Feb 12-1

FEBRUARY 2012 Page 1 Smoke Signals

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

www.wfbsa.org

FEBRUARY 2012 VOLUME #17 ISSUE #2

2012Volunteer Recognition Dinner Thursday, March 22, 2012

Stratigo’s Banquet Centre

“Journey to Excellence”

Where: Stratigo’s Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon, PA

Who: All adult volunteers and their guests

Cost: $27.50 per person, or a Unit Table of 10 Scouters for $250 if you register and pay at one time

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this Celebration of our Volunteers!

Tom Scott of Uniontown will be the Chairman of this Dinner. We will be remembering “Uncle” Ben Robinson at the Volunteer

Recognition dinner this year!

“Journey to Excellence” is our theme for the 2012 Volunteer Recognition Dinner The highlight of the evening will be the

presentation of the Silver Beaver Awards, Good Turn for America Service Project recognition, Unit MVP Awards and many other

awards. We will present a Special Award to the District that has the most attendance at the Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

Unit Table -$250 for 10 Scouters. The unit will receive a Unit Sign, Most Valuable person

award for unit, and Program Recognition. You must register and pay at one time for all 10

Scouters. Continued on page 4...

Uncle Ben Robinson

NOTICE

The Council Office will open at

11:00 a.m.

on

Monday, February 6, 2012

Sorry for any inconvenience!


Scouting For Food -2012 85,000 pounds of food to be collected in Westmoreland and Fayette Counties

Door Hangers will be distributed starting Saturday, April 21, 2012 by participating units

Food will be collected in neighborhoods door to door on Saturday, April 28, 2012

Jarrod Meeder, Council Scouting for Food Chairman needs your unit and youth participation. Meeder stat-

ed, “To achieve our goal of 85, 000 pounds collected for the Food Drive we need all units and youth to par-

ticipate.” The plan is for each unit to participate in the food drive by being responsible for a geographic ar-

ea, distribute door hangers and to pick up the food the following Saturday. Selected units will be asked to

staff local supermarkets on Scouting for Food Days to collect food donations. Chartered Organizations are

also being asked to participate by putting out Food boxes at their locations and asking organization mem-

bers to participate in the Scouting for Food campaign.

If each Scout in every unit would collect at least 10 bags with at least 5 pounds of food, our goal of 85,000

pounds would be realized, Meeder stated recently. What better way to promote Scouting than to do a “Good

Turn” something that Scouts have done since day one. Hunger is the Number One Problem in our West-

moreland and Fayette area. Who better to lead the way than Scouts!!!

April dates have been chosen for Scouting for Food in 2012 so that all Scouts in Western Pennsylvania will

collect food at the same time in order to maximize our marketing efforts and maximize the amount of food

that can be collected.

To be a part of SCOUTING FOR FOOD this is all you have to do:

1. Get the commitment to participate from your chartered organization and your unit committee.

2. Complete the Scouting for Food registration form and return it to the Council Service Center.

3. Attend your District’s March Roundtable to receive your unit’s materials for Scouting for Food. At

that time your unit will receive your assignment of zone to cover for the food drive.

Scouting for Food 2012

Registration Form

Unit # _______ District________________________________

Contact Person_______________________ Email address: ___________________

Phone_________________________

Please return to the Council Service Center, 2 Garden Center Drive, Greensburg, Pa. 15601


Westmoreland Fayette Council set to collect the Voice of

Scouts, Parents & Volunteers in March As part of a national Boy Scout of America program, the Westmoreland Fayette Council is excited to announce their participation in the Voice of the Scout. With over four million members, this pro-gram is being adopted as a key way to collect experiences and deliver upon the expectation of members as they participate in Scouting. Beginning mid-March, parents, Scouts & Venturers over 14, volunteers and chartered organizations will begin seeing surveys delivered into their email inboxes for Voice of the Scout. The surveys have been designed to be very brief but will give needed insight into the variety of experiences at the unit and district within our council. Surveys will stay open for three weeks, then information will be referenced for making key decisions to drive Scouting forward, as guided by the people that matter most- our members. It will be a con-tinuous program, in that we will launch these surveys twice per year, with no household receiving more than one survey every six month. Due to the sheer volume of surveys in this program, we must deliver via email to effectively and effi-ciently collect opinions. To make the most of this program we will begin asking for emails updates regularly, so please make sure we have your most recent email by February 15, 2012. Voice of the Scout is how we will help guide our decision-making for our future programs and opera-tional delivery. Please take a few minutes of your time to participate!

Voice of the Scout

Note from the Registrar…

When submitting Adult Leader Applications, please be sure to use the most recent adult application

form (524-501A). If you have any old applications, please dispose of them. Applications for adults

and youth are available at the Council Service Center.

We cannot process adult applications if they are not accompanied by a signed disclosure/authorization

form and proof of completed Youth Protection Training.

Thank you!


Continued from Page 1

A Sit-down dinner will be served. Menu: Choice of two entrees: Top Sirloin of Beef with Wild Mushroom Sauce, or

Chicken Marsala, Crisp Garden Greens with dressing, Roasted Red Rosemary Potatoes, Medley of Fresh Seasonal Vegeta-

bles, Dreamsicle cake for dessert, and beverages

If you have questions please call your District’s Dinner Chairperson:

Bushy Run: Lisa Fuller-412-203-1385

Laurel Hills: Rich Marshall- (724) 668- 8995

Old Trails:

Good Turn for America Recognition- Units will be recognized in three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze based on the average

hours per registered member. A special recognition will be presented to those Units who attend the Volunteer Recognition Dinner.

See listing printed in this flyer.

Good Turn for America – Unit Recognition for Average service hours per registered youth member.

Bronze level- up to 9 hours per member

Pack 474 Troop 119 Troop 608




Pack 230 Troop 305

Pack 253 Troop 327

Pack 257 Troop 411

Pack 293 Troop 416

Pack 609 Troop 419

Pack 654 Troop 480

Silver level- 10 hours to 19 hours per member

Pack 293 Troop 133 Troop 205 Troop 257 Troop 478 Troop 687

Pack 304 Troop 155 Troop 208 Troop 284 Troop 602



Gold level- over 20 hours per member

Troop 150 Troop 251 Troop 405



Troop 226 Troop 304

Total number of Service hours in 2011 for the Westmoreland Fayette Council-27,576


Westmoreland Fayette Council Boy Scouts of America

2012 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER REGISTRATION FORM

Name Choice (Beef or Chicken)

______________________ _______________________

______________________ _______________________

______________________ _______________________

______________________ ________________________

Attach separate sheet if necessary

_______ #Tickets @ $27.50 per person = $_____________ enclosed

_______ # Tables @$ 250 a table= $________________ enclosed (please pay and register all at one time)

Unit# Mail Tickets to:

Phone:

Deadline for reservations is March 12, 2012

Please return to: Westmoreland Fayette Council

2 Garden Center Drive

Greensburg, PA 15601

Unit Most Valuable Person of the Year Award

This year each pack, troop or crew should select their Most Valuable Person of the Year. The selection is completely up to your unit

committee.

