 Latest
News
This Area is updated every week. There are many links
that will take you to the latest changes on this Web
Site, which are designed to provide you with the most
current news about the Tall Pine Council.
Upcoming Special Events
- News about recent and upcoming activities throughout
the Tall Pine Council.
- 12th Annual Tall Pine Council
Sporting Clays Tournament - This event
will take place on Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Hunters
Creek Club in Metamora, MI. Help support your local
Scouting program. Additional sponsorship information
will be forthcoming. Call (810) 235-2531 to RSVP today!
- The Crim Festival of Races
Needs Troops- We are happy to inform
you that the Crim Festival of Races has chosen the Tall
Pine Council, Boy Scouts of America to be the primary
service organization for the 2008 race held on August
23, 2008. With an event of this size, volunteers are
critical to the success of the event. The race is asking
our Boy Scout troops to help the day of the event for
various different tasks. Click
here to donwload the Crim PDF participation form.
- College of
Commissioner Science - This
event will be held on January 24th, 2009 at Baker College
- Flint. Please
click here to download the PDF flyer for this event.
Criminal Background Checks
- Recently the Boy Scouts of America began a process to
obtain authorization for criminal background checks from
volunteers who have continuously served in the same volunteer
positions. Since 2003 background checks have been conducted
on new volunteers when they registered. Background checks
were not performed on those volunteers who did not change
their position. The new volunteer authorization Web site
opened on June 1 and will be available until August 1.
Letters were sent in early June to volunteers requesting
that they visit the site, log in, and accept the background-check
authorization. Volunteers who give authorization will
receive the background check and need to do nothing more.
Volunteers who did not give their agreement, or who took
no action to respond to the letter, are required to submit
a new adult application when it is time to renew their
registration. To protect our youth members, those volunteers
who did not have the background check will have their
registration expired. These adults will not be listed
for selection at the time of charter renewal.
Units that use Internet Rechartering for online renewal
will need to enter these adults, if they are to be registered,
as new adults and submit the volunteer applications to
the council along with their renewal.
Units that renew using the paper application must submit
the volunteer application for these adults, if they are
to be registered, with the charter renewal papers.
Background checks will be conducted on all new volunteers.
This summer, the BSA will introduce an application to
replace previous versions of the BSA Adult application.
This form will include a new authorization and disclosure
statement. Units should use this new BSA Adult application
to ensure that new adult registrants use the proper authorization
and disclosue statement. Units may obtain the new BSA
Adult applications from the council service center.
Deputy Regional Director, Bob
Denlinger Retires - Deputy Regional Director,
Bob Denlinger, one of the main stays of the Central Region
Boy Scouts of America, has announced that he will retire
concluding an outstanding career on October 1, 2008.
Bob’s Boy Scout roots began in Exploring as an
Exploring executive in Lancaster, PA. He was promoted
to Exploring director for the council in White Plains,
NY in 1976 and on to field director in 1979 in Flint,
MI. Bob served as Scout executive for three councils (Massachusetts,
Maine and Pennsylvania) between 1984 and 1993 before serving
the National office as assistant to the Deputy Chief Scout
Executive, Chief Financial Officer.
Bob set down his Central Region roots in 1996 as Deputy
Regional Director/Operations to continue his stellar career.
Many adult and youth in the Boy Scout organization have
benefited from Bob’s knowledge, enthusiasm, passion
and dedication during his 35 years.
Bob has chosen to begin the best years of his life with
his wife, Joan, in the new house they are building in
Tennessee. We wish Bob and Joan many years of good health,
happiness and enjoyment with family as they begin this
next chapter in their lives.
Camp Holaka Dining Hall Dedication
Slideshow - Click
here to view the PowerPoint slideshow of the Camp Holaka
Dining Hall Dedication held on June 18, 2008.
(6 MB)
 Congratulations
to Kaytie Corlew - Kaytie Corlew is the
Area 2 President for 2008-09. Kaytie’s leadership
and organizational experiences in Venturing are extensive.
She has served for nearly two years as the president of
the Tall Pine Council’s Venturing Leaders Association.
