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Volume 12
Issue 3

Fall 2012
Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
Calendar of Events 2 Feature Story: Philmont 2012 18-19
Annual Recognition Dinner 4 Summer Camp Highlights 20-28
Scout Spotlight 7 NESA/Alumni News 29
Water Carnival 12 2013 Friends of Scouting 30-32
New BSA Medical Forms 14 District Updates & News 33-40
New Dan Beard Shower House 15 Venturing 43
2012 Popcorn Sale 16 Eagle Scouts 100th Anniversary 45


INSIDE THIS EDITION

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Fall 2012 Calendar
Important Dates and Events
September 29 J oin Scouts Information Day at the Library
September 29 Open Space Pace and Festival of Horses (Freehold Raceway)
October 5-7 Council Fall Camporee at Quail Hill Scout Reservation
October 6 Cub Scout Day at the Council Camporee (QHSR)
October 13 Council Fishing Derby & J oin Scouting Open House (QHSR)
October 27 J oshua Huddy Gala Under The Stars
November 1 BSA Re-Chartering Portal Opens (Charters due Dec. 15)
November 22-23 Council Service Center Closed
December 1 Breakfast with Santa (QHSR)
December 24 -25 Council Service Center Closed
Important Camp Dates
Forestburg Scout Reservation (FSR)
October 19-21 FSR Campbuilders Weekend
October 26-28 FSR Trails Weekend
Quail Hill Scout Reservation (QHSR)
September 28-30 QHSR Campbuilder Weekend
Training Schedule



September 29 & 30 Boy Scout Leader Specific
October 19 21 IOLS Intro. Outdoor Leadership Skills
October 27 Webelos Outdoor Leadership Training
October 27 BALOO - Basic Adult Outdoor Leaders Orientation Training
November 3 Cub Scout Leader Pow-Wow/Boy Scout Show & Do
November 3 NJ Boating Safety Course
November 9-11 Patrol Leadership Skills
November 17 Den Chief Training
December 8 Venturing Leader Training
Note: Youth Protection and all Cub Scout Leader trainings can be done online through www.myscouting.org.
All Cub Leaders must be trained in their current position by December 1.
Go to www.monmouthbsa.org and click on Training for the latest information, training locations and
registration flyers for these training sessions.

For more information on any of these activities or events call the
Council Service Center 732-536-2347 or visit: www.monmouthbsa.org

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Camp Improvements, Council Activities and More...
We have just completed our best summers at Quail Hill Scout Reservation and Forestburg
Scout Reservation in recent years. I was very fortunate to travel to FSR for four of the five
camping weeks and spent the entire Week-4 as a Dan Beard Commissioner. I was able to meet the Scouts,
Leaders and Staff members and see first-hand how the camp was operating. I was also able to visit the closing
picnic and campfire at Quail Hill several times throughout the season.
I want to thank our dedicated Camp Directors and their staffs as well as Rangers, George Kaiser and Adam
Shumard, for an outstanding job and for delivering a super program. We continue to attract more out-of-
council units to our camps every year and each camp had an increase in attendance. If you havent been to
one of our camps in a while it is time for a second look. The positive feedback I received about the facilities,
program, and staff were extremely uplifting. Our camps are utilized year-round for outdoor adventure, training
courses, and special events. Be sure to include these opportunities in year program planning.
While other camps are struggling across the northeast, our many new capital improvements are setting us apart
as leaders in BSA Camp experience. These improvements are highlighted by the new BB and Archery
Pavilions at Quail Hill Scout Reservation and the Dan Beard Shower House at Forestburg Scout Reservation
(see page 15). In addition to upgrades such as new platforms and tents, these help in providing a first-class
Scouting experience. Troops and individuals can directly support our Camps by specific designated
contributions for their campsite or favorite program area.
As we move into our Fall Scouting program, our calendar is packed with exciting activities such as the Council
Pumpkin Chuckin Camporee and Annual Quail Hill Fishing Derby in October. Check out the council
calendar online for more details and get the Scouts outdoors and having fun. There are also some great training
opportunities for both youth and adults in the coming months.
Our entire Executive Board continues to work diligently to balance our council budget, and are proud to report
that we have balanced the budget the past six years. Your support has been unprecedented as we work to
complete our 2012 Friends of Scouting Campaign. Two of our three districts have met their family goals
and Im confident that the third will shortly. We have done this with only 25% family participation.
Can you imagine what great things we could do if we met our goal of 100% family participation? This is
vital to our operations and will ensure that our budget is balanced again this year.
Our 2012 Gala Under The Stars presenting the 39th Annual Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen
Award is Saturday, October 27, at the Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury. This year the award will be
presented to Domenic M. DiPiero, Founder and CEO of Newport Capital Group. There are many
opportunities for sponsorship and to help with attendance as a Table Host. Last years recipient and our 2012
Honorary Gala Chair is The Honorable Kim Guadagno, Lt. Governor of the State of New Jersey. Please call
Scout Executive Lee Marconi to get involved.
In closing I want to say what an honor it is to have been chosen to lead this great organization that I am so
proud to be a member of. We have a great team of dedicated professionals and volunteers constantly working
to make a better scouting experience for the youth of Monmouth Council.
On behalf of the entire Executive Board, thank you for your commitment and keep up the great Scouting.
I hope to see you on the trail.
Council Presidents Minute
Kurt M. Kalafsky, AIA

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Council Events
Monmouth Council Annual Recognition Dinner 2012
The Council Annual Recognition Dinner was held on June 21
st
at the PNC Arts Center. This event was made
to recognize outstanding and dedicated Council Scout volunteers who have made a tremendous impact and
been a positive influence to the Monmouth Council. Congratulations to our recipients of the following
awards:
William D. Boyce New Unit Award: Scoutmaster Peter Grasso for Troop 101
Morganville United Methodist Church. (Pictured left to right: Peter Grasso with
Membership Chair, Dave Tinker)
The award is presented to an individual who successfully organizes one
traditional scouting unit, and completes all necessary steps according to
National guidelines.

National Medal of Merit Award: Dennis Stack IV, Troop/Crew 85
The Meritorious Action Award recognizes notable acts of service that need not
involve attempts of rescue or risk to self but put into practice Scouting skills
and/or ideals. Medal of Merit was awarded for performing an act of service of
a rare or exceptional character that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the well-being of others.

Venturing Leadership Awards: Richard Goldman, Melissa Edgar,
and Ed Millington (pictured left to right).
This award is presented to a Venturers and adult leaders who have
made exceptional contributions to Venturing and who exemplify
the Venturing Code and Oath.

William Spurgeon Awards: Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, George
H. Lauterwesser, & Kimberly Whitehill.
This award is presented by a Scout Council and recognizes
individuals or organizations contributing significant leadership to
the Exploring program.

E. Donald Sterner Recognitions: Tom Rospos & John Kay.
E. Donald Sterner Award for Distinguished Service to Scouting. This award is presented by Monmouth
Council and recognizes a Silver Beaver recipient from at least 15 years ago who continues to provide
distinguished leadership and service


Silver Beaver Awards:
(Pictured left to right): Tom Kraeutler, Sandy
Byard, Bill Meyler, Bill Faverzani
This award is presented to a registered member
of the Boy Scouts of America for distinguished
service to young people both in Scouting and
within the community at large


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Scout Executives Minute
Lee A. Marconi
Super Summer Season and Fantastic Fall Forecast
What a terrific summer of camping and outdoor adventure at Quail Hill and Forestburg
Scout Reservations for over 2,000 Scouts, leaders and camp staff. Both of our camps received BSA National
Camp Accreditation and continue to provide an innovative program and outstanding experience for our Scouts
and Venturing Crews.
Stay tuned for more information for our first-ever Cub Scout Camping Summit this fall. All stakeholders,
including Scouts, leaders, camp staff, camping committee members, etc., are invited to attend. We will
brainstorm and develop our plans to grow our Cub Scout camping programs to the next level, reaching
hundreds more Cub Scouts.
We had a very busy summer of Scouting. In addition to our summer camp programs, 116 Scouts and leaders
went on our high-adventure council trek to Philmont Scout Reservation in Cimarron, New Mexico. It was
fantastic to hear all about the stories, adventures and experiences the Scouts had, all memories that will last a
lifetime (see pages 18-19 for the story).
We also participated at the Monmouth County Fair with an interactive Scouting booth, and met lots of
Scouting alumni, interested families and other friends of Scouting. Speaking of alumni, our MCBSA Alumni
Association enjoyed a fun-fill weekend at Forestburg Scout Reservation, doing everything our Scouts do!
Cub Scout Fall Round-Up is here, and although we have year-round recruitment opportunities, this is our
largest and main recruitment campaign for new Cub Scouts. We expect to have over 1,000 new Cub Scouts
and families join. Its also a great time for Boy Scout Troops, Venturing Crews and Exploring Posts to conduct
Open Houses.
We have plenty of recruitment resources to help promote your Join Scouting events, including school fliers,
posters, yard signs, invitations and online resources available at the Scout Service Center and on our website.
The District Executives are available to help you and can assist with in-school presentations or Scout Talks,
which are proven to bring even more families and scouts to your Join Scouting event. And, dont forget to
update your www.beascout.org website unit information.
With the new Scouting program year underway, the opportunities for training, activities, field trips and
advancement abound. Also good luck with your Trails End Popcorn Sale and this is an important fundraiser
for our units and council. Last year our participating units earned over $250,000 in commissions for their
program! Its not too late to sign-up and this is an outstanding and well-supported campaign for your unit to
raise funds (see page 16 for details).
This Fall watch for an exciting and brand-new television series
on National Geographic Channel, entitled
Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout? From the producers of
The Deadliest Catchand Ice Road Truckers the show will
feature real-life Scouts challenging adult leaders in Scouting and
outdoor skills.you can probably guess the outcome! Filming
was done at a California Scout camp and six episodes will air
later this Fall, watch for the dates.
Its an exciting time for Scouting and thank you for your support,
leadership and commitment to Scouting!
See you down the Scouting Trail.
The Scouting Trail
Fall 2012
Published By Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751
732-536-2347
Kurt M. Kalafsky, Council President
Edwina A. Howell, Council Commissioner
Lee A. Marconi, Scout Executive
Stacey Ehling, Scouting Trail Editor
www.monmouthbsa.org

