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Sporting Clay Shoot: 9/26/2020

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John Sharkey Elected President of Five Rivers Council, BSA
John Sharkey Elected President of Five Rivers Council, BSA
2019 Membership & Popcorn Kickoff Sunday, June 2nd
Attention unit leaders, district volunteers, and anyone else that would benefit from participating. The 2019 Membership & Popcorn Kickoff will be held on Sunday, June 2nd As we did last year, units that send at least two representatives to the event (one who attends the popcorn section and one who attends the membership section) will receive an additional 2% on their popcorn commission.
It's warming up in time for the Winter Meltdown
It's warming up - just in time for the Winter Meltdown event to support Scouting.
Scouting for Food Drive Rescheduled for April
Rescheduling of BSA Five Rivers Council Scouting for Food Drive
2nd Annual Winter Meltdown
The Five Rivers Council 2nd Annual Winter Meltdownwill be held on Saturday, April 6th from 7 to 11 pm at the Elmira Country Club.
Council Annual Dinner 2018
We have very much to be proud of from our efforts in 2018. I would like to take a few minutes to highlight our accomplishments and to look to the future. 2018 was an exciting year for the Five Rivers Council and we took many proactive steps forward.
2019 University of Scouting has been cancelled
Due to unforeseen circumstances the 2019 Five Rivers Council University of Scouting has been cancelled.
Boy Scouts Honor Distinguished Volunteers With Highest Honor, Silver Beaver Award
On Thursday night, January 24th at the Horseheads Elks Lodge, members of the Five Rivers Council, BSA gathered together for their annual meeting, dinner and court of honor to celebrate the outstanding achievements of many of their fellow units, scouts and dedicated volunteers. Special among the awards and the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Silver Beaver Award.
Scout Shop Holiday Hours
Scout Shop Holiday Hours.
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF COUNCIL COMMISSIONER, TERRY LEWIS.
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF COUNCIL COMMISSIONER, TERRY LEWIS.
BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout
The BSA Expands Programs to Welcome Girls from Cub Scouts to Highest Rank of Eagle Scout
Modifications to New Cub Scout Advancement Program Announced
A side-by-side comparison chart of Cub Scout advancement modifications
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT THOMAS K. MEIER
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT THOMAS K. MEIER
SCOUTING FOR FOOD FEEDS THOSE IN NEED - Nov. 5 and 12, 2016
SCOUTING FOR FOOD FEEDS THOSE IN NEED Nationwide Food Donation Program Begins This Saturday, November 5th With Donation Bag Distribution; Ends With Bag Collection November 12th
The 2015 OA TKaen Dod Lodge 30 Annual Report is available
Click here for the 2015 Annual Report for OA TKaen Dod Lodge 30: http://www.fiverivers.org/join-scouting/order-of-the-arrow-tkaumlen-dotilded-lodge-30/55281

special thanks to Corning Incorporated and its employees for generations of support to Scouting

special thanks to the Corning Foundation for its continued support of Scouting through the Employee Matching Gifts and Dollars for Doers Programs

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