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Jewish Scouting Programs for 2009 – 2010
November 13th, 2009 | Author: Paul-Gendreau
The New England Jewish Scouting Committee is pleased to announce the following programs to be held at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02466:
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Jewish Religious Emblem Award Workshop – Sunday December 20, 2009, 1 to 5 PM
- Scout Shabbat – Saturday February 6, 2010 9:30 AM to 1 PM
- Jewish Merit Badge Yeshiva – January 10 and 24, 2010, 2:30 to 6 PM
Details of each of the events are shown below.
Pre-registration for the programs is required. To register for the programs, go on-line to the Boston Minuteman Council web site http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/calendar.asp?orgkey=909
Adults interested in volunteering to assist with the programs are asked to email Joe Levens Joe@troop182.org
Jewish Religious Emblem Award Workshop – Sunday December 20, 2009, 1 to 5 PM
A special workshop for Jewish Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, Brownies, and Girl Scouts is being held. All Scouts interested in earning their Jewish Scouting Religious emblems (e.g., Maccabee, Aleph, Ner Tamid, Etz Chaim, Lehavah, Bat Or, Menorah, Or Emunah) are welcome to attend.
Scouts will work in small groups with a counselor on the emblem appropriate for their level.
- Maccabee - Jewish Tiger Cubs and Cub Scouts, grades 1-3
- Aleph - Jewish Wolf, Bear & Webelos Scouts, grades 4-5
- Ner Tamid & Etz Chaim for Jewish Boy Scouts and Ventueres
- Lehavah for Brownie Girl Scouts
- Bat Or for Junior Girl Scouts
- Menorah for Cadet Girl Scouts
- Or Emunah for Senior Girl Scouts
- Boy Scouts can also earn the Hebrew Interpreter strip
Scouts completing all requirements and submitting completed forms by January 15 will be presented with their award at a special community-wide Scout Shabbat to be held at Temple Reyim, Saturday February 6, 2010.
Scout Shabbat – February 6, 2009 9:30 AM to 1 PM
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, Venturers, Explorers, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Israeli Scouts, and Scouts from other Countries – young and old, please plan on attending and participating in a special Jewish Scout Shabbat.
Temple Reyim (1860 Washington Street, Newton, MA) is hosting a special Greater Boston Jewish Scout Shabbat on Saturday February 6, 2010 starting at 9:30 AM. The Scout Shabbat Service will consist of special activities in both the main and youth services. Scouts young and old are invited to participate in all aspects of the services.
Scouts (including their families and friends) from all over Greater Boston are invited to attend. All Scouts (young and old) are urged to wear their uniform to the service.
At the Service, Scouts who have earned their Jewish Religious awards (e.g., Maccabee, Aleph, Ner Tamid, and Etz Chaim, Lehavah, Bat Or, Menorah, Or Emunah) will be recognized. To help Scouts prepare for the religious awards, a special workshop will be held in December.
All current Scouts, or adults who were Scouts as youth, are urged to join in this special service. Individuals (Scouts and adults) who would like to participate in the service are welcome to volunteer.
Jewish Merit Badge Yeshiva – Sunday January 10 and 24, 2010 from 2:30 to 6 PM
A special workshop for Jewish Boy Scouts to earn two merit badges is being held.
Scouts must be at least Second Class to participate. Scouts will work in small groups with a counselor on the merit badges.
Class size is limited – 1st come, 1st served.
Scouts can choose two of the following merit badges:
A. First Aid – Session A
B. Citizenship in the World – Session B
C. Law – Session A
D. Coin Collecting – Session B
The afternoon is divided into two class periods of two hours each. Scouts should choose a session A and session B badge
Scouts will be expected to complete work prior to the session and between the two Sunday sessions. Scouts not completing all requirements will be provided with a partial completion that they can finish on their own with a counselor from their local troop.
National Jewish Committee on Scouting Eagle Scout Scholarship Programs
November 4th, 2009 | Author: Paul-Gendreau
DEADLINE FOR FILING – FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must:
• Be a registered, active member of a Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, or Venturing crew.
• Have received the Eagle Scout Award.
• Be an active member of a synagogue and must have received the Ner Tamid
or Etz Chaim religious emblem.
• Have demonstrated practical citizenship in his synagogue, school, Scouting unit,
and community.
• Be enrolled in an accredited high school and in his final year at the time
of selection. Exception – Scouts whose Eagle Scout boards of review are held the
same year of their high school graduation may apply in that calendar year. They may
receive a scholarship one time only.
Scholarship Categories
Scholarships awarded each year are:
Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program – The recipient of the Chester M. Vernon Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship per year for four years. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Rick Arkans Eagle Scout Scholarship Program – The recipient of this scholarship will receive a one-time $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship Program – The recipient of the Frank L. Weil Memorial Eagle Scout Scholarship will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Two second-place scholarship awards will be given in the amount of $500 each.
Applicants for the Vernon and Arkans scholarships must submit a copy of the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA).
Applications may be submitted between November 15, 2009 and February 28, 2010. Send to the National Jewish Committee on Scouting, Boy Scouts of America, 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane – S326, P. O. Box 152079, Irving, TX 75015-2079. Enclose a self-addressed stamped post card with the application.
For the Scholarship Application form, go to: http://www.jewishscouting.org/awards/njcoseaglescoutscholarshipprograms.asp. The applicant should type or print all information. All sections should be completed with as much information as possible. However, except for the required letter of recommendation (and FAFSA) no additional pages may be attached.
The names of the recipients will be announced in early May 2010.
The recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarships immediately upon graduation from an accredited high school and must utilize the entire award within four years of their graduation date, excluding any time spent on active military duty.
The scholarship may be used to attend a college, university, or school selected by the student providing it is state accredited, above the high school level.
Disbursement from the scholarship fund will be made jointly to the student and the school. Scholarship funds may be used only to defray necessary costs of a student’s education.
If you have additional questions, contact Scholarships Chairman Jay Schnapp.
Email Address: Scholarships@JewishScouting.org
Don’t Miss Pumpkinfest!
September 29th, 2009 | Author: Paul-Gendreau
When:10/17/2009 1:0
0:00 PM until 4:00 PM
This is the Great Blue Hill annual event at Camp Sayre. Come see just how much fun you can have with Pumpkins and enjoy a day at camp. $8 per head if you pre-register. $15 at the door. Everyone goes home with a nice pumpkin, a patch, prizes, a smile, and good memories.
Come see just how much fun pumpkins (and Camp Sayre) can be!!!
Activities Include:
- Pumpkin bowling
- Pumpkin Relay
- Pumpkin & Candy Hunt
- Story Telling at Fire ring
- Pumpkin Painting
- Carved Pumpkin Judging
- BB guns and Archery target practice with pumpkin targets
- and more…
Register now! Click here to register: http://www.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=618432. Registration closes on October 14th.
If you have questions, contact Diane Trubiano at d.trubiano@verizon.net
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