By QuinsigamondDistrict, on January 21st, 2012 
UPDATE (1/20/2012): Wear this patch in the temporary patch position — on the right pocket.
Guys join Scouting to experience the outdoors. It’s that simple.
To recognize that passion for adventure, the BSA announces its new National Outdoor Awards. As we told you last year, the awards are available to Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts who meet specific requirements in one of five subject areas: camping, hiking, aquatics, riding, and adventure.
There are two levels of the award. Boys can start with the National Outdoor Badges, seen at left. These are earned by boys who demonstrate “that they are knowledgeable, safe, and comfortable in the outdoor activity covered by the badge.”
Each segment is earned by completing the First Class rank, earning relevant merit badges, and accumulating experience—nights of camping, miles of hiking, hours of swimming, etc.
Once they earn a segment, boys can go the extra mile (in some cases literally) and shoot for gold or silver devices, available for spending extra time on a particular activity.
See the full article…
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/110702.html
By QuinsigamondDistrict, on January 21st, 2012 Know an Eagle Scout headed to college?
Then read on: Tuesday, Jan. 31, is the deadline for Eagle Scouts who are high school seniors to apply for a 2012 National Eagle Scout Association scholarship.
In all, 153 scholarships, each between $1,000 and $50,000, will be presented to worthy Eagle Scouts based on their Scouting record, school performance, and financial need.
Scholarships, paid directly to the school, cover “tuition, room, board, and books only and are limited for use at a four-year accredited college or university that offers at least a bachelor’s degree upon completion of the course of studies.”
Before applying or sending an application to an Eagle Scout you know, read these requirements.
Applicants must:
- Be an Eagle Scout having passed the board of review on or before January 31, 2012.
- Apply during their senior year of high school.
- Provide a high school grades transcript covering at least six semesters.
- Have an SAT composite score of at least 1200 and/or an ACT composite score of 28.
- Have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting.
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a Scouter.
Click here for the official application (PDF). And good luck!
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/110553.html
By QuinsigamondDistrict, on January 18th, 2012 The Quinsigamond District Klondike Derby information is now available!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Treasure Valley Scout Reservation – West Side
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
$6.00 per Scout
No charge for Adults
$2.00 per extra patch
Patch design contest – submit your entries at the registration table!
Bring your own cup for coffee and hot chocolate!
Check out the flyer here.
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/110192.html
By QuinsigamondDistrict, on January 18th, 2012 2013 National Jamboree Information Night
When: Monday January 30, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: Immaculate Conception Church
353 Grove St #1 Worcester, MA 01605
Who should attend: Anyone that has already registered and anyone that might be considering registration.
more information…
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/109882.html
By QuinsigamondDistrict, on January 9th, 2012 SHARKS SALE-ABRATION GAME TICKETS
WHEN: SATURDAY, January 21 at 7 PM
WHERE: DCU Center
COST FOR ADDITIONAL TICKETS: $12 for Adults – $11 for Scouts and Youth.
DEADLINE TO ORDER TICKETS: Wednesday January 18th
Anyone that would like to purchase tickets for your unit can order them through me, Jason Jones at (508) 929-0503.
If you are not the person responsible for ordering the group tickets, please forward this message to the proper contact in your unit.
If you have any other questions please contact Jason Jones me on my cell at (603) 965-5697. I look forward to hearing from your unit representative soon.
Jason Jones
Director of Ticket Sales
Worcester Sharks
DCU Center
50 Foster St.
Worcester, MA 01608
508-929-0503
www.sharksahl.com
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/109712.html
By QuinsigamondDistrict, on January 4th, 2012 Attention Cub Scout Leaders:
Blue Gold Placemat Order Forms are available in your unit folders (at the Council Office).
Information needed includes:
Unit Number:
Leader’s Name:
Telephone Number:
Quantity of Placemats needed:
Date of Blue Gold Banquet:
All order forms are due to Ann Simoneau at the Council Office no later than January 21, 2012.
Remember, your unit folders are also available at the Roundtable meeting (being held on Monday, January 9, 2012 at the First Congregational Church on Pleasant Street in Worcester).
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/109553.html
By QuinsigamondDistrict, on January 2nd, 2012 While you’re enjoying the New Year’s holiday, I wanted to remind everyone that our Roundtable for the Quinsigamond District will be held on Monday, January 9, 2012.
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/109233.html
By Scoutmaster, on December 15th, 2011 This Sunday afternoon Troop 37 will be leading an expedition to Mt Wachusett. Scouts that own skis or snowboards are welcome to come along. We are going to hike up the mountain and then ski down! We are planning on meeting at the church at 2:00PM Sunday and getting back close to 7:00PM (just in time for the PLC!).
There is no cost for this event but if you would like to eat dinner / get snacks at the mountain please bring your own spending money.
If you are interested in joining us on the ski expedition please let me know ASAP. Send me a text message, fb, email or just post a reply here. We will have permission slips available at the church at 2:00PM Sunday so be sure to get it signed before you get dropped off.
Hope to see everyone Sunday afternoon! This is going to be awesome!!
By Trevor, on December 11th, 2011 Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History
Regis College Campus, Weston, MA 02493 www.spellman.org
This four-hour official program teaches Scouts about the history of stamps and the postal system as well as being an introduction to how to collect stamps as a life long hobby.
Scouts learn how to identify stamps from different countries, how to determine watermarks on stamps, how to soak stamps, how to arrange stamps in various types of collections, how to best protect their collect and about other aspects of being a philatelist. Scouts also receive a tour of the Museum’s galleries and a booklet about stamps collecting.
Programs are held on Saturdays and Sundays during the school year and Tuesdays through Saturdays during school vacation weeks and in the summer. Most programs start at 10:00 am. Scouts bring their lunch. More information about the national requirements for the badge is on the scout web site at www.meritbadge.com
At the conclusion of the program Scouts qualify for their merit badge in philately.
The fee is $21 per scout for the program and includes a package of 100 stamps to meet requirements, two collection pages additional stamp packets to take home. There is no charge for adults. A minimum of five scouts is required and scouts from different troops may combine for a program. For more info contact Henry Lukas, official merit badge instructor and Museum Education Director, at henryjlukas@hotmail.com or 617- 784- 5838
By QuinsigamondDistrict, on December 9th, 2011 
Quinsigamond District’s Klondike Derby will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012.
Location is still to be determined as tree work continues at TVSR.
Registration information as well as location should be available at the Roundtable on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.
Article source: http://quinsigamond.livejournal.com/108937.html
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