Continue reading »]]> Suffolk County Council will host a “Venturing Challenge” at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp on June 1-3, 2012. Challenge yourself to try a new activities, learn about yourself, and make new friends. Take aim with rifles and archery, cook up a mass of food, paddle a canoe, climb a wall, and work through obstacles as part of a team. Pick up some leadership skills to take back to your home crew and treat other Venturers with a display of your special talent. Share a tent campsite with crews from all over Northeast Region Area 2.

Cost is $25.00 per person. Check out the crew registration form and Promotional Flier for more information.

Registration closes Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM.

Questions? Send an email to v_challenge@sccbsa.org for a quick response.

Continue reading »]]> Greetings! The newest issue of the NERVE Signal, the Northeast Region VOA’s all youth-run newsletter, has been released! In this issue there is important information and news about the Northeast Region VOA and the Venturing Community as a whole. This quarter’s publication includes: announcement of the 2012-2013 Northeast Region President; information about the possible phasing out of the Venture Patrol; program information and registration processes for each Area’s Summit; the Crew Spotlight on Venturing Crew 42 of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, in the New Birth of Freedom Council; and information about how to become involved in the next issue of the newsletter, including writing articles (we will accept them from any tier!) and requests to be considered for the next Crew in the Spotlight to get your unit in front of the eyes of the whole Region!

For your Spring 2012 Issue of the NERVE Signal, please click here: NERVE Signal – 2012 Spring

And, if you would like to be included in the NERVE Signal e-mail subscription list to receive the next issue in your e-mail inbox, and to get other important updates about the Venturing Community, please e-mail your request to: vpcomm@nerventuring-bsa.org

Continue reading »]]> WHO: Co-ed Youths ages 14-20

WHAT: A week long camp for Venturers who can spend their time working on requirements in the Areas of PADI SCUBA Certification, BSA/Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, Cycling, COPE, Shooting Sports (Archery, Rifle, Shotgun, & Handgun), and Bronze Awards (Outdoor, Religious, and Arts & Hobbies).

WHEN: August 12-17, 2012

WHERE: Camp Squanto, Plymouth, Massachusetts

HOW MUCH: $325 if paid in full by May 15; $340 if paid up to June 30

For questions, more information, and to register please click here for the registration flyer: OCC Venturing Scout camp 2012

Continue reading »]]> For the first time Rip Van Winkle Council is going to be holding a Powder Horn event this summer, on August 9-12, 2012. The event will be held at Camp Trimount in the Catskill Mountains in East Jewett, New York.

WHO: Calling ALL Scouting Adults and Youth (14 years or older)

WHAT: Powder Horn is an opportunity designed to expose Scouting Adults and Youth (14 years or older, or 13 and has completed eight grade if in Venturing) to the resources necessary to operate a successful high adventure program foryour unit. This action-packed, hands-on outdoor course will provide you with:

• An introduction to a variety of resources necessary to provide a robust outdoor program
• Knowledge of how to identify local resources and consultants for high adventure activities
• Knowledge of the health and safety requirements, as well as the rules and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America as they apply to the outdoor programs.

WHEN: August 9 – 12, 2012

WHERE: Camp Tri-Mount, East Jewett, New York

HOW MUCH: $250.00 per person paid in full by June 1, 2012 – $300 thereafter (Includes all meals, training materials, and program supplies)

PREREQUISITES:

• Must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America,
• Trainings:

• Leaders – completed Venturing, Boy Scout, or Cub Scout Leader Specific Training
• Youth – Introduction to Leadership Skills
• All – Venture Youth Protection, Hazardous Weather, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb on Safely

(All can be found at myscouting.org)

• Current Annual BSA Health and Medical Record

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For more information, and to register, please click here for the registration flyer: powderhorn_2012

Here is the link to the Rip Van Winkle Council VOA website: http://www.rvwbsa.org/venturing.html.

Continue reading »]]> Please welcome Dustin M. Readenour as the 2012 – 2013 National Venturing President. Dustin is from the Greater St. Louis Area Council and lives in Ballwin, MO. His term of office will begin on June 1, 2012. Currently a senior at Marquette High School in Chesterfield, MO, and plans to attend Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO, in Fall 2012 for a degree in Business Administration or Human Resources Management.

