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Serving Harford County Maryland

www.harfordscouting.org        Email: harford@baltimorebsa.org

Last updated May 2, 2012

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Boy Scouts of America

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Important Announcements:                       Find a Local Unit                                             

Eagle Scout Coaching 

To Eagle Scout Coaches

The Harford District is offering training session for all individuals that want to be Eagle Scout Coaches.

When: April 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Location: Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 St. Mary’s Church Road in Abingdon MD

Please RSVP to Eric Eckstein (410)893-1751 if you will be attending.

 

 

May Roundtable Location Change 

To All Scout Leaders and Scouts:

The Harford District May Roundtable scheduled for Monday May 14, 2012 at 7:00 PM location have been changed.

This meeting will be held at the:

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

·         2810 Emmorton Rd
Abingdon, MD 21009

 

No June Roundtable 

The Baltimore Area Council - Area Scouter has a calendar ERROR.

It states that we have a June Harford District Roundtable scheduled for Monday June 11, 2012.

Instead please plan to attend the Harford District Recognition Dinner scheduled for that night.

Monday June 11, 2012 at The Level Fire Company $10.00 per person. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM

 

 

What is New on our Site

·         2012 Harford District Adult Recognition Dinner

·         Dollars for Doers

·         2012 Spring Camporee

·         2012 Area Scouter Articles Due May 15th

·         2012 Cub Scout Day Camp

·         2012 Summer Camp Card

·         2012 Baltimore Area Council's 100th Anniversary Camporee

·         2012 Harford District Adult Recognition Awards

·         2013 National Jamboree

·         Eagle Scout Workbook Reviews

 

 


District Key Dates

 

This is the tentative District Calendar dates for 2012. Dates in BOLD have changed from the date published in the 2011 - 2012 Council Calendar. All dates are subject to change.

           

April 2012

              2 –     Pick up your Scouting for Food Bag for distribution at Bel Air United Methodist Church from 6 to 7pm

              2 -      District Committee & Commissioners Meeting @ Bel Air United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM    

      14 – 15      Scouting For Food Bag Distribution Weekend

  16 –   Roundtable - Harford Technical High School at 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

             17 -     Harford Eagle Gathering (Adult Networking Event) – 6:00 PM @ Mountain Branch Golf Course

      20 - 22       I.O.L.S. Training (Introduction to outdoor leader skills)

 21 -    BALOO

 21 -    Scouting For Food Bag Collection Day

 28 -    Eagle Scout Coaching Training – 8:00 AM at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 St. Mary’s Church Road in Abingdon MD

 

May 2012

         4 – 6  -    Spring Camporee

               7 –    Annual Business Meeting / District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

14 –     Roundtable at 7:00 PM Change of Location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

            15 -      Area Scouter Articles Due  

           

June 2012

              4 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

                        No June Roundtable

            11 -      District Recognition Dinner at the Level Fire Company 6:00 PM

      18-22 –      Cub Scout Day Camp

 

 

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ATTENTION ALL ADULT VOLUNTEER!!

 

National BSA is updating its policy on Adult Background Checks

Please review this policy by

Clicking this link BSA Adult Volunteer Background Checks (PDF document)

Thank you

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Scout Recruiting Program

 

 

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Recruiting should be year round activity!

Please feel free to give me a call with any questions.

 

Timothy S. Baker

2011 Harford District Recruiting Coordinator

443.617.2819, Tim_3702@msn.com

 

 

To find out more information about joining the scouting program please contact:

Alex Hutton, 443-573-2526 ahutton@baltimorebsa.org

Other Websites with exciting information:

www.joincubscouting.org

www.baltimorebsa.org

 

 

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Harford Scouting News

 

ATTENTION ALL UNIT LEADERS!!

 

Get the latest information about Harford District!  To sign up send an email to:  listmanager@bacscouters.org and include “subscribe harfordnews” in the message

 

Your e-mail address will automatically be added to the list.  It’s so easy!

 

 

 


Commissioner & Units Service

 

 

2012 District Leadership Meeting

 

Harford District Leadership!

Usually the District Committee and Commissioner Meeting are held on first Monday of the Month. The meeting will be held at Bel Air United Methodist Church beginning at 7pm.

