Roundtable September 2, 2015

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1 Powahay District Roundtable September 2, 2015 Boy Scout Leader Packet For Troops

2 Powahay District CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL, BSA Calendar August: 26: District Board Meeting 29: Norwalk s Scouting Adventure September: 2: Roundtable Program Kick-off 10: School Night To Join Scouting 11-12: Popcorn Distribution 11-13: OA Ordeal 19: Boy Scout Introduction to Youth Leadership Training 19: Stamford Bonfire Recruiting Event 30: District Board Meeting October: 7: Roundtable 2-3: Scout Day Lime Rock 2-4: OA Fellowship 3: Cub Scout/Boy Scout Leader Training 9-10: Boy Scout Leader Outdoor Training 23-25: Boy Scout Fall Camporee 24: Cub Scout Field Day Safar-O-Ree 28: District Board Meeting November: 2: Cub Scout Leader Train 4: Roundtable 14: Webelos Adventure College District Board Meeting 21: District Rechartering December: 2: Roundtable 16: District Board Meeting School Vacation: 12/24-1/1/16 January: 6: Roundtable 8-10 Boy Scout/Venturing Youth Leader Training # : Youth Leader Training #2 11 Cub Leader Training 16 District Board Meeting 21: Council Recognition Dinner 22-24: Boy Scout Klondike Derby 27: District Board Meeting February: 3: Roundtable 6: Cub Scout Winter Wild Stamford Museum & Nature Center 7: Scout Sunday Merit Badge College Saturdays 6, 13, 20, 27 & Mar. 5 7: Scout Sunday 11: Cub Scout Training 24: District Board Meeting School Vacations: Stamford/ New Canaan/Darien 2/15-2/19; Wilton 2/12/-2/15; Norwalk 2/12-2/16. March: 2: Roundtable 5: University of Scouting 12: Scout Day at the Norwalk Aquarium 30: District Board Meeting April: 2: Fishing Derby 1 6: Roundtable 9: Fishing Derby 2 11: Cub Leader Training 22-24: Boy Scout Leader Training 23: Powahay Pinewood Championship/Cubmobile 27: District Board Meeting School Vacations: Stamford 4/4-4/8; All others 4/11-4/15. May: 4: Roundtable 6-8: OA Ordeal 13-15: Boy Scout Techno -Stem Spring Camporee 14-15: Cub Scout Scouting Around the World Cuboree and Webelos WOW 25: District Board Meeting June 1: Powahay Recognition Dinner 3-5: OA Ordeal 10-12: OA Conclave

3 Powahay District Commissioner Service Proudly serving the communities of Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Wilton Roundtable Fall Kick-off Get Set for a Great Year of Scouting! Wednesday, September 2, 2015 At the At the Church of the Latter-day Saints, 686 South Ave., New Canaan 7:15 PM Gathering - 7:30 PM Roundtable Program Joint Session for Cub Scout, Boy Scout & Venturing Leadersscou Opening & Welcome to Roundtable Introduction of the District Team and Remarks Introduction of Commissioner Staff and Remarks Council Representative Others William Shannon & Cindy Allen Roundtable Staff Peter Riordan, District Chairman Thomas Williams, District Commissioner Alex Cantor, Area West Service Executive We ask Boy Scout Leaders to exit quickly and quietly to your room so that the Cub Scouts can start their Roundtable split session. Thank you. Split Session Cub Scout Leaders Cindy Allen Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner Cub Scout Activities John Hanks School Night to Join Scouting & Fall Recruitment Peter Riordan, District Membership Chair Cub Scout Activities and planning Cub Scout Topics for Sept and Oct Cub Talk : Parent Orientation Will have a video you can show parents, also Q&A! Boy Scout and Venturing Leaders William Shannon Boy Scout Roundtable Commissioner Boy Scout Roundtable Program Ideas William Shannon Boy Scout Leader Training Roger Williams Fall Recruitment and Webelos to Scout Process & Webelos Rosters by Towns Fall Camporee Planning Roger Williams & Troop 9 Next Roundtable is Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 7:15 Gathering 7:30 PM Opening At the Church of the Latter-day Saints, 686 South Ave., New Canaan

