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, Kathy Herche, would be happy to assist
you in this regard.
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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.
March 2010
8 Roundtable
11 Life to Eagle Seminar (click
here for further information)
April 2010
1 Deadline
for District Award of Merit Applicaitons
10 Tiger Cub
Sailboat Regatta Registration forms now available! (click here)
23-25
Arrowhead District Camporee/Weboree Registration forms now available!
(click here)
May 2010
6
Arrowhead District Annual Scouter Recognition Dinner
28
Arrowhead and National Pike Districts - We Remember: Memorial Day
Celebration
October 2010
1-3 Baltimore
Area Council Star-Spangled Camporee
From The District Executive
Baltimore Area
Council Eagle Reserve
The Eagle Reserve is a newly created alumni group in the Baltimore Area
Council designed to re-engage Eagle Scouts who live and work in Central
Maryland. With over 20,000 Eagle Scouts in Central Maryland, the Baltimore Area
Council is committed to providing opportunities for Eagles Scouts to network and
learn more about Scouting locally.
The Eagle Reserve is using small, network gatherings
in local county restaurants to communicate about local Scouting success as well
as to meet other Eagles. Eagle Reserve 2010 Dates, Locations and Times:
Anne Arundel County: Hampton Inn – BWI, April 22,
2010 5:30 – 7 PM
Baltimore City: Reginald F Lewis Museum, Top Floor, March 24, 2010 5:30 PM –
7 PM
Baltimore County: Catonsville, March 30, 2010 5:30 PM – 7 PM
Carroll County: O’Lordan’s Irish Pub, April 28, 2010 6:30 PM – 8 PM
Harford County: Buffalo Wild Wings, May 12, 2010 5:30 – 7 PM
Howard County: Crab Shanty, March 23, 2010 5:30 – 7 PM
Further information can be obtained through our Eagle
Reserve Director, Kevin McClelland at 443-573-2540 or
kmcclelland@baltimorebsa.org.
In order to keep you fully informed of Eagle Scout events, please take a moment
and send your e-mail address to
kmcclelland@baltimorebsa.org. We will make sure you get added to our
database so that you can receive the most up-to-date information regarding these
and future events.
Check out the new 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.
Online Tour Permits
NEW ONLINE TOUR PERMIT APPLICATIONS Scout leaders can apply
for tour permits using a new online process. This new option
requires the same information needed on the printed form. However,
applications can be submitted online from the leader’s own home! The
information necessary includes detailed information about tour
destination; dates; itinerary; participation and leadership;
transportation plans (including vehicle information, driver's
license numbers, and insurance coverage); and the training
certifications for youth protection and any other certifications
needed for the tour.
GETTING STARTED Leaders can start the process by going to
www.myscouting.org and
creating a MyScouting account. This is the same online location
where Scouters may take online training courses. From the MyScouting
menu, the Scouter wishing to apply for a tour permit should click
TOUR PERMITS from the menu on right side of the page. Note: If Tour
Permits is not listed, the leader will need to go to “my profile”
and then to “modify profile” to check the tour permit box. (First
time only.) On the left, locate and click CREATE to start a new tour
permit application. Next indicate a unit and a tour permit name and
click Create Permit. Applicants will then be asked to verify the
tour type as local or national. Local tour permits are used for
activities less than 500 miles away. National tour permits are used
for activities more than 500 miles away. There are two general
information sections and four easy steps to completing a tour permit
application.
GENERAL INFORMATION There are two sections of the tour permit
application that relate to general information: vehicle and training
information. Information in both sections may be saved and used on
future tour permits or entered directly for one-time use:
VEHICLE INFORMATION Applicants will be asked to
enter vehicle information about their unit. This information can be saved
which will allow future tour permits to be much easier. Information required
in this step will include the type of vehicle, year, make model, owner’s
name, number of seats, and if everyone will wear a seatbelt. The last part
is auto insurance information found on each driver’s auto insurance policy.
Under liability insurance applicants will list the amount of coverage per
person and per accident. Lastly enter the amount of auto property damage
coverage. Then click Save the information. Note: If any of the vehicles
planned to be used have a capacity to exceed 15 participants, applicants
will be asked to enter the driver name, driver commercial drivers license
number, and expiration date.
TOUR PERMITS IN FOUR STEPS
Step 1: This section asks for some standard trip
details and also leadership information for the particular tour. When asked
about tour leaders, a valid e-mail address must be entered for each person
and these addresses must be different.
Step 2: Select all the boxes to signify the
applicant has read and agrees with the policies and guidelines. (There are
links to these documents on the site.)
Step 3: Enter all the fields in the travel
itinerary section. Then click Save Transportation. Applicants will need to
select the vehicle ownership of adults participating on the activity. Check
the box under select to add drivers selection. In this section, applicants
can use the data saved in the general information vehicles tab.
