88 Old Windsor Road Dalton, MA 01226 (413) 684-3542
Chicopee Service Center Hours:
Monday 9:00 am – 7:30 pm, Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Dalton Service Center Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
link to GREAT TRAILS AREA information
Visión en español | Impacto Latino | Consejo Nacional
Boy Scout and Venture Summer Camps Pioneer Valley Council's
Horace Moses Scout Reservation bekons with pristine water, green mountains,
and programs unique to this Scouting paradise. New this year is our backcountry
experience for older Scouts and Venturers -- a week living as a Mountainman!
Camp Information and forms | 2008 Camp Brochure | Powder Keg: National Youth Leadership
New!
Recent Letters from National Require Immediate Action Letters were sent in early June to volunteers requesting that they visit
a website established by the National Council, log in, and accept the background
check authorization. Volunteers who give authorization will receive
a background check and need do nothing more.
Volunteers who did not give their agreement, or who took no action to respond to the letter, are required to submit a new adult application
when it is time to renew their registration. To protect our youth members, those volunteers who did not have the background check will have
their registration expired. These adults will not be listed for selection at the time of charter renewal.
Please remind leaders you know who received a letter from the Natonal Council in early June concerning the need for a background check to follow the instructions by AUGUST 1. Anyone receiving a letter who withholds permission, or fails to respond, will need to complete an Adult Application to continue as a registered member after their unit's charter expires. >>> This, and further information, to print and share
. Volunteers who did not give their agreement, or who took no action to respond to the letter, are required to submit a new adult application
when it is time to renew their registration. To protect our youth members, those volunteers who did not have the background check will have
their registration expired. These adults will not be listed for selection at the time of charter renewal.
Please remind leaders you know who received a letter from the Natonal Council in early June concerning the need for a background check to follow the instructions by AUGUST 1. Anyone receiving a letter who withholds permission, or fails to respond, will need to complete an Adult Application to continue as a registered member after their unit's charter expires. >>> This, and further information, to print and share
Important Update! Council Consolidation Vote Approves Consolidation
:We are pleased to announce that both the Great Trails Council and the Pioneer Valley Council have voted to approve the proposed consolidation of our two councils.
We truly are excited about this opportunity to better serve the youth of all of western Massachusetts.
In the coming weeks, more information will be provided to you as we finalize the schedule and implementation of the consolidation.
The official name of our new council will be decided this summer, and we are open to suggestions. In addition, we will be holding a design contest among our youth members in the near future for our new Council Shoulder Patch, so get your Scout artists ready.
Denis Gagnon, Pioneer Valley Council President
Rich O’Brien, Great Trails Council President
Registration closes on August 15! MassJam 2008, where Tradition Meets Tomorrow, will be over Columbus Day weekend (10/11-10/13) at the Barnstable Fairgrounds on Cape Cod. Reservations are being taken now on a first-come-first-served basis. Space is limited for this state jamboree with 6000 Scouts and Venturers expected. >>>more
From NPR: Music Cue: Remembering the Boy Scouts Weekend Edition Saturday, June 14, 2008 · Aaron Eilerts, 14; Josh Fennen, 13; Ben Petrzilka, 14; and Sam Thomsen, 13, were killed Wednesday when a tornado collapsed their shelter at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Blencoe, Iowa. NPR's Scott Simon pays tribute. >>> Listen to the tribute Statement by L. Bystran, Council Executive on the Iowa tornado
Boy Scout summer Camp: What's New? Here's an update for Troops attending H.A. Moses this summer >>>What's New?
Cub Scout Day Camp
is the camp that combines
the most exciting aspects of Scouting with summertime fun -
right in your backyard! Camps are located in each district, with
unique themes and programs each week, including our popular Twilight
Session at Moses Scout Reservation. The camps are open to
all registered Cub Scouts. See which session works for you, or
plan to attend all four. Camp Information
and forms
Cub Scout Resident Camp Pirates of Moses Bay Join the hunt for treasure on our 1,600 acres on beautiful Russell Pond, as we take part in all our traditional camp activities. ‘Mates’ will challenge themselves in fun and educational challenges in shooting sports, crafts, nature, swimming and boating, and showmanship. Sleep in campsites and platform tents, spend your day in a variety of events and attend rank specific activities. End your day with stories and songs around the campfire. Resident Camp is open to all registered Cub Scouts and their adult partners. Camp Information and forms
Chevrolet SafeKids taught these Cub Scouts the dangers of playing in car trunks and how to use the emergency trunk release at a recent event at Suburban Chevrolet. This was just one of the important topics covered in an afternoon that also included fun activities for the entire family. For information on how to schedule a SafeKids event for your Pack, Cubmasters (preferred), or Den Leaders should contact Mandi Summers at SafeKids Coalition of Western Mass by emailing her at mandi.summers@bhs.org
The Spring 2008 Scouters Key The Scouters Key has entered the 21st century and is now a web publication. A limited number of paper copies are being printed for mailing to our members who don't use e-mail and the internet. District and OA pages are presented on the corresponding web page. Council events and news is on our main page. General communication articles and a printer friendly version are on the Spring Scouters Key page that's been indexed for your convenience:
In this issue: Summer Camp News | MassJam 2008 | Eagle Recognition Banquet | Powder Keg NYLT |
Note from H.A. Moses | Summertime Pack Award | Eagle Scout Candidate Information | Risk Managment Newsletter
Governor Patrick is happy to recognize the achievements of young people, especially those who have reached Eagle Scout or are the recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award. Please e-mail the recipient’s name, troop number, date of event and where to send the letter to constituent.services@state.ma.us, by fax 617-727-9725, by U.S. Mail to Governor Deval Patrick, State House, Boston, MA 02133, or call 617-725-4005 to speak with a member of Governor Patrick’s staff.
