Friday, April 7, 2017

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.

Monday, April 3, 2017

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/

Saturday, April 1, 2017

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