Prior to that she was a Crew President. She attended the
Area 2 Assemblage in 2007. Kaytie also participated in
the Central Region’s Kodiak and Kodiak X Course
Directors Conference in Indiana last fall. She is the
first Venturer in her council to receive the Venturing
Leadership Award.
Kaytie is an active student at Kearsley High School in
Flint, MI, including her involvement in the choirs. She
is very involved in the youth leadership at the Hopewell
General Baptist Church, and her other interests include
tutoring middle school students in algebra.
Automotive Safety Patch Program
 A
partnership between Safe Kids USA, Chevrolet and the Cub
Scouts
What is the Automotive Safety Patch Program?
Safe Kids Buckle Up and Chevrolet have teamed up with
the Boy Scouts of America to teach Cub Scouts and their
parents and caregivers about safety in and around vehicles.
These hands-on educational activities, conducted by Safe
Kids’ certified child passenger safety technicians
and held at Chevrolet dealerships, are designed to educate
families with older children – ages 7 to 10 –
about being inside and outside of moving and parked vehicles.
After the Scouts successfully complete all of the educational
stations, they are with their Automotive Safety Patch.
How do the activities work?
First, the scouts are weighed and measured and take a
pre-test to determine how much they know about vehicle
safety. Then the scouts and families go through a series
of educational stations to learn safety messages tailored
to the Cub Scout age group. The stations are:
1. Safety Belt Fit Test
2. Preventing Trunk Entrapment
3. Spot the Tot
4. Never Leave Your Child Alone
5. OnStar
Once the scouts have successfully completed each station,
they take a post-test and are awarded their Automotive
Safety Patch.
The date is August 19th, the time is ongoing
from 10:00am till 2:00 pm, held at Davison High School
and call the Scout Service Center to pre-register your
Pack and youth. Participation is Free.
More information can be located at: www.usa.safekids.org
and find the Cub Scout link on the right side of the page.
Criminal Background Checks
As dedicated BSA volunteers, you understand the importance
of keeping our youth safe in the Scouting program. To
ensure Youth Protection, our organization has conducted
criminal background checks on all new volunteers since
April 2003. Because some volunteers have been continually
registered in the program before April 2003, some have
not had a criminal background check. In the next few moths,
we will be communicating with those volunteers on this
issue.
Volunteers who have not had a background check will receive
a letter from our Chief Scout Executive, Bob Mazzuca,
recognizing them as valued volunteers and explaining the
need for criminal background checks and our continued
youth protection efforts. The letter will explain the
need for consent to conduct a criminal background check
and direct volunteers to a Web site.
The letter with the website information is scheduled
to be mailed by June 2, 2008. The Web site address is
www.bsacbc.org, and the site will be active from June
1 until August 1, 2008. On the site, volunteers will be
asked to review an authorization statement, agree to consent
to a background check, and provide information, such as
your Social Security number, which is necessary to conduct
the CBC, and verify and submit the information.
REVISED FORMS ARE ONLINE - Activity Consent and
Flying Permit Forms
The updated Flying Application Permit No. 19-672 and
Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Legal
Guardian No. 19-673 are now online.
Flying Application Permit No. 19-672
Flying Permit Key Updates:
- Two-deep leadership identification for any council
that does not require the unit to complete a tour permit
application for local activities. Note: We encourage
the use of the tour permit application in the planning
process for any outing.
- FAQs answering the most common questions.
- A checklist for the council to use when approving
the permit.
Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Legal
Guardian No. 19-673
Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Legal
Guardian Key Updates:
- It’s only one page!
- Added special considerations or restrictions
- Revised Hold Harmless Agreement and medical authorization
Kroger
Dollars for Doers - ARE
YOU A…. Tutor?, Coach?, Soup Kitchen Server?, Non-Profit
Board Member?, Scout Troop Leader?, Volunteer?
When you donate 52 hours of service in a calendar year
to an eligible charitable organization (just an hour per
week of your own time) The Kroger fund will contribute
$100 to the organization on your behalf. Click
here for more information on the Kroger Dollars for Doers
program.
