Suffolk County Council, BSA

Boy Scouts Seek a Way to Rebuild Ranks

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:45:30 -0400

NY Times article.

Jump into Scouting!

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:43:59 -0400

Suffolk County Council is offering a free play pass to the Jump Parties facility for every boy and every new Scout he recruits.

Rep. Israel announces Veterans' Recording Project

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:47:51 -0400

Rep. Israel Announces Initiative to Enlist LI Scouts in Recording Veterans' Stories.

Jamboree and Shining Light Photos

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:13:29 -0400

Photographs from the Jamboree and A Shining Light Across America are available for your viewing.

Suffolk County Council Well Represented at Grand Centennial Parade

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:08:37 -0400

Read Rocco Prichinello's report and view the pictures from this monumental event.

August Navigator Available Online

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:07:00 -0400

The August edition of the Navigator is available for download.

100th Anniversary Camporees

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:06:05 -0400

October will soon be upon us. Make sure your unit attends at least one of the two featured Camporees this fall. http://www.sccbsa.com/home.html#rudy

Rudy Santoro Inducted Into BSA National Leadership Hall of Fame

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:07:29 -0400

Rudy Santoro, Suffolk County Council President and recipient of the Silver Beaver and Silver Antelope awards, has been inducted into the BSA National Leadership Hall of Fame.

National Youth Leadership Training

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:02:48 -0400

NYLT begins shortly. Sign up now!

A Shining Light Across America

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:07:14 -0400

Don't forget to join us Saturday evening, July 31, at LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University for this spectacular event! Admission is free! Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Please bring non-perishable food items for collection by Long Island Cares. Lets show that Scouting Spirit and support our neighbors in need.

Council Service Center Summer Schedule

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:26:26 -0400

The Council Service Center will be on a summer schedule of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays from July 6 to September 7, 2010.

F.D.R. Special Needs Scouting Division Annual Golf Outing - Tuesday, August 10, 2010

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:10:01 -0400

Please join us on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at the Hamlet Wind Watch for a round of golf and lunch reception. All proceeds will benefit the F.D.R. Special Needs Scouting Division which serves more than 200 individuals with special needs in Suffolk County.

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:24:59 -0400

Suffolk County Scouts help out the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew by building bird houses for the Lutz family.

Policy Change - Youth Protection Training

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:28:31 -0400

YPT policy change effective June 1, 2020.

Scouting Prompts Religious Awakening

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:28:08 -0400

A local Boy Scout's religious awakening and growth prompted by his Scouting experience.

A Shining Light Across America

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:15:16 -0400

A GREAT opportunity to experience Scouting at its best!

Summer Camp Opportunities

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:07:51 -0400

Check out the information on Cub Scout and Boy Scout camping.

Jamboree Patch Sets Available for Purchase

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:43:23 -0400

Suffolk County Council 2010 National Jamboree patch sets are available for purchase

Webinars

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:17:57 -0400

The US Scouting Service Project has reported that National will be conducting webinars on the new Cub Scout Delivery Method.

May Navigator Available

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Tue, 04 May 2010 08:33:37 -0400

The May-July Navigator is now available.

Camp Work Day

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:26:19 -0400

BHSC Saturday, May 8, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

High Adventure Training Announced

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:39:36 -0400

High Adventure training for spring, summer, and fall as been announced.

Grand Centennial Parade

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:23:47 -0400

Suffolk County Council, BSA will participate in Scouting's Grand Centennial Parade, to be held in Washington, DC on July 25, 2010. We are permitted to send 19 Scouts/Venturers to the parade.

Application forms must be received in the Council Sevice Center by May 3, 2010.

National Youth Leadership Training

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:40:24 -0400

NYLT to be conducted this summer at BHSC

Religious Relationships Directory Updated

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:55:13 -0400

Fellowship Dinner Photos Posted

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:46:48 -0400

http://www.sccbsa.com/pages/2010_fellowship.html#header

BSA Centennial Silver Dollar

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:29:01 -0400

The United States Mint is accepting orders for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar to be issued on March 23.

Spring Camp Announced

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:07:46 -0500

Spring Camp at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp will be held from March 29 through April 2, 2010.

OA Eagle Flap

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:09:43 -0500

A special flap has been created to honor Shinnecock lodge members upon the occasion of their Eagle Court of Honor.

St. Patrick's Day Parade

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:30:49 -0500

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebration Committee Invites Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, and Scout Leaders to march in the 2010 parade in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. This event will be aired on National Television and the Boy Scouts will be given a 60-90 second spot on NBC.

Suffolk County Council, BSA will be participating in this wonderful opportunity. All Scouts who are interested in participating must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (21 years of age or older). The group will meet at the Train Station to ride the Long Island Railroad into Manhattan for the parade and will be lead by Scout Leaders Phil Jacobs and Jim Maybeck.

Scouting for Food

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:29:11 -0500

Suffolk County Council, BSA has kicked off its annual Scouting for Food drive with bags distributed at January Roundtables. All food will be collected and distributed to local pantries on March 20, 2010.

