Law Enforcement Explorers Work the City Beat in "All Day New York"
More than 300 young men and women in the Greater New York Councils' Law Enforcement Exploring program are spending this June 29th touring the city with various law enforcement agency officials, predominately those of the NYPD, in siren-flashing patrol cars to visit locations where young adults in this highly-regarded program will learn about law enforcement careers.
This year's theme of the annual All Day New York is "Law Enforcement and the Media", and Explorers are promoting the day's activities on both the CBS Early Show and ABC's Good Morning America. Explorers are also touring movie studios and engaging in a panel discussion at One Police Plaza with distinguished members of law enforcment and the media, including Domenico Montanaro of NBC News.
Explorers also ran a successful city-wide community service project this weekend, Operation Safe Child, in conjunction with the Explorer Officers' Association. This imporant project resulted in more than 400 of our city's families being provided a Safe Child Card, with a current photograph, biographical information and fingerprints, so that in the unfortunate case of a child's disappearance, law enforcement officials have vital information to expedite an investigation and bring the child home safely.
Congratulations to both Explorers and advisors for these accomplishments. More information can be found at www.nyexploring.org.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Volunteers Do A Good Turn
20 Enterprise Rent-A-Car employees turned out for a work day at Alpine Scout Camp on June 19th, where they spent the day painting the interior of the pool shower house, in preparation for hundreds of children this summer.
The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation funded this and another project to take place with additional Enterprise volunteers on July 11th at William H. Pouch Scout Camp, where the group will install split rail fencing at the Lake Ohrbach waterfront entrance.
We applaud the dedicated efforts of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and its employees to help improve facilities for the youth of our community. Previous generous funding constructed the Enterprise Rent-A-Car COPE and teambuilding courses at Alpine Scout Camp.
Buy Discounted Six Flags Tickets Here and Help Support Scouting!
We are happy to announce a partnership with Six Flags Great Adventure, which offers not only incredible discounts for you and your friends, but which also supports the Scouting program at the same time. $5 of the cost of each discounted ticket will go directly to support Scouting in New York City.
Click here for all the details and to buy tickets. Help us spread the word that the GNYC website is the place to get great discounts on summer fun while supporting our youth development programs for boys and girls.
Summer's almost here-- take advantage of this great opportunity!
The Early Bird Gets The Camp Discount!
If boys in your pack or troop are planning to attend Ten Mile River or Cub World this year, take advantage of the Early Bird payment discount by paying online before May 31, 2009. The discount is $30 per week or $15 per session at Cub World.
Click here to make payment for Ten Mile River or click here to make payment for Cub World. See you at camp!
GNYC'S BSA Centennial Celebration Plans Are Under Way!
The Boy Scouts of America's 100th birthday in 2010 will be here before we know it! The Greater New York Councils is working to ensure that the greatest city and the biggest Boy Scout council has a fitting celebration for the occasion.
The highlights of our celebration will allow the community to recognize Scouting's illustrious past and promising future, while providing opportunities for our Scouts and leaders to share in the excitement.
The highlights of our celebration will take place during the weekend of July 30- August 1, 2010 with camping, city treks, and visibility opportunities in New York City for Scouts from throughout the tri-state area, including live feeds of our centennial celebrations at the National Jamboree.
A draft of GNYC's 100th Anniversary Celebration Plan can be viewed here. The National Council has several other opportunities available in which Scouts can take part.
2010 National Jamboree- GNYC Contingent Sold Out
We are excited to announce that the Greater New York Councils has had such a tremendous response that we have already sold out all spaces for our contingent at the 2010 National Jamboree.
All five boroughs of New York City are represented in this contingent. Everyone is looking forward to an amazing Jamboree and centennial celebration.
A waiting list has been created any spots will be offered on a first come, first serve basis as they become available. Any inquiries regarding the Jamboree should be directed to Julio Garcia, jgarcia@bsa-gnyc.org.
Calling All Cub Scouts!
Mark your calendars for the 2009 Spring Cub Activity Day, set for Saturday, May 9th at John E. Reeves Cub World, Alpine, NJ.
Cub Scouts and familes are encouraged to attend for an exciting day of outdoor fun, games, food and fellowship.
Pease click here for all the details. See you there!
Mayor Bloomberg Credits Scout Training for Quick Thinking
New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg credits his background as a Boy Scout for his quick thinking when someone passed out during a press conference recently. He used the skills he learned to earn the First Aid merit badge to assist the ill college student. "I'm happy for my Boy Scout training," he said.
Click here for the New York Daily News story. Mayor Bloomberg is pictured at left with Eagle Scout Shawn Goldsmith at the Mayor's holiday party in December.
"759: Boy Scouts of Harlem" Documentary World Premiere Shines a Light on GNYC Scouts
A heartwarming independent documentary film, "759: Boy Scouts of Harlem", premiered this past Saturday at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. Scouts and leaders from Harlem's Troop 759 emerged from their limo as celebrities on the red carpet to see the true story of their troop hit the big screen.
