QUALITY COUNCIL

WESTMORELAND FAYETTE COUNCIL Boy Scouts of America 2 Garden Center Drive Greensburg, PA 15601

www.wfbsa.org SEPTEMBER l OCTOBER 2005 VOLUME #10 ISSUE #5

In order to have a really successful sale that results in maximum returns for both your unit and participating individuals, you should be well on your way and have the following steps com-pleted!

♦ The first step was to appoint a popcorn chair for your unit.

♦ The second step was to attend your District Corn Roast in August and register your unit for participation in the Popcorn Sale.

♦ The third step was for your Unit Popcorn Chairman to attend the District Popcorn Training that will be conducted concur-rently with school night training in all Districts during the week of August 23rd.

After the training your chairperson will be responsi-ble for conducting a unit Popcorn Kickoff, coordinat-ing the sale and submission of all forms for product and prizes. He or she will also be responsible for arranging for product pickup, distribution within the unit, and submission of payment in a timely manner.

♦ The fourth step is to develop a unit budget and a unit pop-corn sale goal. How much money do you need for equip-ment, projects, camp and other activities? Popcorn can be your answer. Set a Popcorn Sales goal for the unit and for each family in the unit.

♦ The fifth step is to conduct a fun and exciting unit Popcorn Kickoff. The kickoff is where you share with the boys and parents the Unit Popcorn goal and what the proceeds of the sale will be used for. Make it exciting! Review your unit plans, the prize program and pass out all the materials. Share with the parents that Popcorn can be your answer. The com-missions paid to participating units are higher than ever, plus

individual sellers can earn great prizes. You’ll be selling a quality product, well known within the community and the sale will be promoted on a Council level.

♦ The sixth step is to Conduct a Show and Sell campaign. Sign up your unit to participate in this advance sale where you order popcorn to give to boys to take with them when they go in their neighborhoods taking orders. They can fill the orders on the spot, collect the money, save time and a return trip. Contact Bev at the Council Service Center to place a Show and Sell order for your unit. Contact your Dis-trict Popcorn Chairman if you have any questions!

So, don’t miss out. Continue your plans for your fall fundraiser and MAKE IT POPCORN – IT’S THE WAY TO GO!

See page 4 for more information on the Popcorn Sale!

Dear Scouting Family: Our hearts go out to everyone who has been devastated by the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. We have offered our support to the leadership of our local councils in those coastal areas hit hardest by the storm. We don’t know if all of our Scouts, volunteers, and professional staff mem-bers are safe, and I ask that you join me in praying for their strength, protection, and well-being. We know that many of you want to help the victims of this tragedy. Once we understand the needs of our councils, we plan to offer service opportunities. Until that time, you may wish to support the relief efforts of such organizations as the American Red Cross (www.redcross.org) and the Salvation Army (www.salvationarmy.org). As more information becomes available, we will keep you informed. Thank you and God bless you, Roy L. Williams Chief Scout Executive

Think popcorn for 2005 – IT’S THE WAY TO GO!

2005 Popcorn Chair Roster Council Chair Sandy Ferguson 724-834-7378

Braddock Trail District Bushy Run District Lisa Mussleh 724-547-4843 Bob Plummer 724-751-9694

Laurel Hills District Old Trails District Pat Krempecki 724-832-0518 Wes Scarlett 724-329-5200

Advisor Jack Waite 724-837-1630

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High Adventure Rally Monday, September 12, 2005

7:30 PM Stanwood Elementary School

New Stanton, PA

TO: Scouts, Parents and Leaders FROM: Ross Bash, Council High Adventure Chairman We invite all Boy Scouts and their parents and all Boy Scout Leaders to attend a High Adventure Rally to be held Monday, September 12, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Stanwood Elementary School in New Stanton. At the rally the High Adventure Committee will outline all the High Adventure activities to be conducted until the year 2010. We will review plans for the provisional Phil-mont contingent for 2007 and accept applications and a $50.00 deposit for the trip. We will entertain discussion and review options open for the Council’s 2007 High ad-venture Activity. All Scouts and their parents and all Scout Leaders should attend this meeting if they have any interest in any High Adventure activity. We’ll see you at this fun, important meeting! Please call the Council Service Center (724) 837-1630 for more information.

Down and Derby We have been chosen as one of the Councils to sponsor the movie “Down and Derby” . Our Scout week for the movie will be on Friday, October 7 - Thursday, October 13, 2005 at the Carmike Cinema behind the Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg. Come on out and show your support for Scouting...wear your uniform and bring a friend!

INVITE BOYS TO JOIN YOUR PACK AND THEY WILL RECEIVE A

FREE PINEWOOD DERBY KIT How it works Each boy who joins Cub Scouting will receive a colorful Race to Cub Scouting “drivers license” . The license entitles him to receive a Race to Cub Scouting Pinewood Derby Kit when he attends his first official Cub Scout pack meeting. Be a part of the Race to Cub Scouting and watch your recruit-ing and retention numbers take off!

COUNCIL UPDATE I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and had a great time at our camps!

