Arrowhead District, Daniel Webster Council

🕎 Chag urim sameach (Happy Festival of Lights) to all who celebrate!

Hanukkah starts tonight at sundown and ends at sundown on December 15th.

What is Hanukkah?
Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods.

The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple (as you’ll read below). Also spelled Hanukkah (or variations of that spelling), the Hebrew word is actually pronounced with a guttural, “kh” sound, kha-nu-kah, not tcha-new-kah.

✡️ Learn more about Hanukkah here: https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/default_cdo/jewish/Hanukkah.htm

Our next Arrowhead District Roundtable will be Wednesday, December 13th at 7:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Nashua - 121 Manchester St, Nashua, NH

BIG ROCK TOPIC - MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID with Lindsay Murphy, GNMH
We will start in the main hall after the Safety Minute to learn about Mental Health First Aid from Lindsay Murphy from Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH).

SCOUTS BSA BREAKOUT
Boards of Review / Scoutmaster Conference

CUB SCOUT BREAKOUT
Interesting and Engagements Activities for Cubs

We hope to see you there!

❓Have you taken Wood Badge❓If not, your next opportunity is Spring 2024!

DWC Wood Badge Course 11-330-24 is schedule to run May 17-19 & June 1-2, 2024
Scout Reservation under the expert guidance of Course Director Peter Kimpton. Each WB course has a theme. The theme of this course is "Be the Change."

✨ What is Wood Badge you ask? ⚜️️
Aside from being one of the BEST times you will have in Scouting, Wood Badge is the top tier leadership course for Adult Scouters. Wood Badge courses aim to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement.

So.....why take Wood Badge? 🤔

At “Into the Woods" this past fall, the benefit of Wood Badge training was on full display. All but one of the staff was Wood Badge trained*. Wood Badge is leadership training that paid off handsomely for that event's attendees.

The event coordinators set the vision, recruited the right staff, set expectations and gave direction, and then turned them loose. Trust was absolute. Each team member set priorities and created a plan with the steps required for success. Obstacles were encountered and surmounted, challenges were met, changes were managed, and problems were addressed. Supplies were ordered, the event was publicized, participants were registered, and the shared campsites and stations were coordinated.

Progress was monitored and teammates were supported. Program was delivered and the comments to the all-volunteer staff were overwhelmingly positive and complimentary. None were critical or negative.

If WB training can result in this outcome for a Councili camporee, think about what it could do for your unit!

Register Today: https://nhscouting.org/training/wood-badge/

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*The lone exception was a recently turned 18-year old on staff, who is NYLT trained and a 3-time staffer for that course, which is very similar to Wood Badge. He fit into the staff and program seamlessly. Expect to see him on a course soon. 😉

Attention Arrowhead OA Members

Arrowhead Chapter Holiday Party Please review the available slots below and list the snack or beverage you are bringing. Thank you!

Attention Key 3!
All units need to complete the Annual Charter Agreement and forward a signed copy to the District Commissioner. Electronically signed copies or PDF scans of a hard copy are fine. Signatories should each retain a copy for their own records.

https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Annual-Charter-Agreement-Charter-Orgs_2023-2024-Year.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1fkWEzqlmI4ILaZO8KUeW0V8HukkK9xj7ain8MDYI6mQrohCrXXx6P0qg

Yours in Scouting
Josh Ratty
Arrowhead District Commissioner
[email protected]

www.scouting.org

https://nhscouting.org/event/2023-trainers-edge/

⚜️ Hello Arrowhead District! 🍁🍂

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Roundtable this month. Please check your email for the November Arrowhead Roundtable Wrap-Up which includes additional information not covered at Roundtable.

If you have been attending Roundtable and enjoying the content, please encourage other Leaders and parents to attend. The more, the merrier! 😊

We look forward to seeing you next month on December 13th at 7pm! 🗓️

Yours in Service,

Aric Tillson
Mark Bergeron-Naper (he/him)
Scouts BSA Roundtable Commissioners

Brendan Adams
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner

Hello Arrowhead District!

This is a reminder that each Unit's charter must submitted on-line, with all the necessary signatures, no later than November 15th.

Please review the information below for further detials.

Chartering and Registrations Checklist
Roster completed by Key-3 and signed by COR/IH (or delegate)

Adult application, proof of YPT completion, and continued background checks for new adults

Payment (see below)

Submit online by 11/15/23

Annual Unit Charter Agreement, BSA Form 524-182, turn into District Commissioner by 1/1/24

JTE turn in to District Commissioner by 1/1/24 (see below)

Youth Protection Training: Required for all 18y.o. or older. Must be completed in 2023 to expire in 2025.

