAYWICKI DISTRICT SPRING CLEANING

Who: All Scouting Units

What: Unit Based Community Service based projects.

Examples: Tyler/Tamanend/Washington’s Crossing Parks, Delaware Canal, Local Nature Centers,

Chartered Organization; Roadway cleanup, etc.

When: Anytime in April

How: Work with District event coordinator, or generate a project in your unit. Remember to log your

units service hours!

Why:

a) Generate good will in our community

b) Help Meet Community Service Requirements (Scout Rank, and Unit JTE)

c) Opportunity to earn the Unit Hornaday Award (depends on project selected)

At least 60% of unit members should be involved

The scope of the project should be appropriate for the type of unit applying. For a Boy

Scout unit, the project is to be equivalent in scope to an Eagle Scout leadership service

project. The project must benefit a school, community, religious organization, or BSA

property, or fulfill some other public service purpose. The project must be from an

approved conservation category. For a list of approved categories and additional

information, please see the official William T. Hornaday website at

www.scouting.org/scoutsource/awards/hornadayawards

We invite all Scouts to participate in the Patch Design Contest. See next page for a template.

Deadline for submissions to Bill Pitts is March 15, william.pitts@bms.com

PLAYWICKI DISTRICT INFO

District Meetings

District Committee: First Wednesday of each month beginning at 8pm. Meetings are held at

Lutheran Church of God’s Love, 791 Newtown Yardley Rd. in Newtown.

District Commissioners: First Wednesday of each month beginning at 7pm. Meetings are held at

Lutheran Church of God’s Love, 791 Newtown Yardley Rd. in Newtown.

Roundtable: Second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30pm. Roundtable is held at

Crossings Community Church, 80 Lower Silver Lake Rd. in Newtown.

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Lenape District

LENAPE DISTRICT KEY 3 LEADERSHIP

District Chairman Doug Pedersen thepedersens01@comcast.net District Commissioner John Ponzuric johnponzscouts@gmail.com District Executive Sean Friedland sean.friedland@scouting.org

LENAPE DISTRICT NEWS

District Swim-o-ree: Will be held at William Tennent High School on March 10, 2014. Information can be found at http://www.buckscountybsa.org/event/1484630 Cub Scout Goldrush: March 22, 2014 at the Tile Works. Registration is open at: http://www.buckscountybsa.org/event/1482662 District Pinewood Derby: April 5, 2014 at St. Jude Cafeteria, Registration open at: http://www.buckscountybsa.org/event/1482661 Roundtable: Thursday March 13th Roundtable location is: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1255 Ferry Road (Corner of South Chapman Rd & Ferry Rd), Doylestown, PA

District Committee: All registered Scouters are welcome to attend and participate in supporting the unit efforts of Membership, Program, unit Service, and Finance. The Lenape District Committee Meets the first Thursday of every month 7:30PM at the Council Service Center.

Tohpendel District

TOHPENDEL DISTRICT KEY 3 LEADERSHIP District Chairman Vacant District Commissioner Tony Vega barrya@epix.net District Executive A.J. Esposito a.j.esposito@scouting.org

TOHPENDEL DISTRICT NEWS

Commissioners Have you been working as a Unit leader and now want a new challenge? Are you interested in helping other Units put on a successful scouting program? The Unit Commissioner position is for you. We are always looking for new commissioners to add to our staff. We could also use help on our round table staff. Your input on how to improve Round Table will be much appreciated. If you are interested in a District position please contact Tony Vega at barrya@epix.net Tell Your Story Do you have a great story to tell? Has your troop gone on a great trip and you’d like to share your experience? Can you give a review of a campground or of some type of equipment? Want to let everyone know about a service project or community event? Send it to the Bugler! Advancement Chairman’s Note Note for Life Scouts - Please feel free to contact me as you start to work on gathering information for your Eagle Project -Mike Wilsey mmwilsey@verizon.net Why Turn In Applications? Turning in youth and adult application is an essential part of having new Scouts join your Crew, Pack or Troop. As we move into the fall and begin to bring new Scouts into the Scouting Brotherhood it is important for each new Scout to fill out an application and have the unit turn the application into the office. The application needs to be turned in because without an application the boy is not registered in Scouting and cannot earn advancements. Each Scout or Scouting family should be receiving Boy’s Life magazine; there is a three month delay between the date of registration and the first issue of Boys Life the Scout will receive. If the applications are not turned in in a timely fashion then the new Scouts will not receive Boys Life. If a Scout is not registered they are not covered by BSA general Liability Insurance. A Scout is not covered under BSA Insurance until they are properly registered. If there is an accident involving an Unregistered Scout the Leader is liable. When a new Scout registers they are asked to supply their registration fee, if they register in September but their Pack does not turn the application in until December what happened to the money the Scout paid for the Months of September, October and November that was supposed to go to their Scout registration? This is an easy process, when a new Scout joins your Crew, Pack or Troop ask them to fill out an application on their first night and have a representative from your unit turn the application into the Council Service Center as soon as possible. To make the process even easier on Unit Leadership; notify A.J., your District Executive, and he will pick the applications up from you.