I wanted to give an update on our United Way situation. As you might have heard, we were recently informed by the United Way of Westmoreland County that our yearly allocation will be significantly decreased. Currently, we can re-submit a proposal for 2006 - 2007. Our 2005 - 2006 grant has been decreased from $84,000 to $56,000.

In the meantime, when you make your donation to the United Way, please designate the “Westmoreland-Fayette Council, BSA” as the recipient of your contribution. In order for the council to receive your donation, the contri-bution must be for $50 or more. I will keep you informed on the situation and I appreciate your support and dedica-tion.

To help us with the shortfall, the council is planning a few fundraisers this year. First we will be having our annual Sporting Clays Tournament. The event will take place on September 23, 2005 at The Shooting Academy at Nema-colin Woodlands Resort. More information is available on page 12.

The second event will be a show at the Palace Theatre in Greensburg. We have reserved tickets available for the Thursday, October 20, 2005 show featuring Tim Conway, Harvey Korman and a special guest, Impressionist Louise DuArt. Please take a look at the information on page 12.

Also, we have been chosen as a sponsor for the “Down and Derby” movie for the week of October 7 - 13, 2005. See top of this page for more information.

Thank you, Bill Taylor

Council Annual Meeting The Council Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2006. the purpose of the meeting is to elect Council Mem-bers at Large, Advisory and Honorary Board Members of the Westmoreland-Fayette Council, Council Representatives to the National Council, regular members of the Executive Board and officers of the Corporation. All registered Chartered Or-ganization Representatives and Council Members at Large are eligible to vote. Please mail nominations to: Council Nomi-nating Committee, Attn: Marty Newingham, 2 Garden Center Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.

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2006 Camp Conestoga

As you can see most Troops have staked their claim for their campsite for the 2006 camping season.

All the weeks of camp are now open for any Troop to make a site reservation for the 2005 Season. There is a $25.00 site reservation fee. Call the Council Service Center at 724-837-1630 to make your reservation.

The Camp Fees for 2006 will be determined this fall.

2006 Reservation dates and Information

♦ The reservation fee of $50 per Scout will be due March 17, 2006. The troop will receive the discounted fee to be paid in full

by May 12, 2006 for only the number of Scouts that the Troop has paid for $50 by this date. Exception will be Webelos Scout moving to the troop. They will receive the discounted price until May 12th.

♦ The final fees will be due by May 12, 2006. A discount will be received if paid in full by this date.

♦ If payments received by May 13, 2005 do not reflect your troop filling at least 2/3rds of the campsite capacity, your reserva-tion may be transferred to another site in the same week or another troop may be assigned to share your site.

♦ If your Troop arrives at camp with more Scouts than they are registered for or they arrive with too many Scouts and exceed the maximum number of campers for the site, we reserve the right to switch your campsite

♦ All troops are responsible for notifying the Council Service Center of reservation changes for 2006

♦ 2006 site reservation forms are available at the Council Service Center. 2006 Camp Staff Applications are now available at the Council Service Center.

Stake your Claim!

CAMP CONESTOGA RESERVATION CHART

2006

CAMPSITE WEEK 1 closed

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4 closed

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

WEEK 7

6/18-6/24 6/25-7/1 7/2-7/8 7/9-7/15 7/16-7/22 7/23-7/29 7/30-8/5

HILL 1.Blackhawk 135o/c 150 131 o/c 111o/c 2.Mohawk 338o/c 180 183 121 o/c 3.Lenape 243 687

4.Shawnee 625 251 461 46 o/c 211 Prov 5.Iroquois 378 860 o/c 372 152 o/c 226 305 6.Paiute 419 208 205 405 236 457 7.Catawba 664 480 201 259 239 299 o/c VALLEY 9.Chief West 250 681 10.Dan Beard 206 257 293 11.Guyasuta 690 160 133 620 608 465 Eagle GROVE 12.Nemacolin 654 1561 o/c 13.Davey Crockett 602 682 311 304 190 14.Seneca 101 295 284 345 309 15.Kit Carson 164 16.Delaware 119 50 o/c 252 472 230 17.Colonel Bowie 340 155 50 o/c 252 401 219 18.Bill Cody

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2005 POPCORN SALE

Pick up Locations

Show and Sell Pickup

Saturday, September 24, 2005 Lowes in Greensburg, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, September 24, 2005

Parks Moving & Storage, Uniontown, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Regular Sale Pickup

Saturday, November 5, 2005

8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All locations

Braddock Trail: Busy Beaver Route 819 Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666 Bushy Run: Norwin Hills Shop and Save Norwin Hills Plaza, Route 30 Irwin, PA 15642 Laurel Hills: Kennametal Route 981 S. Latrobe, PA 15650 Lowes Home Center Route 30 East Hempfield Square Greensburg, PA 15601

