How can Black Friday be your Scout “Good Turn”?

Purchase new toys on sale, and donate them to the Patriots’ Path Council Toy Drive. You may bring new, unwrapped toys to one of the 5 collection centers found here; bring them to your November and December Roundtables; or mail them to the Camp Winnebago central collection site.

Please send us photos of you selecting toys to donate, which we plan to publish on the Council Facebook Page. Seeing Scouts in uniform is a plus.

You may donate any new, unwrapped toys, but the toys that are especially needed are:
Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Footballs, Board Games, Dolls, Cars, Trains, Books, Art supplies, New Stuffed Animals, and LEGO’s
(Please do not select toys with batteries, as some families may not be able to afford to buy replacements. Please no toy guns.)

You can also use Cyber Monday, December 2nd, followed by Giving Tuesday, December 3rd; to do your Good Deed.
You could order toys online and have them shipped directly to our collection center:
Camp Winnebago
102 Timberbrook Road
Rockaway, NJ, 07866

May I donate money?
If you wish to donate money, please go online instead, pick a toy and have the toys shipped directly to the Council Collection Center, address above.

The deadline to receive toys is Friday, December 13th.

Let’s all do our “Good Turn” and make disadvantaged kids happy this holiday season. Thank you for your generosity.

Questions? Want to send photos? Send to Jennifer Volz, [email protected]; or Dr. D. Michael Hart, [email protected]

Nominate an Adult Volunteer or Youth Leader for a PPC Award

Deadline for Submission is December 31, 2024

There are many eligible and deserving Scouts and Scouters who go above and beyond in their dedication to Scouting. Now is the time to show them how much their efforts are appreciated.

 We are currently accepting nominations for the following awards: Silver Beaver, Trailblazer, Youth Leadership, Alumnus of the Year, and Eagle Scout Hall of Fame. Details on these awards can be found below or on our website.

 The deadline for submitting nominations has been extended to December 31, 2024. Applications (and lists of past award recipients) are available on the Awards Page of the PPC website or by clicking on the award name below.

 Silver Beaver Award:  For distinguished and noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth by registered Scouters in any program area within the territory under the jurisdiction of the local council.

Trailblazer Award: Presented to Scouters who have achieved significant accomplishments on a council level over a 24-month period. The accomplishments should be directly related to the Council Vision Statement and Strategic Plan.

Youth Leadership Award: Presented to youth members who have achieved excellence in scholastics, shown outstanding involvement in the community, and demonstrated exceptional dedication and outstanding leadership qualities in the council.

Council Alumnus of the Year Award:  Scouting Alumni Association’s highest council recognition. The award was established to recognize alumni of the Boy Scouts of America who, over a sustained period of time, have used the skills and values they learned through their association with Scouting to make significant and long-lasting contributions to their local communities through their careers, avocations, and Scouting.

Eagle Scout Hall of Fame:  The Patriots’ Path Council Eagle Scout Hall of Fame Award was established to recognize Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years or longer of having received the Eagle Scout Award, have reached a high level of success in their chosen field. In addition, potential recipients have demonstrated a strong record of volunteer leadership service to the Patriots’ Path Council and their community.

Recipients will be announced at the council’s annual meeting on February 24, 2025. The awards (except for the Eagle Hall of Fame Award) will be presented at the 2025 PPC Awards Celebration which will be held at Winnebago Scout Reservation on April 26, 2025

Please contact Vicki Kallok at [email protected] with any questions.