September 17-19, 2004 Citta Scout Reservation - Brookville, NJ

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1 Diocese of Trenton- Catholic Committees on Scouting 49 th Annual DOT-CCS Boy Scout/Girl Scout Retreat PROGRAM BOOKLET September 17-19, 2004 Citta Scout Reservation - Brookville, NJ DOT-CCS PO Box 5147, Trenton, NJ DOT-CCS Patch available at sponsored events only. $2.00 per patch ALL FORMS IN THIS PACKET MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED AT HOME IF YOU NEED EXTRA COPIES.

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3 Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting 2004 Retreat September 17, 18, 19, 2004 Friday 6:00 to 9:00 PM Registration and Check in, Camp Set Up 7:00 to 8:00 PM Retreat Staff Campsite Visits IMPORTANT 9:15 to 9:45 PM Adult Leaders Meeting in Dining Hall 10:00 to 10:45 PM Campfire Council Ring 11:00 Lights Out at Campsites Saturday 7:30 to 8:15 AM Breakfast in Sites IMPORTANT 8:30 to 8:45 AM Flag & Opening Ceremony Flag pole 9:00 to Noon Morning Sessions start on the hour Tales of Superheroes Chapel Villains OA Lodge Your Superpowers Boathouse Noon to 1:15 PM Lunch in Campsites 1:30 to 3:00 PM Penance Service Waterfront Distribution of Scavenger Hunt Material 3:00 to 4:30 PM Poster Board Scavenger Hunt & Free Time 4:30 to 7:00 PM Dinner in Site 7:15 to 7:45 PM Evening Prayer Service Council Ring 8:00 to 10:00 PM CLUB WOW Waterfront OR MOVIE Council Ring 10:30 to 11:00 PM Quiet Time at Sites 11:00 PM Lights Out at Campsites Sunday 7:30 AM Breakfast, Clean Up Sites 8:15 AM Flag Ceremony Flag Pole 9:00 AM Mass Council Circle 10:45 Noon Site Clean Up and Check Out in Parking Lot ALL CAMPERS AND LEADERS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES. A SCOUT IS COURTEOUS.

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5 Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting 2004 Retreat Meals Keep your meals simple, as it is a busy weekend for all. Dress Uniform for most of the weekend is up to you. Campers usually bring clean clothes for Club WOW. Class A Uniforms are appropriate for Mass on Sundays. SUNGLASSES are important at Mass. You will be looking into the sun. Trading Post Soda, snacks, as well as souvenir shirts and patches will be available most of the weekend. Retreat Mugs Mugs will be provided this year for all registered campers. Camp Sites We expect a full camp. You WILL share the campsite with another troop(s). A scout is courteous, and a scout leaves a place cleaner than they found it. Arrival and Check-In We suggest that you try to arrive before dark, especially if you are not familiar with the camp. Our check-in times are 6 to 9 PM. No troop may set up equipment or tents before signing in at the registration table. Flags - Troop and American Flags are encouraged. Please bring to the Opening Ceremony. Mass Parents are welcome to celebrate Sunday Mass with us. We face the rising sun during Mass, so SUNGLASSES may be helpful. Camp Emergency Phone Number Check Out Procedures AFTER SUNDAY MASS, when your unit is ready to depart, take all of your gear to the parking lot. Send the SPL or GS Patrol Leader to registration. A staff member will accompany you to your site for inspection. Remember, the sites are shared, so everyone is responsible for common use areas. When the site clears inspection, you may pick up your patches at registration.

