Our Fall Newsletter

1. Fall 2011
Edition
Bucktales
Bucktail Council, BSA * 209 First Street * DuBois, PA 15801 * (814) 371-5650 * www.Bucktail.org
Bringing Boy Scouts of America to Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, Cambria and Centre Counties
WELCOME TO NEW SCOUTS, PARENTS AND LEADERS
It is with great pleasure to build character, physical fitness, life-skills and, of
that the Bucktail Council course, service to others.
welcomes each of our new
Character development should extend into every aspect
Cub Scouts and parents to
of Cub Scouting. The leaders in our council are commit-
another exciting year of
ted to fostering and developing the core values of Cub
Cub Scouting. The 2011-
Scouting in each and every one of our Cub Scouts.
12 Scouting year promises
to be one full of adventure!If you are a new leader, thank you for taking on this im-
It starts with Cub Scout portant role. In addition to the online training, we also
Expo on October 14-15 at offer basic training which allows you to meet other lead-
Camp Mountain Run. ers and learn the basics of your position. We also have
(Check out the article on a number of resources available for program planning on
page 2 of this newsletter.) our website – www.bucktail.org. Should you have ques-
tions, please call the Council Service Center at 814-371-
While Scouting has its roots back to 1910, it is a program
5650.
that is just as relevant today. Its programs are designed
Distinguished Eagle Award Recipient Announced
Dr. George Fatula has been awarded the Distinguished The Bucktail Council also awarded two $500 higher edu-
Eagle Scout Award upon nomination by the Bucktail cation scholarships to Eagle Scouts Evan Aravich and
Council and the Boy Scouts of America. This award is Ross Wingard during the program, both of which are at-
granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distin- tending Penn State DuBois.
guished themselves in their life work and who have
shared their talents with their communities on a voluntary
basis. Dr. Fatula was presented the Distinguished Eagle
Scout award at 1st Annual Bucktail Council Eagle
Scout Recognition Dinner held September 8, 2011 at
the DuBois Country Club.
Dr. Fatula has distinguished himself through his career
as a Pediatrician and through his continued service to
God, his Country, and other people by following the prin-
cipals of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. He has met
community service needs through his voluntary actions.
The National Eagle Scout Association committee, under
the direction of the Alumni Relations of the Boy Scouts of
America's national office selects recipients of this award.
The members of the selection committee are all recipi-
ents of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award was implemented Bucktail Council Advisory Board Member A.B. Hallstrom
in 1969, and since that time more than 1,850 nomina- (right) and honoree Dr. George Fatula (left)
tions have been approved. Only the local Council of the
Eagle Scout's primary residence may nominate. Nomina-
tions may not be made for posthumous awards. (See back page for additional photographs)

2. News
Bucktail Council Selects the 2013 National Jamboree Leadership
Chairman of the National Jamboree Committee Michael Clark is proud to announce the selection of the following
leaders for the 2013 National Jamboree contingent:
Scott Fye, Scoutmaster
Ethan Dixon, First Assistant Scoutmaster
Steve Manns, Second Assistant Scoutmaster
Brian Kalgren, Alternate
Brad Black, Alternate
―Get ready! The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming and it ain't your father's jam-
boree. We're talking seriously high adventure, people! Whitewater rafting, zip-lining,
rappelling, mountain biking, hiking, and more - with 50,000 of your closest friends at the
brand new Summit Bechtel Reserve in the wilds of West Virginia.‖
Go to www.bsajamboree.org to sign up now! Space is limited.
Online Rechartering – New and Improved!
Once again we will be using the Online Rechartering system to recharter your unit this year.
WE have made some improvements based on the feedback we received from leaders.
1. Packets with instructions and signature pages will go out to
Committee Chairmen at the end of September.
2. The online recharter portal will be open during the months of
October, November and December.
3. The charters will be due for the Eastern Wilds District on
December 1st (look for more information on locations and
times). In the Allegheny Laurels District charters will be due on
December 6th (look for more information on locations and
times).