Dustin has been involved in Venturing for four years. During this time, he has served as Vice President of Administration for Crew 2783, New Horizons District Venturing President, Greater St. Louis Area Council VOA Vice President of Program, Central Region Area 3 Venturing President, and is completing his term as the Central Region Venturing President.

Dustin has earned his Outdoor Bronze Award, Venturing Gold Award, Venturing Silver Award, and
Ranger Award. He began his Scouting career in Cub Scouts earning his Arrow of Light. Moving on to Boy Scouts, Dustin also attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Venturing then opened his eyes to a whole new world of high adventuring and leadership!

As National Venturing President, Dustin is looking to create resources for Venturing Officers’
Associations or VOAs to be utilized by local councils. Dustin has much enthusiasm, experience, and
motivation to do a very successful job.

Without a doubt, Dustin will do an exceptional job leading the Venturing program over the next year. All of us in the NER wish Dustin the best for his year in the President’s chair.

Continue reading »]]> The Northeast Region, Area 3, Venturing Officers Association invites all Venturing Scouts, Sea Scouts, and their guests to attend the annual Area 3 Venturing Summit.  The 2012 Summit weekend will be held on Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20, 2011, at Camp Gorton, Dundee, NY, located on Lake Waneta.  Participants may attend the Summit as members of a Council VOA coordinated contingent or with their Crew or Ship.

The purpose of the Area Summit weekend is to bring Ventures together to share ideas, and encourage relationships that will promote the growth of Venturing.  The Area 3 Summit has been designed by the AVOA to emphasize FUN, FRIENDSHIP, and ADVENTURE, not award requirements or advancement.  Participants will have the opportunity to sample a variety of activities and may find some they wish to incorporate into their Crew program.  You will meet potential consultants and establish contacts that may help your Crew in their pursuits.  Our goal is that the only regret you have would be that the weekend ended too soon!

The Area Summit begins with a big party on Friday night (that includes food, music, and opportunities to begin making new friends) and culminates on Sunday morning with the annual Area 3 meeting and induction of officers.  The theme for this year is the 80′s, traveling back in time to the crazy hair, radical clothing and fun music!  We are working on a lot of great new additions that will be shared during the coming weeks.  We also have some awesome training opportunities, discussion forums and an advisors coffee house.

The fee for the 2012 Summit is $40 per person (for tent camping in personal tents you bring) or $50 per person (for in-door camping).  The fee covers all food, program, Summit patch, and T-shirt, facilities and program materials.  The fee applies to all youth and adults.  Please note the deadlines and details on the registration form!  On-time registrations must be postmarked by Friday, April 6, 2012.

Participants must bring tents and personal camping gear, or register in advance for a bunk in a cabin.  Meals will be served in the dining hall and include Friday night snack, 3 Saturday meals and snack, and Sunday breakfast.  Please contact us with any questions about food, camping accommodations or special needs.

Please wear the Venturing Field uniform for meetings, breakfast, and dinner.  We encourage the wear of your Crew’s activities uniform for all other events.

If you plan to attend, or are just thinking about it, please send Anne Taylor, Area 3 VOA President an email at area3@nerventuring-bsa.org.  We will notify you of program updates, requirements, and important information to assist your preparation.  If you have questions or any special needs please contact us so we can assist.

We thank our 2012 host – the Venturing Committee, volunteers and staff of the Five Rivers Council!

See Everyone There!!!!!!!

Click here for more information and the registration materials!

Continue reading »]]> The Northeast Region VOA held its monthly webconference on February 20, 2012. Posted below are the minutes and auido recording (29:27) from this meeting. The audio recording had to be posted in 3 parts because of data upload limit restraints on the website.

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Audio Recording (Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3)

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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NER Venturing Area 2 Summit 2012
Alpine Scout Reservation, Alpine NJ
Cost- $45 (Tent), $50 (Cabin) pp

Information Flyer

Area 2 Website

Includes- All Meals, Patch, Sat Night Dance, Full Day of Activities Cabins available on a first come basis – or bring your tent!

