September 10th Monthly Roundtables begin

Locations for the newly formed districts of the Finger Lakes Council have been decided upon.

--The eastern side of the council (Mohawk) will conduct their Boy Scout & Cub Scout Leaders' Roundtable Meetings and Order of the Arrow Chapter meetings at the Waterloo High School located at 96 Stark Street in the village of Waterloo (map).

--The western side of the council (Seneca) will conduct their Boy Scout & Cub Scout Leaders' Roundtable Meetings and Order of the Arrow Chapter meetings at the Finger Lakes Community College, Canandaigua Campus on Lakeshore Drive.

At both locations meetings begin at 7:30 pm. Roundtables are important for keeping good communications. All types of information and ideas, training, supply delivery are just a few of the things available at these meetings. Each unit should have representation present to bring material back to their unit to share.

New Youth & Adult Applications

New Youth Applications:  A parent will have an option to become a ScoutParent.  This is a new National Parent Initiative.  Details http://scoutparent.org.

New Adult Applications:  A new Disclosure/Authorization Form is added and must be signed by the applicant to become a registered Scouter.  BSA conducts criminal history searches through Choicepoint.  This change starts immediately, Units are asked to download the disclosure/authorization form and attached it to any old adult application they may have.

Finger Lakes Council Under Goes Restructure
"Achieve, Believe, Change...Together"  is the new theme for the Finger Lakes Council, BSA.  Starting July 1st the council will be making an important change to improve the way we serve your needs.  As a result of our fireside chat meetings held around the area a blue ribbon task force has developed a course of action. [Details]

UPDATE - New district names chosen.  Western side, Seneca District - Eastern side, Mohawk District

2008 Woodbadge Training
9/19-21 at Camp Barton & 10/24-26 at Camp Tuscarora [Brochure]

Don't hesitate........only 48 spots available.  Baden Powell, Finger Lakes, and Five Rivers combining for this ultimate training experience.  The course planned for 2, 3-day weekends at a cost of $220.00.  A $50.00 reservation fee needed with your application to hold your spot.  Contact Jeff McKinney or Stephen Hoitt