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More than 460 community leaders and 30 Scouts attended the Second Annual Cradle of Liberty Gala on Monday at the Union League of Philadelphia. The event raised a record $500,000 to support the 17,000 Scouts served by the programs of the Cradle of Liberty Council. The event recognized the achievements of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett, Merck CEO Ken Frazier, IMC Construction CEO Rob Cottone, and Harmelin Media President Mary Meder. The event highlighted the efforts of the Council in serving more than 3,000 at-risk youth in the city of Philadelphia through the ScoutReach program in 2011. Scouters interested in finding out more about our honorees and their history in Scouting are encouraged to view and share the YouTube video featuring Governor Corbett. Ken Frazier's personal history was highlighted by the Philadelphia Tribune in the article below: http://www.phillytrib.com/cityandregionarticles/item/4485-merck-ceo-frazier-honored-by-boy-scouts.html Happy Scouting, Dave Bryan, Editor DBryan@colbsa.org For a full list of upcoming Council events and activities, refer to the Council Master Calendar on the Council website. Share your thoughts here. Don't forget, we need YOUR help to bring the most relevant news about the Cradle of Liberty Council to your inbox. Any feedback on this newsletter would be greatly appreciated, as would suggestions for material to include in upcoming issues. Please send any feedback or suggestions to news@colbsa.org |
| | | | 2012 Cradle of Liberty Council Gala Pics | |  Cradle of Liberty CEO Tom Harrington, top left, Governor Tom Corbett, Merck CEO Ken Frazier and SARR Group Chairman Les Brun pose with members of ScoutReach Pack 30 and Northern District Troop 19 during the Health Industry Reception at the Second annual Cradle of Liberty Gala on Monday June 12 at the Union League of Philadelphia.
  Scout Marquise Lindsey of Northern Troop 125 meets Governor Corbett at the Gala. Looking on are Mardy Tomlin-Corbin, Northern Pack 125 Cubmaster and Northern District Day Camp Director, and Ed Satell, CEO of Progressive Business Publications.
Governor Corbett and Cradle of Liberty Council Historian Don Ross.
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| Help Wanted: Openings for Quality Unit Executives | |  The Cradle of Liberty Council is seeking service-minded, personable individuals with a commitment to the ideals of the BSA who are interested in having a positive impact on the lives of local elementary school-aged boys. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the Cub Scout program, have gone through the program as a youth and/or have had a son go through the program, have experience as a registered Cub Scout leader, and have ties both within and outside of the local Scouting community. The Quality Unit Executive position is a full-time, paid position with benefits and involves assisting local Cub Scout packs with unit leader selection, leader training, membership recruitment and retention, unit program planning including fundraising and advancement, and camp promotion. This service role as a coach, counselor, mentor, and teacher requires a college degree, personal transportation to get to and from meetings on your own, and working evenings and some weekends. Training and mileage reimbursement is provided. If you are interested in joining the Cradle of Liberty field staff as a QUE, please send your resume along with a cover letter explaining why you are interested in becoming a QUE to:
QUE Position Cradle of Liberty Council, BSA 1485 Valley Forge Road Wayne, PA 19087 |
| Camp Card Program Due Date June 8th | | 
For those units and individuals selling Camp Cards to raise money for summer camp, the Camp Card money and any unsold Camp Cards were due to the Council office by last Friday, June 8th. When turning in your Camp Card money, please also turn in a completed Unit Tracking Sheet. The top sellers can only be recognized if their sales are submitted on the sheet. If you would like an Excel spreadsheet version of the Unit Tracking Sheet please contact Amy Frantz. |
| CALLING ALL TOUGH SCOUTS! | | Do you know a Scout that has hiked the Appalachian Trail, gone white-water rafting, performed CPR, gone cold weather camping, saved a life, or practiced survival skills? The Cradle of Liberty Council is recruiting our toughest, most adventurous Scouts to be featured in our upcoming annual magazine. We are asking Scouts to write a 1 to 3 page article about their experience and we will be selecting five essays to be featured in our Scouting magazine. Photos to accompany the essay are encouraged. Please submit questions or completed articles due by June 30th to Tiffany Minicozzi at tminicozzi@colbsa.org.
