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2013-2014 Program Preview. Lincoln Heritage Council Boy Scouts of America. Senior Patrol Leader/Crew President Retreat 2013. Saturday, August 2, 2013 Leadership retreat for current SPL’s and Crew Presidents ONLY at Camp Crooked Creek! Cost is FREE!
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2013-2014 Program Preview Lincoln Heritage Council Boy Scouts of America
Senior Patrol Leader/Crew President Retreat 2013 Saturday, August 2, 2013 Leadership retreat for current SPL’s and Crew Presidents ONLY at Camp Crooked Creek! Cost is FREE! Sponsored by Nguttitehen Lodge.
Popcorn Sale 2013 GET YOUR UNIT INVOLVED IN THE 2013 SALE!The annual popcorn sale is critical in the continued success of your council and to many, many units across the Lincoln Heritage Council. The popcorn sale this year is going to be even more critical for all of us and we need every unit to participate! Show and Sell Begins: August 24, 2013 Show and Sell Ends: October 25 2013 Take Order Sale Begins: September 21, 2013 Take Order Sale Ends: October 25, 2013
Fall 2013 Wood Badge First Weekend: September 13-15 - Camp Crooked Creek Second Weekend: October 11-13– Tunnel Mill Wood Badge is a world-class leadership development program intended for all Scout leaders who have completed the basic training for their position. Sessions are all day and required.
Fire at Will Fire at Will is a shooting weekend for Venturing youth sponsored by the Lincoln Heritage Venturing Officers Association. This event is for Venturers or Boy Scouts who meet the age requirements for Venturing. Participants will be able to shoot in a variety of disciplines while working towards Venturing Shooting Sports Award requirements. This event will be capped at 96 shooters, so register early! Friday September 13th -Sunday September 15th Cost $35 per shooter/ Registration available online or at the Sam Swope Scout Center: Must register by August 30, 2013! Location: Camp Crooked Creek
Operation Rescue Operation Rescue will be A New Adventure! Plan now for your unit to participate in this event. You won’t want to miss this event! October 18-20 2013 Camp Loucon
Haunted Woods 2013 & 2014 Saturday, October 26, 2013 Registration Begins at 11:00AM Haunted Woods is a FUN event for Cub Scouts and their families. Events include: BB guns, Archery, sling shots, face painting, pumpkin painting, and hiking. A limited space available for camping Saturday. Dress for the weather. Haunted Woods is held rain or shine. Saturday, October 25, 2014
Commissioner Service Commissioners are the communication conduit for unit leaders to the Council. Commissioners are experienced Scouters who help units access all the services that a local council offers.
Commissioner Key Dates 2013 August 2-3, 2013 Commissioners Retreat Saturday August 3 , 2013 Commissioner Basic training Camp Roy C Manchester Saturday November 9, 2013 Commissioners College Christ Church United Methodist, Louisville
Fall Turkey Shoot Saturday, November 2, 2013 Camp Crooked Creek Multiple opportunities to win! Prizes include hams and turkeys, plus a chance to win a 2014 Spring Turkey or 2013 Fall Deer hunt at Camp Crooked Creek or Tunnel Mill Scout Reservation. 2014 Saturday, November 1, 2014
Open Camp dates: Come out to Camp Crooked Creek and experience a small piece of the fun available year-round at camp. You can take part in various events for one low cost. You can do: - COPE - Tower -Shooting Sports - Blacksmithing - Much More . . . . . November 2, 2013 (1:30pm-4:30pm)(After Turkey Shoot) April 12, 2014 (9:00am-4:00pm) August 2, 2014 (9:00am-4:00pm) November 1, 2014 (1:30pm-4:30pm)(After Turkey Shoot)
Scouting For Food Flyer Drop Off: November 16, 2013 Food Collection: November 23, 2013 Scouts throughout the Lincoln Heritage Council will be participating in the annual Scouting for Food project. Flyer Drop Off: November 15, 2014 Food Collection: November 22, 2014