Complete the nomination form and return it to the Council Service Center by March 12, 2012.

Unit Most Valuable Person of the Year Award Application

Name_____________________ Unit #_____________ Position_______________________________

Submitted by: Name_______________________________ Position: ________________________________

Unit#______________________________ Phone: ___________________________



2013 National Scout Jamboree

July 15-24, 2013

Congratulations you have registered to be a part of the Jamboree contingent representing the Westmoreland Fayette Coun-

cil. Please read this bulletin carefully!

The following items are items of information you need to know:

Payments: The cost of the jamboree for our contingent is $1,200. $200 is due with your application. There will be five

payments due during the course of 2012. The dates are:

By January 31, 2012 $200.00

By March 31, 2012 $200.00

By May 31, 2012 $200.00

By July 31, 2012 $200.00

By September 30, 2012 $200.00

The payments are to be made to the Council Service Center in Greensburg, by either dropping off or

mailing in a payment with checks made payable to BSA. (No credit cards will be accepted.) Colleen

Moore will maintain your payment records and can answer questions about your balance. As noted

above the next payment is due by January 31, 2012.

The address is : Westmoreland Fayette Council, 2 Garden Center Drive, Greensburg, Pa. 15601.

Registration: To attend the Jamboree you must register online at bsajamboree.org. Once you register online you must

print out a request to attend form, fill it out and return to the Council Service Center with your $200. Reservation

fee. Once that is complete you will be approved as a Jamboree participant. You will get an email confirming that

you have been approved. The email will say contact the Council, but there is no need to do that as long as you have

completed the Request to attend form and paid your $200.

Camperships: Camperships are available to Scouts that have a financial need for support in order to attend the Jambo-

ree. The Campership form is on page Please reads the instructions and return to the address on the form. Do not

return to the Westmoreland Fayette Council. The Campership application should be completed ASAP and sent in

because Campership funds will be allocated as the applications are received. A campership if awarded will cover a

portion of the National Jamboree fee which is $850.00. If you are applying take the form to your home Scoutmas-

ter for him to complete before you fill out the requested financial information. If you have any questions about the

camperships contact the Council Service Center at 724-837-1630.

Please contact the Council Service Center if you have any questions. We are looking forward to a great 2013 National

Scout Jamboree.

Sincerely,

Jack Waite

Jamboree Staff Advisor

2013 Jamboree Participant Bulletin


Boy Scouts of America Summit Department

2013 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION

Send the completed form no later than October 1, 2012 Please send this form marked “Personal and Confidential” to:

Linwood Wiley, Boy Scouts of America, P.O. Box 152079, 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX 75015-2079

Note: Information in red is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION To protect your private information, Part B should be completed by the unit leader first.

PART A (to be completed by a parent/guardian)

APPLICANT’S INFORMATION:

Name ________________________________________Home Scout Troop/Venturing Crew Number

Home Address

City State Zip

Home Telephone Number Date of Birth Age

Name of Parent or Guardian

Council Headquarters City State

FINANCIAL NEED:

What distinguishes your need from others that sets you apart?

What are you doing to raise funds?

EMPLOYMENT:

Father/Guardian Employer Position

Mother/Guardian Employer Position

FAMILY SIZE:

Please indicate the number of income tax dependents currently residing in your home:

8 or more 5-7 4 or fewer Ages:

Total Annual Household Income: $

One Parent Household Two Parent Household

One Income Family Two Income Family

AFDC/Welfare/Food Stamps/Foster Care Number

PLEASE LIST EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT CAN BE HELPFUL:


Boy Scouts of America Summit Department

The amount requested from the campership fund is $ ___

I attest that all information and statements on this form are true and correct.

Signature of parent/guardian Date

PART B (to be completed by the Troop Scoutmaster/Venturing Crew Advisor. If this leader is

a family member, an assistant leader should complete this section.)

(To protect your personal information in Part A, this should be completed first and returned to you.)

Name of Leader Troop #

Address

City State Zip

Daytime Phone Evening Phone

What is the Scout’s/Venturer’s ethnic group:

African American American Indian Asian Hispanic White Other

Describe and/or give examples of why the Scout/Venturer needs assistance:

List the positive qualities the Scout/Venturer has demonstrated that illustrate the reason to be chosen for a

campership:

What are the Scout’s/Venturer’s interests and future goals?:

Signature of leader Date

FOR REGIONAL OFFICE USE ONLY


Jamboree Adventure Night- December 29,2011

A great event was held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Westmoreland County Community College

Gym. Seventy-five Scouts attended and had a great time. .Scouts also had a chance to sign up for the Jambo-

ree and find out more information about attending.

If you want to experience what these Scouts did register for the Jamboree before march 2, 2012.

Here are some pictures of the activities that went on that night!


2013 Philmont Contingent.

We are looking for Troop crews for Philmont for 2013. A troop may have up to twelve people in their crew. A minimum of

two adults is required for each crew.

The dates for the Contingent are not set at this date:

Please contact Jack Waite immediately at the Council Service Center if you wish to fill these crews and complete the form

printed below.

The total fee for Philmont has not been set at this point. We must have a deposit of $100.00 for each participant upon registration.

2013 Philmont

Crew Reservation

Troop _________ would like a crew for Philmont in 2013.

We have ___ youth and ____ Adults for a total of ______.

Enclosed is a check for $100. deposit for each participant. Make checks payable to BSA.

Return to: Philmont 2013

Westmoreland Fayette Council, BSA


Greensburg, Pa. 15601

National Scout Jamboree 2013

We have recruited 62 Scouts and 1 Venturer to attend the Jamboree in 2013.It’s not too late to register for this exciting event.

Our Council Deadline to register for 2013 National Scout Jamboree is March 2, 2012. Get your applications in ASAP!

To register for the Jamboree, go to the Jamboree website at www.summitbechtelrerserve.org.

Jamboree Adventure Day- Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1:00 p.m.

For All Scouts who have Registered for the Jamboree and for those who like a chance to register for the 2013 National Scout Jam-

boree!

Watch for more information on location etc.!

Jamboree Committee Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2012

7:00 p.m. - For Jamboree Committee Members, Jamboree Leadership Council Service Center


We will operate all camping opportunities from our Camp Buck Run facility over a six week season.

