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A Message From The Council Camping Committee

12/31/2020

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To:   Registered Scouters and Stakeholders

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce our vision for a safe and dynamic summer resident camping program for Vermont Scouts in 2021. We feel confident in making this announcement today, even as many details remain to be addressed in the coming months, as we come together to meet this moment for our young people.
 
The Green Mountain Council adopted a moonshot approach to planning for a resilient resident camp program in this time of pandemic. Over the past two months, 11 volunteers, nominated by Scouters across the council, rose to the task of reengineering camp from the ground up. Nothing was taken for granted, and the mandate remained clear: Create a camping model that meets the needs of all Scouting families, while building in maximum flexibility to address evolving health guidelines.
 
With these twin goals in mind, we – the undersigned steering committee – unanimously recommended staffing a single unified Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA summer resident camp location in 2021 for four weeks from July 11th to August 6th, and the Executive Board supports our vision.
 
Focusing on a single property provides a number of program advantages, while ensuring Green Mountain Council preserves maximum flexibility and the highest safety standards for campers and staff.
 
Our plan to organize a unified resident camp prioritizes your safety above all. Concentrating on one camp also will:

  • Help us attract and train the highest-quality program staff that would not be possible without a 4-week-long season.
  • Allow us to camp Packs, Troops and/or families. Programs will remain distinct for Cubs and Scouts while allowing the council to serve families who would prefer to limit their children’s contact with others.
  • Help us keep camp affordable by eliminating redundant costs associated with purchasing new equipment, retrofitting facilities, and training staff at multiple locations.
  • Create the opportunity for us to market camp to a broad range of families who have never experienced Scouting or who are looking to rejoin following the period of isolation.
  • Keep our collective energies focused where they should be: On the Scouting Program. 
 
Mt. Norris Scout Reservation was selected as the Council property that would provide the best opportunity for our scouts to have a high-quality program experience in 2021. The relative advantages to staffing a unified resident camp at Norris include a higher permitted total occupancy, program infrastructure like climbing towers and shotgun ranges for older Scouts, a suitable shower house, and the reservation’s ample space, which is more than double Camp Sunrise’s. Green Mountain Council has experience delivering the exciting programs Cub Scouts love at Mt. Norris. This year Cub families will enjoy separate, but parallel age-appropriate programs like BBs, archery and aquatics delivered by a dedicated staff of familiar councilors. Arrow of Light Scouts may also benefit from the opportunity to engage with future troop mates through organized activities that might not have been possible in the offseason. 
 
The Camping Committee intends to provide both Cub and Scouts BSA programs concurrently in separate areas of the reservation for all 4 weeks.  An exciting addition of Family Camping will be offered as well.  Again, this plan is for 2021 only.
 
Camp Sunrise will remain available for unit camping and other qualified district programs.
 
Having determined our overall structure, we would like to take this opportunity to once again appeal for your help nominating volunteers to join task forces that will focus on areas ranging from program, food & dining, to health & safety, and staffing.
 
We believe that this summer resident camping season offers the opportunity for us to reinvigorate our great Movement and appeal to Vermonters who are hungry for the rich experiences that Scouting offers. If you know someone who can help or would like to answer this call, please email Scout Executive Mark Saxon at mark.saxon@scouting.org
 
Yours in Scouting,
 
 
Members of the Green Mountain Council Camping Committee

Dave Sem - Camping Vice President
 
Russ Baker    John Dyer    Scott Herring    Clint Buxton     Randy Gates     Kevin Laverty
Dan Coutu      Ed Gelbar    Phillip Stocken     Alison Hampson
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A Message from The Office of the Scout Executive

11/13/2020

 
A Scout is Obedient and today I am writing to provide clarification pertaining to today's announcement by the Scott Administration ordering increased social-distancing measures in an effort to stem the acceleration of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vermont. 

Please take a moment to read and familiarize yourself with Addendum 8 to Amended and Restated Executive Order No. 01-20. The Council Key 3 and Risk Management Committee has reviewed this order and it is clear that we must suspend all in-person Scouting activities until these restrictions are eased. 

