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The Dalton Scout Shop has moved to Pittsfield.
Hopefully we will be able to reopen in our new Pittsfield location
by Monday, July 13th.
As soon as we have an exact opening date it will be posted here and
via email. Be sure and join our email list by clicking on the
link above. Please contact the Chicopee Scout Office if you
need assistance during this period at (413) 594-9196.
The new Berkshire Scout Office will be located at the General
William F. Bartlett House on 31 Wendell Avenue. Again, we will
notify you when we will be reopening.
Thank you very much for your cooperation! |
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Service Center Summer Hours:
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Chicopee: Monday-Friday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pittsfield: Monday-Friday - 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Join us for the Big E parade on September 19th!! |
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Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, and their leaders from across Western
Massachusetts have been participating in the Big E’s First Saturday Parade
for ten years.
On the eve of BSA’s 100th Anniversary, we’d like an especially strong
showing, so please make every effort to have your Pack, Troop, or Crew
participate in the parade.
More Information ... |
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'Happy Birthday, BSA' photo contest |
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Show off your photography skills in the Boys' Life
"Happy Birthday, BSA" photograph contest. Prizes include
Canon PowerShot G10 digital cameras, Apple iPod nanos, BSA
Supply gift cards and your picture published and seen by
millions. |
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2010 National Scout Jamboree |
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We Still Have Spots Available - Sign Up NOW! |
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Western Massachusetts Council will be sending two troops to
the 2010 National Scout Jamboree to be held July 26, through Wednesday,
August 4, 2010. |
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The following scoutmasters have been selected |
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We are looking for 3rd Assistant Scoutmasters
for both troops. 3rd Assistant Scoutmasters need to be between the ages of
18 and 21 during Jamboree and apply as an adult leader. If you have any
questions call either council service center. |
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If you or someone you know is interested in attending the
2010 Jamboree, now is the time to sign up! |
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Applications for Scouts interested in adding their names to
our waiting list are available in the "Events Registration" section of
www.MyScouting.org.
Everyone MUST apply online - no exceptions. |
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The
2010 National Scout
Jamboree will attract nearly 38,000 Scouts and leaders, and is
scheduled for 10 days in late July - early August of 2010, at Fort A.P.
Hill, Virginia. Located in the rolling hills of Caroline County, Va., the
76,000-acre base is near the towns of Fredericksburg and Bowling Green. This
National Jamboree will be held coincident with the 100th anniversary of
Scouting in the United States. This is truly the opportunity of a
lifetime. The cost per participant will be in the range of $1,600 per
Scout. This cost will cover the entire trip and equipment, except for
uniforms and spending money. |
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See a map of A.P. Hill |
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Jamboree 2010 - The best, most exciting, fun-filled, safest jamboree ever! |
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Doing Tour Permits Online |
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Both national and local tour permits can be done online at
MyScouting. |
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For Boy Scouts and Venturers:
Video Contest |
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Four Categories To Choose From: |
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- Boy Scout Summer Camp in Western
Mass. Council (4-6 minutes) DUE 9/4/09
Primary Audience: Boy Scout age boys Secondary: Troop
Leaders
- Cub Scout Resident Camp in Western
Mass. Council (3-5 minutes) DUE 9/4/09
Primary Audience: Parents Secondary: Pack Leaders & Cub
age boys
- Cub Scout Day Camp in Western Mass.
Council (3-5 minutes) DUE 9/4/09
Primary Audience: Parents Secondary: Pack Leaders & Cub
age boys
- 100th Anniversary Salute to Scouting
(3-5 minutes) DUE 11/30/09
Primary Audience: General
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Prizes:
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 Flip—Flip
Video Mino Camcorder
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iPod nano 8GB
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Sony Walkman 8GB Video MP3
Player
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Samsung P2 8GB Touch
Screen
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| We're 99 - Our 100th
Anniversary is Almost Here! |
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It’s time to start celebrating folks!
The 100th Anniversary of Scouting is just one short year away!
We’re ready now to gear-up for activities and programs that both
highlight Scouting’s legacy and that help to create a springboard
for Scouting’s next 100 years! |
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Components of our
celebration will include: |
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BSA Alumni Connection (ways to help re-connect and
re-engage with Scouting alumni & friends now) |
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National Hall of Leadership (recognize a living
Scout or Scouting volunteer who made a significant impact, starting
Feb. 8th) |
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Year of Celebration – A Century of Making a Difference
(earn special 100th Anniversary patches starting in the
fall) |
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Generations Connection Family Tree
(use in your unit and your family to demonstrate that Scouting roots
grow strong!) |
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MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL COMPONENTS: |
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Boy Scout & Venturer Video Contest
(harnessing the creative talents of our next generation of leaders) |
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100th Anniversary Celebration (celebrate
our 100th
and showcase Scouting to western Mass.; coming in Feb. 2010!) |
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100th Anniversary Big Event (for Cub
Scouts, Boy Scouts, & Venturers; coming in May 2010!) |
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100th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
(launching our next century in western Mass.; more details on this
and our other events above coming soon) |
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Visit
Larry’s Blog for more details and
downloadable materials! |
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Larry's Blog |
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 Have
you noticed the new link on the website, Larry's Blog?
Larry's Blog is a communications tool that Scout Executive, Larry Bystran
plans to use to highlight various aspects of Scouting and our council as we
head toward our organization’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2010. |
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Larry invites you to 'Blog with Larry'. Your comments and feedback are
encouraged. You can find Larry's blog by following the link on the
left side of this page, or you can bookmark
http://www.wmascouting.org/blogwithlarry.htm.
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FYI |
BSA Policy on Policy on Use of Chemical Fuels: Liquid,
Gaseous, or Jellied |
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