6 Jersey Shore Council, BSA Joseph A. Citta Scout Reservation Instructions for Adult Leaders Parking All vehicles must be parked in the parking lot. NO VEHICLES IN CAMP. All gear must be carried to the campsite. If you have unit gear you cannot carry, please check with registration. Please be courteous and park close to other cars in the lot. Care and Use of Facilities 1. Under no circumstances may any building be entered other than those listed in the activities. Unused buildings are usually locked, but the absence of a lock does not grant permission to enter. Please report any damage of camp property to Logistics, located in Dining hall. 2. Conservation No living trees or shrubs are to be cut or damaged. All damaged trees will be charged at the camp rate. 3. Grounds Units will leave the camp in better condition than they found it. Staff will inspect the campsites prior to a unit departing. When the campsite is satisfactory, patches will be provided. 4. Trash All garbage is to be taken with you when you leave. The camp does not have garbage service. 5. Site usage As there will be multiple groups assigned to each site, the resources i.e. tables, campfire ring, and latrines are shared. Consider the scouting principles. Health and Safety 1. Fires These may only be built in the existing fire ring in each campsite. Please DO NOT construct other fire rings. No flames in tents. This includes candles, cigarette lighters, cigarettes, etc. FIRE RESTRICTIONS MAY BE IN EFFECT DUE TO DRY WEATHER. 2. Cooking You may use liquid fuel, propane, charcoal, or open fire (in established fire ring.) Remember, gas stoves may only be lit by Adults in a Scout camp. 3. Accidents Please report all accidents and illness to the First Aid Station. 4. Use of Lake There will be no swimming activities during the retreat. 5. Smoking BSA and GSA policies prohibit smoking in camp. Prohibited Items Firearms, firecrackers, alcoholic beverages, chain saws

7 September 16-18, 2005 Citta Scout Reservation - Brookville, NJ The annual Scout Retreat is planned and run by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts & adult leaders. Staff plans the theme, morning and afternoon workshops, prayer services & social events. The staff works hard, but they have a lot of fun working together! We need both Scouts and Adults to work on the 2005 Retreat Staff. Make or renew friendships and develop relationships with scouts throughout the Diocese. Membership requirements: 1. Registered Boy Scout or Girl Scout 2. Attending at least 9 th grade in September Be Catholic 4. Have earned, or want to earn, their Scout Religious Emblem. 5. Attend the 5 planning meetings, dress rehearsal weekend & the retreat. 6. Be willing to register as a member of Staff Venture Crew 500 (You stay registered with your current unit(s) as well.) 7. If an adult, be willing to submit to required fingerprinting and background check Name Phone ( ) Address _ Parish City Zip Boy Scout _ Girl Scout Scouts: Current School Grade _ School Emblem earned: _ Adults: Troop Position Return this form to Registration or Trading Post prior to departure, or mail or e- mail to: Deacon Kevin and Mary O Boyle Program Directors 50 th Annual Retreat 212 Chinnick Ave Hamilton, NJ (609) KevinOB@aol.com

8 St. Tarcisius Award Campout Come and join us in exploring our Catholic Faith Quail Hill Scout Reservation October 8-10, 2004 Inspired by the International Eucharistic Congress held in Philadelphia in 1976, and its theme Hungers of Mankind, the St. Tarcisius Award was developed to make Church more important in your life. It increases your awareness of God s presence in your life and especially in the Holy Eucharist. The program is open to any registered male or female Catholic Scout, age 11-18, plus adult Scouters. Adult Scouters are encouraged to attend. The program begins with registration at 6 PM Friday and an evening session that includes a candle-light outdoor Stations of the Cross. The fun-filled weekend concludes with a celebration of Mass on Sunday morning. Cost: $33.00 per person, which includes all program materials, the Award medal, a commemorative patch, an evening cracker barrel and refreshments. Make checks payable to Monmouth Council Catholic Committee on Scouting. Bring: A Bible, Class A Scout Uniform, appropriate camping clothes for the weekend, including rain gear and a can of food. Campsites will be assigned. Troops will camp as units at Quail Hill and be responsible for cooking their own meals. Individual Scouts that wish to participate will be formed into a provisional troop. The number of participants will be limited to 20 and Scouts and Scouters will be registered on a first come basis. All individuals must pre-register. There will be no registration at the campout. Return your registration form by October 1, 2004 to: Scott E. Palmer 385 Millstone Road Clarksburg, NJ (609) sepalmer@worldnet.att.net

