'Tis the season!....For Recharters!!! Yes, the Council Website is still under construction, however you can access your internet recharter portal through MyScouting.org sign in on. Once logged in to MyScouting.org on the left side of the screen under "Unit Tools" you will see a link for Internet Recharter.

In the Internet Recharter Portal Please remember to logon as a NEW USER and look over your Rosters VERY carefully to make sure no one is left off your recharter! Your recharter codes are highlighted on the top right corner of your Recharter Packets you should have received at your District's November Roundtable meeting.

"Recharter Day" deadline is December 15th but I HIGHLY recommend getting your Recharters in before that day to beat the rush and the lines in the Scout Shop.

On December 15th, You Can turn in your Recharters with Payment at the following locations and times:

9:00am-3:00pm at the Scout Shop/Service Center in Newport News

10:00am-1:00pm @ the Gloucester Courthouse Public Library

If you have not received your unit's packet or have any other questions regarding recharter, please email me at kelly.allan@scouting.org. Thanks!

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

The ScoutNet System and MyScouting site is experiencing many glitches. If after you submit and print your recharter paperwork you are seeing multiple entries for one person...just cross the erroneous lines off in pen and initial. If there are Adult Members on your "Adults who have not received Youth Protection Training" Report erroneously, please include a copy of their YPT Certificate. If you need to have your recharter reset and start over, please email Kelly Allan. For any other problems other than what is listed above FIRST check the FAQs and HELP links in the Internet Recharter Portal and if you still have trouble,

call 972-580-2267.

OA Chapter Advisor: Mark Phinney; 103 Greenwood Dr.; Williamsburg, VA 23185

(757) 229-0623 home (757) 876-0354 cell; phinneym@cox.net

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CHESAPEAKE BAY DISTRICT PINEWOOD DERBY

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd 2013

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The Outdoors Programs Support Committee and the Outdoor Ethics Task Force of the General Services Group has approved revisions to the BSA's current Leave No Trace Awareness Award for Cub Scouts and Leave No Trace Achievement Award for Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts. Effective January 1, 2013 the current BSA Leave No Trace Awards will be replaced with a universal Outdoor Ethics Awareness Award and an Outdoor Ethics Action Award tailored to each BSA program.

The New Outdoor Ethics Award Program has three components:

• The Awareness Award -which is an award tailored for youth and adults just joining the BSA program that introduces them to BSA outdoor ethics principles, such as Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace. The award is a patch and is earned once by any BSA member.
• The Action Award - which is an award tailored for youth that have been participating in the BSA program for awhile and wish to deepen their understanding of outdoor ethics and improve their skills in implementing those outdoor ethics. This is primarily a youth award, although an adult counterpart that recognizes adults who support youth in earning the award. The award is a specially-designed name tag and may be earned at each BSA program level (initially, Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venturer, Scouter in support)
• Service Recognition - which recognizes youth or adults who have completed advanced training as a Leave No Trace trainer or Master Educator or Tread Lightly Trainer or AMster Tread Trainer, or have served as a council Outdoor Ethics Advocate or staffer on training courses, and have used that training to help teach others outdoor ethics principles. The service award(s) are reflected on the specially-designed name tag referenced above and can be earned once by a qualifying BSA member.

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Or Questions Contact:

David Lauthers

CVC Outdoor Ethics Advocate

davemmc2000@yahoo.com

(757) 753-8309

The Office for Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond is hosting a 40 mile backpacking called the Boy Scout Parater Trek.  

Francis J. Parater (October 10, 1897, – February 7, 1920) was an Eagle Scout, and a Catholic seminarian from the Diocese of Richmond who died of rheumatic fever at the age of 23 and was nominated for canonization (the process by which someone is declared a Saint) in 2001.

Participants will backpack approximately 40 miles in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with options for high adventure activities along the way, such as rock climbing and black powder rifle shooting. The Parater Trek will be based on the format of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting Saint George Trek.   The Parater Trek is scheduled for June 22-29, 2013. 

The Parater Trek

What - A week of backpacking AND a Catholic retreat with daily Mass.

Who – Boy Scouts age 14-17

When - June 22-29, 2013. 

Why - Test yourself in body and soul; see what it takes to walk with God.

Cost - $300

Applications – due January 14, 2013.- Limited space available.

Contact: scouting@richmonddiocese.org or see http://www2.richmonddiocese.org/evangelization/boy-scouts.htm for registration forms and more details.

Additional Information about the Parater Trek is below including links to our website with additional details and registration forms.  Please contact the  Office for Evangelization of Youth and Young Adults if you have any questions at 804-622-5159.

 

Training Courses can be provided through the MyScout service and can be found at Scouting.org Courses Include:This is Scouting, All Cub Scout Leader Specific Training, Boy Scout Fast Start, Venturing Fast Start, Start Unit, Commissioner Fast Start, Physical Wellness, Safe Swim (2 yr), Safety Afloat (2yr), Weather Hazards (2yr), Climb On Safely, Trek Safely, Troop Committee Challenge, Staffing the District Committee Youth Protection Training           All Volunteers must have training to register and recharter. Training is required every two years. Additional District Training Opportunities Include:

Heritage District Training: