As we start the new year in January 2025, here’s a quick reminder of how we continue to serve Scouting in the Heritage Trails District. Below, you’ll find information on how we are maintaining our commitment to you and your unit, ensuring an exceptional Scouting experience. Please share this information with other adults and leaders in your unit who may find it helpful.
Office Hours
To allow for a regularly scheduled opportunity to meet in person, drop off items, or pick up items, we will be holding office hours at the Panera Bread of Queen Street (2108 S Queen St, York, PA 17403). Office hours will take place on most Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and Fridays from, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. These office hours will start on Wednesday, May 22. Use the link below to check availability and schedule an appointment.
Note: You must schedule an appointment for office hours to ensure someone will be there to help serve you.
Youth and Adult Applications
Ensuring registrations for Scouts and Scouters remains a top priority. To ensure these are processed promptly, here is how you can continue to turn in applications for processing:
- Upload applications to https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/weqydNE4cfR. This is a secure upload that will encrypt all of the data on the application and redirect the application directly to me for processing.
- Physically turn in applications at Roundtable, during office hours, or at the Mechanicsburg Service Center.
- Connect with Tyler Roman, District Executive, at tyler.roman@scouting.org to make alternative arrangements.
Payment for any registrations can be submitted in person at the time of turning in the application, pulled from your unit account, mailed to the Mechanibcsurg Service Center (1 Baden Powell Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050), or can be made over the phone at (717) 766-1591.
Purchasing Awards
The Mechanicsburg Scout Shop remains open and ready to provide you with your regular advancement, uniform, and Scouting needs. Additionally, the Baltimore Scout Shop (800 Wyman Park Dr, Ste 120, Baltimore, MD 21211) might be closer to your unit and allow for easier access. Advancements and awards can be purchased in person or can be called ahead in advance for pick-up/delivery.
Awards can also be purchased online and shipped directly to your door (free shipping is also available for orders over $125). You can build your order manually at scoutshop.org or electronically through Scoutbook. Information on how to create a PO and order advancements through Scoutbook can be found at https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/scoutbook-now-has-an-online-ordering-feature-to-bsa-supply-for-ranks-awards-and-badges/.
Eagle Binders
Helping Scouts on their trail to Eagle Scout remains an honor for our District. As Scouts have projects completed and are ready to turn in their Eagle Binder and Application, please contact Tyler Roman directly at tyler.roman@scouting.org to schedule a time to drop off the binder. These arrangements might include our office hours, Roundtable, and Mechanicsburg Service Center, but may also be different depending on the Scout’s availability.
Scouts can continue to work with Steve Coates and Doran Frock as they have been for preparing their Eagle Scout Workbooks and project approvals. More information on these processes can be found at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/advancement-resources/eagle-scout-resources-2/.
Need Help?
Our District Key 3 is always here to help you with any questions or concerns you or your unit may have. Our unit commissioners and district committee also stand at the ready to provide you with the best possible support. Contact information for who might be able to best assist you can be found at https://newbirthoffreedom.org/districts/heritage-trail/contacts-ht/.
