 Latest
News
This area is updated every
week. There are many links that will take you
to the latest changes on this website, which
are designed to provide you with the most current
news about the Tall Pine Council.
Upcoming Special Events
- News about recent and upcoming activities throughout
the Tall Pine Council.
 Ski and Snowboard At Mt. Holly - On February 5, 2012, a special winter sports event will be held at Mt. Holly that will offer ski and snowboard options at great prices for Scouters. Costs range from $35 to $50 per participant depending on the option that you choose. You must pre-register for this event as spaces are limited. For more information on this fun event you can call the Mt Holly Ski School at (248) 634-3249 or click here to download the registration form for this event to view the options that are being offered.
- Tall Pine Council Recognition and Awards Banquet - On February 25, 2012 at the Genesys Conference and Banquet Center (805 Health Park Boulevard, Grand Blanc), the Tall Pine Council will hold its annual Recognition and Awards Banquet. The banquet recognizes the achievements of Scouters and Scouts of the Tall Pine Council. The banquet starts with dinner, and is immediately followed by the awards presentation. All unit, district and council volunteers should plan on attending this great event in their honor. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Dinners are $30.00 each by February 10, 2012 or $35.00 each after February 10, 2012. Click here to download the registration form for the Tall Pine Council Recogntion and Awards Banquet.
- Tall Pine Council 95th Anniversary Jamboree - This event will be held on August 24-26, 2012 at Kearsley Park in Flint. There will be lots of fun activities at this event so make sure to get your pack, troop, or crew out to the Council Jamboree. For more information please call (810) 235-2531 or e-mail tpc@tpcbsa.org. Click here to download the Tall Pine Council 95th Anniversary Jamboree informational flier.
 NEW Eagle Scout Workbook
As of January 1, 2012 the UPDATED Eagle Scout Workbook will have to be used for all Eagle projects.
The new book can be downloaded by clicking on the following link:
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927_fillable.pdf
There will also be a copy included in the packet for all Scouts attending the Life to Eagle (formally Star to Life) seminar.
Please pass this information on to your Scouts who are working on their Eagle rank.
 Congratulations to Julie Rencsak and Pack 160
Congratulations to Julie Rencsak and Pack 160 for being featured in the September—October 2011 Issue of Scouting Magazine. Julie and Pack 160 were recognized for their efforts of recruiting and retaining Cub Scouts in an article titled “The Parental Unit: Michigan pack shares its secret for keeping Cub Scouts connected.”. This article can be found by clicking on the following link:
http://scoutingmagazine.org/2011/08/connecting-cub-scouts-to-their-new-pack
Tall Pine Council Protects Michigan's Waters
Tall Pine Council is a proud participant in the “Reel In and Recycle” monofilament recycling program. Monofilament is a type of fishing line made from plastic. When discarded monofilament enters water bodies, it causes a variety of problems for people and wildlife. As a lake owner, we have a vested interested in keeping the Great Lakes and waters of Michigan vibrant and healthy.
What is the Reel In and Recycle program?
The “Reel In and Recycle” monofilament recycling program is a BoatU.S. campaign aimed at reducing marine debris. Program participants are asked to mount and monitor a recycling bin and sign, periodically empty the bin contents, and ship the fishing line to Berkley Conservation Institute for recycling. The recovered fishing line (along with other postconsumer materials) is recycled into artificial fish habitat structures – bringing the material back to anglers in a useful form. As a local sponsor of the campaign, the Michigan Clean Marina Program has distributed over 30 bins to popular fishing areas at marinas, harbors and boating access sites throughout the state. Tall Pine Council is one of such places to host a recycling bin, providing easy access for anglers to recycle fishing line.
How is Boy Scouts Helping?
- We’ve mounted two bins and signage at Camp Holaka and Camp Tapico.
- We encourage anglers to deposit unwanted fishing line in the bin.
- Our staff periodically empties the bin and ships the discarded fishing line to the program’s recycling facility. Through an online database staff track how much fishing line we have recovered.
Why Should All Michiganders Participate?
Fishing line typically takes over 500 years to breakdown, making it a long-lasting nuisance in our lakes. Both humans and wildlife often realize the consequences. Boat propellers may be jammed by large webs of discarded line. Aquatic wildlife – including fish, turtles and birds – become entangled in unintended “nets” of fishing line, leading to strangulation, drowning or starvation.
Learn More: www.michigancleanmarina.org/monofilament
 Flint Rotary's Newest Paul Harris Fellow
Cal Myers is Flint Rotary’s newest Paul Harris
Fellow. Hal Flynn, past Rotary President and
newlywed, introduced and explained the kind of
activity Mr. Myers has been involved in our
community. He has been active in the Tall Pine
Council, received the Silver Beaver Award,
volunteers at Crossroads helping those less fortunate and is also a writer. Congratulations Cal Myers!
 Tall Pine Council Check Presentation
On June 8, 2011, the Tall Pine Council was presented with a check for $10,500. Mr. Jonathon Hohn (left) of Citizens Bank, Mr. Michael Chaffee (center) of the Tall Pine Council and Mr. John Ransom (right) of Citizens Bank were at the Scout Service Center to present the check to the Tall Pine Council from the Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust. The Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust is in support of the council's Urban Scouting programs and is the lead sponsorship in the 29th Annual Council Golf Outing.