Old Trails: Parks Moving & Storage Bailey Avenue Uniontown, PA 15401

2005 POPCORN SALE UNIT LEADER COUNTDOWN

PCHECKLIST TO SUCCESS

September Order popcorn for your Unit’s Popcorn Show and Sell by September 9th. Distribute posters in local area. UNIT KICKOFF (Last Week in September) 1. Distribute the 2005 order forms to all Youth members. 1. Review all procedures, schedule, goals, and

prizes. 2. Expect everyone to participate. Popcorn Show and Sell Delivery on September 24, 2005. Regular Popcorn Sale Day begins September 24, 2005. October All youth take orders for popcorn September 24th – October 21st. Run your Unit’s Show and Sell. Call in your Unit’s popcorn order to District Popcorn Chairman on Sunday, October 23, 2005 by 5:00 p.m. If your Unit is participating in Show and Sell, call Bev Myers at the Council Service Center on Mon-day, October 24th by 4:00 p.m. to place your order. ______Turn in all Show and Sell money and returns by October 17, 2005 by 5:00 p.m. to Council Service Cen-ter. Unit prize orders are due at Council Service Center October 24th. Turn in names for $500 drawing by Monday, October 24th to Council Service Center. Place any additions to Unit popcorn orders by calling Council Service Center. November Pick up your Unit’s popcorn on Saturday, No-vember 5th. Youth deliver popcorn/collect monies (November 5th-19th). Units turn in payment for popcorn by Tuesday, November 22nd to Council Service Center. Payment must be by Unit check only. After this date, the unit commission will be lost. The Council will take appropri-ate legal action to clear any overdue account. Turn in Trail’s End Scholarship and $1,500 Prize Level Order Forms to Council Center. March 2006 _____ District Drawing for $500 Scout prize and $100 Popcorn Chair prize (to be announced at Volunteer recognition dinner).

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COMMISSIONER’S CORNER COMMISSIONER SERVICE PLAN ASSIGNMENTS

SEPTEMBER --- GIVE YOUR FULL SUPPORT T SCHOOL NIGHT AND OTHER FALL RE-CRUITMENT PROGRAMSCONDUCTED BY YOUR UNITS OCTOBER ---- HELP UNITS CONDUCT MEMBERSHIP INVENTORIES AND UPDATE YOUR UNIT HEALTHANALYSIS REPORTS REMIND YOUR UNIT LEADERS AND CHARTERED PARTNERS TO START PREPARING FOR THE ANNUAL RECHARTER PROCESS COMMISSIONER NOTES OF INTEREST 2005 Commissioner Conference By the time you see this article our council’s commissioners will have participated in our Annual Commissioner Conference which was held at Camp Conestoga on August 27. Approximately 40 Commissioners participated in the day long session which started with coffee and donuts in the morning and ended with a late afternoon corn roast. A big thank you goes out to those who attended as well the Council and District Commissioner Staffs that planned the program and lead the discussions. The conference was kicked off with opening remarks by Council Executive, Bill Taylor and featured Cletus McConville, origi-nally an Old Trails Scout who now serves the Pittsburgh Council as a Field Director. 2005 / 2006 Information The 2005 /2006 Commissioner packets and calendars have been distributed. If you have not yet received a packet or calendar call your District Commissioner. They are packed full of the information you need for the coming year. Annual Recruiting Drive “SCHOOL NIGHT” plans are well underway and again all of our Packs, Troops and Crews should increase membership by par-ticipating in School Night and First Nighters. All of our Districts are participating in special programs to make this our best ever recruiting year. As a Unit Commissioner you should be working as a Coordinator at your unit’s recruitment event. Venturing Crews should be participating by scheduling a “FIRST NIGHTER”. Information has been distributed to all Venturing Crews. If your Crews need any additional information it is readily available through the council office. It is very important that all of our program divisions conduct recruiting programs for both youth and needed adult leadership. Every boy and young lady should have the opportunity to experience scouting. Retention “Retention” is just as important as “Recruiting”. These same youth we have recruited should have the opportunity to remain in scouting and experience all of the advantages that scouting can give to a youth. Work with your unit to help them review their membership roles. We want to get all of our scouts, whether cubs, boy scouts or venturers back into the program to start the new year. Commissioner Needs Our council and district commissioner staffs are still in need of additional commissioners. This is the first year in the last ten years where our commissioner staff has not had at least one commissioner for every three units. If you are aware of the benefits scouting presents to our youth and are not actively involved in a unit leadership position we can use you in the commissioner service. Talk to your District or Council Commissioner and become involved. The job of a commissioner is to help units succeed. If a unit is not successful we are not delivering to our scouts the program we have promised. Dick McKelvey Council Commissioner

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TRAINING NEWS

Outdoor Leader Skills Weekend The INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS course will be held Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23, 2005 at Camp Tenacharison. This course is for all Scouts leaders, Scoutmasters, assistants and all troop com-mittee members. By taking these training’s you only help to improve your unit and help to give a great program to the youth. This is a hands on, fun-filled chance to learn Tender-foot through First Class outdoor skills and resources. Registration and camp set-up is from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday night. The course ends Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The cost of this course is $20.00. This cost covers all food for the weekend training, certification cards, trained patch and handouts. Please bring a tent and all personal equipment including eating utensils, Scout uniform and handbook. Cooking equipment and stoves for each patrol will be pro-vided. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER by calling the Scout Office by October 14th - Council Service Center – 724-837-1630 or Fax to 724-832-8780. You may also pre-register by email – bsainfo@wfbsa.org. If you have any questions or special needs contact Brad Smalley Home – 724-446-5886. Please feel free to call me. If I don’t have the answer to your question, I’ll find someone who does.