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| Popcorn Kickoff Events |  Whether your unit is a seasoned seller or 2012 will be your first year for selling popcorn, be sure to have a representative or representatives from your unit attend one of these summer popcorn kickoff events to find out all about how you can fund your entire annual program by selling popcorn this fall! Each event will feature a joint session describing the exciting changes to the product lineup for this year and then go into breakout sessions for rookie or experienced sellers. It is important for all Popcorn Kernels to attend one of these events to obtain this year's sales materials and collateral. Please RSVP with your unit number, the name of your unit representative(s), and which event you will be attending to Amy Frantz, afrantz@colbsa.org or 484-654-9227, by July 20th. Delaware County - July 26th Montgomery County - July 31st 6:30PM - Dinner; 7:00PM - Program 6:30PM - Dinner; 7:00PM - Program Aldan Union Church COL Valley Forge Service Center 7 East Providence Road 1485 Valley Forge Road Alden, PA 19018 Wayne, PA 19087 Philadelphia County - August 1st 6:30PM - Dinner; 7:00PM - Program St. Martin of Tours (School Hall) Saint Martin of Tours Parish 5450 Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19124 |
| Council Website Training | | Do You Need to Update the District Calendar? Would You Like to Post a Current Committee Roster? Is Your Event Registration Online AND Easy To Use For Signups? This summer we're offering two opportunities (no more than 1.5 hours each) to familiarize volunteers and staff at ALL LEVELS with the Council Website, www.colbsa.org. Anyone tasked with promotions that would like to setup registrations, add article updates or publish calendar changes should send at least one representative or more for each of their respective roles and/or assignments. Each attendee will be asked to sign in and represent ONLY one task in the event that permissions need to be updated. We've scheduled two trainings for you and your staff to attend!! Anyone currently working on any assignment in any form should send a representative (OR TWO) to teach their staff!! Please join us for any OR all of the following trainings: JULY 17 - 7pm @ Marks Resource Center in Philadelphia or AUGUST 21 - 2pm & 7pm @ Firestone Resource Center in Wayne Everyone is invited and welcome to bring your laptop or other portable device. We'll be taking ideas and making website adjustments. Those Committees or Event Staff in attendance will take preference regarding future website changes, considerations, and requests. For additional information please contact Jeffrey Aster, Council Webmaster @ 215-205-4713 (jeffreyaster@yahoo.com ) or Frank Solla, Council Web Advisor @ 484-654-9238 (fsolla@colbsa.org ). |
| 2012 Summer Camp |
SUMMER CAMP LEADERS MEETINGS - one remaining: - Cub Adventures & Cub Weekends at Camp Hart Leaders & Parents Meeting - June 18th at 7pm at the Firestone Building (Valley Forge Service Center), 1485 Valley Forge Road, Wayne, PA 19087.
RESICA FALLS SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp Fees: Scout: $335 after May 1
Adult: $170 or $35 per day
NOTE - Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6 are now closed. Openings are still available for Weeks 2 & 7!
CUB FAMILY WEEKENDS & CUB ADVENTURES at CAMP HART Camp Hart Summer Camp Fees: Cub Family Weekends: $65 after May 1 Cub Adventures Short Week/Youth: $220 after May 1 Cub Adventures Short Week/Adult: $95 after May 1 Cub Adventures Full Week/Youth: $320 after May 1 Cub Adventures Full Week/Adult: $130 after May 1 NOTE - Cub Family Weekends 2 & 3 and Cub Adventures Session 2 are now closed; wait list reservations still being accepted in case of cancellations. Openings still remain for Cub Family Weekends 1 & 4 and Cub Adventures Session 1! For questions regarding Summer Camp, please contact Tracy Launders at 484-654-9213 or tlaunder@colbsa.org. Dining Hall Manager, Cooks, and Counselors-in-Training Needed at Camp Hart Cub Adventures at Camp Hart is looking for a responsible individual 18 or older to take charge of all aspects of dining hall operation. Dining Hall Manager is a paid position and includes onsite room & board. If you are interested in interviewing for this position, please contact Camp Director Brian Bauer at 484-654-9239 or via email at bbauer@colbsa.org. Cub Adventures at Camp Hart is also searching for additional cooks for the 2012 summer camping season. These positions will be responsible for meal preparation in the month of July at Camp Hart. Compensation and housing will be provided. Interested individuals should contact Camp Director Brian Bauer @ 484-654-9239 or via email at bbauer@colbsa.org. Finally there are still openings for Counselors-in-Training at Cub Adventures at Camp Hart. This position is open to any service-oriented 14 or 15-year-old youth (male or female) interested in gaining summer camp staff work experience. Housing and all meals are provided. Contact Camp Director Brian Bauer @ 484-654-9239 or via email at bbauer@colbsa.org. . |