We are using a new format. This means we will meet as an entire group, commissioner and committee members, and then we will divide into breakout groups at 7:15 and come back together as a group around 8pm to summarize the results of the meetings.

The district charter is scheduled to be completed prior to the Annual Business meeting in May.

For those of you who attend district meetings on a regular basis, thank you for your commitment! If you cannot attend please send a Proxy to represent your committee.

If you have not been in attendance in some time, remember you are always welcome and your input is valued!

 

2012 BSA Tour Plan 

 

Click Link to the New BSA Tour Plan

 

2012 BSA Medical Forms

 

Click Link to the New BSA Medical Forms

 

2012 Guide to Safe Scouting 

 

Click Link to the New BSA Guide to Safe Scouting

 

 

EXTREME WEATHER CLOSING POLICY

 

During extreme weather events that effect the region especially during the winter the Harford District will follow the schedule of the Harford County School System.

This is being done so staff and volunteers will know what the schedule will be.

If Harford County schools close early so will the District event.

 

This policy affects most District events. All camping events, such as Camporee, will be held as scheduled unless a special announcement has been made.

In this case every attempt will be made to contact the Unit Leader and be posted on the Web site.

 

Broad Creek Scout Reservation rarely closes as so many of our campers seek a winter camping experience.

To check on the Broad Creek schedule you should call the Broad Creek phone 410-879-4922 and the voice message will let you know of any camp schedule changes or call

Eric Chase's phone at 443-573-2501 and any schedule changes will be in the voice message.

 

Roundtable Facilities Policy

Our monthly District Roundtable meetings are held at the Harford Technical High School on the second Monday of the month from September through May starting at 7:00 PM. Please review the following District facilities policy

 

Click to Download Harford District Roundtable Facilities Policy

 

Disclosure Authorization Form

We have made available a copy of the BSA disclosure authorization for your use.

 

Click to Download BSA Disclosure Authorization form

 

Council and National Policies and Forms

Harford District is a part for the Baltimore Area Council (we are not a separate organization). We are providing a link to the Baltimore Area Council for Policies and Forms so that you have access to the most up to date information. Baltimore Area Council website has a link to the most current National Policies and Forms. Forms on this site are specific to district business or we have been asked to post them on our site by Baltimore Area Council.

 

Link to Baltimore Area Council website

 

 

2012 HARFORD DISTRICT ADULT RECOGNITION AWARDS

 

Nominations are now being accepted for the recognition of Adult Volunteers of Harford District Boy Scouts of America.

The presentations may include:

Cub Scouter of the Year, Boy Scouter of the Year, Venturer of the Year, Commissioner of the Year, Trainer of the Year, Kendall Family Award and the District Award of Merit 

 

To nominate someone or family for an award please download, print and submit form with background materials to Awards committee by April 23, 2012.

Send to:  Steve Kilczewski 1207 Hall’s Chance Lane Belcamp MD 21017-1309

e-mail to: SMKILCZ@aol.com

Click to download the Adult Recognition Nomination Form (PDF)

Click to download the District Award of Merit Nomination Form

Awards will be presented at the Harford District Adult Volunteer Dinner on Monday June 11, 2012 at the Level Fire Hall. Tickets are $10 person and will be on sale at future Roundtable

 

2012 Outstanding Unit Scouter Award

 

Fellow Scouters in Harford District,

 

Harford District is very proud of their adult leaders in the Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venture Scout programs. This pride is a result of the hundreds of adult volunteers willing to spend countless hours of personal time with a boy or a group of boys, to spark an imagination, to instill a commitment to the ideals of scouting, and to give something to the youth that will give him skill or an experience that he may not have enjoyed if he was not in scouting….. 

 

Each year every Unit in Harford District is eligible to select one of their adult leaders for the Outstanding Unit Scouter Award.

 

It’s time to recognize the outstanding leaders in your Unit. I am sure you have one in your Unit. This nomination effort does not take a lot of time and the results are worth the time it takes. It’s important to say “thanks” every once in a while to the people that devote their many talents to Unit level activities.

 

Please consider getting with your Unit to nominate one of your leaders for this award. You will receive the award which can be framed and presented by either a District representative or someone in the Unit. An example of the award is attached in this package as well as an example of the statement of service.

 

I know several Units have nominated someone within their Unit for many years and it has become sort of a tradition. Please keep up the good work of recognizing your Leaders.