Outdoor Skills Weekend Registration Outdoor Skills Weekend

October 21-23, 2005 Name____________________________________ Troop___________Phone______________________ _______Please find enclosed $20.00 registration fee _______ Please register me for the Training, I will pay at registration.

Fall Scoutmaster and Assistant Scout-master Specific Training

Brad Smalley, Council Boy Scout Training Chairman is happy to announce the date for the Fall Scoutmaster and As-sistant Scoutmaster Specific Training. It will be held Satur-day, September 17, 2005 at Camp Tenacharison. The cost for the course is $6.00 that will include lunch, drinks. Registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. with the Course starting at 8:00 a.m. and concluding by 4:00 p.m. Please return the registration form printed below to the Council Ser-vice Center by September 12, 2005. You may also pre-register at bsainfo@wfbsa.org and pay at the door. For more information call Brad Smalley at 724-446-5886.

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster

Specific Training September 17, 2005 Camp Tenacharison

Name________________________ Troop_______ Phone___________________ ____ Please enclosed find $6.00 registration fee ____ Please register me for the Training, I will pay at registration.

BALOO AND/OR WEBELO OUTDOOR TRAINING

Who: Packs wanting to take their Scouts camping must have a BALOO trained registered adult; Webelos Leaders wanting to take their Patrols camping overnight WHEN: BALOO training: Saturday Sept. 24, 2005 8:30 AM—5 PM :WLOT Saturday Sept. 24—Sunday Sept. 25 5:30PM—1:00 PM Worship service held on Sunday WHERE: Camp Tenacharison (Wolenter Lodge) COST: $10 per training session. Meals and handouts included You are responsible for your own camping gear.

BALOO / WEBELO OUTDOOR TRAINING Registriation form; deadline 5 PM Sept. 23

(Each leader must register to attend) Name: Pack: Phone:( ) I will be attending Circle: Total Due:$ BALOO WLOT BOTH

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September

14 Commissioner Staff Mtg 6:30 Scottdale Elementary

14 Roundtable 7:30 Scottdale Elementary

15 SIGN UP NIGHT Local Schools

18 Tiger Cub Fun Day 2-4 PM Mt. Pleasant YMCA

22 District Committee Meeting 7PM Mt. Pleasant YMCA

October

7-9 Fall Camporee; Knots Challenge

12 Commissioner Staff Meeting 6:30 Scottdale Elementary

12 Roundtable 7:30 PM Scottdale Elementary

15 New Leader Essentials/Cub Leader Specific

20 District Committee Meeting 8PM Mt. Pleasant YMCA

District Chairman Jim Michael ..... 724-547-5343 District Commissioner Andrea Doppelheuer 724-628-7761 District Executive Brett Mailloux . 724-613-9493

BRADDOCK TRAIL DISTRICT Come to The Scottdale Fall Festival's An-nual Cub Mobile Race!

Hosted by Pack 160

At Scottdale Elementary School

Sunday, September 18th from 2-4 pm

For More Information contact Marty Ridenour: (724) 547-8446

NYLT ( NATIONAL YOUTH LEADER TRAIN-ING) WAS A BIG SUCCESS THIS YEAR, AS IT HAS BEEN IN YEARS PAST. IT WAS HELD AT CAMP CONESTOGA IN AUGUST OF 2005. GREAT GOING WESTMORELAND FAYETTE COUNCIL!!!

BRADDOCK TRAIL DISTRICT Presents

“We’re all in Knots” Challenge Fall Camporee!!!

When: October 7, 8, and 9th, 2005 Where: Camp Tenacharison Check in any time after 5 PM on the 7th Cost: $3.00 per person. Rules, regulations, and other important information will be available at the Roundtable on Sept. 14th or by calling Brett Mailloux.

It’s time for the First Official ROUNDTABLE And you just have to be there. September 14th; Scottdale Elementary Cafeteria; 7:30 PM Cub Scouts will present “To the Rescue” Boy Scouts will present “Rules and Regulations for ‘We’re all in Knots Challenge’”

Braddock Trail District Tiger Scout Fun Day Sept. 18th 2-4 PM YMCA of Laurel Highlands 490 Bessemer Rd., Mt. Pleasant

“Come and join us for an afternoon of fun planned just for Ti-ger Scouts and their partner.”

You can Start working on your achievements Games, Crafts, Food, and Fun

Cost $5.00 per Scout and Partner

Make your reservation today by calling the Scout Service Center at 724-837-1630

Braddock Trail Tiger Fun Day by Sept. 16th.

