2010 SALUTE TO ISRAEL PARADE
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are cordially invited to march as part of the
parade color guard in the Salute to Israel Parade on Sunday, May 23, 2010 in
New York City.
Starting at Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, over 5 hours of marchers will be
led by the Scouts. At the end of the parade, the Scout contingent will
disperse at around 80th Street.
If you would like to participate, please contact me so I know who to expect
and I can tell the parade about how many Scouts to expect. You do not have
to come with a unit.
Please note:
- You should arrive at 10:45 AM on 5th Avenue between 55th and 56th Streets
(look for the large group of Scouts)
- The parade will step off at 11:15 AM
- All marchers (Scouts and adults) MUST be in uniform
- The parade has asked us to minimize the number of adults that march with
youth
- Non-Scouts will NOT be allowed to march as part of the Scout contingent
- Marchers are asked to avoid marching in sneakers
- Units may bring US flags, but NOT Israeli flags
- Some additional US flags will be available
Questions should be sent to me:
Mike Schatzberg
schatz5-at-hicom.net
REVIEW OF THE 2010 NERJCOS CONFERENCE
On March 14, 2010, the Ner Tamid Synagogue served as the backdrop for the Northeast Region Jewish Committee on Scouting's (NERJCoS) 23rd Annual Conference. About 60 volunteer Scouters and Scout Professionals from 20 councils of the Northeast Region were in attendance - just under 30% of the councils in the region. Attendees from Massachusetts to the District of Columbia and from the Jersey Shore to Pittsburgh shared best practices in Jewish Scouting. Materials from the 16 hours of plenary and break-out sessions are available on this website.
This year's conference had new seminars, course offerings and a diverse display area. Trails End Popcorn made sure that all conference participants left with their great popcorn. As they have for the past 15 years, Tzivos Hashem (Chabad-Lubavitch) also provided all conference participants with Shmurah Matzah to add to the meaning of each of our seder celebrations.
We offered special sessions and activities for local Council JCoS Chairs as the plan is now to have the former NJCoS Local Chairs training done on a regional basis. A brand new course track was offered that was specifically designed for this year included History of Jewish Scouting, Storytelling for Jewish Scouting and Promoting Jewish Emblems. We also offered sessions on Cub Scout Leaders on Jewish crafts, themes and holiday ideas (all age appropriate to Cubs), Kinusim, Public Relations, Jewish themed hikes, Scout Shabbat and other JCoS events. A very special thank you to Baltimore Area Council Venture Crew 198 for their session on Venturing for Jewish Scouts.
The conference also received the support of both the NER and NJCoS who served as break-out session leaders, conference participants and speakers during the plenary sessions. In attendance were:
Ethan Draddy, Baltimore Area Council Scout Executive
A.J. Kreimer, National JCoS Chairman
Jay Lenrow, NJCoS Executive Vice Chairman and NER VP For Council Operations
Keith Walton, National Staff Advisor to the NJCoS
Jeff Goldsmith, National JCoS Vice Chairman & NERJCoS Chairman
Paul R. Kramer, National JCoS Vice Chairman for Membership/Marketing
Jay Schnapp, National JCoS Vice Chairman for Scholarships and former NERJCoS Chair
Daniel Chazin, Secretary National JCoS
Rabbi Rachmiel Tobesman, NJCoS Rabbinical Council and Conference Chairman
Alan Grossman, National JCoS member and Program Chairman
C.W. Kreimer, National JCoS and JCoS Chair of Greater Pittsburgh Area Council
Our D'var Torah was given by Rabbi Rachmiel Tobesman who focused on bringing Jewish Scouting to wherever Jewish youth live. The Rabbi's passion for Jewish Scouting brought the conference to Baltimore twice and the increased presence at this year's conference from Baltimore, DC and parts of PA were very much in line with the ideas from the meaningful D'var Torah.
Ethan Draddy, Baltimore Area Council Scout Executive, gave us a welcome and opening remarks. A.J. Kreimer, National JCoS Chairman, addressed the history of Jewish Scotuing and where we are going in the future. Since 2005, we have seen 43 new units sponsored by Jewish entities formed in the Region.
Special recognitions were also a major component of the plenary sessions. Scouters received the Northeast Region JCoS' Bronze, Gold and Silver Chai Awards recognizing their on-going support for Jewish Scouting.
We recognized and thanked Rabbi Rachmiel Tobesman for dedicated service as NERJCoS Conference Chairman. The Rabbi and the BACJCoS did a wonderful job hosting everyone and making people feel welcome. Many opened their homes to participants from out of the area.
Next year's conference will be held in the Central New Jersey area on April 3, 2011 and will be led by Conference Chair Alan Grossman. Please hold the date and plan on joining us for some truly special surprises that are planned to keep this conference vital and of importance to all in work within the world of Jewish Scouting.