Wood
Badge 2009 Course Information -
Wood Badge is an ultimate Scout leader training
experience originated by Baden-Powell, founder of the
Scouting movement. "One of the purposes of Wood Badge
training is to get people to think about the practice
of Scouting, to meet together, to exchange experiences,
and to live together in the Spirit of the Scout Oath."
Click
here for more information on the Wood Badge 2009 course.
 Community
Sharing Fund - Raising money for any
non-profit organization is never easy...espcially in today's
tough economic times. That's why 
is happy to offer you an easy way to help the Tall Pine
Council raise money just by keeping your receipts. To
find out more about this fund raising program please click
here.
New
Boy Scout Rank Requirements (Effective January 1, 2008)
- The National Youth Protection Committee recommended
additions to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved
and will become effective January 1, 2008. These changes
will help us advance the importance of Youth Protection
training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements,
and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding
the key elements of personal safety and protection.
Tenderfoot Rank
Revised requirement 9:
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates
to your personal safety on outings and in your neighborhood.
Describe what a bully is and how you should respond to
one.
Second Class Rank
New requirement 8b:
Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.
First Class Rank
New requirement 12:
Describe the three things you should avoid doing related
to use of the Internet. Describe a cyberbully and how
you should respond to one.
The changes will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout
Requirements book and the revised ninth printing of the
11th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.
2008 Prevailing Winds II Sailing
Season has been cancelled - Please
click on this link to go to the 2008 Prevailing Winds
II web page.
 2008
Philmont Scout Ranch - Philmont Scout
Ranch, the Boy Scouts of America's premier high-adventure
base, challenges Scouts and Venturers with more than 200
square miles of rugged New Mexico wilderness. Backpacking
treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service
programs offer young people many ways to experience this
legendary country. Make sure you get your applications
in to be a part of the adventure.
Ray Morrell Receives Promotion
- Mr. Ray Morrell, who served the Tall
Pine Council as Scout Executive for 12 years from 1990
to 2002 and has been the HR Director of the US Central
Region since that time, has received a promotion to the
National Office of the Boy Scouts of America. Ray will
assume his new position on January 1, 2008, as Director
of Human Resources Administration for Local Councils.
Best wishes to Ray, from all his friends at the TPC.
Earn Your Centennial Recruiter
Patch - Boy Scouts can earn this new Centennial
Recruiter patch by recruiting a boy into their troop this
fall. The Boy Scout Division is providing these awards
at no cost to local councils. Patches will be available
at the Tall Pine Council by July 15, 2007. Click
here to download the Centennial Recruiter Patch PDF flyer.
Policy on Scout Participation
in Political Events - With the presidential
election coming up in 2008, it is a good time to restate
the BSA’s long-standing policy regarding the participation
of Scouts in political rallies and other political events.
Uniformed unit members and leaders may participate in
flag ceremonies at political events and may lead the Pledge
of Allegiance; however, they should retire after the ceremony
and not remain on the speakers’ platform or in a
conspicuous location where television viewers could construe
their presence as an endorsement or symbol of support.
In addition, photos of candidates or Scouts in uniform
or BSA marks and logos are not allowed in political campaign
materials of any kind.
Volunteers and professionals must be alert to situations
that would imply that the BSA favors one candidate over
another. Strict observance of our long-standing policy
against the active participation of uniformed Scouts and
leaders in political events is mandatory.
Please notify your chartered organizations and unit leaders
of this policy.
Tall Pine Council Website Survey
- Your Tall Pine Council is constantly
looking for new ways to make the Council website more
effective for you. Many new improvements have already
been added. However, we are asking for your additional
help by filling out the website survey and returning it
to the Tall Pine Council Scout Service Center. When you
fill out the survey and send it to the Tall Pine Council,
you will be entered in a drawing for a Gift Certificate
to the Scout Shop!!! Click
here to download the Website Survey PDF form.
Camp Reservation Policy -
Reservations for camp facilities / campsites at Camp Holaka
& Camp Tapico for the dates 9/1/07 thru 5/31/08 can
be made after June 1, 2007.
Refund and Transfer Policy - A
written request with a brief explanation for the cancellation
must be sent to the Tall Pine Council Service Center.