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Scout Spotlight: Certificate of Merit
George K. Byard Awarded
National Certificate of Merit
You never know when an accident may happen, but as a Scout you
always have to Be Prepared.
George K. Byard a 17 year-old Life Scout in Troop 364 in Keyport
was prepared when a fellow Scout needed medical attention during
a camping trip at NoBeBosCo Scout Reservation last January.
Senior Patrol Leader Max Millner and Assistant Patrol Leader
George Byard had led a group of scouts for a light hike up the side
of mountain to gather wood for the evening campfire. We were
all on the side of the mountain but in three different groups in
different areas. I was on the hill below when I heard him (Max)
clearly call for help, said George.
George quickly went to Maxs aid and sent another Scout back to
base camp to get help. I knew when I saw him what happened, he
had dislocated his right shoulder. I told him we had to immobilize
the arm and needed to stop it from moving around, said George.
Almost everyone was wearing heavy winter jackets but I had a sweatshirt on, so I pulled it off and use my
sweatshirt to keep the arm in place. It was much easier to tie than a down jacket.
George proceeded to make a sling with the sweatshirt, treated for shock and kept Max calm and comfortable
until the Scoutmaster and adult leaders arrived and helped transport Max back down the mountain.
We practice and train our boys in First Aid, but always with the materials needed. George was able to use
him creativity while under pressure and used his sweatshirt and jacket to immobilize Max's shoulder, stated
Troop 364 Scoutmaster Mary Ann DeVarti. I believe other scouts learned that while doing things by the
book they should always be prepared to think outside the box.
This Spring, The National Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor awarded George with the
National Certificate of Merit, a Meritorious Action Award which is given in Recognition of Performance of a
Significant Act of Service. He was recognized for achieving this honor during the Monmouth Council
Executive Board Meeting this summer where he was formally presented with the Certificate.
Georges mom is very proud of her son. I think that it is great for him to be recognized like this, said Sandy
Byard. What he did doesnt surprise me though, because he has good coping skills, he doesnt panic and has
had a lot of training in first aid.
People see this as a big deal, but to me I was there, had knowledge to help so I did what I was taught to do,
said George.
George is currently working on his Eagle Scout project which will benefit the First Baptist Church in
Matawan. He is a second degree black belt in Tae Kwondo, and is senior at the Marine Academy for Science
and Technology (MAST). After he graduates he hopes to study Landscape Architecture and possibly join an
ROTC program for the Marines.

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What a great summer camping season. Over 1,200 Boy Scouts enjoyed the adventure of
Forestburg Scout Reservation. Hundreds of Cub Scouts attended the Quail Hill Scout
Reservation. Now add in the number of youth who attended Nationals High Adventure
Bases and you got yourself one fun filled and exciting summer! And it doesnt stop there.
The new Scouting season is upon us. The Popcorn Sale and the Rutgers Popcorn Carnival, Council
Camporee, Fishing Derby, District activities, unit activities, fall recruitment, re-chartering, new merit badges,
holidays, and school. What a busy time of year it is.
Please take a moment from your busy calendar and enjoy your families. It is for them that you are
participating in so much; giving them a wonderful experience. With all that is going on in Scouting, school
and in your lives, please also take the time to thank your leaders for the great job they are doing. Sometimes,
they are overlooked during all of the hustle to get things done.
I thank you for all that you are doing for Scouting and your families.
Assistant Scout Executives Minute
Stephen Smith
Keeping Fit and Strong with the
PALA Challenge
Monmouth Council Commissioner Edwina Howell and
Council Registrar Cathy Brown (pictured below left to right),
having completed their Presidential Active Lifestyle Award
Challenge by walking the Monmouth County Park System
trails, prepare to take a Boat Tour of the Manasquan
Reservoir which was won by Cathy in a drawing held by the
Park System from all those who completed completing the
Rockin the Trails promotion.
You too can join Monmouth Councils Physical Fitness
initiative and earn your award by registering at:
www.scouting.org/SCOUTStrongPALA.aspx
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ITS PUMPKIN CHUCKIN TIME!!
2012 Monmouth Council Fall Camporee
October 5 - 7, 2012, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Boy Scout Camporee: Friday, Oct. 5 - Sunday, Oct. 7
Boy Scout activities planned for the event are: pumpkin chuckin
contest, ghoul guard gateway building competition, pumpkin carving contest, orienteering event, pumpkin
derby, chili cook off, the great pumpkin cook off, tomahawk throwing, camp fire and skits.
Cost: Boy Scouts $10 per person (Must register in advance)

Cub Scout Day: Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cub Scout activities planned for this event are: BB & Archery,
scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin bowling, learn fire
building techniques, face painting and more.
Cost: Cub Scouts $7 per person
(On-site registration will be accepted for Cub Scouts/parents)

Registration Forms can be downloaded from the council website:
www.monmouthbsa.org and click on Pumpkin Chuckin Camporee

For more information call
the Scout Service Center 732-536-2347
Council News



Monmouth Council 29th Annual Golf Classic a Success!
It was a warm, sun soaked, beautiful day on July 30 at the Trump National Golf Course, the site of the 29th
Annual Monmouth Council Golf Classic. The tournament drew 114 golfers and raised over $94,000 for the
Monmouth Council. These funds, after expenses, will help provided programs to our Scouts and their fami-
lies.
Our thanks go out to all of the sponsors and golfers, but in particular to Jersey Mikes for being the major
sponsor of the tournament. Our thanks also go to Past Monmouth Council President Tom Rospos and his
golf committee which did such a tremendous job recruiting golfers and sponsors for the tournament. The
events of the day included a buffet lunch, dinner, reception hour, and auction, plus many competitions and
challenges. The tournament will be returning to the Trump National on Monday, July 29, 2013, so sharpen
your game skills now.

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Summer is behind us and we are looking ahead to another great year of Scouting. Our Scouts
can look back at their summer activitiescamping, picnics, ball games, fishing
expeditionsand remember all the fun times they had with friends and family. Dont forget
to fill out the form to apply for the Summertime Pack Award and Boy Scout Camping Award.
Hopefully, everyone had a successful School Night and enrolled many new boys and leaders. Get them
involved immediately and they will stay in the program longer. Accompany your new leaders to your district
Roundtables where they will begin to see the fun and friendship that the Scouting program offers them.
Roundtables are an integral part of a Scouters bag of tricks.
Speaking of a Scouters bag of tricks, thanks to a group of dedicated Scouters, we are resurrecting one of the
best days a Cub Scout leader can experiencea day when you can find out more about skits, songs, games,
ceremonies, and all the fun activities you can offer your boys the PowWow. More information will become
available very soon, but for now save the dateNovember 3and plan on attending. The time spent will
definitely be worth itplus you need to attend to qualify for your training award. Since all Cub Scout leaders
must be trained by December in order to stay on the charter, you might as well work towards your training
knot.
Shortly each unit will be receiving their charter renewal packet. A friendly reminder to register all your new
Scouts as soon as their applications are receivedit will help you as your printout will be complete, making
the re-charter process more streamlined and make it easier to submit it on time. Please note that there is a
change in the fee schedule beginning this December. National has informed all Councils that due to
increased insurance fees and an increase in both the number of claims submitted and increased cost per
claim, it is necessary to increase the charter fee to $40.00. This increase will help defray expenses of the
general liability insurance program, which provides coverage for claims alleging negligent actions that result
in either personal injury or property damaged. The coverage is to provide financial protection in the event of
accidents or injuries that occur during an official Scouting activity. Lets all try not to need this insurance and
keep the program safe for everyone.
Its also time to focus on your Journey To Excellence. Keep looking at the requirements and adjust your
program to make it the best you can give to your boys.
Remember to log your units advancement, service hours, etc.
into the computer so that you receive credit for all you do.
Everything must be entered by December 31 for it to count
for 2012dont put it off! You will receive a new copy in
December with instructions on what needs to be filled out and
when it will need to be submitted. Please remember to turn it
in! It is important for your boys, your district and Monmouth
Council. Keep your Unit Commissioner in the loopthey can
give you more information.
Hopefully your unit accepted the challenge and is prepared to
send a representative to your district committee meeting to help
your district, or even someone to help out on the Commissioner
staff. In my experience I have found that the more you put into
Scouting the more you get out of itnot only youbut the
boys we serve!
HAVE A GREAT SCOUTING YEAR!!!!!
Council Commissioners Minute
Edwina Howell
Scouting Trail Deadlines
We want to feature your Scout unit in
our next issue! Please e-mail your
stories (500 words or less) and high
resolution photographs to:
Stacey.ehling@scouting.org
The submission deadlines are:
November 1
February 1
May 1
August 1
The Trail reserves the right to select and edit all
materials for publication.

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Council News
Charter Fees Rise to $40
National BSA has announced that Charter Fees will increase from $20 to $40 this year due to rising costs
associated with providing general liability insurance coverage to Chartered Organizations and Scouting units.
The reasons cited for the changes include:
The reserves for open claims have increased significantly over the last several years.
The average cost per claim has nearly doubled in the last five years.
Claim payments have doubled in the last two years compared to a five-year average from 2005 to
2009.
In addition, the name Charter Fee will be changed to the Unit Liability Insurance Fee. The new $40 fee
will be implemented for all units that have a December 2012 charter renewal date (a charter period beginning
January 1, 2013) and must be submitted with the units charter renewal package. One hundred percent of this
fee goes to the general liability insurance program.
The general liability insurance policy provides primary liability insurance coverage for registered adults and
for all chartered organizations on file with the BSA. The coverage is for liability arising out of their operating
a traditional Scouting unit. This policy provides coverage for claims alleging negligent actions that result in
either personal injury or property damage. The chartered organization and its board of directors/trustees,
officers and employees and the position of chartered organization representative are all covered under this
insurance policy.
Old Republic Insurance Company provides the first $1 million in coverage. Additional policies, all providing
primary coverage to the chartered organization, have been purchased so more than $5 million in primary
coverage is provided. There is no coverage for those who commit intentional or criminal acts. Liability
insurance is purchased to provide financial protection in the event of accidents or injuries that occurs during an
official Scouting activity.
New Council Marketing Team Forming
Wanted: Marketing/PR & Media Savvy Volunteers!

