Monthly Archives: August 2022
Scout Shops, Service Center Operating Hours
Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops and Service Center maintain the following regular schedule:
PPC’s Cedar Knolls service center, located at 1 Saddle Road, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.
The Scout shops are open:
Kurland Family Scout Shop in Cedar Knolls
1 Saddle Road, Cedar Knolls, N.J. 07927
(973) 765-9322, ext. 233
[email protected]
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No Saturday Hours from July 4th (open July 1st) through Labor Day
Mountainside Scout Shop
1130 Route 22 West, Mountainside, N.J. 07092
(908) 654-9191
[email protected]
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No Saturday Hours from July 4th (open July 1st) through Labor Day
Mountainside Scout Shop Only – Closed the week of August 21st and August 28th
Remember to shop local, as all sales from our Scout shops stay local.
A variety of items are available at the Kurland Family Scout Shop in Cedar Knolls.
SCOUTING FORWARD BREAKFAST FEATURING NJ DEVIL’S KEN DANEYKO AND NY GIANT’S BART OATES
How to purify water in the wild
There are few places in North America where you can safely drink water from a lake or stream. So unless you camp where safe drinking water is readily available, you’d best bring your own. But at about 8 pounds per gallon, water can be a real drag if you have to carry it far. The alternative is to go light and purify what you need.
Learn more about safe drinking water in the 2015 September-October issue of Scouting magazine here: How to purify water in the wild (scoutingmagazine.org)
POPCORN SEASON FOR SCOUTING IS HERE!
Last year popcorn helped Scout units to earn $396K to support Scouting locally. It is not too late io get in on the action. We currently have popcorn in stock if your unit wants to do Show and Sell (Booth Sales) or if you prefer we have materials for Take Order (traditional door to door sales). First step is deciding to sell and we will help you to be successful! For questions please contact Jason Dugan [email protected]
Popcorn is a great way for every Pack, Troop and Crew to fund the programs they would like to do, from a weekend camping trip, to Philmont, to the National Jamboree. Now is the time to commit to this year’s campaign! There is no risk to your unit and you can earn up to 40% commission on top of earning prizes and rewards for individual Scout sales.
Join our Patriots’ Path Council Popcorn group on Facebook here PPC Popcorn Facebook group
For more information visit our popcorn page on the council website. Popcorn – Patriots’ Path Council – Boy Scouts of America (ppcbsa.org)
IMPORTANT DATES
| DATE | ITEM |
| June 13 to September 27 | Council-wide trainings |
| August 1 through December 30 | Online Popcorn Sales |
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| August 6 | Show & Sell pick-up |
| September 12 | Take Order / Show & Deliver sale begins |
| October 7 | 50% RETAIL Show & Sell Payment
Due in office |
| October 10 | Show & Sell popcorn returns begin.
Take Order sale orders can be submitted online. |
| October 21 | Show & Sell returns due in office by 3:30 p.m.
40% Restocking charge after this day. |
| October 25 | Take Order sale orders due online. |
| November 1 | Prize Orders from sales insert due online.
Council provided prize forms due in office. |
| November 9 | Take Order pick-up times & locations emailed to kernels.
Invoices are final & available online. |
| November 12 | Take Order pick-up
PAYMENT IN FULL is due. |
| November 21 | Last day to EXCHANGE popcorn without a 40% restocking fee. |
| December 10 | Last date to submit ALL prize orders. |
IMPORTANT CONTACTS
| Council Popcorn Kernel | Katherine Smith | 862-354-7320 | [email protected] |
| Council Staff Advisor | Jason Dugan | 973-765-9322 x 251 | [email protected] |
| Council Support | Beth Miller-Porter | 973-765-9322 x 259 | [email protected] |
| Council Support | Ryan Palmer | 973-765-9322 x 261 | [email protected] |
| Fishawack Kernel | Tim Sugrue | 973-635-0272 | [email protected] |
| Fishawack Executive | Shawn Trimmer | 973-255-6188 | [email protected] |
| Pioneer Kernel | Open | ||
| Pioneer Executive | Victoria Moran | 862-354-4892 | [email protected] |
| Raritan Valley Kernel | Raquel Roben | 732-253-0168 | [email protected] |
| Raritan Valley Executive | Javier Juarez | 973-714-3281 | [email protected] |
| Skylands Kernel | Keri Hanlon | 862-377-1446 | [email protected] |
| Skylands Executive | Marc Maratea | 973-900-0919 | [email protected] |
Successful Camp Season Ending Soon
Patriots Path Council BSA Accredited Summer Camp programs have entered their final week. This has been a successful summer returning to a full summer camp season.
Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation in Stanhope, New Jersey, kicked off its summer camp season with Scouts BSA troops arriving at Camp Somers. Patriots’ Path Council Commissioner Archer Jones addressed Scouts and leaders at Camp Somers on Tuesday night at dinner, saying “It is AWESOME to have Scouts back in camp.”
On Monday mornings six buses arrive bringing Scouts to Camp Somers Trailblazer Day Camp and Cub Scouts to Camp Wheeler Cub Scout Day Camp. Watchung Regional Day Camp opened with four buses of Cub Scouts when the excitement of the outdoors will came alive for our Cubs, offering fishing, BB guns and archery, among other activities.
On Sunday, July 10th, Scouts and their leaders arrived in Rockaway, NJ, at Winnebago Scout Reservation for a fun-filled outdoor adventure. The first week of summer camp was one of the largest of the summer, where Scouts made memories that will last a lifetime. Garrick Stoldt, Patriots’ Path Council president, addressed the Winnebago dining hall at lunch on Tuesday, as the camp received its National Accreditation flag from the BSA, sharing how great it was to be at camp again.
Mountainside Scout Shop Vacation Dates
Reminder: The Mountainside Scout Shop will be closed beginning August 22, 2022 for vacations. We will reopen on Wednesday September 7, 2022 at 2 PM, when the shop will return to normal shop hours. The Kurland Family Scout Shop will be open with summer hours until Labor Day.
Please feel free to place your orders ahead of time in order to speed your visit.
To place an order for pick up from The Kurland Family Scout Shop, you can email: [email protected]
To place an order for pick up from the Mountainside Scout Shop, you can email: [email protected]
You will be notified when you order is ready for pick-up.
Scout Shop Summer Hours
Beginning July 5, 2022 the Kurland Family Scout Shop and the Mountain Side Scout Shop will begin summer hours.
Kurland Family Scout Shop
Monday to Friday 9AM until 5PM
Mountainside Scout Shop
Wednesday through Friday: Noon until 5PM
Mountainside Scout Shop will be closed:
August 22, 2022 until September 7, 2022
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