9 Be A Clown A Christian Clown Ministry Workshop What: Learn to be a clown and teach others through Christian Clown ministry. We will learn clown movement, skits, mime and juggling. You will learn to apply makeup and design your own costume. Who: Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts (6th grade and older) Adult Leaders are also welcome to register as participants. When: Sundays, October 10 and 24, :00 to 4:00 p.m. This is a 2 session course. You must attend the first session in order to participate in the second session. Where: St. Anthony of Padua Parish Hall, 251 Franklin Street, Hightstown, NJ (Franklin Street is Route 33. The church is 1 traffic light west of NJ Turnpike exit 8) Fee: $18 (Includes both sessions, a clown makeup kit, snacks, and a participation patch) Make checks payable to DOT-CCS. What to bring: 1st session: Magic tricks will be available for sale. Price range: $2 to $7 2nd session: mirror, clothes for costume (Full list will be given on October 10.) Registration: Use the form below. Registration is limited. No walk-ins will be accepted. Registration closes on October 2 or when 20 registrations are received. Additional Information: If you need more information contact: Joanne Tyne (609) , Joanne@JoanneTyneMusicSchool.com My son/daughter who is registered with Troop in Scout Council has permission to attend the Christian Clown Ministry workshop sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting on October 10 & 24, Parent/Guardian Signature Phone Number where I can be reached on October 10 & 24. ( ) $18 registration fee enclosed (checks payable to DOT-CCS) Mail to: Joanne Tyne, 6 Hemlock Court, E. Windsor, NJ Registration Closes: October 2, 2004 or when 20 registrations are received.

10 Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committee on Scouting Religious Emblems for Youth Price List Prices are effective through June 30, 2005 Boy Scout Program Record Books Light of Christ (Tiger and Wolf Cub Scouts) Bilingual $ 5.00 Parvuli Dei book (Bear and Webelos Scouts) Bilingual $ 5.00 Ad Altare Dei Scout Manual (Boy Scouts 7 th grade & older $ 5.00 Ad Altare Dei Counselor Guide Book Bilingual $ 5.00 Pope Pius XII & Counselor Guide (High School/Explorers) $ 8.00 These books are also available from local Council Service Centers. The above prices cover both book and postage when ordered from DOT-CCS. Boy Scout Religious Emblems *Light of Christ (Tiger and Wolf Cubs) $ *Parvuli Dei (Bear and Webelos) $ Ad Altare Dei (Boy Scouts) $ Pope Pius XII (Boy Scouts & Explorers) $ *Parents Pins for above $ 5.00 Girl Scout Program Record Books Holy Family book (2 nd & 3 rd Grade Brownies) [Trenton Diocese Program only] $ 3.00 I Live My Faith book (Junior Girl Scouts) $ 5.00 Marian Medal Program book (Cadette Girl Scouts $ 5.00 Affirmation book (Senior Girl Scouts) $ 3.00 Girl Scout Religious Emblems *Holy Family (2 nd & 3 rd Grade Brownies) [Trenton Diocese Medal only] $ I Live My Faith (Junior Girl Scouts) $ Marian Medal (Cadette Girl Scouts) $ Affirmation (Senior Girl Scouts) $ Religious Emblems for Youth and Adult Scouters St. Tarcisius Program book (Boy or Girl Scout, age 11-18, adult Scouters) $ St. Tarcisius Award (Boy or Girl Scout, age 11-18; adult Scouters) $ *These emblems are presented at the parish level +These emblems are presented by the Bishop at a Diocesan Court of Awards Application deadline is February 1

11 Girl Scout Faith Days sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting WHO: Brownie or Junior GS may attend as individuals or as troops. WHAT: Religious songs, crafts, activities, and worship. FEE: $3.00 per participant Includes materials and patch. BRING: Lunch/snack & beverage, tote bag. Uniforms are appropriate. WHEN: The same program is offered on different dates, at different locations. Sign in begins 15 minutes before the program begins. TO REGISTER: Send a permission slip and the registration fee (check payable to DOT-CCS) to appropriate registrar. Also send adult leader s name, address & phone number. No refunds can be made on registration fees. Registration will be limited. Visit For Latest Information Junior Faith Day Traditions Registrars: Tammy Jensen (609) Nov 7, pm 162 Edinburg Road Mercerville, NJ St. Anthony Hall Dolly Corona (732) Mar 12, am 2 pm 2346 Cardinal Drive, Pt Pleasant, NJ St Peter School Rebecca Hoffman (609) Feb 19, am 1 pm 27 Cranberry Run Southampton, NJ St Mary of the Lakes School Brownie Faith Day Reach Out Registrars: Rebecca Hoffman (609) Dec 4, am 1 pm 27 Cranberry Run Southampton, NJ St Mary of the Lakes School Lynn Gash (609) Feb 27, pm 331 Colonial Ave. Hamilton, NJ St Anthony Hall Dolly Corona (732) Mar 19, am 2 pm 2346 Cardinal Drive, Pt Pleasant, NJ St Peter School _ Please select one date only, one participant per permission slip. (You may copy this form.) Leader s Name _ Address Date of event Location of event _ My Name_ My Address_ City _ St Zip Phone Parent Signature Parent s name: Phone number where parent can be reached during the event: () --- My parent(s) would like to help at this event. _ $3 Registration fee enclosed. Make checks payable to DOT-CCS.