Increasing public awareness and the visibility of Scouting and the amazing programs
we offer to young people will be the focus of the newly revitalized Monmouth Council
Marketing Committee.

"Focusing on marketing and public relations will help us to increase membership, increase program
participation and increase philanthropic support," said Bill Faverzani, the new Vice President of Marketing for
Monmouth Council.

The first step is to recruit talented people that have experience in the fields of marketing, public relations and
social media. "We definitely need Scouting volunteers. We know there are a lot of talented people out there
with these skills and we need help identifying them," he added.

If you would like to join the Marketing team, or have a contact in one of these
fields that might be interested in helping us to spread the good word about Scouting
please contact: Bill Faverzani at wfaverzani@meridianhealth.com


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Council News
New Guide to Awards and Insignia
The BSA has published a colorful, 112-page Guide to Awards and Insignia, which is
now available in Scout shops. It replaces the 2009-2010 Insignia Guide, which is
now obsolete. The new guide includes official policy related to insignia and
uniforms, as well as guidelines for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts,
Venturers, Sea Scouts, and adult leaders. Additionally, it offers chapters on training
awards, Scouting honors and special recognitions, universal and non-unit insignia,
religious emblems, and flags. It also includes a quick reference guide to knots and a
special chapter on awards guidelines for district and council committees.
The retail price is $5.99.
Water Carnival 2012
The Annual Cub Scout Water Carnival was a great success.
More than 300 Cub Scouts, siblings, parents and leaders
attended the event held on a beautiful Saturday in July.
Activities included BB & Archery, fishing, games, water bottle
rockets, a chance to win a goldfish at the Ping-Pong Ball Water
Gun Shooting Gallery, and the popular inflatable water slides and
castle bounce house.
Families also enjoyed picnic lunches
and nature walks through our beautiful
Quail Hill Scout Camp.
Thank you to all our volunteers who
made this event possible!

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NEWS
New BSA Medical Forms Now Available
BSA has changed and updated the Annual Health and Medical Record (AHMR) and the use of this form will
be mandated for all Scouts by January 1, 2014.
The 2012 AHMR revision has several noticeable changes including a bilingual format. This new format will
make it easier for councils and volunteers to have a completed AHMR which is required for all participants.
Accurate medical information is vital to keeping Scouts safe and healthy at all Scouting events.
Some of the changes include:
Part A In Health History Excessive fatigue and shortness of breath with exercise has been added.
Part B The number of Adults authorized to take (or not take) youth from an event has been reduced
from three to two names
Part C Added under the examiner area: Personal or family history of heart disease and in the Exam-
iners Certification area there is a section to complete to indicate that I have reviewed Part D for High
Adventure Activities
Part C - A pre-participation physical that you can scan that will facilitate electronically capturing key
data for faster intake at large events and camps.
Smaller print size and less space to write information since the form is printed in both English and
Spanish.
National has included information regarding the Summit Bechtel Reserve in preparation for the 2013
National Jamboree and its 2014 program. This will support the Jamboree medical team by enabling all
jamboree participants the chance to submit their medical information on the revised record.

As always, careful planning went into the development of the updated version, with input coming from
councils, volunteers, and the Health and Safety Team. These revisions do not include any changes to BSA
policy and will benefit everyone in Scouting, no matter what adventure is being planned.

Older printed versions of the AHMR should be destroyed. You can access the new form by going to:
www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx or link to it from the Monmouth Council
website www.monmouthbsa.org and click on forms. Units are asked not to use old PDF versions and to
link to this site instead in order to have the most current information from the AHMR web page.

Although most questions will be addressed on the updated AHMR FAQ page, feel free to contact the Health
and Safety Team at Health.Safety@scouting.org if you have any concerns.

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Forestburg Scout Reservation News
A Scout is Clean
Thanks to the new Dan Beard
Shower House!!!
Completed in time for the Summer Camp
Season, the new Dan Beard Shower House
has received rave reviews from leaders and
Scouts alike.
The new facility is 24x 38 and features
10 youth showers, 3 adult showers,
6 bathroom stalls, 4 urinals, and 4 sinks.
The shower stalls are very private and include
hooks and a shelf for your towel and clothes,
a bench, and the water is hot. The sink area
even includes mirrors and electrical outlets!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped build
the shower house and to all our Friends of
Scouting and Camp Alumni supporters who
helped fund this project.


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2012 Popcorn Sale Calendar
10/13-14 Wawa Popcorn Blitz Weekend
10/20 Show & Sell/Blitz Returns due Council Office
10/22 Door to Door/Take Orders due online by 5:00
Prize and Trails End Incentive Orders due
11/2 Take Order Popcorn Distribution
Lowys Moving Service
12/3 Popcorn payment due to Council Service Center
Commission reduced 1.5% for every 7 days payment in full is not received
**Unit Sales Roster Due - REQUIRED for top seller recognition and to receive
full bonus commission
2012 Trails End Popcorn Sale
UNIT COMMISSIONS
Your unit will receive 31% of your gross sales as your base commission. In 2012, your unit will have the
opportunity to earn an additional 10% commission for a possible total of 41%, one of the highest in the
country.
The 10% bonus is broken into two parts: Preparing Your Unit for the Sale - 5% And Sale Success - 5%
To receive the Preparing your Unit 5% your unit must complete the following items: Attend one of the
5 Sale Kickoff/Training meetings; Schedule, conduct, AND invite your district kernel to your unit sale
kickoff.; Submit all popcorn and prize orders on time and online and meet all other due dates.
To receive the Sale Success 5% your unit must complete the following items:
Increase your Per Scout Sale Average by designated amount based on your units 2011 Per Scout Average
2011 Average $400+ - 2% increase
2011 Average $270-$399 - 5% increase
2011 Average $150-$269 - 7.5% increase
2011 Average $149 or lower - 20% increase
Units with a 2012 gross sale of $25,000 or more will be exempt from this requirement
Submit all popcorn and prize orders on time and online and meet all other due dates.
Units selling for the first time should speak to their District Kernel about commissions.

UNIT AND SCOUT INCENTIVES: This year the Monmouth Council in conjunction with Trails End has
created 2 incentives for your unit and your Scouts. The incentives are:
Council & District Top Seller Recognition: This is a recognition program for the Top Sellers in each
district, and in the council. The official Unit Sales Roster MUST be completed and submitted by 12/3/2012
for your Scouts to qualify.
Fill A Sheet Giveaway: During the Take Order & Show and Deliver sale only Scouts will have the chance
to enter a drawing for great prizes. To enter, make a copy of the Scouts filled order form and then either
drop it of at the scout service center or fax (732-536-2850), mail, or e-mail (stephen.smith@scouting.org) it
in. There is no limit to the number of different filled order forms a Scout can submit but each form can only
be entered once. Drawings will take place every Monday and winners will be notified by phone/e-mail.
Show and Sell and Blitz sales do not qualify for the Fill A Sheet program
Order forms must be in the office by 5:00 p.m. Friday to qualify for the next weeks drawing.
Popcorn Pick-up Location:
Lowys Moving Service
1930 Heck Avenue
Neptune, NJ 07754

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Family Camp & Tiger Graduation Ceremony
A warm, sunny weekend set the stage for the Council-Wide Family Camp
this June. Scouting families spent quality family time camping together
and enjoying the amenities at Quail Hill Scout Reservation.
Some of the weekend highlights included BB & Archery, fishing, the
monkey bridge, a huge campfire complete with skits, jokes and fun, and
watching a movie
on a giant inflatable
screen under the
stars.
Another special
event included the
Tiger Graduation Ceremony and New Tiger Induction
Ceremony performed by the Order of the Arrow
Ceremonies Team.
Family Camp & Tiger Graduation

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High Adventure: Philmont 2012
Philmont 2012: Adventure of Lifetime
By Contingent Leader Maurice Zagha

June 28 marked the start of the 2012 Philmont adventure where 91 Scouts 27 adult
advisors left New Jersey for the ultimate backpacking experience Scouting has to offer.
The adventure started with three days of sightseeing in the greater Denver area. This
gave the contingent a chance to acclimate to the change in elevation from sea level to
the mile high city. Our events consisted of a ride on the Cog Rail to the top of Pikes
Peak (14,110 feet), a guided tour of the Olympic Training Center, and white water
rafting on the Arkansas river. Our last stop was a visit at the Koshare Indian Museum in
La Junta, New Mexico where we enjoyed the world renowned Koshare Indian dancers
and an overnight at the Kiva. On day four we finally arrive at Philmont Scout ranch,
the Boy Scouts of
Americas premier High Adventure base with
137,000 acres of rugged mountain wilderness in the
Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in
northern New Mexico.
Day 1 at Philmont was at a break neck pace.
Checking in included medical reviews, trek review,
pack and equipment review ending with religious
services and the opening campfire.
Day 2 and we are ready to hit the trail. Our packs
which are 40 to 55 lbs, depending on how well you
packed, are loaded with all of our equipment as well as
4 days of food and 3-5 liters of water. The Scout Ranch
provided an unforgettable adventure along its hundreds
of miles of rocky trails. Some of the program features
our crews experienced were:
Archery - 3 Dimensional, Black Powder Rifle,
Blacksmithing, Burro Packing, Cowboy Action
Shooting Fishing, Fly Tying, Geocaching, Gold
Mining & Panning, Homesteading, Mountain
Biking, Rock Climbing & Rappelling, and
Shooting/Reloading .30-06 and Shotguns.
Our contingent was represented by 26 Troops
from Monmouth Council, with each of us hiking
an average of 75 miles with elevation changes
from 6,000 to 12,000 feet. By the end of the 12
days on the trail, the contingent hiked more than
8500 miles.
Participating Troops: 110,122,124,125,131,
140, 150, 18,180, 201, 246, 258, 32, 358,
364, 434, 49,515, 59, 63, 66, 67, 71, 82, 86.