4 More information at: Powahay s BIG Fall Event Weekend of Oct. 24: Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturers are invited for a weekend of fun and camping. We re back to separate programs for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts/Venturers. Safar-O-Ree Cub Scout Field Day October 24 at Hoyt Scout Reservation Nine action stations including BB Shooting, Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course and 8ft. Ball and more Safari s for Tigers, Wolves, Bears and Webelos to earn new outdoor Adventure Loops or pins towards the new Cub Scout Advancement. Fun Nature Hike to earn your Safari hat. Optional Family Camping with a movie and campfire! Klondike Games Boy Scout Fall Camporee Hosted By Troop 9 Stamford October 23-25, 2015 Hoyt Scout Reservation For Troops and Venture Crews The Klondike Games are based off the Hunger Games books and movies. Action and skilled stations Leadership SPL Led Camporee Cooking Contest, evening campfire and more. Webelos Adventure College November 14: All new awards with 11 to choose from. Hosted by Troop 19 Norwalk. Instructors needed. Download Instructor Guide at ahttp:// powahay/news COMING ATTRACTIONS FOR More Info at CUB SCOUT ADVENTURES Scout Day at Lime Rock Oct. 2-3 Safar-O-Ree Cub Scout Field Day October 24: Take a Safari with 9 action stations including BB Shooting, and to earn new Cub Scout Advancement. Family Camping too Webelos Adventure College November 14: All new awards with 11 to choose from. Hosted by Troop 19 Norwalk. Winter Wild Cub Scout Polar Bear February 6, 2016: We are back at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center for a Winter WILD day of Cub Scout Fun. Pinewood Derby Championship and Cubmobile Race coming April 23, Cub Scouting Around the World Cub- O-Ree and Webelos WOW May 21-22, 2016: A weekend of family fun, camping and with a international twist. BOY SCOUT /VENTURING ADVENTURES Klondike Games Boy Scout Fall Camporee October 23-25, 2015: The cancelled Klondike Derby theme is being refreshed for the Fall Camporee. Hosted by Troop 9 Stamford. Boy Scout Klondike Derby January 22-24, 2016 Fun to be announced theme coming and hosted by Troop 35 Darien Techno-STEM Boy Scout Spring Camporee May 20-22, 2016: Come to a nontraditional camporee where you are encouraged to bring your computer, cell phone, and X-Box for STEM activities. Hosted by Troop 5 Stamford. FOR ALL SCOUTING LEVELS Scout Day at the Norwalk Maritime Aquarium, March 12, 2016: Fun activities for all levels of Scouting and optional sleepover. Hosted by Troop 14 Norwalk.

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8 Powahay District Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Webelos Adventure College Saturday, November 14, :30 AM to 12:30 PM Hosted by Troop & Crew 19 Norwalk Rogers International School 202 Blachley Rd, Stamford Questions John Hanks, Event & District Activity Chairman SCHEDULE 8:30 AM Check-in 8:45 AM Opening Ceremony 9 to 10:30 1st Session 10:30 to 12 2nd Session 12 to 12:30 Lunch & Closing All Scouts must be picked up by 12:30 Offering 11 NEW Webelos Adventures: 1. Adventure in Science 2. Art Explosion 3. Aware & Care 4. Build A Better World 5. Earth Rocks 6. Engineer 7. First Responder 8. Game Design 9. Looking Forward, Looking Back 10. Maestro 11. Moviemaking NEW No more Webelos Activity Badges in with Webelos Adventures. All new awards all new requirements. Each award is a pin. Badges: Art Explosion, Adventure in Science, Aware & Care, First Responder, Build A Better World, Earth Rocks, Engineer, Game Design, Looking Forward Looking Back, Maestro, Moviemaking and a NOVA/STEM Workshop. Timing: 8:30 AM: Check-in 8:45 AM: Opening Ceremony 9 to 10:30 AM: 1st Session 10:30 to 12 PM: 2nd Session 12 to 12:30 PM: Closing & Lunch (All Scouts must be picked up by 12:30) Cost: $15.00 includes patch, supplies, facility use and lunch. Limited Scholarships available. Contact John Hanks (see below). Sign-up/Registration: Webelos Adventures selections based on a first-paid-first-served basis. We will have to limit class sizes and overall enrollments. Sign up early. Registrations starts in September and due by November 6. After Nov. 6 registrations only accepted to fill out classes. Select Adventures carefully. Webelos may not switch classes. A few Notes: We need instructors! Please contact John Hanks, , jhanks@powahay.com. A team of instructors for each badge works best. This is a Webelos event only. Younger Cub Scouts and siblings should not attend. Due to classroom size and distractions to teaching the class, parents will be discouraged to accompany their son to the selected class unless there is a special need. Parents Lounge in the school cafeteria: Free coffee/tea, information on the Webelos process, learn about the Boy Scout Program and time to relax and socialize with other parents. Directions: Rogers International School, 202 Blachley Rd, Stamford. At exit 9, I-95. Blachley Rd is at the intersection of McDonald s Restaurant and East Main St. Follow Blachley Rd. before the gate to Chelsea Piers and school is on the left.

