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Serving Harford County Maryland

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

Last updated April 6, 2013

Baltimore Area Council

Boy Scouts of America

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Important Announcements:                       Find a Local Unit                                             

 

Harford District Annual Business Meeting

 

To all Charter Organizations Reps, and District Members at large:

As a Member-at-Large or a Chartered Organization Representative you are eligible to vote for district positions.

Your involvement in these elections will determine the course Harford District takes throughout the next Scouting year.

With your help we can provide the best program for our youth. 

When:

Monday, May 6, 2013

 

Time:

7:00– 8:00 PM

 

Where:

Bel Air United Methodist

21 Linwood Ave

Bel Air, Maryland 21014

 

RSVP:

Alex Hutton

443-573-2526

ahutton@baltimorebsa.org  

 

 

Roundtable New Location

Starting with our August 13, 2012 Roundtable meeting will be held at a New Location

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009

Starting at 7:00 PM

 

What is New on our Site

 

·         Harford District Adult Recognition Dinner

·         2013 Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation News

·         2013 Spring Camporee

·         2013 Adult Leader Training at Broad Creek

·         2013 Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training

·         2013 Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

 

 


District Key Dates

 

This is the tentative District Calendar dates for 2013. Dates in BOLD have changed from the date published in the 2012 - 2013 Council Calendar. All dates are subject to change.

 

           

April 2013

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

    5 – 7 I.O.L.S. Training (Introduction to outdoor leader skills) (Friday evening through Sunday 1 pm) Dan Beard cabin, Camp Saffran, Broad Creek (BCMSR)

    6       OWL & BALOO: Saturday only, (8 am – 4:15 pm) Dan Beard cabin, Camp Saffran, Broad Creek (BCMSR)

                8 –   Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

            Venturing Program Forum

      13 - 14      Scouting For Food Bag Distribution Weekend

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

 20 -    Scouting For Food Bag Collection Day

 

May 2013

         3 – 5  -    Spring Camporee

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

             13 –    Roundtable- location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training    

June 2013

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

                        No June Roundtable

            10 -      District Recognition Dinner

     24 - 28     Cub Scout Day Camp

 

Go to Full District Calendar

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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!!

 

The Baltimore Area Council and Harford District has a new way to let you know the Latest News!

 

Please click the link to subscribe The New Harford News email list at www.baltimorebsa.org/harford/elists

 

We are sorry but we could not convert the old email list but once you set up your profile it is easy to add yourself to the email list you are interested in.

 

 

 


Commissioner & Units Service

 

 

2013 Journey to Excellence

 

To All Units,

 

Make sure you completed your Units 2013 Journey to Excellence

For more information click this Baltimore Area Council Journey to Excellence

Journey to Excellence Requirements

Packs

Troops

Crews

District

Council

 

Roundtable Facilities Policy

Our monthly District Roundtable meetings are held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Abingdon, MD 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

 

2013 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!

 

2013 BSA Tour Plan 

 

Click Link to the New BSA Tour Plan

 

2013 BSA Medical Forms

 

Click Link to the New BSA Medical Forms

 

2013 Guide to Safe Scouting 

 

Click Link to the New BSA Guide to Safe Scouting

 

Baltimore Area Council Key 3 – Regarding Scouting’s Youth Protection Policy 

 

Click Link to read A Message from the Council Key 3 Concerning the Scripps Media/WMAR News Regarding Scouting's Youth Protection Policy

 

Please read for a statement for the Baltimore Area Council's leadership on the release of the Ineligible Volunteer Files. BAC Leadership on the Ineligible Volunteer Files

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

2013 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 May 6, 2013.

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

The recognition dinner is an opportunity for fellowship and to recognize the adult volunteers of the district and units for what they do to make scouting great in Harford County.

