List of Events in June 2017

Three Rivers Events During June 2017

Jun 1 - TRD District Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971407&OrgKey=944
Jun 6 - TRD Unit Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2092261&OrgKey=944
Jun 10-11 - NNJC Cub Family Weekend (hosted by TRD)
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2059312&OrgKey=453
Jun 13 - TRD Program Launch and BBQ (instead of a Roundtable)
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971501&OrgKey=944
Jun 17 - TRD Fishing Derby
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971502&OrgKey=944
Jun 20 - TRD Assistant District Commissioner Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971477&OrgKey=944

Training Sessions During June 2017

Jun 10 - TRD Merit Badge Counselor Orientation
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1982317&OrgKey=944

Other Council-Approved Events in June 2017

Jun 2-4 OA Induction Weekend at Turrell
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2082889&OrgKey=1921
Jun 5 - Cub Night at Paintbrush Studio
  http://www.paintbrushstudio.com/painting-class/cubs-night/
Jun 6 - Each unit should update www.BeAScout.org pin information.
  Enable online registrations/payments directly to National
Jun 8 - Scout/Venturer Night at Paintbrush Studio
  http://www.paintbrushstudio.com/painting-class/boys-scoutsventure-night-7-9-pm-40/
Jun 9-11 - OA 2017 Section NE-5 Conclave
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2113535&OrgKey=1921
Jun 9-11 - Camp Turrell X-Treme Sports Weekend
  http://nnjbsa.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2078880&OrgKey=955&Signon=N
Jun 15 - Deadline for early NNJC unit popcorn sign-up and drone prize
  https://scouting.trails-end.com/tools/recruit/signup?council=c693c740-f21c-11e5-a5eb-0632e198f0a5&campaign=9d1cb394-0d8d-11e7-a5e5-12a0d168e510

List of Events in May 2017

Three Rivers Events During May 2017

May 2 - TRD Roundtable

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1956432&OrgKey=944

May 2 - TRD Unit Commissioners Meeting

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2092260&OrgKey=944

May 4 - TRD District Committee Meeting

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971406&OrgKey=944

May 16 - TRD Assistant District Commissioner Meeting

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971441&OrgKey=944

Training Sessions During May 2017

May 5-7 - Eve Takes to the Woods Outdoor Session

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2014635&OrgKey=2104

May 27 - COPE Course at Camp Lewis

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1932961&OrgKey=956

Other Council-Approved Events in May 2017

May 5-7 - OA Induction Weekend #1 at No-Be

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2082891&OrgKey=1921

May 6-7 - NNJC Family Weekend at Lewis #1

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2054220&OrgKey=453

May 6 - Friends of Camp Turrell Comedy Night in Pompton Lakes

  Larry Burke - lpb51@msn.com or 201-704-5006

May 8 - Council Recognition Dinner

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2087122&OrgKey=453

May 20-21 - NNJC Family Weekend at Lewis #2

  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2059311&OrgKey=453

Beaver Day at Turrell (Apr 22)

Beaver Day at Camp Turrell 

Saturday April 22

Volunteer workers are needed to get Camp Turrell ready for Scout summer camp when it starts up again in July.

Meet up with Ranger Bruce Bobrowski.
Breakfast at 8;00 AM
Work starts at 9:00 AM 


Please contact Bruce now to let him know you are coming and to tell him what kind of skills you can offer: 845-754-7111.

Improvements at NNJC Camp Properties

Improvements at NNJC Camp Properties

At a recent meeting of the Three Rivers District Committee, District Director Steve Leonardi passed on the following information:

• No-Be: There will be a new Trading Post financed by funds raised by the Sand Pond Society. They are in the process of getting building permits. The building will also serve as a training facility and will have flush toilets. The target is to have it operational in time for summer camp. The location will be between the dining hall and the current Trading Post.
• Yaw-Paw: Steve called this announcement "electrifying." He said that the camp had suffered in the past various "challenges" with its electrical lines, which have now all been "yanked out" and replaced with new electrical lines. Also a large number of possibly dangerous dead trees have been cut down.
• Turrell: The first run of a zip line may be in place in time for summer camp. Steve said that it had been under design for several years, and they are in the process of getting some special kind of telephone poles. Steve said that the line will start in the vicinity of the dam, run down the gorge, and end up somewhere around the climbing area.
• Turrell: Steve said that the Order of the Arrow lodge had received a service grant from the National Council and used that money plus a matching grant from the Friends of Turrell to rebuild the Chapel. Benches will be installed shortly and will be "sold" to benefactors for $400 each.

