Event Date(s) and Time(s): April 30, 2012
Event Location (s): Pie Order Deadline-Classico Foods Dessert Products
Uniform and supplies required: N/A
Event Description: Pie orders are due at Monday meeting. Pies will be available prior to Mother's Day.
Reminder date: April 30, 2012
Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link).
Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations.
Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Get a current BSA health form (if required).
Consider helping the troop! Info here.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Hiking!!
Event Date(s) and Time(s): Saturday, May 5 @ 8:00 am
Event Location (s): Leave First Alliance @ 8:00 am; hike on North Country Trail (to log cabin) Uniform and supplies required: Class B uniform; hiking staff; snack/lunch; bug spray :) Event Description: 10 mile hike
Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.
Friday, April 27, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Reminder - Nick Wolford Eagle COH
Event Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday, April 22 @ 2:00 p.m.
Event Location (s): First Alliance Church
Uniform and supplies required: Class A uniform WITH SASH
Event Description: Eagle Court of Honor
Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Nick Wolford Eagle Court of Honor
Event Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday, April 22, 2012 @ 2:00 p.m.
Event Location (s): First Alliance Church
Uniform and supplies required: Class A uniform WITH SASH
Event Description: Eagle Court of Honor
Reminder date: April 21, 2012
Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.
Monday, April 16, 2012
2012 Marks 100 years of Boy Scouts’ Highest Rank, Eagle Scout
via ScoutingNews by Press Release on 4/11/12
IRVING, Texas (April 10, 2012)-One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned this nation’s first Eagle Scout Award, new, independent research demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society every day. Since it was first awarded in 1912, more than 2 million young men have achieved the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank. The study conducted by Baylor University, Merit Beyond the Badge, found that Eagle Scouts are more likely than men who have never been in Scouting to:
- Have higher levels of planning and preparation skills, be goal-oriented, and network with others
- Be in a leadership position at their place of employment or local community
- Report having closer relationships with family and friends
- Volunteer for religious and nonreligious organizations
- Donate money to charitable groups
- Work with others to improve their neighborhoods
“Eagle Scouts have made their marks throughout history—from walking on the moon and working behind the desk in the Oval Office to running the bases in the major leagues. And while we’re proud to claim some truly great men in American history among our ranks, we’re even more proud that everyday Eagle Scouts become wonderful husbands, fathers, and citizens,” said Bob Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America. “This research validates for the world something we’ve known about Eagle Scouts for years. They lead. They vote. They donate. They volunteer. They work hard and achieve their goals. In short, Eagle Scouts are exceptional men.”
Baylor University’s Program for Prosocial Behavior received a grant from the John Templeton Foundation to measure the lifelong effects of being in the Scouting program, and more specifically, of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
“Our study measured if achieving the rank of Eagle provides an advantage and benefits throughout a Scout’s life,” said Dr. Byron Johnson, lead researcher, Baylor University. “We found that the effort and commitment required to earn this rank produces positive attributes that benefit not only these men in their personal and professional lives, but also benefits their communities and the country through the service and leadership they provide.”
The Eagle Scout badge has become widely recognized as a mark of distinction both within and outside of Scouting. Once earned, it is worn for life. About 4 percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout rank. To do so, Scouts must demonstrate their understanding of leadership, service, character, personal fitness, and outdoor skills at multiple levels.
In addition to the 21 life skills merit badges required to earn the Eagle Scout rank, each Scout must complete an extensive self-directed service project. The Scout must plan, organize, lead, and manage the entire service effort prior to his 18th birthday. The average number of hours spent on Eagle Scout projects is 130. In 2011, more than 51,000 young men earned the Eagle Scout Award, which means Eagle Scout service projects alone represented almost 6.7 million hours of community service.
Among the 21 required merit badges to earn the Eagle Scout rank are First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Environmental Science, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Camping, and Family Life.
Some of the more notable Eagle Scouts are President Gerald Ford; Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton; explorer Steve Fossett; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation co-chair Bill Gates Sr.; MLB all-star Shane Victorino; and actor Jon Heder, who starred in the independent film Napoleon Dynamite.
