A Kind of Welcome Wagon for New Cub Families

A Kind of Welcome Wagon for New Cub Families

Taking a cue from how a family moving into a new neighborhood might be greeted with a "Welcome Wagon" basket of gifts, a Cub Pack in Michigan gifts each new Cub family a white paper sack with some useful outdoor stuff plus some trail mix.

The sack also contain some information for the parents, but just a bit. As described in a recent issue of Scouting Magazine (click here), "Few families have time to read a thick packet of information — at least not right after joining your pack. But they will appreciate information that’s succinct, timely and relevant."

The article was based on a tip to Scouting Magazine from Cub Pack 3685 in Farwell, Michigan.

Three Rivers Events During November 2019

Three Rivers Events During November 2019

Nov 7 - TRD District Committee
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419938&orgkey=944
Nov 12 - TRD District Annual Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2585630&orgkey=944
Nov 20 - Troop 302 First Aid Rally
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2591087&orgkey=944
Nov 23 - TRD Merit Badge Fair
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2587673&orgkey=944
Nov 26 - TRD Unit Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2582081&orgkey=944

Training Sessions During November 2019
Nov 2 - Council Pow Wow
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2555569&orgkey=944
Nov 9 - Den Chief Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2570271&orgkey=944
Nov 18 - Fundamentals of Training/EDGE
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419880&orgkey=2104

Other Council-Approved Events in November 2019
Nov 2 - Popcorn Take-Order Orders Due
  [not posted]
Nov 4 - OA Lodge Exectutive Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2570055&orgkey=1921
11/14+15+16 Popcorn Take-Order Orders Pickup
  [not posted]
Nov 17 - Scout Day at Gravity Vault
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2593083&orgkey=453
Nov 20 - Scout Day at Indoor Sky Diving
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2585125&orgkey=944
Nov 20 - Aviation Explorer Post 747 Meeting
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Nov 24 - James E. West Fellows Thank-You
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419743&orgkey=453

Three Rivers Events During October 2019

Three Rivers Events During October 2019
Oct 10 - TRD District Roundtable
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419929&orgkey=944

Training Sessions During October 2019
Oct 4-6 - Outdoor Skills Weekend
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419875&orgkey=944
Oct 12 - Scoutmaster/Asst Specific Leader Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2563575&orgkey=944
Oct 14 - Cub Leader-Specific Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2574671&orgkey=944
Oct 29 - Friends of Scouting (FOS) Presenter Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2562820&orgkey=944

Other Council-Approved Events in October 2019
Oct 2 - Eagle Scout Alumni Gathering in Montclair
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2573906&orgkey=944
Oct 4 - Sporting Clays Tournament in Millbrook
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2448287&orgkey=944`
Oct 4-6 - Fright Night At Camp Turrell
  https://sites.google.com/view/friendsofcampturrell/home?mc_cid=e40c21f6ed&mc_eid=d06ae95434
Oct 5-6 - Cub Family Weekend at Camp Lewis
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2449450&orgkey=944
Oct 7 - OA Lodge Executive Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2570054&orgkey=944
Oct 16 - Metro Life Good Scout Award Reception in Newark
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2511253&orgkey=944
Oct 19 - Completing Rifle Shooting and Shotgun Shooting Merit Badge Partials
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2545272&orgkey=944
Oct 19 - Scout Night at New Jersey Devils Hockey
  Contact: Tyrone Manning at the NNJC Council office
Oct 26-27 - Howl-o-Ween at Camp Lewis  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2489581&orgkey=944
Oct 27 - Glen Gray Homecoming and Hall of Fame
  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=fbecsquab&oeidk=a07egdalcix31869c17

2019 Popcorn Sale Dates

2019 Popcorn Sale Dates

AUGUST
August 10	Show and Sell #1 Orders Due
August 22	Take Order Sale Begins
August 22-24	Show and Sell #1 Pickup
SEPTEMBER
September14	Show and Sell #2 Orders Due
September 26-28	Show and Sell #2 Pickup
NOVEMBER
November 2	Take-Order orders due
November 2	Show-n-Sell excess return
November 14-16	Take-Order Pick Up - ALL FINAL PAYMENTS DUE
DECEMBER
December 15	Party for $2,000 sellers at Urban Air Trampoline
December 22	Movie - "Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker" at Garden State AMC

Three Rivers Events During September 2019

Three Rivers Events During September 2019
Sep 3 - TRD Unit Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419927&orgkey=944
Sep 5 - TRD District Committee Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419928&orgkey=944
Sep 10 - TRD District Roundtable
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2561033&orgkey=944
Sep 17 - TRD Assistant District Commissioners Meeting
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419930&orgkey=944
Sep 21 - TRD Pirate Quest
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419931&orgkey=944
Sep 24 - TRD Golf Classic
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419932&orgkey=944

Training Sessions During September 2019
Sep 13-15 - Wood Badge Weekend
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419619&orgkey=944
Sep 21 - Den Chief Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2510683&orgkey=453
Sep 21 - Scoutmaster and Assistant Leader Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2564690&orgkey=944
Sep 21 - Cub Leader-Specific Training
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2564406&orgkey=944

Other Council-Approved Events in September 2019
Sep 9-10 - Shotgun and Pistol Shooting Course
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2558740&orgkey=944
Sep 14 - Popcorn - Show-n-Sell Orders Due
  [not posted]
Sep 20-22 - OA Induction Weekend
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2419832&orgkey=944
Sep 21 - Friends of Camp Turrell Recognition Dinner
  https://mkt.com/foctstore?mc_cid=b9004c8200&mc_eid=d06ae95434
Sep 27-29 - Floodwood Fall Weekend
  http://www.nnjbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=2371548&orgkey=453 Sep 26-28 - Popcorn - Show-n-Sell Order Pickup
  [not posted]

Camp Turrell Award for Nick Ligosh

Camp Turrell Award for Nick Ligosh

The Friends of Camp Turrell recently awarded its Trip McMillan Staff Excellence Award to Nick Ligosh. Nick wore several hats at camp: Camp Commissioner, Dining Hall Steward, and Merit Badge Counselor for Public Speaking. He also conducted each Friday evening's "Scouts Own Service" at the camp's chapel followed by each Friday night's closing campfire at the Council Ring.

Nick's unique voice was familiar to every camper, since they heard him frequently at meals, directing food service and wait duty. Soon campers took to cheering Nick at every opportunity, and many tried to mimic his call for "Waiters!" Click below If you would like to try your own hand at mimicry.


In the photo are Kaleb Alekel, Geoff Garlick, Nick, and Camp Director Troy Knudsen.

Cake Frosting and Trademarks

Cake Frosting and Trademarks

Some bakeries will balk at frosting a cake with an image containing a trademarked logo. Not just Scouting, but also major league baseball teams, Marvel characters, Coca-Cola, etc.

BSA National is willing to provide your bakery with a pre-printed release form. There's no charge, but be sure to get it done in advance -- plan on a few days turnaround.

You'll find details in an article published last May in Scouting Magazine. Click here for the online version.