 

                                                                        Yours in Scouting,

 

                                                                        Mike Baldwin

                                                                        Assistant District Commissioner

                                                                        OUS Award Coordinator

                                                                        Harford District, BSA

The Outstanding Unit Scouter Award is presented by a District representative to unit-level Scouters, upon approval by the unit commissioner, for outstanding service to boys through unit activities over a sustained period of time. Each chartered unit in the District may receive one award per year for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

  1. The candidate must have been a registered, trained member of the unit in any position or combination of positions, except Scoutmaster, for at least 24 months prior to the award nomination date. (A Scoutmaster can be recognized by the Distinguished Scoutmaster Award of Merit)
  2. The candidate must not have been recognized with an OUSA in the previous three years.
  3. The service should have had a significant impact on the ability to provide the Scouting program to boys within the unit.
  4. The service should have been rendered over a sustained period of time, not just for a single event or activity.
  5. The service should not have been in support of a District-level activity, such as a Camporee or Activity Day. (That service is recognized by the District Award of Merit when it is appropriate) 
  6. While each unit may receive one award per year, there is no obligation to submit a nomination if there are no qualified and deserving candidates.

Nominations will be prepared by the unit committee or by individual members of the committee of the unit and approved by the unit commissioner. 

These awards will normally be presented at the Blue and Gold Banquet or Court of Honor or another significant event the unit has planned

Please click to download the Outstanding Unit Scouter Award Nomination form

Download OUS Citation (Example)

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Activities & Civic Service

 

2012 Scouting For Food

 

Thank you to all of our Units that participated in the BSA National Good Turn - Scouting for Food service project

 

Unit leaders – do not forget to enter your service hours in the Journey to Excellence project site

 

 

2012 Spring Camporee

 

Space and Beyond

 

May 4 - 6, 2012

Camp Oest at the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

Cost: $ 8.00 per person

 

There are endless space stations to be explored at the Harford District Spring Camporee.

All cub scout ranks are invited to form crews (dens) and explore the space stations of the Broad Creek Universe. You can mix your crews to include all ranks.

There will also be a Mars Rover Race (cubmobile race) as well as a bottle rocket launch to do in the afternoon.

More details on the rules of the race and launch will be given once you have registered your pack.

 

Click for General Information document

 

Click for Cubmobile Instructions

 

Click for Patch Contest Information

 

Click for District Event Registration form

 

Registration and Information will be available at Roundtables

Program Chair: Shelly Ulbig – (410) 893-1197 – ulbigfamily@verizon.net

 

 

2012 Baltimore Area Council’s 100th Anniversary Camporee

 

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Cubs, Boys Scouts and Ventures come celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Baltimore Area Council.

Camp or come out for the day as a Unit:

·         participate in scouting program activities

·         take part in STEM activities

·         earn the Scout Strong PALA Challenge

·         and conduct a service project benefiting Fisher House

·         concluding with a Color light show and fireworks

 

October 5 -7, 2012

Oregon Ridge Park in Baltimore County

Cost: $35 per person; $45 after June 15, 2012

$10 deposit per person is due at time of registration

This deposit is non-refundable but transferable

Unit and Staff members must register on-line

Click the link for more information: www.baltimorebsa.org/2012OregonRidge

 

 

 

 

2012 HARFORD DISTRICT ADULT RECOGNITION DINNER

 

Harford District Adult Volunteers will be recognized for their service to Youth.

Monday June 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Location: The Level Volunteer Fire Hall.

Tickets are $10 person and will be on sale at Roundtable

 

 

2013 National Jamboree

 

Please pass this information along to all parents in your unit.  One of the greatest Scouting opportunities of all time is right around the corner!  The 2013 National Jamboree will be an historic event for many reasons, including:

-          the first National Jamboree held on a Boy Scout owned property – The Bechtel Summit Reserve is an enormous tract of wilderness in West Virginia with unparalleled high adventure opportunities

-          the first National Jamboree of our second 100 years of Scouting – this is not your father’s Jamboree!  The fun and fellowship will still be there, but the activities are unbelievable.  Check out what you can do at the Summit:

 

 

6 High Adventure Camps to include: BMX & Skateboarding, Mountain Biking, Zip Lines & Challenge Courses, Climbing, Shooting Sports, and Aquatics.  There will be 13 acres of shooting sports, and 6 MILES OF ZIPLINES!

