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2011 has been a very exciting and successful year for the Mohegan Council and the BSA. We would like to thank everyone for your support this year. Without our volunteers and those who financially support Scouting in central MA we could not deliver the quality program to the 5,000+ youth served by the Mohegan Council. Scouting is a real team effort and the outcomes we produce are tremendous. As our year comes to a close we bid farewell to our Scout Executive Jay Garee who will be moving on to another position within in the Boy Scouts of America. We wish him the best of luck in his new position and thank him for his service to the Mohegan Council. In the year ahead we look forward to another great year of Scouting. We have lots of activities planned including an exciting Popcorn Sale-abration in January to celebrate the most successful popcorn sale yet. Nexamp will begin construction of the solar array at TVSR this spring and we expect it to be fully functional by September 2012 producing 6 megawatts of electricity. This will not only be the largest solar array in the state we are working with educators to develop curriculum for an educational program focused on renewable energy, especially on the creation of solar energy devices. One of the most exciting things taking place in the coming year is THE EVENT at Treasure Valley - a council-wide 3-day activity-fest that will take place October 12, 13, 14, 2012. There will be exciting activities involving Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venture Crews, and Explorer Posts as well as families, Scouting enthusiasts, and community guests. Remember the First Centennial New England Scout Show at the DCU Center? Well THE EVENT will also showcase Scouting but in the outdoor arena of Treasure Valley, a mega camporee not to be missed. Mark your calendar today! Thank you for your partnership with the Mohegan Council to provide the best Scouting program in New England. Happy holidays to you and your family. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cub Scout Pack 106 Sets Council Popcorn Sales Record! Cub Scout Pack 106, chartered out of St. Mary's Parish in North Grafton, celebrated another record-setting popcorn fundraiser for 2011 by handing out many awards to the Scouts, and recognizing them for their significant efforts, at their December Pack Meeting. Jennifer Rodrique, the Pack's "Popcorn Queen," was
thrilled with the boys' efforts. "Just about every one of our 100 Cub
Scouts participated," she said, "and our sales per boy increased over last
year's as well! We set a new Council record with $46,000 in popcorn
sales!" In 2009, Pack 106 set a record with almost $21,000
in sales, and in 2010, set another record with $36,700 in sales.
The pack also rewarded the top sellers in each Den
with various prizes. Michael Rodrique (Tiger Den 1), Noah Mariano (Tiger
Den 2), Connor O'Shea (Tiger Den 3), Ryan Boyman (Wolf Den 1), Kenton
Osbourne (Wolf Den 2), Jayce Keeler (Bear Den 1), AJ Reinhardt (Bear Den
2), Alex Hannah (Bear Den 3), Luke Thomas (Webelos I "Eagle" Den), Matthew
Whitney (Arrow of Light Scouts "Viking" Den), and Jake Lipinski (Arrow of
Light Scouts "Cobra" Den) all were presented with a personalized
certificate, movie tickets and a concession voucher for their tremendous
efforts! Jacob Paquin (a Webelos I "Eagle" Den Scout) set a
new Council record for sales with $4502, and was presented with an iPod
Nano and a special Top Pop Star patch. Jacob will also be dropping the
puck at an upcoming Worcester Sharks game. James Alderton came in second
in sales with a whopping $3187 in sales, and received a cool Razer
Powerwing Scooter in addition to his other prizes. James was the top
seller in the Hassanamisco District, and will be joining the Sharks
players on the bench! Many boys also earned vouchers to summer camp at
the Mohegan Council's Treasure Valley Scout Camp in Rutland MA. The Pack
also won a Marksman event for all the boys in the spring of 2012, where
everyone will be able to attend a pack-specific outing at Treasure Valley,
and learn about using bb-guns and archery. At the start of the fundraiser in September, the
prize for the top-selling Den was a trip to Central Rock Climbing in
Worcester. However, the boys' sales were so impressive that Jennifer and
Cubmaster Chris Paquin decided to reward the pack with a trip to Coco Key
water park in Fitchburg, as they did last
year. "It was amazing to see how well the boys did this
year," Paquin said. "They loved the water park visit so much last year, we
wanted to repeat it, and award them for their continued excitement and
enthusiasm!" In addition to Pack and Den awards and supplies,
the leadership of Pack 106 is using this year's proceeds to fund several
scout events such as trips to Treasure Valley, the Boston Museum of
Science, & Battleship Cove, and also purchased a new aluminum Pinewood
Derby track for use in January. Other options such as scholarships for
Pack 106 alumni and charitable donations are also being
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Boy Scouts Host 12 Point Grand Gala & Benefit Auction to Honor Community Leaders The Boy Scouts of America Mohegan
