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Council
July
5-11: Boy Scout Summer Camp
5-11: Webelos Camp
6-10: Cub Day Camp at Glen Island Park
10: National Visitation at Read
12-18: Summer Camp Week 2 at Read
13-17: Cub Day Camp at Glen Island Park and Durland
19-25: Summer Camp Week 3 at Read
20-24: Cub Day Camp at Glen Island Park and Durland
21: Council Commissioners
22: Program Jump Start
23: Thunderbird Program Comm
26-8/1: Summer Camp Week 4 at Read
27-31: Cub Day Camp at Sprain Ridge Park and Durland
27: American Progressive / Westchester-Putnam Boy Scout Golf Classic
August
2-8: Summer Camp Week 5 at Read
3-7: Cub Day Camp at Sprain Ridge Park and Durland
9-15: Summer Camp Week 6 at Read
9-15: Cub Resident Camp
10-14: Cub Day Camp at Sprain Ridge Park and Durland
16-19: Staff Closing at Read
See Council Calendar for further events

Trainer Development Conference
The Trainer Development Conference is being held this year. Any and all adult leaders who want to learn the latest leadership/training skills are invited to attend this dynamic session. No matter how long you have been a Scout leader, you can always pick up something new that can help make your Scouting unit even better. Plus, you never know when your experience might help another leader solve a problem. Those are the goals of the Trainer Development Conference. It updates every leader on the latest Scout leadership methods, skills and practices.

If you are a Pack trainer you need to come! (This is a requirement for the Pack Trainer Award)

If you are a District trainer in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing, you will want to come!

If you are a Council trainer for one of our training programs and the University of Scouting sessions, Commissioner, Key Three, Scoutmaster or any leadership position, you will want to come!

Participants will learn:
• Why and how we train leaders - and how to do it effectively!
• How adults learn.
• What’s important about communication?
• Characteristics of a good trainer.
• How to plan training.
• What kind of arrangements do you need to make?
• What kind of technology works best in any given situation?
• The latest in training methods.
• How to put the “pizzazz” into whatever you do!

The conference will take place over two Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:52 PM on June 18 and 25. Class space is limited, and walk-ins will not be accepted. For further information and registration, please contact Maryellen at mgalinski.

Fee: $5.00 to cover costs of hospitality

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE BY 4:43PM Tuesday, June 16, 2009 NO WALK-INS

Trainer Development Conference Flyer and Registration  [PDF, 68K]
 

 


Program Jump Start
3 Opportunities To Train Your Leadership and Earn Your Unit's Incentives!!

PROGRAM JUMP START #1 - June 23rd, 2009 - Concordia College @ 7:00 PM
PROGRAM JUMP START #2 - July 22nd, 2009 - Northern Location TBD @ 7:00 PM
PROGRAM JUMP START #3 - August 20th, 2009 - Pace University @ 7:00 PM

CUB SCOUT RECRUITMENT
Bring up to 2 people to learn the proven techniques for your fall recruitment.

Pick up your unit’s fall promotion materials.

Learn about the special Fall Incentive Program and satisfy one of the requirements to qualify your unit.

Hear about the BSA’s new Words to Live By campaign.

POPCORN FUNDRAISER
Bring up to 2 people to learn the methods used to hold a successful popcorn fundraiser and fund your unit’s annual program!

Learn about the Fall Popcorn Sale and satisfy one of the requirements to qualify your unit for the extra 5% bonus commission.

Learn about the new 2009 popcorn product line!

Learn about the 4 Ways to Sell and ways to increase your sale!

 

**Please note that both sessions will be held at the same time, therefore units will need to have a representative at each training  In order to qualify for the additional incentives.

Program Jump Start Flyer and Signup Form  [PDF, 175K]
 

 


Camp Read Reunion
July 3-5, 2009

The Camp Read Association is proud to sponsor the seventh Camp Read Summer Reunion on July 3, 4 and 5. We have been working hard to provide a fun and exciting weekend. You can check out the tentative schedule of all activities, places to stay and more on our website, www.campread.org. We are planning great meals prepared by our fantastic chief, Joe Augusto with the support of his fine helpers including a Saturday Night Banquet. With the help of Steve Hammonds’ summer staff, we will open a number of camp facilities for your enjoyment on Saturday, July 4th. And don’t forget digging up of the 1999 Time Capsule. Below are some of the activities we plan to run at the Reunion Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. Reunion ends Sunday, July 5, 11:00 AM. in order for Camp to open for the 2009 camp season.

● Hiking    ● Handicraft
● Rifle and Shotgun    ● Archery
● Swimming    ● Boating/Swimming
● Fishing    ● Cope Course
● Climbing Wall    ● Spelunking at Camp Waubeeka
● Heaving Bar Competition    ● Auction
● Campfire    ● Horse Back Riding (Small additional cost)

Please join us for great fellowship and fun, by completing the form below along with a check payable out to Westchester-Putnam Council, BSA. (Write in check memo: Read Association Reunion)

Please Mail Form & Check To: Bill Daley
3220 Mohegan Avenue
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547

Please RSVP by June 1, 2009

Camp Read Reunion Flyer and Registration Form  [PDF, 23K]
 

 


2009 American Progressive / Westchester-Putnam Boy Scout Golf Classic
The 2009 Golf Classic will take place on July 27, 2009 at the Salem Golf Club. This annual fundraiser is open to anyone ready to have a great day of golfing and fellowship. 32 foursomes will be able to participate in the tournament. There are special contests, prizes, a silent auction and a live auction, along with a lunch, cocktails and a delicious dinner. A new recognition this year is the WPC Unit Challenge Trophy which will be presented at the tournament for the winning team representing packs, troops or crews. Units interested in participation may register a team of 4 golfers (or may combine with another unit) and enjoy a great day of golf and fellowship (at least 4 teams in the Council need to register to implement the trophy competition).

Golf Classic Brochure  [PDF, 509K]
Golf Classic Registration Form  [PDF, 89K]
Golf Classic Program Advertisement Flyer  [PDF, 75K]
 


Centennial Camp-O-Ree
APRIL 30-MAY 2, 2010

TRAVEL THROUGH TIME!
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime commemoration of Scouting’s Centennial in America! This event is for all Boy Scout Troops and Venture Crews in the Westchester-Putnam Council. This exciting weekend of Scout fun will not only look 100 years into the past, but 100 years into the FUTURE. You won’t want to miss this! But we can’t do it alone... We are looking for people with fresh ideas to help make this event a success.

GET READY!
We’ll see you at Peekskill’s Blue Mountain Reservation from April 30-May 2, 2010.

GET SET!
Contact your District Representative to find out how you can get involved in this historic event!

GO!
Continuous updates and information posted to: centennialcamporee.blogspot.com

For more information, contact Camporee Program Chair Rich Colety

Centennial Camporee Flyer  [PDF, 72K]
 

 

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