Cub Scout Program Updates March Roundtable Video

 

Learn about the New Cub Scout Program at your March Roundtable

This 15-minute video covers the new program and is narrated by our own Vinnie Close, Assistant Council Commissioner for Roundtables and Support. You can contact Vinnie at vclose@gtcbsa.org. 

Contents: (click on the time to start your video at that point)

0:00 Cub Scout Program Updates

1:21 Four Areas of Improvement - -Bobcat

1:50 Four Areas of Improvement – Adventures

2:07 Four areas of Improvement – Webelos

2:35 Four Areas of Improvement – Awards

3:18 Fun, Simple, and Easy

3:40 Bobcat Improvement

4:06 Adventures Improvement

7:50 Webelos (4th grade) and AOL (5th grade) Improvement

9:20 Awards Improvement

10:16 Summertime Fun Award – now an individual achievement

10:46 Program Delivery

10:59 Handbooks

12:34 Online Resources on scouting.org for every rank and adventure

14:14 Intentionally Slow Rollout! 

Weekly Updates for Canal District - 02/28/2024

 

 

View this email in your browser   CANAL DISTRICT UPDATE Happy Wednesday Canal District! Check out the New Cub Scout Program going into effect June 1st, 2024 -       https://www.gtcbsa.org/new-cub-scout-program  If you have not submitted a date for an FOS Presentation please do so as soon as possible! The google form link is listed below.  Also, If you have missing parts & pieces for recharter we need that in ASAP! Thank you for all that you do!  Yours in Scouting,   Stephen DiPaolo      Scout Shop Phone Number The new number for the Scout Shop is 234-226-6179       Unit Leaders, let us know when we are able to give an FOS Presentation. Fill out the google sheet by following this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CyC1wnee-j6xPqnl3lHLAekucWPJ_IB5w08STCDX8O8/viewform?edit_requested=true       Calling all Scouters!   Its time to Nominate fellow Scouters for awards! Please input nominations using the below link for Canal District's Awards for 2024. Nominations MUST be received by March 15th, and we'll be honoring our nominated Scouters on April 18th at our Recognition Dinner. Registration for that event will open soon!   https://forms.gle/hViw3naqh9pcYEqn6         2024 Shooting Sports Events - Canal District   Cub Scout Shooting Sports Days hosted by Canal District April 6, 2024 at Camp Butler – Register HERE September 14, 2024 at Camp Butler – Register HERE Each of the above dates will include a morning session and afternoon session for BB guns, Archery, and Slingshot. Shooting Sports Events will also be held during Cub Scout Day Camp (July 11-13th, 2024).   Adult Training Opportunities March 16, 2024 – NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training at Camp Manatoc -  Register HERE March 23, 2024 – USA Archery Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor Training - Location TBD The above registration links also include subsequent event training dates/locations. If the above registration links do not work, you can sign up via the Great Trail Calendar, located at https://www.gtcbsa.org/calendar-events. For more information regarding Great Trail Council Shooting Sports, please visit: https://www.gtcbsa.org/camping/shooting-sports. For any questions or requests for additional events/training, please contact Canal District Shooting Sports Chair Paul Stroney at stroney3@gmail.com.      Great Trail Council Shooting Sports Events Dates 2024   April 6, 2024 Camp Butler – Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Canal District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs. April 27, 2024 Camp Butler – Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Soaring Eagle District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs. April 27, 2024 Camp Stambaugh – Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Stambaugh District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs. April 27, 2024 Camp Manatoc - Scouters Top Shot Competition Adults only competition in Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Shooting. May 4, 2024 Camp Butler – Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Crooked River District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs. May 11, 2024 Camp Manatoc - Scouts BSA Open Range Day Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, and Tomahawk Ranges open for a 1 Day Activity for Scouts BSA Troops and Venture Crews. September 14, 2024 Camp Butler - Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Canal District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs. September 21, 2024 Camp