Step 4: This section asks for adult leader
information for the trip. Data entered in the general information tab may be
used here. At the conclusion, click Submit. If additional information is
required to approve a tour permit, a warning will appear. Each entry on the
tour permit warning window will describe what additional information will be
required for approval. Information can be corrected before submitting a
final application. Also, applicants can print a copy of the application for
their records. Please allow 3-5 days for online tour permit applications to
be reviewed and sent back approved. If the application cannot be approved,
it will be returned with notes about the needed corrections.
Baltimore Area Council Informational Podcasts!
Want to hear Scouting conversations about young people in action
throughout the Boy Scouts of America, Baltimore Area Council
community? Then check out the Baltimore Area Council's Podcasts (use
the link on the navigation on the left hand side of this page)!
Take, for instance, the Saturday, September 6, 2008
Join Scouting Podcast
Broad Creek Summer Camp,
Cub Scout Day Camp, and more to come.
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 6, 2010. 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.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=749&id=2506.
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 1, 2010 to:
Joe Scott, 195 Newburg Ave, Baltimore, MD 21228 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.scott33@gmail.com.
Yours in Scouting,
Joe Scott
Arrowhead District Advancement Chairman
From the Area Scouter:
Roundtable
Do you love Scouting? Have you seen it work
in the boy’s lives? Want some fresh ideas to take back to your unit?
Would you like to compare notes on unit operations, etc.? Have we got
the place for you!! Join the rest of your District for Round Table! Be
the catalyst for the next really interesting discussion! Our Round Table
Chairman, Don Martin, has an action packed agenda just for you! Don’t
miss out! Don’t let your boys miss out! See you there at 7:30 pm, the
second Monday of every month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 7902 Liberty
Road, Randallstown. Be There!
Registration
Please submit adult and youth
applications immediately. Youth applications need to be signed by the unit
leader and a parent. Adult applications must be submitted for transfers and
changes of position. They need to be signed by the COR and the committee chair.
Registrations may be mailed to the service center with payment, or payment may
be deducted from your unit account. For information on how to set up a unit
account, please call the Help Desk at 443-573-2525.
Membership Reminders
Race to the Spring Cup - Give every boy a chance! Spring is a great time to recruit new
Cub Scouts and get them involved right away in your summertime pack program.
Registration for all boys entering first grade in the fall may be submitted on
June 1st. New youth are eligible for Twilight Camp, resident camping at Camp Oest, the Bobcat award, the Summertime Pack Award, and the new Super Cub patch.
Webelos to Scout Advancement - Keep boys in Scouting! Please submit all
paperwork for Webelos scouts bridging to your Troop. Summer camp is essential to
keeping these boys in Scouting! If summer schedules do not permit them to go to
camp with your Troop, please call for information regarding provisional camp
programs at Broad Creek.
Do you like hanging out at local concerts, fairs, and festivals?
Please consider joining our district membership team and coming out
to these events to help us promote Scouting. Please contact Edie Neighoff at
wedbneighoff@aol.com.
Duty to God
David Gamerman, Troop 18, has become the thirty-second scout to earn
all four Jewish religious awards that are offered by the Boy Scouts of America.
David is an Eagle Scout candidate, an Arrow of Light award recipient, and
currently serves as the Order of the Arrow troop representative. Did you know
that all Scouts and Venturers may earn the religious emblems of their faith? For
more information on the program go to www.praypub.org. Materials are available
if you would like to make a presentation on religious emblems to your unit or
your place of worship. Please contact Kathy Herche for additional information.
Training and Recognition
Now easier than ever! We are offering more trainings in an effort to
improve the program of every unit in the district. Numerous trainings
are offered online at
www.scouting.org:
This Is Scouting
Trek Safely
Climb On Safely
Hazardous Weather
Chartered Organization Representative Fast Start
Troop Committee Challenge
Youth Protection
Boy Scout Leader Fast Start Training
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start Training
Safety Afloat
Varsity Leader Fast Start Training
Venturing Youth Protection Training
Safe Swim Defense
Staffing the District Committee
ScoutParents Unit Coordinator Fast Start
Unit Commissioner Fast Start
Generational Diversity
Venturing Advisor Fast Start
and supplemental training information on numerous other topics. Don’t wait – log on now!
If your unit or your area can assemble ten or more Scouters
for a specific training we can come to you. Call to schedule an
appointment for a personal training!!! Let’s get our leaders in
Arrowhead trained for the position they serve and remember, every boy
deserves a trained leader!!! If you have any Council or District
training questions please call Kim Aspden, Training Chairman,
410-561-0881 or email
asp4kkdr@comcast.net.
Remember - if you are a unit leader, or
committee member check the requirements for your unit leaders for adult
leader recognition. There are many leader knots available for leaders,
and many people do not seek out personal recognition. If you are aware
of any of your leaders who should be recognized, please turn them in and
they will be recognized at the annual District Dinner. If you have any
question about the program, or what the requirements are do not hesitate
to call for information. Adults like to be recognized for a job well
done! If you have any Recognition questions please call Kim Aspden, Training Chairman,
410-561-0881 or email
asp4kkdr@comcast.net. | 