9 Powahay District Webelos Badge College, November 14, 2015 Registration due by Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Roundtable Night Registration after November 5 accepted to fill out classes. Limited choices may apply. To ensure proper registration please scan and registration form to John Hanks at johnwhanks@hotmail.com and then mail to: Connecticut Yankee Council, Attn: Powahay Webelos College, Cindy Pepe, PO Box 32, Milford, CT Instructions: 1. Webelos can earn two Webelos Adventures. 2. Please Scouts must sign up through their Pack and one registration form per Pack. Indicate a 1st. and 2nd. activity badge choice for each Webelos or Nova Awards. We will only accept individual sign ups if no one else from the pack is attending. 3. Pins for each Session will be selected on a first-come, first-paid sign up basis. 4. We have to limit class size and overall enrollment so please register early. 5. Select badges carefully. Scouts may not be able to switch to another class. Leaders Name: Address: Phone #: Pack # Den # Town: # of Scouts X $15.00 = $ Please include check payable to CT. Yankee Council BSA or pay by Credit Card: Credit Card: VISA, MC, AMEX Number Exp date Signature Name on card Activity Badges Please select a 1st and 2nd choice. Print names clearly for The Webelos College Diploma. Offering 11 NEW Webelos Adventures: 1. Adventure in Science 2. Art Explosion 3. Aware & Care 4. Build A Better World 5. Earth Rocks 6. Engineer 7. First Responder 8. Game Design 9. Looking Forward, Looking Back 10. Maestro 11. Moviemaking 12. Nova/Stem See pages 5 to 7 for requirements. Session 1: 9 to 10:30 AM Session 2: 10:30 to 12 Noon Scout Name 1st Choice 2nd Choice 1st Choice 2nd Choice For Office/Council: Account No

10 Powahay District Connecticut Yankee Council BSA Introduction New changes are coming to the Webelos and the Arrow of Light requirements for Good changes to better prepare 4 th and 5 th grade boys to join a Boy Scouts troop while learning outdoors skills and having fun adventures. And a major change in the Arrow of Light Award could benefit with more boys crossing over to Boy Scouts. It s all very exciting and we ve put together this booklet to the review new changes and to develop our Webelos to Scout Transition program. Webelos Dens change from being an 'adult-run' den to being a 'scout-run' patrol ready to fit right into an active Boy Scout troop. Parents and den leaders need to give the scouts gradual control, decisionmaking, and responsibility as they progress in skills, abilities, and maturity. There are two components to Webelos - the Webelos rank badge to be earned toward the end of 4th grade and the Arrow of Light to be earned in 5th grade. NEW for 2105 A boy that is new to Scouting in 5th grade does not need to earn the Webelos Badge to earn the Arrow of Light. He joins and works with his den on the NEW Arrow of Light Requirements without the pressure of playing catch-up with previous requirements. The thought behind this is to get new boys in at the 5th grade level for a transition program to Boy Scouts. The final part of Webelos is bridging over into a Boy Scout troop selected individually by the scout. Once the goals of Webelos are understood, the methods of the program make a lot of sense! NEW Webelos Rank Requirements: 1. Be an active member of your Webelos den for three months. (Being active means having good attendance, paying your den dues, and working on den projects.) 2. Complete each of the following Webelos required adventures with your den/family: Cast Iron Chef Duty to God and You First Responder Stronger, Faster, Higher Webelos Walkabout 3. Complete two Webelos elective adventures of your den or family's choosing from this list: Adventures in Science, Aquanaut, Art Explosion, Aware and Care, Build It, Build My Own Hero, Castaway, Earth Rocks!, Engineer, Fix It, Game Design, Into the Wild, Into the Woods, Looking Back, Looking Forward, Maestro!, Moviemaking, Project Family, Sportsman 4. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.* If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian. NEW Arrow of Light Requirements: 1. Be active in your Webelos den for at least six months since completing the fourth grade or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old. (Being active means having good attendance, paying your den dues, and working on den projects.) 2. Complete each of the following Arrow of Light required adventures with your den or family: Building a Better World Camper Duty to God in Action Scouting Adventure 3. Complete three Webelos elective adventures of your den or family's choosing from this list: Adventures in Science, Aquanaut, Art Explosion, Aware and Care, Build It, Build My Own Hero, Castaway, Earth Rocks!, Engineer, Fix It, Game Design, Into the Wild, Into the Woods, Looking Back, Looking Forward, Maestro!, Moviemaking, Project Family, Sportsman 4. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.* If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device, the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or guardian.

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