While not a household name, a clear example of what Baylor University found in its research is 15-year-old Eagle Scout Spencer Zimmerman. Zimmerman learned that Dayton Hayward, a friend with cerebral palsy, liked to feel the wind in his face. So, he invited Hayward to join him in completing a triathlon. To help Hayward achieve the impossible, Zimmerman pulled, pushed, and carried his friend through a 500-meter swim, 3.2-mile run, and 12-mile bike ride. Both boys faced intense physical tests in completing the race. For his commitment to serving others, Zimmerman was recently awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation’s American Spirit Award.
“I was honored to receive the American Spirit Award, but the credit goes to Dayton,” Zimmerman said. “Despite the challenges he faces, he has great spirit. Throughout the training and race, I was just his legs. I believe there’s no reason why Dayton shouldn’t have the opportunity to do what everyone else does.”
About the Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.™” The Scouting organization is composed of 2.7 million youth members between the ages of 7 and 21 and more than a million volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.scouting.org.
About Baylor University
Baylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution, characterized as having “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university provides a vibrant campus community for approximately 15,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. Located in Waco, Baylor welcomes students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries to study a broad range of degrees among its 11 nationally recognized academic divisions. Baylor sponsors 19 varsity athletic teams and is a founding member of the Big 12 Conference.
For more information about the Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion, Program on Prosocial Behavior, please visithttp://www.baylorisr.org 
. To review the Eagle Scout research, please visit: http://www.scouting.org/About/Research/EagleScouts.aspx.
Related articles:
Sad News from the Council regarding Eagle Jason Wahl
And an opportunity to show your support. Please read.
_________________________
Moraine Trails Council
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the tragic death of Jason Wahl, son of Jeff and Karen Walh, during an event at Gannon University. Jason, an Eagle scout of Troop 457 in Zelienople, suffered the accident this past Friday evening and passed away Saturday.
We as Troop 457 will be honoring Jason by attending one of the showings en force in Class A. As the showing times are not yet scheduled, we are creating this awareness for proper planning.
Doc Wahl and the Wahl family has been instrumental to many of the scouts not just in 457, but also council wide. To honor Jason's memory, we would like to invite any of the Troops or individual scouts to join us when we visit the funeral home. Trust me - this showing will mean a lot to Jeff, Karen and his family.
We will be organizing that event as information becomes available. To help us to that end we would appreciate passing this e-mail to the other council troops.
Contact information:
David Heagy davheagy@aol.com
cell 724-612-5540 - call anytime
Looking forward hearing from you.
Yours in scouting
David Heagy
Troop 457 Committee Chairman
Also, Jan from Dr. Wahl’s office would like to set up a meal chain for the family for about two weeks. Anyone who would like to provide a meal for the Wahl family should contact Jan at 724.776.2487 to set up a time for your meal. Let her know you are involved in Scouting.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Trail to Eagle Preparation Class on April 25
Via Moraine Trails Council:
Trail to Eagle Preparation Class
April 25, 2012
Preston Center at Camp Bucoco
Time: 7:15pm.
Star and Life Scouts and their Parents are encouraged to attend along with a unit leader from each troop. Many things have changed with the workbook and requirements. We plan on covering these changes, which are substantial and can be confusing. First there is a NEW Eagle Project workbook and second, the Unit Committee Advancement Guide has been replaced by the The Guide to Advancement.
The information being presented is relevant for the Scout, their parents and Scout Leaders. Please contact the Council Service Center 724-287-6791 or email: Cindy @ cindy.myers@scouting.org if you are planning to attend this class.
Additional classes will be held on July 25 and October 24.
Moraine Trails Council 500, BSA
830 Morton Avenue Extension
Butler, PA 16001
(724)287-6791 (Phone)
(724)287-0400 (Fax)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Committee Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2012
Meeting started 7:05 pm at First Alliance Church.
Members in attendance: Betsy Wolford, Colleen Chamberlain, Kristen Davis and Donna Matuch.
Scouts in attendance were Evan Lucas (SPL) John Cardenas and Kevin Davis.
Financial: Reports not available for distribution. Need account balances for the new scouts for transfer.
Website update: No information provided.