In addition to other measures, this order calls for:

a. Multiple Household Social Gatherings Suspended. Attendance at all public and private social, recreational and entertainment gatherings, indoor and outdoor, including large social gatherings incidental to ceremonies, holiday gatherings, parties and celebrations, shall be limited to participation with only members of a single household. For the sake of clarity, nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members living in the same residence. Individuals who live alone may gather with members of their immediate family residing in a different household.

g. Recreational Sports. All recreational sports programs, including organized and/or informal recreational youth and adult league sports, practices, games and tournaments, are hereby suspended. This suspension shall not apply to school-sponsored sports activities which are subject to applicable Agency of Education Guidance.

The Council Leadership and I appreciate that these restrictions will once again force us to flex our collective creative muscle. To adapt and to once again demonstrate Scouting's resilience to help ground our families and sustain our community. 

Thank you for always prioritizing the safety of our young people and their families. 

Gratefully Yours in Scouting,

Mark Saxon
Scout Executive & CEO

Scouting's Salute to Veterans Adapts to Bring Annual 'Parade' Home to Servicemen and Women in Bennington, Across Vermont

11/7/2020

 
November 11, 2020, Bennington, VT - When citing rising COVID-19 transmission, organizers elected to cancel this year's 21st Annual Veterans Day Parade, the Scouts of the Green Mountain Council adapted, finding a new creative way to recognize Vermont's servicemen and women who have been isolated during the pandemic.

This year's Scouting Salute to Veterans will shift from the Ludlow parade site to the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington, where Scouts from across Vermont will show their appreciation of residents on November 11.  Following a wreath laying ceremony, Scouts representing local Packs and Troops will process from nearby Mt. Anthony Union High School to join up with a color guard from VFW Post 1332, Bennington.  They will also deliver their gourmet popcorn to veterans to enjoy before saluting residents safely from outside their windows.

"We are extremely honored to have VFW Post 1332 and the Boy Scouts of America on the grounds of the Vermont Veterans' Home this Veteran's Day," said Vermont Veterans' Home Chief Operating Officer Col. Al Faxon.  "The ceremony will honor all who served our great nation, and in our Home here in Bennington, we have liberators of concentration camps, tankers, infantrymen, Navy nurses, mechanics, and more, from WWII to Iraq and Afghanistan."

Across the state, Packs and Troops are also organizing local tributes in partnership with other service organizations to commemorate veterans.  Some planned tributes include community memorial cleanups and visits to the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph.

"It's important that we continue to find opportunities to acknowledge the sacrifices of those men and women who have fought to safeguard the liberties we enjoy," said Mark Saxon, Scout Executive and CEO of the Green Mountain Council.  "Helping other people at all times remains the duty of every Scout, and we are grateful for the opportunity to show our appreciation to our Veterans, many of whom have been living without access to their loved ones since March."

Media is encouraged to attend the ceremony which will begin promptly at 11 a.m. at the Vermont Veterans' Home.  For more information, visit www.scoutingvermont.org/veterans-parade
Scouting Salute to Veterans Press Release
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News Release on Popcorn Pickup Delay from Council Kernel Dan Manz

11/5/2020

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Dear Popcorn Kernels,
I've got no way to sugar coat this (or caramel coat it, or sweeten it with chocolate), we've run into a snag with the delivery of our popcorn from Campmasters.  Monday, November 2nd, Campmasters notified the Council office that due to COVID related delays in getting several popcorn products into their distribution centers, they would not be able to meet the expected delivery dates of November 12th for delivery to our Scouting units on November 13th.