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

District Award of Merit

When: Monday June 10, 2013 6:30- 9 PM

Where: St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church 2407 Laurel Brook Rd, Fallston, MD 21047

Cost: $10- pay online or at the door

Click on the link for On-line Registration or purchase Tickets at the May Roundtable

http://www.baltimorebsa.org/event/2013-harford-district-recognition-dinner/1348833

 

 

2013 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

 

2013 Scouting For Food

 

The dates for the 2013 BSA National Good Turn - Scouting for Food service project

April 13, 14 Scouting for Food Bag Distribution

April 20       Scouting for Food Collection

 

SFF Bags were distributed at the March Roundtable

If you still need to pick up bags or require additional bags

Please Contact Brian Arnett

 

2013 Spring Camporee

 

 

 

May 3 - 5, 2013

Camp Oest, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

Cost: $8 per person

Theme: Cubs of the Roundtable

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

 

Click this link for Spring Camporee Roundtable Handout

 

 

2013 STEM Merit Badge Day at APG

 

 

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I would like to thank all of the hard working individuals both in Scouting and Military that provided youth in our area the opportunity to earn Merit Badges related to S.T.E.M. This program was a great success again this year. Read up on the STEM Merit Badge Day at APG

 

Save these Dates

The 2013 STEM Merit Badge Day at APG will be September 28, 2013. The format will be the same as previous years.

More Information to come

 

BSA STEM Program

For more information on the BSA STEM programs select the links below:

BSA STEM NOVA Program

BSA STEM NOVA/SuperNOVA Program

 

 

 

2013 National Jamboree

 

Go Big. Get Wild.  – 2013 National Jamboree

visit www.baltimorebsa.org/jamboree for more information.

 

If you have any questions, please e-mail baltimore2013jamboree@yahoo.com

 

 

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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 will be offering additional training session for all individuals that want to be Eagle Scout Coaches.

Contact  Eric Eckstein (410) 893-1751 for additional information

 

 

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 2013.

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

Eagle Candidates -  Do not forget to enter your Eagle Project service hours in the Journey to Excellence project site

 

 

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

2013 Cub Scout Day Camp

 

Theme: Wild Wild West

Dates:   June 24 – 28, 2013

Location: Harford Equestrian Center

Contact: Gina Miller – Director
HDdaycampdirector@yahoo.com

 

 

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.

 

SUMMER CAMP – Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

 

Dear Scouters:

We are writing to inform you of some strategic changes we are implementing at Broad Creek this summer.  Candidly, we have not experienced the registration for our camp Saffran and Spencer that we would have liked.   Because of this, we believe the best course of action is to not operate Camp Spencer this summer and move all of our units to Camp Saffran.  One full camp with a strong staff will better serve our scouts and leaders.  All units that had been scheduled for Camp Spencer have been contacted and have reserved sites in Camp Saffran

This will also give us the opportunity to better integrate our new Aquatics Center into the 2013 camp program.  Camps Saffran and Spencer will be open for summer camp in 2014 with many new program features.  Please look for future announcements on our plans for 2014.  The Leaders and Program Guides for both camps for 2014 will be available on the BCMSR website in October 2013.  

Units are encouraged to sign up for a camp site in Camp Spencer for 2014 starting immediately.  Priority of preregistration for a camp site for 2014 goes to those units who were signed up for Camp Spencer in 2013.  NO DEPOSIT is required.  Simply contact Chris Wetzel in the camping office at: 443-573-2523 to reserve your Camp Spencer site for 2014.  The online registration will follow in June when the 2014 camp fee schedule is approved.

A revised copy of the Camp Saffran Leaders and Program Guide for 2013 is currently available on the BCMSR website for download.  Additionally, the Camp Oest Camper Handbook for 2013 is currently available on the BCMSR website for download.

I extend my personal invitation to key unit leadership both adult and youth to come to Camp Saffran this summer to see our program in action and talk with leaders and Scouts in camp.  Please join us for a meal and experience for yourself the changes that are being implemented at camp.  If you like what you see and hear then please consider making BCMSR one of your choices for your 2014 long term camping experience. 