Reservations are due in the Scout office by September 30

Unit: Adults: Youth: Total Attending @ $3.00 Each =$ PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY CALLING MAILING : 2 Garden Center Drive 724-837-1630 Greensburg, PA 15601

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September

05 Labor Day Office Closed

07 District Leader Meeting 7 PM Adamsburg Firehall

10-11 Webelos Weekend Camp Buck Run

14 Roundtable 7:30 PM Adamsburg Firehall

15 Fall Sign up Night Report 8:30-10:30 PM

McDonalds by Norwin Hills Plaza Rt. 30 W

17-18 Scoutmaster Specific Training Tenacharison

24 Tiger Cub Fun Day Oak Hollow Park North Huntingdon Twp.

24 Popcorn Sale Begins Lowes, Greensburg

30-02 OA Weekend Camp Conestoga

October

30-02 OA Weekend Camp Conestoga

01 Cub Leader Essentials/Specific 8:30-12:30

Brush Creek Lutheran Church

05 District Leader Meeting 7 PM To Be Determined

07-09 Fall Camporee Crowfoot Gun Club Murrysville

10 Columbus Day Office Closed

12 Roundtable 7:30 PM To be Determined

21-23 Outdoor Skills Weekend Tenacharison

26 Volunteer leader Dinner Café Supreme, Irwin

District Chairman.............. Lou Grobmyer. 724-863-0175 grobmylr@westinghouse.com District Commissioner...... Glenn Ament… 724-527-5929 glennament@volzenvironmental.com District Executive ............... Kyle Bryan….. 724-837-1630 kbryan@bsamail.org

BUSHY RUN DISTRICT BUSHY RUN DISTRICT TIGER CUB FUN

DAY

This could be your First Big Event as a new Tiger Cub!

This event is for Tiger Cubs and their Adult Partners only. The fun begins at 9:30 AM. The only thing you need is clothing appropriate for the weather, a brown bag lunch, and one can of chicken noodle soup per person. (The noodle soup is going into one very big pot all together.

Fun Day is September 24, 2004 from 9:30 AM until 2:00 PM at Oak Hollow Park on Nike Site Road in North Huntingdon Twp. Cost is One can of chicken soup per person. Be sure to bring a

Bag lunch, drink, and clothing appropriate for the weather.

We will be doing crafts, games, and a lot of other kinds of fun stuff. Remember, the adult partner must stay with their Tiger for the whole day.

2005 BUSHY RUN DISTRICT DINNER

DATE: OCTOBER 26, 2005 TIME: 7:00 PM

PLACE: CAFÉ SUPREME, IRWIN

COST: $15.00

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: OCTOBER 14

CALLING ALL ADULT VOLUNTEERS IN THE BUSHY RUN DISTRICT! JOIN US TO SEE WHO WILL BE THIS YEAR’S RECIPIENTS OF THE “UNIT” AWARD OF MERIT, THE “UNIT” PARTICIPATION AWARD, AND OF COURSE THE MOST IMPORTANT – THE BUSHY RUN DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT! GUIDELINES FOR ALL THE ABOVE AWARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SEPTEMBER AND OCTO-BER ROUNDTABLES.

BOY & CUB SCOUT LEADER ESSENTIAL TRAINING And

CUB SCOUT LEADER SPECIFIC TRAINING ESSENTIAL TRAINING ESPECIALLY FOR: Cubmasters, Asst. Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Asst. Den Lead-ers, Den Leader Coaches, Webelos Leaders, Asst. Webelos Leaders, Committee Chairmen, Committee Members, Tiger Cub Coordinator, Tiger Cub Coach, and Interested Parents. All Leaders need trained for Quality Unit Award & Scoutmasters, Asst. Scoutmasters, Troop Committee Chairmen, Troop Com-mittee Members, and Interested Parents

(Troop leaders will leave after Essential Training, you need this part before your Specific Training Weekend. The Essential part of the training takes about 2 ½ hours)

(Cub Leaders must stay for Specific Training to be completely trained)

SPECIFIC TRAINING ESPECIALLY FOR:

Cubmasters, Asst. Cubmasters, Den Leaders, Asst. Den Lead-ers, Den Leader Coaches, Webelos Leaders, Asst. Webelos Leaders, Committee Chairmen, Committee Members, Tiger Cub Coordinator, Tiger Cub Coach, and Interested Parents. All Leaders need trained for Quality Unit Award

October 1, 2004 Registration begins at 8:00AM

Training time: 8:30pm to 3:00pm Place: Brush Creek Church

Be sure to bring paper, pencil, bag lunch and there is a $3.00 fee per person for the course. Come ready to learn and have FUN, FUN and more FUN!!

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District Chairman.... Rev. Gene Stuckey 724-834-4767 District Commissioner.... Tom Graham 724-523-6870 District Executive ............. Tim Dingman 724-837-1630

LAUREL HILLS DISTRICT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September

13 Roundtable Donohoe Center

15 SIGN UP NIGHT Local Schools

15 Application Drop off Dunkin Donuts Rte. 30; Gbg.

17 New Leader Training Council Office

24 Popcorn Blitz Lowes, Greensbrug

October

4 DCM/CSM – 7:00 p.m. Council Office

14-46 Fall Camporee Camp Conestoga

20 Roundtable – 7:00 p.m. Donohoe Center

SHARPENING SCOUT SKILLS Laurel Hills Fall Camporee 2005

Camp Conestoga Hill Area October 14-15-16, 2005

Troop 457 invites you to Camp Conestoga to sharpen your scouting skills this October.