Please read this letter for more information on the delay and when to expect your popcorn delivery.
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Closed for Thanksgiving 2020

11/5/2020

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The Green Mountain Council Service Center will be closed from Monday, November 23, 2020 - Friday, November 27, 2020 in observance of Thanksgiving.  We will re-open on Monday, November 30th for business.
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Limited Green Mountain Council Holiday Patch 2020

11/2/2020

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It is that time of year for the Green Mountain Council Holiday Patches, we are continuing the set with the fourth collectable patch . They are just $5 each.   These patches will have button loops so that you can use them as ornaments on your Christmas tree if you desire.  There will only be 100 patches available, so reserve your patches as soon as possible by contacting Judy at the Green Mountain Council Scout Shop.  They will be available soon in the Green Mountain Council Scout Shop. ​
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New Council Service Center & Store Hours

10/16/2020

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Starting Monday, October 19, 2020 there will be updated hours for the Council Service Center and Council Store.
Store Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday:  9 A M T O 4 : 3 0 P M
Wednesday:  1 1 A M T O 7 P M
Friday-Sunday:  C L O S E D

The Council Service Center will be closed Fridays.
Call for Appointments.
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POW-WOW U Continues... Don't let this opportunity slip by

10/8/2020

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What a great first day of Pow-Wow we had on Wednesday, October 7th. We learned so much with some great teachers!
You are still in time to sign up for the next classes at the following link: https://www.scoutingvermont.org/pow-wow.htmlPlease be sure to check your SPAM folder if you do not see the Zoom Connection Info message in your Inbox by 5:30pm on Wednesday.

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Nominations Sought for Green Mountain Council Scouting Alumnus of the Year Award - 2020 - LAST CALL!

9/29/2020

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​“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow”, so the saying goes.  The Green Mountain Council Scouting Alumni and Friends (GMC SAF) are seeking nominations for a very special recognition that may be bestowed by a Scout Council upon an individual who has demonstrated commitment to promoting and sharing the gift of Scouting through their careers, avocations, or exemplary efforts and influence in inspiring lifelong engagement by others in Scouting service and values. Such service enables Scouting to remain healthy for future generations.  So, the chosen symbol of this award is the acorn, a reminder that Scouts and Scouters plant trees under which they may never sit.
 
The Green Mountain Council has no shortage of Scouters, Scouting Alumni, and Friends—those whose lives have seen the positive impact of Scouting—who would make worthy candidates for this honor.  Please help us provide well deserved recognition to an outstanding GMC Alumnus of the Year!
 
Nominations for the GMC Scouting Alumnus of the Year Award must be submitted in writing on or before Friday, October 30th, 2020 to Green Mountain Council, B.S.A. P.O. Box 557, Waterbury, VT  05676, ATTN: Walt Morris, GMC SAF Chair. Alternatively, nominations (and any questions) may be sent via email to walter.m.morris@gmail.com.  More info also at: https://scoutinglumni.org.
 
Each nomination should identify your nominee, including name and address; contain a short description of the nominee’s Scouting history, and current connections to Scouting service and community presence; and a statement of how the nominee, by reason of profession, avocation, or Scouting service, inspires others to lifelong engagement in Scouting and practice of Scouting values.  The nominating committee will meet in early November, to consider all suggestions. Your nominee should NOT know of your recommendation for receipt of this award. For more information about the award:  scoutingalumni.org  For Alumni; Recognition.
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Update on 2020(21) Council Camporee

9/19/2020

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The King and Queen have met with the Council of Sparta. We have already postponed the great Spartan training exercise due to COVID-19. It has now been decided that we cannot risk the health of our trainees in the Spartan way at this time. It is with Great regret that as Rulers of Sparta we must declare the Green Mountain Council 2020(21) All-Council Camporee has been postponed indefinitely.

We have looked at all the possibilities and concluded this event would draw numbers more than are allowed by the current outdoor COVID-19 guidelines.

The plans have been made, by hard working, dedicated Scouters. They were good plans and should not be set aside lightly. This was to be an event of historic proportions. We will take these plans and bring them back to the light of day when the time is right.

The GMC2020 Committee thanks all who participated in the planning for your help and support.

Karl Fortman & Kristy Walker
Co-Chairs GMC2020

Note: Those who have prepaid for this event and/or the patch set may contact the Servicecenter and request a refund. 802-244-5189.

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