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September 2010
Volume 10, Issue 1
copyright 2010
From the Scoutmaster's Tent  
THE BOY SCOUT NECKERCHIEF
At some point, Scouts have learned that our troop neckerchief has other uses besides looking good and showing our troop's colors. You found that it can be used in first aid, too. Throughout your scouting career, you'll find that the neckerchief has other uses, too
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There's one use, though that you may not think of - and that's to remind you of the Scout Oath. The neckerchief is a triangle, and its' three corners should remind you of something you recently learned - our Scout Oath.

The Oath, you remember, has three corners, too - duty to God and country, duty to others and duty to self. From now on, every time you put on your neckerchief, it should remind you of the things you pledge each time you repeat the Scout Oath.
From  Buckskin Council, Charleston, WV

ADVANCEMENT:           

If any scout has completed the requirements to advance, he should ask a for a Scoutmaster Conference and then ask Mrs. Brigham for a Board of Review.  It is up to the scout to ask for the assistance either via email, phone or in person.  It is also up to the scout to keep track of his service hours.  Mrs. Pietruszka will still be working with scouts writing an Eagle projects.

Make sure you have the right requirements by going to the BSA site for the most current requirements.  Your handbook may be out of date as requirements have changed in the past year.  Click here for the current rank requirements.

YOUTH PROTECTION: All adults listed on our charter MUST have current youth protection BEFORE we re-charter in early December.  If not, our charter will be rejected.  If your YP expires before 12/31/10, please do the training ASAP. If it expires in December, please do it in November.  If you're not sure when it expires, ask Pat Pietruszka.  Click here for the training link.

GREATER NIAGARA FRONTIER COUNCIL DO YOU KNOW?
    1. On  the weekend of June 6th 1960, 5,100 Scouts and their leaders attended the 50th Anniversary Jubilee Jamboree at Chestnut Ridge Park.  This camp, featured a communication network between the 14 sub camps. One of the many high lights of the celebration was the broadcasting of the scout activities by the WEBR traffic copter. Who coordinated the network?
    2.  On  July 23rd 1930, 450 scouts were camped at Camp Scouthaven.  Who did the scouts travel into the town of Arcade, in order to greet?
    3. On  February 7th 1934, who was the president of the local, Buffalo Scout Press Club? He was asked to be the chairman the National Scout Press Club meeting in Cleveland on April 24th & 25th.
    4. In 1931 South Park United Presbyterian Church, sponsored Troop 63 was led by Scoutmaster Edward T. DeBoth. Mr. BeBoth was instrumental in the dedication of a leaded glass window, in the South Park Church. What did the window depict?
    5. On November 10th 1914, an Awards Banquet was held at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, to honor 3 new Eagle Scouts. These medals were presented to the new Eagle Scouts, by Dr. Eastman. This brought the total number of Eagle Scouts in the Buffalo Council and the National Council to how many?
    6. Dr. Eastman was a member of the National Council of Indian Affairs. In 1890, Dr. Eastman, a Sioux Indian, was sent to Wounded Knee to negotiate peace with the Ghost Dancers. What was his Sioux name and in 1914? (Buffalo Council's summer camp was named in his honor.)

 BSA NATIONAL JAMBOREE:  The next National Jamboree is planned for Summer 2013 at The Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve in West Virgina.  That's only 3 years away, so get selling popcorn to help pay your way.  
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE PLANNING PICNIC
Our new Scoutmaster is Jeff Keenan and our new Committee Chair is Mark Bergmann.  Patrols signed up for the months' meetings and activities.  To see the list see our Calendar Page.
FALL MERIT BADGE WORKSHOPS
GNFC: Genealogy, Geology, Mammal Study, Fly Fishing, Railroading, Chemistry,  Astronomy, Nature, Indian Lore, Music, Fingerprinting, Space Exploration, Weather.   ( Some GNFC workshops are listed on the Science Museum site not the GNFC site, but registrations go to GNFC.)

Beaver Meadow: Environmental Science, Tracking, Wilderness Survival, Insect Study
Check our Workshop page for registration information. Beaver Meadow accepts payment over the phone.  If you don't get into Environmental Science in the fall, ask to register for the spring session now.
WEBSITE PHOTOS:
Summer photos have been posted on our site.  If you have photos from summer camp, Jambo, or NYLT, please email them (if it's only a few) or give a CD to Mrs. Pietruszka


lDO YOU KNOW ANSWERS
129. William G. McAdoo, United States Secretary of the Treasury 130. 30 131. West Point, Hudson, and Saratoga  132. SS Stantri and Edward Mellerki  133. Fred Dearman 134. Dining hall at Camp Scouthaven in 1932.ash drive with photos to Mrs. Pietruszka.  		 
LEADERSHIP

Jeff Keenan, SM
Mike Brigham, ASM
Roseanne Butler-Smith, ASM
Jim Doktor, ASM
Dave Haefner, ASM
Jeffrey Keenan, ASM
Matt Kessler, ASM
Darlene Kihlberg, ASM, Outdoor Activities Chair
Mike Pietruszka, ASM
Tim Reed, ASM
Brian Stelmaszyk, ASM
Jack Thielmann, ASM
Dan Vriesen, ASM
Jeremy Vriesen, ASM
Bill Wirth, ASM
Mark Bergmann, Committee Chair
Michelle Brigham Advancement Chair
Cheryl Gillen, Fundraising Chair
Anne Haefner, Chaplain
Sandra Lazarus, Popcorn Kernel
Pat Pietruszka, Webmaster
Catherine Thielmann, Treasurer

 PATROLS


Panther
Mitch F
Mark P (Historian)
Conner S
Jim V (ASPL)
Jeff Z (SPL)


Scorpion
Brian K
Robert K
Chris S
Mike


Flying Eagle
Alex D
Jacob D (Tr. Scribe)
Michael G
James H (Bugler)
Ryan J


Flaming Arrow
Michael B (Librarian)
Kyle J
Lucas K
Anthony K
Joseph T (Flagmaster)


Bald Eagle
Alex B
James C
Tyler D
Sean J
Joshua J
Jacob K (Tr. QM)
Joel R
Nathaniel S
Joshua S 


UPCOMING EVENTS

9/8 - Committee Meeting

9/15, 29 - Troop Meetings

9/17-19 - Scout Brigade at Fort George

10/31 Camp Doktor - shelter repair - 1-4PM

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