Please contact us at Camp Saffran to arrange for a visit so that we can have a guide prepared greet you.  We can be reached at 410-879-4922 (local Baltimore line) or
410-452-8155 (Local line).

We look forward to sharing our Broad Creek experience with many of you this coming summer.

BROAD CREEK PROUD!! 

Ray      
Ray Palmer Camping and Outdoor Committee Chairman 
Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America 

HOW! HOW!

Hank
Henry R. Wiese Camping Director
Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

 

Come see what all the excitement is about for the summer of 2013 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

 

The New Harford Chapter Officers for 2013!

Chief - Mac Placzankis

Vice Chief of Program - Chris Hare

Vice Chief of Inductions - Paul Butz

Vice Chief of Brotherhood - Mike Mentzer

Vice Chief of Communications - Anthony “Kai” Namauu

Vice Chief of Elangomats  - Thomas (Boomer) John Carr

Congratulations to our new officers.

Please give them your full support as we move forward making the Harford the Best Chapter in Nentico Lodge.

 

Mac Placzankis

Harford Chapter – Nentico Lodge - Order of the Arrow - Chief - 2012 & 2013

 

The OA Chapter meeting is normally held during Roundtable Meeting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Abingdon, MD starting at 7:00 PM

 

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

 

2013 Camp Cards – Unit Fund Raising

 

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I hope that you are having an awesome sale.  I wanted to remind everyone that the camp card program is to be completed by the May roundtable.

Click on Camp Card settlement form for details.  Essentially we will need all unsold card and $2.50 for each card sold.

If you have a conflict and can not make the May Roundtable please contact camp card chairman

Lisa Scowden 410-538-6334 lscowden@seasons.org or Alex Hutton ahutton@baltimorebsa.org or 443-573-2526.

I’m getting a lot of questions about whether your boys have to use their Camp Card Commission on a BAC Summer Camp.  The answer is NO.  Although I love our Council’s Camps and I highly encourage you to attend one, it’s up to you and your Pack/Troop/Crew to decide how to use your Camp Card Commission.  I just ask that you use it to fund a great summertime Scouting program for your Scouts. We order 50,000 of each regional card so if you haven’t signed up yet there’s still some time.

2013Benefits

  1. Scouts earn 50% Commission from Camp Cards
  2. Camp Cards are Risk Free – simply return any unsold cards
  3. Camp Card teach Scouts to set goals and the values of earning their own way
  4. Camp Cards remove financial barriers for Scouts and Units and ensure they have outstanding Summer Program

2013 One Time Use Snap off Coupons

  1. Sports Clips: One Time use $5.00 MVP haircut new customers ($17.00 off) or $3.00 off existing customers all 29 Maryland Locations
  2. Mars: $5.00 of a purchase of $50.00 or Shoppers: $5.00 of a purchase of $50.00
  3. Monster Jam: $8:00 off an adult admission
  4. Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: $5.00 off admission

2013 Multi Use Coupons

  1. Jiffy Lube:  $7.00 off an oil Change honored Council Wide
  2. Buffalo Wild Wings:  $5.00 of $25.00 honored Council wide
  3. Royal Farms:  Any size coffee or cappuccino $1.00 multi- use Council wide
  4. Wendy’s: Free Small Frosty with any purchase honored Council wide
  5. Papa Johns:  Free Cheesesticks with a Large Pizza honored Council wide
  6. Green Turtle: $5.00 of $25.00 (still confirming the participating locations)
  7. Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off any purchase at any Council wide
  8. Boston Market: $5.00 of $20.00  Council wide

 

2012 Popcorn – Unit Fund Raising

 

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Harford District Kernels and Friends -

 

It seems like the 2012 sale has just would down, but we can't lose sight to the upcoming 2013 sale.  The early sign-up commission is one of the easiest your unit can earn.  All you need to do is go to http://www.baltimorebsa.org/volunteer-resources/popcorn/30041, click the "Sign Ups for 2013..." link at the top of the page, and complete the information on your unit and the unit's kernel information.