| CSI: Cub Scout Investigators - 2012 Cub Scout Day Camp | | 
Your Mission: Register for Cub Scout Day Camp Sign up for one week, two weeks or more and keep your Scout having fun and even earning rank during the summer! Cub Scouts are $125 per week. Adults who volunteer all week can bring their Cub Scout to camp for FREE! (Space is LIMITED.) Youth and Adult Volunteers must have proper training. Sibling program available for children of volunteers. (Cost is $15/$100 depending on program) DON'T FORGET: All Tigers (going into 1st grade) MUST have an adult partner at camp. Registration closes two (2) weeks before the first day of each camp. Check dates below! NO WALK-INS AT CAMP, ALL ATTENDING MUST PRE-REGISTER! | Registration Cut Off Date | Locations Still Available | Camp Dates | | June 2 | Camp Hart wk 2 | July 9 - 13 | | June 25 | Torresdale Boys & Girls Club | July 9 - 13 | | June 25 | Bryn Athyn Church School | July 9 - 13 | | July 9 | Ft. Washington State Park | July 23 - 27 | | July 9 | Lorimer Park | July 23 - 27 | | July 16 | Smedley Park | July 30-Aug 3 | | July 16 | Haverford Reserve (Twilight Camp) | July 30-Aug 3 |
For more information including registration (online or paper forms): https://www.colbsa.org/cub-scout-day-camp/about-day-camp.html Day Camp Staff Advisor: BettyAnn Atkinson, batkinson@colbsa.org or 484-654-9234 |
| 2013 National Jamboree | 
With eight troops filled, youth applications for the 2013 National Jamboree are still being accepted and placed in a wait list queue in case of cancellations or non-payment of fees. We also have the option of creating a ninth or even tenth troop if enough applications with deposits are received over the coming months. Boy Scouts must be at least 12 years old and have attained the First Class rank prior to the start of the Jamboree and not yet 18 by the last day of the Jamboree. Venture Scouts must be age 14 prior to the start of the Jamboree and not yet 21 by the last day of the Jamboree. For easy sign up have your BSA membership ID number handy and click on the following link: https://summit.scouting.org/en/Jamboree2013/Pages/default.aspx. If you are already signed up, please be sure to keep up to date with your monthly payments! In addition to the initial $295 deposit, you should have been making $100 monthly payments now for five (5) months (January through May) bringing your total paid to date at $795. If you are behind, you can catch up via credit card by calling the Valley Forge Office at 610-688-6900 and having your Jamboree Reference Number handy. We're talking serious High Adventure! The location for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree is the all new Summit Bechtel Reserve adjacent to the New River Gorge National River Park in West Virginia.
LIMITED EDITION 2013 CRADLE OF LIBERTY COUNCIL NATIONAL JAMBOREE PATCH NOW AVAILABLE! Show your support for local scouting by purchasing one of these attractive, limited-edition council shoulder strips. The patches sell for $10 each and are now available at the Valley Forge Service Center front desk, from any of our Council Contingent Troop Scoutmasters, and soon from any Scout signed up to attend the jamboree. All proceeds go toward our local council National Jamboree campership fund.
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| 2013 Philmont Contingent Openings
| Two slots remain for Crews in the 2013 Philmont Contingent June 24 - July 8. If interested please fill out the Cradle of Liberty Council 2013 Philmont Contingent Crew Reservation Form and send it in to the Council along with a check made out to 'COL BSA' in the amount of $300. A form without a corresponding check will be returned and could limit your unit's chance of getting a spot in the contingent. All questions should be addressed to the High Adventure Committee or Tracy Launders, Council Registration. The contact name on this form will receive additional information regarding individual applications, etc. in the summer of 2012. More information can be found online at https://www.colbsa.org/philmont/philmont.html. |
| Training Corner - Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader! |
Cub Leader Specific Training October 6, 2012, Washington District - Contact Mark Kenney for more info. October 7, 2012, Aldan Union Church - Contact Jim Foster for more info. October 10, 2012, Trinity Lutheran Church - Tiger & Den Leader Specific Training. Contact William Forbes for more info. November 14, 2012, Trinity Lutheran Church - Pack Committee & Cubmaster Training. Contact William Forbes for more info. Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) Training - Now required for all Scoutmasters, and by the end of this year for all Assistant Scoutmasters. October 19, 2012, Nelson Training Center - Contact Jim Foster for more info. October 26-27, 2012, Nelson Training Center - Contact Jim Foster for more info.
Outdoor Webelos Leader (OWL) Training October 19, 2012, Nelson Training Center. Contact Jim Foster for more info. October 26, 2012, Nelson Training Center. Contact Jim Foster for more info. Sea Badge - October 5-7, 2012, location TBD - Contact Regina McTeague for more info.
Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training - Now required for all Scoutmasters, and by the end of this year for all Assistant Scoutmasters. September 29, 2012, Gladwyne Firehouse - Contact Paul Heiney for more info. October 6, 2012, Washington District - Contact Mark Kenney for more info. October 7, 2012, Aldan Union Church - Contact Jim Foster for more info. This is Scouting & Youth Protection Training - September 12, 2012, Trinity Lutheran Church. Contact William Forbes for more info. Venturing Leader Specific Training - February 23, 2013, Aldan Union Church. Contact Jim Foster for more info. University of Scouting - Save the date! Saturday, November 3, 2012. Women in the Outdoors - September 7-9, 2012 at the Musser Scout Reservation. Contact Ann Peronne for more information. Wood Badge 2013 - Two 3-day weekends, September 7-9, 2013 and October 12-14, 2013. Mark your calendars. National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - Scouting's advanced training course for Boy Scouts and Venturers
This course is being offered three times this year. June 24-29, 2012; August 5-10, 2012; and September 28-30 & October 5-7, 2012 (over two weekends).
NOTE-You must attend all sessions of selected course to be certified. Scoutmaster must approve attendance.
What is the cost? The cost is only $250.00, payable with your application - $50.00 is nonrefundable, balance with advance notice. No Shows are not refundable. Campership funding may be available - contact Bill Robinson, NYLT Coordinator, for details. What will I get out of it? With the prerequisite training of Troop Leadership Training or Venturing Leadership Skills Course, you will develop additional Leadership skills - gain Knowledge - have a great Experience - enjoy Fellowship and have FUN -while learning how to bring the Scouting program to your Units. For further information contact Bill Robinson, NYLT Coordinator, at 215-679-4774 or wcrobinson2@verizon.net. |
| Health & Safety Tip of the Week - BSA Safety Update About Hyperventilation and Aquatics | 
As summertime swimming activities continue and youth become more comfortable in the water, it's not uncommon for their water games to become more challenging and competitive. . . . Hyperventilation has been cited as a factor in numerous drowning incidents. . . . Repeated deep and rapid breathing, or hyperventilation, before underwater swimming can result in a loss of consciousness by delaying the urge to breathe. . . .Caution anyone who is obviously breathing heavier than normal before they swim underwater. Because of concerns with hyperventilation, competitive underwater swimming events are not permitted in Scouting. For full details, visit the BSA's Scouting Safely website. | | COL Eagle Scout Alumni Association - Now Meeting Every Month |  The COL Eagle Alumni Association has begun meeting on the 4th Monday of each month at the Marks Scouting Resource Center. The group gathers informally at 6pm for food, and the meeting starts at 7pm. Topics and plans include support for the Eagle Recognition and Reunion Dinner in May, a new scholarship for Eagle Scouts, a service day at Camp, and networking events.
Please feel free to join us at these meetings or contact Chairman Mark Chilutti at chilutti2000@aol.com for more information. |
Scout Leaders - Get your FREE tickets to the Philadelphia Soul!
|  The Philadelphia Soul are on their way to bringing home another Arena Football League Championship. Currently they are 8-3 and sit at the top of the AFL standings. This past May was our Scout Night Sleepover at Lincoln Financial Field. Those of you that went know what a great experience this was for you and the Scouts! While sleeping overnight on the field where the Eagles play is an experience you will never forget, we also want to make sure Scout leaders know how much fun and family oriented a Soul game is!
Every Scout Leader is welcomed to come out and bring up to three more people to the Philadelphia Soul vs. Pittsburgh Power matchup on June 24, 2012 at the Wells Fargo Center. Kickoff is at 6:05 PM. There you can "scout" the Philadelphia Soul experience and see why you should bring your Scouts to the sleepover again next May! To redeem your FREE tickets email cradleofliberty@philadelphiasoul.com, and remember to keep your calendars open for the May 2013 Philadelphia Soul's Scout Night Sleepover at Lincoln Financial Field! The exact date will be announced once next season's playing schedule is finalized! |
HersheyPark Online Discount Tickets
| THE HERSHEYPARK FOLKS APOLOGIZE TO ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN HAVING DIFFICULTY PURCHASING DISCOUNTED HERSHEYPARK TICKETS ONLINE. THE ORIGINAL DISCOUNT CODE GIVEN WAS INCORRECT. PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECT DISCOUNT CODE IS 55685. 