Go Nuts! Go Camp!

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:10:38 -0500

Earn as much as 40% of your expenses for camp this year through the Council-sponsored Go Nuts! Go Camp! nut sales.

Silver Beaver Recipients Named

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:09:09 -0500

Please congratulate the Siver Beaver Class of 2010
Christopher J. Alley
James C. Grimes
Julianne Hardick
Michael H. Kramer
William D. Raab
John P. Rosenblatt
Kenneth Tinsley

Northeast Region Area 7 Venturing Summit

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:14:20 -0500

Northeast Region Area 7 is hosting a Venturing Summit at Alpine Scout Reservation on April 23-25, 2010.

Council Service Center Closed

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:36:33 -0500

The Council Service Center will be closed on February 10, 2010 due to inclement weather.

100th Anniversary of Scouting Council Camporee Announced

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:38:27 -0500

A Council-wide Camporee to celebrate 100 years of Scouting will take place at Southaven County Park in Brookhaven on October 15-17, 2010. A full program for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and Explorers is being planned. A reservation form is available to hold your unit's spot for this exciting event
Please contact Cliff Locks or Dot Young if you would like to serve on one of the Council Camporee committees. Volunteers are needed and welcome!

PRESS RELEASE

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:33:56 -0500

Boy Scouts of America Celebrates Centennial Milestone

Eagle Scout Application Process

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:32:15 -0500

The council advancement committee has approved changes to the application process for Eagle Scout candidates.

Commemorative License Plate Petition

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:32:43 -0500

A petition to get a NYS license plate commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Scouting is available.

National Youth Leadership Training Announced

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:19:11 -0500

NYLT is a week-long outdoor experience for current and future troop leaders, utilizing the patrol method. It presents leadership skills in multiple formats providing the opportunity for participants to live and practice these leadership skills. Virtually all of the training is conducted by the youth staff. The course follows the National BSA National Youth Leadership Training curriculum. The weeklong course is conducted over two long weekends, Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

Course dates: April 9-11 and April 23-25

Course size limited to 36 Scouts. Registration closes March 26, 2010 or when course size limit is reached, whichever occurs first. Don't wait - Sign up NOW!

Twitter Capability Added to SCCBSA.ORG Site

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:38:56 -0500

Want to keep up with important changes to the Suffolk County Council, BSA web site? Simply follow us on Twitter! We'll tweet every important change.

February Navigator Available

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:46:50 -0500

The February Navigator is now available.

LI Ducks Scout Nights Announced

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:44:04 -0500

The Long Island Ducks invite all Scouts to attend any of four Scout Nights. Scout Nights will be May 27, June 24, July 29, and August 5. The unit with the most ticket sales will be the Color Guard for that evening’s game.

Suffolk County Council, BSA Updated Web Site

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:58:37 -0500

Suffolk County Council, BSA has an updated web site that has been redesigned to improve clarity and ease of use. In addition to reorganizing content, the update introduces an RSS feed for significant web site changes, search capability within the web site, expanded Council calendar capability, and expanded search capability.

Joseph N. Bond Eagle Scout Scholarship

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:41:26 -0500

The Joseph N. Bond Eagle Scout Scholarship Fund was created to support educational opportunities for Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated leadership and service both within Scouting and just as importantly, in their communities and everyday living.

Three scholarships of $1000 each are awarded annually.

Applicants must have earned the Eagle Award in the Suffolk County Council. The recipient must have been accepted to, have applied for, or plan to attend an accredited four-year college on a full-time basis.

Winter Camp Announced

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:59:02 -0500

Suffolk County Council, BSA announces Winter Camp for both Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp in February 2010.

The Boy Scout overnight camp will run from Sunday, February 14 through Friday, February 19. Scouts will sleep in cabins and eat all meals in the heated dining hall.

Cub Scout day camp will run from Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19.

More details at the Council web site.

Fellowship Dinner

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:59:10 -0500

All members of the Scouting community are invited to attend an evening of food and fellowship to celebrate Scouting and present the Silver Beaver Award.

The Fellowship Dinner will take place on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Villa Lombardi, Holbrook, NY
Gathering and cocktail reception (cash bar) at 6:30 PM, dinner and program at 7:30 PM.
Early-bird ticket price $42 per person, $80 per couple. Price after March 17, 2010 is $47/person, $94/couple.
Reservation cut-off is 12 Noon, March 22, 2010 - earlier if capacity is reached. NO WALK-INS!

Grand Centennial Parade

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:59:18 -0500

National Scout Jamboree 2010

webmaster@sccbsa.com — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:59:28 -0500

ONLY 3 Openings Left -- Don't Miss Out!!

National Scout Jamboree 2010, July 26-August 4, 2010

For more information contact either Jim Grimaldi at 631.924.7000, x21 or Pat Kelly at pkelly@stallercenter.com.

Also, check out the National Jamboree on the web at http://www.bsajamboree.org