Manatoc - 3rd Annual Ernie Walker Memorial Competition Shoot Competition in Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery Shooting for Scouts BSA Members 11-17 years old. September 28, 2024 Camp Butler - Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Soaring Eagle District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs. October 19, 2024 Camp Manatoc - Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Crooked River District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs. November 9, 2024 Camp Stambaugh - Cub Scout Shooting Sports Day Event Hosted by Stambaugh District includes a Morning Session OR Afternoon Session of BB Guns, Archery, and Slingshot Shooting for Cub Scout Packs.       The Great Trail Council is once again hosting its annual Scouting for Food - Food Drive on Saturday, April 6th!  Here's what your unit needs to know:  Door hangers are now available for pickup at GTC's service center (4500 Hudson Dr, Stow, OH 44224) to aid in donation collections around the community  Every Scout that donates food will receive a Scouting for Food Patch Donations will be accepted at Camp Manatoc and Camp Stambaugh between 9am-12pm on Saturday, April 6th Food donations will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Mahoning Valley and Akron Canton Regional Foodbank For questions about the service project, please contact Olivia Pilon at Olivia.Pilon@Scouting.org       Flower Sale Season is Here! Perfect for a Spring Fundraiser! Sign up by clicking on the picture above or go to https://www.gtcbsa.org/flowersale to register your unit!      2024 Total Solar Eclipse at Camp Manatoc!!     On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. After this event, the next total solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States will be on Aug. 23, 2044. Join us at the Manatoc Scout Reservation for a prime opportunity to view this historic celestial event. Viewing locations will include the Manatoc Parade Field, the Manatoc Obstacle Course and the Camp Butler Sports Field. Two different packages are available: 1. Units may reserve a cabin or tent camping for a base fee, and a per-person fee includes cabin, a meal Sunday Night, and Lunch on Monday. 2. Individual Monday Eclipse package includes a Lunch on Monday. Both packages include solar viewing glasses and a patch! Register Here! : https://scoutingevent.com/433-eclipse       Using the code “BSCOUT22”, your scouts and families can unlock special discounts for games, shows, and events.   Any Questions? Contact Tricia - pconn@cavs.com Companies :: FieldHouse+ Special Offers | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse     REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!! CLICK ON THE FLYER BELOW OR GO TO https://scoutingevent.com/433-DayCamp TO REGISTER FOR DAY CAMP!          FROM THE GTC PROPERTIES SUPERINTENDENT    Three camps.  One Council.  The Great Trail Council is fortunate to have three camps for our units to enjoy.  Keeping our camps safe and beautiful is a large undertaking and requires many hands to help with routine maintenance and the completion of projects.  If you have a love for our camps, we are hosting Camp Service Days this spring.  Separate service days will be held at both the Manatoc Scout Reservation and Camp Stambaugh in March, April and May with opportunities for volunteers of all skill levels to help us prepare our camps for the summer season.  The dates are as followed:  Saturday, March 9, 2024 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Camp Stambaugh  Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Manatoc Scout Reservation  Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Manatoc Scout Reservation  Saturday, April 27, 2024 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Camp Stambaugh  Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Camp Stambaugh  Saturday, May 11, 2024 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Manatoc Scout Reservation  Lunch is provided for all of our volunteers.  Please register at https://scoutingevent.com/433-campworkdays and join us for service and fellowship. For more information, please feel free to email me at christopher.noga@scouting.org.  Your in Scouting,  Chris Noga  GTC Properties Superintendent & Summer Camp Director        What is a Unit Commissioner? What does a Unit Commissioner do?      - give unit support    - visit units on a regular basis throughout the year.    - record visit notes promptly in Commissioner Tools, providing information about unit health, specifically noting areas of success or concern.    - identify areas where the unit may need assistance and help unit leaders develop a unit service plan.    - provide positive feedback to unit leaders.    -support the unit during the annual membership renewal process.    - encourage unit leaders to attend roundtable and other district events.    - build relationships based on mutual trust, respect, and candor.    - work with the District Commissioner to link units to needed resources. As Commissioners, we are called to Be the Single Best Resource, Help Units have S.A.F.E. Programs, and Help Units grow. If you would like to have a Unit Commissioner visit for a conversation, or have a question, or you know someone who would be a good Unit Commissioner, please email the Canal District Commissioner at canalcommissioner@gmail.com.     Need Service Hours?!  Country Travel Discoveries have a couple of tour groups of 44 travelers each coming to Ohio in 2024 and will be staying at the BLU-tique hotel in Akron. They traditionally offer our travelers the service of baggage handling to and from the motorcoach and hotel. The hotel they are staying at is not able to offer this service.   Here are the dates for arrival/departure:   Arrival in the afternoon around 5:30 p.m.: April 27th   Departure in the morning around 7:30 a.m.: April 28th   PLEASE CONTACT :  Laney Lovell Tour Planner laney.lovell@countrytraveldiscoveries.com> Office: 262-923-8120 Direct: 262-923-8124       Adult Leader In-person Training University of Scouting o   Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Walsh Jesuit High School o   7:30 AM to 5:00 PM o   Dozens of classes on a range of topics to choose from o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-UoS   Cub Scout Leader Position Specific o   Den Leaders, Cubmasters, Pack Committee o   Saturday, March 2, 2024 at University of Scouting o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-UoS o   Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Firestone Park UMC o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-CSL24SPRING o   Next offered October 26 & November 9, 2024   Scouts BSA Leader Position Specific o   Scoutmasters & Asst. Scoutmasters, Troop Committee o   Saturday, March 2, 2024 at University of Scouting o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-UoS o   Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Firestone Park UMC o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-SBL24SPRING o   Next offered October 26 & November 9, 2024   BALOO – Camp Stambaugh o   Friday, April 12th at 6:00 PM to Saturday, April 13, 2024 o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-BALOO24SPRING o   Next offered October 12 & 13, 2024   IOLS – Camp Manatoc o   Friday, May 3rd at 6:00 PM to Saturday, May 4, 2024 o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-IOLS24SPRING o   Next offered October 18 & 19, 2024   NYLT – Camp Stambaugh o   Troops – Send your next generation of youth leaders o   Course 1 (Boys) – June 2 to 7, 2024 o   Course 2 (Boys & Girls) – June 9 to 14, 2024 o   Scholarships Available o   Details & Registration for both at: o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-nylt   Wood Badge 9-433-24 o   Weekend 1 – September 13 to 15, 2024 o   Weekend 2 – October 12 to 13, 2024 o   Scholarships Available o   https://scoutingevent.com/433-woodbadge     Great Trail Council BSA 2024 Shooting Sports Adult Training Schedule PLEASE NOTE: NRA and BSA Rangemaster Trainings are offered at the lowest possible cost. By taking advantage of this saving you are agreeing to serve as a Faculty Member for at least 1 Event per year in the next 2 years.   How To Include Shooting Sports In Your Unit Program (Age 18 Minimum) This class will be offered at the University of Scouting. It includes Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, and Venturing Program Information for Unit Volunteer Leaders. It will cover both BSA National and Great Trail Council policies and procedures for conducting Shooting Sports Activities with your Unit. March 2, 2024 – Great Trail Council University of Scouting   Cub Scout Rangemaster Training (Age 18 Minimum) This Training includes BB, Archery, and Slingshot Rangemaster Training which enables to participant to supervise these Ranges during District or Council Cub Scout Activities. It must be re-taken every 2 years to remain currently certified. Every Pack should have at least one Trained Rangemaster registered with Unit. February 24, 2024 – Camp Manatoc April 6, 2024 – Camp Manatoc April 