Camps that will be operated this summer and offered every week of the six week season:

Cub Weekend Camp- 2 days and 2 nights starting on Friday night ending on Sunday evening after Closing

Campfire . This camp is for the new Cub Scout and his parent attending Camp for the first time. The purpose

is to get acquainted with the Cub Scout Camping program. Fee: $105.00-Cub Scout, $55.00-Parent

Cub Scout Camp for Wolves and Bears- 4days and 4 nights starting on Friday night and ending on Tues-

day evening after Closing Campfire. Wolves and Bears attend this Camp with their pack leadership. Fee:

$175.00- Cub Scout, $140.00 for Leaders over the free amount.

Webelos Camp for Webelos I and II’s- 5 days and 5 nights starting on Friday night and ending on Wednes-

day evening after Closing Campfire. Webelos attend this Camp with their pack leadership. Fee: $220.00-

Webelos Scout, $140.00 for Leaders over the free amount.

Camp Schedule-2012

June 15-20, Camp Buck Run Session #1

June 22-June 27, Camp Buck Run Session #2

June29-July 4, Camp Buck Run Session #3

July 6- July 11, Camp Buck Run Session #4

July 13- July 18, Camp Buck Run, Session #5

July 20-July 25,Camp Buck Run, Session#6

How to Sign up for the Cub Camping:

Each family in the pack should let the Pack camping representative know which camp they are inter-ested in and give them the deposits for the camps to be turned in by March 9, 2012 Deposit is $50.00 and is non-refundable. Balance is due by May 11, 2012. There will be a $15.00 late fee if paid after this date.

Family Discount for Cub Scouts Attending Camp Buck Run:

Fee for Second Cub Scout or more attending Camps at Camp Buck Run is 15% less

The discount also applies to a Cub Scout if there is an older brother who is going to Boy Scout Camp

at Camp Conestoga

Ratio of Adults to Boys :

1 – 15 boys = 2 adults free per pack

16 – 25 boys = 3 adults free per pack

26 + boys = 4 adults free per pack

JOIN US FOR “PIRATES” AT CAMP BUCK RUN IN 2012

Camp Buck Run


Camp Buck Run 2012 Reservations

CAMPSITE

Session

1

Session

2

Session

3

Session

4

Session

5

Session

6

Y A Y A Y A Y A Y A Y A

P-230 14 P293 20 P164 5

P457 10 P 414 12 P253 15 P405 15

P480 10 P160 10 P201 12 P212 15 P236 20

P 213 60 P464 20

P297 10

P101 8 P297 5

P270 15

Week To-

tals 34 0 90 0 57 0 55 0 40 0

Camp Buck Run- Andrea Doppelheuer is happy to announce some appointments for this summer’s staff:

Jacob Byers-Trading Post/Dining Hall Stewart

Kyle Smith- Archery Director

Kasey McIntosh, Cub Instructor.


2012 Camp Conestoga

Stake your Claim!

As you can see from the Camp Reservation Chart for 2012 most Troops have staked their claim for their campsite for the 2012 camping

season.

All weeks of camp are now open for any Troop to make a site reservation for the 2012 Season. There is a $25.00 site reservation fee.

The 2012 site reservation forms are available on this website. Complete the Site Reservation form and mail it to the Council Service

Center.

The Camp Fees for 2012 have been determined. See Fees chart in this edition of Smoke Signals.

2012 Reservation dates and Information

The reservation fee of $50 per Scout will be due March 9, 2012. The troop will receive the dis-

counted fee to be paid in full by May 11, 2012 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 re-

ceive the discounted price until May 11th.

The final fees will be due by May 11, 2012. A discount will be received if paid in full by this

date.

If payments received by May 11, 2011do not reflect your troop filling at least 2/3rds of the

campsite capacity, your reservation may be transferred to another site in the same week or anoth-

er 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

2012.

2012 Camp Staff Applications are now available on the Council Website

Eberly Scout Reservation- Staff Appointments

Camp Buck Run- Andrea Doppelheuer is happy to announce some appointments for this summer’s staff:

Jacob Byers-Trading Post/Dining Hall Stewart, Kyle Smith- Archery Director, Kasey McIntosh, Cub Instruc-

tor.

Camp Conestoga-Tom Price, Program Director is happy to announce appointments for the 2012 Area Direc-

tor positions.

Tom Fish- Woodcraft Director; Steve Hunchuck- Aquatics Director; Clark Guy- Shooting Sports Director;

Matt Very- Pathfinder Supervisor; Nathan Schuerman- Pathfinder Director; Brandon Schuerman-Archery

Director; Nick Dahlstrom-Handicraft Director; Paul Snyder—Cope Director

Jack Waite, Camp Director is happy to announce that the Kitchen manager for our reservation food Service

will be Geoff Kessler of Uniontown

Camp Conestoga


2012 Camp Conestoga Fee Structure-

Reservation Fee – ALL SCOUTS

$50.00 PER BOY – Due in the Council Service Center by MARCH 9, 2012.

The troop will receive the discounted fee to be paid in full by May 11, 2012 for only the number of

Scouts that the Troop has paid $50 for by this date. Exception will be Webelos Scouts moving to the

troop; they will receive the discounted price until May 11th This fee is necessary to hold the troop campsite

and is credited toward the remaining balance. The fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, but is transferable

Camp Fees – Westmoreland Fayette Council, Scouts

$295.00 PER BOY, PER WEEK, IF PAID IN FULL BY MAY 11, 2012.

$315.00 PER BOY, PER WEEK, IF PAID IN FULL AFTER MAY 11, 2012.

Camp Fees- Out of Council Scouts

$315.00 PER BOY, PER WEEK, IF PAID IN FULL BY MAY 11, 2012.

$335.00 PER BOY, PER WEEK, IF PAID IN FULL AFTER MAY 11, 2012.

Troop Fee

$25.00 per troop, this fee reserves the campsite, and may be rolled over from year to year.

Second Week of Camp Fee

$260. 00 PER BOY, PER WEEK OF CAMP.

Camp Fees – Units Cooking in their Campsite

$65.00 price reduction per Scout by prior arrangements. The fee is $230.00 PER BOY

for Council Troops and $250 for Out of Council Troops

Leader Fees

The First 2 leaders for every unit are free. Beyond the initial 2 leaders, a ratio of 1 leader to every 8

scouts will allow an additional leader to attend camp at no charge. Units bring more than 2 leaders that do not

meet the 1 to 8 ratio will be charged $200.00, per additional leader.

01-16 Scouts = 2 Free Adults

17 –24 Scouts = 3 Free Adults

25 – 32 Scouts = 4 Free Adults

One more free adult at 33, 41, 49, 57, 65, etc.

***Family Discount***

Fee for second (and subsequent) Scouts attending Camp Conestoga there will be a $40 per Scout

discount. The fee is $255 for Council Troops and $275 for Out of Council troops

Families with Scouts attending both Conestoga and Buck Run will receive a 15% discount on the second

(and subsequent) Scout camp fees.


