Monthly Archives: November 2025

Updated Scout Shops Holiday Closings

Updated Scout Shop Hours!

 

Eagle Scout Project Certificates Of Insurance –

Eagle Scout project Certificates of Insurance must be submitted to national, due to this it is imperative that Eagle Scout Candidates make an effort to organize the forms needed for their project and submit them at least 2 weeks before the project start date — ideally 4 weeks in advance.

The 2-week processing period begins once they’ve provided all the required information:

  • A completed COI Request Form
  • A brief description of the project (e.g., gardening, building, assembling, etc.)
  • Any contracts with Hold Harmless/Liability language, filled out but unsigned

The National office has stressed they are no longer accommodating last-minute COI requests, and we do not have control over their processing timeline.

It’s Never Too Late to Keep Recruiting!

Patriots’ Path Council is committed to supporting your recruiting efforts and has extended our FREE geofencing program for all recruiting events for the rest of the year.

Don’t forget to pick up lawn signs, stickers, pencils, and much more that we can offer to help enhance your recruiting table!

Welcome Packets continue to mail out every week with great information about Scouting and their 10% uniform coupon!  Take advantage now and register!

For more information, check out our website: https://ppcscouting.org/membership/recruiting-membership/

Pinewood Derby 2026

Race over to your local Patriots’ Path Scout Shop to pick up the official 2026 Pinewood Derby Patches!  Available now while supplies last!

Jet’s Scout Day – November 30th

Join the Patriots’ Path Council for Scout Day on November 30, 2025 as the New York Jets take on the Atlanta Falcons at Metlife Stadium.

Sign Up Here

Game time is 1 PM and there are several seating options available. For every ticket sold, the New York Jets will make a contribution to Patriots’ Path Council.

Monthly Safety Moment – November

November – World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Scouting adventures take our Scouts on the road a good bit. Planning those trips is important to protect all our Scouts.

We would like to share with you all Austin’s Story. Austin’s story comes to us as a Scouting America Safety Moment called Roadside Fatality (https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/roadside-fatality-austins-story/). We encourage you to share with all your adults who help provide transportation for all Scouting events, as the content of this safety moment is for adult audiences only.

Please find more information on Distracted Driving on Scouting America’s Safety Moment page: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/distracted-driving/

Holiday Workshops Scheduled

Cub Scouts and families are invited to build a fun holiday gift project, enjoy a snack and a visit from Santa. The Flintlocks will be available to help with construction.

  • Cost: $15.00 per youth includes choice of kit: handy toolbox, handy bench (stepstool), birdhouse or birdfeeder.
  • Adults and children under 5 free (kit not included).
  • Includes hot chocolate and cookies!
  • Additional kits:  $8.00

4 sessions are available over 2 Saturdays in December.

November NYLT Course Wraps Up

NYLT has completed its November course. 32 Scouts have completed the two-weekend course under the leadership of the incredible staff. Each participant demonstrated outstanding dedication to developing their leadership skills, and we’re incredibly proud of their growth.

This course marks Keith Hawkins’s last course as course coordinator. Keith has been the course coordinator for the past three years and has overseen a total of nine courses, with over 450 scouts participating in the NYLT program. His dedication to mentoring our youth and making each NYLT course exceptional has made a lasting impact.

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Merit Badge eXtravaganza a Success

This past Saturday, November 15, the Patriots’ Path Council Advancement Committee held the 2025 Merit Badge eXtravaganza—and what a day it was! More than 180 Scouts from across the council and nearby areas came together at Morristown High School to dive into over 20 different merit badges.

One of the biggest highlights was the debut of the brand-new Artificial Intelligence Merit Badge. It drew a lot of excitement and quickly became a favorite among the Scouts who took part.

A heartfelt thank-you to Event Chair CV Vyas for bringing everything together so smoothly, and to Merit Badge Dean Dan Ambrosiani for building a schedule that kept Scouts busy, learning, and having fun all day long.

Nominate an Adult Volunteer or Youth Leader for a PPC Award – Due December 31st

Award Nominations Due December 31st

 We are currently accepting nominations for the Silver Beaver Award, Trailblazer Award, Youth Leadership Award, Alumnus of the Year Award, and Eagle Scout Hall of Fame and more!

 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.

 Deadline for submitting nominations is December 31, 2025. 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 23, 2026. The awards (except for the Eagle Hall of Fame Award) will be presented at the 2026 PPC Awards Celebration which will be held at Winnebago Scout Reservation on April 25, 2026

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