The cost will be $5.00 per Scout. This event will be a competi-tion using the patrol method. Points will be awarded at each station as well as additional points added for participation in the flag ceremonies and campfire skit/song at the closing. The competition will challenge all participants to know their scout-ing skills. (1st aid, orienteering, pioneering, fire building, knots…) Each member of the patrol will be involved. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places as well as a draw-ing for a door prize.

Registration will be at the Hill Pavilion 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday.

SPL/Scoutmaster Cracker Barrel in Hill Pavilion promptly @ 9:00 pm.

Skill challenges will begin Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Come and enjoy the entire day. Awards/closing bonfire @ 7:00 p.m

Pre-register by calling Bill Hafer at 724-925-7215

Laurel Hills District Beaver Day

Why: To complete specific projects that will help improve the quality of Eberly Reservation while keeping costs at a minimal. When: Saturday, October 8, 2005 Where: Camp Conestoga, Maintenance Shed Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Who: All Adult leaders/parents Cost: none Pre-registration is requested for free lunch.

Questions? Please call Tim Dingman at 724-837-1630

Please cut at line and return bottom to:

Boy Scouts of America

2 Garden Center Drive

Greensburg, Pa 15601

Laurel Hills -Beaver Day-10/8/05

Unit______ # Adults attending______________

District Award of Merit We are accepting nominations for the District Award of Merit that will be presented at the annual District Dinner on November 15th, 2005 at a location yet to be deter-mined. The District Award of Merit is a Council award presented to Scouters who render service of an out-standing nature at the District level, which may be some-thing they have contributed toward the development of Scouting in the lives of large numbers of boys or may have been given to a smaller group over a long period of time. An awards committee using the nominations sub-mitted determines the selection of the awardees. I strongly urge you to nominate someone that you feel is deserving and would appreciate your thoughtfulness. Nominations are due to Council by October 31, 2005.

New Leader Essentials The Laurel Hills District training committee will be conducting a New Leader Essential and Cub Position Specific training session on September 17th at the Council Office from 9 am-2 pm. This is open to both Cub and Scout leaders that have not been trained or are interested in a refresher course. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Scouting program in general and just how important it is to be a leader. This training is also designed to train each leader in his or her position in the Pack. Re member, the more leaders that are trained in your Pack, the smoother your Scouting year will run. New Leaders Essentials is also designed for those Troop leaders that plan on attending the Scoutmaster Fundamentals in October. There is a $3.00 fee for each session. A lunch will be provided for those taking both sessions. Please pre-register at the Council Servicing Center at 724-837-1630.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

September

8 Roundtable – 7:30 p.m. Menellen School

14 SIGN UP NIGHT 7:00 p.m.

St John’s School only

15 SIGN UP NIGHT 7:00 p.m.

All Schools

15 Report Totals 8 - 9:30 p.m.

Menellen School

22 CSM /DCM 7:00 p.m.

St. Paul’s Church

25 Tiger Fun Day 2:00—4:00 p.m.

Shady Grove Park

October

8 New Leader Essentials Cub Specific Training 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul’s Church

13 Roundtable - 7:30 p.m. Menellen School

14-15-16 Fall Camporee Uniontown Amateur Radio Club

20 CSM /DCM – 7:00 p.m. St. Paul’s Church

District Chairman David Braum 724-439-0762 District Commissioner Candy Scarlett 724-329-5200 District Executive Kristen Eagle 724-564-5711

OLD TRAILS DISTRICT

FALL CAMPOREE

The Camporee will be on Friday, October 14 and ending on Sunday, October 16, 2005. The Uniontown Amateur Radio Club will host the camporee. It is located on 433 Old Pittsburgh

Road, Uniontown. The camporee theme will be “Jamboree on the Air”. The camp will also offer working on select merit badges with the related theme. More information is forthcom-ing.

Tony Alviar is the main contact, you can reach him at tal-viar@fcema.org or 724-329-4499 (evenings/weekends).

Welcome back District Committee and Commissioner Staff. We will be having our first official meeting to start up the year on Thursday, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church. I hope to see you all there! ** Thank you to everyone who helped at this year’s Spaghetti Dinner.

Training dates

New leader essentials/cub specific training Saturday, October 8, 2005

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul’s Church N. Gallatin Avenue

New Leader essentials is the initial training for all adult leaders serving youth in the Boy Scouts of America. Through a series of lively presentations, this 90-minute training presents an over-view of the core elements of Scouting and includes the follow-ing: What are the goals I’m trying to accomplish? How do youth grow and develop? Where do I fit in? Where do I get help? Who pays for Scouting? Your bridge into Scouting? Cub Specific Training will begin promptly afterwards at 11:00 a.m. This training gives specific training to each leadership position in the pack including: Cubmaster, Den Leader, Tiger Cub Den Leader, Webelos Leader, and Committee Member.