CAMP CONESTOGA

RESERVATION CHART

2012

Updated: 1-9-12

CAMPSITE WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

WEEK 5

WEEK 6

6/17-6/23 6/24-6/30 7/1-7/7 7/8-7/14 7/15-7/21 7/22-7/28

HILL

1.Blackhawk 150 372 152 o/c 131 o/c 28o/c

2.Mohawk 213 1151 o/c 121 o/c 416 650

3.Lenape 135 o/c 180

4.Shawnee 625 375 478 461 211

5.Iroquois 305 635 687 236 226

6.Paiute 419 208 205 405 293 457

7.Catawba 480 251 201 259 239

VALLEY

9.Chief West 111 681 609

10.Dan Beard 111o/c 206

11.Guyasuta 690 160 133 620 608 465

GROVE

12.Nemacolin 643

13.Davey Crockett 602 682 311 401/46 o/c 190

14.Seneca 340 295 119 o/c 150 o/c 347

15.Kit Carson 1640 o/c 164 299 o/c

16.Delaware 119 284 472

17.Colonel Bowie 101 155 Eagle 252 304 230

18.Bill Cody 623 4 o/c 352


Campmasters Needed!

Mike Blasko, Council Camping Chairman and Don Bixby, Council Campmaster chairman are looking

for adult volunteers who like to become members of the Council Campmaster Corps.

Campmasters are adult volunteers, male or female over the age of 21 who are willing to spend a few

weekends each year at Eberly Scout Reservation and Camp Tenacharison. Campmasters open up the

Camps for units who are using the camps for the weekend. They check the units in, assign the

campsites and make sure the units have a good time at our camping facilities.

The Campmaster Corps meets quarterly for training updates and choosing their weekend assignments.

New Campmasters are trained by the Corps before they serve a weekend.

We annually have over 1,500 campers use our facilities and we need a Campmaster anytime a unit uses

one of our Camps.

If you are interested in becoming a Campmaster for either Camp please complete one of the attached

applications and return to the Council Service Center. If you have questions contact Jack Waite at 724

-837-1630 or [email protected].

Applications to be a campmaster can be found on pages 18 - 19.


WESTMORELAND FAYETTE COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

CAMPERSHIP APPLICATION PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

Applicant’s Name

_____________________________________________________________________________________

I am attending: Cub Scout Resident Camp______ Boy Scout Resident Camp______

Parent/Guardian Name

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________ __________________________________,

PA___________________ Street Address City Zip Code

Number of people in household _________

Phone Number (include Area Code) (_____)____________________ Age_______ Troop/Pack/Post # __________Rank

___________

Unit Leader Name ________________________________________ Unit Leader Phone Number __________________________

Date Joined Scouts______________________________ Years in Unit ___________ Year in Camp_____________

Please attach a one-page essay from applicant explaining why he/she wants to go to camp.

NOTE: Campership DOES NOT include transportation, medical examination, equipment, or personal needs. The amount award-

ed, if any, will be applied to the camp fee only.

(Following to be filled out by parent/guardian)

Please state the reasons for the Campership request below. List any extenuating circumstances that might qualify you other than

the ones listed in the guidelines. Be specific. Complete the income information sheet at bottom of page.

INCOME (This information will be kept in strict confidence – no application will be considered without it)

WAS YOUR INCOME FOR PAST 12 MONTHS:

______Under $14,300 ______$14,300 - $16,350 ______ $16,350 - $18,400 ______ $18,400 - $20,450 ______$20,450 -

$22,100

______More than $22,100 do you rent or own your home? _____Rent _____own


CAMPERSHIP INFORMATION SHEET

TROOP/PACK INFORMATION (To be completed by unit leader)

Name of applicant______________________________________________________

Did the unit participate in . . . AMOUNT EARNED BY SCOUT

POPCORN SALE ______YES ______NO $_________________

OTHER FUNDRAISERS ______YES ______NO $_________________

TOTAL EARNED THROUGH FUNDRAISERS $_________________

TOTAL EARNED THROUGH WEEKLY CAMP SAVINGS PLAN $_________________

PARENTS SHARE OF CAMP FEE $_________________

TOTAL $_________________

CAMP REGISTERING FOR: ________________________________ CAMP FEE: $_________________

DATE OF CAMP _______________________UNIT LEADER SIGNA-

TURE___________________________________________

This application must be received at the Council Service Center no later than 5:00 p.m., April 9, 2012. No applications will

be accepted after this date unless it can be validated that the applicant has joined the unit after this date and meets the fi-

nancial eligibility requirements. A committee will meet and review all applications received. You will be notified before as to

the determination.

WE CANNOT PROCESS APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT FULLY COMPLETED OR APPLICATIONS SENT WITHOUT

PROPER SUPPORT MATERIALS. ALL CAMPERSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING ON THIS FORM. NO

TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Forward application, documents and completed information sheet to: Westmoreland Fayette Council


Greensburg, PA 15601

Attn: Campership Committee

Official Use Only Do Not Write Below This Line

APPLICATION DENIED DATE______________

_________Incomplete Information

_________Insufficient Need

_________Other ________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_____________________________________________

_________Returned for Additional Information

APPLICATION APPROVED

DATE APPROVED ___________

AMOUNT AWARDED $_____________________

CAMP _____________________

DATE OF CAMP _____________________

NOTES

Approved by_____________________________

Date Application Received ________________________

Date notification sent____________________




SPRING SCOUTMASTER SPECIFIC TRAINING

The Westmoreland/Fayette Council Training Committee is happy to announce the date for the Spring

Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster Specific Training. It will be held Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Camp

Tenacharison.

The cost for the course is $10.00 that will include lunch, drinks, and handouts. An Early Bird discount of

$2.00 is available for participants who pay before March 5th ,2012. Registration will begin at 7:30 am. With

the Course starting at 8:00 am. and concluding by 5:00 pm.

Please return the registration form printed below to the council Service Center or call

724-837-1630 to register by March 5th ,2012.

AGAIN, PLEASE PRE-REGISTER : call the Scout Office by September 26th , 2011

724-837-1630 or FAX 724-832-8780

Scoutmaster Specific Training

Participation Registration

Name__________________________________ Troop_______________

Phone_________________________________ E-mail_____________________________

________ Please find enclosed payment of $8.00 for the Early Bird Registration

________ Please find enclosed registration payment of $10.00 for the Scoutmaster Specific

________ Please find enclosed payment of $15.00 for Scoutmaster handbook


OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS WEEKEND

The INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR LEADER SKILLS course will be held Friday night,

March 23rd ,2012 to Saturday night March 24th ,2012 at Camp Tenacharison. This course is for all Scout

leaders, Scoutmasters, Assistants and all troop committee members. By taking this training 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

Tenderfoot through First Class outdoor skills and resources.