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High Adventure: Philmont 2012
Early morning hikes to the top of the Tooth of
Time or Lovers Leap allowed us to enjoy the
beauty of nature as the golden glisten of the sun
began to slowly peak above the horizon.
As evening approaches we were amazed as we
gazed at the night sky and watched it come alive
with millions of stars. The Philmont hymn refers
to Philmont as G-ds country but until moments
like these it was just a name for a place. We are
inspired not only by what we are experiencing, but
by the opportunity that we have been gifted. Now
we understood why hundreds of thousands of
fellow scouts have made this trek for more then 60
years. As we continued our hike we came across a
fresh stream, we lowered our canteens and gulped
the cold fresh water and we took a moment and
recollect on yesterdays rock climbing and
reveled in the mountain biking, rifle
shooting, and hiking still yet to come.
Daily wake ups at 5:30, soaking rain, hail
storms, flooding, hiking in the middle of
lightening storms, cold one day and hot
another, bears, mini bears (aka chip
monks), hiking up and down the
mountains, setting up camp, breaking
down camp, hanging the bear bags, 3
mile side hikes to pick up more food,
carrying yum yum bags and cooking
meals can be a recipe disaster. Instead of
disaster, we faced these challenges as a
team. Each crew turned these tests into
life changing experiences. Our 10 months of
training and preparation helped to turn these
challenges into opportunities of leadership,
personal growth and lessons in group dynamics.
Philmont 2012 essentially started in March of
2011 when committees were formed to help with
the organization and training of the contingent.
With the help of the MANY adult volunteers
who took charge of the training weekends,
financial, food, conservation projects.the list
goes on, Philmont 2012 was a complete success.
It is an adventure of a lifetime that the future
leaders of our country will never forget.and
will look forward to hopefully, someday
repeating.

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Quail Hill Scout Reservation: Cub Scout Camp
Summer Camp Out of this WORLD!
Scouts had a blast this summer participating in the
Outer Space Adventure themed summer camp program
at Quail Hill Scout Reservation in Manalapan, N.J.
Some 488 Cub Scouts from 68 Cub Scout Packs were
launched into a summer filled with FUN and
ADVENTURE including swimming, boating, fishing,
BB & Archery, arts & crafts, water bottle rocket launches
and tons of sessions on Scout skills, nature,
environmental science, geology and more to help
Scouts complete Rank requirements and earn
belt-loops and pins.
During the program, Scouts also had a chance to
learn basic outdoor skills, experience camping,
work as teams and they even got up close and
personal with turtles, toads, snakes, lizards and
other wildlife during the weekly nature show.
Quail Hill, which was the first Cub Scout Day
Camp in the Northeast, features 225 forested
acres complete with a lake, hiking and nature
trails, a swimming pool, new BB & Archery rang-
es, activity fields, picnic pavilions, a Trading Post, camp sites and
cabins. Quail Hill offers Cub Day Camp, Full Week Resident
Camp ( Webelos only), Half Week resident camp, Day/Resident
Camp combo and Boy
Scout Day camp.


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Quail Hill Scout Reservation: Boy Scout Camp
Seventeen Boy Scouts spent a week at Quail Hill Scout
Reservation honing their Scout skills as part of the Boy
Scout Day Camp Program.
The Boy Scouts, ages 11 and 12, practiced the Patrol method
and worked together to learn a variety of skills such as knot
tying, fire building, wood cutting and orienteering.
The Scouts also focused on the requirements for the rank of
Scout and Tenderfoot and worked on
Merit Badges including: Archery,
Swimming, Art and Nature.
Outdoor Fun was also on the
agenda with a full itinerary of
swimming, boating, nature
hikes, fishing, frogging,
BB & Archery and more!


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Quail Hill Scout Reservation
offers outdoor day camp
adventures close to home.
Conveniently located in
Manalapan Township. Quail Hill
offers 230 acres of woodlands,
streams, meadows, fields, pool
and pond just minutes away for
year round Scouting and family
fun. For over forty years Quail
Hill has provided the best in open natural
settings with planned indoor and outdoor
activities. Quail Hill programs are open
to boys and girls grades 1 thru 5. So bring
all your friends!
2013 Quail Hill Scout Reservation 2013 Quail Hill Scout Reservation
WILD WEST ADVENTURE WILD WEST ADVENTURE
Saddle-up partner and join us on
the Wild West trail at Quail Hill
this summer. Our highly trained,
experienced and certified staff has
built a program of activities and
skills for your child and their
friends around a Wild West
Adventure theme. Visit our camp
with your child at one of our open
houses. Meet our staff and tour our
facilities. Sign-up for one or all
six weeks. We think youll agree our Wild
West program is something your child will
enjoy and remember for years to come.
For more, please visit www.qhsrcamp.org
or call: 732-536-2347.


Quail Hill Resident Cam Quail Hill Resident Camp p Quail Hill Day Cam Quail Hill Day Camp p
The Quail Hill Resident Camp offers a wide variety of
overnight programs in addition to their day camp
experience. Your Cub Scouts evenings are filled with
activities, campfires, star gazing and programs teaching
camping and important life skills. Your son will share a
spacious two bunk tent with a friend. Hot meals, shower
facilities and experienced staff offer Scouts the best
camping experience. Half-week programs are available
for Wolf, Bear and Webelos Scouts. A full week program
is offered specifically for Webelos Scouts.

All Quail Hill Day Camp programs are planned and
structured as activity based learning programs. Your
child will be encouraged to try their hand at a wide
variety of activities each day. Activity areas include BB
and Archery, our swimming pool, boating and fishing in
our lifeguard supervised pond, crafts, sports and games.
Each Friday the program closes with a family fun night
including a barbeque followed by a campfire in our
natural amphitheatre under the stars. Please join us on
Friday evening to see your childs Day Camp Den
perform their skit. Sign-up for Day camp today!
2013 Day Camp Sessions
Week #1 July 08 - 12
Week #2 July 15 - 19
Week #3 July 22 - 26
Week #4 July 29 - Aug 02
Week #5 Aug 05 - 09
Week #6 Aug 12 - 16
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Lunch will NOT be provided at Day Camp.
Participants must bring a bag lunch from home.
Drinks will be provided by camp.
Check - in is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
on opening day of camp.
Scouts should eat dinner before their arrival at camp.
All meals during Resident Camp are provided
2013 Resident Camp Sessions

Session #1 - July 23 - 26, 2013 (1/2 Week)
Session #2 - July 28 - Aug 02, 2013 ( Full Week)
Session #3 - Aug 06 - 09, 2013 (1/2 Week)


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Forestburg Scout Reservation: Summer Camp
Another Awesome Summer Camp Season at
Forestburg Scout Reservation Monmouth
Councils own 1,200 acre camp located in
Forestburg New York.
The Camp features over 20 miles of trails, a huge
lake that is home to an active waterfront for
fishing, boating, swimming and other aquatic
activities, and the breathtaking Darlington Falls
our 90 foot cascading waterfall.
From July 8 through Aug. 11, we had 1,227
Scouts and 349 adults experienced the fun,
excitement and natural beauty of Forestburg.
A total of 4,000 Merit Badges were taken this season, helping our Scouts
learn new skills in the areas of first-aid, CPR,
archery, rifle, shotgun, fishing, electronics,
environmental science, nuclear science, kayaking,
canoeing, sailing, and much, much more!
While at camp the boys also honed their leadership
and team building skills, and several of the adult
leaders took time to complete their training through
the Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills and
Scoutmaster Specific Training programs.

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Forestburg Scout Reservation: Summer Camp
Cultural Scouting Exchange from Indonesia at Forestburg
Deasi Susilawati is a Garudi an Eagle Scout in Indonesia. She was hand picked by the
President of Indonesia from 1,700 Scouts to participate in the international Scouting exchange
program. Deasi worked in the FSR dining hall this summer and gave weekly talks about
Scouting and culture in Indonesia.
According to Deasi there are differences between Scouting programs in the U.S. and
Indonesia. You have more merit badges, we have boys and girls in the same programs, and
we do not have summer camps because we attend school year round, she explained. Scouting
is very important in Indonesia. Four years ago our President said every school should have
Scouting and now we do. We have a lot of people in Indonesia and Scouting offers many positive activities for our
young people. We meet after school and compete in merit badge skill competitions with other schools. It is very
prestigious to win. She added, I really enjoyed being here (FSR), it has been a great experience.

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Week 1: July 07 - 13, 2013
Week 2: July 14 - 20, 2013
Week 3: July 21- 27, 2013
Week 4: July 28 - Aug 03, 2013
Week 5: Aug 04 - Aug 10, 2013
Forestburg Scout Reservation 2013 Summer Camp
Forestburg is two camps in one: Dan Beard Camp at one end of the lake and Billet Camp at the other end. Dan Beard Camp is the
patrol method in acton where Scouts cook their meals in their campsite. Billet campers enjoy eatng in the dining hall and share
fellowship with other Scouts during meals. Both camps share the program areas and waterfront. Summer camp is when Forestburg
comes to life. Our top notch program and talented sta will provide all the opportunites a Scout can handle.

Forestburg offers a Kosher Dining Program during week 1 & week 2
for Scouts or Troops who wish to attend a Boy Scout summer camp
while maintaining their religious observance. There is an additional
cost of $45.00 per person, per week, for kosher food. Thrice-daily
Jewish prayer services, and Shabbat observance, are also available.
Kosher Dining Program
Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
705 Ginesi Drive
Morganville, NJ 07751
(732) 536-2347
www.fsrcamp.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Financial Assistance
and
Discounts Available
Scouts $360.00 Adults $95.00
Summer Schedule

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While in Frontier Camp, Scouts will have the opportunity to learn many of the
requirements needed for the ranks they choose to sign up for. Scoutmasters will receive a
progress report on each Scout at the end of the week. It is up to the Scoutmaster to review
the Scouts completion of requirements before signing them off.
Scouts that want the flexibility to schedule their own program
choices, but still focus on learning the requirements necessary for a
specific rank should find their way to our Frontier Camp.
Frontier Camp is an opportunity for Scouts to learn the requirements
for a specific rank in one program period during the day. This allows
the Scout to maximize their ability to earn merit badges and still
focus on advancement to the next rank.
Scouts may choose multiple periods of Frontier Camp if they wish to
work on requirements for more than one rank. Also class FC4 in
period G works on areas of advancement instead of a specific rank.
This is in case a Scout is only missing one or two things. Daily
drop-ins are welcome in FC4 as long as space is available.
FRONTIER CAMP
MERIT BADGE MADNESS
Scouts can earn a wide variety of merit badges at
Forestburg. Both traditional summer camp badges such as
Archery and unexpected badges such as Space Exploration
are on the menu. Scouts learn best in small groups focused
on a specific topic.
Which badges will you wear on your merit badge sash?
Archery, Art, Astronomy, Basketry, Camping, Canoeing,
Climbing, Communications, Computers, Electricity, Electronics,
Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Fingerprinting,
First Aid, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Forestry,
Indian Lore, Kayaking, Leatherwork, Lifesaving, Mammal
Study, Nature, Nuclear Science, Orienteering, Photography,
Pioneering, Radio, Rifle Shooting, Rowing, Shotgun Shooting,
Small Boat Sailing, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration,
Swimming, Weather, Wilderness Survival and Wood Carving.