 

The Baltimore Area Council will be sending a contingent of 10 Troops and 4 Venturing Patrols – that means only 360 Scouts and 36 Venturers from our Council will be able to take part in this opportunity.  

 

Seriously – YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!  Here’s the pertinent information:

 

Who: All Boy Scouts and Venturers – Boy Scouts must be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree or 11 years of age and completed the 6th grade (ATTENTION CUB PARENTS – if your son is a Webelos II, it’s time to sign up for the Jamboree!)

 

What: 2013 National Jamboree

 

Where: The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia – 10,000 Acres of Base, surrounded by 70,000 acres of National Park Land featuring World Class Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking and RAFTING

 

When: July 15-24, 2013

 

How Much: $1,400 - covers supplies, transportation to and from the Summit on motorcoach buses, and a shakedown weekend in May, 2013.  PLEASE NOTE – Some scholarships will be available, but please get your registration in now!

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to provide your son/daughter with a once in a lifetime experience.  He or she will be one of more than 50,000 Scouts and Scouters who attend this National Jamboree.

 

Out of roughly 15,000 eligible Boy Scouts and Venturers in Central Maryland, only 396 will be able to participate in this premier Scouting event!  The key is to sign up early (like, right now!).  If you have any questions, please e-mail baltimore2013jamboree@yahoo.com or feel free to contact me – my information is below.

 

As of today – we have 370 spots available, and they’re going fast.  Don’t miss out!

 

Go Big. Get Wild.  – 2013 National Jamboree

 

visit www.baltimorebsa.org/jamboree for more information.  To register for the Jamboree, visit www.bsajamboree.org

 

 

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Advancement

 

Online Unit Advancement Reporting

 

The Baltimore Area Council BSA has implemented the New Internet-based Online Advancement Reports system this past fall.

 

If you have questions, please contact: Eric Eckstein 410-893-1751

 

Eagle Scout Coaching 

To Eagle Scout Coaches

The Harford District is offering training session for all individuals that want to be Eagle Scout Coaches.

When: April 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM

Location: Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 St. Mary’s Church Road in Abingdon MD

Please RSVP to Eric Eckstein (410)893-1751 if you will be attending.

 

 

Life to Eagle Seminar 

To All Scouts, parents and Leaders:

The Harford District Advancement Committee will be conducting its next Life to Eagle Seminar in the Fall of 2012

All Life Scouts and Parents are invited to attend this informational meeting about earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

For additional information, please Contact Eric Eckstein at 410-893-1751.

 

Important Information for Eagle Scout Candidates

 

Many of the documents needed for the Eagle Scout process are now available online at the Baltimore Area Council website.

 

Go to  "http://www.baltimorebsa.org"

  Select  "Advancement"

  Select  "Eagle Procedures"

 

This page contains downloadable documents -

 

BAC Administrative Procedures

Eagle Congratulatory Letters

Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook

Eagle Scout Rank Application

Eagle Rank Award Confidential Reference Request

Eagle Scout Scholarship Application

Unit Leader Comments

Eagle Scout Project Description

 

Eagle Project Reviews at Roundtable

 

The Harford District Advancement Committee will meet with Eagle Candidates to review their Eagle Project Workbooks during Roundtable.

Please Contact Eric Eckstein at 410-893-1751 to schedule your appointment

 

 

Harford District Merit badge Counselor Information

 

Troop Leaders; please remember to turn in your unit’s updated Merit Badge Counselors list to the Advancement Committee

 

Contact Eric Eckstein 410-893-1751 for a copy of the Harford District Merit Badge Counselor list

 

Click to Download Merit Badge Counselor Orientation Training

 

Click to Download Merit Badge Application form

 

If you’re Unit has a scout with special needs. Click here to download our Special Need scouts documentation that explains the procedures on how to go about getting the necessary paperwork filled out and submitted

 

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Camp Promotion

2012 Cub Scout Day Camp

 

Cub Scout Leaders -

Day Camp Registration is quickly approaching!  All packs participating in "The Greatest Day Camp on Earth" must have a pack coordinator to ensure that accurate information is getting to your parents and that all the necessary paperwork is completed and turned in!  Contact Krissy Flatau, Day Camp Registrar, if you have questions HDdaycampregistrar@gmail.com

 

Harford District's Cubs “Under the Big Top” registration will begin in February. Early registration ONLY for those scouts who will be accompanied by a 5 day adult volunteer will begin on February 13th. General registration for all others will begin on February 20th and continue until March 7th or when camp is full. Camp sells out every year so volunteering for 5 days and taking advantage of the early registration is the best way to guarantee your scout gets a spot!

