1. TheScoutingTrail
Volume 13
Issue 2
June 2013
Calendar of Events 2 Advancement: Merit Badges 22
Scout Spotlight: Scout Heroes 3 Feature: Scouting Family 26
Council News 5-11 Gathering of Eagles 28
Popcorn Sale 2013 13 Alumni News 32
Membership Standards 16 Camp News 33
Adopt-A-School 18 District Updates 36-46
Storm Recovery: Long Branch 20 Venturing 48-51
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America

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Spring 2013 Calendar
Important Dates and Events
July 5-7 Camps Alumni Weekend, FSR
July 15-23 2013 National Jamboree
July 20 Cub Scout Water Carnival, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Quail Hill Scout Reservation
July 28 Council Pinewood Derby Run-Off, Monmouth County Fair, Freehold
July 29 Golf Classic at Trump National Golf Course, Colts Neck, NJ
Aug 14 Venturing & Exploring Picnic & Open House, 6 - 9 p.m., Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Aug 17 Merit Badge Make Up Day, 9-11 a.m., Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Aug 24 Monmouth Council Popcorn Kick-Off, Popcorn sale begins
Aug 28 Fall Round-Up Kick-Off and Ice Cream Social, 7-9 p.m., Council Service Center
Sept 6-8 OA Fall Pow Wow, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Sept 28 Skate into Scouting, Ice World in Middletown
Oct 5 Fishing Derby & Joining Scouting Open House, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Oct 18-20 Thunderbird Camporee
Oct 18-20 Twin Lights Camporee, Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Council Service Center Closed: 7/4, 9/2,
Important Camp Dates
Forestburg Summer Camp Schedule (FSR)
Wk 1: July 7-13; Wk 2: July 14-20; Wk 3: July 21-27; Wk 4: July 28-Aug 3; Wk 5: Aug 4-10.
Quail Hill Summer Camp Schedule (QHSR) - Open House at 1:30 & 3:30 on 4/13, 5/19, 6/9
Wk 1: July 8-12; Wk 2: July 15-19; Wk 3: July 22-26; Wk 4: July 29-Aug 2; Wk 5: Aug 5-9; Wk 6 Aug 12-16.
Training Schedule
June 28-July 4 National Youth Leader Training (NYLT)
Sept 15 BB & Archery Certification
Sept 19 Adult Basic Backpacking
Sept 28-29 Boy Scout Leader Specific Training
Oct 3-12 Adult Basic Backpacking
Oct 12 Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO)
Oct 12 Outdoor Webelos Leader Skills (OWLS)
Oct 25-27 Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS)
Nov 2 Cub Scout Pow Wow/ Boy Scout Show N’ Do
For more information call the council Service Center 732-536-2347 or visit: www.monmouthbsa.org

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Scout Spotlight: Two Scout Heroes
Scout Receives Honor Medal for Lifesaving and Meritorious Action
Life Scout Patrick J. Daley, of Troop 82 in Wall
Township, was presented the Boy Scouts of America
Honor Medal for Lifesaving and Meritorious Action for
demonstrating unusual heroism, resourcefulness and
skill at considerable risk to self and while saving the life
of a friend during a house fire in Wall Township.
On April 18, 2012, Patrick and his friend Brock Glab,
also a Life Scout, had just returned from a bicycling trip
around town. After arriving at the Glab residence, Brock
decided to heat up the chicken his mother had left him
for dinner, but the frying pan caught fire. The sink was
full so Brock ran into the bathroom with the flaming
chicken in the frying pan and placed it in the bathtub.
The flames from the frying pan caught the shower
curtain on fire, then set the towels ablaze, and within
minutes the entire bathroom was engulfed in smoke and flames.
Brock covered his face with his hands and tried to back out of the bathroom, but in the process closed the
bathroom door. The door latch stuck and Brock couldn’t open the door. He called for help. The house
became engulfed in smoke, sounded the alarm and alerted Patrick to the problem. Patrick remembered his
Boy Scout training about the science and dynamics of a fire and knew that once he opened the door he needed
to stay low to avoid the flashover. He was able to successfully free Brock and helped him and his two dogs
escape the house and called 9-1-1. Brock sustained first and second degree burns on his hands and forehead.
Patrick’s quick thinking, use of Scouting skills and act of heroism saved his friend Brock’s life
Scout Receives Certificate of Merit for Meritorious Action
Webelos Scout Jonathan M. Abadir of Cub Scout Pack 8 in Red Bank was
recently awarded the Boy Scout of America Certificate of Merit for
Meritorious Action when his quick thinking and heroic actions helped to
save the lives of two people.
During the Summer of 2012 the Abadir family was vacationing in
Hollywood, Florida and enjoying a day at the beach. While Jonathan was
swimming in the Atlantic Ocean he noticed two people struggling in the
water about 40 yards off shore and then heard them call for help. “I saw
them struggling to keep from drowning and heard their terrible screams for
help, so I swam to shore and ran to the life guard station waving my hands
and pointing to where the two people were drowning,” said Jonathan.
The lifeguard station was about 1/4 mile away. The lifeguards didn’t see the
two struggling swimmers until Jonathan got their attention and directed
them to the location. Because the riptides were so strong it took three
lifeguards several minutes to rescue the couple and bring them safely to shore.
Jonathan credits his Scout training for his actions. “Scouting helped teach me to be aware of my surroundings
and to recognize when someone is in danger.” He added, “I felt so proud that I made a difference that day.”
William Mollica, Monmouth Council Advancement Chair;
Patrick Daley; Bray Barnes, National Board, and member of
the National Court of Honor Committee; Brock Glab
William Mollica, Monmouth Council
Advancement Chair; Jonathan Abadir.

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Monmouth Council recently had our annual Council Progress Review and Charter
Presentation. Three volunteers representing the Northeast Region, BSA and the Area 5
Committee visited Monmouth Council and we conducted a 2012 year in review.
Monmouth Council had some great achievements to report:
 Our financial strength continues to grow through aggressive fundraising campaigns
and vigilant oversight on our spending.
 While our membership numbers dropped slightly last year, we were ahead of the
Area in market share in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers. We also
continue to lead both the Area and the Northeast Region in youth retention. This is a
testament to the quality programs being delivered by our units.
 Both our Cub Scout and Boy Scout advancement tracked ahead of the Area with consistently high marks.
Cub and Boy Scout camping nights continue to climb as well. As a council we logged over 40,000
community service hours.
 While we are always looking to expand our Unit Commissioners Corps, this group too made great strides
in unit visits as well as with the unit/commissioner ratio.
 Council Leadership also received very high marks for District Committee size and growth in percentage of
trained leaders.
The conclusion was that we finished 2012 as a Gold Level Council on the Journey to Excellence scale.
That puts us in the top 10% of Council’s nationwide. We could not have done this without the support and
commitment from the almost 2,800 volunteers across this great council, and working as team with our 14 staff
members.
We have some challenging times ahead as we continue to rebuild after the physical, emotional and financial
impact of Superstorm Sandy. We will continue to focus on membership and fundraising, but we will not allow
the great programs that our units, districts and council provide to suffer. We will continue to set the pace of
excellence as we travel down the trail together.
Yours in Scouting,
Kurt M. Kalafsky AIA CSI
President, Monmouth Council
Boy Scouts of America
Council President’s Minute
Kurt M. Kalafsky, AIA CSI
The Scouting Trail - June 2013
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Council News
Monmouth Council Receives 2013
Northeast Region Religious Relationships Award
Monmouth Council was presented with the 2013 Northeast Region Religious Relationships Award by the
Northeast Region Religious Relationships Committee during the BSA National Annual Meeting in May.
The award recognizes a Local Council in the region for doing a particularly effective job in Religious
Relationships: in promoting the youth Religious Emblems program; using other programs to increase religious
awareness and observance among our youth members; and increasing membership, units and participation in
BSA programs through the initiative and support of religiously related programs. Special thanks to Jewish
Committee on Scouting Chair Stan Weinstein who championed our nomination, and to all the Scouts and
youth members whose dedicated support and commitment to Scouting made this achievement possible.
In honor of Eagle Scout Jacob Resnick
From Mindy & Fred Melmid
In honor of David Kobb’s Birthday
From Barri Kobb
In memory of Edward Fiedler
From Mrs. Edward Fiedler
In memory of Andrew Lennert
From Albert & Alice Aszman
In memory of Joe Arata
From Edwina Howell
Jersey Mike’s Recognized for Commitment to Scouting
Monmouth Council recently presented a signed Joseph Csatari print to Jersey Mike's for their continued
support of our Scouting programs. Pictured left to right: Josephine "Josie" Capozzi, Jersey Mike’s;
Linda J. Hassler, Twin Lights District Chair; Kurt Kalafsky, Monmouth Council President;
Caroline Cancro, Jersey Mike’s; Lee Marconi, Scout Executive.
In memory of Walter Kis
From
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Sweet
Kevin & Virginia O’Keefe
Jacqueline Gustafson
In memory of Lawrence D. Goldsmith, Jr.
From
Lynn Goldsmith
Denis S. Longo
Wilhelmina Galenko
Monmouth Council Tribute Fund Gifts

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Scouters, leaders and parents, exciting news and updates as we roll into our summer
camp season and thank you for all that you do for Scouting and the more than 7,000
youth and families served throughout Monmouth Council.
Summer Camp: Over 2,000 Scouts, leaders and camp staff expected to attend another
fun-filled summer of camping and outdoor adventure at Quail Hill and Forestburg
Scout Reservations. Both of our camps are BSA Nationally Accredited and continue to
provide innovative programs and outstanding year-round experiences. It’s never too
late to sign-up, just call the Scout Service Center….check out the new Quail Hill
promotional video on our Council YouTube channel.
Year of the Cub Scout: We had a terrific summit in March at Quail Hill (see pg. 9)
and the adventure continued with Cub Scout Family Camp at Quail Hill on June 15-16 that included exciting
activities at camp, a special graduation ceremony for Tigers Cubs and Induction Ceremony for New Tigers, an
evening campfire and movie night under the stars.
Gathering of Eagles: Congratulations to our 2012 Class of 144 Eagle Scouts recognized on May 14 at the
PNC Arts Center for their outstanding achievements and accomplishments, including their approximately
29,000 hours of Eagle community service projects! (see pg. 28)
Good Scout Award Receptions: Thunderbird District was held in April at Spring Lake Manor and
congratulations to honorees Penny McDaniel, Vice President, Investors Bank and Jerry Bolger, Troop 82
Assistant Scoutmaster, OA and TB District Scouter. Twin Lights District was held in May at the Rumson
Country Club and congratulations to honoree Jan Wouters, Esq., past Council President and Troop 201
Assistant Scoutmaster. Battleground District was held in early June at iPlay America in Freehold and
congratulations to honoree Bob McDaid, President of iPlay America, Encore Events Center and Renaissance
Properties Inc.
Friends of Scouting Campaign: The success of this Campaign is critical to our operations and to balancing
our budget in 2013. Thank you for scheduling your FOS Presentation and making your gift...our goal is to
have 100% family and unit participation in 2013. Congratulations to the 28 Scouting Units that have already
achieved their goal! (see pg. 11) When your unit meets its goal you will receive a free weekend camp-site at
either Forestburg or Quail Hill or 2 hours of use for the Pool, BB or Archery range at Quail Hill, a $40
discount on cabin or building rental, and more...Special thanks to our FOS Team and unit coordinators.
National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT): The premier BSA training and leadership development
week-long course for Scouts and youth leaders will be held from June 28 to July 4 at Quail Hill Scout
Reservation.
National Jamboree: 102 Scouts and leaders will attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree July 15-24, at
“The Summit” Bechtel Reserve in the New River Gorge area of West Virginia, the new 10,000 acre
BSA National Scout Reserve and High Adventure Base, and site of the World Scout Jamboree in 2019!
Look for a story about this amazing adventure in the next issue of the Scouting Trail.
30th
Annual Scout Golf Classic: Monday, July 29, at Trump National, Colts Neck…come on out and join the
fun. Golfers, sponsorships and volunteers are all welcome! Your support will ensure another successful event
and for more information visit our website or call Staff Advisor Steve Smith at the Scout Service Center.
Scout Executive’s Minute
Lee A. Marconi

