Jan
17
The Northeast Region VOA held its monthly webconference for on January 16, 2012. Posted below are the minutes. An audio recording is not available of this meeting because of technical issues with the recording software during this meeting; however, audio recordings will be available for future meetings.
If you have any questions or comments about this webconference, you can e-mail Regional President Christine Luczka at president@nerventuring-bsa.org.
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Jan
17
It’s finally here! The final interactive map in the Area series has been released. You can use this map as a tool to complete an almost unlimited amount of tasks. For more information, please visit the map’s page at www.nerventuring-bsa.org/areas/area-1/map-1/.
Also, keep an eye out for a variety of interactive maps of the whole Northeast Region in our next project: The Map Room!
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Jan
10
For a PDF version (higher quality) of this flyer, please click here: Office Advertisement
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Jan
02
Happy New Year! Do yourself a favor and ring in 2012 the right way by checking out the first issue of the Northeast Region Venturing newsletter: The NERVE Signal! And after you’re done reading it, be sure to pass it on to your friends. Important topics covered in this edition are an explanation of the 2011 changes to the SOP, information on how to become a Venturing Youth Officer, and how to get involved in the next issue.
The NERVE Signal includes articles from every Northeast Region Officer and every Northeast Region Area to keep you informed to the highest detail. If you wish to subscribe to The NERVE Signal through your e-mail, please send your request to vpcomm@nerventuring-bsa.org.
To view and/or download your copy of The NERVE Signal, just click here: NERVE Signal – 2012 Winter
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Dec
22
The Northeast Region VOA held its first monthly webconference for this term on December 19, 2011. Posted below are the minutes and auido recording (16:43) from this meeting. The audio recording had to be posted in 2 parts because of data upload limit restraints on the website.
Meeting Audio Recording (Part 1 – Part 2)
If you have any questions or comments about this webconference, you can e-mail Regional President Christine Luczka at president@nerventuring-bsa.org.
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Dec
21
Greetings, and Happy Hanukkah!
We have released the long awaited Northeast Area 2 Interactive Map! Similar maps have already been available for Areas 3, 4, 5, and 6. To view this map, you can follow this link: www.nerventuring-bsa.org/areas/area-2/map-2/ or access it any time you wish by scrolling under the “Areas” tab, and then hovering over the “Area 2″ option which will present an extended button called “Area 2 Interactive Map” which you can click on and this will take you to the map’s page. We hope that this map can help the Venturers and Scouters within Area 2 to more effectively plan, execute, and become better acquainted with their Area. If this is your first time hearing about our interactive maps, check them out! We believe that they are an effective tool which youth and adults within our program, and BSA as a whole, can use.
We wish you the best during the Festival of Lights, but keep in mind that even though a scout is cheerful to participate in the celebration, he is also reverant and remembers the real reason for the holiday. Also, be sure to keep your eyes open for the Northeast Area 1 Interactive Map which will be the next map released in the series!
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Nov
25
Greetings! I hope Thanksgiving treated you all well and no one gets hurt too badly tomorrow in the tempest that is Black Friday.
As sort of a holiday gift, we have released the long awaited Northeast Area 3 Interactive Map! Similar maps have already been available for Areas 4, 5, and 6. To view this map, you can follow this link: http://nerventuring-bsa.org/areas/area-3/map-3/ or access it any time you wish by scrolling under the “Areas” tab, and then hovering over the “Area 3″ option which will present an extended button called “Area 3 Interactive Map” which you can click on and this will take you to the map’s page. We hope that this map can help the Venturers and Scouters within Area 3 to more effectively plan, execute, and become better acquainted with their Area. If this is your first time hearing about our interactive maps, check them out! We believe that they are an effective tool which youth and adults within our program, and BSA as a whole, can use.
We wish you the best at hunting down your deals tomorrow, but keep in mind that even though a scout is thrifty, he is also helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, and cheerful. Also, be sure to keep your eyes open for the Northeast Area 2 Interactive Map which will be the next map released in the series!
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Nov
16
Northeast Pennsylvania Council of NE Area 5 is inviting all Venturers within the Northeast Region to participate in an Itroduction to Leadership Skills Course (ILSC) being hosted by the Council’s VOA. This event will be head on Sunday, January 8, 2012, and the youth is not required to hold an official position within the Crew to attend this training.
Northeast Pennsylvania Council ILSC 2012
WHO: This Itroduction to Leadership Skills Course is a training being hosted by Northeast Pennsylvania Council VOA, but is open to all Venturers within the Northeast Region. You may register to attend even if you do not hold a form position within your Crew.