DE NEW ADDRESS/NEW PHONE #

Just when you memorize the old number….I’ve moved again! My new phone number is: 724-425-0166 and the new address is: 1166 North Gallatin Avenue Ext., Uniontown PA, 15401. Or you can reach me on my cell at: 724-208-2341

WEBELOS OUTDOOR WEEKEND The WOW was a huge success with about 16 We-belos and about 10 leaders being trained. Once

again the Scouts ate well due to Ed Stephens and his foil packs, chocolate chip cookies, spaghetti, and fruit cobbler. Dave & Linda Meredith organized the entire event and everyone had a great time!

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Sign up Night

All schools will be open on September 15th for the Old Trails Sign-up Night. Please turn in applications and money to Menel-len School that evening or call totals in to Kristen at home – 724-425-0166 or Cell phone 724-208-2341. I need total #recruited plus # ti-gers, # Cubs, # Webelos. Remember, everyone who signs up will receive a pinewood derby care and lunch box free WOW!

TIGER FUN DAY!!!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005

Shady Grove Park

Pre-registration 1:30 PM

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Tiger Fun Day is an event for Tiger Cubs and their Adult Part-ners. The cost for the event is $5.00 per pair and every Tiger will receive a patch. There will be games, crafts, a snack and a closing ceremony. The Trading Post will have all of the Tiger Cub materials you’ll need for the year. (T-shirt, hat, pencil, packet and much more)

JOIN US FOR THIS FUN-PACKED DAY!!!

OLD TRAILS DISTRICT TIGER FUN DAY Rain or Shine

Don’t miss this great time with your son.

Old Trails Tiger Fun Day Tiger Name: _______________________________

Adult Partner Name: _____________________________

Pack Number: __________

Total Pairs Attending X $5.00 ea. = $_______________

RETURN REGISTRATION TO THE COUNCIL SER-VICE CENTER BY SEPTEMBER 23, 2005. DON’T

MISS THE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WESTMORELAND FAYETTE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2 GARDEN CENTER DRIVE

GREENSBURG PA 15601 724-425-0166

Bushy Run District News Continued...

2005 Fall Camporees We also have an opportunity to go to the Crowfoot Gun Club in Murrysville for a unique shooting sports camporee. Here Scouts will be able to work on archery, rifle, shotgun, and other shooting sports activities. This one is scheduled for October 14, 15, and 16. Be sure to register with the council office ahead of time to be sure there are adequate shooting supplies.

Braddock Trail District News Continued...

Old Trails District News Continued...

Laurel Hills District News Continued...

DUTY TO GOD WEEKEND

WESTMORELAND/FAYETTE CATHOLIC/PROTESTANT RELIGIOUS RETREAT

AT CAMP CONESTOGA

*Scoutmasters bring your entire troop to camp to-gether. There will be separate programs for Catho-lic and Protestant Scouts and leaders. We will be together in fellowship sharing meals, game time, snacks and a campfire. Registration begins Friday 5-7p.m. Cost will be $16 (this includes all meals and snacks, plus patch) Themes: Catholic- The Eucharist Protestant- Faith Journey’s All scouts must bring a class 1 permission and medical info. form. All Scouts should bring a Bible if they have one. Optional: Bring a humorous or theatrical skit pertaining to faith, spirituality, or Reverence to God. Submit an extra copy at time of registration. *Please consider attending this Duty to God week-end and uplifting the 12th point of the Scout Law. -------------------------------------------------------------------------

REGISTRATION FORM Troop no.: Name: Protestant or Catholic: (circle one) Medical form: (please attach to registration form)

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PALACE THEATRE PARTY The Westmoreland-Fayette Council, Boy Scouts of America has reserved 100 tickets for the Tim Conway & Harvey Korman Show on Thursday, October 20, 2005, 8:00 PM at the Palace Theater in Greensburg. Also, Louise DuArt, an impressionist, will be fea-tured at the show. In addition, a special recep-tion will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the First Commonwealth Bank, 111 South Main Street, Greensburg, PA. The cost is $65.00 per ticket for the show and an additional fee of $30.00 for the reception. For tickets or information, call Bill Taylor at 724-837-1630, Ext. 309.

Friday, September 23, 2005 To be held at

Route 40 Farmington, PA

(4 miles east of resort) For more information call Bill Taylor at 724-837-1630

Dear Council Members, I would like to thank you for hon-oring me with the Eagle Scout Scholarship. I am truly honored to receive this award, and it means so much to me to get something back after my many wonderful years in the scouts. Thanks again and God Bless. Sincerely, Andy Stas

New Square Knot for Volunteer Unit Organizers

By David Richardson, Associate Director Relationships Division

The new William D. Boyce New-Unit Award recognizes volun-teers who organize one or more new traditional units. Celebrat-ing Boyce's organizing spirit, the award consists of a silver square knot on a background of yellow, green, and red—representing the traditional Scouting programs' colors. Recognition items in addition to the square knot include a new-unit organizer certificate and lapel pin.