Registration and Camp set-up is from 6:00-7:30 pm. Friday Night. The course will end late Saturday

evening.

The cost of this course is $25.00 . Please bring a tent( PER PERSON) & all personal equipment including

eating utensils, SCOUT UNIFORM, and scout handbook.. Cooking equipment & stoves will be provided.

For this weekend there will be NO WALK INS. You must be REGISTERED by March 19th ,2012. We

will not be accepting anyone after that date.

AGAIN, Please call or fill in the form below an fax it to the Council Service Center. Phone 724-837-1630 or

Fax 724-832-8780 by March 19th , 2012.

Outdoor Skills Weekend

March 23—24, 2012

Participant Registration

Name___________________________ Troop_________________

Phone__________________________

______ Please find enclosed $25.00 registration fee


WAGION LODGE 6

ANNUAL SPRING NATURE WALK

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 @ Eberly Scout Reservation

ATTENTION PACK LEADERS: You are cordially invited to Wagion Lodge 6, Order of the Arrow’s Annual Spring Nature Walk hosted by the Conserva-tion Committee. There’s nothing quite like walking through the beautiful Eberly Scout Reservation and witnessing the magnificent mystery of nature at its full, springtime bloom. We aspire to have Cub Scouts and their families leave with a greater understanding and appreciation of the works of nature, including living creatures, habitats, outdoor spirituality, and much, much more! The schedule includes numerous “hands-on” learning experiences and presentations that will entertain the entire fami-ly! Participants will travel along a guided journey, stopping at stations, each of which has a different learning surprise in store. Not to mention, Cub Scouts will satisfy requirements for several belt loops! Registration is limited to the first 200 Cub Scouts, so don’t delay! You can find the registration form on the reverse side of this paper. The deadline for registration is April 30th, 2012. Rain or shine, you’re still guaranteed to have a great time! Please dress according to the weather!

HERE ARE THE DETAILS: Registration: 9:15-9:45 am

BEGINS: 10:00 am ENDS: 3:00 pm

Cost: $5 per Cub Scout INCLUDES: 2012 Annual Spring Nature Walk patch

Lunch: Bring a bag lunch or purchase one from our trading post! TRADING POST: Refreshments will be available for purchase

Questions: Don’t hesitate to ask; our contact information’s listed below! —Yours in Scouting, The Conservation Committee Max Fogle, Warren Vail, Peggy Vail, Conservation Chairman Conservation Adviser Conservation Adviser 412-856-8889 724-208-3601 724-557-5285 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]


WAGION LODGE 6

ANNUAL SPRING NATURE WALK

Registration Form

DIRECTIONS: Fill out and return this form

ADDRESS: Westmoreland-Fayette Council Boy Scouts of America

2 Garden Center Drive Greensburg, PA 15601

Include $5 per Cub Scout CHECKS: Should be made out to “BSA” with “Nature Walk” in the memo line

Copy and attach this form for additional space Use the following code:

“C” for Cub Scout “A” for Adult “S” for Sibling

Please print neatly

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Lodge Adviser's minute,

by Dan Wright

The year has just begun and already Wagion is already “meeting the challenge.”

The lodge started out January with a rousing attendance at the Eberly Scout Reservation Camp Ral-ly. Representatives from the lodge were present to present information on unit elections, camping pro-motions, and the OA Troop Representative Program. For those who missed it, it is very important to make sure your OA Troop Representative attends the lodge banquet. There will be important trainings he must attend regarding unit elections. The lodge also provided information on the upcoming Spring Nature Walk to the Cub Scout leaders.

Later in the same month, the Lodge Training Committee under the direction of Training Chairman Mark Steiner hosted the annual Lodge Leadership Development Course. The event was a huge success. By having 91% of our Lodge Executive Committee present for training, the lodge has taken the first step to-wards attaining gold-level recognition in the new Journey To Excellence program.

In budgeting $15,000 towards the purchase of new equipment for the council office and a new refrigera-tion unit at camp, the executive committee has also satisfied it’s second gold-level requirement by donat-ing more than $5 per member to the Council.

Our Chief has announced this year’s lodge theme: “Meet the Challenge.” Every committee in the lodge has exciting tasks in front of them this year: “Build a native American village”, “Install a new refrigeration unit”, “Get unit elections done”, “Run a great banquet”, “Make our Brotherhood conversion goals”, and so on. Those tasks may be challenging, but they aren’t your challenge.

Your challenge is to complete these tasks with pride. Show the nation why your lodge is the very best. We don’t get to be the best by using phrases like “good enough.” We are the best because we constantly push ourselves to do better. 90 years of brothers came before us and they gave it their all so that we could have this magnificent lodge. We owe it to them to do the same for the ones that follow us.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the Lodge Banquet on February 25th at Uniontown High School. I can’t wait to see how all of you meet the challenge of putting on a top-notch event.

Pictured to the right:

2012 Lodge Leadership

Development Course

(LLDC)


Commissioner’s Corner

What an honor it is for me to accept the Council Commissioner position. I will do my best to serve the commis-

sioner staff and units in the Westmoreland-Fayette Council as we continue on the Journey to Excellence together.

Troop commissioners did a great job with the January recharterting and will be making follow-up contacts as need-

ed.

And don’t you just love February? Regardless of what the groundhog predicts, we know that spring is on the way. We’re

already looking ahead to another great summer Scouting experience and Unit Commissioners can keep you informed about the

many opportunities available to the Scouts in your unit.

Cub Scout unit commissioners will be busy this month attending Blue and Gold banquets and assisting packs with rechartering.

Watch for future updates on ways your Commissioner can help your unit be successful.

I won't be able to fill Dick McKelvey’s shoes without the support and guidance of the commissioner staff to keep me headed in the

right direction. Together we will continue to provide quality commissioner service to units in our Council.

Candy Kubinec

Council Commissioner

[email protected]

COMMISSIO

NER’S

CORNER

Scout Shop Hours of Operation

Monday—Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

http://click.email.scoutstuff.org/?ju=fe2b1772736605757d1270&ls=fdea1c7370670d7a751d7470&m=fef616777c6304&l=fe6015757067047e731c&s=fde715797d620c7871127874&jb=ffcf14&t=


District Chairman Mike Blasko 724-547-8373

[email protected]

District Commissioner Marty Ridenour 724-547-8446

[email protected]

District Executive Matthew Dowling

724-550-4493 [email protected]

Braddock Trail 2012—District Scout Show Sunday, February 12, 2012

Boy Scout First Aid Meet—1:00PM

Registration at 12:15PM

Cub Scout Pinewood Derby—1:00PM Tiger Cub Cake Bake—1:00PM


Cub Scout Cake Bake—2:30PM Tiger Cub Pinewood Derby—2:30PM


Oldtimers Pinewood Race (Boy Scouts Allowed) - 4:00PM Registration at 3:30PM

Awards—5:00PM

All participants, parents and guests are asked to stay until the conclusion of the

award ceremony regardless of placement in the competition. Awards will conclude at approximately 5:30PM, please make sure your schedule will allow

your Scouts full participation.

