Goose Pond Scout Reservation 2015 Summer Camp Kickoff

Monday, March 16, 2015 - 6:30pm

University of Scranton
DeNaples Center
Moskovitz Theatre, Room 401
900 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA

This kickoff meeting is designed for your Troop’s key leaders attending Goose Pond this summer. 

We especially invite your Senior Patrol Leader to attend with you.

 Don't miss this great event!

Highlights include refreshments, give-aways, door prizes, an all-new Leader Guide with program info, staff and more...  

You must RSVP the number that will be attending by 3/13 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 570-207-1227x234

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New NEPA Council President

Welcome David Price !

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council Executive Board is pleased to announce that David J. Price has been elected as our new Council President at the Council's Annual meeting on January 20, 2015. Dave, who is an Eagle Scout, and a Silver Beaver Award recipient, has been a member of the Council Executive Board for many years. He has also served as a member and Chairman of the Council's Eagle Board and Chairman of the Council's Distinguished Citizens Award Dinner. Dave is currently the President of PDQ Print Center in Taylor, PA and resides in Clarks Summit, PA. Click on the READ MORE link below to learn more about our new Council President.

Please be sure to give Dave a hearty "Welcome" when you see him around the Council!

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2015 OA National Vice Chief

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Donnie Stephens

Congratulations to Donnie Stephens from our NEPA Council who was elected as the 2015 National Vice Chief of the Order of the Arrow! Donnie, who is an Eagle Scout, is currently an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 232, sponsored by Gate Heaven Church in Dallas, PA and a member of Crew 163, sponsored by Shavertown United Methodist Church.

Donnie is a Vigil Honor member and Founder's Award recipient from NEPA's Lowwapaneu OA Lodge where he served as Lodge Vice Chief and 2014 Conclave Chairman. He has also served as Section Chief and Section Vice Chief for OA Section NE-5B.

He is also a recipient of a James E. West Fellowship and the Venturing Leadership Award. He is currently studying economics at the College of the Holy Cross.

Best of luck to Donnie in his new position!

Cub Scout Summer Camp Promotion Placemats

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Now Available at The Scout Service Center!

As a service and a promotional item for Cub Scout camps this summer, your Council is providing FREE placemats for your Blue & Gold dinners, or other Cub Scout events.

They are printed on sturdy 11x17 “bright green” stock and include 2015 camp information for families on:

• Day Camps
• Acahela Resident/3-Day Adventure Camp
• Parent & Pal Weekend Camps

As well as a “word search” and “maze” to keep the boys busy during the down time of the dinner.

They are available in the Service Center lobby on a first come – first served basis. 

Although we have several thousand available, you may want to reserve some before they all disappear.  If you would like to reserve a certain amount, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and he will set them aside for your Pack now!

See you at camp this summer!

Wood Badge

Northeast Region

Boy Scouts of America

N5-501-15

WEEKEND COURSE

August 28 –30, 2015
September 12 – 14, 2015
(Both weekends are required)

Hosted by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Council,
Boy Scouts of America

In 1911, Baden-Powell took the first steps in training Scouting’s adult leaders by organizing a series of lectures for Scouters. He made great strides in the years that followed, culminating in 1919 with the establishment of Wood Badge training. Wood Badge recipients now number more than 100,000 and can be found all over the world!

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Camp Cards

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Fundraising Program 2015

What is a Camp Card? – A Camp card is a discount card that provides the purchasers numerous discounts to restaurants and retailers throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.  Each card is sold for $5.00.  The deals on the card far exceed the purchase amount.  Scouts are encouraged to sell as many as they can.  The Scout/Unit will earn 50% ($2.50 per card) of all sales.

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