Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America

Serving the Youth of:

Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren, Washington, and Essex Counties

The Boy Scouts of America is the nation's foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training.Scouting will continue to offer young people responsible fun and adventure; instilllifetime values, and developethical character as expressed in the Scout Oath and Law; train young people in citizenship, service, and leadership; and serve America's communities and families with its quality, values-based programs.

Adirondack ServiceCenter 1 Sesame Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901 518-561-0360 Scout Shop Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Council Service Center 253 Washington Avenue Extension Albany, NY 12205 518 - 869-6436FAX: 518-869-6439 Scout Shop Hours: Monday-Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM- 4:30 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wakpominee Service Center 15 Pearl Street Glens Falls, NY 12801 518-792-6468 Scout Shop Hours: Wednesday-Friday 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM

****IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE**** The Boy Scouts of America have issued a recall for the plastic totem badge of the Cub Scout Instant Recognition Kit for Wolves and Bears. We are requesting anyone who may have purchased the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kits to remove the plastic totem badge from their children(s) possession, and until further instructions are received, keep the totem in a safe place, where only adults will have access to them. A mechanism is being developed for the return of the totem for replacement of the totem. The recall does not include the beads. DOWNLOAD THE SILVER BEAVER APPLICATION HERE  It's that time of year!!  And remember, no matter how worthy a Scout may be, he or she cannot be recognized or considered unless an application has been submitted on their behalf.  Applications must be received no later than November 30, 2007.

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 council offi ces. Scouts can invite a boy to join electronically by sending an e-card from http://www.thescoutzone.org. Simply click “Tell a Friend” and follow the simple instructions that follow.

AUTHORIZED UNIT PURCHASES A new computer system and software package has been installed at the Council Service Center Scout Shop in Albany. Authorized unit purchaser information did not transfer to the new system; therefore, we are requesting that every unit send an update of authorized purchasers. Follow this link to complete the online form(you'll need to scroll down to the bottom of the page) orClick Here to download and send us a hard copy. Hard copies can be faxed to 869-6439, or mailed to the Twin Rivers Council, 253 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, NY 12205-5553. Thanks!!

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Philmont Scout Ranch 2008 Contingent This is it! The wild west adventure you have always dreamed of but can't get at home. Sign up now for this once in a lifetime opportunity and you'll be riding high! 2008 Philmont Application Philmont Statement of Understanding and Code of Conduct

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