20, 2024 – Camp Stambaugh July 25, 2024 – Camp Manatoc Webelos/AOL Resident Camp Session 1 July 29, 2024 – Camp Manatoc Webelos/AOL Resident Camp Session 2 September 7, 2024 – Camp Manatoc   BSA Requirements for Range Supervision The NRA Certifications are the only Firearms Certifications accepted by the BSA. As per BSA Policy there must be an NRA Certified Instructor of the discipline (example - rifle, shotgun, pistol, muzzleloader) as well as a NRA Certified Range Safety Officer present on the Range when any live fire takes place. These must be separate people, not 1 individual with both Certifications. USA Archery Certifications are the only Archery Certifications accepted by the BSA for Scouts BSA and Venturing Archery Activities. Level 1 and Level 2 USA Archery Instructors are able to conduct these activities. The Great Trail Council is in need of more Certified Instructors and RSO’s to be able to conduct activities through out the calendar year. For more information on becoming an NRA or USA Archery Certified Instructor contact the Council Shooting Sports Chairman. NRA Classes and NRA Membership: Being an NRA Member is highly recommended as the cost to activate the RSO or Instructor Certifications with the NRA is much cheaper for Members. Membership is NOT required. If you plan to become an NRA Member please do so a minimum of 7 days prior to the class you will attend. Your NRA Membership number will be required for the report submitted at the end of the class. NRA Range Safety Officer (RSO)Training (Age 21 Minimum) The NRA RSO is one, of the two required, certified people that must be present on the Range for any Scouts BSA or Venturing Shooting Activity involving firearms. This is a Non-Shooting Class. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO CLASS DATE March 16, 2024 – Camp Manatoc June 19, 2024 – Camp Manatoc Summer Camp Week 1 June 26, 2024 – Camp Manatoc Summer Camp Week 2 July 3, 2024 – Camp Manatoc Summer Camp Week 3 July 10, 2024 – Camp Manatoc Summer Camp Week 4 July 17, 2024 – Camp Manatoc Summer Camp Week 5 October 19, 2024 – Camp Stambaugh NRA Basic Shotgun (Age 18 Minimum) This class is a pre-requisite for the NRA Basic Shotgun Instructor Class. This class includes types of shotguns, safety, and techniques of shooting clay pigeons. This Class includes Live Fire. This class will only be held if at least 4 participants paid and attending. April 13, 2024 – Camp Manatoc REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 22, 2024 NRA Basic Rifle (Age 18 Minimum) This class is a pre-requisite for the NRA Basic Rifle Instructor Class. This class includes types of rifles, safety, and techniques of rifle shooting at paper targets. This Class includes Live Fire. This class will only be held if at least 4 participants paid and attending. April 13, 2024 – Camp Manatoc REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 22, 2024   NRA Basic Pistol (Age 18 Minimum) This class is a pre-requisite for the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Class. This class includes types of pistols, safety, and techniques of pistol shooting at paper targets. This Class includes Live Fire and a shooting qualification This class will only be scheduled if enough interest is shown to have at least 4 participants paid and attending. Date and Location To Be Determined.   USA Archery Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor Classes March 23, 2024 – Contact Paul Hiles for information and Registration Paul Hiles - E-mail pghiles@att.net Phone 330-607-6171     EAGLE SCOUT RECOGNITION CANAL DISTRICT     Congratulations to the following Scouts in the Canal District who have earned the Rank of Eagle! Below are their names and projects listed. Please be sure to congratulate them when you see them! :  Russell Carpenter - Troop 262 : Eagle Project - Roof repair and replacement. Leif Fletcher - Troop 210 : Eagle Project - Media Room/Flooring at Park United Methodist Church. Luke Heineking - Troop 259 : Eagle Project - ART Sculpture Matthew Toth - Troop 759 : Eagle Project - AED for NOW Church of the Nazarene in Orville, OH       If you are an Eagle Scout or know an Eagle Scout, here is great news! We are launching a totally free Eagle Scout Association in the Great Trail Council under the leadership of President David Weyrick. Sign-up is free and easy at http://gtcbsa.org/GTCESA. Stop by our table at the University of Scouting on March 2 and snag a patch. More information, including a QR code you can share, is on the website!     CHECK OUT THE LATEST FROM GTCTV!!     