2010 NE Region Conference Forms and Documents
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2010 Conference Program Grid
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New Scout Unit Under Jewish Auspices Presentation
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Summer Camp Shabbat Service
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NERJCoS Membership Plan
pdf - How to Conduct a Kinus for all Jewish Scouts pdf
- Jewish Games and Other Fun Stuff pdf ppt
REVIEW OF THE 2009 NERJCOS CONFERENCE 
On March 22, 2009, Alpine Scout Camp served as the backdrop for the Northeast Region Jewish Committee on Scouting's (NERJCoS) 22nd Annual Conference. Just under 100 volunteer Scouters and Scout Professionals from over 25 councils of the Northeast Region were in attendance - 35% of the councils in the region. Attendees from Massachusetts to the District of Columbia and from the Jersey Shore to Pittsburgh shared best practices in Jewish Scouting. Materials from the 16 hours of plenary and break-out sessions are available on this website.
This year's conference had new seminars, course offerings and a diverse exhibitor and display area. The conference received financial and exhibit support from local vendors who offer useful programs to Scouts. Trails End Popcorn not only sponsored the morning breakfast and an exhibit table, but also made sure that all conference participants left with their great Trails End popcorn. A brand new course track was offered that was specifically designed for Council JCoS Chairs. We offered special sessions and activities for local Council JCoS Chairs as the plan is now to have the former NJCoS Local Chairs training done on a regional basis. Another brand new course track was offered that was specifically designed for Cub Scout Leaders on Jewish crafts, themes and holiday ideas (all age appropriate to Cubs).
The conference also received the support of both the NER and NJCoS who served as break-out session leaders, conference participants and speakers during the plenary sessions. In attendance were:
Gene Stone, NER Regional Director
A.J. Kreimer, National JCoS Chairman
Keith Walton, National Staff Advisor to the NJCoS
Jeff Goldsmith, National JCoS Vice Chairman & NERJCoS Chairman
Paul R. Kramer, National JCoS Vice Chairman for Membership/Marketing
Jay Schnapp, National JCoS Vice Chairman for Scholarships and former NERJCoS Chair
Daniel Chazin, Secretary National JCoS
Jim Eppinger, National JCoS member
Alan Grossman, National JCoS member
C.W. Kreimer, National JCoS and JCoS Chair of Greater Pittsburgh Area Council
Rabbi Art Vernon, National JCoS member and former NERJCoS Chair
Dave Richardson, Past NJCoS Staff Advisor to the and Scout Executive, Theodore Roosevelt Council
Northeast Region Director Gene Stone gave us a welcome and opening remarks Our keynote address was given by A.J. Kreimer on the past, present and future of Scouting under Jewish auspices. Since 2005, we have seen 36 new units sponsored by Jewish entities formed in the Region.
Our D'var Torah was given by Rabbi Art Vernon who focused on the Pesach holiday to come. As they have for the past 15 years, Tzivos Hashem (Chabad-Lubavitch) also provided all conference participants with Shmurah Matzah to add to the meaning of each of our seder celebrations.
Special recognitions were also a major component of the plenary sessions. Eagle Scout Shawn Goldsmith of Troop 240, Sponsor- Riverdale Presbyterian Church, Greater New York Councils, Bronx River District, was also on hand to allow us to recognize his accomplishments including earning all 121 merit badges. Lastly, Scouters received the Northeast Region JCoS' Bronze, Gold and Silver Chai Awards recognizing their on-going support for Jewish Scouting.
We recognized and thanked Elliot Klugman for dedicated service as NERJCoS Conference Chairman from 2006 to 2009 and Rabbi Rachmiel Tobesman for serving as NERJCoS Program Chairman for 2007 to 2009. We also thanked conference host Northern NJ Council and their JCoS Chairman Daniel Chazin.
Next year's conference will be held in the Baltimore area on March 14, 2010 and will be led by Conference Chair Rabbi Rachmiel Tobesman and Program Chair Alan Grossman. Please hold the date and plan on joining us for some truly special surprises that are planned to keep this conference vital and of importance to all in work within the world of Jewish Scouting.
Documents and information about the conference may be found HERE
Thanks again,
Jeff Goldsmith
Chairman, Northeast Region Jewish Committee on Scouting
NortheastChair@JewishScouting.org
MULTI-COUNCIL JCOS EVENTS
Information about the 2010 New Jersey Kinusim is now available online on our website, www.njkinus.org.
The Boy Scout Kinus will be held on Memorial Day weekend, Friday, May 28th to Monday, May 31st.
The Cub Scout Kinus will be held on the following weekend, Friday, June 4th to Sunday, June 6th.
Both Kinusim will be held at Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in Blairstown, New Jersey.
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and their families from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts and elsewhere are encouraged to attend. Delicious kosher meals, as well as a great program, will be provided. There will be both Traditional and Egalitarian services.
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