Welcome to the Official Website for
Harford District
Serving Harford County Maryland
www.harfordscouting.org Email: harford@baltimorebsa.org
Last updated April 6, 2013
Boy Scouts of America
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
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 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
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
Scout
Recruiting Program
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:
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.
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
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:
- 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)
- The candidate must not have been recognized with an OUSA in the previous three years.
- The service should have had a significant impact on the ability to
provide the Scouting program to boys within the unit.
- The service should have been rendered over a sustained period of
time, not just for a single event or activity.
- 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)
- 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)
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
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
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/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
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
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
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
Finance
2013 Camp Cards – Unit Fund Raising
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
- Scouts earn 50% Commission from Camp Cards
- Camp Cards are Risk Free – simply return any unsold cards
- Camp Card teach Scouts to set goals and the values of earning their own way
- Camp Cards remove financial barriers for Scouts and Units and ensure they have outstanding Summer Program
2013 One Time Use Snap off Coupons
- Sports Clips: One Time use $5.00 MVP haircut new customers ($17.00 off) or $3.00 off existing customers all 29 Maryland Locations
- Mars: $5.00 of a purchase of $50.00 or Shoppers: $5.00 of a purchase of $50.00
- Monster Jam: $8:00 off an adult admission
- Ringling Bros & Barnum Bailey Circus: $5.00 off admission
2013 Multi Use Coupons
- Jiffy Lube: $7.00 off an oil Change honored Council Wide
- Buffalo Wild Wings: $5.00 of $25.00 honored Council wide
- Royal Farms: Any size coffee or cappuccino $1.00 multi- use Council wide
- Wendy’s: Free Small Frosty with any purchase honored Council wide
- Papa Johns: Free Cheesesticks with a Large Pizza honored Council wide
- Green Turtle: $5.00 of $25.00 (still confirming the participating locations)
- Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off any purchase at any Council wide
- Boston Market: $5.00 of $20.00 Council wide
2012 Popcorn – Unit Fund Raising
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
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 & |
|
TBD |
Last day for late prizes to be accepted |
For more information click the link Baltimore
Area Council Popcorn Sales
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.
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
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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.
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.
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District Director |
Alex Hutton |
443-573-2526 |
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District Executive |
Scott Cheesman |
443-573-2528 |
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District Chairman |
Ed Steere |
410-937-4073 |
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District Commissioner |
410-538-6334 |
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Finance |
Gary Ballinger |
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Membership |
Bob McCord |
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Training |
Steve Mantegna |
410-877-1588 |
smantegna@comcast.net |
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Advancement |
Eric Eckstein |
410-893-1751 |
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Activities |
Rich Trznadel |
410-679-4683 |
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Camp Promotion |
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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
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
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
Venturing
If
you are interested in Venturing Program, please contact Bob Gallo