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Our Buckskin Camper program is a full day
program intended specifically for first year
Scouts. This program will place Scouts in a
Patrol for the week and allow them to get hands
on training in a wide variety of Scouting skills
while learning rank requirements for all ranks.
The Buckskin Camper program is an opportunity for Scouts to try their hand at knot tying,
some basic outdoor skills, learn a little first aid, learn to lash, and even take a nature hike. The big thing here
is to have fun while trying.
While in the Buckskin Camper program, Scouts will have the opportunity to learn many of the requirements
needed for the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class. Scouts will also sign up for merit badge
classes in Period A and C in the mornings. Scoutmasters will receive a progress report on each Scout at the
end of the week. It is up to the Scoutmaster to review the Scouts completion of requirements before signing
them off.

Our Outback Program has been created for
Scouts who take the trail less traveled. Exciting
event-packed days of the best high adventure
challenges the Catskill mountains lakes and
rivers offer. Delaware River canoe trek,
horseback riding, rock climbing and rappelling,
water skiing and water tubing and an overnight
mountain biking trek make this program popular with our senior Scouts. Specifically for Scouts 14 and older
with a minimum of the rank of First Class. No experience is necessary. Great as a Senior Patrol Activity!
This program is offered during each week of the FSR Summer Camp program. Each week this program is
limited to the first 16 Scouts who pay their non-refundable $100.00 deposit. The total cost for this program is
$390.00. There are no discounts available. Participants will camp with their home or provisional Troop during
their participation in this program.


Offered only during Week 5, Scouts who have
already attained the rank of Star or Life and are
recommended by their Scoutmaster are invited to
attend. This program will focus on providing
Scouts along the Trail with specific workshops
on the Eagle process: from selecting a quality project, guidance on planning, leadership
skills thru the project write-up, Board of Review and planning a Court of Honor. Partici-
pants are able to work on Eagle required merit badges in Eagle Week Base-Camp or those
offered in the general camp. Afternoons and evenings are organized with outdoor activities,
Road to Eagle workshops, outback overnight and one high adventure afternoon. Eagle Week brings in a spe-
cialized staff dedicated to this program. These adults are highly qualified and recognized as leading experts in
providing the Road to Eagle guidance.

This program is limited to the first 16 Scouts who pay their non-refundable $100.00 deposit. The total cost for
this program is $360.00. All participants will camp together as a Troop during their stay at Forestburg.
This program may be cancelled if enough participants do not register.

Trail to Eagle Camp
Aug 4th Aug 10th (Week #5)
High Adventure
Outback
Program

Buckskin Campers


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NESA/Alumni News
NESA/ALUMNI Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Wine Tasting: October 11, 2012
Plans are underway for the 3rd Annual Wine Tasting for NESA members and Scouting Alumni,
adults only please. Try some of the various wines that will be available, share in some
fellowship, and just plain enjoy yourself. Take a little time to unwind and relax.

Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 1, 2012
HO-HO-HO! Is the call, as youngsters of all ages wait anxiously for a visit from
Old Saint Nick. On December 1st, Santa will be coming to town to visit all the
young scouts and siblings, ahead of his normally scheduled visit. He just wants to
double check to make sure his list is correct. I'm sure that he will find everyone is
nice. Come out and enjoy a nice breakfast and share some time with our favorite
jolly person. You might even be able to take a picture or two.

3rd Annual Cocktail Party: March 2013 (TBA)
Come share some fellowship and food with fellow Scouting alumni in a nice relaxed atmosphere. Talk about
the "old times" and share stories of what you are currently doing. Recommit yourself to Scouting, keep the
fire burning. Keep an eye out for further details.

Gathering of Eagles/Annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner: May 14, 2013
The Courts of Honor are over. The Eagle Class of 2012 is preparing for their future.
Let's give them one more round of applause for their accomplishments. On May 14, 2013 the
Monmouth Council NESA and Alumni Chapter will be honoring these fine young men with a
recognition dinner. We will be providing a 2012 Eagle Class Directory to every Eagle Scout
who attends. A picture and two line "future plans" and description of their Eagle Project for
each Eagle will be needed for the directory.
Contact Cathy Brown at the Scout Office for the directory form, if you didn't receive one in
your Eagle packet. Mark your calendars now for this great event in honor of the 2012 Eagle
Class. Location and further details will become available as we get closer to the date.

3rd Annual Alumni Reunion at Forestburg Scout Reservation: July 5-7, 2013
Come enjoy camp like you were 15 again! Events and activities include, but not limited to: Rappelling,
shooting sports, fishing, boating, relaxing, reminiscing, nature walks, and fellowship. There will be dinner
out on the town on Friday night, and a banquet served Saturday night.

For information about any of these events please contact the Scout Service Center
or visit the Council website at http://www.monmouthbsa.org for details.

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2013 Friends of Scouting (FOS) Campaign
The Friends of Scouting campaign is our annual informational program and Council fundraiser.
Each District is tasked to bring the message of Scouting to each and every family. Through our team of
volunteer presenters we explain the role of our Council, what Council does to help your Scout and your
Scouting Unit, and how your Unit can support Councils scouting programs by participating in the Friends of
Scouting Campaign.

One of Councils main roles is to manage the finances of the Scouting program in Monmouth County.
Council also provides leader and volunteer training opportunities, a range of scouting activities, supports and
maintains Quail Hill and Forestburg Scout Reservation Camp properties, handles record-keeping, and
provides trained professionals and support staff dedicated to serving our scouting units.

The cost of maintaining these facilities and providing the programs, services, activities and training
for our Scouts and Scouting Units is $156 per Scout.

By scheduling a Friends of Scouting (FOS) presentation you will help bring this message to your families
and give them the opportunity to support Scouting and enable us to continue providing these services to all
Units in Monmouth County.

Sneak Peak at the 2013 FOS Campaign

1. NEW Design for Monmouth Council Car Magnet: A brand new design will soon be unveiled for the
extremely popular 5 inch I Support Scouting Car Magnet, which will be given out
ONLY during Scout Unit FOS presentation and ONLY to people who turn in a pledge card that night.
2. Unit FOS Leaders/Pledge Patrol Leaders: Each unit will once again be asked to appoint an FOS
contact person who can help explain the program to parents, helps coordinate the FOS presentation
schedule, works with the presenter and assists with post presentation follow-up.
3. FOS Presenter Training: Saturday, January 12, Council Service Center (Time TBD). If you love
Scouting and can talk about the impact and value of Scouting to your son and your family, we need you
to be a part of our FOS Presenter Team. You can do presentations just for your own unit, or help with
presentations to other local units. Contact your FOS Chair or District Executive for more information.
4. FOS 2013 Kick-Off Breakfast: Saturday, January 12, 2013 (locations and times TBD). Each District
will sponsor a Breakfast for all FOS Pledge Patrol Leaders and Presenters to jump start the campaign.
Please have your FOS presentation dates scheduled prior to this meeting.
5. 2013 Goals: Our goal is for all unit presentations to be scheduled before May 31, 2013, AND to have
100% Unit participation this year.
6. Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP): When you volunteer your time to help your Scout Pack, Troop
or Crew you may be able to earn money towards your units FOS goals! Many companies reward
volunteerism by donating money based on the hours give to Scouting. See page 30 for details.
7. Corporate Matching Gifts: Many companies will match your contributions, check the list on page 32 to
see if your company participates or ask your Human Resources Department.

Details of the 2013 Individual Recognition Program for different levels of giving, and the Unit Rewards
Program will be unveiled in December.


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Volunteer Involvement Program (VIP)
Attention Scouters!
You can turn your more than 1 hour a week that you devote to scouting
into money to support Scouting in Monmouth County!
What is the VIP Program?
The Volunteer Involvement Program is an employer based incentive program created to encourage
employees to volunteer and give back to their communities.
How does it work?
Companies give donations to Monmouth Council based on the number of volunteer hours you give
to your scout unit: pack, troop, crew, post, district or council.
What do I have to do?
Check with your company (and see partial list below) to see if they provide this type of program.
It may be listed under a different name.
Sign-up with your company and follow the company guidelines and deadlines for submission
Keep a log of your volunteer hours.

Can I give this money to my scouting unit?
No, but your donation will be credited to your pack as part of their Friends of Scouting campaign and
will count toward your units goal. Tax rules require the money go to a 501C-3 organization.

Here is a list of companies that participate in VIP programs:

Merck Bank of America Telecordia Prudential Deutsche Bank
PSE&G Microsoft Intel Colgate Palmolive NRG Energy
Verizon Bloomberg ING Dow Jones Morgan Stanley
*Grant program
TD Bank Bristol Myers
Squibb
Exxon/Mobil McGraw Hill Pfizer
Lincoln Financial
Group
Starbucks Wells Fargo Rohm & Haas
Company
Honeywell
To find out how to take advantage of this program contact:
Assistant Scout Executive Stephen Smith 732-536-2347 ext. 22, stephen.smith@scouting.org
or your District Executive:
Twin Lights - Stacey Ehling, stacey.ehling@scouting.org
Battleground - Kathleen Picciano, kathleen.picciano@scouting.org
Thunderbird - Chris Quakenbush, chris.quakenbush@scouting.org

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Corporate Matching Gifts

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Scouts In Action
Scouts Build Sailcart
Who says you need water to sail? Not the Webelos I Scouts
from Den 5 of Cub Scout Pack 155 in Freehold who built a
really cool Sailcart this spring.
With the guidance of Leaders Tom Kane and John Troger
the boys spent several weekly den meetings designing and
building the Sailcart. They learned how to create a design,
the engineering issues involved, how to use different kinds
of tools, and all about wind power. Since none of us had a
sailboat, we decided to combine the achievements for
sailing and go-cart and made the Sailcart! said Kane.
The Scouts built the Sailcart out of 2x6 wooden planks,
metal fence posts, plastic tractor wheels, rope, and used a
painters canvas drop cloth for the sail.
The Scouts had a chance to put their work to the test and
took the Sailcart for a spin in the parking lot of Michael J.
Tighe Park in Freehold.
Building the Sailcart was cool, but the best part was when
the big gusts of wind blew me really fast down the parking
lot. It was awesome! said one of the Scouts.