Mercer Area District MERCER AREA DISTRICT KEY 3 LEADERSHIP District Chairman Richard Pfaltzgraff richandtiffanie@verizon.net 609-915-0512 District Commissioner David Mitchko david.mitchko@navy.mil 609-532-0336 District Executive Tanasha Scott Tanasha.scott@scouting.org 215-317-7631

MERCER AREA DISTRICT NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to Richard Pfaltzgraff, Mercer Area District Chairman! Rich will receive the 2014 Silver Beaver Award at the Bucks County Council Dinner. The Silver Beaver is the highest council level service award of the Boy Scouts of America. The award is presented to those volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the Scouting program. We are proud to have Rich as a recipient of the Silver Beaver, he is a scout who exemplifies the scouting program to our youth and performs community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, and dedication. Join us on April 25, 2014 as we celebrate Richard Pfaltzgraff, 2014 Mercer Area District Silver Beaver Recipient! The Brave Survive MAD Klondike

Mercer Area District held its Annual Klondike Derby at the Yards Creek Scout Reservation. Over 200 scouts showed off their cold winter scouting skills as they camped for a weekend in over 2 feet of snow! Scouts participated in many fun and challenging Klondike stations such as, Lumber Jack Delight, Compass Course, Me Tarzan/You Scout, The Amazing Rope Race, commissioners challenge, how high/how far, Let’s Make Camp, and many more.

Congratulations to all of the winning patrols! A very special Thank You to Salvatore Petro, Richard Pfaltzgraff, Bruce Wentworth and the many volunteers who helped to make the Klondike derby a fun-filled event! Last, but certainly not least, Kudos to all the Scouts and Leaders for your participation and bravery through the cold and snow! On your Mark…Get Set….GO!

Scouts, family, and friends had a great time at the Pinewood Derby! The Pinewood Derby was held at the Quakerbridge Mall in January. Thank you Pack 87 for your support and coordination of a great event!

Hunterdon Arrowhead District HUNTERDON ARROWHEAD DISTRICT KEY 3 LEADERSHIP District Chairman Doug Clabough dclabough@gmail.com District Commissioner John Burgess haddc@comcast.net Senior District Executive John Erskine john.erskine@scouting.org

HUNTERDON ARROWHEAD DISTRICT NEWS

Charters We are pleased to have received many recharters from our units, but if your unit has not turned in their 2014 Recharter paperwork, it is now way overdue. If your unit’s paperwork was not submitted to the Council Office by March 1st your unit ceases to exist in the eyes of the Boy Scouts of America and it loses its tenure. If you need help, contact your unit commissioner of District Commissioner John Burgess. Friends of Scouting The annual Friends of Scouting Campaign (FOS) is important to our local Scouting programs. Donations are used to support the operations of the Bucks County Council and the Hunterdon Arrowhead District to grow Scouting for youth. FOS money raised in our Council stays here in our Council. As we always do at this time of year, the District is asking every pack and troop to schedule a date for a Family Friends of Scouting presentation during the months of February, March, or April at an event such as a Pack Blue & Gold or Troop Court of Honor. The low pressure presentation should not take more than 7-10 minutes. At the presentation, we are asking our donors to consider making a pledge and payment of $150 or more to support one scout for one year in our new Council. The Bucks County Council offers many incentives to our individual donors and to the unit’s for meeting their FOS targets. Please see the attached forms to learn more these programs. While they are not all firmed up, unit goals will be based on your unit’s past support of Friends of Scouting. I am aware some families and units might be hesitant to support FOS this year in light of their experience with the Central New Jersey Council. However, Bucks County Council is our new home and it is a financially strong council. And as has been said before, money raised here for FOS stays here for FOS. To learn more about what Bucks County Council does for its units, please look at the attached FAQ sheet. Some units have already given us their 2014 FOS dates and locations. If you have done so, Thank You. If you have not (or you need to modify your date), please contact John Erskine at john.erskine@scouting.org as soon as possible so we can ensure we have a presenter available to come to your meeting. Thanks for your support of Scouting.

Cub Scout Yukon Trail March 15 at Round Valley Youth Center, Rain or Shine. This is a Cub Scout sled race for all Cubs. Teams will be Dens of 6 scouts each and large Dens may split the Den into 2 teams. Dens may be Combined. Event registration begins at 10AM and the event ends at 3:00pm. Cost is $8.00 per scout. ($10.00 per Scout for packs not running an activity) (Leaders and siblings can purchase a patch for $5.00 each). Questions? Contact Bill Wallace at Flybywranch@comcast.net. 2014 Klondike Derby A Special Thank You to the Scouts and Scouters of Troop 194 for putting on the district Klondike at Yards Creek Scout Reservation in January. Not only did they run the event itself, they also handled all the registrations, patches, ribbons, and other details that made the event a success while the district transitioned from the Central New Jersey Council and into the Bucks County Council. Upcoming Events

o OA Lodge banquet- March 8th, Plumstead Township Fire Company

o HAD Yukon Trail- March 15th, Round Valley

o Scout Leader Specific Training- March 22nd, NJ Water Authority

o Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills Training, April 4-6th, Round Valley

o District Pinewood Derby, April 5th, North Hunterdon HS

Roundtable: 1st Wednesday of the month at North Hunterdon High School, North Hunterdon High School, 1445 New Jersey 31, Clinton, NJ 08801. All Scout leaders, regardless of their unit position, are invited to attend.