Registration $5.00 Per Scout


Limited number patch being released for the last

Braddock Trail Scout Show!

You can reserve patches for pick up at the Scout Show by visiting:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/67BCKY8

Patches reserved online must be picked up at the Braddock Trail District Scout Show on Sunday, February 12, 2012 between Noon and 4:00PM. Patches not picked up by 4:00PM will be released for sale at the end of

the event.

Only 100 patches exist, patches are numbered #/100 on the back. Patch-es are $10 a piece. Checks should be made payable to BSA, cash also ac-

cepted at event.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/67BCKY8


District Chairman District Commissioner District Executive

John Bertoty Glenn Ament Kyle Bryan

412-559-7384 724-527-5929 724-837-1630

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

BUSHY RUN DISTRICT NEWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY

01 District leader Meeting Brush Creek Lutheran Church

08 Roundtable Brush Creek Lutheran Church

13 Pack Charter Turn-in 6-8PM Panera Bread, North Huntingdon

20 Presidents’ Day Office Closed

23 2011 Eagle Recognition Dinner Norwin Elks

25 OA Winter Banquet Uniontown HS

MARCH

05 Cub Leader Specific Training Brush Creek Lutheran Church

07 District Leader Meeting Brush Creek Lutheran Church

09 Camp Deposits Due Council Service Center

10 Scoutmaster Specifics Camp Tenacharison

22 Council Volunteer Recognition Dinner Stratigo’s Banquet Center

23-24 Outdoor Leader Skills Training Camp Tenacharison

APRIL

04 District Leader Meeting Brush Creek Lutheran Church

11 Roundtable Brush Creek Lutheran Church

13-15 OA Weekend Camp Conestoga

21 Scouting for Food Hangers Out Bushy Run District

27 Comedy Night Pluma Restaurant

28 Scouting for Food Pick-up Bushy Run District


BUSHY RUN DISTRICT NEWS

ROUNDTABLE Be sure to attend Roundtable in February to get all of

your program needs for the upcoming season. Discover

District activities for your Unit. Roundtable is open to

everyone. Leaders, Parents, and other interested persons.

Held at 7:00 PM on the second Wednesday of the month

at the Brush Creek Lutheran Church on Brush Creek

Road in Irwin.

Packs can pick up the latest edition of BALOO’S BU-

GLE, submit their Pack Recharter Kits if they are unable

to attend Monday night. Troops can pick up information

on OA Unit Elections, Camping, and District Events.

Everyone will be able to pick up information on Scouting

for Food, and listen to Jim Jenko’s presentation on the

Appalachian Trail. Leader Training

Cub Leaders are invited to attend the Cub Leader

Specific training for their position on March 5th, regis-

tration will begin at 6:30PM and the Cub Scout Leader training

will begin at 7PM. Registration for both sessions is $5, and can

be paid at the door.

If a leader has already attended the Cub Leader (first) portion

of the training, they may check-in at 7:30PM for the Cub Lead-

er Specific training. Although we will be completing training

closer to 9PM, this will require only one night, instead of two.

All participants should have already completed the “This is

Scouting” portion of the training online. It can be found under

the training section of www.myscouting.org. If your leaders

have not already registered for MyScouting, or they need their

member ID number, please contact myself or our Registrar

Tina Dulaney at the office. It takes less than 45 min

(depending on internet connection speeds). If internet access is

an issue, please contact us to arrange an in-person training ses-

sion.

Everyone who has completed all three sections will receive a

“trained” patch to wear on their uniform.

Pack

New Leader Essent. total x$5.00 =

Cub Leader Specific total x$5.00 =

Unit Friends of Scouting Presentations

Leaders, don’t forget that to qualify for the free rank

advancement, you need to conduct a Family Friends of Scout-

ing campaign. Most have already signed up. However, there

are still units who haven’t scheduled one yet. Please check that

yours is scheduled and if it isn’t , let us know what date works

best for your unit.

April is Youth Protection Month

To help your Unit prepare for the Youth Protection

month, we will be offering the Adult Youth Protec-

tion program at our March Roundtable. Starting at

7:00 at the Brush Creek Lutheran Church in Irwin.

ALL leaders, parents, and individuals who have

contact with the youth are strongly encouraged to

attend.

2012 Spring Camporee

Mark your calendars for the Spring Camporee on May 18-20 at Camp Conestoga. Theme for the event is First Aid. We’re also holding a Leader Dutch Oven Desert contest. One entry per Leader (more than one per Troop permitted.)

Below: 9 Sleds from 8 Troops were racing at the field at

Camp Tenacharison in the 2012 Bushy Run Klondike Derby.

Congratulations to Troop 251 for taking First overall and

Troop 201 for winning the sled race. Also, congratulations to

Leo Wozniak from Troop 201 for winning the Leader’s Chili

Cook-off. His took first among the 5 entrants, of which, all of

them were delicious. Troops attending were 201, 206, 208,

226, 230, 251, 259, and 284. Hope to see everyone in the

Spring.

For more pictures from our events, find us on Facebook.

Bushy Run District, Boy Scouts of America.

http://www.myscouting.org

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bushy-Run-District-Boy-Scouts-of-America/183808531639994?ref=tn_tnmn


LAUREL HILLS DISTRICT NEWS


Glen Busch Debbie Gress Tim Dingman

724-668-0002 724-832-8806 724-837-1630


February Dates to Remember

7 District Committee Meeting—Council office—7PM

11 Klondike Derby—Keystone State Park—Pavilion #1

19 Boy Scout Swim program begins—Greensburg YMCA—6-8PM

16 Roundtable/Commissioner Meeting—Charter Oak UM—7PM

Every Kid Deserves a Trained Leader

The first thing on the agenda of your first pack or troop meeting this year should be to promote any new leader to a po-

sition or the program to go on-line and take the Fast Start Training, followed by This Is Scouting and Position Specific

Training, as well as the mandatory Youth Protection Training. There is nothing more detrimental to a unit or den than

starting out in a new position without a proper orientation and guidance. It is the best way to ensure a quality program

that will bring your Scouts back week after week. The online training is available through our website www.wf-bsa.org

or www.scouting.org. You will need a membership card/number for credit for completing the course.

Recharter

Make sure your Pack has your rechartering packet! Cub Pack charters need to be turned in by February 15th. Please

complete your charter renewal online and bring your signed cover sheet and checks to the council office. If you are not

using the online system, please bring your completed paperwork and payment to the office before the end of the month.