4. For Cub Scout Packs submit your applications from Fall
Roundup by October 15th to the Council Service Center and we
will enter those for you. This will save you time!
For more information, contact your Unit Commissioner or District Executive.
Cub Scout Expo and Overnighter
Cub Scout Expo is the best introduction to the Scouting program that Cub Scouts can ask for! Pitch a tent and
stay the night (or cozy up in one of our cabins) and let the adventures begin. Archery, BB gun shooting, Native
American dancing, boating—you’ll do it all and more! This program is FREE for new scouts and their families and
just $5 per person for current Scouts and their families. Friday night gives the whole camping experience—
campfires, treats and fun. Saturday is an entire day packed with activities that every Cub Scout loves!
October 14 and 15th at Camp Mountain Run.
Scouts not wishing to camp are welcome to come just for Saturday!
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3. Events
Campmaster Eastern Wilds District Camporee
Training Eastern Wilds District to hold Inguinal
Fall Camporee - The Eastern Wilds District is hold-
Scheduled ing its first Fall Camporee October 7-9, 2011 at
Black Moshannon State Park in Philipsburg, PA.
The weekend will focus on Scouts earning the Pio-
neering Merit Badge, participating in service project
for DCNR, a friendly Volleyball tournament and an
Old Fashioned American BBQ Saturday night. Inter-
ested Scout Troops should visit the Council website
and click on: Eastern Wilds District Camporee under
Hot News! For further information please contact
event Chairman Larry Allen at 814.345.5425. A $25
deposit is required to save your space, please send
into the Council office ASAP.
October 22, 2011
1 - 3 pm Allegheny Laurels District Camporee
Camp Mountain Run The Allegheny Laurel District held their Fall Camporee Sept. 23-25 at
Camp Tapawingo, about 8 miles south of Ridgway. Approximately 77
Hallstrom Lodge scouts & scouters from 7 troops attended the event. On Saturday, Troops
could choose activities such as a 3-hour, 9-mile canoe ride down the
Clarion River, a 14-mile bike ride along Rails to Trails, high adventure-
Ranger Drum and Linda Ross will type geocaching on the 700+ acres of Camp Tapawingo, fishing the Clari-
be conducting an orientation for the on River. A lumberjack competition was held Saturday evening to test the
Campmaster Corp on October scouts’ skills of strength, accuracy, speed & knot tying. There was pulp-
22nd. We will be doing a walk wood tossing, axe throwing, log dragging, & 2-man cross-cut sawing.
through of CMR, reviewing and ad- Troop 83 from Johnsonburg took first place in the competition. The clos-
dressing procedures and require- ing campfire had stories of the rich history of the area, as well as scouts
ments for the Corp for this Winter from various Troops entertaining us with skits and songs. This was a
Camp season. Please bring with weekend of many firsts for a lot of the scouts – first time canoeing, first
you anyone who will be assisting time geocaching, first time seeing a bald eagle. This was even a first for
you while you perform your service the newly formed district – first camporee – but, hopefully not the last, as
to scouting. All campmasters need the campers vowed to come again next year.
to be registered scouters, able and
willing to promote scouting and
Camp Mt Run. The ability to assist
units and assure that they have a
Allegheny Laurels District Camporee
positive experience while at our fa-
cility is a must. The handbook and
procedures have been revised and
as always we are interested in hear-
ing from you. Your suggestions for
the betterment of our facilities and
our program are always welcome.
Any questions please call Ranger
John Drum or Camping Coordinator
Linda Ross 553-4053. If you have
any changes in your contact infor-
mation please update your applica-
tion. If you are new and would like
an application sent to you, please let
us know.
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4. Popcorn
2011 “Project Popcorn” Popping Away!
The 2011 Bucktail Council and Trails End popcorn sale is well underway and gaining momentum. So far this year
we have heard great reports from the field as our Scouts are out canvassing the neighborhoods!
Leaders are reminded that the Kickoff Certification form is due by Sept. 30, 2011 to secure your
2% increase in commission and those units participating in the Show and Sell that payments are
due October 3, 2011.