 

Additional Information is available on Day Camp website: http://www.harforddaycamp.org

 

 

Scout Shop at Broad Creek

Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation
1929 Susquehanna Hall Road (in the lower parking lot)
Whiteford, MD 21160
410-452-8155

Hours
Sunday: 9 AM - 11 AM
Thursday: 3 PM - 6 PM
Friday: 1:30 PM - 8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Additional evening hours are available. Please call for the complete list of hours.

 

2012 Summer Camp Card

 

Help your Scouts experience the Magic of Summer Camp!

The Camp Card is an award-winning program that has proven successful in many different Boy Scout councils. With Mars Supermarkets, McCormick and Company, Royal Farms and Wild Buffalo Wings on board this year's sale is off to great start! You can sign your unit up to participate in the 2012 Camp Card Sale today by filling out the form below. Your Camp Card order will be distributed at your March Roundtable. The sale will begin on March 11 and will run through May 25.

Place your Reservations for Your Units 2012 Camp Cards

 

For additional Information from the Baltimore Area Council

 

SUMMER CAMP – Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

 

Come see what all the excitement is about for the summer of 2012 as we look to the future of fun, friendship and fellowship.

 

Link to Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

 

 

Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation Alumni Association

 

The Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation Alumni Association preserves and promotes the spirit and heritage of BCMSR. Alumni are asked to become “active” members by contributing to the organization in the way of annual dues. Anyone who has ever had a connection to Broad Creek is eligible for membership. One hundred percent (100%) of all dues are used to fund projects for the betterment of our camp.

 

Click here for further information about the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation Alumni Association

 

CUB SCOUT RESIDENT CAMP

 

If you missed out on Day Camp registration or you are looking for another cub scout adventure this summer, please consider Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation Cub Scout Resident Camp Program at Camp Oest.

 

 Click here for information about Council Cub Resident Camping

 

 

ORDER of the ARROW

 

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Nentico 12 Lodge Website

 

Harford Chapter, Nentico Lodge

For additional information contact HarfordChapter@nentico.org

 

Every month, the OA Chapter meeting is normally held during Roundtable Meeting at Harford Tech.

 

Click for Harford Chapter – OA Election Request Form

Click for Harford Chapter – Arrow of Light/Graduation Ceremony Request Form

 

For additional information contact Nolan Phillips Harford Chapter Adviser, email: Nolan.Phillips@huber.com

 

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Finance

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING

 

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2012 Friends of Scouting

 

 

Karl Houser

Harford District FOS Chairperson

410-692-5410

kdh@eblengineers.com

 

It is time again to schedule your unit’s annual FOS presentation. The FOS presentation if a 10 minute or less address to the parents of your units soliciting support for local Scouting. If you would like to get an early start click this link to download the FOS Commitment form.

You can also schedule your FOS Presentation through the internet with this link: http://www.doubleknot.com/form/formjump.asp?bidx=0&surveyID=14991&OrgKey=749.

 

Presentation should be a part of a unit event involving high parent participation in December through March. For Troops and Crews this is normally a Court of Honor or unit dinner. For Packs it is typically done during the annual Blue & Gold event or a Pack meeting that will draw a large attendance. Generally, your Pinewood Derby is not suitable because of the many separate activities going on simultaneously. Hard copy commitment forms can be turned in at Roundtables, with your re-charter paperwork, or the requested information can be passed on to Alex Hutton, Harford District Director, ahutton@baltimorebsa.org or by telephone 443.573.2526.

 

Please consider appointing an FOS Pack, Troop or Crew Coordinator from within your leadership. An orientation will be scheduled in November to provide information on the role and help answer questions. Further details will be provided.