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Council News
FirstEnergy/Jersey Central Power & Light Donates Laptops
During a recent Monmouth Council Executive Board
Meeting, Spencer Morasch presented five donated
laptop computers to Monmouth Council.
The computers were donated by
FirstEnergy/Jersey Central Power & Light.
The laptop computers will be used at Forestburg
Scout Reservation and Quail Hill Scout Reservation.
This is the second year in a row that JCP&L has
donated computers to Monmouth Council.
In 2012, five laptop computers were donated.
Pictured left to right:
Monmouth Council Scout Executive Lee Marconi;
Council Properties Committee Chair Spencer
Morasch, JCP&L Customer Support;
Council President Kurt Kalafsky, AIA.
Monmouth Council Receives 3 NRA Grants
Monmouth Council has once again received support from the National Rifle Foundation to advance the
shooting programs at Forestburg Scout Reservation. Three grants were awarded this year from the NRA
Foundation:
Shotgun Program Grant for $1997.82
Includes: Five Remington Model 870 Express 20 Gauge Shotguns; Six cases of 250
count boxes of 20 gauge shotgun shell ammunition; Five pairs of safety glasses.
Rifle Program Grant for $2291.43
Includes: Five Savage Mark I .22 Caliber Rifles; Thirty-five, 500 count boxes of
Winchester .22LR rifle ammunition; Eighteen pairs of safety glasses.
Muzzle Loading Program for $611.01
Includes: Four Traditions Tracker 209 .50 Caliber Rifles; One Muzzle Loading Accessory Outfit.
Quail Hill Scout Reservation
Launches New Website
The new and improved Quail Hill Scout Reservation website
went live this April. The new site is very web 2.0 friendly and
integrates well with smart phones and tablets.
Thank you to Promotion Chair Bruce Nyman for taking on this
effort, and recruiting his son Rob Nyman to build the site.
Check it out at:
www.qhsrcamp.org

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Another Scouting year is over…but should it be?
Summer Activities: Remember that Summer is the time when your Scouts will lose
interest if you don’t keep them and their families involved in Scouting activities. Try a
ball game, a picnic, a trip to a farm, camp…any place where they can have fun with
their fellow scouts. This also gives your Boy Scouts, especially first year Scouts, a
chance to really bond with older scouts, not to mention the ability to invite their friends
to join your unit. A few hours spent on these activities reap huge result in membership
and retention. Cub Packs that hold just one event each month can earn the Summertime
Pack Award
Journey to Excellence: Just a reminder to keep up the good work with your unit’s
Journey To Excellence. Make sure you take the time to look over the 2013 requirements and set your unit
goals accordingly, and don’t forget to periodically review your progress. The most important thing is to
remember to enter the required information on the advancement and service hour website.
Continue to “Shoot For the Gold” in 2013….and turn in your form with your charter in December.
Advancement: A recent report revealed that several of our Units have not recorded any advancements for
2012. How can your boys advance if nothing is reported for them? Are you letting them down or are you
reporting your advancements somewhere else? Please remember to use our on-line advancement so everyone
gets the credit they are due. If you need help with online advancement contact the Registrar at 732-536-2347.
Service Hours: Another area we need to improve is in the on-line reporting of our Service Hours. As good as
we are doing with this, compared to surrounding Councils, we are really falling short. We truly believe that if
every unit did their on-line reporting our hours would probably double. There is so much service being done in
all our communities…log it in!
Volunteers: Along with the closing out of one Scouting Year comes the opening of another. We encourage
our boys to grow and advance in their Scouting career each year and “move on” into new waters the next
year…unknown waters. But what about us? Do we continue to grow in our Scouting careers or do we just
stay where we are? Are we afraid of the unknown waters?
Monmouth Council is blessed to have so many wonderful leaders in our units. Our Scouts grow and thrive
under their leadership. But what happens to these great people when their sons complete phase 1, 2 or 3 of
their Scouting career? At least 80% disappear! All the knowledge and leadership ability we have nurtured
over the years…wasted! There are so many boys and adults who could benefit from their experience if only
they would “move on” in their Scouting careers.
So often I hear from units that they wish that Monmouth Council and their districts would have more activities
for our Scouts…Cub Olympics, Camporees, merit badge days, Cubmobile races…and the list goes on. All
these great things require manpower and planning…an impossible thing to do if we continue to have
committees of “one” on our District Committees. Let’s try for committees of many! If our adult Scouters
would only “move on” and join their District Committees or join the Commissioner Staff, so many great things
could be done. Don’t wait for an invitation…be a volunteer. Your district volunteers don’t necessarily know
you are ready to step up and “move on”.
Here’s an opportunity to “MOVE ON” and join your District Commissioner Staff. Join us for an
evening of fellowship and food on Friday, September 6, 6:30 pm at the Council Service Center. We’d
love to see a whole load of new faces ready to sample and enjoy the new Scouting waters!
Council Commissioner’s Minute
Edwina Howell

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Council News
Year of the Cub Scout Summit
By Renee Bolger
Over 75 volunteer Cub Scouters from Monmouth Council came out to Quail Hill to
participate in a half-day of information gathering and fellowship.
After a delicious buffet breakfast of homemade cinnamon buns, bacon, salmon and fruit, the
Summit was kicked off with a welcome from Kurt Kalafsky, Monmouth Council President.
We were inspired by Life Scout, Joe Vitale as he shared with us his impressive journey
through Scouting and how Cub Scouting laid the foundation for his achievements.
Through the knowledge and leadership skills learned in Boy Scouts, Joe earned the Medal
of Merit Award for saving a person’s life at the age of 12. For his Eagle Scout Service
Project, Joe built a school in Guatemala that serves over 140 students.
The general session was led by Don Shepard, National Program Director, who shared with
everyone the ease and accessibility of the online tools that National has provided to
strengthen our programs, including complete Pack and Den meeting plans, information on safety guidelines,
current initiatives, training, and recruitment. To access these tools go to www.scouting.org and click on
Volunteer.
We then broke out into smaller group sessions. Each participant had an opportunity to get new ideas as well
as share their own best practices and challenges at two out of eight sessions offered. These sessions were led
by some of the most experienced Scouters throughout council. The topics available were: Running Excellent
Pack Meetings, Running Excellent Den Meetings, The Pack Committee, Year Round Recruiting,
Summertime Pack Award/Pack Activities, Pack Outdoor Activities/Pack Camping, How to Run a Pinewood
Derby and Orienting New Parents/Recruiting Leaders.
The morning ended with our Scouters having an opportunity to speak with Don Shepard personally and
discuss the program at the National Level. Our Scout Volunteers left reinvigorated with new ideas and the
tools to implement them. Some participants left with awesome door prizes including gift cards, Blue Claws
tickets and even a 39” LCD television.
A special Thank You to all of the Monmouth Council Scout Volunteers and Staff whose many hours of
preparation and commitment to the values of Cub Scouting made this such a successful event!
Don’t Miss the Cub Scout Pow Wow/Boy Scout Show N’ Do
Saturday, November 2, 2013
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monmouth Regional H.S. in Tinton Falls
A day filled with new ideas, resources and fun for Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leaders and Volunteers to help
improve your Scouting program. Topics include: First Aid for Scouts, Outdoors and Camping, Skits and
Songs, Arts & Crafts Projects, Knots, Pinewood Derby Tips, Cubs with Special Needs, Games, Webelos to
Scout Transtion, Leatherwork, Splicing, Recruitment, Role of the FOS Coordinator, Getting Adult Leaders
Involved and more.
Registration forms will be available on the Council website and in your Unit mailbox in August.
Interested in running a course or volunteering? Contact Event Chair Joan Wyman, joanwyman@comcast.net

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We continue our on Scouting Trail as 2013 moves forward. We have a lot to think
about and to be thankful for. Though our Scouting year hit a speed bump and slowed
down, our scouts and leaders have pulled together in the wake of Super Storm Sandy
to help out their communities and our camps.
In the true Scouting spirit, we have been leaders in assisting others, even if we were
impacted ourselves. Whether it was cleaning up, collecting food and clothing, or
serving food to those who just needed a hot meal, our Scouts and Scouting volunteers
were there. We should all be thankful for our training, level-headedness, and re-
sourcefulness and proud of what we were able to accomplish during and after this
extreme emergency situation.
Now, it is time to continue to move forward in Scouting. Summer camp is around the corner. Family Camp is
almost upon us. Soon, we will be entering another cycle of Scouting, and fall recruitment and popcorn will be
at the forefront of our minds. As we move forward, take a moment to look back and see how much we have
all grown, how we all have faced challenges and beat them. Then look forward to see how you can share that
knowledge with the next generation of Scouts. And then reflect and see that YOU had an impact on their lives
and helped them to become better adults. Thank you for all you do.
Assistant Scout Executive’s Minute
Stephen Smith
30th
Annual Mon- mouth Council Golf Classic
The 30th
Annual Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of
America Golf Classic will be held Monday, July 29 at
the Trump National Golf Club, Colts Neck, NJ.
Please plan on participating in this day of challenges,
friendship, and fun. There will be door prizes,
awards, lunch and dinner, and a whole lot more.
Trump National provides, in one splendid setting, a
world class golf course designed by the legendary Jer-
ry Pate and refined under the
direction of the vision-
ary Tom Fazio II.
Combine this phenomenal course with an
outstanding aquatic facility, tennis complex, formal
and casual dining and lavish banquet facilities, and
you have the finest Golf Course and Country Club on
the Jersey shore – BY FAR!
For more information, contact Chairman Jay Anastasio
at jcanastasio@aol.com or Stephen Smith at
stephen.smith@scouting.org or 732-536-2347 ext. 22.
Stacey,
There were
three grants
this year from
the NRA
Foundation.
Grant #1
$1997.82 for
Shotgun pro-
gram. Includes: (5) Model
870 20ga Shotguns, (6) cas-

