Welcome to the Arrowhead District web page!

We hope you enjoy your visit. If you're looking to join the Boy Scouts of America, please take a look at the Contacts page to get in touch with the right people. Our District Executive, Taadhameka Kennedy, would be happy to assist you in this regard.

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Don’t be the last one to find out! All Scouters should be receiving ArrowHeadsUp emails. These emails are used for reminders about upcoming events, deadlines, schedule changes, and weather-related info for district and council events. To subscribe to the Arrowhead District mailing list, Arrowheadsup, please send an email to listmanager@BACScouters.org, in the first line of the email type "subscribe arrowheadsup" and hit send. Thank you.

From The District Advancement Chairman

District Award of Merit
Now’s the time to nominate deserving Scout leaders who have given outstanding service to youth in the Arrowhead District!

The Arrowhead District can give out three of these awards at the Arrowhead District Award Dinner to be held on May 17, 2012. The District Award of Merit nomination form (#33720C) can be downloaded off the District Website under the “Forms” button or from the following internet link: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/33720.pdf. Start the nomination process now for the hardworking leaders in scouting! Please obtain letters of endorsements and as much supporting documentation as possible and submit the printed form and supporting documentation by April 29, 2012 to:

Joe Scott
195 Newburg Ave
Baltimore, MD 21228

Please note that supporting documentation in electronic format is OK, but the nomination form should be printed and signed and given to Joe. No email nominations will be accepted.

To see past Arrowhead District recipient of the District Award of Merit click on this link: http://www.bacarrowhead.org/recognition.htm.

If you have questions feel free to contact Joe at 410-345-8618 or via email at joe.scott@gmail.com.

Yours in Scouting,
Joe Scott
Arrowhead District Advancement Chairman

2012 Arrowhead Fishing Derby

Calling all Scouts! - Make sure you get this on your schedule!
Sunday, April 29, 9am to 1pm
Camp Milldale, Reisterstown, Maryland

Come on out to have a great, fun, and learning experience.
2012 Arrowhead District Fishing Derby information flyer (PDF format, Size - 206 KB)

Arrowhead District Scouter Recognition Dinner

Thursday, May 17 (Doors Open at 6:00, Dinner is at 6:30, Program starts at 7:00)
Holy Family Church Fellowship Hall, 9535 Liberty Road, Randallstown, Maryland
Please join us in honoring the Scouters of Arrowhead District. The cost for the Dinner will be $25.00 per person. Tickets will be available at the March and April Roundtables.

Back by popular demand: We'll have another delicious dinner from Famous Dave's consisting of BBQ chicken and Texas Beef Brisket, Garden Salad, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, and Corn Muffins. For desert we'll have Wood Badge Cake, along with Coffee and Boy Scout Bug Juice. Kosher Meals are available upon request – please indicate on the registration form.
Download the flyer and registration form or contact Maureen Hoppa at 410-526-5486 or by email at esm0220@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Click here for the flyer and registration form (PDF format, Size - 167 KB)

2012 Arrowhead District Unsung Scouter
Click here for the nomination form (PDF format, Size - 169 KB)

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IMPORTANT ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION TO ALL SCOUT TROOPS
 

Starting January 1, 2012 Scouts will have to start using the new Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927 http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927_fillable.pdf.
The current Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook can be used until the end of this year (December 31, 2011). This means if we have any scouts in the pipeline who will not be getting their project books signed off by the Arrowhead District before the end of the year they should be switched over to the new form now.   District review and sign off on a Eagle Scout Service Project has not changed. As a reminder, Scouts still present their project workbooks at the Arrowhead District meeting or at the Round table meeting which are held the first and second Monday of each month at 7 PM at St Paul's Lutheran Church on Liberty Road in Randallstown. Scouts should bring the original and two copies of the workbook. Each Scout should contact Mr. Robby Cohen in advance to let him know you'll be stopping by with the your workbook for approval, and this will enable him to staff the review committee appropriately. Mr. Cohen can be reached at 410-764-8136 or email him at nehoc1@verizon.net.

Please note, there will be a review session covering the new Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook at the December 12th District Round table meeting.  Please make plans to attend this meeting so your unit will get familiar with the new workbook and give everybody a chance to ask questions before the workbook becomes effective.

IMPORTANT: NEW BOY SCOUT MEDICAL FORM AND TOUR PLAN

• The National Boy Scout Council has updated the Annual Health and Medical Form effective immediately. Your current medical form is still good for 12 calendar months (i.e. if your form was filled out in April 2010 it is still good until April 2011) BUT if you are filling out a new form for summer camp, day camp, trips, etc. you MUST use the new form. The Medical Form can be found at this link or got to www.baltimorebsa.org » Volunteer Resources » Forms.
   

• Effective March 1, 2011, what are currently known as local and national tour permits will be superseded by what will be called the tour plan. *The online tour permit system will be suspended. This update is the accumulation of work by a cross-functional team of volunteers and staff including the Health and Safety Support Committee, Council Solutions, Outdoor Program Group, and Risk Management Advisory Panels. Units complete this form when planning for local, national, or international adventure. The plan helps ensure the unit is properly prepared, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure.

What's different?

1. The council is the reviewer of all tour plans; there is no regional review required.

2. The tour plan consists of a tour planning worksheet to be completed by the unit/contingent. It is retained by the council and a tour plan is returned to the unit after processing.

3. It's on standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper!

4. There is a 21-day advance notice requested for units to submit the plan for your review.

5. A single point of contact (not on the tour) for council use is included.

6. Defined reasons/times when a tour plan must be submitted for council review:
   a. Trips of 500 miles or more
   b. Trips outside of council borders not to a council-owned property
   c. Trips to any national high-adventure base, national Scout jamboree, National Order of the Arrow Conference, or regionally sponsored event
   d. When conducting the following activities outside of council or district events:
       *Aquatics activities (swimming, boating, floating, scuba, etc.)
       *Climbing and rappelling
       *Orientation flights (process flying plan)
       *Shooting sports
       *Any activities involving motorized vehicles as part of the program (snowmobiles, boating, etc.)
   e. At a council's request (allows council to add review times based on local needs)

7. There is an updated Pledge of Performance.

What is not changed?

1. A council can define "local" tour plan review needs in addition to the above.

2. The Scout executive still needs to have in place a policy/procedure for tour plans.

3. Requirements for qualified supervision, training, insurance, etc., remain unchanged-for example, CPR and Wilderness First Aid requirements for high-adventure camps.

The new tour plan can be found at this link or got to www.baltimorebsa.org » Volunteer Resources » Forms.

If you have any questions please contact me anytime.

Check out the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation website!!
www.broadcreekbsa.org
Looking for a year-round place for your unit to go where there is always something to do? Look no further than Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation. Summer or Winter makes no difference, there's always something for your unit at the Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, the council camp for the Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America. The beautiful 1,700 acre property is located just 5 minutes south of the PA board in Harford County, MD. Surrounded by mother natures wonders Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation is proud to boast not only our 26.5 miles of scenic trails; but a camp staff full of enthusiasm and scout spirit. Please take some time and explore our 3 Nationally Accredited Camps: Camp Spencer, Camp Saffran, and Camp Oest.

Arrowhead District Advancement News

GOOD NEWS - effective immediately Baltimore Area Council has decided that Eagle Scout projects do not need a TOUR PLAN.

Training opportunities:

Learn how to use the BAC online advancement system held at Arrowhead Round table November 14 at 7:00 PM

All the training session above will be held at St. Paul's Church 7902 Liberty Road, MD 21207. As the training dates get closer please check the Arrowhead web site for additional details or changes.