Council=E2=80=99s 12 Point Grand Gala & Benefit Auction proved to be
an exciting, fun-filled evening for all. The event honored 12 leaders
nominated from throughout Central MA who each exemplify the 12 tenets of
the Scout Law. These traits are Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly,
Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and
Reverent=E2=80=94and like a Scout, these individuals demonstrate these
qualities in their daily lives and do so with humility and
grace. The honorees included Gail Carberry, Ed.D.,
President, Quinsigamond Community College, Brian K. Carroll, CLU, CPCU,
President & CEO, Carroll Enterprises Inc., Anthony Consigli President,
Consigli Construction Company, Jack Dutzar, M.D., President/CEO, Reliant
Medical Group, Inc., Ted Goodnow
CEO and Founder, Woodmeister Master Builders, Robert Johnson,
Ph.D., President, Becker College, Sue Mailman, President, Coghlin
Electrical Contractors and Network Services, Inc., Kate McEvoy-Zdonczyk,
Vice President Central/Western Massachusetts, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care,
Jim Rushton, Senior Vice President Corporate Partnerships & Integrated
Media, Miami Dolphins, Peter Stanton, CEO & Publisher, Worcester
Business Journal, John L. Sullivan, M.D., Vice Provost for Research,
Professor of Pediatrics and Molecular Medicine, University of
Massachusetts Medical School, and Thomas J. Sullivan, Principal, Sullivan
Garrity & Donnelly. This year's gala paid tribute to the honorees with
a video montage of each honoree speaking on one tenet of the Scout Law.
Whether he or she had had a background in Scouting, the theme illustrated
these attributes are inherent in leaders who make a positive difference in
business, community, and civic involvement. Ted Coghlin, Eagle Scout Eric Grady, and
Distinguished Eagle Scout Eric Schultz presided over the event which took
on a festive turn when auctioneer Paul Zekos took the
floor. The live auction that ensued was a successful
fundraising event for the Mohegan Council and according to board, Charles
E. Thompson, =E2=80=9CThe money raised through the auction will help
support the Scouting program as we move into 2012 with our initiative to
reach more inner-city youth who would not traditionally gravitate toward
Scouting. We believe there are many youngsters who would enjoy and benefit
from the opportunities the program offers through outdoor adventure, skill
training, exposure to vocational choices, and being part of a positive
gang that provides engaged role models and the opportunity to
belong.=E2=80=9D The 12 Points Grand Gala & Benefit Auction was
sponsored by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Fidelity Bank, Peoples
United Bank, Steve and Deb Barnes, UniBank, Fallon Community Health Plan,
Tufts Health Plan, and Consigli Construction Company, Inc. Also sponsoring
this event were Commerce Bank & Trust Company, CSX Corporate
Citizenship, Michael DiPierro, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Reliant
Medical Group, Inc., Worcester State University Graduate School, and Bay
State Savings Bank. =E2=80=9CWe are most appreciative to those who support Scouting for the betterment of our youth,=E2=80=9D said Thompson, =E2=80=9Ctheir investment will reap dividends for years to come.=E2=80=9D To view a photo slideshow of the event, please click here. Photos by Jarboe Doggart Photography. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Open
Skate at the DCU Center! Thursday Dec 29th from 11-
6pm This is free and open to the
public. Contact Leah Orrell for more
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Friends
of Treasure Valley In a review of 2011 we noted that donations of
products to TVSR (refrigerator, stove, fans, ceiling fixtures,
curtains/rods, plastic storage units, small parts cleaning device, a
"bag-of-hand-tools", coffee maker, et al on behalf of current and former
Friends totaled in excess of $2K. We also provided more than one thousand
hours of "skilled" labor in completing many projects at TVSR. Huge kudos to
all! Our next project day is WEDNESDAY, January 11th. We will assemble at the Magee building. Start the new year off with a real meaningful experience - come on out to TVSR! For more information contact Ray Griffin at ray.j.griffin@gmail.com. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Scout Troop Hits Three Year Milestone Boy Scout Troop 54 recently passed a milestone:
its December camping trip marked thirty-six consecutive months in which
the troop had taken its members on at least one overnight campout. Troop
54 is an active troop, meeting weekly for eleven months each year and
camping every month of the year. The troop's overnight encampments are
often at the many Scout camps in the area, with these trips having taken
the troop to New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut and all over
Massachusetts. The troop backpacks on regional trails, such as the
Midstate Trail, the Metacomet-Monadnock Trail and the Appalachian
Trail. At 96 years, Troop 54 is the oldest troop in the Mohegan Council Boy Scouts of America.