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Friends of Scouting: Campaign Update
FOS 2013 GOALACHEIVERS
The following Units have achieved their Family FOS Goals.
Thank you for your accomplishments and what you do for Scouting!
Battleground District Twin Lights District Thunderbird District
Pack 108 ` Pack 131 Troop 31
Pack 158 Troop 42 Troop 70
Pack 434 Troop 47 Troop 76
Pack 454 Troop 50 Troop 82
Troop 18 Troop 110 Troop 333
Troop 85 Troop 134
Troop 101 Troop 136
Troop 155 Troop 137
Troop 180 Troop 331
Troop 290
Troop 300
Troop 317
Troop 434
Crew 85
Congratulations to the Scouting units that have achieved their 2013
Friends of Scouting (FOS) Goals (as of May 31). These Units will each receive
a “Gold Goal Achiever Ribbon” and they may also be eligible to receive a
special Unit Reward* if all pre-requisite requirements have been met - such as
assigning an FOS coordinator, attending an FOS kick-off, and participating in
the campaign.
Unit Rewards this year include a choice of one of the following: A free tent
campsite (Fri.-Sun.) or $40 of the cost of building rental at either Quail Hill or
Forestburg; or 2 hours of Pool rental, or 2 hours on the BB or Archery Ranges at
Quail Hill.
*Check with your District Executive or FOS Chair for full details about the Unit Rewards program and to see
if your Unit is eligible to receive on of these great rewards! All rewards must be redeemed by December 31,
2013.
If your unit hasn’t scheduled an FOS presentation yet, there is still time. Contact your District FOS Chair or
District Executive today.

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Scouts In Action
Skate Into Scouting A Huge Success
By Diane Ziegler
More than 70 Cub Scouts and their families from all over
Monmouth County came to Howell Ice World in
Farmingdale in April for the first “Skate Into Scouting”
event.
Volunteers from the local New Jersey Jr. Titans were on
hand to help the Cub Scouts practice their skills needed
for their Skating Belt Loop and Sport Pin.
In the locker room before skating, the Cubs were taught
basic skating safety and how to best dress for skating.
They were also shown a few different stretching exercises
to get them warmed up and ready for the on ice fun.
During the open skate time, the Cubs also had a chance to
try out a fun game of tag!
Congratulations to Pack 358 for having the most
skaters participate in the event. They will be presented
with a special award during Family Camp in June.
A second "Skate Into Scouting" Event is planned for
September 22 at the newly renovated Middletown
Sports Complex, 180 Main Street, Port Monmouth,
N.J. Cost is $7 per person skating.
This event is open to all Monmouth Council Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and their families, and anyone interested
in joining the Scouting program. Participants do
not need to know how to skate, volunteers will be
on hand to help you learn! A Merit Badge
counselor will be on hand for Boy Scouts working
on their Skating Merit Badge, just make sure to
bring your blue card.
“Skate Into Scouting” is not only fun, it is a great
way to recruit new Scouts. Have current Scouts
invite their friends and families to come out for a
day of family fun and learn first hand about the
Scouting program. It is much easier to get a parent
to sign-up their son if they see him having fun with
other Scouts.
This event also provides an opportunity for Scout
leaders to get to know their unit families better and
possibly identify new volunteers.
Copies of the flyer for the September 22 event are
available for download on the Council website
www.monmouthbsa.org in the Activities section.

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2013 Trail’s End Popcorn Sale
2013 Popcorn Sale Calendar
Aug. 6 Battleground Kick Off, Neff Chapel, Old Tennent Church,
448 Tennent Rd, Manalapan, NJ
Aug. 19 Twin Lights Kick Off, 7 p.m., Brunswick Zone, Rt. 36 Hazlet
Aug. 22 Thunderbird Kick Off, (location TBD)
Aug. 24 Council Kick Off, 10 a.m., Council Service Center (CSC)
Aug. 24 Door-to-Door Take Order Sales Begin (On Your Honor)
Aug. 26 Show & Sell/Blitz Orders Due Online
Sept. 6 Show & Sell/Blitz Order Pick-Up, (TBD - Date may change)
Oct. 19-20 WAWA Sale
Oct. 26 Show & Sell/Blitz Returns Due, CSC
Oct. 28 Door-to-Door/Take Orders Due Online
Prize & Trails End Incentive Orders Due (All due by 5 p.m.)
Nov. 8 Take Order Popcorn Distribution, (TBD)
Dec. 9 Popcorn Payment Due, CSC - 5 p.m.
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.
Why Should Your Unit Sell Popcorn?
 Over 70% of the purchase price supports local Scouting programs.
 An exclusive fundraiser for Scouts for over 30 years
 A turn-key program: no upfront money, no leftover product when
you order only what your Scouts sold
 A Council supportive prize program
 Two ways of selling: Face-to-Face or online
 Online sales can take place year-round and your unit will receive a
straight 36% commission for all sales.
 Scouts can earn their own way in Scouting with “One fundraiser a year”
Why is Trail’s End Better Than Ever?
 Exciting “new” flavors for Scouts to sell:
Bacon Ranch; Buffalo Cheddar; Dark & White Chocolatey Drizzle.
 Highest quality/best tasting products
 All microwave products are made with Canola Oil
 All Trail’s End products have ZERO grams of Trans Fat
 Increased awareness of Scouting on the packaging
There are a lot of changes this year with the upcoming popcorn sale, so make sure your unit attends one of the
kick-offs this summer to get all the latest information you need to make your sale a success. Attending is one
part of the requirements for increasing your commission – what an easy way to make more money for your
unit! Learn about the new products, the new pricing, the new commission structure (online sales get a straight
36% this year, a full 6% more than last year!), and the new prize program. Did I hear someone say “Bacon?”

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Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while
serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated following the
Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
This Memorial Day weekend, hundreds of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers and Explorers
across Monmouth County participated in activities such as performing flag ceremonies, laying
memorial wreaths, marking military graves with American Flags, and marching in parades.
Here are just a few of the special ways our Scouts marked the holiday.
Scouts in Action: Memorial Day
Pictured below: Boy Scout Troop 155
(Freehold) placed hundreds of American
flags on military graves and held a special
ceremony to honor all branches of the
military that included a procession of flags
and special readings. They also marched in
the Freehold Boro Memorial Day Parade.
Pictured left: Troop 136 (Keansburg), with support
from members of Troop 137 (Hazlet), Troop 110
(Lincroft), Troop 122 and Pack 122 (Middletown),
Pack 18 (Freehold), and Pack 6 (Pt. Pleasant) placed
more than 700 American Flags on the graves of our
soldiers at 10 cemeteries over two days.
Troop 136 would like to thank all of Scouts, Leaders,
and parents that supported these efforts.
Pictured above: Cub Scout Pack 47
(Leonardo) marched in the Leonardo
Memorial Day Parade.

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Scouts In Action: Memorial Day
Cub Scout Pack 142 Honors Millitary
By Felice Mikelberg
Photos by Cynthia Veniskey
On a recent early Saturday morning this May, Scouts from Cub Scout
Pack 142, Middletown Village Elementary School, Middletown, joined
members of the VFW 2179 and American Legion Post 515 at Fairview
Cemetery in placing American flags at the graves of fallen servicemen
and servicewomen in preparation for Memorial Day.
“With the hectic schedules of families these days, we believe it’s more
important than ever to give young citizens time to reflect on the
sacrifices others have made for our country,” stated Amy DeSanctis,
Cub Master of Pack 142. “Boys tell their den leaders these are the type
of activities that make them the most proud. It’s our responsibility in
Scouting to provide these opportunities.”
“It feels respectful to honor our country this way,” said Thomas
Antenucci, age 9, in his third year of Cub Scouts, who participated in
this event along with his fellow Scouts ranging in age 7 to 12.
Another Cub Scout in his first year of Scouting, Joseph DeMarco, age 7, said “I’m putting flags to support
people who died in the military.” Perhaps Jimmy DeRugeriis, age 10, in his fourth year of Cub Scouts, said it
best, “I feel good because I am honoring the veterans who served our country.”
Cub Scouts from Pack 142 has provided opportunities for citizenship and community service for 58 years.
Community service activities throughout the year include their annual Scouting for Food drive in November,
weeding the elementary school’s grounds, and volunteering at Beacon of Hope during Hurricane Sandy relief
efforts. Pack 142 is chartered by the school’s Parent Faculty Association.
Webelos Scout Jimmy DeRugeriis
(right) places flags as Wolf Scout
Zachary Veniskey looks on.
This article was reprinted with permission from http://middletown-nj.patch.com

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Membership Standards Decision
Scouters and Friends of Scouting,
Please see the information below regarding the Membership Standards decision reached at the BSA National
Annual Meeting on May 23. Thank you for your support and leadership and we remain united in Scouting's
mission. America needs Scouting now more than ever and we look forward to delivering the best Scouting
experience possible to the 10,000 youth and families of Monmouth Council.
Lee A. Marconi, Scout Executive
Released 5/23/13 From National, BSA
Subject: Membership Standards Decision Reached
For 103 years, the Boy Scouts of America has been a part of the fabric of this nation, with a focus on working
together to deliver the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership
training.
Based on growing input from within the Scouting family, the BSA leadership chose to conduct an additional
review of the organization’s long-standing membership policy and its impact on Scouting’s mission.
This review created an outpouring of feedback from the Scouting family and the American public, from both
those who agree with the current policy and those who support a change.
Today, following this review, the most comprehensive listening exercise in Scouting’s history the approximate
1,400 voting members of the Boy Scouts of America’s National Council approved a resolution to remove the
restriction denying membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation alone.
The resolution also reinforces that Scouting is a youth program, and any sexual conduct, whether heterosexual
or homosexual, by youth of Scouting age is contrary to the virtues of Scouting. A change to the current
membership policy for adult leaders was not under consideration; thus, the policy for adults remains in place.
The BSA thanks all the national voting members who participated in this process and vote.
This policy change is effective Jan. 1, 2014, allowing the Boy Scouts of America the transition time needed to
communicate and implement this policy to its approximately 116,000 Scouting units.
The Boy Scouts of America will not sacrifice its mission, or the youth served by the movement, by allowing
the organization to be consumed by a single, divisive, and unresolved societal issue. As the National Executive
Committee just completed a lengthy review process, there are no plans for further review on this matter.
While people have different opinions about this policy, we can all agree that kids are better off when they are
in Scouting. Going forward, our Scouting family will continue to focus on reaching and serving youth in order
to help them grow into good, strong citizens. America’s youth need Scouting, and by focusing on the goals
that unite us, we can continue to accomplish incredible things for young people and the communities we serve.
Comments about the new policy should be directed to National Office of the Boy Scouts of America:
(972) 580-2000.
Questions about the policy and how it may affect your Scouting Unit or Chartering Partner Organization can
be directed to Monmouth Council at (732) 536-2347.