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District Key 3
District Chair Bill Sauer bdwsauer@gmail.com
District Commissioner Thom Ritchie tergmg@optonline.net
District Executive Kathleen Picciano kathleen.picciano@scouting.org
Battleground District Update
District Meeting Dates:
District Roundtable Meetings: (for all volunteers) First Thursday of each month, 8 p.m. LDS Church,
136 Wemrock Rd. Freehold.
District Commissioner Meetings: First Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. @ Thom Ritchies home
District Committee Meetings: Fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m.@ the Scout Service Center.
Upcoming Activities & Events
Council Camporee, Quail Hill Scout Camp, Oct 4 - 6
Battleground Winterburg at Forestburg Scout Reservation for Scout Troops: Jan. 11-13, 2013
Battleground Klondike Derby for Webelos and Boy Scouts at Quail Hill Scout Camp Feb. 9, 2013
Summer Camp 2013:
Fact- Scouts join scouting for the outing, young boys want to shoot BB guns & archery, fish at the pond,
swim, and go on nature hikes in the woods! Your scout camp Quail Hill Scout Reservation in Manalapan of-
fers a wonderful opportunity for your son, his buddy, and his den. Begin your planning now by setting a date
to have a camp promotion at a pack meeting.
Family Friend of Scouting FOS 2012:
Did you get your car magnet? Thank you to all the many families who have given their financial support to
sustain scouting in Monmouth Council, every dollar makes a difference. The fees paid at the unit level stay
with the unit, none of that fee is used to keep Monmouth Council going and its two camps. It is with optimism
that every family values scouting enough to make an annual tax deductable donation as an investment for our
future. Battleground District is $8000 away from the year end goal. Dont forget that many companies have
a Volunteer Incentive Program and also offer Matching Gifts, this is credited to your unit FOS goal. Call the
Council Service Center for assistance or for more information.
Fall Council Camporee:
Attention all Battleground Units!! Sign up now if you havent already for a fun filled Council Camporee
being held on October 4 6
th
at Quail Hill Scout Reservation. Activities are focused on Pumpkin Chuckin
theme. A busy year of planning has been provided for a fun filled weekend to enrich your Pack/Troop
scouting program.
Scouting For Food:
Last year some 73,000 lbs of non perishable items were collected by scouts in Monmouth County to feed the
less fortunate in our own backyards. Select a date and a location to bring the items to, fill out the Council unit
commitment form, and enter it on the Good Turn for America site. Let folks in our County see scouting in
action.
Training:
All volunteers need training. Go to: http;//monmouthbsa.org/Council/Committees/Training/Hot_Sheets.aspx


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Battleground District Update
Fall Scouting Season Begins
As we begin the Fall season of scouting, the District Committee wishes to thank all its units
for their hard work in making Battleground District the only district in Monmouth Council
to receive the Gold Level in their Journey to Excellence district evaluation. We are coming to a time when
many of you are gearing up your membership drives, popcorn sales, and program planning. The District
Committee stands ready to assist units in making their programs successful in their efforts.
In our attempt to achieve this, the first order of business was to fill many of the holes in the committees
makeup. A great deal of thanks goes to our nominating committee of Dennis Stack, Tom McQuiston,
Leni Hughes and chaired by Jim Brown for seeking dedicated people to fill many of these vacancies. I am
pleased to announce that our Executive Board has a full set of Vice Chairs to start this year. Our new
Vice Chair of Programming will be John Erickson. Our new Membership Vice-Chair is Dennis Stack, and our
new Finance Vice Chair is Tony Puricelli. We also have Peter Stoermer who will serve as administrator for
the District Website, and Vince Simpson Boy Scout Activities Chair, I would like to thank Rich Kelly for his
work as Vice Chair of Finance. Rich has done an excellent job in guiding our districts financial obligation
over the past few years. Anyone who is willing to assist the district efforts should contact myself or
Kathleen Picciano for detail specifics.
We look forward to many events that are being planned. Many of our district volunteers are involved in the
Council Pumpkin Chuckin Fall Camporee being held at Quail Hill in early October. Plans are also underway
for our winter events in the Districts Winterberg and Klondike Derbys. In April we look forward to our
District Camporee themed on Emergency Preparedness.
The Districts Friends of Scouting program is coming near a successful end. We are still a little bit behind our
goal and will be making follow-up calls to those units who are close to reaching their commitment. We also
are starting to plan next years program and look forward to the commitment from our units in helping to bring
a quality program to our scouts in Monmouth Council.
Our biggest emphasis however will be membership. Membership has become more than a Fall and spring
Roundup program. We are looking forward to leading our units in developing a year round membership
program.
We have many exciting challenges that lie ahead, but as chairman I am convinced with the great leadership in
our units and district committee we will bring a great deal of talent and innovation forward to meet these. I
look forward to serve you this year as District Committee Chairman and in meeting many of you along the
scouting trail.
Bill Sauer
District Committee Chair

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District Key 3
District Chair Mike Golub 732-618-2321 Neptuneeagle@aol.com
District Commissioner Don Patterson 732- 918-6613 Scouterdrp@yahoo.com
District Executive Chris Quakenbush 732-536-2347 Chris.Quakenbush@Scouting.Org

District Dates at a Glance
District Roundtable Meetings: First Monday of each Month, 7 p.m., Memorial Methodist Church 101
West Sylvania Ave. Neptune City. Please join us for a Roundtable, all parents and volunteers are welcome.
Sept. 10, (Note change from 1st Monday), Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar. 4, Apr. 1, May 6,
June 3 Awards Picnic, volunteer appreciation- Wanamassa Firemans Field.
Commissioners Meeting: First Monday of each Month, 6 p.m., Memorial Methodist Church 101 West
Sylvania Ave. Neptune City, Immediately before the Roundtable meeting.
District Committee Meeting: Third Monday of the month, 7 p.m. Brookside School, 2135 Hwy 35, Wall.

2012 2013 Thunderbird District Calendar
Boy Scout Council Wide Camporee Oct. 5-7, 2012, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Cub Scout Council Wide Camporee Oct 6, 2012 Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Boy Scout Winterburg Jan. 18-20, 2013, Forestburg Scout Reservation
Boy Scout and Webelos Klondike Derby February 23, 2013 Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Cub Scout Pinewood Derby Apr. 21, 2013, Monmouth Regional High School
Boy Scout Spring Camporee April 19-21, 2013 (New Date)
District Annual Dinner (Picnic) June 3, 2013, Wanamassa Firemans Field, Ocean

Thunderbird District Update
Cubmaster Don Patterson (right) with Webelos II Scouts from Pack 143 in
Wanamassa who participated in the Webelos Resident Camp program at Quail Hill
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Thunderbird District Commissioners Minute
Salutations Thunderbird Scouts, Scouters and Parents,
The summer of 2012 has flown by and the Scouts in Thunderbird District have been
busy. Congratulations to the Arrowmen that attained their respective Ordeal,
Brotherhood and Vigil Honors during the Pow Wow at Forestburg. June also found
many Scouts receiving in depth leadership training during NYLT held at Quail Hill.
I was fortunate to spend a week at Forestburg and another week at Quail Hill. My
thanks and appreciation goes out to the Adult and Youth Staff at both camps and the
many Volunteer Leaders who dedicate their time and talents to our boys.
For many units, September begins the Scouting year. If your unit has not done so,
hold a Cycle Planning meeting, to outline and plan your units Program. Remember to outline an annual
Budget to assist with costs for unit activities. I recommend that all units send representatives to the District
Roundtables which are held the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist
Church on West Sylvania Avenue in Neptune City. Roundtables keep you informed about Council and
District activities, and provide an opportunity for units to share ideas in order to keep the Program Activities
fresh. Roundtables are not just for Unit Leaders, but Parents, Den Leaders and Unit Trainers are also invited
to attend. Roundtable Commissioners Karl Labor and Mike Provenzano are always looking for new topics and
ideas for the Roundtables. Ask your Scouts what they would like to see for District and Council activities.
Give the boys ownership of the Scouting program.
The start of school also signals the start of many Cub Scout Pack recruitment drives. I encourage every unit to
utilize the resources available through Monmouth Council to plan out and support the recruitment of boys into
Scouting. Plan a Recruitment Night showcasing your Pack and Cub Scouting. Remember to keep your units
WWW.BEASCOUT.ORG contact information updated and schedule of events current. I would encourage
every Boy Scout Troop to reach out to a local Cub Scout Pack, to provide support and much needed Den
Chiefs. Since recruitment is stressed in the Cub Scout program, it will benefit local Troops to assist in keeping
the Cub Scout Program strong. The Cubs will then look forward to Crossing Over into Boy Scouts and
continuing into Venturing and Exploring.
The Trails-End Popcorn Fundraising has started, and lets see each unit set a sales goal and work toward
achieving it! Remember that as the Scouts sell, they are representing the Boy Scouts of America.
Be Safe, Be Polite and be a Good Scout!
Be prepared for Rechartering in December. Update your Journey to Excellence database, verify your contact
information for the unit roster and ensure that required Leadership Training is up to date. Remember that our
Cub Scout leaders have training requirements to be accomplished prior to re-chartering in 2013.
A final note, if you do not know who your Unit Commissioner is, please drop me a line. Commissioners are
district and council leaders who help Scout units succeed. They coach and consult with adult leaders of Cub
Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venturing Crews. Commissioners help maintain the standards of the Boy
Scouts of America. Thunderbird District is always looking for new Scouters to increase the Commissioner
Ranks. If you know a Scouter that has nothing to do, give me their name and Ill call em.
Lets all support each other to ensure that all of our units have a strong program. Scouting is alive and well in
Thunderbird District!
Contact me anytime with questions, concerns or problems.
Yours in Scouting.
Don Patterson
Thunderbird District Commissioner
scouterdrp@yahoo.com, (732) 918-6613