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13 Faith Days for Cub and Webelos Scouts Sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting WHO: Cub Scout or Webelos may attend as individuals or as Dens. WHAT: Religious songs, crafts, activities, and worship. FEE: $3.00 per participant Includes materials and patch. BRING: Lunch/snack & beverage, tote bag. Uniforms are appropriate. WHEN: The same program is offered on different dates at different locations. Sign in begins 15 minutes before the program begins. Visit for latest information. TO REGISTER: Send a permission slip and the registration fee (check payable to DOT-CCS) to appropriate registrar. Also send adult leader s name, address & phone number. No refunds can be made on registration fees. Registration will be limited. Webelos Worship Traditions Evelyne Cossart (609) Nov. 7, pm 12 Millstone Dr. Cranbury, NJ St. Anthony Hall Rebecca Hoffman (609) To be determined 27 Cranberry Run Southampton, NJ Cub Scout Faith Day Reach Out Registrars: Rebecca Hoffman (609) To be determined 27 Cranberry Run Southampton, NJ Evelyne Cossart (609) Feb 27, pm 12 Millstone Dr. Cranbury, NJ St. Anthony Hall _ Please select one date only, one participant per permission slip. (You may copy this form.) Leader s Name _ Address Date of event Location of event _ My Name_ My Address_ City _ St Zip Phone Parent Signature Parent s name: Phone number where parent can be reached during the event: () --- My parent(s) would like to help at this event. _ $3 Registration fee enclosed. Make checks payable to DOT-CCS. Send check to the appropriate Faith Day Registrar. Registration is limited. Faith Days for Cub and Webelos Scouts

14 Individual Awards Available: Eagle Scout or Gold Award: Certificate, signed by Bishop Smith, for presentation to Eagle Scouts or Gold Award recipients at their Court of Honor. Troop Leader should complete and submit the application for this certificate at least one month before the presentation date. Helping Hands Patch: Presented to youth and adult BSA or GSUSA members who have completed a service project for their church or church organization. Year Rockers are available for continuing/additional service. $2/Patch; $1/Rocker. The Rosary Patch series: The Rosary Patch Series will focus each of the next four years on a different set of Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. This is an opportunity for youth and adults alike to learn more about their faith. All Scouts, Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Boys and Girls are eligible to earn the patch. It is not necessary to send the completed form. Scout and Camp Fire Leaders as well as parents can verify the correct answers. Each patch will cost $3.50 in the current fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). After June 30 the patch will increase in price. Visit the NCCS web site for information on many of these awards. Adult Award Applications: Awards are presented at an annual Court of Honor to Adult Boy Scout or Girl Scout volunteers for service given to DOT-CCS. Please assure that each application includes the supporting letters and proper signatures. Copies are available through Box 5147 or at your Council. Annual submission Deadline: February 1 Troop Awards Available: Forms for each award must be completed and submitted annually before the February 1 Deadline. Golden Bow Certificate: Presented to adult Boy Scout leaders who have made a commitment to membership initiative. Golden Bow Achievement Patch: Presented to Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts who have recruited a new member to their unit since October of this scout year. Membership Initiative Streamer: Presented to Boy Scout units increasing their membership by more than 10%, or a minimum of three members. Pope Paul VI National Unit Recognition: Presented to Boy Scout troops for completion of training, leadership, service, and spiritual growth activities. National Gold Medallion Award: The Gold Medallion Award Program is established to identify and recognize the outstanding Catholic Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, Venture Crew in each of the fourteen Episcopal Regions of the United States. Troops must complete an application that explains in detail why your unit should receive this award. The information should include unit activities during the calendar year from January 1 through December 31. The completed application must be received by the Diocesan Committee by December 1 to be considered at the December committee meeting. The committee will select one nominee for each level and forward these nominations to the NCCS Regional Chairman before December 15. Regional Chairmen and Chaplains will select the outstanding units in their Region. Units selected will receive the National Winners recognition Flag and Certificate. All other nominees will receive finalist certificates. Does your Unit deserve national recognition? Please complete the application and submit before December 1 annually. Perhaps your unit will be worthy of National or Finalist recognition. DOT-CCS PO Box 5147 Trenton, NJ