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New Jersey Scout Museum
New Jersey Scout Museum Renovations Completed
After months of hard work by a dedicated team of
volunteers, the New Jersey Scout Museum finally
re-opened with a brand new layout, lighted display
cases, a new video viewing area, and a variety of
displays that illustrate the amazing history of
Scouting in New Jersey.
Founded in 2004, the mission of the NJSM is:
To preserve artifacts relating to the history of
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in New Jersey; and to
educate the public about Scouting’s role in our
communities and nation in developing young
people into responsible citizens and leaders.
The Museum’s collections are designed to complement these goals, and our
new exhibits will serve to show how the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts programs
developed, and the extent of Scouting heritage in our Garden State. Exhibits
include unique documents, rare patches, uniforms from historic periods in
Scouting and more:
 The legacy of Dave Wolverton to Monmouth Council and the
New Jersey Scout Museum.
 Famous Scouting leaders from the Boy Scouts of American and
Girl Scouts USA.
 The role of Ann Nally in Cub Scouting.
 History of GSUSA Mariner Scouts and BSA Sea Scouts in New Jersey.
 One-of-a-kind patch collection for NJ Boy Scout Councils and Camps.
The Scout Museum is open Wednesday
evenings from September through June on the
second floor of the Monmouth Council Service
Center, 705 Ginesi Drive in Morganville, NJ.
For hours or to schedule a tour contact the
NJSM at 732-862-1282 or visit the website:
www.njsm.org

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Holmdel Packs 131 and 331 Adopt Holmdel Village School
By Vincent Daniele
Photos by Karen Salerno
For several weeks, we had been watching the weather and hoping for a sunny day on April 13, 2013. The
night before saw a torrential storm pass through Holmdel and there was much anxiety about what the morning
would bring. The weather prediction called for good weather but there was still some apprehension. All the
watching and waiting and hoping paid off because the cub scouts of Pack 131, led by Cubmaster Dave
Gestrich, and Pack 331, led by Cubmaster Mike Nikolis, gathered at Holmdel Village School to do their
annual spring planting and they were greeted with warm weather and a sunny sky.
Dave Gestrich arrived at Holmdel Village School with his car overflowing with flowers waiting to be
planted. After quickly unloading everything, the cub scouts and their parents went about the task of
beautifying the school. The parents and scout leaders were able to muster the Cub Scouts to efficiently
complete the task of planting flowers at the front entrance of the school as well as outside of the second grade
classrooms. Holmdel Village School is the official “Adopt a School” for these Cub Scouts.
According to Gestrich, “Adopt a School is a Cub
Scouting program where a Pack adopts a school and
performs community service work for it.” He went on
to say “The scouts in our packs have been doing work
on the gardens at the school for a couple of years, and
typically work on the grounds in the early fall and
early spring each year.”
Continuing he said, ”Our thanks to Mr. Brian
Schillaci, Village School Principal, and Mr. Bill
Balicki, Head of Plant Operations, for enabling our
group to work in the gardens, and to Vin Daniele for
building and filling the new planters now installed
near the 2nd grade wing of the school. Also many
thanks to Dina and Dean D'Ambrosi and Darlene and
Andrew Kiss for donating the funds used to purchase
the flowers planted around the grounds. Another great
community work done by our Cub Scouts!”
When asked for comment about the weekend planting
at Village School, Principal Brian Schillaci said
“What an amazing job the scouts did! Many of them
were so proud to report today that they had helped
with beautifying Village School. Thank you for your
efforts in having the children work on this project."
This article was reprinted with permission from
http://Holmdel-Hazlet.Patch.Com
Adopt-A-School

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Adopt-A-School
Cub Scout Pack 122 Brings Shade to New Monmouth School Playground
Four “October Glory” maple trees, whose leaves turn a brilliant red
in the fall, now adorn the playground at the New Monmouth School
in Middletown, NJ. The trees were planted by the Scouts and their
parents. This project is one of four the Pack has slated to fulfill their
Adopt-A-School program pledge for 2013.
“We allocate $800-1,000 to Adopt-A-School projects each year
since the program started. Our big projects are all funded by our
great popcorn sales,” explained Bill Golubinski of Pack 122. “This
year each Den has taken a stab at different garden maintenance or
holiday decoration clean-ups, we also provided a color guard for the
Math Olympics for the second year in a row. Last year our big
project was to install a new bicycle rack at the school.”

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Storm Recovery: Long Branch
Massachusetts Scouts Lend a Helping Hand to
Long Branch Scouts Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
“To help other people at all times.” Boy Scouts from Troop 3 in
Manchester, Massachusetts (Yankee Clipper Council) took this phrase
of the Boy Scout Oath to another level when they “adopted” the Scouts
of Troop 148 in Long Branch, New
Jersey, after Superstorm Sandy.
Troop 148 was one of the many coastal units severely impacted by the
storm, losing much of their Scouting equipment in addition to experiencing
damage to their homes.
Days after the storm, Troop 3 Scoutmaster Fred Rossi started looking for a
Troop to assist and he eventually made contact with Troop 148
Scoutmaster Maynard Burley. The two scoutmasters communicated
frequently, and after months of planning, a Troop 3 contingent of 20 Scouts
and adults came to NJ in April for a weekend of fellowship and
community service with Troop 148.
The Scouts worked side-by-side removing truckloads of
garbage and Sandy- related debris from the waterfront and trails
at Olde Warf Park in Oceanport and Jackson Woods Park in
Long Branch. Afterwards, Troop 3 cooked a delicious dinner
for everyone and formally presented new Scouting gear to the
Troop 148 Scouts.
Troop 3 donated dozens of items including: three complete
uniforms with patches, handbooks, and six backpacks filled
with sleeping bags and pads, compasses, water bottles, mess
kits, head lamps and more. They also gave each Scout a Troop
3 Class B shirt and swapped council shoulder patches.
“It was really heartwarming that another troop from so far
away would be willing to help and to donate so much to our
Scouts,” said Troop 148 Scoutmaster Burley. “Camping is
vital part of our program and we weren't sure if the boys
could afford to replace the equipment. Some might have
dropped out if they didn't get this equipment to participate
and stay involved.”
“What they did for us, I can’t even
describe in words,” said Troop 148
Scout Paul Bitterly.
Scoutmasters L-R: Troop 3 Fred Rossi
and Troop 148 Maynard Burley

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Storm Recovery: Long Branch
“It was very nice that they came all the way down here to help us clean-
up our parks and to bring us all this gear,” said Troop 148 Senior Patrol
Leader Sean Long. “They were very friendly and were hard workers.
We really bonded and I look forward to seeing them again soon.”
Troop 3 Life Scout Eric Rajunas said, “It was amazing to see the storm
damage first-hand and how much work still has to be done. The clean-up
was important but it was just as important to be able to meet and help
out other Scouts. That is what Scouting is all about community service
and helping others.”
Troop 3 Life Scout Tyler Duda also got a lot out of the
experience. “They lost roofs and homes and
everything, it felt good to help them and give back to
the community.”
Troop 3 Scoutmaster Rossi was very pleased with the
outcome. “Seeing them work together, sit together at
dinner and make friends with each other was extremely
rewarding. This experience added a whole new
dimension to doing community service and was
much more significant since it was Scouts
helping other Scouts.”
This is just the beginning of what both units
hope will be a long-lasting partnership. In fact,
Troop 3 invited Troop 148 to go to summer
camp in New Hampshire this August where they
have agreed to “camp” together as one Troop.

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Advancement News: Merit Badges
Attention Scouters
While you are preparing to attend Summer Camp and choosing your Merit Badge classes, keep in mind the
upcoming changes to the Advancement program beginning January 1, 2014. If the Camp you are attending
does not offer the Cooking Merit Badge, Units should look at how they may be able to offer it
within their own campsite.
Notices about upcoming Merit Badge and Eagle rank changes: Cooking and Sustainability
Cooking Merit Badge to Be Required for Eagle Starting Jan. 1, 2014
Effective Jan. 1, 2014, the Cooking merit badge will be required to obtain the Eagle Scout rank. Regardless of
when a Scout earned the Life rank or began working toward Eagle, unless he fulfills all the rank require-
ments—with the exception of his board of review— before Jan. 1, 2014, he must earn the Cooking merit
badge to become an Eagle Scout.
Note: This means that as of January 1, 2014, the number of "Eagle required" merit badges will be 13, instead
of 12, and the number of "Optional" badges will drop to 8. In addition, this change to the Eagle required list
will result in another change to the footnote to requirement 3 for the Star and Life ranks. Once the Cooking
merit badge becomes required, the footnote will be changed as follows: "* Choose any of the 17 required
merit badges in the 13 categories to fulfill requirement 3."
New Sustainability Merit Badge to Be an Eagle-Required Option
Starting in summer 2013, when the Sustainability merit badge becomes available, those working toward the
Eagle Scout rank may choose to earn either the Sustainability merit badge OR the Environmental Science mer-
it badge. Earning one or the other merit badge will be required. Scouts who have already earned
Environmental Science may also earn Sustainability, but only one of the two merit badges will count as
“Eagle-required.” The other may count as an elective merit badge necessary to reach the total of 21 required
merit badges.
Note that this change to the Eagle required list will also result in a change to the footnote to requirement 3 for
the Star and Life ranks. Once the Sustainability merit badge becomes available, that footnote will be changed
aa follows: "* Choose any of the 16 required merit badges in the 12 categories to fulfill requirement 3."
Mark your calendar: Merit Badge Make-up Day
Saturday, August 17, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Quail Hill Scout Reservation
$5 per Scout -- Pre-registration deadline: August 9
Scout MUST bring the following items with them:
1. Blue Card – which indicates the requirements which have been completed and are pending completion
2. Material that completes the pending requirements (If the requirement asks the scout to discuss with the
counselor please be prepared to discuss)
No new merit badges will be “started” - Scouts can only complete partials for the following:
Archery, Art*, Basketry*, Camping*, Canoeing, Communications*, Computers*, Emergency Preparedness*,
Electronics*, Environment Science*, First Aid*, Leatherwork*, Lifesaving, Mammal Study*, Nature*,
Orienteering*, Pioneering*, Rowing, Space Exploration*, Swimming, Wood Carving*
(*) Indicates Scouts must arrive with the completed requirement project, report, model or kit to be presented
to the Merit Badge Counselor.
BSA Lifeguard will also be offered (Pool activity only, No CPR) Must be Pre-registered.
Registration forms can be downloaded from www.monmouthbsa.org click on “advancement”
or call the Council Service Center at 732-536-2347