 

Join the Friends of Scouting Presenter Team

If you are interested in what Friends of Scouting is or maybe making a presentation about Friends of Scouting at your unit either at a Blue and Gold or Court of Honor. Please contact Karl Houser

 

MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM

If you have made a pledge or plan to, consult these lists to see if your employer will double it. 

 

Click for a list of MATCHING GIFT Companies

 

2012 Dollars for Doers

 

Dear Volunteers,

 

Many of you may not be aware of a great program that can help support the Scouting Movement here in Baltimore and specifically the Harford District.

The Program is called “The Dollars for Doers Program”.

The program is a way for your company to thank you for the volunteer service you provide to the local community by making a charitable contribution to a non-profit of your choosing based on your hours served.

 

The program does not ask you, the volunteer, for any additional funds to support scouting, as many of you already graciously give of your own money to help scouting progress into its next 100 years.  It simply asks you to log the hours you already spend Scouting so your company can reward you and The Boy Scouts of America for your service. 

 

We all know that the old adage of 1 hour  a week for a Scouting volunteer is just ridiculous!  Volunteers in Scouts serve countless hours to make sure that the young men we serve have the best program available.  Below are some Scouting hour averages, just some food for thought:

 

Weekly meetings:                                                        1.5—2 hours

Weekend camping trip (Friday-Sunday):                   20 hours

Cub Scout Day Camp (Monday-Friday):                   45 hours

Summer Camp Week (Sunday-Saturday):                  84 hours

 

Certain companies, such as Verizon, will give a charitable gift of $750.00 for simply volunteering 50 hours a year with The Boy Scouts of America.  This is money that can be used for things like maintaining camp, supporting scholarship programs the Baltimore Area Council has for scouts with financial hardships to register or to attend camp, and membership materials used to recruit new youth into this great program.  In 2011 those membership resources recruited a 10% increase in cub scout youth into Scouting Units in Harford District.

 

Contained within this booklet is a list of all of the companies that we are aware of that support a “Dollars for Doers Program”.  Please take some time to review the list to see if your company can reward you and The Boy Scouts of America for the countless hours you spend making sure our kids have what they need to succeed. 

 

If your company does support the program, please email Alex Hutton (ahutton@baltimorebsa.org) to let him know as well as find out more information about how this helps support Scouts.  Thank you for your dedication to the Scouting Program!!!

 

            Yours in Scouting,

            Ed Steere

            District Chairman

            Harford District

            Baltimore Area Council, BSA

 

Click for a list of “DOLLARS FOR DOERS” Companies.

 

Simply contact your HR department to get the necessary paperwork.

 

 

 

ENDOWMENT - James E. West Award

Endowment is becoming an ever-growing program in the District and Council.  By giving at least $1000.00 dollars to the endowment fund, you will help perpetuate scouting financially forever.  You can do this through your will, your estate, cash, or stocks/bonds.   Your money is invested in a high yield account and only the interest it generates is used.  Therefore, your gift is giving to scouting forever.

A James E. West award is a wonderful way to honor the Eagle Scout in your family.

 

If you are interested in learning more about the Endowment program, please contact Alex Hutton, Harford District Director, ahutton@baltimorebsa.org or by telephone 443.573.2526

 

Unit Fund-Raising Information

 

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

 UNIT FUND-RAISING POLICY

 

Rules & Regulations, article IX, section2, clause 3:

               Units may conduct money-earning projects only when the projects have been approved by the chartered organization and the local council and are consistent with the principles set forth in these Rules and Regulations.

 

Rules and Regulations, article XI, section 1, clause 1(e):

               Gambling.  Any fund-raising project designated to benefit chartered organization units, districts, local councils, or on a national basis that involves games of chance, lotteries, sale of raffle tickets, bingo, or could be construed as a gambling activity, is not permitted.

 

National Executive Board Resolution, October 1973:

               Money-raising projects on a unit or council basis that include the sale of raffle tickets are in violation of the policies of the Boy Scouts of America.

 

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Training

 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

 

For any questions about training (courses, dates, dates, etc.) please contact Training Chairperson, Jim Steinberg, 410-692-0202, email: jimstein5@verizon.net

The Harford Training Team will be happy to meet the training needs of your unit.

 

Day of Training – To be rescheduled

The Harford District Day of Training scheduled for February 18, 2012 is to be re-scheduled for a date to be determined.

