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Although originally used by the Susquehannock tribe, the trail began common use in the colonial period as a major travel route from York to Harrisburg. Various parts of the route are known by other...
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BSA Adopt-a-School Program
The BSA Adopt-a-School Program is an exciting and comprehensive undertaking that will connect Scout packs, troops and crews across the country with schools in their communities. Participating Scouts...
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Journey to Excellence
As we get closer to the end of the year it is time that all units should be filling out their Journey to Excellence scorecards. If each of you look at the requirements you will see that there is a...
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Youth Protection Issues? Find Help Here!
With all the charters coming in, we have noticed the thing that ais making most of them incomplete is Youth Protection. Here are two easy ways to make sure that your Youth Protection gets updated in...
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Earn $25 for Camp!
The New Birth of Freedom Council is excited to be the presenting sponsor for the 2013 York Revolution season. As part of this partnership, the Council will have a ‘Scout Table’ in front of the main...
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Program Launch Hits Home Run!
Program Launch 2013 was held on June 5th to great fanfare and excitement. This year’s theme was baseball and units from all over the council were there to get information on upcoming events, enjoy a...
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Spring Recruitment!
Spring Recruitment is rolling along and many units are rounding up rising first graders into their Tiger Dens. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to boost your pack’s membership and share the fun...
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Training!
Adult Training Requirements for Cubs, Boy Scouts and Committees This segment is provided to give everyone an overview of the training necessary for them to be successful in their positions. Below is a...
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Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Encampment
Leaders’ Meeting As was announced at Program Launch, an information meeting for unit leaders interested in attending the Gettysburg 150th Anniversary Encampment will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 7...
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JTE Service Hours
Attention all units! Did you know that your unit can earn points towards the Journey to Excellence program just for logging your units community service hours online? That’s right your unit can earn...
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Popcorn!
It’s that time of year! Units across the council are getting ready to help scouts earn their own way with CampMasters gourmet popcorn. Always progressing, our sale will have new facets that will be...
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Aviation Day at Capital City Airport
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Bureau of Avitiation is hosting an Aviation Day Scout event at the Captial City Airport this year. This event will be held on August 19th at the airport...
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Fall Recruitment Roundtable
The 2013 Fall Recruitment Roundtable will be held on Thursday, August 1 at 7pm. The training will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Manchester PA. This is a very important training and each pack,...
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Popcorn Deadlines Approaching!
Popcorn season is here! Many of you have already attended a popcorn kick-off and are making plans for an outstanding popcorn sale this fall. Thanks to all of you for your efforts! The first important...
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Fall Recruitment Roundtable
The 2013 Fall Recruitment Roundtable will be held on Thursday, August 1 at 7pm. The training will be held at Christ Lutheran Church in Manchester PA. This is a very important training and each pack,...
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Popcorn Blitz Day a Huge Success!
What’s with the cat? Got your attention didn’t I? Reports are pouring in from across the district and the success stories are piling up! One unit in York sold over $4,000 of popcorn in one weekend....
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STEM/Nova News!
Add some spark, pop, and sizzle to your programs this coming year. As many of you know, the Susquehanna Trail District is currently leading the way with the STEM/Nova program, with all boys who...
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Youth Protection Issues? Find Help Here!
With all the charters coming in, we have noticed the thing that ais making most of them incomplete is Youth Protection. Here are two easy ways to make sure that your Youth Protection gets updated in...
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Earn $25 for Camp!
The New Birth of Freedom Council is excited to be the presenting sponsor for the 2013 York Revolution season. As part of this partnership, the Council will have a ‘Scout Table’ in front of the main...
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Facebook Recruitment Campaign – Get Your Scout Parents Involved
More than 500 million people now know that Facebook is a great way to reconnect with old friends, but it’s becoming more and more popular as a recruiting tool for packs, troops, and crews. Does your...
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