Member Registration (National + Council):
Scouting Youth: $160 Scouting Adults: $120 Exploring: $100
Unit Chartering: $100

Three Payment Methods:
Online Credit Card Payment, this includes additional 3% service charge

Online ACH transfer. Unit will provide their bank account information and utilize their online banking to verify two minor deposits then equivalent withdrawals before the full amount can be withdrawn.

Local DWC payment. Send in a check or call DWC office directly to make credit card payment for the appropriate amount; can also utilize unit account funds held at DWC. This is the only means to utilize DWC Membership Scholarship credit.

Insurance Invoice
On 1/1/24, DWC will issue an invoice to each unit based on the number of registered Scouts and Scouters which are paying members on the unit’s roster at 1/1/24.

The insurance invoice will be $12 per paying member on unit’s roster.

Full payments are expected by 3/1/24.

Journey to Excellence (JTE)
Go to https://www.scouting.org/awards/journey-to-excellence/ to download a fillable JTE or excel worksheet to complete.
Utilize your Unit Commissioner to help complete JTE.
Turn completed hardcopy JTE into District Commissioner by 1/1/24.

Cub Scout New Member Discount
Each Cub Pack was provided a limited number of discount codes that the pack leadership decides when to use when processing a needy youth’s application.

Codes were distributed later than expected and unit may have ones that have not been used yet.

If Pack has new cubs on their roster, the pack can turn in unused discount codes with a needy new cub’s name to the district commissioner. A $40 reimbursement credit will be provided to the unit’s account at DWC.

DWC Membership Scholarships
The DWC Membership Scholarship Committee notified the families, units, districts, and DWC of the credit values for the various units.

Units must pay by Local DWC option to receive the awarded credit.

Yours in Scouting,
Arrowhead District Commissioner
Joshua Ratty (he/him)

Arrowhead District Chair
Steve Spaziani

Stay informed!!

Don't miss Roundtable this Wednesday, November 8th at 7pm at the First Baptist Church (121 Manchester Street, Nashua).

We will also have a Special presentation by member of the REI – Bedford store staff will be part of November Roundtables Winter Camping Guidelines topic!!

Hope to see you there!

⚜️ Hello Arrowhead District! 👋🏼👋🏼

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Roundtable this month. Please check your email for our (relatively) brief October Arrowhead Roundtable Wrap-Up.

We look forward to seeing you next month on November 8th at 7pm! 🗓️

Yours in Service,

Aric Tilson: [email protected]
Mark Bergeron-Naper (he/him): [email protected]
Scouts BSA Roundtable Commissioners

Brendan Adams: [email protected]
Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner

Brendan McNeill: [email protected]
Arrowhead District Training Chair

Josh Ratty (He/Him/His): [email protected]
Arrowhead District Commissioner
Cell: 617-448-2622

⚜️ DWC 2024 Registration Scholarship Program Announced! ⚜️

Hello Arrowhead District!

Daniel Webster Council has announced a 2024 Registration Scholarship Program open to individual families and DWC Units. Please reveiw the information and graphics for additional details.

➡️INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES/SCOUTERS:
Individual families may complete an application for this scholarship to be applied to their 2024 registration fees: https://form.jotform.com/232764717296063

↪️UNIT LEADERS:
Unit Leaders, please use the link below to complete the Unit application for assistance with registration fees: https://form.jotform.com/232765074537159

Applications witll be accepted until 10/22.

The DWC Registration Fee is in addition to the National fee. To review a PDF of the updated 2024 registration fees please use this link:
https://nhscouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/New-BSA-Fees-Infographic-2023.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0evLqwUwdSWp1_gc8-vi_PaJ6ExHS09-peW4l15vBiC

Arrowhead District Commissioner
Joshua Ratty (he/him): [email protected]

Arrowhead District Chair
Steve Spaziani: [email protected]

🗓️ Save the Date! 🗓️

What: Annual Winter Freeze Out - Klondike Derby & Webelos Alley ❄️ 🛷

When: Feb 16 & 17, 2024

Where: Wasserman Park, Merrimack, NH

⚜️ More information coming soon! ⚜️

October Roundtable: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Location: First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester St, Nashua
Arrival: 6:45pm
Begins: 7:00pm

CUB SCOUT BREAKOUT
Big Rock: Den Chiefs: How to utilize them effectively.

Den chiefs can help with den activities, advancement, ceremonies and other den events. Den chiefs are especially helpful with teaching Scout skills to Webelos and Arrow of Lights as they prepare to bridge to a Scouts, BSA troop.