Season 3 Episode 2!! : Nate & Stephen are live from the office! I told you the new Co-Host of GTCTV is like realllly cool.  They're talking all things membership (fees specifically), University of Scouting on March 2nd at Walsh Jesuit High School, Council Recognition Dinner on March 10th at the NEW Center at NEOMED, Family FOS, Training, etc...   See you on the Scouting Trail. Be Prepared.      Any units with new youth applications please turn them into the the Scout Office ASAP! Thank you!     YOUTH PROTECTION UPDATE The greatest concern of the Great Trail Council, BSA is the safety of the youth in our program. In January 2023, the Great Trail Council Board of Directors voted that beginning March 2023, any registered adults and youth participants over the age of 18 will have their registration expired without refund three business days prior to the last business day of the month in which their Youth Protection Training (YPT) expires. Any YPT expiring between September 30th and December 31st each year will need to be renewed by September 27th. Anyone with expiring YPT during that time who does not renew their training will have their registration expired in September to not negatively impact the recharter process. Please see the chart below for expire dates each month. If you have received notification that your YPT is expiring and your records indicate that it is current, please forward a copy of the YPT certificate that was emailed to you by the National office (photos/copies/screenshots of anything other than the certificate will not be accepted) to our Council Registrar to update your personal profile. If you are no longer participating in Scouts, we ask that you notify our Registrar as well. Emails may be sent to jodi.szahlender@scouting.org. Should the adult or youth participant wish to reinstate their registration, they will need to complete a new application in its entirety and pay the appropriate registration fees. If you have any questions, please contact your District Executive.   Monthly Meetings District Committee: 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00pm @ Firestone Park UMC District Commissioners: 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm - Location TBD Roundtable: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00pm @ Firestone Park UMC All meetings take place between the months of August and May.     Contact Your District Leadership Bill Canan, District Chair: canaldistrictchairman@gmail.com Jeff Carrico, District Commissioner: canalcommissioner@gmail.com Stephen DiPaolo, District Executive: stephen.dipaolo@scouting.org         February  28th - Canal District Commissioners Meeting 28th - Fall Webelos Event Committee Meeting   March  2nd - University of Scouting 7th - Canal District Committee Meeting  10th - GTC Recognition Banquet 13th - Canal Nominating Committee Meeting 14th - Canal District Roundtable Meeting  16th - NRA Range Safety Officer Training at Camp Manatoc  20th - Eagle B.O.R.'s - Canal District 20th - Marnoc Lodge Executive Committee Meeting 23rd - SCAT Work/Service Day at Camp Manatoc 25th - Properties Committee Meeting at Camp Manatoc 26th - Council Commissioner Meeting 27th - TNA/Fall A.O.L. Event Meeting  27th - Shooting Sports Committee Meeting 27th - Canal District Commissioners Meeting 28th - F.O.S. Report Meeting 29th - Good Friday **Council Office Closed** 29th - Fish Fry at Camp Manatoc 31st - Easter Sunday   April  4th Canal District Committee Meeting 5th - 8th Total Solar Eclipse Weekend at Camp Manatoc 6th - Cub Target and Range Sports Days 6th - Cub Scout Rangemaster Training  6th - Scouting for Food at Camp Manatoc 8th - Total Solar Eclipse (Camp Manatoc) 12th - 13th BALOO Training at Camp Stambaugh 13th - GTC Camp Service Days at Camp Manatoc 13th - SCAT Workday & Service Day at Camp Manatoc 13th - SCAT Committee Meeting at Camp Manatoc 13th - NRA Basic Rifle & Shotgun Training at Camp Manatoc  17th - Eagle B.O.R.'s - Canal District 18th - Canal District Recognition Dinner 20th - Cub Scout & Scouts BSA Leader Specific Training at Firestone Park UMC 20th - Summer Camp Leader Meeting at Camp Manatoc 20th - Summer Camp First Year Parents Meeting at Camp Manatoc 24th - Canal District Commissioners Meeting 25th - Council FOS Report Meeting 27th - GTC Camp Service Days at Camp Stambaugh 28th - NYLT Wood Badge Scholarship Dinner at Camp Manatoc     Copyright © 2024 Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America, All rights reserved. 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