The weekly ―FILL-IT-UP‖ drawings have been a HUGE success in getting Scouts to fill up an
entire order form! Congratulations, to JJ Ginther, Daniel Kunselman and Jeffrey Klebacha for
being the Council’s first three $20 Wal-Mart Gift Card winners. In order for your Scouts to quali-
fy, filled up order forms are due to the Council office by Noon every Wednesday in order to be entered into the
drawing. Our last drawing will be held Wednesday November 9, 2011.
Scouts are encouraged to reach their sales goal of $600 by Oct. 14-15 and
attend Cub Expo for a very special TOP-SECRET popcorn station during
the day reserved exclusively for top sellers. Scouts are also eligible to earn
the Zyclone, $600 Club Patch, Splash Lagoon Trip, $20 Wal-Mart Gift Card
and receive their $240 in commission. WHAT A DEAL!
Reminder: Take Order Sales need to be submitted online at trails-end.com
by November 8, 2011, Popcorn Pick-up is November 16, 2011 and final payment is due December 12, 2011. For
further information please contact Irv Gable at 814.371.5650 or e-mail irvin.gable@scouting.org.
Boy Scouts Deliver Popcorn to Local
Armed Service Members
Boy Scouts Deliver Popcorn to Local Armed Services Mem-
bers (DuBois, PA) – Members of the Bucktail Council, Boy
Scouts of America leadership team delivered 150 cases of Trails
End popcorn Thursday Sept. 22nd to local military units.
As part of the Council’s fall fundraising efforts, Scouts are out in
the Community selling Trails End popcorn to raise money for
their local programs. Part of this sale is Scouts asking custom-
ers to support the Military with the purchase of a $30 or $50 mili-
tary donation as part of the ―Popcorn for Our Troop’s‖ program.
Started in 2005, Popcorn for Our Troops has donated over $32
million in popcorn to U.S. Troops serving at home or abroad.
This year the Bucktail Council was able to deliver $6,000 of that
product to the DuBois Armed Services recruiting station, United
States Army Reserve Units in DuBois (542nd QM), Clearfield USAR St. Mary's 347th QM
(298TH Trans), Brookville (665th Com. Eng.) and St. Mary’s (347th
QM). Popcorn was also delivered to PA National Guard Units in
Bradford (1/112th Stryker) and will be sent to the Punxsutawney National Guard Unit currently deployed to Ft. Ben-
ning, GA.
Community members interested in supporting the Popcorn for Our Troops program should call the Bucktail Coun-
cil office at 814.371.5650 by November 8, 2011.
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5. Camping
RESIDENT CAMP
IT’S BACK……...but only for a short time!
FREEZE
YOUR FEE
The cost of summer camp is going up, but here’s your chance to SAVE!
Just pay ONE boy’s fee to the Council Service Center by
October 28th to keep the 2011 price.
Boy Scout Resident Camp:
2012 Summer Camp Early Bird Fee: $255 per Scout
Freeze Your Fee Rate: $245 per Scout
Cub Scout/Webelos Resident Camp:
2012 Summer Camp Early Bird Fee: $170 per Scout
Freeze Your Fee Rate: $160 per Scout
That’s $100 in SAVINGS for every 10 Scouts you bring to camp!
Here’s how it works:
 Pay ONE Scout’s fee to the Service Center by October 28th
 Pay remaining deposit ($25 per additional Scout) to the Service Center by March 1st. At this time we
will need an estimated number of Scouts attending.
 Pay balance in FULL to the Service Center by May 1, 2012 and turn in complete roster at that time.
This offer valid on Resident Camps at Camp Mountain Run ONLY.
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6. 2011 Elk County Rescue Weekend
October 7th, 8th & 9th, 2011
An Excellent Training Opportunity for all Emergency Response Agencies
Specializing in Advanced
For more information contact
Agosti Fire & Safety Services Inc.
(814) 781-1147
john@afsscorp.com
Po- lice, Fire, EMS
Hosted by: Elk County Emergency Services, Northwest Central Emergency Response Group
and East Branch Lake Water Safety Council
Sponsored by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Pennsylvania State Fire Academy, MCM Consulting Group
and Butler County Community College
Allegheny Laurels District
Upcoming activities include:
Roundtable – October 17, 7:00pm at the Dubois Business College.