Eagle Scout Helping During London Terror Attack

Eagle Scout praised for bravery, service after London terror attack

Tobias Elwood tried to resuscitate a policeman

This note from a local Den Leader:  I had the sad task this week of reporting on the terror attack in London but I was struck by one man's courage in the midst of the chaos: Tobias Ellwood, a member of Parliament. You will have seen his picture in the news reports. He stands out - dressed in a business suit - his forehead smeared with blood - kneeling beside a police officer who had been stabbed multiple times - trying to save his life. Mr Ellwood ran towards the danger as everyone else fled - not knowing what he would encounter - knowing only that he wanted to help, that he could help. He is an army veteran - and he is an Eagle Scout.

More details are available on this Scouting Magazine posting, which explains how an American-born Eagle Scout is currently a member of the British Parliament:
http://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/03/24/tobias-ellwood-absolute-hero-in-london-terror-attack-is-an-eagle-scout/

List of Events in April 2017

Three Rivers Events During April 2017

Apr 1 - North East Region Museum Scouter of the Year Dinner
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2053540&OrgKey=944
Apr 4 - TRD Assistant District Unit Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2092259&OrgKey=944
Apr 6 - TRD District Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971405&OrgKey=944
Apr 8 - TRD STEM Merit Badge Day at Liberty Science Center
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2090499&OrgKey=944
Apr 8 - TRD Pinewood Derby
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971498&OrgKey=944
Apr 11 - TRD Roundtable
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1956431&OrgKey=944
Apr 18 - TRD Assistant District Commissioner Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971440&OrgKey=944
Apr 23 - TRD Recognition Dinner
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1971504&OrgKey=944

Training Sessions During April 2017

Apr 1 - NNJC Den Chief Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2041828&OrgKey=2104
Apr 1 - TRD Merit Badge Counselor Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1982316&OrgKey=944
Apr 2 - CCOS Emblems Coordinator Training
  Rich Donovan - donovari@rcan.org
Apr 8 - District Committee Workshop
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2090606&OrgKey=2104
Apr 12 - Outdoor Skills Training - Indoor Pre-Meeting (see Apr 21-23)
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2077682&OrgKey=2104
Apr 15 - NNJC Merit Badge Counselor Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2065154&OrgKey=2104
Apr 19 - Eve Takes to the Woods Indoor Session #4
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2014634&OrgKey=2104
Apr 21-23 - Outdoor Skills Training Weekend
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2077676&OrgKey=2104

Other Council-Approved Events in April 2017

Apr 1-2 - Liberty Science Center Mystery Overnight (Co-Ed)
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2045914&OrgKey=453
Apr 21 - Beaver Day at Camp Turrell
  RSVP to Ranger Bruce by phone: 845-754-7111
Apr 22 - Scout Night with the Red Bulls
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/openrosters/DocDownload.aspx?id=171890
Apr 26 - NNJC Prepared for Life Dinner with Mike Piazza
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=2063388&OrgKey=453
Apr 28-30 - NNJC Weboree 2017
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?ActivityKey=1969172&OrgKey=453

STEM at Liberty Science Center (Apr 8)

STEM at Liberty Science Center

Three merit badges offered (you can earn two)

• Chemistry
• Electricity
• Fingerprinting 

Click here for details and to register.

April 8, 9:30AM - 4:30 PM
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ  07305

Session 1 starts at 10:00 AM with Electricity or Fingerprinting
Session 2 starts at 1:30 PM with Chemistry or Fingerprinting
Make your selection when registering.
$34 per Scout, $19 per adult

Bring:

• Workbook showing that you completed the prerequisite requirements 
• Blue cards signed by your Scoutmaster
• Lunch

Prerequisites for Chemistry: 1,5,6
Prerequisites for Electricity: 1,2,8,9,10
Prerequisites for Fingerprinting: 1,2
[All merit badge requirements can be found at http://usscouts.org/meritbadges.asp]