 

For kernels that will not be coming back this year, please forward this unit on to the leadership in your unit or the kernel that will be taking over.  This early sign up needs to be completed by June 1, 2013 to earn the simplest 2% commission.  Even if your unit is on the fence, I encourage your unit to register.  However, if you are on the fence, I would like to hear your concerns to see what Alex Hutton and I can do to help alleviate them.

 

Also, pencil in July 24, 2013 for the training session we are planning for Harford District.  Next to the Early Sign-Up Commission, this one is the next easiest for your unit.  Send someone from your unit to the training and earn 5%.  So before you even start the fundraiser, you can have 32% commission ready to go for everything your unit sells.  Plan to pay on time at the end of the fundraiser and you will earn another 5% for a total of 37% without doing a thing but registering online, attending training, and submitting a payment.  Even if your unit doesn't earn any of the increase in sales goals, your unit will earn a commission similar to what other surrounding Councils give their units.

This is going to be an exciting year with a new popcorn vendor, Trails End, with exciting products!

 

Thanks,

 

Shay Burrows

Harford District Popcorn Chair

Work Ph. # - 410-962-6791

Home Ph. # - 410-638-1969

Bridge6870@aol.com

 

2013 Key Dates:

Jun 1

Unit Sign Up Due for 2% Bonus Commission

TBD

District Popcorn Seminars

TBD

1st Order Due

TBD

1st Order Pick Up (District Warehouses)

TBD

Popcorn Return Deadline (Council Warehouse)

TBD

Take Order & Prize Order Due

TBD

Deadline for Kernel's Challenge

TBD

Take Order Pick Up &
Final Payment Deadline

TBD

Last day for late prizes to be accepted

 

For more information click the link Baltimore Area Council Popcorn Sales

 

 

FRIENDS OF SCOUTING

 

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2013 Friends of Scouting

 

 

Gary Ballinger

Harford District FOS Chairperson

 

It is time again to schedule your unit’s annual FOS presentation. The FOS presentation is 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

 

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 Scott Cheesman, Harford District Executive, scheesman@baltimorebsa.org  or by telephone 443.573.2528.

 

Please consider appointing an FOS Pack, Troop or Crew Champion from within your leadership. Orientation information on this role and help answer questions will be provided. 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 Gary Ballinger. b6notes@verizon.net

 

 

MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM                                                                                                                                                                   

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

 

Click for a list of MATCHING GIFT Companies

 

2013 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 OPPORTUNITIES

 

Let’s welcome onboard Harford District’s new Training Chairperson Steve Mantegna

The Training committee is gearing up to make sure that every Unit has a trained leadership.

For any questions about training, please contact Training Chairperson, Steve Mantegna, 401-877-1588, email: smantegna@comcast.net

 

 

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

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

 

Course Announcement

Course:   Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training

When:     May 13, 2013

Where:    Harford District Roundtable

Time:       7 PM – 9 PM

Focus is on supporting youth leadership and operating the troop program using the patrol method.

Who takes this training?

 

Completing this training course is required for Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmasters as one of two segments toward being a trained leader in a troop.  Other adult leaders interested in the program-side of troop operations are most welcome to attend.

What are the prerequisites?

Youth Protection and Hazardous Weather training are located on www.myscouting.org.

What should I bring to the session?

Current certification for Youth Protection and Hazardous Weather training.  Paper and pen for taking notes.  Enthusiasm for helping youth.

 

Course:   Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

When:     May 13, 2013

Where:    Harford District Roundtable

Time:       7 PM – 9 PM

The course is intended to provide Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear den leaders with the information and tools they need to conduct successful den meetings.

Who takes this training?

Completing this training course is required for Tiger, Wolf and Bear den leaders.  Den leaders who complete this training and Youth Protection training are considered "trained" for all three positions.  Please note that Youth Protection recertification is required every 2 years.