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Advancement News: Merit Badges
There are a number of new Merit Badges scheduled for release over the next few months.
Game Design (2013):
Includes both traditional games and video games. It will test creativity, problem-
solving skills, and planning abilities and require Scouts to create, test, and refine a
game from one of four categories:
•Electronic (games for computers, game systems, or mobile devices)
•Outdoor/Athletic (sports or games like capture the flag)
•Tabletop (dice-based games, board games, card games)
•Pen and Paper or Role-Playing Games
Programming (2013): A tech-focused merit badge for the 21st Century.
Digital Technology (2013): (Will replace the current Computers Merit Badge) Technology has come a long
way since Computers merit badge was first introduced in 1967. This badge will teach Scouts about technology
in the digital age.
Cycling (2013): There will be several changes including a new Mountain Biking option.
Mining (2014): This merit badge will cover the history of mining, explore the status of
mining in the 21st century, and introduce Scouts to modern mining careers.
Animation (2014): Computer or traditional animation tasks that will test a Scout’s
creativity, artistic skills, and storytelling abilities.
Signs, Signals, and Codes (2014): The Signs, Signals, and Codes merit badge will cover Morse code,
American Sign Language, Braille, signaling, trail markings, and other nonverbal communications.
Multi-Media (2014): TBD
Computer-Aided Design (2014-2015) Teaches boys to use computer systems to assist in the creation,
modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.
Advanced Computing (2014-2015): TBD.
For the latest information about these updates and changes you can check out these online resources:
usscouts.org/meritbadges.asp or www.meritbadge.org
** CHANGE IN POLICY **
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Fundraiser Form
Effective Immediately, Scouts are no longer required to fill-out the Fundraiser form to begin his project.
Scouts only needs to fill out the project proposal, section 2 of the workbook and receive all the required
signatures before beginning the project. (Page 2-4)
From the National Advancement Team: Once a project is approved, then the final plan, and the fundraising
form if it is needed, is completed. The fundraiser form is part of the workbook so it does need to be
completed and signed off before a scout turns 18.
For questions about Advancement issues contact our Council Advancement Committee:
 Council Advancement Chairman, Bill Mollica, billmollica@optonline.net
 Twin Lights Advancement Chairman, Ken Farmer, kwfarmer@optonline.net
 Battleground Advancement Chairman, Frank Winter, frankwinter@lawyer.com
 Thunderbird Advancement Chairman, Dennis Coffey, dcoffey8578@comcast.net

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Required Training 2013-2104
Required Training Initiative - Update
In support of the council’s 2012-2017 Strategic Plan, the Executive Board of the Monmouth Council approved
and announced new training requirements for top unit leaders at its February 2012 Executive Board meeting.
Beginning in December 2012 any pack that re-chartered must have had their Cubmaster, Den Leaders and
registered assistants completely trained. To be considered trained, these positions must have completed
Leaders Specific and Youth Protection Training. All of these courses can be completed online or by attend-
ing the respective course. Please note for December 2013 charter renewal any changes in position will require
training for that position.
Beginning in December 2013 any troop or crew that re-charters must have their Scoutmaster/ Crew Advisor
completely trained. To be considered trained these positions must have completed Leader Specific,
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) for all troops and only crews which have an outdoor
program, and appropriate Youth Protection Training. If a Scoutmaster has completed Scoutmastership
Fundamentals prior to September 2001, he or she will be considered trained. Please note IOLS is offered
during all five weeks of FSR summer camp, a Fall October 25-27 is scheduled and keep in mind there are
other opportunities for IOLS completion as well, including Troop training and personal coaching. Troop
trained leader status for planning and preparation for charter renewal will be available at the May 30 Council
Program Launch.
Beginning in December 2014 any troop or crew that re-charters must have their Assistant Scoutmasters and
Associate Advisors completely trained. To be considered trained, an Assistant Scoutmaster/Associate Advisor
must have completed Leader Specific Training, IOLS (if the crew has an outdoor program), and appropriate
Youth Protection Training.
Beginning in December 2014 any unit that re-charters must have all non direct-contact leaders, including
Committee Chairs and committee members, completely trained. To be considered trained these positions must
have completed Pack/Troop Committee Training and Youth Protection Training.
If a new unit leader is recruited prior to that unit’s re-charter date, an appropriate period of time will be
allowed for the leader to complete his/her training.
This is the council’s commitment in moving towards the vision of “every youth member deserves a trained
leader”. By having a trained leader, the quality of the unit’s program will excel and benefit the Scouting
experience for all.
BASEBALL SEASON IS HERE!!!
Get Tickets NOW for a Blue Claws “Scout Night” Game
Saturday, July 13* - 7:05 p.m.
Tickets are only $10 each (*optional sleepover additional $10 fee)
Go as Pack, Den, Troop, Patrol, Crew or Family
Please indicate the number of:
Tickets needed, Patches needed, People attending the sleepover
To purchase tickets contact: Kathleen Picciano (732) 536-2347 ext. 30
Make checks payable to: Monmouth Council, BSA
A portion of all tickets sold will benefit Monmouth Council.

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Youth Leadership Training
Boy Scout Leadership Training Trail
BSA is the premier leadership development organization in the United
States of America. This training is excellent not because of few training
programs offered in councils and units but because it is a complete
continuum of training opportunities as defined in:
www.scouting.org/filestore/training/pdf/BSAYLTContinuum.pdf
Like the advancement and Trail to Eagle there is not just one set path a Scout must follow. There are many
options and opportunities and are all a combination of Monmouth Council and National BSA designed, to
supplement and reinforce the training and experience the Scout gains in his home unit and through the Order
of the Arrow.
One Scouts Trail might look like:
 Scout joins a troop and has a Summer Camp experience.
 Patrol Leadership Skills reinforces the patrol method and team membership.
 The Scout advances has some Junior Leadership roles and becomes a Patrol Leader.
 Introduction to Leadership Skill-Troop (ILST) in his unit provides him expectations of his role and
starting building the new leadership team.
 The Scout acquires leadership experience mentored by the leadership team in the troop and trained
by the Scoutmaster.
 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) prepares the Scout for a Senior Leadership role and
skills to mentor his leadership team.
 National Advanced Youth Leadership Experience (NAYLE) at Philmont provides the Scout
advanced leadership skills.
And of course between each of those steps is the Scouting experience which enables the Scout to use his
skills, gain experience and grow. None of the courses or training alone can make a Scout a leader. It is the
Scout himself that becomes a leader by applying the skills, training and coaching that he has learned.
For more information on the leadership training opportunities mentioned and many more please see the
Monmouth Council training page www.monmouthbsa.com/Council/Committees/Training.aspx
and the BSA youth training page www.scouting.org/Training/Youth.aspx

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Scouting: A Family Affair
For the Antenucci family of Middletown, NJ, Scouting is not
just another extracurricular activity -- Scouting is an integral
part of everyday life.
Donald “Don” Antenucci Sr. has served as Scoutmaster for
Troop 140 for more than two decades with his wife Ruth as
Committee Chair, by his side. Both of their sons are Eagle
Scouts, and their daughter was a Girl Scout (and honorary
Boy Scout). Son Donald Jr., is an Assistant Scoutmaster for
Troop 140 and a former Cubmaster for Pack 240, and his son
Donald III, affectionately known as “D3,” earned his Arrow
of Light and is an active Scout in the Troop.
But the Scouting connection doesn’t end there. In fact, four
generations of Antenucci’s are Scouts. Most of their extended
family, including wives and sisters, are involved in Scouting, and all three nephews that are of age have made
Eagle and the youngest is working towards Eagle. The result: a whopping 16 family members are active in
Troop 140, and the Antenucci’s dining large room table serves as the hub for Troop Committee activities.
There are challenges living in a Scouting family but the Antenucci’s say it all comes down to teamwork and
balance. “Scoutmasters don’t always get along with Committee Chairs, but we get along just fine -- and we
are married!” explained Don. “There is a lot of discussion and compromise, but it works because we are both
so involved and aiming for the same goal – a great Scouting program for the boys.”
“We may disagree about little things, but we always support and help each other,” said Ruth who remarked
that Scouting has been a part of their lives since they started dating in high school. “I really enjoy helping the
Scouts and wish I could do even more. There is no such thing as too much Scouting in
our family.”
Both Don and Ruth’s fathers were Boy Scouts, and both of Don’s parents were actively
involved while he was a Scout. Actually, Don credits his mother Edna for starting the
Scouting movement in the Antenucci family in the 1950’s. “I remember my older
brother (Edward Jr.) coming home from school with a flyer for Cub Scouts. My mom
suggested that my dad (Edward) go to the
meeting to see what it was about. He came home
that night as the Cubmaster and my mom became
a Den Mother,” recalled Don.
“With my brother and my parents involved in
Scouting it was a natural progression for me to
join. I couldn’t wait to go camping, be outdoors
and get dirty. I didn’t realize at the time what it would do for me to be
in Scouting, I just wanted to have a good time,” said Don whose
parents volunteered throughout the program. His father even earned
the Scoutmaster’s Key.
When Don and Ruth had children they knew Scouting was going to
play a role, but more importantly they realized that to get the most out
of the program parents need to be actively involved – and they were.
Ruth was a Cub Scout Den Leader in Pack 240 and Don was a
volunteer. Then, they both took on leadership positions in the Troop
and helped their son’s Don Jr. and Jason become Eagle Scouts.
Ruth and Don Antenucci Sr.
Pictured L-R: Brian McGavin (Scout),
Glen McGavin (Brian’s Dad), Don Sr.
at Summer Camp Towadena, 1964

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“Having both parents actively involved in Scouting was great, especially
when I transitioned to Boy Scouts,” said Don Jr. “All the older kids really
liked my dad as the Scoutmaster so it made it easier to fit in, and my dad was
always there for me to lean on.”
For Don Jr., Scouting and family have always gone together. “My family is
really close, we were all there for each other growing up, going to each
other’s Eagle ceremonies and sharing stories about camping trips and going
to Jamboree or Philmont. We are still that way. Just hearing them talk about
Scouting gets me excited – even as an adult,” said Don Jr. “Now I really
enjoy seeing my son grow in Scouting and hopefully he has just as much fun
with program as I did.”
Don Jr. and his wife Kathi also became active volunteers when their son
Don III (D3) joined Cub Scout Pack 240. They were Den Leaders and
Don Jr. was also the Cubmaster. D3 couldn’t wait to join Scouting. “I saw
them (father, uncle,
grandfather and cousins)
doing everything in Scouting and it looked fun and I wanted
to try it,” said D3 who also likes having his family active in
Scouting. “It lets me know more about the history of the
troop and it gets me more involved with everything.
It’s pretty unique and I really like it.”
All the Antenucci’s agree, that family involvement is what
makes Scouting such a powerful program. “Parents need to
be there for their children and the kids really want to know
that mom and dad, or someone, is around for them. It makes
it easier and they get more out of the program,” said Don Jr.
Don Sr. said he always gives the same speech to new Boy
Scout parents. “I tell them how the Scouting program is
designed to help boys grow and become independent, but
emphasize ‘for your son to succeed you need to
support him.’ If you don’t want to camp then be a merit
badge counselor or collect permission slips. Just do
something to show you believe in the program and in what
your son is trying to achieve,” said Don Sr.
“When my boys made Eagle I was so proud, but I was also
very fortunate to be able to watch them grow up,
become patrol leaders, learn to speak up for themselves and
know they will do the right thing (most of the time),” he
added.” Ruth noted, “ I am so pleased my grandson will get to experience the same happiness and joy the rest
of the family has experienced in scouting.”
“Scouting is a great way for father’s and son’s to bond, but it is also a great way to encourage families to do
more activities together as families,” said Don Sr. “It is wonderful to see the Scouting legacy continue.”
Scouting: A Family Affair
L-R: Jason, Don Sr., and Don Jr.
get ready for a Court of Honor.
L-R: Don Jr., Don III (D3) and Don Sr.
Don Sr. shares family Scouting history with D3