Now available through Sunday, September 30, 2012, discounted tickets for HersheyPark! - Regular 1-Day Ticket - ages 9-54 - $35.75 (40% off Gate Rate)
- Jr/Sr 1-Day Admission Ticket - ages 3-8 & 55-69 - $28.50 (22% off Gate Rate)
- Senior 70+ 1-Day Admission Ticket - $21.00 (5% off Gate Rate)
- Hersheypark Prepaid Meal Ticket - $13.50 (up to 30% off Retail Prices) - Choose a meal at up to 20 food venues. All meals include entrée, side and 2012 Souvenir Cup (refills are .99 + tax all season).
Note that these rates are available by ordering online only, and are not available at HersheyPark's Front Gate the day of arrival. Discounted tickets valid for admission any day from May 4th through September 30th, 2012. Click here to access the HersheyPark online store and enter in Promo Code 55685 to receive your Cradle of Liberty BSA discount. |
| Camden Riversharks Scout Overnights |  Join us for a night under the stars on the outfield of Campbell's Field! For only $25 Scouts and their families will receive a 200 level ticket to the game, dinner (hot dog, chips and water) and a fireworks spectacular after the game! Participants will then set up their tents on the field and be welcomed to enjoy a movie on the video board with a snack. Wake up in the morning for breakfast and a clinic with Riversharks players! Our PA Scout night is June 29th, but Scouts are welcomed to any of our other dates which include June 15th, July 20th and August 3rd. Contact Lindsay Rosenberg at LRosenberg@riversharks.com
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Sesame Place Scout Discounts!
|  All Scouts and their families are invited to spend an action packed fun filled fall day at the park. Scouts receive discounted park admission- $25.00 per person (tax inclusive), "Sesame Place CSI- Club of Science Investigators" activity sheets to guide Scouts through badge requirements and a limited-edition scout participant patch.
To purchase discounted single day tickets for your group, show a piece of your Scout uniform at any ticket window. Scouts can pick up a Sesame Place CSI- Club of Science Investigators activity packet at the Welcome Center. Turn the completed packet in to receive our complimentary 2012 Scout Patch! For more information, please call Group Sales at 215-752-7070 x.222. We hope to see you there! |
| SCUBA Merit Badge at Dutch Springs | 
Would earning the SCUBA Merit Badge interest you? Then NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs is where you want to be! We can even come to your council or troop meeting to inform you all about SCUBA Diving. Or maybe you are looking to earn the Climbing, First Aid or Nature Merit Badge? All our badges are taught by Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselors. For further information please contact us at 610-759-2270 or badges@northstaradventure.com. Also check out our website at www.northstaradventure.com. |
| Office Depot/Boy Scouts of America Discount Program
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This program is open to all BSA members to use for in-store purchases of office products for their units. Visit any Office Depot®, present your program discount card and your BSA membership card and receive a 10% discount off regular retail pricing. Click here for the required program discount card plus a coupon entitling the presenter to have this card laminated for free. Copy and Print Depot™ services are also specially priced. |
| Scout Shop News
| | Come in for Summer Savings - Get Ready for Camp and High-Adventure! Our TrekTek™ tee-shirts are on sale from May 19 through June 28! These short-sleeve wicking shirts feature Aegis Microbe Shield™, today's most advanced antimicrobial technology that prevents the growth of odor-causing bacteria. With a UPF rating of 40+, these shirts are designed to provide sun protection and streamlined comfort without ever constricting movement during outdoor activities. Available in youth and adult sizes; colors: white, khaki, green, and black; priced at 2 for $25 (adult) or 2 for $20 (youth). Long-sleeve varieties are not included in this promotion. Our Supplex nylon centennial uniform shorts are on sale from May 25 through August 1! These shorts are designed to offer a functional and convenient land-to-water option. Made from 100% nylon Supplex, a durable athletic fabric that is both lightweight and quick-drying, these shorts offer anti-microbial protection along with complete moisture management. Design features deep front pockets as well as cargo pockets and a waterproof pouch to carry all your essentials; includes a nylon mesh lining to accommodate swimming. UPF sun protection rating of 50. Priced at 25% off during this promotion. Boy Scout canvas cargo uniform shorts, board shorts, and Cub Scout and Venturing uniform shorts are not included in this promotion. Our Thorlo socks are on sale from June 2 through June 28! These socks are designed with cushioning in the ball and heel to reduce shock, impact, shear, and blisters with lighter cushioning in arch for better fit and support along with moisture-wicking to keep your feet cooler. Priced at buy one pair, get a second pair at 50% off during this promotion; must buy second pair to get discount. All other uniform socks are not included in this promotion. | | Coming Soon - "Voice of the Scout"
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