District Pinewood - Results

Results from the District Pinewood Derby

Full results of the April 7, 2018 Three Rivers Districts Pinewood Derby have been posted. Thanks to Racemaster Ernie Sprance and to event organizer Leslie Sonkin.



Congratulations to Webelos-AOL first place winner Aidan Baty
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Congratulations to Bear first place winner Levi Marsh
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Congratulations to Wolf first place winner Nathanial Fung
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Congratulations to Tiger first place winner Owen Antonelli
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Congratulations to Lion first place winner Evan Andrisano
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Eagle Recognition from Pope Francis

Eagle Recognition from Pope Francis

Scoutmasters: The Catholic Committee on Scouting sent a reminder that Pope Francis is willing to send a congratulatory letter to your newest Catholic Eagle Scout in time for his Court of Honor ceremony.

Requests are handled by the Vatican Embassy in Washington, DC. Click here for details. The CCOS added this note: "Unfortunately this cannot be done retroactive."

 

 

 

 

Changes to Scout Youth Protection Training

Changes to Scout Youth Protection Training

IMPORTANT: This big change affects all registered adults on a troop, pack, or crew roster.

1. The online Youth Protection Training module has been greatly revised.
2. All registered adults MUST take the new course. The deadline is October 1, 2018.
3. Yes, you MUST take the new course before the deadline even if your previous certification is still current.

The revised training now includes more insights both from experts and from survivors. There's more information about bullying, neglect, exposure to violence, emotional abuse, etc.

Most important for unit leaders is the advice about how to prevent, recognize and respond.

There's another change that affects non-registered parents who assist on campouts and summer camp: They may have to register! Here's the official wording:
Effective June 1, 2018, adults accompanying a Scouting unit who are present at the activity for 72 total hours or more must be registered as a leader, including completion of a criminal background check and Youth Protection Training. The 72 hours need not be consecutive.

The new YPT course replaced the old version on My.Scouting.org. Launching it is more complicated, so it's worth taking some time to first read these instructions posted by the Northern NJ Council.

You can get more information from a March 2018 posting on ScoutingWire.

Three Rivers Events During April 2018

Three Rivers Events During April 2018

Apr 3 - TRD Unit Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2202394&orgkey=944
Apr 5 - TRD District Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2185070&orgkey=944
Apr 7 - TRD Pinewood Derby
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2321877&orgkey=944
Apr 10 - TRD Roundtable
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2185060&orgkey=944
Apr 17 - TRD Asst. District Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2206086&orgkey=944
Apr 22 - TRD Recognition Dinner
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2319903&orgkey=944

Training Sessions During April 2018
Apr 4 - Catholic YPT - Protecting God's Children
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2338510&orgkey=944
Apr 7 - Trainer's EDGE
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2326087&orgkey=944
Apr 7 - Den Chief Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2279431&orgkey=944
Apr 9 - Outdoor Skills - Indoor Briefing (also Apr 20-22 weekend)
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2329633&orgkey=944
Apr 14 - College of Commissioner Science
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2277868&orgkey=453
Apr 20-22 - Outdoors Skills Weekend (also Apr 9 briefing)
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2329633&orgkey=944
Apr 20-22 - Leave No Trace Trainer Weekend
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2241268&orgkey=944

Other Council-Approved Events in April 2018
Apr 7 - COPE Course at Camp Lewis
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2315947&orgkey=453
Apr 11 - Camp Turrell Leaders Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2315972&orgkey=453
Apr 12 - Floodwood Leaders Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2319975&orgkey=453
Apr 14 - Camp Lewis Beaver Day
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2299409&orgkey=453
Apr 14 - COPE Course at Camp Lewis
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2315973&orgkey=453
Apr 14-15 - Liberty Science Center Mystery Overnight
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2302346&orgkey=944
Apr 15 - Summer Camp Early-Bird Discount Ends
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2325805&orgkey=453
Apr 24 - Prepared for Life Dinner
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2321085&orgkey=453
Apr 27-29 - Council Weboree
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2133904&orgkey=944