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National Historic Trails Program

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National Historic Trails Program

Love of America and dedication to our country depend upon an understanding of appreciation for the ideals, principles and traditions that have made this country strong. The Historic Trails Program of the Boy Scouts of America encourages Scout units to foster this understanding and appreciation. It does so in the context of Scouting, a program which itself helps to instill these ideals, principles, and traditions through personal fitness, self-reliance, teamwork, leadership skills, knowledge of local history and tradition, and a practical understanding of conservation.

Saratoga National Battlefield

The Saratoga National Historical Park and the Twin Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America invite you to hike and explore the historic Saratoga Battlefield, site of the turning point of the American Revolution.  Opened in 1987, the Wilkinson Trail and the accompanying Scout Annex Trail are part of the National Recreation Trails system of the National Park Service and the Historic Trails program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Trail Informational Guide

Order Trail Medals and Patches (patches coming Spring 2020)

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National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT)

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NYLT is the Twin Rivers Council's premier leadership development course for experienced Scouts and Venturers who are nominated by their unit leader for their potential as a future leader.

National Youth Leader Training (NYLT) is a co-ed leadership-training program developed by the Boy Scouts of America.  The seven-day course schedule parallels the program month of a troop, team, or crew,  Three model troop meetings, a patrol leaders’ council meeting in the round followed by daily PLC operating sessions, an instructional campfire, and troop operation using the patrol method are coupled with Explanation, Demonstration, and Guided  practice to create an Enabled, productive troop program. Throughout the week, a staff of volunteer Scouts and Scouters from the Twin Rivers Council delivers the program in an adult-led, youth run troop model.  NYLT is not "just another summer camp", but an intense, challenging, leadership experience.

The purpose of NYLT is to support the Scout unit's program.  The course will give participants the confidence and knowledge to run the unit program .

To be eligible to attend a Scout must be 14, have the approval of their Scoutmaster, be a First Class Scout, have completed Intro to Leadership skills, and currently hold or have the potential to hold a leadership position in the troop and want to attend!!  Maximum of two scouts per unit.

Other youth participants must be at least 14 and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Crew Officers Orientation, the Venturing Leadership Skills Course, or the new Crew Leadership Training; have approval of their Crew Advisor; and want to attend!!

Many units provide their participants a full or partial scholarship to attend.  They feel the investment into a Scout’s leadership skills is an investment into improving their unit's program.   To register, log onto the course you wish to attend and complete the on line registration. You must include your unit leader contact information.

 

 

Rotary Scout Reservation Course

June 28th to July 4th

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Wakpominee Course

August 16th to August 22nd

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Wood Badge 2020

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Wood Badge

September 18 - 20, 2020 and October 24 - 25, 2020 at Camp Wakpominee

The purpose of Wood Badge is to develop skilled leaders who can strengthen Scouting units in achieving the mission of the Boy Scouts of America.

Connecting
Guiding
Empowering
Growing
Living the Values

Details and Registration
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Stronger Units.

You will make your Scouting unit — and your sons’ and daughters’ units — stronger.

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Experience.

You will learn and experience things that will stay with you in Scouting and the rest of your life.

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Fun.

You will have fun and you will meet interesting people.

Tickets

Have you heard of “The Ticket” and wondered what it is? The ticket is a group of five goals you set for yourself to do after course, to improve your unit. You learn more about this on the course.

Cub Leaders Are Welcome! 

This course will help you better understand how all the Scouting programs tie together. There is no better time to attend a Wood Badge course and make a difference in your unit than when you are a Cub Scout Leader.

Hear more...

Listen to the April 2017 CubCast, “Tell Us More About Wood Badge,” to learn more about this advanced leadership training course.

"One of the purposes of Wood Badge training is to get Scouters to think about the practice of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences, and to live together in the spirit of the Scout Oath."

- Baden Powell

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Council Recognition Dinner Will Recognize Honored Volunteers

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Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the River Stone Manor in Glenville, NY. 

Please come and join us in honoring our newest Silver Beavers and plan to attend the Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner of the Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America. The evening will begin with:

  • Registration and a reception for the honorees starting at 2:00 (please do not come early)
  • Annual Council Meeting at 3:00
  • Dinner will be served at 3:45
  • Recognition program at 4:15

This is an opportunity to recognize many of our most dedicated and deserving volunteer leaders. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the council’s highest recognition for service to others, the Silver Beaver Award. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service.  This year’s honorees are:

  • Clayton Andrus
  • Sara Gray
  • Walt Pfuntner
  • Anthony Richard
  • Rick Rydgren
  • Greg Szczesny

Other awards to be given:

  • Council Popcorn Top Seller
  • Journey To Excellence District Awards
  • James E. West Fellowship
  • Eagle Class of 2018 Recognition
  • Council Camp Awards 

We hope you will be able to attend this great evening and help us celebrate the accomplishments of the Twin Rivers Council and the volunteers who make it great.

Silver Beaver Applications Now Being Accepted

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Silver Beaver Nominations Now Being Accepted

The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it.

On behalf of the Twin River Council, all registered scouters are invited to submit a Silver Beaver Nomination Form to the Twin Rivers Selection Committee. Nomination Forms are due by November 25, no exceptions.

You can download the nomination form here.

The Silver Beaver is an award bestowed upon scouters by the National Recognition Committee based upon nominations from local council committees.

Criteria for selection include, but are not limited to, direct service at a Council level, effective leadership as a member of a council and/or district committee, which favorably impacts on the council or any of its programs. Tenure alone, while indicative of the nominee's dedication to the service of youth, is not necessarily a key factor in making the selection. Consideration should be given to the nominee's service beyond scouting. School board membership, service clubs, religious organizations, and any other distinguished service to his or her community.

In short - we are seeking an individual who has given noteworthy service of exceptional character to youth.

It is appropriate to include two to three letters of support from individuals who know the nominee best.

Awards will be presented during the Twin Rivers Council Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner in February.

You can submit the nomination by emailing it to silverbeaver@trcscouting.org, or by mailing it to the Council Service Center at 253 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany NY, 12205.

Criminal Background Checks To Be Updated With Charters

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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is committed first and foremost to keeping youth safe. Part of that commitment includes continually updating our youth protection policies to help ensure we are always on the forefront of youth safety.

As you know, one of the BSA’s many barriers to abuse is a mandatory criminal background check during the adult volunteer application process. The BSA will now also perform periodic rechecks of criminal backgrounds to support the continued safety of youth in our programs.

Please complete the process listed below at your earliest availability to help us continue to provide the safest environment possible for our Scouts and leaders. Please note that these steps must be completed before your 2020 annual registration can be processed. 

  1. Review the two separate disclosure documents linked below that are being provided to you separately for your review. They are titled “Background Check Disclosure” and “California State Law Disclosures (Non-Credit).”
  2. Once you have reviewed them, print the separate document titled “Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization.” Review the additional disclosures on that form, then complete and sign the Authorization using an ink/wet signature. Note: A print signature is required for this document. Electronic signatures will not be accepted.
  3. Turn in the signed “Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization” form promptly to your unit leader or local council service center.

If you choose to decline the background check, or if you do not complete the Additional Disclosures & Background Check Authorization form and return it to your unit leader or local council service center, your 2020 annual registration will not be processed.

We are truly grateful for your continued commitment to keeping youth safe and for helping them learn, grow, and thrive through Scouting programs.

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