For best results, set up a time with your Unit Commissioner or District Executive early in the month to give yourself

more time to fix on any inconsistencies. Thank you for all your help in making this coming month runs as smooth as

possible.

Klondike Derby & First Aid Meet Registration packets are being prepared for the upcoming Klondike Derby held on February 11, 2012 at Keystone State

Park. It is a “What Would You Do for a Klondike Derby” themed event centered on scout skills as well as a sled race.

Optional overnight camping is available Friday and Saturday night. Please see the flyer on page 31 for more infor-

mation.

Troop 419 has agreed to run the First Aid Meet on Saturday, March 24th in Greensburg. The event is in the early plan-

ning stages, and information will be available as soon as it is complete

http://www.scouting.org/


LAUREL HILLS DISTRICT NEWS

Roundtable Location reminder

Be sure to attend Roundtable in February to get all of your program needs and meet other leaders. Roundtable is open to everyone Leaders, Parents, and other interested persons. Always held at 7:00 PM on the third Thursday of the month at Charter Oak Church. For those of you who may be new to the program, our Roundtable meeting location is Charter Oak United

Methodist Church, by the Inn at Mountain View. If you are not familiar with the area, it is across from Statler’s

Family Fun place off of RT 30. There is information there for all leaders—no matter what your position in

the unit. I guarantee that you will gain useful information and knowledge about running your Troop, Pack and

Den programs. Please park in the lower level parking lots behind the church. Please be prompt.

More Laurel Hills District News on next page


TROOP 401 PRESENTS:

Boy Scout Swim

Program

Greensburg YMCA

Cub Scout Swim will begin Sunday,

January 8, 2012 from 6-7:00pm and

will continue for 5 weeks through

2/12/2012.

Cub Scouts can work towards the Swimming pin, belt loop and Aquanaut.

Cost per boy is $20

Boy Scout Swim will begin Sunday, February 19th, 2011 from 6-8:00pm and will con-

tinue for 8 weeks through April l5th.

Boy Scouts can work towards Swimming or Lifesaving Merit Badge

Cost per boy is $30

*Please register at the door.

*All Scouts are required to have a Class 1 health form.

*Please arrive at least 15 minutes early the first class for registration.

*4/22/2012 class time will open to the Mile Swim.


“What would YOU do for

The Klondike Bar?”

Objective: Test your knowledge of scouting by competing

against troops from all throughout the area for a chance

to win THE KLONDIKE BAR!!!!!(it’s a trophy!!!)……..

And other amazing prizes will be awarded to the winning

teams!

Where: Keystone State Park

When: Feb. 10th 11th 12th

What to Bring: Teams must have a Klondike sled- sled should be equipped with skis and a

helmet. And also maybe wheels incase there is not any snow. Sleds will be raced at the end

and counted toward total pts. Warm clothes, fire making materials (All Natural), knifes, com-

passes, lashing materials, first aid kit, snacks and drinks, flashlight, and all the camping essen-

tials.

Registration: Please register by Friday Feb. 3rd with Tim Dingman

Cost: $ 10 per scout, adult leaders are free.

Additional Notes:

Bring your own fire wood

Bring hay for under tents

Hints: study trees, lashings, first-aid, various ways of making fire, orienteering skills, and safe-

ty skills in the outdoors.

This year’s Klondike Derby is brought to you by Troop 405 Contact Ken Pedder with any

questions at 412-610-0451 Or e-mail pedderjkls@ verizon.net


OLD TRAILS DISTRICT


David Meredith Terry Mattis Kristen Eagle

724-439-5774 724-439-4184 724-425-0166


Upcoming News in the District

Scout Swim The Scout Swim is TENTATIVELY on March 7, 14, 21, and 28. (We are waiting to

hear back from the High School) Attendance is required all 4 weeks to finish the class.

Packs should come from 5 to 6 for Aquaknot or learn how to swim. Troops should

come from 6 to 7 for RWB, instructional swim and 1st and 2nd Class requirements.

RWB will not be offered on the first week, we will be to busy. The cost is $1.00 per scout per week. If you

come all 4 weeks that would be $4.00.

First Aid Meet The First Aid meet is scheduled for TUESDAY March 20 at the Uniontown Social Hall at 6:30PM. Every

PATROL should have at least 2 judges to help with the judging. The cost is $4.00 per Scout. Refreshments

will be provided: hotdogs, chips, pop, and candy at a minimal cost. Please come, even if do not participate

bring your Scouts to watch and participate next year.

Scoutmaster Specifics Is scheduled for March 10th and all Scoutmasters and Assistants who are not trained should attend. The cost is

$8.00 for early registration, $10.00 late registration and the course runs from 8 to 5pm. The location is Camp

Tenacharison.

Breakfast and lunch are provided.

Scoutmaster Outdoor Leaders Training Is scheduled for March 23 & 24th at Camp Tenacharison from 7pm on Friday to Saturday night. The cost is

$25.00 for early registration and you must register to attend. A Troop with TRAINED leaders is always a

TROOP with SCOUTS.

Scouting for Food Door hangers go out on Saturday April 21 and the pick up of food is on April 28th. Food can be dropped off at

the Uniontown Food Bank or Pleasant View Church in Smock. (Arrangements must be made ahead of time

with Roger Rittenhouse for the Church drop off.)


Spring Camporee Will be on May 18, 19, 20, at the Knight of Columbus (Gallatin Ave. Ext. Uniontown) and Penn State Univer-

sity, The Eberly Campus. This will be the traditional Merit Badge Camporee held every 4 years. Prerequisites

and blue cards will be mandatory. More information on the badges, cost and times will be available soon.

Mall Show The Mall Show is on Saturday February 4th. Activities offered this year are the Cake/Bake Contest, Edible

Pinewood Derby, Poster Contest and Soupbox Derby. (See attached sheet)

Winter Camporee Mark your calendars for January 20-22 for a winter camping weekend with January 21 being Scout Ski Day. The scouts will camp at the Isaac Walton League in Farmington PA. On Saturday the boys will walk across the street to Nemacolin Mystic Mountain for a day for skiing, snowboarding or tubing. If you can't camp consider attending Mystic Mountain just for the day. Scout ski day prices: lift ticket only $9, lift ticket and ski rental $20, lift ticket and snowboard rental $24, or tubing $10. Lunch arrangement to be determine. For more information please contact Rush Elliot at 724.329.4015.

Daycamp We are starting to get organized for daycamp for this summer. The next planning/information meeting will be

at Panera Bread in Uniontown at 6:30PM on February 27th. Please try to come. The theme this year is Cele-

brate America. All Staff MUST be trained in order to participate.