Local and National Tour Permits Are Now The Tour Plan
Effective March 1, 2011, what are currently known as local and national tour permits will be superseded by what will be called the tour plan. The online tour permit system will be suspended. This update is the accumulation of work by a cross-functional team of volunteers and staff including the Health and Safety Support Committee, Council Solutions, Outdoor Program Group, and Risk Management Advisory Panels.
Here is the definition of the tour plan in the Language of Scouting: "Units complete this form when planning for local, national, or international adventure. The plan helps ensure the unit is properly prepared, that qualified and trained leadership is in place, and that the right equipment is available for the adventure."
The plan is available by visiting the following link: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/680-014_fillable.pdf
 Community
Sharing Fund and Yes Rewards Program - Raising
money for any non-profit organization is never easy...especially
in today's tough economic times. That's why  is happy to offer you an easy way to help the Tall
Pine Council raise money just by keeping your receipts.
To find out more about this fundraising program
please click
here.
After
Hours Drop Box
For you convenience, when the
Scout Shop is open and the Scout Service Center
is closed there is an after hours drop box located
in the lobby by the Eagle Scout photographs. The
drop box can be used for membership applications,
charters, event and camping registrations and any
miscellaneous items of business.
WARNING: Buyers Beware!
- The Tall Pine Council
has been informed of Third Party companies attracting
Scouts, Scouters and unit leaders in an effort to
sell special recognitions or awards earned through
Scouting activities. Many third parties are NOT
endorsed by the Boy Scouts of America and do not
have any connection or partnership with these Third
Party companies. Before sending money or participating
Scouts in activities to earn these awards, contact
your Scout Service Center to be sure they have been
endorsed by the National Council of the Boy Scouts
of America.
Effective January 1, 2009,
it is mandatory that at least one adult has completed
Hazardous
Weather training when a unit files for a
tour permit. The
course includes training, testing, and additional
resources on weather conditions that may be encountered
during BSA activities, including lightning, flash
floods, tornadoes, hot and cold weather, hail, and
hurricanes. Participants who complete the course
earn a Weather Smart Certificate of Completion.
The course content is appropriate for Boy Scouts
and Venturers as well as adult leaders.
Camp Holaka Dining
Hall Dedication Slideshow
- Click
here to view the PowerPoint slideshow of the Camp
Holaka Dining Hall Dedication held on June 18, 2008.
(6 MB)
Kroger
Dollars for Doers -
ARE YOU A…. Tutor?, Coach?, Soup Kitchen Server?,
Non-Profit Board Member?, Scout Troop Leader?, Volunteer?
When you donate 52 hours of
service in a calendar year to an eligible charitable
organization (just an hour per week of your own
time) The Kroger fund will contribute $100 to the
organization on your behalf. Click
here for more information on the Kroger Dollars
for Doers program.
Policy on Scout Participation
in Political Events
-
Uniformed unit members and leaders
may participate in flag ceremonies at political
events and may lead the Pledge of Allegiance; however,
they should retire after the ceremony and not remain
on the speakers’ platform or in a conspicuous
location where television viewers could construe
their presence as an endorsement or symbol of support.
In addition, photos of candidates or Scouts in uniform
or BSA marks and logos are not allowed in political
campaign materials of any kind.
Volunteers and professionals
must be alert to situations that would imply that
the BSA favors one candidate over another. Strict
observance of our long-standing policy against the
active participation of uniformed Scouts and leaders
in political events is mandatory.
Please notify your chartered
organizations and unit leaders of this policy.
Refund and Transfer
Policy
- A
written request with a brief explanation for the
cancellation must be sent to the Tall Pine Council
Service Center. The request should be received by
the Service Center at least 3 weeks prior to the
camp, activity, or event start date. A 10 percent
(minimum $5.00) administration fee will be withheld
from the refund. Refund requests received after
the camp, activity, or event will be denied (extentuating
circumstances may be the only exception). Transferring
fees from one person to another is permissible before
the event. The Tall Pine Council should be notified
in writing of all transfers. This cancellation /
refund policy was effective January 1, 1998, and
supercedes any prior cancellation / refund policy
of the Tall Pine Council, BSA.
Online
Catalog
- You may now purchase Scouting related merchandise
online by clicking on the following link:
Visit
our New Online Catalog!
Attention
Scoutmasters & Cubmasters
- The
Tall Pine Council is in need of your e-mail addresses.
With e-mail being an effective way to communicate
information quickly, it is necessary that we get
your e-mail address as soon as possible. Please
email your District Executive with:
• Your Name
• Pack/Troop/Crew Number
• Your Position Title
• Your Email Address
Hours
of Operation and Closings -
Click Here
to view the hours of operation and closings for
both the Service Center and Scout Shop.
Scoutshop
- learn about the newest arrivals of Scouting merchandise
in the Scoutshop and special deals to save you money
on many items.
Scout
Shop and Service Center Hours
Training
- Be Prepared……learn
how to obtain the proper training for the Scouting
activities you want to participate in. Click
here for more information about training, including
types of training, dates, and times.
General
Information –
this area provides you with a variety of new information
about the Tall Pine Council.
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Emergency
Preparedness Application Form
•
Physical
Fitness Award Form |