15 Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting Adult Scouting Religious Recognitions Requirements The success of the programs of the Trenton Diocesan Catholic Committees on Scouting depends on the efforts of many supportive volunteers. Recognizing the importance of their contributions, the National and Diocesan Catholic Committees on Scouting have established emblems to recognize those men and women volunteers who provide outstanding service to the Church and Catholic youth in and through the programs of Boy Scouts of America and/or Girl Scouts of the USA. The extent of service required for each emblem is specified below. Nomination for the following emblems may be made by anyone other than the proposed recipient to the Diocesan Catholic Committees at the address below. Use the appropriate form on the reverse and supply the required supporting documentation listed there for each emblem. Nominations must be screened and approved for presentation by the committee. The processing fee for each application is one dollar ($1.00), payable to DOT-CCS. Each of the following emblems is presented at a Diocesan Court of Honor or similar function and the recipient must be present to receive the award. THE CHRIST THE KING AWARD: A Council-level recognition, presented by the Diocesan Bishop, recognizing a person s outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth who are involved in programs of the Boy Scouts of America. THE FLEUR DE LIS EMBLEM: A Diocesan-level recognition presented to women, registered in the Cub Scout program, who have given outstanding service to the spiritual development of Catholic Cub Scouts over a two-year period. THE BRONZE PELICAN EMBLEM: A Diocesan-level recognition presented to an adult who has given five years or more of outstanding service in the spiritual development of Catholic youth in Scouting, and who has received the Christ the King or Fleur de Lis emblem. The recipient must be a registered adult member of the Boy Scouts of America. THE SAINT GEORGE EMBLEM: A National-level recognition, presented to a registered Scouter who has given five years or more of outstanding service in spiritual development of Catholic youth in Scouting, received the Bronze Pelican emblem, and has served actively in Church and community. A special nomination form must be requested from the Catholic Committee s address below, or printed and completed from the web site: THE ORDER OF SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA: This recognition may be presented to an adult who has given outstanding service in the spiritual development of Catholic Girl Scouts or as an adult fostering Catholic relationships in the Girl Scout program. Catholics or non-catholics may qualify. THE SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON AWARD: This recognition may be presented to a Catholic adult who has fulfilled the duties of an Advisor or Co-coordinator in the Diocesan Religious Emblems Programs for youth for at least three years, or who has contributed to the growth of Girl Scout ministry in the parish over a three year period. The recipient must be Catholic and registered in Girl Scouts of USA. THE SAINT ANNE AWARD: This recognition may be presented to a practicing Catholic adult active in a Girl Scout Council in the Diocese of Trenton, who has served parish and/or community as a Girl Scout adult for at least ten years, and who has contributed significantly to the development of Diocesan Religious Emblems Programs for youth for at least five years. The recipient must be Catholic and registered in Girl Scouts of the USA. Two endorsements are required: the person making the nomination plus one additional. Deadline for applications is Feb 1 for presentation at the March 5, 2005 Court of Honor; Mail applications with $1.00 processing fee for each application to: DOT-CCS, PO Box 5147, Trenton, NJ

