Monthly Archives: June 2023
Scout Shop Summer Hours
The Patriots’ Path Council Scout Shops have started their summertime hours.
These hours and closures will be in affect from July 3rd until September 4th, 2023.
Kurland Family Scout Shop at Cedar Knolls
Closed: July 3rd, July 4th, and September 4th
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Mountainside Scout Shop
Closed: August 20th until September 4th
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
August 2023 NYLT – Registration Extended
Registration for the August National Youth Leadership Training course will soon close!
We have extended registration and waived the late fee until July 21, 2023.
NYLT is open to Scouts, Venturers and Sea Scouts 13-20 years of age. This is a weeklong training course that teaches skills to make your Crew, Ship or Troop better.
Youth who attend come back with a better understanding of the BSA E.D.G.E. Method. That modeling of the E.D.G.E Method gets passed to all the youth as it is utilized more and more at the unit level.
They also get to be with other Scouts and Venturers from all across the council (and beyond). They hear what other Scout’s experiencea are like, as well as building lifelong friendships.
Summer Camp – Ready To Go
Are you ready for summer camp? We are! Our staff has been working hard to ensure that camp is a great experience for all our youth this summer. We look forward to seeing you there!
Not registered yet? It’s not too late! Visit https://ppcbsa.org/camping/ to register today. You can also find out more about our special programs offered over the summer.
Congressman Tom Kean Jr. Invites 2023 Eagles from the 7th Congressional District to a Gathering at His Bernardsville District Office
Please join Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. for his first annual CD-7 Eagle Scout Awardee Gathering. Students of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District who have or will earn the rank of Eagle Scout in 2023 are invited to attend.
Congressman Kean will host the Eagle Scout Awardee Gathering on Thursday, July 6th at 4:00 PM at his Bernardsville District Office. Scoutmasters and parents of 2023 Eagle Scouts also are invited to attend with their Eagle Scout. Please register at this Link.
If you have any questions please contact the congressman’s district office at 908-547-3307.
Jersey 360 Jamboree
The Jersey 360 Jamboree date and location has now been officially set. The event will take place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, October 25-27, 2024.
This event will be designed for Scouts of all ages. This event will have activities and games as well as shows.
More information is coming soon.
Summer Time Fun That Supports Patriots’ Path Council
This year we have three great baseball opportunities to get your family and Scouts out to a game. For every ticket sold a portion of the sale is returned to the Patriots’ Path Council. Check out these deals:
Somerset Patriots: We have two great games. This coming Friday June 23, 2023 and July 8, 2023. You can find information and purchase Somerset Patriots tickets here
Sussex Miners: Their game night is July 21, 2023. For more information on tickets click here.
New York Yankees: They have 5 Scout nights left to sign up for. Not only do their tickets help support Scouting, but they also have a commemorative hat as part of your ticket. For more information click here.
NYLT – Still Openings for August and November
We are have our first NYLT course of the year coming up soon. I
f you missed enrolling for it, now is the time to start thinking about our August and November Courses.
This is a great opportunity to get your youth leadership ready for their next role! Sign up now so you don’t miss out, here is the link.
Safety Moment
Safety is important to all of us. We have dedicated an entire page on our website to Scouting Safely, please check this site often for updates and current information at https://ppcbsa.org/scoutingsafely/
Every Scout meeting should start with a Safety Movement. The BSA has many of them ready to go for use at your Scouting event. They can be found here.
June is also National Safety month, check out the great resources you can share with your Scouting families here.
Patriots’ Path Council 2023 Eagle Scout Recognition & Reunion Dinner
The Patriots’ Path Council had their annual Eagle Scout Recognition & Reunion Dinner at Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge on Thursday, May 18th. The dinner had over 200 guests.
The celebration honored the most recent Eagle Scout Class of 2022 and the 2023 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame Inductees, Tim Avis, Tim Farrell, Scott Maciag, Larry Najarian, Gary Singleterry, and Howard Wolkow (1969-2022).
Council President, Garrick Stoldt, Event Chair, Tom Curnin, and Council Commissioner, Jay DeBoey with 2023 Eagle Scout Hall of Fame Inductees: (front row l to r) Tim Avis, Tim Farrell, Scott Maciag, Larry Najarian, Gary Singleterry, and Abigail Wolkow, on behalf of her father, Howard.
2022 Eagle Scout & Master of Ceremonies, Caleb Clegg of Troop 276, Byram Township.
The 2022 Eagle Scout Class
2023 Report to the State of New Jersey
On May 22, 2023, Patriots’ Path Council led the 2023 Report to the State of New Jersey where a delegation of Scouts representing the 7 councils that serve New Jersey reported to our state lawmakers.
Patriots’ Path Council Eagle Scout, past Woapalanne Lodge Chief and current Section Chief Mike Fowler led the delegation and served as MC for the day.
This is the first Report to the State since 2007 and we are grateful to the following individuals for making it possible; Senator Steven V. Oroho who served as our sponsor, Senate President Nicholas P. Scutari (Eagle Scout) who welcomed our delegation, and Jay Redd (Eagle Scout), Managing Director of Stono Public Affairs and Patriots’ Path Council Nominating Committee member who coordinated the day.
It was a great day for Scouting and we are all impressed with how welcomed Scouting was in Trenton.
Our Patriots’ Path Council contingent.
Senator Oroho addressing the New Jersey Scouting delegation.
Scouts visiting the Assembly Chamber.
Scouts receiving a standing ovation from the Senate.