If you need to make arrangements for training, please contact Training Chairperson, Jim Steinberg, 410-692-0202, email: jimstein5@verizon.net

Remember most required unit leadership training is available on-line.

 

Scoutmaster Fundamentals

Leader training for Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters

Will be held at the March Roundtable March 12, 2012 at 7:00 PM at The Harford Technical High School

 

2012 Spring IOLS/BALOO Training (Date Change from Council Calendar)

Please register with the Harford District training chairman, Jim Steinberg at jimstein5@verizon.net. IOLS/BALOO – registration will  be held at the March Roundtable 3/12/2012, Location: Harford Technical High School at 7:00pm

 

Attendance is open to all members of the Baltimore Area Council.  If you are unable to attend IOLS/BALOO through your own district, you are welcome to train with Harford.

The IOLS weekend is full of fun and fellowship as well as learning skills that are used in the great outdoors.

 

Remember, IOLS training is required for all those who plan to be Assistant Scoutmasters or Scoutmasters.

                   BALOO is required for Cub Scout leaders who plan to take their cubs or Webelos on outings

 

IOLS/BALOO orientation

Saturday March 31 - 8:30 AM Registration

                                      9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Advent Lutheran Church, 2230 Rock Spring Rd, Forest Hill, MD

Attendance is mandatory

 

IOLS Weekend

Friday April 20 - Sunday April 22

Broad Creek Scout Reservation, Camp Saffran

Prospect Site

Cost $40

 

BALOO training

Saturday April 21 – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Broad Creek Scout Reservation, Camp Saffran

Prospect Site

Cost $30

New course

"How to lead a Hike." Saturday April 21   8:00  - 12:30

Course fee $5.00

Meet at Camp Saffran HQ building at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

This new course is directed toward new Scout Leaders who are planning day hikes with their units.  It is not limited to Cub Scout Leaders and will be held during the upcoming IOLS weekend

 

On-Line Cub Scout Adult Leader Trainer

 

It appears Cub Scout leader-specific training has been added to the online training available via MyScouting.  If you login to your MyScouting account and click eLearning and Cub Scout tab, you get the below menu of courses

 

Youth Protection Training

 Youth Protection Training

 

 

Fast Start Training

 Den Leader Fast Start

 

 Cubmaster Fast Start

 

 Pack Committee Fast Start

 

 

Leader Position-Specific Training

 Leader Position-Specific - Tiger Cub

 

 Leader Position-Specific - Wolf Cub

 

 Leader Position-Specific - Bear Cub

 

 Leader Position-Specific - Webelos

 

 Leader Position-Specific - Cubmaster

 

 Leader Position-Specific - Pack Trainer

 

 Leader Position-Specific - Pack Committee

 

 

Orientation Training

 This is Scouting

 

 

Basic Training

 

 

Supplemental Training

 Physical Wellness

 

 Safe Swim Defense

 

 Safety Afloat

 

 Weather Hazards

 

 ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start

 

 

 

 

 

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Membership

 

Membership Committee

 

2012 Unit Website 

 

Download PowerPoint presentation from March Roundtable about Unit Website development

 

Link to BSA Unit Website Guidelines

 

 

 

Are You Interested in Learning More About Harford District?

If you would like to help with one of the District Committees or would like to learn more about it, please contact the chairman below.

 

 

District Director

Alex Hutton

443-573-2526

ahutton@baltimorebsa.org

District Executive

Scott Cheesman

443-573-2528

scheesman@baltimorebsa.org

 

District Chairman

Ed Steere

 410-937-4073

emsplanning@comcast.net

District Commissioner

Lisa Scowden

410-538-6334

 

lascowden@comcast.net

 

Finance

Karl Houser

410-692-5410

 

kdh@eblengineers.com

Membership

Bob McCord

 

 

Training

Jim Steinberg

410-692-0202

Jimstein5@verizon.net

Advancement

Eric Eckstein

410-893-1751

 

Activities

Rich Trznadel

410-679-4683

 

Camp Promotion

Vacant

 

 

Public Relations

Aaron Tomarchio

 

 

 

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Calendar 2012

This is the tentative District Calendar dates for 2012. Dates that have changed from the published in the 2011 - 2012 Council Calendars are in BOLD. All dates are subject to change.

