Northwest District

Erie Shores Council, BSA

Welcome to the Northwest District Website!

To find out who, what, when, and where, click on the links to the left!

SAVE-THE-DATES!!
NW District Popcorn Kickoff - Thursday, August 5, 2010
NW District Program Kickoff - Thursday, August 12, 2010
More info to follow soon!

Youth Protection Training Policy Change Announced
Beginning June 1, 2010, Youth Protection Training will be required for all registered volunteers and will need to be completed by new leaders before their application is turned in. More info and the next training dates can be found on the Training page.

Centennial University of Scouting
The Centennial University of Scouting will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Cardinal Stritch High School. The all-day training event features 60 classes covering all levels of Scouting with an expanded youth training curriculum. More info and an updated registration packet are available on the Training page.
A "Youth Edition" registration packet is now available that highlights the classes for Scouts!

Info on the Davis-Besse Atomic Energy Camporee has been added to the Events page.

WGTE to air "Boy Scouts of Harlem 759" in August
The film is a charming and gentle exploration of how the Boy Scouts - along with two weeks at a magnificent summer scout camp -- can change a group of boys from Harlem into young men. Through these boys' eyes, we see camaraderie, structure, and personal growth in a world that is quite removed from their homes in Harlem.
The viewing dates & times can be found here.

Information on Cub Scout Leader trainings, BALOO training, LNT Workshop, LNT Trainer Course, Wilderness First Aid/CPR training and NYLT being offered over the next year have been added to the Training page.

Inventing Merit Badge Returns
One of the merit badges from the BSA's 100-year history was the similarly named Invention merit badge. The badge was discontinued in 1915 after only 10 boys had earned it. Even though an official merit badge recognizing invention has been dormant for 95 years, the idea of innovation has been fully alive in the Scouting program over the past century. A list of the current requirements can be found here.

It's that time of year again when all Merit Badge Counselors should be receiving a copy of the letter for re-registering as Merit Badge Counselors. PLEASE make sure your unit’s Counselors have received a copy and send in their updates/re-registration to Karen before the deadline. A copy of the letter can be found here.
Remember that all MB counselors must be up to date on Youth Protection training.

Council Office - Summer Access
Starting Monday, June 14th, 2010, and lasting through the Day Camp season (approximately July 23), the gate to the service entrance will be open 4:30pm to 5:30pm for volunteers to drive in to the Service Center. At other times you will need to park in the main lot and walk in. Thanks for helping to keep our campers safe! The Scout Shop will close at 5:30PM on the following Thursdays: July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12 & August 19.

Updated information on the NW District 2010 Golf-O-Ree including a flier with
registration form can be found on the Events page.

A 3-Day workshop to earn the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge will be held in August. More info and a PDF flier can be found on the Events page.

Historical Merit Badge Program
For the 100th Anniversary Celebration, four vintage merit badges are being released for the centennial celebration year only, giving Boy Scouts the hands-on opportunity to experience the exciting past of Scouting while learning how our world has changed in that 100 years. Information on the program can be found here, or select a picture on the side to get specific info on that merit badge.

Training Update:

Beginning January 1, 2011, every direct-contact leader will need to be trained for their position. In preparation for this requirement, the Training Committee asks that all units verify with Karen Krieger at the Scout Office that their leaders are correctly registered in their current position. This will be vital for accurately tracking that they have completed training for their position. Please note that a new Leader Application must be filled out if you are changing positions within a unit or joining / transferring to a new unit. There is no additional charge for changing positions in the same unit or joining a second unit (as long as you stay registered in the primary unit, just write “multiple in the corner of the app). There is a $1.00 transfer fee for switching units.

Historic Woodlawn Cemetery Project
This unique project will give Boy Scout Troops an avenue to give back to the community by helping restore a national historic site. Leadership will be provided by Tindeuchen Lodge, with Troops providing the labor. A flier with preliminary info on the project can be found here.

The 100th celebration has begun, and Erie Shores Council has many activities planned to commemorate the anniversary. A brochure highlighting some of the activities planned. can be found here. One program being offered is the ESC 100th Anniversary Commemorative Patch seen at left. The patch will be given to all registered Scouts & Leaders. Then members can earn each of eight \rocker patches to go around it. The requirements for each Rocker can be found here.

Boy Scout Scuba Diving Programs are being offered by Aqua Hut Dive Center. Boys can earn either the Scuba, BSA activity patch or the new Scuba Diving Merit Badge. A flier with more information can be found here.

BSA has announced NEW belt loops & pins in the Cub Scout Academic & Sports Program. They are: Disability Awareness, Family Travel, Good Manners, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, Video Games, Hiking, Hockey, Horseback Riding, Kickball, and Skateboarding. They have also added a page on the National website listing each requirement. The website can be found here.

Do you have a Boy Scout interested in the Surveying Merit Badge? Then Bryan Ellis would like to help you out! A flier with contact info can be found here.

Honor your Scout Leaders in 2010 for activity in their faith community!
P.R.A.Y. handles adult recognition programs for numerous faiths. Unlike the youth awards, adults must be nominated. More information and the nomination forms can be found here.

The National Jamboree in 2010 is fast approaching!!!
ONLY 6 SPOTS LEFT
For more info on joining the Troops going from Erie Shores, visit the official website at www.jamboesc.com.

While supplies last the "Pink Panther" 2010 National Jamboree Council Strips will be on sale at the Council Service Center. Ghost (white or pink) or Regular strips $5.00 each. One Ghost & One Regular Strip for $7.50. All three for $12.50. To see the New Council Strip, click here.

OA Members - The fundraiser Lodge Flap is now available!

Den Leader & Pack Planning Kits now available on-line
As you gear up for another great year of Cub Scouting, National has updated these kits to aid in planning and made them freely available on-line. Most files are in PDF format, while the budget, newsletter and calendar files are in Excel so they can be modified for your unit.
The Den Leader Kit is available here.
The Annual Pack Planning Resources is available here.

"A Year of Celebration"
100th Anniversary program
All Cub Scouts, Boys Scouts, Venturers & Alumni are invited to participate in this 100th Anniversary program demonstrating the incredible impact of a century of living the Scout Law. The program runs from September, 2009 through all of 2010. An overview of the program can be found on Nationals "Celebrating 100 Years" webpage here. More specific info on the program, including requirements for the patch can be found in a PDF here.

Cornell University has a fun opportunity for Troops & Packs to learn about common birds in the city while participating in a study. Participation could help with Cub Scout advancement/electives or Boy Scout merit badges. A flier with more info is available here.

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