Venturers from All Areas Welcome!

Register online at: www.bsa-gnyc.org/2012venturingsummit

Questions: Bob Koch, bobbsa@optonline.net (631 981 1399)

Continue reading »]]> 2012 – Camp Brule’ August 5th – 10th

Limited to 24 Pre-Registered Applicants!

$50.00 Deposit with Pre-Registration Form $100.00 If paid by July 1, 2012 – Plus Deposit $125.00 Paid after July 1, 2012 – Plus Deposit

PRE-REGISTER AT: http://tinyurl.com/FRC-KODIAK

For Venturing Scouts and Boy Scouts

Hosted by the Five Rivers Council, Northeast Region, Venturing Area 3

Clike here for the event flyer.

What is Kodiak Challenge?

The Kodiak Challenge is oriented around a week long high adventure trek setting with leadership training and involvement woven into the adventure. The course prepares the Boy Scout or Venturing Scout to be a “servant leader” as they lead their peers.

The course is designed to be relevant to the participant’s life, to become internalized, is based on the servant leader concept, and is held in an outdoor setting, but most of all, it’s FUN!!

The course consists of five trek days where one leadership skill is learned per day, and a final component to teach reflection and evaluation of the Scout’s performance.

It pushes the boundaries of every Scout and will encourage trying new things that may be out of a Scout’s comfort zone.

The Kodiak Challenge is not about the trek; it’s about leadership skills.

Kodiak Challenge is not a classroom delivery of leadership skills. Rather, it allows every Scout’s to grow in their abilities as a leader during an adventure that tests them mentally and physically.

Who Can Attend?

Be 14 years old by June 1, 2012 Have a signed Parent Permission Form Be at least in high school – 9th Grade Be physically capable – BSA Medical Have completed the ILSC “Introduction to Leadership Skills Course” for Crews or Troop Complete the pre-trek leadership skills re-quirements of Vision and Planning – Sent after pre-registering with down payment.

Contact Information:

Course Director, Senior Guide – Dan Jackson 607-936-3549 or djackson12@stny.rr.com

Asst. Director, Senior Guide – Lois Love 607-562-3839 or lalove@stny.rr.com

Council VP of Training – Marc McGrain 607-857-9646 or mdmcgrain@gmail.com

Council Camping Staff Advisor – Ryan Ross 570-336-6236 or ryan.ross@scouting.org

Continue reading »]]> LEAVE NO TRACE MASTER EDUCATOR COURSE

Hosted by Theodore Roosevelt Council at Onteora Scout Reservation Livingston Manor, NY

August 5th – 10th 2012

While the youth are at Onteora for Specialty Week, Stay for the Leave No Trace Master Educator Course Leave No Trace Master Educator is the highest level of Leave No Trace training. The course will include two days of base camp training sessions followed by three days & nights of hands-on field experience on Onteora property and the surrounding state land. With Onteora as our base we offer the unique opportunity of a front country experience with a back country setting and atmosphere in the Catskill Mountains. A back country experience of three nights backpacking is an option for those interested. During the field experience each participant will have the opportunity to present a Leave No Trace topic that will be assigned to you weeks prior to the course.

Upon completion of this course you will have the skills and resources to use at home and in the outdoors. Share your new skills of Leave No Trace with the youth in your unit and others.

Participants must be a registered Scouter or Venturer and 18y/o or older as of Aug. 5, 2012.

Class A uniform and Current BSA Medical Form are required.

Course Fee $250. per person includes: materials, meals, accommodations, and membership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 9, 2012

Questions? Please contact Art Woodard, Course Coordinator at VenturingLNT@gmail.com or 516-557-3604

For more information about Onteora Scout Reservation and the specialty camp programs available for youth scheduled for the same week as the Leave No Trace course, check the web site: http://www.onteora.org/

If you are not able to participate in this course, but you are interested in a Leave No Trace Master Educator course or other Leave No Trace training in the Northeast Region, BSA, please contact David O’Leary – daveol@earthlink.net – 301-580-8673 Information about other 2012 Master Educator courses will be distributed soon!

Click here for the event flyer: LNT ME @ OSR 2012 flyer