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Westmoreland Fayette Council Tribute Fund

The following contributions were recently received

In memory of: Joseph A. Rasefske

Donors: Mr. & Mrs. Furman Ashbrook Chuck & Connie Ault Mr. & Mrs. Paul Blasinsky Mr. & Mrs. Edward Bobyak Mont O. & Eileen T. Bowser Peter & Veronica Carozza Jeanne & Michael Dandrea Karen & Ralph Dinardo Dr. & Mrs. Matthew D’Onofrio Mr. & Mrs. Paul Fechner & Family Patricia B. Funari Chuck & Karen Galvin Stella Garbinski Mr. & Mrs. William Guyker Donald B. & Sally M. Hayward John & Arlene Hose Wilson F. Hutchins Donna & Keith Impink Tom & Karen Kearney Mr. & Mrs. Robert Little Mr. & Mrs. John Luchs, Jr. Jennie Macanga Mrs. Wanda Martinsky & Family Anthony & Linda Martino Edward A. & Susan M. Meadows Larry & Mary Ann Milburn Tony, Janet & Barbara Moskal Tom & Lillian Moskal and Family Ann B. Nackoul Mr. & Mrs. Milo Pokrajac Maryann Popovich Doroth Sacco Peter J. & Nadine M. Skrgic, Jr. Donald & Grace Spangnolo Frank & Lisa Jo Spagnolo Ruth Ann Staranko Frank & Mary Stillman James L. & Florence J. Stitt Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Surace Mr. & Mrs. William L. Taylor Betty B. Tennant Mike & Barb Viglione Earl, Linda, Mitchell & Greg Wachob Eileen & Jonathan Wiley Dick & Joyce Wingerter Sandra K. & David A. Wright Dorothy Zatta Joe & Nancy Zipko New Neighbors of Greensburg George R. McFarland & Marci Smith Greensburg Central Catholic High School Westmoreland County Cardiology

USED CAR DONATION The Westmoreland Fayette Council in cooperation with Va-lero Motors in Delmont has a program to accept used cars as donations to the Council. We will consider any vehicle in good running condition. If the Council accepts your vehicle you will receive a letter confirming your donation.

We have raised over $20,000 from this program to date.

You will need to consult your tax accountant for your allow-able tax deduction. If you are interested please contact Jack Waite at 724-837-1630 or jwaite@bsamail.org

Scouts in History:

"Although Boy Scouts in the 1910s performed a great deal of public service, their most notable work was associate with World War I. During the war, Boy Scouts served on the home-front selling war bonds and war savings stamps, growing food in Boy Scout gardens, distributing government literature for the government, and even locating black walnut for the military to use for propellors and rifle stocks and collecting peach pits for use in gas mask filters. This tremendous service, and the other service work that the Boy Scouts did during the 1910s, won the hearts of millions of Americans and secured the Boy Scout's of America's place as a great American institution."

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at the Council Service Center

for all your Scouting needs!

Smoke Signals is the Official Newsletter of the

Westmoreland Fayette Council Boy Scouts of America

Serving the adult leaders, Smoke Signals

is published six times a year by the Westmoreland Fayette Council.

Moving? Send your address label plus your new address to the council office.

Printed on Recycled paper

Rege Sabol Council President

Dick McKelvey

Council Commissioner

Bill Taylor

Scout Executive

Marketing Division

Rick Brown Dave Somerville Vice President Marketing Public Relations Chair

Kyle Bryan

Editor

Sheri Rolain Production

The official registration and financial information of BSA Westmoreland Fayette Council may be obtained from the

Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania,

1 (800) 732-0999 Registration does not imply endorsement.

Hours of Operation Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and

New Extended Hours Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Scout Shop Only: Saturday

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone: (724) 837-1630 Fax: (724) 832-8780 Email: bsainfo@wfbsa.org

Visit our Website at

www.wfbsa.org

The Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed on October 9th in observance

of Columbus Day

(STAFF PHONE EXTENSION LIST

Following is a listing of extension numbers for all staff here at the Council Service Center. Please keep these numbers handy in order to leave messages for staff after our normal business hours.

EXT. # NAME EMAIL POSITION 302 Kristen Eagle keagle@bsamail.org Old Trails Executive 303 Beverly Myers bmyers@bsamail.org Fundraising Secretary 305 Colleen Moore cmoore@bsamail.org Trading Post Manager 306 Kyle Bryan kbryan@bsamail.org Bushy Run Executive 307 Tim Colcombe tcolcomb@bsamail.org Field Director 308 Sheri Rolain srolain@bsamail.org Office Coordinator 309 Bill Taylor btaylor@bsamail.org Scout Executive 310 Melissa Leoni mleoni@bsamail.org Bookkeeper 311 Tina Dulaney mdulaney@bsamail.org Registrar 312 Joanne Direnzi jdirenzi@bsamail.org Learning for Life Program 313 Sandy Martin samartin@lflmail.org Learning for Life Program 315 Brett Mailloux bmaillou@bsamail.org Braddock Trail Executive 316 Tim Dingman tdingman@bsamail.org Laurel Hills Executive 317 Jack Waite jwaite@bsamail.org Program Director

DIRECTIONS TO COUNCIL SERVICE CENTER GREENSBURG, PA

Locust Valley Road