Thunderbird District, Monmouth Council, BSA

In celebration of Independence Day, Monmouth Council Camps, Service Center, and Morganville Scout Shop will be closed on July 4th. Friday Summer Hours will start tomorrow. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 8th. The Monmouth Council Service Center will be open from 9am-4pm on Fridays starting July 5th - August 30th.
Wishing you a happy and healthy 4th of July!

Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, is the most significant national holiday in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In celebration of Independence Day, Monmouth Council Camps, Service Center, and Morganville Scout Shop will be closed on July 4th. As we come together to commemorate the birth of our nation, let's enjoy the festivities and reflect on the principles that make our country great. Regular hours will resume on the next business day. Thank you for your understanding, and may your Independence Day be filled with joy, pride, and unity. Wishing you a spectacular and patriotic Fourth of July!

Monmouth's Council’s Discover Forestburg is an action-packed Webelos camping experience that allows your Scouts to experience the outdoors and get a glimpse of what Scouts BSA Resident Camp is like. www.monmouthbsa.org/discoverforestburg

The future looks bright at our Council with all those who participated in the College of Commissioner Science this past Saturday.

As this holiday season approaches, offer the children in your life a gift that will provide them with time outdoors, a chance to play, and an opportunity for experiential learning and growth — plus memories, skills, and experiences they will cherish forever. Let’s pass up the newest electronic toy this year and give the gift of camp. https://www.monmouthbsa.org/giftofcamp

This holiday season offer the children in your life a gift that will provide them with time outdoors, a chance to play, and an opportunity for experiential learning and growth — plus memories, skills, and experiences they will cherish their entire lives.

Give the Gift of Camp | Monmouth Council, BSA | Providing Scouting programs for young people throughout central New Jersey since 1917. Providing Scouting programs for young people throughout central New Jersey since 1917.

“A Scout is thankful” is not officially part of the Scout Law, but it is certainly worth making it part of our lives this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. The Monmouth Council Service Center and camps and the Morganville Scout Shop are closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 24th. Our website is available 24/7 at www.monmouthbsa.org

FYI for Troops
Remember to sign up for your
Thunderbird District Winterburg 2024 Cabins at
Forestburg Scout Reservation
Jan 12-14, 2024


INTER-TROOP COMPETITIONS: Starting with Troop Saw and Tug of war
& Plus patrol Game and Shooting, TROOP TIME
SATURDAY NIGHT INTERFAITH SERVICE &
CAMPFIRE PROGRAM
BOARD AND CARD GAMES TILL 11:00pm
FROZEN NOSE & TOES AWARD PATCH AND MORE!!!
TROOP / CREW # ________ (Please PRE-Register by the DEC Round Table)
(circle one)

Estimate Number of Scouts*: ____ @ $10.00* = $ _______
Estimate Number of Adults*: ____ @ $ 5.00* = $________
Pre-Order Extra Patches: ____ @ $ 5.00 = $_______ (each participant receives 1 patch)
FSR Split Wood Fee 3 bundles: $20 =$_______
Total = $ ______
$50 refundable security check (returned/destroyed at check out) Please submit roster at check in.
*Camper and above payments please make at arrival to camp at the welcome center.
Please ensure Cabin or campsite(if no cabins are available) payment is made to Council by the DEC Roundtable, if not, your cabin may be lost.

Unit Leader ___________________________ Telephone Number ____________________________

E-Mail _____________________________________________________

Hand in at Roundtable or return to: MCBSA 705 Ginesi Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751

Don Brockel: 732-539-0743 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Parts A & B of the annual medical are required for all that attend (forms to be held by unit leader)

Cabin assignments in 2024: Payments Required by Dec 4th.
Cabins Still Available!

Aquatics(16) – Troop 63 (bridge)
Aquatics (16) Troop 71 (econ side)
Berg (24) - Troop 333
Tech A (20) – Troop 70
Tech B (24) – Troop 76
Wilkinson (34) – Troop 82
Wilson (16) - Troop 49
Econ (8): 71
Quakenbush (16) – Open
Eagles Nest (16) – Troop 59
Hike Center (24) – Troop 31
Waterfront (8) – Troop 71
Richards (16) – Troop 31
Porch area (chaplains’ room) – reserved for Woman attendies

KSR Cabins(14) one large(6) /Two small(4): Troop 40

Cabin for Women Scouters: email Don Brockel to reserve space: [email protected]

We encourage all patrols to participate in the Inter-Troop events!

There was a question posed about MB Councilors camping if they are only registered as a MB Councilor. The below is from the Guide to Safe Scouting and the attachment has the same information that I highlighted in yellow.

All adults staying overnight in connection with a Scouting activity must be currently registered as an adult volunteer or an adult program participant. Adult volunteers must register in the position(s) they are serving in. Registration as a merit badge counselor position does not meet this requirement. See FAQ for list of approved adult registration fee required positions. Limited exception below for Cub Scout overnight Programs.

Any questions please contact Bob or I ..

Commissioner Don

Each holiday season, parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles face the hard decision of what gifts to give children. This year, consider the Gift of Camp as part of your holiday gift list. Give the gift of camp here: https://www.monmouthbsa.org/giftofcamp

Who is looking forward to the parade?

An excellent weekend for the Patrol Leadership Skills (PLS) training course for all your youth leaders. The course introduced Scouts to leadership fundamentals in the troop and the opportunity to learn new outdoor skills and sharpen up old ones at Quail Hill Scout Reservation.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country with courage and honor. Let’s come together to remember their selfless sacrifice and celebrate their courage throughout the day! 🇺🇸

Monmouth Council’s NYLT Program is a week-long resident camping experience that will equip youth with the leadership skills that Scouting programs promise. It is taught by youth for youth . . . with adult supervision and encouragement. Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts members are encouraged to develop their abilities to lead both during NYLT and back at their units. What participants gain in this program will also help them for the rest of their lives.https://www.monmouthbsa.org/nylt-dates

Leaders:
If you are not aware, BSA has started using Safety Moments at the beginning at all scouting events. I know some of the districts have adopted them, but I am asking that every district adopt the practice at the beginning of all district meetings and events. It only takes 2 minutes, and will help set the tone for a safe environment! Arron on Scouting did a great article on this topic. https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2018/12/28/bsa-safety-moments-offer-one-page-advice-on-dozens-of-scouting-topics/

And to make it even easier, BSA has already come up with a wide variety of topics for every situation. https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/

Please let me know if you have any questions, and please take this seriously. Safety is and always should be our number one priority, and this is a simple way of leading by example. I strongly encourage you to incorporate safety moments into your Commissioner meetings and Roundtable’s.

As always, thank you for your time and dedication to the program.

Safety Moments Using a Safety Moment in Scouting Activities Safety Moments are exactly what the name implies: opportunities to prepare for an activity, review safety measures and report incidents correctly. Topics of this new series include incident reporting helps, safe use of medication in Scouting, weather-rela...

Happy National STEM Day! There’s no way around it: children are significantly better off with solid science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics skills. The Cub Scout program has STEM activities in many of the adventures that the Scouts complete. To learn more about incorporating STEM into your pack/den, log on to www.scouting.org/stem-nova-awards/unit-guides/

Congratulations to Troop 82's newest Eagle Scouts.