 Picture caption: Troop 54 Scouts and leaders pause before beginning a weekend of leadership training at Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA. Pictured from the left in the back row: Timothy Froimson, Abdallah Issa, Peter Servatius, Gavin MacNeal, Brian Keevan, Kevin Froimson, Dylan Smock and Derek Beeso. In the front row: Joshua Froimson and Keith MacNeal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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You TD Bank!
We are grateful to everyone at TD Bank and TD Bank
Charitable Foundation for their support of our ScoutReach - Learning for
Life Programs with a contribution of $2,500.00 to the Mohegan Council,
BSA. This funding will be used toward resources to build relationships,
support multicultural volunteers, and provide the Scouting program to an
increased number of low-income youth from ethnically diverse
backgrounds.
This grant will be invested in programs that
develop skills and confidence in young people so they are better prepared
to go forward and make a difference in their community, their profession,
and on behalf of those in need. These programs, under the direction of the
Multi-cultural Markets Coordinator, will provide young people with role
models and will serve as a strong foundation for those involved.
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MOHEGAN COUNCIL CONTINGENT TO NORTHERN TIER AUGUST 6 THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2011 Installment Number 5 Wednesday August 10, 2011 Porter and Ben were up at 5:30 to start water for breakfast and the rest of the group was up around 6:00. We had oatmeal for breakfast at 7:00 and, as always before meals, we said grace with all of us taking turns. We left the site at 8:00 and had a great day to paddle west on Kekekabic Lake. When we got to our 14th portage 85r. we crossed the Kekekabic Trail and put into Strup Lake. Ben and Porter took their final three water clarity readings in this Lake and Dan took over the stern position from Bob here. We made our 15th portage into Wissini Lake and most of us paddled past the Hilton campsite that Redbeard said was one of the most desirable in the boundary waters. The wind and waves were up and there was no shallow landing so only Redbeard and Stephen stopped. Our 16th portage 90r. into Ahmakose Lake was quickly followed by the 17th portage 30r. into Gerund Lake and our 18th portage 15r. into Fraser Lake with Dan staying in the stern for 3 lakes and then switching to the duffer position. We took a site on the northern shore for a lunch of peanut butter and jelly on bagels and hot mix. It was an excellent site and some of our scouts did some frog catching. From Fraser we paddled through a canyon into Thomas Lake which is a medium sized lake. We made our 19th portage 10r. into Thomas Pond and through a swampy brook to our 20th portage 10r. that took us through another swampy brook past Hatchet Lake to our 21st portage 50r. into Ima Lake. We camped at a favorite site on the west shore which had lots of ledge and a sheltered cove where Ben and Bob went swimming. We set up camp at 4:30 with Dan and Stephen cooking a corn, beef and potato dish which was really good but we didn=E2=80=99t get enough. We didn=E2=80=99t do much fishing here so we didn=E2=80=99t catch any fish. Redbeard made brownies for dessert while Bob and Stephen worked on canoeing merit badge and everyone was able to get their wet clothes and boots dry. Stephen led a devotional service and there weren=E2=80=99t too many thorns during our thorns, roses and rosebud session. We turned in after that around 9:15 PM with a beautiful sunset across the lake from our campsite. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mohegan Council Online Scout StoreDownload your BSA Supply Order
Form
Uniform Requirements for Tigers (age 7 or 1st
Grade), Wolves (2nd
Grade), Bears (3rd
Grade) and Webelos (4th and 5th
Grades).
The Mohegan Council Scout Store offers all of your
scouting needs along with excellent customer service. We have a
large variety of uniforms and accessories. We also have awards and
badges in stock for all of your troop or pack=E2=80=99s needs. If we
do not carry a particular item you are looking for, let us know and we
will special order it for you. We carry a full supply line of
: For hours of operations, click here. For more information, please call 508-752-3769.
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Greetings to Scouts, Scouters, and All Who Support
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