Scout Leaders,
Yes it’s that time of year again, time for the Brooklyn Spring Camporee! And though the weather may not feel like Spring at 38 degrees outside, I assure you it’s here. The Camporee theme this year will be Communications, a valuable topic for advancement and learning. Let’s thank the whole Breukelyn Activities Committee for their dedication in putting this together. [...]
Scout Leaders,
Just a reminder that we have the Brooklyn Roundtable coming up on Tuesday, April 13th at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 245 Prospect Park West at 7:30pm. On the Boy Scout side, this month’s Roundtable features a Forestry section lead by Mr. Tony Pinnavaia. On the Cub Scout side, this month Kathy Keats will [...]
Scout Leaders,
I’m excited to announce the creation of our very own Brooklyn Council Facebook Page! For those of you not familiar with a Facebook Fan Page, it’s a place for Leaders and Scouts to get Event updates, look at pictures from the most recent District Activities, and share their ideas with other volunteers. If you’re already [...]
Please check out the new section on directions to the most frequently visited campsites.. More to come! Look at the main menu above to [...]
Scout Leaders,
Hope you are all doing well as Spring quickly approaches. Just wanted to let you all know about a few opportunities up at Camp Keowa this summer for your Scouts to work up at Camp. Feel free to distribute the attached flier out to your leaders, and any Scouts that might be interested. My contact info [...]
GREATER NEW YORK COUNCILS, BSA
CAMPING EXPO & OUTDOOR RECREATION SHOW/2010 SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Alpine Scout Camp – 9 AM to 3 PM
UNIT LEADERS! Do you want to see and purchase the latest in camping and outdoor recreation equipment? YOU CAN at the G.N.Y.C. Camping Expo & Outdoor Recreation Show at Alpine Scout Camp. Camping equipment [...]
Don’t miss out on the last training sessions of the 2009-2010 Scout Year!
Become BSA “Trained” and qualify for Scout Leader Recognition Awards & Wood Badge!
The following training sessions are being offered on Sunday, March 21, 2010:
Youth Protection
This is Scouting (replaces New Leader Essentials)
Cubmaster/Cub Scout Leader Specifics
or
Scoutmaster/Boy Scout Leader Specifics (Parts I, II, III)
The following Outdoor training is being [...]
National Leadership Team Update • March 16, 2010
Launching the BSA Centennial Silver Dollar
Since the law was signed in the fall of 2008 authorizing the minting of 350,000 silver dollar coins in recognition of the BSA’s 100th Anniversary, there has been almost nonstop interest in when the coins would be available, and how to order one. Now, the [...]