Wednesday, January 24th, 2024

Cub Scout Program Update

Effective June 1st, 2024 the Cub Scouting Program will update! The four areas of improvement are:

1. Bobcat
2. Cub Scout Adventures
3. Webelos
4. Cub Scout Awards

We will hold trainings this Spring and will share information as soon as we have it.You can also follow along at the official Cub Scout Program Updates Page.

Over 300 Bears, Webelos, AOL, Scouts BSA Scouts & Volunteers had a blast at the 54th Annual Dutchess District Eskimo Run!

Over 250 Scouts & Volunteers competed in the Southern Districts Klondike Derby at FDR State Park.

Scout Bowling Day at New City Bowl!

Effective March 1st, 2024

$25 New Member Fee Removed

Youth Members:

• National fee = $85
• Local Council fee = $80
• Total $165

Adult Members:

• National fee = $65
• Local Council fee = $45
• Total $110

Exploring Members (Youth & Adults):

• National fee = $50
• Local council fee = $15
• Total = $65

Merit Badge Counselor Fee (for any MB Counselor that is not a Registered Member):

• National fee = $25
• Local council fee = $0.00
• Total = $25

Other Fees from the National Council, include:

• Scout Life subscription $15
• Charter Organization fee $100 (paid at Recharter)



*This does NOT effect current rechartering*

Don't Miss This Amazing Annual Event!

There are over 50 sessions of Merit Badges planned this year.

• Program Guide to Be Posted Shortly
• Please Note That Some Badges Have Pre-requisites to Be Completed Prior to Event

Questions should be directed to Staff Advisor Eric Louis at eric.louis@scouting.org or Event Chair Mike Smith at mohicandistrictcommissioner@gmail.com 

Fund Your Adventure:

Get Ready for an Exciting Nut Sale!

NEW: "Show & Sell Weekends", Mark your calendars, February 10, 17, and, if products are available, February 24.

Here's how it works: sign up your unit by emailing Betheny.Mills@scouting.org, grab your products from the Fishkill Council Office, or arrange a delivery to your site. If you need help finding a spot to sell – reach out ASAP!

But that's not all! The "Take Orders" phase kicks off on January 22.

For all Nuts sale info, visit www.ghvbsa.org/nuts

Awesome Programs!

Check out our list of upcoming Council & District Programs by visiting the Council Calendar, or our Program Page.

Merit Badge Days, Klondikes, STEM Events and more!

Every Scout Deserves

a Trained Leader!

Check out our list of upcoming Scout & Leader trainings by visiting the Council Calendar or our Training Page.

National Youth Leader Training (NYLT), Baloo, IOLS and more!

Algonquin, Manitoga, Mohican, Muscoot & Rockland Districts: You are now lapsed and not registered in Scouting if you have not submitted your Recharter online.

Dutchess & Hudson-Delaware Districts: Your rechartering is due by January 31st.

For questions, please reach out to your Field Manager or email: GHV.Registration@Scouting.org

Greater Hudson Valley Council Camporee

May 3 - 5, 2024

Thomas Bull Memorial Park Montgomery, NY

Articles & Announcements

• Recruiting New GHV Board Members

• GHV Council Office Holiday Schedule 2024

• Now is a great time to review the Guide To Safe Scouting. Also Prohibited Activities FAQs.

Be sure to share with your 2023 Eagle Scouts about this amazing opportunity! Applications due 1/31/24

Get your Eclipse patch at the Greater Hudson Valley Scout Shop! Don't miss out on this amazing event.

We've created a step-by-step guide on how you can earn your Solar Eclipse Emblem here - https://ow.ly/8Z8750Qme8q

Communicate with Greater Hudson Valley

Greater Hudson Valley Council

18 Westage Dr. Space 19

Fishkill, NY 12524

ghv.Service@scouting.org - Questions about Unit Service, Programs, Etc.

ghv.Registration@scouting.org - Questions about Registration or Charters

ghv.Camping@scouting.org - Questions about Bullowa, Read, Durland

ghv.Development@scouting.org - Questions about Fundraising, FOS and Nut Sales

ghv.Eagles@scouting.org - Questions about Eagle Scout Advancement

ghv.Support@scouting.org - Questions about my.Scouting and Scoutbook

ghv.Popcorn@scouting.org - Questions about Trail's End Popcorn Sale

ghv.JoinScouts@scouting.org - Questions about joining Scouting

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