Training 2013 WHAT MAKES A TRAINED LEADER? ADULT LEADER BASIC TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Youth Protection Training (YPT) (EL) - is a joining requirement for ALLleaders and must be taken every two years. Venturing Leaders must take Venturing YPT (EL) NOTE: Basic Training is required for ALL Direct Contact Leaders. CUB SCOUT LEADERS • Cub Leader Specific Training (EL) BOY SCOUT/VARSITY SCOUT • Leader Specific (or Troop Committee Challenge (EL) for Committee) • Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills (not required for committee) VENTURING • Venturing Leader Specific • Introduction to Outdoor Leaders Skills (for outdoor Crews only) SEA SCOUT • Sea Scout Adult Leader Basic • (EL = Available on E-Learning page www.myscouting.org)
RECHARTER 2014 All units in the Lincoln Heritage Council will RECHARTER in December 2013 for 2014. Re-charter Packets will be at District RT in September December 7th, Re-charter & Journey to Excellence workshop (every District)
University of Scouting January 25, 2014 (Louisville Area) Male High School 4409 Preston Highway Louisville, KY 40213 February 22, 2014 (West) Christian County Middle School 210 Glass Ave, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Silver Beaver 2014 The Silver Beaver Award is presented upon action of a Council Executive Board. This award is for outstanding service to youth within the Council or for outstanding longtime service to youth by a registered Scouter residing within that Council. Leaders must be nominated no later than December 1, 2013. We will be presenting the Awards: Saturday, February 8, 2014
Council Youth Court of Honor 2014 To honor the Class of 2014 Eagle Scouts, Silver Awards, Quartermasters, Awards of Heroism and Merit, and the Venturing Leadership Award, the Council calls these honored youth together to show our pride in their achievements. Saturday, March 1, 2014
Spring 2014 Powder Horn The Powder Horn course is designed to help the troop, team, or crew by exposing older Scouts, Venturers, and adult leaders to safely conducted outdoor/high-adventure activities of a fun and challenging nature. The course presenters are expert consultants, from inside and outside of Scouting, in each outdoor high adventure activity. It is not a certification event. It is for any youth or adult interested in experiencing a unit-level, high-adventure program. 2014: First Weekend: March 7-9 (CCC) Second Weekend: March 28-30 (TMR)
Spring 2014 Wood Badge 2014: First Weekend: March 21-23 - Camp Crooked Creek Second Weekend: April 11-13 – Roy C Manchester Wood Badge is a world-class leadership development program intended for all Scout leaders who have completed the basic training for their position. Sessions are all day and required.
Camp Card Sale 2014 Start planning now. Camp cards are a great way for your Scouts to pay their way to Summer camp. The card sells for $5 and the Scout keeps $2.50 per card. Sale Starts March 1st 2013 Sale Ends May 9th, 2014
Scout-Strong 5K Run and adVENTURE Race A brand new event for the Lincoln Heritage Council! The Scout-Strong 5K Run and adVENTURE Race will be designed for participants of all abilities and encourage Venturers to work towards earning their Sports Bronze and Quest awards. Additional information will be distributed at the University of Scouting. October 4, 2014 Location to be Announced
2014 Day Camps Day Camp is a great summer activity for Cub Scouts. It is a week-long experience where Cub Scouts can shoot BB guns, bows and arrows, learn about nature, do leatherwork and crafts, play games, sing songs, and do many more activities. *17 Day Camps will be conducted in June and July throughout the 64 counties in the Lincoln Heritage Council. For dates and more information visit www.lhcbsa.org
2014 Boy Scout Summer CampCamp Crooked Creek Summer Camp Schedule Week 1: June 8 – 14 Week 2: June 15 – 21 Week 3: June 22 – 28 Week 4: June 29 – July 5 Week 5: July 6 – 12 Week 6: July 13 - 19 For more information or to sign up, check out www.lhcbsa.org. If you have not reserved your spot for Summer Camp at Camp Crooked Creek for 2014, please call Kathyrn at 502-361-2624.