Council Dinner This year’s dinner will be on March 22 at Stratigo’s Restaurant. Come with your Troop and Pack and cele-

brate with us. More information is in Smoke Signals.

District Pinewood Derby

We will be having a District pinewood Derby in MARCH/APRIL. This will allow the boys to build their cars

for the Pack level and be able to race for the district too. The derby will be open to all cub scouts, boy scouts

and adults. There will be a registration fee of $10.00 to cover the cost of trophies and misc. items. Food and

Refreshments will be served. Please let your Scouts know and prepare for an AWESOME race. Rules will be

available soon. The location will be at the Laurel Highlands Junior High School. We will be using an electron-

ic track to take the guessing out of the way. Could you add the date for the District Derby is Saturday March

31. Registration starts at 9am and the race begins at 10am. In the article I put to be announced on the date and

time.

FYI A group of Albert Gallatin students which included Boy Scout Joshua Chesslo from Troop 681 and a hand full of adults went to MIT University to run their program on board the international space station and had a chance for 1st place in the NATION. WAY TO GO AG This maybe one of the highest ranking evens AG has ever competed in! Congratulations Joshua, we are proud to call you an Old Trails Scout!


Old Trails District

Pinewood Derby Limits, Rules and Regulations

1. Overall car width shall not exceed 2 and ¾ inches

2. Overall car length shall not exceed 7 inches

3. Car weight shall not exceed 5 ounces. No loose materials of any kind are permitted in the car. The car may be hollowed out

and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of wood or metal only, provided it is securely built into the car.

4. Wheel bearings – washers and/or bearings are prohibited. Springs are not allowed.

5. Details such as steering wheel, driver, decals, painting, interior details are permitted as long as these details do not exceed the

maximum length, width or weight specifications.

6. The car must be free-wheeling with no starting devices attached.

Each car must pass inspection by the Official Inspection Committee before it may compete. The inspector’s have the right to dis-

qualify any car which does not meet these specifications.

1 Rules and Regulations Follow the instructions on the package for making the car.

Only the judges, starter, announcer and car handlers will be within the racing area. All other scouting and non-scouting individuals

will be outside the designated racing area.

The judges, starters and car handlers will be appointed by the Derby committee.

A table will be set up in an area outside the racing area to permit any boy whose car develops problems to be repaired with the help

of one of his parents (or guardians) within a TWO MINUTE TIME PERIOD.

Once a race car has passed inspection, weighed in and numbered, the Scout will be assigned a seat and only car handlers will be

responsible for the car during the remainder of the race. Only if a problem develops will anyone else handle the race car.

If on the first weigh-in, the car exceeds the 5-ounce limit, only one additional weigh-in will be allowed in order to bring the car

down to the authorized weight limit.

The weight of the car will be determined by the scale in use at the time of the derby.

The use of graphite is permitted before weigh-in. Excessive amounts will be removed by the judges or disqualified at the judges’

discretion.

The Wheel-base of the car may NOT be altered from the pre-cut slots in the kit.

The judges and only the judges will determine the winner of each race or heat.

All cars must be made from the Grand Prix Car Kit with the wide wheels.

If a car should jump the track before reaching the finish line, all cars affected may be run again at the judges discretion.

Should anything fall off the car before reaching the finish line (other than what comes with the kit), the car will be disqualified.

Wheels on the car may NOT be altered in any way to narrow them or point them. They may only be de-burred.

Any inquiries must be made immediately at the time the specific car is raced. Once the next race begins, the results of the previous

heat or race are final.

The method of races, eliminations and scoring will be determined by the Derby Committee.

THE DECISION OF THE JUDGES IS FINAL IN ALL CASES. Arguing with a judge about a specific car may result in that car

being disqualified.


Old Trails District Merit Badge Counselor Add ons:

Roger Rittenhouse 724.677.990/724.677.2188 Camping, Cooking, Auto Maintenance, Farm Mechanics

Chad Toth 724.326.4878 Engineering

Chuck Coldren Advancement Chairman has a NEW HOME phone # 724.415.7736 or his cell phone 724.323.4125

From National Geographic Channel

Emmy-award winning producers of 'Deadliest Catch' comes a new hero: the American Boy Scout.

In this NGC series, adults from all walks of life will compete with the country’s top Boy Scouts for merit

badges in challenges based on the Scouts’ 100-year-old handbook. The adult “civilians” will go head to head

with scrappy Scouts in challenges like setting up a campsite, starting a fire and cooking dinner as fast as possi-

ble.

“I was three badges short of my Eagle Scout badge, and I know I am not alone,” said Beers. “This series is

going to allow people like me one more chance to achieve such an incredible milestone. Plus, it’s authentic,

has a fun and interesting set of circumstances and underdog characters with a story to tell. And frankly, who

doesn’t love the Boy Scouts?”

In the series, adults will try to prove they can keep up with the Scouts who have been selected from the top

guides from across the country — ranging from Webelos (age 10) to Eagles (age 17–18).

“Partnering not only with Thom Beers, but also with an organization as renowned as the Boy Scouts of

America is an incredible opportunity for us to try something different,” added Cascio. “This series will show-

case our passion for adventure and exploration in a whole new way.”

Production of the six-episode series is set to begin this spring, with the series premiering later this year on the

National Geographic Channel.



Used Car Donation

The Westmoreland Fayette Council in cooperation with Valero Motors in Delmont has a program to

accept used cars as donations to the Council. We will consider any vehicle in good running condi-

tion. 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 allowable tax deduction. If you are interested

please contact Jack Waite at 724-837-1630 or [email protected]

Thank you for being a Friend of Scouting

Westmoreland Fayette Council

Tribute Fund The following contributions were received recently

In Memory of: From:

James C. Kennedy The Sredinski Children

John & Jessie Mochnick J. Alan & LaVerne Mochnick


DIRECTIONS TO COUNCIL

SERVICE CENTER

GREENSBURG, PA

Locust Valley Road

UNITED WAY DESIGNATION

When you contribute to the United Way, please

consider earmarking the Westmoreland-Fayette

Council, BSA as your designated agency. Simply

add Code Number 493 and indicate the West-

moreland-Fayette Council, BSA on the United

Way pledge card.

Your donation must be $50.00 or more for the

Council to receive the gift.

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.

Saved on Recycled hard drives

James Cebula

Council President

Dick McKelvey Council Commissioner

Martin J. Barbie

Scout Executive

Marketing Division

Dave Somerville

Public Relations Chair

Tim Dingman

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.

at the Council Service Center

for all your Scouting needs!

Monday through Friday

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

Scout Shop Only:

Saturday

9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Phone: (724) 837-1630

Fax: (724) 832-8780

Email: [email protected]

Visit our Website at

www.wfbsa.org

The Council Office

and

Scout Shop

Will be closed on

February 20, 2012

In observance of the

President’s Day

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