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Gathering of Eagles
On May 14, Eagles from across Monmouth Council flew down upon the PNC Bank Art Center in
Holmdel to gather together for this year’s Gathering of Eagles Recognition Dinner. More than
150 people were in attendance to recognize and support the 2012 Class of Eagles and other honorees.
As Master of Ceremonies, Tim Knotts welcomed everyone, followed by an
opening ceremony with National Distinguished Eagle Scouts Charlie Spitz and
Bray Barnes. Following the invocation by Eagle Scout, and this year’s Adams
Award recipient, Vincent DeVita, Tim introduced our Council President Kurt
Kalafsky for his remarks. Scout Executive Lee Marconi and Monmouth
Council’s National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) Chairman Dan Dunn,
recognized the Dinner Committee and thanked them on the job they did.
A highlight of the evening was when Monmouth
County Sheriff Shaun Golden, spoke regarding what it
means to be an Eagle and that special something each
Eagle possesses that sets them apart and marks them for
life. “It,” as he referred to it, is that special something
that makes them a leader, makes them brave, and helps
them to succeed.
In addition to the Eagle Class, other honors were presented at the dinner.
Brian Valentino introduced and awarded the prestigious Glenn A. and Melinda W.
Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project Award to Vincent DeVita of Troop 49.
Vincent conducted his Eagle project at the Church of Saint Dorothea in Eatontown.
His project included the installation of a drop ceiling, lighting, painting of walls and
floors, and painting a mural of the church’s patron saint, Saint Dorothea.
The Marshall W. Errickson Distinguished
Eagle Scout Award was presented to Kurt
Kalafsky. This award is given to those
Eagle Scouts who have continued to
exemplify the Scouting ideals of duty to
God, country and self. It is awarded each
year to a local adult Eagle Scout who has
best exemplified the ideals of Scouting
through distinguished community service,
service to their profession, and continued
active involvement in his community for at
least 25 years since earning the Eagle Scout
award. Kurt earned his Eagle in 1980.
Since then, he has been quite active in both
his profession, where he is the Executive
Officer of the Aztek Corporation. Kurt is
active in his church, serving on their Board
of Trustees. He also volunteered in his
community through Pop Warner Football,
the Howell Soccer Club, and Howell
Township Recreation.
Monmouth County Sheriff
Shaun Golden
Vincent DeVita
Adams Eagle Scout
Service Project Award
Pictured Left to Right: Scout Executive Lee Marconi; Stan Weinstein,
NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award; Council President Kurt
Kalafsky, AIA, Marshall W. Errickson Award; Thayne Tessenholtz,
Friend of Eagles Award; Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden.

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The Friend of Eagles Award recipient is a person that has lived up to the ideals and spirit of an
Eagle Scout, but never earned the rank itself as a youth. This year the award was bestowed on
Thayne Tessenholtz. Thayne started her career as a
volunteer in Scouting in 1996, holding many positions
through the years and is currently a Committee Member
of Troop 67 and Associate Crew Advisor of Crew 10.
Thayne also served Scouting for many years as a member
of the Council’s NESA committee and the Jewish
Committee on Scouting. At the local unit level, Thayne
has helped out on numerous Eagle Scout projects, Board
of Reviews, and helped with Eagle Courts of Honor for
her own troop and other troops in the Council.
The Monmouth Council’s NESA Committee grants the
prestigious NESA Outstanding Eagle Scout Award to
Eagle Scouts who have demonstrated outstanding
achievement at the local, state, or regional level. This year, the award was presented to Stanley Weinstein,
who received his Eagle Scout rank in 1951. Stan serves the Council on the Jewish Committee on Scouting,
and the NESA Committee. Stan is also our representative for Northeast Region, BSA. Jewish Committee on
Scouting.
Gathering of Eagles
During the course of the evening, the 2012 Class of Eagles, were individually called up to the front of the
room, where they received a token of our appreciation for their accomplishments and public recognition.
The Eagles were also highlighted in a 2012 Class of Eagle Scouts Directory and a picture of those present
was taken. Congratulations to a fine Class of Eagles for all that they have done.
Photos courtesy of Mark Lamhut, Paul-Mark Printing.

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75th
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The Perfect Gift to
HonorYour Eagle Scout

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Congratulations 2013 Eagle Scouts

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NESA/Alumni News
Alumni Reunion: July 5-7
The Alumni Association is busy gearing up for its third annual Alumni Reunion at Forestburg Scout
Reservation this July 5-7. All current and former scouts, leaders, friends and family are invited to
attend this "crowd favorite" event. Full use of the Summer Camp facilities and programs, camping, meals,
activities and fellowship all for the great low price of only $35 per person. Visit the Alumni page on the
Monmouth Council website for more information, or contact John Kilduff at boson42@verizon.net
Bill Kinney Memorial Reception
Many friends and supporters came out to the first Bill Kinney Memorial Reception hosted by the Monmouth
Council NESA & Alumni Committees. Bill was a past Council President, serving in that role from 1996 to
1997. Bill was active as a youth in Scouting, and throughout his adult years. He also spent a lot of time at
Fort Monmouth, so it was a fitting location for the Memorial Reception. Money raised from the event will be
used to promote Scouting among our alumni, in the effort to get more of them back involved in Scouting.
Keep an eye on our webpage to learn all about our upcoming events and meetings. You can also join our
Facebook Page by searching for "Alumni Association and NESA of the Monmouth Council, BSA"

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Camp News
Wolverton Shooting Sports Area Dedicated
Early this spring the new BB and Archery Shooting pavilions at
Quail Hill Scout Reservation were officially dedicated as the
Wolverton Shooting Sports Area. Frank and Margaret Wolverton
(pictured) were on hand for the presentation of the brass plaque
and the dedication of the Shooting Sports Area in the name of
their late son David A Wolverton an Eagle Scout and a
Silver Beaver Award Recipient.

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Camp News: Clean-up
Over the past few months, members of the Campbuilders Crew, the Order of the Arrow and
Scouts and volunteers from around the Council have been busy helping to clean-up the debris
left by Hurricane Sandy to help get our camps ready for Summer Camp.
Na Tsi Hi lodge 71 received $7,500 from the Sandy Relief Fund for Quail Hill and held two clean-up days in
April. Hundreds of tree limbs and tons of brush and debris were cleared and removed from the campsites and
trails.
OA members that participated received a special commemorative Sandy Relief lodge flap and activity patch.
Thank you to all our volunteers who put in countless hours to restore our Scout Camps.
A number of other Campbuilder projects
have also been underway at Quail Hill:
 Painting
 Opening the pool
 Shower house
The Campbuilders and OA have
also been sprucing up Forestburg:
 Riffle Range
 Repairing 150 Cots for camp
 Painting
 Repairing camp sites
Upcoming
Campbuilders Dates:
Sept. 28, FSR
Nov. 9, QHSR
May 3, 2014 FSR
May 10, 2014 QHSR Visit our Facebook page:
“Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America Campbuilders”

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Order of the Arrow
It’s All About Leadership
I have often been in discussions with scouters and parents (mostly newer to Scouting) and inevitably, someone makes
the statement “it would be easier to do it myself.” It really depends on what the goal or purpose of the task, event,
activity is. Just trying to get the job done? Cooking that meal – setting up that tent – planning that outing?
Or is there a larger purpose behind all this Scouting stuff…
The Scouting Program is not about the easiest way to it – although that is
sometimes a nice side effect! The Vision Statement of the BSA is:
“The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to
become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the
Scout Oath and Law.”
Youth learn by participating and doing. (Actually, we all learn that way – but us
“older folks” forget that.) Can you learn to cook by watching someone prepare and
cook a meal? Can you learn to drive by watching the driver? (well maybe you can
learn what not to do!) We use the phrase “show and do” for a reason!
So, Scouting provides the venue to allow our youth to get the “clinical experience”
in the practical lab. Rather than just talking about “how to”, we establish safe
settings for the youth to try out their skills; to make mistakes; to work out
problems.
As youth progress through Scouting, they are presented with many opportunities to
do just that. From the first Troop meeting, they are placed into a patrol setting.
The Patrol Method is all about giving each youth a job and allowing them to be successful in that role. They will be
assigned (or elected) to many roles as they continue their Scouting Adventure. As they advance, the level of
responsibility will broaden – Troop Guide, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Senior Patrol Leader, etc.
There are council-wide Scouting opportunities for the youth as they progress. Patrol Leadership Skills (PLS) is a
training course that has over 80 youth staff. National Youth Leadership Conference (NYLT) is a week-long advanced
training course for upcoming leaders in Scouting. Both are excellent opportunities to further expand youth leadership
skills – as participants and as staff.
The Order of the Arrow is another setting for leadership opportunities. The youth plan the activities and calendar for the
year. There is a general idea of what needs to be done, and a monthly meeting to plan and deliver the OA program.
The Lodge Chief and other officers are elected by the youth membership each Spring Pow Wow. They then meet to start
the cycle of planning for the upcoming year. The Chief selects and appoints youth chairmen to lead each of the 14
committees. This group forms the Lodge Executive Committee (LEC), which meets monthly to plan and prepare all the
activities, events and programs for the year. Outside of the monthly meeting, each committee chair organizes their
members to meet the particular tasks under their responsibilities.
These are unique leadership experiences and opportunities for the youth that choose to participate. Actually, that is only
partly true. They were chosen by the scouts in their home troops to be nominated into the OA - selected because their
fellow scouts had expectations that they would “continue in service and devotion to the welfare of others.” Sounds like
Servant Leadership… but that is a discussion for another day.
So, to circle back to the comment at the beginning, what is the goal? Are we preparing the next generation of followers
or leaders in America? “It would be easier to do it myself” - Maybe not the easiest path, but the clearest.
Do your scouts choose to join us in this leadership opportunity? Have them (and you!) come out to Pow Wow.
Bring them to a monthly meeting. Come out for a service day. Get involved.
Leadership takes many forms, but only through action.
Yours In Brotherhood,
Jerry Ceres,
NaTsiHi Lodge Advisor