2014 Venturing Summer CampCamp Crooked Creek Adrenaline Rush This camp is specifically designed to help your Venturers experience excitement and fun. Mark your calendars and be on the look out for the Camp Crooked Creek Leader’s Guide. July 20-24, 2014 For more information or to sign up, check out www.lhcbsa.org.
2014 Boy Scout Summer CampRoy C Manchester Summer Camp Schedule Week 1: June 8 – 14 Week 2: June 15 – 21 Week 3: June 22 – 28 Week 4: June 29 –July 5 (Aquabase only) Week 5: July 6 – 12 Week 6: July 13 - 19 For more information or to sign up, check out www.lhcbsa.org. If you have not reserved your spot for Summer Camp at Roy C. Manchester for 2014, please call Kathyrn at 502-361-2624.
2014 Aqua Base at Phil Pfefffer Scout Reservation Aquabase Schedule Week 1: June 8 – 14 Week 2: June 15 – 21 Week 3: June 22 – 28 Week 4: June 29 – July 5 Week 5: July 6 – 12 Week 6: July 13 - 19 If you have not reserved your spot for Aquabase for 2014, please call Kathyrn at 502-361-2624. For more information or to sign up, check out www.lhcbsa.org.
2014 Webelos Resident Camp At Webelos Resident Camp, Scouts will participate in a variety of activities, including shooting sports, swimming, fishing, Scout skills, and much more. Many of these activities will help Scouts earn various Webelos activity badges and belt loops. Nights will be campfires, fun and games, and the tranquility of the Tunnel Mill, Roy C Manchester and Camp Crooked Creek. June 26th - 29th (TMR) June 30th - July 3rd (TMR) July 2nd - 5th (RCM) July10th - 13th (TMR) July 17th - 20th(TMR) July 20th - 23rd (CCC)
2014 Cub Resident Camp At Cub Resident Camp, Scouts will participate in a variety of activities, including shooting sports, swimming, fishing, Scout skills, and much more. Many of these activities will help Scouts earn various cub requirements and belt loops. Nights will be campfires, fun and games, and the tranquility of Camp Crooked Creek, Tunnel Mill and Roy C Manchester. Session 1: June 29-July 1, 2014 (RCM) Session 2: July 4-6, 2014 (TMR) Session 3: July 11-13, 2014 (TMR) Session 4: July 24-26, 2014 (CCC)
2014 National Youth Leadership Training NYLT brings together youth leaders from throughout our council to learn and apply the skills they need tobe effective leaders in their Troops, Crews, Ships and Teams. NYLT discusses team development and leadership strategies to enable units to reach their highest performance level Session 1: June 8-13(TMR) Session 2: June 29-July4(RCM) Session 3: July 21-26(TMR)
COPE & Climbing • The Lincoln Heritage Council offers various adventures for troops, teams and crews. Your unit can make reservations to use the Climbing/Rappelling Tower, Low COPE Team-building Course or the High-Ropes Personal Challenge Course. • You are provided with facilitators and all of the equipment you need to complete you adventure at the COPE & Climbing area at Camp Crooked Creek. • You can also reserve the course for non-Scout functions such as: • Birthday parties - Corporate Getaways • Family Reunions - Church Groups • Much More
Nightwatch 2014 Friday Evening April 25th - Saturday Morning April 26th Nightwatch is an all night adventure in Louisville! The co-ed group of participants are escorted around in busses taking part in many exciting activities. Additional information will be available Spring 2014.
Nguttitehen LodgeOrder of the Arrow The Order of the Arrow is the Honor Society of the Boy Scouts of America. As Scouting’s National Honor Society, our purpose is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law Promote Camping Develop Leaders Crystallize the Scout Habit of cheerful service to others To get your Scouts and Leaders more information check out http://www.nguttitehen.org/