In the film, Keith Dozier, left, spends his first summer at Ten Mile River's Camp Keowa and has many poignant, and funny, moments along the way. The film highlights the bond of the troop and their dedicated leaders, including Keith's grandmother, Ms. Ann, and Okpoti Sowah, a devoted decades-long Scout leader. For more information and photos, please click here. More information on the film can be found at www.harlemscouts.com.
It's Time to Sign Up for the 2010 National Jamboree!
Youth applications are now available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the 2010 National Jamboree, an event that takes place every 4 years. Next year, Scouts and adults from across the country and visitors from across the world will meet for a week of activities that show Scouting's fun and spirit. Come live Scouting at its best!
More information on the jamboree, which will be held from July 26- August 4, 2010 at Fort A.P. Hill, VA is available here.
Parents: Join Your Son For Overnight Camping Fun!
For an exciting outdoor experience with your son, join him on a 1 to 3 day camping adventure this summer at Alpine Scout Camp, in Alpine, NJ. The memories will last a lifetime!
Sleep in a tent under the stars, hike in the woods, and participate in a variety of exciting sports and other activities. Click here to see pricing and contact information.
Scouts Represent BSA's 99th Anniversary on CBS Early Show
Boy Scouts from across the metro New York region attended a taping of the CBS Early Show this February in celebration of the Boy Scouts of America's 99th anniversary.
Thank you to all of the Scouts and families who helped spread the word about our upcoming Centennial as we celebrate the adventure and continue the journey of Scouting.
Join Us at the Free Camping Expo at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
All GNYC Scoutmasters, Cubmasters and Venturing Crew Advisors are invited to attend the GNYC Camping Expo at the Intrepid on Saturday, March 28th.
Attendance is limited; please click here to register and view the event flyer.
Discover a wide variety of GNYC camping opportunities, information on parks, hiking opportunities and lots more! As an added bonus, after the Expo you can tour the Intrepid!
Send your Scouts to the Speak-Out for Scouting!
Please encourage your Boy Scouts to attend our annual Speak-Out for Scouting public speaking seminar on Saturday, March 21st at the Hilton New York. Cub Scouts and Explorers are also invited to attend this free program, which includes lunch.
Scouts who attend and learn public speaking skills may be invited to represent the Scouts at special events throughout the year.
Please complete and return the attached flyer to receive your Scout's registration kit for the event.
John F. McGillicuddy, GNYC Co-Chairman, Passes Away at 78
The Directors and staff of the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America mourn the passing of our esteemed friend and Board Co-Chairman John F. McGillicuddy, who also served as our President for 14 years. We are grateful for his longstanding support as a champion for the children in our community. John's presence will always be felt in the lives of those he touched as a leader of Scouting in New York City and in countless other organizations. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Constance and his entire family.
To learn more about his legacy with Scouting and funeral arrangements, please read the attached memo.
GNYC Eagle Scout Accomplishes Rare Feat of Earning All 121 Merit Badges
Eagle Scout Shawn Goldsmith has done what few Scouts have ever done, earning every Merit Badge offered by the Boy Scouts of America, all to fulfill a pledge made to his dying grandmother.
To achieve the elite rank of Eagle Scout, a young man must earn 21 merit badges, and each one achieved requires time, hard work and proven skill mastery. Earning 121 merit badges is an almost unheard-of feat that requires an overwhelming commitment of time and effort to learning life skills such as lifesaving, orienteering, auto mechanics, medicine, cooking, oceanography, athletics, environmental science, and over one hundred other areas of study.
Everyone at the Greater New York Councils is proud of you, Shawn!
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GNYC Implements New Service Model
In order to increase our effectiveness in service to youth and respond to a changing economy, the Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America has undergone organizational changes, which can be read in full here. Our new organizational chart can be found here.
We hope that these changes enable us to be a nimbler organization that is better able to serve boys and girls today and well into the future.
Law Enforcement Explorers Work the City Beat in More than 300 young men and women in the Greater New York Councils' Law Enforcement Exploring program are spending this June 29th touring the city with various law enforcement agency officials, predominately those of the NYPD, in siren-flashing patrol cars to visit locations where young adults in this highly-regarded program will learn about law enforcement careers.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Employees Do a Good Turn 20 Enterprise Rent-A-Car employees turned out for a work day at Alpine Scout Camp on June 19th, where they spent the day painting the interior of the pool shower house, in preparation for hundreds of children this summer.
Buy Discounted Six Flags Tickets Here and Help Support Scouting! We are happy to announce a partnership with Six Flags Great Adventure, which offers not only incredible discounts for you and your friends, but which also supports the Scouting program at the same time. $5 of the cost of each discounted ticket will go directly to support Scouting in New York City.
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