The request should be received by the Service Center at
least 3 weeks prior to the camp, activity, or event start
date. A 10 percent (minimum $5.00) administration fee
will be withheld from the refund. Refund requests received
after the camp, activity, or event will be denied (extentuating
circumstances may be the only exception). Transferring
fees from one person to another is permissible before
the event. The Tall Pine Council should be notified in
writing of all transfers. This cancellation / refund policy
was effective January 1, 1998, and supercedes any prior
cancellation / refund policy of the Tall Pine Council,
BSA.
New
Short Term Camp Reservation Forms - Please
read over the information on the "NEW" reservation
forms below.
Camp
Tapico - Application for Short Term Camping (In Council)
Camp
Tapico - Application for Short Term Camping (Out of
Council)
Camp
Holaka - Application for Short Term Camping (In Council)
Camp
Holaka - Application for Short Term Camping (Out of
Council)
Camping
Roster for Camps
Camp
Staffers Needed In Europe
Scouts and Scouters, have you ever wanted to be on staff
at a camp in Europe?
Your opportunity could be now!
The European Camp Staff program, administered through
the European Region of the World Organization of the Scout
Movement, is looking for some great scouts from Michigan.
The International Division of the Boy Scouts of America
will recommend volunteers. To apply you must be between
age 18 to 30 and be available to serve a minimum of 6
weeks as a volunteer at a European Scout Center.
The European Region will reimburse up to 50% of travel
expenses.
It’s a great opportunity for Scouts to develop
leadership skills, and, to encourage intercultural learning.
For more information call the International Division’s
Esther Scoggins at (972)580-2403.
There is also an application available at the Tall Pine
Council Service Center or you can download the participant
application form for the European Camp Staff Programme
by clicking
here (418KB).
Michael J. Thorp
Council International Representative
Summer
Camping Fees & Financial Assistance -
Summer will be here sooner than you think and with it
the opportunity for Scouts to attend Camp, with their
Scout buddies. Many significant improvements have been
made to our Council Camp Facilities and Programs. It is
hoped that every Scout will have an opportunity to attend
Camp and experience all the benefits of being in Scouting.
However, many Scouts each year are not able to attend
Camp, because they have not earned enough money and their
parents cannot afford to pay for them. For these young
Scouts the Council has established the Campership Program.
If you are a Scout or a Unit Leader who is aware of a
Scout that needs financial assistance, please follow this
LINK
to the Camps section of this web site and, after reading
the Eligibility Instructions, use the Campership Application
Form to apply.
Internet
Rechartering - Internet Rechartering
is a Web-based software application designed to make the
unit charter renewal process more efficient and accurate.
Click here
to find out more information and to begin the Internet
Rechartering process.
Online
Catalog
- You may now purchase Scouting related merchandise
online by clicking on the following link:
Visit
our New Online Catalog!
Attention
Scoutmasters & Cubmasters - The
Tall Pine Council is in need of your e-mail addresses.
With e-mail being an effective way to communicate information
quickly, it is necessary that we get your e-mail address
as soon as possible. Please email your District
Executive with:
• Your Name
• Pack/Troop/Crew Number
• Your Position Title
• Your Email Address
Hours
of Operation and Closings - Click
Here to view the hours of operation and closings
for both the Service Center and Scout Shop.
Scoutshop
- learn about the newest arrivals of Scouting merchandise
in the Scoutshop and special deals to save you money on
many items.
Scout
Shop and Service Center Hours
Scout
Shop News
Training
- Be Prepared……learn how to obtain the proper
training for the Scouting activities you want to participate
in.
Boy
Scout Council Wide Training
Cub
Scout Outdoor Training (BALOO / WOLF)
Jungle
Book Training
Outdoor
Leader Skills
Safe
Swim Defense and Safety Afloat
Silver
Bars NYLT
Star
to Life Seminars
Wood
Badge 2009
General Information
– this area provides you with a variety of new information
about the Tall Pine Council.
Emergency
Preparedness (National Scouting Link)
•
Emergency
Preparedness Application Form
Physical
Fitness Award (National Scouting Link)
•
Physical
Fitness Award Form
Youth
Protection Training Online |
