Wood Badge Fellowship Banquet
Our annual Fellowship Banquet for Wood Badge trained Scouters, their spouses, and guests will be held Friday evening, February 10, 2012. Fellowship will be from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Dinner will be served at 7:15 pm.

Christ’s Church
2 Rectory Street
Rye, NY 10580

The entrance to the parking lot is at the intersection of Milton Road and Palisade Road.

We look forward to an evening filled with good cheer, warm friendship and fellowship!!! All Wood Badge trained Scouters are welcome…with or without your beads…but please wear your uniform. You are encouraged to bring photos and mementos from your Wood Badge course.

For a reservation (PLEASE, NO WALK-INS) send $30 and the registration form below to the Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA, 41 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, NY 10532. You can also register and pay on-line below.  Net proceeds from the Fellowship Banquet will be earmarked for Woodbadge Scholarships. The deadline for registration is Wednesday February 8th so please register today.

Please reply to this mailing regardless of your attendance plans for the Banquet. We would like to update your contact information, particularly your email address as we will be communicating in that manner more frequently in the future. You can also email us an update at dniece.

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Wood Badge Fellowship Banquet Flyer and Registration Form
 

Naturalist Pin Day
Thursday February 23, 2012
Time: 3:30pm
Place: Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583
Cost: $15 per boy

Spend your February vacation earning the Naturalist Pin at the Greenburgh Nature Center.

There is a maximum of 20 Scouts. Be the first to sign up and guarantee a spot.
Please contact Tiffany Phillips at 914-773-1135 x239 for Further information.

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Naturalist Flyer
 

Cub Scout Ice Skating Pin and Belt Loop Day
February 25, 2012– Bridgeport, CT

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are part of the America Hockey League. This year the Sound Tigers are offering a special hockey day to the Cub Scouts of the Westchester-Putnam Council BSA. Each Cub Scout will have a chance to earn the Ice Skating Pin and Belt Loop along with enjoying a hockey game. The Cub Scout Pack that signs up the largest number of Cub Scouts will receive a special locker room tour and be able to high five the players as they get on the ice. In addition to this the first 20 Cub Scouts that sign up will take part in the opening ceremony prior to the hockey game. Full uniform is required for opening ceremony including hat, shirt, pants, neckerchief. For more information please contact Tiffany Phillips via phone 914-773-1135 x239 or email tPhillips

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Ice Skating Pin and Belt Loop Day Flyer and Registration Form
Ice Skating Pin and Belt Loop Day Schedule
 

 

Cub Scout Pin and Belt Loop OR Snow Sports Merit Badge
March 3, 2012

Location: Tuxedo Ridge

Time: Program begins at 9am

Cost: $50 which includes lift ticket (good from 9am-5pm), rental equipment and classroom instruction.

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Cub Scout Pin and Below Loop or Snow Sports Merit Badge Flyer and Registration Form

 

32nd Annual William E. Kelly Bowl-O-Ree
TO SUPPORT CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCOUTS IN NEED
March 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2012

The Bowl-O-Ree provides much needed funding so that Scouts in need who have a desire to go to summer camp can do so without undue financial hardship to their family. Your participation is fun-filled, a service to others, and part of your daily good turn.

HIGH COMMISSIONS * PRIZES * SHIRTS * PATCHES

• Patches for all participants (minimum amount of pledge for participants is $40)
• “$100+ Club” T-shirts for boys who raise $100 or more!
• Fantastic Prizes for the 30 boys who raise the most funds (a minimum of $300)
• Unit Commissions of 25% up to $999, and 30% for $1,000 and over
• *A grand prize drawing for an Apple iPad 2 given to one Scout who raises more than $300 (One entry per every $300 raised)

THESE ARE TENTATIVE DATES AND TIMES

Bumpers available in all locations.

UNIT LEADERS PLEASE NOTE: The number of bowlers must be confirmed with the Bowl-O-Ree Committee one week prior to the bowling date. If a unit brings less than the confirmed number, the unit will be assessed the bowling center’s fee for those who did not come. If there is an additional fee for the unit, it may be taken out of the unit’s commission.

Spaces for your favorite bowling lanes fill up fast, so be sure to send your Unit reservation as soon as possible!
Westchester-Putnam Council Bowl-O-Ree
41 Saw Mill River Rd
Hawthorne, NY 10532 Fax: (914) 773-1411

IF YOUR UNIT REQUIRES AN ALTERNATE DATE, PLEASE CONTACT THE BOWL-O-REE HOTLINE bowloree@wpcbsa.org or call Bill Kelly
DO NOT TRY TO MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS

Bowloree Flyer and Registration Form
Bowloree Pledge Form
 

Trail To Eagle Course
Saturday March 24th- ½ day meeting Parent & Scout
Fri – Sun June 8th -10th - Scout weekend at Durland
Thu-Sun Aug 16th -19th - Scout weekend at Durland

The Westchester-Putnam Council, Boy Scouts of America is proud to sponsor the 2012 Trail to Eagle Course. This specialty course will provide an opportunity for Scouts to earn 5 merit badges over a 5 month period; this program is offered for Scouts who are…
• Aged 14 or older
• Have at least attained the rank of Star
• Attended Summer Camp in 2010 or 2011

All aspects of this course will follow the Merit Badge process (no short cuts), while providing a structured environment for success. Each scout will contact their assigned MB counselor in which they will have contact with throughout the entire duration.
Additional topics to assist the scout on his Trail to Eagle will be covered during the sessions:
What is an Eagle Scout?
Planning the Trail to Eagle
What is a good Service Project?
How to plan a Service Project

There will also be additional activities for team building and outdoor challenges.
The Merit Badges being offered are effort intensive and will include activities that occur at home in-between sessions. Transportation will be provided to and from off-site TTE Merit Badge activities.

This course will be limited to 30 scouts. The cost for the course is $300.00, which includes materials, food and a Trail to Eagle item.
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit must accompany your registration form to reserve your place. In addition, a $100.00 payment is due by March 1st and the $100.00 balance is due by March 24th. If you have any questions, please contact the Council Service Center at 914-773-1135.

Deadline for TTE Application is March 2, 2012

Trail To Eagle Course Flyer and Registration Form
 

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience
August 5-10, 2012
Onteora Scout Reservation

This camp is designed to provide you with a backcountry-based wilderness encounter that applies the skills learned at your council-level National Youth Leadership Training course and that motivates you to follow a life of servant leadership by helping others succeed based on the values expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.

NAYLE will equip youth leaders to be better Unit Leaders, NYLT staff members and/or superior camp staff. It will help guide a Scouts’ journey in leadership service to others, able to develop all members of whichever team they lead. It provides life skills for now and the future.

Course Activities include
· Advanced teambuilding skills
· Geocaching
· Wilderness First Aid
· Search and Rescue
· Conservation

Participant Requirements
· Be 14 years of age by the first day of your course, but not yet 21 years old from Boy Scout, Varsity and Venturing units.
· Successful completion of National Youth Leader Training or The NYLT to NAYLE Bridge.
· Be in top physical condition.

Program Costs
The cost of the NAYLE program is $355.00
This fee covers meals/lodging, training materials, a NAYLE cap, and 2 NAYLE t-shirts. Payment in full is due with registration.
FOR COURSE CONTENT AND INFORMATION:
Contact the Course Director John Glockner at QPImail.com

National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Flyer
National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience Registration Form