New Berlin boy scouts plan for the future
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NEW BERLIN – New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 held a series of events throughout late September and November including a fundraiser, drug awareness seminar, and an awards ceremony. Now the troop is planning events like a 75th anniversary ceremony for next year.
According to New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin "Doc" Phillips, New Berlin's boy scouts have lead a variety of events in their community in the last few months, and still have many more events to come.
"The troop was recognized for the two service projects completed this fall – collecting 8 bags of trash around the lake at Millbrook Recreation Area in September and the collection of 512 food items for the New Berlin Food Pantry in November," said Phillips.
He thanked NBT Bank for their support in the food drive, and said around that time two scout leaders were appointed and inducted, one as troop quartermaster and the other as troop scribe.
"Congratulations to Connor who was appointed and inducted as Troop Quartermaster and Christopher who was appointed and inducted as Troop Scribe," he said. "Connor was also recognized as the top fundraiser during the troop’s Hike-a-Thon in October that raised $800."
Phillips said following the fundraising event, on November 13, scouts had the opportunity to learn about drug identification and abstinence with New Berlin Police Officer John Lowe.
According to Lowe, the seminar focused on teaching children to identify drugs, how to say no to friends who might offer them drugs, and what to do if they come across drugs or drug paraphernalia on the street.
"It's important to make sure our kids are as safe as they can be, especially when dealing with drugs," said Lowe. "Meeting with them and teaching them how avoid being peer pressured into trying drugs can help them stay drug free."
Phillips thanked Lowe for his work with the troop, and said the scouts had another event on November 20 where guests, scouts, and volunteer scout leaders gathered at St. Andrews Church for the Fall Court of Honor Awards Ceremony of New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61.
Phillips added that even more events are planned for the future.
“An exciting year of events is being planned to celebrate all that Scouting has accomplished in New Berlin over our first 75 years," he said. "We are so excited about the kickoff event - an Encampment, May 3-5."
He said the event will be hosted by Dr. Donald Elliott, DVM and Troop 61 Eagle Scout Class of 1944 and General Peter Lennon, retired Army Officer and Troop 61 Eagle Scout Class of 1969.
"All area troops have been invited," said Phillip. "This gathering of some 300 scouts will be staffed by Troop 61’s Eagle Scouts."
According to Phillip, Troop 61 has seen 75 scouts achieve scouting’s highest honor over its 75 year history – which he said is a remarkable feat for a troop in such a rural area.
"June 15th, Troop 61 will host the 2019 Boy Scout Soap Box Derby, and scouts from all over central New York will race cars down Moss Street in New Berlin," he said. "Oneonta Ford and Norwich Dodge Chrysler Jeep are sponsoring the event."
He said all are welcome to come and watch the scouts compete and enjoy a specially made car for those with special needs who will race as well.
“Robert Wadsworth, Eagle Scout and Chairman of the Board at Preferred Mutual Insurance will be the honorary chair of a wine and cheese reception this summer honoring all the volunteer adults who have served as cubmasters and scoutmasters over the last 75 years," said Phillips.
He said a historical trail is being developed, complete with a patch of recognition by the Boy Scouts of America, to encompass all the ways New Berlin has supported Scouting over 75 years and the impact that scouts of Troop 61 have had on New Berlin.
“Finally, the 75th anniversary will conclude with a banquet at Longview Farm in September for all who have ever been a part of the pack and/or troop chartered by St Andrews Church since 1936.”
New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 meets Tuesdays, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, at St. Andrews Church, 40 South Main Street, New Berlin. All boys ages 11-17 are welcome to join. Registration is only $5 plus $1 a week dues. Troop 61 meets weekly and tent camps 12 months every year.
Troop 61’s active calendar of events can be seen online at www.troop61newberlin.com/.
For those who wish to support New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 with checks, make the checks payable to Boy Scout Troop 61 and mail to: Boy Scout Troop 61, PO Box 161, New Berlin, NY 13411.
According to New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin "Doc" Phillips, New Berlin's boy scouts have lead a variety of events in their community in the last few months, and still have many more events to come.
"The troop was recognized for the two service projects completed this fall – collecting 8 bags of trash around the lake at Millbrook Recreation Area in September and the collection of 512 food items for the New Berlin Food Pantry in November," said Phillips.
He thanked NBT Bank for their support in the food drive, and said around that time two scout leaders were appointed and inducted, one as troop quartermaster and the other as troop scribe.
"Congratulations to Connor who was appointed and inducted as Troop Quartermaster and Christopher who was appointed and inducted as Troop Scribe," he said. "Connor was also recognized as the top fundraiser during the troop’s Hike-a-Thon in October that raised $800."
Phillips said following the fundraising event, on November 13, scouts had the opportunity to learn about drug identification and abstinence with New Berlin Police Officer John Lowe.
According to Lowe, the seminar focused on teaching children to identify drugs, how to say no to friends who might offer them drugs, and what to do if they come across drugs or drug paraphernalia on the street.
"It's important to make sure our kids are as safe as they can be, especially when dealing with drugs," said Lowe. "Meeting with them and teaching them how avoid being peer pressured into trying drugs can help them stay drug free."
Phillips thanked Lowe for his work with the troop, and said the scouts had another event on November 20 where guests, scouts, and volunteer scout leaders gathered at St. Andrews Church for the Fall Court of Honor Awards Ceremony of New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61.
Phillips added that even more events are planned for the future.
“An exciting year of events is being planned to celebrate all that Scouting has accomplished in New Berlin over our first 75 years," he said. "We are so excited about the kickoff event - an Encampment, May 3-5."
He said the event will be hosted by Dr. Donald Elliott, DVM and Troop 61 Eagle Scout Class of 1944 and General Peter Lennon, retired Army Officer and Troop 61 Eagle Scout Class of 1969.
"All area troops have been invited," said Phillip. "This gathering of some 300 scouts will be staffed by Troop 61’s Eagle Scouts."
According to Phillip, Troop 61 has seen 75 scouts achieve scouting’s highest honor over its 75 year history – which he said is a remarkable feat for a troop in such a rural area.
"June 15th, Troop 61 will host the 2019 Boy Scout Soap Box Derby, and scouts from all over central New York will race cars down Moss Street in New Berlin," he said. "Oneonta Ford and Norwich Dodge Chrysler Jeep are sponsoring the event."
He said all are welcome to come and watch the scouts compete and enjoy a specially made car for those with special needs who will race as well.
“Robert Wadsworth, Eagle Scout and Chairman of the Board at Preferred Mutual Insurance will be the honorary chair of a wine and cheese reception this summer honoring all the volunteer adults who have served as cubmasters and scoutmasters over the last 75 years," said Phillips.
He said a historical trail is being developed, complete with a patch of recognition by the Boy Scouts of America, to encompass all the ways New Berlin has supported Scouting over 75 years and the impact that scouts of Troop 61 have had on New Berlin.
“Finally, the 75th anniversary will conclude with a banquet at Longview Farm in September for all who have ever been a part of the pack and/or troop chartered by St Andrews Church since 1936.”
New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 meets Tuesdays, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, at St. Andrews Church, 40 South Main Street, New Berlin. All boys ages 11-17 are welcome to join. Registration is only $5 plus $1 a week dues. Troop 61 meets weekly and tent camps 12 months every year.
Troop 61’s active calendar of events can be seen online at www.troop61newberlin.com/.
For those who wish to support New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 with checks, make the checks payable to Boy Scout Troop 61 and mail to: Boy Scout Troop 61, PO Box 161, New Berlin, NY 13411.
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