WHAT: A training to introduce Venturing Crew Members basic leadership skills needed to operate a Crew. The training is divided into the topics of Unite Organization, Tools of the Trade, and Leadership & Teamwork.
WHEN: Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE: The ILSC will be held at The Scout Service & Training Center (Northeast Pennsylvania Council) located on Montage Mountain Road in Moosic, Pennsylvania.
HOW MUCH: Registration is $5 per person. No registration will be accepted after January 5, 2012. This registration fee covers the cost of training materials and an ILSC patch, but NOT food. Participants should bring their own meals or be prepared to travel to local restaurants.
MORE INFORMATION: If you would like more information about this event, please see the attached registration flyer. If this file does not answer the questions that you have, it contains contact information for people who know the answers! You may also visit the Northeast Pennsylvania Council’s webpage about this training session directly at http://www.nepabsa.org/venturing/youth-training.
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Nov
04
Five Rivers Council of NE Area 3 announced that two shooting events they are holding in early 2012 are now open to any Venturer within the Northeast Region. These events are the Venture Biathlon Challenge (January 13-14, 2012) and the Venturing Shoot-O-Rama (April 14, 2012).
Venture Biathlon Challenge
WHO: Venture Biathlon Challenge is an event being hosted by Five Rivers Council, but is open to all Venturers within the Northeast Region. You may register with a Crew, or as an individual
WHAT: The name explains itself; cross country skiing and shooting sports! Available fire arms to shoot will include .22 rifles (single shot & semi-automatic), 20 gague shot guns, 30-30 rifes, WWII Garands, and WWII Carbines.
WHEN: The event is to be held from Friday evening (January 13, 2012) through Saturday Afternoon (January 14, 2012).
WHERE: The Venture Biathlon Challenge will be held at Camp Gorton (Five Rivers Council) in conjunction with the Thunderbird/Williamson Road Polar Bear.
HOW MUCH: Registration is $10 per person if paid before December 30, 2011, or $15 per person if paid after December 30, 2011. No registration will be accepted after January 9, 2012. You must bring your own camping supplies and food, UNLESS you wish to purchase food from the OA in the Dining Hall.
MORE INFORMATION: If you would like more information about this event, please see the attached documents. If these files do not answer the questions that you have, they contain contact information for people who know the answers! You may also visit the Five Rivers Council’s webpage about this event directly at http://www.fiverivers.org/activities/index.asp#biathlon
DOCUMENTS: 1. Vent. Biathlon Flyer, 2. Letter to Crews, 4. Biathlon Reg. Form – 2012, 5. Firearms Event Parent Auth. Form, 6. 2012 Polar Bear O-A Menu
Venturing Shoot-O-Rama
WHO: This is an event being hosted by the Shooting Sports & Venturing Committee of the Five Rivers Council, but any Venturer, Crew Leader, or Parent in the Northeast Region may attend.
WHAT: A day of shooting Rifles, Shotguns, and Pistols with other Venturers.
WHEN: Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 8 AM to 4 PM. A Friday night (April 13, 2012) training option will be available for those who wish to take the REQUIRED Pistol Shooting Training, or Recommended Rifle and Shotgun Trainings.
WHERE: The event will be held at Five Rivers Council’s Camp Gorton
HOW MUCH: Registration is $15 per person if paid by Saturday , March 31, 2012 or $20 per person if paid between April 1 & 9, 2012. All ammo, firearms, targets, and a soup & sandwhich lunch will be provided.
MORE INFORMATION: If you would like more information, please see the attached documents. If these files do not answer your questions, they contain contact information for people who have an answer. Registration materials will be released from Five Rivers Council on February 4, 2012. You may also visit the Five Rivers Council’s webpage about this event directly at http://www.fiverivers.org/activities/index.asp#biathlon
DOCUMENTS: 2. Letter to Crews, 5. Firearms Event Parent Auth. Form, 7. April 2012 Shoot-O-Rama Flyer
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Oct
27
Changes have been made to the Venturing Leadership Award (or VLA) that now opens the award to area, region, and national youth leadership. Previously these level awards were discontinued while only the council level VLA remained. The award is for youth leadership to be recognized at council, area, regional, and national levels for exceptional contributions made to Venturing. Councils may select adult council VLA’s for this year using the current guidelines if the paperwork has been submitted to them before December 31, 2011. These new standards will become effective on January 1, 2012.
For more information, please download the VLA Guidelines and visit http://scout-wire.org/2011/10/
If you have any questions reguarding this news, you may contact program.content@scouting.org.
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