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Community Service
Troop 258 in Howell Supports Local Food Pantry
Online Drive helps Howell Food Pantry Increase Supply
By Gina Columbus, Asbury Park Press

Summers are eerily different than the holiday season for food pantries in Ocean and Monmouth counties.
Several food pantries are reporting a drastic decrease in their supplies. For some, the last hearty donations
were the end of May. With children home through August and families taking vacations, thoughts to feed the
hungry fall by the wayside.
There is no reduction in need, though there is reduction in donations, said Jeanne Yaecker, director of
Freehold Area Open Door. Its a very popular topic during the holidays, but people are hungry in the
summer, too.
Lacey Food Pantry director Harold Peters also has a skimpy situation. Our shelves run pretty bare. We sup-
port 220 families. School activities really help us out, but the summertime is hard. Richard Brugger, director
of Bradley Food Pantry in Bradley Beach, said, Theres never enough (donations). Were doing OK, but
theres always something missing. Brugger sees 35 to 40 families in need daily.
Eileen Lukenda is the director of the Howell Emergency Food Pantry, which, with a monthly budget of
$2,500, serves approximately 100 families per month. She explained how the pantry was experiencing a
shortage in donations before Monmouth County Boy Scout Troop No. 258 donated 720 bags of food in
mid-June, plus a $1,000 check. However, what they lack are personal items such as shampoo, soap, etc., and
fresh produce to be donated toward the end of each month.
Before their (the Scout troops) donation, our shelves were pretty much empty, said Lukenda, adding
that after the pantrys end-of-month distribution, they may be out of stock again. With residents in several
different areas of the township facing higher property taxes this year, Lukenda thinks more families will seek
assistance from the food pantry.
Article reprinted from the Asbury Park Press Online (7/31/12)

Explorers In Action!
Members of the Long Branch Police
Department Explorer Post #167
were on hand to help make the
National Night Out program in
their community a success!
Post members worked alongside
officers from the Long Branch
Police and the Monmouth County
Sheriffs Department to help
maintain order and safety in the
park, to answer questions, and to
help give out free bicycle helmets
and prizes to the local children.
Explorer Post #167 at Long Branch National Night Out Event

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District Key 3
District Chair Linda Hassler LHassler@Meridianhealth.com
District Commissioner John Popovich Jpopov57@msn.com
District Executive Stacey Ehling stacey.ehling@scouting.org
Website: www.TwinLightsDistrict.org
2012 District Calendar
District Committee Meetings: Fourth Monday of the month (August through June), 7:30 p.m.. United
Methodist Church, 247 Broad St. Red Bank. 9/24, 10/22, 11/26, 12/17, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/20, 6/24
Round Tables: First Monday of the month (September through June) 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church,
247 Broad St. Red Bank. 10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1, 5/6, 6/3
District Commissioner Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., New Monmouth Baptist Church,
4 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown. 10/4, 11/1, 12/6, 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2, 6/6
2013 District EventsMark Your Calendar!
Twin Lights District Update
January 19 - Klondike Derby
February 15-17 - Winterburg
April 14 - Pinewood Derby
April 25 - Volunteer Recognition Dinner
June 9 - Trail of the Pioneers
October 11-13 - TL Fall Camporee
District Reports
Membership Chair Michael Maier: Cub Scout membership is down this year and recruitment is our TOP priority this
Fall. Make sure to appoint one person in your unit to serve as your membership coordinator. This person should help the
unit organize your Join Scout Night event, work with council to get flyers produced, keep track of how many new scouts
are recruited and collect and turn in all new scout and leader applications to Council by Oct. 31. Recruitment resources
are available on the council website. Send membership coordinator contact information to Stacey.ehling@scouting.org
Dont forget to invite all New scouts to our Quail Hill Open House on Saturday, Oct. 13 for a day of FUN from
10-2 p.m., Raingutter Regatta Races, BB & Archery, games and more. We are also looking for volunteers to help
staff this event.
Finance Chair (VACANT): If you like money, networking, have good organizational skills and enjoy finding new
ways to raise money you could be our NEW Finance Chair! Interested? Contact Linda or Stacey.
Finance Report: Twin Lights is leading the Council in fundraising so far this year! GO TL! We are at 105% of our
Friends Of Scouting (FOS) goal (in Pledges) with 16 units reaching their goal! We are at 34% of our Community Goal,
and 156% of our Good Scout Reception goal. Total fundraising is at 106%! Congratulations! Thanks to all who support
the TLD as these funds go to helping support our Scouts and our units, camps, buildings, and professional staff.
Please Remember to send in those pledges!!!
FOS Presenter training will be held on Sat. 1anuary 12 (Location TBD). All current presenters and
potential new presenters are invited! RSVP to Stacey if you would like to attend.
The Twin Lights FOS Kick-Off for all unit Pledge Patrol Leaders will be Sat., January 12,
8:30 a.m. (Location TBD).
Scouting for the Long Run - Pledge Per Mile to sponsor TL Scouter John Kilduff for the Marine Corps
Marathon Oct. 28. Our goal is to raise $2,500 for the district. To pledge go to: http://tinyurl.com/tldrun
Popcorn Kernal Laura Hoey: Sales are underway! Our District goal for this year is to sell $300,000 in popcorn and to
try and increase the number of units selling. Dont forget to ask friends and relatives out of state to support your unit by
purchasing Popcorn online they will have to pay shipping but your unit gets full credit for the sale!!! Scouts can
create their own accounts at www.trails-end.com and your family and friends can purchase directly from them just by
inputting the Scouts name. Thank you to our District Volunteers who helped with our Blitz sort and distribution.
For information or to help contact Twin Lights Popcorn Kernel Laura Hoey at la_hoey@hotmail.com Good luck and
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Twin Lights District Update
Commissioner John Popovich: Please welcome John to his new role as District Commissioner.
Johns goal is to have every unit assigned a commissioner, and every Commissioner assigned
three units. With 62 units, that means we need 21 Unit Commissioners, currently we have 12
active Commissioners. The role of the unit Commissioner is to be the liaison between the unit and the District
Committee, assist the Unit with re-chartering, get leaders to training, and help resolve unit issues and concerns. If you
are an experienced Scouter and would like to share your knowledge by helping a unit, this is the role for you!
Boy Scout Round Table Commissioner, Tom Santoro and Cub Scout Round Table Commissioner, Stacey Stefan-
ski: We have a great year planned for you! With fellowship at 7:15-7:30pm and the meeting from 7:30-9 pm, you are
share to gain new information and innovative ways to plan your program. Each meeting consists of information sharing
and then a short program. Every unit should be represented at the roundtable. King Arthur surely had all his Knights at
the Roundtable! At your next Unit Committee meeting, ask for ONE volunteer to attend ONE meeting this year.
Welcome Laurie Zinneman (P-364) as the new Assistant Cub Roundtable leader.
Boy Scout Topics are: Webelos to Scout Transition (Oct.), Camporee & Klondike (Nov.), Eagle Scout Requirements &
Advancement Tracking (Dec.), Order of the Arrow & Merit Badge Counselors (Jan.), In Troop Training Adult & Youth
(Feb.), Wilderness First Aid (March), April TBD, Summer Camp Homesickness (May).
Cub Scout Topics are: Citizenship-50 Great States (Oct.), Respect & Holiday Lights (Nov.), Positive Attitude &
Abracadabra (Dec.), Resourcefulness-Turn Back the Clock (Jan.), Compassion-Plant the Seeds of Kindness (Feb),
Faith & Give Thanks (March), Health & Fitness-Cub Caf (April), Perseverance (May).
Jessie Ramirez, Activities Chair, announced the Winterberg Cabin lottery winners at the Program Launch in June:
Troops 32, 42, 125, 136, 131, 364, 47, 67, 331, 88, 50, and 140. Planning for our TLD 2013 Fall Camporee continues for
October 18-20, 2013 at QHSR. If you would like to be on the planning committee, please contact Tom Santoro
tlrtc2010@gmail.com.
Webelos to Boy Scout Transition Chair Robert Kee: Boy Scout Troops should begin meeting with Webelos Leaders
at area Cub Packs to begin planning Webelos visits and invitational campouts. Den Chiefs are an invaluable resource
for Packs and can help with the transition process. Den Chief Training is November 17.
Vice-Chairman of Program Matthew Kaufman and his committees are working hard at planning the new year and
supporting out units.
Advancement Chair Ken Farmer: For Boy Scouts there have been 264 Rank Advancements which includes 36 Eagle
Scouts, 3 Palms, and 886 Merit Badges approved to date this year. For Cub Scouts 1,254 Rank Advancements including
208 Arrow of Light awards have been approved to date this year.
Camp Promotions and Properties Chair Gary Norwood: Welcome Gary (T-92) will be representing us at the
Council level and bringing back camp information related to attendance and properties management. TLD had 160 youth
attend Quail Hill Cub Day Camp, an increase from 148 last year. At Forestburg there were 459 Scouts and 117 Adults
representing 22 units or 76%.
Vice-Chairman John Kilduff: The Nominations Committee will be back in session and working hard to fill our vacant
District Committee positions.
Religious Awards Chair Al Lenahan: A sunrise service will be held at 6 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Camporee.
Dont forget to participate in your faiths religious awards available at www.pray.pub.
Training Chair Sandy Byard: Every Scout deserves a trained leader. The Training Committee offers on-site suitcase
trainings for your Cub Scout unit leaders and training is available online at www.myscouting.org. Remember your unit
AN NOT re-charter if your direct contact Cub leaders are not trained.
Venturing Chair Dan Dunn: Venturing youth and adult leaders are invited attend the Venturing Forum (Roundtable)
the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Council Service Center.
Enjoy the fall and Back to Scouting
Twin Lights District Chair
Linda Hassler