March old business:
- Waiting for Boy Scout cards for the new scouts, others came with the re-charter.
- After Action Report:
- Troop Elections:
- Zachary supervised the election process, low turn-out of scouts, no Den Chief positions due to cub scout summer vacation, 1st election experience for new scouts
- Tech Merit Badge Day at BC3 resulted in 7 scouts in attendance. Program was well-received by adults and scouts and worth-while to attend again, if offered.
- Merit badges: Environmental Science is being completed, Donna will follow-up with the CJ to contact the teacher for the Electronics badge. (Mr. Cragle-Shenango)
New Business:
- Troop sweatshirts are in the process of being distributed. Thanks to the Ryan's and Soils Inc. for the warm and cozy donation!
- Camp update: Donna attended the pre-camp meeting on April 2. Theme is Safari. Regular and High Adventure camps available.
Food will be prepared by a catering company, Jack Libengood is the Program Director.
Anyone interested, the troop in scheduled to attend the 1st week of camp which is June 17-23.
Adults are desperately needed as leadership. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!
Adult involvement: SM and adult outdoor training at Camp Agawam on April 27-28, open to ALL PARENTS. - Troop will sell pies from Classico.
All profits from the sale of pies will go directly to the boy's accounts. This can help defray the cost of camp.
Cost of pies will be $11.
Forms will be available April 9, delivery to be prior to Mother's Day. - SPL Agenda for Monday Meetings:
April 9, Monday-First Aid Refresher, new scout advancement, game
April 16, Monday-Inventory of trailer, tent set-up, meal plan for Woodsy Owl, camp safety, Leave No Trace
April 23, Monday-new scouts Tenderfoot requirements, 30-day scout requirements, perhaps merit badge
April 30, Monday-after action for spring campout, guest speaker (Mirjam) for Citizenship in World requirement, Patrol Leaders Council meeting 6:00 pm
Upcoming Events:
April 21, Satuarday-TENTATIVE-Stargazing at Westminster College 6:00 pm.
April 22, Sunday-Eagle Court of Honor for Nicholas Wolford, 2:00 pm at First Alliance Church. First Class uniform if attending. Notify Mr. or Mrs. Wolford if attending.
April 27-29, Friday to Sunday-Spring Camporee at Moraine State Park. Camping/Hiking Safety on Friday night, 10-mile hike on Saturday.
May 5, Saturday-10-mile hike, location TBD.
May 7, Monday-Summer camp final payment due to troop, due to council on May 9.
May 11-13, Friday to Sunday, Woodsy Owl Weekend at Clear Creek State Park, campout and park clean-up. 5-mile hike on Hunter Trail, map and compass training for new scouts. Option for Weblos to join the event.
May 20, Sunday-15-mile bike ride in Canfield (trail). Bring lunch, water and dress for weather. Leave church lot at 8:00 am to be on trail at 9:00 am.
June 2, Saturday-BUCOCO SERVICE DAY. Help clean-up camp, food provided. June 9, Saturdya-10-mile hike, North Country Trail from Route 528/Jennings and back.
June 17-23, Sunday to Saturday-Summer Camp at Camp Bucoco.
JULY-Monday meetings will move to Pearson Park (floating location).
July 1, Sunday-25-mile bike ride, (Champion). Details to follow.
August 5-11, Sunday to Saturday-NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) to be held at Camp Bucoco. Scholarships (for half the cost) are available to eligible scouts.
August-Hale Farm and Camp Ottbre-(Colleen's dad's military vehicle collection) in August-Details to follow.
Sept/October-Bike-Aboard will be scheduled. Family-fun train and bike ride. Details to follow.
Ideas for activities: canoe trips, kayaking at Moraine State Park, Pittsburgh trip Next meeting on Tuesday, May 1 at 7:00 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
Respectfully,
Donna A. Matuch
Committee Secretary
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Committee Meeting
Event Date(s) and Time(s): Tuesday, April 3, 2012 @ 7:00 p.m.
Event Location (s): First Alliance Church, Mission Meade Road
Uniform and supplies required: Bring a pen & paper, and your best ideas!!
Event Description: Monthly committee meeting
Reminder date: N/A
Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)