16 DIOCESE OF TRENTON, CATHOLIC COMMITTEES ON SCOUTING NOMINATION FOR ADULT RELIGIOUS EMBLEM IN BSA or GSUSA (Please type or print all information.) I, the undersigned, NOMINATE (name): _ His/her Street Address: His/her City/State/Zip: His/her Phone: ( ) Council: for the (Please check ONE) following adult religious emblem: Boy Scouts: Christ the King Fleur De Lis Bronze Pelican St. George Emblem (Enclose NCCS St. George Application: ) Girl Scouts: Order of St. Catherine St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Anne (2 endorsements are required for St. Anne Award) I certify that the person whose name appears above has met the requirements for the recognition for which I have nominated him or her. To this nomination form I have attached a letter describing the ways in which this applicant has fulfilled the requirements for this emblem. My Name (printed): My Street Address: My City/State/Zip: My Signature: (Note: You must attach your letter describing how the nominee fulfills the requirements in order for this nomination to be considered.) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ PASTOR S RECOMMNEDATION (FOR CATHOLICS) I certify the nominee is a member of this parish and worthy of recognition by the Most Reverend Bishop of Trenton. Date: Signature of Pastor: Parish: City/Town: (Note: Nominees of other denominations require a letter of concurrence, signed by the nominee s religious leader, submitted with this form.) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION (For those registered in BSA or GSUSA) I certify that the nominee is registered with the ( ) BSA or ( ) GSUSA and is worthy of the above recognition. Council: Signature: _ Position: Name (printed): _ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ For Diocesan office only: Received Approved Rejected _ Reasons: Date awarded: Signature of Diocesan Chairperson/Chaplain: _ All completed applications, supporting letters and materials, must be received by February 1 Deadline for presentation at the March 5, 2005 Court of Honor; No exceptions are allowed.

17 Diocese of Trenton - Catholic Committees on Scouting UPDATES! Annual Court of Awards: March 5, 2005 Scouts may work on Emblems and Awards throughout the year, but the presentations at the Cathedral are held annually in late February or early March. It is important that adult advisors help their Scouts complete the requirements in a timely manner and submit the required forms by the Feb 1 st deadline. The Monmouth Council Catholic Board of Review for Ad Altare Dei and Pope Pius Awards will be January 15, If this date is not convenient for you, please contact the committee for an alternate date. In 2005, the Adult and Youth Religious Emblems will be presented Saturday, March 5, All applications for Emblems must be received before February 1 st, Boy Scout Conclave: WHEN: Saturday, December 11, am - 3 pm Contact: Scott Palmer (609) St. Benedict s, Holmdel sepalmer@worldnet.att.net ROSARY Patch: Luminous Mysteries Patches are now available from NCCS. For further information on requirements, visit NCCS at Faith Days: Faith Days will be scheduled in Hightstown, Point Pleasant, and Medford communities. Please watch the web site for the latest information. 50 th Annual Retreat: September 16-18, 2005 at Citta Scout Reservation, Brookville, NJ. Save these dates. Please watch web site for the latest information. Diocese of Trenton - Catholic Committee on Scouting The DOT-CCS meets 4-5 times a year and oversees a number of Religious Retreats and Faith Days for all ages of Boy and Girl Scouts. For more information contact: Rev Michael Santangelo Chaplain (609) FrMikeDT@aol.com Don Marshall, Jr Ocean County (732) DonVets@Infionline.net Tom McCarthy Burlington County tmccarthy0963@comcast.net Ebba Liguori Burlington County (609) EbbaLou@juno.com Kevin O Boyle Mercer County (609) KevinOB@aol.com Dan Zuccarello Mercer County (609) BSCL@aol.com Joanne Tyne Mercer County (609) JoanneTMS@aol.com Scott Palmer Monmouth County (609) sepalmer@worldnet.att.net Kevin Keiser Monmouth County (732) Vigil97@aol.com Dolly Corona Monmouth County (732) Next quarterly meetings: Sunday, October 3, 2004, 7:30 pm, St. Paul s Church, 222 East Union St. Burlington, NJ. Meeting in rectory. Parking lot beside rectory.

