Local BSA Unit Federal Reporting Reqiurements Regarding IRS Form 990-N
As you may know, the IRS has introduced a new, abbreviated filing for small tax-exempt organizations with annual gross receipts of less than $25,000: Form 990-N. The Boy Scouts of America national office has received questions about whether this new filing applies to Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews, and other units, and has consulted the IRS and outside counsel about it.

In their opinion, most Scout units do not have to file the new Form 990-N. Your unit filing requirements will likely remain unchanged from last year. For most units no filing is required.

For the full letter from BSA's Finance Support Division, please click here.

Nalgene Bottle Recall
Nalgene Nunc International has directed vendors to withdraw Nalgene® water bottles made with bisphenol A from sale.

Accordingly, Boy Scouts of America’s National Supply Group is immediately withdrawing all Nalgene ® brand water bottles from sale at Scout Shops, online, and through its retailers across the country.

Safety is our top priority. Any parent or consumer who has previously purchased Nalgene® bottles at our stores should stop using the product and wait until arrangements are made by Nalgene® to receive an alternate product.

Double H Ranch
Double H is a part of Philmont Scout Ranch and offers an experience unlike any High Adventure. You will have a chance to hike cross country utilizing Leave No Trace Principles. Along the way, your Wilderness Guide will be providing programs for your crew like astronomy, challenge/team events, geo-caching, and much more. At the Martin Camp, you will have a chance to shoot black powder riflesand participate in a western dinner. All in all, Double H is a recipe for a great adventure full of fun and the outdoors.

Click here to learn more and get the Double H application!

2010 National Jamboree
The flyer and youth pre-registration form for the Patriots' Path Council Contingent to the 2010 National Jamboree are available.

Please visit the webpage here to access them and get more information.

Change to Eagle Application
The Eagle Scout Rank Application has been revised. The new version must be used as of May 1st. You can get a copy of the new application here. The only change is that Requirement 5 now asks for the grand total of hours worked on the project.

To help Scouts track the hours worked, and to encourage reporting of service hours, the Patriots' Path Council Advancement Committee will include a volunteer hours log in future copies of Trail to Eagle. It instructs Scouts to include a certificate from the Good Turn for America website in their final report.

Your Troop's advancement chair can report the hours on www.goodturnforamerica.org using the same access number that is used for Internet Advancement. By reporting these hours, and the hours your Troop spends on community service aside from Eagle projects, you help keep our communities informed about Scouting's commitment to service.

Technical Difficulties
The Internet Re-Chartering and Advancement systems are experiencing technical difficulties. National is aware of the problems and is working to correct the situation. We will post information as accessibility becomes available.

Venturing Roundtable
PACKS! TROOPS! CREWS! POSTS!
You're invited to the Venture Rountable on:
May 6th at 7:30PM at
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Eyland Ave., Succasunna

WHAT IS VENTURING?
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 through 20 years of age. Venturing's purpose is to provide positive experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Venture Crews participate in number of fun activities such as rock climbing, scuba diving, community service, camping, and so much more! To learn more about the Venturing Program, come to our Venturing Roundtable on February 7th. Please RSVP for the Roundtable to Jennifer Volz at Jevolz@bsamail.org.

Kodiak
July 8-15, 2008

Watch the Kodiak Video

Join us for an amazing 50 mile trek on the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountains of New Hampshire staying each night in the AMC's celebrated high mountain huts. This is Venturing's advanced leadership training program paired with a terrific high adventure trek and open to all high school aged Scouts and Venturers.

With participation limited to 36 Scouts, Venturers & Adults demand is very high, so reserve your spot today!

2008 Information and Application Form

2008 Silver Beaver Recipients Announced
The Patriots Path Council is pleased to announce the following individuals who will be receiving the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding service to Scouting and youth in our Council Area.

RJ Ackerman
Scott Anderson
Tammy Case
Howard Gordon
Randy Kiefer
Bruce Monticello
Rich Olson
John Ordemann
Tom Stoddard
Dan Taylor
Dan Turano

The awards will be presented at the Council Annual Meeting on February 25, 2008.