Monthly Archives: February 2023
CPR / Wilderness First Aid Spots Available
There are currently spots available for CPR and Wilderness First Aid. This is a great opportunity and course available to all registered adults and Scouts at least 14 years old. Having a valid CPR certification is a prerequisite for attending the Wilderness First Aid class. Click on the links below to register for CPR and Wilderness First Aid on the Council website. Both courses are highly recommended for all outdoor activities.
Did you know our National High Adventure bases and the National Jamboree require members to be certified in both CPR and Wilderness First Aid? This is just one of the ways our programs continue to be prepared. For more ways to stay safe, check out or Scouting Safely website: https://ppcbsa.org/scoutingsafely/.
Course registration links:
Wood Badge Has National Approval
Wood Badge Has National Approval
Just this week, Patriots’ Path Council received approval to run Wood Badge with course number NST13-358-23!
Wood Badge is designed to meet the advanced leadership needs of all Scouters, particularly unit level Scouters, such as Cub leaders, Scoutmasters and assistants, Venturing Crew Advisors, Committee Chairs and members. Additionally, Scouters serving at the district and council levels can achieve greater effectiveness through Wood Badge.
To attend a Wood Badge course, individuals must:
Be registered members of the Boy Scouts of America. (Youth 18 and older may attend as long as the appropriate Youth Protection guidelines are followed. They do not need to be registered in an adult leadership role.)
Have completed the basic training courses for their Scouting position.
Be capable of functioning safely in an outdoor environment. All participants are required to complete the Annual Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C.
Where: ST13-358-23 will be held on two weekends. You must attend both weekends in their entirety to complete the training.
Weekend 1
Winnebago Scout Reservation
Rockaway, NJ
Friday 09-8-2023 7:00 AM to
Sunday 09-10-2023 5:00 PM
Weekend 2
Camp Somers
Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation
Stanhope, NJ
Saturday 10-14-2023 7:00 AM to
Sunday 10-15-2023 5:00 PM
Also, check out our Training Staffing Interest Survey to put in your interest to staff a variety of our courses.
Patriots’ Path Council (BSA) Chess Club Meeting
Patriots’ Path BSA Council has planned a Blitz Chess tournament for Saturday, February 25, 12:30-3:00pm at the Florham Park Library.
The meeting will include playing some alternate chess games. Participants will also review the customizations on the chesskid.com website. The actual Blitz Tournament will have 10-minute max game times. The meeting is limited to the first 30 participants.
All chess equipment will be provided. Scouts should wear their Class “A” uniforms and this meeting is for chess club members only. Membership in the club is free to anyone eligible to join the BSA as a Scout.
Joining the Patriots’ Path Chess Club is simple using this https://247scouting.com/forms/?OrgKey=BSA358&id=1577 and anyone interested in learning more may also call (973) 224-1395.
The Patriots’ Path Council Chess Club has monthly online tournaments using the Chesskid.com website. Members are provided with a basic logon to the site. The Chess Club also holds occasional in-person meetings.
University of Scouting and Program Launch – March 4th, 2023
Two great events on the same day at Governor Livingston High School in Berkley Heights!!
Program Launch is the opportunity to kick-off the 2023-2024 Scouting year and University of Scouting gives our volunteers the opportunity to take outstanding training courses from other leaders.
This is also a great opportunity to interact with all the committees that help provide our district and council programs. If you would like to visit Program Launch, please click here to let us know you are coming: https://scoutingevent.com/358-PrgLaunch
Klondike Derby Season Wrap-Up!
This past weekend we wrapped up another successful Klondike Derby season with over 1,800 participants.
We had four great events at Winnebago Scout Reservation, Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation and Watchung Reservation.
This year we saw drastic swings in the temperatures with our events ranging from a balmy 45 degrees for Pioneer and Skylands to Fishawack and Raritan Valley that saw temperatures close to zero.
Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers that planned and executed safe and fun events for our Scouts!
Popcorn Sale – Extreme Mark Downs – Last Chance
Starting Thursday, March 23rd all remaining popcorn will be on final sale! This sale will end on April 1st so don’t delay.
Not all products are available, and some have very limited quantities. Visit the Kurland Family Scout Shop or the Mountainside Scout Shop to purchase yours while supplies last.
Ukrainian Mass Announcement
Scouts and Scouters are invited to join a delegation from Patriots’ Path Council in participating in Divine Liturgy (Mass) to show our Movement’s continued concern for and fraternity with the Ukrainian people as the war continues to rage.
The service will be held at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church on the corner of Bloy Street and Liberty Avenue (no street number) in Hillside, N.J. at 10:45 AM on Sunday, March 26.
Class A uniforms are required.
Contact Mr. Jim Agar at [email protected] if your unit is interested in attending and would like to have a Scout process into church with the unit flag.
Individual Scouts, Scouters, and Scouting families are also welcome to attend and are also asked to inform Mr. Agar so that a general headcount can be provided to the parish.
Last year, nearly 40 uniformed Scouts and Scouters were in attendance. Let’s show our continued support!
Patriots’ Path Council, BSA 2023 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame
The Patriots’ Path Council, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce the following Eagle Scouts have been selected to be inducted into the 2023 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame:
Timothy Avis, Eagle Class 1972
Timothy Farrell, Eagle Class 1998
Scott Maciag, Eagle Class 1984
Lawrence Najarian, Eagle Class 1969
Gary Singleterry, Eagle Class 1963
Posthumously
Howard Wolkow, Eagle Class 1986 (1969-2022)
These Eagle Scouts will be inducted into the hall of fame at the Eagle Scout Recognition & Reunion Dinner that will be held on Thursday, May 18th at 6:00pm held at the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge. This event will honor our inductees alongside the 2022 Eagle Scout Class. For more details on the event and to register, please visit www.ppcbsa.org/special-events after April 1st.
University of Scouting: Celebrating 113 Years Of Scouting
Event: March 4, 2023
University of Scouting Registration Link
Today we celebrate Scouting’s 113th Birthday.
To help Patriots’ Path Council celebrate this milestone, we are ready to open registration for the University of Scouting and Program Launch. These two great events are about making our local Scouting program better.
Every Scout deserves a trained leader. University of Scouting is a great way to achieve that. Many of our classes are geared toward helping leaders be as successful as possible when running the Scouting program.
Many of our subject matter experts who are presenting are doing so from a place of experience. They are volunteer leaders just like you. The best part of University of Scouting is that you also get to meet other leaders from all over the council. Even our subject matter experts leave the University of Scouting learning something new.
We’re also opening registration for our Program Launch! Be Prepared; these are the words many of us know well from Scouting. Program Launch is our kick-off to the 2023-2024 Scouting year and takes place at the University of Scouting. At Program Launch you have the opportunity to meet and talk with every committee in Patriots’ Path Council that helps support the leaders who provide program to our Scouts.
Take this time at Program Launch, to stop by and introduce yourself to our newly appointed council commissioner, Jay Deboey.
To register for the University of Scouting and pick your classes click here: University of Scouting Registration Link.
Sign up for Program Launch here: Program Launch Registration.
If you would like to learn about 113 Scouts who became famous, you’ll find them here.
Order Your Placemats For Your Blue & Gold
Order your paper placemats now for your Blue & Gold celebration. These are printed in black and white but on blue and gold 11 x 17 inch paper. You may order as many as you like. Don’t forget parents, siblings, and extended family and friends.
Click here to place your order: Blue & Gold Placemats
Please allow at least one week for printing.