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19 Service Requirements DIOCESE OF TRENTON - CATHOLIC COMMITTEES ON SCOUTING HELPING HANDS SERVICE PROJECT AWARD LEVEL OF SCOUTING MINIMUM SUGGESTED TYPES OF SERVICE HOURS Cub Scouts or Brownie Girl Scouts 2 hours Help at a religious service, clean up an area, make something for the ill. Junior Girl Scouts or Webelos Scouts 4 hours Help at a soup kitchen, church play, Clean-up, entertain at nursing home. Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venture; 6 hours Major project to assist a church Cadette or Senior G S or church organization. Cost: Patch: $2.00, Year bars: $1.00 The Catholic Committees on Scouting in the Diocese of Trenton have developed a Service Project Patch Award to be earned by youth and adults in any of the programs of Boy Scouts of America or the Girl Scouts U.S.A. in councils serving Ocean, Burlington, Mercer and Monmouth counties. The award is given in recognition of a completed service project for a church or church organization. The project for which this recognition is requested may be part of an ongoing church program, but should not be a project used to fulfill a requirement for a religious emblem or any other recognition in Scouting. How to order: Project Coordinator or Unit Leader sends form with check to: Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting [DOT-CCS] PO Box 5147 Trenton, NJ _ DOT-CCS HELPING HANDS SERVICE PROJECT AWARD APPLICATION Project description, date(s), and number of hours. Church or church organization for whom the project was done: Scout Unit Number City Sponsor Number of Participants: Adults Scouts = Total number of patches: (Specify year) Total number of year bars: Project coordinator, address, phone: Signature of Project Coordinator Signature of Pastor/Head of organization

20 CERTIFICATES EAGLE SCOUT OR GOLD AWARD Are you a Boy Scout earning the Eagle Scout? Are you a Girl Scout earning the Gold Award? Certificates are available for presentation at your Court of Honor from the Bishop of Trenton. Please contact: DOT-CCS PO Box 5147 Trenton, NJ Name of Boy or Girl Scout: Which Award: Eagle Gold Address: Street Town Zip Council: Troop: Presentation Location: Date: Time: Scout Leader: Phone: ( ) Leader s Address: _ Street Town Zip You may request presentation of Certificate by a DOT-CCS member. Please mail Please send someone to present certificate Please allow minimum 30 days notice for preparation of certificate.

21 Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting 49 th Annual Girl Scout-Boy Scout Retreat Final Evaluation Form Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. While all adults attending are welcome to submit a form, please be sure to reflect the ideas of your scouts in your replies. Boy Scout Senior Patrol Leaders, or Girl Scout Patrol Leaders are welcome to submit their own Evaluation. If you need another form, ask at the Checkout desk. Physical Arrangements: Registration and Check In Camp Facilities Trading Post Checkout Program: Staff visit Friday night Campfire Morning Prayer and Flag Ceremony Tales of Superheroes (Chapel) Your Superpowers (Boathouse) Villains (OA Lodge) FLAMES Penance Service Scavenger Hunt Evening Prayer Service Club W.O.W W.O.W. Theater (Movie) Sunday Mass Retreat Staff: Followed the Scout Promise and Law at all times Well informed about the program Available when you need them Related to scouts at retreat activities Publicity: How did you hear about the retreat? USE REVERSE SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Give to registration at check out or mail to: Deacon Kevin O Boyle 212 Chinnick Ave Hamilton, NJ kevinob@aol.com

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23 Diocese of Trenton Catholic Committees on Scouting 49 th Annual Girl Scout-Boy Scout Retreat Final Evaluation Form Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. While all adults attending are welcome to submit a form, please be sure to reflect the ideas of your scouts in your replies. Boy Scout Senior Patrol Leaders, or Girl Scout Patrol Leaders are welcome to submit their own Evaluation. If you need another form, ask at the Checkout desk. Physical Arrangements: Registration and Check In Camp Facilities Trading Post Checkout Program: Staff visit Friday night Campfire Morning Prayer and Flag Ceremony Tales of Superheroes (Chapel) Your Superpowers (Boathouse) Villains (OA Lodge) FLAMES Penance Service Scavenger Hunt Evening Prayer Service Club W.O.W W.O.W. Theater (Movie) Sunday Mass Retreat Staff: Followed the Scout Promise and Law at all times Well informed about the program Available when you need them Related to scouts at retreat activities Publicity: How did you hear about the retreat? USE REVERSE SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Give to registration at check out or mail to: Deacon Kevin O Boyle 212 Chinnick Ave Hamilton, NJ kevinob@aol.com