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Community Service
Boy Scouts from several Monmouth Council Troops including Troop 32, Troop 110 and Troop 248 handed
out hundreds of bottles of water to local residents at Middletown High School South after a bridge over the
Swimming River Reservoir collapsed and damaged the water main system leaving 200,000 New Jersey
American Water Company customers without water service. Our scouts not only handed out water, but
also helped cleaning up the area of the plastic wrap and recycling cardboard. Everyone seemed to be
prepared. Overall, I'd say this was a generally positive outreach, said Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 32
Henry Thorpe. (Photograph courtesy of Tamra Tompkins)
Scouts Needed to Participate in Open Space Pace and Festival of Horses
Saturday, September 29 at Freehold Raceway
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are needed to participate in the Open Space Pace and Festival of Horses that will
be held on September 29 in Freehold Borough. Scouts have been asked to march in the Parade of Horses
which will start at 9:30 a.m. and wind through the streets of Freehold ending at the Raceway. Scouts are
also needed to staff the Monmouth Council information booth throughout the day and to assist with clean-up
after the event that evening and the following day.
The Event is designed to increase awareness of Harness Racing and the need to conserve and protect open
space in New Jersey. Activities include: the parade, demonstrations by Medieval Times horsemen, educa-
tional and fun activities for children, a petting zoo, harness racing, food, music, a performance by Southside
Johnny and the Asbury Jukes and more. For information go to www.OpenSpacePace.org
If you would like to be a Scout or adult volunteer please contact Kathleen Picciano at:
Kathleen.picciano@scouting.org or call 732-536-2347 ext. 30.
Scouts Hand-Out Drinking Water to Residents After Water Main Break

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2012-2013 Executive Board Listing

Monmouth Council Officers & Executive Board

Kurt M. Kalafsky, A.I.A., President
Edwina A. Howell, Commissioner
John P. Motley, Treasurer
Sanford D. Brown, Esq., Executive Vice President
Carl P. Gross, Esq., Executive Vice President
Thomas K. Rospos, P.E., Executive Vice President
Robert J. Smith, Vice President, Fundraising
Frank Davidson, Vice President, Administration
Carl M. Marchetti, M.D., Vice President, Endowment
William A. Meyler, C.P.A., Vice President, Finance
William F. Faverzani, Vice President, Marketing
Donald W. Schaffner, Ph.D., Vice President, District Operations/Volunteer Development
Randall B. Smith, Vice President, Program
Hon. David L. Tinker, Vice President, Membership
Theodore Apostle Thomas A. Kraeutler
Kevin I. Asadi, Esq. Barbara J. McMorrow
Andrea I. Bazer, Esq. William F. Mollica, Jr.
William H. Bishop Spencer Morasch
Kenneth A. Bonnell Joseph F. Passiment, Jr.
Steven D. Buckley William H. Pearce, P.E.
Gerald V. Ceres James Phillips
Daniel J. Dunn Adam Puharic
Jacob S. Elkes Thomas E. Ritchie
Hon. M. Claire French Thomas Sannelli
Hon. Shaun Golden Joseph J. Sarno
Michael S. Golub William J. Sauer
Hon. Kim Guadagno Charles A. Spitz, A.I.A.
Linda J. Hassler Rosalind A. Seawright
Richard R. Hough III Brian J. Valentino
Richard A. Kelly Francis J. Wood
Timothy A. Knotts Maurice Zagha

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Venturing

Crew 85 Wins Big at
Shooting Sports Competition

Venture Shooting Sports Crew 85 recently went on a
shooting sports competition weekend at Ten Mile River
(TMR) scout camp in New York. This is run by the
Shooting Sports Association of the Greater New York
Councils.
This year there were 443 youth shooters registered to
shoot for the weekend. The event is so big that it is
spread out over several TMR camps, each is set up for the
youth to compete and shoot rifle, shotgun, muzzle loader,
bow and arrow, and tomahawk throw. This event has
become so big, that it will be offered three separate
weekends next year.
Crew 85 had 11 youth registered to compete. As the advi-
sor of the Venture Crew, I am very proud to say Crew 85 swept the competition across the board.
We took 1
st
, 2
nd
, 3
rd
place in rifle, 1
st
, 2
nd
, and 3
rd
place in shotgun, and heres the best: we had one scout,
Roy Cross take the best overall shooter out of the whole camp. Very impressive out of 443 shooters.
Each of our winners received a beautiful trophy at an award ceremony. At one point during the ceremony, they
had to stop and explain why Crew 85 was getting so many awards (because we are a shooting crew with lots of
practice!). Here are some pictures of the crew and the proud winners.


Venturing Crew 85 meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month
7-9 p.m., Robertsville Fire House, Route 520, Marlboro
Contact: Advisor Dennis Stack (732)-972-6860, dstack3@aol.com

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Monmouth Council Eagle Scouts 2012
Christopher Babeuf Troop 125
Nick Blodgett Troop 131
Douglas Cardoza Troop 88
Stephen Farkouh Troop 201
Nicholas Faro Troop 137
Kyle Goodman Troop 142
Christopher Grippo Troop 32
Kyle Kim Troop 331
Christopher Lenahan Troop 137
Joseph OConnor Troop 92
Hunter Pearl Troop 331
Raymond Peterson Troop 50
David Seibel Troop 110
George Sokolowsky Troop 131
Robert Stefanski Troop 142
Congratulations Eagle Scouts !
Total of
97 Eagle Scouts
August 27, 2012
19,205 Service Hours
With a value of over
$109,671.76
George T. Catanzaro Troop 300
James Cipriano Troop 434
Tyler Ciufo Troop 258
Alexander Eng Troop 85
Kenneth Forman, Jr. Troop 180A
Daniel Ipaktchi Troop 434
Alex Lew Troop 85
Vincent Longo Troop 180A
Brandon M. Martinez Troop 290
Andrew T. Mayer Troop 150
Robert T. Mayer, Jr. Troop 150
Brian McGee Troop 18
Michael McGuire Troop 18
Brendan Murch Troop 290
Anthony Pezzullo Troop 155
Devon Rodgers Troop 258
James Truszkowski Troop 300
Kevin Vroman Troop 155
Ian Yim Troop 258
Adam Kloo Troop 59
Daniel Takash Troop 63
Nicholas Young Troop 82

Battleground Twin Lights
Thunderbird
Newest Eagle Scouts Class of 2012
As of August 27, 2012


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100th Anniversary of the First Eagle Scout
(Reprinted from the Advancement Newsletter Sept. 2012)
August 1, 2012 marked 100 years of the first Scout to earn the rank of Eagle. Arthur Rose Eldred, Troop 1,
Rockville Centre, N.Y.
Arthur Rose Eldred was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on August 16, 1895. His father died when Arthur was very young, and
he was raised in Oceanside, Long Island, N.Y. by his mother. Scouting came to Oceanside in 1910, largely through the
efforts of Arthurs older brother, Hubert W. Eldred.
There was a troop of American Boy Scouts (an early rival to the BSA which had as its benefactor William Randolf
Hearst), in nearby Rockville Centre, NY. The methods of the ABS revolved around military drills, which this troop held
in the Rockville Centre Club. Hubert Eldred went to New York to the ABS Headquarters to see about forming an ABS
troop. However, he also visited the offices of the fledgling organization of the Boy Scouts of America. Hubert was so
impressed with the ideals of the BSA that he decided to form what was to become BSA Troop 1 of Rockville Centre,
NY in November 1910, and served as its Scoutmaster. Troop meetings were held on the second floor of the Eldred barn,
and Eldreds troop was one of the first troops in the United States to be completely uniformed.
Being so well uniformed and drilled, James E. West, the first National Scout Executive, asked the Scoutmaster to bring
the two local troops to New York City to serve as honor guard for General Robert S. Baden Powells visit in January
1912. The Scoutmaster told West that his troop did not have the money for the 21 mile train trip. The Scout Executive
immediately said that if the troops would come all expenses would be paid by his office.
The Scoutmaster related in his report that General Baden Powell said: that his finest memory of his entire trip around
the world, was sailing up beautiful New York Harbor, and seeing the long line of erect uniformed Boy Scouts with the
American flag on the right of the line and the British Cross of St. Andrew on the left of the line and the Boy Scout Flag
in the center.
As General Baden Powell walked down the gang plank of the SS Arcadian, forty Boy Scouts moved to form two long
lines on each side facing inward and he stopped to ask each Scout his name and rank. Arthur Eldred, being the tallest of
the Scouts at 16 years old was the last Scout in line. The Scoutmaster stated that Baden Powells face lit up when he saw
the many merit badges on Eldreds sleeve and his large gold colored First Class pin. He grabbed Arthurs hand and
asked him all about his merit badges. His face turned red in embarrassment as Baden Powell continued to address him
while the adult welcoming committee could only stand and wait.
One source states that Arthur earned his first class badge in March, 1911. Like many of the first few Eagle Scouts,
Eldred did not receive either a Life or Star Badge (Life proceeded Star until 1922), but went straight to Eagle. At this
time, First Class was considered the highest rank in Scouting, but Scouts could be Merit Scouts by earning the re-
quired merit badges to become a Life Scout, Star Scout and an Eagle Scout. In the early days of the BSA, these awards
might be likened more too super merit badges rather than ranks.
Eldred completed the required 21 merit badges for Eagle in April of 1912. In the August 1912 issue of Boys Life,
Eldred was listed in the Honor Roll section as having received the following merit badges: Civics, Cooking, Cycling,
Electricity, Firemanship, First Aid to Animals, Gardening, Handicraft, Horsemanship, Interpreting of French, Life Sav-
ing, Painting, Pathfinding, Personal Health, Poultry Farming, Public Health, Swimming, Chemistry, Dairying, Business,
and Plumbing.
Eldred states that he of course did not have a local court of honor (board of review) but secured affidavits from the
local men who examined him for his merit badges. He did, however, have to undergo a board of review by members of
the National Staff of the BSA to see if he was properly qualified. Eldred stated that Daniel Carter Beard, the first
National Scout Commissioner, examined him personally on several subjects. Wilbert E. Longfellow, who had written
articles on life-saving and swimming in the Scout Manual, examined him on those subjects, James West and others also
grilled him rather thoroughly. Ernest Thompson Seton, First Chief Scout, is also believed to have examined Arthur.

In a letter dated August 21, 1912, James E. West formally notified Arthur Eldred that he had the honor of being the first
Eagle Scout of the Boy Scouts of America. In this letter, West informed him that the Eagle badge would be presented at
a later date. A primary reason for this was that the dies for the badge had not yet been made. Eldred received the actual
badge on Labor Day 1912.

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