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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.
 Commissioner’s 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.
Thunderbird District Update
The Thunderbird District’s 5th
Annual Southern Monmouth Good Scout Reception was held on April 25 at the
Spring Lake Manor honoring Penny McDaniel and Jerry Bolger. The event was an overwhelming success with
over 145 people in attendance and raising over $33,700 to support the Scouting Program in Monmouth
County. Thank you to all who contributed to this wonderful event and a special thank you to our supporters:
Thunderbird Underwriters
NetScout Systems
Investors Bank
Thunderbird Sponsors
Fromkin Energy
Investors Bank
Boy Scout Troop 82
The Brockel Family
Renee and Jerry Bolger
Fran and Mike Young
Southern Monmouth Good Scout Reception

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Scouts In Action: Whitewater Camporee
Thunderbird District Whitewater Rafting Camporee
by DJ Johnson, Star Scout Troop 71 Oakhurst
The Thunderbird District Spring Camporee was held in April at Whitewater Challengers in Pennsylvania.
There were over 140 participants across several units who braved the cool April weather on the rapids.
Our adventure began 6 p.m. Friday night when we took our nearly 3 hour drive to the Whitewater Challengers
camping site. About 45 minutes from the camp a torrential rainstorm hit and we immediately knew we would
have challenges setting up camp.
When we arrived the rain had died down a bit but there was still enough to soak the tents as we pitched them
and enjoyed the chilling mid-30 degree temps that night. The next day after morning services and breakfast we
headed for the wetsuit rentals where we were supplied with full body wetsuits, booties, and mittens. Someone
had suggested wearing wool socks under the booties which turned out to be a great tip, although a little late for
most of us who didn’t pack any. Lesson learned there.
The wetsuits took a
while getting use to but
well worth it once we
were on the river. Once
we were all suited up
and ready we got on the
bus and headed out for
the Lehigh River.
By now the rains had
long cleared out and the
temperature rose to a
balmy 50 degrees and
partly cloudy. After
some organization on
land, packing our bagged lunches in water tight buckets and a final safety talk we began the boarding process
into our rafts. Overall we must have had over 25 rafts with an average of 6 people per raft.
In my raft we quickly realized the difficulty to come once we were on the river and had to paddle. At first none
of us were in sync with each other. Thankfully we had a good team of paddlers who quickly learned the ways
and were delighted once we had it down pat. None of us knew what was yet to come other than there would
be 15 miles of river ahead with a
lot of rapids of all types. About
the halfway point we would stop
to eat our lunch and rest but not
for too long.
Some of the rapids would be
extremely challenging while
others were easy but fun. All
were worthy of having official
names. For example: “Rock
Garden,” and “Tower” were
challenging rapids. Tower was
actually the last set of rapids and
I would say the best.
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There were 3 parts to Tower. It went skill, skill,
relax. First we had to paddle downstream past
“45 minute rock” (they call it that for a reason as it
would take 45 minutes to get off that rock if you got
stuck), then we passed cookie monster, another large
rock, and finally we had the waves.
I would say EVERYbody got stuck, to the point of
having to shimmy themselves off a rock by
bouncing on the raft. At least once, two or three
scouts were knocked out of their rafts while two
rafts hit rocks and capsized.
We finished up on the river in about
five hours. Then we headed back to
camp on which seemed to be a much
longer bus ride than the morning.
Once back at camp we cleaned up and
changed back into our usual camp
clothing. Each unit was responsible
for their own dinner menus.
After dinner Troop 59 from
Manasquan ran a campfire program.
Many of the scouts took part in skits
while everyone enjoyed the warmth of
the fire and reflecting on the events of
the day.
Even though there were obstacles to
overcome such as the cold weather
and paddling through rapids, I would
have to say this is probably one of the
most fun trips I’ve gone on yet.
I definitely would go on this trip
again.
Scouts In Action: Whitewater Camporee
NOTE: Please review the BSA Guide to
Safe Scouting for age appropriate water
related activities for Cub Scouts.
Go to: www.scouting.org

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District Key 3
District Chair Bill Sauer bdwsauer@gmail.com
District Commissioner Kathie Stringer kathies@optonline.net
District Executive Kathleen Picciano kathleen.picciano@scouting.org
Battleground District Update
District Meeting Dates:
District Roundtable Meetings: All volunteers welcomed. 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.
District Committee Meetings: Fourth Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Scout Service Center
PROGRAM LAUNCH: If you missed the Council Program Launch please get the packet in your unit
mailbox for your planning purposes. As you kickoff your program in the fall note that all registered adults are
required to complete the leader specific training on line courses in order to recharter in December. Every scout
deserves a trained leader. For detailed information on upcoming events register for E-News on the Council
website www.monmouthbsa.org
THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE BATTLEGROUND DISTRICT:
When we see a smile on a scout face it may be the only thanks we get. There are over 1,000 registered
volunteers in this amazing district. There would be no Scouting without our dedicated volunteers.
Our District Picnic was held on June 6th
at the Scout Service Center for fellowship of volunteers and special
recognitions. Cubmasters, Scoutmasters, Den leaders, and Committee Chairs who lead our units are
especially thanked for leading a quality program to our youth. Battleground has received the Gold Award
from National for the 2012 Journey to Excellence. Those leaders just mentioned are the reason for such
honor. Many of our Units achieved the National 2012 Gold Award for the Journey to Excellence.
Let’s not forget the dedicated and loyal team of District level volunteers who support all aspects of Scouting.
Special recognition goes out to the activity event Chairs for the past year: The postponed yet successful Scout
Klondike Derby: John Capone, Brad Daniels and staff, Webelos Klondike: Paul Gambera and staff,
The District Pinewood Derby Race off: Cindy & Dave Hill and Pack 150 staff. Winterburg: David Meiskin.
Congratulations to the recipients for the Unit Heart Awards. Each unit selected an individual for his or her
positive influence at the unit. Battleground also recognizes the Unit leader Award of Merit recipients.
We had many veteran awards, training awards, FOS Unit goal achiever awards, Summertime Pack Activity
Awards, and more.
Last but not least, we proudly recognize two volunteers from Battleground District who earned the highest
award a volunteer can receive on a district level; Congratulations to John Erickson and Drew Kimberlin
for earning the 2013 District Award of Merit.
OUR MEMBERSHIP: Did you know that Monmouth Council has one of the highest retention rates in the
Nation for membership? 70 percent of our scouts who join stay in the program here in Monmouth. Scouts
choose to stay involve even though there are so many other activities to join. This is an indicator that a good
program is being delivered. Year round programs are highly encouraged. Won’t you please open your door
and allow boys the opportunity to register any time through the year.
Promotional flyers are available upon request. Personal invitational cards are also available for boys to share
with their neighbors, at the bus stop, and friends. Some teachers allow boys to pass out these invitations to all
the boys in his class so long as no boy in his class is left out. Any scout who recruits a friend to join will
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As more schools go green and do not allow paper flyers it is important to discover other
options to get the information in your neighborhoods. Be creative and innovative in new
and different methods to keep the dens, packs and troops active. Now is the time to prepare
for inviting especially the graduating Kindergartens and the Webelos II crossovers.
Den Chief positions help the dens and troops.
Now is the time to arrange the date for your Back to School night and the Join Scouting night. Submit the
flyer request form at your earliest convenience. Plan to have someone attend the Ice Cream Social/Fall
membership meeting on Wed. August 28th
at the Scout Service Center 7 p.m.
Battleground District Update
Spring is a strange time of year. I am sitting here looking outside a window watching grass starting to grow,
flowers coming onto our dogwood and knowing that any day the hummingbirds will be returning to fill the
backyard with their acrobatic flight. And yet in Scouting spring signifies a halfway mark of our programming
year. Things are just getting started, yet there is so much to do.
By the time you receive this Battleground District will have had their annual meeting with a slate of officers
voted upon to serve for a new year. My thanks to John Erickson who has served as Program Vice Chair and
Tony Puricelli who has served as Finance Vice Chair. This has been the first year of serving in their positions
and have done a great deal in keeping the district on track of being the best District in Monmouth Council.
Thanks also to Frank Winter, Scott Stein, Edwina Howell, Thom Ritchie, Drew Kimberlin and Vince Simpson
to name a few who have contributed greatly to the District’s programs.
Our District Awards Picnic was well attended and many of the Troops and Packs earned special recognition.
It is the hard work of the units that has made Battleground District again a Gold Level District in our Journey
to Excellence campaign. We also honored two outstanding volunteers as recipients of the Battleground District
Award of Merit: Drew Kimberlin and John Erickson.
In March, we heard from many of you that you wanted some form of on-line, interactive, location to share
ideas. In April, we launched our Facebook site which has an area where Cub and Scout leaders can post or
ask for ideas on a great array of topics, from Den meetings to Pack and Troop trips. If you haven’t checked
this out please do so. I believe this will be a great tool once we get a few posts going.
On June 13 we held our Western Monmouth Good Scout Reception where Bob McDaid of iPlay America was
honored as our 2013 recipient of the Good Scout Award. This great event in where community business folks
work together to support Scouting as well as to honor a great individual. We raised $30,000 to help Scouting
in the district.
As we look forward to Summer and the warmer weather I would like to remind you that the District has tickets
available for the Lakewood Blue Claws Scout baseball game on Saturday July 13. This is a sleepover night
(optional) and the event is a great way to extend your units programming through the Summer. Tickets are
only $10 each. Call 732-536-2347 ext. 30 for details.
I closing, I would like to thank our District Executive Kathleen Picciano who has keep both myself and the
district committee on task. She has put in numerous hours on behalf of the district and I know the district
committee and I owe her a great deal of thanks in helping us to do our jobs. Thanks Kathleen!
Bill Sauer
Chairman, Battleground District
District Chairman’s Minute

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Battleground District 2013 FOS Unit Goal Achievers
Unit Charter Organization Unit FOS Goal
2013
Pledges
Pack 0108 First United Methodist Church $728 $1,716
Pack 0158 Grace Lutheran Church Monmouth $1,976 $2,396
Pack 0434 American Legion Post 434 $1,040 $1,551
Pack 0454 Freehold Elks #1454 $468 $476
Troop 0018 St Rose Of Lima Roman Catholic Church $1,976 $2,586
Troop 0085 Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company $988 $1,072
Troop 0101 Morganville United Methodist Church $728 $1,684
Troop 0155 West Freehold PTO $2,496 $3,977
Troop 0180 Old Tennent Presbyterian Church $1,144 $3,412
Troop 0290 Colts Neck Vol Fire Dept Co #2 $1,508 $1,546
Troop 0300 St Veronicas Roman Catholic Church $936 $1,133
Troop 0317 Cross Point Baptist Church $156 $208
Troop 0434 American Legion Post 434 $1,456 $1,508
Crew 0085 Robertsville Volunteer Fire Company $416 $974
Congratulations to these units for their outstanding efforts.
The District Goal = 100% Family participation.
Battleground District Update
Boy Scouts from Troop 300
in Howell check out the
crew sleeping quarters
during a visit and overnight
encampment on America’s
most decorated Naval Ship
the Battleship New Jersey
in Camden, N.J.