What are the prerequisites?

Youth Protection is located on www.myscouting.org.

What should I bring to the session?

Current certification for Youth Protection training.  Paper and pen for taking notes.  Enthusiasm for helping youth.

 

On-Line Adult Leader Trainer

 

Leader-specific training has been added to the online training available via My.Scouting.org

If you login to your MyScouting account and click eLearning, you get the menu of courses

 

 

 

2013 National Youth Leadership Training

 

It’s time for Boy Scouts and Venturers to sign up for the 2013 edition of Baltimore Area Council’s National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program.  NYLT is an intense, but fun, 6-day outdoor learning experience conducted over two weekends, held April 19-21 and May 17-19, 2013, at Camp Oest, BCMSR. It is designed to provide all youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills, confidence and experience that they can use in their home troops and crews. This course is the equivalent of the Wood Badge for the 21st Century course for adults! Through activities, events, games and adventures, NYLT participants will work and play together as they put into action the best that Scouting has to offer. They will practice and experience leadership skills first hand! Course applicants should already have cooking and camping experience. The course fee of $200 covers all food, equipment and training materials. Click this link for the registration flyer or visit the NYLT section of the Council Training page to download the Registration form at any time. 

 

For additional information, 
contact BAC NYLT 2013 Course Director Mick Rost at oldbear1@comcast.net, (h) 410-374-6881 or (c) 410-259-2624.

 

 

2013 Adult Leader Training at Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

 

 

Source: Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

              Camp Saffron Leaders and Program Guide, 2013; Page 50

                                                                                                                                                           

 

While at Camp This Summer ---

 

Adult Leader Training: Adult leaders are encouraged to participate in all activities in camp. This includes merit badges and Campwide activities. In addition, there are special programs designed specifically for leaders. We also will have contests throughout the week designed specifically for adult leaders. A number of training events for adult leaders will be held throughout the week, including:

• CPR/AED Training • Climb on Safely

• BSA Aquatics Supervision: Swimming and Water Rescue • Safety Afloat

• Paddle Craft Safety • Leave No Trace Awareness

• Safe Swim Defense • Trek Safely

                                                                                                                                                           

 

While at Camp and Also Available If Not Attending Camp this Summer ---

 

Adult Leader Training at Camp Saffran

Camp offers many new and exciting things this year and helping Adults get trained is here also.  Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday Each Week: June 24,25,26; July 1,2,3; July 8,9,10; July 15,16,17; July 22,23,24; July 29,30, August 1

 

Scoutmaster Specific

9:00AM – 11:50AM: Join us for Scoutmaster Specific training at the Rosenberg center. All three days are required. Cost $10.00.

 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills

12:40AM – 3:00 PM: Join us outside of Cole Lodge for Intro To Outdoor Leader Skills All three days are required. Cost $10.00.

 

18 year old Eagle Scouts may elect to take a test out exam instead of the 3 days outdoor leader skills. This applies only to 18 or 19 year olds within 18 months of aging out and wishing to become an assistant scoutmaster. Scoutmaster Specifics is still required for this trained status.

 

Questions contact Ed Cross at 443-536-7746 or hampsteaddoors@comcast.net

 

To sign up for training contact: Pat Shields at pshileds@baltimorebsa.org or 443-573-2537 or 215-778-9541

 

Please note:

Sessions will be offered depending on interest and staff availability and may require a minimum amount of participation to take part. Finalized times, locations, and cost for training will be announced through the Pre-Camp leader’s meeting, daily leader’s meeting, and mealtime announcements.

 

 

2013 PowderHorn 220-13

High Adventure Skills Resources Management Course for Venturing and Boy Scout Leaders

3-day weekend is required - course starts Thursday evening and runs thru Sunday afternoon)

April 25 – 28, 2013

Camp Spencer, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation

Course Director:  Jeff Burt

JeffBurt@comcast.net   443-831-0375

Click this link for flyer with additional details.

 

 

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Membership

 

Membership Committee

 

2013 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

Gary Ballinger

 

Membership

Bob McCord

 

 

Training

Steve Mantegna

410-877-1588

smantegna@comcast.net

Advancement

Eric Eckstein

410-893-1751

 

Activities

Rich Trznadel

410-679-4683

 

Camp Promotion

 

 

Public Relations

Aaron Tomarchio

 

 

 

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Calendar 2013

This is the tentative District Calendar dates for 2013. Dates that have changed from the published in the 2012 - 2013 Council Calendars are in BOLD. All dates are subject to change.

 

January 2013

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

            14 –     Roundtable- location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

       25 – 27 -   Operation Icicle

 

February 2013

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

            11 –     Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

Venturing Program Forum

16 -      Day of Training

 

March 2013

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

            11 –     Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

20 –     Life to Eagle Seminar @ the Fallston Volunteer Fire Company at 7 PM.    Moved to April

23 –     Eagle Scout Coaching Training @ the St. Francis de Sales - 1450 Abingdon Rd Abingdon MD at 8 AM – 11 AM.

            23 –     IOLS/BALOO Orientation – Learning Center, Camp Spencer, Broad Creek (BCMSR )8:00 am registration; sessions 8:30 am – 1 pm)

           

April 2013

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

    5 – 7 I.O.L.S. Training (Introduction to outdoor leader skills) (Friday evening through Sunday 1 pm) Dan Beard cabin, Camp Saffran, Broad Creek (BCMSR)

    6       OWL & BALOO: Saturday only, (8 am – 4:15 pm) Dan Beard cabin, Camp Saffran, Broad Creek (BCMSR)

                8 –   Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

            Venturing Program Forum

      13 - 14      Scouting For Food Bag Distribution Weekend

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

20 -    Scouting For Food Bag Collection Day

 

May 2013

         3 – 5  -    Spring Camporee

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

             13 –    Roundtable- location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

Cub Scout Leader Specific Training

Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmaster Leader Specific Training    

           

June 2013

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

                        No June Roundtable

            10 -      District Recognition Dinner

     24 - 28     Cub Scout Day Camp

 

July 2013        

        TBD –     Popcorn Sales Training

 

August 2013

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

            12 –     Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

         

September 2013

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

               9 –    Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Cub Scout Recruiting Training

        13 - 15     Harford/Hopkins OA Ordeal

               28 -   STEM Merit Badge Day at APG

 

October 2013

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

             14 –    Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Webelos to Scout Transition

                        Re-charter Training

            16 –     Life to Eagle Seminar

            19 -      Day of Training

            26 –     IOLS/BALOO Orientation

 

November 2013

             4 –      District Annual Planning, District Committee & Commissioners Meeting @ Bel Air United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM

           11 –      Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Re-charter Turn-in

      15 - 17  -    I.O.L.S. Training (Introduction to outdoor leader skills)

             16 -     BALOO

             16 -     Harford Service Day

 

December 2013

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

              9 –     Roundtable - location Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2810 Emmorton Rd, Abingdon, MD 21009 @ 7:00 PM

                        OA Chapter Meeting

                        Venturing Program Forum

                        Re-charter Turn-in

 

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Calendar 2014

This is the tentative District Calendar dates for 2014. Dates that have changed from the published in the 2013 - 2014 Council Calendars are in BOLD. All dates are subject to change.

TBD

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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,

 

Here is schedule for Area Scouter submission:

2012-2014 Issues:                           Due Date:

Spring (April – June)                       Friday February 15, 2013

Summer (July – September)          Wednesday May 15, 2013

Fall (October – December)             Thursday August 15, 2013

Winter 2014 (January – March)     Friday November 15, 2013

 

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

 

Units please submit pictures of your Scouts in action.

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.

 

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 Alex Hutton

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Venturing

 

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

 

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