Small Rock: Who is your Commissioner? What do they do?

SCOUTS BSA BREAKOUT
Big Rock: New Leaders: What to do and how to manage them?

Have new leaders registered with your unit but not sure how to utilize them? We have a few ideas and tips to help you out.

Small Rock: Rechartering: Tips and Tricks

If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us:

Scouts BSA Roundtable Commissioners
Aric Tilson: [email protected]
Mark Bergeron-Naper (he/him): [email protected]

Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner
Brendan Adams: [email protected]

Arrowhead District Commissioner
Joshua Ratty (he/him): [email protected]

🚨ATTENTION Pack leaders--this is it! 🚨

The early bird price ends ⏩TODAY!⏪

Please be sure to get registered for the Wild West Cub-o-Ree coming up in a couple of weekends so you can get the best price. 🤠 🐴 🌵

The registration link is here:
https://nhscouting.org/event/2023-arr-mas-wan-cubscouts-event/ along with the link to the Leader's Guide and various information.
See you soon!

Yours In Scouting,
CJ Bourn
Arrowhead District Activities
[email protected]

Getting to know the enhanced Messengers of Peace recognition program The BSA’s Messengers of Peace program has launched a series of enhancements designed to more clearly define the awards available.

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Welcome to September Roundtable in Arrowhead!

Great discussions happening, talking about fundraising, how to, and how to overcome challenges!

Our first roundtable of the fall is next Wednesday, September 13th! Come meet our new Roundtable Commissioners in person while networking and brainstorming with other District leaders about key topics.

This month's Hot Topic is Unit Fundraising.

Hope to see you there! All are Welcome!

Troop 424 of Merrimack, NH, will be celebrating Anita Creager's life in Scouting on Saturday, September 16th at 3:00pm. Please see the shared post for further details. Please email [email protected] with RSVP and questions.

We are celebrating Anita Creager's life in Scouting. She has devoted more than 50 years of service to the BSA and has had a significant and positive impact on hundreds, if not thousands, of lives in our community. In addition to co-founding Troop 424 of Merrimack, NH, she has served in many roles in that troop, as well as in Troop 15, also in Merrimack, including Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster, Councilor for Merit Badges, and multiple Committee positions. And that’s just to name a few. Aside from all of that, she has also volunteered 1000s of hours of service at the district and council levels of BSA in NH, and to the Order of the Arrow. And.. in her spare time, she has served as caretaker and coordinator for Camp Whip-o-Will in Merrimack. She has done all this, and much, much more with Love, Devotion, Passion, and Selflessness. So please join us to show Mrs. C what she means to all of us! Saturday, September 16, 2023 starting at 3:00 p.m. It will take place at Camp Carpenter Dining Hall, 300 Blondin Road, Manchester, NH. Dinner and dessert will be served. Also, please email [email protected] with RSVP and questions.

📣 Meet your *NEW* Arrowhead Roundtable Commissioner!! 📢

Meet Brendan Adams, Cub Scouts 👋🏼

⚜️What is the best part of being a Round Table Commissioner?
I have never been one but I am excited to find out!

⚜️What is a great Scouting training experience you’ve had as a participant? Woodbadge!

⚜️What is your top Scouting memory as both a Scout and a Leader? All my best memories are from Camp Carpenter

⚜️What are other Scouting positions you’ve held prior to this? Cubmaster, Den Leader, and Program Area Director at Camp Carpenter

⚜️What is your goal for Round Table? To build up attendance from Cub Scout leaders and families by providing more interesting and relevant programing for them!

⚜️What do you do outside of Scouting, both professionally and personally? Professionally, I have just started as an a Assistant Teacher at Mountain Village Charter School, a Montessori school in Plymouth. Personally, I enjoy being active and being with my friends as much as possible!

⚜️What is the best advice you’ve ever received from a Scouting volunteer Delegation is your friend.

⚜️What is a lesson that you learned in Scouting that still stands out? A group of people dedicated to a common goal can do incredible things!

⚜️Why are you still involved in Scouting as a leader? Scouting has had a huge impact on my life so when I was asked to volunteer leader I saw it as an opportunity to give back to the program.

⚜️What is your favorite campfire song or skit? The Toast Song!

⚜️Tell the story of meeting a famous person. I was playing an outdoor gig with a community jazz band and Steven Tyler rode by and stopped to listen for awhile. So a member of Aerosmith has heard me play saxophone.

⚜️What is your hidden talent? Impressions.

🗓️ Reminder that the next Arrowhead Roundtable will be on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 😎