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Council Service Center 9 Taylor Drive, Reedsville, PA 17084 717-667-9236 (717-667-9798 - fax)
Open Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Closed Saturdays

Seven Mountains Scout Camp 227 Sand Mountain Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875 814-364-1017

JULY SPECIAL -- All Boy Scout Handboks 25% off........Deadline Extended to July 15---- WIN Use of t he Spikes Owners Suite For 20 People at a Spikes Game or A 2 Hour Picnic Buffet For 30 People or Discount Tickets for the August 21 Scout Night At The Spikes Game by Having 100% of Your Units Leaders Youth Protection Trained, Contact Your District Executive For Details!....."This Is Scouting," (replaces New Leader Essentials) is now available on the E-Learning center on MyScouting.org.

The Council Service Center, Scout Shop and Camp will be closed Friday, July 3rd for the 4th of July.

Have A Safe Holiday!

"A Century of Values" Tour
to Visit Seven Mountains Scout Camp
July 7 at 10:00am

"Fire Light Pavilon"
To Pay Tribute to Fred McChesney

May 26, 2009 -- Family and friends of the late Louis "Fred" McChesney have committed to provide funding for the "Fire Light Pavilon at Seven Mountains Scout Camp, Scourt Execiutive Jim Kennedy has annouced today.

Fire Light Pavilon will be located at the current site of the Cub Scout Pavilon across from the Don Bailey Campfire Circle and is expected to be completed in the fall 2009.

Fred McChesney was involved as a leader with Cub Scout Pack 31, Chartered to the Mens Brotherhood Class at St Pauls United Methodist Church in State College. More

Cheers, Songs, Skits, & Standing Ovations.
Cub Scouts Open New
Don Bailey Campfire Circle In Style

Over 170 Cub Scouts along with their parents, leaders, Juniata Valley Council Executive Board Members, camp and council office staff led multiple standing ovations, gave hugs, and thanked Mrs. Donald (Doreen) Bailey for the campfire renovations Friday June 26 at the Opening Campfire in the newly renvated Don Bailey Campfire Circle at Seven Mountains Scout Camp, which was done in tribute to her late husband Don. MORE

View the updated Photo Album that incliudes more photos from the Opening Campfire (toward the bottom of the album)

John Geibel, Cynthia and
Fred McKinley, Mrs. Doreen Bailey and Kathy Bobeck chat after the Opening Campfire

Above Photos -- Left--Cub Scouts and familes gather for the Opening Campfire. Right -- Mrs Bailey talks to Council President Wes Miller and his wife Donna.

Photos in Right Column -- Cub Scouts preform a skit for the Opening Campfire and Facilities Manager Charlie Harklerode, Mrs Bailey and Scout Executive Jim Kennedy.

Thank you to Charlie Harklerode and all volunteers (and camp staff) who gave so much of their time and talent to make this memorial a reality!

JVC Tidbits...

Cub Scout Day Camp Advancements, Belt Loops, Electives, Achievements

Belt Loops: Swimming, Archery, Volleyball, Map and Compass, Fishing, BB Gun
Tiger Scouts Earned: Sports Achievement 3G, Nature Achievement 5B, OA Achievement 2F, Museum Achievement 1G
Bear Scouts Earned: Cooking Achievements 9B,D,G, Nature Elective 12, Sports Achievements 23A,C, Games Achievements 15A,B, Archery Elective 20, Swimming Elective 19, Museum Achievement 8B
Wolf Scouts Earned: Games Elective 4F, Fishing Electives 19A,B,C,E,F, Nature Achievement 6B & Elective 18G, BB Gun Elective 20N, Archery Elective 20C, Swimming Achievement 1H, L

We Hope Everyone Had FUN, See You Next Summer!!

JVC BSA / Centre United Way / State College Spikes announce Scout Day at the Spikes -- The Annual Scout Night at the State College Spikes game will be held on Friday, August 21 at Medler Field as part of the Centre County United Way Partner Series. It was also announced that the evening will include a Food Drive for the State College Area Food Bank. Scouts annuall collect over 125,000 non-perishable food items for local food banks in the November "Scouting for Food Campaign". More details

FOOD SAFETY ON THE TRAIL -- is a powerpoint presentation developed by Nittany Roundtable Commissioner Tom Palchak. This is a great training tool in working with Scouts and leaders! Click for the presentation

NEW HEALTH FORM - The Boy Scouts of America announce a new Annual Health and Medical Form, which replaces former Class 1, 2, and 3 forms, which will be phased out in 2009. The use of the new form, No. 34605, will be required effective January 1, 2010, as well as for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.

A "Cracker Barrel" to Blog About - Check out �Cracker Barrel,�

National Hall of Leadership - BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership. Recognize the efforts of a dedicated Scout or volunteer who has made a positive impact on your life. Nominate the special person for the BSA 100th Anniversary National Hall of Leadership

WIN USE OF A SUITE AT A SPIKES GAME, USE OF EAGLE LODGE AND GET DISCOUNTED SCOUT NIGHT TICKETS - Your Pack, Troop or Crew could win use of a Suite at a State College Spikes Game this summer, use of a level of Eagle Lodge, and get discounted tickets for Scout Night at the Spikes courtesy of the Juniata Valley Council Risk Management Committee, just for being 100%. 100% what? Details

SERVICE CENTER VOLUNTEERS WANTED - We are looking for volunteers who can assist in general office duties including copying, filing, and in the store. Contact the Service Center of more information.

JOIN CHARLIE'S CREW - Charlie Harklerode is looking for volunteers who would like to assist on various projects. No special skills required. Contact Charlie at 814-364-1017.