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Scouts In Action: U.S.S. Salem
Troop 122 Visits U.S.S. Salem
By Len Chaney
This past March, Scoutmaster Jesse Ramirez and the Troop 122 “Big Bears from Middletown” headed up to Quincy
Massachusetts to spend an overnight on the U.S.S. Salem and cruise Boston Harbor. We finally arrived in Quincy at the
USS Salem. It is a massive gray ship docked just outside of Boston Harbor. The U.S.S. Salem is a heavy cruiser that
was commissioned in 1949. This ship is very good shape as it was in active service for 10 years before being
decommissioned. Although the ship did not see any active battles, it did help the United States to show its immense
force during the Cold War.
After a bit of organization in the parking lot, we requested permission to board the ship and headed up the gang plank.
Once onboard, we headed down on of the hatches to our berthing (sleeping area) a few decks down. There were rows
and rows of bunks. One particularly interesting arrangement was that the head (aka bathroom), was located at the other
end of the 716 foot long ship – and we were in the back.
At the beginning of our stay, we met “The Chief.” The Chief had
been a senior enlisted sailor in the Navy. Our Chief had the
additional training and disposition of a drill sergeant and was good
at it. The boys addressed him with “Sir, Yes, Sir.” His presence
helped entertain our troop as we went through the ship learning
about the daily lives of sailors. He added a lot of atmosphere to the
stay. Many of the staff were former Navy.
This ship had many very interesting displays of what life aboard the
ship must have been like. It was like a small city. There was a post
office, barber shop, machine shop, tailor shop, dining room (mess
hall), hospital (infirmary), snack bar (geedunk) and just about
anything you can think of. The geedunk was a big attraction for the
scouts. There were several competitions such as hauling large
artillery shells up from below deck, carrying stretchers, planning for
cold water survival, and running back and forth and doing push-ups.
On Sunday morning, just before
leaving on the Boston Harbor
Cruise, the Chief and his staff
addressed us in the Officers’ Mess
(or dining room). He thanked us for
coming to the ship and let us know
that the Boy Scouts are the main
reason this large piece of history can
exist. A major portion of their
funding comes from scouting
overnighters and donations.
From there, we headed out to the
Boston Harbor Cruise for an hour or
so. Before we left we had a chance
to visit the weapons display which
was a biggie. After that, we all
grabbed our gear, saddled up, and
got in the cars for the trip home.
That Sunday evening, we dropped
off several dozen very tired boys
back at home in Middletown, NJ.

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District Key 3
District Chair Linda Hassler LHassler@Meridianhealth.com
District Commissioner John Popovich Jpop57@msn.com
District Executive Stacey Ehling stacey.ehling@scouting.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.
 Round Tables: First Monday of the month (September through June) 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Church,
247 Broad St. Red Bank.
 District Commissioner Meetings: First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., New Monmouth Baptist Church,
4 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown.
Twin Lights District Update
Commissioners: Remember to utilize your unit commissioner when you need help! That is what they are here
for! Also look at the Journey To Excellence program to assure that your unit meets the requirements when you
plan your 2013-14 calendar.
Membership: Summer is a great time to recruit boys into Scouting and invite them to join you on a day trip.
Troops don't forget to contact your "feeder" Pack for names of boys who crossed over to assure they have
registered in a Troop.
Finance: We are at 65% of our Friends of Scouting goal. Congratulation to the units that have reached their
goals: Packs: 131; Troops: 42, 47, 50, 110, 134, 136, 137, 331. Several units still need to have a presentation
or complete their letter writing campaigns. Please contact Lisa Lafer, FOS Chair, to schedule a presentation
this fall. It is never too late!
Good Scout Award: We surpassed our goal and raised more than $15,000 with our 2013 Good Scout Award
Reception at the Rumson Country Club. Jan L. Wouters was given this prestigious award that honored him for
all his hard work and dedication to Scouting and area youth. Jan is a former MCBSA President and is a partner
in the law firm of Bathgate, Wegener and Wolf. More than 50 friends, colleagues, family and Scouters
attended the event. Photos and story will be in the next edition of the Scouting Trail.
Community Pinewood Derby: Our first annual Community Pinewood Derby was a success. We had six
Community/Corporate Sponsors and a dozen entries for the race. We raised more than $1,000 for the District!
See the next page for photos and the list of winners in our Pinewood Derby.
Program: As we head towards summer, make sure to plan events for July and August to complete the Year of
Scouting and earn the Summertime Pack Award. Take a look at the 2013-2014 Council Calendar (a copy is in
each unit mailbox and electronic version is accessible through www.monmouthbsa.org) and try to incorporate
district and council events, like the Cub Scout Spooky Trail, TL District Frontier Games Camporee, and Cub
Scout Pow-Wow.
A Note from the District Chair
As I turn over the District to the capable hands of Matthew Kaufman, I want to send a special thank you to all
the members of the committee. We are very rich in generosity and talent at the Twin Lights District and I
enjoyed my tenure as your Chairwoman. I especially want to thank Matthew and John, our two
Vice-Chairman, and Stacey, our District Executive. I would also be remiss to not thank my children, Lurene
and Laurence, for their support and understanding of all the nights out and pizza for dinner. As well as my
blessings from God to be able to continue my love of the Scouting movement. Until we meet again, Linda.
Website
www.TwinLightsDistrict.org

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Twin Lights District Update
District Committee: Our Annual Business Meeting was held April 25 and opened by
Vice Chair John Kilduff. Verbal elections were held and the committee approved
Matthew Kaufman as the new District Chairman, John Kilduff as Vice Chairman, and Mary Ellen Landolfi of Troop 32
as a District Committee Member-at-large. Afterward, we enjoyed a wonderful District Dinner with a record breaking
crowd of 150 Scouters and families. The evening was led by Masters of Ceremonies Tom Santoro. Numerous awards
were given by our various chairs for training, commissioner service, membership, program, Veterans service and
dozens of Scouters were recognized for their outstanding service to their units with the Twin Lights Beacon Award.
(pictured below)
Special this year was the presentation of the "Heroes of the Shore" awards that were presented to 19 people who helped
make a difference during and after Hurricane Sandy (pictured above). The recipients were a combination of Scouters,
Scouts and community members: (pictured above) Bruce Gollnick, David Clark, Howard Klein, Lisa Savoia,
Chris & Lidia Santiago, George Ciupinski, Lourdes Lucas, Mary Anne DeVarti, Tom Trank, George Byard,
Ryan O’Hea, Sean Doyle, Dennis Fowler, First Presbyterian
Church at Red Bank, Arthur Beyer, Tim Bowman, American
Legion Hall Post 273, and Cliff Moore.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the
District Award of Merit to three recipients: (pictured right)
 Walter Bachmann, Committee Chair Troop 137 Hazlet
 Linda J. Hassler, Twin Lights District Chair
 Brian DeShong, Scoutmaster Troop 32
The George Engledrum Award was presented to Roy Greminger for his outstanding service as a District Commissioner.
The Good Scouter Award was presented Matthew Kaufman for his continued support to the District as Vice Chair and
Program Chair and for his outstanding service to the district. The Silver Scout Award was presented to Lisa Lafer for her
outstanding work as the Family FOS Chair and as a district volunteer.

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Twin Lights Pinewood Derby
The VFW Hall in Middletown was filled with eager racing fans and 88 Pinewood Derby Race Cars entered
from more than 22 Cub Scout Packs! The race went high-tech this year, with real engine roaring sounds,
crash effects, race results projected on a big screen, and every scout received a commemorative patch.
Congratulations to our 2013 District Pinewood Derby Winners!
TIGER WOLF BEAR WEBELOS
1st Jake Minson (Pack 141) Caden Matson (P66) Jacob Irwin (P205) Alex Nelson (P142)
2nd Damian Carroll (P124) James Peters (P134) Daniel Strader (P137) Matthew Kirman (P242)
3rd Brandon Weiss (P58) Ricardo Mercado (P113) Matthew McBarron (P124) Tyler Levens (P141)
Open Division Winners:
1st - Chris Irwin
2nd - James Kerkhan
3rd - John Kilduff
Corporate Race Winners:
1st - Red Bank Limo
2nd - Meridian Health
3rd - Valley National Bank #2
Overall Fastest Racers:
1st - Jake Minson
(10.5373 sec./187.6 mph)
2nd - Alex Nelson
(10.5610 sec./ 187.2 mph)
3rd - Caden Matson
(10.6938 sec./ 184.9 mph)
4th - Jacob Irwin
(11.2382 sec./ 175.9 mph)
Also thank you to our Corporate Sponsors for helping to support
Scouting in the Twin Lights District:
Investor's Bank, Two River Community Bank, Colonial American Bank,
Chevy's Cleaners, Middletown Service Center, Beacon Awards & Signs,
Consolidated Affiliates, LLC; and Corporate and Open Division Racers:
Valley National Bank (Dan Dunn), MonmouthResourceNet.org (Troy
Burnley), Red Bank Limo, Edward Jones (Patrick Chanod), Meridian
Health (Linda Hassler), ReMax (Chris Walsh), Timothy McGinn, Esq.,
Justin Wenzel, John Kilduff, James Kerkhan, Jacob and Chris Irwin.
Thank you to our Pinewood Derby Chair Lori Zinneman (P364) and her awesome Pit Crew who helped put on
a wonderful day of racing fun for everyone. Pit Crew: Bill Lindgren (P122), Bill Bishop (Council),
Chris Irwin (P205), Dolores Heller (P141), Eric Low (P137), Shan Low (P137), Frank Wroblewski (P364),
Mike Elton (P261), Boy Scout Troop 364, and VFW Post #2179 for hosting our event.

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Scouts In Action
Cub Scout Pack 786 Feeds the Hungry
On March 16 American Muslims for Hunger Relief
(AMFHR) provided more than 1000 meals in various
cities in New Jersey and Philadelphia. Webelos Scouts and
their families from Pack 786 at Baytul Iman Academy in
West Keansburg, participated in the program
volunteering with “Food For Friends” at the First
Presbyterian Church in Rahway, and with the National
Islamic Association (NIA) Masjid in Newark.
The Scouts and their families helped prepare and serve
food, pack food boxes and clean-up. The Scouts learned
about the importance of food drives and feeding those
in need.
Cub Scout Pack 124 in Tinton Falls had a chance to
learn all about Turtles during a recent pack meeting.
Cool Turtle Fact: Snapping turtles get their name, not for
their sharp beak like mouth, but because they snap their necks
upwards to defend against enemies. They are very aggressive
because their extra long necks can’t retract into their shells
like other turtles to protect themselves.
Turtle facts courtesy of www.turtleparties.com
Q: How long can a
box turtle live?
A: 50-100 years
Q: Do turtles have
teeth?
A: No, they have
beaks like a bird
Q: How many kinds
are there?
A: 250 species