 

January 2012

              3 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting (Tuesday) @ Bel Air United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM

              9 –     Roundtable- Harford Technical High School at 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

           18 -       Life to Eagle Seminar @ the Fallston Volunteer Fire Company at 7 PM.

           26 -       Council Recognition Reception – Martins East – at 6:30 PM

       27 – 29 -   Operation Icicle

           28 -       Day Camp Coordinator Training - at 9:30 am. at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd located at 1515 Emmorton Road in Bel Air.

 

February 2012

              6 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting @ Bel Air United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM

            13 –     Roundtable - Harford Technical High School at 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

Venturing Program Forum

18 -      Day of Training

             

March 2012

              5 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting @ Bel Air United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM

            12 –     Roundtable- Harford Technical High School at 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

            21 –     Life to Eagle Seminar @ the Fallston Volunteer Fire Company at 7 PM.

            31 –     IOLS/BALOO Orientation

           

April 2012

              2 –     Pick up your Scouting for Food Bag for distribution at Bel Air United Methodist Church from 6 to 7pm

              2 -      District Committee & Commissioners Meeting @ Bel Air United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM    

      14 – 15      Scouting For Food Bag Distribution Weekend

  16 –   Roundtable - Harford Technical High School at 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

             17 -     Harford Eagle Gathering (Adult Networking Event) – 6:00 PM @ Mountain Branch Golf Course

      20 - 22       I.O.L.S. Training (Introduction to outdoor leader skills)

 21 -    BALOO

 21 -    Scouting For Food Bag Collection Day

 28 -    Eagle Scout Coaching Training - Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 1 St. Mary’s Church Road in Abingdon MD

 

May 2012

         4 – 6  -    Spring Camporee

               7 –    Annual Business Meeting / District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

14 –     Roundtable at 7:00 PM Change of Location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum     

           

June 2012

              4 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

                        No June Roundtable

            11 -      District Recognition Dinner at The Level Fire Company 6:00 PM

      18-22 –      Cub Scout Day Camp

 

July 2012                     No Activities scheduled

 

August 2012

              6 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

             13 –    Roundtable Picnic

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

               ? -     Cub Scout Recruiting Training

 

September 2012

               4 –    District Committee & Commissioners Meeting (Tuesday)

             10 –    Roundtable

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Webelos to Scout Transition

       14 - 16      Harford/Hopkins OA Ordeal

 

October 2012

              1 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

            5 – 7    Baltimore Area Council 100th Camporee Oregon Ridge

              8 –     Roundtable

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Re-charter Training

            17 –     Life to Eagle Seminar

            20 -      Day of Training

            27 –     IOLS/BALOO Orientation

 

November 2012

             5 –      District Annual Planning, District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

           12 –      Roundtable

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Re-charter Turn-in

      16 - 18  -    I.O.L.S. Training (Introduction to outdoor leader skills)

             17 -     BALOO

             24 -     Harford Service Day

 

December 2012

              3 –     District Committee & Commissioners Meeting

             10 –    Roundtable

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Re-charter Turn-in

 

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Health and Safety

 

BALTIMORE AREA COUNCIL LIGHTING SAFETY POLICY

Click here for detail information.

 

 


Public Relations

AREA SCOUTER ARTICLES

 

Hello Everyone,

 

Hi Gang,

 

It's that time again.  May 15th is the deadline for the next issue of the Area Scouter.

 

Please send me your ideas and articles to be included in the issue.

 

If you have any photos from the past few district events, i.e. IOLS/BALOO training, Scouting for Food, etc., please e-mail them to me.  Also, let's get some great photos of the Spring Camporee this weekend!

 

I look forward to hearing from you.  Thanks a lot and have a great day!

 

Yours in Scouting,

 

--- Tim

 

Timothy C. Markland, Sr.
300 Lothian Way Unit 303
Abingdon, MD 21009
443-484-2268 (home)
410-575-7379 (office)
410-303-5306 (cell)
410-510-1104 (fax)

tim@baylandrisk.com

 

MEDIA RESOURCE

If you have something that you would like the public to know about the scouting movement in Harford District, please contact Aaron Tomarchio or Alex Hutton

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Venturing

 

If you are interested in Venturing Program, please contact Bob Gallo

 

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