Cub Position Specific Training – October 29
Take-Order Popcorn Sales Order Due - November 8
Take-Order Popcorn Sale Distribution - November 16
Roundtable – November 21, 7:00pm at the Dubois Business College.
Re-Charter Night, turn your charters in, if not in already and receive help if needed. December 6, 7:00pm at the
Dubois Business College.
Roundtable/District Christmas Party December 19, 7:00pm at the Dubois Business College.
“FILL IT UP” DRAWINGS
CONGRATULATIONS to JJ Ginther, Dan-
iel Kunselman Jeffrey Klebacha and Zach-
ary McClure for being the first four Scouts
THINK
to win the "FILL-IT-UP" challenge. Turn
ENERGY
your filled up order sheet into the Council
Service Center by noon on Wednesdays
to be eligible for that week’s drawing.
Drawings will be held each Wednesday
through November 9, 2011! Good luck to
all of our future entries!

7. 43RD Cub Scout Leader Training
October 29, 2011
ANNUAL Allegheny Laurels District Cub Leader
Specific Training and Youth Protection Training
POLAR will be held on October 29, 2011. Please call Carl
Hall at 814-496-9960 for more information.
BEAR
Family
January 20-22, 2012
at CMR
The Bucktail Council is proud to announce that
Polar Bear is celebrating its 43rd Anniversary!
The event will be held at Camp Mountain Run Friends of Scouting
from January 20-22, 2012. This event will be
held regardless of weather conditions, so please Schedule your unit’s participation now!
prepare your troop for camping under any possi-
ble weather conditions. BE PREPARED – we
Call Carl Hall at 814-496-9960 for Allegheny Laurels District
encourage you to start planning now. If you feel
your troop is not ready to camp in winter weather,
we strongly encourage you to attend the Polar
Call Irv Gable at 814-371-5650 for Eastern Wilds District
Bear event on Saturday, so that your troop can
compete in the events.
Brookville Corn Maize
It’s that time again……..
Time to GET LOST in
The BROOKVILLE CORNMAIZE!!!
Come on out for some fun activities and find out
why Getting Lost Means Finding Fun the Fall.
Our design this year pays tribute to Firefighters.
Hours:
Friday 6pm – 10pm
Scout Patches
Saturday 1pm to 10pm
Sunday 1pm to Dusk
Available! Visit our website at
www.themaize.com for more information
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8. F A L L 2 0 1 1 B U C K TA L E S

9. are available for hiking, back-packing and ski-touring. Edi-
SIERRA CLUB ALLEGHENY tion 4, published by Allegheny Group, Sierra Club, also de-
scribes ski-touring opportunities and points of scenic inter-
GROUP est. 6x9", 192 pages, 49 pages of maps, 33 photos, full-
color cover, Edition 4 (1999) $9.95.
PUBLICATIONS, Fifty Hikes in Western Pennsylvania. Describes 50 of the
MAPS AND PATCHES better hiking trails in W. Pa. It contains lots of interesting
background material on the history and geology of each
area. By Tom Thwaites. 6x9" soft cover, 206 pages, 60 pag-
Use our order form to buy any of the following items (and es of maps, 48 photos, Ed. 2 (1990) $14.95
more!) and have them delivered right to your home.
Monongahela National Forest Hiking Guide. Describes 180
Hiker's Guide to Laurel Highlands Trail This guide is a joint U.S. Forest Service trails (847 miles total) in one of the best
effort of the Pa. Chapter of the Sierra Club and the Western (and most popular) areas for hiking, back-packing and ski-
Pa. Conservancy. The first half of the guide covers such topics touring in this part of the country (1436 sq. miles of national
as: forest in West Virginia’s highlands). Published by West Vir-
 the geology and geologic history of Laurel Hill ginia Highlands Conservancy. 6x9‖ soft cover, 368 pages,
86 pages of maps, 57 photos, full-color cover, Ed. 8 (2006)
 the climate, vegetation and wildlife of Laurel Hill $14.95
Walks, Hikes and Overnights in Raccoon Creek State Park
 a flow sheet that makes tree identification easy, fun and by Mark Christy. This popular state park is about 20 miles
fast west of Pittsburgh on US30. 7 photos, 26 maps, 37 draw-
ings, 136 pages Edition 1 (2003) $11.95.
