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Longhouse Council - Pathways - June 18, 2021
Vol. #3 Issue #21
Breaking News for Camp
As of Friday June 18th, Summer Camp programs will NOT I repeat will NOT require campers (youth or adult) to have a Covid-19 test prior to attending camp. This is a big hurdle that has been removed from our Covid-19 plans. We still encourage everyone to get vaccinated that can. But we will not require anyone to be tested or show proof of vaccination to attend camp this summer.
New Fees for Registration Starting August 1st 2021
The fee for all New Members will be as follows

Youth in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scouts
$139.00 for one year.
This is $114.00 for standard registration and $25.00 for the one time new member fee.
 
Youth in Exploring
$87.00 for one year, there is no new member fee.
All Adults
$87.00 for one year, there is no new member fee.
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The Longhouse Council charter cycle ends December 31st, 2021.
It is recommended that units collect the full fee of $139.00 for all new youth members, and $87.00 for all Explorers and Adults, plus the monthly prorated fee.
This will cover the prorated fee for the few months they join in 2021 and the registration fee for 2022.
August $186.50 youth $123.25 Explorers & adults
September $177.00 youth $116.00 Explorers & adults
October $167.50 youth $108.75 Explorers & adults
November $158.00 youth $101.50 Explorers & adults
December $148.50 youth $94.25 Explorers & adults
New Popcorn Company - Pecatonica River
Did you miss out on the New popcorn program presentation?
Well watch it here and get up to speed on the newest thing to happen in the popcorn program in a long time.
Are you excited to learn more about the New Popcorn program?
Well, we will have in person training and info in July.
Save the dates of July 10th at Elbridge Community Center and Camp Woodland @ 6:30 PM, and July 17 at 227 E Bronson St. Dexter @ 10 AM.
Sailing Merit Badge Opportunity
Onondaga Yacht Club
101 Sycamore St. Liverpool, NY 13088
Boys and Girls Aged 11+ Capped at 6 youth
June 28,29, and July 1,5,6,8 - 5pm to dusk
Sandwich and drink provided
July 14, 21,28 Wed night free sail
Cost is $70
Prerequisite BSA Swim test
Silver Beaver Court of Honor
Camp Woodland Wednesday
June 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
It isn't to late, If you would like to attend the Silver Beaver Court of Honor to help our recipients celebrate. Registrations must be received by June 21st. There is a nominal charge of $5.00 per person. We hope to have a pleasant event, with good fellowship and a wonderful ceremony recognizing each of our new Silver Beavers. 
"Council Commissioner's Note"
Congratulations to Bill Bush, of Towpath District, Patty Ward, of Crossroads District, and Shon Montgomery, of Seaway Trails District, on being chosen by their fellow volunteers to serve as District Commissioner. The Longhouse Council Executive Board unanimously agreed with the volunteers choice and has elected them to serve for the coming year.
Amateur Radio Demonstration June 26-27
Please join the Liverpool Amateur Repeater Club (LARC) at Camp Woodland for the 2021 ARRL Field Day! Field Day, sponsored by the American Radio Relay League, is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, thousands of radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. Not only is Field Day a public event, it is also practice for emergencies, an informal contest and, most of all, FUN!

All interested Scouts, non-Scouts, families, and friends are invited to observe the workings of Field Day at Camp Woodland after 2pm on Saturday 6/26 and before 2pm on Sunday 6/27. Those not familiar with amateur radio can try their hand at making a contact with someone from anywhere in the country, or Scouts can express their interest in taking the Radio merit badge, which will be offered once again in the fall.

For more information (or to sign up for the next Radio MB), please contact Matt (KD2TBS) at KD2TBS@arrl.net or (518) 519-0743.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting, action-packed program designed to provide all 13 to 20 year old youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations that demand leadership of self and others. Training of our youth leadership is important in helping the youth and their units to grow. Over the years the Boy Scouts of America has refined and developed this week-long training experience. Youth from your unit are invited and highly encouraged to participate.

NYLT is open to all Scouts BSA members 13 and older as well as all Venturing Scouts and Sea Scouts. Please remember that this includes both male and female.
We are still waiting for guidance from New York State, but that isn't stopping us from planning a great summer.
Register and sign up for Merit Badges Today.
The Longhouse Council will offer 4 Weeks of Scouts BSA Day Camp, held at Camp Woodland. Save the dates!! 
Week 1: Scouting 101 - July 19-23, 2021 (Details)
Week 2: Eagle Quest - August 2-6, 2021 (Details)
Week 3: Skilled Trades - August 16-20, 2021 (Details)
Week 4: Great Outdoors - August 23-27, 2021 (Details)
Cost: $225 per Scout per week. See program details above.
This year, our focus is “weird science”. By participating in day camp, the scouts will learn about the scientific process and how science is used in everyday life. They will have the opportunity to explore beyond the mundane, and perform wacky and fascinating experiments, while at the same time having fun, exploring our natural world, and fostering lasting friendships.
Scout Shop Hours:
Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
(Closed every weekday from 1:30-2:00)
Now through June 19th
Check out the Scout Shop Facebook page for weekly sales 
You do not need an appointment to shop at the Scout Shop. 
You are welcome to come in anytime. 
Also check out our new tool that can help you shop. 
You can have your order shipped, pick up in store, or curbside pick-up. We are more than happy to help you shop in any way that makes you feel comfortable.
For more information on events, training opportunities, and other activities happening in your district, visit your district webpage:
Other Dates of Interest
Office Closed- Saturday, & Sunday
Monday - July 5th, 2021 - office closed
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