 the cultural history of Laurel Hill from the time of the native Map of Canoeing Streams of the Upper Ohio River Ba-
Americans to the more recent public-land acquisition era sin. A 12"x21" full-color map of the Allegheny River and
Monongahela River Watersheds. Prepared by Tom Gray.
 current land-use
Contains much useful information for canoeists. Edition 1
Authors of Part 1 were William R. Brice, William J. Curry III, $2.10.
Uldis Kaktins and Barbara S. Thorne. The second half of the Backpacking Course Handouts. The handouts used in
guide covers such topics as: Allegheny Group's Basic Backpacking Course have been
 a detailed written description on the trail for hikers and compiled into a 65-page book and put onto a CD (in both
backpackers MS Word and pdf formats) for those interested in getting
into backpacking. Edition 6 on CD (March 2010) $6.00.
 how to get to the various trailheads by car Ski-Touring in Western Pennsylvania. The handouts in
 an elevation profile of Laurel Highlands Trail Allegheny Group's Ski-Touring course have been compiled
into a 28-page book and put onto a CD (in both MS Word
 planning hikes and backpack trips on the trail and pdf formats) for those interested in getting into ski-
touring. Edition 6 on CD (2006) $2.00.
 reserving trail shelters for overnight stays
Laurel Highlands Trail Patches
 suggestions on what to take, how to dress, and when to
go hiking
Allegheny Group sells a 3-inch em-
 a list of hiking organizations in the area broidered green-and-gold center
patch and six green-and-gold embroi-
Part 2 was written by Bruce Sundquist. In all, the 6x9" paper-
dered strip patches designed to fit
back contains 132 pages, with 27 pages of maps, 19 photo-
around the periphery of the 3‖ center
graphs and 21 illustrations. Edition 6 (2004) $7.00
patch. Each strip patch is an incen-
The Laurel Highlands: A Hiking Guide This guide to the tive, and an award for walking each
foot trails of Chestnut Ridge, Laurel Ridge and Allegheny of the trail sections and thus the en-
Front covers 446 miles of foot trails, mainly in state forests and tire length of the Laurel Highlands
state parks (218 sq. miles of public land). Many trails are also Trail.
of interest to backpackers and cross-country skiers, so the
guide includes information useful to them also. (This guide Peace Trails Patch. Anyone who has walked in the Alle-
does not cover Laurel Highlands Trail.) 6x9" soft-cover, 288 gheny National Forest, or elsewhere in the upper Allegheny
pages, 26 pages of maps, 32 photos, full-color cover. Ed. 1 River Watershed, may now obtain a four-colored, embroi-
(2000) $8.95. The authors are continually updating the trail dered, sew-on patch to commemorate their hiking experi-
descriptions in this Guide and posting them on Allegheny ence. The patch, shaped like a broad arrowhead, is about
Group's website http://www.alleghenysc.org/ four inches long and three inches wide. On the patch is a
Allegheny National Forest Hiking Guide. The 800 square- green pine tree with four white roots, displayed on a sky-
mile A.N.F. is in northwestern Pa. Over 250 miles of foot trails blue field.
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10. Photos
Evan Aravich (left) and Ross Wingard (right) were the
recipients of $500 Scholarships for this year’s Eagles
Twenty-one out of the 73 Scouts who achieved Eagle
Rank between January 2010 and June 2011.
The $1200 Club took a road trip to PNC Park to enjoy
Allegheny Laurels Camporee the Pirates win and to see the Steve Miller Band live!
sites were amazing!
Visitor Center . The Elk are in full rut, and the
Pack 27’s Webelos took a ride to visit the Elk
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